State convention
Frequently Asked Questions

The 89th Annual Texas NAACP State Convention will be held in El Paso, TX at the Hotel Paso Del Norte , on Thursday October 1st, 2026 through Saturday, October 3rd, 2026.
The host hotel is Hotel Paso Del Norte. located at 10 Henry Trost Ct, El Paso, TX 79901.
Yes—To receive the NAACP Texas State Conference rate, you must book by September 11th, 2026.
Yes, El Paso operates on Mountain Time (MT), which is one hour behind the rest of Texas on Central Time (CT). All official convention programming, sessions, and events will be scheduled and listed in Mountain Time (El Paso local time). If you are traveling from the Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, or Austin areas, please remember to adjust your expectations accordingly when reviewing the agenda.
Example: A session listed at 9:00 AM MT begins at 10:00 AM CT.
We encourage all attendees to update the time zone settings on their devices upon arrival in El Paso to avoid any scheduling confusion. When in doubt, refer to the official program for the most accurate local times.

Convention Logistics

- Visit https://www.texas-naacp.org/state-convention-registration
- Review the registration categories and select the option that applies to you (Delegate, Alternate, Observer, General Admission, Youth Unit, or Day Pass).
- Click the option that applies to you.
- Complete the registration form and submit payment securely online.
Be sure that if you are registering as a delegate or alternate for your unit, you have been duly elected to that role during a general body meeting.
- Branch Delegate/Alternate/Observer: $250
- Youth Unit Delegate/Alternate/Observer: $125
- General Admission: $250; Youth General Admission: $125
- Health Luncheon: $75
- Thursday Day Pass: $100
- Assessments: Branch Convention ($50)
Your registration status depends on how you are participating in the convention.
Please note: only units in compliance may register delegates and alternates. Delegate strength is determined by unit membership totals. If you register as a delegate or alternate and your unit is not in compliance, your registration will automatically be converted to an Observer.
Registration Options:
- Branch Delegate – Select this if your NAACP branch has officially elected you to serve as a delegate. You will have voting privileges.
- Branch Alternate – Select this if your NAACP branch has officially elected you as an alternate. You may step in with voting privileges if the delegate is absent.
- Branch Observer – Select this if you are a member of a branch attending as an observer without voting privileges.
- Youth Unit Delegate / Alternate / Observer – Select this if your NAACP youth unit has officially elected you to serve in one of these roles. Delegates have voting privileges; alternates may step in with voting privileges if the delegate is absent; observers attend without voting privileges.
- General Admission – Select this if you are an individual community member, supporter, or guest attending without membership affiliation to an NAACP unit.
- Youth General Admission – Select this if you are a youth (ages 0–25) attending as a community member, supporter, or guest without membership affiliation to an NAACP unit.
- Day Pass – Select this option if you only plan to attend one day of the convention (Thursday only).
Representation of Units at the Annual Convention of the State/State-Area Conference is as follows:
- 25 – 49 members (Youth Units) → 2 delegates
- 50 – 100 members → 4 delegates
- 101 – 500 members → 6 delegates
- 501 – 1,000 members → 8 delegates
- 1,001 – 2,500 members → 10 delegates
- 2,501 – 5,000 members → 12 delegates
- 5,001 – 10,000 members → 14 delegates
- 10,001 – 20,000 members → 16 delegates
- 20,001 – 25,000 members → 18 delegates
The deadline to register online at the regular rate is Friday, September 11, 2026. After this date, higher rates will apply beginning Saturday,September 12th and will remain available online and onsite through Saturday October 2nd.
Yes. Onsite registration will be available during the convention at a higher rate. Beginning September 12, the increased registration rate will be available for advance purchase online. After that, you may also register onsite at the convention from September 12th through October 2nd.
We encourage all attendees to complete their registration before September 30 at the regular rate.
Yes! You can purchase à la carte tickets for select events in addition to full convention registration. Early purchase options include:
- Welcome/Torchbearers’ Reception – $75
- President’s Luncheon – $100
- Youth & College Luncheon – $100
- Texas Heroes Banquet – $125
Each ticket grants access to its specific event only and does not include entry to general convention sessions or programming. While these tickets are available, we strongly encourage you to register as an attendee and stay for the duration of our program to experience the full impact of the convention.
Ticket prices reflect early registration prices and will increase on September 12th.
Onsite registration will be available beginning October 1 through the end of the convention. Rates are higher than advance registration and are as follows:
- Adult Packages – $350
- Youth Packages – $150
- Day Pass – $125
- Welcome /Torchbearers’ Reception – $100
- President’s Luncheon – $125
- Youth & College Luncheon – $125
- Texas Heroes Banquet – $150

Convention Registration

Yes, convention registration fee must be paid by each branch (one-time fee) in order to attend the convention.
This year each branch will receive and invoice for their annual assessment fee and their member assessment fee.
- Convention Assessment – This is the fee each unit pays in order to participate in the state convention.
- Annual Assessment – This is the yearly dues owed to the Texas State Conference by each unit, whether or not the unit attends the convention.
- Member Assessment – This is an annual fee based on the number of members in each unit. It is owed to the Texas State Conference regardless of convention attendance.

Unit Assessments

Whether you're traveling from across the state or across the country, there are several ways to get to El Paso:
- By Car: El Paso is accessible via major interstates, including I-10, which runs east-west across Texas. Driving is a convenient option for members traveling from West Texas and neighboring areas. Parking information near the convention venue will be shared in your registration confirmation.
- By Plane: El Paso International Airport (ELP) serves multiple major airlines and offers direct and connecting flights from cities across Texas and the nation. We recommend booking early to secure the best fares.
- By Train (Amtrak): Amtrak's Sunset Limited route stops at El Paso's Union Depot, connecting travelers from San Antonio, Los Angeles, and cities in between. Group rates are available for parties of 20 or more — visit amtrak.com/sharefares to learn more and book group travel. For individual reservations, visit amtrak.com to check schedules and book your ticket.
- By Bus: Several intercity bus carriers, including Greyhound and FlixBus, offer service to El Paso from major Texas cities. El Paso's bus terminals are centrally located and accessible to the convention area.
Yes, the hotel will provide complimentary transport to and from the hotel. Call Hotel Paso Del Norte at (915) 534-3000 for pick up reservations.

Transportation information

Please email State Secretary Johnette Williams at texasstatenaacp@gmail.com or State Staffer Lonzo Kerr at lkerrnaacp@gmail.com. Please include your name, unit (if applicable), and the topic (registration, housing, program, etc.) in the subject line.

Cancellation Policy

All convention registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. Once your registration is submitted, we cannot offer cancellations, refunds, or credits. Please be sure to confirm your availability and unit’s delegate strength before completing your registration.