TRAINING RESOURCE LIBRARY
(In process of updating for 2026 state competition)
As you look through this page please note the color-coded headings:
GREEN - opportunities (promotional, building your brand)
AQUA - local titleholder help
BLUE - information as you prep for the state competition
ORANGE - Miss Texas competition week details
PURPLE - Events
RED - Resources
Contents - For pageant week details look for "Look here!" below
The library contains "at-a-glance" articles, videos, and links to provide training and tips for Candidates to utilize during your year. The alphabetical index will assure that you have easy access to information on "everything Miss Texas". These contents will continue to evolve and grow in size and categories.
The library contains "at-a-glance" articles, videos, and links to provide training and tips for Candidates to utilize during your year. The alphabetical index will assure that you have easy access to information on "everything Miss Texas". These contents will continue to evolve and grow in size and categories.
Index of Contents: Click on subjects below
- Communication Updates & Newsletters
- Competition overview, groups & wardrobe
- Competition Magazine (Ad Sales)
Full information on the Candidate portal page
- Competition Week Schedule
Miss Texas Week HANDBOOK Example - 2026 coming soon
Production Schedule plus extra's - coming soon
Tri-fold schedule - coming! This schedule will outline entire week for family, friends, fans, volunteers, etc. and will be at Crown Central during pageant week.
Contestant Schedule - being updated for 2026
Contestant Schedule - being updated for 2026
- Crown and Sash (cleaning, tips)
Crown Clips - keeps your crown secure
- Crown Central
Crown Central Information Desk
Crown Central is located in the main lobby of the Renaissance Conference Center. Helpful information will be available each day of competition week. The booth will be staffed with volunteers to help answer any questions and/or guide you to the correct location.
Typical Hours of Operation:
Sunday through Saturday
Daily hours – 9:00am – 5:00pm and Sat (last day) - 9:00am – 11:00am
Crown Central is located in the main lobby of the Renaissance Conference Center. Helpful information will be available each day of competition week. The booth will be staffed with volunteers to help answer any questions and/or guide you to the correct location.
Typical Hours of Operation:
Sunday through Saturday
Daily hours – 9:00am – 5:00pm and Sat (last day) - 9:00am – 11:00am
- Credentials (Security Badge).
SECURITY CREDENTIAL (badge):
Badges may be purchased on the Miss Texas website. The price will increase as the competition gets closer.
Contestants will receive a badge from us, but their delegation will need to purchase one.
Lone Stars will also receive a badge from us, but their delegation will need to purchase one.
Family/Friends: During competition week there will be times when it is mandatory to have a badge. Security is essential and since Miss contestants are sequestered there are specific times available to visit with your delegation so a badge is necessary. These are mandatory in order for them to attend your:
Badges may be purchased on the Miss Texas website. The price will increase as the competition gets closer.
Contestants will receive a badge from us, but their delegation will need to purchase one.
Lone Stars will also receive a badge from us, but their delegation will need to purchase one.
Family/Friends: During competition week there will be times when it is mandatory to have a badge. Security is essential and since Miss contestants are sequestered there are specific times available to visit with your delegation so a badge is necessary. These are mandatory in order for them to attend your:
- talent rehearsal
- after-interview meeting
- and after party/rehearsal after each prelim
- EVENTS DURING PAGEANT WEEK
- Visionary Brunch and Arrival Event: This is held on Sunday at the beginning of competition week. It is the official kick-off event for Miss and Teen contestants. Scholarship awards will be be given in the non-competition areas that the contestants can apply for. See more below under Visionary Brunch.
- Bingo Bash: This is the super fun event that anyone is welcome to attend. There will be games, prizes, a chance to have lunch with your contestant, and the judges will be introduced. Contestants may sit with their delegation during this event. This is a ticketed even, but contestants do not need to purchase a ticket.
- Y'all Ball: This is a ticketed event held on the Friday night before crowning the next day. Details to come on Attire!
- Teen Final: This is held on Saturday afternoon and will culminate with the Top 5 announcement and will complete with the on-stage conversation.
- Teens during Miss Final: Teens will participate as part of the Miss Texas final competition show. Teens should eat before checking in at the theatre and will need their opening number wardrobe and closing/awards wardrobe. At the beginning of the Miss Finals the Top 5 Teen contestants will be introduced and the crowning of Miss Texas' Teen will be crowned.
