- To pursue the quality of excellence in education;

 - To give identity, voice and exposure to the particular quality of rural schools;

 - To enhance the quality of rural schools;

 - To enhance the quality of life unique in the rural community.

 - To inform the legislature, the state board of education, and other such groups or agencies of   concerns, needs, and research of the association so as to effectively influence legislation, rules, and policy makers.

 - To formulate and promote plans, proposals, subsidies, in service, and curricula which will be in the best interest of the membership.

 - To develop a data base through research and compilation of existing data sources.

 - To inform and solicit support of the membership in organizations.

 - To support the integrity of rural school districts.

 - To support and actively participate in efforts and activities of the National Rural Education Association.

 - To provide scholarships and other benefits toTexas Rural Schools.