WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 14, 2017 8:00 AM
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (also providing written testimony) (Texas
CASA), Austin, TX
ON:
Lumpkin, Bobby (Texas Department of Criminal Justice), Huntsville, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barillas, Dr. Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Homer, Andrew Director of Public Affairs (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Schneider, Robin (Self; Texas Campaign for the Environment), Austin, TX
Stone, Gary (Self), Dallas, TX
Utzman, Aidan (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Mathew, Bryan Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy
Foundation), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Dobbs, Andrew Program Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Campaign for
the Environment), Austin, TX
Gonzales, Ernest (City of Freer, TX), San Antonio, TX
Jones, Scott Director of Advocacy (Self; Galveston Bay Foundation), Houston, TX
Lockhart, Heather Assistant General Counsel, Texas Municipal League (Texas Municipal
League), Austin, TX
McQueen, Neil (also providing written testimony) (Surfrider Foundation), Corpus Christi,
TX
Peeters, Sandra (Self), Houston, TX
Saenz, Gilbert (Self), Freer, TX
Seinsheimer, Joseph Chairman Galveston Chapter Surfrider Foundation (Self; Chairman
Galveston Chapter Surfrider Foundation), Tiki Island, TX
Steinhaus, Joanie Director Gulf of Mexico (Self; Turtle Island Restoration Network),
Galveston, TX
Thomas, Stephanie (also providing written testimony) (Self; Public Citizen Texas),
Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ayala, Sal Analyst (Self; Empower Texans), Austin, TX
Cahn, Adam (Self), Austin, TX
Freeman, Leland (Self), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Self), Austin, TX
Openshaw, Michael (Self), Plano, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 14, 2017 8:00 AM
Simpson, Stephanie Vice President (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Spilman, Annie Legislative director (National Federation of Independent Business/Texas),
Austin, TX
Stewart, Scott Director of Government Relations (Texas Chemical Council), Austin, TX
Womack, Daniel Director State Government Affairs (Dow Chemical), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Austin, City of (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Gruene, Katija Secretary (Self; Green Party of Texas), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
King, David (Self), Austin, TX
Meed, Alex (Self), Round Rock, TX
Puente, Jaime (Self), Austin, TX
Reed, Cyrus Conservation director (Lone star chapter sierra club), Austin, TX
Weist, Jon Intergovernmental/Legislative Officer (City of Irving), Irving, TX
Zabcik, Brian Clean Air & Clean Water Advocate (Self; Environment Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Cahn, Adam (Self), Austin, TX
Mathew, Bryan Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Mims, April Senior Public Policy Manager (Lyft), San Francisco, CA
Neeley, Josiah Southwest Director (R Street Institute), Austin, TX
Theunissen, Trevor Public Affairs Lead, Uber (Uber Technologies), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Lockhart, Heather Assistant General Counsel, Texas Municipal League (Texas Municipal
League), Austin, TX
ON:
Miles, Melissa (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ayala, Sal Analyst (Self; Empower Texans), Austin, TX
Bresnen, Steve (Self), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Daniel Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin,
TX
Goodsheller, Miranda Governmental Affairs (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Parenteau, Julia Associate Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Association of Realtors),
Austin, TX
Troxclair, Ellen (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Bouloubasis, John President and CEO (Texas Taxi, inc), San Antonio, TX
Butts, David (Self), Austin, TX
Cuellar, Guadalupe Legislative Attorney (City of El Paso), El Paso, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 14, 2017 8:00 AM
Davila, Leander Division Manager (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Dodge, Megan Assistant Director (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Gonzalez, Ana (Workers Defense Project), Austin, TX
Gruene, Katija Secretary (Self; Green Party of Texas), Austin, TX
Hunt, Ray President (Houston Police Officers' Union), Houston, TX
Jones, James Sgt. (San Antonio Police Dept.), San Antonio, TX
King, David (Self), Austin, TX
Kitchen, Ann Austin City Council (Self; City of Austin), Austin,TX, TX
Levy, Rick (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Maldonado, Mark (Self), Austin, TX
Meed, Alex (Self), Round Rock, TX
Murphy, Michael (Self), Ausrin, TX
Nystrom, Ashley (City of Waco), Waco, TX
O'Brien, Kristen (AFSCME Local 1624), Austin, TX
Passmore, Dave (Self; Taxi drivers association of austin), Austin, TX
Piperno, David (Fasten Inc), Boston, MA
Puente, Jaime (Self), Austin, TX
Radulski, Regina VP of Operations (Get me llc), Dallas, TX
Sheehan, Kara (Self; Texas AFL CIO), Austin, TX
Sills, Edward (Self; Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Tagliabue, Tom Director, Intergovernmental Relations (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus
Christi, TX
Weist, Jon Intergovernmental/Legislative Officer (City of Irving), Irving, TX
ON:
Price, Betsy Mayor (City of Fort Worth), Ft Worth, TX
Tryba, Andy CEO RideAustin (Self; RideAustin), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Bruning, Kathryn Assistant Dir., Admin & Reg Affairs (Mayor's Office, City of Houston),
Houston, TX
FOR:
Freeman, Leland (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Mathew, Bryan Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Mims, April Senior Public Policy Manager (Lyft), San Francisco, CA
Neeley, Josiah Southwest Director (R Street Institute), Austin, TX
Price, Betsy Mayor (City of Fort Worth), Ft Worth, TX
Stone, Gary (Self), Dallas, TX
Theunissen, Trevor Public Affairs Lead, Uber (Uber Technologies), Austin, TX
Troxclair, Ellen (Self), Austin, TX
Wier, Debbie CEO (MADD), Irving, TX
AGAINST:
Bouloubasis, John President and CEO (Texas Taxi, inc), San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 14, 2017 8:00 AM
Bruning, Kathryn Assistant Dir., Admin. & Reg. Affairs (also providing written testimony)
(Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston, TX
Butts, David (Self), Austin, TX
Kitchen, Ann Austin City Council (Self; City of Austin), Austin,TX, TX
Lockhart, Heather Assistant General Counsel, Texas Municipal League (Texas Municipal
League), Austin, TX
Palmer, Joe (Self), Burleson, TX
Passmore, Dave (Self; Taxi drivers association of austin), Austin, TX
Piperno, David (Fasten Inc), Boston, MA
Radulski, Regina VP of Operations (Get me llc), Dallas, TX
Wittie, David (Self; ADAPT of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Bearden, Chase Director of Advocacy (Self; Coalition of texans with disabilities), Austin,
TX
Goodin, Ms. Ginger Transportation Policy Research Center Director (also providing
written testimony) (Texas A&M Transportation Institute), Austin, TX
Langendorf, Jean Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Miles, Melissa (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ayala, Sal Analyst (Self; Empower Texans), Austin, TX
Bresnen, Amy Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
Bresnen, Steve (Self), Austin, TX
Cahn, Adam (Self), Austin, TX
Curbow, Kelly (AT&T), Austin, TX
Geary, Michael Director of Organization (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Daniel Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin,
TX
Goodsheller, Miranda Governmental Affairs (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Harris, Dana VP, State Advocacy (Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Joiner, Caroline Executive Director, TechNet (TechNet), Austin, TX
Landry, Mitch (Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA)), Austin, TX
Loftis, Lee (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Self), Austin, TX
Parenteau, Julia Associate Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Association of Realtors),
Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Torres, Sophie (San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Aguilar, Leonard (Self), Austin, TX
Arabie, Joe Director (Texas AFL CIO), Austin, TX
Cuellar, Guadalupe Legislative Attorney (City of El Paso), El Paso, TX
Davila, Leander Division Manager (City of Austin), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 14, 2017 8:00 AM
Dodge, Megan Assistant Director (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Gonzalez, Ana (Workers Defense Project), Austin, TX
Gruene, Katija Secretary (Self; Green Party of Texas), Austin, TX
Hunt, Ray President (Houston Police Officers' Union), Houston, TX
Jones, James Sgt. (San Antonio Police Dept.), San Antonio, TX
Levy, Rick (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Maldonado, Mark (Self), Austin, TX
Meed, Alex (Self), Round Rock, TX
O'Brien, Kristen (AFSCME Local 1624), Austin, TX
Parsons, Brad (Self), Austin, TX
Sheehan, Kara (Self; Texas AFL CIO), Austin, TX
Sills, Edward (Self; Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Tagliabue, Tom Director, Intergovernmental Relations (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus
Christi, TX
ON:
Francis, Brian Executive Director (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation),
Austin, TX
Strawn, Michael Program Specialist (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation),
Austin, TX
Worman, Mark (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Moran, Ms. Maarit Assoc. Transportation Researcher (Texas A&M Transportation
Institute), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Fowler, Perry Executive Director (Texas Water Infrastructure Network (TXWIN)), Austin,
TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Puente, Jaime (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Ballard, Paul CEO (Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Co.), Austin, TX
FOR:
Goodsheller, Miranda Governmental Affairs (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Mathew, Bryan Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Mims, April Senior Public Policy Manager (Lyft), San Francisco, CA
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 14, 2017 8:00 AM
Neeley, Josiah Southwest Director (R Street Institute), Austin, TX
Preston, Angela (LYFT), Columbus, OH
Price, Betsy Mayor (City of Fort Worth), Ft Worth, TX
