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March 22, 2023 - 9:00 AM
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (The Texas
Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Bedrick, Jason (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Phoenix, AZ
Brown, Matthew (Self) , Sugar land, TX
Brown, Selina (Self) , Sugar Land, TX
Castle, Mary Elizabeth Director of Government Relations (Texas Values Action), Austin,
TX
Cunneen, Nathaniel (Self; American Federation for Children), Addison, TX
DeAngelis, Corey (Self; American Federation for Children), San Antonio, TX
Doerksen, Craig Director (Self; Waterloo School), Austin, TX
Gille, Jo-Ann (Self) , Boerne, TX
Hatley, Erin (Self; The Vine School), Victoria, TX
Hernandez, Gemma (Self) , Brownsville, TX
Hopkins, Perla (Moms For America), Leander, TX
Lazaroff, Lazer Rabbi (Self) , Houston, TX
Lucio, Jr., Eddie (Self; Texans for Free Enterprise), Los Fresnos, TX
Marshall, Karen SREC (Self; State Republican Executive Committee), San Antonio, TX
McCoy, Mazie Assistant Superintendent (Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston),
Houston/TX, TX
Olson, Bishop Michael (Self; Diocese of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
Ortiz Duarte, Oscar Principal (Self; Diocese of Fort Worth & Nolan Catholic High
School), Fort Worth, TX
Pei, Laikwan, candy (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Katy, TX
Potts, Meredith (Self) , Victoria, TX
Price, MacKenzie Head of gt.school (Self; Gt.school), Austin, TX
Rinaldi, Matt Chairman, Republican Party of Texas (Self; Republican Party of Texas),
Austin, TX
Rogers, Shelley (Self; ACE Scholarships Texas), Taylor Lake Village, TX
Ryan, Amanda (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Bee Cave, TX
Sasser, Amy (also providing written testimony) (Self) , La Porte, TX
Smith, Sophia (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Friendswwod, TX
Taylor, Larry (also providing written testimony) (Texas Conservative Coalition Research
Institute), Friendswood, TX
Taylor, Todd (Self) , Pasadena, TX
Teal, Gary (Self) , Whitney, TX
Todd- Smith, Dr. Laurie Director AFPI (also providing written testimony) (Self; America
First Policy Institute), Madison, MS, TX
Varmah, Hera (Self; The American Federation for Children), Apollo Beach, fl, TX
Villarreal, Roberto (Self; What is school for?), Roundrock, TX
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Wang, Xiaomei (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Fort Worth, TX
Wilson, Robert W Mr. (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Lumberton, TX
AGAINST:
Aleman, Steven Senior Policy Specialist (also providing written testimony) (Disability
Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Bakich, Meg (Self) , Dallas, TX
Bihun, Meaghan (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Birkholz, Jennie (Self) , Round Rock, TX
Bledsoe, Gary President (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas NAACP),
Austin; Texas, TX
BROOKS, EVELYN Member, State Board of Education, District 14 (Self) , Frisco, TX
Brown Daniel, Ginny Rev. Dr. (Self) , Spring, TX, TX
Busse, Lara Parent (Self) , Harlingen, TX
Bussey, Faith (Self; Texans for Homeschool Freedom), Arlington, TX
Butcher, Callie (Self) , Dallas, TX
Caffee, Sarah (Self) , Hockley, TX
Capo, Zeph President (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Carmona, Gordy (Self) , Frisco, TX
Carra, Missie Self (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Fort Worth, TX
Carranza, Susana Dr. (Self) , Austin, TX
Chevalier, Andrea (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators
of Special Education (TCASE)), Austin, TX
Dawer, Daniel (also providing written testimony) (Self; Educators in Solidarity), Austin,
TX
