TPEA's Political Action Committee

For the past 45 years, EMPACT - the Employees Political Action Council of Texas -  has empowered TPEA members to amplify their voices at the capitol.

State employees and retirees have an advantage that most workers don't have -- they have the opportunity every two and four years to cast their votes for their bosses, including the members of the Texas Legislature and statewide elected officials. But voting is just the initial step to electing leaders who genuinely care about them.

As TPEA’s political action committee, EMPACT helps us take the next steps.

A political action committee (PAC) is a tax-exempt organization that collects campaign contributions and uses those funds to support or oppose candidates, ballot initiatives, or legislation. 

TPEA cannot use membership dues for political donations. So EMPACT allows our members to express support or concern on how Texas’ leaders advocate for state employees.

By generously providing financial support to certain political campaigns and advocating concerns directly with lawmakers, EMPACT plays a vital role in electing and educating leaders who will devote their time and attention to the issues that truly matter to state employees and retirees.

In past legislative sessions, EMPACT donors like you helped:

• Secure pay raises and higher compensation
• Ensure the stability of the ERS pension fund
• Safeguard our healthcare coverage

You must be a TPEA member to donate to EMPACT.

Donations are not deductible on federal income taxes. All donations are voluntary and are used for political purposes. Corporate checks may be accepted for administrative purposes only and cannot be used for political activity.