WITNESS LIST



HB 5



SENATE COMMITTEE REPORT



Finance Committee



May 3, 2006 - 10:00A

      FOR:        Altman, Kevin Consultant (Coalition of Independent

                         Tobacco Manufacturers of America), Richmond,

                         VA

                  Gray, James Director of Government Relations

                         (American Cancer Society), Austin, TX

                  Roberson, Edwin S. President (Conwood Company, LLC),

                         Memphis, TN

      AGAINST:    Sputnik Political Speaker (Self), Alvin, TX

      ON:         Shepherd, Robert L. Consultant (UST Public Affairs

                         Inc.), Fort Lauderdale, FL



   Registering, but not testifying:

      For:        Arnold, Ellen Government Affairs (Texas PTA),

                         Austin, TX

                  Findeisen, Les Director of Policy (Texas Motor

                         Transportation Association), Austin, TX

                  Romo, Joel VP of Advocacy (American Heart

                         Association), Austin, TX



   Providing written testimony:

      Against:    Venable, Peggy State Director (Americans for

                         Prosperity), Austin, TX