- Miss Final: After the crowning of Miss Texas photographs of both winners will be taken.
- Awards and Speeches by Miss Texas & Miss Texas' Teen: This will be held in the Miss Texas Ballroom next door at the hotel after after the Miss Texas Final.
- Headshots
Headshots are your official photo that is posted on the Miss Texas website, social media sites, etc. It features your head and shoulders. It's important that your headshot looks like you!
- Health & Lifestyle
Health & Lifestyle: There is no longer a Fitness competition category, however, having a healthy lifestyle is highly beneficial.
While the specifics of being scored on the physical attributes in swimsuit is not a part of the competition process, attention should still be focused on Health & Lifestyle as a candidate. Whatever your sentiments are about the swimsuit competition, the fact that it is not a scored competition does not mean that you shouldn’t strive to be fit and exhibit that you have a healthy lifestyle. You will feel better, be better able to handle the strenuous schedule of competition week, your clothes will feel (and fit) better, and won’t it feel GOOD to know that you don’t have to be self-conscious about your body?
Perhaps the most important element is the fact that a healthy, fit body translates the fact that you can do the job, which is not for the faint at heart. You can handle the schedule, have the ability to move the way you need to as you do your job, and have the assurance that when you show up for your appearances you will exude “Miss Texas”. The words “Miss America” carry with it a certain pizzazz and expectation. A fit, healthy body goes hand in hand with the title – whether you’re wearing a swimsuit or not!
While the specifics of being scored on the physical attributes in swimsuit is not a part of the competition process, attention should still be focused on Health & Lifestyle as a candidate. Whatever your sentiments are about the swimsuit competition, the fact that it is not a scored competition does not mean that you shouldn’t strive to be fit and exhibit that you have a healthy lifestyle. You will feel better, be better able to handle the strenuous schedule of competition week, your clothes will feel (and fit) better, and won’t it feel GOOD to know that you don’t have to be self-conscious about your body?
Perhaps the most important element is the fact that a healthy, fit body translates the fact that you can do the job, which is not for the faint at heart. You can handle the schedule, have the ability to move the way you need to as you do your job, and have the assurance that when you show up for your appearances you will exude “Miss Texas”. The words “Miss America” carry with it a certain pizzazz and expectation. A fit, healthy body goes hand in hand with the title – whether you’re wearing a swimsuit or not!
- HOMETOWN STARS
This program was created for young girls who want to be mentored by a contestant, but are unable to attend Miss Texas competition week due to distance or financial constraints. The Hometown Star fee is $150. Crown and sash are not included in the fee. Contact Jan Mitchell ([email protected]) with questions. The sign-up link is on the Contestant Portal. Contestants can invite Hometown Stars by sending the link.
- Hotel/Housing Look here!
RENAISSANCE DALLAS RICHARDSON HOTEL:
This is our Miss Texas Headquarters Hotel and is located adjacent to the Eisemann Center of Performing Arts. It is a four-diamond hotel and is very convenient since it’s a mere walk across the parking lot to the show.
Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel
900 E. Lookout Drive
Richardson, Texas 75082
Under our EVENTS page you will find a link to book your room for Spring Showcase and Competition week. Urge your family and friends to make their reservations on-line with the special MISS TEXAS rate.
Miss contestants are housed on the 3rd floor.
Teen contestants are urged to stay in the Renaissance and stay with their family/parents.
This is our Miss Texas Headquarters Hotel and is located adjacent to the Eisemann Center of Performing Arts. It is a four-diamond hotel and is very convenient since it’s a mere walk across the parking lot to the show.
Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel
900 E. Lookout Drive
Richardson, Texas 75082
Under our EVENTS page you will find a link to book your room for Spring Showcase and Competition week. Urge your family and friends to make their reservations on-line with the special MISS TEXAS rate.
Miss contestants are housed on the 3rd floor.
Teen contestants are urged to stay in the Renaissance and stay with their family/parents.
- Interview Look here!
- Job Description/Role Overview (Miss & Teen state winners)
- Judges
Judges are announced at the beginning of pageant week
- Lone Star Ladies (Miss Hostesses)
The Hostess Committees of the Miss Texas Organization is a unique group of women dedicated to serving our Miss and Teen contestants. These committees spend countless volunteer hours working for our organization.
