WITNESS LIST
Education
March 29, 2023 9:00 AM
FOR:
Besinger, Jackie Mrs (also providing written testimony) (Self; Moms for America),
Austin, TX
Case Pickens, Liz (Self), Dallas, TX
Castle, Mary Elizabeth Director if Government Relations (Texas Values Action), Austin,
TX
Garner, Donald Executive Director (Texas Faith & Freedom Coalition), Austin, TX
Hickland, Hillary (Self), Belton, TX
Newman, Anne (Self), Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
Odenweller, Misty Trustee Conroe ISD (Self), Spring, TX
Wandler, Steven Ceo (BookmarkED), Frisco, TX
AGAINST:
DeLoretto-Chudy, Sophia (Self), Austin/ TX, TX
Duggins-Clay, Paige Chief Legal Analyst, IDRA (also providing written testimony)
(IDRA), San Antonio, TX
Leahy, Francesca (Self), Austin, TX
Stern, Maggie Program and Policy Manager (also providing written testimony) (Self;
Children's Defense Fund - Texas), Austin, TX
Stevenson, Sara (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Wheeler, David (Self; Dragon’s Lair Comics and Fantasy), Austin/Texas, TX
ON:
Bentley, Christin State Republican Executive Committeewoman SD-1 (Republican Party of
Texas), Flint, TX
Finger, Jack (Self), San Antonio, TX
Hale, Rachel (Self; Texas Ed 911), Henderson, TX
Hubert, Skeeter (Conroe Independent School District Board of Trustees), Conroe, TX
Podmore, Lucy (Texas Association of School Librarians), San Antonio, TX
Simmons, Deborah (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Stockton, Danny General Counsel (Frisco ISD), Frisco, TX
Wallace, Bonnie (Self), Llano, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Barba, Michael Policy Director, K-12 Education (Texas public policy foundation), Austin,
TX
Billingsley, Vera NISD school board candidate (Self; Candidate for NISD trustee), San
Antonio, TX
Bone, Mary Dr (Self), Round Rock TX, TX
Covey, Jonathan Director of Policy (Texas Values), Austin, TX
Drabbant, Jennifer (Self), San Antonio, TX
Evans, Michelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 29, 2023 9:00 AM
Hall, Terri (Self; We the People - Liberty in Action), Kerrville, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Rhodes, Fran President, True Texas Project (Self; True texas project), Fort Worth, TX
Saenz, Jonathan Attorney & President (Self; Texas Values), Austin, TX
Scott, Anita (Texas Home School Coalition), Lubbock, TX
Wood, Cecilia (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Acevedi, Natasha (Self; Deeds Not Words), El Paso, TX
Albert, David Dr. (Self; Texas AFT), Austin, TX
Anderson, Kristy (Self), Austin, TX
Anderson, Regina (Self), Austin, TX
Anderson, Rowan (Self), Austin, TX
Annello, Alexsandra City Council, Ell Paso (Self; City of el paso), El paso, TX
Arendt, Johanna (Self), Austin, TX
Arguello, Aaron (Self), San Antonio, TX
Arias, Jordan (Self), Austin, TX
Arndt, Clint (Self), Austin, TX
Arzu, Serena (Self), Houston, TX
Asher, Kayden (Self), Austin, TX
Balcom, Jaukeem (Self), Austin, TX
Ball, Ashley (Self), Austin, TX
Barnett-Torabi, Taylor (Self), Austin, TX
Beaveer, Kelsi (Self), Austin, TX
Beck, Sarah (Self), Austin, TX
Bennion, June (Self), Austin, TX
Berry, Paige (Self), Austin, TX
Biesterveld, Sarah (Self), Austin, TX
Bishop, Alex (Self), Austin, TX
Blaine, Carly (Self), Austin, TX
Blaize, Monique (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Blumenfeld, Amelia (Self), Austin, TX
Bohl, Evan Commissioner (Self; Citizens of Leon Valley), Leon Valley, TX
Bork, Sarah (Self), Austin, TX
Boudet, Eric (Self), Austin, TX
Bowman LCSW-S PSS, Amanda (Self), Austin, TX
Boyda, Mira (Self), Cedar park, TX
Brady-Joyner, Justin (Self), Austin, TX
Bramlett, Arthur (Self), Austin, TX
Brauning, Jesse (Self), Austin, TX
Bremer, Joseph (Self), Austin, TX
Bridgewater, Valeria (Self), AUSTIN, TX
Briggs, Diana (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 29, 2023 9:00 AM
Brophy, Daelin (Self), Austin, TX
Brown, Brandon (Self), Georgetown, TX
Brown, Haley (Self), Austin, TX
Burek, Susan Ms. (Self), Austin, TX
Burgess, Diana (Self), Austin, TX
Butcher, Callie (Self), Dallas, TX
Butcher, Jim (Self), Round Rock, TX
Butcher, Michelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
Caballero, Darcy (Planned Parenthood Texas Votes), Austin, TX
Canciglia, J (Self), Austin, TX
Carol, Lizzy (Self), Austin, TX
Casparian, Hannah (Self), Austin, TX
Casper, Caleb (Self), Austin, TX
Cass, Melody (Self), Austin, TX
Cass, William (Self), Austin, TX
Castillo, Jonathan (Self), Austin, TX
Castillo, Juliana (Self), Austin, TX
Castillo, Olivia (Self), Austin, TX
Cave, Tricia (Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)), La Porte, TX
Chambers, Brook (Self), Austin, TX
Chambers, Haley (Self), Austin, TX
Chambers, James Dr (Self), Austin, TX
Choto, Mario (Self), Austin Texas, TX
Chow, Melinda (Self), Austin, TX
Ciaccio, Nick (Self; Deeds Not Words), El Paso, TX
Clark, Gwyn (Self), Austin, TX
Clay, Jessica (Self), Round Rock, TX
Clay, Sherry (Self), Round Rock, TX
Cofield, Melanie (Self), Austin, TX
Colburn, Ashley (Self), Austin, TX
Coleman, Katherine (Self), Austin, TX
Coon, Claire (Self), Austin, TX
Cornett, Savvy (Self), Austin, TX
Cross Mitchell, Amber (Self), Garland, TX
Cruz, Rebecca (Self), Austin, TX
Dailey (Self), Austin, TX
Daniel, Bonnie (Self), Austin, TX
Davis, Melissa (Self), Austin, TX
Dawer, Daniel (Educators in Solidarity), Austin, TX
Dodson, Braden (Self), Sugar Land, TX
Drackert, Katie (Self), Austin, TX
Drennan, Achilles (Self), San Marcos, TX
Drost, Carter (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 29, 2023 9:00 AM
Dunn, James (Self), Austin, TX
Duru, Chinwe Doctoral Student (Self), Round Rock, TX
Dye, Janet (Self), Austin, TX
Dye, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Egarr, Michael (Self), Austin, TX
Egger, Dominique Doctoral Student (Self), Austin, TX
Ellinor, Andrew (Self), Austin, TX
Emory, Cathryn (Self), Austin, TX
Esperanza, Catherine Doctoral Student (Self), Austin, TX
Espinosa, Sarita (Self), Austin, TX
Evans, Natalie (Self), Austin, TX
Evans, Shelby (Self), Austin, TX
Falgout, Jenna (Self), Austin, TX
Farnsworth, Spenser (Self), Austin/Texas, TX
Farrar, Camille (Self), Austin, TX
Farrell, Elizabeth (Self), Austin, TX
Fehrenbacher, Matthew (Self), Austin, TX
Fernandez, Adrian (Self), Austin, TX
Figueroa, Tez (Self), Austin, TX
Fleischmann, Patrick (Self), Austin, TX
