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Texas public schools have been under relentless attack for years. Despite the state legislature’s constitutional obligation to support public education, they’ve done the opposite—pushing excessive testing, slashing funding, undermining educators, banning books, and tying the hands of our locally elected officials.

See our YouTube channel for interviews with experts on book bans, school district budgets, school safety, the billions spent in campaign funds, and more.

The state is diverting our locally raised property taxes away from public schools and using them for other priorities. The result? Schools are closing, classrooms are under-resourced, and teachers are stretched thin.

At the same time, state leaders have forced unwanted vouchers and expanded charter schools with little to no elected oversight—even though public school parents and communities have been clear: this is not what we want.

Our grandkids, our teachers, and our communities are paying the price. We deserve leaders who fund public schools, respect local taxpayers, and listen to families. Public education deserves better.

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If you’re passionate about advocating for public schools on issues like school vouchers and public school funding, we invite you to join Grandparents for Public Schools—it’s free! We provide support and advocacy tools! Whether you’re a grandparent or a "grandfriend," your voice matters. Join us and help our Texas public schools!

GPS actively seeks members to help gather grandparents and grandfriends in local areas. Public education is a nonpartisan issue, all politics are local and relationships begin at home. Your experience, passion, and connections can make a difference in supporting public education.

Speak up. Show up. Make it count.

Join our high-impact advocacy training (under “Events”) and learn how to talk about public schools in clear, powerful ways that actually move people, candidates, and your community.

At no cost to GPS members. This is how we protect our schools—more ways to take action coming soon.

Reach out to your friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors. Invite them to become GPS members AND connect with our vibrant community on Facebook!

Together, we can grow a network that amplifies our voices.

How bills become laws in Texas — and how you can participate in the process

- Find out who represents you in the Texas House of Representatives. Click on the name of your representative to find his or her contact information.

- Calling your legislator’s office is the BEST WAY to share your concerns. Staff records phone calls. Here is a sample phone script to help you.

- Emailing your legislator is another way to communicate. Here is a sample email to help you create your own.

Whether you're contacting your state representative, addressing your school board or city council, or submitting a letter to the editor, we’ve got you covered! Our ready-to-use templates and scripts will help you communicate confidently and effectively. Let your voice be heard!