WITNESS LIST
Education
April 12, 2023 9:00 AM
ON:
Julien, Christine Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (The University of
Texas at Austin), Austin, TX
Kelly, Darren Associate Vice President (The University of Texas at Austin), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hebert, Anita Superintendent Shallowater ISD (Self; Shallowater ISD), Shallowater, TX
Hollingsworth, Lonnie General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
McCall, Quinn (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Super, Amie (Self), Ft Worth, TX
AGAINST:
Bakich, Meg (Self), Dallas, TX
Duggins-Clay, Paige Chief Legal Analyst, IDRA (also providing written testimony) (Self;
IDRA), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Hale, Rachel (Self; TX Ed 911), Henderson, TX
Lowe, Mary (Self; Families Engaged for Effective Education), Colleyville, TX
Moore, Carrie (Self; Texas Education 911 & Citizens Defending Freedom, Nueces
County), Corpus Christi, TX
Newman, Anne (Self), Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
Spiller, Lee Executive Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Belsick, Michael (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Fowler, Elaina Legislative Consultant (Texas State Teachers Assiciation), Austin, TX
Ryholt, Adrienne (Self), Austin, TX
Weirich, Teresa (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
AGAINST:
Aleman, Steven Senior Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Black, Andrea (Self), Austin, TX
Breeding, William (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Coco, Andy (Self), Austin, TX
Frankel, Nancy (Self), Jersey Village, TX
Jacob, Carl (Self), Austin, TX
Manning-Scott, Michelle (Self), Austin, TX
Meitzen, Nicole (Self), Austin, TX
Ortiz, Pedro (Mexican American School Boards Association), Austin, TX
Pankl, Grace (Self), Austin, TX
Sprague, Lynne (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 12, 2023 9:00 AM
ON:
Doyle, Shannon Policy Intern (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter),
Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
McGuire, Kristin Senior Director, Special Populations (Texas Education Agency), Austin,
TX
Porter, Justin (TEA), Austin, TX
Wayman, Julie Director, Mental Health Coodination (TEA), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Carriker, Terri (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Castillo, Alycia Director of Policy and Advocacy (Self; Texas Center for Justice and
Equity), Austin, TX
FOR:
Moore, Carrie (Self; Texas Education 911 & Citizens Defending Freedom, Nueces
County), Corpus Christi, TX
Newman, Anne (Self), Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
Simmons, Deborah (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Kuykendall, Lori President (Self; Beacon Health Education Resources), Flower Mound,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Belsick, Michael (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Castle, Mary Elizabeth Director of Government Relations (Texas Values Action), Austin,
TX
Evans, Michelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
Jacob, Carl (Self), Austin, TX
Jaquette, Shannon (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Klamian, Harper Ms (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Lowe, Mary (Self; Families Engaged for Effective Education), Colleyville, TX
Pojman Ph.D., Joe Executive Directro (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Seago, John President (Self; Texas Right to Life), Bellaire, TX
Weirich, Teresa (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
AGAINST:
Bakich, Meg (Self), Dallas, TX
Breeding, William (Self), Pflugerville, TX
DeStefano, Christina (Self), Austin, TX
Frankel, Nancy (Self), Jersey Village, TX
Gillespie, Kirill (Self), Austin, TX
Goforth, Patricia (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 12, 2023 9:00 AM
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Hall, Leslie (Self), Austin, TX
Joy, Louise (Self), Austin, TX
Lobberecht, Marlene (Self), Houston, TX
Lopez, Carisa Political Director (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
McLean, Gentry (Self), Austin, TX
Perez, Abigail (Self), Austin, TX
Resendiz, Janice (Self; Texas rising action), Spring, TX
Rose, Shannon (Self), Austin, TX
Santana, Osmara (Self), Austin, TX
Shawver, Alexander (Self), Austin, TX
Tellez, Jasmine (Self; Texas rising action), Spring, TX
Tellez, Lucia (Self; Texas freedom network), Spring, TX
Trevino, Taylor (Self), Austin, TX
Voosen, Maureen (Self), Austin, TX
Witt, Emily (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
FOR:
Coleman, Starlee Ceo, Texas Charter Schools Assoc (Self; Texas Public Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
Landsman, Sarah (YES Prep Public Schools), Houston, TX
Shaffer, Randy Superintendent (Self; Trinity Basin Preparatory), Grand Prairie, TX
AGAINST:
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barba, Michael (TPPF), Austin, TX
