Advocacy Blog

Join ATPE for a free legislative town hall Wednesday, April 16. Plus, the House passes its budget bill, and legislative committees hear bills on educator misconduct, parents’ rights, and student health and safety.

ATPE submitted testimony or registered a position on six of the 12 bills heard, including bills on educator misconduct.

The commissioner focused on educator misconduct and related laws.

Exter testified on potential unintended consequences of bill meant to hold public schools and staff liable for sexual misconduct.

Your guide to the greatest show on Earth—or at least the Texas Legislature.

Committee members face a looming May 12 deadline to report House bills to the full House.

HISD teacher salaries could soon range from $64,000 to $101,000 per year, depending largely on test scores and administrator evaluations.

Although the delayed hearing took place in a room with audiovisual capabilities, it was not broadcast by the House—a decision Democratic committee members questioned.

Lawmakers tackle vouchers, school finance, payroll deduction, and much more in another jam-packed week at the Capitol.

Here’s what you need to know about the latest version of Senate Bill 27.