Call for Advocacy Agenda Resolutions Now Open 

TASB is calling upon school boards to submit Advocacy Resolutions to update the 2012-14 TASB Advocacy Agenda and its position on issues during the interim of the 83rd Regular Session of the Texas Legislature. Resolutions will be accepted between April 1 and July 1, 2013. Read more.

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LAC III Meeting

The Legislative Advisory Council will hold a meeting to review TASB Advocacy Agenda Priorities following the 83rd Legislative Session to amend, add or remove current priorities. Learn more and register.

Winners Announced for Student Video Contest

Six schools have been selected as winners of the “Texas Public Schools Rock!” student video contest sponsored by TASB. The videos illustrate the value of public education and emphasize the many positive aspects of Texas public schools. Read more.

Updated Mandates Document

The 2013 version of the Report on School District Mandates: Cost Drivers in Public Education (pdf) includes detailed analysis on statutory requirements placed upon school districts and summaries of cost factors for districts

Guide to Public Education Available

TASB GR has released A Guide to Texas Public Education to help inform trustees, legislators and others about important issues and statistics regarding public education in Texas. Download the Guide. (pdf)

District Data Template Available

TASB Governmental Relations has produced this district summary template (doc) to help schools answer some of the most frequently asked questions about school district characteristics.

Legislative Report & Update

What you need to know about important legislative issues can be found in this newsletter. Daily updates are also available here. Sign up for updates delivered to your in-box.

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Issue Briefs

• School District Bonds (pdf) 
• Comparison of Charters and Traditional Public Schools (pdf)
• School Finance: Where are we now? (pdf)
• FAQs about 82nd Session, School Finance (pdf)
• Election Law Changes (pdf)
• Bullying in Texas Public Schools (pdf)
• Changing How Schools Address Bullying (pdf)
• FAQs about Legislative Advocacy (pdf)
• Additional Issue Briefs

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