Belsick, Michael (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Carter, Jennifer Chief Mission Officer (Goodwill Excel Adult High School), Austin, TX
Colyandro, John (American federation for children), Dallas, TX
Conger, Eddie Superintendent (Self; International Leadership of Texas Public Schools),
Rockwall, TX
Corte, Frank Col. (Self; International Leadership of Texas), San Antonio, TX
Jones, Garry (Self; DFER TX), Fort Worth, TX
Katsev, Bibi Yasmin (Uplift Education, on behalf of Yasmin Bhatia), Colleyville, TX
Linn Minnehan, Julie (Self; Great Hearts Texas), Austin, TX
Martinez, Jorge Director of Coalitions (Self; The LIBRE Initiative), McAllen, TX
Matthews, Stephanie (Self; Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 12, 2023 9:00 AM
Oliver, Harold (SLHA), San Antonio, TX
Pruneda, Mary Lynn (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Sheetz, Samuel Legislative Director (Self; Americans for prosperity), Austin, TX
Weirich, Teresa (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Wittenburg, Michelle (Good Reason Houston), Austin, TX
Yancy, Justin President (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Amps, Emily (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Bakich, Meg (Self), Dallas, TX
Breeding, William (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Brophey, Patrick (North Texas Commission), Irving, TX
Broughton, Whitney Asst. Director of GR (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin,
TX
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Cross, James (Self; Southeast Texas Education Coalition), Richmond, TX
Davenport, Lynn (Self), Dallas, TX
Fowler, Elaina Legislative Consultant (Texas State Teachers Assiciation), Austin, TX
Franco, Brie COA IGRO Officer (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Frankel, Nancy (Self), Jersey Village, TX
Grant, Milo Rev. (Self; Pastors for Texas Children), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Jacob, Carl (Self), Austin, TX
Latham Sikes, Chloe Deputy Director of Policy (IDRA (Intercultural Development
Research Association)), Austin, TX
Lobberecht, Marlene (Self), Houston, TX
McLean, Gentry (Self), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Rose, Shannon (Self), Austin, TX
Sparks, Clifford Legislative Director (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (Self; Texas Elementary Principals and
Supervisors Association), Austin, TX
Vickrey, Cameron (Self), San Antonio, TX
Webb, Natalie Rev. (Self; Pastors for Texas Children), Austin, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Oeser, Kelvey Deputy Commissioner (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Schutte, Marian Executive Director TEA (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Terry, James Associate Commissioner of Finance (Texas Educatio Agency), Austin Texas,
TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Adams, Bryce Vice President of Advocacy (Self; Texas Public Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 12, 2023 9:00 AM
Bruno, Amy (Upbring, Trinity Charter Schools), Austin, TX
List, Amanda (Hunton Andrews Kurth, Tom Sage Partner), Austin, TX
Yasmin katsev, Bibi (Uplift Education), Colleyville, TX
AGAINST:
Ortiz, Pedro (Mexican American School Boards Association), Austin, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Adams, Bryce Vice President of Advocacy (Self; Texas Public Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
Breeding, William (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Conger, Eddie Superintendent (Self; International Leadership of Texas Public Schools),
Rockwall, TX
AGAINST:
Bakich, Meg (Self), Dallas, TX
Frankel, Nancy (Self), Jersey Village, TX
Goforth, Patricia (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Jacob, Carl (Self), Austin, TX
Lobberecht, Marlene (Self), Houston, TX
Perez, Abigail (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Cook, Marilyn Senior Director of Educator Prep and Certification (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX - American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
FOR:
Lusk, Brian Dr. (also providing written testimony) (Self; Dallas ISD), Dallas, TX
Rush, Ana (Self; Del Valle ISD), Del Valle/TX, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Averitt, Ginger (Bexar County Education Coalition), San Antonio, TX
Bosher, Mark CTAT (Career & Technical Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Fowler, Elaina Legislative Consultant (Texas State Teachers Assiciation), Austin, TX
Franklin, Ryan Sr. Director Policy & Advocacy (Educate Texas), Austin, TX
Greer, Kate MD, Policy & State Coalition (The Commit Partnership), DALLAS, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Krogman, Travis VP State and Federal Relations (The Greater Austin Chamber of
Commerce), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 12, 2023 9:00 AM
