Public Hearing: Select Committee on Education, July 11-12
July 10, 2023 | Austin, TX
Although a promised special session on School Choice has yet to be called by Governor Greg Abbott, public hearings on education that could include discussions on the topic are set to begin this week.
On Tuesday, July 11 at 10 a.m. and Wednesday, July 12 at 9 a.m., in room JHR 140, a Select Committee on Educational Opportunity and Enrichment will hold a public hearing and accept testimony on the following items. According to Alan Parker of The Justice Foundation, School Choice could be discussed under each category.
• Ensuring all Texas youth enjoy equal educational opportunity and the freedom to obtain a quality education, regardless of circumstance
• Improving outcomes for Texas public school students and meaningfully supporting educators and educational institutions
• Modernizing assessment and accountability measures for Texas schools educating K-12 students
Public Comments
Public comments will be accepted until July 17, 2023 on the following:
• Educational opportunity & freedom to obtain a quality education
• Improving student outcomes, supporting educators & institutions
• Modernizing assessment and accountability measures for Texas schools
The link to submit public comments is here.
To testify in-person, registration information can be found here: https://mytxlegis.capitol.texas.gov/HWRSPublic/About.aspx
A live video broadcast of this hearing will be available here: https://house.texas.gov/video-audio/
Instructions related to public access to the meeting location are available here: https://house.texas.gov/committees/public-access-house-committee-meetings/
Members of the Select Committee on Educational Opportunity & Enrichment:
Chair:
Vice Chair:
Members:
Brandon Creighton (SD 4)
(512) 463-0104 (Austin Office)
(281) 292-4128 (District Office)
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Paul Bettencourt (SD 7)
(512) 463-0107 (Austin Office)
(713) 464-0282 (District Office)
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Lois Kolkhorst (SD 18)
(512) 463-0118 (Austin Office)
(979) 251-7888 (District Office)
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Rep. Cecil Bell (HD 3)
(512) 463-0650 (Austin office)
(281) 259-3700 (District office)
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Rep. Steve Toth (HD 15)
(512) 463-0797 (Austin office)
(346) 220-0300 (District office)
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Rep. Will Metcalf (HD 16)
(512) 463-0726 (Austin office)
(936) 539-0068 (District office)
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Rep. Ernest Bailes (HD 18)
(512) 463-0570 (Austin office)
(936) 628-6687 (District office)
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