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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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A new federal voucher tax credit is coming in 2027. Here's what it means for Texas and other states.

Vouchers through a tax mechanism arrived at the federal level when President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law last year - what effect will it have and what should we expect?

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

How much further can Texas push religion into public schools?

Just when it seemed Texas lawmakers had exhausted every possible way to insert religion into public education, Lieutenant Gov. Dan Patrick is asking them to find more. What could possibly be left to do?

Jul 31

Agency cuts forecast a big funding fight in the 90th legislative session.

3% state agency funding cuts, despite exempting public education, will have consequences in the year to come.

Jul 24