Resources to assist you as you engage with your elected officials in an effort to influence legislation and policy to benefit Texas public schools and students
TASA’s 2025 Legislative Priorities (TASA’s 2027 Legislative Priorities to Be Released in 2026)
During the 89th session of the Texas Legislature, TASA supported/initiated legislation that aligns with the association’s positions and priorities and work with other associations and groups to advocate for the positions and priorities outlined in the 2025 TASA Legislative Positions & Priorities document. Download a PDF version.
TASA’s Talking Points
TASA prepares talking points documents for use by school leaders when discussing important issues with legislators during legislative sessions. See/download talking points.
Legislative Advocacy 101
TASA Governmental Relations produced a list of tips for how to meaningfully engage legislators on topics important to Texas public education. Download in presentation slide format, or download this two-page PDF flier to share.
12 Ways School Leaders Can Connect with Lawmakers
Download this TASA-produced PDF that provides 12 tips on how school leaders can engage with locally elected officials and lawmakers and share with them the good things that are happening in Texas public schools.
Contact Information for Texas Legislators
See this list for links to find out who represents you, look up legislators by chamber or committee, download a list of email addresses for lawmakers, and more.
Legislative Dates of Interest
See this list of important dates for the regular session of the 89th Texas Legislature (2025).
AASA Video Features Interview with Brian Woods, TASA Deputy Executive Director of Advocacy
An AASA “Extras” video spotlighting the organization’s December 2023 issue of its School Administrator magazine, which examines the essential role of superintendents as advocates in legislative and public policy, highlights an article by TASA Executive Director Kevin Brown and Brian Woods, TASA Deputy Executive Director of Advocacy titled “Retooling Your Legislative Advocacy” and includes an interview with Woods in which he talks about advocacy and shares some tips. Watch the video and read the issue.
The Legislative Process in Texas
This PDF publication, produced by the Texas Legislative Council, provides a general summary of the different phases of the legislative process. The process described specifies “bill,” although resolutions follow similar steps. Pages 15-16 are flowcharts of both the House and Senate processes for passing bills/resolutions.
Joint Legislative Agenda on Charter School Transparency
Teacher groups, school administrators, school board members, and public education advocates came together in 2019 to support a legislative agenda to increase the transparency and efficiency of charter schools in Texas. Get the details.
