About Texas PTA

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PTA is a grassroots organization made up of parents, teachers and others around the state who have an interest in children, families and schools. PTA membership is as diverse as Texas is in cultures, education levels and parenting skills. By joining PTA, a member becomes part of the largest child advocacy organization in the state with more than 600,000 members across Texas.

Join Us!

Membership is open to anyone concerned with the education, health and welfare of children and youth. Student members for a PTSA must be in the 9th grade or above.

Get Involved

Get involved for your children and for your community. Studies have shown that membership in PTA provides your child and other children around you with a greater chance of achieving in school. As a PTA member, you are more likely to be an informed, involved parent. Learn ways to keep children safe and involved in school. PTA is the place to gain that knowledge.

Contact your Local PTA or Texas PTA at 800-TALK-PTA for more information.

Benefits

PTA provides opportunities to meet with others who have the same interests as you. By sharing common concerns, you will feel more empowered. Being part of PTA connects families and schools and results in parental support and makes school involvement easier. PTA also provides educational opportunities. From local-level parent education meetings to the Texas PTA Annual Convention, PTA encourages learning and the sharing of accomplishments, interests and concerns. Ultimately, PTA provides the opportunity to serve, to volunteer and to contribute to the welfare of all children, because children represent our future. PTA will introduce you to a great variety of new activities and opportunities to share your special talents. PTA will give you opportunity, not only to impact your local community, but to have input in major legislative and policy issues affecting children throughout the state. Membership gives you a voice. Exercise your right to vote. Get involved. PTA members in Texas receive the following member discounts:

  • La Quinta discount rate
  • 3% off auto insurance from Nationwide Insurance
  • 5% - 10% off Enterprise Rent-A-Car
  • 4 to 6% off Aflac supplemental accident insurance
  • 5% off Southwest Vacations
  • 15% off admission at Schlitterbahn, Fiesta Texas, and SeaWorld.
  • 5% off online purchases at BarnesandNoble.com
  • Discounts on selected Sharp Electronics products
  • 14% discount at T-Mobile
  • Monthly specials and 7% off at Dell

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Discounts may be accessed by members by using the login and password located on the back of your membership card. Login to access member benefits (select “Benefits/Discounts tab on the left side of the screen).

Membership Cards

Members receive a membership card directly from the PTA they join. Membership cards are used to access member benefits (login and password located on back of membership card) and to prove membership.

Voting

Members’ names and dues must be sent to Texas PTA by the Local PTA before the member may vote at the local level. The member can reasonably assume this to take 5 business days. Members are encouraged to follow up with their Local PTA.

Membership Dues

State and national dues total $4.00 - $2.25 for state and $1.75 for national. Local dues are determined by each PTA. Individuals wishing to join multiple PTAs, pay the state, national and local dues at each PTA.

Texas Life Members

Texas Life Members have been recognized for their contributions and are exempt from the state portion of dues at the PTA of their choice. Texas Life Membership can only be claimed through one PTA. Full membership dues must be paid for additional memberships.

National Life Members

National PTA does not exempt members from the national, state or local portion of dues.

Star Spangled PTA

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Star Spangled Star Spangled PTA is a unique PTA chartered by the Texas Parent Teacher Assocation. The PTA expands the access fo PTA membership to those who may have little or not contact with a local PTA. It is not campus-based, but state-wide.

Membership is for everyone! Joining Star Spangled PTA shows your support for all children and for Texas PTA. As a member, you can speak out, inform and educate others about issues related to the education, health, safety and welfare of children.

Star Spangled members meet once each year at the Texas PTA state convention.

Star Spangled Membership

Membership is only $11.00. Each Star Spangled member will receive a membership card.

Benefits of Star Spangled Membership

Membership in Star Spangled PTA also affords you access to the following services:

  • Access to the member sites of both the National PTA and Texas PTA Web sites
  • Information about PTA conventions, seminars, forums and leadership training opportunities
  • Updates about national and Texas legislative issues that affect children
  • Discounts and offers from PTA partners state and nationwide

For questions, contact Texas PTA Member Services at membership@txpta.org or 800-TALK-PTA.