More Than Robots®.
Built for Texas.
Across Texas, thousands of students come together to design, build, and compete in FIRST® robotics programs. Along the way, they discover new interests, build confidence, develop real-world skills, and see what’s possible for their future.
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- Hands-on STEM learning
- Teamwork and mentorship
- Real-world problem solving
- A statewide community
Who we are
Robotics programs for every student in Texas
FIRST® is the world’s leading youth robotics community. This site is your guide to FIRST across the state of Texas. Whether you’re new or already on a team, this is your place to learn how FIRST works in Texas, connect with your local region, select events, find resources, and get involved.
Build something real
Teams research, design, build, program and test their own solutions, just like professionals do, with a new challenge each season.
With people who care
Coaches and industry mentors create a welcoming community where students build real-world skills, gain confidence in STEM, and get a close-up look at where it can lead.
More than a competition
In events across the state, teams compete while practicing Gracious Professionalism® and Coopertition®, values that last long after the season ends.
2025–26 season across Texas
Our impact
- 217
- Events
- 159
- School districts
- 405
- Partner organizations
- 4,330
- Coaches
- 23,448
- Students
Our programs
Find the right fit
Three programs from kindergarten through 12th grade. Students can start at any age and grow with FIRST.
Grades K–8
FIRST® LEGO® League
Spark early STEM curiosity
Students explore a real-world theme and use LEGO® Education technology to build, code and bring their ideas to life. A hands-on first step into engineering, coding and creative problem-solving.
Program page
Grades 7–12
FIRST® Tech Challenge
Turn ideas into innovation
Teams design, build and program classroom-scale robots from a reusable kit, using CAD, Java and sensors. Robots run on their own in autonomous mode before student drivers take control.
Program page
Grades 9–12
FIRST® Robotics Competition
Engineer the future of STEM
Starting from a Kit of Parts, teams build industrial-sized robots alongside adult mentors, working with power tools, electrical systems and advanced code. Students also build a team brand, raise funds and lead outreach.
Program pageAcross the state
158 events this season
From educator workshops to robotics competitions, find an event in your area.
Who makes it happen
The people behind the Texas season
It takes a Texas-sized community to make the season happen. Statewide staff and Regional Program Administrators support teams across the state, Advisory Councils share their expertise to help shape the programs, and more than 7,000 volunteers give up their Saturdays so students have a place to compete, learn and shine.
Get involved
Start or coach a team
All it takes is a few students and two adults ready to learn alongside them. No robotics experience needed. We’ll help you register, find resources and get to your first event.
Start a teamVolunteer for a day
Judge, referee, inspect robots or help run check-in. No robotics background needed, training is provided, and one Saturday makes a real difference for students.
How to volunteerHost, sponsor or partner
Schools, colleges and companies host events, sponsor teams and send their people to mentor. Every event in Texas runs on local partners, and your support puts STEM within reach for more students.
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