TCTA follows and compiles the latest news impacting teachers and other classroom personnel. We actively monitor and bring you the latest information from the Texas Education Agency, the State Board of Education, the State Board for Educator Certification, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the U.S. Department of Education. We also include summaries of the latest news in the TCTA eUpdate newsletter.
SBEC discusses educator misconduct, certification
Feb 13, 2026
The State Board of Educator Certification met Feb. 13 to discuss ongoing changes to rules around teacher certification and educator misconduct.
Delegates elect new state leaders at TCTA's 2026 Convention
Feb 10, 2026
Congratulations to the new members of the TCTA Board of Directors and Advisory Council who were elected during our 2026 Convention.
TEA releases guidance on school walkouts, threatens consequences for teachers who support or encourage protests
Feb 4, 2026
On February 3rd, TEA released guidance regarding the increasing number of student walkouts occurring across Texas. The strongly-worded announcement…
State Board of Education discusses reading lists, social studies curriculum
Jan 30, 2026
The State Board of Education met this week to discuss a new required vocabulary and reading list as well as upcoming changes to the social studies…
Firm recommends changes to improve TRS pension fund
Dec 5, 2025
The TRS Board of Trustees received an update on the pension fund in December, including recommendations to increase state contributions to the fund.
TCTA testifies on teacher prep issues, disciplinary sanctions at SBEC meeting
Dec 5, 2025
The State Board for Educator Certification met Dec. 4-5 to discuss implementation of legislation from the 89th Texas Legislative Session.
New law creates committee to temporarily suspend educator certification in certain cases
Sep 19, 2025
SBEC discussed a new Temporary Suspension Committee created by SB 571 during its September meeting.
6 TCTA members honored as 2026 Teachers of the Year
Sep 5, 2025
Six TCTA members are among the 40 Texas Regional Teachers of the Year.
Federal judge blocks Ten Commandments law in certain districts
Aug 20, 2025
A federal judge issued an injunction preventing implementation of SB 10, the Ten Commandments law, in 11 school districts.
Board sets TRS-Care rates for 2026
Jul 25, 2025
Premiums for 2026 TRS-Care plans will not increase after the TRS Board set rates in July.
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