WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
April 13, 2015 9:00 AM
FOR:
Briscoe, Rick (Open Carry Texas), San Antonio, TX
Matheny, David Owner (Self, Silencer Shop), Cedar Park, TX
Rathner, Todd Executive Director (NFA Freedom Alliance), Tucson, AZ
Tripp, Alice Lobbyist (TX State Rifle Association), Paige, TX
Willi, James Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Willi Law Firm, P.C.), Austin,
TX
ON:
Mannix, Sean Legislative Chair (Texas Police Chiefs Association), Cedar Park, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Mica, Tara State Liaison (National Rifle Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Briscoe, Rick Legislative Director (Open Carry Texas), San Antonio, TX
Matheny, David Owner (Self, Silencer Shop), Cedar Park, TX
Rathner, Todd Executive Director (NFA Freedom Alliance), Tucson, AZ
Tripp, Alice Lobbyist (TX State Rifle Assoc.), Paige, TX
Willi, James N. Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Willi Law Firm, P.C.),
Austin, TX
Williams, Knox Executive Director (American Suppressor Association), Atlanta, GA
AGAINST:
Mannix, Sean Legislative Chair (Texas Police Chiefs Association), Cedar Park, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Mica, Tara State Liaison (National Rifle Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Anderson, Jessica Lieutenant (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
Isrealson, Mark Assistant City Manager (City of Plano), Plano, TX
FOR:
Andrews, Kay Partner at Hawkins Parnell Law Firm (Self and on behalf of TLR), Austin,
TX
Hunker, Kathleen Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy
Foundation), Austin, TX
Parsley, Lee (Texans for Lawsuit Reform), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Blevins, Bryan President (Texas Trial Lawyers Association), Beaumont, TX
Whipple, Collene (also providing written testimony) (Self), Yantis, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borskey, Mark Legislative Consultant (General Electric), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
April 13, 2015 9:00 AM
Brennan, Jim Legislative Director (Texas Coalition of Veterans Organizations), Austin, TX
Brooks, Jeffrey Policy Analyst (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Brown, Jay (VALERO), Austin, TX
Christian, George Attorney (Texas Civil Justice League), Austin, TX
Fainter, John President & CEO (AECT), Austin, TX
Fisher, Jon President (Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas), Austin, TX
Hamilton, Jonna Kay Managing Counsel (Nationwide Insurance), Austin, TX
Hinkle, Dan (BP), Sugarland, TX
Loftis, Lee Govt. Affairs Director (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas), Austin, TX
Martin, Amanda Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Assoc. of Business), Austin, TX
Omey, Samantha Senior Advisor, Public & Govt. Affairs (Exxon Mobil), Austin, TX
Oswald, Bill Director-Govt. and Reg. Affairs (Koch Companies), Austin, TX
Ratliff, Thomas (American Insurance Association), Austin, TX
Rivero, Hector President (Texas Chemical Council), Austin, TX
Roberts, Cary (US Chamber Institute For Legal Reform), Austin, TX
Sepehri, John General Counsel (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX
Simpson, Stephanie V.P. Government Affairs (TX Association Manufactures), Austin, TX
Snowden, Tara Director, Public Affairs (Zachry Corporation), San Antonio, TX
Womack, Daniel Director State Government Affairs (Dow Chemical Company), Austin,
TX
Woods, Joe VP - State Gov. Relations (Property Casualty Insurers Assn. of America),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Hull, Mike Outside Counsel (Texans for Lawsuit Reform), Austin, TX
Hunker, Kathleen Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy
Foundation), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Blevins, Jr., Bryan President (TX Trial Lawyer Assoc.), Beaumont, TX
Gallagher, Mike Partner (TTLA, Self), Houston, TX
ON:
Smith, Michele President (Texas Association of Defense Counsel), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bailey, Brad President (Keep Texas Working), Austin, TX
Brooks, Jeffrey Policy Analyst (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Christian, George Attorney (Texas Civil Justice League), Austin, TX
Fisher, Jon President (Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas), Austin, TX
Fuentez, Jr., John W. President and CEO (AECT), Austin, TX
Garza, Steven Governmental Affairs Representative (Texas Association of Realtors),
Austin, TX
Grace, James M. Governmental law and Policy on Greenberg Traurig (Centerpoint
Energy), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
April 13, 2015 9:00 AM
Hinkle, Dan (BP), Sugar Land, TX
Hull, Mike Attorney (Texas Alliance for Patient Access), Austin, TX
Loftis, Lee Govt. Affairs Director (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas), Austin, TX
Martin, Amanda Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Assoc. of Business), Austin, TX
Munoz, Ned General Counsel (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Omey, Samantha Senior Advisor, Public & Govt Affairs (Exxon Mobil), Austin, TX