Eaton, Elise (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texans for Homeschool Freedom),
The Woodlands, TX
Figueroa, Tez (Self; Out Youth), Austin, TX
Fowler, Melody President Arlington ISD Board of Trustees (Arlington ISD Board of
Trustees), Arlington, TX
Giles, Mandy (Self) , Houston, TX
Grizzard, Julia Executive Director (Self; Bexar County Education Coalition), San
Antonio, TX
Hall, Ash (Self; ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Hansen, Lana (Self) , Manchaca, TX
Hedtke, Amy (Self) , Waxahachie, TX
Jones, Carl TDP Rural Caucus State Field Coordinator (also providing written testimony)
(Self; TDP Non Urban Rural Caucus), Spicewood, TX
Joseph, Zenobia Ms. (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Austin, TX
Joy, Louise (Self) , Austin, TX
Kim, Tricia (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Austin, TX
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Kincaid, Jeannette (Self) , Austin, TX
Klosterboer, Brian (also providing written testimony) (Self; ACLU of Texas), Houston,
TX
Kosobud, Terry (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Austin, TX
Latham Sikes, Chloe Deputy Director of Policy (also providing written testimony) (Self;
IDRA (Intercultural Development Research Association)), Austin, TX
Leahy, Francesca (Self) , Austin, TX
Linahan, Alice VP Women on the Wall (Self) , Argyle, TX
Litzler, John (Texas Baptists Christian Life Commission), Dallas, TX
Lorigo-Johst, Chevonne (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
Lowe, Mary (Self) , Colleyville, TX
Luke, Charles Dr. (Self; Coalition for Public Schools), Weatherford, TX
Markum, Alicia (Self) , Round Rock, TX
Martinez, Ricardo (Self; EQTX Equality Texas), Austin, TX
Meza-Chavez, Jeannie Superintendent San Elizario ISD (Self) , El Paso, TX
Ozuna, Rebekah (Self; Texas AFT), Austin TX, TX
Perez, Alicia Citizen of Texas (League of United Latin American Citizens), Austin, TX
Pieniazek, Ray Executive Director (Self; Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Puente, Jaime Director of Economic Opportunity (also providing written testimony)
(Self; Every Texan), Austin, TX
Reynolds, Troy Founder, Texans for Public Education (also providing written testimony)
(Self; Texans for Public Education), Spring, TX
Romans, Francesca (Self) , Leander, TX
Russell, Calvin (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texans for Homeschool
Freedom), Magnolia, TX
Russell, Ginger (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Magnolia, TX
Savage, Alison (Self) , Lyford, TX
Smith, Anna (Self) , Leander, TX
Stockhausen, Lorelei (Self) , Houston, TX
Thompson, Nancy (Self) , Austin, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
Young, Bethany (Self; Texans for School Choice), Bastrop, TX
ON:
Barnard, Christian Senior Policy Analyst (Reason Foundation), Raleigh, NC
Combs, Daniel (Self; Alvin ISD), Alvin/TX, TX
Egidio, Jaqueline (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Garcia-Tejeda, Jessica (Self) , Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Sabrina (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council for Disabilities),
Austin, TX
Gravette, Susie (Self) , Austin tx, TX
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Lueken, Martin Director, Fiscal Research & Education Center (also providing written
testimony) (Self; EdChoice), Indianapolos, IN
Pacheco, Edgar Advocate (Self) , Pearland, TX
Pernetti, Michaela (Self; Texas Center for Education Policy), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ahrens, Paul Owner (Self; Kids R Kids), Katy, TX
Armato, Matthew (Self; Young Conservatives of Texas at the University of Dallas),
Irving, TX
Aviles, Tina (Self) , Grand Prairie, TX
Billman, Jacob Student (Self; Young Conservatives of Texas at SMU), Dallas, TX
