TDW Convention
2026 Texas Democratic Women
TDW invites you to join us for our 39th Annual State Convention. This election cycle, more than ever, TDW needs to help elect Democratic Women throughout the state of Texas. A big step toward achieving this goal is a successful convention! Begin planning now to attend and encourage other members to do so, too. Join our Facebook Event to receive updates.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Be sure to reserve before discount rates expire January 15, 2026
Convention activities will take place at the Austin Marriott South, 4415 South I-35 Frontage Road, Austin, Texas, USA, 78744. Rooms there are $149 per night plus tax. Breakfast is available in the hotel restaurant, but is not included with the room.
TDW has also blocked rooms at the nearby SpringHill Suites, 4525 South Interstate Hwy 35 Austin, Texas, USA, 78744 for $139 per night plus tax. Breakfast is included at the SpringHill. Note: If you book at the SpringHill Suites, you will need to walk across a fairly large parking lot to attend the convention events to be held at the Austin Marriott South.
IMPORTANT PRE-CONVENTION DEADLINES
DECEMBER 9, 2025
- Submitting Names for Executive Board Positions (Officers or Board Members)
Email submissions to Tammie Hartgroves at thartgroves74@gmail.com. - Submitting Proposed Changes to the Bylaws
Email submissions to Alieca Hux at aliecahux1947@gmail.com. - Nominations for Candidates for
- Dr. Mae Jackson Outstanding Woman Elected Official
- Oscar Mauzy Humanitarian Award
- Outstanding Texas Democratic Woman Nominations for Chapter Achievement Awards
- Outstanding Chapter Newsletter
- Outstanding Chapter Scrapbook
Email submissions to TexasDemWomen@gmail.com.
DECEMBER 31, 2025
Submitting Star Awards for Chapter Members
As you see people working hard for Democratic Candidates, think about acknowledging their hard work with a Star Award, which will feature a picture of them and a bio in our program, and will award them a certificate and pin.
Email submissions to Carol Joblonski at caroljablonski@att.net.
REGISTRATION FEES
Last Day for Early Bird Convention Registration Fees and Deadline for Special Meals will be available soon.
SPONSORSHIPS, AUCTIONS, AND ADVERTISING
Now is the time for TDW to start building our coffers for the 2026 election cycle!
Texas is becoming bluer each election. Funds raised at our Convention ensure that TDW’s voice is heard and respected throughout Texas and the Texas Democratic Party.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Our Gala Dinner is the evening of Saturday, February 7, 2026, and is our principal fundraising event. This is a must-win election cycle. I hope that Chapters will celebrate this milestone by purchasing all or parts of tables and help us approach candidates and organizations in their areas that your TDW has supported.
Forms and pricing will be available soon.
ADVERTISING
We will also have advertising in the program like the advertisements in the Texas Democratic Party Convention Program. If someone can’t come to the convention, they can buy an ad to advertise their candidacy, support TDW or otherwise get their name in front of our audience.
Forms and pricing will be available soon.
SILENT AUCTION
As always, our Silent Auction is a great fundraiser. Again, we are asking each Chapter to bring at least two items to include in the Silent Auction. It is my goal to allow the submission of Silent Auction items online to avoid the crush at the convention.