You will need a TxSGS account to register for the conference. If since 2025 you’ve ever been a TxSGS member, registered for a TxSGS event, or spoken at a TxSGS event, you have a TxSGS account.
What does my conference registration include?
The full conference registration includes admission to all sessions and lectures and the recordings from of those lectures as well as access to the pre-recorded lectures. Workshop require an additional fee; luncheons and the awards luncheon and ceremony must be purchased during pre-registration.
Do I have to pay for a conference registration if I only want to attend a workshop?
Yes. Conference registration is required before you can register for a workshop.
I only want to attend the awards ceremony and luncheon at the conference. Do I have to register for the full conference?
If you are traveling with someone who is registered for the conference, they may select to purchase a lunch awards ceremony and luncheon ticket and may do so on the Add Extra Options event as their guest. You may not attend any of the workshop unless you are registered for the conference. If you need more information or the link for this, please email conference@txsgs.org.
Can I attend the awards ceremony and luncheon if I don’t eat? What if I just stand in the back of the room to listen?
No, you may not attend without purchasing a luncheon ticket or stand in the back of the room. Luncheons are “meal events.” People who purchase tickets are not only paying for the meal, they are also paying to attend the awards ceremony.
Can I purchase luncheon tickets on-site?
Unfortunately, no. All meal tickets must be purchased prior October 20 because TxSGS must provide a meal count to the caterer in advanced. If we have any last-minute cancellations, a limited number of meal tickets may become available; however that is unlikely.
I have registered for the conference and need to add a lunch or a workshop. How can I do that?
Contact conference@txsgs for details on how to add a lunch or workshop after October 5, 2026.
Where’s the syllabus?
A link to the digital syllabus will be mailed to you before the conference begins from the email address conference@txsgs.org. Watch for this email. If you don’t receive it, check your spam folder. If you still don’t find it, contact conference@txsgs.org. You can also download the syllabus when you view the recordings of the presentations. If you are attending the conference in person, you will receive a printed syllabus with materials from the presentations presented at the Riley Center.
When will I receive the link to attend the Virtual program?
You will receive an email with a link to the Zoom sessions the week before the conference from conference@txsgs.org. Please make sure this email address is in your contact list to ensure that you receive critical messages about the event.
I registered and can’t attend the conference. Can I give my registration to someone else?
No; registration is not transferable. As all sessions are recorded, you can view them as often as you like before February 5, 2027.
Do I need to register before the conference starts on November 6?
If you are attending in person, you may register at the Riley Center on Friday morning. Virtual registrations should be done by Thursday at noon in order to ensure you receive the links in time for the sessions.
Can I purchase access to the recordings after November 6?
No. Registration, which includes access to the recordings, must be purchased prior to the beginning of the conference on November 6, 2026.
Where can I find a list of 2026 TxSGS Family History Conference presentations and speakers?
Presentations are listed on the TxSGS website by speaker. Check the conference menu on our website or in the syllabus when you receive it. Conference Menu: https://www.txsgs.org/2026-conference/
Is closed captioning provided to the TxSGS Conference sessions?
Virtual sessions and recordings will have closed captioning available. The in-person registrations will be livestreamed and recorded and will include closed captioning option.
How do I create a TxSGS account?
You can create an account at https://txsgs.z2systems.com/np/clients/txsgs/login.jsp.
Click on “Create Account” and enter your information. Please leave “Company Name” blank unless you are creating an account for a society, library, or other organization.
Otherwise, you can create an account when you register for the conference.
I don’t have a TxSGS account. The registration link shows a box, and I don’t have a user name or password. What should I do?
Just click on the “x” in the upper right corner of the box to dismiss this login prompt. Fill in the boxes on the registration form to create a TxSGS account. Please leave “Company Name” blank unless you are creating an account for a society, library, or other organization.
I can’t remember my username or password. What should I do?
Under username and password boxes, you’ll see “Forgot your password?” Enter your email address in the box and click “Recover Account.” The TxSGS online membership system will send you an email to the email address associated with your account. this email will include a link and instructions for creating a new user name and password.
If you are using an email address different from the one you had when you created a TxSGS account and don’t remember your password, please contact memberinfo@txsgs.org for assistance with your account.
How can I tell if my membership is current?
When you log into your TxSGS account, you’ll see a window like this:
If your membership is current, you’ll see the sentence “Your membership is currently active.” Click on “Details” to see the date your membership expires.
Can I join or renew my membership when I register for the conference?
Yes! When you login of create a new account, you’ll see a window like this:
Click “Join Now” and follow the prompts or click on “What would you like to do?”, select “My Membership” and follow the prompts.
