Association of Texas Professional Educators
305 E. Huntland Dr., Ste. 300
Austin, TX 78752-3792
The Texas legislature is considering two
anti-educator bills. Supporters of these bills
say their goal is to keep government out of
the business of collecting union dues, but in
truth, they are designed to silence your voice.
ELIMINATING PAYROLL
DEDUCTION IS THE FIRST
STEP TO SILENCING
TEXAS EDUCATORS.
These bills unfairly
target educators.
Both bills let the government continue to
process payroll deductions for fire, police,
and EMS unions.
These bills are unnecessary.
Public school employees cannot be
required to join a union or association, and
payroll deduction is completely voluntary.
Payroll deduction does not
cost taxpayers money.
Districts can pass costs on to the members'
organization, so there is no cost to
taxpayers—or the district.
Why won't you be
allowed to use payroll
deduction, but other
public employees will?
Because the legislature wants to make
it harder for educators to band together
and speak up for their profession and their
students. Backers of these bills believe that
eliminating the easiest way for educators
to pay their association dues will reduce
our numbers and weaken our voice.
DON'T LET THEM WIN!
Speak up NOW to make sure groups like
ATPE that fight for Texas schools, teachers,
and students continue to thrive.
Visit atpe.org/advocacy-central to find and
contact your legislator. (Members must be
logged in to access this page.)
ATPE.ORG/ADVOCACY-CENTRAL