2026 Convention
ALERT!
Cutoff for reduced HOTEL RATE is MAY 12.
June 11-13
San Marcos, TX
Guest of Honor
Charles Wright
Texas Veterans Commission Secretary
Chuck Wright was appointed to the Texas Veterans Commission in March 2024 by Governor Greg Abbott.
He attended the University of Texas at San Antonio earning a degree in Economics. While at UTSA, he served on student government and became UTSA’s 1st Marine Commissioned officer. He would earn his wings as a CH 46 helicopter pilot and would complete two WESTPAC deployments.
After serving as a Marine, Chuck returned to Texas and founded the retirement income planning firm, Lone Star Wealth Strategies.
Serving veterans has become his primary passion. He served for eight years with the TVC’s Fund for Veteran Assistance Program where he was the Vice Chair. Additionally, he served as a board member of the DFW USO Advisory Board and chaired the Frisco Gold Star Family Monument program through the Woody Williams Foundation. On November 10, 2016, he was recognized by Congressman Michael Burgess, with his Congressional Veteran Commendation Award.
Chuck is also a 6th and 7th generation Texan tracing his roots directly to one of Austin’s Old 300 and is a Son of the Texas Republic. He and his wife Michelle make their home in Frisco with their son, Travis.
Chuck is also a Life member of the LCpl Jacob D Hayes Detachment in Allen, TX.
Photo and bio courtesy: Texas Veterans Commission
registration
and Tickets
Delegate registration
For Det. Paymaster or Commandant ONLY
If Paying by Check, make payable and remit to:
Department of Texas Marine Corps League
1616 E Griffin Pkwy PMB #233
Mission, TX 78572-3180
iNDIVIDUAL Registration
Earlybird discount runs through May 31. Registration is $15 afterwards.
If you have been designated as a DELEGATE by your detachment, please add this to your cart and select “Delegate” from the drop-down. This will remove the registration fee.
$10
Banquet
Purchase your tickets for our Convention Banquet on Saturday. Cutoff June 3.
$70
Venue
2026 department convention
Hotel Room Block Cut-Off Date was
May 12th
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos
Hotel Spa & Conference Center
1001 E. McCarty Lane
San Marcos, TX 78666
Please note that parking is available at a discounted rate of $6 per night when booked under the group rate.
Phone reservations:
+1 512-392-6450
The Venue for the convention is a modern and spacious building located in the heart of
San Marcos.
Closest rv park (You can see the hotel from it)
Schatziland RV Resort: (737) 221-3331 |
- Full hook-up
- $65-$85 depending on size
- Fenced dog park, Community Clubhouse
2025 Department of Texas Convention
Sponsors
We’re proud to partner with some of the best supporters of the Marine Corps League mission.
