WITNESS LIST
Education K-16
April 3, 2025 9:00 AM
FOR:
Lindsay, Thomas (Self; Texas public policy fdn), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Camacho, Priscilla (Alamo Colleges District), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Garcia, Amanda (Self; Texas AFT-AAUP), Austin, TX
Gillespie, Kevin (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Garcia, Amanda (Self; Texas AFT-AAUP), Austin, TX
Gross, Stephen Math Instructor (Self), San Marcos, TX
ON:
Swanson, Steve (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bierly, Kate (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Allen, Brian (Self), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Gillespie, Kevin (Self), Austin, TX
Johnson, Bethany (Self), Austin, TX
Machamer, Lindsey (Self), Austin, TX, TX
Mirto, Sophia (Self), Austin, TX
Portalatin, Rae (Self), Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
FOR:
Gonzalez Saucedo, Sabrina (also providing written testimony) (The Arc of Texas), Austin,
TX
ON:
Joseph, Zenobia Ms. (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Aleman, Steven Senior Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Camacho, Priscilla (Alamo Colleges District), San Antonio, TX
Chevalier, Andrea (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education (TCASE)),
Austin, TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Hagerty, Jessica Policy Intern (National Association of Social Workers), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education K-16
April 3, 2025 9:00 AM
Harris, Ashley (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Johnson, Tracy (DFER TX), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Yanas, Christine VP of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San
Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Silver, Kathryn Systems administrator (Self), San marcos, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Johnson, Tracy (DFER TX), Austin, TX
Rove, Karen (Self; City of Eagle Pass), Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
ON:
Cantens, Bernardo Provost (Sul ross state university), Alpine texas, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Willis, Randy (Texas Assication of Rural Schools), Liberty Hill, TX
FOR:
Darsch, Nathan State Chairman (Self; Young Conservatives of Texas), Austin, Texas, TX
Scott, Anita (Texas Home School Coalition), Lubbock, TX
Wiens, Timothy Dr. (Self; Classic Learning Test), Conroe, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Browning, Jessica (Goldwater Institute), Austin, TX
Camacho, Priscilla (Alamo Colleges District), San Antonio, TX
Clements, Doug (Cicero Action), Austin, TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Novlan, Sarah Chief Academic Officer (Self; Hill Country Christian School of Austin),
Austin, TX
Peterson, Dan Dr. (Self; Regents School of Austin), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Silver, Kathryn Systems administrator (Self), San marcos, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
ON:
Love, Jarod (The College Board), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education K-16
April 3, 2025 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Abel, Matt (Texas Economic Development Council), Austin, TX
Fagan, Jennifer Vice President Government Affairs (Texas Construction Association),
Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Self; Texas Association of Manufacturers and Texas
Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Montgomery, Elizabeth Government Relations (Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC.),
Austin, TX
Norman, Jr., M. Scott CEO (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Schmitt, Stacy SVP External Affairs (Self; Opportunity austin), Austin, TX
Van Arsdale, Corbin President & General Counsel (AGC-Texas Building Branch), Austin,
TX
ON:
Reeser, Mike Chancellor & CEO (Texas State Technical College System), Waco, TX
FOR:
Britt, Elaine Executive Director, HR Operations (Rice University), Houston, TX
Miller, Charles Director of Health and Economic Mobility (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Camacho, Priscilla (Alamo Colleges District), San Antonio, TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Resendez, Joel State Government Relations Director (Self; Rice University), Houston, TX,
TX
AGAINST:
Silver, Kathryn Systems administrator (Self), San marcos, TX
ON:
Bowden, Rachel (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Thielemann, Heather Sr VP (Sam Houston State University), Huntsville, TX
FOR:
