Advocacy Blog

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The State Board for Educator Certification met Feb. 13, 2026, to adopt final rules affecting educator certification and discipline.

Early voting for the March primary election begins Tuesday, Feb. 17, and runs through Friday, Feb. 27.

Texas schools are receiving short-term stability in key federal supports but no new fiscal capacity to address growing student needs, staffing challenges, or service mandates.

A special election runoff in Texas Senate (SD) 9 results in a dramatic party flip in a Republican stronghold.

Senate Finance will study lowering the homestead exemption age from 65 to 55, and Senate Education will study the influence of federal or state-designated hostile agents or their surrogates on public schools.

The board discussed curriculum, instructional materials, and educator preparation, ultimately postponing some controversial votes to April. 

Democrat Taylor Rehmet beat Republican Leigh Wambsganss by 17 points in a district that has been held by Republicans for over 30 years.

Morath’s remarks focused largely on recruiting, supporting, and retaining teachers and principals.