WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
State Affairs
February 12, 2015 - 9:00 AM
FOR:
Amal, David (Open Carry Texas), Channelview, TX
Carter, David Col, USAF - retired (Self) , Temple, TX
Clark, Amy Vice-Chairman (Republican Party of Texas), Floresville, TX
Clements, Andrew Citizen (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
Cox, Mike Owner - Driftwood CHL Training (also providing written testimony) (Self) ,
Driftwood, TX
Crocker, Bill (Self) , Austin, TX
DeWitt, Cathy Vice President (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Haroll, John (Self) , Lumberton, TX
Holcomb, Terry Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Carry),
Coldsprings, TX
Holden, Robert (Self) , Willis, TX
Howard, Cecil Member (NRA), Cypress, TX
McCormick, Dean Director (Texas Concealed Handgun Assoc.), Cedar Creek, TX
Mica, Tara State Liaison (NRA), Austin, TX
Openshaw, Michael (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Plano, TX
Richard, Briscoe Leg. Dir. (Open Carry Texas), San Antonio, TX
Santos, Elsa Marina (Self) , Laredo, TX
Stang, Jay TX Chapter President Oath Keepers (Self) , Dripping Springs, TX
Trent, Scott (Self) , Hutto, TX
Tripp, Alice Lobbyist (Texas State Rifle Assoc), Paige, TX
Walker, Cheryl Housewife - mother - widow (Self) , Houston, TX
Walker, Joseph (Self) , Port Lavaca, TX
Wendt, Lucy Licensed Veterinary Technician (Self) , Bryan, TX
AGAINST:
Beckman, Lisa (Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense), Houston, TX
Chimene, Grace (also providing written testimony) (League of Women Voters of
Texas), Austin, TX
Cummings, Molly Biology Professor (Self) , Austin, TX
Estes, Lola Concerned Citizen (Self) , Austin, TX
Garcia, Adrian Sheriff (Harris County), Houston, TX
Gavran, Julie (Self) , Richardson, TX
Landes, Roger Professor (Self) , Lubbock, TX
Larson, Claire (Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense), Fort Hood, TX
Leder, Norri Volunteer (Moms Demand Action), Bellaire, TX
Mata, Sandy (Self) , Kennedale, TX
Pfister, Winifred (Self) , Houston, TX
Schenkkan, Frances Chair (also providing written testimony) (Texas Gun Sense),
Austin, TX
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Soifer, Jan Chairwoman (Travis County Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Turner, Angela Volunteer & Mom (Moms Demand Action), SA, TX
Welch, Duana Dr. (Self) , Austin, TX
White, Nobie Volunteer (Moms Demand Action), Austin, TX
ON:
Acevedo, Art Chief of Police (Austin PD), Austin, TX
Blosser, Jeremy State Republican Executive Committeeman (Tarrant County Republican
Party), Arlington, TX
Bowie, Renearl Assistant Director - Regulatory Services (Dept. of Public Safety), Austin,
TX
Britton, Jon Chief of Operations (Cold Dead Hands, Inc.), Fort Worth, TX
Cohn, Martin (Self) , Austin, TX
Cordova, Jacob (Delegates to the State GOP Convention), Arlington, TX
Curry, Chad (Self) , Fort Worth, TX
Curry, Drew (Self) , Fort Worth, TX
Delosh, Justin Legislative Director (Lone Star Gun Rights), Cedar Park, TX
Fabby, T.J. (Self) , Waxahachie, TX
Freeman, Leland (Self) , Austin, TX
Frias, Pablo (Self) , Arlington, TX
Getts, Sean (Self) , Corinth, TX
Goff, Stephan (Self) , Dallas, TX
Gonzalez, Valente (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Humble, TX
Grisham, C.J. President (Open Carry Texas), Temple, TX
Hall, Christopher CEO Zombie Killers Ammo & Guns, LLC (Family), Portland, TX
Hedtke, Amy (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Wichita Falls, TX
Hedtke, Eric (Self) , Wichita Falls, TX
Howe, Chris (Self) , Manor, TX
