The Texas Senate Committee on Education is a legislative body responsible for overseeing education-related issues within the state. It reviews policies, legislation, and budget proposals related to K-12 education, higher education, and educational standards. The committee works to address challenges in the education system, advocate for funding, and ensure the effective implementation of educational initiatives. Its goal is to promote access to quality education for all Texas students.
Committee Members
Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe)
- District 4
- Counties represented: Chambers, and part of Galveston, Harris, Jefferson, Montgomery
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Donna Campbell (R-New Braunfels)
- District 25
- Counties represented: Blanco, Comal, Kendall, and part of Bexar, Guadelupe, Hays, Travis
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Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston)
- District 7
- Counties represented: Part of Harris, Montgomery
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Brent Hagenbuch (R-Denton)
- District 30
- Counties represented: Archer, Clay, Cooke, Grayson, Jack, Montague, Young, and part of Collin, Denton, Parker, Wichita
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Adam Hinojosa (R-Corpus Christi)
- District 27
- Counties represented: Bee, Cameron, Kenedy, Kleberg, San Patricio, Willacy, and part of Hidalgo, Nueces
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Phil King (R-Weatherford)
- District 10
- Counties represented: Brown, Callahan, Johnson, Palo Pinto, Shackelford, Stephens, and part of Parker, Tarrant
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José Menéndez (D-San Antonio)
- District 26
- Counties represented: Part of Bexar
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Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston)
- District 11
- Counties represented: Part of Brazoria, Galveston, Harris
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Tan Parker (R-Flower Mound)
- District 12
- Counties represented: Wise, and part of Dallas, Denton, Tarrant
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Angela Paxton (R-McKinney)
- District 8
- Counties represented: Hunt, Rains, and part of Collin
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Royce West (D-Dallas)
- District 23
- Counties represented: Part of Dallas, Tarrant
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