WITNESS LIST
Education K-16
January 28, 2025 11:00 AM - or upon adjournment
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (The Texas
Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Barlow, Rachel (Self; ACE Scholarships), Cuero, TX
Bonhard, Eric Owner Goddard School Southlake, TX (also providing written testimony)
(Self), Colleyville, TX
Borrego, Jorge Education policy director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public
Policy Foundation), Austin TX, TX
Brown, Amoree (Self; Future Leaders Fellowship), Greenville, NC
Castle, Mary Elizabeth Director of Government Relations (Texas Values Action), Austin,
TX
Cunneen, Nathan Texas State Director (Self; American Federation for Children), Dallas,
TX
Davis, Jerry Pastor (Self; Texas Pastors Counsel), Conroe, TX
Dickey, James (Self; Liberty For The Kids), Spicewood, TX
Enlow, Robert President and CEO (also providing written testimony) (EdChoice, Inc.),
Indianapolis, IN
Evans, Blake President (Texas Catholic Confrence of Bishops), Austin, TX
Fincher, David (also providing written testimony) (Self; National Child Care Coalition),
Mesquite, TX
Houck, Justin (also providing written testimony) (Self), College station, TX
Howard, Brenda (also providing written testimony) (Self), Belton, TX
Ihedigbo, James (also providing written testimony) (Self; TLCCA & Kiddie Academy),
Rosharon, TX
Kaminski, Tim President-Elect Texas Licensed Child Care Associat (also providing written
testimony) (Self; Texas Licensed Child Care Association (TLCCA)), Missouri City, TX
Leakey, Steve (Texas Autism Academy), The Woodlands, TX
Mollinedo, Cary Director (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Autism
Academy), Spring, TX
Moore, Ken (Self), Pearland, TX
Panju, Arif Managing Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Self; Institute for
Justice), Austin, TX
Perez, Shelinta (Texas Autism Academy), Spring, TX
Perez-Valdes, Ilen (Self; Future Leaders Fellowship), Miami, FL
Poe, Misty Superintendent Diocese of Austin (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Rainey, Norton CEO ACE SCHOLARSHIPS (also providing written testimony) (Self;
ACE SCHOLARSHIPS), Parker, CO
Renfro, Rebecca (Self; Texas Autism Academy), Huntsville, TX
Scarborough, Rick President (Self; Recover America), Houston, TX
Scott, Anita (also providing written testimony) (Texas Home School Coalition), Lubbock,
TX
Shah, Parul Owner (also providing written testimony) (Self; TLCCA), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education K-16
January 28, 2025 11:00 AM - or upon adjournment
Sifuentes, Octavio (Ace), Seabrook TX, TX
Tatum, Pastor Kyev Pastor (Self; Black Texans for School Choice), Fort Worth Texas, TX
Ticzkus, Matt (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Private Schools
Association), Weatherford, TX
Turner, Kathy Self (Self), McGregor, TX
Van Dyck, Brian Owner (also providing written testimony) (Self; Kiddie Academy od
College Station and Kiddie Academy of Bryan and all community child care providers),
College Station, TX
Welch, Dave Reverend (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Pastor Counsel),
Houston, TX
Withers, Russell (Self; Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Abell, Rachael (Self), Grapevine, TX
Aleman, Steven Senior Policy Specialist (also providing written testimony) (Disability
Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Bim, Mara (Self), Plano, TX
