Texas Physical Therapy Association

12/09/2025

11/26/2025

🎉 TPTA 2025 Leadership Election Results Are In! 🎉

We’re excited to announce the official results of the 2025 TPTA leadership election! Thank you to everyone who voted — your voice matters and helps guide our association’s future. 💙

Congratulations to our newly elected leaders!

We’re looking forward to incredible years ahead under their leadership. With your support, we’ll continue working hard to advance the physical therapy profession across Texas — amplifying advocacy, strengthening our community, and delivering value to every member.

Stay tuned for upcoming initiatives, events, and ways you can get involved!

11/25/2025

11/24/2025

From APTA

APTA is aware of the U.S. Department of Education’s RISE Committee recommendation to reclassify the physical therapist degree.
While not a final determination, this proposal is misguided, misinformed, and threatens an already strained health care workforce.
A formal public comment period is expected in early 2026 — and we’ll be ready.
👉 You can take action now — Contact your members of Congress through the APTA Patient Action Center: https://www.votervoice.net/.../APTA/Campaigns/131766/Respond

11/19/2025

🔔 MIDNIGHT DEADLINE 🔔

Our runoff election for TPTA Treasurer-Elect is still open — and your vote matters!

Two candidates finished in a virtual tie, so we’re asking all professional members to take a moment and cast their vote in this important runoff. Don't wait, today is the last day.

🗳️ Voting close tonight, 11/19 at 11:59 PM
📲 Voting is online — quick, easy, and secure.

👥 Professional members only; log in to verify your membership.
Let your voice be heard and help shape the future of TPTA! 💙💚🧡

https://tpta.org/page/2025runoffelections

11/18/2025

Congratulations to our 2025 TPTA Member Awards Winners!

We celbrate these incredible members who are advancing the practice of physical therapy, supporting our association, and making a meaningful impact on patients, students, and communities across Texas.

2025 Rex Nutt Student Physical Therapist Award
Peyton Fisher, SPT & Jasmine Bryson, SPT

2025 Jeanette Winfree Award
Nicole Volek, PTA-CI, CMC, MSHP

2025 Joy Davenport Award
Amanda Lopez, PTA, BS

2025 Outstanding PTA Faculty Award
Christi Mills, PT

2025 Outstanding Physical Therapist Researcher Award
Corbin Hedt, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS

2025 Ruby Decker Award
Syd Young, PT, DPT, CSCS, FAAOMPT

2025 William Gould Memorial Outstanding Physical Therapy Faculty Award
Jason Zafereo, PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT

2025 President’s Award
Venita Lovelace-Chandler, PT, PhD, PCS

11/18/2025

🔔 Treasurer-Elect Runoff Election Reminder! 🔔

Our runoff election for TPTA Treasurer-Elect is still open — and your vote matters!

Two candidates finished in a virtual tie, so we’re asking all professional members to take a moment and cast their vote in this important runoff.

🗳️ Voting closes Wednesday, 11/19 at 11:59 PM
📲 Voting is online — quick, easy, and secure.
👥 Professional members only; log in to verify your membership.

Let your voice be heard and help shape the future of TPTA! 💙💚🧡

https://tpta.org/page/2025runoffelections

11/17/2025

🌟 Introducing TPTA’s Early Professionals Special Interest Group (EPSIG)! 🌟

Are you a newly licensed PT or PTA looking for connection, mentorship, and a community that understands the early stages of your career?

TPTA has a new Early Professionals SIG designed to support you with professional development opportunities and meaningful peer-to-peer engagement.

If you're interested in being part of this growing group, please reach out to Jacob Vines (information at the flyer below).

Let’s shape the future of our profession—together! 💚✨

11/14/2025

Congrats to all the new TPTA Leadership!!!

But we're not finished yet. The votes are in for Treasurer-Elect — and we have a virtual tie!

It’s time for a runoff election to determine TPTA’s next Treasurer-Elect.

🗳️ Voting is open online now through Wednesday, November 19.
📅 Eligible: Professional TPTA Members Only

11/01/2025

🎉 What an incredible few days it’s been at the TPTA Annual Conference!

As we wrap up the final day, we’re filled with gratitude for all the PTs, PTAs, students, exhibitors, and speakers who made this year’s event unforgettable. 💚

It’s also the first day of November — a perfect time to carry the energy, inspiration, and connections from conference into the month ahead and 2026! 🙌✨