WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
State Affairs
August 10, 2021 - 10:00 AM
FOR:
Belsick, Michael (Self) , Fredericksburg, TX
Mostert, Michelle (Self) , Dripping Springs, TX
Welty, Gerald Mr (Self) , Cibolo, TX
AGAINST:
Carcione, Joseph (Self) , Austin, TX
Epstein, Eliza (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Austin, TX
Griffith, Carrie Policy specialist (Self; Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Latham Sikes, Chloe Deputy Director of Policy (also providing written testimony)
(IDRA (Intercultural Development Research Association)), Austin, TX
Lopez, Alejandra (Self) , San Antonio, TX, TX
Odom Jr, Donald Rev (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Sugar Land, TX
Parajon, Stephanie (Self) , Arlington, TX
Payne, Koa (Self) , Lago Vista, TX
Plua, Marlene (Self) , Lago Vista, TX
Plua, Victor (Self) , Lago Vista, TX
Ramón, Ana Deputy Director of Advocacy (TLEEC (Texas Legislative Education Equity
Coalition)), San Antonio, TX
Stern, Maggie Youth Civic Education & Engagement Coordinator (also providing written
testimony) (Self; Children's Defense Fund - Texas), Austin, TX
Valenzuela, Angela Dr. (Self) , Austin, TX
Zamora, Emilio Dr. (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bednarz, Dawn (Self) , Magnolia, TX
Long, Matt (Self; Fredericksburg Tea Party), Fredericksburg, TX
McCrary, Johanna (Self) , Lubbock, TX
Phillips, Cyndie (Self) , Magnolia, TX
AGAINST:
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Fierro-Perez, Rocio (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Martinez, Louann (Dallas ISD), Austin, TX
Martinez, Louann (Fort Worth ISD), Austin, TX
Martinez, Louann (Texas Urban Council of Superintendents), Austin, TX
Mathias, Jayme Executive Director (Self; Texas Latino School Boards Association),
Austin, TX
Menendez, Fatima Legislative Attorney (MALDEF), San Antonio, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (Self; TX-American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Simpson, Matt (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
State Affairs
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Ramos, Shelly Director, curriculum (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Roberts, Kevin Chief Executive Officer (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Exter, Monty (The Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)), Austin, TX
Fickel, Ann Associate Executive Director (Texas Classroom Teachers Association),
Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (Self; National Association of
Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
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