WITNESS LIST
Education
March 21, 2017 9:00 AM
FOR:
Adams, Dollie Parent (Self), Houston, TX
Armke, Sharon Retired Texas Public School Teacher (Self), Dripping Springs, TX
Ayala, Caryl Teacher (Self), Austin, TX
Bejar, Rafa Policy Advisor (Texas Public Policy Foundation), San Antonio, TX
Bodenger, Melissa (Self), Austin, TX
Buelter, Daphne Goliad County Treasurer (Self), Goliad, TX
Buelter, Kenneth W. Goliad Republican Chairman (also providing written testimony)
(Homeschool/parents), Goliad, TX
Butcher, Jonathan Education Director (Goldwater Institute), Phoenix, AZ
Carey, Callie (also providing written testimony) (Self), Houston, TX
Castaneda, Gina (N/A), San Antonio, TX
Castaneda, Robert (Self), San Antonio, TX
Castillo, Ezzard Executive Director (River City Christian School), San Antonio, TX
Culotta, Stanley President Emiritus (also providing written testimony) (Self; Holy Cross
of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
DeAngelis, Corey A. Distinguished Doctoral Fellow (also providing written testimony)
(University of Arkansas), Fayetteville, AR
Dippel, Colleen Executive Director (Families Empowered), Houston, TX
Duerstine, Russ Senior Field Director (also providing written testimony) (Concerned
Veterans For America), San Angelo, TX
Dupre, Arthur State Director (ACE Scholarships), Metairie, LA
Feigenbaum, Rabbi Aryeh Rabbi (Congregation of Ohr Hatorah & Agudath Israel of
America), Dallas, TX
Fincher, David President (also providing written testimony) (Self; National Child Care
Coalition), Mesquite, TX
Finger, Jack M. Citizen (Self), San Antonio, TX
Flowers, Charles E. Sr. Pastor, Faith Outreach Center, Int'l. (San Antonio in Black, White,
and Brown), San Antonio, TX
Frederichson, Chris Headmaster (Upward Hope Academy), Galveston, TX
Frederickson, Cathy Executive Director (Upward Hope Academy), Galveston, TX
Gore, Deb Mrs. (Self), Austin, TX
Greener, Jerome (also providing written testimony) (N/A), Dallas, TX
Greener, Patrick (also providing written testimony) (Self), San Antonio, TX
Hettinger, Ann Public Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (Center for the
Preservation of American Ideals (CPAI)), Rockwall, TX
Hock, Stacy (Self), Austin, TX
Hoffman, Adam Chairman (also providing written testimony) (High School Republicans
of Texas), Houston, TX
Hucker, Rebecca (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Jaquez, Jorge (ACE Scholarships), Thornton, CO
Jensen, Scott Senior Advisor (American Federation for Children), Brookfield, WI
Katz, Rabbi Yisroel Director of Development (Torah Day School of Dallas), Dallas, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 21, 2017 9:00 AM
Kisner, Helen (Self), Austin, TX
Lambert, Tim President (also providing written testimony) (TX Home School Coalition),
Lubbock, TX
Lennon, Robin President & Co-Founder (Kingwood TEA Party, Inc.), Kingwood, TX
Lima, Jorge Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (The LIBRE Initiative),
Arlington, VA
Long, Matt (Self; Fredericksburg Tea Party), Fredericksburg, TX
Mandell, Noelle Citizen (also providing written testimony) (Self), Houston, TX
Martin, Melissa C. ECS/CTE Public Teacher (Self), Deer Park, TX
McDonald, Dana Parent (Self), Houston, TX
Mendez, Ruben Pastor of Islesia Cornerstone (also providing written testimony) (Self),
San Antonio, TX
Mendoza, Roy Citizen-USA-Texas (also providing written testimony) (Self), San
Antonio, TX
Middleton, Mayes Middleton Oil Company, President (Self), Wallisville, TX
Moore, Jason (Rural Texans for School Choice), Uvalde, TX
Morris, Lalla V. Director of Finance & Operations (also providing written testimony)
