Falcons Take Flight at the Texas Capitol: Public Education Advocacy in Action

Falcons Take Flight at the Texas Capitol: Public Education Advocacy in Action

RISD Communications

April 8, 2025

On April 4, a group of Royal ISD students, staff, parents, and school board members traveled to the Texas Capitol to advocate for the future of public education. Special thanks to Raise Your Hand Texas for coordinating the group's visits with the elected representatives and senators.

The group met with elected officials and staff from across the state, including those who represent the Royal ISD area. Our amazing students shared heartfelt stories about how public education has shaped their lives, and they made a BIG impact!

👥 Student Advocates:
Jayden Brown (Senior)
Walter Diaz (Sophomore)
Tyler Lavallier (Junior)
Elyssa Pruner (Junior)

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Advocates:
Chante Bellard-Lavallier
Sanjuanita Diaz

🎓 Staff & Board Advocates:
Melissa Baker
Jorge Espinoza
Elton Foster
Christi Ginn
Enos Inniss
Lisa Inniss
Rick Kershner
Doreen Martinez
Dorian Pineiro

👨‍⚖️👩‍⚖️🏛️ Elected Officials (click each link to view their bills and committees):

💙Senator Joan Huffman (District 17) - Represents Royal ISD
💙Senator Lois Kolkhorst (District 18) - Represents Royal ISD
💙Representative Stan Kitzman (District 85) - Represents Royal ISD
Representative Diego Bernal (District 123)
Representative Brad Buckley (District 54)
Representative Harold Dutton, Jr. (District 142)
Representative Jon Rosenthal (District 135)
Representative James Talarico (District 50)

Click here to see how your elected officials voted!

We are so proud of our Falcons for using their voices to make a difference! 💙💛

#WeAreRoyal #FalconPride #PublicEdMatters #StudentsLead #AdvocacyInAction

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