Flores, Iliana (Self), Austin, TX
Foe, Carolyn (Self), Austin, TX
Foradory, Chealsey (Self), Austin/tx, TX
Ford, Asher (Self), Austin, TX
Foster, Adam (Self), Austin, TX
Foster, Lin (Self), Austin, TX
Fruge, Luke (Self), Austin, TX
Gale, Zenyth (Self), Copperas Cove, TX
Garcia, Sheila (Self), Austin, TX
Gatto, Gina (Self), Austin, TX
Goethals, Keegan (Self), Austin, TX
Goetz, Kelly (Self), Austin, TX
Goforth, Patricia (Self), Austin, TX
Gold, Andy (Self), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Ana (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Gravette, Susan (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Brock (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Carrie (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Grimm, Jessica (Self), Austin, TX
Gruidl, Matthew (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Grumbles, Zachary (Self), Austin, TX
Gtimm, Josh (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 29, 2023 9:00 AM
Guerrero, Samantha (Self), Austin, TX
Guidangen, Jason (Self; Equality Texas), Dallas, TX
Guidry, Natalie (Self), Austin, TX
Gurak, Erin (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Haley, Aaron (Self), Manor, TX
Hall, Leslie (Self), Austin, TX
Hatcher, Daniel (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Hawkwood, Chael Rose (Self), Austin, TX
Hayward, Ever (Self), Austin, TX
Hightower, Harley (Self), Austin, TX
Hilgers, Maddox (Self), Austin, TX
Hime, Lilli (Self), Austin, TX
Hinchman, Aubrey (Self), Austin, TX
Hines, Schyler (Self), Austin, TX
Hobson, Todla Ms. (Self), Austin, TX
Hoffman, Olivia (Self), Austin, TX
Hogan, Carter (Self), Austin, TX
Holden, Dan (Self), Austin, TX
Holden, Sali Morgen (Self), Austin, TX
Holloman, Matthew (Self), Austin, TX
Hopkins, Julia (Self), Austin, TX
Horsfall, Rachel (Self), Austin, TX
Huber, Lindsay (Self), Austin, TX
Hunt, Kyla (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Iyamu, Niye (Self), Austin, TX
Jackson, Daniel (Self), Austin, TX
Jaco, Jenna (Self), Austin, TX
Jacob, Carl (Self), Austin, TX
Johnson, Bethany (Self), Austin, TX
Johnson, Erin (Self), Del Valle, TX
Jones, Garry (Democrats For Education Reform), Fort Worth, TX
Kachelmeyer, James (Self), Austin, TX
Kahn, Abby (Self), Austin, TX
Kahn, Ashley (Self), Austin, Texas, TX
Kapostasy, Sarah (Self), Austin, TX
Kemp, Hannah (Self), Austin, TX
Kemp, Rose (Self), San marcos, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Kirkpatrick, Charlie (Self), Blanco, TX
Kisielius, Julia (Self), Austin, TX
Kisielius, Luca (Self), Austin, TX
Kling, Kelsey Government Relations (Texas AFt), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 29, 2023 9:00 AM
Koen, Terri (Self), Austin, TX
Kronsnoble, Sally (Self), Austin, TX
Kundanmal, Naveen (Self), Austin, TX
LaCivita, Julie (Self), Austin, TX
Lahav, Renee (Self), Austin, TX
Lawrence, Marlo (Self), Austin, TX
Leman, Katherine (Self), Austin, TX
Leuschner, Kathryn (Self), Douglass, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self), Austin, TX
Llamas, Rebeca (Self), Austin, TX
Lopez, Carisa Political Director (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Ludington, Evely (Self), Austin, TX
Ludington, Gaven (Self), Austin, TX
Lujan, Catherine (Self), Austin, TX
Luna, Ernest (Self), Austin, TX
M., Samuel (Self), Austin, TX
Machamer, Lindsey (Self), Austin, TX
Main, Rachel (Self), Austin, TX
Markus, Susan (Self), Austin, TX
Martinez, Ricardo (Self; EQTX Equality Texas), Austin, TX
Mauger, Alex (Self), San Antonio, TX
McBride, Megan (Self), Austin, TX
McClelland, Jennifer (Self), Austin, TX
McCormick, Jerred (Self), Austin, TX
McCormick, Justin (Self), Austin, TX
Mcfall, John (Self), Pearland, TX
McGarity, Kristin (Self), Kyle, TX
McIntyre, Jo (Self), Austin, TX
Mcjunkins, Phillip (Self), Austin, TX
McKracken, Akiya (Self), Austin, TX
McKracken, Amanda (Self), Austin, TX
McLean, Gentry (Self), Austin, TX
Mcmasters, Jasmine (Self), Austin, TX
McMurtry, Curtis (Self), Austin, TX
McNash, Marisol (Self), Round Rock, TX
Meitzen, Nicole (Self), Austin, TX
Menendez, Fatima Southwest Regional Attorney (Mexican American Legal Defense and
Educational Fund (MALDEF)), San Antonio, TX
Messina, Stephanie (Self), Austin, TX
Milner, Jean (Self), Austin, TX
Mitchell, James (Self), Garland, TX
Mitchell, Paul (Self), Austin, TX
Moe, Simon (Self), Corsicana, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 29, 2023 9:00 AM
Mohy, Maryam (Self), Fort worth, TX
Molnar, Eve (Self), Austin, TX
Moore, Anne (Self), Austin TX, TX
Moparthi, Indira (Self), Round Rock, TX
Morales, Erica (Self), Austin, TX
Morales, Ezra (Self), Austin, TX
Moreland, Amy (Self), Austin, TX
Morgan, Anna (Self), Austin, TX
Morgan, Cayden (Self), Austin, TX
Morgan, Jane Elizabeth (Self), Austin, TX
Morris, Ren Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
Morris, Tory Public School Administrator (Self), Austin, TX
Morton, Lauren (Self), Houston, TX
Muncy, Lindsay (Self), Austin, TX
Murray, Katherine (Self), Austin, TX
Nguyen, Anna (Self; PFLAG Austin), Austin, TX
Nguyen, June (Self), Austin, TX
Nix, Erica (Self), Austin, TX
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
O'Quin, Ana Mental Health Policy Fellow (Girls Empowerment Network), Austin, TX
Ocegueda, Sofia (Self), Austin, TX
Ogden, Kaitlin (Self), Austin, TX
Okonsky, Megan (Self), Austin, TX
Osier, Nico (Self), Austin, TX
Osorio, Gloria (Self), Temple, TX, TX
Padgett, Jacquelyn (Self), Austin, TX
Pankl, Grace (Self), Austin, TX
Pauling, Sydney (Self), Austin, TX
Perdue, Stephanie (Self; Central Texas Pride Community Center, LGBT-Rex), Copperas
cove, TX
Perry, RN, Andrea (Self), Austin, TX
Person, Maria (Self), Austin, TX
Petrakis, Rory Insurance underwriter (Self), Austin, TX
Piararo, Kaitlin (Self), Austin, TX
Popham, Sam (Self), Austin, TX
Portela, Javier (Self), Austin, TX
Prado, Gilberto (Self), Austin, TX
Preddy, Jordan (Self), Austin, TX
Prevost, Ashley (Self), Austin, TX
Pruner, Todd (Self), Austin, TX
Puente, Jaime Dir. Economic Opportunity (Texas Legislative Education Equity Coalition),
Austin, TX
Puente, Jaime Director of Economic Opportunity (Self; Every Texan), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 29, 2023 9:00 AM
Puerto, Kristina (Self), Austin, TX
Raisch, William (Self), Austin, TX