Brassington, Jessica (Self) , Montgomery, TX
Broughton, Whitney Ass. Director (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX
Bundgus, Amy (Self) , Lantana, TX
Busse, Ryan (Self) , Harlingen, TX
Carrea, Gemma (Self) , Katy, TX
Chambers, Xaviera (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
Chukwuemeka, Melisa (Self) , Richmond, TX
Cole, Elle President, Park Cities Republican Women (Self; Park Cities Republican
Women), Dallas, TX
Collins, Genevieve Texas Director (Self; Americans for Prosperity, The LIBRE Initative),
Dallas, TX
Colon, Jessica (Self; Texans for Parental Choice in Education), Houston, TX
Corser, Meagan (Family Freedom Project), Lubbock, TX
Drogin, Mandy (Self; Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Evans, Michelle (Self; Independent Women's Network), Round Rock, TX
Fierro, Angel (Self) , Houston, TX
Fincher, David (Self; NCCC,), Mesquite, TX
Frey, Graham CEO, Hallcraft School Studio (Self) , Austin, TX
Fuentes, Frank (Self) , Austin/Texas, TX
Gallen, Patti (Self) , Austin, TX
Garner, Donald Executive Director (Self; Texas Faith & Freedom Coalition), Austin, TX
Glass, Tom (Self) , Hockley, TX
Greene, Lenora (Self) , Austin, TX
Grusendorf, Kent Liberty For The Kids, Pres. (Self; Liberty For The Kids), Austin, TX
Head, Paxton (Self) , Katy Tx, TX
Head, Vim (Self) , Katy, TX
Hegar, Ty (Self) , Katy, TX
Jennings, George (Self) , Houston, TX
Keener, Justin (Self; Texans for Free Enterprise, and Doug Deason), Austin, TX
Leyack, Amy (Self) , Paige, TX
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Lucas, Susan (Self) , Bryan, TX
Macias, Mia (Self; New Hope Christian Academy), Plano, TX
Martinez, Art (Self) , Von ormy, TX
Martinez, Jorge Director of Coalitions (Self; The LIBRE Initiative), McAllen, TX
Mckinley, Bennett (Self) , Katy, TX
Neumann, Josh (Self) , Cypress, TX
Osborn, Brett (Self; Young Conservatives of Texas at SMU), Dallas, TX
Pinzon, Paula Pastor (Self; Casa de Encuentro), Houston, TX
Risinger, Alyson (Self) , Katy, TX
Rivera, Sonia Advocate (Self) , Houston, TX
Scherber, Douglas (Self; Kids R Kids), Huffman, TX
Steagall, Pepper (Self) , Katy, TX
Steinhauser, Randan (Self) , Austin, TX
Thomas, Teresa (Self) , Tomball, TX
Torres, Olivia (Self) , Katy, TX
Trainor, Lucy (Self) , Driftwood, TX
Vacek, Mason (Self) , Katy, TX
Vincitore, Brandon (Self; Young Conservatives of Texas at SMU), Cypress, TX
Yamarick, Paul (Self) , Moulton, TX
Yarbrough, Jace (Self) , Dallas, TX
AGAINST:
A, Samantha (Self) , San Marcos, TX
Albert, David Dr. (Self; Texas AFT), Austin, TX
Allsup, Ashlea (Self) , New Braunfels, TX
Amps, Emily (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Angus, Tiffany (Self) , Longview, TX
Arias, Jordan (Self) , Austin, TX
Arndt, Clint (Self) , Austin, TX
Aslam, Muneeb “Meebs” (Self) , Austin, TX
Ausley, Robbie (Self) , Austin, TX
Ausley, Tom (Self) , Austin, TX
Bandel, Holly Executive Associate Minister (Self; Pastors for Texas Children/First
United Methodist Dallas), Dallas, TX
Barker, Lois (Self; Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts), Houstob, TX
Barreto, Fabiola Associate Director of Policy and Advocacy (Self; Youth Rise Texas),
Austin, TX
Barsalou, Denee (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
Besinger, Jackie (Self) , Austin TX, TX
Bishop, Delaina (Self) , Austin, TX
Bishop, Michael (Self) , Austin, TX
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BLUMBERG, MARY (Self) , New Braunfels78130, TX
Bowman, Tara (Self) , Austin, TX
Breed, Robin (Self) , Austin, TX
Brophey, Patrick (North Texas Commission), Irving, TX
Broughal, Christine (Self; Texans for Special Education Reform), Austin, TX
Brownson, Amanda (Texas Association of School Business Officials), Austin, TX
Broyles, Bobby Pastor (Pastors for Texas Children), Garland, Tx, TX