The members of the Hostess Committees serve without pay. Their reward is the personal involvement, the opportunity to be leaders in the MTO family, and pride in the collective accomplishments of the contestants and committees. Each hostess takes a personal interest in her candidates and genuinely adopt them during competition week. Backstage our hostesses are a huge help. They listen with understanding, guide with knowledge, and help the contestants as they move from one competition area to the next.
The Miss hostesses (Lone Star Ladies) will supervise all candidates at all times as the Miss candidates are sequestered. The Hostess Chairman has the authority to establish and maintain standards of conduct to set rules, and govern relationships between contestants and all those who come in contact with them.
The Teen hostesses (Bluebonnets) will supervise Teen contestants, however, since the Teens are not housed, their parents or directors will sign them in and check them out each day. A strict schedule will be followed and teen contestants must always be on time.
The members of the Hostess Committees serve without pay. Their reward is the personal involvement, the opportunity to be leaders in the MTO family, and pride in the collective accomplishments of the contestants and committees. Each hostess takes a personal interest in her candidates and genuinely adopt them during competition week. Backstage our hostesses are a huge help. They listen with understanding, guide with knowledge, and help the contestants as they move from one competition area to the next.
The Miss hostesses (Lone Star Ladies) will supervise all candidates at all times as the Miss candidates are sequestered. The Hostess Chairman has the authority to establish and maintain standards of conduct to set rules, and govern relationships between contestants and all those who come in contact with them.
The Teen hostesses (Bluebonnets) will supervise Teen contestants, however, since the Teens are not housed, their parents or directors will sign them in and check them out each day. A strict schedule will be followed and teen contestants must always be on time.
- Lone Star program
- MAO/MATeen fundraising
- Mock Interview Practice - "Do's and Don'ts"
- Modeling - "The Walk"
The WALK!
Your walk is everything because it’s the time the judges and audience get to see your attitude and your personality. Your walk is a time they get to see you as an individual, and not as a group.
Everyone has their own walk. Some girls have more of a “bounce” to their walk, and others who are shorter, smoother, have more rhythm, etc. Take what you have and fine-tune it. Watch yourself on video. You will see what is working and what is not.
Don’t underestimate the importance of the walk! At Spring Seminar, we will have specific training and help for those who want to work on THE WALK!
Your walk is everything because it’s the time the judges and audience get to see your attitude and your personality. Your walk is a time they get to see you as an individual, and not as a group.
Everyone has their own walk. Some girls have more of a “bounce” to their walk, and others who are shorter, smoother, have more rhythm, etc. Take what you have and fine-tune it. Watch yourself on video. You will see what is working and what is not.
Don’t underestimate the importance of the walk! At Spring Seminar, we will have specific training and help for those who want to work on THE WALK!
- Newsletter
Miss Texas newsletters come out every month. You can contribute by clicking on this logo located at the top of the candidate portal page:
- On-Stage Interview
- Packing List
Garment Bag
You will need ONE sturdy, zipped dress bag for backstage at the venue. Mark with your name, title, and group letter and number.
Great idea: Sew two garment bags back to back to make one large garment bag. For clarification, the two bags become one bag (because you’ve sewn the backs together) so on both sides of the bag you have two compartments to hang everything. And it's all in one bag!
Mark your contestant number on your garment bag where it can easily be seen.
Tub - see photo of tub at the bottom of the page
What to purchase: The tub should be no larger than 66 quarts. The best one is the Sterilite 66-Quart Clear Storage tub. You can find it at Big Lot, Wal-Mart, Target, Lowe’s, Home Depot, etc. Be sure to mark your NAME, TITLE, GROUP and NUMBER. See photo of tub at the bottom of this page. These items will stay in the dressing room ALL week and will not be moved back and forth.
What to pack for the tub:
Mark every single item with your info – each and every shoe, make-up brush, lip pencil, etc. You will be glad you did! Things can get scattered and messy and you want your items easily identifiable.
Also, please mark contestant number on the lid and on all four sides where the hostesses can easily read it. It should also be written on your garment bag.
Tote Bag
When you check in you will receive a tote bag to be used for small items that you will be transporting between the hotel and the event center. Some girls duplicate items that they want to stay in the tub but also want to have in the hotel room (rather than having to remember what to transfer back and forth).
You will need ONE sturdy, zipped dress bag for backstage at the venue. Mark with your name, title, and group letter and number.
Great idea: Sew two garment bags back to back to make one large garment bag. For clarification, the two bags become one bag (because you’ve sewn the backs together) so on both sides of the bag you have two compartments to hang everything. And it's all in one bag!
Mark your contestant number on your garment bag where it can easily be seen.
Tub - see photo of tub at the bottom of the page
What to purchase: The tub should be no larger than 66 quarts. The best one is the Sterilite 66-Quart Clear Storage tub. You can find it at Big Lot, Wal-Mart, Target, Lowe’s, Home Depot, etc. Be sure to mark your NAME, TITLE, GROUP and NUMBER. See photo of tub at the bottom of this page. These items will stay in the dressing room ALL week and will not be moved back and forth.
What to pack for the tub:
- Shoes, jewelry, hair and make-up items, etc. for competition
- Extension cords and power strip – to be safe
- Make-up mirror
- Any other necessary items you will need in the dressing room
Mark every single item with your info – each and every shoe, make-up brush, lip pencil, etc. You will be glad you did! Things can get scattered and messy and you want your items easily identifiable.
Also, please mark contestant number on the lid and on all four sides where the hostesses can easily read it. It should also be written on your garment bag.
Tote Bag
When you check in you will receive a tote bag to be used for small items that you will be transporting between the hotel and the event center. Some girls duplicate items that they want to stay in the tub but also want to have in the hotel room (rather than having to remember what to transfer back and forth).
- People's Choice Contest
The People's Choice contest gives your friends, family, and fans an opportunity to vote for YOU. Votes are $1 and people can vote as many times as they want. Voting begins on June 1st and runs through the last prelim before the last preliminary before the final. The top two contestants with the most votes are automatically in the Semifinals (Top 12).
- Pinnacle REWARDS PROGRAM
The Pinnacle Rewards Program is a prestigious group of candidates who take part in selling Ad and Promotion pages in the Miss Texas Competition Magazine. These contestants will be recognized on stage for their Marketing efforts and will receive awards, prizes, and cash scholarships. Details on Contestant Portal
- Platform (See COMMUNITY SERVICE Initiative)
Emulating the experience!
- Private Interview Look here!
- Question Box (Questions & Answers)
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Click the link below to see the Form to register your question. You can also find this at the top of the Candidate Portal. Just look for the Question Mark logo at the top.
Form Link |
- Resources & templates
See Contestant Portal
- Schedule
See Competition Week Schedule above
- Service Initiative (Community Service initiative)
Finding your Community Service Initiative (CSI) - The key is it needs to be something you’re really interested in. Not just something you can “sell’ to the judges. Whatever it is, it should be something that you are really interested in and something you can volunteer for, and something you won’t get tired of. The broader the audience the better, because if it’s too specific, you might have trouble really being able to take it everywhere.
Example: Miss Texas 2010 Ashley Melnick had Autism as her CSI, but schools wouldn’t allow her to just come and speak on Autism. So she talked to students about her brother and shared how he was different, and gave examples of how we can accept differences in others. She was able to share about Autism, but in a manner that all students could see that even though her brother was different, he still had feelings and wanted to be accepted.
Article: What breaks your heart? Finding your SII.
Example: Miss Texas 2010 Ashley Melnick had Autism as her CSI, but schools wouldn’t allow her to just come and speak on Autism. So she talked to students about her brother and shared how he was different, and gave examples of how we can accept differences in others. She was able to share about Autism, but in a manner that all students could see that even though her brother was different, he still had feelings and wanted to be accepted.
Article: What breaks your heart? Finding your SII.
- Social Media Branding
- Spring Showcase
Spring Showcase is an event where everything comes together and titleholders report this is when they really start to feel like Miss Texas and Texas' Teen contestants. All contestants should attend, and we ask that at least one parent attend as well, if possible.
Registration form is posted on the Contestant Portal (go to Portals tab and click on Contestant Portal - password: the password you set up for yourself).
Location: Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel
900 E Lookout Dr, Richardson, TX 75082
special rate: go to EVENTS/NEWS tab for the hotel link
Registration form is posted on the Contestant Portal (go to Portals tab and click on Contestant Portal - password: the password you set up for yourself).
Location: Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel
900 E Lookout Dr, Richardson, TX 75082
special rate: go to EVENTS/NEWS tab for the hotel link
- Details coming below
- We ask that each contestant have at least one parent attend
- Sessions will be held for Directors and Parents (Friday night and Saturday)
- Talent Competition (rules & regulations)
Talent Music Search (BMI / ASCAP) Instructions
Musician Permission Release form
Talent information (repeating talent, guidelines, etc.) download and print for your records.
Here is the verbiage on the document above for quick reading:
Things to Know:
1. Register early: Get your song registered early: the earlier you request your song selection, the better chance you will have of getting it.
2. Duplications: there can be no duplication of a talent act among candidates. For example: two dancers may not dance to the same song, however two different talents may use the same music (ex: singer and dancer).
3. Time maximum: music is limited to no longer than 90 seconds.
4. Repeating a Talent: candidates may not present the same talent selection at the state competition more than twice. Thereafter, she must present a new talent. The new talent may incorporate up to no more than 30 seconds of the previous talent provided it is obvious to the audience that the new talent is different and distinct from the previous talent presentation. For clarity, there is no limit to the number of times a candidate may perform the same talent at local competitions.
5. Vocal, Instrumental, Tap background rules:
What Judges look for while judging:
• Talent allows insight into the candidate’s preparatory and performance skills
• Looks at selection of talent presentation, as well as the performance
• Looks at interpretive ability and technical skill level including execution, technique synchronization, and control
• Allows insight into stage presence and on-state personality
• Allows a look at the totality of the elements; Costume, Props, Music, Voice, Use of the Body, and Choreography
• Looks for how enjoyable and relatable the performance is (would they want to see it again?)
Talent Forms: located under State Paperwork on the candidate portal
Musician Permission Release form
Talent information (repeating talent, guidelines, etc.) download and print for your records.
Here is the verbiage on the document above for quick reading:
Things to Know:
1. Register early: Get your song registered early: the earlier you request your song selection, the better chance you will have of getting it.
2. Duplications: there can be no duplication of a talent act among candidates. For example: two dancers may not dance to the same song, however two different talents may use the same music (ex: singer and dancer).
3. Time maximum: music is limited to no longer than 90 seconds.
4. Repeating a Talent: candidates may not present the same talent selection at the state competition more than twice. Thereafter, she must present a new talent. The new talent may incorporate up to no more than 30 seconds of the previous talent provided it is obvious to the audience that the new talent is different and distinct from the previous talent presentation. For clarity, there is no limit to the number of times a candidate may perform the same talent at local competitions.
5. Vocal, Instrumental, Tap background rules:
- A vocalist can use sounds to harmonize but they cannot use back up vocalist or additional words; ex: listener can not be confused that a background vocal is the candidate’s voice. Oooh’s and ahhh’s can be in the background but no words can be sung.
- An instrumentalist can use sounds that harmonize but cannot use from the same musical family. A violinist cannot be accompanied by any other string instrument. Flautist cannot be a accompanied by any other wind instrument.
- A tapper may not have background taps in the music.
- To sum it up, the listener should not be confused that the background sounds mimic the candidates voice, instrument, etc.
What Judges look for while judging:
• Talent allows insight into the candidate’s preparatory and performance skills
• Looks at selection of talent presentation, as well as the performance
• Looks at interpretive ability and technical skill level including execution, technique synchronization, and control
• Allows insight into stage presence and on-state personality
• Allows a look at the totality of the elements; Costume, Props, Music, Voice, Use of the Body, and Choreography
• Looks for how enjoyable and relatable the performance is (would they want to see it again?)
Talent Forms: located under State Paperwork on the candidate portal
- Texas Cares For Children, Inc.
- ViDEOS
Resource Library Videos
Titles:
Miss Texas Brand Standards & Media Guidelines:
This training video details the current Miss America brand standards with Annette Addo-Yobo (Miss Texas 2024) and how to represent the organization as a brand ambassador effectively.
Competition Magazine Marketing & Sales:
Learn more about the Competition Magazine, value for advertisers, incentives, sales rewards, and logistics.
How to Elevate Your Social Media:
Maximize your engagement and impact through a series of strategies shared by Annette Addo-Yobo (Miss Texas) to ultimately enhance your social media reach and presence.
Building Your Personal Brand:
Averie Bishop (Miss Texas 2022) focuses on identifying your personal brand, creative solutions to sharing who you are, and putting your work into action both in-person and across social media platforms.
