Annual Meeting

Texas PTA will host four General Sessions at LAUNCH, our annual training and leadership conference, held at the Hilton Anatole Dallas. The 116th Annual Meeting of the Membership will take place across the third and fourth sessions. Pre-registration for LAUNCH is required. The Annual Meeting agenda includes the election of the Vice President Field Service and the presentation of the Audit Committee report.

General Session Schedule

*Session times are subject to change

SESSION ONE
Friday, July 18, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
It’s time to celebrate YOU! Join us as we kick off LAUNCH 2025 with a high-energy celebration of local and council Membership Award winners, and the much-anticipated reveal of our infamous Voice for Every Child Platinum honorees. You’ll hear a warm welcome from your Texas PTA President, greetings from National PTA, and a powerful message from our past presidents: “Stewarding the Legacy, Growing the Mission” -a call to build a brighter tomorrow, together.

SESSION TWO
Saturday, July 19, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
In this dynamic session, Parenting the Social Media Maze, cutting-edge psychological insights from a renowned expert are paired with an inspiring celebration of exceptional achievements across our community. Recognize the outstanding recipients of the Lead Like Marni, Family & Student Engagement, and Advocacy Awards, which showcase real impact and dedication. The energy builds as we spotlight ELA Class of 2025, our rising Emerging Leaders, and hear exciting updates from committees driving forward our programs, advocacy efforts, and leadership development initiatives.

SESSION THREE (Annual Meeting Election & Audit Report)
Saturday, July 19, 2:45-3:45 p.m.
Be there when the rubber hits the road with the start to our annual meeting, the Texas PTA 2025-27 Board of Directors election, report of Audit Committee, visionary words from your Texas PTA President-Elect, and update on governance. Click here to view the election guide.

SESSION FOUR (Annual Meeting)
Sunday, July 20, 9:15-10:15 a.m.
Celebrate this year's LAUNCH service awards, Sylvia Ostos Award, and Shirley Igo Library Award; hear your executive director’s report and a farewell message from your President; usher in the new year with the installation of Texas PTA's new Board of Directors; and bring LAUNCH 2025 to a close.

Proposed Annual Meeting Rules

Admission

Badges are required for admittance to all meetings.
During a vote, the doors will be closed. No one will be allowed to enter or leave the meeting until the chair announces the vote results.

General

The president shall appoint a committee of members to review the annual meeting minutes. The board of directors shall approve the annual meeting minutes.
The president shall determine and adjust the agenda as required for the smooth operation of the assembly.
The printed agenda is for guidance only and shall not be considered either general or special orders.
All messages and announcements shall be given to a page. No message may be presented directly to the chair.
All electronic devices shall be silenced during all meetings.
Members are prohibited from recording or live-streaming the meeting.

Speaking and Voting

Only voting delegates shall have the privilege of making motions, debating, and voting.
Delegates wishing to speak shall go to the nearest appropriate microphone and present their voting badge to the microphone attendant.
All motions and amendments shall be presented in writing on forms obtained from microphone attendants. Forms must be completed, signed, and sent to the chair to receive consideration.
Delegates may speak for two minutes at one time on the question under discussion and twice on the same question. No delegate may speak for a second time until all delegates wishing to speak a first time have had an opportunity to speak.
Debate shall be limited to 30 minutes for each main motion.
The clock will run uninterrupted unless ordered stopped by the chair.
To extend debate time, a delegate must move to extend debate, which requires a second, is amendable, is not debatable, and requires a 2/3 vote.
Votes may be taken by general consent, as determined by the president. Should an objection be made, the vote shall be taken by another method.