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The Senate Education Committee will hold public hearings Tuesday, October 6 and Wednesday, October 7 at the Texas Capitol. Meeting notices can be found here. Public testimony will be taken, limited to 2 minutes on each topic. Senators will discuss the implementation of recent legislation, including SB 12, SB 13, private school vouchers, and "Promoting America & Texas First in our Schools."
ACTION ALERT
ACTION ALERT
Keep Austin Schools Independent (KASI) is a districtwide, nonpartisan coalition of indiviuals and organizations working together to oppose the state takeover of Austin ISD. While some form of state intervention is unavoidable, the group is advocaating for AISD to maintain as much autonomy as possible through the process. See their website for more information on how to sign a petition, participate in a block walk, etc.
Keep Austin Schools Independent (KASI) is a districtwide, nonpartisan coalition of individuals and organizations working together to oppose the state takeover of Austin ISD.
Keep Austin Schools Independent (KASI) is a districtwide, nonpartisan coalition of individuals and organizations working together to oppose the state takeover of Austin ISD.
The Texas State Board of Education will meet daily from Monday, August 31 to Friday, September 4, 2026. Their agenda can be found HERE.
Of particular note is Item 2 on the agenda for Monday - a review of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for high school social studies classes, including U.S. History, World History, U.S. Government, and World Geography. The process and the proposed standards have been controversial and are consequential: the outcome will affect over 5 million public school children for years to come. If you are moved to advocate for accurate, high-quality, teachable TEKS, email your SBOE member, and make sure your friends and family in diverse areas of the state are contacting their members as well.
If you would like to testify in front of the SBOE, register at this link before Friday, August 28th at 5:00pm.
Advocacy is at the heart of the PTA’s mission, and you represent the voice of Texas parents, students, teachers, and schools. From local campuses to the steps of the Capitol, your efforts drive meaningful change. Now is your chance to help shape the Texas PTA's legislative priorities for the 90th Session of the Texas Legislature.
Texas PTA wants to hear from YOU about key issues impacting public education and the well-being of children across the state. Please share your thoughts by September 9 here.
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