WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 18, 2015 9:00 AM
FOR:
Haverlah, Leroy Retired (TX State Employees Union, Self), Austin, TX
Hymel, Ray Lobbyist (Texas Public Employees Association (TPEA)), Austin, TX
Jackson, Jimmy Vice President (Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association),
Tyler, TX
Seely, Peggy (Retiree Chapter 12, AFSCME), Austin, TX
Sinclair, David Legislative Consultant (Game Warden Peace Officers Association),
Pflugerville, TX
Zavodny, Don Director (AFSCME Texas Corrections), Huntsville, TX
ON:
Blount, Elizabeth Legislative Director (also providing written testimony) (Retired State
Employees Association), Austin, TX
May, Bob Actuary Member of TX Pension Review Board (TX Pension Review Board),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cebulski, Mark Executive Director (AFSCME Texas Retirees), Austin, TX
Chandler, Gary President (Texas Department of Public Safety Association), Columbus, TX
Hayes, Cynthia Retired State Employee (AFSCME Council 12), Austin, TX
Parker, Carl (TSTA (Troopers)), Port Arthur, TX
Powers, Maura President (AFSCME TX Retirees), Austin, TX
Seely, Joseph (AFSCME Texas Retirees), Austin, TX
ON:
Bishop, Ann S Executive Director (ERS), Austin, TX
Hamilton, Bill President (Retired State Employees Association and self, retired state
employee), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Lopez, Carisa Legislative Asst. (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX
FOR:
Briscoe, Rick Legislative Director, Open Carry Texas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Crocker, Bill Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
Earley, Judd (Self), Garden Ridge, TX
Grisham, CJ President/First Sergeant (Ret.) (Open Carry Texas/Self), Temple, TX
Helm, Ray Deputy Constable (Self - Hays Co Constable Pct 3), Wimberley, TX
Holcomb, Terry Executive Director Texas Carry (Self and Texas Carry), Coldspring, TX
Mica, Tara State Liaison (NRA), Austin, TX
Tripp, Alice Legislative Director (Texas State Rifle Assoc.), Paige, TX
Turner, Jim Deputy Constable (Self - Constable Prec 3 Hays Co.), Wimberley, TX
AGAINST:
Banning, Lindsey (Self), San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 18, 2015 9:00 AM
Brauer, Andrea Board Member (also providing written testimony) (Texas Gun Sense),
Austin, TX
Epstein, Lisa Dr. (Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense), San Antonio, TX
Ervin, Leslie (Self), Austin, TX
Ford, Jamie (Moms Demand Action), San Antonio, TX
Frandsen, Chris Veteran (Self), Austin, TX
Gay, Assistant Chief Troy Assistant Chief (Austin Police Dept.), Austin, TX
Golden, Nicole Austin Group Lead (Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America),
Austin, TX
Kaleel, Sonya (Mom's Demand Action), Austin, TX
Katz, Rebecca (Moms Demand Gun Sense TX), Austin, TX
Kehde, Anna TX Chapter Lead (Moms Demand Action), San Antonio, TX
King, David (Self), Austin, TX
Loughlin, Kathleen Irvin (Self), Austin, TX
Lundy, Stephanie Texas Mom (Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America), Spring,
TX
Marshall, Laura (Self), Austin, TX
Martinez, Carlos Political Director (College Democrats of America), Fort Worth, TX
Mazhor, Maliha (Self), Kingwood, TX
Mendoza, Elva (also providing written testimony) (Self, Moms Demand Action), Austin,
TX
Pahl, Jordan Student (Self), Austin, TX
Pintchovski, Susan Early Childhood Educator (Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense),
Austin, TX
Rosenquist, Heather (Self and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in Amer.), Alamo
Heights, TX
Ross, Heather Tech Designer (Self), La Vernia, TX
Schenkkan, Frances Chair, Texas Gun Sense (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Gun Sense), Austin, TX
Scruggs, Ed (Volunteer With Texas Gun Sense), Austin, TX
Twidwell, Sandy (Self), Buda, TX
Weinberg, Aron Graduate/Doctoral Student (also providing written testimony) (Texas Gun
Sense), Austin, TX
Whitfield, Hiliary (Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cubriel, Beth Executive Director (Republican Party of Texas), Austin, TX
Favia del Core Borromeo, Marida Board Member, legislative chairman (Exotic Wildlife
Association, self), Giddings, TX
Holcomb, Gina (Self), Coldspring, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Reed, Michael (Self), Austin, TX
Resnick, Melissa Self (Self), Houston, TX
Smith, Ed (Self), Lorena, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 18, 2015 9:00 AM
Vera, Alan D. (Self), Houston, TX
Vera, Colleen (Self), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Albert, David (Self), Austin, TX
Anderson, Jessica Lieutenant (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
Baker, Keith (Self), Austin, TX
Barker, Melinda (Self), Coupland, TX
Bodin Gorgoroso, Alicia K (Self), Austin, TX