Brugge, Cynthia (Self) , Fairview, TX
Brumit, Sarah (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
C, Mikki (Self) , Austin, TX
Caesar, Minda (Self; SBISD Board of Trustee), Houston, TX
Campa, Kerren (Self) , Austin, TX
Campa, Olivia (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Campa, Rick (Self) , Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Gov Relations, TASB (TASB), Austin, TX
Carmona, Gordy (Self) , Frisco, TX
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Cave, Heather (Self) , Spring Branch, TX
Chavez, Jesus H (South Texas Association of Schools), Round Rock, TX
Cofield, Melanie (Self) , Austin, TX
Combs Cantu, Tracie (Self) , Austin, TX
Coon, Claire (Self) , Austin, TX
Corley, Alexander (Self) , Austin, TX
Cortez, Ana (Self) , Manor, TX
Daniel, Kelly (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
Davies, Will (Texas Legislative Education Equity Coalition (TLEEC)), Austin, TX
Davis, Aicha Member, State Board of Education (Self) , Desoto, TX
Davis, Christy (Self) , New Braunfels, TX
DeMatthews, David (Self) , Austin, TX
DePalma, Richard (Self) , Austin, TX
Divk, Daniel (Self) , Austin, TX
Donatt, Lenore "Lory" (Self) , WestLake Hills, TX
Drackert, Kathryn (Self) , Austin, TX
Duru, Chinwendu Doctoral Student (Self) , Round Rock, TX
Egger, Dominique (Self) , Austin, TX
Esperanza, Catherine (Self) , Austin, TX
Espey, Jennifer (Self; Spring branch isd school finance advocacy team), Houston, TX
Flores, Lisa (Easter Seals Central Texas), Austin, TX
Ford, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Ford, Ashley (Self) , Austin, TX
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Forest, Rebecca President Women On The Wall (Self) , Austin, TX
Fortea, Reymon (Self) , Austin, TX
Fowler, Elaina Legislative Consultant (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Friedel, Dana (Self; Pastors for Texas Children/First United Methodist Dallas), Dallas,
TX
Frost, Lucy (Self) , Manchaca, TX
G, Amy (Self) , Austin, TX
Galinsky, Rebecca (Self) , Arlington, TX
Gatowski, Stehen (Self) , Austin, TX
Gehring, Avery (Self) , Austin, TX
Gehring, Reid (Self) , Austin, TX
Gibson, Greg Dr (Self; Texas Association of Midsize Schools), Graham, TX
Goethals, Allison (Self) , Austin, TX
Gómez marchant, Carlos Nicolas Dr (Self) , Round Rock, TX
Gonzalez, Suzanne (Self) , Austin, TX
Grant, Milo Rev (Self) , Austin, TX
Griffith, Carrie (Self; Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Guesner, Kaitlyn (Self) , Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self) , Austin, TX
H., Vashalla (Self) , Austin, TX
Hall, Leslie (Self) , Austin, TX
Hardin, Glennda (Self) , Temple, TX
Hill, Rachel Government Affairs Director (Self) , Austin, TX
Hoffacker, Daphne (Self) , Austin, TX
Holubec, Bryan (Self) , Thrall, TX
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Huckabay, Melissa (Self) , Kyle, TX
Huff PH.D, Patrick (Self) , Tomball, TX
Hughes, Hannah (Self) , Austin TX, TX
Hunt, Jonathan Mr. (Self) , Cedar Park, TX
Hunt, Kyla (Self) , Cedar Park, TX
Ibarra-Nagel, Petra (Self) , Austin, TX
J, Hadley (Self) , Austin, TX
Jabak, Zainab (Self; Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts), Sugar Land,
TX
Jackson, Mary Ann (Self) , Cypress, TX
Jenkins, Nicole (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention), Austin, TX
Jenkins, Peggy Citizen (Self) , New braunfels, TX
Johnson, Bethany (Self) , Austin, TX
Johnson, LyAnna Rev. (Self; Texas Impact), Austin, TX
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Jones, Garry (Self; Democrats for Education Reform), Fort worth, TX
Kallmerten, Taeler (Self) , Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Kieffer, Bridgette (Self) , Plano, TX
Kieffer, Melanie (Self) , Plano, TX
