WITNESS LIST
Education
May 10, 2023 9:15 AM
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
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors
Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Saval, Maureen (Self), Leander, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Wayman, Julie Director, Mental Health Coodination (TEA), Austin, TX
FOR:
Chevalier, Andrea (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education (TCASE)),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors
Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
McGuire, Kristin Senior Director, Special Populations (Texas Education Agency), Austin,
TX
Tian, Iris (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Carter, Jennifer Chief Mission Officer (Goodwill Central Texas), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Banach, D.B. (Self), Austin, TX
Barsalou, Denee (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Bennett, Meredith (Self), Austin, TX
Deline, Dana (Self), Austin, TX
Fowler, Elaina Legislative Consultant (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Melendrez, Eli (Texas American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Swartzendruber, Cortney (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 10, 2023 9:15 AM
ON:
Cook, Marilyn Senior Director, Ed Prep and Certification (Texas Education Agency),
Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
ON:
Bray, Richard (also providing written testimony) (Blinn College), Brenham, TX
FOR:
Ghani, Shariq Executive Director (Minaret Foundation), Richmond, TX
Vane, Sharyn (Jewish Federation of Greater Austin), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Adams, Bryce Vice President of Advocacy (Self; Texas Public Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Jaquette, Shannon (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Litzler, John (Texas Baptists Christian Life Commission), Dallas, TX
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
Saval, Maureen (Self), Leander, TX
AGAINST:
Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn National Security Chairman (Self; Eagle Forum), Alton, IL
Scholl, Colt (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Terry, James Associate Commissioner of Finance (Texas Education Agency), Austin Texas,
TX
FOR:
Rush, Ana Executive Director (Self; Del Valle ISD), Del Valle TX, 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
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Chevalier, Andrea (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education (TCASE)),
Austin, TX
Fowler, Elaina Legislative Consultant (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 10, 2023 9:15 AM
McGuire, Kristin Senior Director, Special Populations (Texas Education Agency), Austin,
TX
Tian, Iris (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
FOR:
Jarrett, Anthony Chief Instructional Officer (North East ISD and Bexar County Education
Coalition), San Antonio, TX
Rush, Ana Executive Director (Self; Del Valle ISD), Del Valle TX, TX
ON:
Chevalier, Andrea (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education (TCASE)),
Austin, TX
Lee, Michael Executive Director, TARS (TARS (Texas Association of Rural Schools)),
Lubbock, TX
Wilson, Lisa Deputy Superintendent for Teaching and Learning (Texas School Alliance and
Plano ISD), Plano, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Adams, Bryce Vice President of Advocacy (Self; Texas Public Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Calvert, Raif Asst Dir GR (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, Texas, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Texas classroom
teachers association), Austin, TX
Feinstein, Jonathan Texas State Director (The Education Trust), Dallas, TX
Grantham, Gabriel (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Krogman, Travis VP, State & Federal Relations (Austin Chamber of Commerce), Austin,
TX
List, Amanda (AList Consulting), Austin, TX
Matthews, Stephanie EVP (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Zavala, Gilbert VP, Education & Talent (Opportunity Austin), Austin, TX
ON:
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Hodge, Andrew (TEA), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
McGuire, Kristin Senior Director, Special Populations (Texas Education Agency), Austin,
TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Greer, Kate Managing Director, Policy (Commit Partnership), DALLAS, TX
ON:
Latham Sikes, Chloe Deputy Director of Policy (Texas Legislative Education Equity
Coalition (TLEEC)), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 10, 2023 9:15 AM
FOR:
Coleman, Starlee Ceo, Texas Charter Schools Assoc (Self; Texas public charter schools
association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Adams, Bryce Vice President of Advocacy (Self; Texas Public Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
Grantham, Gabriel (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Jones, Garry (Democrats for Education Reform TX), Fort Worth, TX
Martinez, Jorge Director of Coalitions (Self; The LIBRE Initiative), McAllen, TX
Matthews, Stephanie EVP (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
McCormick, Matthew (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX, TX
Oliver, Harold (Shulman Lopez Hoffer & Adelstein), San Antonio, TX
Shannon, Kelley Executive Director (Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas),
Austin, TX
Sheetz, Samuel Legislative Director (Self; Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Amps, Emily (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Barsalou, Denee (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Texas classroom
teachers association), Austin, TX
Fowler, Elaina Legislative Consultant (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Franco, Brie COA IGRO Officer (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Goforth, Patricia (Self), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Latham Sikes, Chloe Deputy Director of Policy (IDRA (Intercultural Development
Research Association)), Austin, TX
Melendrez, Eli (Texas American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Rivas, Lesley (Mexican American School Boards Association), Austin, TX
Saval, Maureen (Self), Leander, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Oeser, Kelvey Deputy Commissioner (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Schutte, Marian Executive Director TEA (TEA), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
