WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
State Affairs
March 25, 2019 - 9:00 AM
FOR:
Carpenter, Kathy (Self) , Hempstead, TX
Glover, Jill Warrington (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Double Oak, TX
Pucek, Amanda Hair Stylist (Self) , Austin, TX
Russell, Brian Attorney & Board Member (Self; Texas Values), Austin, TX
Saenz, Jonathan Attorney & President (Texas Values), Austin, TX
Smith, Reed Counsel, First Liberty Institute (Self) , Plano, TX
Wood, Cecilia M. (Self) , Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Aylor, Candace (Self) , Austin, TX
Billingsly, Amy (Self) , Houston, TX
Bodman, Whitney Reverend, Dr. (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Brown, Naomi Reverend, LMSW (The Center - Pride Center San Antonio), San Antonio,
TX
Carmona, Gordy Community Building Chair (Gay and Lesbian Alliance of North Texas),
Plano, TX
Cazaros-Thomas, Rev. Dr. Neil G. Senior Pastor (Cathedral of Hope UCC), Dallas, TX
Chun, Ginger (also providing written testimony) (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Cohn, Kali Staff Attorney (also providing written testimony) (ACLU of Texas), Dallas,
TX
Cummings, Daniel (Self) , Austin, TX
Davis, Aliena (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Fort Worth, TX
Davis, Masha-Leah Owner, CHB Solutions (also providing written testimony) (Self) ,
Austin, TX
DePalma Hinojosa, Jospeh Reverend, Founding Pastor (Brenoles of Faith Ministries),
Cedar Park, TX
Edmonlon, David Executive Director, Texas and Southeast (TechNet), Austin, TX
Farris, Lauryn (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Foss, Samantha Statewide Initiatives Coordinator (Texas Homeless Network), Austin,
TX
Francis, Will Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers,
Texas), Austin, TX
Friese, Jan Executive Director (Texan Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Greenstone, Pamela Self Employed (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Austin,
TX
Hackenberg, Stacy Judge (Justice of the Peace) (Self) , Round Rock, TX
Hall, Ash LGBTQ Policy Expert (Self) , Austin, TX
Harding, Alyne (Self) , Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas Impact),
Austin, TX
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Johnson, Remington Reverend (Self) , Austin, TX
Jones, Finnigan Executive Director (Trans-Cendence International), Arlington, TX
Joseph, Samuel (Self) , Spring, TX
Kasten, Nancy Rabbi (also providing written testimony) (Self; Reform Judaism), Dallas,
TX
Knight, Dr. William H. Reverend, Senior Pastor (also providing written testimony)
(Metropolitan Community Church San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Lackey, Holt Chairman (also providing written testimony) (Self; Equality Texas;
Ellwanger Law, LLCP), Austin, TX
Miller, Aaron (Self) , Georgetown, TX
Miller, Katherine Executive Director (Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Myler, JD, LCSW, Beth Board Member (also providing written testimony) (Anti-
Defamation League), Austin, TX
Rigby, Jim Reverend (Self) , Austin, TX
Roberts, Monica (Black Transwomen, Inc. / Black Trans Advocacy Coalition), Houston,
TX
Rogers, Rev. Gavin Reverend (Travis Park Church San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Ross, Worth President (also providing written testimony) (Worth Ross Management co.,
Inc.), Dallas, TX
Sadlek, Mark (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Dallas, TX
Salcido Jr., Robert Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Pride Center
San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Sanchez, Gerardo J. Director of Public Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Visit
Dallas), Dallas, TX
Shimmin, Bob Financial Advisor (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Dallas, TX
Skeer, Shelly L. Attorney, Mediator & Arbitrator (Self) , Dallas, TX
Skidmore, Danielle M. Engineer (Self) , Austin, TX
Smith, Ashley Architect (also providing written testimony) (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Smith, Karen V. Dr. (Self) , Manor, TX
Stanton, Lisa President of National Council of Jewish Women (National Council of
Jewish Women), Houston, TX
Stone, Amy Professor of Sociology and Anthropology (also providing written testimony)
