# Texas Association of School Boards - TASA/TASB Convention

- Dates: 8 October 2026 to 11 October 2026
- Location: George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, United States
- Address: 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010
- Organizer: Texas Association of School Boards
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector
- Expected attendance: 8,000

## About

txEDCON is an annual event for Texas public education leaders. It focuses on collaboration, fresh ideas, and practical solutions for school districts and communities.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://tasa.tasb.org)
- [Registration](https://tasa.tasb.org/registration)
- [Agenda](https://tasa.tasb.org/program/schedule)

## Topics

- Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes (EISO)
- Small School District Seminar
- Board Officer Institute (BOI)

## Speakers

- Commissioner Mike Morath
- Jeannie Meza-Chavez, TASA President-Elect, San Elizario ISD
- Mary Jane Hetrick, TASB President, Dripping Springs ISD

## Sponsors and partners

- Claycomb
- GLS
- Huckabee
- PBK
- Core Construction
- Pfluger
- TASBO
- ClassLink
- HKS

## Ticket pricing

USD 50 to 925

## Where to stay

- **The Lancaster Hotel**: 240 m from the venue, 701 Texas Street, Houston, 77002
- **Hotel ICON**: 240 m from the venue, 220 Main Street, Houston, 77002
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelicon.com/)
  - Phone: +1 713 224 4266
- **Moxy Houston Downtown**: 280 m from the venue, 412 Main Street, Houston, 77002
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/houox-moxy-houston-downtown/overview/)
  - Phone: +1-855-487-6699
- **Sam Houston Hotel**: 460 m from the venue, Houston
- **Magnolia Hotel Houston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel**: 500 m from the venue, 1100 Texas Avenue, Houston, 77002
- **Hyatt Place Houston / Downtown**: 520 m from the venue, 1114 Texas Avenue, Houston, 77002
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/en-us/hotel/texas/hyatt-place-houston-downtown/iahzh)
  - Phone: +1 832-930-8500
- **AC Hotel by Marriott Houston Downtown**: 540 m from the venue, 723 Main Street, Houston, 77002
- **Club Quarters Hotel, Houston, Downtown**: 550 m from the venue, 720 Fannin Street, Houston, 77002

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