Ramos, Karen (Self), El Paso, TX
Realivazquez, Nayeli (Self), El Paso, TX
Reese, Kayla (Self), Austin, TX
Refuerzo, Richele (Self), Farmers branch, TX
Reichman, Dana (Self), Austin, TX
Renner, Eliza (Self), Austin, TX
Reyes, Raymond (Self), El Paso, TX
Rhodes, Anna (Self), Austin, TX
Richardson (Self), Houston, TX
Richie, Landon (Self), Houston, TX
Rivera, Marialena Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Roden, Linder (Self), Austin, TX
Rojas, Lindsay (Self), Austin, TX
Rose, Shannon (Self), Austin, TX
Rush, Marianne (Self), Austin, TX
Rutkowski, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
S, Jupiter (Self), Austin, TX
S, Rox (Self), Austin, TX
Salcedo, Alma (Self), Austin, TX
Salerno, Leo-Charles (Self), Austin, TX
Samuels, Cameron (Self), Katy, TX
Sanchez, Joslynn (Self; Deeds Not Words), Kyle, TX
Sanchez, Martin (Self), Austin, TX
Satterwhite, Katherine (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Sayre, Dana (Self), Austin, TX
Schauer, Anna Dr (Self), Austin, TX
Schoonhoven, Katherine (Self), Austin, TX
Schoonhoven, Sarah (Self), Austin, TX
Schorn, Susan (Self), Austin, TX
Seaborn, Lyra (Self), Austin, TX
Seals, Paiton (Self), San Marcos, TX
Serrins, Dave (Self), Austin, TX
Sharma, Alison (Self), Austin, TX
Shook, Lauren (Self), Austin, TX
Sieff, Kerry (Self), Austin, TX
Silva, Oscar (Self), El paso, TX
Simpson, Matt (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Skidmore, Danielle (Self), Austin, TX
Smith, Madison (Self), Austin, TX
Somes, Carolyn (Self), Austin, TX
Soto, Charles (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 29, 2023 9:00 AM
Soto, Hailey (Self), El paso, TX
Soumbeniotis, Nicole (Self), Austin, TX
Sparks, Clifford Legislative Director (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Sparks, Katherine (Self), Austin,Tx, TX
Spence, Nelson (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Starks, Ada (Self), Austin, TX
Steele, Montana (Self), Austin, TX
Steele, Sandra (Self), Coppell, TX
Stevens, Andi (Self), Austin, TX
Stewart, Katelyn (Self), Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Stracquadanio, Juliana Registered Nurse (Self), Austin,TX, TX
Stump, Tim (Self), Austin Texas, TX
Tally-Foos, Fred (Self), Austin, TX
Talon, James (Self), Austin, TX
Taylor, Kathleen (Self; Salvage vanguard theater), Austin, TX
Tendler, Stuart (Self), Austin, TX
Teston, Brooke (Self), Austin, TX
Thomas, Timothy (Self), Austin, TX
Thompson, Kelly (Self), Austin, TX
Thompson, Stephanie (Self), Austin, TX
Tillery, Kerry (Self), Leander, TX
Tillery, Philip (Self), Leander, TX
Torian, Chappell (Self), Austin, TX
Torres, Stefanie (Self), Round Rock, TX
Trautmann, Katelin (Self), Austin, TX
Trevino, Erika (Self), Manchaca, TX
Trevino, Izar (Self), Austin, TX
Trevino, Kurt (Self), Manchaca, TX
Trevino, Taylor (Self), Austin, TX
Tycer, Hubert (Self), Austin, TX
V., Paul (Self), College Station, TX
Valle, Edith (Self; Deeds Not Words), Pflugerville, TX
Van Maanen, Cynthia (Self; Travis County Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Vasquez, Liliana (Self), Round Rock, TX
Vazquez, Leslie (Self), Humble, TX
Vidal, Jose (Self), Austin, TX
Voosen, Maureen (Self), Austin, TX
Wade, Tyler (Self), Dallas, TX
Walker, David (Self), Austin, TX
Walker, Miya (Self), Austin, TX
Wall, Catharine (Self), Austin, TX
Wallens, Luke (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 29, 2023 9:00 AM
Warren, Anjelica (Self), Round Rock, TX
Waters, Hally (Self), Austin, TX
Weigel, Alicia (Self), Austin, TX
Wever, Wilbert (Self), Austin, TX
Whaland, Seth (Self), Austin, TX
White, Crystal Deputy Executive Director (Self; Texas Association of Community
Schools), Austin, TX
Wiley, Helen (Self), Austin, TX
Wilson, Jack (Self), Austiny, TX
Woods-Smith, Adriel (Self), Austin, TX
Young, Gary (Self), Kerrville, TX
Zamarron, Crystal (Self; Deeds Not Words), San Antonio, TX
Zavaleta, Sara Lmsw (Self), Austin, TX
Zelasko, Theresa (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Byer, Von General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Long, Matt (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Meraz, Gloria Director and State Librarian (Texas State Library and Archives
Commission), Austin, TX
Moore, Carrie (Self; Texas Ed 911), Corpus Christi, TX
Robinson, Shirley Executive Director (Texas Library Association), Austin, TX
Terry, James Associate Commissioner of Finance (Texas Education Agency), Austin Texas,
TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Smith, Mark (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bentley, Christin SREC SD1 (also providing written testimony) (Republican Party of
Texas), Flint, TX
Castle, Mary Elizabeth Director if Government Relations (Texas Values Action), Austin,
TX
Garner, Donald Executive Director (Texas Faith & Freedom Coalition), Austin, TX
Hale, Rachel (Self; Texas Ed 911), Henderson, TX
Kuykendall, Lori President (also providing written testimony) (Self; Beacon Health
Education Resources), Flower Mound, TX
Newman, Anne (Self), Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
Simmons, Deborah (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 29, 2023 9:00 AM
AGAINST:
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (also providing written testimony) (Texas Network
of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Barba, Michael Policy Director, K-12 Education (Texas public policy foundation), Austin,
TX
Barker, Howard (Self; Republican Party of Texas), Waller, TX
Besinger, Jackie Mrs (Self; Moms for America), Austin, TX
Billingsley, Vera NISD school board candidate (Self; Candidate for NISD trustee), San
Antonio, TX
Bone, Mary Dr (Self), Round Rock TX, TX
Case Pickens, Liz (Self), Dallas, TX
Castilla, Cindi (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Covey, Jonathan Director of Policy (Texas Values), Austin, TX
DeHaan, Judi (Self), Cypress, TX
Drabbant, Jennifer (Self), San Antonio, TX
Evans, Michelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
Farris, Jill (Self), Round rock, TX
Gruidl, Matthew (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Litzler, John (Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission), Dallas, TX
Long, Matt (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Marshall, Colten Harris County GOP Intern (Self), Tomball, TX