Hughes, Patrick CEO (Cold Dead Hands, Inc.), Greenville, TX
Johnson, Will Police Chief (Arlington Police Dept.), Arlington, TX
Kwan, Luke (Self) , Sugarland, TX
Landivar, Jorge (Self) , Lewisville, TX
Landivar, Lauren (Self) , Fort Worth, TX
Landry, Genevieve (Self) , Oakalla, TX
Louderback, A.J. Sheriff of Jackson County (Sheriff's Association of Texas), Edna, TX
Malone, Jordan (Self) , Manor, TX
Malone, Rachel Director (Texas Firearms Freedom), Manor, TX
McAlister, Alfred Professor (Self) , D.S., TX
McClane, Abigail (Self) , Copperas Cove, TX
McClane, Cory (Self) , Copperas Cove, TX
McDougal, Ian (Self) , Denton, TX
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McKinney, Don Assistant Chief of Police (Houston Police Dept.), Houston, TX
Orsek, Jason VP (Come and Take It Texas), Temple, TX
Ortiz III, Jose Regional Commander (Texas DPS), Austin, TX
Pizgatti, Murdoch President, Co-Founder (Come and Take It Texas), Plano, TX
Postell, Amos (Self) , Round Rock, TX
Sieli, Tony (Lone Star Gun Rights), Johnson City, TX
Stein, Ed (Self) , Wichita Falls, TX
Thompson, Tammy (Self) , Lewisville, TX
Wallace, Justin State Coordinator (Gun Rights Across America), Elgin, TX
Watkins, Kory Precinct Chair 2360 (Self) , Mansfield, TX
Williams, David Owner (also providing written testimony) (Sky Raider Arms),
Mansfield, TX
Williams, Jerry Member (Lone Star Gun Rights), Austin, TX
Zgabay, Sherrie Manager (Texas Dept. of Public Safety), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ayres, Darrell Constable (Self) , Wimberley, TX
Bartley, Jim (Self) , Houston, TX
Beckmeyer, Teresa (Self) , Colorado City, TX
Busby, Christopher Legislative Director (Log Cabin Republican of Texas), Houston, TX
Cheshire, Cary (Self) , Bryan, TX
Davis, Paul (Self) , Mansfield, TX
Dodson, Ruby (Self) , Corpus Christi, TX
Dundas, Dorothy Retired Educator (Self) , Corpus Christi, TX
Farantzos, Monique (Self) , Austin, TX
Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Vice President (Texas Eagle Forum), Weatherford, TX
Helm, Ray Deputy Constable (Texas), Wimberley, TX
Henson, Rick (Self) , Austin, TX
Holcomb, Gina (Self) , Coldspring, TX
Johansen, Jon (Self) , Austin, TX
Lanham, Minerva (Self) , Corpus Christi, TX
Lusk, Cassandra (NE Tarrant Tea Party), Saginaw, TX
Main, Crystal (NE Tarrant Tea Party), Irving, TX
McCarthy, Caleb (Self) , Austin, TX
McClellan, Judith (Self) , Waco, TX
McDonald, Tony Principal (How offices of Ton McDonald), Austin, TX
Mulkin, Mark (Self) , Cedar Creek, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Perry, Kristina (Self) , Dayton, TX
Perry, Stephen (Self) , Dayton, TX
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Rumpf, Sarah (Self) , Austin, TX
Spiller, Lee (Self) , Austin, TX
Sullivan, Michael (Self) , Lewisville, TX
Trainor, Trey (Self) , Driftwood, TX
Wasem, Alex (Self) , Arlington, TX
AGAINST:
Acosta-Houston, Soledad (Self) , Austin, TX
Adams, Christina (Self) , Austin, TX
Bell, Ellen (Texas Gun Sense), Austin, TX
Bell, Joe (Self) , Austin, TX
Black, Ethan Student (UT Austin), Austin, TX
Booker, Denee (Self) , Austin, TX
Brauer, Andrea (Self) , Austin, TX
Burg, Shana (Self) , Austin, TX
Burke, Kellye (Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America), Houston, TX
Busby, Heather (Self) , Austin, TX
Carter, Shirley Student (Texas State University), Austin, TX
Casaday, Kenneth President (Austin Police Association), Austin, TX
Chaney, Pata (Self) , Georgetown, TX
Chapman, James (Self) , Austin, TX
Cuevas, Teresa (Self) , Austin, TX
Das, Saurabh (Self) , Austin, TX
