How to Become a Member
Membership Eligibility
Any woman having attained her sixteenth (16th) birthday is eligible for membership, provided she is personally acceptable to The DRT and is a lineal descendant of a man or woman who rendered loyal service for Texas prior to the consummation of the Annexation Agreement of the Republic of Texas with the United States of America on the nineteenth day of February, eighteen hundred forty-six (19 February 1846).
Proof submitted by an applicant shall include documentation on the applicant’s ancestor. Any date cited on the membership applications shall be documented. The applicant must furnish acceptable proof of her lineal descent from a man or woman who served in any of the following capacities:
- As a colonist with Austin’s Old Three Hundred, or any colonies authorized under the Spanish or Mexican governments before the Texas Revolution or those authorized by the Congress of the Republic of Texas.
- As an officer or private in the service of the Colonies or of the Republic of Texas.
- As a loyal resident, male or female, regardless of age, who established residence in Texas prior to the nineteenth day of February, eighteen hundred forty-six (19 February 1846). (“Loyal” shall be interpreted to mean that he or she had not been proved disloyal. A loyal resident, regardless of age, gave the service of residing in Texas and aiding in its settlement. “Service” shall be interpreted to mean “resident” or “military.”)
- As a recipient of a land grant authorized by the Provisional Government of the Republic of Texas. Those grants include “Toby Scrips;” head rights, first, second, third, and fourth class; preemption grants; land scrips; colony contracts; bounty certificates; and donation certificates.
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Chapter Membership
This membership is open to women who wish to be associated with a chapter and find sponsorship within the chapter. Chapter members can attend chapter and state meetings, serve on chapter and state committees and hold office at the chapter and state level. Chapter membership carries the reward of participating in the chapter activities aimed at furthering the goals of celebration and preservation of our Texas Heritage.
If you wish to learn more about chapter membership you are encouraged to locate a chapter near you and contact the Chapter President or Chapter Registrar. They will help guide you through the application process. Please see our chapters listing to find a chapter near you.
Member-at-large
The second type of membership is not associated with a chapter. This membership is generally sought by those ladies not residing near a chapter, but who wish to become members of the organization. The member at large can attend state meeting and vote but cannot hold office.
To learn more about the application process, please contact the Member-At-Large DRT Registrar.
Chapter Only Membership
There is another category of membership at the chapter level only. This is the “Associate Member.” This is a woman who has interest in the goals and activities of DRT but cannot meet all of the membership requirements. The DRT encourages anyone with a love of Texas history to join us in celebrating and preserving this heritage.
Lineage Information Worksheet
Download the genealogy worksheet, reflecting the information needed for membership.
DRT Application
The DRT Membership Application is to be completed by a chapter registrar or by the state registrar (for at-large members only). The application may be used as a guide by prospective members.
DRT Membership Application (Must be printed on official DRT paper & printer settings set to….”Legal Size”
DRT Membership Application Instructions
DRT Membership Application Sample
Membership Dues and Fees
DRT Member at Large Fees
Initiation Fee = $70.00
Dues = $58.00
TOTAL FEES = $128.00
DRT Chapter Member Fees
Initiation Fee = $70.00
Dues = $50.00
TOTAL FEES = $120.00
Chapter dues - paid separately.
Posthumous Application (one-time) Fee – $150.00
Reinstatement/Transfer Fee – $25.00
Supplemental Application Fee – $50.00
CRT Chapter Member and Member at Large Fees
Initiation Fee = $25.00
Dues - $0
Supplemental Application Fee - $15.00
CRT to DRT Transfer Fee (before 21st birthday) – $50.00
Questions should be directed to DRT Headquarters
Ph: 512-339-1997
Fax: 512-339-1998
Email: [email protected]