Stone, Gary (Self), Dallas, TX
Theunissen, Trevor Public Affairs Lead, Uber (Uber Technologies), Austin, TX
Troxclair, Ellen (Self), Austin, TX
Wier, Debbie CEO (MADD), Irving, TX
AGAINST:
Bouloubasis, John President and CEO (Texas Taxi, inc), San Antonio, TX
Bruning, Kathryn Assistant dir admin reg affairs (also providing written testimony)
(Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston, TX
Kitchen, Ann Austin City Council (Self; City of Austin), Austin,TX, TX
Lockhart, Heather Assistant General Counsel, Texas Municipal League (Texas Municipal
League), Austin, TX
Palmer, Joe (Self), Burleson, TX
Passmore, Dave (Self; Taxi drivers association of austin), Austin, TX
Piperno, David (Fasten Inc), Boston, MA
Radulski, Regina VP of Operations (Get me llc), Dallas, TX
Wittie, David (Self; ADAPT of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Bearden, Chase Director of Advocacy (Self; Coalition of texans with disabilities), Austin,
TX
Goodin, Ms. Ginger Transportation Policy Research Center Director (also providing
written testimony) (Texas A&M Transportation Institute), Austin, TX
Langendorf, Jean Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Miles, Melissa (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bresnen, Amy Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
Bresnen, Steve (Self), Austin, TX
Curbow, Kelly (AT&T), Austin, TX
Geary, Michael Director of Organization (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Gilcrease, Pete (Self; Friends of Austin Neighborhoods), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Daniel Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin,
TX
Greener, Jerome State director (Self; Americans for Prosperity Texas), Dallas, TX
Harris, Dana VP, State Advocacy (Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Joiner, Caroline Executive Director, TechNet (TechNet), Austin, TX
Landry, Mitch (Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA)), Austin, TX
Loftis, Lee (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Self), Austin, TX
Parenteau, Julia Associate Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Association of Realtors),
Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 14, 2017 8:00 AM
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Torres, Sophie (San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Arabie, Joe (Texas AFL CIO), Austin texas, TX
Cuellar, Guadalupe Legislative Attorney (City of El Paso), El Paso, TX
Davila, Leander Division Manager (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Dodge, Megan Assistant Director (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Gonzalez, Ana (Workers Defense Project), Austin, TX
Gruene, Katija Secretary (Self; Green Party of Texas), Austin, TX
Hunt, Ray President (Houston Police Officers' Union), Houston, TX
Jones, James Sgt. (San Antonio Police Dept.), San Antonio, TX
King, David (Self), Austin, TX
Levy, Rick (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Maldonado, Mark (Self), Austin, TX
Meed, Alex (Self), Round Rock, TX
O'Brien, Kristen (AFSCME Local 1624), Austin, TX
Sheehan, Kara (Self; Texas AFL CIO), Austin, TX
Sills, Edward (Self; Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Tagliabue, Tom Director, Intergovernmental Relations (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus
Christi, TX
Weist, Jon Intergovernmental/Legislative Officer (City of Irving), Irving, TX
ON:
Strawn, Michael Program Specialist (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation),
Austin, TX
Worman, Mark (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Moran, Ms. Maarit Assoc. Transportation Researcher (Texas A&M Transportation
Institute), Austin, TX
FOR:
Brix, Lori Citizen (Self), Austin, TX
Cahn, Adam (Self), Austin, TX
Herndon, Nancy (Self), Cypress, TX
Hodgini, Ashley Government Affairs (HomeAway, inc.), Austin, TX
Jones, Barbara (Self), Leander TX, TX
Jones, Ronald (Self), Leander, TX
Margolis, Josh (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Means, Jeff (Self), Canyon, TX
Mintz, David VP, Government Affairs (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX
Neeley, Josiah Southwest Director (R Street Institute), Austin, TX
Owens, Mary (Self), Austin, TX
Stowell, Austin (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 14, 2017 8:00 AM
Troxclair, Ellen (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Adler, Steve Mayor (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Bragiel, Justin General Counsel (Texas Hotel Association), Austin, TX
Branum, Mary (Self; Short Term Rental Owners Association of Galveston), Galveston, TX
Burghdoff, Dana (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
Hotopp, Kristen (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
King, David (Self), Austin, TX
Lockhart, Heather Assistant General Counsel, Texas Municipal League (Texas Municipal
League), Austin, TX
Neufeld, Jessica (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Nixon, Chris VP of Revenue Optimization (Ashford), Dallas, TX
Polston, Mike (Self), Austin Texas, TX
Quaroni, Palmer (Self), Austin, TX
Ramos, Melinda (City of fort worth), Fort worth, TX
Reiswerg, Claire (Self; Galveston Association of Rental Managers), Galveston, TX
Reynolds, Joseph (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin,Texas, TX