Black, Kelsey Mrs. (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Bland-Ho, Heather (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Brice, Marisa Executive Director, FCSTAT (also providing written testimony) (Self;
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers Association of Texas (FCSTAT)), West Lake Hills,
TX
Broadway, Paula (Self), Brazoria, TX
Carter, David Colonel, USAF (retired) (also providing written testimony) (Self;
Grassroots America We The People), Temple, TX
Chavez, Yulissa (also providing written testimony) (Self; The Coalition of Texans with
Disabilities), Austin, TX
Chevalier, Andrea Dr. (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Administrators
of Special Education), Austin, TX
Choquette, Marc (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Cohen, Hayden (Self; Students Engaged in Advancing Texas), Houston, TX
Dorcas, Beth (Self; United Women of Faith), Fort Worth, TX
Dorcas, Phil (Self; United Wonen in Faith and Texas Impact), Fort Worth, Texas, TX
Easley, Jennifer State President Texas PTA (Texas PTA), San Antonio, TX
Eaton, Elise (also providing written testimony) (Self), The Woodlands, TX
Erfan, Jessica (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Gonzalez Saucedo, Sabrina (also providing written testimony) (The Arc of Texas), Austin,
TX
Gudino, Guilleremo Policy Fellow (MASBA-School Board Members for Latino Equity),
Austin, TX
Hartoonian, Lennea (also providing written testimony) (Self), Frisco, TX
Hoffacker, Daphne (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Hudson, Tijuana Director of Restorative Discipline Practices (also providing written
testimony) (Texas Educational Policy Institute), Cedar Hill, TX
Hutchison, Nicole (Self), Joshua, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education K-16
January 28, 2025 11:00 AM - or upon adjournment
Joseph, Zenobia Ms. (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Jumes, Julie (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Kalb, Caitlin (also providing written testimony) (Self), Tx, TX
Kash, Kaitlyn (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Kosobud, Terry (also providing written testimony) (Self; Grandparents for Public
Schools), Austin, TX
Kostka, Dash (Self), Austin, TX
Krasner, Herb Retired (Self), Spicewood, TX
Latham Sikes, Chloe Dr. (also providing written testimony) (IDRA (Intercultural
Development Research Association)), Austin, TX
Lee, Jennifer (Self), Temple, TX
Lehman Lopez, Jeanne (Self), Austin, TX
Lesley, Shelley (Self), Georgetown, TX
Linahan, Alice (also providing written testimony) (Self), Kingsland, TX
Liva, Debra (Self; Special needs commuunity), Little Elm, TX
Lofton Bullis, Suzy Dr. (also providing written testimony) (Self; Lago Vista ISD), Round
Rock, TX
Loney, Dr. LaVonda Principal (also providing written testimony) (Texas Educational
Policy Institute), Harker Heights, TX
Main, Crystal (Self), North Richland Hills, TX
Marron, Tami (Self), Austin, TX
McCurry, Ashley (Self), Trophy Club, TX
Miller, Rhonda CEO Purple for Parents United (Self), Godley, TX
Moore, Amy (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Mossman, Nancy Rev. (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Norris, Robert (Self; Grandparents for Public Schools), Austin, TX
Perkins, Lindy Assistant Principal (Texas Education Policy Institute (TEPI)), Garland, TX
Pieniazek, Ray Executive Director (Self; Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Pinon, Felicita Ms. (also providing written testimony) (Self), Crowley, TX
Pinon, Lizdelia Dr. (also providing written testimony) (Self; IDRA), Crowley, TX