The Perfect Pitch: A Guide to Establish Partnerships and Sponsorships:
This session, led by Averie Bishop (Miss Texas 2022) equips participants with real-world skills to secure sponsorships and partnerships, turning fundraising into opportunities for scholarships, networking, and career growth. From crafting compelling pitches and email scripts to leveraging social media and face-to-face fundraising, attendees will gain the confidence and tools to successfully attract and maintain financial support.
Presentation Program Training
Understand the importance of a school program and learn how to create your own presentation program to promote your Service Initiative, and learn about the most important aspects when delivering a presentation program or designing a lesson plan.
Social Media Strategy
Understand how to get started with social media, grow your following, develop partnerships, and monetize your content with Averie Bishop (Miss Texas 2022)
Opening Statement in Interview
Averie Bishop (Miss Texas 2022) shares her insights and advice about preparing a personal opening statement or introduction for the private interview competition.
Public Speaking Pillars from a Voice and Speech Coach
Learn more about what to consider to improve vocal and communication skills, whether you are giving a speech, engaging in an interview, delivering a presentation, or even meeting individuals for the first time.
Social Media Audit
Monique Evans Isringhausen (Miss Texas 2014) explains how to leverage a social media audit to help titleholders refine their online presence, align content to their brand, and maximize engagement from the perspective of a former competition judge.
Crafting Compelling Paperwork
Learn more about ways to elevate your competition paperwork by crafting compelling content, storytelling techniques, and design elements to ensure readability.
Modeling with Lu Sierra
Runway modeling coach, Lu Sierra, provides several tips and tricks to help you look and feel your best on the competition stage.
How to Select Your Talent Presentation
No matter what style of talent you choose to present, this informative interview will guide to bring your talent presentation to life thanks to world-renowned choreographer, Shea Sullivan, and Ellie Breaux (Miss Texas 2023).
Titles:
Miss Texas Brand Standards & Media Guidelines:
This training video details the current Miss America brand standards with Annette Addo-Yobo (Miss Texas 2024) and how to represent the organization as a brand ambassador effectively.
Competition Magazine Marketing & Sales:
Learn more about the Competition Magazine, value for advertisers, incentives, sales rewards, and logistics.
How to Elevate Your Social Media:
Maximize your engagement and impact through a series of strategies shared by Annette Addo-Yobo (Miss Texas) to ultimately enhance your social media reach and presence.
Building Your Personal Brand:
Averie Bishop (Miss Texas 2022) focuses on identifying your personal brand, creative solutions to sharing who you are, and putting your work into action both in-person and across social media platforms.
The Perfect Pitch: A Guide to Establish Partnerships and Sponsorships:
This session, led by Averie Bishop (Miss Texas 2022) equips participants with real-world skills to secure sponsorships and partnerships, turning fundraising into opportunities for scholarships, networking, and career growth. From crafting compelling pitches and email scripts to leveraging social media and face-to-face fundraising, attendees will gain the confidence and tools to successfully attract and maintain financial support.
Presentation Program Training
Understand the importance of a school program and learn how to create your own presentation program to promote your Service Initiative, and learn about the most important aspects when delivering a presentation program or designing a lesson plan.
Social Media Strategy
Understand how to get started with social media, grow your following, develop partnerships, and monetize your content with Averie Bishop (Miss Texas 2022)
Opening Statement in Interview
Averie Bishop (Miss Texas 2022) shares her insights and advice about preparing a personal opening statement or introduction for the private interview competition.
Public Speaking Pillars from a Voice and Speech Coach
Learn more about what to consider to improve vocal and communication skills, whether you are giving a speech, engaging in an interview, delivering a presentation, or even meeting individuals for the first time.
Social Media Audit
Monique Evans Isringhausen (Miss Texas 2014) explains how to leverage a social media audit to help titleholders refine their online presence, align content to their brand, and maximize engagement from the perspective of a former competition judge.
Crafting Compelling Paperwork
Learn more about ways to elevate your competition paperwork by crafting compelling content, storytelling techniques, and design elements to ensure readability.
Modeling with Lu Sierra
Runway modeling coach, Lu Sierra, provides several tips and tricks to help you look and feel your best on the competition stage.
How to Select Your Talent Presentation
No matter what style of talent you choose to present, this informative interview will guide to bring your talent presentation to life thanks to world-renowned choreographer, Shea Sullivan, and Ellie Breaux (Miss Texas 2023).
