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TxABA 41st Annual Conference April 9-12, 2026
Location: Hyatt Regency Riverwalk
- Address: 123 Losoya St, San Antonio, TX 78205
- Phone Number: 210-222-1234
- $215+ taxes & fees for single and double occupancy
- $240+ taxes & fees for triple occupancy
- $265+ taxes & fees for triple occupancy
- Room Block Cut-Off Date: April 6, 2026
- Click Here for the TxABA Room Block
Live-Stream & Asynchronous: Behavior Live
Scroll down for poster submission, exhibitors/sponsors, and other conference links
Call for 2026 TxABA Two Step Presentations!
New to the 2026 Conference!
Submissions Closed
TxABA Two Step Date:
Thursday, April 9, 2026
TxABA Two Step Time:
7:45 pm - 9:15 pm
Pre-Conference Workshops
TxABA is excited to host 4 pre-conference workshops this year!
Pre-Conference Workshops Date:
Thursday, April 9, 2026
General Registration Information
- What’s included: In-person attendance, live-stream and on-demand access to annual conference presentations. On-demand presentations available within 2 weeks and through the end of August.
- Tips: Register early for the best price. Double-check your TxABA Account email before purchase (your access is tied to this email).
- Registration periods: Early, Regular, and Late.
- Attendance Format:If you’ll attend any part of the conference onsite, select In-Person so we can plan capacity.
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Group Registration (10+): $10 discount per person, applied automatically. Use the Group Registration Form.
- Each registrant must have a TxABA Account.
- Member pricing requires active membership (or purchase during registration).
- Student/RBT discounts require accounts set to Student/RBT status/membership before group registration.
- You can purchase registrations, memberships, and CEUs together.
- No need to select in-person/online for group members.
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Membership pricing: Member rates show only if your membership is active (i.e., already purchased) or you toggle to purchase membership at the same time.
Please note: As of 2/26/2026, the Registration & Purchasing page (Register in the top menu) has been updated. You can now toggle at the top to add Membership and purchase Member Conference Registration and/or Member Pre-Conference Workshop registration. Membership options will only appear after you toggle to add Membership.
- The volunteer application is closed. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered.
Registration Periods: Register early to get the best price!
- Early Registration: Nov 4, 2025 – Feb 11, 2026
- Regular Registration: Feb 12, 2026 – Mar 18, 2026
- Late Registration: Mar 19, 2026 – Apr 12, 2026
Student & RBT Members
- Early Registration: $100
- Regular Registration: $125
- Late Registration: $150
Affiliate & Voting Members
- Early Registration: $270
- Regular Registration: $295
- Late Registration: $345
Non-Member
- Early Registration: $390
- Regular Registration: $415
- Late Registration: $465
How to Register & Make a Payment
Purchase Registration, Membership, & CEUs
- Click the person icon in the top right corner to sign in to your TxABA Account or create a free account.
- *Recommend viewing your profile, then selecting Edit Profile to confirm & update information.
- Once logged in, click Register at the top of the page.
- Read the instructions on the Register page, then select billing items to add to your cart.
- If you already placed an item in your cart and it is not on the Register page, click View Cart to go to your cart page.
- Accept the Terms of Service , then click Submit to add items to your cart.
- Review the instructions and items on the cart page. The total shown there is the amount you will be charged.
Make a Payment
Pay by Card (via Stripe)
Select “Pay with Card” at checkout.
Pay by Check
- Select “Pay with Check” at checkout.
- Confirm you will pay by check (you cannot switch back to card).
- Print the invoice.
- Mail the invoice and check within 30 days and at least 2 weeks before the conference.
Make checks payable to: Texas Association for Behavior Analysis
Mail to: TxABA, PO Box 841, Colleyville, TX 76034-0841
Important Notes
- Invoices are only created once you confirm you are paying by check or complete a card payment.
- You cannot pay from your profile, please select View Cart if items are in your cart.
- If items remain in your cart, return via the Register page or your profile. Carts will auto-clear after 30-days and at the end of registration periods.
- TxABA does not provide purchase orders. Use the Group Registration/3rd Party Payments option if you need an invoice before payment.
- Read these instructions for using the Group Registration/3rd Party Payment feature.
Need Help?
- For a W9 or vendor packet, email txaba@txaba.org.
- Review the Terms of Service for transfers, cancellations, and CEU policy.
2026 Conference Schedule Overview
Please note that the schedule times are approximate and will be adjusted when the final schedule is set.
