WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 22, 2015 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baggett, Donnis Executive Vice President (Texas Press Association & Self), Austin, TX
Schneider, Michael V.P. - Legislative & Regulatory Affairs (Texas Association of
Broadcasters), Austin, TX
FOR:
Chatman, Charles (Exonerees), Frisco, TX
Dupree, Curnelius (Self), Houston, TX
Frost, Lucy Organizer & Co -Founder (National Coalition for Criminal Justice Reform),
Manchaca, TX
Henson, Scott (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Mallin, Michele (Innocence Project of Texas), Baytown, TX
Nickerson, David S. Citizen (Self), Belton, TX
Session, Haylee (Tim Cole Family), Ft Worth, TX
Session Jr, Cory (Self), Ft. Worth, TX
Smith, Billy S. (Self), Glenn Heights, TX
Wiggins, David L. (Self), Tyler, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Associate Director (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Cummings, Patricia General Counsel (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association),
Austin, TX
Ehlers, Scott Legal and Policy Analyst (Harris Co. Public Defender's Office), Houston, TX
Glod, Greg Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Marzullo, Amanda Policy Director (Texas Defender Service), Austin, TX
McLaughlin Jr., James General Counsel/ Executive Director (Texas Police Chiefs
Association), Elgin, TX
Mitchell, Seth Assistant to the County Manager (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San
Antonio, TX
Vilbas, Nick Exec. Director (Innocence Project of Texas), Lubbock, TX
ON:
Beauchamp, John General Counsel (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement), Austin, TX
Bethke, Jim Executive Director (Texas Indigent Defense Commission), Austin, TX
Hervey, Barbara Judge (CCA/Grant), Austin, TX
Keller, Sharon Presiding Judge (TIDC), Austin, TX
Slayton, David Administrative Director (Office of Court Administration), Austin, TX
Willing, Seana Executive Director (State Commission on Judicial Conduct), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Pinchback, Johnny Edward (Self), Cedar Hill, TX
Pinchback, Sandra (Self), Cedar Hill, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 22, 2015 8:00 AM
ON:
Hecht, Nathan L. Chief Justice (Supreme Court), Austin, TX
FOR:
Gerrick, Emily Attorney (Texas Fair Defense Project), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Bennett, Patricia Attorney (Myself), Mansfield, TX
Ince, Cynthia Dillard Attorney (Self), Bedford, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Banks, Yannis (Texas NAACP), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Ince, James K (Self), Bedford, TX
FOR:
Garrett, Robin Tax Assessor Collector (Tax Assessor Collections Assn), Angleton, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Fischer, Ashley Legal Director (Secretary of State), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hull, Mike Outside Counsel (Texans for Lawsuit Reform), Austin, TX
FOR:
Watts, Jessica Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Association of Health Underwriters
(TAHU)), Buda, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Manross, Lee (Tx. Association of Health Underwriters), Austin, TX
Martin, Amanda Government Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
AGAINST:
Blount, Elizabeth Legislative Director (Retired State Employees Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Jones, Chris Training Coordinator (also providing written testimony) (Combined Law
Enforcement Assn's of Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Acevedo, Julie Consultant (Tx Fire Chiefs Assn), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 22, 2015 8:00 AM
Adams, Laramie Director of Public Affairs (Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers
Association), Austin, TX
Alvarado, Aidan Vice-President (Laredo Fire Fighters Association), Laredo, TX
Dailey, Sean (Houston Professional Firefighters Association), Houston, TX
Deshields, Glenn Lobbyist (Texas State Association of Firefighters), Austin, TX
Earnest, Daniel (San Antonio Police Officers Association), New Braunfels, TX
Lopez, Carlos Constable (Justices of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
McLaughlin, Jr., James General Counsel/Executive Director (Texas Police Chiefs
Association), Elgin, TX
Moreno, Randy Leg. Director (Austin Fire Fighters), Austin, TX
Villarreal, Johnny Legislative Director (Houston Fire Fighters Local 341), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Rudd, Tyler Legislative Consultant (Texas Court Reporters Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hull, Mike Outside Counsel (Texans for Lawsuit Reform), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Harvey, Jay Past President (Texas Trial Lawyers Assoc.), Austin, TX
Martin, Amanda Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
Yarbrough, Brian Attorney (Texas Alliance for Patient Access), Austin, TX
FOR:
Herman, Guy Judge (Statutory Probate Judges of Texas), Austin, TX
Hopper, Craig Chair, Estate and Trust Legislative Affairs Committee (ETLAC) of Real
Estate Probate Trust Law Section (REPTL), of State Bar of Texas (Real Estate Probate
Trust law Section of State Bar of Texas; Self), Austin, TX
Upchurch, Laura Chair- Guardianship Legislative Affairs (Real Estate Probate & Trust
Law Section, State Bar), Brenham, TX
AGAINST:
Hood, J Kristi (also providing written testimony) (Self), San Antonio, TX
Johnston, Sherry (also providing written testimony) (Self), Cleveland, TX
Smoot, Kelley Exec. VP (also providing written testimony) (Self, Americans Against
Abusive Probate Guardianship), San Marcos, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bennett, Patricia Attorney (Myself), Mansfield, TX
Bower, Bruce Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 22, 2015 8:00 AM
Gutierrez, Bobby Chief Deputy Constable (Justice of the Peace & Constable Asso. of
Texas), Austin, TX
Harvey, Jay Lawyer (Self), Austin, TX
Haverlah, Kirsha Government Relations (Self), Austin, TX
Hodges, David Judge (Retired) (Self), Austin, TX
Lopez, Carlos Constable (Self), Austin, TX
Miller, Jeff Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Jimenez, Gerard Co-Chair (Texas Down Syndrome Advocacy Coalition), Austin, TX
McGinty, Ione Volunteer Advocate - GRADE (Self - Guardianship Reform Advocates for
the Disabled & Elderly), San Antonio, TX
Valdez, Debby L. Salinas Volunteer Advocate - GRADE (Self- Guardianship Reform
Advocates for Disabled & Elderly), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Gordon, Justin Open Records Division Chief (Office of Attorney General), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Dahil, John General Counsel (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
ON:
Gordon, Justin Open Records Division Chief (Texas Attorney General's Office), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baggett, Donnis Executive Vice President (Texas Press Association and Self), Waco, TX
Eppes, Brian S. Assistant Criminal District Attorney (Tarrant County Criminal District
Attorney's Office), Fort Worth, TX
Shannon, Kelley Executive Director (Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas),
Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County Commissioners Court), Ft.
Worth, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
AceVede, Julie Consultant (TX Fire Chiefs Assn), Austin, TX
Warndof, Donna Director, Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Johnston, Sherry Advocate (Self), Cleveland, TX
Salinas Valdez, Debby L. Volunteer Advocate - Grade (Guardianship Reform Advocates
for the Disabled & Elderly), San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 22, 2015 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Herman, Guy Judge (Statutory Probate Court of Texas), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Hood, J Kristi (Self), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Anderson, Bruce General Counsel (Texas Military Dept.), Austin, TX
Hamilton, Brigadier General Patrick (Texas Military Forces), Austin, TX
Waddill, Duane Executive Director (Texas Military Department), Austin, TX
FOR:
Sargent, Bill Chief Deputy Clerk for Elections (Galveston County Clerk), Galveston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Mitchell, Seth Assistant to the County Manager (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San
Antonio, TX
Warndof, Donna Director, Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Shannon, Kelley Executive Director (Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas),
Austin, TX
ON:
Fischer, Ashley Legal Director (Secretary of State), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Lee, Tim Executive Dir (Texas Retired Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hausenfluck, Amber Ass. Vice President State Governmental Relations (American
Association of Notaries), Austin, TX
ON:
Godbey, Briana (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
FOR:
Guiterrez, Jaime Texas State Executive Director (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), San
Antonio, TX
Ray, Kim USDA - Farm Service Agency - Program Technician (M.A.D.D. Mothers
Against Drunk Driving), Belton, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 22, 2015 8:00 AM
AGAINST:
Cummings, Patricia General Counsel (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association),
Austin, TX
ON:
Hodges, David Judge (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
DeWitt, Cathy Vice President (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
King, Kari Director of Gov't Relations (USAA), San Antonio, TX
O'Ryan, Anne Legislative Advocate & Public Policy Strategist (AAATX), Austin, TX
Ricketts, Karah Coordinator of Volunteer Resources (Mothers Against Drunk Driving),
Round Rock, TX
Solis, Eddie Gov Relations (City of Arlington), Austin, TX
Waldrip, Judge Dib 433rd District Court Judge (Texas Association of Drug Court
Professionals), New Braunfels, TX
AGAINST:
Ratcliff, Thomas (Harris/ Ft. Bend Criminal Lawyers), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Herman, Guy Judge (Self - Probate Court), Austin, TX
Prashuer, Dan Associate Judge (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Poinsett, Royce Attorney (Texas Motorcycle Dealers Association), Austin, TX
Ratcliff, Thomas (Polaris Industries), Austin, TX
FOR:
Sargent, Bill Chief Deputy Clerk For Elections (Galveston County Clerk), Galveston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
DeBeauvoir, Dana Travis County Clerk (County Clerk Legislative Committee), Austin, TX
Maxey, Glen Legislative Director (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
ON:
Ingram, Keith Director Elections Division (TX Secretary of State), Austin, TX
FOR:
Gutierrez, Bobby Chief Deputy (Justice of the Peace & Constable Asso. of Texas),
Georgetown, TX
Hightower, Brittany L. Staff Attorney (Texas Advocacy Project), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Dahil, John General Counsel (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 22, 2015 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bellino, Heather A Executive Director (Texas Advocacy Project, Inc.), Austin, TX
Gardner, Gretta Chair (Austin/ Trans County Family Violence Task Force), Austin, TX
Garza, Steven Governmental Affairs Representative (Texas Association of Realtors),
Austin, TX
Haverlah, Kirsha Government Relations (Justices of the Peace and Constables
Association), Austin, TX
Herman, Guy Judge (Probate Court of Travis Courts), Austin, TX
Jones, Chris Training Coordinator (Combined Law Enforcement Assn's of Texas
(CLEAT)), Austin, TX
