Miss Black Texas USA Pageant

Leadership ¤ Scholarship ¤ Community Service

2011 Miss Black Texas USA Pageant

Recruitment for the 2011 national pageant is now open, and there is a preliminary pageant in Texas available to you. Don't miss this once in a life-time opportunity to represent your city on the state and national stage.

Zakiya Larry - Miss Black Texas USA 2010

2011 Miss Black Texas USA Pageant Information

The Miss Black Texas USA Pageant weekend will be November 12-14, 2010, in Houston, Texas at the Hilton Houston Southwest. Beautiful women from across the state of Texas will convene on one stage to compete for the opportunity to represent Texas at the 24th Annual Miss Black USA Pageant!

The winner of Miss Black Texas USA Pageant will receive a $3,000 scholarship and prize package which includes photo shoot with Arthur Garcia and Select Studios in addition to an all expense paid trip to the National Miss Black USA Pageant in 2011.

2011 Miss Black Texas USA Pageant Eligibility Requirements

You must be at least 18 years of age and not older than 27 years of age by August 1, 2010.
You must be enrolled in school to receive the scholarship.
You must live in Texas or be a resident of Texas but attending college in another state
You must be single, never married, and without children.
You must be a natural born female.
You must be a United States citizen and live in the United States.
You must be in excellent physical and mental health.

2011 Miss Black Texas USA Texas Pageant Judging Criteria

The competition is divided into five categories: Preliminary Interview, Personal Fitness, Talent, Evening Gown, and Question and Answer. The judges are looking for the best contestant overall.

Personal Interview: 15%- Articulation, Composure, Overall response
Personal Fitness: 15% - Stage Presentation, Overall Appearance, Body Condition, Sports Wear Selection
Talent: 35% - Artistic Expression, Technical Skill, Stage Presence, Professionalism, and Overall Performance
Evening Gown: 15% - Style, Poise, Grace, Professionalism, and Overall Presentation
Question and Answer: 20% - Ability to think Fast, Articulation, Composure, and Overall Response

2011 Miss Black Texas USA Pageant Areas of Competition

The Director's Award

All contestants must participate in the Director's Award which is an award given for community service, leadership and fundraising efforts. The participant who has the best overall effort will be awarded the Director's Award. Each contestant will complete a leadership project and a community service project.

Miss Cover Girl

All contestants must sell at least one full page ad for the Miss Black Texas USA Souvenir Book by October 1, 2010. The participant who sales the most ads for the Miss Black Texas USA souvenir book will be featured on the inside cover.

Miss Hospitality

All contestants will sell at least 5 tickets for the pageant preliminary and final show. The participant who sales the most presale tickets will be honored as Miss Hospitality.

Miss Photogenic

All contestants will submit a photo to Miss Black Texas USA. The contestant who has the most beautiful photo will be honored as Miss Photogenic.

Miss Congeniality

All contestants should be friendly and kind. The participant who is voted as the most friendly and helpful will be honored as Miss Congeniality.

2011 Miss Black Texas USA Pageant Prize Package

Entry Fee, Air and Hotel to the Miss Black USA Pageant (subject to meeting all eligibility requirements)
$3,000 Scholarship from Miss Black Texas USA
Photo Package from Arthur Garcia and Select Studios with Make-up by The Perfect Face.
Cocktail Dress from The Village Girls Boutique
Cosmetics and Make-up Lessons from Lamik Beauty
Complimentary Dental Services from Ideal Smiles
Competition Training from the Miss Black USA Organization
Complimentary DVD of the Miss Black Texas USA Preliminary and Final Show from Bringing Down the House Productions
Official Engraved Trophy from the Miss Black Texas USA Organization
Traditional Miss Black Texas USA Crown and Sash
All contestants will receive a membership to the Texas Tiara Dreams Club.
Texas Tiara Dreams Club members will not have to pay Entry Fees to any future Miss Black Texas USA Pageants.