Join ATPE
Join ATPE now for the 2022-23 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.
Choose Your Membership

Professional Membership
$175

Associate Membership
$90

Administrator Membership
$225

Public Membership
$35
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College Student
FREE
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First-Time Professional
$110

Student Teacher
FREE

Retired Membership
$10
**Installment payments available for credit card and bank draft payments.
Discover Your Membership Benefits

Member Discounts
ATPE membership offers access to over 25 exclusive services and discounts—it’s easy to recoup the cost of your annual dues and more!

Legal Resources
Do you have job-related legal questions or concerns? Browse this section for information on topics including certification, evaluations, and employment issues.

Professional Development
ATPE membership includes access to more than 90 hours of on-demand continuing professional education (CPE) courses—available at no additional cost.