Event Details Below
Sunbelt FIrst Timer Happy Hour
Hosted by the Texas Association of Builders Young Professionals Council
Monday, July 28, 2025 | 4:45 - 6:00 p.m.
The Gaylord Texan (by invitation only)
Dress code: Casual
Sponsored by
Never been to Sunbelt before? Come meet at this exclusive gathering and mingle with the Texas Association of Builders Young Professionals Council for an early evening mixer learning the tips to getting the most from Sunbelt’s professional growth sessions, trade show and networking events. Consider it an aperitif to the Sunbelt Builders Show™.
Chip Dence PAR-TEE with a Purpose
Hosted by the Texas Builders Foundation
Monday, July 28, 2025 | 7 – 10 p.m.
Topgolf - The Colony (3760 Blair Oaks Dr. The Colony, TX, 75056)
Dress code: Casual
Welcome Sponsors
Join us for the Texas Builders Foundation’s annual Chip Dence memorial fundraiser at Topgolf - The Colony.
All proceeds from this fundraiser benefit the Texas Builders Foundation, the charitable arm of the Texas Association of Builders. The foundation is dedicated to opening doors to building the American dream of homeownership by paving the way for well-paying professional careers in the construction trades.
Event Schedule:
7:20 p.m. - Welcome Address
7:30 p.m. - Dinner Served
9:30 p.m. - Awards Ceremony
Awards & Prizes:
1st Place---------------------------- $200 gift card & trophy
Worst Personal Score-------------- 1 Trophy
2nd Place--------------------------- $150 gift card & trophy
3rd Place---------------------------- $100 gift card & trophy
Best Scoring Bay-------------------- 1 Trophy per Player
The Longest Drive------------------- 1 Trophy
Hole In One
First to score in the Blue Target
at the Hole-in-One Contest Bay-----$10,000
At Personal Bay: Brown Target-------$250
At Personal Bay: Blue Target---------$500
At Personal Bay: White Target-------$750
Ticket Prices:
By June 30
"All In" Play Ticket: $200
Social Ticket: $150
July 1 - July 27
"All In" Play Ticket: $225
Social Ticket: $175
Onsite
"All In" Play Ticket: $250
Social Ticket: $200
Event Sponsors
Welcome: Fox Energy Specialists | StrucSure Home Warranty
Dinner: Lantrip's Custom Homes | LiftMaser
Bar: Mishler Builders | Tim Jackson Custom Homes
Hole-in-One: Hotchkiss Insurance
Topgolf Coach: Tommy Ford Constructions
Bay & Play: Altura Homes | Blue Wave Construction | Builders FirstSource | Chad Decker Custom Homes | Dallas BA | Greater Fort Worth BA | Land Pro Creations | Main Street Lumber & Millwork | Multimedia Solutions | Sherwin-Williams | TAB / Sunbelt Builders Show™ | The Jarrell Company
Bus Transportation: Mezayek Building LTD | Tyler Area BA
Friend of Foundation: Greater Houston BA | HBA of San Angelo | Scott Norman
Big Time Neon Night at Glass Cactus
Featuring The Spazmatics!
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | 7:30 – 11 p.m.
Glass Cactus at Gaylord Texan
Enjoy an evening of festive beverages, light bites, and live 1980's music featuring the Spazmatics at this networking gathering at the Gaylord Texan's Glass Cactus.
Dress code: Neon or Casual
All proceeds from this event benefit Texas Association of Builders' HOMEPAC and the Texas Builders Foundation.
Platinum Sponsors
Ticket Prices:
By June 30
Adult (21+): $175
Teen (13-20): $50
Child (12 and under): $50
July 1 - July 27
Adult (21+): $200
Teen (13-20): $70
Child (12 and under): $50
Onsite
Adult (21+): $250
Teen (13-20): $125
Child (12 and under): $50
Gold Sponsors
James Hardie Building Products
Maverick Warranties & Insurance
Texas Prochemical Soil Stabilization
Tropicana Homes
Silver Sponsors
Atmos Energy
Great American Insurance Group
MacDonald Companies
McCoy's Building Supply
Texas Homes
Tilson Custom Home Builders
The NRP Group
The Professional Builder
Bronze Sponsor
Aberdeen Land Company
STAR AWARDS Dinner & Ceremony
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 | 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
The Gaylord Texan
Over 100 awards will be handed out to Texas' finest. Come help us celebrate!
Dress code: Business or Cocktail Attire
In 1992, the Texas Association of Builders launched the Star Awards — the only statewide tribute to excellence in the home building industry. In 2005, this remarkable awards program expanded to include projects throughout the Southwest. The program continues to showcase the outstanding work of builders, remodelers, architects, designers, sales professionals, marketing professionals, construction professionals, and industry leaders in Texas and the Southwest!
Ticket Prices:
By June 30
Individual Ticket: $175
Table of 10: $1,800
VIP Table of 10: $2,500
July 1 - July 27
Individual Ticket: $200
Table of 10: $2,000
VIP Table of 10: $2,750
Onsite
SOLD OUT
Presenting Award Sponsors
Architectural Review Plan
Atmos Energy
First American Title – Home Builder Division
Great American Insurance Group
Maverick Warranties and insurance
McCoy’s Building Supply
StrucSure Home Warranty