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Texas FFA Convention Update
In This Email:
Convention Registration
Texas FFA Delegate Count
Texas FFA Convention Housing
Convention Schedule
Convention Courtesy Corps
Texas FFA Business Session Packet
Texas FFA Rodeo
Convention Service Project
Here by the Owl Nominations
STAR Administrator and STAR Counselor Award Nominations (NEW!)
Local Attractions/Discounts
Convention Safety
Convention Registration
Convention registration will close at 4:00 PM on Friday, June 12. Please refer to this convention registration email sent to all advisors on April 29 that includes all importation information regarding the process. Please remember that no changes can be made after the June 12 deadline and chapters will be financially responsible for any registrations entered when the system closes. Students may still be registered as guests after convention registration closes.
Texas FFA Delegate Count
Click here to view the 2026 delegate count by chapter. These numbers are based off of 2025-2026 membership that was submitted prior to March 10.
Texas FFA Convention Housing
Please remember to consider your housing needs and make sure you cancel any unnecessary rooms as quickly as possible. There are still rooms available in the Texas FFA block, you can view those via the housing link.
Convention Schedule
The convention schedule is up to date and we will continue to add additional information as it become available. Please note that the Area order for Lone Star Degrees is as follows: 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
Administration Convention Workshop
Agricultural education programs are about far more than livestock banners and contest results. Administrators are encouraged to join us at the Texas FFA Convention, Tuesday, July 7 at 10:30 a.m. for a workshop focused on building, supporting, and sustaining strong FFA programs that serve students for years to come. Learn more here.
Texas FFA Courtesy Corps Announced
Congratulations to the 2026 Texas FFA Courtesy Corps members. Advisors, if your students are no longer able to serve in this role, please email michelle@texasffa.org so that we can identify a replacement.
Texas FFA Business Session Packet
The 98th Annual Texas FFA Business Session Packet is linked here on the Texas FFA Convention website and was submitted to all advisors on April 1, 2026. The packet includes one constitutional amendment presented by the Texas FFA State Officers and Board of Directors, which will be the only amendment considered during the business session on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The association balance sheet and 2026–2027 budget will be added following the June Q4 Board Meeting. For questions, please contact jennifer@texasffa.org.
Texas FFA Rodeo
Texas FFA Rodeo registration is currently open and will close on June 12 at 4 pm. No entries will be accepted without payment and no entries will be refunded after the deadline. New this year, students will complete the application, gain parent and FFA Advisor approval and will then have the option to pay via credit card at the time of registration. Rodeo contestants will receive two wristbands to be on the grounds. All other attendees must purchase a discounted ticket.
Texas FFA attendees may purchase discounted rodeo tickets here. Everyone must have a ticket to enter, and discounted tickets will not be available onsite. The rodeo will be held at Cowtown Coliseum. On Monday, July 6, the Long Go begins at 10:00 AM (doors open at 8:30 AM), followed by the Second Go at 1:00 PM or at the conclusion of the first go. The Finals will take place Tuesday, July 7 at 5:30 PM (doors open at 4:00 PM). Thanks to our friends at Visit Fort Worth, complimentary Orange Lines will take attendees from downtown to the stockyards on Monday and Tuesday. For more information, please click here.
Convention Service Project
The Texas FFA Association is excited to work with Cowtown CALF for our annual convention service drive to help every single step Feel Like Home! Chapters are encouraged to bring new running shoes and/or socks to the Texas FFA Convention July 6-10, 2026.
Asics or Under Armour are the preferred shoe brands, but others are welcome. The biggest need is boys and girls sizes 4 to 6, but any youth and adult sizes are accepted. Learn more about The Cowtown CALF Program here!
Local Attractions/Discounts
As opportunities become available,the Local Attractions and Discounts page will be updated. Check out the current listings, including Texas Rangers tickets!
Convention Safety
As the Texas FFA Convention continues to grow, we have identified strategies to address space limitations and enhance safety for all attendees. Again this year, we will offer an overflow room and a secondary Lone Star Stage on the second level.
In the past, it has been expected that all students attend every session. However, due to limited seating in the arena, please be prepared for the possibility that some of your students may need to utilize overflow spaces if seating is unavailable, or consider attending a workshop or local attraction with non-delegate members during sessions in which you do not have students being recognized.
We also encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities available throughout the week, including business and industry experiences, local attractions, the exhibit hall, and various convention workshops. While delegate attendance should remain a priority, we encourage you to plan accordingly and make the most of these additional experiences for your students.
As part of our continued focus on safety, we are working to implement some changes this year, including bringing in a different security team. Our goal is to create a safe and positive environment for everyone in attendance. While we are confident in the character of our members, we also recognize they are students and benefit from strong guidance and supervision.
We ask that you please speak with your students ahead of convention about expectations and ensure they understand the importance of respecting security personnel, ushers, and law enforcement, who are present to keep them safe. Your active supervision during the event is essential, and we encourage you to remain with your students whenever possible.
Ultimately, student safety is a shared responsibility. We will do everything we can on our end, and your partnership in providing close supervision will help ensure a safe and successful convention experience for all.