WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 21, 2015 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Hull, Mike Lawyer (Texans for Lawsuit Reform), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Marques, Rebecca Policy Strategist (ACLU of Texas), Houston, TX
FOR:
Albornoz, Sari Grow Local Program Director (also providing written testimony)
(Sustainable Food Center (Letter from Urban Harvest)), Austin, TX
McGeary, Judith Executive Director (Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance), Cameron, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Dimitry, Lauren Health & Fitness Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Driscoll, Evan Board Member (Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association),
Austin, TX
Garza, Steven Governmental Affairs Representative (Texas Association of Realtors),
Austin, TX
Hull, Mike Outside Counsel (Texans for Lawsuit Reform), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (TX Association of Goodwills), Austin, TX
Arnold, Ellen (Goodwill Central TX), Austin, TX
Glod, Greg Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Kreager, John Policy Fellow (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
ON:
Singer, Kaci Staff Attorney (Texas Juvenile Justice Department), Austin, TX
FOR:
Chatman, Charles Exoneree (Self), Frisco, TX
Dupree Jr., Cornelius (Self), Houston, TX
Pinchback, Johnny Edward (Self), Cedar Hill, TX
Smith, Billy James (Self), Dallas, TX
Wiggins, David L. (Self), Tyler, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Associate Director (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Kreager, John Policy Fellow (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 21, 2015 9:00 AM
ON:
Conradt, Chris Assistant General Counsel (Comptroller), Austin, TX
Higgins, Leonard Section Head (Comptroller), Austin, TX
May, Bob Board Member Actuary (TX Pension Review Board as Actuary Member),
Austin, TX
Moore, Daniel P. Director of Actuarial Services (Pension Review Board), Austin, TX
FOR:
Battise, Nita Chairperson (also providing written testimony) (Alabama Coushatta Tribe of
Texas), Livingston, TX
ON:
Taylor, Kristi Staff Attorney (The Supreme Court Children's Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Kromrei, Elizabeth "Liz" CPS Director of Special Projects (Texas Dept of Family and
Protective Services (DFPS)), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Garza, Steven Governmental Affairs Representative (Texas Realtors), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Vice President (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Weatherford,
TX
FOR:
Garcia, Carlos Omar 79th Judicial District Attorney (Self and 79th Judicial District
Attorney's Office), Alice, TX
Howard, Robert Member (South Texans' Property Rights Assn.), Austin, TX
Mintz, David (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Pacheco, Michael Associate Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Herman, Guy Presiding Statutory Probate Judge (Statutory Probate Judges of Texas),
Austin, TX
Raymond, Kerry Assistant Director, State Hospitals (Dept of State Health Services),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Bookstaff, Howard Partner (Texas Apartment Association), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 21, 2015 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Garza, Steven Governmental Affairs Representative (Texas Association of Realtors),
Austin, TX
Long, Wade (Texas Surety Federation), Austin, TX
Walker, Nate (Texas Family Council), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bresnen, Steve Attorney (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX
FOR:
Burton, Robert Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Heyer, Connie Co-Chair (Texas Community Association Advocates), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barton, Bill Land Dev Project Manager (DR Hortan Homes), Leander, TX
Baxley, Jack Vice President (TEXO- Association of Associated General Contractors and
Builders), Dallas, TX
Chatron, Michael J. President (AGC Texas Building Branch), Austin, TX
Comer, Kathey Home Owner (Representing Self), Austin, TX
Garza, Steven Governmental Affairs Representative (Texas Association of Realtors),
Austin, TX
Hull, Mike Outside Counsel (Texans for Lawsuit Reform), Austin, TX
Laine, Stacy Legal Assistant (Self), Pflugerville, TX
MacDonald, Granger Vice Chairman (National Association of Home Builders), Kerrville,
TX
MacDonald, Justin President (Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers),
Kerrville, TX
Magee, Blake CEO (Blake Magee Company), Austin, TX
McKnight, Peyton General Counsel (American Council of Engineering Companies of
Texas), Austin, TX
Michalik, Veronique Area Coordinator (Weekly Homes), Austin, TX
Mintz, David (Texas Institute of Builders Design), Austin, TX
Mitchell, Terry (Self, Affordable Housing Developer), Austin, TX
Moody, Tom Program Manager (Self), Austin, TX
Ortego, Brian Project Manager (Perry Homes Houston, Texas), Houston, TX
Powell, John Condo Owner (Self), Austin, TX
Sewell, Jim (Gallagher Construction Services), Salado, TX
Spokas, Ina Project Manager (Self), Austin, TX
Sugrue, Mike Principal (Stoneleaf Companies), Mabank, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 21, 2015 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Johnson, Ed (Harris County Clerk's Office), Houston, TX
Sumners, Robert Director of Government Filings (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
FOR:
Gray, Connie (Self), Austin, TX
Gustafson, Carl W. Father of Adopted Children (Self- Adopted Children), Friendswood,
TX
Gustafson, Dylan Student (Self/ All children in similar situations), Friendswood, TX
Gustafson, Megan Student (Self), Friendswood, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Associate Director (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Costa, Sebastien Student (Self), Friendswood, TX
Johnson, Ed (Self), Houston, TX
ON:
Kromrei, Elizabeth "Liz" CPS Director of Special Projects (Texas Dept of Family and
Protective Services (DFPS)), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hull, Mike Outside Counsel (Texans for Lawsuit Reform), Austin, TX
Martin, Amanda Gov't Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
FOR:
Herman, Guy Presiding Statutory Probate Judge (Statutory Probate Courts of Texas),
Austin, TX
Kasem, Kerri (Kasem Cares Foundation), Sherman Oaks, TX
Street, Jinah (also providing written testimony) (Myself), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Fernandez, Martha Director of Advocacy (Texas Charter Schools Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Lee, Tim Executive Director (TX Retired Teachers Assn), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Guthrie, Brian Executive Director (Teacher Retirement System), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 21, 2015 9:00 AM
FOR:
Bresnen, Steve Attorney (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX
FOR:
Leinweber, Jack CEO Vet USA (also providing written testimony) (Vet USA), Sugar
Land, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bell, Dyer Vice President (Selmant Company), Rockville, MD
Hubbard, John (Selman and Co.), Austin, TX
Randolph, Ian (Selman & Co.), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Gullahorn, Jack President (Professional Advocacy Assn of Tx), Manor, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Catoe, Charlie Fund for Veteran's Assistance Director (Texas Veterans Commission),
Austin, TX
ON:
Scurlock, Steve Executive Vice President (Independent Bankers Association of Texas),
Austin, TX