Dean, Mary Executive Director (Texas Faculty Association), Austin, TX
Deshotel, W. Joe Communications Director (Travis County Democratic Party), Austin,
TX
Dodson, Kaya (Texas Gun Sense), Austin, TX
Dolese, Martha (Self) , Luling, TX
Ferraro, Alex (Self) , New Braunfels, TX
Ford, Jamie (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Garana, Kristine (Self) , Austin, TX
Girdley, Shandelle (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Glover, Susana Professor (Self) , Austin, TX
Glustafson, Cara (Self) , Austin, TX
Gold, Jennifer (Self) , Austin, TX
Golden, Nicole (Moms Demand Action), Austin, TX
Golden, Ryan (Self) , Austin, TX
Gray, Elizabeth (Self) , Manor, TX
Harrison, Todd President (CLEAT), Austin, TX
Jensen, Judy (Self) , Austin, TX
Johnson, Estella Student (Students), Austin, TX
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Kaltloff, Wendy (Self) , Austin, TX
Kehde, Anna (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Kennedy, Kris (Self) , Austin, TX
Kerber, Lisa (Self) , Austin, TX
Klushnik, Julie (Self) , Austin, TX
Lester, Nancy (Self) , Austin, TX
Maldonado, Mark (Self) , Austin, TX
Margulies, Jennifer (Self) , Austin, TX
Mendoza, Elva (Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America), Austin, TX
Musim, Anne (Texas Gun Sense), Austin, TX
Nichols, Carrie (Self) , Austin, TX
O'Sullivan, Cassie (Self) , Austin, TX
Oliveri, Rosalie Volunteer (Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America), Austin,
TX
Pintehovski, Susan (Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense), Austin, TX
Rojas, Christina (Texas Gun Sense), Austin, TX
Romero, Andrew Vice President (Austin Police Association), Austin, TX
Rosenquist, Heather (Moms Demand Action), Austin, TX
Ross, Heather Organizer (Get EQUAL), Austin, TX
Rotz, Jessica (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
Rowland, Brian (Self) , Prairie View, TX
Salathe, Douglas (Self) , Austin, TX
Schumacher, Martha (Self) , Austin, TX
Scruggs, Ed (Self) , Austin, TX
Slattery, Susan (Self) , Austin, TX
Sprinkle, GK (Self) , Austin, TX
Stehling, Ann (Self) , Austin, TX
Steinberg, Heidi (Self) , Austin, TX
Stephenson, Rayborn (Self) , Austin, TX
Stromeyer, Sarah (Self) , Austin, TX
Tate, Deborah (Self) , Austin, TX
Taylor, Kim (Texas Gun Sense), Austin, TX
Vabner, Danielle (Self) , Austin, TX
Weissenbuehler, Hannah (Self) , Austin, TX
Wheatley, Randall (Self) , Austin, TX
Whitfield, Jon (Self) , Austin, TX
Wiles, Grant (Self) , Austin, TX
ON:
Aeman, Jason Executive Director (Texans for Accountable Government), New
Braunfels, TX
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Lane, Sybill (Self) , Fort Worth, TX
McHoch, Jeonre (Self) , Kingsbury, TX
Olson, Wade (Self) , Austin, TX
Ramirez, Diana ATC, LAT (Self) , Austin, TX
Santellana, Raymond (Self) , Houston, TX
Sellers, Ashley (Self) , Midlothian, TX
Williams, Christine Owner (SkyRaider Arms), Mansfield, TX
Young, Ronald (Lone Star Gun Rights), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Green, Bob (Self) , Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Pipkin, Cynthia (Self) , Austin, TX
Wilkison, Charles Executive Director (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of
Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Colangelo, Laura Executive Director (Texas Private Schools Association), Austin, TX
Donawho, Chris (Self) , Arlington, TX
Houston, Joshua General Counsel/ Director of Government Affairs (Texas Impact),
Austin, TX
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