Professional and Associate 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 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.
2026-27 annual dues and coverage details
| Membership Type | Dues | Insured / Uninsured |
| Professional | $264 ($22/month) | Insured |
| First-time Professional | $114 ($9.50/month) | Insured |
| Associate | $108 ($9/month) | Insured |
| Administrator | $390 ($32.50/month) | Insured |
| Clinical Teacher/Paid Resident | Free | Insured |
| Retiree | $33/year | Uninsured |
| College Student | Free | Uninsured |
| Public Education Supporter | $66/year | Uninsured |
Membership types with positions
| Membership Type | Positions Included |
|---|---|
| Professional and First-time Professional | Administrator/Supervisor Asst. Principal Athletic Director/Coordinator Athletic Trainer At-Risk Coordinator Audiologist Band/Choral Director Coach Counselor Curriculum Director Dean of Instruction Department Head/Chair Diagnostician Instructional Officer Intern Teacher IT Director/Coordinator Librarian Nurse (RN) Parent/Community Coordinator Regional Service Center Staff School Psychologist/Associate Social Worker Teacher Therapist/Pathologist University Professor Visiting Teacher |
| Administrator | Principal Superintendent/Asst. Superintendent |
| Associate Member | Aide to position in Professional Category Alternative Center Aide Bus Driver Cafeteria Worker Clerk—General Computer Programmer/Entry Custodial Worker Deaf Interpreter Educational Aide/Technician Maintenance Worker Nurse (LVN) Regional Service Center Aide Secretary Security Guard (Unarmed) Substitute Teacher Commissioned peace officers are eligible for public membership only. |
| Clinical Teacher | Student Teacher in Texas |
| Retiree | Retired Former School Employee |
| College Student | Non-teaching College Student |
| Public Education Supporter | Friend of Public Education |