Kiser, Mary Beth Executive Director (Texas Psychological Association), Austin, TX
Kizer, Kathryn (Self; Access Education RRISD), Austin, TX
Kopp, Emilie (Self; In Good Company), Austin, TX
Kron, Carla (Self) , Neew Braunfels, TX
Kuhlmann, Kate (Fast Growth School Coalition), Austin, TX
LaViola, Mara (Self; Texans for Special Education Reform), Austin, TX
Leal, Gloria Attorney (Self; League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)),
Austin, TX
Lee, Michael Executive Director, TARS (Self; TARS), Lubbock, TX
Lewis, Brad (Self) , Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self) , Austin, TX
Markus, Susan (Self) , Austin, TX
Martinez, Louann (Texas Urban Council), Austin, TX
McBride, Megan Doctoral student (Self) , Austin, TX
McCutchin, Chelsea (Self) , Pflugerville, TX, TX
McLean, Gentry (Self) , Austin, TX
Menendez, Fatima Interim Southwest Regional Counsel (Mexican American Legal
Defense and Educational Fund), San Antonio, TX
Miller, Babs Rev. (Self) , Round Rock, TX, TX
Miller, Cyral (Self) , Austin, TX
Miller, Daniel (Self) , Austin, TX
Miller, Karen (Self; Blue action democrats-Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Miller, Laura (Self) , Austin, TX
Montes, Gabriela Student (Self) , Austin, TX
Moreland, Amy (Self) , Austin, TX
Murphy, Heidi (Self) , Austin, TX
Nguyen, Hung (Self) , Austin, TX
Norris, Robert (Self) , Austin, TX
Ocegueda, Sofia (Self) , Austin, TX
Ojomo, Omodele (Autism Society of Texas), Austin, TX
Okonsky, Megan (Self) , Austin, TX
Oliver, Harold (Self; Democrats for Education Reform), San Antonio, TX
Oliver, Julie (Self) , Austin, TX
Oneal, Claire (Self) , Austin, TX
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Padgett, Loretta (Self) , Canyon Lake, TX
Patrick, Teresa (Self) , Bulverde, TX
Pauling, Sydney (Self) , Austin, TX
Paxton, Alex (Self) , Austin, TX
Pearson, Eldon (Self) , Austin, TX
Peglar, Megan Rev. (Self; Pastors for Texas Children), TX, TX
Person, Maria (Self) , Austin, TX
Pitts, Keiawnna (Self) , Round Rock, TX
Polley, Georgia (Self; Spring branch isd school finance advocacy team), Houston, TX
Pritchett, William (Self) , Houston, TX
Proznik, Jenny (Self) , Frisco, TX
Pruett, Kay Dr (Self) , Austin, TX
R, April (Self) , Austin, TX
Reeves, Stephen (Self; Fellowship Southwest), Dripping Springs, TX
Richman Davidow, Sara (Self) , Austin, TX
Robinson, Derom (Self) , Lantana, TX
Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
S, Rox (Self) , Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
Salazar, Alejos Superintendent (Self) , Harlingen, TX
Sanders-Foster, Jolene Director of Advocacy (Self; Coalition of texans with disabilities),
Austin, TX
Sanderson, Josh Deputy executive director (Equity Center), Austin, TX
Saucedo, Carol (Self) , Austin, TX
Saval, Maureen (Self) , Leander, TX
Seale, Kirstin (Self) , Austin, TX
Segovia, Andrea (Self; TENT), San Antonio, TX
Sheffield, Heather (Self) , Austin, TX
Shudlick, Johann (Self) , Austin, TX
Simpson Gray, Jane (Self) , AUSTIN, TX
Stanch, Michaela (Self) , Austin, TX
Stansell, Ellen Dr. (Self) , AUSTIN, TX
Stansell, Emmett (Self) , AUSTIN, TX
Stansell, John henry (Self) , AUSTIN, TX
Stern, Maggie Program and Policy Manager (Self; Children's Defense Fund - Texas),
Austin, TX
Stewart, Katelyn (Self) , Austin, TX
Stewart, Katelyn (Self) , Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
Strongin, Kyle Dr (Self) , Granbury, TX
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Stuart, Chris (Self) , Round rock, TX
Stuart, Jackie (Self) , Round rock, TX
Tarleton, Bill Executive Director (Texas Rural Education Association), Austin, TX
Tendler, Stuart (Self) , Austin, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (Self; Texas Elementary Principals and
Supervisors Association), Austin, TX