Plemons, Hollie Mom of 3 (also providing written testimony) (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Puente, Jaime (also providing written testimony) (Self; Every Texan), Austin, TX
Redus, DuAnne (Self; Indivisible Hill Country), Wimberley, TX
Romero, Marshall (also providing written testimony) (Self; Students Engaged in
Advancing Texas), Houston, TX
Sweeney, Cathy Rev (Self), Richardson, TX
Swift, Laurel Citizen (Self), San Antonio, TX, TX
Teal, Amy (also providing written testimony) (Self), Whitney, TX
Torres Yañez, Claudia (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Williams-Richardson, Dawn (Self), Killeen, TX
Wright, Kaci (also providing written testimony) (Texas Legislative Equity Coalition
(TLEEC)), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education K-16
January 28, 2025 11:00 AM - or upon adjournment
ON:
Saxe, Avery Manager, Public Education Team (Legislative Budget Board), Austin, TX, TX
Swanson, Steve Retired (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin/Texas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Antonick, Kristi Coalitions Director (Self; Americans for Prosperity, Texas), Dallas, TX
Burton, Kay (Self; Americans for Prosperity Texas), Dallas, TX
Castro, Joel Grassroots Engagement Director (Self; Americans for Prosperity, Texas),
Houston, TX
Collins, Genevieve State Director (Self; Americans for Prosperity, Texas. The LIBRE
Initiative), Dallas, TX
Covey, Jonathan Director of Policy (Texas Values Action), Austin, TX
Davis, Brunella (Self), Conroe, TX
Dominguez, Cyndi (Self; The LIBRE Initiative), Austin, TX
Drogin, Mandy (Texas Public Policy Foundatiom), Austin, TX
Espinoza, Raul Deputy State Director (Self; Americans for Prosperity, Texas. The LIBRE
initiative), Austin, TX
Evans, Tricia Director of Grassroots Operations (Self; Americans for Prosperity, Texas),
Dallas, TX
Fortunato, Christina Business consultant (Self; Kiddie Academy Corporate office),
Magnolia, TX
Gutierrez, Osvaldo Director of Grassroots Operations (Self; Americans for Prosperity,
Texas), Houston, TX
Hernandez, Gerson (Self; The LIBRE Initiative), Dallas, TX
Hightower, Debbie (Self; Americans for prosperity), Dallas, TX
Jones, Hannah Beth (Self; Americans for Prosperity Texas), Dallas, TX
Jurado, Julian (Self; The LIBRE Initiative), Houston, TX
Keener, Justin (Self; Doug Deason, and Texans for Free Enterprise), Austin, TX
Kilgore, Kevin Owner (Self), Kingwood, TX
Lara, Adiel (Self; The LIBRE Initiative), Mcallen, TX
Love, Jarod (ExcelInEd in Action), Austin, TX
Marshall, Karen SREC (Self), San Antonio, TX
Martinez, Jorge Strategic Director (Self; The LIBRE initiative), Mcallen, TX
Mayville, James Deputy Legislative Director (Self; Americans for Prosperity, Texas),
Austin, TX
Melendez, Jon (Self; Americans for Prosperity Texas), Austin, TX
Miller, Chris (Yes, Every Kid.), Austin, TX
Mills-Lehman, Phillip Deputy Political Director (Self; Americans for Prosperity, Texas),
Houston, TX
Naranjo, Paula (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Parker, Allan President; The Justice Foundation (Self; The Justice Foundation), San
Antonio, TX
Patel, Hemant (Self), Southlake, TX
Peña, Lauren (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education K-16
January 28, 2025 11:00 AM - or upon adjournment
Perry, Sharon (Self; TLCCA and Kids R Kids), San Antonio, TX
Rodriguez, Monica (Self; The LIBRE Initiative), Mcallen, TX
Romero, Enrique (Self; The LIBRE Initiative), Mcallen, TX
Saenz, Jonathan President (Self; Texas Values), Austin, TX
