At the annual meeting in July 2023, delgates voted to increase the Texas PTA dues by $.50, effective August 1, 2024. As a result, the Texas PTA dues for each member will automatically change to $2.75 ($5.00 for National and State dues.)
How to Navigate the State Dues Change
On August 1, 2024 (membership year beginning August 1, 2024), your PTA's Local Dues will remain the same, but PTAs will need to collect an extra $.50 for each new member of the 2024-2025 term to cover the increase for the Texas PTA State Dues.
If your PTA would like to amend the Local Dues amount to better align with your specific needs, now is the time to start! Your prompt attention to this matter is crucial for a smooth start to the new term for your PTA.
- Review your local PTA bylaws. Determine if there is a need to amend the local dues portion and if necessary what the new amount should be.
- Determine effective date. You can choose whether your amended local dues should become effective immediately upon approval, or on August 1, 2024, aligning it with the scheduled automatic dues increase.
- Obtain approval for bylaws amendment. Draft the proposed amendment(s) to your Local PTA bylaws, including any modifications to the local dues, if applicable. Notify the membership at least 30 days in advance of the membership meeting concerning these proposed changes.
- Submit amendments to Texas PTA by June 1, 2024. Submit your amendment(s) along with a clear indication of the approved effective date reflected in the minutes of the membership meeting. Our team will review the proposed amendment(s) and communicate any necessary steps to ensure a smooth transition. To facilitate the review and timely processing of your bylaws amendment(s), submit them to Texas PTA as early as possible.
Texas PTA closes the bylaws submission form on June 1 of every year and reopens the form on August 1. If the PTA wants the dues effective August 1, the amendment(s) must be submitted before June 1.
For more information, please refer to these emails sent to all local leaders:
Questions and Resources
Additional FAQs and resources to help you leaders successfully navigate this change!
If you have any questions or require assistance with the bylaws amendment process, please don't hesitate to contact your assigned FSR, a member of the Board of Directors, or Leader Engagement.