Booker, Denee Self (Self), Austin, TX
Brinsmade, Louisa C. (Self), Austin, TX
Broll, Lorraine Retired Psychologist (Self), Austin, TX
Burns, Debby (Self), Austin, TX
Busby, Heather Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
Claunch, Susan (Self), Austin, TX
Cotter, Dana (Self), Austin, TX
Deshotel, W. Joe Communications Dir. (Travis Co. Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Dial, Christine (TX Gun Sense), Austin, TX
Dolese, Martha (Self), Luling, TX
Drish, Allison (Self), Austin, TX
Easterday, Jennifer (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Eisenberg, Mary (Self), Lockhart, TX
Elfant, Bruce (Self), Austin, TX
Fichtner, Lynn (Self), Driftwood, TX
Flournoy, Sharon (Self), Austin, TX
Garano, Kristine Parent (Moms for Gun Sense), Austin, TX
Gray, Elizabeth (Self), Manor, TX
Haverlah, Leroy Self (Self), Austin, TX
Hilgers, Joan (Self), West Lake Hills, TX
Hoang, Kathleen President (Texas College Democrats), San Antonio, TX
Hopper, Kay (TX Gun Sense), Austin, TX
James, Ron Engineer (Self), Austin, TX
Johnston, Doctor Taran C. Ph. D. (Self and kids), Austin, TX
Kaplan, Austin (Self), Austin, TX
Kennedy, Kay (Self), Austin, TX
Kennedy, Kris Self (Moms Demand Action), Austin, TX
Kennedy, Ralph (Self), Austin, TX
Ladd, Eileen (Nat'l Council of Jewish Women), Austin, TX
LeBrave, Lisa (Self), Austin, TX
Long, Tanner (Self), Austin, TX
Magill, The Rev. Beth Priest (Episcopal Student Center), Austin, TX
Mannix, Sean Legislative Chair (Texas Police Chiefs Association), Cedar Park, TX
McCulloch, Mark (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 18, 2015 9:00 AM
Medlock, Scott Board of Directors (Texas Gun Sense), Austin, TX
Medrano, Margarita Parent (Moms Demand Action), Austin, TX
Odell, Kiefer Student (Self), Aledo, TX
Patel, Taval Mr. (Self), Katy, TX
Pipkin, Cynthia (Self), Austin, TX
Power-Freeman, Courtney Mother (Self), Austin, TX
Quetier, Hannah (Self), Austin, TX
Richards, Joanne (Self), Austin, TX
Rotz, Jessica (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Sanders, Cynthia Moms Demand Action (Self), Austin, TX
Schenkkan, Phyllis (Self), Austin, TX
Sloan, Melissa (Self), Austin, TX
Soifer, Jan Chairwoman (Travis County Democratic Party + self), Austin, TX
Stasley, Drew (Self), Austin, TX
Steyners, Virginia Ms. (worked 20 years) now at home mom (Self and many who feel the
same way), Austin, TX
Thomas, David (Self), Austin, TX
Thomas, Margot K. (TX Gun Sense), Austin, TX
Varnell, Erica (Self), Houston, TX
Weatherby, Cinde (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Webber, Jo Professor (Self), Austin, TX
Webber, Thomas G. Retired Teacher (Gun Sense), Austin, TX
Willson, Deborah (Self/Wife of Prof @ UT), Austin, TX
Winchell, Maria (Self), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Thrasher, Jill Adjunct Professor (Self), Austin, TX
Wilkison, Charley Exec. Director (Combined Law Enforcement Assoc of Texas), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Smith, Douglas Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Texas Criminal Justice
Coalition), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Banks, Yannis (Texas NAACP), Austin, TX
Berry, Traci Sr VP Community Engagement & Education (Goodmill Central Texas),
Austin, TX
ON:
Rogers, Joel Assistant Deputy Director (Office of the Attorney General Child Support
Division), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 18, 2015 9:00 AM
FOR:
Miers, Harriet Commissioner - Access to Justice Committee (Access to Justice
Committee), Dallas, TX
ON:
Guzman, Eva Justice, Supreme Court of Texas (Supreme Court of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Booker, Denee Self (Self), Austin, TX
Chapman, Randall (Self), Austin, TX
Dolese, Martha (Self), Luling, TX
Eisenberg, Mary (Self), Lockhart, TX
Elfant, Bruce Travis County Tax Assessor (Self), Austin, TX
Ross, Heather Tech Designer (Self), La Vernia, TX
Soifer, Jan (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
McCulloch, Mark (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Torres, Betty Balli Executive Director (Texas Access to Justice Foundation), Austin, TX
FOR:
Vera, Alan Chairman (Harris County Republican Party Ballot Security Committee),
Houston, TX
Vera, Colleen (Self), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Banks, Yannis (Texas NAACP), Austin, TX
Maxey, Glen Legislative Director (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Moreno, Celina Legislative Staff Attorney (MALDEF), San Antonio, TX
Scruggs, Ed (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Fischer, Ashley Legal Director (Secretary of the State), Austin, TX
Johnson, Ed (Harris County Clerks Office), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
DeBeauvoir, Dana Travis County Clerk (County Clerks Legislative Committee), Austin,
