Who represents Mansfield ISD & Why you should care

Decisions that affect Mansfield ISD classrooms, teachers, and students are often shaped at the state level. While these decisions may feel far removed from our day-to-day school experiences, they play a major role in funding, safety requirements, testing systems, and district flexibility.

This page exists to help our community understand who represents Mansfield ISD in Austin, what priorities matter most to our district, and how families and residents can engage thoughtfully and responsibly.

This is part of Engage Mansfield’s commitment to transparency, education, and access.

Your State-Level Representatives

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Your National-Level Representatives

  • Sen. John Cornyn

    517 Hart Senate Office Washington, DC 20510

    Work: (202) 224-2934

  • Sen. Ted Cruz

    167 Russell Washington, DC 20510

    Work: (202) 224-5922

  • Rep. Jake Ellzey

    District 6 - 1721 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515

    Work: (202) 225-2002

  • Rep. Roger WIlliams

    District 25 - 2336 Rayburn HOB Washington, DC 20515

    Work: (202) 225-9896

How State Leadership Impacts Local Schools

State legislators play a key role in determining how public education operates across Texas. From setting funding formulas to passing safety requirements and accountability standards, these decisions influence what districts like MISD can provide for students and staff.

While the Mansfield ISD School Board governs locally, state policy sets many of the rules we must follow. Understanding this connection helps our community better grasp why engagement at the state level matters.

Meet a Mansfield ISD student building real-world skills through a technology program at Ben Barber School of Innovation. Programs like this depend on state funding decisions that determine whether schools can offer current technology, industry certifications, and hands-on learning for students choosing technical college and career pathways.

What Matters Most to Mansfield ISD

As the 90th Texas Legislative Session approaches, the Mansfield ISD School Board is focused on advocating for policies that strengthen the student experience, create a more sustainable school finance system, and ensure fair and meaningful accountability.

Below are the six priorities guiding MISD’s advocacy efforts.

Fully Fund State Mandates & Special Populations
Ensure state-required programs and services are fully funded so districts can meet student needs without pulling resources from other classrooms and programs.

Fund Schools Based on Enrollment, Not Attendance
Move to an enrollment-based funding model that reflects every student a district is responsible for serving.

Increase & Index the Basic Allotment
Increase per-student funding and tie it to inflation so school funding keeps pace with the rising cost of education.

Ensure Long-Term School Finance Stability & Equity
Create predictable, sustainable funding that distributes resources more equitably and reduces reliance on local property taxes.

Reform the A–F Accountability System
Build a more balanced system that measures student growth, college and career readiness, and other indicators beyond standardized test scores.

Ensure Fair & Comparable Accountability Standards
Require all schools receiving public funds to meet comparable academic, transparency, and reporting standards.

Mansfield ISD advocacy with our board members in Mansfield Texas and Engage Mansfield ISD

How To Engage State Legislators Thoughtfully & Effectively

Engaging with state legislators is most effective when communication is respectful, informed, and focused on shared goals, especially student success.

Before reaching out, we encourage community members to:

  • Learn about the issue and how it affects MISD

  • Share personal experiences when appropriate

  • Keep messages clear, respectful, and solution-focused

Engage Mansfield provides tools and resources to help families and residents better understand these issues before engaging.