Legislature Archives

ATPE Calls for Accountability Pause and Thoughtful Implementation

As Texas revisits testing reform, ATPE urges lawmakers to pause punitive accountability measures and prioritize meaningful input from educators. The goal: a system that supports students and teachers during the transition, not punishes them.

July 24, 2025

Advocacy·Podcast

The ATPE Podcast: Breaking Down the 89th Texas Legislature’s Regular Session and Its Impact on Public Education

ATPE Governmental Relations Director Monty Exter unpacks the most important developments from the 2025 Texas legislative session, including vouchers, school funding, and political pressure on public education advocates.

July 3, 2025

Advocacy

What Key Education Legislation Means for Texas Public Educators

With multiple key bills in motion, the future of public education in Texas is being written right now in Austin.

March 27, 2025

Advocacy·ATPE·TxEd

New Session, New Opportunities

The Legislature is in session, and you’re an important part of the ATPE advocacy team. We have all the tools you need.

January 21, 2025

Advocacy·ATPE·TxEd

ATPE’s 2025 Legislative Priorities

As the 89th Texas Legislature convenes, ATPE is pushing for key reforms and laying out our legislative priorities with a bold vision for the future of education.

January 21, 2025

Advocacy

The Road Ahead for Texas Public Education Advocacy

Legislators are again flush with cash while school districts are not following a nasty political cycle. But by focusing on building relationships with lawmakers, we can work to achieve positive outcomes for public schools.

November 19, 2024

ATPE·Video

Director’s Message

ATPE Executive Director Shannon Holmes discusses key steps to bridge the gap between the election and the upcoming legislative session, emphasizing advocacy and collaboration to move forward together and strengthen support for public education.

November 18, 2024

Advocacy·TxEd

Shifting Focus: Addressing the Full Spectrum of Public Education Challenges

While the privatizers and voucher pushers continue to do their best to manufacture division, outside the culture war trenches, there are plenty of non-voucher or voucher-linked issues that public educators legitimately need lawmakers to focus on.

August 27, 2024

Advocacy·Legal·TxEd

Texas Educators and the 2024 Election

Election season 2024 is in full swing. How should educators approach conversations on this topic and what are your First Amendment rights?

August 22, 2024

Advocacy·Podcast·Video

The State of Education Policy

In this episode, ATPE Governmental Relations Director Monty Exter explains how together we can impact Texas education policy beyond just the threat of vouchers.

August 8, 2024

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