top of page
.png)
Education Newsfeed
Texas public education news and updates on our union's work, written and edited by Texas AFT staff.
Featured news:
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.
Federal Judge Halts SB 12 in Three Districts, Opening Door to Statewide Challenge
In our latest litigious win, A federal court granted a preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of key aspects of SB 12 in Houston ISD, Katy ISD, and Plano ISD until the case is fully resolved.
Feb 27
Who decides what Texas teachers can say – the Constitution or TEA?
Something unprecedented is happening in Texas: last Fall, state officials launched investigations into more than 350 educators based on their personal social media posts. Teachers were fired, doxed, and threatened while lawmakers have made some of these threats with impunity. This hypocrisy matters and should be worrisome to anyone that values constitutionality and individual liberties.
Feb 20
ACLU, plaintiffs, seek injunction to SB 12 in Houston federal court
A federal court in Houston held a hearing on a preliminary injunction that would block the state from enforcing key provisions of SB 12, but a ruling has not yet been made.
Dec 19, 2025
Statement 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 every Texas high school campus: “Do you know what I’d like to see on every high school… [ more ]
Dec 9, 2025
bottom of page