Save the date for the 2025 Texas AFT Biennial Convention June 20-21 in Dallas, TX.
Host Hotel
Warwick Melrose-Dallas Hotel
3015 Oak Lawn Ave
Dallas, TX 75219
Phone: (214) 521-5151
Hotel Website: Click Here
All convention activities will take place at the host hotel.
The convention hotel rate is $199.00 per room per night.
About Our Convention
The 32nd Convention of the Texas AFT will convene on June 20 and 21 of 2025 in Dallas, TX.
Convention delegates and guests must register online, individually or through their local union.
The cost for the convention is $100 per person for delegates and guests. All registration fees are due no later than June 1, 2025.
Executive Council Planning Retreat
Local presidents are invited to attend our Executive Council Planning Retreat June 19-20.
Delegate Credentials
Local affiliates should certify their elected delegates no later than May 15.
Pride of Our Union Awards Reception
Convention guests will enjoy our Pride of Our Union Awards Reception scheduled for Friday, June 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This event will not be a luncheon; however, food and beverages will be provided.
Tentative Schedule
Friday | June 20, 2025
9:00 a.m. – Regisration Opens
11:00 a.m. – Pride of Our Union Awards Reception
1:00 p.m. – Convention Business Begins
4:00 p.m. – Local Caucus Meetings
5:00 p.m. – Convention Committee Meetings
7:00 p.m. – Evening Activities Begin (TBA)
Saturday | June 21, 2025
9:00 a.m. – Convention Business Continues
2:00 p.m. – Convention Business Concludes
Convention Timeline
January 15
“Convention Call” Notification Sent to Local Presidents
January 15
Convention Registration & Hotel Reservation Link Available
March 14
Credentials Packet Sent to Local Affiliates Containing Preliminary (Estimated) Delegate Count.
April 15
Constitutional Amendments Due to Texas AFT
May 1
Credentials Due to Texas AFT
Resolutions Due to Texas AFT
June 15
Per Capita Checks for “Good Standing” Due to Texas AFT
All Delegate and Guest Registration Fees Due to Texas AFT
June 19
New Delegate Orientation (Virtual Meeting) 6:00 p.m. (CST)
June 19-20
Texas AFT Executive Council Planning Retreat (June 19 – 12:00 p.m. start time) | (June 20 – 9:00-11:00 a.m.)
June 20
Delegate Check-In from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Texas AFT Convention with Activities Begin at 11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. | Pride of Our Union Awards Reception (this is not a lunch; however, snacks will be provided)
1:00 p.m. | Convention Business Begins
4:00 p.m. | Local Caucus Meetings
5:00 p.m. | Convention Committee Meetings
7:00 p.m. | Convention Committee Meeting Conclude
7:00 p.m. | Eventing Activities TBA
June 21
Texas AFT Convention with Activities Ending by 2:00 p.m.