District II Extemp Topics
Informative Speaking Prelims
1. What challenges does Mark Carney face as Canada’s new Prime Minister?
2. What factors are fueling Texas population growth?
3. Why is the European Union imposing sanctions on Russia?
4. How has U.S. immigration policy changed since Donald Trump became president?
5. What are the plans for a Middle Corridor trade route between Asia and Europe?
6. What are some of the legal hurdles being encountered by President Trump’s DOGE efforts?
7. What are the legal issues facing former Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil?
8. What benefits is NASA gaining from operation of the International Space Station?
9. What is the status of U.S. relations with Iran?
10. How is President Trump using executive power to alter U.S. environmental policy?
11. What are the objectives of Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz?
12. According to economists, what is considered an acceptable level of inflation in the United States?
13. What are the latest developments regarding U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada?
14. Why is the Texas Lottery Commission facing scrutiny from the state legislature?
15. To what extent has international trade become a major sector of Vietnam’s economy?
16. How can we better understand autism spectrum disorder?
17 How is the United Nations addressing the South Sudan conflict?
18. What is Project 2025?
19. Who is Hamas?
20. What are the latest developments in the Ukraine / Russian conflict?
Informative Speaking Finals
1. What are the United States’ foreign policy objectives in Latin America?
2. What budget challenges does Congress face?
3. How has the U.S. agriculture industry been affected by bird flu this season?
4. What are the latest political developments in Germany?
5. How are weather conditions affected by climate change?
6. What challenges will Glenn Hegar face as Chancellor of Texas A & M?
7. What is the state of diplomatic relations between Iran and North Korea?
8. How are leaders of major Texas cities addressing the issue of water demand in their communities?
9. Who is Hezbollah?
10. Why is President Trump implementing international trade tariffs?
11. What is the current state of U.S. public secondary school education?
12. What can the Democratic Party do in order to retake Congress in 2026?
13. What is the history behind what continues to fuel conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
14. How are International Monetary Fund loans affecting Argentina’s economy?
15. What is the legacy of George Foreman?
16. What European nations are the strongest supporters of Ukraine in its current conflict with Russia?
17. Why has Pete Hegseth had a rocky start as Secretary of Defense?
18. What are students’ rights and limitations to free speech on U.S. college campuses?
19. What sectors are currently experiencing the highest price increases due to inflation?
20. How has Pakistan’s leadership responded to Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) activity?
Persuasive Speaking Prelims
1. Is school choice one of the more divisive issues facing the Texas Legislature in the current session?
2. Are diplomatic relations between the United States and Canada strained?
3. Are Democrats in Congress united in their opposition to President Trump?
4. Are European Union member nations in disagreement regarding the issue of minimum wage laws?
5. Is President Trump’s foreign policy leadership producing effective results?
6. Social Security: Is the agency currently in crisis?
7. Are independent regulatory agencies an essential component of the U.S. federal government?
8. Has political bias eroded the credibility of major news media outlets?
9. In the post-Covid pandemic era, does the American public fully trust public health agencies?
10. Are international supply chains an integral feature of the U.S. auto industry?
11. Is China attempting to enhance its military presence in the South China Sea?
12. Is Elon Musk’s contribution to the U.S. space program overstated?
13. Are water shortages a major concern for sub-Saharan African countries?
14. Have American consumers sacrificed privacy rights as a result of reliance on technology?
15. Are diplomatic relations between Russia and China stronger than ever?
16. Do major U.S. labor unions have an influential political voice?
17. Will recent changes at the Veterans Administration erode military support for President Trump?
18. Does political corruption exist in Nicaragua?
19. Will students with disabilities see a reduction in services due to DOGE cuts?
20. Are the economic views of Argentina’s President Javier Milei considered extreme?
Persuasive Speaking Finals
1. Is Pete Hegseth competent to lead as U.S. Secretary of Defense?
2. Should the United Nations take the lead in restoring stability in Gaza?
3. Is President Trump making progress in his efforts to end the Ukraine conflict?
4. Will American farmers be impacted by U.S. tariffs?
5. Is President Nicolás Maduro witnessing an increase in his popularity in Venezuela?
6. Should vandalism at Tesla dealerships be considered domestic terrorism?
7. Is rebel activity threatening Colombia’s political stability?
8. Is scientific research regarding possible long-term side effects of Covid-19 vaccines vital?
9. Is there a pending constitutional crisis in America?
10. Should water be a priority discussion item for the Texas Legislature this session?
11. Is India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi one of Asia’s more popular leaders?
12. Does the U.S. Department of Education play a vital role in American society?
13 March Madness: Has there already been the greatest upset game in the 2025 tournament?
14. Will the measles outbreak in Texas turn into a nationwide epidemic?
15. Are major wildfires in the U.S. the result of climate change?
16. Is nuclear energy for electricity production a safe alternative to fossil fuel reliance?
17. Is the United States economy headed for a recession?
18. Are international terrorist groups hampering peace efforts in Sudan?
19. Is NIL undermining college sports?
20. Does the Trump administration have clear and consistent foreign policy objectives?