Priority 1 · Validate first
Texas
A specific credential incentive, current expansion window, or dated graduation reform warrants early validation of a Pearson opportunity.
The people behind policy
6 committee records · 45 member profiles · 4 rosters checked against primary sources
Committee and member coverage follows the cited public directory. Subcommittees, vacancies, and mid-session changes may be missing; use the official roster for confirmation.
Senate / Education policy
Education
Membership and leadership compared with the official committee established September 4, 2025. Research date: 2026-09-12.
Committee responsibilities & activity
Published interim charges cover school leadership, enrollment shifts, instructional time, teacher compensation, and implementation of public-school legislation.
Interim committee charges; not evidence of an individual member’s position.
Texas Senate · Education Committee ↗
chairDonna CampbellBiography & initiatives 
vice chairPaul BettencourtBiography & initiatives 
memberAngela PaxtonBiography & initiatives 
memberBrent HagenbuchBiography & initiatives 
memberJosé MenéndezBiography & initiatives 
memberPhil KingBiography & initiatives 
memberRoyce WestBiography & initiatives 
memberTan ParkerBiography & initiatives