Check back as we update with social and networking events! Schedule Updated 2/25/2026.
| Thursday, April 9, 2026 | |
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am & 2:00pm - 3:00 pm | Pre-Conference Workshop Check-In (please note that we will not have staff available for general conference check-in until 6:00 pm) |
| 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | In-Person ONLY Pre-Conference Workshops (separate registration) with lunch on your own. |
| 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Exhibitor Check-In and Set-Up. Exhibitor and Sponsor Opportunities Click Here Please reach out to support@behaviorlive.com if you have questions are exhibitor check-in and set-up. |
| 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Welcome Event and Exhibitor Expo (Exhibitor Passport) |
| Registration, Badge Pick-Up, and Merchandise Table Open | |
| 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | TxABA Student Committee Welcome Event for Students and RBTs |
| 7:45 pm - 9:15 pm | TxABA Two Step! click here for information |
| Friday, April 10, 2026 | |
| 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | Registration, Badge Pick-Up, and Merchandise Table Open |
| 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | Exhibit Hall Open |
| 9:00 am - 5:15 pm | Conference Presentations on 6 Concurrent Tracks with lunch on your own |
| 1) Professional, 2) Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 3) General, 4) Organizational Behavior Management, 5) Social Issues, and 6) Research | |
| 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Poster Session with Student Poster Competition 5:30-7:30 pm, student poster winner announcement 7:45 pm. Stay and socialize after the poster session. |
| 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Complimentary headshots. Details coming soon |
| Friday Evening | Game Night! Details coming soon |
| Saturday, April 11, 2026 | |
| 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | Registration, Badge Pick-Up, and Merchandise Open |
| 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | Exhibit Hall Open |
| 9:00 am - 3:30 pm | Conference Presentations on 6 Concurrent Tracks with lunch on your own |
| 1) Professional, 2) Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 3) General, 4) Neurodevelopmental Disorders - Adults, 5) Education, and 6) Niche Areas | |
| 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm | Presidential Address by Dr. Berenice de la Cruz |
| 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm | TxABA Awards Ceremony |
| Sunday, April 12, 2026 | |
| 8:00 am - 12:00 pm | Registration, Badge Pick-Up, and Merchandise Open |
| 8:00 am - 12:00 pm | Exhibit Hall Open |
| 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Professional Trak, Education Track, and NDD Track with networking opportunities |
BACB CEUs Available
Over 55 BACB CEUs available
CEU Package $75.00
Select 2026 Conference Continuing Education Units (CEUs) on the Register page
Please ensure that your BCaBA, BCBA, or BCBA-D certificate number is entered into your TxABA account before purchasing conference registration and Behavior Live if after purchase. Please enter the number from your certificate and not your BACB ID number.
To earn CEUs at the conference, please download the Behavior Live app a few days before the conference. Volunteers will be available to scan in the presentation rooms but you will not be able to view those CEUs until they processed after the conference.
Attending the Annual Conference
Conference Registration includes in-person, live-stream, and asynchronous access to presentations.
Registration for the conference should be visible in Behavior Live approximately 3 weeks prior to the conference
Live-Stream & Asynchronous Attendance
- Log into the Behavior Live website or app using the same email as your TxABA Account.
- Access instructions will be sent by Behavior Live before the conference.
- Log in the week before the conference to test access and get familiar with the platform.
- If you cannot access the conference, check you're using the email address you had in TxABA when you registered, and then contact Behavior Live or TxABA.
- After the conference, presentations will be available asynchronously within ~2 weeks in your Behavior Live Account under My Library.
In-Person Attendance
- Bring a photo ID and the email linked to your TxABA Account used for registration.
- If already registered, proceed directly to badge pickup.
- If you need to register or drop off a check, go to the registration desk.
Behavior Live App
- Download or update the Behavior Live app at least 1 week before the conference.
- Spend 5–10 minutes getting familiar with the app and verifying access to the TxABA Conference.
- Use the app to scan in and out of workshops and presentations for BACB CEUs.
Conference Links
Purchase Registration, Membership, and CEUS
Registration Opening November 4, 2025
Group Registration and 3rd Party Payments
Click Here for an Informational PDF on Group & 3rd Party Registrations
Future Annual Conference Dates
April 22-25*, 2027 Royal Sonesta Galleria Houston
*Please note that this date has changed due to a city-wide Houston event on the previous date (i.e., some of the bluebonnet magnets have the incorrect date for 2027)
Thank you to our Gold Sponsor
Click on the logos to learn more about our sponsors, thank you for your support!
Thank you to our Silver Sponsors
Click on the logos to learn more about our sponsors, thank you for your support!
Thank you to our Bronze Sponsors
Click on the logos to learn more about our sponsors, thank you for your support!
