Texas Public Education Defense Fund

Legal Advocacy 

At the Texas Public Education Defense Fund (TPEDF), we are committed to protecting the rights of students, educators, and parents across Texas. Our legal advocacy focuses on ensuring fair, transparent, accountable, equitable public education by holding school districts, lawmakers, political action committees, state agencies, and others accountable.
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Student & Parent Rights

  • Special Education (SPED) & Disability Rights
  • Discrimination & Civil Rights Violations
  • Student Free Speech & Expression
  • Student Discipline & Due Process 

 

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Educator & Employee Rights

  • Teacher & Staff Free Speech Rights
  • Employment Discrimination & Retaliation

 

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Government Accountability & Transparency

  • Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) Violations
  • Public Information Act (PIR) Violations

 

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School Finance & Property Tax Issues

  • Public School Funding Inequities
  • Property Tax & Bond Accountability

 

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School Safety & Student Rights

  • Unconstitutional School Policing & Criminalization of Students
  • School Bullying & Harassment Cases

 

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School Governance & Curriculum Rights

  • Parental Rights & School Governance Disputes
  • Book Bans, Censorship, & Curriculum Restrictions

 

Policy Advocacy & Public Education Initiatives

The Texas Public Education Defense Fund (TPEDF) protects the constitutional rights of students, educators, and parents. Our policy advocacy and public education initiatives focus on promoting equitable, fair, and transparent public education policies and empowering communities to fight for their educational rights.
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Public Schools

Policy Advocacy Areas

  • Advancing Equitable Education Funding
  • Defending Student Rights & Academic Freedom
  • Strengthening Special Education Rights
  • Promoting Safe and Inclusive School Environments
  • Teacher and Educator Rights
  • Advocating for Transparency and Accountability in School Governance

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Public Education Areas

  • Community Education on Student Rights
  • Awareness Campaigns on Education Equity
  • Advocacy for Inclusive Curriculum & Teachers’ Rights
  • Building Partnerships with Grassroots Organizations
  • Media & Public Awareness Campaigns
  • Educating on School Governance & Transparency

 

Safeguard Students' Rights

Join us in our fight to protect the legal interests of students and educators in Texas through dedicated advocacy and support. Your involvement can make a difference.