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Texas public education news and updates on our union's work, written and edited by Texas AFT staff.

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Educator-backed candidates hit near-clean sweep in Texas primary runoff elections

Most Texas AFT-endorsed candidates emerged victorious in Tuesday’s primary runoff elections and will head to a general election - one that has great consequences for public education.

Legislative update: House Public Education Committee to hold second interim hearing

A look ahead to the June 1st House Public Education Committee's second interim hearing of the year.

2 days ago

SBEC Recap: HB 2 and disciplinary changes

The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) met in Austin Friday, Apr. 24 for it’s second regular meeting of the year. The actions of the board will have broad impacts and consequences for educator preparation and discipline in the coming months and years.

May 8

The Texas Capitol rumbles back to life

The Texas Capitol is stirring to life again after the 2026 primary season with a few big announcements from the top offices in the House and Senate – watch the changes in the Senate especially.

Mar 27