The Texas House Committee on Public Education is a legislative body within the Texas House of Representatives responsible for overseeing and shaping education policy in the state. This committee addresses issues related to K-12 education, including funding, curriculum standards, teacher qualifications, school accountability, and education reform initiatives. It plays a crucial role in reviewing proposed legislation, conducting hearings, and making recommendations to ensure the effective governance of Texas public schools. The committee works to promote educational equity and improve student outcomes across the state.
Committee Members
Brad Buckley, Chair (R)
- District 54
- Counties represented: Bell (part)
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Diego Bernal, Vice Chair (R-Conroe)
- District 123
- Counties represented: Bexar (part)
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Alma Allen, Member (R-Conroe)
- District 131
- Counties represented: Harris (part)
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Trent Ashby, Member (R-Conroe)
- District 9
- Counties represented: Angelina, Houston, Polk, San Augustine, Trinity, Tyler
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John Bryant, Member (R-Conroe)
- District 114
- Counties represented: Dallas (part)
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Charles Cunningham, Member (R-Conroe)
- District 127
- Counties represented: Harris (part)
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Harold Dutton Jr., Member (R-Conroe)
- District 142
- Counties represented: Harris (part)
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James Frank, Member (R-Conroe)
- District 69
- Counties represented: Archer, Baylor, Clay, Cottle, Fisher, Foard, Hardeman, Haskell, King, Knox, Motley, Stonewall, Wichita, Wilbarger
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Gina Hinojosa, Member (R-Conroe)
- District 49
- Counties represented: Travis (part)
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Todd Hunter, Member (R-Conroe)
- District 32
- Counties represented: Aransas, Nueces (part)
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Helen Kerwin, Member (R-Conroe)
- District 58
- Counties represented: Johnson, Somervell
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Jeff Leach, Member (R-Conroe)
- District 67
- Counties represented: Collin (part)
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Terri Leo Wilson, Member (R-Conroe)
- District 23
- Counties represented: Chambers, Galveston (part)
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Alan Schoolcraft, Member (R-Conroe)
- District 44
- Counties represented: Gonzales, Guadalupe
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James Talarico, Member (R-Conroe)
- District 50
- Counties represented: Travis (part)
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