# Court Manske | Best in Government Affairs TX 2026 > Court Manske of Texas Senate Committee on Education K-16 is a 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas honoree, recognized as Top Staffer of the Year. Canonical: https://www.uslege.ai/best-in-government-affairs/texas/2026/court-manske --- [Best in Government Affairs](/best-in-government-affairs)› [Texas](/best-in-government-affairs/texas)› [2026](/best-in-government-affairs/texas#honorees)› [Top Staffer of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/top-staffers)› **Court Manske** USLege · Best in Government Affairs · Texas Texas · 2026 Honoree ![Court Manske, Committee Director at Texas Senate Committee on Education K-16. Winner, Top Staffer of the Year, 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas](/assets/awards/tx-2026/court-manske.jpg) Category [Top Staffer of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/top-staffers) Organization [Texas Senate Committee on Education K-16](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/firms#texas-senate-committee-on-education-k-16) Title Committee Director [View LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/court-manske) [Visit Texas Senate Committee on Education K-16](https://senate.texas.gov/cmte.php?c=532) [03 · Top Staffer of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/texas/top-staffers) # Court Manske **Committee Director**, Texas Senate Committee on Education K-16 Court Manske, Committee Director at Texas Senate Committee on Education K-16, is a 2026 Best in Government Affairs Texas honoree in the Top Staffer of the Year category. The awards are peer-nominated. Court Manske is recognized across the Capitol as one of the most capable and trusted policy minds in Texas education. As Committee Director for the Senate Committee on Education (K–16) under Chairman Senator Brandon Creighton, Court helped guide one of the most consequential legislative sessions for Texas schools in recent memory. Advancing historic investments in education, strengthening teacher pipelines, and keeping students at the center of every discussion. > “As Committee Director, Court was instrumental in advancing House Bill 2, the historic $8.5 billion school finance package,” one nominator wrote. “His leadership and depth of knowledge ensured that the bill not only cleared the Senate but delivered meaningful results for teachers and students alike.” Another added, “He’s an excellent communicator who brings humility, collaboration, and preparation to every conversation. Court’s integrity and student-centered focus set him apart.” With deep expertise in both K–12 and higher education, Court’s steady direction helped shape transformative policies that will strengthen Texas schools for years to come. Known for his enthusiasm and relentless follow-through, he has built a reputation for mastering complex negotiations, fostering bipartisan collaboration, and delivering results grounded in data and purpose. Now serving as Deputy Strategy Officer for the Texas Tech University System, Court continues his mission of improving education outcomes statewide. Leading with the same focus, professionalism, and student-first vision that have defined his career. As one of this year’s Top Staffers of the Year, Court Manske represents the expertise, judgment, and dedication that make Texas’s legislative process work and keep its classrooms strong! 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