Dear friend,

We would like to inform you about an upcoming change related to Texas PTA dues. During the Texas PTA delegates’ meeting in July 2023, a decision was made to increase the Texas PTA dues by $.50, effective August 1, 2024. As a result, the Texas PTA dues for each member will automatically rise to $2.75. No action is required on your part to implement this change.

We recognize that local circumstances can differ, and some PTAs may find it necessary to amend their local dues structure to better align with their specific needs. This adjustment could involve increasing or decreasing the local dues portion. If your PTA wishes to make changes to the local dues, you have the opportunity to do so. Here are the steps to follow:

Review the current PTA bylaws. Determine  if there is a need to amend the local dues portion and if necessary what the new amount should be.

You can choose whether your amended local dues should become effective immediately upon approval, or on August 1, 2024, aligning it with the scheduled automatic dues increase.

Draft the proposed amendment(s) to your Local PTA bylaws, including any modifications to the local dues, if applicable. Notify the membership at least 30 days in advance of the membership meeting concerning these proposed changes.

Please note that membership approval is a necessary step for all bylaw amendments. For detailed guidance, please refer to txpta.org/bylaws.

Please submit your amendment(s) along with a clear indication of the approved effective date reflected in the minutes of the membership meeting. Our team will review the proposed amendment(s) and communicate any necessary steps to ensure a smooth transition. To facilitate the review and timely processing of your bylaws amendment(s), submit them to Texas PTA as early as possible.

Texas PTA closes the submission form on June 1 of every year and reopens the form on August 1. If the PTA wants the dues effective August 1, the amendment(s) must be submitted before June 1.

If your PTA has standing rules that have been reviewed in the past two years, you may be eligible for our "Fast Track" option. When amending only the PTA local dues, we will simultaneously handle both the bylaws and standing rules, updating the date stamp on both documents without any extra review time required. All other submissions will follow our regular processing timeline.

Your dedication and support in maintaining the strength of our PTA organization are highly appreciated, and we believe these changes will enhance our ability to serve our community effectively. If you have any questions or require assistance with the bylaws amendment process, please don't hesitate to contact your assigned FSR, a member of the Board of Directors, or Leader Engagement.

Thank you for your continued commitment to our PTA, and we look forward to a successful future.

Warm regards,
Heidi PeCoy
Texas PTA President-Elect and Governance Committee Chair
presidentelect@txpta.org