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Association of Texas Professional Educators
Association of Texas Professional Educators

At The Capitol

State and national advocacy

As Texas’ leading educators’ association, our 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, not outside issues.

ATPE at the Capitol

The 88th Texas Legislature convenes Jan. 10, 2023, and you and your fellow ATPE members are invited to Austin Feb. 20–21 for the 2023 ATPE at the Capitol event. Please join us to speak up for your profession and your students.

Legislative Program

ATPE’s member-written-and-approved positions on education issues.

ATPE Political Action Committee

Learn about ATPE-PAC, our political action committee.

Opportunities to Share Feedback

Periodically ATPE publicizes opportunities to provide feedback to state agencies or other entities or to participate in dissertation research being conduced by doctoral candidates in the field of education.

ATPE's 2023 Legislative Priorities

Learn ATPE's five priorities for the 88th Texas Legislature.

Advocacy Central

Your Member Connection to the Capitol.

ATPE 2021 Legislative Wrap-Up

ATPE's comprehensive review of education bills in the 87th Texas legislative session.

ATPE is your ally and your voice. Join today to take advantage of our protection, advocacy and resources.