Sheetz, Samuel Legislative Director (Self; Americans for Prosperity Texas), Austin, TX
Sosa, Natividad (Self; The LIBRE Initiative), Mcallen, TX
Springer, Drew Senator (Self), Muenster, TX
Trotter, Clayton General Counsel (Self; The justice foundation), San antonio, TX
Ware, Jeffery (Self; Americans for Prosperity Texas), Austin, TX
Yokubaitis, Ron (Self; Texas.net), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Ackermann, Ryan (Self), Austin, TX
Albert, David Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Albert Donovan, Carolyn Rev. (Self), Round Rock, TX
Aritonang, Elizabeth (Self), Austin, TX
Barney, Madison (Self), Austin, TX
Barton, Catherine (Self; Women of faith Saint Johns u m c), Austin, TX
Batchelor, Kim (Self), Dallas, TX
Beneski, Amy (Texas Assoc. of School Administrators, Texas Assoc. of Community
Schools), Austin, TX
Bentin, Ricardo (Self), Austin, TX
Berky, Ellen Architect (Self), San Antonio, TX
Berry, Rita (Self; Travis County Democrats), Austim, TX
Bledsoe, Vicki (Self; Indivisible Hill Country), New Braunfels, TX
Boels he, Joyce (Self; United Women in Faith), Buda, TX
Bonilla, Grace (Self; Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Borchardt, Elaine (Self), Lewisville, TX
Bradley, Meredith (Self), Austin, TX
Branagh, Elaine (Self), Austin, TX
Breeden, Brenda (Self), Abilene Tx, TX
Britz, Genesis (Self), Austin, TX
Brown, Mary (Self), Georgetown, TX
Brown, Sylvia (Self), The colony, TX
Buse, Carolyn (Self), Linden, TX
Bussey, Faith President, Texans for Homeschool Freedom (Self; Texans for Homeschool
Freedom), Arlington, TX
Cain, Jessica (Self), San Marcos, TX
Calhoun-Amox, Connie (Self), Plano, TX
Carroll, Angel (Self; Measure), Hutto, TX
Cason, Diana Technical Editor (Self), Bedford, TX
Castillo, Mariana (Self), Austin, TX
Clothier, Tamara The Rev (Self; United Women in Faith), Belton, TX
Colbert, Paul (Self), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education K-16
January 28, 2025 11:00 AM - or upon adjournment
Coleman, Emily (Self), Austin, TX
Cortez, Norma (Self), Austin, TX
Culwell, Curtis (Self; Texas High School Coahes Association), Frisco Tx., TX
Curry, Edna (Self), Happy, TX
Daniels, Natosha Dr. (Self; Round Rock Black Parents Association), Round Rock, TX
David, Brogle (Self), Lago Vist, TX
Davies, Will Director of Policy and Research (Self; Breakthrough Central Texas), Austin,
TX
Davis, Isabel (Self), Dallas, TX
Davis, Walt (Self), Dallas, TX
Day, Deborah (Self), Plano, TX
Debolt, Kiah (Self), Austin, TX
Demro, Jan (Self), Harlingen, TX
Dixon, Maria de Jesus Minister (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Dombrowski, Katherine (Self), Austin, TX
Doty, Sue MD (Self), San Antonio, TX
Downing, Carolyn Mrs. (Self), Austin, TX
Duggins-Clay, Paige Chief Legal Analyst, IDRA (Self; IDRA (Intercultural Development
Research Association)), San Antonio, TX
Eakin, Rose (Self), San Antonio, TX
Eichman, Lois (Self), Alamo, TX
Elliott, Janna (Self), Georgetown, TX
Esparza, Eva (Self), Austin, TX
Exeter, Monty (Self; ATPE), Austin, TX
Fisher, Tracy (Self; United Women of Faith), Coppell, TX
Fleck, Jennifer Parent (Self), Spicewood, TX
Flores, Rebecca (Self), San antonio, TX
Flores, Sarai Policy Fellow (MASBA-School Board Members for Latino Equity), Austin,
TX
Foote, Angie (Self), Fischer, TX
Frazier, Mary Helen (Self), Kyle, TX
Gibbud, Andrea Constituant (Self), Beeville, TX
Glass, Felica (Self), Tx, TX
Goforth, Patricia (Self), Austin, TX
Gordon, Eliza Dr (Self; Educators In Solidarity), Austin, TX
