Official Rules & Regulations
An official preliminary to the Miss America Scholarship Pageant, the Miss Texas Pageant has a rich
history of empowering young women to achieve their dreams and goals. Larger than the young women
who have held the title of Miss Texas is the volunteer team and “pageant family” who have dedicated
their lives to ensure these young women have every opportunity available to them through this
transformational pageant system.
Produced by the Miss Texas Pageant, Inc. the Miss Texas competition exists for the purpose of providing
personal and professional opportunities for young Texas women and promoting their voice in culture,
politics and community.
The competition was founded in 1936 by a group of civic minded citizens concerned about higher
education. The first Miss Texas Scholarship Pageant has evolved into what is recognized today as one of
the best organized and well-managed of all state pageants.
The Miss Texas competition provides a statewide forum for today's young women to express their
viewpoints, talents and accomplishments to Texas audiences and to the public at large during the
ensuing year. Almost all contestants have either received or are in the process of earning college or
postgraduate degrees and utilize Miss Texas scholarship awards for furthering their education.
Hundreds of young women participate each year in the local pageants, culminating in the selection of
local finalists who vie for the Miss Texas title each summer.
Little Texas Stars Pageant is a fundraiser for the Miss Texas Pageant. This pageant is an experience of
the Miss America tradition. We are looking forward to growing a successful program to complement
our Lone Star Princess program. Anyone can compete, but you need to be qualified by winning a local
competition age division or applying for an at large title.
By entering this pageant, you are starting in the footsteps of becoming Miss Texas and possibly Miss
America. Every contestant gains something by participating in the program – self confidence, poise, and
speaking skills are just a few examples. Our program emphasizes community service, good moral values,
scholastic achievement and good sportsmanship.
The rules and regulations are also available for you to become familiar with what is expected. This
should answer most of your questions, but feel free to call or email at anytime. Please note, if you won
a local preliminary title, you have a $100.00 deposit paid on your behalf for the state competition. If for
any reason you cannot participate in the state pageant, please let us know as soon as possible so that
we can have the next available contestant represent the area.
This packet should provide all the information you need to compete at the state pageant. Please look
through the information and ask any questions. Make notes of the important items and keep this with
you during competition as a reference.
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General Rules
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You need to submit the application and a minimum of $100 to hold your place by March 22,
2014.
All forms must be filled in with a computer or typed.
All payments must be made by Visa, MasterCard, money order or cashier’s check. All payments
need to be made payable to the “Miss Texas Pageant, Inc.”. All fees are non-refundable.
Fees are non transferable to other contestants.
Makeup should be age appropriate. No makeup is allowed in interview for the Tiny Miss and
Mini Miss age categories. Makeup on stage is permitted for all age categories.
Award ceremonies are held at the end of the competition. Judge’s decisions are final.
Eligibility
1. Age eligibility for each division is determined on the day of competition. Age divisions are: Tiny
Miss Texas (5 – 6 years); Mini Miss Texas (7 – 8 years); Little Miss Texas (9 – 10 years); Junior
Miss Texas (11 – 12 years). To compete in the Junior Miss age division, the contestant MUST be
12 years old on July 31, 2014. If the contestant turns 13 years old prior to July 31, 2014, she is
eligible to compete for Miss Texas’ Outstanding Teen and NOT eligible to compete in the Little
Texas Stars Pageant.
2. Children or family members of a director may compete in local competitions and/or be an at
large contestant in the state competition.
3. Contestants who won a local preliminary age division will compete in the same age division at
state even if they have had a birthday as long as they are not 13 prior to July 31, 2014.
4. Participants holding a current title from another system may enter the pageant; however, the
winners of each age division are obligated to attend the Miss Texas competition this summer.
Judging
The judges are a high quality experienced panel using a point system. The judge’s decision is final and
no scores will be published. Please do not ask the judges for comments or areas of improvement. The
judges are not allowed to provide critiques of contestants. All contestants will compete in interview,
party dress/formal wear and sportswear, which are considered the Beauty Competition. The judges are
not looking for the next Miss America, but a well-rounded representative for their age division who
embodies the qualities of a future Miss America ~ polite, good sportsmanship, a friend to all and
consistent in all that they do ~ a role model for their age division.
Media Information
The Miss Texas Pageant currently makes news weekly around the state. Each contestant should be able
to attract media attention as well. In order to get the best coverage, you are encouraged to provide
information about the Little Texas Stars pageant to your friends and family ~ the sooner the better. If
the media is notified about a local resident representing the area at the official state pageant, they
should provide coverage. Your local director can provide a press release template for you to use.
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Beauty Competition
The beauty competition is judged on the overall impression the contestant leaves on the judges for
interview and modeling events. This includes their personality, stage presence, poise, confidence, eye
contact and choice of outfit as a compliment to the contestant’s personality. The value of the outfit is
not judged. All contestants will participate in this portion of the competition, which consists of the
following categories:
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Interview (40%) –This is a 3 minute (for ages 5 - 8) and a 5 minute (for ages 9 – 12) time for the
judges to get to know the contestants. The contestant will sit in a chair while talking to the
judges answering simple questions about their likes and what they enjoy. This is not an
intelligence test. The judges are looking at the overall first impression, natural, well-mannered
with a great personality, able to communicate based on age level, poise, confidence, smile and
commanding presence. Make up is not allowed for the Tiny Miss (ages 5 – 6) and Mini Miss
(ages 7 – 8) divisions in Interview. A Sunday dress is appropriate.
Sportswear (30%) – Contestants will model “workout” clothes (shorts, yoga pants, aerobic tops,
t-shirts with tennis shoes, but no swimwear). The outfit should complement the contestant’s
personality. No glitz, bling or embellishments – something from their current wardrobe.
