Advocacy Blog

Gov. Abbott calls a special session to begin July 21, and a federal voucher proposal faces an uphill battle.

Commissioner Mike Morath’s June 25 remarks to SBOE members covered STAAR, charter recommendations, and legislative updates.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced the special session will begin July 21, 2025.

Public school employees need additional information to fully understand how the compensation provisions in HB 2 will apply.

ATPE seeks HB 2 clarification from Commissioner Morath. Plus, the ATPE Summit is under three weeks away—learn what’s in store for the event and beyond.

ATPE breaks down the compensation increases outlined in HB 2, the 89th Legislature’s primary school funding bill. Plus, The Texas Tribune looks ahead to the impact of major education bills on Texas public education.

You keep hearing about teacher pay raises on social media and in the news, but you have questions and a healthy dose of skepticism. Learn what we know and what we don’t (yet).

With the Legislature finally adjoined and legislative funding for the next biennium set, the TRS Board met to set TRS-ActiveCare rates for the coming year.

The 89th Legislature in the books. The major testing reform bill, HB 4, died, but bills on student discipline, library materials, and parental rights are on the governor’s desk.

Having finally adjourned, the 89th Legislature is now in the history books. Here’s a quick look at the fate of several major bills.