WITNESS LIST
Education
May 11, 2023 9:00 AM
FOR:
Chevalier, Andrea (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education (TCASE)),
Austin, TX
Hinds, David (also providing written testimony) (Sparkcognition), Austin, TX
Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Breed, Robin (Self; Moms Demand Action), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
DeLoretto-Chudy, Sophia (Self), Austin/ TX, TX
Deverter, Kara (Self; Moms Demand ActionTexas), San Antonio, TX
Leahy, Francesca (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Aleman, Steven Senior Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Colbert, Paul (also providing written testimony) (El Paso ISD), Houston, TX
Duggins-Clay, Paige Chief Legal Analyst, IDRA (also providing written testimony) (IDRA
(Intercultural Development Research Association)), San Antonio, TX
Oakley, Keith (Associated Security Services and Investigators of the state of texas
(ASSIST)), Austin, TX
Sachtleben, Laura (Texas Society of Architects), Houston, TX
Sanderson, Josh (Equity Center), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cuellar, Guadalupe (City of El Paso), El Paso, TX
Golden, Nicole ED (Self; Texas Gun Sense), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Patterson, TJ Manager of Legislative Affairs (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
AGAINST:
Afifi, Amanda (Self; Texas Association of School Psychologists), Austin, TX
Bihun, Meaghan (Self), San Antonio, TX
Eby French, Emily (Texas Civil Rights Project), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Madden, Constance (Self), Austin, TX
Melendrez, Eli (Texas American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Netscher, Frank (Self), Austin, TX
Ragsdale, Heidi (Self), Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Wall, Catharine (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Hall Lecuona, Shawn (Word of God), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 11, 2023 9:00 AM
Nichols, Colby (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Puente, Jaime (Self; Every Texan), Austin, TX
Scott, John Chief of School Safety and Security (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Wiggins, Mark (Self; Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
FOR:
Chevalier, Andrea (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education (TCASE)),
Austin, TX
ON:
Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
Sanderson, Josh (Equity Center), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Calahan, Rebekah (Philanthropy Advocates), Austin, TX
Franklin, Ryan Sr. Director, Policy & Advocacy (Educate Texas), Austin, TX
Grantham, Gabriel (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Greer, Kate Managing Director, Policy (Commit Partnership), DALLAS, TX
Krogman, Travis VP State and Federal (The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce),
Austin, TX
Leahy, Francesca (Self), Austin, TX
Madden, Constance (Self), Austin TX, TX
Matthews, Stephanie (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Miller Fellows, Sarah Dr. (Self; Girls Empowerment Network), Austin, TX
Oeser, Kelvey Deputy Commissioner (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Ragsdale, Heidi (Self), Austin, TX
Zavala, Gilbert VP Education and Talent (Opportunity Austin), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Besinger, Jackie Mrs (Self), Austin, TX
Emory, Cathryn (Self), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Ana (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Netscher, Frank (Self), Austin, TX
Shields, Evelyn (Self), Austin, TX
Toren, Cuauhtemoc (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Aleman, Steven Senior Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Garcia, Emily (TEA), Dallas, TX
Hall Lecuona, Shawn (Word of God), Austin, TX
Hodge, Andrew (TEA), Austin, TX
Holleman, Will Mr. (Raise Your Hand Texas), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 11, 2023 9:00 AM
Holzgrafe, Matthew (TEA), Austin, TX
Lynch, Kyle (Seminole ISD and The Texas School Coaltion), Seminole, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Melendrez, Eli (Texas American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Nichols, Colby (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Brownson, Amanda (Texas Association of School Business Officials), Austin, TX
Calvert, Raif Asst Dir GR (TASB, TEPSA, TACS, TASA), Austin, Texas, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development and Advocacy (Texas Classroom
Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
FOR:
Bentley, Christin SREC (Self; Republican Party of Texas), Flint, TX
Besinger, Jackie Mrs (Self), Austin, TX
Castilla, Cindi (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Castle, Mary Elizabeth Director of Government Relations (Texas Values Action), Austin,
TX
Covey, Jonathan Director of Policy (Texas Values), Austin, TX
Erickson, Francine (Self), Georgetown, TX
Fleck, Jennifer (Self), Spicewood, Texas, TX
Griesinger, Austin (Texas Family Project), Weatherford, TX
Neidert, Kelly (Self; Protect Texas Kids), Little Elm, TX
Newman, Anne (Self), Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
Pressley, Dr. Laura (Self; Williamson County Citizens Defending Freedom, Board
President), Copperas cove, TX
AGAINST:
Anderson, Minda (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Banks, Ashleigh (Self), Round Rock, TX
Barton, Chris (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Belmarez, Emerald (Self), San Antonio, TX
Carranza, Susana Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Cross, Ashley School librarian (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
DeBill, Valerie (Self), Austin, TX
Flores-DuMond, Iliana (Self), Austin, TX
Gant, Christopher Mr. (Self; The United States), Austin, TX, TX
Goel, Meghan Children’s Book Buyer (also providing written testimony) (Self;
Bookpeople), Austin, TX
Little, Leila (Self), Llano, TX
Podmore, Lucy (Self), San Antonio, TX
Rejsek, Charley CEO (also providing written testimony) (Self; Bookpeople), Austin, TX
Rerecich, Lily (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 11, 2023 9:00 AM
Smith, Mark (Self), Austin, TX
Stern, Maggie Program and Policy Manager (also providing written testimony) (Self;
Children's Defense Fund - Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), 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
Evans, Michelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
Nichols, Colby (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Scott, Anita (Self), Arlington, TX
Thompson, Sheri (Self; I am a Certified Teacher in Texas), Rowlett, TX
AGAINST:
Adams, Austin (Self), El paso, TX
Adams, Mary (Self), El paso, TX
Adams Hernandez, Theo (Self), Round Rock, TX
Afifi, Amanda (Self; Texas Association of School Psychologists), Austin, TX
Albert Donovan, Carolyn Rev. (Self), Round Rock, TX
Altfeld, Clara (Self), Austin, TX
Altuve, David (Self), Austin, TX
Avila, Jaime (Self), Austin, TX
Avila, Susan (Self), Austin, TX
Bailard, Andra (Self), Austin, TX
Baskin, Chealsea (Self), Austin, TX
Becker, Sarah (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Bentley, Sarah (Self), Austin; Texas, TX
Bercu, Joel (Self), Leander, TX
Bercu, Stephani (Self), Leander, TX
Bihun, Meaghan (Self), San Antonio, TX
Breeding, William (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Brotherton, Anna (Self), Austin, TX
Bryant, James (Self), Kyle, TX
Bunnell, Haley (Self), Pflugerville, TX
C, Jon (Self), Austin, TX
Calkins, Carter (Self), Austin, TX
Caraway, Ethan (Self), Austin, TX
Cefai, Susan (Self), Austin, TX
Charrié, Miguel (Self), Austin, TX
Chase, Garrett (Self; ASHwell), Austin, TX
Clark, Gwyn (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 11, 2023 9:00 AM
Clark, Ryan (Self), San Marcos, TX
Clausen, Liz (Self), Austin, TX
Cornett, Savvy (Self), Austin, TX
Corpuel, Raymie (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Cramer, Elizabeth Graphic Designer (Self), Austin, TX
Davis, Jessica (Self), Austin, TX
Davis, Lindsey (Self), Austin, TX
Davis, Michael (Self), Austin, TX
DeLoretto-Chudy, Sophia (Self), Austin/ TX, TX
Deverter, Kara (Self), San Antonio, TX
DiMasi, Rachel (Self), Austin, TX
Dunn, James (Self), Austin, TX
Eby French, Emily (Self), Austin, TX
Edwards, Cody (Self), Austin, TX
Emory, Cathryn (Self), Austin, TX
Espinosa, Fern (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Fiduk, Kenneth (Self), Austin, TX
Figueroa, Tez (Self), Austin, TX
Fitzgerald, Alexander (Self), Austin, TX
Fowler, Elaina Legislative Consultant (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Goetz, Kelly (Self), Austin, TX
Golightly, Pete (Self), Austin, TX
Gomez, Herman (Self), El paso, TX
Gonzalez, Ana (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Graham, Lily (Self), Round, TX
Gray, Dana (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Gwillim, Christine (Self), Austin, TX