Moore, Carrie (Self; Texas Ed 911), Corpus Christi, TX
Nobis, Tom (Self; The Republican Party of Texas), Houston, TX
Odenweller, Misty Trustee Conroe ISD (Self), Spring, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Phillips, Patricia (Self), Houston texas, TX
Pojman Ph.D., Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Rhodes, Fran President, True Texas Project (Self; True texas project), Fort Worth, TX
Rowell, Melissa Honorable (Self), Houston, TX
Saenz, Jonathan Attorney & President (Self; Texas Values), Austin, TX
Scott, Anita (Texas Home School Coalition), Lubbock, TX
Vachris, George Brian P.E. (Self), Humble, Texas, TX
Wallace, Bonnie (Self), Llano, TX
Weston, Danielle (Self), Round Rock, TX
AGAINST:
Albert, David Dr. (Self; Texas AFT), Austin, TX
Asher, Kayden (Self), Austin, TX
Balcom, Jaukeem (Self), Austin, TX
Ball, Ashley (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 29, 2023 9:00 AM
Berry, Paige (Self), Austin, TX
Bigenho, Chris Dr. (Self), Wylie, TX
Blaize, Monique (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Bohl, Evan Commissioner (Self; Citizens of Leon Valley), Leon Valley, TX
Bremer, Joseph (Self), Austin, TX
Burks, Jeremy (Self), Austin, TX
Castillo, Olivia (Self), Austin, TX
Cofield, Melanie (Self), Austin, TX
Cross Mitchell, Amber (Self), Garland, TX
Dailey, Kristen (Self), Austin,TX, TX
Dawer, Daniel (Educators in Solidarity), Austin, TX
Dawson, Alexa (Self), NA, TX
Dodson, Braden (Self), Sugar Land, TX
Duru, Chinwe Doctoral Student (Self), Round Rock, TX
Emory, Cathryn (Self), Austin, TX
Fernandez, Adrian (Self), Austin, TX
Fleischmann, Patrick (Self), Austin, TX
Foster, Adam (Self), Austin, TX
Foster, Lin (Self), Austin, TX
Goethals, Keegan (Self), Austin, TX
Goforth, Patricia (Self), Austin, TX
Gold, Andy (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Brock (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Hall, Leslie (Self), Austin, TX
Hatcher, Daniel (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Hilgers, Maddox (Self), Austin, TX
Hoffman, Olivia (Self), Austin, TX
Hogan, Carter (Self), Austin, TX
Holden, Dan (Self), Austin, TX
Holland, Tanya (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Huber, Lindsay (Self), Austin, TX
Hunt, Kyla (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Jacob, Carl (Self), Austin, TX
Jade, Mallika (Self), Round Rock, TX
Kahn, Abby (Self), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Kisielius, Julia (Self), Austin, TX
Kisielius, Luca (Self), Austin, TX
Koen, Terri (Self), Austin, TX
Leahy, Francesca (Self), Austin, TX
Lopez, Carisa Political Director (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 29, 2023 9:00 AM
Markus, Susan (Self), Austin, TX
McBride, Megan (Self), Austin, TX
Mcfall, John (Self), Pearland, TX
McLean, Gentry (Self), Austin, TX
Messina, Stephanie (Self), Austin, TX
Mitchell, James (Self), Garland, TX
Moe, Simon (Self), Corsicana, TX
Moparthi, Indira (Self), Round Rock, TX
Moreland, Amy (Self), Austin, TX
Morton, Lauren (Self), Houston, TX
Nguyen, June (Self), Austin, TX
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
O'Quin, Ana Mental Health Policy Fellow (Girls Empowerment Network), Austin, TX
Ocegueda, Sofia (Self), Austin, TX
Osorio, Gloria (Self), Temple, TX, TX
Padgett, Jacquelyn (Self), Austin, TX
Pauling, Sydney (Self), Austin, TX
Person, Maria (Self), Austin, TX
Preddy, Jordan (Self), Austin, TX
Puente, Jaime Dir. Economic Opportunity (Texas Legislative Education Equity Coalition),
Austin, TX
Puente, Jaime Director of Economic Opportunity (Self; Every Texan), Austin, TX
Rose, Shannon (Self), Tx, TX
Rutkowski, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Salcedo, Alma (Self), Austin, TX
Simpson, Matt (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Spence, Nelson (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Starks, Ada (Self), Austin, TX
Stevens, Andi (Self), Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Stump, Tim (Self), Austin Texas, TX
Talon, James (Self), Austin, TX
Tasneem, Tania (Self), Austin, TX
Trevino, Taylor (Self), Austin, TX
Van Maanen, Cynthia (Self; Travis County Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Wade, Tyler (Self), Dallas, TX
Warren, Anjelica (Self), Round Rock, TX
Wever, Wilbert (Self), Austin, TX
Zavaleta, Sara Lmsw (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Biundo, Jennifer Senior Director of Policy and Research (Healthy Futures of Texas), San
Antonio, TX
Farnsworth, Spenser (Self), Austin/Texas, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 29, 2023 9:00 AM
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
FOR:
Castle, Mary Elizabeth Director if Government Relations (Texas Values Action), Austin,
TX
Garner, Donald Executive Director (Texas Faith & Freedom Coalition), Austin, TX
Hale, Rachel (Self; Texas Ed 911), Henderson, TX
Newman, Anne (Self), Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barker, Howard (Self; Republican Party of Texas), Waller, TX
Bentley, Christin SREC SD1 (Self; Republican Party of Texas SD1), Flint, TX
Besinger, Jackie Mrs (Self; Moms for America), Austin, TX
Castilla, Cindi (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Covey, Jonathan Director of Policy (Texas Values), Austin, TX
DeHaan, Judi (Self), Cypress, TX
Drabbant, Jennifer (Self), San Antonio, TX
Evans, Michelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
Farris, Jill (Self), Round rock, TX
Gruidl, Matthew (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Marshall, Colten Harris County GOP Intern (Self), Tomball, TX
Moore, Carrie (Self; Texas Ed 911), Corpus Christi, TX
Nobis, Tom (Self), Houston, TX
Odenweller, Misty Trustee Conroe ISD (Self), Spring, TX
Rhodes, Fran President, True Texas Project (Self; True texas project), Fort Worth, TX
Rowell, Melissa Honorable (Self), Houston, TX
Saenz, Jonathan Attorney & President (Self; Texas Values), Austin, TX
Vachris, George Brian P.E. (Self), Humble, Texas, TX
Wallace, Bonnie (Self), Llano, TX
AGAINST:
Albert, David Dr. (Self; Texas AFT), Austin, TX
Asher, Kayden (Self), Austin, TX
Balcom, Jaukeem (Self), Austin, TX
Ball, Ashley (Self), Austin, TX
Bigenho, Chris Dr. (Self), Wylie, TX
Blaize, Monique (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Butcher, Jim (Self), Round Rock, TX
