WITNESS LIST
Education
April 5, 2023 9:00 AM
FOR:
Matthews, Lewis CEO (Self; Angel Protection), Midland, TX
Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
Sanderson, Josh Deputy Executive Director (Equity Center), Austin, TX
Taylor, Larry (Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute), Friendswood, TX
Wall, Leigh Retired superintendent of schools, Santa Fe ISD (Self), Texas, TX
ON:
Blachowski, Aileen (Self; Texas Education 911), Prosper, TX
Martinez-Prather, Dr. Kathy Director (Texas School Safety Center), San Marcos, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hawthorne, Brian Sheriff (Self; Sheriffs Association of Texas), Mont Belvieu, TX
Louderback, AJ Exec Director (Texas Sheriffs Regional Alliance), Edna, TX
McPeters, Pamela (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Mills, Buddy Sheriff (Self; Sheriffs Association of Texas), Fredericksburg, TX
Morris, Joe (Game Warden Peace Officer Association), Austin, TX
Putnam, Wilma Joy (Self), Georgetown, TX
Reed, Dallas Government Relations (Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA)), Austin,
TX
Reeves, Donna Lea (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Scifres, Ray Sheriff (Self; Sheriffs’ Association of Texas), Levelland, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Aleman, Steven Senior Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Duggins-Clay, Paige Chief Legal Analyst (IDRA (Intercultural Development Research
Association)), Austin, TX
Fowler, Elaina Legislative Consultant (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Kling, Kelsey Government Relations (Texas AFT), Austin, TX
Puente, Jaime Dir. of Economic Opportunity (Self; Every Texan), Austin, TX
ON:
Hall Lecuona, Shawn (Self; Liberty Justice Truth), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Meyer, Mike Deputy Commissioner - Finance (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Scott, John Chief of School Safety and Security (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Terry, James Associate Commissioner of Finance (Texas Education Agency), Austin Texas,
TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 5, 2023 9:00 AM
FOR:
Babb, Gerald Chaplian (Internation fellowship of chaplian), Plano, TX
Baker, Bailey (Self), Deer Park, TX
Beard, Arletta (Self), Deer Park, TX
Benedetti, Teresa MRS (Self), San Antonio, TX
Blasingame, Natalie Dr. (Self), Houston, TX
Burden, Kathy Chaplain (International Fellowship of Chaplains), Frisco, TX
Burden, Larry Chaplain (Self; International Fellowship of Chaplains), Frisco, TX
Dacus, Brad President Pacific Justice Institute, Attorney (Self; Pacific Justice Institute),
Sacramento, TX
Garza, Lorena Pastor (Self; National School Chaplain Association), League City, TX
Green, Chad McKinney ISD Trustee (Self), McKinney, TX
Hall Lecuona, Shawn (also providing written testimony) (Self; Liberty Justice Truth),
Austin, TX
Knigge Malloy, Josien Chaplain (Self; National School Chaplain Association), Conroe, TX
Malloy, Rocky CEO (also providing written testimony) (Self; National school chaplain
association), Conroe, TX
Martin, Melissa Public school teacher (Self), Deer park, TX
McBrayer, Greg Reverend (Self; Chaplains), Fort Worth, TX
Muñoz Hopkins, Perla (also providing written testimony) (Self; Moms For America),
Leander, TX
Pickren, Julie Texas State Board of Education District 7 (Self; Texas State Board of
Education District 7), Manvel, TX
Rhoades, Christopher Dr. (Self), Alvin, TX
Taylor, Todd (Self), Pasadena, TX
Tucker, Kelley Chaplain (Self; International Fellowsip of Chaplains), Midwest City, TX
Watkins, GF (Self; Jordan Ranch), Schulenburg, TX
AGAINST:
Bihun, Meaghan (Self), San Antonio, TX
Goodman, Chloe Constituent Services Manager (Self; Equality Texas), Austin, TX
Reeves, Donna Lea (Self), Pflugerville, TX
ON:
Friese, Jan CEO (also providing written testimony) (Texas Counseling Association),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beulah, Tara (Self), Cypress, TX
Blachowski, Aileen (Self), Prosper, TX
Cahn, Adam (Self), Austin, TX
Castilla, Cindi President, Texas Eagle Forum (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Castle, Mary E Director of Government Relations (Texas Values Action), Austin, TX
Chandler, Cindy Chaplain (Self; International Fellowship of Chaplains), Texas, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 5, 2023 9:00 AM
Coon, Robert Chaplain (Self), Poteet/TX, TX
Evans, Michelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
Fry, Pat (Self), Rd mtn, TX
Hunter, Mercy (Self), Elgin, TX
McMullen, Stuart Mr. (Self), Leander, TX
Russell, Abigail (Self), Austin, TX
Russell, Julia (Self), Austin, TX
Russell, Margaret (Self), Austin, TX
Saenz, Jonathan Attorney & President (Self; Texas Values), Austin, TX
Thornburg, Clinton (Self), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Afifi, Amanda (Self; Texas Association of School Psychologists), Austin, TX