Haley, Amy (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Hampton, James (Self), Cedar park, TX
Hardy-Garcia, Dianne (Self), Austin, TX
Hatcher, Daniel (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Hatcher, Molly (Self), Austin, TX
Heckmann, Hadley (Self), Austin, TX
Hernandez, Millie (Self), El paso, TX
Hernandez, Ramiro (Self), San antonio, TX
Hernandez, Rudy (Self), El paso, TX
Heroux, Emily (Self), Austin, TX
Hilgers, Maddox (Self), Austin, TX
Hogan, Carter (Self), Austin, TX
Holley-Hurt, Carrie (Self), Austin, TX
Holloman, Matthew (Self), Austin, TX
Huang, Angel (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 11, 2023 9:00 AM
Hudson, Nick (American Civil Liberties Union of Texas), Austin, TX
Hunt, Jonathan Mr. (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Joseph, Zenobia Ms. (Self), Austin, TX
Kapostasy, Sarah (Self), Austin, TX
Kennedy, Christina (Self), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Lamar, Texas (Self), Austin, TX
Leahy, Francesca (Self), Austin, TX
Lee, Caroline (Self), Austin, TX
Levesque, Jennifer (Self), Austin, TX
Lewis, Sarah (Self), Austin, TX
Llamas, Rebeca (Self), Austin, TX
Lobb, Gabriella (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
Martin, Brittany (Self), Austin, TX
Martinez, Alexandra (Self), Austin, TX
Martinez, Ricardo (Self; EQTX Equality Texas), Austin, TX
McCann, Audrey (Self), Austin, TX
McClure, Bailey (Self), San Marcos, TX
McConnell, Melissa (Self), Austin, TX
McGeein, Gabrielle (Self; Clever Baking LLC), AUSTIN, TX
McKracken, Aislyn (Self), Austin, TX
McKracken, Akiya (Self), Austin, TX
McKracken, Amanda (Self), Austin, TX
Meis, Nova (Self), Austin, TX
Melendrez, Eli (Texas American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Meyer, Jeffrey (Self), Austin, TX
Meyer, Jennifer (Self), Austin, TX
Meyer, Melissa (Self), Austin, TX
Meyer, Sam (Self), Austin, TX
Monsees, Jennifer (Self), Austin, TX
Morales, Erica (Self), Ausin, TX, TX
Moreno, Gabriela (Self), El paso, TX
Moreno, Julia (Self), El paso, TX
Morgan, Jane Elizabeth (Self), Austin, TX
Morrison, Baylor (Self), Austin, TX
Netscher, Frank (Self), Austin, TX
Oefinger, Cameron (Self), Austin, TX
Okanksy, Megan (Self), Austin, TX
Oliver Jones, Kristy (Self), Round Rock, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 11, 2023 9:00 AM
Ovitt, Jenee (Self), Austin, TX
Padgett, Jacquelyn (Self), Austin, TX
Paras, Jay (Self), Austin, TX
Polk, Alexandra (Self), Austin, TX
Pollock, Kristen (Self), Austin, TX
Pruner, Todd (Self), Austin, TX
Quintanilla, Kennedy (Self), Austin, TX
Ragsdale, Heidi (Self), Austin, TX
Ramirez, Michelle (Self), Austin, TX
Ray, Shinjini (Self), Austin, TX
Roque, Bruno (Self), El paso, TX
Salazar, David (Self), Austin, TX
Sayde, Rox (Self), Austin, TX
Schmader, Katherine Organizing Director (Travis County Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Shields, Evelyn (Self), Austin, TX
Skidmore, Danielle (Self), Austin, TX
Spence, Katie (Self), Austin, TX
Steckle, Hayden (Self), Austin, TX
Steele, Montana (Self), Austin, TX
Stephens, Emma (Self), Austin, TX
Stewart, Katelyn (Self), Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Strub, Matthew (Self), Austin, TX
Sullivan, Mary (Self), Austin, TX
Superman, Scott MF McCoy (Self), Austin, TX
Swartzendruber, Cortney (Self), Austin, TX
TAYLOR, JONELLE (Self), Austin, TX
Tendler, Stuart (Self), Austin, TX
Teston, Brooke (Self), Austin, TX
Toren, Cuauhtemoc (Self), Austin, TX
Torres, Cathy (Self; Frontera Fund), Edinburg, TX
Tran, Anthony (Self), Austin, TX
Urieta, Leticia (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Urieta, Ramiro (Self), Pflugerville, TX
V., Paul (Self), Austin, TX
Wahl, Keely (Self), Austin, TX
Walker, Miya (Self), Austin, TX
Walker, Ryan (Self), Austin, TX
Wall, Catharine (Self), Austin, TX
Wallens, Luke (Self), Austin, TX
Walsh, Brendan (Self), Round Rock, TX
Walter, Erin Rev (Self; Texas Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry), Bastrop, TX
Warshaw, Katelyn (Self), New braunfels, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 11, 2023 9:00 AM
Waters, Hally (Self), Austin, TX
Wiggers, Sierra (Self), Austin, TX
Wiley, Helen (Self), Austin, TX
Woelk, Emma (Self), Austin, TX
Wood, Lindsay (Self), New braunfels, TX
Yarbough, Quincy (Self), Austin, TX
Yoshida, Henry (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Hall Lecuona, Shawn (Word of God), Austin, TX