Butcher, Michelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
Cofield, Melanie (Self), Austin, TX
Dawer, Daniel (Educators in Solidarity), Austin, TX
Duggins-Clay, Paige Chief Legal Analyst, IDRA (IDRA), San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 29, 2023 9:00 AM
Farnsworth, Spenser (Self), Austin/Texas, TX
Fleischmann, Patrick (Self), Austin, TX
Foster, Adam (Self), Austin, TX
Foster, Lin (Self), Austin, TX
Goethals, Keegan (Self), Austin, TX
Goforth, Patricia (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Hoffman, Olivia (Self), Austin, TX
Hogan, Carter (Self), Austin, TX
Holden, Dan (Self), Austin, TX
Huber, Lindsay (Self), Austin, TX
Jacob, Carl (Self), Austin, TX
Kisielius, Julia (Self), Austin, TX
Kisielius, Luca (Self), Austin, TX
Koen, Terri (Self), Austin, TX
Leahy, Francesca (Self), Austin, TX
Lopez, Carisa Political Director (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Markus, Susan (Self), Austin, TX
McLean, Gentry (Self), Austin, TX
Menendez, Fatima Southwest Regional Attorney (Mexican American Legal Defense and
Educational Fund (MALDEF)), San Antonio, TX
Messina, Stephanie (Self), Austin, TX
Moreland, Amy (Self), Austin, TX
Nguyen, June (Self), Austin, TX
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Preddy, Jordan (Self), Austin, TX
Puente, Jaime Dir. Economic Opportunity (Texas Legislative Education Equity Coalition),
Austin, TX
Puente, Jaime Director of Economic Opportunity (Self; Every Texan), Austin, TX
Rose, Shannon (Self), Tx, TX
Rutkowski, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Shook, Lauren (Self), Austin, TX
Sparks, Katherine (Self), Austin,Tx, TX
Starks, Ada (Self), Austin, TX
Stevens, Andi (Self), Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Talon, James (Self), Austin, TX
Tasneem, Tania (Self), Austin, TX
Wall, Catharine (Self), Austin, TX
Warren, Anjelica (Self), Round Rock, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 29, 2023 9:00 AM
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
FOR:
Fuller, Mitch Legislative Director (Self; Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Department of
Texas), Austin, TX
Hale, Rachel (Self; TX Ed 911), Henderson, TX
Miranda, Benjamin Dep Senior Director and CMSgt (Ret-USAF) (also providing written
testimony) (Self; Endeavors), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Brennan, Jim Legislative Director TX Coalition Of Veteran Organ (Texas Coalition of
Veterans Organizations), Austin, TX
Fuller, Mitch Legislative Director (Self; Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Department of
Texas), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
McCreary, Casey Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
Morales, Erica (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Foster, Lin (Self), Austin, TX
Osorio, Gloria (Self), Temple, TX, TX
Tasneem, Tania (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Cook, Marilyn Senior Director of Educator Preparation and Certif (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Griffith, Carrie (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
FOR:
Case Pickens, Liz (Self), Dallas, TX
Collins, Brandon (Self), Houston, TX
Cordova, Ana Pastor (Self; CMC Houston Pastor Association), Pasadena, TX
Fadden, Gladys Pastor (Self; CMC), Pasadena, TX
Fierro, Angel Youth Leader (Self), Houston, TX
Fierro, Martha Pastor (Self; Hispani Action Network), Houston, TX
Gameros, Daisy Childrens pastor (Self; VCD), Manvel, TX
Gameros, Idel Youth minister (Self; VCD), Manvel, TX
Gameros, Jaisel Minister (Self), Manvel, TX
Gameros, Margarita Ministra (Self; Sbtc), Manvel, TX
Gameros, Vidrael Pastor (Self; Sbtc), Manvel, TX
Herrera, Julian (Self), Houston, TX
Montalvo, Joseph Pastor (Discipleship Center Church), South Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 29, 2023 9:00 AM
Sorto, Angelica (Self), Pasadena, TX
Vega, Richard Pastor (Self; At His Feet Ministries/ CT Church), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Asher, Kayden (Self), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barker, Howard (Self; Republican Party of Texas), Waller, TX
Bentley, Christin SREC SD1 (Self; Republican Party of Texas SD1), Flint, TX
Besinger, Jackie Mrs (Self; Moms for America), Austin, TX
Bone, Mary Dr (Self), Round Rock TX, TX
Castilla, Cindi (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Castle, Mary Elizabeth Director if Government Relations (Texas Values Action), Austin,
TX
Covey, Jonathan Director of Policy (Texas Values), Austin, TX
DeHaan, Judi (Self), Cypress, TX
Drabbant, Jennifer (Self), San Antonio, TX
Evans, Michelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
Farris, Jill (Self), Round rock, TX
Marshall, Colten Harris County GOP Intern (Self), Tomball, TX
Nobis, Tom (Self), Houston, TX
Odenweller, Misty Trustee Conroe ISD (Self), Spring, TX
Phillips, Patricia (Self), Houston texas, TX
Pickren, Julie Tx SBOE Member (Self; Texas State Board of Education, District 7),
Manvel, TX
Rowell, Melissa Honorable (Self), Houston, TX
Saenz, Jonathan Attorney & President (Self; Texas Values), Austin, TX
Scott, Anita (Texas Home School Coalition), Lubbock, TX
Vachris, George Brian P.E. (Self), Humble, Texas, TX
Wallace, Bonnie (Self), Llano, TX
Weston, Danielle (Self), Round Rock, TX
AGAINST:
Albert, David Dr. (Self; Texas AFT), Austin, TX
Balcom, Jaukeem (Self), Austin, TX
Ball, Ashley (Self), Austin, TX
Berry, Paige (Self), Austin, TX
Bigenho, Chris Dr. (Self), Wylie, TX
Blaize, Monique (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Burek, Susan Ms. (Self), Austin, TX
Butcher, Michelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
Castillo, Olivia (Self), Austin, TX
Cave, Tricia (Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)), La Porte, TX
Cofield, Melanie (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 29, 2023 9:00 AM
Dawer, Daniel (Educators in Solidarity), Austin, TX
Dodson, Braden (Self), Sugar Land, TX
Duggins-Clay, Paige Chief Legal Analyst, IDRA (IDRA), San Antonio, TX
Dye, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Emory, Cathryn (Self), Austin, TX
Evans, Natalie (Self), Austin, TX
Farnsworth, Spenser (Self), Austin/Texas, TX
Fernandez, Adrian (Self), Austin, TX
Fleischmann, Patrick (Self), Austin, TX
Foster, Adam (Self), Austin, TX
Foster, Lin (Self), Austin, TX