Oswald, Bill Director Govt & Reg Affairs (Koch Companies), Austin, TX
Ratliff, Thomas (American Insurance Association), Austin, TX
Rivero, Hector President (Texas Chemical Council), Austin, TX
Sepehri, John General Counsel (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX
Simpson, Stephanie V.P. Government Affairs (Tx. Association of Manufactures), Austin,
TX
Teakell, Randy Director - External Affairs (AT&T), Austin, TX
Womack, Daniel Director, State Government Affairs (DOW Chemical Company), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Fairbrother, Bill Legislative Chair, TRCCA; Chair, Williamson County GOP (TX
Republican County Chairs Association), Round Rock, TX
Oldham, John Elections Administrator (Texas Association of Election Administrators),
Rosenberg, TX
Romero, Jesse Legislative Consultant (Common Cause Texas), San Antonio, TX
Sargent, Bill Chief Deputy Clerk For Elections (Self and Galveston County Clerk),
Galveston, TX
Vera, Alan Chairman (Harris County Republican Party Ballot Security), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Maxey, Glen Legislative Director (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
ON:
Ingram, Keith Director (Texas Secretary of State - Elections Division), Austin, TX
Moreno, Celina Legislative Staff Attorney (MALDEF), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Vera, Colleen (Self), Houston, TX
FOR:
Neeley, Karen General Counsel (Independent Bankers Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Durst, Melodie Executive Director (Credit Union Coalition of Texas), Austin, TX
Embrey, Celeste Assistant General Counsel (Texas Bankers Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
April 13, 2015 9:00 AM
FOR:
Fairbrother, Bill Legislative Chair, TRCCA; Chair, Williamson County Republican Party
(Texas Republican County Chairman' s Association), Round Rock, TX
Maxey, Glen Legislative Director (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baggett, Donnis Executive Vice President (Texas Press Association), Waco, TX
Romero, Jesse Legislative Consultant (Common Cause Texas), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Fischer, Ashley Legal Director (Secretary of the State), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Reed, Charles Assistant Administrator (Dallas County Commissioners Court), Dallas, TX
Smith, Melinda (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT)), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Briscoe, Rick Legislative Director (Open Carry Texas), San Antonio, TX
Ewald, Sharlene (Self), Canyon Lake, TX
Logsdon, Kristen (Self), Dripping Springs, TX
Lorfing, Herbert (Self), Baytown, TX
McAllister, Christopher (Self), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Caynon, Jeff (also providing written testimony) (Self), Spring, TX
Phillips, Kimberly A. (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Edmonds, Shannon Director of Governmental Relations (Texas District and County
Attorneys Assn.), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cardwell, Margo (State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Assoc.), Austin, TX
Ewald, Kenneth R. (Self), Canyon Lake, TX
McAllister, Candy (Self), Katy, TX
McAllister, Charles J. (Christopher McAllister), Houston, TX
McAllister, Dianne (Christopher McAllister), Houston, TX
Moisis, Ashley (Self), Baytown, TX
Quinn, Russell (Self), Tomball, TX
Rathner, Todd (Self), Tucson, AZ
Smith, Amanda Morrison (Self), Bastrop, TX
Smith, Melinda (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT)), Austin,
TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
April 13, 2015 9:00 AM
Zendejas, John (Christopher McAllister), Houston, TX
Zendejas, Katie (Christopher McAllister), Houston, TX
FOR:
Bower, Bruce Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
McAllister, Trish Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Access to
Justice Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Heck, Jess (Texas Family Council), Austin, TX
Neeley, Karen General Counsel (Independent Bankers Association of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bower, Bruce Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
McAllister, Trish Executive Director (Texas Access to Justice Commission), Austin, TX
ON:
Neeley, Karen General Counsel (Independent Bankers Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Durst, Melodie Executive Director (Credit Union Coalition of Texas), Austin, TX
Heck, Jess (Texas Family Council), Austin, TX
FOR:
Fickel, Ann Director of Legislation (TX Classroom Teachers Assoc.), Austin, TX
Floyd, Beaman (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Lee, Tim Executive Director (Texas Retired Teachers Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Guthrie, Brian Executive Director (Teacher Retirement System), Austin, TX
Welch, Ken Deputy Director (Teachers Retirement System of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Fairbrother, Bill Legislative Chair, TRCCA; Chair, Williamson County GOP (Texas
Republican County Chairmen's Association), Round Rock, TX
Maxey, Glen Legislative Director (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX