Texas Linguistics Society 2026

The Texas Linguistics Society (TLS) 2026 conference is an annual gathering that showcases linguistics research conducted by and for the student and scholarly community, with a long tradition of featuring innovative theoretical and empirical work. Hosted at the University of Texas at Austin, TLS provides a welcoming venue for both established and emerging researchers across all subfields of linguistics.

Presentations span phonology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, language acquisition, and typology. The conference is especially valued by graduate students seeking feedback on works in progress and an opportunity to engage with a broad linguistic audience. Invited speakers typically represent diverse theoretical perspectives, making TLS a stimulating venue for cross-paradigm dialogue in the language sciences.