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

Get Started

• Register as an executive board member with Texas PTA within 15 days of election or appointment.
• Complete mandatory training within 30 days of election or appointment.
• Meet with the outgoing advocacy VP/chair to obtain their procedure manual and history of the role.
• Join your PTA.
• Review your PTA’s Bylaws and Standing Rules (if applicable).
• Review Texas PTA's and National PTA's Legislative Positions, Resolutions, and Legislative Priorities.
• Review the Basics Advocacy Resource Guide for detailed support and effective strategies.
• Develop a Plan of Work and submit it to the executive board for approval.
• Sign the Confidentiality, Ethics, and Conflict of Interest Agreement provided by the secretary.

Responsibilities 

• 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 executive board and membership 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 and Straight Talk events.

Resources

• Basics Advocacy online training
• Basics Advocacy Resource Guide: English | Spanish
• Basics Advocacy Quick Start Guide: English | Spanish
• Advocacy Toolkit
• PTA Advocacy Report Template