Legislative Chair

Contact: legislative@planopta.org 

Advocacy is at the core of our PTA mission to make every child's potential a reality. By engaging and educating members on important issues at the local, state, and national level, PTAs become an important voice in making decisions that impact Texas families.

QUICK-START ACTIONS

• Work with the outgoing Legislative Chair to review ongoing efforts.

• Review BASICS Advocacy Resource Guide for detailed support and best practices.

• Develop a Plan of Work and submit to the PTA board for approval. View a Sample Plan of Work.

• Subscribe to Texas PTA's Under the Dome newsletter to receive advocacy-related communications.

• Review Texas PTA's and National PTA's Legislative Positions, Resolutions, and Legislative Priorities.

• Sign the Texas PTA Ethics/Conflict of Interest Agreement and submit to the Secretary.

• Complete both components of FOUNDATIONS Leader Orientation before October 15.

DUTIES AT A GLANCE

• Identify policy issues of interest to your PTA membership. Monitor local and national media, school district policies, school board meetings, and PTA resources.

• Advocate for policies aligned with Texas PTA's Legislative Priorities.

• Present legislative reports at board meetings.

• Provide members with contact information for elected officials.

• Share PTA action alerts.

• Meet with elected officials at least annually.

• Collaborate with PTA Advocacy Leaders in your community.

• Promote and participate in Texas PTA’s bi-annual Rally Day.