Waiver Review Board
The Waiver Review Board consists of twelve persons, whose terms begin on July 1. After consulting the chair of the State Executive Committee, the chair of the Legislative Council shall appoint four members to serve for one (1) year. A member of the Legislative Council is not eligible to serve on the Waiver Review Board. Each of the six conferences shall elect a member of the board, who shall serve for four (4) years. The election shall be conducted in the manner specified in Section 25 for election of members of the Legislative Council.
- Waivers Overview, Process, & FAQ (opens in new window)
- Waiver Review Board Precedents Manual (opens in new window)
- Official Meeting Agendas (opens in new window)
Members of the 2025-2026 Waiver Review Board
| Conference | Term | Name and ISD |
|---|---|---|
| 1A | 2026 | Zach Morris, Superintendent of Aspermont ISD |
| 2A | 2028 | Dr. Allen Reese, Superintendent, Mumford ISD |
| 3A | 2029 | Jeff Byrd, Superintendent, Dalhart ISD |
| 4A | 2026 | Dr. Joe Young, Superintendent of Brownwood ISD |
| 5A | 2027 | Judd Marshall, Superintendent, Mount Pleasant ISD |
| 6A | 2027 | Dr. Tory Hill, Superintendent, Channelview ISD |
| Appointed | 2025 | Jimmy Thomas, Lubbock (Chair) |
| Appointed | 2025 | Gilbert Leal, Athletic Director, Brownsville ISD |
| Appointed | 2025 | Dr. Gary Bates, Superintendent, Fort Sam Houston ISD |
| Appointed | 2025 | Lisa Langston, Athletic Director, Fort Worth ISD |
| Appointed | 2025 | Silvia Salinas, Dallas (Vice Chair) |
| Appointed | 2025 | Jeff Smith, Athletic Director, Prosper ISD |