WITNESS LIST
Transportation & Homeland Security
May 18, 2011 8:00 AM
FOR:
Brogdon, Bonny (Self), Thorndale, TX
Carter, David Col, USAF (Retired) (Self; Immigration Reform Coalition of Texas),
Temple, TX
Hendrick, Joann Concerned citizen (Self), Houston, TX
Martinez, Maria Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Immigration &
Reform Coalition of TX), Austin, TX
McClellan, Marie (Self), Waco, TX
Najvar, Michael F. (Taxpayers), Gonzales, TX
Whiteford, Louise President (Texans for Immigration Reform), Houston, TX
Wilkerson, Laura (Self), Pearland, TX
AGAINST:
Acevedo, Art Chief of Police (Austin P.D.)
Acosta, Andras (also providing written testimony) (Self), College Station, TX
Adams, Norman E. Co-Founder (Texans for Sensible Immigration Policy), Houston, TX
Beardall, Bill Executive Director (Equal Justice Center), Austin, TX
Bernhardt, Rebecca Policy Consultant (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Burke, Terri Exec. Dir. (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Chavez, Michael A. (Houston United), Houston, TX
Cobb, Jacob (Council for Minority Student Affairs), Refugio, TX
Escobedo, Jose Manuel (Reform Immigration for Texas Alliance), El Paso, TX
Figueroa, Luis Legislative Staff Atty (Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational
Fund (MALDEF)), San Antonio, TX
Jimenez, Maria Special Proj. Coordinator (Houston's CRECEN: Houston United),
Houston, TX
Jimenez, Paul Director, External Affairs (San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce),
San Antonio, TX
Krebs, Pastor Alfred Pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (Austin Interfaith),
Austin, TX
Lee, B.J. Doctor (Self), Austin, TX
Llanes, Daniel Citizen (also providing written testimony) (RITA- Austin), Austin, TX
Obazee, Akugbe (My Family), Fort Worth, TX
Obazee, Tunde Public Relations Director (ADF), Fort Worth, TX
Olvera, Daniel (University Leadership Initiative), Austin, TX
Parker, Cristina Media Coordinator (R.I.T.A./ Border Network for Human Rights), El
Paso, TX
Resendiz, Karla Student (Self), Austin, TX
Reyes, Esther (Reform Immigration for Texas Alliance), Austin, TX
Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX
Robles, Maria Executive Founding Member (R.I.T.A. Reform Immigration for Texas
Alliance), Cedar Hill, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Transportation & Homeland Security
May 18, 2011 8:00 AM
Sanford, Hope (Houston Unido), Houston, TX
Smith, T. Randall Rev. DR. (Texas Impact - United Methodists Bishops), Tyler, TX
Valle, Francisco (also providing written testimony) (Houston Unido), Houston, TX
Whitehead, Glenda Reverend (Methodist Federation for Social Action), Round Rock, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
Against:
Aguirre, Antolin (Austin Immigrants Rights Coalition), Austin, TX
Anonuevo, Nicole Miss (North Texas Dream Team), Plano, TX
Arceo, Marie Coordinator (Border Network for Human Rights), El Paso, TX
Cadena, Adriana Coordinator (Reform Immigration for Texas Alliance (RITA)), El Paso,
TX
Campos, Margarita (Self), Austin, TX
Carreon, Jennifer (Self), Austin, TX
Chaetz, Lucia Member (Border Network for Human Rights), El Paso, TX
Cobos, Seullermira Promoter (RITA), El Paso, TX
Cortez, Albert Government Relations (Texas Association of Mexican American Chamber
of Commerce), Austin, TX
Craft, Lon Director Leg. Affairs (Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin, TX
Cruz, Maria Coordinator (Border Network for Human Rights), El Paso, TX
Cunico, Chris (Self), Austin, TX
Denman, Carlene (Self), TX
Denman, Charley (Self), Austin, TX
Dominguez, Selene (Self), Austin, TX
DuFour, deacon, Doots Dir. Criminal Justice Minitries (Diocese of Austin), Austin, TX
Dunman, Charley (Self), Austin, TX
Dwyer, Sister Jean Thomas (Daughters of Charity Advocacy and Social Justice), Austin,
TX
Ehinmoro, Jane Student (Self), Austin, TX
Faz, Emmanuel Member (North Texas Dream Team), Dallas, TX
Flores, Juan Executive Director (La Fe Research and Education Center), San Antonio, TX
Forest, Rebecca (Self), Austin, TX
Gaucin, III, Jose Hector Student (Self), Austin, TX
Gonzales, Pastor Mark Founder/President (Hispanic Action Network/Hispanic Coalition
for Comprehensive Immigration Reform), Glenn Heights, TX
Gonzalez, Christina (Self), Dallas, TX
Herrera, John (Self), Houston, TX
Jackson, Carly Rose (We Texans), Austin, TX
Jones, Neal (HEB Grocery Stores, Inc.), Austin, TX
Juarez, Yasmin University leadership Initiative (North Texas Dream Team), Austin, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Lawerance, Kevin Executive Director (Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA)),
Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Transportation & Homeland Security
May 18, 2011 8:00 AM
Leete, Travis (Self), Austin, TX
Libal, Bob (Grassroots Leadership), Austin, TX
Lopez, Irma Regional Coordinator (Border Network for Human Rights), El Paso, TX
Loughran, Robert Attorney / Partner (Foster Quan, LLP / Self), Austin, TX
Magnuson, Benet (Self), Austin, TX
Mares, Jesus Student (Self), Austin, TX
Martinez, Greisa Student Advisor (Council for Minority Student Affairs), Austin, TX
Martinez, Salvador (Self), Austin, TX
Mauricio, Jose Luis President (La Red, Mexican Business Community), El Paso, TX
Miranda, Marisol (Border Network for Human Rights), El Paso, TX
Miranda, Miguel Coordinator (Border Network for Human Rights), El Paso, TX
Montoya, Sandra Luz Promoter of Human Rights (Border Network for Human Rights), El
Paso, TX
Morales, Martina Organizing Director (Reform Immigration for Texas Alliance/ Border
Network for Human Rights), El Paso, TX
Moreno, Alex (North Texas Dream Team), Austin, TX
Najvar, Susan Mrs (Self), Gonzales, TX
Obazee, Akugbe (Self), Fort worth, TX
Olacio, Alma Student (Border Network for Human Rights), Anthony, NM
Olasio, Maria Member (Border Network for Human Rights), Vado, NM
Olson, Anne Public Policy Specialist (Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission), Austin,
TX
Ortiz, Irma Promoter (Border Network for Human Rights), El Paso, TX
Ortiz, Juan Promoter (Border Network for Human Rights), El Paso, TX
Overton, Roscoe Chairman (Austin Center for Peace of Justice), Austin, TX
Patterson, T. J. (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
Perez, Shannon Political Coordinator (SEIU), San Antonio, TX
Pinney, Leah (Self), Austin, TX
Raujit, Him (Self), Austin, TX
Reyes, Gabriela Student (Border Network for Human Rights), El Paso, TX
Reyna, Adrian Coordinator (Texas Dream Alliance), Austin, TX
Rivero, Laura Promoter (Border Network for Human Rights), El Paso, TX
Robles, Jannell (Self), Pasadena, TX
Rodriguez, Erick President (Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc.), Austin, TX
Romo, Carla Promoter (Border Network for Human Rights), El Paso, TX
Ruiz, Cristian Mr. (North Texas Dream Team), Austin, TX
Saldana, Paul Vice Chair - Legislation (Texas Association of Mexican-American
Chambers of Commerce), Austin, TX
Scott, Jennifer (Self), Austin, TX
Shafto, Deborah (Self), Houston, TX
Shelton, Emily Policy Outreach Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Steve, Bresnen (El Paso County), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Transportation & Homeland Security
May 18, 2011 8:00 AM
Suprenant, Erica (Self), Austin, TX
Thomas, Janet (Self), Katy, TX
Thompson, David (Houston, ISD), Houston, TX
Velaz, Alfredo Coordinator (Border Network for Human Rights), El Paso, TX
Wright, Dean Director (New Revolution Now Institute, Inc.), Austin, TX
Yanez-Correa, Ana Executive Director (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
Against:
Acosta, Maria (Self), TX
Bernal, JoAnne El Paso County Attorney (Self and El Paso County), El Paso, TX
Brownson, Amanda Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Costa, Joseph Chief Deputy (Dallas County Sheriff Dept.), Dallas, TX
Lopez, Gomecincto Commaxidor (Sheriff Richard D. Wiles), El Paso, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Chandler, Gary President (Department of Public Safety Officers Association), Austin, TX
Pitts, John (Game Wardens Peace Officers Association.), Houston, TX
Taylor, Clay Vice President (Department of Public Safety Officers Association), Austin,
TX
On:
Jones, Cody Lieutenant (Texas Parks and Wildlife Department), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Pitts, John (Game Wardens Peace Officers Association), Houston, TX
On:
Jones, Cody Lieutenant (Texas Parks and Wildlife Department), Austin, TX
FOR:
Chandler, Gary President (Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Ratliff, Shannon (Corporation for Texas Regionalism), Austin, TX
Reed, Ender Policy Advisor (The Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX
Taylor, Clay Vice President (Department of Public Safety Officers Association), Austin,
TX
On:
Early, Todd Deputy Assistant Director (Texas DPS), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Transportation & Homeland Security
May 18, 2011 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Malone, Rod President, Sail & Ski, Inc. (Self; Boating Trades Assoc. of Texas), Austin,
TX
Pitts, John (Game Wardens Peace Officers Association), Houston, TX