Lopez, Carlos Constable (Justices of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Pantel, Jama (Justice of the Peace & Constable's Association of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Robberson, Tod Editorial Writer/ Columnist (The Dallas Morning News), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Small, Ed (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Herrera, Ruben Attorney (Self), Corpus, TX
Huffman, Bart Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Fitzpatrick, Shawn (also providing written testimony) (City of San Antonio), San Antonio,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Schneider, Michael U.P. - Legislative and Regulatory Affairs (Texas Association of
Broadcasters), Austin, TX
FOR:
Doggett, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Walker, Nate (Texas Family Council), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Banks, Yannis (Texas NAACP), Austin, TX
DeBeauvoir, Dana Travis County Clerk (County Clerks Legislative Committee), Austin,
TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 22, 2015 8:00 AM
Maxey, Glen Texas Democratic Party Legislative Director (Texas Democratic Party),
Austin, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County Commissioners Court),
Fort Worth, TX
Mitchell, Seth Assistant to County Manager (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San
Antonio, TX
Poinsett, Royce Attorney (Pew Charitable Trusts), Austin, TX
Sargent, Bill Chief Deputy Clerk For Elections (Galveston County Clerk), Galveston, TX
Weatherby, Cinde (League of Woman Voters of TX), Austin, TX
ON:
Ingram, Keith Director Elections Division (TX Secretary of State), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Zgabay, Sherrie Manager, Regulatory Services (Texas Dept. of Public Safety), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Maxey, Glen Legislative Director (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
ON:
Fischer, Ashley Legal Director (Secretary of State), Austin, TX
FOR:
Morris, William W. Board Member (Self & Texas Family Law Foundation), Houston, TX
Pemmington, Faith (Self), Leander, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bresnen, Steve Attorney (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX
Herman, Guy Judge (Probate Court), Austin, TX
Southnorth, James J (Self), Georgetown, TX
Southworth, Alecia (Self), Georgetown, TX
ON:
Farinelli, Victor Communications Manager (Dept. of State Health Services Vital Statistics
Unit), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hopper, Craig Chair, Estate and Trust Legislative Affairs Committee (ETLAC) of Real
Estate Probate Trust Law Section of State Bar of Texas (Real Estate Probate Trust law
Section (REPTL) of State Bar of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Herman, Guy Judge (Statutory Probate Courts of Texas), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 22, 2015 8:00 AM
Upchurch, Laura Chair - Guardianship Legislative Affairs (Real Estate Probate & Trust
Law Section, State Bar), Brenham, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Herman, Guy Judge (Statutory Probate Judge of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
DeBeauvoir, Dana Travis County Clerk (County Clerks Legislative Cmte), Austin, TX
Maxey, Glen Legislative Director (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County Commissioners Court),
Fort Worth, TX
Mitchell, Sean Assistant to County Manager (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San
Antonio, TX
Sargent, Bill Chief Deputy Clerk For Elections (Galveston County Clerk), Galveston, TX
ON:
Ingram, Keith Director Elections Division (TX Secretary of State), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allison, Jim General Counsel (Victoria County GCD, Texona GCD, Refugio GCD,
Calhoun County GCD), Austin, TX
Cook, Robby (Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District), Austin, TX
Cook, Robby (Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District), Austin, TX
Embrey, Ty Attorney (Middle Trinity GCD, Panola County GCD, Clearwater UWCD,
Middle Pecos GCD), Austin, TX
Morris, Joe (Aqua Water Supply Corp.), Austin, TX
Russell, Claudia Lobbyist (Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District), Austin, TX
Turner, Robert (Bob) Consultant (West Texas Groundwater Management Alliance), Voss,
TX
ON:
May, Bob Actuary Member of TX Pension Review Board (TX Pension Review Board),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Martin, Amanda Government Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
Smith, James Board Manger (Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems),
Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 22, 2015 8:00 AM
FOR:
Skarnulis, Steve Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Floyd, Robert Legislative Consultant (Hance Scarborough LLP), Austin, TX
Place, Allen Attorney (Texas Land Title Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Garza, Steven Governmental Affairs Representative (Texas Association of Realtors),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Herman, Guy Judge (Statutory Probate Council of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Lesko, Michael Deputy Assistant Director (Texas DPS), Austin, TX
ON:
Fischer, Ashley Legal Director (Secretary of State), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Maxey, Glen Legislative Director (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Steusloff, Ian Assistant General Counsel (Texas Ethics Commission), Austin, TX
FOR:
Person, Kathleen President (TMCA) (Texas Municipal Courts Association), Temple, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Lanagan, Lindsay Intergovernmental Relations Manager (City of Houston), Houston, TX
ON:
Turner, Ryan Kellus General Counsel & Director of Education (Texas Municipal Courts
Education Center), Austin, TX