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Broad coalition forms to oppose Austin ballot measure that could bankrupt the city

Publish Date: October 21, 2021

Dark blue text in red-bordered circle reads: No way on Prop A

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2021 constitutional amendment election in Texas: What you need to know

Publish Date: October 19, 2021

A person's feet form a "V" and "O-T-E" is spelled out in chalk on the sidewalk next to them.

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Legislative Update: redistricting, transgender sports bill, TRS healthcare funding

Publish Date: October 15, 2021

Ghosted image of protestors, one holding sign with text "trans rights are human rights" on blue background. Gold text below: Stand up against bullying, especially from the Texas Legislature

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SBOE redistricting: unfairly taking away representation for people of color

Publish Date: October 15, 2021

Sergio Lira stands in dark suit and red tie testifying at a podium

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Action Alert: Help stop the power grab targeting State Board of Education elections

Publish Date: October 11, 2021

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Lawmakers move bills on transgender students in sports, redistricting, voting, and laundry list for federal pandemic aid expenditures

Publish Date: October 8, 2021

Map of Texas divided into 31 Senate districts on bright red background

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Friend of public education moves to runoff in San Antonio House district

Publish Date: September 30, 2021

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Legislative wrap: Redistricting continues as state Senate/SBOE maps move forward; Gov. wants voting mistake penalties increased

Publish Date: September 30, 2021

Empty leather chairs and desks dot the green carpet of the Senate chamber

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Texas Legislature convenes for third Special Session

Publish Date: September 24, 2021

Senator Jose Menendez with gray jacket and purple tie speaking on Senate floor

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Texas AFT Endorses Farias and Ramirez in House District 118 Special Election

Publish Date: September 20, 2021

A person's feet form a "V" and "O-T-E" is spelled out in chalk on the sidewalk next to them.

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Florida announces end to standardized testing; will Texas follow?

Publish Date: September 17, 2021

Gov. Abott with a smirk and Gov. DeSantis looking bewildered

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Texas AFT joins in lawsuit to protect access to voting after voter suppression bill is signed into law

Publish Date: September 10, 2021

at top right, governor Greg Abbott smiles holding SB 1, while image on left shows a lengthy polling place line

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Texas AFT represents all non-administrative certified and classified public school employees in the state of Texas. We represent the interests of teachers, counselors, librarians, diagnosticians, custodians, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, nurses, teaching assistants, clerical employees, and the other employees who make our schools work. We also represent employees in universities, colleges, and community and junior colleges.

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