Waters, Del Pres. (Self; Ski Dock), Lakeway, TX
On:
Herron, Nancy Outreach & Education Director (Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept.), Austin,
TX
Jones, Cody Lieutenant (Texas Parks and Wildlife Department), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Turner, Nick Assistant County Attorney (Harris County), Houston, TX
FOR:
Woolbert, Lynda Executive Director (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice), West
Columbia, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Kent, Chip Legislative Director (Texas Chiropractic Association), Austin, TX
Against:
Alexander, Troy (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Bresnen, Steve (Texas Chiropractic Association), Austin, TX
Capelo, Jaime (Coalition for Patient Safety), Austin, TX
Crosby, Karrie PAC (TXPA), Waco, TX
Wittenburg, Michelle Consultant (Texas Orthopedic Association), Austin, TX
On:
Elliston, Randy Director VTR (TxDMV), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Garza, Norman Assoc. Leg. Dir. (Tx Farm Bureau), Austin, TX
FOR:
Mills, Gary President/ Owner (Rathole Drilling, Inc.), Alice, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Findeisen, Les Director of Policy (Texas Motor Transportation ASSN), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Transportation & Homeland Security
May 18, 2011 8:00 AM
FOR:
Malone, Rod President, Sail & Ski, Inc. (Self; Boating Trades Assoc. of Texas), Austin,
TX
Waters, Del Pres. (Self; Ski Dock, Boat Trades Assn. of Texas), Lakeway, TX
AGAINST:
Bellsnyder, Luke Executive Director (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Correll, Rick President (Tige Boats Abilene), Abilene, TX
Dickerson, David Director (also providing written testimony) (National Marine Mfg's,
Chicago), Chicago, IL
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Barlow, Robert President (Texas Sailing), Austin, TX
Booth, Brittney (Boating Trades Association of Metropolitan Houston), Austin, TX
Hurst, Darryl Pres. (Hurst Supply Co.), Columbus, TX
Kuhl, John Attorney (Boating Trades Association of Metropolitan Houston), Austin, TX
Marks, Michael T. Executive Director (Boating Trades Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Pitts, John (Game Wardens Peace Officers Association), Houston, TX
Smith, Rick President (Marine Outlet, Inc.), Temple, TX
FOR:
Marwitz, David Consultant (Texas Surety Federation), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Chatroal, Michael J. President (AGC Texas Building Branch), Austin, TX
White, Michael VP (Texas Construction Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Crosby, PAC, Karrie PA (TAPA), Waco, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Jackson, Lisa Executive Director (TX Academy of Physician Assistants), Austin, TX
Ratliff, Thomas (Texas Nurse Practitioners), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Pitts, John (Game Wardens Peace Officers Association), Houston, TX
On:
Parrish, Jeffery Boating Law Administrator (Texas Parks & Wildlife), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Transportation & Homeland Security
May 18, 2011 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Pitts, John (Game Wardens Peace Officers Association), Houston, TX
On:
Parrish, Jeffery Boating Law Administrator (Texas Parks & Wildlife), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Saathoff, Phyllis Managing Director (Port Freeport & Texas Port Assoc), Freeport, TX
Sizemore, Mike Consultant (Port of Victoria), Victoria, TX
FOR BILL/FOR COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (C.S.H.B. 2357) :
Poinsett, Royce Attorney (Texas Motorcycle Dealers Association), Austin, TX
Turner, Nick Asst. County Attorney (Harris County), Houston, TX
AGAINST BILL/AGAINST COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (C.S.H.B. 2357) :
Longley, Bill (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For Bill/For Committee Substitute (C.S.H.B. 2357) :
Bresnen, Steve (Vintek, Inc.), Austin, TX
Bresnen, Steve (Insurance Auto Auctions), Austin, TX
McEwen, Clark Exec. Director (Tex RV Association), Austin, TX
McWilliams, Dean Consultant (Texas RU Association, Texas Truck Dealers Coalition),
Austin, TX
On Bill/On Committee Substitute (C.S.H.B. 2357) :
Elliston, Randall Director- VTR (Texas Dept. of Motor Vehicles), Austin, TX
Vandergriff, Victor Chairman (Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Board), Austin, TX
FOR:
