TCTA's award-winning annual Survival Guide is the ultimate reference tool for Texas educators. It covers classroom-related topics from duty-free lunch to STAAR testing.
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Information contained in the 2025-26 TCTA Survival Guide is current as of Sept. 30, 2025, but is subject to change. Read the new edition as a flip book (we recommend full-screen mode) or use the links below to view articles by topic.
Following are some of the key statutes on teacher rights, working conditions and related topics.
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