- District 47
- House Member, 2019–present
- Email the office of Representative Vikki Goodwin
- Committee Member:
- Appropriations
- Insurance
- House District 47 Map
- House District 47 covers 17% of Leander ISD
Texas Education Legislation
Texas Education Legislation
Our Commitment
Leander ISD remains committed to empowering students in their learning, valuing and supporting staff, and fostering strong partnerships with families, community members, taxpayers, and state leaders. Recognizing that local communities understand their students best, we aim to maintain learning environments that are safe, innovative, and inclusive.
By partnering with legislators and key decision-makers around legislative priorities, the district seeks to protect equitable access to educational opportunities, uphold a strong public education system, and ensure all students have the resources and support necessary to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Interim LISD Legislative Priorities
The Leander ISD community provided input on legislative impacts following the 89th Legislative Session through survey responses and a new series of listening sessions held across campuses and stakeholder groups. This feedback has been used to inform the Board’s development of interim legislative priorities, ensuring they reflect the lived experiences of students, staff, families, and community members as new laws take effect.
Past-Session Priorities
89th Legislative Session Priorities
88th Legislative Session Priorities
87th Legislative Session Priorities
Texas House Public Education Hearings
Each hearing of the Public Education Committee in the Texas House of Representatives is streamed live and then archived for later viewing. Videos of the most recent hearings can be found below.
You can view the schedule of upcoming broadcasts and the complete archive of Texas House hearings on the House Videos page directly.
6/01/2026
Public Education Hearing
Archive video of the Texas House Public Education Committee hearing on June 1, 2026
5/11/2026
Public Education Hearing
Archive video of the Texas House Public Education Committee hearing on May 11, 2026
5/20/2025
Public Education Hearing
Archive video of the Texas House Public Education Committee hearing on May 20, 2025
5/15/2025
Public Education Hearing
Archive video of the Texas House Public Education Committee hearing on May 15, 2025
5/13/2025
Public Education Hearing
Archive video of the Texas House Public Education Committee hearing on May 13, 2025
5/20/2025
Public Education Hearing
Archive video of the Texas House Public Education Committee hearing on May 20, 2025
Culture of Voting
In Leander ISD, we embrace a culture of voting. On Oct. 5, 2023, the LISD Board passed a resolution supporting and promoting a culture of voting. One of our 10 Ethical Principles is “Civic Duty” because we are dedicated to making the world a better place. So whether you’re a student, staff or community member, let’s make our community stronger one voter at a time.
The Power of a Vote
When voting for state and local officials, choices have very direct and concrete effects on the daily lives of the community. The first step toward making your voice heard is registering to vote.
- Check your registration to make sure it is accurate and active.
- Update your registration if you have changed names and/or changed addresses.
- Fill out a voter registration application, then print it and send it to your county elections official.
If 100% of educators vote, we can change the outcome of elections. The representatives you elect decide:
- How much to fund public schools
- How much time, money, and attention is spent on standardized testing
- Whether or not to support public education
- Whether or not to privatize education in Texas
Important Links
Williamson County election page
Williamson County new voter registration, current voter name and address changes, view what’s on your ballot, in person and vote by mail information, become a poll worker or volunteer deputy registrar, more.
Travis County election page
Travis County new voter registration, current voter name and address changes, view what’s on your ballot, in person and vote by mail information, become a poll worker or volunteer deputy registrar, more.
Texas Secretary of State, VoteTexas.gov
Voter rights, FAQ, new voter registration, services for voters with special needs, information for military and overseas voters, important election dates and voting precinct information.
VOTE411.org
Learn where candidates running for office in your community stand on the issues. Search by your address to create, print or email a personalized ballot to use as a reference when you vote. Let’s move Texas out of last place in voter turnout!