List, Amanda (Hunton Andrews Kurth, Tom Sage), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 10, 2023 9:15 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Adams, Bryce Vice President of Advocacy (Self; Texas Public Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Calvert, Raif Asst Dir GR (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, Texas, TX
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
ON:
Lucas, Christopher (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Batton, David Counsel HCDO FOP39 (Harris County Deputies Organization FOP 39),
Houston, TX
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Jones, Chris Director, CLEAT Support Services (Combined Law Enforcement Associations
of Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
Litzler, John (Texas Baptists Christian Life Commission), Dallas, TX
Louderback, AJ Exec Director/Sheriff (Ret) (Texas Sheriffs Regional Alliance), Edna, TX
McCormick, Matthew (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX, TX
Ortiz, Carlos Director state affairs (San Antonio police officers association), San antonio,
TX
Parnell, James Secretary/ Treasurer (Dallas Police Association), Dallas, TX
Reed, Dallas Government Relations (Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA)), Austin,
TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors
Association), Austin, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
ON:
Lucas, Christopher (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
FOR:
Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn National Security Chairman (also providing written
testimony) (Self; Eagle Forum), Alton, IL
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Belsick, Michael (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 10, 2023 9:15 AM
Castilla, Cindi (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Castle, Mary Elizabeth Director of Government Relations (Texas Values Action), Austin,
TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors
Association), Austin, TX
Toretto, Courtney (Self; Anti-Defamation League), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Barsalou, Denee (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Deline, Dana (Self), Austin, TX
Fillip, Austin (Self), Austin, TX
Foster, Linzy (Self), Austin, TX
Helms, Ashley (Self), Austin, TX
Latham Sikes, Chloe Deputy Director of Policy (IDRA (Intercultural Development
Research Association)), Austin, TX
Rivas, Lesley (Mexican American School Boards Association), Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Swartzendruber, Cortney (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hightower, Trent (Texas veterinary medical association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Sinclair, Audrey (Texas Pets Alive!), Austin, TX
ON:
Schwartz, Andy Executive Director, TAHC (Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC)),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Valle, Hector (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Bennett, Lisa Associate VP for Legal Affairs, UT Austin (Ut austin), Austin, TX
Moore, Brooks Deputy General Counsel (Texas A&M University System), College Station
TX, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Helms, Ashley (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Adams, Bryce Vice President of Advocacy (Self; Texas Public Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 10, 2023 9:15 AM
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Calvert, Raif Asst Dir GR (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, Texas, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
McCormick, Matthew (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
ON:
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Terry, James Associate Commissioner of Finance (Texas Education Agency), Austin Texas,
TX
FOR:
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Texas classroom
teachers association), Austin, TX
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, 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
Fowler, Elaina Legislative Consultant (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Latham Sikes, Chloe Deputy Director of Policy (IDRA (Intercultural Development
Research Association)), Austin, TX
Schoonhoven, Katherine (Self), Austin, TX
Schoonhoven, Sarah (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Cook, Marilyn Senior Director, Ed Prep and Certification (Texas Education Agency),
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
FOR:
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Texas Association of Manufacturers (TAM)), Austin, TX
Packer, Jonathan President/CEO (New Braunfels Chamber), New Braunfels, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
DeWitt, Cathy (Bombardier), Austin, TX
Hill, Lamont Dir Public Policy (Oncor Electric Delivery), Austin, TX
Matthews, Stephanie EVP (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Schmitt, Stacy VP Economic Development (Self; Opportunity Austin), Austin, TX
Shannon, Fred (Gerdau AmeriSteel), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 10, 2023 9:15 AM
Valdez, Erin Policy Director, TPPF (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
ON:
Arnold, Joe Deputy Vice-Chancellor (TSTC), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
ON:
Lucas, Christopher (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Calahan, Rebekah (Philanthropy Advocates), Austin, TX
Carter, Jennifer Chief Mission Officer (Goodwill Central Texas), Austin, TX
Feinstein, Jonathan Texas State Director (The Education Trust), Dallas, TX
Franklin, Ryan Sr. Director, Policy & Advocacy (Educate Texas), Austin, TX
Greer, Kate Managing Director, Policy (Commit Partnership), DALLAS, TX
Harris, Ashley (United Ways of Texas), Austin TX, TX
Kieschnick, Kelle Director of Postsecondary Policy (Self; The Commit Partnership),
Austin, TX
Krogman, Travis VP, State & Federal Relations (Austin Chamber of Commerce), Austin,
TX
Martinez, Ray President (Texas Association of Community Colleges), Austin, TX
Matthews, Stephanie EVP (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Texas Association of Manufacturers (TAM)), Austin, TX
Soto, Renzo Policy advisor (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Zavala, Gilbert VP, Education & Talent (Opportunity Austin), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Barsalou, Denee (Self), Pflugerville, TX