Welcome to TFA State 2022!

Congratulations on qualifying for the 2022 Texas Forensic Association’s State Tournament. The TFA State Tournament is one of the largest of its kind and marks the culmination of the competitive TFA season. Over 1,500 students from all five TFA regions attend the tournament each year. To qualify this year, students must earn at least ten points in at least one TFA event. Additionally, qualifiers in speech, debate, and performance events are eligible for college scholarships. The average qualifier for this prestigious tournament commits hundreds of practice hours to their specific event(s).

The Texas Forensic Association is committed to encouraging students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and engaged, ethical members of our democratic society. Our organization is growing rapidly, as there are over 200 active TFA member schools. This year marks the 50th TFA State Tournament our Golden Anniversary.

Each year, the tournament is hosted by one of the five TFA regions. This year after last year tournament being online we are excited to be back to celebrate our 50 years of competition in-person at Gregory Portland High School.  Our host school, TFA state coordinator, and EC members have been steadily preparing to make it a memorable one.  I would like to thank our wonderful EC members and their efforts to make it a safe tournament for all who will be in attendance.  Please take a look at the Covid Protocols tab that will be updated continually as the tournament approaches and during competition.

Once again, congratulations on making it to the TFA State Tournament. You represent the finest in speech and debate that Texas has to offer. We are looking forward to another amazing tournament full of outstanding competition as you "GO FOR THE GOLD"!