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, JD
Vice President of Policy & Engagement

Anita Scott
Director of Education Policy

Meagan Corser
Senior Policy Analyst

Cecilia Wood, P.C.
Appellate & Legislative Counsel

Stephen Howsley
Education Lobbyist
Legislative Interns

Kara Simmons

Wyatt Henry

Meg Aerni

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

Chris Branson
Senior Fellow, Child Protective Services

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!