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 next legislative session approaches, the Mansfield ISD School Board is focused on advocating for policies that protect students, support educators, and preserve local flexibility.

Below are the key priorities guiding our advocacy efforts.

School Safety & Security (HB 33)
Ensuring schools have reliable funding for safety personnel, training, and infrastructure — with flexibility to implement changes responsibly.

School Finance & Teacher Pay (HB 2)
Advocating for funding that keeps pace with rising costs and supports long-term, sustainable teacher compensation.

Assessment & Accountability Reform (HB 8)
Supporting a more balanced approach to measuring student success beyond a single test.

Local Control & Fully Funded Mandates
Opposing new state requirements that are not fully funded and protecting district-level decision-making.

Student Engagement & Leadership
Supporting programs that prepare students for life beyond graduation through leadership, career readiness, and civic engagement.

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.