Latham Sikes, Chloe Deputy Director of Policy (IDRA (Intercultural Development
Research Association)), Austin, TX
Martinez, Louann (Ft Worth ISD, and Texas Urban Council of Superintendents), Austin,
TX
McCreary, Casey Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
Schmitt, Stacy VP Economic Development (Self; Opportunity Austin), Austin, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
Zavala, Gilbert VP Education and Talent Development (Opportunity Austin), Austin, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Tian, Iris (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bentley, Christin (Self; Republican party of texas), Flint, TX
Simmons, Deborah (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Barron, Alex Associate Professor (Self), Austin, TX
Beard, Billy Licensed Professional Counselor (Self), Bastrop, TX
Caffee, Sarah (also providing written testimony) (Self), Hockley, TX
Carnes, Molly (also providing written testimony) (Self), Houston, TX
Figueroa, Tez (Self), Austin, TX
Foster, Linzy (Self), Austin, TX
Goodman, Chloe Constituent Services Manager (Self; Equality Texas), Austin, TX
Hall, Ash (also providing written testimony) (Self; ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Hobson, Todla Student (Self), Austin, TX
Mares, Bryan Government Relations Director (National association of social workers-
Texas), Austin, TX
Martinez, Ricardo CEO (Self; EQTX Equality Texas), Austin, TX
Mcintyre, Jo (Self), Austin, TX
Perkins, Loren (Self), Austin, TX
Samuels, Cameron (Self; Students Engaged in Advancing Texas), Katy, TX
Woelk, Emma (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Kuykendall, Lori President (Self; Beacon Health Education Resources), Flower Mound,
TX
Moore, Carrie (Self; Texas Education 911 & Citizens Defending Freedom, Nueces
County), Corpus Christi, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Adams, Bryce Vice President of Advocacy (Self; Texas Public Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
Evans, Michelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 12, 2023 9:00 AM
Jaquette, Shannon (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Pojman Ph.D., Joe Executive Directro (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Scott, Anita (Self), Arlington, TX
AGAINST:
Adams Hernandez, Theo (Self), Round Rock, TX
Amare, Tsion (Self), Austin, TX
Baade, Heather (Self), Austin, TX
Beaver, Kelsi (Self), Austin, TX
Black, Andrea (Self), Austin, TX
Brady-Joyner, Justin (Self), Austin, TX
Brady-Joyner, Phillip (Self), Austin, TX
Breeding, William (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Caballero, Darcy (Planned Parenthood Texas Votes), Austin, TX
Cabello, Victoria (Self), Austin, TX
Calkins, Carter (Self), Austin, TX
Caraway, Ethan (Self), Austin, TX
Carlisle, Geoffrey (Self), Austin, TX
Castillo, Alycia (Self), Austin, TX
Charrie, Miguel (Self), Austin, TX
Chavez, Melissa (Self), Austin, TX
Clausen, Liz (Self), Austin, TX
Davis, Lindsey (Self), Austin, TX
DeStefano, Christina (Self), Austin, TX
Doyle, Shannon Policy Intern (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter),
Austin, TX
Edwards, Cody (Self), Austin, TX
Emory, Cathryn (Self), Austin, TX
Flores, Yaneth (Self; Avow), San Antonio, TX
Fowler, Elaina Legislative Consultant (Texas State Teachers Assiciation), Austin, TX
Freeman, Francesca (Self), Austin, TX
Freeman, Noel (Self), Houston, TX
Garcia, Denise LCSW (Self), AUSTIN, TX
Gavin, Meg (Self), Austin, TX
Goforth, Patricia (Self), Austin, TX
Gooch, Johnathan (Self), San Antonio, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Grimm, Jessica (Self), Austin, TX
Grimm, Joshua (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Hale, Cara (Self), Conroe, TX
Hall, Leslie (Self), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) TX), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 12, 2023 9:00 AM
Harper, Cole (Self), Austin, TX
Hatcher, Daniel (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Holguin, Marlo (Self), El Paso, TX
Hood, Timothy (Self), Austin, TX
Hunt, Kyla (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Hurt, Elizabeth (Self), Austin, TX
Jablowmi, Heywood (Self), Austin, TX
Jensen, Astrid (Self), Austin, TX
Jones, Garry (DFER), Fort Worth, TX
Kapostasy, Sarah (Self), Austin, TX
Klamian, Harper Ms (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Latham Sikes, Chloe Deputy Director of Policy (IDRA (Intercultural Development
Research Association)), Austin, TX
Leahy, Francesca (Self), Austin, TX
Looney, Rowan (Self), Austin, TX
Lopez, Carisa Political Director (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Ma, Nicole Organizing and Policy Associate (Self; Woori juntos), Houston, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
May, Emma (Self), Austin, TX
Meitzen, Nicole (Self), Austin, TX
Miranda, Luis (Self), El Paso, TX
Molnar, Eve (Self), Austin, TX
Moore, Anne (Self), Austin TX, TX
Morales, Erica (Self), Austin, TX
