Payment
I understand that as soon as I submit my application paperwork and payment, the Miss West Texas organization automatically makes the necessary plans for my participation in the pageant. Therefore, if I should drop out of the pageant, do not meet the eligibility requirements, or must cancel my participation for any reason, there will be no refund of the payment, nor for any fees paid subsequent to the initial payment. All fees paid are not transferable.
Fee & Age Eligibility Requirements
MISS WEST TEXAS 2022 & MISS WEST TEXAS TEEN 2022
Entry fee is $125.00 Must be a United States citizen, female & a resident of our West Texas area participate. Open to ladies ages 14 to 27. All Miss Contestants must be at least 18 years of age and under 28 years of age before January 1, 2023. (All birthdates 1995 - 2004) You must be born during the years 1995 to 2004 to be eligible for the state pageant. All Teen Contestants must be at least 14 years of age and under 19 years of age before January 1, 2023. (All birthdates 2004 - 2008) You must be born during the years 2004-2008, to be eligible for the state pageant.Or Miss 1995-2004, Both 2004, Teen 2004-2008Or Miss All birthdates 1995-2004, Teen All Birthdates 2004-2008Or Miss All Birthdates between January 1, 1995 & December 31, 2004 and Teen All Birthdates between January 1, 2004 & December 31, 2008
Entry fee is $125.00 Must be a United States citizen, female & a resident of our West Texas area participate. Open to ladies ages 14 to 27. All Miss Contestants must be at least 18 years of age and under 28 years of age before January 1, 2023. (All birthdates 1995 - 2004) You must be born during the years 1995 to 2004 to be eligible for the state pageant. All Teen Contestants must be at least 14 years of age and under 19 years of age before January 1, 2023. (All birthdates 2004 - 2008) You must be born during the years 2004-2008, to be eligible for the state pageant.Or Miss 1995-2004, Both 2004, Teen 2004-2008Or Miss All birthdates 1995-2004, Teen All Birthdates 2004-2008Or Miss All Birthdates between January 1, 1995 & December 31, 2004 and Teen All Birthdates between January 1, 2004 & December 31, 2008
*Titleholders of the Miss and Teen divisions will have their $1,195 entry fees to MISS TEXAS USA® 2023 & MISS TEXAS TEEN USA® 2023 paid.
Entry Fee, Prize package & competing at State are subject to meeting state eligibility requirements.
Note: Diamond H Productions LLC reserves the right to deny entry to any potential contestant to any of our Miss West Texas & Miss West Texas Teen Pageants & all other pageant productions. Note: For Miss Division Contestants may be single, married, divorced, with or without children. For Teen Division Contestants must be single, never married and without children.
Entry Fee, Prize package & competing at State are subject to meeting state eligibility requirements.
Note: Diamond H Productions LLC reserves the right to deny entry to any potential contestant to any of our Miss West Texas & Miss West Texas Teen Pageants & all other pageant productions. Note: For Miss Division Contestants may be single, married, divorced, with or without children. For Teen Division Contestants must be single, never married and without children.
Contestant can Attest
• I am a citizen of the United States• I meet the age requirements for this year’s pageant• I am recognized legally as female in the United States• I have never been married or had a marriage annulled (Applies to Miss West Texas Teen contestants only. This rule does not apply to Miss West Texas contestants)• I have never given birth to a child, am not a parent/guardian, and am not currently pregnant (Applies to Miss West Texas Teen contestants only. This rule does not apply to Miss West Texas USA contestants)• I have never had semi-nude or nude photos or footage taken of me• I will have lived in West Texas at least 3 months prior to the pageant or am currently a full time student in West Texas
Further Eligibility Requirements
Further Eligibility RequirementsMust be a citizen of the United States and will remain a citizen of the United States through the state pageant and, if you win the state pageant, through the national Pageant.Must comply with the age requirement for either Miss or Teen division.Must represent and warrant that you are a female (recognized medically and legally as a female in the United States).Must never have been married or had a marriage annulled.(Applies to Miss West Texas Teen contestants only. This rule does not apply to Miss West Texas contestants)Must never have given birth to a child, cannot be a parent or guardian of any other adult or minor person, and cannot currently be pregnant.(Applies to Miss West Texas Teen contestants only. This rule does not apply to Miss West Texas contestants)Must live in our area permanently and will have lived there for at least three (3) months prior to the date of the pageant – OR – Must be a full time student in our area and will have completed one entire semester or session by December 31st.