Amps, Emily (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Arias, Jordan (Self), Austin, TX
Bates, Georgia (Self), Austin, TX
Bell, Jasmine (Self), Austin, TX
Benitez, Fernando (Self), Austin, TX
Benitez, Paulina (Self), Austin, TX
Besinger, Jackie (Self), Austin, TX
Bissex, Ramsey (Self), Austin, TX
Bohannon, Shelby (Self), Austin, TX
Brookins, Kaybee (Self), Austin, TX
Bryant, James (Self), Kyle, TX
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Chevalier, Andrea (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education (TCASE)),
Austin, TX
Clark, Gwyn (Self), Austin, TX
Coco, Andy (Self), Austin, TX
Cornett, Savvy (Self), Austin, TX
Figueroa, Tez (Self), Austin, TX
Foster, Lin (Self), Austin, TX
Fowler, Elaina Legislative Consultant (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Garcia, Kale (Self), Austin, TX
Goforth, Patricia (Self), Austin, TX
Golightly, Pete (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Jones, Lisa (Self), Austin, TX
Kelley, Tia (Self), Austin, TX
Kling, Kelsey Government Relations (Texas AFT), Austin, TX
Lane, Faith (Self), Buda, TX
Latham Sikes, Chloe Deputy Director of Policy (IDRA (Intercultural Development
Research Association)), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 5, 2023 9:00 AM
Leisey, Ty (Self), Austin, TX
Lopez, Carisa Political Director (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Ludington, Evely (Self), Austin, TX
Ludington, Gaven (Self), Austin, TX
M, Samuel (Self), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Mares, Bryan Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers-
Texas), Austin, TX
Martin, Pauline (Self), Austin, TX
Martinez, Ricardo (Self; EQTX Equality Texas), Austin, TX
Mckeever, Regina (Self), Ausin, TX
McKracken, Aislyn (Self), Austin, TX
McKracken, Akiya (Self), Austin, TX
McKracken, Amanda (Self), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Meitzen, Nicole (Self), Austin, TX
Morales, Erica (Self), Austin, TX
Oliver Jones, Kristy (Self), Round Rock, TX
Ortega, Tess (Self), Austin, TX
Pankl, Grace (Self), Austin, TX
Parsley, Catherine (Self), Dallas, TX
Pritchett, William (Self), Houston, TX
Puente, Jaime Dir. of Economic Opportunity (Self; Every Texan), Austin, TX
Rhee, Alissa (Self), Austin, TX
Rodriguez Robertson, Jessica (Self), Austin, TX
S, Rox (Self), Austin, TX
Segovia, Andrea (Self; Transgender Education Network of TX), San Antonio, TX
Shurtleff, Hilary (Self), Austin, TX
Smith, Mary (Self; Cncerned women for america), Arlington, TX
Somes, Carolyn (Self), Austin, TX
Stanch, Michaela (Self), Austin, TX
Stern, Maggie Program and Policy Manager (Children's Defense Fund - Texas), Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Teston, Brooke (Self), Austin, TX
Thompson, Stephanie (Self), Austin, TX
Villasana, Alison (Self), Austin, TX
VK, Paul (Self), College Station, TX
Wallens, Luke (Self), Austin, TX
Waters, Hally (Self), Austin, TX
Wright, Eric (Lone Star State School Counselor Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Litzler, John (Baptist General Convention of Texas (d/b/a Texas Baptists)), Dallas, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 5, 2023 9:00 AM
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Averitt, Ginger (Bexar County Education Coalition), San Antonio, TX
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Calvert, Raif Asst Dir GR (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, Texas, TX
Fowler, Elaina Legislative Consultant (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Jones, Chris Director, CLEAT Support Services (Combined Law Enforcement Associations
of Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
Jones, Garry (DFER), Fort Worth, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Kling, Kelsey Government Relations (Texas AFT), Austin, TX
Louderback, AJ Exec Director (Texas Sheriffs Regional Alliance), Edna, TX
Martinez, Louann (Texas Urban Council of Superintendents), Austin, TX
Nichols, Colby (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Reed, Dallas Government Relations (Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA)), Austin,
TX
Reeves, Donna Lea (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
ON:
Hall Lecuona, Shawn (Self; Liberty Justice Truth), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Scott, John Chief of School Safety and Security (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Vineyard, TJ Major (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement), Austin, TX
ON:
Blair, J. Pete Executive Director (ALERRT - Texas State University), San marcos, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Calvert, Raif Asst Dir GR (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, Texas, TX
Garcia, Brnadon Director of legislative affairs (Texas public charter schools association),
Austin, TX
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Self; HPOU), Houston, TX
Jones, Chris Director, CLEAT Support Services (Combined Law Enforcement Associations
of Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
Louderback, AJ Exec Director (Texas Sheriffs Regional Alliance), Edna, TX
Morris, Joe (Game Warden Peace Officer Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 5, 2023 9:00 AM
Nichols, Colby (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Reed, Dallas Government Relations (Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA)), Austin,
TX
ON:
Hall Lecuona, Shawn (Self; Liberty Justice Truth), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Scott, John Chief of School Safety and Security (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Vineyard, TJ Major (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement), Austin, TX
FOR:
Barton, David (WallBuilders), Aledo, TX
Barton, Timothy (WallBuilders), Aledo, TX
Beulah, Tara (Self), Cypress, TX
Dacus, Brad President of Pacific Justice Institute, Attorney (Self), Sacramento, CA
Krause, Matt (First Liberty Institute), Haslet, TX
Russell, Julia (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Litzler, John (Texas Baptists Christian Life Commission), Dallas, TX
ON:
Hall Lecuona, Shawn (also providing written testimony) (Self; Liberty Justice Truth),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cahn, Adam (Self), Austin, TX
Castle, Mary E Director of Government Relations (Texas Values Action), Austin, TX
Evans, Michelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
Glass, Tom (Self; Texas Constitutional Enforcement), Hockley, TX
Green, Chad McKinney ISD Trustee (Self), McKinney, TX
Parker, Allan President, The Justice Foundation (Self; The Justice Foundation), San
Antonio, TX
Russell, Abigail (Self), Austin, TX
Russell, Margaret (Self), Austin, TX
Saenz, Jonathan Attorney & President (Self; Texas Values), Austin, TX
Taylor, Larry (Self; Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute), Friendswood, TX
AGAINST:
Bihun, Meaghan (Self), San Antonio, TX
Carranza, Susana Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Fowler, Elaina Legislative Consultant (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Goforth, Patricia (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Hendrickson, Andrew (ACLU of Texas), Dripping Springs, TX
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 5, 2023 9:00 AM
Kling, Kelsey Government Relations (Texas AFT), Austin, TX
Latham Sikes, Chloe Deputy Director of Policy (IDRA (Intercultural Development
Research Association)), Austin, TX
Lopez, Carisa Political Director (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Person, Maria (Self), Austin, TX
Puente, Jaime Director of Economic Opportunity (Self; Every Texan), Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Thompson, Stephanie (Self), Austin, TX
Van Maanen, Cynthia (Self; Travis County Democratic Party), Austin, TX
ON:
Byer, Von General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
FOR:
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Aleman, Steven Senior Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Borrego, Jorge (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin,TX, TX
Duggins-Clay, Paige Chief Legal Analyst (IDRA (Intercultural Development Research
Association)), Austin, TX
Feinstein, Jonathan Texas State Director (The Education Trust), Dallas, TX
Fowler, Elaina Legislative Consultant (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Kling, Kelsey Government Relations (Texas AFT), Austin, TX
Mares, Bryan Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers-
Texas), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
Wittenburg, Michelle (Good Reason Houston), Austin, TX
ON:
Byer, Von General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Hall Lecuona, Shawn (Self; Liberty Justice Truth), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Terry, James Associate Commissioner of Finance (Texas Education Agency), Austin Texas,
TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 5, 2023 9:00 AM
FOR:
Dickinson, Chris Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Grad Solutions),
Mesa, AZ
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Mares, Bryan Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers-
Texas), Austin, TX
Putnam, Wilma Joy (Self), Georgetown, TX
Reeves, Donna Lea (Self), Pflugerville, TX
AGAINST:
Duron, Jodi Associate Director (Self; Texas association of midsize schools), Elgin, TX
Fowler, Elaina Legislative Consultant (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Kling, Kelsey Government Relations (Texas AFT), Austin, TX
ON:
Hall Lecuona, Shawn (Self; Liberty Justice Truth), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
FOR:
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Afifi, Amanda (Self; Texas Association of School Psychologists), Austin, TX
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Calvert, Raif Asst Dir GR (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, Texas, TX
Chevalier, Andrea (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education (TCASE)),
