February 21, 2026 (Conference Committee, Board, & ELI only)
February 21, 2026 – February 25, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott, South Padre Island, TX
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Member Price: $500.00
Non-Member Price: $600.00
Regular Registration: October 27, 2025 - January 23, 2026
Member Price: $600.00
Non-Member Price: $700.00
Late Registration: January 26, 2026 through Onsite Registration
Price: $800.00
The Conference Hotel Room Block is now OPEN!
Courtyard by Marriott South Padre Island
6700 Padre Boulevard
South Padre Island, Texas 78597
Last Day to Book: Friday, January 09, 2026
Book your group rate for TX TRIO Association
Planning to Fly?
Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)
American Airlines & United Airlines 45-minute commute to Conference Hotel
Harlingen Valley International Airport (HRL)
American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, Sun Country Airlines & United Airlines 1 hour commute to Conference Hotel
Texas TRIO 53rd Annual Conference
February 21-25, 2026
Exhibitors/Sponsorships/Ads- Online Registration
Opens October 6, 2025
YOUR INVESTMENT TOWARD COLLEGE ACCESS AND SUCCESS
With your generous sponsorship of the Texas TRIO Annual Conference, you directly invest in advancing educational equity and student success. Your support strengthens the work of college access and success professionals who serve first-generation, income-eligible, and underrepresented students across Texas.
Sponsorships help Texas TRIO keep registration costs accessible, increasing participation and broadening the impact of the conference. In addition, your contribution directly benefits TRIO students statewide through scholarships, academic support resources, and essential technology, tools that remain vital for learning, persistence, and achievement in today’s evolving educational landscape.
View the full packet here: TX TRIO Invitation to Exhibit and Sponsor 2026.pdf
We look forward to your investment and participation in our 53rd Annual Conference.
TX TRIO ELITE Series – Empowering Leaders In TRIO – Enhanced Fall 2025 | Virtual | 4-Part Professional Development Experience
The TX TRIO ELITE Series will launch in Fall 2025 following GAN releases, offering TRIO professionals a dedicated space to reconnect with their purpose, replenish their energy, and celebrate resilience in the face of change.
Designed for TX TRIO Association members, this four-part after-hours series blends professional growth with personal renewal—each 60-minute session inspiring hope, community, and innovation.
Session Highlights:
This series is a membership perk for active TX TRIO members and available to non-members for $75 (includes all four sessions). Partial refunds available through November 21, 2025, with a 4% card surcharge for credit payments
Texas TRIO Association (TX-TRIO) Address: ACU Box 29207, Abilene, TX 79699 Phone: 325.660.3299