(Families Empowered), Houston, TX
Morris, Mack Mr. (also providing written testimony) (Self), Dallas, TX
Newman, Jeremy Policy Director (Texas Home School Coalition), Lubbock, TX
Oropeza, Favianna (ACE Scholarships), Denver, CO
Panju, Arif Attorney (Institute for Justice), Austin, TX
Parker Jr., Allan E. President (also providing written testimony) (The Justice Foundation),
San Antonio, TX
Rainey, Norton President (ACE Scholarships), Parker, CO
Rollins, Brooke President & CEO (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Fort Worth, TX
Sass, Emily (Self), Austin, TX
Schoolfield, Robert Director of Texas for Parent Choice in Education (Organization),
Austin, TX
Servalde, Daniel Economics Educator (Self), Plano, TX
Sheetz, Samuel Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (Americans for
Prosperity-Texas), Austin, TX
Singleton, James Peace Officer/Homeschool Dad (Self), Houston, TX
Smith, Angela M. (Self; Fredericksburg Tea Party), Fredericksburg, TX
Spano, Matt (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Stivers, Allison Mother (Self), Houston, TX
Tatum Jr., Rev. Kyev P. President (Fort Worth SCLC), Fort Worth, TX
Venable, Peggy (Self), Austin, TX
Williams, Ruben Pastor of Islesia Cornerstone (also providing written testimony) (Self),
San Antonio, TX
Wise, Summer Parent (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Yancy, Justin President (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Allison, Abigail (Self; Family), Conroe, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 21, 2017 9:00 AM
Allison, Leah (Self), Conroe, TX
Banks, Yannis (Texas NAACP), Austin, TX
Blackburn, Angela Constituent (also providing written testimony) (Children and family),
Huffman, TX
Bussey, Faith (Texans for Homeschool Freedom), Arlington, TX
Candelaria, Noel President (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Carazos-Rayna, C LeRoy VP Government Affairs (also providing written testimony) (San
Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce), San Antonio, TX
Clarke, Debby Parent (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Corbin, Donna President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Classroom Teachers
Association (TCTA)), Lubbock, TX
Duron, Dr. Jodi Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Self; TASA; Bastrop
County School Districts (Elgin ISD, Bastrop ISD, McDapple ISD, Smithville ISD)), Elgin,
TX
Exter, Monty Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX
Flores, Lisa (Self; Member of Autism Society of Texas), Austin, TX
Frandsen, Barbara (also providing written testimony) (League Women Voters), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Zechariah (Self), Austin, TX
Greene, Erin (also providing written testimony) (Self), Kingwood, TX
Holbrook, Lisa Texas PTA President (also providing written testimony) (Texas PTA),
Houston, TX
Hooks, Traci (Self), Haslet, TX
Keeling, Tami Trustee Victoria ISD (also providing written testimony) (TASB and
Victoria ISD), Victoria, TX
King, Geren (Self), Denton, TX
King, Read (Self), Denton, TX
Lilly, Janna Director of Govt. Relations (TCASE), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Amy Policy Specialist (Self), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda Advocate and Caregiver (also providing written testimony) (Self;
Family), Austin, TX
Luke, Charles Coordinator (Coalition for Public Schools), Weatherford, TX
Malfaro, Louis President Texas AFT (Texas American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Moreno, Celino Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Mexican American Legal
