Advocacy Blog

We’re off to the races: Both chambers have budget bills, and the Senate has filed its priority voucher bill. Plus, ATPE launches the Regional Advocacy Challenge.

Both budgets include more money for public education, as well as $1 billion for vouchers.

Freshman state Rep. Aicha Davis, a former SBOE member, says “true choice” means having “strong public schools as a choice.”

A new speaker, $24 billion state surplus, Senate committees, and the ATPE Regional Advocacy Challenge—don’t miss this recap of the 89th Legislature’s first few days.

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar also told The Texas Tribune he doesn’t believe his office should administer a voucher program.

A dramatic and hotly contested House speaker race concluded today with Rep. Dustin Burrows (R–Lubbock) elected as the chamber’s presiding officer.

The state’s largest educator association unveils its top policy initiatives for the 2025 legislative session.

Enroll in the ATPE Member Advocate Program to prepare for the 89th Texas Legislature, which convenes Tuesday. Plus, President Biden signs the Social Security Fairness Act

With the president’s signature, the WEP and GPO—two unfair Social Security offsets—are officially repealed.