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The University of Texas at Austin

Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs

Sherri Greenberg

Lecturer and Fellow, Max Sherman Fellow in State and Local Government, 2007-08

Contact Info:
Phone: 512-471-8324
Email: srgreenberg@mail.utexas.edu
Office: SRH 3.213

Spring 2009 Office Hours:
Wednesday from 1:30-3:00 p.m. or by appointment

Sherri Greenberg served for 10 years as a member of the Texas House of Representatives, completing her final term in January 2001. In 1999, she was appointed by the Speaker of the House to chair the House Pensions and Investments Committee and to chair the Select Committee on Teacher Health Insurance. She served two terms on the House Appropriations Committee, and served on the Appropriations Committee's Education, and Major Information Systems Subcommittees. Other committee assignments included the House Economic Development Committee, Elections Committee, and Science and Technology Committee.

Greenberg's professional background is in public finance. She served as the Manager of Capital Finance for the City of Austin from 1985 to 1989, overseeing the City's debt management, capital budgeting, and capital improvement programs. Prior to that she worked as a Public Finance Officer for Standard & Poor's Corporation in New York, where she analyzed and assigned bond ratings to public projects across the country.

Greenberg has a B.A. in Government from UT Austin and an M.S. in Public Administration and Policy from the London School of Economics. Her teaching and research interests include public finance and budgeting, Texas state government, local government, education, housing, technology, and campaigns and elections. Her recent publications include State E-Government Strategies: Identifying Best Practices and Applications, and Beyond the Bid: An Evaluation of State and Local Government Procurement Practices.
Currently, Greenberg serves as a board member and treasurer of Austin Voices for Education and Youth, and she is an appointed member of the City of Austin General Obligation Housing Bond Review Committee.

Education

B.A. in Government from UT Austin; M.S. in Public Administration and Policy from the London School of Economics

Current Positions

Treasurer, Austin Voices for Education and Youth; member, City of Austin General Obligation Housing Bond Review Committee; Board Member, Section for Women in Public Administration of the American Society for Public Administration; Urban and State Affairs Specialization Coordinator, LBJ School of Public Affairs; Member, Community Relations Council of Austin; Board Member, Great Society Fund, LBJ School of Public Affairs;

Previous Positions

Texas State Representative (1991-2001); Manager of Capital Finance for the City of Austin (1985-1989); Public Finance Officer, Standard & Poor's Corporation in New York (1982-1985)

Author, “State E-Government Strategies: Identifying Best Practices and Applications,” Congressional Research Service (2007); author, Beyond the Bid: An Evaluation of State and Local Government Procurement Practices, LBJ School of Public Affairs (2005)

Budgeting and Public Financial Management
Community Development
Elections
Health Care
Local Government
Texas State Government

News

Many want Perry to add items to special session's agendaJun. 29, 2009
Federal stimulus package could expand financial aidJan. 28, 2009
Lessons from the Lege: House to consider changes for speaker, committeesJan. 27, 2009
Legislation 101: How to Take Part; Austinites learning about the 81st legislatureJan. 25, 2009
Riding Herd on State Contractors Isn't Easy; Lawmaker says contracting likely to get closer lookJan. 25, 2009
Who? What? When? Where? How Much? LBJ's Experts Provide Perspective, Insight as the 81st Texas Legislative Session BeginsJan. 15, 2009
2009 Legislature: Political ambitions will tint legislative sessionJan. 12, 2009
Flurry of bills filing hint at Texas lawmaker's prioritiesNov. 11, 2008
Legislative win gives House edge to GOP, CraddickNov. 11, 2008
LBJ Faculty Experts Providing Post-Election Analysis and PerspectiveNov. 6, 2008
Democrat to look to increase gains in HouseNov. 5, 2008
Texas Glut of DemocracyNov. 3, 2008
Analysis: Late deciders, women, Hispanics key in primaryMar. 6, 2008
Democratic candidates court Texas' female votersFeb. 27, 2008
Voters Flock to Polls Even Earlier This YearFeb. 25, 2008
The Catch to the Texas PrimariesFeb. 21, 2008
Redistricting May Push Other Issues Aside, Greenberg SaysJun. 30, 2006
Texas school district representatives on LBJ School panel react to new legislation: Event to be webcast liveMay. 8, 2006
Texas public school finance expert available for commentApr. 17, 2006
Greenberg to be honored at ASPA national conferenceMar. 24, 2006
Greenberg appointed fellow of the Max Sherman Chair in State and Local GovernmentMay. 10, 2005

Analysis and Commentary

Moving Up the Primary Won't Increase InfluenceApr. 21, 2007

Courses

SemesterCourse
Fall 2009P A 388K - Advanced Topics in Public Policy: Modern American Political Campaign
Fall 2009PA 680PA - Policy research project: State Finances & Online Transparency
Spring 2009P A 391 - Public Financial Management
Fall 2008P A 391 - Public Financial Management
Fall 2008P A 388K - Advanced Topics in Public Policy: Inside the Texas Legislature and State Agencies
Spring 2008P A 682B - Policy Research Project: E Government Initiatives in the Federal Government
Spring 2008P A 391 - Public Financial Management
Fall 2007P A 391 - Public Financial Management
Fall 2007P A 682A - Policy Research Project: Effects of E-Government on Federal Management & Oversight
Spring 2007P A 391 - Public Financial Management
Spring 2007P A 388K - Advanced Topics in Public Policy: Inside the Texas Legislature
Fall 2006P A 391 - Public Financial Management
Fall 2006P A 388K - Advanced Topics in Public Policy: Lobbying for Nonprofits
Spring 2006P A 388K - Advanced Topics in Public Policy: The Texas Legislature
Spring 2006P A 682B - Policy Research Project: State E-Government Strategies: Identifying Best Practices & Applications
Fall 2005P A 682A - Policy Research Project: State E-Government Strategies: Identifying Best Practices & Applications
Fall 2005P A 391 - Public Financial Management
Spring 2005P A 388K - Seminar on Topics in Public Policy: Lobbying for Nonprofits
Spring 2005P A 391 - Public Financial Management