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Help your students take their next step as Texas TSA leaders! Statesman Day is October 30, 2026, and we encourage every chapter to have members participate. Registration closes Friday, October 23.
The Texas TSA Statesman Degree recognizes members who demonstrate knowledge of our organization’s foundation and history. Preparing for the exam gives students an opportunity to deepen their understanding of TSA, build chapter pride, and work toward a meaningful accomplishment.
Whether your students are new members learning about TSA or experienced members ready for their next challenge, there is a place to begin:
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Lone Star Degree: The first level; students must score at least 75% to earn the degree.
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Texan Degree: Students who have already earned their Lone Star Degree can advance by scoring at least 80% on the Texan exam.
Participation is convenient for your chapter. Students test online at your school with their Chapter Advisor serving as proctor. Advisors select a testing window October 29–31. Each student will need a computer that can access Answer Write. The cost is $6 per test, and chapters will be invoiced afterward for students who take the exam. Students who earn either degree receive a degree pin. Lone Star recipients qualify to attend State Conference to take the Texan exam, and Texan Degree recipients will be recognized at the 2027 State Conference.
Take these three steps today:
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Register your students for Statesman Day before the October 19 deadline.
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Share the 2026–2027 Statesman Study Guide and set aside time for preparation.
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Review the Statesman Day flyer and arrange your chapter’s testing session.
Consider making this a chapter goal: encourage first-time participants, invite returning Lone Star recipients to pursue the Texan Degree, and have your officers lead a study session.
Your encouragement may be the reason a student takes that next step. Let’s help more Texas TSA members earn their Statesman Degree!
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