Texas Pirate Society

Our Story

Meet the wave-loving Texans, leaders, and families who keep our pirate magic afloat all year.

Dive Into Our Texas Tides

Texas Pirate Society blends Renaissance Festival fun, pirate lore, and Texas pride to create a playful harbor where wave-loving pirates of all ages gather for friendship, scholarships, benevolent support, and unforgettable events like the Texas Pirate and Mermaid Ball.

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Our Crew

Tonja Bitencourt

Honorary Captain

Founder and President, she steers our pirates mission with heart, creativity, and accountability.

Jessie Tennison

CTO

Treasurer and scholarship guardian, she keeps every coin aligned with member support and transparency.

Blair Tennison

First Mate

Events Captain, she wrangles festivals, balls, and parades into seamless, magical experiences for mermaids.

A whimsical, photographic still life set on a rustic Texas barnwood table, evoking the mission of a mermaid-focused nonprofit. In the center lies an open folder with blank pages, surrounded by symbolic objects: a shimmering turquoise mermaid scale necklace coiled beside a small glass bottle of sand, a faux leather pirate-style journal with a brass compass on top, and a mason jar partially filled with coins labeled only by a seashell icon instead of text. In the background, a blurred Texas state outline is subtly etched into a piece of frosted glass. Soft window light from the side creates gentle shadows and highlights the textures of wood, metal, and glass, suggesting organization, scholarship, and community support in a playful, ocean-loving way.

Jared Tennison

Quartermaster

Volunteer Quartermaster, he welcomes new mermaids aboard and keeps our statewide crew connected.