WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
April 11, 2017 8:00 AM
FOR:
Bradford, Tray e (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Grapevi e,
TX
Chrosniak, Kenneth Bg Ret (also providing written testimony) (Self; EMPact America
and ALPF), Carlisle, PA
Gaffney, Frank (also providing written testimony) (Self; Center for Security Policy),
Washington, DC, TX
Glass, Tom (Self; Protect the Texas Grid), Hockley, TX
Grantham, David Dr (also providing written testimony) (National center for policy
analysis), Dallas, TX
Hettinger, Ann Public Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (Self; Center for
the Preservation of American Ideals), Rockwall, TX
Janusaitis, Bob InfraGard Western Region EMP SIG (also providing written testimony)
(InfraGard), Houston, TX
Kelberlau, Bill (also providing written testimony) (Self), Georgetown, TX
Krieg, Dr. Richard (also providing written testimony) (Self), Round Rock, TX
Lasky, Mary (also providing written testimony) (Self), Chevy Cchase, MD
Manto, Charles CEO, Chairman (also providing written testimony) (Self; Instant Access
Networks, LLC), Arnold, MD
Pry, Peter (also providing written testimony) (Self; Congressional emp commission), Boca
raton, TX
Reitman, Fred Dr. (also providing written testimony) (Self), Houston, TX
White, Randall Ceo (also providing written testimony) (Self; Colorado FBI Infragrad Emp
SIG), Colorado Springs, CO
AGAINST:
Baum, Walt (Texas Public Power Association), Austin, TX
Bradish, Robert (American Electric Power), Austin, TX
Coleman, Katie (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
ON:
Horton, Randy Senior Program Manager (also providing written testimony) (Electric
power research instititute), Wilsonville, AL
Lambert, Michael (also providing written testimony) (Self), Houston, TX
Lloyd, Brian Executive director (Public Utility Commission of Texas), Austin, TX
Pick, Jacki Sr.Fellow (also providing written testimony) (NCPA), Dallas, TX
Popik, Thomas Chairman (also providing written testimony) (Foundation for Resilient
Societies), Nashua, NH
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cahn, Adam (Cahnman's Musings), Austin, TX
Castilla, Cindi (Self), Dallas, TX
Dantzler, Susan (Self; Fredericksburg Tea Party), Harper, TX
George, Scott Brigadier General (Self), Lago vista, TX
Hall, Terri (Self), Spring Branch, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
April 11, 2017 8:00 AM
Hodges, Dana (Self), Orange, TX
Long, Matt (Self; Fredericksburg Tea Party), Fredericksburg, TX
Mccauley, Ronda (Self), Tx, TX
Mccorkle, Jerry (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Mccorkle, Judith (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Murphy, Joseph (Self), Texas, TX
Neeley, Josiah Southwest Director (R Street Institute), Austin, TX
Perkins, Tillie (Self), Mesquite, TX
Pressley, Laura (Self; Grassroots America We The People), Austin, TX
Schumacher, David (Self), Georgetown, TX
Seago, John Legislative Director (Self), Houston, TX
Slaton, Vicki Srec sd2 (Self), Sunnyvale, TX
Smith, Angela (Self; Fredericksburg Tea Party), Fredericksburg, TX
Tillery, Richard Chief Technology Officer (BlacKnight Cyber), Castle Rock, CO
AGAINST:
Blanton, Paul (Self; Oncor Electric Delivery Company), AustoIn, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office City og Houston), Houston,
TX
McCollough, Parker VP, Govt. Affairs (NRG Energy), Austin, TX
Orr, John Director (Exelon), Austin, TX
Orr, John (Exelon Corporation), Austin, TX
Rathgeber, Julia (Association of Electric Companies of Texas AECT), Austin, TX
Rathgeber, Julia President (Assoc. of Electric Companies of TX), Austin, TX
Torres, Gerard Director (CenterPoint Energy), Houston, TX
Urban, John Paul (NRG Energy, Inc.), Austin, TX
ON:
Blackstone, Aaron Chief security information officer (Department of public safety), Austin,
TX
Ferrell, Dawn Brigadier General (Texas Military Department), Austin, TX
Jones, John Assistant director (Department of public safety), Austin, TX
Kidd, Nim Chief (Department of public safety), Austin, TX
Lane, Bryan Assistant Director (Department of public safety), Austin, TX
Leaseman, Kristy Lt. Col (Texas Military Department), Austin, TX
