WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 15, 2017 9:00 AM
FOR:
Smith, Jason Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baggett, Donnis Executive Vice President (Texas Press Association), Austin, TX
Giardino, Vincent Assistant Criminal District Attorney (Tarrant County Criminal District
Attorney's Office), Ft. Worth, TX
AGAINST:
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Affairs (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
FOR:
Johnson, Noel Gov't Affairs (TMPA - Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin, TX
Nodolf, Laura Midland County District Attorney (Midland County District Attorneys
Office), Midland, TX
O'Ryan, Anne (also providing written testimony) (AAA TX, Interinsurance Exchange of
the Auto Club, and Auto Club Co. Mutual), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Akpan, Erika VP of Gov't Relations and Policy (Assoc. of Electric Companies of TX
(AECT)), Austin, TX
Anderson, Jessica Lieutenant (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
Barnett, Paula Government Relations Senior Director (BP America), Austin, TX
Bearden, Chase Directory of Advocacy (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Bonham, Jeff VP TX State Relations (Center Point Energy, Inc.), Austin, TX
Borel, Dennis Executive Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Bresnen, Amy Attorney (Self, AT&T), Austin, TX
Brugnoli, Darlene VP Governmental Affairs (Verizon), Austin, TX
Casey, Stan Govt. Relations (Concho Resources), Austin, TX
Cates, Andrew General Counsel (Nursing Legislative Agenda Coalition), Austin, TX
Chatelle, Melody Legislative + Communications Consultant (Self), Austin, TX
Crenwelge, Janiece Consultant (Nationwide Insurance), Austin, TX
Cuevas, Jo Cassandra Director (AT&T), Austin, TX
DeBower, Courtney Advocacy & Communications (Texas EMS, Trauma + Acute Care
Foundation (TETAF) + self), Austin, TX
Elkin, Bill Executive Director (Houston Police Retired Officers Association), Houston, TX
Findeisen, Les Director of Policy (Texas Trucking Association), Austin, TX
Floyd, Beaman Executive Director (Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions),
Austin, TX
Galitski, Frank Director (Farmers Insurance), Austin, TX
Garcia, Michael Lobbyist (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Hilliek, King Vice President (Harris Health System), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 15, 2017 9:00 AM
Hinkle, Dan (Apache Corp and Texas Academy Family Physicians), Sugar Land, TX
Holzheanser, Craig Contract Representative (Texas EMS Alliance), Austin, TX
Hosek, Chris (BHP Billiton), Austin, TX
Hosek, Chris (SM Energy), Austin, TX
Jones, James Sgt. (San Antonio Police Dept.), San Antonio, TX
Kolodzey, Patricia Director, Governmental Relation (Blue Cross/Blue Shield Texas),
Austin, TX
Kroll, Carrie Vice President Advocacy, Quality & Public Health (Texas Hospital
Association), Austin, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Laroche, Sebastien Research and Policy Analyst (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South
Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
Martin, Paul Director (National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies), Austin, TX
McCollough, Parker V.P. Gov't Affairs (NRG Energy), Austin, TX
Merrick, Susan Texas Silver-Haired Legislature - admin volunteer (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Meyers, Lucas (The Travelers Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries), Austin, TX
Meyers, Michael (Self and in memory of Elana), Austin, TX
Miller, Lindsey Director of Government Affairs (Texas Independent Producers and Royalty
Owners Association), Austin, TX
Moore, Julie Senior Director (Occidental Petroleum Corporation), Austin, TX
Myers, Sierra (Self), Austin, TX
Omey, Samantha Sr. Advisor Public and Gov't Affairs (Exxon Mobil), Austin, TX
Ozuna, Jesse Assistant Director, Governmental Affairs (Mayor's Office, City of Houston),
Houston, TX
Parenteau, Julia Assoc. Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Assn. of Realtors), Austin,
TX
Peeler, Robert Attorney (Ford Motor Company), Austin, TX
Pocheco, Michael (Texas Farm Bureau), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Association), Austin, TX
Rocha, JJ Legislative Liaison (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
Schleifer, Jessica Director of Advocacy (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
Sellers, Tom Manager (ConocoPhillips), Austin, TX
Shepperd, Ben President (Permian Basin Petroleum Association), Midland, TX
Smith, Arianna Counsel, Public Affairs (Combined Law Enforcement Association of TX),
Austin, TX
Smith, Jennifer Executive Director (TX Assn. of City and County Health Officials
(TACCHO)), Austin, TX
Stallings, Robin Executive Director (Bike Texas), Austin, TX
Stowart, Scott Dir. of Gov't Affairs (Texas Chemical Council), Austin, TX
Thurston, James Director of Policy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Townsend, Paul Director of Public Policy (Children's Hospital Assoc. of Texas (CHAT)),
Austin, TX
Weatherby, Cinde (Self), Austin, TX
Williams, Julie State Government Affairs (Chevron), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 15, 2017 9:00 AM
Williford, Jordan (UPS), Austin, TX
Womack, Daniel Director Government Affairs (Dow Chemical), Austin, TX
Woods, Joe VP-State Gov. Relations (Property Casualty Insurers Assn, of America),
Austin, TX
Yarbrough, Brian Attorney (Ean Holdings LLC (Enterprise/Alamo/National Rent a Car)),
Austin, TX
Zachary, Mance Director of Government (Vistra Energy), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Cahn, Adam Blogger (Cahnman's Musings), Austin, TX
Hall, Jaclyn None (Myself), Spring Branch, TX
Hall, Terri Executive Director (Texas TURF & Texans for Toll-free Highways), San
Antonio, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Assoc. Director for Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Nelson, Roxanne Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 Burnet County (Justice of the Peace and
Constables Assn.), Burnet, TX
Samaniego, Dianne Justice of the Peace (Justice of the Peace and Constable Assoc.),
Claude, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Eddleman, Hunter (Self), Claude, TX
Grajell, Bill Judge (Justices of the Peace and Constables Assc. of Texas), Georgetown, TX
Hoy, Sandy General Counsel (TX Apartment Association), Austin, TX
Johnson, Noel Gov't Affairs (TMPA - Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin, TX
Samaniego, Jeslee Reggie (Jes Lee Samaniego), Claude, TX
Schiele, Andrea Criminal Court Administrator/leg. Liaison (Justices of the peace and
Constables Assoc. of TX), Georgetown, TX
FOR:
Giles, Jeffrey Assistant City Attorney for the City of Houston (City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Parenteau, Julia Assoc. Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Assn. of Realtors), Austin,
TX
Roche, JJ Legislative Liaison (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Johnson, Ed Director (Harris County Clerks Office), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 15, 2017 9:00 AM
Nolen, Robert Director (Harris County District Clerk), Houston, TX
ON:
Ingram, Keith Director, Elections Division (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
FOR:
Fleming, John General Counsel (Texas Mortgage Bankers Association), Austin, TX
Lee, Randy M. (First American Title Insurance Co.), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Hemphill, Coleman (Self- World Wide Notary - Written by American Assoc. of Notaries),
Brady, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self and World Wide Notary), Brady, TX
Rice, Marion R. CEO (WW Notary LLC), Brady, TX
ON:
Sumners, Robert Director of Government Filings (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Embrey, Cleste Assistant General Counsel (Texas Bankers Association), Austin, TX
Engel, Brian (Barrett Daffin Frappier Turner & Eugel LLP/Self), Austin, TX
Erskine, Jack (Notarize.com), Austin, TX
Martin, Amanda Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
Parenteau, Julia Associate Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Assn. of Realtor), Austin,
TX
Place, Shea Attorney (Texas Land Title Association), Austin, TX
Rodriguez, Micah General Counsel (Credit Union Coalition of Texas), Austin, TX
Yarbrough, Brian Attorney (JP Morgan Chase LLC), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Follett, Jessica Research Asst. (American Association of Notaries), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ford, Anna Attorney (DFPS), Austin, TX