Vogt, Molly (Self; American Energy Works), Spring Branch, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Simmons, Carrie (FGA Action), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Cohen, Sarah (Self), Austin, TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education K-16
April 3, 2025 9:00 AM
Johnson, Bethany (Self), Austin, TX
Mirto, Sophia (Self), Austin, TX
Reese, Kayla (Self), Austin, TX
Silver, Kathryn Systems administrator (Self), San marcos, TX
ON:
Blanton, Whitney General Counsel (Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Feinstein, Jonathan State Director (EdTrust in Texas), Dallas, TX
Franklin, Ryan Managing Director, Policy & Advocacy (Philanthropy Advocates), Waco,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Atkins, Grace Policy Advisor (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Camacho, Priscilla (Alamo Colleges District), San Antonio, TX
Feinstein, Jonathan State Director (EdTrust in Texas), Dallas, TX
Franklin, Ryan Managing Director, Policy & Advocacy (Philanthropy Advocates), Waco,
TX
Hagerty, Jessica (Self), Manor, TX
Johnson, Tracy (DFER TX), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Self; Texas Association of Manufacturers and Texas
Association of Builders), Austin, TX
ON:
Keyton, Sarah Deputy Commissioner (Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board),
Austin, TX
Rosser, Wynn Commissioner (Texas higher education coordinating board), Austin, TX
FOR:
Blanchett, Amy (Formosa Plastics), Point Comfort, TX
Crocker, Dwayne Mayor of Victoria (also providing written testimony) (Self; City of
Victoria, Texas), Victoria, TX
Keating, Ben (Self), Victoria, TX
Titas, Jonas (Self; VEDC Regional Partnership), Victoria, TX
Zacek, John (Self; Victoria College), Inez, TX
ON:
Hallmark, James Vice Chancellor Dr. (Texas A&M University System), College Station,
TX
WITNESS LIST
Education K-16
April 3, 2025 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Holzheauser, Craig (Cliff Thomas), Austin, TX
Holzheauser, Craig (Self), Austin, TX
Mundy, Amy (Self), Victoria, TX
Murphy, David (Self), Victoria, TX
Murphy, Tammy UH System Board of Regents (Self), Victoria, TX
Rose, Denise (Community Health Systems), Austin, TX
Shuford, Beverly UHV VP Admin &Finance (University Houston Victoria), Victoria, TX
ON:
Smith, Jason Vice Chancellor of Government Relations (University of Houston System),
Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Atkins, Grace Policy Advisor (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Bennett, Tony President (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Association of
Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Hale, J.D. (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Van Arsdale, Corbin President & General Counsel (AGC-Texas Building Branch), Austin,
TX
ON:
Reeser, Mike Chancellor & CEO (Texas State Technical College System), Waco, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Abel, Matt (Texas Economic Development Council), Austin, TX
Borskey, Mark Mr. (Texas Recreational Vehicle Association), Austin, TX
Borskey, Mark Mr. (Association of Equipment Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Borskey, Mark Mr. (Texas Trucking Association), Austin, TX
Burdett, Jeff Texas State Director NFIB (NFIB), Austin, TX
Esparza, John President (Self; Texas Trucking Association), Austin, TX
Fagan, Jennifer Vice President Government Affairs (Texas Construction Association),
Austin, TX
Husted, Ana (Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas, Inc.), Austin, TX
Juergens, Seth (Texas Realtors), Austin, TX
Landwehr, Martha Senior Manager, Government Affairs (BASF Corporation), Austin, TX
Lee, Christopher (North Texas Commission), Irving, TX
McDougald, Kolton (Texas Chemistry Council), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Self; Texas Association of Manufacturers and Texas
Association of Builders), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education K-16
April 3, 2025 9:00 AM
Messer, Judd Vice President, Texas (Advanced Power Alliance), Austin, TX
Montgomery, Elizabeth Government Relations (Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC.),
Austin, TX
Norman, Jr., M. Scott CEO (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Perkins, Jennifer (Self; Dallas Regional Chamber), Austin, TX
Weber, Bri (Texas Solar+Storage Association), Austin, TX
Zapata, Mireya Executive Director (Lumbermen's Association of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Wooten, Chad Chief Financial Officer (TSTC), Waco, TX