Grandstaff, Lynne (Self), Red Oak, TX
Greco, Doug (Self), Austin, TX
Green, Robert L. (Self), TX, TX
Green, Shelton (Fellowship Southwest), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Groenleer, Charisse (Self), Duncanville, TX
Gutierrez, Olhivia (Self; United Women in Faith), San Antonio, TX
Hall, Dottie (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education K-16
January 28, 2025 11:00 AM - or upon adjournment
Hall, Leslie (Self), Austin, TX
Harvey, Patricia (Self), Dallas, TX
Hayden, Marilee (Self), Frisco, TX
Hewett, Georgianne (Self; United Women in Faith), Georgetown, TX
Hinote, Mistie (Self), Austin, TX
Hoenig, Rita (Self; United Women in Faith), Bedford, TX
Holland, Genevieve (Self), Austin, TX
Hommel, Solange (Self), Killeen, TX
Howard jr, John Mr (Self; Texas impact), Houston, TX
Hughey, Debra (Self; United Women in Faith), Denton, TX
Hunt, Laura (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Jackson, Kevin (Self), Austin, TX
James, Martha (Self), Plano, TX
Johnson, Kristen (Self), Austin, TX
Jones, Amber (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Jones, Garry Exec Director (DFER TX), Fort Worth, TX
Jones, Noah (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Kaplan, Judith (Self), Austin, TX
Killalea, Michael (Self), Lago vista, TX
Kling, Kelsey (Self; Texas AFT), Austin, TX
Klose, Joanna (Self), Austin, TX
Knight, Anita (Self; TX IMPACT, AAUW, LWV), West Lake Hills, TX
Kovach, Julia (Self), Austin, TX
Laffey, Anita (Self), Allen, TX
Laflin, Pamela Ms (Self), Houston, TX, TX
LaRock, Denise Sister (Self), San Antonio, TX
Lavelle, Tanya (Self), Cedar park, TX
Lee, Sara Jane Ms. (Self), Austin, TX
Lindahl, Marsha (Self), Buda, TX
Lipsey, Ellen (Self), College Station, TX
Litzler, John (Baptist General Convention of Texas Chrisitan Life Commission), Dallas, TX
Love, Kathleen (Self), Dallas, TX
Lucas, Nicole (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Lugo, Noelita (Self), Austin, TX
Lynskey, Suzanne S (Self; United Women in Faith), Denton, TX, TX
Mahoney, Tim (Self), Austin, TX, TX
Major, Patricia (Self), Dallas, TX
Margolis, Eve (Self), Austin, TX
Markus, Susan (Self), Austin, TX
Marlowe, Blake (Self; Texas Legislative Education Equity Coalition), Austin, TX
Marrshall, Carol Sue Dr (Self), Colleyville, TX, TX
Marsh, W. Jean (Self), Tuscola, TX, TX
McClain, Ann (Self), Livingston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education K-16
January 28, 2025 11:00 AM - or upon adjournment
Mcclellan, Roylynn Ms (Self), Lago Vista, TX
McFerrin, Grace (Self), Dallas, TX
McGehee, Elizabeth (Self; United Women in Faith), Austin TX, TX
Mintzer, Margarita (Self), Austin, TX
Moran, Jer (Self), Fort worth, TX
Muzny, Susan (Self), Livingston, TX
Newman, Aleja (Self; NAKASEC Action Fund TX), Chicago, IL
Newman, Maria (Self), Lago Vista, TX
Nichols, Colby (Leander ISD), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Pavlasek, Velma (Self), Austin, TX
Peña, Lauren (Self), Austin, TX
Pennington, Terra Reverend (Self), Stephenville, TX
Preyer, Rose Ann (Self), Austin, TX
Reed, Ashley (Self), Austin, TX
Reese, Cheryl School Board Trustee #2 (Self), Bastrop, TX
Rhoades, Orion (Self), Austin, TX
Rivera, Omar (Self), Austin, TX
Robinson, Jean (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Rombado, Maximiliano Legislative Director (Raise Your Hand Texas), Austin, TX
Rosales, Gabriel (Self), Austin, TX
Rosenstock, Robin (Self; AFT), Austin, TX
Ruckert, Patricia (Self), Lago vista, TX
Salazar, Ruben A. (Self), Houston, TX
