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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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House Public Education Committee Interim Hearing: HB 2 Redux
The House Public Education committee met in Austin on Mon., June 1 to take up three charges all related to House Bill (HB) 2: Implementation of HB 2 Teacher Recruitment and Retention Investment in Special Education This was a 231-page bill, so the hearing to assess its impact during 2026-2026 was proportionately long. Stay with us, readers. Implementation of HB 2 The first panel represented Texas Education Agency (TEA) leadership and went through each of the articles
Texas Educators Urge Clear Guidance for Schools After Student Walkouts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 4, 2026 CONTACT: Marco Guajardo, mguajardo@texasaft.org press@seekerstrategies.com Texas Educators Urge Clear Guidance for Schools After Student Walkouts Divisive rhetoric from state leaders does not keep kids safe Austin, Texas – Earlier this week, students in several Texas communities left class to participate in demonstrations related to national immigration policy and enforcement activity…. [ more ]
Feb 4
Texas AFT files request for preliminary injunction in TEA lawsuit
On Monday, January 26, Texas AFT filed a request for a preliminary injunction in our ongoing litigation against TEA’s unconstitutional investigations of educators exercising their First Amendment rights in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
Jan 30
Texas AFT seeks preliminary injunction in lawsuit over state investigations into educators after the assassination of Charlie Kirk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 26, 2026 CONTACT: Marco Guajardo, Public Relations Specialist – mguajardo@texasaft.org press@seekerstrategies.com Texas AFT seeks preliminary injunction in lawsuit over state investigations into educators after the assassination of Charlie Kirk The teachers union filed the lawsuit in January of this year Austin, Texas – Today, Texas AFT President Zeph Capo submitted a… [ more ]
Jan 26
A growing billion-dollar boondoggle – what’s happening with vouchers in Texas
When the voucher scheme was signed into law last year, Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed he had delivered “education freedom to every Texas family.” But this billion-dollar giveaway, which opens to parents on February 4, has already enrolled dozens of private schools that openly discriminate against Texas families.
Jan 16
Texas AFT Files Federal Lawsuit to Protect Educators’ Constitutional Rights
On January 6, Texas AFT filed a federal lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency and Commissioner Mike Morath, challenging their unconstitutional investigation of more than 350 educators for exercising their constitutionally protected First Amendment rights on their personal social media.
Jan 9
Texas AFT sues the state over baseless investigations into educators after the assassination of Charlie Kirk
The state launched investigations into more than 350 educators in September 2025.
Jan 6
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
SBEC Recap: Discipline and Educator Preparation
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) met in Austin on Dec. 4 and 5 for a lengthy agenda. We provide a deep dive into their discussions regarding educator preparation programs and the impacts of House Bill 2 plus some educator discipline rules.
Dec 19, 2025
Texas 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).
Dec 12, 2025
Texas 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 Zeph Capo, Texas AFT president. “This… [ more ]
Dec 9, 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
Ten 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.
Dec 5, 2025
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