Every other year, Rally Day brings PTA members from across Texas together in Austin. It’s a powerful, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit the Capitol alongside hundreds of fellow PTA leaders and members to show support for public schools.
The parents, students, teachers, and community members who make up Texas PTAs gather to learn about the legislative process firsthand, rally for their schools, and meet the lawmakers who shape education policy.
Show up with us on Rally Day to show our lawmakers that PTAs are ready to advocate for strong public schools here in Texas.
Get Ready
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Schedule
Times subject to change
8:30 - 9 a.m.
Meet on the Capitol grounds and check in with ACPTA.
9:30 - 11 a.m.
Caucuses. Students and adults go to different large meetings with other students and state representatives to discuss issues. There's an opportunity to ask questions.
10:30 - 11 a.m.
Elementary students will have an opportunity to attend a separate meeting with a representative and get their questions answered.
11:30 a.m.
RALLY TIME! Head to the Capitol grounds and look for our ACPTA banner.
12 - 1 p.m.
Lunch. ACPTA will have an opportunity for you to order a boxed lunch prior to Rally Day. If you do not pre-order a lunch, you can bring a bag lunch or eat inside the Capitol at the Capitol Grill.
1 - 3 p.m.
Meet with Austin-area representatives. Attend as many or as few as your schedule allows. There will be opportunities to ask questions.