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Election 2026 recap: A historic shift in Texas politics

Nearly 10 million Texans went to the polls and cast their ballots for change - delivering pro-public education victories not predicted by anyone.

SB 571 is in full effect. Here’s what Texas educators need to know.

SB 571 and its long tail of regulatory and accountability changes have caused some confusion about what educator misconduct means and concerns over due process.

Aug 20

SBEC preview: Exams and Then Some

The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) will meet in Austin on July 23 & 24. After powering through several chapters of rulemaking in order to implement the Preparing and Retaining Educators Through Partnerships allotment as required in House Bill 2, the board will entertain a lighter agenda this month. However, they will also engage in the annual work session where they will preview the year ahead. Texas AFT will be watching a few items next week. First, the board

Jul 17