By Lewis Spearman
AUSTIN: District 127 Representative Dan Huberty is appointed to the Joint Interim Committee to Study the Public School Finance System.
The joint interim committee will conduct a comprehensive study of the public
school finance system in Texas and make recommendations to the 83rd Legislature. The
committee was created through Senate Bill 1, 1st Called Session, 82nd Legislature.
The future of Texas is being forged in our classrooms every day, said Lt. Governor Dewhurst.That is why the Texas Legislature remains dedicated to continuing our investment in public education, directing more resources to the classroom and improving the quality of learning for every student in every school and every district across our state.
Huberty said, I am very honored that Speaker Straus appointed me to serve on the Joint Interim Committee to Study the Public School Finance System. This is an issue the State of Texas has been wrestling with for quite awhile. I appreciate having the opportunity to address it in a smaller committee setting alongside the other appointed members. Each of us represent very different districts, so our personal experiences with public school funding on the local level will bring much-needed knowledge and expertise on the topic. Personally, I represent several low-property wealth school districts, including Humble ISD, where I served as a School Board Trustee, Crosby ISD and Huffman ISD. My understating of the equity versus adequacy issues that these districts face assists me in educating others. This knowledge will be vital in finding possible new solutions to the funding crisis in Texas. I look forward to working with this committee as a voice for Humble ISD, Crosby ISD, Huffman ISD and other districts like these and the communities that support them.
Lt. Governor Dewhurst has appointed Senator Florence Shapiro (R-Plano) as joint chair of the
Committee. Members include: Senators Bob Deuell (R-Greenville), Robert Duncan (RLubbock), Juan Chuy Hinojosa (D-McAllen), Jane Nelson (R-Flower Mound), Dan Patrick (RHouston), Kel Seliger (R-Amarillo), Carlos Uresti (D-San Antonio), Leticia Van de Putte (D-San Antonio), Royce West (D-Dallas) and Tommy Williams (R-The Woodlands).
Speaker Straus has appointed Representative Jimmie Don Aycock (R-Killeen) as joint chair of
the committee. The committee members include: Representatives Alma Allen (D-Houston),
Rafael Anchia (D-Dallas), Rob Eissler (R-The Woodlands), Ryan Guillen (D-Rio Grande City), Donna Howard (D-Austin), Dan Huberty (R-Houston), Susan King (R-Abilene), Todd Smith (REuless), Vicki Truitt (R-Keller) and Mike Villarreal (D-San Antonio).