Defense and Educational Fund), San Antonio, TX
Myers, Terry Superintendent Crockett ISD (Crockett ISD), Crockett, TX
Patterson, Anne-Charlotte Creative Director/Southern Combustion Creative (Self), Austin,
TX
Prior, Andy Spokesperson (Self; Texans for Homeschool Freedom), Arlington, TX
Puente, Jaime N/A (also providing written testimony) (Self), Houston, TX
Reyes, Dr. Gus Director, Christian Life Commission (also providing written testimony)
(Texas Baptists Christian Life Commission), Austin, TX
Reyes, Lico Immigration Chair (LULAC TX), Arlington, TX
Russell, Ginger Director Texans For Home School Freedom (also providing written
testimony) (Texans For Homeschool Freedom), Magnolia, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 21, 2017 9:00 AM
Smisko, Ann Depurty Director (also providing written testimony) (Raise Your Hands
Texas), Austin, TX
Stevenson, Sara O'Henry Middle School Librarian (also providing written testimony)
(Self; All 5 million TX public school children), Austin, TX
Suter, Maggie Parent (Self), Austin, TX
Wells, Kathleen Bd. Member (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Ybarra, Velma Grandparent, State Education Chair (also providing written testimony)
(LULAC; HOPE Hispanics Organization for Public Ed.), San Antonio, TX
York, Ruth (Self), Cisco, TX
Young, Audrey President, Board of Trusteed Apple Springs ISD (Apple Springs ISD),
Lufkin, TX
ON:
Burke, Lindsey Director, Education Policy (The Heritage Foundation), Washington, DC
Feltscher, Inez Director (American Legislative Exchange Council), Washington, DC
Henricksen, Aaron Analyst (Legislative Budget Board), Austin, TX
Hinojosa, David Nat'l Director of Policy (also providing written testimony) (IDRA), SA,
TX
Ladner, Matthew Senior Research Fellow (Charles Koch Institute), Phoenix, AZ
Lubienski, Christopher Professor (also providing written testimony) (Self; Raise Your
Hand Texas), Urbana, TX
MacLaurin, Andy Manager, Public Education Team (Legislative Budget Board), Austin,
TX
Peshek, Adam Director (Foundation for Excellence in Education), Tallahassee, FL
Smith, Aaron Policy Analyst (Reason Foundation), Houston, TX
Swanson, Steve (also providing written testimony) (Self; Retired Bus. Exec. 20 yr
volunteer in TX Education), Austin, TX
Valenzuela, Angela Professor (also providing written testimony) (Texas Center for
Education Policy-UT Austin), Austin, TX
Worthington, Greg Research Assistant, Doctoral Student (also providing written
testimony) (Texas Center for Education Policy, UT-Austin), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Aberra Castro, Maria-Jose Student (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Ahrens, Paul Owner (Kids R Kids Learning Agency), Katy, TX
Amtson, Kurt Owner (Kids R Kids East Allen-Preschool), Allen, TX
Carroll, John Owner (Kids R Kids Learning Agency), Sugar Land, TX
Ciano, Lawrence A Pres. Kendall Co. TX Tea Party (Self; KCTTP), Boerne, TX
Cloutier, Matthew Owner Childcare Facility (Kids 'R' Kids), Frisco, TX
Corser, Meagan (Self), Argyle, TX
Covo, Amanda (Self), Austin, TX
Delgado, Bertha ETLNA President (St. Mary's Catholic School), Austin, TX
Dorazio, Mark Legislative Comm. (State Republican Executive Committee SREC), SA,
TX
Flores, Robert (Texas Citizens Austin Network), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 21, 2017 9:00 AM
Frederick, Wendy Owner (Private Child Care), Cypress, TX
Frederick III, Darold (Self), Cypress, TX
Gambini, Christopher (Self), Carrollton, TX
Gilbert, Mercedes Owner (Private Child Care), Georgetown, TX
Goldman, Michael R. Policy Education & Outreach (Texas Conservative Coalition),
Austin, TX