- Visionary Brunch Look here!
The Visionary Brunch will be held on Sunday of Competition Week. It is the official kick-off event for Miss and Teen contestants to be recognized. Scholarships and Awards will be given in the non-competition areas. This is for contestants, parents, directors, family, friends, and fans. It is a ticketed event, but contestants do not need to purchase a ticket.
Attire: Luncheon/Daytime cocktail (does not need to be fancy - think "Sunday best".
Attire: Luncheon/Daytime cocktail (does not need to be fancy - think "Sunday best".
- Visionary Scholarships (Miss) Look here!
MISS Visionary Scholarship Applications - 2026
2026 MISS - Jack Mitchell Women in Sports Scholarship
2026 MISS - Patti Stapp Memorial Scholarship
2026 MISS - Regina and Rick Casaday Teaching Scholarship
2026 MISS - Women in Fine Arts Scholarship
2026 MISS - 3LC Lady of Character Scholarship
2026 MISS - Legacy Society Scholarship Application
2026 MISS - Best of Texas Application
2026 MISS - Women in Business Scholarship
2026 MISS - Keys to Your HEART of Service Scholarship
2026 MISS - The Living the Dream Scholarship
2026 MISS - The S.P.E.A.K.S. Scholarship
2026 MISS - The What Love Can Do Scholarship
2026 MISS - Recipes for Resilience Scholarship
2026 MISS - Tatum Hubbard Visionary Scholarship - Visionary Scholarship
2026 MISS - Raul Franco Memorial Scholarship
2026 MISS - Caroline Carothers Reed Education Scholarship
2026 MISS - Media Influence & Digital Impact Award
2026 MISS - Dr. Rose and Mary Wright Scientific Excellence - Visionary Scholarship
2026 MISS - Alford Nwawe - Visionary Scholarship
2026 MISS - Shine On Jesse Uriegas Music Visionary Scholarship
2026 MISS - Garrett Pendergast Memorial Scholarship
2026 MISS - Special Olympics Scholarship
2026 MISS - Healthcare Heroes Scholarship
2026 MISS - The Decade by Design Scholarship
2026 MISS - Children's Advocacy Visionary
2026 MISS - Pointe of Possibility Scholarship
2026 MISS - Academic Excellence
2026 MISS - Share Your Smile
2026 MISS - Women in Horticulture
2026 MISS - Myra York Smith Isaiah 40:29
2026 TEEN - The Wildflower Project - Visionary Scholarship
2026 MISS - Jack Mitchell Women in Sports Scholarship
2026 MISS - Patti Stapp Memorial Scholarship
2026 MISS - Regina and Rick Casaday Teaching Scholarship
2026 MISS - Women in Fine Arts Scholarship
2026 MISS - 3LC Lady of Character Scholarship
2026 MISS - Legacy Society Scholarship Application
2026 MISS - Best of Texas Application
2026 MISS - Women in Business Scholarship
2026 MISS - Keys to Your HEART of Service Scholarship
2026 MISS - The Living the Dream Scholarship
2026 MISS - The S.P.E.A.K.S. Scholarship
2026 MISS - The What Love Can Do Scholarship
2026 MISS - Recipes for Resilience Scholarship
2026 MISS - Tatum Hubbard Visionary Scholarship - Visionary Scholarship
2026 MISS - Raul Franco Memorial Scholarship
2026 MISS - Caroline Carothers Reed Education Scholarship
2026 MISS - Media Influence & Digital Impact Award
2026 MISS - Dr. Rose and Mary Wright Scientific Excellence - Visionary Scholarship
2026 MISS - Alford Nwawe - Visionary Scholarship
2026 MISS - Shine On Jesse Uriegas Music Visionary Scholarship
2026 MISS - Garrett Pendergast Memorial Scholarship
2026 MISS - Special Olympics Scholarship
2026 MISS - Healthcare Heroes Scholarship
2026 MISS - The Decade by Design Scholarship
2026 MISS - Children's Advocacy Visionary
2026 MISS - Pointe of Possibility Scholarship
2026 MISS - Academic Excellence
2026 MISS - Share Your Smile
2026 MISS - Women in Horticulture
2026 MISS - Myra York Smith Isaiah 40:29
2026 TEEN - The Wildflower Project - Visionary Scholarship
- Visionary Scholarships (Teen) Look here!
