May 2025: Special Edition |
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Published just ahead of the June 1 procedural deadline
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Greetings PTA leader,
Because of you…
In hearings, inboxes, and conversations across the Capitol, Texas PTA has been a trusted, collaborative, and consistent voice. Together, we’ve advanced meaningful legislation, protected public schools, and reminded lawmakers who we represent.
The session isn’t over, but thanks to your advocacy, real progress is in motion, and we wanted to take a minute to celebrate with you.
Be watching for a more comprehensive session wrap up next week.
Sincerely,
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| Jennifer Easley
Texas PTA President
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| | Michelle Jackson
Texas PTA Executive Director
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A Quick Glance Back (with more to come)... |
- 1,300+ bills tracked
- 7 total Calls to Action issued
- 3 focused on stopping vouchers
- together, you sent 43,772 messages opposing HB 3 and SB 2
- 47,000+ messages sent overall
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9 testimonies delivered by Texas PTA leaders
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Your voices were loud, collaborative, and consistent. Legislators noticed!
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🟢 Funding (HB 2) (Near Final Passage)
Teacher pay increases, school safety funding, fixed-cost support, special education funding, and strong contributions to teacher retention!
🟢 Tax-Free Holiday Moved
A homegrown, Texas PTA-led, success!
🟡 Assessment Reform Introduced
The House version of HB 4 proposes alternatives to once a year, single day, high stakes STAAR!
🔴 Voucher Bills (HB 3 / SB 2)
Slowed for most of the session due to pressure from you, Texas PTA and our partners.
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- Local flexibility on student phone use
- Balanced school discipline reforms and vaping policy
- Mental health supports, anti-trafficking education, overdose prevention
- Funding for special education
- Opposition to taxpayer-funded lobbying restrictions
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Read our more comprehensive legislative session summary → CLICK HERE
Every message sent, every call made, every legislator visited, every hearing comment posted, every testimony delivered, every action taken- this is legacy in action! Together, we made great things happen for our children, families, schools, and communities!
The final days and decisions are still ahead, including signatures and budget discussions, but now is the time to reflect and celebrate the work you’ve already done, and watch for what is next.
#StudentsRworthIt | #TXSizedShortfall | #RetainTXTeachers | #MatchFundingtoMandates | #HoldAtoFAccountable | #TXPTALegislature2025
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