TX
Fairbrother, Bill Legislative Chair, Texas Republican County Chairmen's Association,
Williamson Co. GOP Chair (Texas Republican County Chairmen's Association), Round
Rock, TX
Smith, Ed (Self), Lorena, TX
AGAINST:
Albert, David (Self), Austin, TX
Booker, Denee (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 18, 2015 9:00 AM
Elfant, Bruce Travis County Tax Assessor (Self), Austin, TX
Loughlin, Kathleen Irvin (Self), Austin, TX
McCulloch, Mark (Self), Austin, TX
Power-Freeman, Courtney Mother and Teacher (Self), Austin, TX
Ross, Heather Tech Designer (Self), La Vernia, TX
Soifer, Jan Chairwoman (Travis County Democratic Party and Self), Austin, TX
Thomas, David (Self), Austin, TX
Weatherby, Cinde (League of Women Voters of TX), Austin, TX
Winchell, Maria (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Glod, Greg Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Mintz, David Vice President, Government Affairs (Texas Apartment Association), Austin,
TX
Quinn, Jo Kathryn Executive Director/Board Member (Caritas of Austin and Texas
Homeless Network), Wimberley, TX
Uballe, Isa (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (Texas Association of Goodwills), Austin, TX
Banks, Yannis (Texas NAACP), Austin, TX
Berry, Traci SV VP Community Engagement and Education (Goodwill Central Texas),
Austin, TX
Garza, Steven Governmental Affairs Representative (Texas Association of Realtors),
Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg Public Policy Director (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) TX),
Austin, TX
Kaufman, Lisa (Texas Civil Justice League), Austin, TX
Kenderdine, Marshall Consultant (Christian Life Commission), Austin, TX
Martin, Amanda Gov't Affairs Manager (Texas Assoc. of Business), Austin, TX
Parsley, Lee (Texas for Lawsuit Reform), Austin, TX
Simpson, Matt (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Pahl, Sarah Vice Chair (Austin/Travis County Reentry Roundtable), Austin, TX
Smith, Douglas Policy Analyst (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
FOR:
Christian, George Attorney (Texas Civil Justice League), Austin, TX
Eady, Michael Attorney (Ford Motor Company), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Beardall, Bill Executive Director (Equal Justice Center), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 18, 2015 9:00 AM
Gallardo, Maxie Senior Policy Analyst (Workers Defense Project), Austin, TX
Moreno, Celina Leg. Staff Atty (MALDEF), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Blevins, Jr., Bryan President (Tx Trial Lawyers Assoc.), Beaumont, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Burklund, Adam (American Insurance Association), Austin, TX
Cannon, Thure President (Texas Pipeline Association), Austin, TX
Golemon, Kinnan (Shell Oil Company), Austin, TX
Hinkle, Dan (EOG Resources), Sugar Land, TX
Kearns, Dennis General Counsel (Texas Railroad Association), Austin, TX
Leo, Myra Government Affairs Advisor (Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK)), Austin, TX
Leo, Myra Government Affairs Advisor (Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers), Austin,
TX
Martin, Amanda Gov't Affairs Manager (Texas Assoc. of Business), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Huntsman Corp., BASF Corp., and Sherwin Alumina, Co.),
Austin, TX
Miller, Chris V.P. (AECT), Austin, TX
Mintz, David Vice President, Government Affairs (Texas Apartment Association), Austin,
TX
Moore, Julie Senior Director (Occidental Petroleum Corp.), Austin, TX
Mullins, Lindsay Executive Director, State Government Affairs (BNSF Railway), Austin,
TX
Omey, Samantha Senior Advisor, Public and Government Affairs (Exxon Mobil), Austin,
TX
Parsley, Lee (Texans for Lawsuit Reform), Austin, TX
Ponder, Richard Director, State Gov't Affairs (Johnson & Johnson), Lakeway, TX
Ruckel, Mari Vice President (Texas Oil and Gas Association), Austin, TX
Sellers, Tom Mgr (Conoco Phillips), Austin, TX
Simpson, Stephanie Vice President (Tx Assn of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Vazquez, Tanya C. Associate Director, Government Affairs (Toyota Motor North
America), Austin, TX
Womack, Daniel Director, State Government Affairs (DOW Chemical Company), Austin,
TX
Woomer, Eric Consultant (Chrysler), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Banks, Yannis (Texas NAACP), Austin, TX
DeFrates, Ana Rodriguez TX Director for Policy and Advocacy (National Latina Institute
for Reproductive Health), Austin, TX
Simpson, Matt (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Johnson, Ed (Harris County Clerk's Office), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 18, 2015 9:00 AM
Maxey, Glen Legislative Director (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Sargent, Bill Chief Deputy Clerk For Elections (also providing written testimony)
