The 88th Texas Legislative Session is off and running! Every state legislative session, we send a team to Austin to work in the Texas Legislature with a laser focus on legislation that affects the right of families to raise and educate their children.

Our legislative team is also accompanied by a team of legislative interns, known as the THSC Watchmen. 

Watchmen serve as state legislative analysts and lobbyists for Texas families. By researching, writing, and amending state legislation, our legislative interns promote family freedom and homeschooling. They garner support from state legislators and their staff, raise public awareness, and increase participation in the political process.

Meet Our Team

Jeremy Newman - 2023 Legislative Team

Jeremy Newman, JD

Vice President of Policy & Engagement

Anita Scott - 2023 Legislative Team

Anita Scott

Director of Education Policy

Meagan Corser - 2023 Legislative Team

Meagan Corser

Senior Policy Analyst

Cecilia Wood - 2023 Legislative Team

Cecilia Wood, P.C.

Appellate & Legislative Counsel

Stephen Howsley - 2023 Legislative Team

Stephen Howsley

Education Lobbyist

Legislative Interns

Kara Simmons - 2023 Legislative Team

Kara Simmons

Wyatt Henry - 2023 Legislative Team

Wyatt Henry

Meg Aerni - 2023 Legislative Team

Meg Aerni

Luke Castle - 2023 Legislative Team

Luke Castle

Remote Intern

Senior Fellows

Our Senior Fellows provide us expert feedback and analysis on legislation within their area of specialization.

Honorable John Schmude - 2023 Legislative Team

Honorable John Schmude

Senior Fellow, Family Law Policy, Child Protective Services, & Constitutional Issues

Chris Branson - 2023 Legislative Team

Chris Branson

Senior Fellow, Child Protective Services

Jim Pikl - 2023 Legislative Team

Jim Pikl

Senior Fellow, Appellate Law, Civil Rights Defense, & Constitutional Issues

Stay tuned to all that our team will do this legislative session by following along on social media as we continue Keeping Texas Families Free!