Must comply with all eligibility requirements outlined in the official contestant entry form.
Must comply with all eligibility requirements outlined in the official contestant entry form.
Judging Criteria
INTERVIEW – Pageant judges spend time with each delegate to learn about her successes, talents, goals and ambitions. Attention is focused on her poise, charm, self – confidence and her ability to communicate, as well as the substance of her answers.
SWIMSUIT (MISS)/ACTIVEWEAR (TEEN) – Attention is focused on beauty of the face, figure, physical fitness and the confidence with which each contestant carries herself. Numerical measurements are not considered in the judging.
EVENING GOWN – Each delegate wears a gown she has chosen for herself. Attention is focused on each contestant’s overall appearance, self-confidence, sense of style and the beauty she brings to the gown of her choice.
******There is no performing talent competition and no previous pageant experience is necessary.******
The Miss West Texas and Miss West Texas Teen Pageants are looking for diverse young women who are not only beautiful, but intelligent and willing to share their hearts and minds as ambassadors to our area, state and nation. Winning our titles propel you to become role models. It is important that they understand that, along with the prizes and glamour, comes a responsibility to the pageant system, sponsors, community, and to the state of Texas. There is no end to the possibilities and opportunities that await, and their year as titleholders is certain to be one full of personal growth and development.
EVENING GOWN – Each delegate wears a gown she has chosen for herself. Attention is focused on each contestant’s overall appearance, self-confidence, sense of style and the beauty she brings to the gown of her choice.
******There is no performing talent competition and no previous pageant experience is necessary.******
The Miss West Texas and Miss West Texas Teen Pageants are looking for diverse young women who are not only beautiful, but intelligent and willing to share their hearts and minds as ambassadors to our area, state and nation. Winning our titles propel you to become role models. It is important that they understand that, along with the prizes and glamour, comes a responsibility to the pageant system, sponsors, community, and to the state of Texas. There is no end to the possibilities and opportunities that await, and their year as titleholders is certain to be one full of personal growth and development.
The Competition
THE COMPETITIONThe pageant is divided into 3 categories: Evening Gown, Personal Interview, and Swimsuit (Activewear for teen contestants). The judges look for an all around winner. The winner may not be the most outstanding in any one category, but may score well in all categories. The judging is based on poise, personality, intelligence, and beauty.
There is no talent competition and no experience is necessary. In addition to choosing MISS WEST TEXAS USA or MISS WEST TEXAS TEEN USA, awards will be presented to the Swimsuit/Activewear Winner, Most Photogenic, People’s Choice, and Miss Congeniality.
There is no talent competition and no experience is necessary. In addition to choosing MISS WEST TEXAS USA or MISS WEST TEXAS TEEN USA, awards will be presented to the Swimsuit/Activewear Winner, Most Photogenic, People’s Choice, and Miss Congeniality.
Competition Wardrobe
COMPETITION WARDROBEContestants will be required to provide their own competition wardrobe:
Evening Gown – There are no specific requirements regarding the gown other than that it should be full length, fits appropriately, and compliments your physical features and personal stylePersonal Interview Attire – Daytime outfit that you feel is appropriate for interview, something that suits your taste and personality. A good guideline would be to ask yourself what you would wear for a press conference or television interview.Opening Production Attire – TBA (details to follow)Swimsuit/Activewear – TBA (details to follow)
Evening Gown – There are no specific requirements regarding the gown other than that it should be full length, fits appropriately, and compliments your physical features and personal stylePersonal Interview Attire – Daytime outfit that you feel is appropriate for interview, something that suits your taste and personality. A good guideline would be to ask yourself what you would wear for a press conference or television interview.Opening Production Attire – TBA (details to follow)Swimsuit/Activewear – TBA (details to follow)