Woodfin, Dan Sr. Director of System Operations (Electric Reliability Council of Texas),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Medrano, Margarita Mrs (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Kimbriel, Todd Director egovernment (Department of information resources), Austin, TX
Powers, Mike (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
April 11, 2017 8:00 AM
FOR:
Alaghehband, Kamand (also providing written testimony) (Self), Round Rock, TX
Bourland, Gordon (also providing written testimony) (Self; TxABA Public Policy Group),
Arlington, TX
Crone, Regina Dr. (also providing written testimony) (Self; Therapy and Beyond LLC),
Bartonville, TX
Fernandez, Mariel (also providing written testimony) (Self; Autism Treatment Center),
Dallas, TX
Fritz, Jennifer (also providing written testimony) (Self; TXABA PPG), Manvel, TX
Miller, Clint (Self), Fort worh, TX
Montalbo, Melissa (Self), Damon, TX
Thommen, Rany Behavior Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Self; ABA Today
LLC), Georgetown, TX
AGAINST:
McCoy, Joseph Dr. (Self; Texas Psychological Association), Mcallen, TX
ON:
Johnson-Patagoc, Kate Director (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texana Center),
Katy, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baucom, Alison (Self; Baucom Behavioral & Educational Services), Austin, TX
Daley, Carol (Self), Arlington, TX
De la Cruz, Berenice Chief Operating Officer (Self; Autism Community Network), San
Antonio, TX
Douglas, Jill Governmental Affairs Manager (Self), Austin, TX
Gillmore, Tashenna Board certified behavior analyst (Self; The Heart of Behavior llc.),
Denton, TX
Johnson, Lee Deputy Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
List, Amanda (Self), Austin, TX
Magrane, Cara Executive Director (Self; Autism Lifeline Links), San Antonio, TX
Masey, Chris Policy specialist (Coalition of Texans with disabilities), Austin, TX
Medrano, Margarita Mrs (Self), Austin, TX
Piccola, Kyle (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Reidinger, Cindy (Self; Autism Community Network), San antonio, TX
Rich, Kelle BCBA (Self; Central Texas Autism Center), Austin, TX
Sciarillo, Anna Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Self; Empower Behavioral Health and
TXABA Public Policy Group), San Antonio, TX
Simon, Arthur (Self), Austin, TX
Windham, Brandy (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Ainslie, Daphny Dr. (Self; Texas Psychological Association), Austin, TX
Allensworth, Kay Dr. (Self; Texas Psychological Associatiom), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
April 11, 2017 8:00 AM
Brothers, Gail Dr. (Self; Texas psychological association), Fort worth, TX
Cansler, David Dr (Self; Texas psychological association), Austin, TX
Douglas, Frances Dr (Self; Texas Psychological Association), Austin, TX
Engel, Kristie Doctor of Psychology (Self; TX Psychological Association), Cedar Park,
TX
Flynn, Michael Dr. (Self; Texas Psychological Association), Fort Worth, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Gentry, Lauren Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Grothues, PhD, Carol President-Elect of the Texas Psychological Assn (Self; Texas
Psychological Association), Dripping Springs, TX
Hall, Cheryl Dr. (Self; TPA), Lubbock, TX
Lockart, Elle Dr. (Self; Texas Psychoogists), Fort Worth, TX
Mcbride, Bonny Social worker (Self), Athens, TX
McBride, William Dr (Self; Texas Psychological Association), Athens, TX
Middleton, Anna elisabeth Psychologist (Self; Capital area psychological association),
Austin, TX
Mooney, Megan Dr (Self), Houston, TX
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Sperry, Robert Psychologist (Self; Texas Psychological Assn.), Tyler, TX
Vendl, Jo Dr. (Self; Texas Psychological Association), Austin, TX
White, David Executive Director (Texas Psychological Association), Cedar Park, TX
ON:
Francis, Brian Executive Director (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation),
Austin, TX
Freshour, Scott Interim Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cahn, Adam (Cahnman's Musings), Austin, TX
Murphy, Joseph (Self), Texas, TX
AGAINST:
Garcia, Michael (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Pounds, Bobby Assistant Director, Statewide Procurement (Comptroller of Public
Accounts), Austin, TX
Powers, Mike (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
FOR:
