The Chinese Language Teachers Association of Texas (CLTA-TEXAS) is a nonpolitical, nonprofit educational and professional organization to promote teaching and learning of the Chinese language in Texas. The mission of the CLTA-TEXAS is to enhance quality Chinese language teaching at all education levels; to serve as a resource network for Chinese language teachers to share ideas and disseminate information; to conduct professional development for Chinese teachers in both language teaching and cultural awareness; to provide a base for common pedagogical improvement and individual career development. CLTA-TEXAS, a regional chapter of the national Chinese Language Teacher Association, is exempt from Federal income tax under section 501 (c)(3).