Agricultural Mechanics Members are primarily responsible for the Agricultural Mechanics Contest, assisting with setup, judging and actual operation of the competition. Additionally, the State FFA Tractor Technician Contest is handled by this committee.

All Breeds Livestock Sales This committee assists with purebred cattle, and the range bull and commercial heifer sales. Committee members receive consignments for the sale, print sale orders and clerk the sales in their entirety.

Area Go Texan This committee promotes the Show in surrounding counties through a variety of activities. Each county focuses on increasing ticket sales and Show participation from its area. A Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Go Texan scholarship is awarded to a qualified, outstanding student representing each Go Texan county.

Black Heritage The purpose of this committee is to promote the Show in the African-American community through awareness and participation while highlighting the pioneer and Western heritage of black individuals in Houston and throughout the state. Members’ efforts help provide funds for college scholarships while celebrating Black Heritage Day annually on the grounds during the Show.

Breeders Greeters Volunteers on this committee are responsible for greeting all livestock show exhibitors and assisting them in obtaining stall assignments and animal health clearances. Committee members assist exhibitors with traffic flow as well. Additionally, they maintain an information booth and assist in the organization, traffic control and operation of swine, lamb and poultry pre-judging.

Calf Scramble Arena The committee plans and organizes the actual scramble event held at each Rodeo performance. Committee members instruct contestants, escort them to the arena and assist with captured calves, as well as keep arena records.

Calf Scramble Donors This committee is responsible for obtaining and hosting all calf scramble donors. These committee members also plan and conduct the scramble awards banquet.

Calf Scramble Greeters Members of this committee are responsible for assisting scramble exhibitors with stalling, credentials, regulations and clean stall awards.

Carnival Ticket Sales This committee is responsible for pre-selling ticket/coupon books to the Show’s carnival. Members also solicit donations to purchase carnival and admission tickets for children who may otherwise be unable to attend the carnival.

Commercial Exhibits Members of this committee greet and work with commercial exhibitors at all inside and outside venues where exhibitors are located. They monitor all contractual requirements, audit exhibitors working on a percentage basis, and assist vendors and Show management with a variety of exhibitor-related matters.

Communications & Special Services Members of this committee help publicize the Show. They photograph calf scramble participants, livestock and dairy judging winners, and Go Texan events. They also conduct telephone and performance on-site surveys to provide entertainer preference information and audience demographics, and they help host Chute Seat buyers.

Corporate Development Members of this committee are responsible for seeking and renewing financial support from the corporate community to fund four-year scholarships. Members also obtain financial commitments for sponsorships and to underwrite specific Show-related educational programs.

Corral Club Division I Corral Club Committee members are responsible for the operation of all Corral Club facilities during the Show, including setup, inventory control, equipment maintenance and enforcement of the Show’s responsible alcohol management program. Additionally, their duties include acting as hosts during some official functions and assisting with the annual membership dance.

• At Large
• Auctions & Receptions
• Equipment
• Special Services
• Ticket Sales

Corral Club Division II Corral Club Committee members are responsible for the operation of all Corral Club facilities during the Show, including setup, inventory control, equipment maintenance and enforcement of the Show’s responsible alcohol management program. Additionally, their duties include acting as hosts during some official functions and assisting with the annual membership dance.

• Committeemen's Club
• The Hideout
• Main Club
• Stockman's Club

Corral Club Division III Corral Club Committee members are responsible for the operation of all Corral Club facilities during the Show, including setup, inventory control, equipment maintenance and enforcement of the Show’s responsible alcohol management program. Additionally, their duties include acting as hosts during some official functions and assisting with the annual membership dance.

• The Cantina
• Chute Club
• Directors' Club
• Level East
• Level West
• Sky Suites
• Suites East
• Suites West

Directions and Assistance This committee is responsible for assisting attendees and exhibitors with information and directions around the Show grounds. They conduct tours for school children and the public during the Show. They also are responsible for the care of lost children, for the operation of the lost and found room, and distribution of the Show’s Official Visitors Guide.

Endowment The purpose of this committee is to implement a planned giving program to benefit youth and education.

Equipment Acquisition Members of this committee are responsible for securing much of the equipment needed for the successful operation of the livestock show and rodeo, World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, and Downtown Rodeo Parade.

Events and Functions During the Show, this committee coordinates the services for numerous Show events, functions and meetings. Members supervise room setup, beverage and food service, sound requirements, and any other activities necessary for a successful event or function.

