WITNESS LIST
Subcommittee on Higher Education
March 30, 2023 9:00 AM
FOR:
Kissel, Adam Visiting Fellow, The Heritage Foundation (also providing written testimony)
(Self; Heritage Foundation), Charleston, WV
Lindsay, Thomas Dr. (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Wetherbe, James Professor (Self), Lubbock, TX
AGAINST:
Bahrainwala, Lamiyah Associate Professor of Communication Studies (Self), Austin, TX
Chavez, Karma (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Chiou, Derek (Self), Austin, TX
Evans, Brian (Self), Austin, TX
Garcia, Amanda (Self; Texas Students for DEI), Austin, TX
Gardner, Jeffrey (also providing written testimony) (Self), Huntsville, TX
Gore, Andrea (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Heintzelman, Pat TFA President (Self; Texas Faculty Assocoiation), Beaumont, TX, TX
Ingram II, Antonio L. Assistant Counsel (Self; NAACP Legal Defense Fund), Washington,
DC
Liu, Allen Policy Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Self; NAACP Legal
Defense Fund), New York, NY
Patterson, Missi President-elect TTCTA (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Community College Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Puente, Jaime Dir. of Economic Opportunity (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Legislative Education Equity Coalition (TLEEC)), Austin, TX
Rizvi, Sameeha (Self), Austin, TX
Shook, Lauren (Self), Austin, TX
Unda, Maria Doctoral canidate (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Cornell, Dona Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs (University of Houston System), Houston,
TX
Moore, Brooks (Texas A&M University System), College Station, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Adams Hernandez, Theo (Self), Round Rock, TX
Amps, Emily (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Apodaca, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Bailard, Andra (Self), Austin, TX
Barsalou, Denee (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Bates, Georgia (Self), Austin, TX
Benavides, Tannya (Self), Laredo, TX
Caraway, Ethan (Self), Austin, TX
Cheung, Johnathan Graduate Fellow (Self), Austin, TX
Clausen, Liz (Self), Austin, TX
Corn, Janine (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Subcommittee on Higher Education
March 30, 2023 9:00 AM
Cuevas, Teresa (Self), Austin, TX
Davila Jr., Enrique Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Dawer, Daniel (Self), Austin, TX
De la Garza, Izabella (Self; Student), Austin, TX
Diaz, Raul (Self; Texas Students for DEI), Austin, TX
Drake, Steven Graduate Student (Self), Austin, TX
Figueroa, Tez (Self), Austin, TX
Floyd, Hannah Corinne (Self; Texas Students for DEI), Austin, TX
Goforth, Patricia (Self), Austin, TX
Gómez Marchant, Carlos Nicolas (Self), Round rock, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Gunturu, Apurva (Self), Austin, TX
Gutterman, Lauren (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Hall, Leslie (Self), Austin, TX
Heroux, Emily (Self), Austin, TX
Hu, Bin (Self), Austin, TX
Irizarry, Yasmiyn Associate Professor (Self), Austin, TX
Jang, Patricia (Self), Austin, TX
Koen, Terri (Self), Austin, TX
Laminack, Cassidy (Self), Austin, TX
Leahy, Francesca (Self), Austin, TX
Li, Wei Dr. (Self), College Station, TX
Lim, Jeehyun (Self), Austin, TX
Lopez, Carisa Political Director (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
M., Samuel (Self), Austin, TX
Madkins, Tia (Self), Austin, TX
Margulies, Jennifer (Self), Austin, TX
McBride, Brianna (Self), Austin, TX
McLean, Gentry (Self), Austin, TX
Meis, Nova (Self), Austin, TX
Melendrez, Eli (Self; Texas American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Minich, Julie (Self), Austin, TX
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Nunez, Marissa (Self), Austin, TX
Patel, Hemali (Self), Austin, TX
Patterson, Cody (Self), San Antonio, TX
Preddy, Jordan (Self), Austin, TX
Rizvi, Maleeha (Self; Student), Richmond, TX
Rodriguez, Marc (North Texas Commission), Austin, TX
Rodriguez, Rachel (Self), Austin, TX
Rosenstock, Robin (Self), Austin, TX
Rowland, Brian (Self), Prairie view, TX
WITNESS LIST
Subcommittee on Higher Education
March 30, 2023 9:00 AM
Salada, Erin (Self), Austin, TX
Sayde, Rox (Self), Austin, TX
Simpson, Matt (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Skerpan, Elizabeth (Self; Texas Faculty Association), Austin, TX
Smith, M (Self), Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Strub, Matthew (Self), Austin, TX
Thomas, Grace (Self), Austin, TX
Torre, Michael (Self), Austin, TX
Tuo, Ruei (Self), Katy, TX
V., Paul (Self), Austin, TX
Valenzuela, Angela Dr. (Self; Black Brown Dialogues on Policy), Austin, TX
Van Maanen, Cynthia (Self; Travis County Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Walker, Miya (Self), Austin, TX
Walsh, Brendan (Self), Round Rock, TX
Waters, Hally (Self), Austin, TX
Wilson, Janeva UT Austin grad student (Self), Austin, TX
Wilson, Pierce Graduate Student (Self), Austin, TX
Yi, Alice (Self; Asian American Leadership council org.), Austin, TX
Zamora, Emilio Dr. (Self; Black Brown Dialogues on Policy), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Albert, David Dr. (Self; Texas AFT), Austin, TX
Floyd, Beaman (Texas Community College Teachers Association, Texas Associatio of
College Teachers, Texas Faculty Association), Austin, TX
Hsu, Jo (Self), Austin, TX
Jefferson, Samuel (Self), Austin, TX
