After the preliminary rounds and semi-finals, 10 contestants will be showcased — nine contestants will be selected by celebrity judges and one “wildcard” selected by the audience  —  to advance towards the finals. The winner of Texas Star: Austin will receive $5,000 cash, 4-hours recording time at Mathew Knowles’  World Music Entertainment in Houston/Home of Destiny’s Child, CD cover art, professional photography and a year’s worth of PR representation.

The competition will begin with three preliminary rounds, October 15, 22 & 29, at Speakeasy, 412 Congress Avenue. The Semi-Finals will be held at the same location on November 5 and Finals on November 19.

Audiences are guaranteed an evening of “Pure Texas. Pure Talent”.

Eligibility details and other information can be found at the new official website: www.TheOfficialTexasStar.com. Contestants must be 18 years of age and a resident of Texas.