Texas Faculty Speak Out on Campus Free Speech
Texas AAUP-AFT members testified as invited witnesses at a “People’s Hearing” of the Texas House Democratic Caucus (HDC) Interim Special Committee on Free Speech
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Abbott–Patrick Partnership with Turning Point USA Sparks Backlash from Educators
Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced a new partnership with Turning Point USA (TPUSA)
Read MoreSBEC Discusses Multiple Proposals to Implement Recent Bills
The State Board for Educator Certification met for the final time in 2025 on Dec. 4-5 in Austin with a robust agenda of topics related to legislation passed in the 89th session earlier this year.
Read MoreTexas AFT COPE Endorses Hinojosa for Governor, Garibay to Replace Her in Texas House
Texas AFT’s Committee on Political Education (COPE) is proud to endorse Gina Hinojosa for Texas Governor and Montserrat Garibay to take Hinojosa’s state House seat in Austin (HD-49).
Read MoreVictory Won, New Battle Begins: What AFT’s Student Loan Win Means for Educators, Health Care Workers
After months of legal battles and thousands of borrowers left in limbo, AFT has claimed a hard-won victory.
Read MoreTexas AFT endorses Gina Hinojosa for Texas Governor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 9, 2025 CONTACT: Marco Guajardo, press@texasaft.org AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas American Federation of Teachers endorses state Rep. Gina Hinojosa for Texas Governor, as approved by its Executive Council on Saturday, Dec. 6. “Gina Hinojosa is not only our best chance at flipping the governor’s mansion for public education, she’s also the best choice for governor. Period,” said...
Read MoreStatement on the announcement of a “partnership” between Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and Turning Point USA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 8, 2025 CONTACT: Nicole Hill, press@texasaft.org Statement from Texas AFT President Zeph Capo on the announcement of a "partnership" between Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and Turning Point USA to launch chapters of the organization on...
Read MorePolitical Pressure Builds Across Texas Universities
Over the past month, a new wave of challenges has swept across public higher education, targeting funding, course content, academic freedom, and the speech rights of faculty.
Read MoreTen Commandments Update: New Class-Action Lawsuit
More parents across Texas are joining the diverse legal effort to stop the implementation of Senate Bill 10, the state law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom.
Read MoreFinal Rules for Texas Voucher Program Released
This past week, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Kelly Hancock announced the final rules for the $1 billion private school voucher scheme passed by the Texas Legislature.
Read MoreFederal Reshuffle of the U.S. Department of Education: What Happens When Core Functions Are Scattered
When the U.S. Department of Education (ED) quietly signed six interagency agreements on Nov 18, transferring major functions to agencies including the Department of Labor (DOL), the Department of the Interior (DOI), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Department of...
Read MoreRecap: 2025 Texas Tribune Festival
For the past three years, Texas AFT has been a proud sponsor of the Texas Tribune Festival in Downtown Austin. We are grateful to participate in an event that educates and builds excitement around top issues in our state, drawing attendees from around the country to bring attention to priorities...
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