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DRT 2026 Annual Convention
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The Daughters of District 2 wish to invite you all to join us in Fort Worth, Texas, May 26-30th, 2026 for the 135th Annual DRT Convention which will be held at the Sheraton Hotel. The 2026 convention, themed “Cowtown & Cowgirls - Celebrating Generations of Texas Women” will help us learn more about women in Texas history - exploring past, present, and future generations. The convention also promises to bring the opportunity to share insights and foster collaboration.
We are confident that your presence will contribute greatly to the success of the convention, and we are eager to have you join us in this enriching experience.
Don't forget to pack your boots and hats and Texas-sized bling! I look forward to seeing you in Fort Worth.
Theresa Taylor
District 2 Representative
The Daughters of The Republic of Texas
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SFA Chapter Meetings & Events
Thank you for your interest in our chapter!
Yearly Schedule of Meetings & Events
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The Stephen F. Austin chapter meets the third Monday of select months (Sep, Nov, Jan, Mar, and May) at 12:00 noon. A light lunch is provided. At each meeting, we have a speaker on Texas history, we discuss Old Business, New Business and have Announcements.
Our regular meeting place is the Northwest Recreation Center, located at 2913 Northland in Austin - Enter on the west side of the building. There will be a sign on the door. (On occasion, we need another location so please check monthly list below)
A Texas history site or museum is chosen for a field trip in February and October. In December, we enjoy a Christmas party together. A scholarship luncheon is hosted by our chapter every April. At the May meeting, a chapter member is the speaker who gives a presentation on one of her Republic of Texas ancestors. The State Convention is also held in May.
Fall 2025 to Spring 2026
​​​September 15, 2025
Speaker: Lance E. Osborne, author of Bold Crossings, about the settling of the Hornsby family in Texas.
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October Fieldtrip
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November 17, 2025
Includes a New Member Welcome Ceremony
(for all new members approved in the last 12 months)
Speaker: Robert Jones, author, attorney, historian
Flags of the Alamo
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December Christmas Party
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January 19, 2026
NOTE: Different Mtg Location:
(at Obermiller home) 5728 Standing Rock Drive
Speaker: George Obermiller, author & college instructor
German Influence in Texas & Impact on Texas
Based on Nick Fischer Book Series
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February 18, 2026 (Wednesday)
Fieldtrip to Washington on the Brazos and
the Star of the Republic Museum
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March 16, 2026
Speaker: James L. Haley, author, historian
Topic title TBD
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April 18, 2026 (Saturday)
Annual Scholarship Luncheon
Balcones Country Club
Speaker: Admiral Scott Powell, Texas Navy Association
How the Texas Navy helped Save the Republic
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May 18, 2026
Chapter Member's Ancestor Presentation
Kendra Gottlieb Foster on
ancestor, Zadock Woods and his sons
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Chapter Meeting Information​
Pledges Recited at Each Meeting
The DRT Pledge
Realizing that the heritage to eligibility in the Association of The Daughters of the Republic of Texas is a sacred honor to be cherished,
as a member of the Stephen F. Austin Chapter,
I pledge myself to be faithful to its lofty ideals,
and to guard its interests and achievements.