Thibaut, Kristi (Self; Sbisd advocacy team), Houston, TX
Thomson, Thomas (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
Torres Yanez, Claudia (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
Trevino, Taylor (Self) , Austin, TX
Trevino, Theresa (Self; Texans Advocating For Meaningful Student Assessment), Austin,
TX
Van Maanen, Cynthia (Self; Travis County Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Vinson, Cheryl (Self; TCTELA), Euless, TX
Voosen, Maureen (Self) , Austin, TX
Webb, Natalie Rev. (Self; Pastors for Texas Children), Austin, TX
Welles, Loren (Self) , Austin, TX
White, Lauren (Self) , Lakeway, TX
Wilbanks, David Trustee (Self) , Alington, TX
Wilson, Jamie (Self) , Denton, TX
Woods, Brian (Self; Northside Independent School District), San Antonio, TX
Woolsey, Frances (Self) , Austin, TX
Yoakem, Karma (Self) , New Braunfels, TX
York, Ruth 1) VP; 2) Interim Chair (Self; Tea Party Patriots of Eastland County; Texas
Family Defense Committee), Cisco, TX
ON:
Billingsley, V era SchoolChoiceViableVouchers (Self) , San Antonio, Tx, TX
Byer, Von General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Castilla, Cindi (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Davenport, Robin (Self; Trinity Christian Academy), San Antonio, TX
DeHaan, Judi (Self) , Cypress, TX
Fernandez, Linda Director, Educational Opportunities and Investment (Comptroller of
Public Accounts), Austin, TX
Gdula, Kimberly Deputy Chief General Litigation (Office of the Attorney General),
Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
McLoughlin, Jessica (TEA), Austin, TX
Meyer, Mike Deputy Commissioner - Finance (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Mims, DeeDee (Self; New Hope Christian Academy), Plano, TX
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Reich, Aaron Trustee (Self; Arlington ISD), Arlington, TX
Rodriguez, David Exec Director, Investigation (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Schutte, Marian Executive Director TEA (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Spiller, Lee Executive Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
Thomas, Carly (Self) , Harlingen, TX
Valenzuela, Angela Dr. (Self; Texas Center for Education Policy), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Barfield, Tiffany Director Government Affairs (Yes. Every Kid.), Arlington, VA
Panju, Arif Managing Attorney (Institute for Justice), Austin, TX
Warwick, Rebekah State Director - Heritage Action for America (Heritage Action for
America), Mansfield, TX
AGAINST:
Afifi, Amanda (Self; Texas Association of School Psychologists), Austin, TX
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators and Texas Association of
Community Schools), Austin, TX
Boswell, Lynn Trustee, Austin ISD (Self; Austin ISD Board of Trustees), Austin, TX
Burek, Susan Ms. (Self) , Austin, TX
Epstein, Pat (Self) , Pflugerville, TX, TX
Galle, Marcy (Self) , Willow Pak, TX
Jensen, Ann (Self) , San Marcos, TX
Long, Diana (Texas Legislative Education Equity Coalition (TLEEC)), AUSTIN, TX
Lopez, Carisa Political Director (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Maroquio, Cindy (Self) , Pflugerville, TX, TX
Rivas, Lesley (Mexican American School Boards Association), Austin, TX
Sells, Katherine (Self) , Lewsiville, TX
Singleton, Betsy (Self) , TX, TX
Smith, Michelle Executive Director (Raise Your Hand Texas), Austin, TX
Sudela, Eileen (Self) , San Marcos, TX
Teitelman, A. Carol Ms. (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
Williams, Jennifer Mrs (Self) , Weatherford, TX
Worthington, Matt Mr (Self) , Austin, TX
ON:
Biundo, Jennifer Senior Director of Policy and Research (Healthy Futures of Texas), San
Antonio, TX
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