The TPHA Annual Education Conference will be held

May 13-15, 2025

Hosted by the City of Brownsville Health Department

"Continuing education credit for multiple disciplines will be provided for this event”

The Texas Public Health Association invites you to attend the 101st TPHA Annual Education Conference in Brownville, Texas May 13-15, 2025!  Various public health topics will be presented, including original research, program implementation and evaluation, community assessments, public health methods and theories, issues relating to health promotion and disease prevention, community health, public health nursing, outbreak investigation, disaster preparedness and response, epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, mental health, maternal and child health, social determinants of health and social justice, population health, health administration, public health partnerships, public health accreditation, school health, vision health, oral health, aging, community health, public health urban planning, and health policies that affect individuals, groups, communities, and populations at any age or stage in life.  

The Texas Public Health Association (TPHA) is a non-profit, state-wide association of public health professionals dedicated to public health in Texas. TPHA was established in 1932, as a statewide community for discussion, sharing best practices, and networking among public health professionals in Texas. Learn more about TPHA at http://www.texaspha.org/.

Registration Fees:

NOTE:  Members must be signed in to their TPHA member account to receive the member rate. 

Awards Banquet Information (May 14, 2025 6:30 pm-11:00 pm)

At TPHA, we truly value our members and the service they provide to our organization.  We have a long history of recognizing outstanding leadership and service within our membership, beginning with the very first TPHA Annual Meeting back in 1923, where the grand prize winner assumed the Presidency of the organization!  We don't do THAT anymore, but every year, at our awards ceremony, we honor members who have provided outstanding service not only specifically to this organization, but to the practice of public health in general.

We will be having a fun evening, complete with a full buffet, award presentations, photobooth, music and dancing!  This special event is included with your full registration and if you decide to bring a guest, the extra ticket is only $50.  Please plan to join us for this special evening!

Conference Registration Fee Cancellation/Refund Information:

All conference registration cancellations must be made in writing before April 30th. All cancellations are subject to a $75 administrative fee. Once cancellation correspondence has been received, participants will receive a confirmation of cancellation notice. If payment has been processed for the registration, a refund will be issued minus the $75 administrative fee. If payment has not been received, accounting will send an updated invoice for the $75 administrative fee. Texas Public Health Association (TPHA) reserves the right to retain or collect conference fees in full for those who fail to cancel prior to April 30th, or for those who fail to attend.

Substitutions:
If you register but are unable to attend, another representative of your agency may attend in your place. Please email notice of substitutions to txpha@aol.com by May 5th.

Sessions/Meetings Location:

The Brownsville Event Center, 1 Events Center Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78526

The Brownsville Events Center is a first class facility for events and trade shows. Benefits include beautiful semitropical green scenery to give you the Texas tropics feel with all the historical attractions, city amenities, and the nearby flavor of Mexico just minutes away.  

Getting to Brownsville, Texas

By Air-Fly into Brownville via the Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO).  The airport services American Airlines and United Airlines.

For information on flights into and out of Brownsville Airport click HERE

Southwest Airlines is serviced nearby in Harlingen, Texas (Valley International Airport-VIA) which is approximately 28 miles north of downtown Brownsville.

For information on flights into and out of Harlingen's Valley International Airport click HERE

By Car-Distance to Brownsville from various locations is found below:

• Austin 325 miles
• Dallas 516 miles
• Houston 352 miles
• Laredo 199 miles
• San Antonio 272 miles

Hotel Accommodations:

Residence Inn
3975 N Expressway 83
Brownsville, TX 78520

(956) 350-8100 For Reservations

To get the rate request the group block rate for the Texas Public Health Association (AEC 2025)

Deadline for rate:  April 12, 2025

Limited number of rooms available at $140 (1 bedroom suite or Studio Suite)

You will be required to provide a credit card to hold the room

Included Amenities:

• Complimentary wired or wireless high-speed in-room internet connectivity
• Complimentary access to the hotel fitness center
• Complimentary access to the business center
• Complimentary access to the indoor pool and jacuzzi

Fairfield Inn & Suites Brownsville North
804 E. Morrison
Brownsville, Texas 78526,

(956) 667-5278 For Reservations

To get the rate request the group rate for the Texas Public Health Association (AEC 2025)

Deadline for rate:  April 12, 2025

Limited number of rooms available at $134 (King or Queen-room type will be based on availability)

You will be required to provide a credit card to hold the room

Included Amenities:

• Shuttle service (based on availability)
• Free parking
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Complimentary breakfast
• 24-hour fitness gym and swimming pool
• Complimentary access to the indoor pool and jacuzzi

La Quinta Brownsville North
5051 N. Expressway
Brownsville, TX 78520

(956)350-2118 For Reservations

To get the rate request the group rate for the Texas Public Health Association (AEC 2025)

Deadline for rate:  May 5, 2025

Limited number of rooms available at $119 (double and king size beds)

Limited number of rooms available at $149 (double and king size beds)

You will be required to provide a credit card to hold the room

Holiday Inn
651 Sunrise Blvd.
Brownsville, Texas 78526

Guests can call the hotel directly on (956) 541-3332 to make reservations

To get the rate request the group rate for the Texas Public Health Association (AEC 2025)

Deadline for rate:  April 28, 2025

Limited number of rooms available at $140 (Standard 2 double queens and king size beds)

You will be required to provide a credit card to hold the room

Included Amenities

• On-site parking: complimentary for all guests during their stay.
• Wi-Fi access: free high-speed internet throughout the hotel for all guests.
• Restaurant and bar on site.
• Conference room availability: space available for group meetings.
• Fitness center: access to the on-site fitness center during operational hours.
• Outdoor pool: enjoy access to the pool area

Holiday Inn Express
1985 N Expressway
Brownsville, Tx 78520

Guests can call the hotel directly on (956) 550-0666 to make reservations

Deadline for rate:  April 28, 2025

Limited number of rooms available at $140 (Standard 2 double queens and king size beds)

You will be required to provide a credit card to hold the room

Included Amenities

• On-site parking: complimentary for all guests during their stay.
• Wi-Fi access: free high-speed internet throughout the hotel for all guests.
• Complimentary breakfast: served daily in the designated dining area.
• Conference room availability: space available for group meetings.
• Fitness center: access to the on-site fitness center during operational hours.
• Outdoor pool: enjoy access to the pool area