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LWV Texas Convention 2026

We invite League members to our biennial state convention in Corpus Christi, TX!

Friday, April 17^th - Sunday, April 19th

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*** Convention Registration Closes on April 1st ***

Convention Preparation Webinars

Register For Webinars Here

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

What to expect at the 2026 LWVTX Convention?
Mar 24, 2026 07:00 PM

Is this your first state convention? Are you new to the League? Do you wonder why we have a state convention? LWVTX President Joyce LeBombard will review the various components of a League state convention. She will answer: What is a plenary? How do I become a delegate? Will it be fun? (Yes!)

What is the 2026-2028
Texas League Program?
March 31, 2026 07:00 PM

Convention delegates will be voting on the Texas League Program. The League Program addresses what the League will take action on at the state level. It defines the positions the League will take for the next biennium. LWVTX Vice President and Advocacy Chair, Elisabeth MacNamara will review the current League priorities and changes that will be voted on during the convention.

I Have to Vote on the
LWVTX Budget?!
Apr 7, 2026 07:00 PM

Yes, LWVTX Convention delegates vote on the LWVTX budget. At this webinar, the LWVTX Budget Chair will review the proposed budget for the 2026-2028 biennium and answer all questions.

Convention Schedule

Friday, April 17, 2026

9:00am-5:30pm	Registration
11:00am-12:30pm	Workshops
12:30pm - 1:30pm	Lunch
1:30pm-3:00pm	Workshops
6:00pm - 9:30pm	LWV Corpus Christi Hosted Activity

Saturday, April 18, 2026

8:00am-12:00pm	Registration
8:30am-11:30am	Plenary
12:00pm-1:00pm	Lunch
1:00pm-3:00pm	Plenary
6:00pm-7:00pm	Cash Bar
7:00pm-10:00pm	Making Democracy Work® Dinner

Sunday, April 19, 2026

8:30am – 10:00am	Workshops
10:15am - 11:45am	Workshops

Workshop Schedule

Delegates

Delegate Counts

For the convention, the formula for assigning delegates = the League President counts as 1 delegate + 1 delegate for the first 15 members + 1 delegate for each 10 members after that. The delegate count composition/formula can be found in Article VII, Section 2 in the LWVTX Bylaws. The delegate count can be found here. We will be asking for the names of the delegates from each League as we get closer to the convention date. If you have any questions, please contact the Governance Committee at governance@lwvtexas.org.

Delegate Responsibilities:

Nominate and vote on the Texas League's leadership, the Board of Directors.
Debate and vote on the Budget.
Debate and vote on Texas League proposed Program.

Observers may attend all parts of the Convention but they do not vote any items being decided.

Resolutions

April 2nd is the deadline to submit resolutions!

A resolution may be proposed by a League or a delegate by completing and submitting the required Resolution Submission Form.

The following criteria will be used to judge the appropriateness of the proposed resolution:

Is consistent with League Bylaws, Principles and Positions.
Does not circumvent the program process.
Deals with a single, topical, time-sensitive issue.
Asks for a single, short-term action by this Convention which is likely to have an impact.
Is pertinent to Texas.
Can be implemented using existing League resources.

An example of a Resolution from 2018 regarding vouchers.

Proposed Budget

2026-2028

Proposed Bylaws Change

Article VI. Section 1.

First sentence: The board of directors shall consist of the officers of the LWVTX, six or seven directors elected by the convention, and not more than six directors appointed by the elected members of the board.

2024 Convention Meeting Minutes

Please review the 2024 Convention Meeting Minutes. The minutes were reviewed by the appointed Meeting Minute Committee and approved by the LWVTX Board.

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