(Galveston County Clerk and Self), Galveston, TX
Vera, Alan Chairman (Harris County Republican Party Ballot Security Committee),
Houston, TX
Vera, Colleen (also providing written testimony) (Self), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
DeBeauvoir, Dana Travis County Clerk (County Clerks Legislative Committee), Austin,
TX
Fairbrother, Bill Legislative Chair (Texas Republican County Chairmen's Association),
Round Rock, TX
Hawthorne, Heather Chambers County Clerk (Self), Baytown, TX
John, Conrad Legislative Associate (Texas County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Fort Worth, TX
Mitchell, Seth Assistant to the County Manager (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San
Antonio, TX
Romero, Jesse (Common Cause Texas), San Antonio, TX
Warndof, Donna Director, Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX
Weatherby, Cinde (League of Women Voters of TX), Austin, TX
ON:
Ingram, Keith Director Elections Division (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hawthorne, Heather Chambers County Clerk (County and District Clerk Assn of TX),
Baytown, TX
Henry, Patti Chambers County District Clerk (County & District Clerks Assoc.), Mont
Belview, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
John, Conrad Legislative Associate (Travis County Commissioners Court), TX
Kiel, Teresa Guadalupe County Clerk (Self & County and District Clerks Association),
Seguin, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth, TX
Roberts, Cary (County & District Clerks' Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Rubio, Bella A. Combo Clerk - Real County (TX Co & Dist. Clerk Assn.), Leakey, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Pahl, Sarah Policy Attorney (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 18, 2015 9:00 AM
FOR:
McCloskey, Michael Senate Districts 5 Committeeman (Republican Party of Texas), Cedar
Park, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cubriel, Beth Executive Director (Republican Party of Texas), Austin, TX
DeBeauvoir, Dana Travis County Clerk (County Clerks Legislative Committee), Austin,
TX
Fairbrother, Bill Legislative Chairman (Texas Republican County Chairmen's Association),
Round Rock, TX
John, Conrad Legislative Associate (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Maxey, Glen Legislative Director (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Fort Worth, TX
Mitchell, Seth Assistant to the County Manager (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San
Antonio, TX
Sargent, Bill Chief Deputy Clerk For Elections (Galveston County Clerk and Self),
Galveston, TX
Vera, Alan Chairman (Harris County Republican Party Ballot Security Committee),
Houston, TX
ON:
Ingram, Keith Director, Elections Division (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
Rubio, Bella A. Combination Clerk (TX Dist & Co. Assoc.), Leakey, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Parsley, Lee (Texans for Lawsuit Reform), Austin, TX
ON:
Dmonds, Shannon Director of Governmental Relations (Texas District and County
Attorneys Assn.), Austin, TX
Prud'homme, Tommy Division Chief (Attorney General of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Henry, Patti Chambers County District Clerk (County and District Clerks Assoc.), Mont
Belvieu, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hawthorne, Heather Chambers County Clerk (County & District Clerks Assn of Texas),
Baytown, TX
Kiel, Teresa Guadalupe County Clerk (Self, County & District Clerks Association), Seguin,
TX
Roberts, Cary (County & District Clerks' Assn of TX), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 18, 2015 9:00 AM
FOR:
Vera, Alan D. Chairman (Harris County Republican Party Ballot Security Committee),
Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Fairbrother, Bill Legislative Chairman (Texas Republican County Chairmen's Association),
Round Rock, TX
John, Conrad Legislative Associate (Texas County Commissioners Court), TX
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Maxey, Glen Legislative Director (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth, TX
Mitchell, Seth Assistant to the County Manager (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San
Antonio, TX
Romero, Jesse (Common Cause Texas), San Antonio, TX
Weatherby, Cinde (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Kaplan, Austin (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Fischer, Ashley Legal Director (Secretary of State), Austin, TX
Johnson, Ed (Harris County Clerk's Office), Houston, TX
FOR:
Casto, Larry Legislative Director (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Lanagan, Lindsay Intergovernmental Relations (City of Houston), Houston, TX