WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
State Affairs
February 28, 2019 - 9:00 AM
FOR:
Benigno, Joseph (Self) , Austin, TX
Bratton, Pamela VP Contracts and Compliance (also providing written testimony)
(Meador Staffing Services and TX Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)),
Dripping Springs, TX
Cahn, Adam (Cahnman's Musings), Austin, TX
Fuentes, Frank Chairman (U.S. Hispanic Contractors Association), Austin, TX
Fullerton, Lisa President/CEO- A Novel Idea (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Gore, Nolan Lawn Care Guy (Self) , Austin, TX
Harris, Dana VP Federal/State Advocacy (Austin Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Hernandez, Denise VP of Development, True Flavors Catering (Self; San Antonio
Chamber), San Antonio, TX
Hines, James SVP/General Counsel (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Patterson, Craig Mg Director (Org- The HT Group), Manor, TX
Potocki, Russell Vice President (Staff Force, Inc.), Houston, TX
Smith, David Secretary (Association Builders Contractors (ABC)), Austin, TX
Spilman, Annie State Director (NFIB), Austin, TX
Sterling, Shelby Policy Analyst for Think Local Liberty (also providing written
testimony) (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Aguilar, Leonard Executive Director (Texas Building Trades), Austin, TX
Alley, David R. President (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Local Union
716)), Humble, TX
Baker, Lauren Digital Director (Deeds Not Words), Austin, TX
Casar, Gregorio Council Member, Austin City Council (District 4), Austin, TX
Edmonson, David Executive Director (TechNet), Austin, TX
Hendricks, Jeremy Assistant Business Manager (Laborers International Union of North
America), Austin, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Lewis, Jonathan Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Center for Public Policy
Priorities), Austin, TX
Livar, Robert Director of Business Development (CDI Technology Services), San
Antonio, TX
Martin, Emily Deputy Director (NARAL Pro-Choice Texas), Austin, TX
Martinez, Liz (Workers Defense Action Fund), Austin, TX
May, Amanda Owner (The Purple Fig Eco Cleaning Co.), Austin, TX
Mendeza, Herminia (Workers Defense Action Fund), Austin, TX
Mozeika, Jodi Business Team Leader (Black Star Co-op), Austin, TX
Orman, Adam GM/Owner (L'oca D'oro), Austin, TX
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Pumphrey, Jennifer Criminal Justice Field Organizer (Grassroots Leadership), Austin,
TX
Wang, Jasmine Legal and Legislative Intern (NARAL Pro-Choice Texas), Austin, TX
Ward, Valerie Owner (Sweet Ritual), Austin, TX
Yoli, Claudia Director of Student Outreach and Organizing (Deeds Not Words), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alanis, Magda NHPO-Houston Vice Chair (National Hispanic Professional
Organization), Pearland, TX
Avila Barcak, Priscilla Executive Assistant (Choice Staffing), San Antonio, TX
Besserman, Kenneth General Counsel (Texas Restaurant Association), Austin, TX
Bragiel, Justin General Counsel (Texas Hotel and Lodging Association), Austin, TX
Burgin, Matt Director of Government Relations (Texas Food and Fuel Association),
Austin, TX
Busby III, Arthur Lee Sales Director (Staff Force Inc.), Dripping Springs, TX
Colangelo, Laura Executive Director (Texas Private Schools Association), West Lake
Hills, TX
Decker, Dan Executive Director (Not stated), Austin, TX
Escobedo, Yesenia Business Owner (BSLMY, LLC), Laredo, TX
Fisher, Jon President (Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas), Austin, TX
Flores, Robert Government Affairs (Texas Association of Mexican-American Chambers
of Commerce (TAMACC)), Austin, TX
Fowler, Perry Executive Director (Texas Water Infrastructure Network (TXWIN)),
Austin, TX
Gonzales, J.R. V-P TAMACC (Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of
Commerce), Austin, TX
Hackney, Clint (Precast Concrete Manufacturers Assoc of Texas), Austin, TX
Hackney, Clint (Texas Construction Association), Austin, TX
Hinkle, Ron Consultant (Texas Travel Industry Association), Austin, TX
Hudson, Kelly Owner (Self; Texas Council of American Staffing), San Antonio, TX
Hull, Sherri Member (Airlines for America (A4A)), Austin, TX
Hutchison, Chelsy Consultant (The Real Estate Councils of Texas, Real Estate Council of
San Antonio), Austin, TX
Jackson, Kyle Director of Government Affairs (Texas Apartment Association), Austin,
TX
Jackson, Richie Chief Executive Officer (Texas Restaurant Association), Austin, TX