Schwartz, Ana (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Woodland, Wendy Director of Advocacy & Communications (Texas Library Association),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Arevalo, Daniel (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Mayer, Elizabeth Assistant Commissioner (Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Feinstein, Jonathan Texas State Director (The Education Trust), Dallas, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley (United Ways of Texas), Austin TX, TX
Puente, Jaime Dir. of Economic Opportunity (Every Texan), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Subcommittee on Higher Education
March 30, 2023 9:00 AM
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
ON:
Graves, Jeffery Chief Compliance Officer (UT Austin), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
FOR:
Feinstein, Jonathan Texas State Director (also providing written testimony) (The Education
Trust), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Harris, Ashley (United Ways of Texas), Austin TX, TX
Mares, Bryan Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers-
Texas), Austin, TX
Puente, Jaime Dir. of Economic Opportunity (Texas Legislative Education Equity Coalition
(TLEEC)), Austin, TX
Puente, Jaime Dir. of Economic Opportunity (Every Texan), Austin, TX
Soto, Renzo Policy advisor (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Willuhn, Chris (Texas Appleseed), Austin, TX
Yancy, Justin President (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
ON:
Carter, Christopher TDCJ Rehabilitation Director (Texas Department of Criminal Justice),
Huntsville, TX
Mayer, Elizabeth Assistant Commissioner (Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board),
Austin, TX
ON:
Mohr Boleware, Alison Director of Policy (also providing written testimony) (Self; Hogg
Foundation for Mental Health), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Clay, Reed (Texas Health Resources), Austin, TX
Gill, Hannah Policy Fellow (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Goforth, Patricia (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley (United Ways of Texas), Austin TX, TX
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Rodriguez, Marc (North Texas Commission), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Subcommittee on Higher Education
March 30, 2023 9:00 AM
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Wohleb, Steve General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
ON:
Contero Puls, Charles Assistant Commissioner (Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board), Austin, TX
ON:
Elmore, Wendy Dr. (Lamar State College Orange), Orange, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Krogman, Travis VP State and Federal Relations (The Greater Austin Chamber of
Commerce), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Self; Texas Association of Manufacturers (TAM) and BASF
Corporation), Austin, TX
Yancy, Justin President (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
Zavala, Gilbert VP Education and Talent Development (Opportunity Austin), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bennett, Tony President (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Association of
Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Self; Texas Association of Manufacturers (TAM) and BASF
Corporation), Austin, TX
Spilman, Annie State Director (NFIB), Austin, TX
Valdez, Erin Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy
Foundation), TX, TX
ON:
Reeser, Mike Chancellor & CEO (also providing written testimony) (Texas State Technical
College System), Waco, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Albright, Steven Director of Govt. Affairs (AGC of Texas), Austin, TX
Baldovinos, Brittney (Texas Chemical Council), Austin, TX
Borskey, Mark Mr. (Texas trucking association), Austin, TX
Castro, Desiree Director of Government Relations (Texas Food and Fuel Association),
Austin, TX
Fagan, Jennifer (Texas Construction Association), Austin, TX
Hale, J.D. (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Harris, Dana Director of Government Relations (Samsung Austin Semiconductor), Austin,
TX
Jacob, Carl (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Subcommittee on Higher Education
March 30, 2023 9:00 AM
Krogman, Travis VP State and Federal Relations (The Greater Austin Chamber of
Commerce), Austin, TX
Landwehr, Martha Senior Manager, Government Affairs (BASF Corporation), Austin, TX
Long, Wade (Texas Transit Association), Austin, TX
Matthews, Stephanie (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Messer, Judd Vice President, Texas (Advanced Power Alliance), Austin, TX
Messina, Stephanie (Self), Austin, TX
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Texas Air Conditioning Contractors
Association), Austin, TX
Soto, Renzo Policy advisor (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Stewart, Scott Vice President for Legislative Affairs (American Council Of Engineering
Companies of Texas), Austin, TX
Streufert, Kelsey Chief Public Affairs Officer (Texas Restaurant Association), Austin, TX
Toomey, Mike (Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas), Austin, TX
Van Arsdale, Corbin President & General Counsel (AGC-Texas Building Branch), Austin,
TX
Yancy, Justin President (Texax Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
Zavala, Gilbert VP Education and Talent Development (Opportunity Austin), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Barsalou, Denee (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
ON:
Coleman, Rob Director, Fiscal Management (Comptroller of Public Accounts), Austin, TX
Wooten, Chad Chief Financial Officer (Texas State Technical College), Waco, TX