I’ve often said that if we want to save our schools, we need to get more involved. That means getting involved in providing resources to schools as well as getting involved politically.
You’ve seen how Mission Education provides those crucial resources. Now it’s time to make our voices heard in the halls of government.
Tomorrow – Wednesday, March 22nd – the Texas Senate Education Committee is going to hold public hearings on two crucial bills: SB176 and SJR 29.
SB176 establishes the Texas Parental Empowerment Program, creating an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for the purposes of the program. This is a vital piece of legislation, as it creates an educational savings account for every school-age child who legally resides in Texas.
SJR29 is proposed constitutional amendment that would establish the parents’ right to direct their children’s education.
Both of these pieces of legislation could make a huge difference for education in Texas. And where Texas leads, other states will follow, starting a trend towards defense of school choice and parental rights throughout the country.
This is your opportunity to be heard. Contact the members of the Education Committee and let them know where you stand on SJR29 and SB176:
Senate Committee on Education(C530)
Clerk: Abby Johnston Phone: (512) 463-0355 Room: SHB440
Sen. Brandon Creighton (R)
[email protected] – (512) 463-0104
Sen. Donna Campbell (R)
[email protected] – (512) 463-0125
Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R)
[email protected] – (512) 463-0107
Sen. Brian Birdwell (R)
[email protected] – (512) 463-0122
Sen. Pete Flores (R)
[email protected] – (512) 463-0124
Sen. Phil King (R)
[email protected] – (512) 463-0110
Sen. Morgan LaMantia (D)
[email protected] – (512) 463-0127
Sen. Jose Menendez (D)
[email protected] – (512) 463-0126
Sen. Mayes Middleton (R)
[email protected] – (512) 463-0111
Sen. Tan Parker (R)
[email protected] – (512) 463-0112
Sen. Angela Paxton (R)
[email protected] – (512) 463-0108
Sen. Drew Springer (R)
[email protected] – (512) 463-0130
Sen. Royce West (D)
[email protected] – (512) 463-0123
If you wish to appear in person on Wednesday to give testimony, public testimony will be taken in the Senate Chamber. Just sign up at the kiosk at 9am in order to speak.
Both of these bills represent a real victory for parental rights and school choice. I hope you will help us demonstrate to the Education Committee how important these issues are.
