WITNESS LIST
Education
April 21, 2015 9:00 AM
FOR:
Friese, Jan Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Tx Counseling
Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Banks, Yannis Legislative Liaison (Texas NAACP), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development & Advocacy (Tx classroom Teachers
Assoc.), Austin, TX
Graziani, Cate Policy Fellow (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Kuhlmann, Kate Lobbyist (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Tx-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
Nichols, Colby General Counsel (Texas Rural Education Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Bennett-Burton, Tina Owner (Self), Dallas, TX
Christie D.C., Jack Hou. City Council (Chiropractic), Hou, TX
Jahadi, DC, Dr. Mo Doctor of Chiropractic (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Welch DC, James Vice President TCA (TCA), Austin, TX
ON:
Barnes, Leo UIL-Director-Policy & Compliance (UIL), Driftwood, TX
BREITHAUPT, CHARLES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (UIL), GEORGETOWN, TX
BRONSON, D.C., MARK R. CHIEF EXAMINER (NATIONAL BOARD OF
CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS), ALEDO, TX
Foster, Stephen Provost/Vice-President of Academic Affairs (Texas Chiropractic College),
Deer Park, TX
Harrison, Jamey Deputy Executive Director (UIL), Georgetown, TX
Hines, Lori MD (also providing written testimony) (Self, children), Austin, TX
Hollingsworth, Dr. Thomas State Chairman, Education Committee; South Texas State
Director (Texas Chiropractic Association), Corpus Christi, TX
Johnson, Emily Policy Analyst (Sunset Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Finch, Dan Dir. Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Brown, Jeff (Self), Austin, TX
Cunningham, DC, Jeff (Self), Kyle, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 21, 2015 9:00 AM
Ebwe D.C., Dr. Princely Doctor of Chiropractic (TCA/SELF), Cedar Park, TX
Gilmore, Scott (Texas Chiropractic Assn), Austin, TX
Isdale, Sagen Ember (Texas Chiropractic Association), Austin, TX
Isdale, D.C., Shawn (Texas Chiropractic Association), Harker Heights, TX
Jahadi, Sara Mother & parent of UIL athlete (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Jenkins, Jeffrey S. Executive Director (Texas Chiropractic Association), Austin, TX
Kanz, Kevin D. Dr. of chiropractic (Tx chiropractic assoc), Austin, TX
LaCombe, DC, Joel Doctor of Chiropractic (Self-LaCombe Chiropractic Center),
Georgetown, TX
Morgan, Jay Chiropractor (Self), Austin, TX
Pace, Craig Director, Marketing Texas Chiropractic Association (Texas Chiro Association),
Austin, TX
VanDeWalle, Mike (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Yarbrough, Yvette Executive Director (TX Bd of Chiropractic Examiners), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hines MD, Lori MD, mom (also providing written testimony) (Self, Kids), Austin, TX
Smith, Greg Superintendent Clear Creek ISD (Tx Association of School Administrators, &
Clear Creek ISD), Austin, TX
Willis, Randy Superintendent of School (also providing written testimony) (Granger ISD,
Texas Rural Education Asso. Texas Asso of Community Schools and Central Tx School
Board Asso), Granger, TX
AGAINST:
Houchins, Randy Mr. (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
ANDERSON, DAVID D. CONSULTANT TO THE ARLINGTON ISD BOARD OF
TRUSTEES (ARLINGTON ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES), AUSTIN, TX
Arnold, Ellen (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Arnold, Joe Manager Government Affairs (BASF), Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Governmental Relations (Tx Assoc of School Boards),
Austin, TX
Cowan, Julie School Board Trustee (Austin ISD/Self), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development & Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers
Assoc.), Austin, TX
Findeisen, Les Director of Policy (Texas Trucking Association), Austin, TX
Frandsen, Barbara retired professor (League of Women Voters of Austin), Austin, TX
Hughey, Sandy Trustee, NEISD (North East ISD), San Antonio, TX
Kuhlmann, Kate Lobbyist (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 21, 2015 9:00 AM
Lilly, Janna Director (TCASE (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education)),
Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Huntsman Corp., BASF Corp., Sherwin Alumina, Co.), Austin,
TX
Miller, Katherine President (Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Tx-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Salinas, Nelson Govt. Affairs Manager (The Texas Assoc. of Business), Austin, TX
Simpson, Stephanie VP (TX Assn of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Tarlton, Patrick Gov't Affairs Director (TX Chemical Council), Austin, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors
Association), Austin, TX
Womack, Daniel Director State Government Affairs (DOW Chemical), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Barba, Michael Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Hettinger, Ann State Director (Concerned Women for America), Rockwall, TX
Hodges, Dana Associate State Director (Concerned Women for America of Texas),
Orange, TX
Read, Lanora Prayer Action Chapter Leader (Concerned Women for America), Port
Neches, TX
Remy, Christopher (Self), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Statman, Rona Director of Family Support (also providing written testimony) (The Arc of
Texas), Austin, TX
Wilson, Columba (Self), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Lilly, Janna Director (TCASE (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education)),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Banks, Yannis Legislative Liaison (Texas NAACP), Austin, TX
Clifton, Kaitlyn MSSW Intern (Autism Society of Central Texas), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development & Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers
Assoc.), Austin, TX
GOSLANT, KAILI GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMM., CHAIR (THE ARC OF TX),
AUSTIN, TX
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
Kuhlmann, Kate Lobbyist (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 21, 2015 9:00 AM
Masey, Chris Policy Fellow (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
McCann, Allie Board President (PSACT), Austin, TX
Moreno, Celina Legislative Staff Attorney (MALDEF), San Antonio, TX
Nichols, Colby General Counsel (Texas Rural Education Association), Austin, TX
Potts, Suzanne Executive Director (Autism Society of Central TX), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Tx - American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Romero, Jesse (Texas Association for Bilingual Education), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Anthony, David CEO (also providing written testimony) (Raise Your Hand Texas),
