VSS Conferences
Welcome to the 2025 DSHS Vital Statistics Conference - Deep in the Heart of Texas: Public Service and Preparedness in Vital Statistics!
This 2-day conference (December 11-12, 2025) will showcase Vital Statistics and our partnerships with a focus on disaster preparedness and response while providing presentations and trainings to our statewide partners. Attendees may select from a variety of presentations including Birth and Death Registration, Cause of Death Reporting, TxEVER Fundamentals, as well as workshops for Local Registrars, AOP Certification, and Birth Registrar Certification.
Our virtual sessions will be produced by L2 Productions; an Austin media production company specializing in live HD production and broadcasts.
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2025 Vital Statistics Annual Conference Registration Virtual
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2025 Vital Statistics Annual Conference Registration In Person
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Thursday, December 11 - Conference Day 1
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00am - 8:30am | Registration |
| 9:00am - 9:30am | Room: Big Tex 2025 Vital Statistics Annual Conference Welcome Address Keynote |
| 9:30am - 11:00am | Room: Big Tex Vital Statistics in the Field: Responding to Texas Disasters |
| 11:00am - 11:15am | Break |
| 11:15am - 12:00pm | Room: Big Tex Managing Records During Disasters |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch (provided) |
| 1:15pm - 2:00pm | Room: Big Tex Room: Lil Tex Room: Balcones |
| 2:00pm - 2:15pm | Break |
| 2:15pm - 3:00pm | Room: Big Tex Room: Lil Tex Room: Balcones |
| 3:00pm - 3:15pm | Break |
| 3:15pm - 4:00pm | Room: Big Tex Room: Lil Tex Room: Balcones |
Friday, December 12 - Conference Day 2
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00am - 8:50am | Registration |
| 9:00am - 10:00am | Room: Big Tex Room: Lil Tex Room: Balcones |
| 10:00am - 10:15am | Break |
| 10:15am - 11:15am | Room: Big Tex Room: Lil Tex Room: Balcones |
| 11:25am - 11:45am | Room: Balcones AOP Award Ceremony |
| 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Room: Atrium Spotlight Awards Luncheon |