We Are The Voice of Texas Private Schools
The Texas Private Schools Association supports and advocates for Texas private schools so they can serve the needs of Texas students.
We Support Educational Excellence
With over 900 accredited private schools serving 290,000 students in every corner of the state, TPSA provides resources, advocacy, and representation to help schools pursue academic excellence, to assist them in growing to meet Texas’ needs, and to protect them from excessive regulation.
We Advocate for Independence
TPSA plays a critical role in the Texas educational landscape by representing private schools in both Austin and Washington, D.C., ensuring they remain independent. Recent advocacy efforts on legislative issues such as school safety, student privacy, curriculum standards, admissions policies, and private school rights have protected the state’s private schools from onerous regulations.
Support School Choice In Texas
Make your voice heard in the state capitol as the legislature considers the important issue of school choice!
Our guide to help you separate the truth about school choice in Texas from the misinformation.
TPSA attended and sponsored a table today at the annual legislative prayer breakfast. Among those we hosted at our table were Rep. James Frank (R-Wichita Falls) and new Senator Brent Hagenbuch (R-Denton), seen here fostering inter-chamber relations.
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We’re hearing a lot of misinformation when it comes to talking about school choice in Texas. We’ve broken down the myths by providing the facts in this updated guide – click here for the latest clear, accurate information:
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School Choice Myths vs. Facts - Texas Private Schools Asociation
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There's a lot of misinformation about school choice in Texas. We expose the myths and share the facts about how it will help all families.Gov. Greg Abbott continues his tour of private schools across Texas to promote school choice, stopping Monday in San Antonio at SACS - San Antonio Christian School. House Speaker Dustin Burrows for Texas, House Education Chair Representative Brad Buckley and other legislators attended the event. Buckley is expected to file the House version of a school choice bill this week.
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Texas top officials predict lawmakers will pass school voucher bill: 'The votes are there'
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Gov. Greg Abbott and Speaker Dustin Burrows predict a school voucher bill will pass through the Texas House, which last year blocked such a program.Congratulations to Representative Brad Buckley Brad Buckley on his reappointment today as chair of the House Public Education Committee. We look forward to working with him on private school issues. Here, TPSA’s Laura Colangelo delivers a TPSA “session survival kit” to Buckley Chief of Staff Vanessa Tanner and Legislative Director Sarah Denison on Wednesday.
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As SB 2, the private school choice bill, heads to the Texas House, do you need to brush up on what school choice is all about? Our website has helpful basic information and resources:
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School Choice Information - Texas Private Schools Asociation
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School Choice Information About Education Savings Accounts School leaders can use the information below to talk to their board, teachers, and community about the school choice bill that will likely pa...We were honored to attend last night the retirement reception for Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, who has been the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston since 2006. Also pictured (left) is Jennifer Allmon from the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops. It’s been a pleasure to work with Cardinal DiNardo on private school issues, and we wish him the best in his retirement. ... See MoreSee Less
Citizen groups of all types come to the Texas Capitol during the legislative session to visit with lawmakers and represent their interests and regions. TPSA’s Laura Colangelo recently spoke at the Midland-Odessa Legislative Day gathering, taking the opportunity to educate chambers of commerce representatives of that region about school choice. ... See MoreSee Less
You don’t have to be at the Texas Capitol to help pass legislation to benefit private schools. Make your voice heard! Here are some tips on ways you can get involved: ... See MoreSee Less
School Choice - Texas Private Schools Asociation
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School Choice is the Right Choice for Texas Families. How To Show Your Support School Choice New Opportunities for Education in Texas Exciting opportunities are on the horizon for families looking to ...What should you do if a reporter calls you about an education issue? If you missed TPSA’s online media training last week, presented by Ed Choice, you can access this valuable information on our You Tube channel here: ... See MoreSee Less