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Topic: Legislature

Aug. 2, 2021: Survey shows large majority favor ability to require masks; The harmful consequences of the Gov’s #txlege budget veto

Publish Date: August 2, 2021

Text says, "Should the governor allow school districts to mandate and enforce mask use? Pie chart indicates 78 percent (five thousand seven hundred and seventy two people) said yes. Twenty two percent (sixten hundred and twelve people) said no."

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All on the Line and Texas Civil Rights Project provide opportunities to engage in redistricting

Publish Date: August 2, 2021

All On the Line, an organization fighting for a fair redistricting process in Texas, is partnering with organizations throughout the state as the Legislature prepares to tackle a redrawing of Texas legislative and congressional district maps. Though the Legislature is currently at a stalemate, All On the Line is using mapping programs mapsbythepeople.org and representable.org to allow individuals to review possible redistricting areas. AOTL and the Texas Civil Rights Project are conducting training in English and Spanish to ensure more communities are heard. We want educators to feel engaged in this process, and you can find events and upcoming training opportunities online. Census data needed for redistricting is expected to be released Aug. 16.

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Texas House Democrats testify in Washington for voter protections

Publish Date: August 2, 2021

Texas Rep. Senfronia Thompson points while testifying in a U.S. Capitol hearing

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House admin committee details consequences of governor’s legislative budget veto

Publish Date: August 2, 2021

Darkened Capitol rotunda with streaks of daylight dashing from the doors to the center

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July 26, 2021: Texas AFT stand up for teachers in proposed SBEC rule; TEA proposal would water down law against charters’ self dealing for profit

Publish Date: July 26, 2021

Darkened Capitol rotunda with streaks of daylight dashing from the doors to the center

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TEA’s interpretation of charter school oversight legislation could make the bill unenforceable

Publish Date: July 26, 2021

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July 19, 2021: With Legislature in limbo, here’s the truth about the 13th check and the ‘critical race theory’ bill

Publish Date: July 19, 2021

Ken Zarifis testifies in the Legislature. He is sitting next to another person at the table and gesturing emphatically.

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Legislative Update: Week of July 12, 2021

Publish Date: July 19, 2021

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Educators testifying in the special Session

Publish Date: July 19, 2021

Ken Zarifis testifying in Senate Chamber

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Quorum break doesn’t excuse longstanding legislative inaction on educator pensions

Publish Date: July 15, 2021

Looking upward into the Texas State Capitol dome.

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Texas House Democrats break quorum again over voting rights

Publish Date: July 14, 2021

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Legislative Update: Week of July 5, 2021

Publish Date: July 12, 2021

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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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