TEEN Visionary Scholarship Applications - 2026
2026 TEEN - Regina and Rick Casaday Teaching Scholarship
2026 TEEN - Future Healers Visionary Scholarship
2026 TEEN - For the Love of Ryan Scholarship
2026 TEEN - I Will Remember You Scholarship
2026 TEEN - What it Means to be a Texan Scholarship
2026 TEEN - Legacy Society Scholarship Application
2026 TEEN - Best of Texas Application
2026 TEEN - Legacy Society Scholarship Application
2026 TEEN - Best of Texas Application
2026 TEEN - The Identity Visionary Scholarship
2026 TEEN - Keys to Your HEART of Service Scholarship
2026 TEEN - The Giving Grace Scholarship
2026 TEEN - The Payton Reed Inspired to Serve Scholarship
2026 TEEN - The Living the Dream Scholarship
2026 TEEN - The What Love Can Do Scholarship
2026 TEEN - Recipes for Resilience Scholarship
2026 TEEN - Raul Franco Memorial Scholarship
2026 TEEN - The Paws with Purpose - Visionary Scholarship
2026 TEEN - 3LC Lady of Character Scholarship
2026 TEEN - Koeden Friendly - Visionary Scholarship
2026 TEEN - Alford Nwawe - Visionary Scholarship
2026 TEEN - What's Your Why? Visionary Scholarship
2026 TEEN - Special Olympics Scholarship
2026 TEEN - College Debt-Free by Design Scholarship
2026 TEEN - Ona Adair Memorial Scholarship - Visionary Scholarship
2026 TEEN - Academic Excellence Scholarship - Visionary Scholarship
2026 TEEN - Share Your Smile
2026 TEEN - Justin Ryan Memorial Scholarship
2026 TEEN - Academic Excellence Scholarship
2026 TEEN - The Wildflower Project - Visionary Scholarship
2026 TEEN - Regina and Rick Casaday Teaching Scholarship
2026 TEEN - Future Healers Visionary Scholarship
2026 TEEN - For the Love of Ryan Scholarship
2026 TEEN - I Will Remember You Scholarship
2026 TEEN - What it Means to be a Texan Scholarship
2026 TEEN - Legacy Society Scholarship Application
2026 TEEN - Best of Texas Application
2026 TEEN - Legacy Society Scholarship Application
2026 TEEN - Best of Texas Application
2026 TEEN - The Identity Visionary Scholarship
2026 TEEN - Keys to Your HEART of Service Scholarship
2026 TEEN - The Giving Grace Scholarship
2026 TEEN - The Payton Reed Inspired to Serve Scholarship
2026 TEEN - The Living the Dream Scholarship
2026 TEEN - The What Love Can Do Scholarship
2026 TEEN - Recipes for Resilience Scholarship
2026 TEEN - Raul Franco Memorial Scholarship
2026 TEEN - The Paws with Purpose - Visionary Scholarship
2026 TEEN - 3LC Lady of Character Scholarship
2026 TEEN - Koeden Friendly - Visionary Scholarship
2026 TEEN - Alford Nwawe - Visionary Scholarship
2026 TEEN - What's Your Why? Visionary Scholarship
2026 TEEN - Special Olympics Scholarship
2026 TEEN - College Debt-Free by Design Scholarship
2026 TEEN - Ona Adair Memorial Scholarship - Visionary Scholarship
2026 TEEN - Academic Excellence Scholarship - Visionary Scholarship
2026 TEEN - Share Your Smile
2026 TEEN - Justin Ryan Memorial Scholarship
2026 TEEN - Academic Excellence Scholarship
2026 TEEN - The Wildflower Project - Visionary Scholarship
- Visitation
After each preliminary everyone will go to the hotel ballroom where you can visit with your family and friends. Badges are needed. This is a time to take photos and be congratulated for a job well done! If you are a preliminary winner, you will first be introduced at a private VIP reception and then will be escorted to the Visitation.
- Wardrobe (Competition Week) - see above
- Winter Workshop
- Y'all Ball Gala
The Y'all Ball is held the night before the crowning of Miss Texas and Miss Texas' Teen. The contestants are in attendance and will have the opportunity to mix and mingle with their family and friends. This is the PREMIER event of the week!
See Packing List above - photo of Tub
Note: some girls like to decorate their tub before they come
Note: some girls like to decorate their tub before they come