Salmon, Anita Mrs. (Self), Austin, TX
Sanchez,, Isa (Self), Austin, TX
Schneider, Susan Reverend (Self), Houston, TX
Schramme, Tina (Self), Georgetown, TX
Shively, Renee Mrs (Self), AUstin, TX
Simon, Vanessa (Self), Allen, TX
Singelyn, Janet (Self), Austin, TX
Smith, Margie (Self), Austin, TX
Solis, Laurie (Self), Austin, TX
Spencer, Carol Spencer by The Rev (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Swenson-Weiner, Benjamin (Self), Austin, TX
Syed, Sarah Advocacy Manager (Self; Woori Juntos), Houston, TX
Taclobao, Blessing (Self), Austin, TX
Terrell, Norma (Self; United women in faith), Dallas TX, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (Self; Texas Elementary Principals and
Supervisors Association), Austin, TX
Terry, Spencer (Self), Plano, TX
Thomas, Keri (Self), Cedar Park, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education K-16
January 28, 2025 11:00 AM - or upon adjournment
Thornton, Bis (Self; Texas Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry), Austin, TX
Thornton, Sharron (Self), Waco, TX
Tiernan, Mary kay (Self), Austin, TX
Turman, Carol (Self; United Women in Faith), Bedford, TX
Venegas-Matula, Michelle (Self), Austin, TX
Vieira, Evelyn (Self), Round Rock, TX
Villasenor, Terry (Self; TX Impact), San Antonio, TX
Vonbieberstein, Len (Self), Austin, TX
Walter-Mahoney, Melanie (Self), Austin Tx, TX
Walters, Laura Rev (Self; Grace Presbytery), Dallas, TX
Welton, Mary Fannette (Self), Bedford, TX
Whidmer, Andrew (Self), Austin, TX
White, Sandra (Self), Austin, TX
Wiggins, Grant (Self), Austin, TX
Wilkins, Christopher Mr (Self), Austin, TX, TX
Winters, Megan (Self), Austin, TX
York, Diane Citizen (Self), Austin, TX
Zehr, Erin (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Copeland, Amy (TEA), Austin, TX
Fernandez, Linda Director of Educational Opportunities (Texas Comptroller of Public
Accounts), Austin, TX
Henricksen, Aaron Assistant Director (Legislative Budget Board), Austin, TX
Mckenzie, Al (TEA), Austin, TX
Oeser, Kelvey Deputy Commissioner (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Reese, Christine (Self), Montgomery, TX
AGAINST:
Afifi, Amanda (Self; Texas Association of School Psychologists), Austin, TX
Arvin, Bianca (Self), Lago Vista, TX
Benestante, Jacquie Executive Director (Self; Autism Society of Texas), Austin, TX
Besinger, Jackie (Self; National Alliance for Education Freedom), Austin, TX
Boulton, Leonora (Self), Austin, TX
Carney, Joan (Self), Lago Vista, TX
Collins, Kathleen (Self), Austin, TX
DeGreeff, Kathleen (Self), Lago Vista, TX
Fierro-Perez, Rocio (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Frerro-Perez, Rocio Political Director (Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Gallagher, James Sb2 against (Self), Jonestown, TX
Hallamek, James (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Johnson, Charles Executive Director (Self; Pastors for Texas Children), Fort Worth, TX
Luke, Charles Coordinator (Self; Coalition for Public schools), Weatherford, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education K-16
January 28, 2025 11:00 AM - or upon adjournment
McPeters, Pamela Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Classroom Teachers
Association), Austin, TX
Rasti, Kelly (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX
Ward, Jessica Trustee (Self), Midlothian, TX
ON:
Chambers, HD Executive Director (Texas School Alliance), Montgomery, TX
Clay, Reed (Early Care and Education Consortium), Austin, TX
Pruneda, Mary Lynn Director (Texas 2036), Austin, TX