Texas PTA

As LAUNCH 2026 gets closer, now is a great time to review the website and start shaping your weekend. 🤠🏜🌵

From the Schedule At-A-Glance to the full list of 60+ training sessions, there is a lot already available to help attendees plan ahead!

We’re grateful to our Gold Sponsors — Natalie’s Elf Shelf Holiday Shop, Elkay USA, Penguin Patch Holiday Shop, Cheddar Up, PTA Ideas and Advice by FutureFund, and Treering — for supporting this year’s conference.

Registration is available here: https://www.txpta.org/attendee-information

We can’t wait to welcome PTA leaders to Grapevine for LAUNCH 2026! 🤠🏜🌵 We’re also excited to welcome Elizabeth McCormick, former U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter pilot and internationally recognized speaker, as this year’s keynote. LAUNCH is shaping up to be a full weekend of ideas, inspiration, and time with PTA leaders from across Texas.

Thank you to Spirit Worx, our Platinum Sponsor, for helping support this year’s conference.

Register here: https://www.txpta.org/attendee-information

Big thanks to Lifetouch, our Platinum Sponsor and Sustaining Partner, for supporting LAUNCH 2026. 🤠🏜🌵

If you’re planning to attend, don’t forget that Talk of Texas Lunch and back the future Brunch are available as special meal events and must be pre-purchased by July 5.

Register here: https://www.txpta.org/attendee-information

We’re looking forward to welcoming Elizabeth McCormick to LAUNCH 2026 for her keynote, “YOU. In the Pilot’s Seat,” on July 11!

🚁 Elizabeth is a former U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter pilot, bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker who helps leaders navigate change, make strong decisions, and lead with confidence.

For PTA leaders preparing for the new school year, learning the power of navigating new challenges, staying focused, and showing up with intention can help you step into your role with ready to lead! 💡

Learn more about Elizabeth at www.yourinspirationalspeaker.com and be sure to stop by during LAUNCH to check out her book, The PILOT Method.

And if you haven’t registered for LAUNCH yet, there is still time to join us July 10-12: https://www.txpta.org/attendee-information

There’s a lot to look forward to at LAUNCH 2026 in Grapevine this July. 🤠🏜🌵

From special events and fresh ideas to time with PTA leaders from across Texas, LAUNCH is more than a conference. It’s a full weekend experience designed to help leaders connect, recharge, and head into the year ahead ready to go.

Thank you to Walmart, our Presenting Sponsor, for helping support this year’s conference. Learn more about their nonprofit support at: https://www.walmart.com/nonprofits

Registration for LAUNCH is still open! Start here: https://www.txpta.org/attendee-information

One of the highlights of LAUNCH 2026 will be the Friday night Exhibitor Mingle, where attendees can connect with leaders and partners, enjoy complimentary snacks and fruit-infused water, and take part in a new networking challenge tied to a creative activity. 🤠🏜🌵

Thank you to our Diamond Sponsors — National Parent Teacher Association, PTA Connected, Lysol US, and Uber — for supporting this year’s conference!

Register today: https://www.txpta.org/attendee-information

If you’re still deciding about LAUNCH 2026, this is a great time to take a closer look at everything the weekend has to offer. 🤠🏜🌵

This year’s conference includes new sponsor-led activations designed to help attendees connect with partners, explore resources, and engage with organizations that support Texas students, families, and schools.

🌟 Thank you to RBFCU, our Legacy Sponsor, for helping support this year’s event!

Registration details: https://www.txpta.org/attendee-information

Join us in wishing Shellie Cecchine, our volunteer VP Field Service, a happy birthday! We hope you have a wonderful celebration on your special day. 🎉 🥳 If you have any PTA stories, photos, or a simple shout-out you'd like to share about Shellie, please spread the love in the comments below! ✨🫶

We’re bringing lots of new experiences to LAUNCH 2026! 🤠🏜🌵

This year, explore the Connection Corral – an interactive space designed to help attendees connect with PTA leaders and exhibitors, take part in a networking challenge, and enjoy a special creative activity that celebrates the connections made throughout the weekend.

Thank you to H-E-B, our Legacy Sponsor, for helping support this year’s conference in Grapevine.

Learn more or register here: https://www.txpta.org/attendee-information

There’s still time to make your plans for LAUNCH 2026! 🤠🏜🌵 Thank you to AIM Insurance, our Legacy Sponsor, for helping support this year’s conference.

With 60+ training sessions now available on the website, attendees can start building a weekend full of practical takeaways, new ideas, and time with fellow PTA leaders.

Get LAUNCH registration details here: https://www.txpta.org/attendee-information