Topic: Legislature

NEXT WEEK: Texas House Public Education Committee Hearings on Aug. 12-13

Next week, the Texas House Public Education Committee will hold critical hearings on Monday, Aug. 12, and Tuesday, Aug. 13. The committee will discuss key issues shaping public education's future in our state. These hearings provide an opportunity for us to make our voices heard and influence upcoming legislation.  What Are Interim Committee Hearings?  Interim committee hearings are crucial to...

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Urgent Action: Testify or Submit Public Comments to the House Public Education Committee 

Interim committee hearings are an essential part of the Texas legislative process between regular legislative sessions.  The Texas House Public Education Committee is holding critical hearings on Monday, Aug. 12, and Tuesday, Aug. 13, on issues that are having or will have a profound impact on the future of public education in Texas. These hearings present a unique opportunity for...

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AFT Convention 2024: Progress Is Possible, Not Guaranteed  

Top: AFT convention delegates and guests listen to Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday, July 25. Photo by Marco Guajardo, Texas AFT. Bottom: Scenes from the four days of convention programming at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. Photos by Mariana Krueger, CCR Studios.   This past week, Texas AFT welcomed the 88th biennial national AFT Convention to Houston....

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Urgent Call to Action: Texas House Public Education Committee Hearings on 08/12 and 08/13 

The Texas House Public Education Committee is holding critical hearings on Monday, August 12 and Tuesday, August 13 on issues that are having or will have a profound impact on the future of public education in Texas. Perhaps most critically, the committee will consider the implementation of taxpayer-funded private school vouchers and the effect that the increasing quantity of uncertified...

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