Individual Registration Fees and information

Health Authority Workshop ONLY

(includes Health Authority Workshop and Opening Plenary Session)

$275.00 (PAY NOW)/$275.00 (PAY LATER-Purchase Orders/Checks)

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Photography Disclosure

By submitting your registration, you are consenting to your photo being taken during the TPHA Conference and used for marketing and/or promotional purposes.

Cancellation Policy
All conference registration cancellations must be made in writing before May 1st. All cancellations are subject to a $75 administrative fee. Once cancellation correspondence has been received, participants will receive a confirmation of cancellation notice. If payment has been processed for the registration, a refund will be issued minus the $75 administrative fee.

If payment has not been received, accounting will send an updated invoice for the $75 administrative fee. Texas Public Health Association (TPHA) reserves the right to retain or collect conference fees in full for those who fail to cancel prior to May 1st, or for those who fail to attend. Substitutions: If you register but are unable to attend, another representative of your agency may attend in your place.

Email notice of substitutions to TxPHA@aol.com by May 13th. 

Student Member Annual Education Conference Stipends

A limited number of stipends are available for students to use toward attending the Annual Education Conference. You must be a member to apply.  To apply click HERE

Additional Information

Silent Auction
We invite you to contribute a silent auction item that can help us achieve our fundraising goals.  Here are some ideas you might consider donating:

• Gift Cards to local businesses or restaurants
• Handmade crafts or artwork
• Themed gift baskets

If you are interested in donating, please let us know by May 10th to allow us time to prepare the bidding sheets and you can drop off your item(s) between 12 noon and 5 pm on Monday, May 18th or when you arrive at the conference.

Fellows Community Project
This year’s project partners with the SEARCH Homeless Services Program of Houston in creating snack packages for the homeless. Conference attendees will assemble the snack packs, and SEARCH Homeless Services will pick up the completed packages midday on Day 2 of the AEC. 
Following the guidance of the SEARCH Homeless Services Program four items were chosen for inclusion in small Ziplock style bags. Each package will contain one each of:

• Applesauce pouches
• Granola bars
• Vienna sausages
• Cheese crackers

Using Costco or Sam’s bulk purchasing, the cost to assemble 650 packages will be $1200. 

Please consider donating to this project using the link below. Your donation is tax deductible and every amount is appreciated.

Awards Banquet (Wednesday, May 20th 6:30 pm-11:00 pm)

 

At TPHA, we truly value our members and the service they provide to our organization. We have a long history of recognizing outstanding leadership and service within our membership, beginning with the very first TPHA Annual Meeting back in 1923, where the grand prize winner assumed the Presidency of the organization! We don't do THAT anymore, but every year, at our awards ceremony, we honor members who have provided outstanding service not only specifically to this organization, but to the practice of public health in general.

We will be having a fun evening, complete with a full buffet, award presentations, photobooth, music and dancing! This special event is included with your registration fee but if you decide to bring a guest to accompany you there will be an additional charge for your guest’s ticket. The extra ticket is $100.

Please plan to join us for this special evening of special recognition, dining and dancing!

Hotel Information and Sleeping Room Reservations

 

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Marriott Hotel Westchase
2900 Briarpark Drive
Houston, TX 77042

 

Room rate, registration deadline and link to reserve your room:

Room rate: $128 plus tax Hotel reservation link: Book your group rate for Texas Public Health Association Book Here 

Deadline to make reservations: April 27, 2026 12:00 am

Hotel Amenities:

Parking
Complimentary Self-Parking Wireless internet
Complimentary wireless internet in meeting space and sleeping rooms

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Exhibitor Information



TPHA reserves the exclusive right to accept exhibitors based on our criteria and event needs.

 

Credit cards are NOT accepted for exhibitor fees. Exhibitors are required to pay the designated fees either via check or electronic fund transfer (ACH) no later than May1st. On the checkout page during registration select "Check payment" option and mail your payment to TPHA, PO Box 9610, Longview, Texas 75608.

 

Exhibitors may cancel their registration before May 1st to receive a 50% refund of their registration fees.

However, no refunds will be issued for cancellations made after May 1.

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Exhibitor Set-Up and Hours 
Exhibitors are welcome to stay open during the conference times but are only required to be open during the designated times listed above.

 

Set-up: 

Monday, May 18th
12:00 pm-5:00 pm

 

Exhibits Open:  

Tuesday, May 19th
8:00 am-9:00 am (coffee)

4:00 pm-5:00 pm 

Wednesday, May 20th
9:00 am-9:30 am (break)
2:00 pm-2:30 pm (break)

Thursday, May 21st
7:45 am-8:15 am (Coffee)

Tear-Down: 
Thursday May 21st
8:15 am-12 noon