TXYS 2026
TXYS 2026
October 9-10
The Woodlands, Texas
Open To All Ages
26 & UNDER: JUST $1
Use promo code LONESTARYOUTH
3,500+ ATTENDEES IN 2025
Texas’ Largest Youth Conservative Event
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The 2026 Texas Youth Summit will bring together thousands of students, parents, pastors, and leaders for two unforgettable days at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center.
Featuring some of the nation’s leading conservative voices, the Summit exists to identify, educate, and equip the next generation of leaders to advance faith, freedom, limited government, free markets, American exceptionalism, and the Judeo-Christian values upon which our nation was founded.
Open to all ages. Youth and young adults ages 26 and under attend for just $1 with promo code LONESTARYOUTH.
Friday, October 9 @ The Woodlands Waterway Marriott:
• 1:00 PM – VIP Registration Opens
• 2:00 PM – General Registration Opens
• 3:00 PM – Leadership Institute Workshop/Training
• 5:00 PM – VIP Reception with Riley Gaines, Nick Shirley, & Brandon Gill (by invitation/ticket level)
• 6:00–9:40 PM – Main Stage Program + Live Worship
Saturday, October 10:
• 7:00 AM – Doors Open/Check-In
• 8:00–9:15 AM – Exclusive Breakfast with Tulsi Gabbard (Separate Ticket Required | Limited to 20 Guests)
• 12:00–12:50 PM – Fearless & Unfiltered Social Hour with Alex Clark, Yeonmi Park, Chloe Cole & Jincy Collins (Separate Ticket Required | Limited to 30 Guests)
• 8:00 AM–5:00 PM – Main Program (with breaks)
2026 SPEAKERS
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz
Tulsi Gabbard - Former Director of National Intelligence & Combat Veteran
Dan Patrick - 42nd Lt. Governor of Texas
Ken Paxton - GOP Nominee for U.S. Senate & Texas Attourney General
Brandon Gill - U.S. Rep., TX-26
Riley Gaines - 12-Time NCAA All-American Swimmer & Women’s Sports Advocate
Christian Collins - President & Founder of Texas Youth Summit
Nick Shirley - Independent journalist and YouTuber
Alex Clark - Host of Culture Apothecary
Yeonmi Park - North Korean Defector & Human Rights Activist
Anna Paulina Luna - U.S. Rep., FL-13 (via video)
Chloe Cole - "Detransitioner" & Activist Against Child Gender Modification
Rob McCoy - Charlie Kirk’s Pastor & Longtime Spiritual Mentor
David McIntosh - President of Club For Growth
Mayes Middleton – Texas State Sen., SD-11 & GOP Nominee for Attorney General
Steve Toth - GOP Nominee for TX-02
Jessica Steinmann - GOP Nominee for TX-08
Jon Bonck - GOP Nominee for TX-38
Jace Yarbrough - GOP Nominee for TX-32
Brett Ligon - Texas State Sen., SD-4
Paul Bettencourt - Texas State Sen., SD-7
Bryan Hughes - Texas State Sen., SD-1
Angela Paxton - Texas State Sen., SD-8
Nate Schatzline - Pastor at Mercy Culture & CEO of For Liberty & Justice
Shawn Carney, President & Founder of 40 Days For Life
Franklin Camargo - Venezuelan Exile & PragerU Personality
Kenny Webster - Host of The Pursuit of Happiness
Adam Lamb - CEO of The One Percent Life
Dr. Jincy Collins, PT, DPT - Physical Therapist, MAHA Health & Wellness
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Youth & Young Adults General Admission (26 & under): $1
Use promo code LONESTARYOUTH.
Adult General Admission: $35
NEW 2026 Texas Youth Summit Merch: Grab our limited-edition 2026 TXYS T-shirts featuring exclusive designs for this year’s Summit. Limited quantities and sizes available—get yours before they’re gone!
Youth & Young Adults VIP (Ages 12–26): $250
Includes expedited entry, priority seating, exclusive access to the VIP Reception with Riley Gaines, Nick Shirley & Brandon Gill, and additional VIP perks to be announced.
Adult VIP: $350
Includes expedited entry, priority seating, and exclusive access to the VIP Reception with Riley Gaines, Nick Shirley & Brandon Gill.
Exclusive Breakfast with Tulsi Gabbard
$1,000 • Limited to 20 guests
Saturday, October 10 • 8:00 AM
Separate ticket required.
Fearless & Unfiltered — Exclusive Social with Alex Clark, Yeonmi Park, Chloe Cole & Dr. Jincy Collins
$100 • Limited to 30 guests
Saturday, October 10 • 12:00–1:00 PM
Separate ticket required.
FREE Pre-Summit Leadership Training with the Leadership Institute
From Ideas to Influence
Friday, October 9 • 3:00–5:00 PM
Kick off Summit weekend with a free, practical leadership training presented by the Leadership Institute. Learn how to turn your ideas into action, communicate effectively, and make a greater impact in your community.
FREE to attend • Separate registration required.
Book a Room
Stay on-site at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott, the official host hotel for the 2026 Texas Youth Summit.
Located adjacent to the convention center, the Marriott offers convenient access to all summit activities, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment along The Woodlands Waterway.
Discounted Texas Youth Summit room block rates start at $219 per night.
PARTNER WITH TEXAS YOUTH SUMMIT
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick
The Woodlands Township Director Adam Lamb
Jon Bonck
Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough
Montgomery County Commissioner Matt Gray
Montgomery County Constable Ryan Gable
Justice of The Peace Wayne Mack
• On-Site Registration: On-site registration may not be available if all seats are sold out. Please confirm ticket availability before arriving.
• Student Admission: Students must present a valid student ID at the venue to receive the student rate. If no ID is presented, the price difference must be paid.
• Exceptions: elementary students and younger do not need to present student ID.
• ID Requirement: All participants must present a valid government-issued ID (driver’s license, passport, etc.) at check-in to receive a name badge. Students under the age of 16 must attend with an adult.
Registration & Admission
Event Schedule
Meals
• On Saturday, concession stands for lunch will be available for purchase, provided by the hotel.
During the Event
• Name Badges: Must be worn at all times during the summit and are non-transferable.
• Refunds: No refunds will be issued after October 2, 2026.
• Processing Time: Approved refunds are processed within 7 days.
• Tax Information: Registration fees include applicable taxes.
Refunds & Taxes
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Texas Youth Summit is hosted by Texas Youth Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and co-hosted by Texas Youth Action, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit. Certain civic engagement and public policy programming is presented by Texas Youth Action.