education, resources, and advocacy
education, resources, and advocacy
The Texas Conference on Ending Homelessness
September 17-19, 2025
Austin, Texas
Over the past 25+ years, Texas Homeless Network has hosted the Annual Texas Conference on Ending Homelessness. Join us at the upcoming 2025 conference to be part of a transformative experience dedicated to ending homelessness in our communities. This unique event brings together leading experts, policymakers, and community advocates from across the state who are committed to addressing the root causes of homelessness. Explore innovative strategies and evidence-based practices that have proven successful in various communities, fostering collaboration and networking opportunities. Attendees will gain insights into the latest research, best practices in housing-first initiatives, and comprehensive support systems.
Conference Registration Information
Note: The $80 discount reflects this year’s member pricing. While discounts are typically $75 per person, rates may vary slightly from year to year.
🏷️ Want to Save on Conference Registration?
Join as a THN Member Agency and lock in registration discounts for your team — plus access to exclusive year-round benefits!
While pricing for this year’s Texas Conference on Ending Homelessness is coming soon, now is the perfect time to make sure your agency is set up to save.
💼 Agency members receive $75 off conference registration for up to 7 staff members, depending on your membership tier.
Tiers are based on your organization’s annual budget. Check out the chart below for a breakdown of this conference perk, and visit our membership page to see all the other great benefits included with your membership!
📌 Already a member? Check your membership status by confirming your agency is listed on the current supporters page, or email samantha@thn.org to make sure you’re eligible when registration opens.
🌱 Not a member yet? Join as an agency member now to lock in your discount and explore the full list of member perks on our membership page. From exclusive learning opportunities to partner discounts and early access to resources, there’s so much more waiting for you.
Wondering how much your agency can save? Use the chart below to see how your organization’s budget determines your membership tier and how many team members can receive the $75 conference registration discount.
| Org Budget | Membership Tier | Annual Dues | Discounted Registrations | Total Conference Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to $250K | Agency 3 | $250 | 3 staff | Save up to $240 |
| $250K–$500K | Agency 4 | $450 | 4 staff | Save up to $320 |
| $500K–$1M | Agency 5 | $550 | 5 staff | Save up to $400 |
| $1M–$1.5M | Agency 6 | $650 | 6 staff | Save up to $480 |
| Over $1.5M | Agency 7 | $750 | 7 staff | Save up to $560 |
🌟 Note: Discounted rates apply only to agency members. Individual members are not eligible for conference registration discounts.
2024 Conference Registration Rates
Not sure if your agency is a THN member? Check our current supporters’ page to confirm your membership status. If you qualify, check with your agency admin for discount information. If they or you need assistance, please email us at conference@thn.org.
Please read these important notes before registering:
- Confirm your membership status and apply a discount code if you qualify prior to registering. We will not be able to apply discounts retroactively.
- If you are registering and must pay by check, please request an invoice here.
- Conference registration does not include hotel or travel costs.
- We’re pleased to announce that CoC Program recipients may spend HUD CoC Program funds on attendance to the 2024 Texas Conference on Ending Homelessness. This allowance is result of HUD guidance that states it is permissible for CoC Program recipients to spend CoC Program funds on attendance as long as the conference includes a speaker from HUD or a TA speaker assigned by HUD.
* The Texas Conference on Ending Homelessness includes a one-day HUD CoC program training on September 10. The intended training audience includes recipient and sub-recipient agencies of TX-607, Balance of State, for which Texas Homeless Network is the collaborative applicant.
- The training content is applicable to other Texas CoC recipients, sub-recipients, and collaborative applicants, and they are encouraged to attend. We look forward to seeing you on September 10.
- Please plan your hotel and transportation arrangements accordingly if you intend to attend the September 10 training. If you are a current HUD collaborative applicant, CoC recipient, or sub-recipient and would like to request attendance, please submit your application form here.
Conference Host Hotel Information
Both our conference registration and host hotel room block sell out every year.
To ensure you have a spot and a place to stay, we strongly encourage you to book your hotel room at the host hotel as soon as possible.
Rooms at the group rate are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis — stay informed when the room block goes live by signing up for our THN & our Conference Newsletter now.
Did you miss our room block at the host hotel?
- Book at the Houston Omni Galleria Beyond Per Diem Rate: You could choose to book a room at the host hotel at the standard rate. In this case, it might be worth exploring with your finance department whether you can charge the grant up to the per diem rate and then cover the difference through other means within your organization.
- Find Alternative Accommodations: Another option is to look for nearby hotels that may offer rooms at or below the per diem rate. You can use this link from hotels.com to search based on the per diem rate of $122 and the distance to the Houston Omni Galleria, or utilize the lodging booking platform of your choice to look for nearby options.
Become a Conference Sponsor or Exhibitor
For over 25 years Texas Homeless Network has organized and led this unique and powerful statewide conference on ending homelessness. By becoming a sponsor or exhibitor the conference you will reach 500 participants from around Texas including CEO’s, administrative leadership, housing professionals, city officials, case managers, social workers, and many other state leaders
Conference Scholarship
Do you have lived experience of homelessness or housing instability? Are you a service provider but your agency is unable to pay for your attendance? If you are wanting to attend the conference and are unable to register for any number of reasons, THN opens limited slots of scholarships for waived conference registration.
Apply for a scholarship to attend the 2025 Texas Conference on Ending Homelessness. Priority will be given to individuals experiencing homelessness or who have previously experienced homelessness.
Conference FAQ's
Common Questions Answered
If you have questions about the Texas Conference on Ending Homelessness, our FAQ guide has you covered. Discover information about the agenda, membership discounts, billing, parking rates, meals, logistics, and more. If your question isn’t listed, feel free to email us at conference@thn.org for personalized assistance.
What is the 2025 Agenda?
This year’s conference will be packed full of great sessions ranging from harm reduction to domestic violence to veterans to varied best practices workshops. We can’t wait for participants to come together to learn, grow, and network together.
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