Morris, Ren Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
Morris, Tory (Self), Austin, TX
Nguyen, Quynh-Huong (Self; Woori juntos), Houston, TX
Oefinger, Cameron (Self), Austin, TX
Orr, Grey (Self), Austin, TX
Ortiz, Pedro (Mexican American School Boards Association), Austin, TX
Ovitt, Jenee (Self), Austin, TX
Perez, Adri (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Petrakis, Rory (Self), Austin, TX
Pritchett, William (Self), Houston, TX
Pruner, Todd (Self), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Resendiz, Janice (Self; Texas rising action), Spring, TX
Rose, Shannon (Self), Austin, TX
Santana, Osmara (Self), Austin, TX
Sayde, Rox (Self), Austin, TX
Soto, Charles (Self), Austin, TX
Spence, Nelson (Self), Pflugerville, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 12, 2023 9:00 AM
Steele, Montana (Self), Austin, TX
Stern, Maggie Program and Policy Manager (Self; Children's Defense Fund - Texas),
Austin, TX
Strub, Matthew (Self), Austin, TX
Tan, Matthew (Self), Austin, TX
Tellez, Jasmine (Self; Texas rising action), Spring, TX
Tellez, Lucia (Self; Texas freedom network), Spring, TX
Thompson, Stephanie (Self), Austin, TX
Urieta, Leticia (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Urieta, Ramiro (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Van Maanen, Cynthia (Self), Austin, TX
Vormelker, Eric (Self), Austin, TX
Wallens, Luke (Self), Austin, TX
Walsh, Brendan (Self), Round Rock, TX
Waters, Hally (Self), Austin, TX
Wever, Wil (Self), Austin, TX
Witt, Emily (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Wu, Steven Organzing and Policy Manager (Self; Woori juntos), Houston, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Biundo, Jennifer Senior Director of Policy and Research (Healthy Futures of Texas), San
Antonio, TX
FOR:
Bosher, Mark CTAT (Career & Technical Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Adams, Bryce Vice President of Advocacy (Self; Texas Public Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
Averitt, Ginger (Bexar County Education Coalition), San Antonio, TX
Belsick, Michael (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Breeding, William (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Broughton, Whitney Asst. Director of GR (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin,
TX
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Conger, Eddie Superintendent (Self; International Leadership of Texas Public Schools),
Rockwall, TX
Frankel, Nancy (Self), Jersey Village, TX
Garcia, Matthew SVP - Public Policy (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 12, 2023 9:00 AM
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Jacob, Carl (Self), Austin, TX
Lobberecht, Marlene (Self), Houston, TX
McCreary, Casey Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
Ortiz, Pedro (Mexican American School Boards Association), Austin, TX
Perez, Abigail (Self), Austin, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (Self; Texas Elementary Principals and
Supervisors Association), Austin, TX
Weirich, Teresa (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
AGAINST:
Bakich, Meg (Self), Dallas, TX
ON:
Bauserman, Alexis Director, College, Career and Military Preparation (TEA), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
McLoughlin, Jessica (TEA), Austin, TX
FOR:
Erber, Nicholas (also providing written testimony) (Uplift Education), Dallas, TX
Horton-Williams, Sharla Director of Academic Recovery (also providing written
testimony) (The Commit Partnership), DALLAS, TX
Muri, Scott (Self; Ector County ISD), Odessa, TX
Pruneda, Mary Lynn (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
ON:
Wilson, Lisa Deputy Superintendent Plano ISD (Plano ISD and Texas School Alliance),
Plano, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Adams, Bryce Vice President of Advocacy (Self; Texas Public Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
Averitt, Ginger (Bexar County Education Coalition), San Antonio, TX
Belsick, Michael (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Breeding, William (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Broughton, Whitney Asst. Director of GR (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin,
TX
Frankel, Nancy (Self), Jersey Village, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Krogman, Travis VP State and Federal Relations (The Greater Austin Chamber of
Commerce), Austin, TX
Lobberecht, Marlene (Self), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 12, 2023 9:00 AM
Matthews, Stephanie EVP (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
McCreary, Casey Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Schmitt, Stacy VP Economic Development (Self; Opportunity Austin), Austin, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (Self; Texas Elementary Principals and
Supervisors Association), Austin, TX
Weirich, Teresa (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
