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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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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.

Texas AFT COPE Endorses Taylor Rehmet in Special Election for Texas State Senate

This November, we have the opportunity to send another union member to the Texas Senate. That’s why Texas AFT’s Committee on Political Education (COPE) is proud to endorse Taylor Rehmet in the special election for Texas Senate District 9. A veteran, union president, and working-class Texan, Rehmet will bring real-world experience and deep commitment to… [ more ]

Oct 17, 2025

Fortified Campuses, Fearful Classrooms: Texas Schools 2 Years After Uvalde

Two years have passed since the horrific shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, where 19 children and two teachers were tragically killed by a lone 18-year-old gunman armed with an AR-15 as hundreds of law enforcement officers waited nearby. As we mark this somber anniversary, it is disheartening that gun violence remains a pressing… [ more ]

May 23, 2024

Texas AFT Releases Vision for Thriving Public Schools in New White Paper

Imagine a Texas where every child, from the Panhandle to the Rio Grande Valley, had access to a fully funded, high-quality public education. A state where educators are respected and compensated fairly for their vital work, students’ diverse needs are met, and schools serve as community hubs that support the whole child. Sound like a… [ more ]

May 16, 2024