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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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Three years into the HISD takeover, the costs are coming into focus.

Approximately three years after the state seized control of Houston ISD, Texas officials have increasingly held up the district as evidence that state intervention works. There’s numbers they can point to as HISD had 56 F-rated campuses before the takeover and has five this year, while many schools operating under state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles’ New Education System (NES) have posted significant gains under the state accountability system. But three years is also

Youth voter registration lags in Texas – how high schools and parents can help turn it around.

Texas high schools are supposed to provide older students the opportunity to register to vote, but most don't - a big, but solveable problem in the face of low registration numbers.

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Revise su registro de votante ahora: Que significa la lista de suspenso en Texas

Con las elecciones del 3 de noviembre a solo dos meses, más de 1.2 millones de votantes actualmente se encuentran catalogados con estatus de “suspenso”, una designación que ha causado mucha confusión comprensible.

Sep 11

Ballot Spotlight: Texas Governor

Renewed attention on vouchers and public schools as a result of funding shortfalls combined with recent about-faces on policy begs the question: is Greg Abbott in greater danger than expected as he seeks an unprecedented 4th term as Texas Governor?

Sep 11

Check your voter registration now: What Texas’ suspense list means

News of Texas' suspense list has caused confusion as 1.2 million Texans are affected - here's what you need to know and how to check your registration.

Sep 10

GALLERY: OrganizED Volunteer Kickoff

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.

Aug 28

Landslide win for Coretta Mallet-Fontenot in SBOE District 4

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.

Aug 21

Texas AFT endorses in SBOE District 4 race, state house, U.S. Congress

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

Aug 7

Ballot Spotlight: Texas Lieutenant Governor

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.

Aug 7

Texas AFT launches Open Letter to Our Elected Officials campaign

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.

Aug 7

Ballot spotlight: Texas Attorney General

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.

Jul 24

Ballot spotlight: Texas Railroad Commissioner

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.

Jul 10