Gutierrez, John J. Class President GC (Self), San Antonio, TX
Hastings, Paul Self (Self), Lago Vista, TX
Hodge, Glenna Attorney (Self), Spicewood, TX
Howsley, Stephen Public Policy Analyst (Self; Texas Home School Coalition), Dallas, TX
Hudgens, Nicole Policy Analyst (Texas Values), Austin, TX
Hutson, Lonnie (Self), Sugarland, TX
Little, Anna Legislative Analyst (Self; Texas Home School Coalition), Tyler, TX
Little, Emma Legislative Anaylst (Self; Texas Home School Coalition), Tyler, TX
Long, Buddy (Self), Austin, TX
Lyons, Robert (Self), Spring Branch, TX
Moffat, Patrick E. Retired Senior Vice President (Holy Cross High School San Antonio
TX), New Braunsfels, TX
Moore, Audra (Rural Texans for School Choice), Uvalde, TX
Murphy, Joseph W. (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Perry, Sharon Owner (Kids R Kids), Katy, TX
Poe, Kurt Owner (Kids R Kids), Georgetown, TX
Roberts, Dr. Kevin Executive Vice President (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Saenz, Jonathan President (Texas Values), Austin, TX
Spraggins, Doris (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Steinhauser, Randan Texas Advisor (Ed Choice), Austin, TX
Wilson, Columba P. (Self), San Antonio, TX
Wood, Cecilia M. Attorney (Self; Texas Homeschool Coalition; Center for the
Preservation of American Ideals), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Adams, Blake Special Education (SLC) Teacher Houston ISD (Self), Houston, TX
Albert, Dr. David Vice President Adjunct Faculty (ACC AFT), Austin, TX
Anderson, Cindy Austin ISD Trustee AA-Large Place 8 (Austin ISD), Austin, TX
Barhydt, Fred Trustee, Georgetown ISD (Georgetown ISD), Georgetown, TX
Beck, Nancy (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Bingham, Gary School Board Member (Mesquite ISD), Mesquite, TX
Bokros, Kathleen (Self), Georgetown, TX
Bostic, Robert Superintendent of Schools (Stafford Municipal School District), Stafford,
TX
Camarillo, Lydia Vice President (Southwest Voter Registration Education Project), San
Antonio, TX
Campbell, Amy U.S. Citizen/Parent of children in TX public school (Self), Austin, TX
Chadwell, Charles Trustee-RRISD (RRISD School Board), Round Rock, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 21, 2017 9:00 AM
Chapman, Bill Superintendent (Jarrell ISD), Jarrell, TX
Claiborne, Tommy CEO Bastrop Care Clinic (Self; Bluebonnet Counseling Assc.),
Bastrop, TX
Cornell, Victor Statewide Advocacy Manager (American Civil Liberties Union of Texas
(ACLU-TX)), Austin, TX
Cowan, Julie Austin ISD Trustee (AISD), Austin, TX
Craft, Renee Mom (My autistic son, Autism Society), Austin, TX
David, Suzi Trustee (Round Rock ISD School Board), Round Rock, TX
Davidson, Nita (N/A), Georgetown, TX
Davies, Will Reading Specialist, Manor ISD (Self), Austin, TX
De Leon, Marty (Texas Urban Council), Austin, TX
De Los Santos, Renato Director (LULAC National Education Service Centers, INC.),
Dallas, TX
Doyle, Cynthia President Elect (Texas Counseling Association), Krum, TX
Elenz, Amber Austin ISD Trustee (Austin ISD and its 84,000 students/12,000 employees),
Austin, TX
Enriquez, Christopher District Director (LULAC (League of United Latin American
Citizens)), Dallas, TX
Espey, Jennifer Parent-SBISD, Parents For Full & Fair Funding of Texas Public Schools
(Parents For Full & Fair Funding), Houston, TX
Fernandez, Vanessa Student (LULAC), Hidalgo, TX
Fletcher, Carol Pflugerville ISD Board of Trustees (Pflugerville ISD), Pflugerville, TX
Flores, Juan H. (Self), San Antonio, TX
Foster Johnson, Charles Pastor (Bread Fellowship of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