Keener, Justin President (Texans for Free Enterprise), Austin, TX
Kelemen, George President and CEO (Texas Retailers Association), Austin, TX
Koebele, Steve Counsel (Greater Austin Merchants Association), Austin, TX
Koebele, Steve Counsel (Greater Houston Retailers Association), Austin, TX
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Laborde, Michelle Sales Manager (LeadingEdge Personnel), Austin, TX
Lambert, Wendy Executive Director (Texas Construction Association, Central Texas
Subcontractor Association, NECA, IEC), Cedar Park, TX
Macias, Rizpah "Renee" CTX Area Manager (Staff Force Inc.), Austin, TX
Matthews, Lisa VP (Lisa Matthews- LeadingEdge Personnel), Austin, TX
McCord, Mia (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
McGrath, Kate Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Automobile Dealers Association),
Austin, TX
Minick, Stephen Director, Government Affairs (Republic Services), Austin, TX
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Texas Air Conditioning Contractors
Association), Austin, TX
Partida, Neftali Public Policy Advisor (Locke Lord, LLP) (Texas BOMA), Austin, TX
Perdue, Chastity President (Staffing Texas LLC (Staffing Industry)), Conroe, TX
Perdue, Jason CIO and CFO (Staffing Texas LLC), Conroe, TX
Perez, Richard President/CEO (San Antonio Chamber of Commerce), San Antonio, TX
Ramirez, Laura (NHPO-Houston Area), Missouri City, TX
Schultz, Steven President (Associated Builders and Contractors- South Texas), San
Antonio, TX
Shannon, Fred N/A (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Skrobarczyk, Ryan Director, Legislative and Regulatory (Texas Nursery and Landscape
Association), Austin, TX
Tredway, CJ Consultant (Independent Electrical Contractors of Texas), Austin, TX
Turpin, Mark CEO (The HT Group), Austin, TX
Valdez, Jerry (North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Van Arsdale, Corbin President and General Counsel (AGC- Texas Building Branch),
Austin, TX
Wilson, PhD, Robb Project Manager (Eduardo Contreras- owner/President AlconDTS),
Austin, TX
Winborn, Jason Vice President- External Affairs (AT&T), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Bresnen, Steve Attorney at Law (El Paso County), Austin, TX
Coleman, Michael Communications Strategist (Public Citizen Texas), Austin, TX
Dawn-Fisher, Lisa Legislative Consultant (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Eckstein, Deece IGR Officer (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
Francis, Will Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers-
Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Galindo, Erika Organizer (Lilith Fund), Austin, TX
Gonzelez, Ana Policy Director (Workers Defense Action Fund), Austin, TX
Johnson, Lauren Criminal Justice Outreach Coordinator (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Kamp, Amy (Self) , Austin, TX
Leija, Iris (Unite Here), Austin, TX
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Levy, Rick President (TX AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Lopez, Carisa Political Director (Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Menendez, Fatima MALDEF Legislative Attorney (Org.- Mexican American Legal
Defense and Educational Fund), San Antonio, TX
Pelaez, Zoraima Outreach and Advocacy Manager (Self; Texas Freedom Network),
Austin, TX
Price, Annette Statewide Coordinator TAJ (Self) , Austin, TX
Reed, Cyrus Interim Director (Sierra Club, Lone Star Chapter), Austin, TX
Reed, Ender Legislative Coordinator (Harris County Commissioners Court), Houston,
TX
Rotkoff, Jeff (American Federation of State, County, Municipal Employees (AFSCME)),
Austin, TX
Smoot, Samantha Interim Executive Director (Equality Texas), Austin, TX
Wilkison, Charley Executive Director (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of
Texas), Austin, TX
Williams, Amanda Beatriz Executive Director (Lilith Fund), Austin, TX
ON:
Camacho, Priscilla SVP, Public Policy (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Littlefield, Tracey President (ABC Central Texas), Austin, TX
Taylor, Corey Project Manager, Executive Board Member (American Constructor,
Associated builders and Contractors), Cedar Park, TX
AGAINST:
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Affairs (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Robles, Samantha Advocacy Director (Progress Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Wright, Christine Government and Public Affairs Manager (City of San Antonio), San
Antonio, TX
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