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The Texas Capitol rumbles back to life
The Texas Capitol is stirring to life again after the 2026 primary season with a few big announcements from the top offices in the House and Senate - watch the changes in the Senate especially.
Read MoreAFT and Chicago Nonprofit Organization Sue U.S. Department of Education for Unlawful Public Education Funding Cuts
The AFT and the Brighton Park Neighborhood Council (BPNC) in Chicago filed a lawsuit on December 29, 2025 challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s (DOE) abrupt and unlawful decision to terminate millions of dollars in funding for Full-Service Community Schools.
Read MoreTexas 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.
Read MoreSee you in 2026
As Alliance/AFT follows the Dallas ISD calendar for campuses, your union officers and staff will enjoy the winter break from December 22, 2025, through January 5, 2026. We wish you and your family and friends a fabulous two weeks of good health, safety, and experiencing the joy of the holidays....
Read MoreACLU, 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.
Read MoreTexas State University Cancels Black History Exhibition Under False Pretense of SB 17
Civil rights organizations are demanding that Texas State University reverse its decision to cancel the Black History 101 Mobile Museum, which they reject as blatantly unconstitutional.
Read MoreSBEC 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.
Read MoreTexas Faculty Speak Out on Campus Free Speech
Texas AAUP-AFT members testified as invited witnesses at a “People’s Hearing” of the Texas House Democratic Caucus (HDC) Interim Special Committee on Free Speech
Read MoreAbbott–Patrick Partnership with Turning Point USA Sparks Backlash from Educators
Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced a new partnership with Turning Point USA (TPUSA)
Read MoreSBEC Discusses Multiple Proposals to Implement Recent Bills
The State Board for Educator Certification met for the final time in 2025 on Dec. 4-5 in Austin with a robust agenda of topics related to legislation passed in the 89th session earlier this year.
Read MoreTexas 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).
Read MoreVictory Won, New Battle Begins: What AFT’s Student Loan Win Means for Educators, Health Care Workers
After months of legal battles and thousands of borrowers left in limbo, AFT has claimed a hard-won victory.
Read MoreTexas 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...
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