The Texas Classroom Teachers Association is the leading teacher association in Texas, with 50,000 members statewide. TCTA was founded in 1927 and is a nonprofit, nonunion professional association for educators.

Our mission has never wavered.

  • TCTA provides one of the highest levels of professional liability insurance coverage available to Texas teachers as well as the professional counsel of an expert team of nine staff attorneys.
  • TCTA passionately represents Texas teacher issues at the federal and state levels and is recognized as a key partner in legislation development and advocacy.
  • TCTA provides teachers relevant professional development, up-to-date information and a host of other services designed specifically for a classroom teacher.

Read about the general structure of TCTA and TCTA's history.