Gandhi, Adrianne (Self), Round Rock, TX
Garcia, Sheila (Self), Austin, TX
Goethals, Keegan (Self), Austin, TX
Goforth, Patricia (Self), Austin, TX
Gold, Andy (Self), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Ana (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Griffith, Brock (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Carrie (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Gruidl, Matthew (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Guerrero, Samantha (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Hall, Leslie (Self), Austin, TX
Hilgers, Maddox (Self), Austin, TX
Hoffman, Olivia (Self), Austin, TX
Hogan, Carter (Self), Austin, TX
Holden, Dan (Self), Austin, TX
Jacob, Carl (Self), Austin, TX
Jade, Mallika (Self), Round Rock, TX
Jones, Garry (Democrats For Education Reform), Fort Worth, TX
Kahn, Abby (Self), Austin, TX
Kahn, Ashley (Self), Austin, tx, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Kisielius, Julia (Self), Austin, TX
Kisielius, Luca (Self), Austin, TX
Kling, Kelsey Government Relations (Texas AFt), Austin, TX
Koen, Terri (Self), Austin, TX
Leahy, Francesca (Self), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self), Austin, TX
Lopez, Carisa Political Director (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Markus, Susan (Self), Austin, TX
Mcfall, John (Self), Pearland, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 29, 2023 9:00 AM
McLean, Gentry (Self), Austin, TX
Messina, Stephanie (Self), Austin, TX
Moe, Simon (Self), Corsicana, TX
Moparthi, Indira (Self), Round Rock, TX
Morales, Erica (Self), Austin, TX
Moreland, Amy (Self), Austin, TX
Morton, Lauren (Self), Houston, TX
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Okonsky, Megan (Self), Austin, TX
Osorio, Gloria (Self), Temple, TX, TX
Padgett, Jacquelyn (Self), Austin, TX
Person, Maria (Self), Austin, TX
Puente, Jaime Director of Economic Opportunity (Self; Every Texan), Austin, TX
Puente, Jaime Dir. Economic Opportunity (Texas Legislative Education Equity Coalition),
Austin, TX
Rose, Shannon (Self), Tx, TX
Rutkowski, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Simpson, Matt (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Sparks, Katherine (Self), Austin,Tx, TX
Stevens, Andi (Self), Austin, TX
Stewart, Katelyn (Self), Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Stump, Tim (Self), Austin Texas, TX
Talon, James (Self), Austin, TX
Tasneem, Tania (Self), Austin, TX
Torres, Stefanie (Self), Round Rock, TX
Trevino, Taylor (Self), Austin, TX
Wall, Catharine (Self), Austin, TX
Warren, Anjelica (Self), Round Rock, TX
Whaland, Seth (Self), Austin, TX
Zavaleta, Sara Lmsw (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Byer, Von General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
FOR:
Benscoter, Dr Andrew Chief Education Officer Upbring & CEO Trinity Char (Self; Trinity
Charter), Austin, TX
Gore, Rex (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Hryhorchuk, John Senior Vice President of Policy and Advocacy (also providing written
testimony) (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Bakich, Meg (Self), Dallas, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 29, 2023 9:00 AM
Davenport, Lynn (Self), Dallas, TX
Hale, Rachel (Self), Henderson, TX
Lowe, Mary (Self), Colleyville, TX
ON:
Bigenho, Chris Dr. (Self; Lewisville ISD- Virtual Learning Academy), Wylie, TX
Fairbank, Rob (Stride Learning), Littleton, TX
Puchstein, Chelsea (Self; Public School Options Texas), Alvin, TX
Schutte, Marian Executive Director TEA (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Balcom, Jaukeem (Self), Austin, TX
Case Pickens, Liz (Self), Dallas, TX
Drabbant, Jennifer (Self), San Antonio, TX
Garcia, Brandon Director of legislative affairs (Texas public charter schools association),
Austin, TX
Jones, Garry (Democrats For Education Reform), Fort Worth, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Matthews, Stephanie (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Russell, Matthew (Texas Computer Education Association), Austin, TX
Stump, Tim (Self), Austin Texas, TX
Tasneem, Tania (Self), Austin, TX
Taylor, Larry (Self; Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute), Friendswood, TX
Tielle, Annette Superintendent (Del Valle ISD), Del Valle, TX
Yancy, Justin President (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Asher, Kayden (Self), Austin, TX
Besinger, Jackie Mrs (Self; Moms for America), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Ana (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Griffith, Carrie (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Kling, Kelsey Government Relations (Texas AFt), Austin, TX
White, Crystal Deputy Executive Director (Self; Texas Association of Community
Schools), Austin, TX
ON:
Byer, Von General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Terry, James Associate Commissioner of Finance (Texas Education Agency), Austin Texas,
TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Bruno, Amy (Upbring), Austin, TX
Fagen, Elizabeth Superintendent (Self; Humble ISD), Humble, TX
List, Amanda (ResponsiveEd), Austin, TX
Packard, Ron (Pansophic Learning), McLean, VA
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 29, 2023 9:00 AM
Romero, Olga Principal (Self; Dallas Hybrid Prep, Dallas ISD), Arlington, TX
Sass, Emily Senior Fellow (Texas public policy foundation), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Cave, Tricia (Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)), La Porte, TX
ON:
Holleman, Will Mr. (Raise Your Hand Texas), Austin, TX
McCreary, Casey Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
FOR:
Castle, Mary Elizabeth Director if Government Relations (Texas Values Action), Austin,
TX
AGAINST:
Leahy, Francesca (Self), Austin, TX
Leahy, Francesca (Self), Austin, TX
Puente, Jaime Dir. Economic Opportunity (Texas Legislative Education Equity Coalition),
Austin, TX
ON:
Hale, Rachel (Self; Texas Ed 911), Henderson, TX
Newman, Anne (Self), Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barba, Michael Policy Director, K-12 Education (Texas public policy foundation), Austin,
TX
Barker, Howard (Self; Republican Party of Texas), Waller, TX
Besinger, Jackie Mrs (Self; Moms for America), Austin, TX
Case Pickens, Liz (Self), Dallas, TX
