Texas AFT
@texasaft.org
Proudly dubbed the "most aggressive" group for Texas educators. Representing 66,000 K-12, higher education, and retired school employees. We're #Allin for Texas public schools, colleges, & universities ✊ Affiliated with AFT & the AFL-CIO.
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Texas AFT
@texasaft.org
· Dec 3
👋 Hello! Allow us to introduce ourselves.
Texas AFT is a union of 66,000 K-12, higher education, and retired school employees. We're affiliated with @aftunion.bsky.social & @texasaflcio.bsky.social.
And we've been dubbed the "most aggressive" group for Texas teachers & school staff. 🤠
Texas AFT is a union of 66,000 K-12, higher education, and retired school employees. We're affiliated with @aftunion.bsky.social & @texasaflcio.bsky.social.
And we've been dubbed the "most aggressive" group for Texas teachers & school staff. 🤠
February 8, 2026 at 9:07 AM
From Elected Leaders to Support Professionals to Worksite Leaders, all RLC attendees are learning something new and growing in San Antonio!! #All_In
February 7, 2026 at 8:20 PM
From Elected Leaders to Support Professionals to Worksite Leaders, all RLC attendees are learning something new and growing in San Antonio!! #All_In
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For Texas House, District 120 (San Antonio), we’ve endorsed Jordan Brown, member of Northside American Federation of Teachers (@aft.org Local 3216)
February 4, 2026 at 10:58 PM
For Texas House, District 120 (San Antonio), we’ve endorsed Jordan Brown, member of Northside American Federation of Teachers (@aft.org Local 3216)
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For U.S. House, District 27 (Victoria), we’ve endorsed @tanyafortexas.bsky.social, member of @texasaft.org
February 4, 2026 at 10:58 PM
For U.S. House, District 27 (Victoria), we’ve endorsed @tanyafortexas.bsky.social, member of @texasaft.org
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Thank you so much to all of our members who attended the @texasaft.org Regional Leadership Conference last weekend. You shared powerful experiences and grew our solidarity with our state union leaders. Your hard work and strength are what keep HFT going. It does not go unnoticed. @aft.org
February 6, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Thank you so much to all of our members who attended the @texasaft.org Regional Leadership Conference last weekend. You shared powerful experiences and grew our solidarity with our state union leaders. Your hard work and strength are what keep HFT going. It does not go unnoticed. @aft.org
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Do not underestimate our collective power when we unite to defend academic freedom in the face of government censorship.
We are ready to transform higher ed for the better at Texas A&M and beyond.
This is what the AAUP stands for.
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
We are ready to transform higher ed for the better at Texas A&M and beyond.
This is what the AAUP stands for.
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
January 30, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Do not underestimate our collective power when we unite to defend academic freedom in the face of government censorship.
We are ready to transform higher ed for the better at Texas A&M and beyond.
This is what the AAUP stands for.
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
We are ready to transform higher ed for the better at Texas A&M and beyond.
This is what the AAUP stands for.
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
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“No one can reasonably say that a Philosophy professor shouldn’t get to teach Plato in a philosophy class.”
—Martin Peterson, AAUP Texas A&M
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
@cwa-tseu.bsky.social
@movetexas.bsky.social
—Martin Peterson, AAUP Texas A&M
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
@cwa-tseu.bsky.social
@movetexas.bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 12:48 AM
“No one can reasonably say that a Philosophy professor shouldn’t get to teach Plato in a philosophy class.”
—Martin Peterson, AAUP Texas A&M
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
@cwa-tseu.bsky.social
@movetexas.bsky.social
—Martin Peterson, AAUP Texas A&M
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
@cwa-tseu.bsky.social
@movetexas.bsky.social
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“This is an academic institution explicitly using political ideology to censor and police faculty and students. If we believe the censorship will stop here, we are making a serious mistake.”
—Chaitanya Lakimsetti, Texas A&M
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
—Chaitanya Lakimsetti, Texas A&M
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 12:30 AM
“This is an academic institution explicitly using political ideology to censor and police faculty and students. If we believe the censorship will stop here, we are making a serious mistake.”
—Chaitanya Lakimsetti, Texas A&M
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
—Chaitanya Lakimsetti, Texas A&M
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
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Not for censorship and deportation!
Money for jobs and education!
We’re out here making our demands known: Texas A&M must protect all students and faculty, including noncitizens, and not censor them.
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
@cwa-tseu.bsky.social
Money for jobs and education!
We’re out here making our demands known: Texas A&M must protect all students and faculty, including noncitizens, and not censor them.
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
@cwa-tseu.bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Not for censorship and deportation!
Money for jobs and education!
We’re out here making our demands known: Texas A&M must protect all students and faculty, including noncitizens, and not censor them.
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
@cwa-tseu.bsky.social
Money for jobs and education!
