July 29, 2026

ATPE

2026 ATPE House of Delegates Actions

ATPE’s annual House of Delegates (HOD) meeting reflects our member-governed philosophy. Learn about the actions taken by the 2026 HOD.

July 29, 2026

House Pensions Committee holds interim hearing on health of TRS August 20, 2026
ATPE recommends the state pay a modest lump sum to decrease the pension system’s funding period rather than increase teacher contribution rates or move the state rate closer to the constitutional cap.
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Aug. 14, 2026 August 14, 2026
TEA releases 2025-26 accountability ratings. Plus: Catch the ATPE Legislative Update from the 2026 ATPE Summit.
On the Campaign Trail: Aug. 14, 2026 August 14, 2026
The candidates for Texas governor—Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa—focused on public education in big ways this week.