Marchant, Ron County Commissioner (Denton County), Carrolton, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Vasquez, Michael Program Manager (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bresnen, Steve (also providing written testimony) (Vintek, Inc.), Austin, TX
Relldes, Marie (Self), Arlington, TX
ON:
Blackwell, Monica Director of Title Services (TX. Dept. of Motor Vehicles), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Transportation & Homeland Security
May 18, 2011 8:00 AM
FOR BILL/FOR COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (C.S.H.B. 2596) :
Marrow, Chris Municipal Judge (City of Von Ormy), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For Bill/For Committee Substitute (C.S.H.B. 2596) :
Patterson, T. J. (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
Vasquez, Michael Program Manager (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
FOR:
Cauduro, Paul Exec. Director (Texas Combined Heat & Tower Initiative), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Gamez, Erin (Texas Parent Teacher Association), Austin, TX
Patterson, T. J. (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Martinez, Maria Exec. Director (Immigration & Reform Coalition of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Bushell, Gary Attorney (Alliance for I-69 Texas), Austin, TX
Erben, Randy Attorney (Port of Corpus Chrsti Authority), Austin, TX
Eugene, Darrick Consultant (Galveston Wharves), Austin, TX
Saathoff, Phyllis Managing Director (Port Freeport & Texas Port Assoc), Freeport, TX
Schroeter, Thomas Associate General Counsel/ Director (Port of Houston Authority &
Houston Ship Channel Security District), Houston, TX
Sizemore, Mike Consultant (Port of Victoria), Victoria, TX
FOR:
McEwen, Clark Exec. Director (Tex RV Association), Austin, TX
O'Banion, Sharon Owner (Motor Home Specialist), Alvarado, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
McWilliams, Dean Consultant (Texas RU Association, Texas Truck Dealers Coalition),
Austin, TX
On:
Cost, Molly Director, Motor Vehicle Division (TX Dept. of Motor Vehicles), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Transportation & Homeland Security
May 18, 2011 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Garza, Norman Assoc. Leg. Dir. (TX Farm Bureau), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For Bill/For Committee Substitute (C.S.H.B. 2981) :
Craft, Lon Director Leg. Affairs (Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Bingham, William H Attorney (Lone Star Rail District), Austin, TX
Morris, Joe (Rail Relocation and Improvement Assoc.), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
On:
Platt, Lon Stuart Inspector General (Texas DPS, Office of Inspector General), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For Bill/For Committee Substitute (C.S.H.B. 3324) :
Landers, Paul Chairman (Texas Motorcycle Rights Association), Georgetown, TX
Parks, Stephanie Leg Task Force (Texas Motorcycle Rights Ass.), Elgin, TX
Sheltoz, Emily Policy Outreach Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Williams, Terri Legislative Task Force (Texas Motorcycle Rights Association), Elgin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Mica, Carl Board Member (El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Pitts, John (Game Wardens Peace Officers Association), Houston, TX
On:
Herron, Nancy Outreach & Education Director (Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept.), Austin,
TX
Parrish, Jeffery Boating Law Administrator (Texas Parks & Wildlife), Austin, TX
FOR:
Cole, Kimberley 9-1-1 Manager (9-1-1), Dallas, TX
Cross, Patricia Manager, Training & Education (Denco Area 9.1.1. District & Texas 911
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WITNESS LIST
Transportation & Homeland Security
May 18, 2011 8:00 AM
Trainers), Lewisville, TX
AGAINST:
Longley, Bill (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Decker, Sherry President (Texas National Emergency Number Association), Ft. Worth,
TX
Hanlon, Seante' Pub. Safety Despatch Trainers (Public Safety/ 9-1-1 Telecommunicators),
Wichita Falls, TX
Huerta, Irma Manager II (Dallas 9-1-1), Dallas, TX
Huntley, Devin Comm. Supervisor (Georgetown Police Dept.), Georgetown, TX
Ward, Janet Comm. Ctr. Supr. (Public Safety/ 9-1-1 Telecommunicators), Wichita Falls,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Cohen, Howard Attorney (Schwartz Page & Harding, LLP), Houston, TX
Morgan, Todd (Friendswood Development Corp.), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
DuFour, deacon, Doots Dir. Criminal Justice Minitries (Diocese of Austin), Austin, TX
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