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Convention is right around the corner and it is time to make your room reservations NOW! We currently are far below our room night commitment with the hotel. If you are planning to attend convention, please help us out and book your hotel today. The deadline for room reservations is Monday, September 14. Room reservation link: Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront

Why Book at the Hotel Where the TSCA Convention is Held?
Both convention attendees and the association benefit when you book a hotel room at the designated 'convention hotel' Here's how:

• Easily accessible - Staying in the official hotel means less travel time, since you are already where you are supposed to be each morning! Plus, if you need a few minutes to yourself during the day, your room is only a short walk and an elevator ride away.
• Best Rate - Having our members stay at the designated hotel allows TSCA to negotiate better rates for future conventions.
• Networking - Staying at the official hotel allows you a chance to take advantage of networking opportunities with other attendees. It's easy to meet up with colleagues in hotel restaurants, lobbies, and bars when they're conveniently located inside your hotel.

AND MOST IMPORTANTLY...

• Keeps Convention Costs Down ' Your support in staying at TSCA's contracted hotel helps keep the convention costs down, which directly affects your registration fees. TSCA guarantees the hotel that we will fill a certain number of "room nights" (rooms per night) during the convention. TSCA incurs penalties if too many attendees opt to stay in other hotels in the area or neglect to indicate to the hotel that they are with the TSCA conference. Currently, conference costs do not include meeting room rental. If TSCA fails to fill the contracted room block, TSCA is charged the cost for the meeting rooms daily, along with a hefty penalty. Future registration fees could increase to cover these additional risks.

So, please . . .book your rooms with the designated hotel each year. The deadline for 2026 is September 14th. Your room cost covers parking as well. And it's a great hotel. Here is the link for room reservations: Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront

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Welcome to The Texas Speech Communication Association

The Texas Speech Communication Association is the largest state professional communication association in the nation.

Membership

Membership in TSCA is open to any communication educator, communication student, communication consultant, or any individual interested in learning about the field of speech communication. All levels of instruction and areas of interests are represented in the association. The rewards of membership in TSCA include updated professional awareness, networking with other professionals, and exposure to innovation, teaching methodologies, and scholarly works relevant to the discipline of speech communication.

TSCA Mission

The Texas Speech Communication Association is a professional, academic association committed to excellence in communication instruction, student performance, research, scholarly accomplishment, professional service and political awareness. The Texas Speech Communication Association strives to fulfill its responsibilities by providing a variety of quality academic programs and workshops at its annual convention.

TSCA strives to:

• Promote effective communication
• Prepare our members for the challenges of tomorrow through educational and political awareness
• Stimulate the intellectual and professional enrichment of our members
• Develop a partnership among the various disciplines and professions in the field of communication
• Act in the best interests of our members, students, and community to advance the importance of effective communication
• Enhance proficiency in communication instruction

Important Documents Outstanding Service Award Nomination Form TSCA History 1975-2000 TSCA Brochure THECB 2014 Core Curriculum White Paper TSCA Flyer (2018) Educator of the Year Nomination Form TSCA W-9 Leadership Handbook By-Laws (October 2025)   Resource Links Texas Forensic Association Texas Educational Theatre Association University Interscholastic League Lesson Plans 2017 Convention Videos National College Speech and Debate Programs

 

Tackling the TEKS for Comm. Apps, Speech Comm., and Debate

Debbie Hatton has made the following handout from "Tackling the TEKS for Comm. Apps, Speech Comm., and Debate" convention panel available. Click here to view the Speech TEKS (Draft)

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