22nd Annual Texas Independence Day Dinner
Honoring
Jody Conradt and Ruth J. Simmons
March 3, 2026
6:30 p.m. VIP Reception • 7:00 p.m. Reception • 7:30 p.m. Dinner & Program
On March 3, 2026, the Texas State History Museum Foundation will honor Texas legends
Jody Conradt and Ruth J. Simmons with the History-Making Texan Award. The award will be presented at the
Foundation's annual Texas Independence Day Dinner at the Bullock Museum in Austin.
Dya Campos of San Antonio serves as the event Chair and Jan Felts Bullock of Austin is the Honorary Chair.
The dinner celebrates the state’s rich cultural heritage and generates support for the Bullock Museum, the nation’s
premier institution on Texas history. Over 450 business, political and community leaders from around the state
attend the event. Through the generosity of event sponsors, the evening raises support for foundation's efforts
to fund the many educational programs and special projects of the Bullock Museum, including
School Tours and Distance Learning that benefit over 66,000 students annually.
2026 Gala Underwriting Contract
2026 Underwriting Benefits
For more information or questions, please contact Krystle Alvarado at 512-296-8841 or e-mail her.
Jody Conradt and Ruth J. Simmons with the History-Making Texan Award. The award will be presented at the
Foundation's annual Texas Independence Day Dinner at the Bullock Museum in Austin.
Dya Campos of San Antonio serves as the event Chair and Jan Felts Bullock of Austin is the Honorary Chair.
The dinner celebrates the state’s rich cultural heritage and generates support for the Bullock Museum, the nation’s
premier institution on Texas history. Over 450 business, political and community leaders from around the state
attend the event. Through the generosity of event sponsors, the evening raises support for foundation's efforts
to fund the many educational programs and special projects of the Bullock Museum, including
School Tours and Distance Learning that benefit over 66,000 students annually.
2026 Gala Underwriting Contract
2026 Underwriting Benefits
For more information or questions, please contact Krystle Alvarado at 512-296-8841 or e-mail her.
2026 Dinner Committee
Dya Campos, Chair
Jan Felts Bullock, Honorary Chair
Members to be announced.
Jan Felts Bullock, Honorary Chair
Members to be announced.
2026 Texas Independence Day
Dinner Sponsors
To be announced