We’re out here making our demands known: Texas A&M must protect all students and faculty, including noncitizens, and not censor them.
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
@cwa-tseu.bsky.social
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Students at Texas A&M include army veterans who have sworn an oath to protect the Constitution of the United States, including the right to free speech.
Army vets agree that Texas A&M’s censorship policy does not uphold constitutional rights that they have sworn to protect.
Army vets agree that Texas A&M’s censorship policy does not uphold constitutional rights that they have sworn to protect.
January 30, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Students at Texas A&M include army veterans who have sworn an oath to protect the Constitution of the United States, including the right to free speech.
Army vets agree that Texas A&M’s censorship policy does not uphold constitutional rights that they have sworn to protect.
Army vets agree that Texas A&M’s censorship policy does not uphold constitutional rights that they have sworn to protect.
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Unionizing is our right! Education is our right!
That is why we have to fight!
Faculty, students, staff & the Texas A&M community are ready to fight against government censorship and for a better university.
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@movetexas.bsky.social
That is why we have to fight!
Faculty, students, staff & the Texas A&M community are ready to fight against government censorship and for a better university.
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@movetexas.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Unionizing is our right! Education is our right!
That is why we have to fight!
Faculty, students, staff & the Texas A&M community are ready to fight against government censorship and for a better university.
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@movetexas.bsky.social
That is why we have to fight!
Faculty, students, staff & the Texas A&M community are ready to fight against government censorship and for a better university.
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@movetexas.bsky.social
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Aggies for academic freedom!
A broad coalition of faculty, students, staff, and community members are out here at Texas A&M to say NO to censorship and YES to making higher ed a common good!
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
@movetexas.bsky.social
A broad coalition of faculty, students, staff, and community members are out here at Texas A&M to say NO to censorship and YES to making higher ed a common good!
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
@movetexas.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Aggies for academic freedom!
A broad coalition of faculty, students, staff, and community members are out here at Texas A&M to say NO to censorship and YES to making higher ed a common good!
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
@movetexas.bsky.social
A broad coalition of faculty, students, staff, and community members are out here at Texas A&M to say NO to censorship and YES to making higher ed a common good!
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
@movetexas.bsky.social
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They can try to censor our courses, but it won’t stop us from standing up to defend the right for students to learn freely and faculty to teach openly at Texas A&M.
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
@cwa-tseu.bsky.social
@movetexas.bsky.social
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
@cwa-tseu.bsky.social
@movetexas.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 11:25 PM
They can try to censor our courses, but it won’t stop us from standing up to defend the right for students to learn freely and faculty to teach openly at Texas A&M.
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
@cwa-tseu.bsky.social
@movetexas.bsky.social
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
@cwa-tseu.bsky.social
@movetexas.bsky.social
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“We will not be intimidated into silence.”
—Dr. Leonard Bright, AAUP Texas A&M
This fight is bigger than Texas A&M—it is about whether public universities will serve democracy or fear it.
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@movetexas.bsky.social
—Dr. Leonard Bright, AAUP Texas A&M
This fight is bigger than Texas A&M—it is about whether public universities will serve democracy or fear it.
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@movetexas.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 11:35 PM
“We will not be intimidated into silence.”
—Dr. Leonard Bright, AAUP Texas A&M
This fight is bigger than Texas A&M—it is about whether public universities will serve democracy or fear it.
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@movetexas.bsky.social
—Dr. Leonard Bright, AAUP Texas A&M
This fight is bigger than Texas A&M—it is about whether public universities will serve democracy or fear it.
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@movetexas.bsky.social
We’re gathered on A&M’s campus to remind Texas that academic freedom is foundational for success for both student and professor ✊ @texasaaup.bsky.social @aaup.org @tamu-aaup.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 11:30 PM
We’re gathered on A&M’s campus to remind Texas that academic freedom is foundational for success for both student and professor ✊ @texasaaup.bsky.social @aaup.org @tamu-aaup.bsky.social
Yesterday, Gov. Abbott announced a freeze on H-1B visa applications at Texas public universities and state agencies. Following the announcement, professors have deep concerns about the ability of Texas to compete globally in key fields like science, technology, engineering, and medicine.
January 28, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Yesterday, Gov. Abbott announced a freeze on H-1B visa applications at Texas public universities and state agencies. Following the announcement, professors have deep concerns about the ability of Texas to compete globally in key fields like science, technology, engineering, and medicine.
Today, @zephcapo.bsky.social submitted a declaration in Texas AFT’s lawsuit against the TEA over unlawful investigations into Texas educators in the aftermath of the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The union also filed a motion requesting a preliminary injunction from the court.
January 26, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Today, @zephcapo.bsky.social submitted a declaration in Texas AFT’s lawsuit against the TEA over unlawful investigations into Texas educators in the aftermath of the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The union also filed a motion requesting a preliminary injunction from the court.
