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 Advocacy VP/Chair to review ongoing efforts and needed materials.
• Review BASICS Advocacy Resource Guide for detailed support and best practices.
• Develop a Plan of Work and submit to the Executive Board for approval. View a Sample Plan of Work.
• Subscribe to Texas PTA's Under the Dome to receive advocacy-related communications.
• Review Texas PTA's and National PTA's Legislative Positions, Resolutions and Legislative Priorities.
• Sign the Confidentiality, Ethics and Conflict of Interest Agreement and submit to the Secretary.
• Complete all mandatory FOUNDATIONS trainings within 30 days of election or appointment.

Duties at a Glance

• Identify policy issues of interest to your PTA membership and monitor through 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 all Association and board meetings.
• Provide members with contact information for elected officials, while sharing action alerts and encouraging participation.
• Meet with elected officials at least annually.
• Network with PTA Advocacy Leaders in your community to collaborate on common goals.
• Promote and participate in Texas PTA’s bi-annual Rally Day.

Resources

• View the BASICS Advocacy Webinar here.
• Download the BASICS Advocacy Resource Guide
• Download the BASICS Advocacy Quick Start Guide
• Download the BASICS Advocacy Quick Start Guide (Spanish)
• View the Texas PTA Member Perks