As the leading educators’ association in Texas, ATPE’s advocacy efforts carry significant weight with lawmakers. We take your voice to the Capitol, expertly advocating for your priorities and rights at the state and national levels. ATPE’s experienced lobbyists focus only on issues affecting Texas public educators and students.
Our recent advocacy victories include:
- Significant pay raises for most teachers and support staff
- Repeal of Social Security offsets that unfairly reduced educators’ retirement income
- A ban on student cell phone use during instructional time
- Student discipline reforms protecting the classroom learning environment
Use your teacher voice and advocate for our public schools!
The action never stops at the Capitol, and neither does ATPE. From voter education to advocacy tools, we help you stay on top of the issues impacting your classroom, your students, and your future.
“The leadership skills I have learned and the friendships I have made volunteering for ATPE keep me coming back year after year. I will continue to encourage everyone in education to become politically involved, to vote, and to donate to ATPE-PAC, because that is how we create change.”
—State Secretary Twila Figueroa, retired special education teacher, McAllen ISD
