How to be your own advocate
Although law prohibits agencies from attempting to influence legislation, you have a right to advocate on your own behalf - as long as it's on your own time and with your own personal resources. Watch this short video from TPEA's Executive Director, Ann Bishop, explain why self-advocacy is so important. Here are a few ways to get involved:
- Join TPEA, an organization that advocates for you
- Subscribe to our newsletter with your home email address
- Know who represents you
- Think about your circle of influence
- Write a letter to your legislator(s)
The Texas Public Employees Association experienced success since the beginning by securing passage of the constitutional amendment and statutes that created the Employees Retirement System (ERS) in 1947. TPEA’s advocacy on behalf of active and retired state employees is characterized by pragmatic proposals, creative problem solving and a clear, consistent vision of superior benefits and competitive salaries that allow employees to maintain a comfortable lifestyle for themselves and their families.
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Active State Employees
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Understanding Proposed State Employee Pay Raises
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At the Capitol
Ann Testifies at Senate Bill 2214
Rep. Donna Howard mentions State Retirees
TPEA Testifies for House Bill 1393
Testifying for State Employees & Retirees at the Committee on Appropriations
TPEA's Ann Bishop Testifies at the Texas House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations
Ann Bishop Testifies at the Senate Committee on Business Commerce
Ray Hymel Testifies at the Senate Finance Committee