DeHaan, Judi (Self), Cypress, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Marshall, Colten Harris County GOP Intern (Self), Tomball, TX
Nobis, Tom (Self; The Republican Party of Texas), Houston, TX
Phillips, Patricia (Self), Houston texas, TX
Rowell, Melissa Honorable (Self), Houston, TX
Vachris, George Brian P.E. (Self), Humble, Texas, TX
AGAINST:
Albert, David Dr. (Self; Texas AFT), Austin, TX
Asher, Kayden (Self), Austin, TX
Ball, Ashley (Self), Austin, TX
Blaize, Monique (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Bremer, Joseph (Self), Austin, TX
Burek, Susan Ms. (Self), Austin, TX
Butcher, Jim (Self), Round Rock, TX
Butcher, Michelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 29, 2023 9:00 AM
Canciglia, J (Self), Austin, TX
Cornett, Savvy (Self), Austin, TX
Cross Mitchell, Amber (Self), Garland, TX
Dawer, Daniel (Educators in Solidarity), Austin, TX
Drackert, Katie (Self), Austin, TX
Duggins-Clay, Paige Chief Legal Analyst, IDRA (IDRA), San Antonio, TX
Duru, Chinwe Doctoral Student (Self), Round Rock, TX
Dye, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Egger, Dominique Doctoral Student (Self), Austin, TX
Esperanza, Catherine Doctoral Student (Self), Austin, TX
Fleischmann, Patrick (Self), Austin, TX
Goethals, Keegan (Self), Austin, TX
Goforth, Patricia (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Brock (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Carrie (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Grimm, Jessica (Self), Austin, TX
Grimm, Josh (Self), Austin, TX
Gruidl, Matthew (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Guerrero, Samantha (Self), Austin, TX
Guidangen, Jason (Self; Equality Texas), Dallas, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Hall, Leslie (Self), Austin, TX
Hoffman, Olivia (Self), Austin, TX
Hogan, Carter (Self), Austin, TX
Holden, Dan (Self), Austin, TX
Hunt, Kyla (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Jacob, Carl (Self), Austin, TX
Johnson, Bethany (Self), Austin, TX
Jones, Garry (Democrats For Education Reform), Fort Worth, TX
Kisielius, Julia (Self), Austin, TX
Kisielius, Luca (Self), Austin, TX
Kling, Kelsey Government Relations (Texas AFt), Austin, TX
Koen, Terri (Self), Austin, TX
Kronsnoble, Sally (Self), Austin, TX
Leman, Katherine (Self), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self), Austin, TX
Lopez, Carisa Political Director (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Markus, Susan (Self), Austin, TX
Martinez, Ricardo (Self; EQTX Equality Texas), Austin, TX
McBride, Megan (Self), Austin, TX
McCormick, Jerred (Self), Austin, TX
McCormick, Justin (Self), Austin, TX
McGarity, Kristin (Self), Kyle, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 29, 2023 9:00 AM
McLean, Gentry (Self), Austin, TX
Menendez, Fatima Southwest Regional Attorney (Mexican American Legal Defense and
Educational Fund (MALDEF)), San Antonio, TX
Messina, Stephanie (Self), Austin, TX
Mitchell, James (Self), Garland, TX
Morales, Ezra (Self), Austin, TX
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Ocegueda, Sofia (Self), Austin, TX
Ogden, Kaitlin (Self), Austin, TX
Osorio, Gloria (Self), Temple, TX, TX
Padgett, Jacquelyn (Self), Austin, TX
Pankl, Grace (Self), Austin, TX
Pauling, Sydney (Self), Austin, TX
Person, Maria (Self), Austin, TX
Preddy, Jordan (Self), Austin, TX
Puente, Jaime Director of Economic Opportunity (Self; Every Texan), Austin, TX
Rivas, Lesley (Mexican American School Boards Association), Austin, TX
Rose, Shannon (Self), Tx, TX
Rutkowski, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Schoonhoven, Katherine (Self), Austin, TX
Schoonhoven, Sarah (Self), Austin, TX
Shook, Lauren (Self), Austin, TX
Stevens, Andi (Self), Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Talon, James (Self), Austin, TX
Trautmann, Katelin (Self), Austin, TX
Trevino, Taylor (Self), Austin, TX
Van Maanen, Cynthia (Self; Travis County Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Voosen, Maureen (Self), Austin, TX
Warren, Anjelica (Self), Round Rock, TX
Weigel, Alicia (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Moore, Carrie (Self; Texas Ed 911), Corpus Christi, TX
Terry, James Associate Commissioner of Finance (Texas Education Agency), Austin Texas,
TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Cave, Tricia (Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)), La Porte, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 29, 2023 9:00 AM
FOR:
Ichilov, Nehemia (Nammie) Mr. (also providing written testimony) (Self; Jewish
Federation of San Antonio), San Antonio/TX, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bigenho, Chris Dr. (Self), Wylie, TX
Bohl, Evan Commissioner (Self; Citizens of Leon Valley), Leon Valley, TX
Calvert, Raif Asst Dir (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, Texas, TX
Cave, Tricia (Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)), La Porte, TX
Goforth, Patricia (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Carrie (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Hall, Leslie (Self), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Jones, Garry (Democrats For Education Reform), Fort Worth, TX
Nathan, Joy Executive Director (Texas Holocaust Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory
Commission), Austin, TX
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Person, Maria (Self), Austin, TX
Puente, Jaime Dir. Economic Opportunity (Texas Legislative Education Equity Coalition),
Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Van Maanen, Cynthia (Self; Travis County Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Wolfson, J.E. Dr. (Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission),
Austin TX, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
FOR:
Davis, Todd Chief Academic Officer (Self; Aldine ISD), Spring, TX
Dawson, Douglas Executive Director, School Innovation Collaborativ (School Innovation
Collaborative), Austin, TX
Helwig, Blaine (Self), Austin, TX
Kuehne, Jennifer (Self), Leander, TX
Pruneda, Mary Lynn (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Shields, Amber Director, Early Matters Dallas (Self; Commit Partnership), Dallas, TX
Trejo, Shannon Chief Academic Officer (Self; Dallas ISD), Dallas, TX
