TACAC Annual Conference

Conference Schedule

Conference Sessions Sneak Peak

Theme

Registration

Registration will open on November 1 for members and non-members. Late registration will be from February 6 - March 6, 2026, as space permits. Late registration will require a credit card payment at checkout. 

The member rate is available to paid active members. Membership payments not processed and received before registering will be charged at the non-member rate. New memberships may take up to 24 business hours for your status to update and for you to receive member benefits. The member rate will not be honored or reimbursed after the fact. Please ensure payment has been received before completing your registration. 

The Local Educator Rate is available for public high school counselors within a 90-mile radius of the conference location. There is a limit of 25 spots available. On-site registration is not guaranteed and will only be available if space permits. To guarantee a spot, please register for the conference as soon as possible. 

Registration Terms & Policies

• All registrants and attendees agree to adhere to TACAC's Code of Conduct.
• Payment is due upon receipt and may be made by check or credit card only; purchase orders are not accepted.
• Members can access their invoices by logging into the member portal and clicking 'Invoices' in the red menu bar.
• All payments must be received within 30 days of registration or by March 6, whichever is earlier. Unpaid registrations will be canceled on March 6, 2026.
• Late registrations will require a credit card for payment at the time of registration.
• Requests for cancellations or substitutions must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. 
• All refunds will incur a $15 processing fee per registrant.
• Any request to change the payment method will incur a $15 processing fee per registrant.
• Cancellation Schedule (based on date cancellation received):
  - Full Refund (less processing fee): November 1 - December 31, 2025
  - Half Refund (less processing fee): January 1 - February 5, 2026
  - No Refunds will be issued after February 5, 2026
• Substitution requests must be submitted by March 6, 2026.
• Registrants who do not attend (no-show) will not receive a refund. No exceptions.
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Lodging & Parking

Self-parking will be available at the hotels and the McAllen Convention Center.

Travel

Provided below is additional airline and airport information. If you are not flying directly into McAllen, you will need to consider ride share, rental car, or other plans to commute to McAllen. 

Airports and Airlines servicing the Rio Grande Valley:

Raffle

We invite you to support TACAC's 46th Annual Conference by donating to our raffle. The proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Anne Naman Fund, which empowers professionals to enhance their skills and better serve the students of Texas.

Popular donation items include gift cards, corporate/university-themed gift baskets, jewelry, sporting event tickets, beverage kits, and attraction passes. If you are interested in contributing, please complete our raffle donation form to help us coordinate your donation.

All donations must be received by April 1, 2026. Contributions can be sent to:

Attn: Dr. Jose Valentine (TACAC Raffle) 
Dean of Enrollment Services
8060 Spencer Highway, C27.1115
Pasadena, TX 77505

Alternative arrangements can be coordinated by emailing [email protected].

Raffle Donation Form

Service Project

TACAC has partnered with the Food Bank of the RGV to offer conference attendees an opportunity to volunteer on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Pre-registration is required as space is limited! Volunteers must be registered for the TACAC annual conference and have their conference registration paid by March 6. If not, they will be dropped from this activity.

Service Registration Form

College Fair

College Fair Registration

College Tour

Thank you for the overwhelming interest in the UTRGV campus tour. The tour has reached capacity, and details have been sent to the participants. 

Conference Gear

Buy your commemorative conference gear today! Proceeds benefit the Anne Naman Fund in support of professional development.

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Sponsors & Exhibitors

Thank You to our Sponsors:
Amplify Level - Educate Texas - Texas College Access Network | StriveScan
Anthem Level - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Momentum Level - College Board | Trinity University | Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Thank You to our Exhibitors: 
Applerouth Tutoring | Appily | Common App | Compass Education Group | CustomCollegeBanners by Maximum Promotions | GoGira | Harmony Online Learning | Poznan University of Medical Sciences | Raftr, Inc. | Sallie Mae | The College Funding Coach

Contact: Brad Durchslag & Jeremy Curtis

First Timers

New to TACAC Conference? This warm-welcome kickoff is your launchpad. Join fellow first-time attendees for a friendly orientation that helps you get your bearings, make instant connections, and feel right at home. You’ll meet seasoned TACAC leaders, pick up insider tips to get the most out of the conference, and start building your network before the sessions even begin. Come curious, leave energized — this is where your TACAC experience truly starts. For more information, contact [email protected].

Volunteer

We have several ways attendees can volunteer while at the conference. Please consider signing up for a volunteer shift and help us create the best experience for all attendees!

Sign-up to Volunteer

Mobile App

All conference information is completely digital. Attendees should download the conference app to find detailed dates, times, locations, sessions, and event descriptions. Search “TACAC” in your Apple or Google Play app store. Create an account and password using the email you used to register for the conference. Start exploring all that the 2026 Annual Conference has to offer!

Conference Contacts

Conference Co-Chairs: Elizabeth Jones & Rob Mooring

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