About the Event
The State of the Region annual meeting includes lunch and a presentation by Executive Director Chuck Wemple, who will share his State of the Region address highlighting the Houston-Galveston Area Council’s accomplishments in 2025 and how we may better serve our region in 2026.
The event concludes with the election and announcement of the 2026 H-GAC Board Officers.
This annual meeting is an opportunity to connect with elected officials and staff from member governments within our 13-county region.

Who Should Attend?
Local, state, and federal elected officials and staff
Private businesses and chambers of commerce
Regional colleges and universities, partner agencies, and nonprofits
Interested residents and community stakeholders
Event Details
Event Date & Time
Friday, February 20, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Event Location
The Briar Club, 2603 Timmons Ln., Houston, TX 77027
Cost to Attend
H-GAC Member $60
H-GAC Nonmember $75
Parking Information
Complimentary valet and self-parking available
Lunch
Included with registration
Registration for this event will close on February 6th, 2026, at 6:00pm. Cancellations made after this date are subject to billing.
Event Location Map
Looking Back: 2024 State of the Region Annual Report and Video Highlights
Annual Report
The H-GAC Annual Report summarizes the accomplishments of H-GAC’s many programs during the last calendar year.