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Tuesday's Volunteer Kickoff event was a riproaring success with members hearing from special guests Gina Hinojosa, Vikki Goodwin, and more - Texas AFT is ALL IN for November.

One of Houston Federation of Teacher's very own, Dr. Coretta Mallet-Fontenot triumphed this week in a landslide win for the recently vacated spot on the State Board of Education.

Texas AFT's latest suite of endorsements in critical races, including the vacated SBOE District 4 seat.

The Lieutenant Governor enjoys broad power in Texas, particularly in the State Senate. Find out why Dan Patrick is the wrong choice for this position and Vikki Goodwin is the right person to replace him this November.

This week, we at Texas AFT launched our Open Letter to Our Elected Officials campaign, which will serve as our focus for the 2026 back to school season, November elections, and the 90th legislative session to come in 2027. The Open Letter covers a range of issues including school funding, wages, paperwork, freedom to teach, gun safety, behavioral support, mental health counseling, and more.

The Attorney General position has been among the main tools used by far-right groups and politicians to weaponize the law, especially against public and higher education. Who should come after Paxton? Nathan Johnson.

Underreported and underappreciated, the Railroad Commissioner does have a role to play in education and keeping a dangerous candidate out of that office is crucial.