Yancy, Justin President (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 29, 2023 9:00 AM
AGAINST:
Bakich, Meg (also providing written testimony) (Self), Dallas, TX
Davenport, Lynn (also providing written testimony) (Self), Dallas, TX
Lowe, Mary (also providing written testimony) (Self), Colleyville, TX
Tielle, Annette Superintendent (Self; Del Valle ISD), Del Valle, TX
ON:
Castilla, Cindi (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (also providing written
testimony) (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Green, Rebecca Director of Curriculum and Instruction (also providing written testimony)
(Self; Anahuac ISD), Anahuac, TX
Hale, Rachel (Self; Texas Ed 911), Henderson, TX
Hole, Kristen Associate Commissioner (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Newman, Anne (Self), Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
Pickren, Julie Tx SBOE Member District 7 (also providing written testimony) (Self; Tx
SBOE District 7), Manvel, TX
Roggenbuck, Catherine 5th Grade ELAR Teacher (also providing written testimony)
(Self; Anahuac ISD), Anahuac, TX
Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Balter, Matthew Teacher (Self; Teach plus), Austin, tx, TX
Barker, Howard (Self; Republican Party of Texas), Waller, TX
Case Pickens, Liz (Self), Dallas, TX
DeHaan, Judi (Self), Cypress, TX
Feinstein, Jonathan Texas State Director (The Education Trust), Dallas, TX
Garcia, Matthew SVP- Public Policy (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Katsev, Bibi Yasmin (District Charter Alliance), Colleyville, TX
Marshall, Colten Harris County GOP Intern (Self), Tomball, TX
Matthews, Stephanie (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Murphy, Kaitlyn (Greater Houston Partnership), Houston, TX
Nobis, Tom (Self), Houston, TX
Phillips, Patricia (Self), Houston texas, TX
Romero, Emiliano (Austin Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Rowell, Melissa Honorable (Self), Houston, TX
Schmitt, Stacy VP Economic Development (Self; Opportunity Austin), Austin, TX
Simmons, Carrie (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
Vachris, George Brian P.E. (Self), Humble, Texas, TX
AGAINST:
Adams, Lisa License professional counselor (Self), Tx, TX
Albert, David Dr. (Self; Texas AFT), Austin, TX
Antonick, Kristi Coalitions director (Self; Americans for Prosperity), Overton, TX
Asher, Kayden (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 29, 2023 9:00 AM
Bailey, Melissa (Self; TheLebre), El paso, TX
Baldwin, Zackary (Self; Americans for prosperity), Jefferson, TX
Besinger, Jackie Mrs (Self; Moms for America), Austin, TX
Burek, Susan Ms. (Self), Austin, TX
Burton, Kay Business owner (Self), Atlanta, tx, TX
Casey, Patty Teacher (Self), Jacksonville, TX
Castilleja, Dawn Manager of Educational Partnerships (Self; Center for the Collaborative
Classroom), San Antonio, TX
Collins, Genevieve Texas Director (Americans for Prosperity), Dallas, TX
Dawer, Daniel (Educators in Solidarity), Austin, TX
Enge, Joel (Self; Americans for Prosperity), Tyler, TX
Giner, Guadalupe (Self; The Libre Imitiative), El Paso, TX
Goforth, Patricia (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Carrie (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Gruidl, Matthew (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Hall, Leslie (Self), Austin, TX
Hogan, Carter (Self), Austin, TX
Kisielius, Julia (Self), Austin, TX
Kisielius, Luca (Self), Austin, TX
Kling, Kelsey Government Relations (Texas AFt), Austin, TX
Koen, Terri (Self), Austin, TX
Langan, Heidi (Self), Austin, TX
Larbi, Mary (Self; The Libre Initiative), El Paso, TX
Leahy, Francesca (Self), Austin, TX
Levithan, Sarah (Self), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self), Austin, TX
Markus, Susan (Self), Austin, TX
Martinez, Jorge Director of Coalitions (Self; The LIBRE Initiative), McAllen, TX
McLean, Gentry (Self), Austin, TX
Messina, Stephanie (Self), Austin, TX
Nick, Cindy Retired teacher (Self), Tyler, TX
Pankl, Grace (Self), Austin, TX
Person, Maria (Self), Austin, TX
Preddy, Jordan (Self), Austin, TX
Rivas, Lesley (Mexican American School Boards Association), Austin, TX
Romo de Vivar, Sarah Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Rusiecki, Kelly (Self; Americans For Properity), Lindale, TX
Rutkowski, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Sierra, Karla (Self; The LIBRE Initiative), El Paso, TX
Stevens, Andi (Self), Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 29, 2023 9:00 AM
Tasneem, Tania (Self), Austin, TX
Torres Shelton, Minerva Libre Volunteer (The Libre Initiative), El Paso, TX
Trevino, Taylor (Self), Austin, TX
Van Maanen, Cynthia (Self; Travis County Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Waite, Alera (Self; Americans for prosperity), Longview, TX
Waite, Dallin (Self; Americans For Prosperity), Longview, TX
Waite, Tonya Educator (Self), Longview, TX
Warren, Anjelica (Self), Round Rock, TX
ON:
Byer, Von General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Duron, Jodi Associate Director of Texas Association of Midsize (Self; Texas Association of
Midsize Schools), Elgin, TX
Ellis, Keven SBOE Chair (Self; SBOE), Lufkin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
McLoughlin, Jessica (TEA), Austin, TX
Meyer, Mike Deputy Commissioner - Finance (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Moore, Carrie (Self; CCDF Nueces), Corpus Christi, TX
Pickren, Julie Tx SBOE Member (Self; Texas State Board of Education, District 7),
Manvel, TX
Terry, James Associate Commissioner of Finance (Texas Education Agency), Austin Texas,
TX
White, Crystal Deputy Executive Director (Self; Texas Association of Community
Schools), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Matthews, Stephanie (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Wittenburg, Michelle (Good Reason Houston), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Boswell, Lynn (Self; Austin ISD Board of Trustees), Austin, TX
Cave, Tricia (Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)), La Porte, TX
Duggins-Clay, Paige Chief Legal Analyst, IDRA (IDRA), San Antonio, TX
Whitley Chu, Kathryn (Self; Austin ISD Board of Trustees), Austin, TX
ON:
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
McCreary, Casey Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX