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General

Who do I contact if I need special accommodations?
If you need special accommodations to participate in Annual Meeting, please contact the State Bar at 512.427.1515 prior to Friday, May 8, 2026.

WiFi Access
Free basic Wi-Fi access will be provided to all State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting attendees in the Marriott Marquis meeting rooms and common areas which include the lobby, pre-function areas, and hallways. Basic Wi-Fi will be suitable for general web browsing and emails.

What is the address of the Marriott Marquis?
1777 Walker Street
Houston, TX 77010 (Map)

Hotel Reservation Policy
The deadline to book your hotel room at the discounted rate in the State Bar of Texas room block was May 15, 2026. Our room block at the Marriott Marquis in Houston is now closed. All reservations received by the hotel from this point on are subject to availability and will be at the hotel’s current room rate. If you would like to make other arrangements, we have a list of alternative hotels in the area here. 

What is the recommended attire?
Attire at the meeting is business casual. Feel free to be comfortable in slacks, polo shirts, sweaters, blazers, blouses, and most importantly, comfortable shoes! Suits, ties, nine-to-five dresses, and high heels are not required. Attire for the President’s Party on Thursday, June 11th, is cocktail attire.

Where can I park?
The Marriott Marquis offers either valet or self-parking for hotel guests. Hotel self-parking is located in the Avenida North Parking Garage with entrances via Rusk & Capitol Streets.

Self-parking:

Avenida North Parking Garage
0 – 1 hr: $15
1 - 2hrs: $24
2 - 3hrs: $32
Daily: $42 (billing cycle begins at 2am)
Hotel guest self-parking at Avenida (Overnight): $50++

Valet parking:

Marriott Marquis Houston
0 - 4hrs: $42 - $50
4+ hrs: $60
Overnight Valet: $70++
Overnight Oversized: $80++

*Parking rates and information are subject to change.

How do I get to the venue from the airport?

Driving Directions From George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Distance From Property: 20.2 Miles; Phone Number: 281-230-3100

• Head south on Will Clayton Parkway toward John F. Kennedy Blvd (0.5 miles).

• Merge onto I-69/US-59 South: Use the on-ramp to enter the highway, heading toward downtown Houston (about 18 miles). Stay in the right lanes to prepare for the upcoming exit.

• Take Exit 1C-B for Texas 288 South toward Texas 59 South/Downtown: Merge onto TX-288 S (2.5 miles).

• Take the exit toward US-59 S/I-69 S/Capitol St/Lamar St: Keep right to stay on TX-288 S briefly, then follow signs for the split (0.5 miles).

• Continue onto I-69/US-59 South: Proceed for 1 mile.

• Take Exit 338A for Louisiana Street: Merge onto Louisiana St (0.3 miles).

• Turn right onto Rusk St: Head east for 0.2 miles.

• Turn left onto Smith St: Head south for 0.1 miles.

• Turn right onto Dallas St: Continue for 0.1 miles to reach the destination area.

• Arrive at Marriott Marquis Houston: Located at 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010.

Driving Directions From William P. Hobby Airport
Distance From Property: 9.8 Miles; Phone Number: 713-640-3000

• Head northeast on Airport Blvd toward Monroe Rd.

• Turn left onto Monroe Rd (signs for I-45 North/Downtown).

• Merge onto I-45 North (Gulf Freeway) via the ramp to Downtown Houston (9 miles).

• Take Exit 46B toward Downtown Destinations/Scott St.

• Merge onto Chartres St (stay in the right lane).

• Continue straight as Chartres St becomes Pease St.

• Turn left onto Crawford St (you’ll pass Minute Maid Park on your right).

• Turn right onto Texas Ave (after the ballpark).

• Turn left onto Avenida de las Americas (the hotel’s driveway will be on your right).

• Arrive at Marriott Marquis Houston: 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010.

*The Marriott Marquis does not provide shuttle service.

Directions and Links to Maps and Visitor Information
Map to the Marriott Marquis
Please visit here for more information on getting to the Marriott Marquis in Houston.

Where can I find the 2026 State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting Digital Programming Guide?
You may download the Digital Programming Guide for the 2026 State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting here. It will be updated regularly.