When does Early Bird registration end?
Early Bird registration ends at midnight, Central Time, October 22, 2026.
When does the member discount end?
The member discount ends at midnight, Central Time, November 6, 2026.
How do I get the TxSGS member discount for the registration?
If you are a current TxSGS member, log into your account after you click on the registration link at https://www.txsgs.org/2026-conference-registration/
You will automatically receive the membership discount; the early bird or any other applicable discount appears on the summary at the end of the registration process before you pay.
I forgot to log into my TxSGS account before registration and didn’t receive the member discount. Can I get a refund for the member discount?
Yes, just email registrar@txsgs.org within seven days of registration, include your name and registration number. Processing your refund may take up to three (3) business days.
I’ve logged into my TxSGS account page. How do I register for the conference?
Click on the box labeled, “What would you like to do? and select “2026 TxSGS Conference.” Follow the prompts to complete your registration.
Can I register for more than one person at a time?
Yes; however, you’ll need to provide contact information for each person, including a unique email address. Each registration will be emailed a unique access link for the virtual event and recordings of all sessions.
My society is a TxSGS Partner Society. Can I get a member discount because I’m a member of the society?
No; member discounts are for individuals or household members of TxSGS, not organizations.
Can I register now and pay later?
Yes. Please note that deferred payment (labeled “Pay Later”) is for those who wish to mail a check. If payment isn’t received within 14 days or registration or by the published deadline, the registration is subject to cancellation. Please be aware that it can take up to two weeks for mail to reach us; don’t delay in placing your check in the mail. Payment must be received no later than October 24, 2026, regardless of when you registered. If we have not received it by then, your registration is subject to cancellation.
My spouse and I use the same email address. Can I register both of us?
Yes; however, each person who access the conference webinars must be registered separately.
Do I need to register before the conference starts on November 6, 2026?
Yes.
What payment options are available for paying the registation fee?
You may choose credit card or Paypal. Credit cards accepted are American Express, Discover, Master Card and Visa. If you wish to pay your registration fee by mailing a check, select “Pay Later” and place your check in the mail within 24 hours. If payment isn’t received by October 24, your registration is subject to cancellation.
Can I print or share the syllabus?
You may print one copy of the syllabus for personal use. You may not share the syllabus as the entire contents are protected by copyright.
My society is a TxSGS Partner Society. Can I get a member discount because my society is a member of TxSGS?
No; member discounts are for individual or household members of TxSGS, not organizations.
Can my society register one or more persons for the conference?
Yes! You can log in to the TxSGS society account and access conference registration from the drop-down menu labeled “What would you like to do?” Select the number of persons you wish to register, then enter their names and email addresses.
Please note that if your society is registering persons before the early bird deadline of October 10, your society will only receive one early bird discount per registration, not per person. To receive an early bird discount for each person your society is registering, register them one at a time. Also, Partner Societies do not receive a member discount to the conference even if the persons your society is registering are members of TxSGS.
My society would like to promote the conference to patrons. Do you have flyers or other media we can distribute?
Yes! Downloadable media suitable for printing or emailing are available on our website at Media Resources | Texas State Genealogical Society (txsgs.org).
My library would like to promote the conference to patrons. Do you have flyers or other media to help with that?
Yes. Even if you library is not a member of TxSGS, they can access promotional materials on our website at Media Resources | Texas State Genealogical Society (txsgs.org).
Can my library print a copy of the syllabus and share it with the staff or place it on the shelf for patrons to access?
No. The syllabus is copyright protected. Access to the syllabus is limited to the person registered for the conference.
Can my library share conference recordings with patrons or staff?
No. Access to conference recordings is limited to the person registered for the conference.
How do I access the recordings following the conference?
Conference registrants will receive an email with the link(s) to all of the recordings following the conference.
What platform will TxSGS use for the Virtual event?
The 2026 TxSGS Family History Conference virtual program will be hosted on Zoom. Registrants will receive an email the week before the conference with the link(s) to the conference. If you do not receive it, check your spam folder. If you still do not have it, email conference@txsgs.org.
Can I download the recordings?
No. Access to the recordings is limited to streaming only due to copyright and contract restrictions.
Can I photograph the presentation slides?
No; due to copyright limitations you are not authorized to capture the recorded presentations in any form without the permission of both the speaker and TxSGS. The speaker may give this permission during the presentation on an individual slide, which TxSGS supports.
Can I watch presentations with a group?
Your registration allows only registrants to view the presentations or recordings. Everyone in the group must be registered if you host a group event.