WITNESS LIST
Education K-16
May 8, 2025 9:00 AM
FOR:
Branch, Jessica Chief of Staff (also providing written testimony) (Self; Wylie ISD), St
Paul, TX
Hodgins, David Attorney at Law (Self; Texas School Alliance), Houston, TX
McCormick, Matthew (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy
Foundation), Texas, TX
Tatgenhorst, Andrew (Self; Thompson & Horton), Austin, TX
Vinson, David Superintendent Wylie ISD (Wylie iISD), Wylie, TX
Williams, Paige Director of Policy and Advocacy (Texas Classroom Teachers Association),
Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Duggins-Clay, Paige Chief Legal Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Intercultural
Development Research Association (IDRA)), San Antonio, TX, TX
Gonzalez Saucedo, Sabrina (also providing written testimony) (The Arc of Texas), Austin,
TX
Greenleaf, Samantha (also providing written testimony) (Educators in Solidarity), Austin,
TX
Joseph, Zenobia Ms. (Self), Austin, TX
Lee, Olivia Attorney (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Reyes, Sarah Youth Justice Policy Director (Texas Center for Justice and Equity), San
Antonio, TX
Tran, Crystal (also providing written testimony) (Texas Appleseed), Austin, TX
Volk, Maia Mental Health Policy Fellow (also providing written testimony) (Disability
Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Williams, Meredith (Self), Houston, TX
Wright, Kaci Education Policy Fellow (also providing written testimony) (Intercultural
Development Research Association (IDRA)), Austin, TX
ON:
Kling, Kelsey (also providing written testimony) (Texas AFT), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Brock, Alison (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX
Calvert, Raif Asst Dir Govt Relations (TASB), Austin, Texas, TX
Easley, Jennifer State President Texas PTA (Texas PTA), San Antonio, TX
Kuhlmann, Kate (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
McCreary, Dr. Casey Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Aguilar, Julieta (Self), Austin, TX
Beck Aguilera, Natalie Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Bulla, Dale (Self), Austin, TX
Bulla, Patsy (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education K-16
May 8, 2025 9:00 AM
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Destefano, Christina (Self), Austin, TX
Epner, Shannon (Big Thought), Dallas, TX
Glosser, Cole (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Guerin, Hawaii (Self), Austin, TX
Hallamek, James (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Perales, Jennifer (Self; Finish the five), Houston/TX, TX
ON:
McDaniel, Nathan Director of Stakeholder Relations (Texas Juvenile Justice Department),
Austin, TX
McGuire, Kristin Deputy Associate Commissioner, Special Populations (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Swanson, Steve (Self), Austin, TX
Swanson, Steve (Self), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Sheffield, Heather Lobbyist (Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)), Austin,
TX
AGAINST:
Afifi, Amanda Chair Government and Professional Relations Committee (Self; Texas
Association of School Psychologists (TASP)), Austin, TX
Benestante, Jacquie Executive Director (Self; Autism Society of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Adams, Bryce Vice President of Advocacy (Self; Texas Public Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
Chevalier, Andrea (Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education (TCASE)),
Austin, TX
McKenzie, Lauren (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bosher, Mark (Career and Technical Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Grantham, Gabe (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Salazar, Alejos Dr. (Self; Lasara ISD), Lasara, TX
ON:
Gray, Daniel Deputy Chief for College and Career (Uplift Education), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Boiser, Samantha Deputy Director (Educate Texas), Austin, TX
Calvert, Raif Asst Dir Govt Relations (TASB), Austin, Texas, TX
Creel, Matt (Opportunity Austin), Austin, TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Destefano, Christina (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education K-16
May 8, 2025 9:00 AM
Easley, Jennifer State President Texas PTA (Texas PTA), San Antonio, TX
Fagan, Jennifer Vice President Government Affairs (Texas Construction Association),
Austin, TX
Franklin, Ryan Managing Director, Policy & Advocacy (Philanthropy Advocates), Waco,
TX
Fuller, Drew Associate Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau), Austin, TX
Hale, J.D. (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Henning, Lori Executive Director (Texas Association of Goodwills), Austin, TX
Johnson, Tracy (DFER TX), Austin, TX
Kieschnick, Kelle VP of Policy (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
Krogman, Travis VP, State & Federal Relations (Austin Chamber of Commerce), Austin,
TX
Kuhlmann, Kate (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Landin, Taylor (Greater Houston Partnership), Houston, TX
Mauro, Megan EVP & Chief of Staff (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
McCreary, Dr. Casey Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Texas Association of Manufacturers & Texas Association of
Builders), Austin, TX
Montgomery, Elizabeth Government Relations (Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC.),
Austin, TX
Morton, Alyssa Ceo (Self), Austin, TX
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Texas Industrial Vocational Association),
Austin, TX
Norman, Jr., M. Scott CEO (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Sheffield, Heather Lobbyist (Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)), Austin,
TX
Streufert, Kelsey Chief Public Affairs Officer (Texas Restaurant Association), Austin, TX
