NASW Texas

What’s the story behind the behavior? Find out at the 50th Annual NASW-TX State Conference, happening November 5–7 in Galveston. In “Beyond Behavior: Trauma, Masculinity, and the Hidden Stories Shaping Boys,” Adam McCormick, MSSW, PhD, will explore how trauma and childhood experiences can shape the way boys and men express themselves. Attendees will gain practical, trauma-informed strategies to better understand behavior and support boys and men in clinical, school, and child welfare settings. Ready to see what’s beneath the surface? Register by October 21 at naswtexasconference.com

Explore how social workers can transform their compassion and commitment to helping others into direct action through volunteer opportunities with Sahai Fleurant in “Compassion in Action: Creating Change Through Volunteer Service” on Tuesday November 17, 2026. Walk away from this workshop with enhanced knowledge on volunteer opportunities and an action plan for engaging in volunteer service. Register today: https://bit.ly/CompassionInAction2026

Registration for the 50th Annual NASW-TX Conference is open! Join us for beachfront fun and learning with your social work colleagues from all corners of the state and country. Info, https://www.naswtexasconference.com

Your social work era deserves a conference. If you're a social work student, don't just hear about the NASW-TX State Conference, be part of it! Volunteer this November and spend three days learning from social workers across Texas, growing your network, and investing in your future, all at a heavily discounted registration rate. Volunteer opportunities are also available for NASW members with a Retired Membership. Join us in Galveston, November 5–7. Don’t wait, only the first 125 paid volunteer registrations will be accepted! Learn more: http://bit.ly/NASWTXVolunteer

As Social workers, we advocate for our clients and communities every day, and that advocacy doesn’t stop at the ballot box. The November 3rd midterm elections are an opportunity to make your voice heard and have a say in who represents you and makes decisions that affect the communities we serve. The deadline to register to vote in Texas is October 5th. Take a few minutes to check your registration, make a plan to vote, and find your polling place. Your voice matters, and your vote is one more way to put social work values into action. Check your registration and find your polling place here: https://bit.ly/voteregtx

Some things are just better in person. At the 50th Annual NASW-TX Conference, you’ll be surrounded by social workers from across Texas and beyond who understand the work you do, the challenges you face, and why this profession matters. Our conference brings together one of the largest gatherings of social workers in the country. That means plenty of opportunities to meet someone new, reconnect with colleagues, exchange ideas, and find your people. Sometimes the most valuable thing you take home from conference isn’t something you’ve learned, it’s a connection you’ve made! Join us November 5–7 in Galveston. Register now at www.naswtexasconference.com

Help us plan Social Work Advocacy Day 2027! NASW-TX is looking for dedicated members to join the 2027 Social Work Advocacy Day (SWAD) Planning Committee. SWAD will take place on April 2, 2027, at the Texas State Capitol, and we need members who are ready to help us plan the event, build excitement, engage social workers across Texas, and get the word out. This is a great opportunity to get more involved with NASW-TX, connect with fellow social workers, and help strengthen our collective voice at the Capitol. Interested in joining us? Complete the interest form by September 30, 2026: https://bit.ly/SWADCommittee *NASW Membership required for committee participation.

“Providers Against Public Charge” Individual Sign-On Letter

The public charge rule removes commonsense protections and guidelines, making families’ lives – and your job – much harder. We’ve seen this before – and the consequences affected families for years. Frontline providers like you see it first, and the families you serve may be affected.

Your voice matters, so sign the letter, share the link, and protect access to public services that support everyone in our communities. https://pifcoalition.org/forms/provider-sign-on/

We are excited to welcome the newest members of the NASW Texas Women’s Rights Committee (WRC)! 💜
This incredible group of social workers, advocates, educators, & community leaders are coming together with a shared commitment to advancing the rights, well-being, & voices of women across Texas. Throughout the year, the committee will work collaboratively to create opportunities for advocacy, education, community engagement, & meaningful change.
Here’s to a year of connection, advocacy, action, & impact!