WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 18, 2017 9:00 AM
FOR:
Bresnen, Steve Attorney (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Asmussen, Cindy Ethics Advisor (Self), Austin, TX
Bradford, Trayce President (Texas Eagle Forum), Grapevine, TX
Bresnen, Amy Attorney (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX
Mata, Vida Morgan Legislative Analyst (Texas Home School Coalition), Lockhart, TX
Saenz, Jonathan Attorney (Texas Values Action), Austin, TX
ON:
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Davis, Chris Treasurer (Texas Assoc. of Elections Administrators), Georgetown, TX
Fairbrother, Bill Legislative Chair, TRCCA (TRCCA), Round Rock, TX
Johnson, Ed Director (Harris Co Clerks Office), Houston, TX
Parenteau, Julia Assoc. Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Assn. of Realtors), Austin,
TX
Vera, Alan D. Chairman (Harris County Republican Party Ballot Security Comm),
Houston, TX
ON:
Ingram, Keith Director, Elections Division (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Davis, Chris Treasurer (Texas Assoc. of Elections Administrators), Georgetown, TX
Fairbrother, Bill Legislative Chair, TRCCA (TRCCA), Round Rock, TX
Gentry, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
Johnson, Ed Director (Harris County Clerk Office), Houston, TX
Maxey, Glen Leg. Director (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Vera, Alan D. Chairman (Harris County Republican Party Ballot Security Comm.),
Houston, TX
ON:
Ingram, Keith Director, Elections Division (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Brauer, Andrea Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Gun Sense),
Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 18, 2017 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
DeBower, Courtney Advocacy & Communications (Texas EMS, Trauma & Acute Care
Foundation (TETAF)), Austin, TX
Holzheanser, Craig Consultant (Texas EMS Alliance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Smith, Arianna Counsel (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of TX), Austin, TX
Solis, Eddie (City of Arlington), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Birtch, Carol Legislative Counsel (Public Citizen), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baggett, Donnis Executive Vice President (Texas Press Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Richards, Joanne President (Common Ground for Texans), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Richards, Joanne President (Common Ground for Texans), Austin, TX
Shelley, Adrian Director, Texas Office (Public Citizen), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Gentry, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Blakemore, Allen (State Firefighters' and Fire Marshalls' Association), Austin, TX
DeBower, Courtney Advocacy & Communications (Texas EMS, Trauma & Acute Care
Foundation (TETAF)), Austin, TX
Landry, Mitch Deputy Executive Director (Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin,
TX
Smith, Arianna Counsel (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baggett, Donnis Executive Vice President (Texas Press Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 18, 2017 9:00 AM
ON:
Ingram, Keith Director, Elections Division (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
Vera, Alan D. Chairman (Harris County Republican Party Ballot Security Committee),
Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Fairbrother, Bill Legislative Chair (TRCCA), Round Rock, TX
Maxey, Glen Legislative Director (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Parsons, Brad Campaign Consultant (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Johnson, Ed Director (Harris County Clerks Office), Houston, TX
FOR:
Davis, Lora Chair, Powers of Attorney & Advance Directives Committee (Real Estate,
Probate & Trust Section of the State Bar of Texas), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Assoc. Director for Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Gentry, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Sara VP Advocacy & Public Policy (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Herman, Guy Presiding Judge (Self; Statutory Probate Courts of Texas), Austin, TX
Hopper, Craig Chair, Estate and Trust Legislative Affairs Committee (Self; SBOT-
REPTL), Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Tomlinson, Maxcine Director of Governmental Relations (TX New Mexico Hospice
Organization), Austin, TX
FOR:
Dunwoody, Grant (Self), Houston, TX
Noack, Craig Attorney (Texas Creditors Bar Association), San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Johnson, Ed Director (Harris County Clerks Office), Houston, TX
Maxey, Glen Legislative Director (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Davis, Chris Treasurer (Texas Assoc. of Elections Administrators), Georgetown, TX
Fairbrother, Bill Legislative Chair, TRCCA (TRCCA), Round Rock, TX
Gentry, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
Ingram, Keith Director, Elections Division (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 18, 2017 9:00 AM
Vera, Alan D. Chairman (Harris County Republican Party Ballot Security Comm),
Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Shelley, Adrian Director, Texas Office (Public Citizen), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Herman, Guy Presiding Judge, Statutory Probate Courts of Texas (Statutory Probate Courts
of Texas), Austin, TX
Hopper, Craig Chair, Estate and Trust Legislative Affairs Committee, Real Estate Probate
Trust Law Section, State Bar (Self - probate and estate planning attorney), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Simpson, Terry County Judge (San Patricia County), Sinton, TX
AGAINST:
Herman, Guy Probate Judge (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ozuna, Jesse Assistant Director, Government Affairs (Mayor's Office, City of Houston),
Houston, TX
Shelley, Adrian Director, Texas Office (Public Citizen), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Johnson, Ed Director (Harris County Clerks), Houston, TX
ON:
Farinelli, Victor Deputy State Registrar (Dept. of State Health Services), Austin, TX
Hearn, Skylor Assistant Director (Texas DPS), Austin, TX
FOR:
Davis, Lora Chair, PAAD Committee (REPTL Section of State Bar), Dallas, TX
Hopper, Craig Chair, Estate & Trust Legislative Affairs Committee, Real Estate Probate
Trust Law (REPTL) Section of State Bar of Texas (Self; SBOT REPTL; Self- probate and
estate planning attorney), Austin, TX
ON:
Day, Aaron Dir of governmental relations (TLTA (Texas Land Title Association)), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Herman, Guy Probate Judge (Self), Austin, TX
Herman, Guy Presiding Judge, Statutory Probate Courts of Texas (Statutory Probate Courts
of Texas), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 18, 2017 9:00 AM
AGAINST:
Crenwelge, Janiece Consultant (JPMorgan Chase Holdings LLC), Austin, TX
Heasley, John EVP (Texas Bankers Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Fairbrother, Bill Legislative Chair, TRCCA (TRCCA), Round Rock, TX
Johnson, Ed Director (Harris County Clerks Office), Houston, TX
Maxey, Glen Texas Democratic Party Leg. Director (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Vera, Alan D. Chairman (Harris County Republican Party Ballot Security Comm),
Houston, TX
ON:
Ingram, Keith Director Elections Division (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Davis, Chris Treasurer (Texas Assoc. of Elections Administrators), Georgetown, TX
Fairbrother, Bill Legislative Chair, TRCCA (TRCCA), Round Rock, TX
Gentry, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
Johnson, Ed Director (Harris County Clerks Office), Houston, TX
Maxey, Glen Leg. Director (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Shannon, Melissa Director of Governmental Affairs (Bexar County Commissioners Court),
San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Vera, Alan D. Chairman (Harris County Republican Party Ballot Security), Houston, TX
ON:
Ingram, Keith Director, Elections Division (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
FOR:
Maxey, Glen Leg. Director (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Davis, Chris Treasurer (Texas Assoc. of Elections Administrators), Georgetown, TX
Fairbrother, Bill Legislative Chair, TRCCA (TRCCA), Round Rock, TX
Johnson, Ed Director (Harris County Clerks Office), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Vera, Alan D. Chairman (Harris County Republican Party Ballot Security), Houston, TX
ON:
Ingram, Keith Director, Elections Division (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 18, 2017 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Steusloff, Ian General Counsel (Texas Ethics Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Anderson, Jessica Lieutenant (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
Andrews, Jenny Public Policy Analyst (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Barba, Michael Associate Director of Public Policy (Texas Catholic Conference of
Bishops), Austin, TX
Caruthers, Jamey Sr. Staff Attorney (Children At Risk), Houston, TX
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Affairs (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Laster, Dottie Executive Director (Self; Heidi Search Center), New Braunfels, TX
Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Smith, Arianna Counsel (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of TX), Austin, TX
Villarreal, Katherine Intern (Self), Round Rock, TX
Wright, Kyleen Pres. + CEO (Self and Texans for Life), Arlington, TX
ON:
Melton, Kirsta Leeburg Deputy Criminal Chief, Human Trafficking and
Transnational/Organized Crime Section (Office of the Attorney General of Texas), Austin,
TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
McKinley, Toni Director of Therapeutic Services (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Harris, Aaron Executive Director (Direct Action Texas), NRH, TX
Johnson, Ed Director (Harris County Clerks Office), Houston, TX
ON:
Ingram, Keith Director, Elections Division (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Fairbrother, Bill Legislative Chair (TRCCA), Round Rock, TX
Gentry, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
Giardino, Vincent Assistant Criminal District Attorney (Tarrant County Criminal DA's
Office), Fort Worth, TX
Maxey, Glen Legislative Director (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Vera, Alan D. Chairman (Harris County Republican Party Ballot Security), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 18, 2017 9:00 AM
AGAINST:
Davis, Chris Treasurer (Texas Assoc. of Elections Administrators), Georgetown, TX
Parsons, Brad Campaign Consultant (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bresnen, Steve Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Bingo Interest Group),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Fenoglio, Stephen Attorney (Family Elder Care, Inc., The Arc of the Capitol Area, River
City Bingo), Austin, TX
Martin, Will Chairman, Legislative Commission (American Legion), Victoria, TX
Stewart, Tom Executive Director (Texas Charity Advocates), Austin, TX
ON:
Royal, III, Alfonso D. Director, Charitable Bingo Operations Division (Texas Lottery
Commission), Austin, TX
FOR:
Donnelly, Rosemarie Assistant County Attorney (Harris County Attorney's Office),
Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Warndof, Donna Director of Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX
ON:
Singer, Paul Consumer Protection Deputy Division Chief (Office of the Attorney General),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis Executive Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Fairbrother, Bill Legislative Chair, TRCCA (TRCCA), Round Rock, TX
Gentry, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
Johnson, Ed Director (Harris County Clerks Office), Houston, TX
Maxey, Glen Legislative Director (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Vera, Alan D. Chairman (Harris County Republican Party Ballot Security), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Davis, Chris Treasurer (Texas Assoc. of Elections Administrators), Georgetown, TX
Parsons, Brad Campaign Consultant (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Ingram, Keith Director, Elections Division (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
FOR:
Corder, Robert City Manager (City of University Park), Dallas, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 18, 2017 9:00 AM
Ferguson, Brandon Battalion Chief (City of University Park), University Park, TX
Lane, Jr., Olin Mayor (City of University Park), Dallas, TX
AGAINST:
Stacy, David Trustee (Self; Midland FRRF), Midland, TX
ON:
Davis, Eric W. Deputy Executive Director (Texas Municipal Retirement System), Austin,
TX
Howell, Randy Fire Chief (City of University Park), University Park, TX
FOR:
Ramage, Rob General Counsel and Director of Gov't Affairs (Texas Motor Speedway -
Speedway Children's Charities), Fort Worth, TX
Zlotnik, Marcie Owner (The Sugar Land Skeeters), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Smith, Mark Founding Partner (Mountain Star Sports Group), El Paso, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Gentry, Karen (NARAL), Austin, TX
Gonzales, Sara V.P. Advocacy and Public Policy (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director, Gov't Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas),
San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Carlin, Debra 1st Vice President (Dallas Retired Fire Fighters Association), Sunnyvale, TX
Frazier, Frederick Vice President (Self + Dallas Police Association), Dallas, TX
Friar, Sam Chairman of the Board of Trustees (Dallas Police and Fire Pension System),
Dallas, TX
Gottschalk, Kelly Executive Director (Dallas Police and Fire Pension), Dallas, TX
Martinez, Joseph President (Organization- Dallas Hispanic Firefighter Assoc. + Self),
Dallas, TX
McDade, Jim President (Dallas Fire Fighters Association), Richardson, TX
Parnell, James Sec/Treasurer (Self + Dallas Police Association), Dallas, TX
Rawlings, Mike Mayor (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
ON:
Bailey, B.V. "Pete" President (Dallas Police Retired Officers Assoc.), Plano, TX
Sanchez, Pat (Self), Magnolia, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Benitez, Robert (National Latino Law Enforcement Organization), Ennis, TX
Haigh, Philip Director (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 18, 2017 9:00 AM
Morales, Salvador President (Dallas Association of Hispanic Retired Fire Fighters),
Arlington, TX
Reich, M. Elizabeth Chief Financial Officer (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
AGAINST:
Quintero, James Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
ON:
-, Anumeha Exec. Director (Pension Review Board), Austin, TX
Freeman, James (Self), Royse City, TX
Herbold, Kenneth J. Staff Attorney (Pension Review Board), Austin, TX
Mond, Josh General Counsel (Dallas Police + Fire Pension System), Dallas, TX
Muncy, Jill (Self), Rockwall, TX
Williams, Larry D. (Dallas Fire Retirees), Midlothian, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Thompson, JR, Jere Chairman (Dallas Citizens Council), Dallas, TX
FOR:
Kiel, Teresa Guadalupe County Clerk (County and District Clerks Association), Seguin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cawley, Jennifer Exec. Director (TX Assoc. of Life and Health Assoc. (TALHL)), Austin,
TX
Hadley, Elizabeth Attorney (Aflac), Austin, TX
FOR:
Johnson, Ed Director (Harris County Clerks Office), Houston, TX
Maxey, Glen Legislative Director (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Vera, Alan D, Chairman (Harris County Republican Party Ballot Security), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Davis, Chris Treasurer (Texas Assoc. of Elections Administrators), Georgetown, TX
Fairbrother, Bill Legislative Chair, TRCCA (TRCCA), Round Rock, TX
AGAINST:
Parsons, Brad Campaign Consultant (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Ingram, Keith Director Elections Division (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 18, 2017 9:00 AM
ON:
Chambers, Laura Executive Director, Employee Benefits (The University of Texas
System), Austin, TX
McGinnis, Kevin Exec. Director (The Texas A&M University System), College Station,
TX
FOR:
Hartman, Eric Director of Government Relations (Texas AFT (American Federation of
Teachers)), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Exter, Monty Lobbyist (ATPE), Austin, TX
Ingersoll, Deborah Lobbyist (Texas State Troopers Association), Austin, TX
Jones, Chris W. Training Coordinator/Public Affairs (CLEAT/Houston PD Sergeant
(Retired)), Austin, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Laudry, Mitch Deputy Executive Director (Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin,
TX
Lee, Tim Executive Director (Texas Retired Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Longoria, Ruben Assistant Director (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX
Smith, Arianna Counsel (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of TX), Austin, TX
Smith, Michelle Consultant (Texas Association of School Business Officials), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Saenz, Jonathan Attorney (Texas Values Action), Austin, TX
ON:
Slayton, David Administrative Director (Office of Court Administration), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Christian, George Scott Attorney (Texas Association of Defense Counsel), Austin, TX
Vera, Alan D. Chairman (HCRP Ballot Security), Houston, TX