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Governor’s signatures give a green light to a brighter future our schoolchildren and educators

Publish Date: June 11, 2019 3:16 pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 11, 2019 CONTACT: Rob D’Amico, 512-627-1343 Texas AFT is happy that the governor—by signing HB 3--listened to the thousands of educators, parents, and activists calling for...

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Legislative Hotline

Your Weekly Briefing: Special report on school finance and pay raises

Publish Date: May 25, 2019 3:17 pm

    Rep. Joe Moody of El Paso presides over the Texas House as speaker pro tempore on Friday. Two days until Sine Die: A Special Update We have a...

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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.

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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.

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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.