New Texas Education Advocacy Group Unveils Policy Package Ahead Of Austin Meetings

Texas TransformED calls for school finance reform, literacy changes, transparency, and stronger accountability in Texas public education.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:05pm

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A new Texas education advocacy group, Texas TransformED, has unveiled a broad school reform package ahead of meetings with lawmakers in Austin. The policy proposals focus on areas like school finance, literacy instruction, public transparency, and teacher quality, with the goal of making Texas the top state in the nation for public education outcomes.

Why it matters

Education reform remains a major issue in Texas, with concerns around academic performance, school funding, and accountability. This new advocacy group's policy proposals could significantly shape the education policy debate in the state ahead of the next legislative session.

The details

Texas TransformED's policy package calls for a comprehensive review of the state's school funding formula, more options for financing school facilities, stricter financial accountability for school-related entities, a restructuring of English Language Arts and Reading instruction in grades K-8, a statewide education transparency platform, and incentives to attract and reward high-performing teachers. The group's 'Million-Word Miracle' proposal would split current ELAR instruction into separate reading/literacy and writing/public speaking courses and require students in grades 2-8 to read 1 million words per year.

  • Texas TransformED unveiled the policy package this week ahead of meetings with lawmakers in Austin on Tuesday.
  • The Texas Public Policy Foundation's Texas Policy Summit is scheduled to take place in Austin on Wednesday.

The players

Texas TransformED

A new independent, nonpartisan education advocacy group working to make Texas the top state in the nation for public education outcomes.

Robbye Kirkpatrick

The founder of Texas TransformED, a commercial real estate professional, former teacher, and parent who launched the organization in 2025 after growing frustrated with her children's public school experience.

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What they’re saying

“We believe Texas can and should lead the world in student outcomes.”

— Robbye Kirkpatrick, Founder, Texas TransformED

What’s next

Kirkpatrick was scheduled to meet with lawmakers on Tuesday, one day before the Texas Public Policy Foundation's Texas Policy Summit begins in Austin on Wednesday.

The takeaway

This new advocacy group's policy proposals could significantly shape the education policy debate in Texas, as the state looks to address concerns around academic performance, school funding, and accountability in the public education system.