Austin, TX
Luke, Charles Coordinator (Coalition for Public Schools), Austin, TX
ON:
Bunker-Henderson, Nichole Deputy GC (TEA), Austin, TX
Dawn-Fisher, Lisa Chief School Finance Officer (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Salinas, Nelson Govt. Affairs Manager (The Texas Assoc. of Business), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
ANDERSON, DAVID D. CONSULTANT TO THE ARLINGTON ISD BOARD OF
TRUSTEES (ARLINGTON ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES), AUSTIN, TX
Arnold, Ellen (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Banks, Yannis Legislative Liaison (Texas NAACP), Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Governmental Relations (Tx Assoc of School Boards),
Austin, TX
Canales, Ramiro Assistant Executive Director-Governmental Relations (Texas Association
of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Diemert, Margaret Retired Teacher (Self), Corpus Christi, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development & Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers
Assoc.), Austin, TX
FLORES, REBECCA Associate (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Frandsen, Barbara retired professor (League of Women Voters of Austin), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
Harris, Dwight (Self), Victoria, TX
Kuhlmann, Kate Lobbyist (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Landin, Yvonne Retired Teacher (Corpus Christi American Federation of Teachers),
Corpus Christi, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL-CID), Austin, TX
Lilly, Janna Director (TCASE (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education)),
Austin, TX
McMurrey, Ray President (CCAFT), C.Christi, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 21, 2015 9:00 AM
Miller, Katherine President (Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Nichols, Colby General Counsel (Texas Rural Education Association), Austin, TX
Pena, Kina Retired Teacher (Corpus Christi AFT), C.C., TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Tx-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Soliz, Elisa Retired Teacher (Self), Corpus Christi, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors
Association), Austin, TX
Zeller, Susan Retired Teacher (CCAFT), Corpus Christi, TX
FOR:
Gordon, Lindsey Legal Director (Texas Charter Schools Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barba, Michael Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Boswell, Courtney Executive Director (Texas Institute for Education Reform), Austin, TX
GOMEZ, ADDIE DIRECTOR OF GOVT. AFFAIRS (Texans for Quality Public Charter
Schools), AUSTIN, TX
PETTY, CAMERON POLICY ASSOCIATE (TEXAS INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION
REFORM), AUSTIN, TX
FOR:
Gordon, Lindsey Legal Director (Texas Charter Schools Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barba, Michael Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Boswell, Courtney Executive Director (Texas Institute for Education Reform), Austin, TX
Gomez, Addie Director of Government Affairs (Texans for Quality Public Charter
Schools), Austin, TX
Lawson, Drew PAC Director (Texans for Lawsuit Reform), Austin, TX
PETTY, CAMERON POLICY ASSOCIATE (TEXAS INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION
REFORM), AUSTIN, TX
FOR:
Smith, Greg Superintendent, Clear Creek ISD (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Association of School Administrators, & High Performance Schools Consortium, Clear
Creek ISD), Austin, TX
ON:
Swanson, Steve Volunteer serving youth and retired business executive and engineer (also
providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 21, 2015 9:00 AM
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Governmental Relations (Tx Assoc of School Boards),
Austin, TX
FLORES, REBECCA Associate (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Frandsen, Barbara (League of Women Voters of Austin), Austin, TX
Geske, Matthew Director of Governmental Affairs (Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce),
Fort Worth, TX
Greenhaw, Lanet Managing Director Education (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
Lilly, Janna Director (TCASE (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education)),
Austin, TX
Nichols, Colby General Counsel (Texas Rural Education Association), Austin, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors
Association), Austin, TX
Yeager, Laura Parent (Self & Children: students in TX public schools grades 12, 10, 7),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Mendoza, LULAC, Elis R. Director Texas State LULAC (also providing written
testimony) (LULAC), San Antonio, TX
Moreno, Celina Legislative Staff Attorney (MALDEF), San Antonio, TX
Romero, Jesse (Texas Association for Bilingual Education), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Bunker-Henderson, Nichole Deputy GC (TEA), Austin, TX
Hinojosa, David National Director of Policy (also providing written testimony)
(Intercultural Development Research Assoc. (IDRA)), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Banks, Yannis Legislative Liaison (Texas NAACP), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development & Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers
Assoc), Austin, TX
Frandsen, Barbara retired professor (League of Women Voters of Austin), Austin, TX
Kuhlmann, Kate Lobbyist (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX - American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Salinas, Nelson Govt. Affairs Manager (The Texas Assoc. of Business), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
FLORES, REBECCA Associate (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
Nichols, Colby General Counsel (Texas Rural Education Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (Tx PTA), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 21, 2015 9:00 AM
Bergland, Jennifer Director of Government Relations (Texas Computer Education
Association), Georgetown, TX
Boswell, Courtney Executive Director (Texas Institute for Education Reform), Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Governmental Relations (Tx Assoc of School Boards),
Austin, TX
Duke, Chris Director of Policy & Outreach (Texans for Education Reform), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development & Advocacy (Tx Classroom Teachers
Assoc.), Austin, TX
Frandsen, Barbara retired professor (League of Women Voters of Austin), Austin, TX
PETTY, CAMERON POLICY ASSOCIATE (TEXAS INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION
REFORM), AUSTIN, TX
Salinas, Nelson Govt. Affairs Manager (The Texas Assoc. of Business), Austin, TX