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Censorship at Texas A&M harms the students and faculty it claims to protect.
Sign the petition to demand that admin abandon its censorship policy, prioritize the best education for students, and ensure that faculty can teach freely 👇
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
Sign the petition to demand that admin abandon its censorship policy, prioritize the best education for students, and ensure that faculty can teach freely 👇
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
Defend Academic Freedom at Texas A&M University!
On December 18, 2025, the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents approved System Policy 08.01, which fundamentally undermines teaching and student learning. This policy has been implemented ...
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January 26, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Censorship at Texas A&M harms the students and faculty it claims to protect.
Sign the petition to demand that admin abandon its censorship policy, prioritize the best education for students, and ensure that faculty can teach freely 👇
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
Sign the petition to demand that admin abandon its censorship policy, prioritize the best education for students, and ensure that faculty can teach freely 👇
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
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"Texas officials are inflicting immediate and irreparable harm on educators, which is why we are seeking a preliminary injunction to halt this unconstitutional conduct." — @rweingarten.bsky.social on @texasaft.org submitting a declaration in lawsuit over state investigations into educators.
Texas AFT seeks preliminary injunction in lawsuit over state investigations into educators after the assassination of Charlie Kirk
A Union of Professionals
www.texasaft.org
January 26, 2026 at 9:02 PM
"Texas officials are inflicting immediate and irreparable harm on educators, which is why we are seeking a preliminary injunction to halt this unconstitutional conduct." — @rweingarten.bsky.social on @texasaft.org submitting a declaration in lawsuit over state investigations into educators.
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Texas A&M’s syllabi review policy does not prevent student indoctrination but in fact promotes the censorship of faculty.
TAMU AAUP President Dr. Leonard Bright interviewed on @rolandsmartin.bsky.social
@drleonardbright.bsky.social
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
TAMU AAUP President Dr. Leonard Bright interviewed on @rolandsmartin.bsky.social
@drleonardbright.bsky.social
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
January 20, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Texas A&M’s syllabi review policy does not prevent student indoctrination but in fact promotes the censorship of faculty.
TAMU AAUP President Dr. Leonard Bright interviewed on @rolandsmartin.bsky.social
@drleonardbright.bsky.social
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
TAMU AAUP President Dr. Leonard Bright interviewed on @rolandsmartin.bsky.social
@drleonardbright.bsky.social
@tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org
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“If you don’t stand up, you’re gonna get stepped on.”
Learn more about @texasaft.org and their lawsuit to protect Texas public school teachers — find it everywhere you stream Progress Texas Podcasts.
Learn more about @texasaft.org and their lawsuit to protect Texas public school teachers — find it everywhere you stream Progress Texas Podcasts.
January 20, 2026 at 5:43 PM
“If you don’t stand up, you’re gonna get stepped on.”
Learn more about @texasaft.org and their lawsuit to protect Texas public school teachers — find it everywhere you stream Progress Texas Podcasts.
Learn more about @texasaft.org and their lawsuit to protect Texas public school teachers — find it everywhere you stream Progress Texas Podcasts.
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“They're attacking the entire infrastructure of Black America.”
— @rolandsmartin.bsky.social
Check out Roland Martin's MLK Day address in Dallas.
— @rolandsmartin.bsky.social
Check out Roland Martin's MLK Day address in Dallas.
January 21, 2026 at 6:19 PM
“They're attacking the entire infrastructure of Black America.”
— @rolandsmartin.bsky.social
Check out Roland Martin's MLK Day address in Dallas.
— @rolandsmartin.bsky.social
Check out Roland Martin's MLK Day address in Dallas.
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The American Federation of Teachers of Texas is suing the Texas Education Agency over a series of investigations the agency launched over teachers’ comments on social media after the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Texas AFT sues Texas over investigations of teachers linked to Kirk assassination comments
The Texas AFT is suing the Texas Education Agency over a series of investigations the agency launched over teachers’ comments on social media after the death...
www.dallasnews.com
January 6, 2026 at 9:30 PM
The American Federation of Teachers of Texas is suing the Texas Education Agency over a series of investigations the agency launched over teachers’ comments on social media after the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
📢 Free speech is free speech. Educators across Texas have been retaliated against for constitutionally protected speech that had no bearing on job performance and no impact on their classrooms.
Read more about our lawsuit against TEA in the New York Times article below 👇
Read more about our lawsuit against TEA in the New York Times article below 👇
Texas Is Sued Over Investigations Into Teachers’ Speech After Charlie Kirk’s Death
www.nytimes.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:17 PM
📢 Free speech is free speech. Educators across Texas have been retaliated against for constitutionally protected speech that had no bearing on job performance and no impact on their classrooms.
Read more about our lawsuit against TEA in the New York Times article below 👇
Read more about our lawsuit against TEA in the New York Times article below 👇