Why Run for an Elected Leadership Position? 

Do you want to help advance the profession of social work in Texas? Network with social work leaders across the state? Develop your leadership skills?

Being a volunteer leader with NASW Texas is a fun and meaningful way to increase your leadership skills, pursue your passions, and serve the profession.

Volunteer leaders are a vital part of what we do and determine what direction we head in Texas!

Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. - John F. Kennedy

open positions 

Is a leadership position open where you live?

Click here to see the list of Open Positions for the 2026 Elections, as well as those currently Vacant and ready to be filled now.

Look up your branch or region using this map or by county.

Length of terms, beginning July 1, 2026, are listed following each position. For more information, click on position descriptions below.

• President-Elect (1-year term)
  
• Regional Board Members (3 years)
  
• Student Board Representatives
  • BSW Student (1 year)
  • MSW Student (1 year)
  • National Guidelines for Student Board Reps.
• Branch Chairs (2 years)
  
• NLIC Branch Representatives (2 years)

Want to learn more? Explore the NASW-TX Election Guide to learn how you can make an impact!

Timeline

January 2026

2026 Elections Information Session Webinar

February 18, 2026
Self-Nominations Due

April 15 - May 15, 2026
Elections

May 22, 2026
Candidates notified of

elections outcome 

July 1, 2026
Terms begin

Tips for Submitting Your Nomination

• You must be logged in as an NASW Texas Member to access this form. Should you require any assistance signing in, please contact our staff at naswtex.naswtx@socialworkers.org or 512-474-1454.
• You may use the PDF version of the submission form to prepare for the online form. Once you begin filling out the online form you must complete it in one sitting; you cannot save and return to it. We recommend using the downloadable form to ensure you have collected all the necessary information before inputting.
• The position statement should be the following length: President-Elect, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, NLIC Chair (200 words); Board Member, Student Representatives, Branch Chairs, NLIC Representatives, Delegate Assembly Representatives (75 words). If your statement is too long, it will not be edited; it will be cut off at the maximum word length.
• View this listing of candidates to see how your information will be presented to the membership if you are slated.
• Do not attach resumes, vitae etc., these will not be considered by the NLIC.

questions, contact:

• NLIC State Chair, Ashley Glover, DSW, LMSW, at ashley.glover08@yahoo.com.
  
• NASW Texas Chapter Office at naswtex.naswtx@socialworkers.org or 512-474-1454