Keith, Melody (Texas Education agency), Austin, 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
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Duggins-Clay, Paige Chief Legal Analyst, IDRA (IDRA (Intercultural Development
Research Association)), San Antonio, TX
Foote, Carolyn (Self), Austin, TX
Kralj, Nicole (Association of American Publishers), Austin, TX
Miller Fellows, Sarah Dr. (Self; Girls Empowerment Network), Austin, TX
Puente, Jaime (Self; Every Texan), Austin, TX
ON:
Webster, Richard (Educational Book & Media Association), Austin, TX
Woodland, Wendy Director of Advocacy & Communications (Texas Library Associatiom),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Calvert, Raif Asst Dir GR (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, Texas, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Massingill, Joshua (Self; Texas Chiropractic Association), Austin, TX
Tounget, Craig Executive Director (Texas Physical Therapy Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Hall Lecuona, Shawn (Word of God), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Feigen, David Director of Early Learning Policy (also providing written testimony)
(Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 11, 2023 9:00 AM
Kofron, Kim Sr. Director of Education (also providing written testimony) (Self; Children
at Risk), Round Rock, TX
Summerville, Cody Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas
Assocation for the Education of Young Children), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Clay, Reed (Early Care & Education Consortium), Austin, TX
Cox, Greg (Early Care and Education Consortium), Fort Worth, TX
Isett, Carl (Self; Christian Preschool Centers Inc), Lubbock, TX
Matthews, Stephanie (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Aleman, Steven Senior Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Duggins-Clay, Paige Chief Legal Analyst, IDRA (IDRA (Intercultural Development
Research Association)), San Antonio, TX
Fowler, Elaina Legislative Consultant (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Melendrez, Eli (Texas American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
ON:
Hall Lecuona, Shawn (Word of God), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Grantham, Gabriel (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Matthews, Stephanie (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Nichols, Colby (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
ON:
Hall Lecuona, Shawn (Word of God), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Gonzalez, Manny Regional Director (Self; Western Governors University), Austin, TX
Grantham, Gabriel (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Krogman, Travis VP State and Federal (The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce),
Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 11, 2023 9:00 AM
ON:
Hall Lecuona, Shawn (Word of God), 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
Carranza, Susana Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Chevalier, Andrea (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education (TCASE)),
Austin, TX
Franklin, Ryan Sr. Director, Policy & Advocacy (Educate Texas), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Holleman, Will Mr. (Raise Your Hand Texas), Austin, TX
Krogman, Travis VP State and Federal (The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce),
Austin, TX
Leahy, Francesca (Self), Austin, TX
Melendrez, Eli (Texas American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Patterson, Tiffany (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Schmader, Katherine Organizing Director (Travis County Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Stratmann, Ben (Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas), Austin, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
Zavala, Gilbert VP Education and Talent (Opportunity Austin), Austin, TX
ON:
Hall Lecuona, Shawn (Word of God), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Calahan, Rebekah (Philanthropy Advocates), Austin, TX
FOR:
Puente, Alec (American Heart Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Laroche, Sebastien Director of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San
Antonio, TX
Wiggins, Mark (Association of Texas Professional Educators), AUSTIN, TX
ON:
Hall Lecuona, Shawn (Word of God), Austin, TX
Marin, Eric (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX