The pinnacle of our conference lineup, the TPSA State Conference is a grand assembly of passionate individuals committed to excellence in public safety. Bringing together participants from across Texas, this event showcases the culmination of skill development, leadership, and dedication. Engage in friendly competitions, attend thought-provoking seminars, and connect with peers who share your enthusiasm for creating safer communities. The State Conference is not just an event; it's a celebration of your journey toward a successful and impactful career in public safety.
The 2026 TPSA Student Conference is heading to Moody Gardens in Galveston, our most exciting location yet. This year’s theme, Charting Your Course, is all about helping students set a direction, gain real-world skills, and build confidence for the future. At Moody Gardens, you’ll compete, learn, and lead in a setting designed to inspire, so you can navigate your own path with purpose and arrive ready to serve.
All paid attendees will recieve 2 catered lunches included in the cost of your registration.
Please DO NOT contact the hotel yet about reservations, they are not ready to make them yet.
Rate
Amount
Opens
Closes
Advisor/Chaperone/Guest
$ 100
01/01/2026
03/13/2026
Student
$ 125
01/01/2026
03/13/2026
Important Registration Information
Only the registered primary contact for each chapter may complete conference registration. Each conference has its own pricing deadlines, please make sure you have reviewed your deadlines. All attendees of the conference must be registered; this includes students, advisors, and guests.
Registration Steps
Confirm that you have an active chapter and your primary contact meets the below membership requirements.
Confirm that your members you wish to register meet the below membership requirements. Members will not show up in the registration system until they meet the requirements.
Member must be an active member of TPSA. This means that we have received payment for their membership dues and they have completed all of their participation agreements.
Member profile must be complete. This means that the member has a profile picture (or bring a photo id), their name is spelled correctly, their email address is correct, their gender is correct, and their grade level is correct.
To begin the registration process, find your login information for the registration system in myTPSA. This information will be displayed on your chapter profile page.
Log in to the registration system and complete the necessary steps. If you need assistance with the registration system, please contact the competition registration coordinator.
Why Attend the TPSA State Conference?
The State Conference is an unparalleled opportunity to:
Participate in rigorous competitions that simulate real-world public safety scenarios.
Build a strong network with peers and professionals in the public safety sector.
Skill Development Through Rigorous Competitions
Challenge yourself in a series of skill-based competitions designed to prepare you for real-world scenarios in law enforcement, forensic science, fire services, and other public safety careers. These contests are more than just games; they're your opportunity to showcase your competence, win scholarships, and gain recognition.
Networking Opportunities Abound
The State Conference provides a unique platform to connect with fellow students, educators, and industry experts. Form partnerships, exchange ideas, and pave the way for future collaborations.
Who Should Attend?
Our conference is ideal for:
High school students interested in public safety careers
Latest News
2025-2026 School Year
yesterday
Welcome to the 2025–2026 TPSA School Year
We’re pumped to kick off a fresh year of learning, leadership, and competition. This year’s theme is Charting Your Course — set a destination, choose meaningful experiences, build real skills, and lean on your TPSA crew to arrive ready to serve.
Quick Updates
Membership system We planned to open on September 1. An unforeseen delay popped up, but we’ll launch as soon as possible and email everyone the moment it is live.
Staffing Cory Lemons is now Vice President. We currently have a vacancy for Secretary. Ashley Johnson returns as a Regional Representative. New Regional Representatives are Jessica Kana, Dustin Rust, and Lacquanna Caston. Luis, Jennifer, Monica, and Richard return from last year. Ryann Bauer is now State Exhibitor Coordinator. See the latest roster on the Staff page.
Student Board The 2025–2026 State Student Board hit the ground running with a community service effort supporting Texas flood relief. Officers: Angel Guadarrama (President), Nicholas Prince (Vice President), Jeena Cooper (Secretary), Rooslyn Rivera (Treasurer), Emma Sherlock (Social Media Coordinator), Za’Tayvious Miller (State Conference Coordinator), Georgia Gessner (Outreach Coordinator). Learn more on the Student Leadership page.
Regions Regions were realigned to support growth. The former Region 7 was absorbed into Region 1 and a new Region 7 was created from parts of Regions 3 and 4. Check the updated map on the Regions page.
Membership Rates Membership pricing for the 2025–2026 school year has been simplified. We’ve removed advisor fees, introduced a single chapter fee, and added a flat-rate option for schools using Perkins funds for membership. Learn more on the Membership Pricing and Deadlines page.
State Conference New venue: Moody Gardens in Galveston. We’re excited to have the hotel and convention center under one roof so chapters are not spread between multiple hotels. Dates and pricing are posted, with more details rolling out on the State Conference page.
Regional Conferences Dates, locations, and rates are posted on the Regional Conferences page. We expect regional registration to open around the start of October.
Rulebook The Competition Rulebook revision is nearly finished and will be posted soon.
Community Service Program The program is being revised and will be updated soon. Keep an eye on the Community Service page.
Competitive Event Updates
New Event: Fire Public Service Announcement (Prepared) Competitors create a 30–60 second fire-safety PSA that delivers accurate information with creativity and clear messaging. Details on the Fire PSA page.
Search and Rescue Now scorecard-based with time used only as a cap, not the scoring factor. See the Search and Rescue page.
Agility Courses (Fire and Law) To prioritize our focus on demonstrated skills rather than raw speed, Agility events now use a standardized scorecard with a maximum time limit. With this change, the previous male and female divisions are combined into a single coed event for all competitors, with a maximum of 5 competitors registered per chapter per event.
Law Agility Course Now includes suspect apprehension and handcuffing at the end. See the Law Agility page.
Facility Design Guidelines and scorecards have been revised for consistency.
Scorecard tuning Several events received point adjustments to provide clearer evaluation steps and consistency across events.
We can’t wait to see how you chart your course this year. Watch for the membership launch, regional registration opening, and the rulebook release. Let’s get after it.
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Announcement
Student Board Interest Meeting
177 days ago
Interested in joining the TPSA Student Board? This webinar will cover everything you need to know about the role, responsibilities, and impact of student board members. We’ll discuss how to apply, the election process, and campaigning guidelines for the State Conference. Plus, you’ll have the chance to ask questions and hear from current board members about their experiences. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can take on a leadership role in TPSA!
Sign up for the webinar here: https://tpsa.info/student-board-webinar
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