Morgan, Kevin (Crystal lagoons), Beachwood, OH
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Civins, Jeff Attorney (Crystal Lagoons), Austin, TX
McCartt, J. (Long Cove Development Inc), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
April 11, 2017 8:00 AM
ON:
Huss, Jonathan Interim Associate Commissioner (Dept of State Health Services), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Campos, Dya H-E-B Director Government Affairs (H-E-B), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Burgin, Matt (Texas Food & Fuel Association), Austin, TX
Huddleston, Cheri Legislative Consultant (Southern Glazer's Wholesale Distributors),
Austin, TX
ON:
Anger, Michael Lottery Operations Director (Texas Lottery Cmmission), Austin, TX
Grief, Gary Executive Director (Texas Lottery Commission), Austin, TX
FOR:
Armendariz, Daniel Housing Advocate (Self; Austin Tenants' Council), Austin, TX
Mintz, David Vice President of Government Affairs (Texas Apartment Association),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Walker, Nate (Texas Low Income Housing Information Service), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hiner, Harrison Legislative director (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Lara, Rene Legislative Dir. (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Moreno, Celina Legislative Staff Attorney (Mexican American Legal Defense and
Education Fund), San Antonio, TX
Puente, Jaime (Texas Graduate Student Diversity), Houston, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX - American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
FOR:
Downton, Ryan President and Chief Legal Officer (Little River Heathcare and Timberlands
Healthcare), Round Rock, TX
Monday, Kim TMA (Self; Texas medical association), Houston, TX
Page, Sheila Dr (also providing written testimony) (Self; Association of American
Physicians and Surgeons), Aledo, TX
Thompson, Judith Dr. (also providing written testimony) (Self; Practicing Physicians of
america), New braunfels, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
April 11, 2017 8:00 AM
AGAINST:
Ersek, Robert Md,facs (Self; Surgery board), Austin, TX
Smith, Barry (also providing written testimony) (Self; American Bd. of Medical
Specialities), Montgomery, TX
Wendel, George (Self; American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology), Dallas, TX
ON:
Lopez, Cesar (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Rodriguez, M.D., Alma Vice President of Medical Affairs (The University of Texas MD
Anderson Cancer Center), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bruce, Bonnie Director of Governmental Affairs (Texas Society of Anesthesiologists),
Austin, TX
Capelo, Jaime (Texas Chapter American College of Cardiology), Austin, TX
Capelo, Jaime (Texas Urological Society), Austin, TX
Herzog, Greg (Texas Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy and Texas Neurology
Society), Austin, TX
Hinkle, Dan (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Sugar Land, TX
Johnson, Lee Deputy Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Reed, Rachael Executive director (Self; Texas Ophthalmological Association), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Association), Austin, TX
Seago, John Legislative Director (Self), Houston, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
ON:
Bredt, Robert Medical Driector (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Freshour, Scott Interim Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Slape, Doug (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Kerker, Juliana (American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists-Texas District),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Dawson, Betty (Frances E.) (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Association of
Psychological Associates), Dallas, TX
Foster, Illysa (Self), Martindale, TX
Zagouris, Andoni Ma psychologist (Self), Port isabel, TX
AGAINST:
Ainslie, Daphny Dr. (Self; Texas Psychological Association), Austin, TX
Andrews, Paul Phd (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas psychological
association), Tyler, TX
Brothers, Gail Dr. (Self; Texas psychological association), Fort worth, TX
Cansler, David Dr (Self; Texas psychological association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