Fox, Kim (Texas Counseling Association), San Antonio, TX
Frandsen, Dana C. Retired (Self), Austin, TX
Galvan, Lourdes National LULAC VP for Women (LULAC), San Antonio, TX
Garcia, Angela Pres. United Democrat Sen. #26 (LULAC Council #649 - District 15), San
Antonio, TX
Garcia, Cristina (Self), Frisco, TX
Garcia, Natalie (Texas Counseling Association), Denton, TX
Garrett, James Business Manager (Jarrell ISD/Texas Taxpayers), Waco, TX
Gauwain, Megan Students/TX State University (Texas Counseling Association), San
Marcos, TX
Gonzalez, Mario J. LULAC Civil Rights Co. Chair State LULAC (LULAC), San Marcos,
TX
Gonzalez, Patricia Vice President (William C. Velasquez Institute), San Antonio, TX
Gower, Allison Parent (Parents For Full and Fair Funding of Texas Public Schools),
Houston, TX
Gregg, Brock (Self), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin,
TX
Harrison, Emily Behavior Analyst (Self), Austin, TX
Harrison, Valerie T. Teacher (Self), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 21, 2017 9:00 AM
Hernandez, Linda Community Leader (LULAC Austin), Austin, TX
Howe, Savannah Graduate Student (Self), San Antonio, TX
Jarl McCombs, Jennifer (Self), Austin, TX
Jimenez, Jasmine Student (LULAC), Houston, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Lofland, K. Sue Jarrell ISD Board of Trustees (Jarrell ISD), Georgetown, TX
Maldonado, Emma Teacher (Self), Houston, TX
Manuel, Carlos Member (LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens)), Dallas,
TX
Martinez, Israel N/A (Self), Austin, TX
Martinez, Louann (Fort Worth ISD; El Paso ISD; Dallas ISD;), Austin, TX
Mathias, Dr. Jayme Trustee (Austin ISD), Austin, TX
Maynard, Beth (Self), Rising Star, TX
McCampbell, Andrea (Self), San Marcos, TX
McLain, Robert Superintendent (Channing ISD), Channing, TX
Meed, Alex A. (N/A), Round Rock, TX
Miller, Kathy Executive Director (Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Mineo, Sharon (Self), Austin, TX
Moore LPC-S, Kathleen Licensed Professional Counselor (Self), Bastrop, TX
Moreno, Mozelle Intern (MALDEF), San Antonio, TX
Morrison, Kristi Licensed Professional Counselor (Texas Counseling Association),
Houston, TX
Moses, Mason Trustee (Round Rock ISD School Board), Round Rock, TX
Moses Bolton, Henrietta Registered Nurse-School Nurse (Self), Houston, TX
Motheral, Mike Executive Director (Small Rural School Finance Coalition), Lubbock, TX
Mott, Vernagene Pflugerville ISD Board of Trustees President (Texas Association of
School Boards Director), Pflugerville, TX
Munoz, Manuel Alejandro President (Austin LULAC Young Adult Council #22318),
Austin, TX
Nichols, Colby Attorney (Texas Rural Education Association; Instructional Material
Coordinating Assoc. of Texas), Austin, TX
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Texas Industrial Vocational Assoc.), Austin,
TX
O'Mahoney, Rachel Licensed Professional Counselor (Texas Counseling Association),
Elgin, TX
Ogletree Jr., John D. Pastor (First Metropolitan Church), Houston, TX
Oliver, Matt (Self), Austin, TX
Palacios Cruces, Jasmine A/ College Student (LULAC), Manor, TX
Piccola, Kyle Government Relations Officer (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Polanco, Allison QMHP-CS (Self), Austin, TX
Pounds, Brandy (TX Counseling Assoc.), Aubrey, TX
Proctor, Carrie Certified School Counselor (Self), Round Rock, TX
Pulte, Gregory Parent (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 21, 2017 9:00 AM
Richards, Joanne (Self), Austin, TX
Roberson, Deborah Licensed Professional Counselor (Roberson Counseling Center, PLLC
dba Thriveworks), Pflugerville, TX
