Texas Middle School State Tournament

2026 — Harlingen, TX/US

Policy Debate

Abbreviation CX
Format Debate
Entry Fee $30.00
Overall Entry Limit 60
Entry Limit Per School 6
Entry 2 competitors per entry
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George Tennison
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Dates & Deadlines

 CST
Tournament Dates Apr 17 to Apr 18 2026
Registration Opens Tue Jan 20 at 8:00 AM
Registration Closes Fri Mar 20 at 11:59 PM
Fees Freeze After Fri Mar 20 at 11:59 PM
Judge Information Due Fri Mar 20 at 11:59 PM
Drop online until Tue Apr 14 at 6:00 PM
Change fees apply after Tue Apr 14 at 6:00 PM

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