Election 2018

Most of the policy and funding that affects our students and teachers directly is decided by our state Legislature, with additional funding and policy decisions made by the U.S. Congress. Therefore, it’s crucial that we step up and elect friends of schools who will fight for free, democratic public schools in our communities, as well as the resources and policies to help them thrive. The first step is to vote for friends of public education in the November 6 General Election.

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E-News

The Latest

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick just can’t lose the lie he tells on a phantom teacher pay raise

Publish Date: October 17, 2018 4:11 pm

The lieutenant governor is at it again--using the airwaves to spread a whopper of a claim that he pushed an “average” $10,000 teacher pay raise last legislative session. We don’t...

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Legislative Hotline

Texas AFT endorses candidates, urges educators to vote early on Monday, October 22

Publish Date: October 17, 2018 4:08 pm

Today we highlight the upcoming November 6 election, with early voting beginning next Monday, October 22 and running through Friday, October 26. Most of the policy and funding that affects...

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Who We Serve

PreK-12

Texas AFT actively works to better the profession of educators by promoting effective public education policy and laws to help improve the pay and working conditions of our teachers, nurses, counselors and other professionals. Check here for resources on professional development, employee rights and education news.

Higher Education

Texas AFT is actively organizing new higher-education locals in the state. Read more about our efforts and our newest locals.

Support Professionals

Members of the Houston Educational Support Personnel, an affiliate of Texas AFT, are celebrating a hard-won victory against privatization in how their school district's food service program is managed.

Share My Lesson

Find the right K-12 lesson plans--for free. Share My Lesson offers free lesson plans, teacher resources and classroom activities created by dedicated educators.

American Federation of Teachers

The American Federation of Teachers, an affiliate of the AFL-CIO, was founded in 1916 and today represents 1.6 million members in more than 3,000 local affiliates nationwide. Read more about our national affiliate and discover a host of resources available for your profession.