TEXAS FORWARD PARTY
INAUGURAL STATE CONVENTION
Sat, April 11th 2026
w/ Welcome Reception Fri 4/10
Austin, TX
be part of history at the Inaugural Texas Forward Party State Convention.
We’re bringing together community leaders from across Texas to lower the divisiveness and put power back in the hands of voters. Join us for a weekend of connection, inspiring speakers, candidate introductions, and hands-on preparation for the 2026 election.
We’re building a movement powered by neighbors, not party insiders, and we want you there!
SPEAKERS
gov. cHRISTINE tODD-wHITMANN
Forward Party Founding Co-Chair
Candidate for Lt. Governor (IND)
Mike Collier
Candidate for US Congress TX-38 (IND)
William Taggart
Candidate for US Congress TX-23 (IND)
Veronica Williams
KIRSTA MELTON
Candidate for Hays County DA (IND)
Candidate for TX State Senate SD-1 (IND)
STEVE CLUGSTON
SOPHIA DELORETTo-CHUDY
Texas Voter Project
WARD TISDALE
The ATXelerator
Texans for Thoughtful Politics
SHANNON FOHN
Texans for Thoughtful Politics
HOLLY BOHART
The League of Independent Voters of TX
LINDA CURTIS
JT Coaching
JENNY TORNOW
DAN ALLEN
Collin County Chair (FWD)
Travis County Chair (FWD)
Ed Graham
Cameron County Chair (FWD)
CIARA PEREZ
BECKY NEELY
Fort Bend County Chair (FWD)
BRANDON DAVID
Interim State Vice Chair (FWD)
Hotels & Logistics
Friday PM - Welcome Reception (6:00-8:00) | Parking: Street/Meter or Littlefield Parking Garage (508 Brazos St.)
Extended Stay America Suites - Austin Town Lake | 0.5 mi ($125-$159)
Holiday Inn Austin-Town Lake | 1.5 mi ($105-$125)
Aiden Austin City Hotel | 2.5 mi ($156-$189)
Wyndham Garden Hotel - Austin | 4.0 mi ($99-$109)
