Legislative Issues Committee

Delisa Falks
AVP Scholarships & Financial Aid
Texas A&M University
(979) 458-5311
[email protected]


Alan D Pixley, Co-Chair
District Director of Financial Aid / Veterans Affairs
Collin County Community College
3452 Spur 399
McKinney, TX 75069
Phone: (972) 758-3842
Fax: (972) 758-3841

Email: [email protected]u



Committee Members:

Traci Armes-University of Texas-Austin

Latoya Hall- Prairie View Texas A&M

Christy Miller-Wayland Baptist University

Jimmy Parker-Panhandle-Plains Management & Service Corp

Stephanie Portillo-Austin Community College

Joseph Ruiz-Delmar College




Committee Information:

Purpose
The Legislative Issues Committee will work with the Congress, Department of Education, Texas Legislature, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and other entities to communicate the opinions of the Association on any legislation or other issues that may affect the Association or profession. This committee will report to the Board, as well as its members, on matters regarding any relevant laws, regulations or proposed legislation.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor financial aid legislative actions during the Texas Legislative session.
  • Together with members of the Board, keep in close contact with Texas' 34 member congressional delegation briefing them and their staff on Texas' priority issues with respect to HEOA reauthorization as necessary.
  • Provide updates to the Board on any matters regarding laws, regulations or proposed legislation related to financial aid.
  • Forward items of importance for posting to the Communication and Social Media Committee.

Monthly Calendar Activities

  • October - Present budget to Board