Rodriguez, Edith District III Deputy For Youth LULAC (LULAC), Dallas, TX
Rogers, Don (Self), Buda, TX
Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
Romero, Jesse (Texas Association for Bilingual Education), San Antonio, TX
Rumancik, Beth Self (Self), Austin, TX
Rumancik, Robin Marketing Coordinator (Self), Austin, TX
Russell, Calvin Parent (Self), Magnolia, TX
Ryan, Michelle (Self), Elgin, TX
Saldana Harmon, Belinda TACHE President (Texas Latino Education Coalition), San
Antonio, TX
Sandoval, Isabel Teacher (Self), Houston, TX
Sesaz, Omar LPC (Self), Missouri City, TX
Sharpe, Mary H. Steering Committee contact (Friends For Civil Action), Austin, TX
Sheffield, Heather (Self; Eanes Advocates), Austin, TX
Sikes, Chloe Graduate Student in Ed. Policy (TLEC-Texas Latino Education Coalition),
Austin, TX
Spence, Nancy Certified School Counselor (Self), Austin, TX
Subrin Yeager, Laura Individual taxpayer (Self; 3 children), Austin, TX
Teich, Ann Trustee, Austin ISD (Self), Austin, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (Self; Texas Elementary Principals and
Supervisors Association), Grapevine, TX
Torres, Lupe State Director (Texas LULAC), San Antonio, TX
Tower, Sarah (Self; Zilker PTA), Austin, TX
Valadez, Cynthia Texas LULAC District VII Deputy Director for Elderly (Organization),
Austin, TX
Vasquez, Daniel Chair (Harris Co. Tejano Democrats), Houston, TX
Waggoner, Pam Sch Bd Trustee, Leander (Self), Austin, TX
Welden, Sabrina Parent (Self; MISD), Balch Springs, TX
Willis, Jolie Dir of Communications/Claycomb Assoicates (Self), Austin, TX
Zapote, Abigail (Self), Denton, TX
Zendejas, Alejandra UT Student/UT LULAC President (Self), Dallas, TX
Zollo, Margarita Student (LULAC), Houston, TX
ON:
Belew, Kara Dep. Commissioner of Finance (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Davis, Lisa Tax Analyst (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts), Austin, TX
Dittmar, Chris Revenue Estimating Division (Comptroller), Austin, TX
Fernandez, Linda Director of Educational Opportunities (Texas Comptroller of Public
Accounts), Austin, TX
Jones, Christopher Attorney (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Lopez, Leo Chief School Finance Officer (TEA), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
March 21, 2017 9:00 AM
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Adams, Cassandra (Self), Dripping Springs, TX
Ginn, PhD, Vance Economist (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Goodsheller, Miranda Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business),
Austin, TX
Prewett, Matt Founder (Texas Parents Union), Cedar Park, TX
Sevilla, Philip President (Texas Leadership Institute), San Antonio, TX
Thompson Lyons, Tempie (Self), Spring Branch, TX
Wong, Stephen Director of Asian Engagement (Republican Party of Texas (RPT)), Austin,
TX
AGAINST:
Anderson, David Consultants to Arlington ISD Board of Trustees (Arlington ISD Board of
Trustees), Austin, TX
Blakely, Carla (Self), Bastrop, TX
Carney, Dee Associate w/ Moak, Casey & Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Filipelli, Laurie Educator, writing coach (Self; Literacy Women in Action), Austin, TX
Graves, Ashlea Director, Goverment Relations (Houston ISD (HISD)), Houston, TX
Griffith, Vive Writer & Educator/Professor (Self), Austin, TX
Love, Julia Teacher (ret'd) (Self), Mico, TX
Miyakawa, Felicia (Self), Round Rock, TX
Pinchero, Renee Professor for Rhetoric and Composition (Self; Literary Women in
Austin), Austin, TX
Sansom, Elizabeth Conference Logistics Manager (Self), Austin, TX
Smith, Michelle Consultant (Texas Association of School Business Officials), Austin, TX