April 11, 2017 8:00 AM
Douglas, Frances Dr (Self; Texas Psychological Association), Austin, TX
Griffin, Andrew PhD (Self; Texas Psychological Association), Mexia, TX
Grothues, PhD, Carol President-Elect of the Texas Psychological Assn (also providing
written testimony) (Self; Texas Psychological Association), Dripping Springs, TX
Hall, Cheryl Dr. (also providing written testimony) (Self; Tpa), Lubbock, TX
Lockart, Elle Dr. (Self; Texas Psychoogists), Fort Worth, TX
McCoy, Joseph Dr. (Self; Texas Psychological Association), Mcallen, TX
Mooney, Megan Dr (Self), Houston, TX
Vendl, Jo Dr. (Self; Texas Psychological Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Spinks, Darrel Executive Director (TX State Bd. of Examiners of Psychologists), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ghio, Claudia (Self), Austin, TX
Zagouris, Lynne (Self), Port Isabel, TX
AGAINST:
Allensworth, Kay Dr. (Self; Texas Psychological Associatiom), Austin, TX
Arredondo, Kim Dr. Licensed Psychologist (Self), Bryan, TX
Engel, Kristie Doctor of Psychology (Self; TX Psychological Association), Cedar Park,
TX
Flynn, Michael Dr. (Self; Texas Psychological Association), Fort Worth, TX
Gardner, Bonny Dr (Self; Texas Psychological Association), Austin, TX
Gentry, Lauren Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Hersh, Brooke (Self), Austin, TX
Mcbride, Bonny Social worker (Self), Athens, TX
McBride, William Dr (Self; Texas Psychological Association), Athens, TX
Middleton, Anna elisabeth Psychologist (Self; Capital area psychological association),
Austin, TX
Sperry, Robert Psychologist (Self; Texas Psychological Assn.), Tyler, TX
White, David Executive Director (Texas Psychological Association), Cedar Park, TX
ON:
Zalkovsky, Emily (Texas Health & Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Baggett, Donnis Executive Vice President, Texas Press Association (Self; Texas Press
Association), Austin, TX
Dahill, John General Counsel (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Johnston, Robert County Judge (Anderson County), Palestine, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft Worth, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
April 11, 2017 8:00 AM
Schneider, Michael VP, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs (Texas Association of
Broadcasters), Austin, TX
ON:
Gordon, Justin Open Records Division Chief (Texas Attorney General's Office), Austin,
TX
Shannon, Kelley Executive Director (Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas),
Austin, TX
Wheelus, David (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
FOR:
Dudensing, Jamie (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Health Plans),
Austin, TX
Gonzales, David Dir Legislative affairs (Alliance of Independent Pharmacies of Texas),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cawley, Jennifer Executive Director, TALHI (Texas Association of Life and Health
Insurers), Austin, TX
Galligher, Duane (Texas Independent Pharmacies Association), Austin, TX
Ghahremani, Kay CEO (Texas Association of Community Based health plans), Austin, TX
Harmon, Kristen (Pharmaceutical Care Management Association), Austin, TX
Heal, John Director, Governmental Affairs (Pharmacy Buying Association d/b/a Texas
TrueCare Pharmicies), Austin, TX
Hudman, Justin Division Director Public Affairs (Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin,
TX
Kolodzey, Patricia Director Government Relations (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas),
Austin, TX
Martin, Amanda Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
Posey, Dan Vice President, Government Affairs (Baylor Scott & White Health), Temple,
TX
ON:
Slape, Doug (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
ON:
Cawley, Jennifer Executive Director, TALHI (Texas Association of Life and Health
Insurers), Austin, TX
Gilbert, Robert (Bo) AVP Government & Industry Relations (USAA), San Antonio, TX
Marlow, John VP (Chubb), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Capelo, Jaime (Texas Ambulatory Surgical Center Society), Austin, TX
ON:
Bosse, Fred (American Insurance Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
April 11, 2017 8:00 AM