When can I pick up my name badge and registration materials?
Registration will take place at the Marriott Marquis, on the 2nd level at the top of the escalators.
Registration booth hours:
Wednesday, June 10, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 11, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, June 12, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

When and where will the Annual Meeting be held in 2027?
June 17-18, 2027, Omni Fort Worth Hotel and Fort Worth Convention Center – Fort Worth, TX
Please visit the Future Dates page for other upcoming Annual Meeting dates and locations.

Registration

Pre-registration is now closed. Please visit us at the onsite registration desk on the 2nd level of the Marriott Marquis in Houston to register or pick up your registration materials.

Law Student Division Members
As a member of the Law Student Division, you can attend the 2026 Annual Meeting at a discounted rate of $450 for a 2-day registration. Law Students can email us at annualmeeting@texasbar.com or visit us at the on-site State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting Registration Desk to register. Click here to join the Law Student Division now.

I want to attend the Annual Meeting, but I am not an attorney or a member of the Law Student Division or Paralegal Division. May I register?
Yes, you may. Please visit us at the onsite registration desk on the 2nd level of the Marriott Marquis in Houston to register.

I just registered online but did not receive a confirmation email.
Please call our office (512.427.1515) if you do not receive a confirmation email within 10 minutes of pressing the “Check Out” button at the end of your registration process.

I faxed or mailed in my registration form but have not received a confirmation.
If you faxed or mailed in your registration form, you should receive a confirmation email within 10 days of receipt of your registration form. If you did not receive a confirmation email, please call our office at 512.427.1515.

I pre-registered for the Annual Meeting. Is there anything else I need to do?
When you arrive on-site at the Annual Meeting, stop by the registration desk located on the 2nd level of the Marriott Marquis. Your tote bag, name badge, and confirmation will be waiting for you there.

Can I register for the Annual Meeting onsite?
Yes! Stop by the registration desk located just at the top of the escalators on the 2nd level of the Marriott Marquis. Our team at the registration desk will be happy to assist you in registering for the meeting.

I registered online but forgot to purchase tickets for the special events. What should I do?
If you have already registered for this event and need to modify your registration or add any event tickets, please do so at the onsite Annual Meeting registration desk on the 2nd level of the Marriott Marquis in Houston. Remember that breakfasts (continental on Thursday and Bench Bar on Friday) and luncheons (Bar Leaders Recognition on Thursday and General Session on Friday) are included in each day’s registration. If you want to buy a ticket for a guest, those tickets are available for purchase onsite. Don't forget to purchase tickets to the President's Party, which are not included in any of the registration packages.

I’m only going to attend my section’s membership meetings. Do I have to register for the Annual Meeting?
If you are attending only your section's council or membership meetings, you do not have to register for the Annual Meeting. However, if you plan to attend any of the CLE programs, including your own section's CLE programming, you must register for the Annual Meeting. You will need your registration badge for access to the meeting rooms and exhibit hall. CLE will be filed only for registrants.

I have registered for the Annual Meeting but would like to make changes to my name on my badge. How do I do this?
Please visit the onsite Annual Meeting registration desk on the 2nd level of the Marriott Marquis in Houston. Someone there would be happy to assist you.

If I have to change my plans and can’t attend the meeting, can I get a refund?
For a full refund, written cancelation requests must be received by Monday, May 11, 2026. Cancelations will not be refunded once the meeting begins. Send written cancelation requests to State Bar of Texas, Attn.: Annual Meeting, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711-2487, email to annualmeeting@texasbar.com, or fax to 512.427.4303. Refunds received prior to the cancelation deadline will be processed after the Annual Meeting.

Education

How do I request CLE credit for attending the Annual Meeting?
All CLE events will use the same MCLE number. Total the time for all the CLE you attend, and then turn in just one MCLE card at one of the designated drop boxes onsite as you leave the Annual Meeting. MCLE cards will be available at several places throughout the meeting. Annual Meeting MCLE cards will only be accepted onsite. If you are unable to turn in your MCLE card onsite, CLE hours may be self-reported on your My Bar Page. Please do not mail in the MCLE card after the meeting is over, it will not be accepted.

Will a hard copy of the CLE materials be available for purchase?
All available materials from Annual Meeting presentations will be made available to attendees on the Annual Meeting website and app. Hard copies of the CLE materials will not be available for purchase.

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