April 1, 2025
To: Senate Committee on Education K–16
Re: Testimony FOR Senate Bill 1962
Good morning, Chairman Creighton and Members of the Committee,
My name is Justin Yancy, president of the Texas Business Leadership Council, here to testify in strong support of SB 1962. The TBLC is a statewide network of CEOs and senior executives working to build a more globally competitive Texas.
A key element to being globally competitive is a skilled workforce. An effective education system facilitates a robust talent pipeline that drives a vibrant economy…