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Texas Christmas Movie Contest: Win $2,500, Apply by Dec. 6
Houston, TX – Texas residents who love Christmas movies have a chance to turn their favorite holiday tradition into a $2,500 cash prize, but the application deadline is approaching. A nationwide conte
By Lauren Beckett · 2026-11-09T21:37:30.607Z
Houston, TX – Texas residents who love Christmas movies have a chance to turn their favorite holiday tradition into a $2,500 cash prize, but the application deadline is approaching. A nationwide contest is seeking one winner to complete 12 days of festive movie watching challenges.
According to CableTV.com, the company has partnered with DIRECTV for its annual “Chief of Cheer” holiday contest. In addition to the $2,500 personal cash prize, the promotion includes a separate $2,500 donation to a charity selected by the winner.
Eligible adults throughout Texas can apply, including residents of Houston, Harris County, the greater Houston metropolitan area, Dallas Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio and surrounding communities.
Christmas Movie Marathon Comes With a $2,500 Prize The selected winner will spend 12 days completing Christmas and holiday movie challenges.
Activities may include revisiting childhood Christmas classics, watching holiday romantic comedies, exploring poorly rated seasonal movies and enjoying themed snacks during festive movie nights.
On the final day, the winner will select an eligible charitable organization to receive the additional $2,500 donation.
A Texas winner could potentially direct that donation toward a local food bank, animal rescue or another qualifying nonprofit.
December 6 Deadline for Texas Residents The contest is open to U.S. residents older than 18, according to the promotional announcement. Professional movie reviewing experience is not required.
Applications opened Wednesday, Nov. 4, and close Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time .
For most Texas residents, including those in Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio, that translates to 12:59 a.m. Central Standard Time on Monday, Dec. 7 .
Residents of El Paso and other Texas communities observing Mountain time have until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6.
The winner is expected to be announced Wednesday, Dec. 9.
How Texas Christmas Movie Fans Can Apply Interested residents can review the official rules and submit an application through CableTV.com's Chief of Cheer website:
https://www.cabletv.com/experience/chief of cheer holiday dream job
The promotion offers Christmas movie enthusiasts a chance to enjoy seasonal entertainment while potentially supporting a charitable cause.
Only one nationwide winner will receive the $2,500 cash prize. The additional $2,500 is designated for charity.