Schley, Richard (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ayala, Sal Analyst (Self; Empower Texans), Austin, TX
Bresnen, Amy Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
Geary, Michael Director of Organization (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Gilcrease, Pete (Self; Friends of Austin Neighborhoods), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Daniel Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin,
TX
Greener, Jerome State director (Self; Americans for Prosperity Texas), Dallas, TX
Harris, Dana VP, State Advocacy (Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Joiner, Caroline Executive Director, TechNet (TechNet), Austin, TX
Mathew, Bryan Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Merchan Saegert, Carolyn Consultant (Self; TurnKey Vacation Rentals), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Self), Austin, TX
Parenteau, Julia Associate Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Association of Realtors),
Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Reynolds, Cynthia (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Ashworth, Stephanie (Self), Austin, TX
Bain, Joe Mayor (Self; City of Lakeway), Lakeway, TX
Cole, Tim (Self), Austin, TX
Colorito, Sonia (Self), Austin, TX
Cuellar, Guadalupe Legislative Attorney (City of El Paso), El Paso, TX
Delgado, Bertha (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 14, 2017 8:00 AM
Dice, Michael Policy Administrator (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Elizondo, Bobbie-Rae (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Estrada, Joann (Self), Austin, TX
Gruene, Katija Secretary (Self; Green Party of Texas), Austin, TX
Harris, John Senior Vice President, Houston First (Houston First), Houston, TX
Highsmith, Madelon Enterprise Brand & Media Consultant (Self), Austin, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Lydick, Henry (Self), Austin, TX
Meed, Alex (Self), Round Rock, TX
Nystrom, Ashley (City of Waco), Waco, TX
Oakley, Julie Assistant City Manager (Self; City of Lakeway), Lakeway, TX
Parsons, Brad (Self), Austin, TX
Puente, Jaime (Self), Austin, TX
Quaroni, Andy Dr (Self), Austin, TX
Rendon, Elisa (Self), Austin, TX
Sanchez, Roderick Assistant City Manager (City of San Antonio), San antonio, TX
Schwartz, Jason (Self), Austin, TX
Shannon, Michael Interim Development Services Director (City of San Antonio), San
antonio, TX
Smith, Tracy (Self), Austin, TX
Stall, Carol (Self), Austin, TX
Tagliabue, Tom Director, Intergovernmental Relations (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus
Christi, TX
Thomas, Phillip (Self), Austin, TX
Weist, Jon Intergovernmental/Legislative Officer (City of Irving), Irving, TX
FOR:
Fisher, Jon President (also providing written testimony) (Associated Builders and
Contractors of Texas), Austin, TX
Rimann, J.D. (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin,
TX
Roden, Gary President, Aguirre Roden, Inc (Self; Associated Builders and Contractors),
Coppell, TX
AGAINST:
Aguilar, Leonard (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Building Trades),
Austin, TX
Levy, Rick (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Murphy, Michael General Counsel (Self; IBEW Local 520), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Dewitt, Cathy (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 14, 2017 8:00 AM
Fowler, Perry Executive Director (Texas Water Infrastructure Network (TXWIN)), Austin,
TX
Gruene, Katija Secretary (Self; Green Party of Texas), Austin, TX
Spilman, Annie Legislative director (National Federation of Independent Business/Texas),
Austin, TX
Van Arsdale, Corbin VP & General Counsel, AGC-Texas Building Branch (AGC-Texas
Building Branch), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Arabie, Joseph Director (Texas AFL CIO), Austin texas, TX
Cooper, Joe Coordinator (Self; Plumbers union), Austin, TX
Dodd, Tj Business manager (Self; Plumbers unim), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Ana (Self; Workers Defense Project), Austin, TX
Hallford, Currie Legislative Rep (Self; CWA/Texas Political and Legislative Committee),
Austin, TX
Hiner, Harrison Legislative director (Texas state employees union), Austin, TX
Johnston, Richard (Self; Southwest pipe trades), Mesquite, TX
Kirkham, Glen Organizer (Self; Southwest Pipe Trades), Rockport, Texas, TX
Ledezma, Abel Organizer (Self; South West Pipe Trades), San Antonio, TX
Maldonado, Mark (Self), Austin, TX
O'Brien, Kristen (AFSCME Local 1624), Austin, TX
Puente, Jaime (Self), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX- American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Reyna, Israel Swpt or (Self; Southwest pipe trades), Lubbock, TX
Sills, Edward (Self; Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Tomlin, Chad Organizer (Self; Southwest pipe trades), Smithville tx, TX
FOR:
Ragland, Stephen (also providing written testimony) (Association of Electric Companies
of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Jackson, Roy (Texas New Mexico Power Company), Austin, TX
Levy, Rick (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Ryan, Jason Vice President, Regulatory and Government Affairs (CenterPoint Energy),
Houston, TX
ON:
Tietjen, Darryl Director - Rates (Public Utility Commission), Austin, TX