Facility Services This committee is comprised of two subcommittees: cleaning and recycling. Members work closely with the Buildings and Grounds Department in support services and with the Show’s extensive recycling program.

Gatekeepers The primary purpose of the Gatekeepers Committee is to ensure proper entrance of patrons who are coming to the Show. Other responsibilities include a combination of hospitality and verifying access through the entry gates.

Go Tejano The purpose of this committee is to increase awareness of the Show through special functions held throughout the Hispanic community. Members’ efforts help provide funds for college scholarships as well. This committee also assists Show management in researching potential Hispanic entertainers to perform at the Rodeo while celebrating Go Tejano Day annually on the grounds during the Show.

Go Texan Contests Members of this committee are responsible for all phases of each Go Texan contest. Committee members handle registration, contest operation, judges and prizes.

Grand Entry This committee assists with grand entry procedures, requirements and activities. Members help with participant releases, passes, escorts to the Rodeo arena, and horse and rider placement.

Graphics & Signage Members of this committee are responsible for preparing signs for functions held year-round and during the Show.

Health This committee is composed of area doctors and nurses who provide complimentary health services to junior show exhibitors during the Show.

Horse Show Committees Members of the Horse Show committees are directly responsible for the physical arrangement of the shows. They assist with the setup of barrels, poles, jumps and obstacles; check in each exhibitor at the arena gate; and ensure that all trophies and ribbons are ready for presentation at the conclusion of each class. They maintain an exhibitor hospitality room during their respective shows. Each committee volunteer is involved in raising funds for prize money and awards given during the show. Members also obtain individual contributions and participate in an annual fund-raising event.

• Appaloosa
• Arabian/Half-Arabian
• Cutting Horse
• Donkey and Mule
• Junior Horse
• Paint
• Palomino
• Quarter Horse

Horse Show – Ranch Rodeo This committee coordinates all details pertaining to the Ranch Rodeo, including equipment, setup, livestock and entry organization. The Ranch Rodeo is an invitation-only event to counties contiguous to Harris County, showcasing the top teams from those counties.

Horse Show – Team Penning and Ranch Sorting This committee is responsible for coordinating the equipment, livestock and participants in the United States Team Penning Association-sanctioned Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Team Penning. This event is open to all USTPA members.

Horse Show Announcers Committee members are seasoned announcers who ensure the smooth and efficient operation of each horse show event. They play an integral part in the horse arena as they keep the exhibitors on queue and arena activities on schedule.

Horse Show Awards This committee represents the fund-raising leadership of each horse show. Meetings consist of goal-setting and fund-raising strategy development for the entire horse show.

Horse Show Equipment This committee is composed of individuals certified to operate and maintain heavy equipment. Their work begins days before the Show as they assist staff to meet the deadlines of show setup. During the Show, they maintain the arena and set up barrels, poles, jumps, obstacles and timing equipment.

Horspitality This committee is responsible for greeting horse show exhibitors, and assisting with animal unloading and stalling, as well as handling exhibitor needs occurring in the horse stall area.

Houston General Go Texan This committee works within the Houston area to heighten awareness of the Show by distributing promotional material to local businesses. Additional fund-raisers held annually help the Show’s financial and educational goals.

Houston Metro Go Texan This committee is responsible for increasing awareness of each Show through special Go Texan functions. Representatives from Harris, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Liberty, Montgomery and Waller counties make up this group. These areas, through pre-Show activities, provide a large part of the money for some of the four-year Metropolitan scholarships awarded by the Show. Subcommittees hold dances, style shows, cook-offs and golf tournaments, as well as other events, to publicize the Show.

International Committee members organize and conduct activities for international visitors during International Days, as well as furnish interpreters for guests. The committee members travel, at their own expense, to various livestock functions in several foreign countries, creating good will and establishing an international interest in Show activities.

Judging Contests Members of this committee support the intercollegiate livestock, intercollegiate wool and mohair, intercollegiate meat, 4-H/FFA livestock, 4-H/FFA dairy judging, 4-H/FFA horse, 4-H/FFA floriculture, 4-H/FFA nursery landscape, 4-H/FFA wool, plant I.D., poultry judging and wildlife habitat contests. The committee supports these contests through fund raising, hospitality and awards, and assists the superintendents in the operations of the contests.