LEGISLATIVE NEWS
To learn more about Texas PTA advocacy at the State level and Education in Texas go to: https://www.txpta.org/advocacy
May 23 rd legislative/advocacy update
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As mentioned in the last update, HB 4402 (broaden accountability standards for public schools) is still in
the Senate is still in the Senate Committee on Education. While voucher/ESA bills have been unsuccessful thus far, the chance remains that a special legislative session will be called to address this issue. Texas PTA continues to stand opposed to vouchers as they
will hurt Texas public schools because they direct funding away from an already critically underfunded
system. The 88th regular session of the Texas Legislature adjourns with “sine die” on May 29th . We encourage
you to remain in contact with your elected officials if a special session is called.
Additional resources:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cI4r4DiMds6VJid-GbBbfwC7vsneA38K51tJ_UOMRdY/edit
https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/
the Senate is still in the Senate Committee on Education. While voucher/ESA bills have been unsuccessful thus far, the chance remains that a special legislative session will be called to address this issue. Texas PTA continues to stand opposed to vouchers as they
will hurt Texas public schools because they direct funding away from an already critically underfunded
system. The 88th regular session of the Texas Legislature adjourns with “sine die” on May 29th . We encourage
you to remain in contact with your elected officials if a special session is called.
Additional resources:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cI4r4DiMds6VJid-GbBbfwC7vsneA38K51tJ_UOMRdY/edit
https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/
Rally Day 2023
Kathleen Brennen BDJH PTA Advocacy Chair, Gretchen Smith, BDJH PTA & RAE PTA Treasurer, Rep. Jetton, Jacey, Christine Norwood BDJH parent and RAE PTA Secretary
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Rally representatives from Katy ISD PTA's including BDJH PTA, SLHS PTSA, RAE PTA, OTHS PTSA
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Under the DoME Newsletters
On the Contact Your Legislator - Texas PTA - every child. one voice. (txpta.org) page of the Texas PTA
website you can sign up for “Under the Dome” email updates about Texas PTA policy initiatives. You can
also find out who represents you (at the state as well as federal levels), and even message them directly
from that page.
Elected officials represent you even if you aren’t registered to vote, so don’t hesitate to let them know
your thoughts about issues!
website you can sign up for “Under the Dome” email updates about Texas PTA policy initiatives. You can
also find out who represents you (at the state as well as federal levels), and even message them directly
from that page.
Elected officials represent you even if you aren’t registered to vote, so don’t hesitate to let them know
your thoughts about issues!
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Disclaimer
Texas PTA, established in 1909, is the largest child advocacy grassroots association in Texas for parents,
teachers, and others who have a special interest in children, youth, families, and schools. Texas PTA is a
noncommercial, nonsectarian, and nonpartisan association that does not endorse any candidate or
political party. Through Texas PTA, volunteer leaders are trained to be successful advocates with
thunderous voices to state officials and Texas
Disclaimer
Texas PTA, established in 1909, is the largest child advocacy grassroots association in Texas for parents,
teachers, and others who have a special interest in children, youth, families, and schools. Texas PTA is a
noncommercial, nonsectarian, and nonpartisan association that does not endorse any candidate or
political party. Through Texas PTA, volunteer leaders are trained to be successful advocates with
thunderous voices to state officials and Texas