ON:
DeWitt, Christopher Director of System Support (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Hodge, Andrew (TEA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Monica (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Sandoval, Karla CTE Director (Tomball ISD), Tomball, TX, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Fraser, Katrina Director, Postsecondary Education & Workforce (The Commit Partnership),
Dallas, TX
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Texas Counseling Assocciation), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Hallamek, James (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Johnson, Tracy (DFER TX), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education K-16
May 8, 2025 9:00 AM
Kling, Kelsey (Texas AFT), Austin, TX
Sheffield, Heather Lobbyist (Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)), Austin,
TX
Williams, Paige Director of Policy and Advocacy (Texas Classroom Teachers Association),
Austin, TX
ON:
Lucas, Christopher (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Destefano, Christina (Self), Austin, TX
Johnson, Tracy (DFER TX), Austin, TX
Piercy, Olivia (Self; City of Eagle Pass), Austin, TX
ON:
Spicer-Runnels, Ashley Assistant Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs (Texas State
University System), Austin, TX
FOR:
Benestante, Jacquie Executive Director (Self; Autism Society of Texas), Austin, TX
Gonzalez Saucedo, Sabrina (also providing written testimony) (The Arc of Texas), Austin,
TX
Handley, Boyd Mr. (Self), Richmond, TX
Handley, Carey Mrs. (also providing written testimony) (Self), Richmond, TX
Handley, Caytlin Miss (also providing written testimony) (Self), Richmond, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Mauro, Megan EVP & Chief of Staff (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Afifi, Amanda (Self; Texas Association of School Psychologists (TASP)), Austin, TX
Aleman, Steven (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Bernstein, Kelsey (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Chevalier, Andrea (TCASE), Austin, TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Earl, Andrea (AARP TX), Austin, TX
Easley, Jennifer State President Texas PTA (Texas PTA), San Antonio, TX
Hallamek, James (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Sheffield, Heather Lobbyist (Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)), Austin,
TX
Yanas, Christine VP of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San
Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education K-16
May 8, 2025 9:00 AM
ON:
McGonigle, Anne Dep Assoc Comm for IDD Services & PASAR (Health and Human
Services Commission), Austin, TX
McGuire, Kristin Deputy Associate Commissioner, Special Populations (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Thommen, Rany Board President (Autism Society of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Easley, Jennifer State President Texas PTA (Texas PTA), San Antonio, TX
Kuhlmann, Kate (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
McCreary, Dr. Casey Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Sheffield, Heather Lobbyist (Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)), Austin,
TX
AGAINST:
Afifi, Amanda (Self; Texas Association of School Psychologists (TASP)), Austin, TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Destefano, Christina (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Grigsby, Gretchen Director of Government Relations (Texas Commission on Law
Enforcement), Austin, TX
Sexton, Shane Director, School Safety Policy (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Zare, Melody (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bernstein, Kelsey (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Creel, Matt (Opportunity Austin), Austin, TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Ford, Victoria (Texas Healthcare Bioscience Institute), Austin, TX
Frazee, Jack (Texas Nurses Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Mayer, Elizabeth Assistant commissioner (Texas higher education coordinating board),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education K-16
May 8, 2025 9:00 AM
ON:
Stringfellow, Brent (UT Austin), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Adams, Bryce Vice President of Advocacy (Self; Texas Public Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Hallamek, James (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Kling, Kelsey (Texas AFT), Austin, TX
McCreary, Dr. Casey Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
ON:
Bludau, Meaghan Chief of Staff, Health Division (Teacher Retirement System of Texas),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Atkins, Grace Policy Advisor (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Burdett, Jeff Texas State Director NFIB (NFIB), Austin, TX
Creel, Matt (Opportunity Austin), Austin, TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Hale, J.D. (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Juergens, Seth (Texas Realtors), Austin, TX
Kling, Kelsey (Texas AFT), Austin, TX
McCord, Mia Vice President of Government Affairs (Texas Chemistry Council), Austin,
TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Texas Association of Manufacturers & Texas Association of
Builders), Austin, TX
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Texas Air Conditioning Contractors
Association), Austin, TX
Norman, Jr., M. Scott CEO (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Stratmann, Ben (Dallas Regional Chamber), Austin, TX
Streufert, Kelsey Chief Public Affairs Officer (Texas Restaurant Association), Austin, TX
Van Arsdale, Corbin President & General Counsel (AGC-Texas Building Branch), Austin,
TX