El Paso District 77 Ornament Competition Launched
Residents can now submit design sketches to represent El Paso on the Texas House Christmas tree.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Interior Decorating
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Representative Vince Perez has opened submissions for the 2026 District 77 Ornament Competition. The winning design will represent El Paso on a tree in the Texas House Chamber during the holiday season.
Why it matters
This project allows local communities to showcase their regional identity at the state Capitol. It gives residents a direct opportunity to contribute to the festive decor of the Texas House Chamber, which features ornaments from all 150 state districts.
The project encompasses 150 districts across Texas, with the final ornament display running from December 1, 2026, through January 2, 2027. Interested artists must submit design sketches for their ornament by the October 26 deadline.
The players
Vince Perez
Representative for Texas House District 77 who is overseeing the regional selection process for the state holiday display.
The details
Participants are invited to email their initial design sketches directly to the District 77 office for consideration. Once a winner is chosen and notified, they will receive a round glass ornament to hand-paint with their selected design. The finished piece must be delivered to the Speaker's Office by November 12 to ensure it is ready for the seasonal installation.
Timeline
October 26, 2026: Deadline for submitting design sketches.
October 28, 2026: Notification date for the winning artist.
November 4, 2026: Deadline for painting the physical ornament.
November 12, 2026: Final deadline for ornament delivery to the Speaker's Office.
December 1, 2026 - January 2, 2027: Display period in the House Chamber.
The Home Front
The competition follows the established 2026 Texas House District Ornament Project, which standardizes holiday decor across all 150 legislative districts. This initiative serves as a state-wide effort to bring regional representation into the Capitol building's official holiday displays.
If you are an artist or designer, ensure your sketches are submitted to the District 77 office by October 26 to be considered. Remember that the final design must be suitable for application onto a round glass ornament provided by the project organizers.
The takeaway
This ornament contest is a unique way to represent El Paso at the state Capitol. Keep the October 26 deadline on your calendar if you plan to submit a sketch for the District 77 project.
What happens next
The winning artist will be notified on October 28, with the completed physical ornament due to the Speaker's Office by November 12.
Further reading
Find more inspiration for seasonal projects at Interior Decorating.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KTSM 9 News.
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