Here are answers to frequently asked questions:

• Texas Parent PAC is a respected political action committee for parents, grandparents, parents-to-be, and anyone who supports high quality public education.
• It was founded in 2005 by five “PTA moms” who were frustrated with the Texas Legislature and believed we needed more state representatives and senators who would stand up for kids and neighborhood public schools.
• Unlike the prior 20 years, in 2026 Texas Parent PAC is only endorsing one candidate in the primary elections: Democrat Gina Hinojosa for Governor. This is due to the over-arching need to defeat incumbent governor Greg Abbott, who has a track record of causing great harm to public education and schoolchildren.
• In 2026, contributors are urged to donate directly to the Hinojosa for Governor Campaign rather than Texas Parent PAC. One-time contributions may be made here, or supporters of public education may choose to donate monthly and join Gina’s Education Giving Circle here. Giving Circle donors are invited to attend a monthly Zoom call with Gina Hinojosa and her campaign team to receive updates on progress and needs.
• More than 2,000 families have made contributions to Texas Parent PAC and volunteered in campaigns of endorsed candidates.
• Financial information about the PAC’s contributions and expenditures is available online at the Texas Ethics Commission website under “Search Campaign Finance and Lobby Reports” by a “Simple Search” of Filer ID No. 57682, a General Purpose Political Committee.
• Texas Parent PAC has low operating overhead, with no headquarters office and no salaried staff. Board of Directors members volunteer their time to provide day-to-day leadership, and parent volunteers help with campaigns and fundraising. As needed, the PAC contracts with professionals having specialized skills to accomplish specific tasks.
• Endorsed candidates reflect values that honor and support quality public education, strong communities, unlimited opportunities, and maximum citizen participation in our democracy. All endorsed candidates support the Texas Parent PAC Guiding Principles.
• Texas Parent PAC does not believe public education is a partisan issue. The PAC endorses and makes financial contributions to Republican and Democratic candidates, men and women, who are committed to strengthening Texas public schools. We seek to elect Texas lawmakers who listen to parents and can be counted on to consistently vote in the interest of children!