2026 ELKINS HS 24TH ANNUAL SPEECH AND DEBATE TOURNAMENT

2026 — Houston, TX/US

Congressional Debate

Abbreviation CONG
Format Congress
Entry Fee $30.00
Overall Entry Limit 60
Entry Limit Per School 10
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

The congressional docket can be on the tournament landing page.

Congressional Debate will use the following legislation, to be debated in the orders listed below, from the TFA Fall 2026 Legislative docket as recommended by region 4:

Prelims: 16-20

Finals: 21-25

Semis (if needed): 26-30

Congressional Debate will utilize Direct Questioning.

Locations
Elkins High School
Contacts
Bonnie Bonnette
General
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Events
Congressional Debate Novice Congress
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Circuits
NatCir – National Circuit (US HS) TFA – Texas Forensic Association Past Years' Editions

Dates & Deadlines

 CDT
Tournament Dates Sep 18 to Sep 20 2026
Registration Opens Thu Aug 20 at 8:00 AM
Registration Closes Wed Sep 16 at 5:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Wed Sep 16 at 5:00 PM
Judge Information Due Wed Sep 16 at 5:00 PM
Drop online until Wed Sep 16 at 5:00 PM
Change fees apply after Wed Sep 16 at 5:00 PM

These deadlines are set in Tabroom for technical purposes. Always consult the invitation or tournament notices for official policies about deadlines and procedures.