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Join ATPE now for the 2025-26 membership year!

Professional, Associate and Administrator membership is open to persons employed in Texas by a public school district, institution of higher education, Regional Education Service Center, the State Board for Educator Certification or the Texas Education Agency. You must join/renew in the appropriate insured category in order to qualify for coverage. ATPE reserves the right to determine eligibility for the appropriate membership category. Commissioned peace officers are eligible for Public membership only.

Credit card or bank draft
If you wish to pay your membership dues as a one-time payment, the application is now available. Click on the “Pay dues by credit card or bank draft” button to complete your application. 

Check or payroll deduction
Click on the "Pay dues by check (PDF)" or "Pay dues by payroll deduction (PDF)" buttons to download a paper application.
 

*Eligibility, terms, conditions, and limitations apply. Visit atpe.org/protection to view important disclosures and complete details of the insurance policy. Staff attorney services are provided separate from the Educators Professional Liability Insurance Program.

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Choose Your Membership

First-Time Professional Membership

$110
(Just over $9/month)

Available until Oct. 31, 2025

 

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Professional Membership

$242
(Just over $20/month)

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Associate Membership

$99
($8.25/month)

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Administrator Membership

$330
($27.50/month)

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Public Education Supporter Membership

$55/year

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College Student

FREE

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Clinical Teacher/Paid Resident

FREE

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Retiree Membership

$33/year

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Membership Benefits

ATPE is the leading educators’ association in Texas and the largest independent association for public school educators in the United States. As an ATPE member, you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits at no additional cost beyond the annual membership dues.

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