PRIVATE INTERVIEW :  4 minute Panel Style Interview.  Interview suit (May be a pant suit or skirt suit) or nice business style dress. 50% of your score is based on how well you show the judges your ability to articulate, show confidence, as well as your overall personality and appearance.  

EVENING GOWN:  Floor length gown any color any style.  25% of your score is based on your poise, posture, grace, elegance and overall look, how well your carry yourself as well as how well your choice of gown compliments you.  

SCORING SYSTEM:  25% fitness, 25% evening gown, 50% private interview.  A top fifteen will be selected from preliminary scoring.  Scores are erased and the top fifteen will then re-compete in swimsuit and gown.  The top five will be selected.  Once again, scores are erased and the top five will answer and identical question.  The judges will then rank the contestants in the order they wish them to place.  

APPEARANCES:   When you receive your banner it is time to make appearances.  Go to your local newspaper or Chamber of Commerce and find the local happenings in your community.  Select the things that fit into your schedule and that interest you.  It could be a parade, or Special Olympics or Grand Opening to a new business.  What ever it is, you will be a strong and positive addition to the event. 

STAFF: All of the staff are volunteers and are involved in this program with the goal of making this event an enjoyable experience for you and your families.  Please be courteous to them, they have a very tough job making the event go smoothly.  If you need help please call the state office at 785-539-5727 and we will have one of our staff members get back with the appropriate help.

ADS:   Ads are a nice way to showcase yourself, your title and the support of your community.  Once accepted, you will receive a copy of the 2005 Program Book for ad page ideas. 

JUDGES:  We take a great deal of pride in selecting our judges.  This is a very important job and we take it very seriously. The type of judges we select have been selected based on their credentials and their ability to select a person that is the best choice based on the overall performance of the contestant.  The woman selected will be the best representative of all the contestants that have competed that year.

SPONSORSHIP: The Sponsor Fee covers the contestant meals, official photo package, official Mrs. Texas 2006 video, Couples Welcome Reception, Complimentary ticket to the show for her husband, a Mrs. Texas T-Shirt, and a complimentary copy of the Mrs. Texas Official Souvenir Program.  The participation fee is $595 and may be paid by the contestant or may be paid by sponsors.  What does a sponsor get in return for giving you money for your sponsor fee?  This is up to you.  The best way is by doing an appearance or appearances in exchange.  Most business would have to pay a model for appearances, why not you.  You may list up to 10 sponsors in the Official Mrs. Texas Program Book.  

PLAT FORM:  A platform is something you do for someone or group that you are passionate about.   No, you do not have to have a platform.  It is always nice to do nice things in your community and there are many ways to do that.  Volunteering in anyway on an ongoing basis can be very rewarding.  

WHAT IF I NEED HELP: Everyone needs help from time to time.  Someone is always available.  If you are unable to reach someone, leave us a message and one of our staff members will return your call. 

TICKETS :   Each contestant is required to sell 10 tickets.  Tickets are $40 and include a program book.  Children's tickets are $20 and do not include a program book. 2 Children's tickets will equal 1 ticket sale toward your required ticket sales.   Only cash will be accepted two weeks prior to the pageant.

Phone: 785-539-5727  

Website:  www.mrstexas.net

Office Hours:  M-F 9:00am - 5:00pm

PHOTO: Everyone needs to send a photo (snapshot) with their application.  You will need a professional headshot for the program book.  That photo may be turned in later.