Simons, Bob (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Slape, Doug (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Capelo, Jaime (Texas Ambulatory Surgical Center Society), Austin, TX
ON:
Bosse, Fred (American Insurance Association), Austin, TX
Slape, Doug (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Marlow, John VP (Chubb), Austin, TX
Martin, Paul Director of State Affairs (National Association of Mutual Insurance
Companies), Austin, TX
ON:
Byckovski, J'ne (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
FOR:
Ledbetter, Luke (SNC), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bosse, Fred (American Insurance Association), Austin, TX
Woods, Joe VP-State Government Relations (Property Casualty Insurers Assiciation of
America (PCI)), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Cahn, Adam (Cahnman's Musings), Austin, TX
ON:
Slape, Doug (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Mitchell, Tara Director IT Operations (Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas), Austin,
TX
ON:
Coleman, Katie (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
ON:
Lloyd, Brian Executive director (Public Utility Commission of Texas), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
April 11, 2017 8:00 AM
FOR:
Easterly, Mark (Houston Methodist), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ballew, Joel Vice President (Texas Health Resources), Arlington, TX
Banda, Jennifer (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Follett, Jessica (CIOX Health, Inc.), Austin, TX
ON:
Bruce, Bonnie Director of Governmental Affairs (Texas Society of Anesthesiologist),
Austin, TX
Freshour, Scott Interim Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baggett, Donnis Executive Vice President, Texas Press Association (Self; Texas Press
Association), Austin, TX
Schneider, Michael VP, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs (Texas Association of
Broadcasters), Austin, TX
Shannon, Kelley Executive Director (Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas),
Austin, TX
ON:
Gordon, Justin Open Records Division Chief (Texas Attorney General's Office), Austin,
TX
Wheelus, David (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
ON:
Garcia, Buddy (Brownsville Public Utilities Board), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Gonzalez, Ramiro Government affairs Liaison City of Brownsville (City of Brownsville),
Brownsville, TX
ON:
Lloyd, Brian Executive director (Public Utility Commission of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cahn, Adam (Cahnman's Musings), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
April 11, 2017 8:00 AM
ON:
Dayton, Steve (TCEQ), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Brennan, Jim Legislative Director TX Coalition Of Veteran Organ (Texas Coalition of
Veterans Organizations), Austin, TX
Munoz, Leo (Comcast), Austin, TX
Utzman, Aidan (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Lloyd, Brian Executive director (Public Utility Commission of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Yancy, Justin President (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
ON:
Kimbriel, Todd Director egovernment (Department of information resources), Austin, TX
FOR:
Biedrzycki, Carol (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas ROSE (Ratepayers
Organization to Save Energy)), Austin, TX, TX
Campbell, Kim Sr Manager Customer Advocacy (Self; TXU Energy), Irving, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Dyer, R.A. "Jake" Policy Analyst (Texas Coalition for Affordable Power), Austin, TX
Dyer, Richard Policy Analyst (Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor), Austin, TX
Garcia, Michael (Self), Austin, TX
Hutchinson, Scott (Association of Electric Companies of Texas AECT), Austin, TX
Morstad, Tim (AARP), Austin, TX
Pontello, Jacqueline Executive Director (Self; One Voice Texas), Houston, TX, TX
Walker, Nate (Texas Low Income Housing Information Service), Austin, TX
Warndof, Donna Director, Harris County Legislative Relations (Harris County Community
Services Dept), Houston, TX
Zachary, Mance Director og Government Affairs (TXU Energy), Austin, TX
ON:
Lloyd, Brian Executive director (Public Utility Commission of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Beasley, Byron Portfolio Manager (Comptroller), Austin, TX