Austin, TX
Fowler, Elaina Legislative Consultant (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Garcia, Brnadon Director of legislative affairs (Texas public charter schools association),
Austin, TX
Hall Lecuona, Shawn (Self; Liberty Justice Truth), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Kling, Kelsey Government Relations (Texas AFT), Austin, TX
Louderback, AJ Exec Director (Texas Sheriffs Regional Alliance), Edna, TX
Mckeever, Regina (Self), Ausin, TX
McPeters, Pamela (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Nichols, Colby (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Hendrickson, Andrew (ACLU of Texas), Dripping Springs, TX
Trevino, Taylor (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 5, 2023 9:00 AM
ON:
Byer, Von General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Scott, John Chief of School Safety and Security (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
FOR:
Asmussen, Cindy (Self; Southern Baptists of Texas Convention), Austin, TX
Besinger, Jackie (also providing written testimony) (Self; Moms for America), Austin, TX
Blachowski, Aileen (Self; Texas Education 911), Prosper, TX
Dacus, Brad President of Pacific Justice Institute (Self), Sacramento, CA
Glass, Tom (Self; Texas Constitutional Enforcement), Hockley, TX
Green, Chad McKinney ISD Trustee (Self), McKinney, TX
Hall Lecuona, Shawn (also providing written testimony) (Self; Liberty Justice Truth),
Austin, TX
Keyes, Darren (Alliance Defending Freedom), Bee Cave, TX
Newman, Anne (Self), Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cahn, Adam (Self), Austin, TX
Castilla, Cindi (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Castle, Mary E Director of Government Relations (Texas Values Action), Austin, TX
Evans, Michelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
Fry, Pat (Self), Rd mtn, TX
Louderback, AJ Exec Director (Texas Sheriffs Regional Alliance), Edna, TX
McMullen, Stuart Mr. (Self), Leander, TX
Russell, Abigail (Self), Austin, TX
Russell, Julia (Self), Austin, TX
Russell, Margaret (Self), Austin, TX
Saenz, Jonathan Attorney & President (Self; Texas Values), Austin, TX
Smith, Mary (Self; Cncerned women for america), Arlington, TX
AGAINST:
Bohannon, Shelby (Self), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Fowler, Elaina Legislative Consultant (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Goforth, Patricia (Self), Austin, TX
Goodman, Chloe Constituent Services Manager (Self; Equality Texas), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Kling, Kelsey Government Relations (Texas AFT), Austin, TX
Latham Sikes, Chloe Deputy Director of Policy (IDRA (Intercultural Development
Research Association)), Austin, TX
Lopez, Carisa Political Director (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 5, 2023 9:00 AM
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Mckeever, Regina (Self), Ausin, TX
Person, Maria (Self), Austin, TX
Shannon, Rachael (Self), Austin, TX
Stanch, Michaela (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Byer, Von General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hill, Johnny Deputy Superintendent for Bus. & Empl. Services (Plano Independent School
District), Plano, Texas, TX
McKinney, Sharon (Port Aransas ISD), Port Aransas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Blaine, Jennifer Superintendnet (Self; Spring Branch ISD), Houston,Tx, TX
Boggs, Michele Vice President Economic Development (Self; New Braunfels Chamber of
Commerce), New Braunfeld, TX
Bullock, Robin Superintendent (Allen ISD), Allen, Texas, TX
Caesar, Minda (Self; SBISD School Finance Advocacy Team), Houston, TX
Calvert, Raif Asst Dir GR (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, Texas, TX
Espey, Jennifer (Spring branch isd school finance advocacy trsm), Houston, TX
Hale, Donna (Self; Miami ISD), Miami, TX
Kaczenski, Ed (Self), Houston, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Krogman, Travis VP State and Federal (The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce),
Austin, TX
Luke, Charles Dr. (Self; Fredericksburg Education Alliance), Weatherford, TX
Martinez, Louann (Dallas ISD), Austin, TX
Mckeever, Regina (Self), Ausin, TX
Nichols, Colby (Leander ISD, Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Pitts, John R. (Stafford Municipal School District), Austin, TX
Polley, Georgia (Self), Houston, TX
Porter, Christine CFO (Self; Spring Branch ISD), Houston, TX
Pulliam, Lawana Director~ Candian ISD (Self; TASA, Canadian ISD), Canadian, TX
Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
Scott, Zach Director (Round Rock Chamber), Round Rock, TX
Thibaut, Kristi (Self; SBISD Scool finance advocacy team), Houston, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
Zavala, Gilbert VP Education and Talent Development (Opportunity Austin), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 5, 2023 9:00 AM
AGAINST:
Latham Sikes, Chloe Deputy Director of Policy (IDRA (Intercultural Development
