WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
April 4, 2017 1:30 PM - or upon adjournment
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Banks, Yannis (Texas NAACP), Austin, TX
Carpenter, Clint Superintendent (Windham School District), Huntsville, TX
Cohen, Derek Deputy Director (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Owens, Trey Policy Analyst (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Smith, Douglas Policy Analyst (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
ON:
Arbour, Courtney Director Of Workforce (Texas Workforce Commission), Austin, TX
FOR:
Green, Christina Director of Public Affairs (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas Inc),
Austin, TX
Place, Allen Attorney (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association), Austin, TX
Wilson, Patrick County District Attorney (Ellis County District Attorney's Office),
Waxahachie, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Anderson, Jessica Lieutenant (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
Giardino, Vincent Assistant Criminal District Attorney (Tarrant County District Attorney's
Office), Fort Worth, TX
Harmon, Micah C. Lavaca County Sheriff (Sheriffs' Association of TX), Hallettsville, TX
Johnson, Noel Government Affairs (Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin, TX
Jones, James Sergeant (San Antonio Police Department), San Antonio, TX
Mills, William Sheriff (Sheriff's Association of Texas), Rockport, TX
Sanford, Tiana Jean Assistant District Attorney (Montgomery County District Attorney),
Conroe, TX
Trochesset, Henry Sheriff Galveston County (Sheriff's Association of Texas), Galveston,
TX
Wilson, Dennis D Limestone Co. Sheriff (Sheriffs Association of Texas), Groesbeck, TX
Wood, Justin Assistant District Attorney (Harris County District Attorney), Houston, TX
FOR:
Clark, John (Self), Richmond, TX
Hohman, Jennifer Community activist (Self), Houston, TX
Madrigal, Allison Founder and President (Rescue Houston), Houston, TX
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Joiner, Caroline Executive Director (TechNet), Austin, TX
Sanford, Tiana Jean Assistant District Attorney (Montgomery County District Attorney),
Conroe, TX
WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
April 4, 2017 1:30 PM - or upon adjournment
ON:
Melton, Kirsta Assistant Attorney General (Office of the Attorney General), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Anderson, Jessica Lieutenant (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
Jones, James Sergeant (San Antonio Police Department), San Antonio, TX
Sanford, Tiana Jean Assistant District Attorney (Montgomery County District Attorney),
Conroe, TX
Sinclair, David Legislative Consultant (Game Warden Peace Officer Association),
Pflugerville, TX
AGAINST:
Weiseman, Ryan Legislative Director (Texas Cable Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Melton, Kirsta Deputy Criminal Chief Human Trafficking (Office of the Attorney
General), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Joiner, Caroline Executive Director (TechNet/ State Privacy and Security Coalition),
Austin, TX
ON:
Creig, Andrea Police Officer (Self), Austin, TX
Edwards, Jenny Criminologist, Author (Self), Snohomish, WA
Jarl, Katie Texas State Director (The Humane Society Of Texas), Austin, TX
Milligan, Jessica Assistant District Attorney (Harris County District Attorneys Office),
Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Bokros, Kathleen (Self), Georgetown, TX
Castillon, Oscar (Self), Round Rock, TX
Clark, Erick (Self), Austin, TX
Davis, Bill (Self), Austin, TX
Donahue, Laura Executive Director (Texas Humane Legislation Network), Austin, TX
Ellison, Shana (Self), Austin, TX
Fette, Bernie (Self), Austin, TX
Harmon, Micah C. Lavaca County Sheriff (Sheriffs' Association of TX), Hallettsville, TX
Hensley, Michelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
Holt, Kelly (Self), Austin, TX
Lee, Ranoy (Self), Austin, TX
Look-Jameson, Marion (Self), Austin, TX
Lynch, Natalie Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
McLennan, Daniel (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
April 4, 2017 1:30 PM - or upon adjournment
Mills, William Sheriff (Sheriff's Association of Texas), Rockport, TX
Ozuwa, Jesse Assistant Director, Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston),
Houston, TX
Padilla, Leslie (Self), Austin, TX
Sanford, Tiana Jean Assistant District Attorney (Montgomery County District Attorney),
Conroe, TX
Sheppard, John (Texas Foundation of Conservation), Austin, TX
Trochesset, Henry Sheriff Galveston County (Sheriff's Association of Texas), Galveston,
TX
Valdez, Gabriel (Self), San Antonio, TX
Wilson, Dennis D. Limestone County Sheriff (Sheriff's Association of texas), Gresback,
TX
FOR:
Cummings, Patricia Director of Litigation and Policy (Self; Innocence Project of New
York and Texas), Austin, TX
Ochoa, Christopher Exoneree (Self; New York Innocent Project/ Exonerees), El Paso, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Banks, Yannis (Texas NAACP), Austin, TX
Bedecarre, Kathryn (Austin Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Bernhardt, Rebecca Executive Director (Texas Fair Defense Project), Austin, TX
Bokros, Kathleen (Self), Georgetown, TX
Marzullo, Amanda Executive Director (Texas Defender Service), Austin, TX
Moore, Chas President (Austin Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Place, Shea Attorney (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association), Austin, TX
Simpson, Matt (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Lesko, Mike Assistant Director (Department of Public Safety), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allen, Ray Government Affairs (Texas Probation Association), Marble Falls, TX
Brooke, Linda Assistant Director (Tarrant County Juvenile Services), Fort Worth, TX
Brooks, Tom Chief JPO (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department), Houston, TX
Carter, William Chief (Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Association of Officers),
Lubbock, TX
Craven, Morgan (Texas Appleseed), Austin, TX
Cummings, Patricia General Counsel (Self), Austin, TX
Giardino, Vincent Assistant Criminal District Attorney (Tarrant County District Attorney's
Office), Fort Worth, TX
WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
April 4, 2017 1:30 PM - or upon adjournment
Humphrey, Susan Chief JPO (Bell County Juvenile Services), Killeen, TX
Medina, Estela P. (Juvenile probation department/ juvenile justice association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Quiros, Ronald J. Chief Juvenile Probation Officer (Guadalupe County Juvenile Services),
Seguin, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Youth Justice Policy (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Sears, Bryant Chief Juvenile Probation (Self), Morton, TX
Shaw, Riley Chair (Juvenile Records Advisory Committee), Fort Worth, TX
Simpson, Matt (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Turner, Stephen Randy Officer-retired (Self; Chief Juvenile Probation Officer), Fort
Worth, TX
Wilkerson, Lynne Chief Juvenile Probation Officer (Bexar County Juvenile Probation), San
Antonio, TX
Williams, Mark Chief Juvenile Probation Officer (Tom Green County and Texas Probation
and Texas Probation Association), San Angelo, TX
ON:
Kanne, Lisa Deputy Associate Commissioner Program Operations (Department of Family
and Protection Services), Austin, TX
Kromrei, Liz CPS Director of Special Projects (Department of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
Singer, Kaci Attorney (Texas Juvenile Justice Department), Austin, TX
Usko, Mike Assistant Director (Department of Public Safety), Austin, TX
FOR:
Cohen, Derek Deputy Director (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Moore, Brandon State Republican Executive Committee Liaison (Texas Young Republican
Federation), Bedford, TX
AGAINST:
Adler, Randy Attorney (Professional Bondsmen of Texas), Dallas, TX
Burns, John (Self), Houston, TX
Good, Ken W. Attorney (Self), Tyler, TX
Rumenap, Stacie President (Stop Child Predators), Washington, DC
Schatelowitz, Eve Attorney (Criminal defendants and criminal defense bar), Round Rock,
TX
Sims, Randall District Attorney (47th District Attorneys Office), Amarillo, TX
Vannenson, Rodney (Self), Houston, TX
Whitlock, Michael Member (American Bail Coalition), Indianapolis, IN
Woods, Kathleen Owner (Brazoria County Bail Bonds), Angleton, TX
Yenne, Jori District Attorney (Brazoria County District Attorney), Angleton, TX
ON:
Hecht, Nathan Chair (Texas Judicial Council), Austin, TX
Keller, Sharon Presiding Judge (Texas Court of Criminal Appeals), Austin, TX
Mills, William Sheriff (Sheriff Association of Texas), Rockport, TX
Slayton, Dand Executive Director (Texas Judicial Council), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
April 4, 2017 1:30 PM - or upon adjournment
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bedecarre, Kathryn (Austin Justice Coallition), Austin, TX
Bernhardt, Rebecca Executive Director (Texas Fair Defense Project), Austin, TX
Bokros, Kathleen (Self), Georgetown, TX
Dahill, John B General Counsel (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Deitch, Michele (Self), Austin, TX
Gibson-Smith, Stephanie (The Geo Group Inc), Austin, TX
Gonzales, Armando Mr. G. Bail Bonds (Self), Sequin, TX
Hale, Jennifer Just Liberty (Liaison), Fort Worth, TX
Mergler, Mary Director, Criminal Justice project (Texas Appleseed), Austin, TX
Moore, Chas President (Austin Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Ochoa, Christopher Exoneree (Self), El Paso, TX
Owens, Trey Policy Analyst (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Reagan, Katy Government Relations (Alliance for Safety and justice), Austin, TX
Renaud, Antonio Organizer (Grassroots Leadership), Austin, TX
Simpson, Matt (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Alexander, David (Self), Conroe, TX
Alexander, Jim (Self), Boyd, TX
Alexander, Joyce (Self), Boyd, TX
Alfaro, Jonathon (Self), Houston, TX
Bailey, Deante Employer (Midtown Bail Bonds), Katy, TX
Ballard, Johnny Owner (Outlaw Bail Bonds), Houston, TX
Banning, Mark (Self), Dilley, TX
Beam, Deanna Owner (Tyler County bail bonds), Hillister, TX
Bucker, Alfred Owner (Mid town Bail Bonds), Houston, TX
Burgher, Angela Owner (Central Bail Bonds 2), Wichita Falls, TX
Burgher, Chase (Self), Iowa Park, TX
Byrd, Michael L. Owner (Self), Brenham, TX
Canales, Ricardo Owner (Bail Bondsman), McAllen, TX
Cantu, Alma Nelly Owner (Bail Bondsman), McAllen, TX
Cantu, Noe Owner (Bail Bondsman), McAllen, TX
Capo, Julliette Proprietor (Hardin county bail bond), Silsbee, TX
Carbajal, Michelle Owner (Bail Bonds), San Marcos, TX
Cary, Mandi General Counsel (Financial Casualty and Surety Inc), Austin, TX
Castaneda, Octavio Owner (Bail Bondsman), McAllen, TX
Claibrone, Cedric Owner (Greerspoint Bail Bond), Houston, TX
Clark, Matt Owner (Freedom Bail Bonds), Georgetown, TX
Cogway, Derell Owner (Cogway's Bail Bonds by Derek), Willis, TX
Cogway, John A. Owner (Cogway's Bail Bonds), Willis, TX
Cook, Cyntheal Bondsman (Set 'Em Free Bail Bonds), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
April 4, 2017 1:30 PM - or upon adjournment
Cox, Patricia C. Owner (Copa Bail Bonds), San Antonio, TX
Cruz, Steve Owner (Lone Star Bonding Company), Houston, TX
Dent, Kim Owner (Self), Harker Height, TX
Dixor, Joshua Bail Agent (Self), Amarillo, TX
Dominguez, Rosemary US Citizen (Self), Houston, TX
Embrey, Clay Owner (River City Bail Bonds), San Antonio, TX
Engle, Billy (Self), Austin, TX
Farias, Kimberly K. (Self), Mission, TX
Farias, Norma Linda (Self), Mission, TX
Farias, Riene (Self), Mission, TX
Franklin, Joel (Self), Georgetown, TX
Freeman, Erindira Owner Bail Bond (Self), Temple, TX
Fregia, David Owner (Bail America), Orange, TX
Gandy, Bianca (Self), Bryan, TX
Gandy, Gage (Self), Bryan, TX
Ganos, Latesia Owner (A1 Bail Bond and Discount Bail Bond), Round Rock, TX
Garcia, Bryan Manager (Self), San Marcos, TX
Garza, Elida Owner (Reyes Bail Bond), McAllen, TX
Giardino, Vincent Assistant Criminal District Attorney (Tarrant County District Attorney's
Office), Fort Worth, TX
Gill, Donia Owner (Johnson County Bail Bonds), Cleburne, TX
Gonzalez, Juan U. Manager (Self), Edinburg, TX
Grandmaison-Warren, Judy Owner (Access Bail Bonds), Houston, TX
Guerra, Randy Aaron Manager (Free Me Bail Bonds), Newbraunfels, TX
Hammons, Cindy Owner (Cindy's Bail Bonds), Angleton, TX
Hampton, Kelvin Sr. Owner (A-Better Bail Bond), Houston, TX
Handy, Catherine Owner (Mission Bail Bonds), Fort Worth, TX
Harper, Chuquilla Bonding Agent (Set 'Em Free Bail Bonds), Houston, TX
Herrerq, Robert (Self), Jourdanton, TX
Hodnett, Camille Owner/Licensed Bail Bonds Person (Bail Bonds by Camille), Fort Worth,
TX
Holcomb, Darlene Agent (Access Bail Bonds), Houston, TX
Howl, Anthony (Self), Arlington, TX
Joelson, Ashley (Self), Newbraunfels, TX
Jones, Dave Owner (Chachi's Bail Bonds), Rio Grande City, TX
Jones, James A. Owner (Professional Bondsmen of Texas), Weatherford, TX
Kennecke, Chris Bail Agent (Self), Amarillo, TX
King, Leisha (Self), Austin, TX
Kowalski, Jorge (Self), Brownsville, TX
Lane, James (Self), Weatherford, TX
Lee, Cory (Self), Abilene, TX
Lilliman, Gale (Self), Galveston, TX
Long, Ronnie Board of trustees (Professional bondsman of Texas), Fort Worth, TX
WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
April 4, 2017 1:30 PM - or upon adjournment
Martinez, Juan Manuel (Pronto Bail Bonds), Brownsville, TX
Mata, Ruben Bond Agent (Ranger Bail Bonds), Cockrell Hill, TX
McClevelano, Sharon Owner (Sellem Free Bail Bond), Houston, TX
McCluskey, John Owner (Professional Bondsmen of Texas), Houston, TX
McEachern, Nicole D (Self), Houston, TX
McElhany, Troy Citizen (Self), Houston, TX
Meeker, Glenn President (Professional Bondsmen of Texas), Sequin, TX
Montemayor, Irma (Self), Edinburg, TX
Nicklas, Clay Owner (Self; Family Owned Bail Bond Business), Canton, TX
OConnor, Michael (Self), Weatherford, TX
Ortega, Monica Bond Agent (Self), Temple, TX
Ortega, Rease Owner (Self), McAllen, TX
Panoneks, Keith Owner (Ranger Bail Bonds), Dallas, TX
Pastor, Virginia (Professional Bondsman of Texas), Houston, TX
Pastor, William Board of Director (Professional Bondsman of Texas), Houston, TX
Patrick, Richard (Self), Varrel, TX
Peal, Scott R. County Attorney (Chambers County Attorney's Office), Anahuac, TX
Pedigo, Renell Owner (Professional Bondsmen of Texas), Conroe, TX
Perez, Alfonso Owner (Copa Bail Bonds), San Antonio, TX
Peters, Joseph (Green Point Bail Bond), Houston, TX
Pierce, Freddy Manager (Self), Georgetown, TX
Rios, Sylvia A. (Ranger Bail Bonds), Dallas, TX
Rodriguez, Domingo Owner (Self), Edinburg, TX
Rogers, Cary (Self), Dallas, TX
Salinas, Romona (Self), Edinburg, TX
Sanchez, Nicole Owner (Free Me Bail Bonds), Newbraunfels, TX
Sanchez, Sylvia Owner (Texas Bail Bonds), Newbraunfels, TX
Schuder, Eddy Owner (Custom Bail Bonds), Fort Worth, TX
Schuder, Paul Bondsman (PCS Bail Bonds), Fort Worth, TX
Simonesut, David Wayne (Self), Conroe, TX
Sondag, Elliot Owner (AAAA Bail Bonds), Conroe, TX
Sonday, Jerry N/A (Self), Conroe, TX
Stanley, Stan (Self), Austin, TX
Stehr, Audrey Agent (Mission Bail Bonds), Fort Worth, TX
Steirman, Patrick Citizen (Self), Willis, TX
Stephens, Tammy Owner (Self), Galveston, TX
Suarez, Mary Ann Office Manager (Set 'Em Free Bail Bonds), Houston, TX
Taylor, Eric Manager (Central Bail Bonds 2- Lubbock), Lubbock, TX
Templeton, Cherry (Self), Newbraunfels, TX
Templeton, Dennis (Self), Newbraunfels, TX
Trejo-Adair, Denise Office Manager (Self), Houston, TX
Villarell, Joseph (PBHC Professional Bondsmen Harris County), Houston, TX
Villarreal, Irene M. Owner (3-Amigo's Bonding), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
April 4, 2017 1:30 PM - or upon adjournment
Walker, Beverley Bondsman- Bail Agent (Self), Houston, TX
Webb, Melinda Treasurer (Professional Bondsmen of Texas), Denton, TX
Webb, Randy Member (Professional Bondsmen of Texas), Denton, TX
Westmoreland, Davie Owner (Big Tex Bail Bonds), Bryan, TX
Whittield, Mattiz (Mid town Bail Bonds), Cypress, TX
Williams, Daniel (Self), Austin, TX
Williams, Greg (Self), Lubbock, TX
Williams, Joseph S Vice President (Lexington National Insurance Corporation),
Lutherville, MD
Williams, Justin (Self), Lubbock, TX
Wilson, Lee Owner (Self; Ace Bail Bonds), Lumberton, TX
Zak, Jessica Owner-Bondsman (Bail Bonding Industry- Austin Bail Bonds), Austin, TX
Zamora, Jimmy Manager (Self), Newbraunfels, TX
Zavala, John A. Owner (Around the Clock Bail Bonds), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Thompson, Sandra Professor (Greater Houston Coalition for Justice), Houston, TX
FOR:
Shaw, Riley Deputy Chief- Criminal Division (Tarrant County Criminal District Attorneys
Office), Fort Worth, TX
Williams, Thomas (Self), Fort Worth, TX
ON:
Deitch, Michele Senior Lecturer (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baggett, Donnis Executive Vice President (Texas Press Association), Austin, TX
Giardino, Vincent Assistant Criminal District Attorney (Tarrant County District Attorney's
Office), Fort Worth, TX
Hall, Jennifer (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Moore, Brandon State Republican Executive Committee Liaison (Texas Young Republican
Federation), Bedford, TX
Schneider, Michael Vice President of Legislative & Regulatory Affairs (Texas Association
of Broadcasters), Austin, TX
Shannon, Kelley Executive Director (Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas),
Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Cummings, Patricia General Counsel (Self), Austin, TX
Williams, Mark Chief Juvenile Probation Officer (Tom Green County and Texas Probation
and Texas Probation Association), San Angelo, TX
ON:
Carter, William Chief (Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Association of Officers),
Lubbock, TX
WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
April 4, 2017 1:30 PM - or upon adjournment
Singer, Kaci Attorney (Texas Juvenile Justice Department), Austin, TX
Slayton, David Administrative Director (Office of Court Administration), Austin, TX
FOR:
Baggett, Donnis Executive Vice President (Texas Press Association), Austin, TX
England, Brian Deputy City Attorney (City of Garland), Garland, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bedecarre, Kathryn (Austin Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Jones, James Sgt. (San Antonio Police Department), San Antonio, TX
Moore, Chas President (Austin Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Schneider, Michael Vice President of Legislative & Regulatory Affairs (Texas Association
of Broadcasters), Austin, TX
Selbrede, Kathleen (Self), Georgetown, TX
Shannon, Kelley Executive Director (Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allen, Ray Government Affairs Representative (Texas Probation Association), Austin, TX
Brooke, Linda Assistant Director (Tarrant County Juvenile Services), Fort Worth, TX
Brooks, Tom Chief JPO (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department), Houston, TX
Carter, William Chief (Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Association of Officers),
Lubbock, TX
Craven, Morgan (Texas Appleseed), Austin, TX
Hubner, Chris General Counsel (Travis Co. Juvenile Probation Department), Austin, TX
Humphrey, Susan Chief JPO (Bell County Juvenile Services), Killeen, TX
Medina, Estela P. Chief Juvenile Probation Officer (Juvenile probation department/
juvenile justice association of Texas), Austin, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County Commissioners Court),
Fort Worth, TX
Quiros, Ronald J. Chief Juvenile Probation Officer (Guadalupe County Juvenile Services),
Seguin, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Youth Justice Policy (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Sears, Bryant Chief Juvenile Probation (Self), Morton, TX
Turner, Stephen Randy Officer-retired (Self; Chief Juvenile Probation Officer), Fort
Worth, TX
Wilkerson, Lynne Chief Juvenile Probation Officer (Bexar County Juvenile Probation), San
Antonio, TX
Williams, Mark Chief Juvenile Probation Officer (Tom Green County and Texas Probation
and Texas Probation Association), San Angelo, TX
ON:
Kanne, Lisa Deputy Associate Commissioner Program Operations (Department of Family
and Protection Services), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
April 4, 2017 1:30 PM - or upon adjournment
Kromrei, Liz CPS Director of Special Projects (Department of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
Singer, Kaci Attorney (Texas Juvenile Justice Department), Austin, TX