Miss Texas USA

In June 2008, over 100 outstanding young Texas women will travel to the Gateway City of Laredo, Texas to compete for the coveted title of MISS TEXAS USA 2009. The five-time Emmy Award-winning live show will be telecast at 8 – 10pm on Sunday, June 29, 2008, from the state-of-the-art Laredo Entertainment Center to more than nine million households throughout Texas.

Hosting the show will be Emmy Award nominee, Jason Feinberg, previously of E! Entertainment. Mandy Jaye Jeffreys, former Miss Texas Teen USA and finalist on ABC’s “The Bachelor”, will co-host. Returning to crown her successor will be the reigning Miss Texas USA, Crystle Stewart. Special guests include Lauren Guzman, Miss Texas Teen USA 2008, and the Texas A&M University Singing Cadets.

The current Miss Texas USA received a prize and gift package that included a brand new 2008 Ford Mustang, cash, gold and diamond jewelry, travel, wardrobe, and much more.

The next Miss Texas USA will represent the state in the nationally televised, MISS USA® pageant in the spring of 2009. MISS USA then goes on to the ultimate of pageants, MISS UNIVERSE®.

Tickets for the Swimsuit & Evening Gown Competition on Friday, June 27; Dress Rehearsal and Autograph Party on Saturday, June 28; and Final Live Telecast on June 29 will go on sale in May.