Vince Perez Announced 2026 District Ornament Competition
The Texas House District Ornament Project seeks artistic submissions to feature in the Capitol for the holiday season.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Interior Decorating
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Representative Vince Perez has opened the 2026 District 77 Ornament Competition for local residents. The winning design will be selected to represent the district on a state Capitol Christmas tree.
Why it matters
This initiative allows individual House districts to showcase regional representation at the state Capitol. It bridges the gap between local constituents in El Paso and the state legislature in Austin during the holiday season.
The competition involves 150 total Texas House districts participating in the statewide project. Selected ornaments will be displayed on a tree inside the Texas House Chamber.
The players
Vince Perez
He is the Representative for District 77 in the Texas House of Representatives.
The details
Interested participants must submit their original design sketches via email to the District 77 office. Once an artist is chosen, they will paint their design onto a provided round glass ornament for final display.
Timeline
October 26, 2026: Deadline for ornament design sketch submissions.
October 28, 2026: Date the winning artist will be notified.
November 4, 2026: Deadline to complete painting the physical ornament.
November 12, 2026: Deadline for final ornament delivery to the Speaker's Office.
December 1, 2026, through January 2, 2027: Display period in the House Chamber.
Culture Shift
This project reflects a broader trend of utilizing civic institutions to bolster regional identity and community participation. It follows the established pattern of the 2026 Texas House District Ornament Project to foster state unity.
Residents of District 77 can participate in the state-level holiday tradition by submitting their creative designs. The process requires timely submission and the ability to paint a provided glass ornament if selected.
The takeaway
Engaging in local government art projects provides a unique way for community members to leave a mark on state-level traditions. Interested artists should prepare their designs promptly to meet the October 26 deadline.
Further reading
Learn more about local design initiatives by visiting Interior Decorating.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KTSM 9 News.
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