Party Dress/Formal wear (30%) – Any length dress is acceptable, but must be age appropriate.
The dress should complement the contestant’s personality. Junior Miss (ages 11 – 12) MUST
have a full length gown.
Note: A beauty winner will be crowned in each age division as well as runner ups. The percentages are
noted above for the calculation of the beauty score.
Competing for the Overall Crown
Contestants requesting to compete for the overall crown in each age division must compete in the
talent competition. The score from the talent competition will be combined with the scores from the
interview and modeling scores to determine the overall winner in each age division. Each phase of
competition is weighted similar to the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen competition – Interview (35%),
Party Dress/Formal Wear (15%), Talent (35%) and Sportswear (15%).
The overall winners will be recognized during Miss Texas week in July. The Miss Texas Pageant, Inc.
makes no guarantee as to the number of times the overall winners will be recognized during Miss Texas
week.
The overall winners cannot make appearances on behalf of the Miss Texas Pageant, Inc. or represent
themselves as the overall winners of the pageant without the authorized written consent from the Miss
Texas Pageant, Inc. The winners will hold their title until their successor is crowned. If no successor is
crowned, the reign will cease on March 31, 2015.
Modeling Competition
The judges are looking for the overall impression of each contestant and not their ability to model. The
walk and turns during competition should be natural and simple. This is not a “runway modeling”
competition. The scores will not be affected by hand motions or facial expressions. You need to be
yourself, stand tall and walk gracefully. No props are allowed during modeling competition.
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Official Modeling Music
The music will be selected and played for all contestants by the Little Texas Stars Directors. The same
music will be played for all contestants as they model.
Talent Competition
Talent may be anything that entertains the judges and audience that shows the contestant’s ability.
Examples include dancing, singing, gymnastics, baton twirling, monologue, playing an instrument,
comedy, etc. The judges are looking for showmanship, stage presence, proficiency, use of stage,
technical skill level based on age and how the talent outfit/costume compliment the talent selection.
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Talent time limit is 2 minutes. The time starts from the first movement or first sound of music.
Contestants with over time limit talents will not be eligible to win the overall title or the talent
winner in the age division.
The contestant is responsible for providing their own music. Please note the quality of the
music as it is important.
It is preferred to email your music in by the deadline and bring a back up CD with you. Please
make sure your talent music is the only track on the CD. CD’s must be labeled with the
contestant name and age division. The sound technician will not start and stop the music during
a performance.
Music should be edited to stop within the time limit.
Email music to amym@misstexas.org. The subject line should be: Talent Music and the file
name should be: age division – contestant first & last name – name of the music.
Coaching from the audience or side of the stage is prohibited.
Individual talent rehearsals will not made available.
Any contestant singing or speaking will be required to use a microphone.
The size and the number of props should be limited and must provide a function to the talent
presentation. Props must be easily and quickly moved on and off the stage. Please make sure
someone is there to move props; otherwise, no parent(s)/legal guardian(s), friends or coaches
are allowed backstage.
Prohibited props include fire, water, pyrotechnics, glass, knifes, weapons, live animals or special
lighting.
Gymnastic presentations will not be allowed to use a mat and there is no limit to the number of
tricks included in the routine.
The talent presentation must be performed alone with no assistance.
Please use discretion in the talent presentation or costume. Any suggestive performances or
costumes will be noted as a disqualified talent.
Photogenic
Contestants are judged on their ability to show their beauty, personality and charm through pictures.
Photos can be black and white or color and the size should be a 5x7 or 8x10. The picture should be a
current photograph of the contestant. All photogenic entries must be beauty contestants as well.
Photos should be submitted electronically with the contestant name and age division as the file name.
All photos need to be submitted by March 22nd and emailed to amym@misstexas.org.
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Congeniality
All contestants in each age division will vote for the friendliest, most likable contestant in their
age division.
Tickets
Everyone (except contestants) attending the pageant and events will be required to purchase tickets for
each event. The pageant tickets will provide each person in and out access throughout the day. The
pageant tickets are $10.00 each and $5.00 for kids 12 and under for on stage competition.
Expectation of the Contestants and Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s)
All contestants and spectators are required to have good sportsmanship. Having the right attitude of
self improvement and development for each contestant is the goal. Remember, only one contestant will
win the overall crown for each age division, but every contestant should learn something about
themselves through the process of competition. Please remember to treat others like you want to be
treated and win or lose, have dignity and grace. Any parent/legal guardian, teacher, guest or
contestant who displays unsportsmanlike behavior will be subject to dismissal from the event.
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No alcoholic beverages or other types of drugs will be allowed in or around the event. This rule
is strictly adhered to and includes contestants, parent(s)/legal guardian(s), volunteers and
guests.
Contestants and parent(s)/legal guardian(s) must hold the Miss Texas Pageant, its directors and
volunteers harmless from and against any and all liabilities, suits, claims, damages, injuries, and
actions, costs and expenses of any nature of anyone whatsoever relating to subject premises
due or arising out of an act, common negligence of the participants. The Little Texas Stars
Pageant, Miss Texas Pageant, Directors, Board Members, Leadership Team, Judges, City of
Richardon, their employees, and owners and members will not be responsible for any act of
theft, vandalism or accident which may occur to persons or property before the competition,
during the duration of the competition, or after the competition.
All cell phones must be on silent.
Winners have the utmost respect for themselves and others. Good manners must be displayed
at all times.
Contestants cannot win an overall title more than once in an age division.
Winners cannot publicize themselves without prior approval of the Miss Texas Pageant.
All contestants and parent(s)/legal guardian(s) will abide by all rules and regulations.
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