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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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Labor Day: a celebration of worker power

Labor and unions are on the upswing in the 2020s. After decades of suppression by governments and misinformation from think tanks, Americans are waking up to their collective power and joining unions all over this great country.

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

Texans are getting more skeptical of data centers and that matters for school funding.

Polling shows growing concern about data center construction in the Lone Star State. Data centers can be a drain on local resources - including school funding.

Jun 26

Texas earned an F in public education. Are state leaders paying any attention?

Texas received an F from the Network for Public Education for its commitment to public schools. Here's why.

Jun 20