Yancy, Justin President (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
Zavala, Gilbert VP Education and Talent Development (Opportunity Austin), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Bakich, Meg (Self), Dallas, TX
Fowler, Elaina Legislative Consultant (Texas State Teachers Assiciation), Austin, TX
Jacob, Carl (Self), Austin, TX
Perez, Abigail (Self), Austin, TX
Rose, Shannon (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
McGuire, Kristin Senior Director, Special Populations (Texas Education Agency), Austin,
TX
Oeser, Kelvey Deputy Commissioner (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Porter, Justin (TEA), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Latham Sikes, Chloe Deputy Director of Policy (IDRA (Intercultural Development
Research Association)), Austin, TX
FOR:
Colangelo, Laura Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas
Private Schools Association), West Lake Hills, TX
Combest, Stacey Chair of TX Commission on SPED Funding (Self; TX Commission on
SPED Funding), Huntsville, TX
AGAINST:
Aleman, Steven Senior Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Luke, Charles Dr. (Self; Coalition for Public Schools), Weatherford, TX
ON:
Gonzalez Saucedo, Sabrina (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council for
Developmental Disabilities), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barba, Michael (TPPF), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 12, 2023 9:00 AM
Belsick, Michael (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Colyandro, John (American federation for children), Dallas, TX
Evans, Michelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
Marks, Wayne (Brentwood Christian School), Pfugerville, TX
Martinez, Jorge Director of Coalitions (Self; The LIBRE Initiative), McAllen, TX
Scott, Anita (Texas Home School Coalition), Lubbock, TX
Sheetz, Samuel Legislative Director (Self; Americans for prosperity), Austin, TX
Weirich, Teresa (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
AGAINST:
Averitt, Ginger (Bexar County Education Coalition), San Antonio, TX
Bakich, Meg (Self), Dallas, TX
Breeding, William (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Brophey, Patrick (Self), Irving, TX
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Chevalier, Andrea (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX
Cross, James (Self; Southeast Texas Education Coalition), Richmond, TX
Davenport, Lynn (Self), Dallas, TX
Fowler, Elaina Legislative Consultant (Texas State Teachers Assiciation), Austin, TX
Frankel, Nancy (Self), Jersey Village, TX
Grant, Milo Rev. (Self; Pastors for Texas Children), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Hale, Angela (McKinney Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Hoskins, Marc Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Lobberecht, Marlene (Self), Houston, TX
Lopez, Carisa Political Director (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
McCreary, Casey Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
McLean, Gentry (Self), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Ortiz, Pedro (Mexican American School Boards Association), Austin, TX
Popinski, Bob (Raise Your Hand Texas), Austin, TX
Puente, Jaime Dir. of Economic Opportunity (Self; Every Texan), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Resendiz, Janice (Self; Texas rising action), Spring, TX
Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
Rose, Shannon (Self), Austin, TX
Santana, Osmara (Self), Austin, TX
Super, Amie (Self), Ft Worth, TX
Tellez, Jasmine (Self; Texas rising action), Spring, TX
Tellez, Lucia (Self; Texas freedom network), Spring, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 12, 2023 9:00 AM
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (Self; Texas Elementary Principals and
Supervisors Association), Austin, TX
Thompson, Andie (Self), Austin, TX
Webb, Natalie Rev. (Self; Pastors for Texas Children), Austin, TX
Witt, Emily (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
McGuire, Kristin Senior Director, Special Populations (Texas Education Agency), Austin,
TX
Porter, Justin (TEA), Austin, TX
Ryholt, Adrienne (Self), Austin, TX
Spiller, Lee Executive Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
Terry, James Associate Commissioner of Finance (Texas Educatio Agency), Austin Texas,
TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Japko, Rebecca President (Self; Parents & Allies for Remarkable Texans), Brenham, TX
AGAINST:
Broughton, Whitney Asst. Director of GR (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin,
TX
Latham Sikes, Chloe Deputy Director of Policy (IDRA (Intercultural Development
Research Association)), Austin, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
AGAINST:
Bakich, Meg (Self), Dallas, TX
ON:
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors
Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Conger, Eddie Superintendent (Self; International Leadership of Texas Public Schools),
Rockwall, TX
Frankel, Nancy (Self), Jersey Village, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Lobberecht, Marlene (Self), Houston, TX
Martinez, Louann (Ft Worth ISD, and Texas Urban Council of Superintendents), Austin,
TX
Ortiz, Pedro (Mexican American School Boards Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Belsick, Michael (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Jacob, Carl (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 12, 2023 9:00 AM
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (Self; Texas Elementary Principals and
Supervisors Association), Austin, TX
Weirich, Teresa (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Scott, John Chief of School Safety and Security (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
FOR:
Colangelo, Laura Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas
Private Schools Association), West Lake Hills, TX
Hauser, Tom (also providing written testimony) (Self; The Woodlands Christian
Academy), The Woodlands, TX
Jaquette, Shannon (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Thornton, Jeremy Principal (Self; Brentwood christian school), Hutto, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Belsick, Michael (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Evans, Michelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
Jacob, Carl (Self), Austin, TX
Weirich, Teresa (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
AGAINST:
Bakich, Meg (Self), Dallas, TX
Breeding, William (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Frankel, Nancy (Self), Jersey Village, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Lobberecht, Marlene (Self), Houston, TX
McCreary, Casey Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (Self; Texas Elementary Principals and
Supervisors Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Lowe, Mary (Self; Families Engaged for Effective Education), Colleyville, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
McGuire, Kristin Senior Director, Special Populations (Texas Education Agency), Austin,
TX
Porter, Justin (TEA), Austin, TX
FOR:
Grantham, Gabriel (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 12, 2023 9:00 AM
Horton-Williams, Sharla Director of Academic Recovery (also providing written
testimony) (The Commit Partnership), DALLAS, TX
McDaniel, Derek (also providing written testimony) (Self; Hays CISD), Austin, TX
Saenz, Jennifer Senior Director Strategic Initiatives and Policy (also providing written
testimony) (E3 Alliance), Austin, Texas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (Self), Austin, TX
Franklin, Ryan Sr. Director Policy & Advocacy (Educate Texas), Austin, TX
Garcia, Matthew SVP - Public Policy (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Krogman, Travis VP State and Federal Relations (The Greater Austin Chamber of
Commerce), Austin, TX
Latham Sikes, Chloe Deputy Director of Policy (IDRA (Intercultural Development
Research Association)), Austin, TX
Matthews, Stephanie EVP (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Ortiz, Pedro (Mexican American School Boards Association), Austin, TX
Schmitt, Stacy VP Economic Development (Self; Opportunity Austin), Austin, TX
Wittenburg, Michelle (Good Reason Houston), Austin, TX
Yancy, Justin President (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
Zavala, Gilbert VP Education and Talent Development (Opportunity Austin), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Rose, Shannon (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Calahan, Rebekah (Philanthropy Advocates), Austin, TX
FOR:
Conger, Eddie Superintendent (Self; International Leadership of Texas Public Schools),
Richardsom, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Adams, Bryce Vice President of Advocacy (Self; Texas Public Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
Corte, Frank Col. (Self; International Leadership of Texas), San Antonio, TX
Gillespie, Kirill (Self), Austin, TX
Hilderbran, Harvey (Self; International Leadership of Texas), Kerrville, TX
Jacob, Carl (Self), Austin, TX
Ortiz, Pedro (Mexican American School Boards Association), Austin, TX
Perez, Abigail (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
April 12, 2023 9:00 AM
AGAINST:
Bakich, Meg (Self), Dallas, TX
Frankel, Nancy (Self), Jersey Village, TX
Lobberecht, Marlene (Self), Houston, TX
ON:
Latham Sikes, Chloe Deputy Director of Policy (IDRA (Intercultural Development
Research Association)), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
McGuire, Kristin Senior Director, Special Populations (Texas Education Agency), Austin,
TX
Porter, Justin (TEA), Austin, TX
Puente, Jaime Dir. of Economic Opportunity (Self; Every Texan), Austin, TX
Terry, James Associate Commissioner of Finance (Texas Educatio Agency), Austin Texas,
TX