Current Elected Representatives in Leander ISD
The Senators and House Representatives with constituencies in the district, and the current members of the Leander ISD Board of Trustees
Texas State Senators
Sen. Charles Schwertner
Senate District 5
- District 5 from Georgetown
- House Member, 2011–2013; Senate Member, 2013–present
- Email the office of Senator Charles Schwertner
- Committee Member:
- Business & Commerce — Chair
- Economic Development
- Finance
- State Affairs
- Senate District 5 Map
- Senate District 5 covers 14% of Leander ISD
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt
Senate District 14
- District 14 from Austin
- Senate Member, 2020–present
- Email the office of Senator Sarah Eckhardt
- Committee Member:
- Administration
- Border Security
- Nominations
- Veteran Affairs
- Senate District 14 Map
- Senate District 14 covers 6% of Leander ISD
Sen. Pete Flores
Senate District 24
- District 24 from Pleasanton
- Senate Member, 2018–2021; 2023–present
- Email the office of Senator Pete Flores
- Committee Member:
- Criminal Justice – Chair
- Border Security – Vice-Chair
- Finance
- Natural Resources
- Senate District 24 Map
- Senate District 24 covers 56% of Leander ISD
Sen. Donna Campbell
Senate District 25
- District 25 from New Braunfels
- Senate Member, 2013–present
- Email the office of Senator Donna Campbell
- Committee Member:
- Nominations — Chair
- Education K-16 – Vice-Chair
- Business & Commerce
- Finance
- Senate District 25 Map
- Senate District 25 covers 25% of Leander ISD
Texas State Representatives
Rep. Ellen Troxclair
House District 19
- District 19
- House Member, 2023–present
- Email the office of Representative Ellen Troxclair
- Committee Member:
- Delivery of Government Efficiency
- Ways & Means
- House District 19 Map
- House District 19 covers 13% of Leander ISD
Rep. Terry Wilson
House District 20
- District 20
- House Member, 2017–present
- Email the office of Representative Terry Wilson
- Committee Member:
- Elections
- High Education
- Redistricting
- House District 20 Map
- House District 20 covers 47% of Leander ISD
Rep. Vikki Goodwin
House District 47
Rep. Caroline Harris
House District 52
- District 52
- House Member, 2023–present
- Email the office of Representative Caroline Harris
- Committee Member:
- Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
- Permanent Standing Subcommittee on Workforce
- Transportation
- House District 52 Map
- House District 52 covers 12% of Leander ISD
Rep. John Bucy
House District 136
- District 136
- House Member, 2019–present
- Email the office of Representative John Bucy
- Committee Member:
- Local & Consent Calendars
- Public Health
- Permanent Standing Subcommittee on Disease Prevention and Women’s and Children’s Health
- House District 136 Map
- House District 136 covers 11% of Leander ISD
Leander ISD Board of Trustees
Sade Fashokun
Vice President
Place 5
Term: Nov. 2024 – Nov. 2028
Paul Gauthier
Board Member
Place 7
Term: Nov. 2022 – Nov. 2026
Gloria Gonzales-Dholakia
Board Member
Place 2
Term: Nov. 2022 – Nov. 2026
Email Gloria Gonzales-Dholakia
Gloria Gonzales-Dholakia’s Bio
Laura Marques
Board Member
Place 6
Term: Nov. 2025 – Nov. 2026
Additional Resources
Texas House of Representatives
The official website of the Texas House of Representatives. Learn about the people who represent the 150 House districts across the state.
House Committee on Public Education
Learn about the members and the responsibilities of the committee overseeing all things Texas public education.
Texas Senate
The official website of the Texas Senate. Learn about the people who represent the 31 geographical senate districts across the state.
Senate Committee on Education
Learn about the members and the responsibilities of the Senate committee overseeing all things Texas education.
TASB Legislative Priorities
The TASB Advocacy Agenda — created by Texas school board members and for members through a grassroots process, to advocate for public schools at the state Capitol and beyond.
Council of PTAs Legislative Priorities
The legislative priorities of the Leander ISD Council of PTAs, serving over 10,000 across 48 schools in Williamson and Travis Counties.