Research Association)), Austin, TX
Sanderson, Josh Deputy Executive Director (Equity Center), Austin, TX
ON:
Hall Lecuona, Shawn (Self; Liberty Justice Truth), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Terry, James Associate Commissioner of Finance (Texas Education Agency), Austin Texas,
TX
FOR:
Rappaport, Theresa Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (The Goodwill
Excel Center for Adults), Austin, TX
ON:
Hartman, Kristina Superintendent (Windham School District), Huntsville, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Castilla, Cindi President, Texas Eagle Forum (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Garcia, Brnadon Director of legislative affairs (Texas public charter schools association),
Austin, TX
Putnam, Wilma Joy (Self), Georgetown, TX
Reeves, Donna Lea (Self), Pflugerville, TX
AGAINST:
Kling, Kelsey Government Relations (Texas AFT), Austin, TX
ON:
Hall Lecuona, Shawn (Self; Liberty Justice Truth), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Schutte, Marian Executive Director TEA (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Terry, James Associate Commissioner of Finance (Texas Education Agency), Austin Texas,
TX
FOR:
Pruneda, Mary Lynn (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Stone, Jeannie Superintendent in Residence (also providing written testimony) (Self;
Commit Partnership), DALLAS, TX
AGAINST:
Bosak, Brittany Teacher (Terrell ISD), Terrell, TX
Clay, Toni Mayor if Athens, Texas (Self), Athens, TX
Feinglas, Leslie Assistant Superintendent (Self; Mesquite ISD), Mesquite, TX
Hail, Darol (Texas Association of Community Schools, Texas Association of School
Administrators), New Waverly, TX
Nichols, Melissa Director of HR (Terrell ISD), Terrell, TX
Patterson, Paula (Crosby ISD), Crosby, Texas, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 5, 2023 9:00 AM
Sims, Janie Dr. (Self; Athens ISD), Athens, TX
ON:
Byer, Von General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Franklin, Ryan Senior Director, Policy & Advocacy (Educate Texas), Austin, TX
Putnam, Wilma Joy (Self), Georgetown, TX
AGAINST:
Calvert, Raif Asst Dir GR (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, Texas, TX
Duron, Jodi Associate Director (Self; Texas association of midsize districts), Elgin, TX
Fowler, Elaina Legislative Consultant (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Hale, Donna (Self; Miami ISD), Miami, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Kling, Kelsey Government Relations (Texas AFT), Austin, TX
Mckeever, Regina (Self), Ausin, TX
Pulliam, Lawana Director ~ Canadian ISD (Self; TASA, Canadian ISD), Canadian, TX
ON:
Hall Lecuona, Shawn (Self; Liberty Justice Truth), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Stockton, Danny General Counsel (Frisco ISD), Frisco, TX
Terry, James Associate Commissioner of Finance (Texas Education Agency), Austin Texas,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Blachowski, Aileen (Self; Texas Education 911), Prosper, TX
Calvert, Raif Asst Dir GR (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, Texas, TX
Evans, Michelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
Fowler, Elaina Legislative Consultant (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Garcia, Brnadon Director of legislative affairs (Texas public charter schools association),
Austin, TX
Gill, Hannah Policy Fellow (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Mares, Bryan Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers-
Texas), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Nichols, Colby (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Putnam, Wilma Joy (Self), Georgetown, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
ON:
Hall Lecuona, Shawn (Self; Liberty Justice Truth), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 5, 2023 9:00 AM
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
ON:
Blair, J. Pete Executive Director (ALERRT - Texas State University), San marcos, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Calvert, Raif Asst Dir GR (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, Texas, TX
Garcia, Brnadon Director of legislative affairs (Texas public charter schools association),
Austin, TX
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Self; HPOU), Houston, TX
Louderback, AJ Exec Director (Texas Sheriffs Regional Alliance), Edna, TX
Morris, Joe (Game Warden Peace Officer Association), Austin, TX
Nichols, Colby (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Reed, Dallas Government Relations (Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA)), Austin,
TX
ON:
Hall Lecuona, Shawn (Self; Liberty Justice Truth), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Scott, John Chief of School Safety and Security (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Vineyard, TJ Major (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement), Austin, TX