Professor Kevin Prufer, the Texas State Poet Laureate for 2026, poses for a portrait inside his office in Roy G. Cullen Building.
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University of Houston’s Kevin Prufer Named Texas State Poet Laureate for 2026: A Literary Milestone with Deep Local Roots
In a momentous recognition of artistic excellence and literary impact, University of Houston English professor Kevin Prufer has been named the Texas State Poet Laureate for 2026. This prestigious honor, bestowed by the Texas State Legislature, places Prufer among the elite ranks of Texas artists who have shaped the state’s rich cultural narrative through the power of words.
