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THSC Gala and Fundraiser

Keeping Texas Families Free

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Why Join Us?

THSC Gala and Fundraiser on October 12, 7 p.m. at The Woodlands Resort is a celebration of homeschooling success in Texas. Friends and supporters of THSC come together for an elegant dinner and program to recognize the achievements of Texas homeschool defenders and top achievers.

This year is the 25th anniversary of the Leeper decision that established the legality of homeschooling in Texas.

Even as we enjoy the freedom to home educate, we recognize how fragile this freedom is. THSC Gala and Fundraiser helps to perpetuate the vision of a state in which parents have the right to raise and educate their children as they see fit.

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We Believe...

that raising children is a God-given right and the best place for children is in a home with a loving family!


We Believe...

parents should be empowered to raise the next generation of leaders and homeschooling is the best model for educating children!


We Believe...

in Keeping Texas Families Free!

THSC Gala

2019 Gala Speakers

Helen Jackson

Helen Jackson

Shelby Sharpe

Senator Bryan Hughes

Become a Sponsor

GALA SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Heirloom Gala Sponsor – $20,000

Tickets to Gala (1 table) on front row with celebrity guest
Two seats at head table
8 VIP reception tickets
8 Sunday Sponsor Brunch tickets
Recognition in program
Complimentary valet parking (for donor)
Two complimentary hotel rooms for Saturday night

Legacy Gala Sponsor – $10,000

Tickets to Gala (1 table) with celebrity guest
6 VIP reception tickets
6 Sunday Sponsor Brunch tickets
Recognition in program
Complimentary valet parking (for donor)
One complimentary hotel room for Saturday night

Heritage Gala Sponsor – $5,000

Tickets to Gala (1 table) with celebrity guest
4 VIP reception tickets
4 Sunday Sponsor Brunch tickets
Recognition in program
Complimentary valet parking (for donor)

Advocate Gala Sponsor – $2,500

Tickets to Gala (1 table)
4 VIP reception tickets
Sunday Sponsor Brunch tickets for hosts
Recognition in program

Defender Gala Sponsor – $1,500

Tickets to Gala (1 table)
2 VIP Reception Tickets
Sunday Sponsor Brunch tickets for hosts
Recognition in program

Provider Gala Sponsor – $1,000

Tickets to Gala (1 table)
Sunday Sponsor Brunch tickets for hosts
Recognition in program

Helen Jackson

A “Hidden Figure” in Texas homeschool history, Dr. Helen Jackson was the first African American female invited into the NASA Astronaut program. Heroically sacrificing her dreams for the sake of her children, she became a star witness in the Leeper Case and helped legalize homeschooling.

Helen’s early career was as a NASA mathematician/engineer intern where she worked alongside her now-deceased husband, inventor John W. Jackson.

Shelby Sharpe

When prosecution and jail time plagued Texas parents for simply homeschooling, Attorney Shelby Sharpe led the up-hill legal battle against every school district in the state. After nine years and two appeals, he won.

Shelby was born and educated in Fort Worth, then attended the University of Texas at Austin for undergraduate and graduate degrees. He’s been married to his wife since 1962 and they have three children, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Senator Bryan Hughes

Senator Bryan Hughes served his first term in the Texas Senate during the 85th Session, representing the 16 counties of Senate District One in Northeast Texas.  Prior, he represented District Five in the Texas House of Representatives.

Born and raised in East Texas, Bryan attended Tyler Junior College and the University of Texas at Tyler, receiving his BBA in Economics, cum laude, in 1992, becoming the first member of his family to receive a Bachelor's degree.  He went on to Baylor University School of Law, where he earned his law degree in 1995. Bryan then served as law clerk to US District Judge William Steger of Tyler from 1995-1997.

He has received numerous awards for his work in the Legislature, including the Taxpayer Champion Award from Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, the Horizon Award from Texas Right to Life, and “Defender of the American Dream” from Americans for Prosperity.  In 2011, Texas Right to Life named Bryan Hughes the Pro-Life Whip of the Texas House. Mothers Against Drunk Driving honored Senator Hughes as 2017 Legislator of the Year.

As a small businessman, he knows about hard work and the value of a dollar.  Bryan is a leader in his church, a Red Cross disaster relief volunteer, and active in civic and community organizations.