Francis, Will Government Relations Director (Nat'l Assoc. of Social Workers - Texas
Chapter), Austin, TX
FOR:
Dale, Mary (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Kneeland, Mishell B. (Self), Austin, TX
Lippincott, Rob Vice President (Guero's Taco Bar), Austin, TX
ON:
Miller, Jeff Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Piccola, Kyle (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 15, 2017 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bargin, Matt Director of Governmental Affairs (Texas Food and Fuel Association), Austin,
TX
Besselman, Kenneth General Counsel (Texas Restaurant Assn.), Austin, TX
Chiodo, Dana Consultant (International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)), Austin, TX
DeBauer, Courtney (nonprofit stuff) (Self), Austin, TX
Embrey, Celeste Ass't General Counsel (Texas Bankers Association), Austin, TX
Fainter, John W. Consultant (Texas Civil Justice League), Austin, TX
Fowler, Meredyth Legislative Counsel (Independent Bankers Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Garcia, Michael Lobbyist (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Johnson, Ed Director (Harris County Clerks Office), Houston, TX
Kaufman, Lisa (Texas Civil Justice League), Austin, TX
Kroll, Carne Vice President Advocacy, Quality and Public Health (Texas Hospital
Association), Austin, TX
Martin, Amanda Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
Parenteau, Julia Assoc. Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Assn. of Realtors), Austin,
TX
Parsley, Lee (Texans for Lawsuit Reform), Austin, TX
Spilman, Annie State Legislative Director (National Federation of Independent
Business/Texas), Austin, TX
Womack, Daniel Director Governmental Affairs (Dow Chemical), Austin, TX
Young, Tiffany Representative (Texans Against Lawsuit Abuse), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Kafka, Bob Organizer (Adapt of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Ferrie, George Director of Compliance (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation),
Austin, TX
Hoy, Sandy General Counsel (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX
Talbot, David Consumer Protection Division Chief (Office of the Attorney General),
Austin, TX
ON:
Raab, Ted Melina Sr. Legislative Agent (Texas AFT (American Federation of Teachers)),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Roberts, Jack Consultant (Gov. Affairs) (Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants),
Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 15, 2017 9:00 AM
FOR:
Kiel, Teresa County Clerk Guadalupe County (Self and County & District Clerks
Association), Seguin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Johnson, Ed Director (Harris County Clerks Office), Houston, TX
FOR:
Maxey, Glen Legislative Director (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Johnson, Ed Director (Harris County Clerks Office), Houston, TX
Shannon, Melissa Governmental Affairs Director (Bexar County Commissioners Court),
San Antonio, TX
Weatherby, Cindie Issue Chair for Voting/Elections (League of Women Voters of Texas),
Austin, TX
ON:
Ingram, Keith Director, Elections Division (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
FOR:
Johnson, Ed Director (Harris County Clerks Office), Houston, TX
Nolen, Robert Director (Harris County District Clerk), Houston, TX
FOR:
Maxey, Glen Legislative Director (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Christian, George Scott Attorney (Texas Civil Justice League), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Fainter, John W. Consultant (Texas Civil Justice League), Austin, TX
FOR:
Exter, Monty Lobbyist (The Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Lee, Tim Executive Director (TX Retired Teachers Assoc.), Austin, TX
ON:
Raab, Ted Melina Sr. Legislative Agent (Texas AFT (American Federation of Teachers)),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Carpenter, Bill N/A (Cy-FARE - Retired Educator), Houston, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 15, 2017 9:00 AM
Smith, Michelle Consultant (Texas Association of School Business Officials), Austin, TX
ON:
Daniel, Katrina Chief Healthcare Officer (TRS), Austin, TX
Guthrie, Brian Executive Director (TRS), Austin, TX