August 12, 2024 – Texas State Director, Teresa Thomas, and Moms For America members, Dolly Rackly, Virginia Mendez and Hope Barrela, from San Antonio were honored to participate in an informational breakfast meeting with foundation and policy makers discussing parental choice options for educating their children, followed by the Parent Empowerment Coalition Forum.

Speakers included Texas legislators Brisco Cain, James Frank and Govenor’s senior advisor, Steve Munisteri. Hillary Hickland, a long-time child advocate and candidate for the Texas House along with Gov. Abbott Policy PK-12 Advisor shared insights as did Matthew Ladner, from the Heritage Foundation.

The audience also heard from several policy advisors and Professor Michael Adams who discussed his ‘student-centric approach to education. Moms for America attendees and high school student, who is mentored through the Texas Moms For America Youth Initiative, gave their personal testimonials on the Parent Empowerment podcast. Representative Shawn Theirry was a surprise guest and delighted the audience! A good time was had by all. But the day was not over. Teresa attended the military committee mtg as a representative from Moms for America to help bring attention to the plight of the veterans.