(Self) , Austin, TX
Streich, Sharon Kay Licensed Acupuncturist, Master of Oriental Medicine (Self; My
Profession), Leander, TX
Sughrue, Alissa Policy Coordinator (also providing written testimony) (National
Alliance on Mental Illness, Texas), Austin, TX
Sutton, Marcella (Self) , Waxahachie, TX
Vargas, Steven (Texas Living with HIV Network), Houston, TX
Watson, Fran Advisor (Self; Tent), Houston, TX
Weaver, Lou Transgender Programs Coordinator (Equality Texas), Houston, TX
Wilson, Erika Reverend (Self) , San Antonio, TX
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Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Aviles, Mario A. Auxiliary Bishop (Diocese of Brownsville), Pharr, TX
Castle, Mary Elizabeth Policy Advisor (Texas Values), Austin, TX
Coerver, Robert Bishop (Diocese of Lubbock), Lubbock, TX
Doss, Martha Housewife (Self) , San Marcos, TX
Fritsch, Julie Director, Office of Pro-Life Activities, Galveston-Houston (Self) , Pearland,
TX
Harper, Terry (Republican Party of Texas, Senate District 21), Seguin, TX
Hudgens, Nicole Senior Policy Analyst (Texas Values Action), Austin, TX
Owen, Charlotte (Self) , Seguin, TX
Parma, Rebecca Legislative Associate (Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Seibert, Denise (Self) , Belton, TX
Stringer, Jacqueline (Self) , Seguin, TX
Tamayo, D.D., James A. Bishop (Self; Diocese of Laredo (Catholic)), Laredo, TX
Zurer, Patrick Bishop (Catholic Dicoese of Amarillo), Amarillo, TX
AGAINST:
Alesch, Emily Noel (Self) , Austin, TX
Barsalou, Denee (Self) , Austin, TX
Billingsley, Amy (Self) , Houston, TX
Birt, Ashley (Self) , Bronx, NY
Bunker, Phil (Self) , Austin, TX
Burns, William G. Reverend Dr. (Retired) (Hope United Church of Christ), Round Rock,
TX
Butler, Joy Coordinator (Pride Interfaith Partnership), Austin, TX
Cager, Emma (Self) , Dallas, TX
Camacho, Priscilla Senior Vice President, Public Policy (Metro 8 Chambers of
Commerce; Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Chambers, Courtney Public Health Professional (Self) , Austin, TX
Davies, Holli Vice President, Advocacy (North Texas Commission), Irving, TX
Davis, Cody (Self) , Fort Worth, TX
Evers, Gayle Chaplain (Freedhearts.org), Round Rock, TX
Flores, Lisa (Self) , Austin, TX
Fuerst, Taylor Senior Pastor (First United Methodist Church), Austin, TX
Galindo, Erika Community Organizer (Lilith Fund for Reproductive Equality), Austin,
TX
Garcia, Davis (Self) , Austin, TX
Gentry, Karen (Self) , Austin, TX
Gidseg, Joey Chair (Texas Democrats with Disabilities Caucus of the Texas Democratic
Party), Austin, TX
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Gonzalez, Ana Policy Director (Workers Defense Action Fund), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self) , Austin, TX
Hale, Angela Legislative Consultant; Executive Director, Texas Welcomes All
(McKinney Chamber; Organization; Visit Fort Worth; Destination El Paso; Visit San
Antonio), Austin, TX
Hanbeck, Ethel Board Member (More Light Presbyterians), Shepherdstown, WV
Hardin, Jennifer Reverend (More Light Presbyterians), Stillwater, TX
Harris, Dana Vice President/State Advocacy (Austin Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Haven, Ky LMSW (Self) , Austin, TX
Hester, Tina Executive Director (Jane's Due Process), Austin, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston),
Houston, TX
Kennedy, Jennie Legislative and Policy Director (Texas American Federation of
Teachers), Austin, TX
Kimball, Chelsea (Surrogacy), Fort Worth, TX
Kunish, Eric Advocacy Chair, Austin Affiliate (National Alliance on Mental Illness),
Austin, TX
Lecompte, Samuel L. Ally (Self) , Austin, TX
Lewis, Jonathan Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Lopez, Carisa Political Director (Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Miller, Sonja (Self) , Austin, TX
Montgomery, Rebecca Young Senior Vice President, Advocacy (Fort Worth Chamber of
Commerce), Forth Worth, TX
Pickett, Tanner (More Light Presbyterians), Black Mountain, TX
Pitts, John R. (Greater Houston Partnership), Austin, TX
Pritchett, William B. (Self) , Houston, TX
Roberston, Susan Operations Assistant (More Light Presbyterians), Eden Prairie, MN
Rocap, Blake Legislative Counsel (NARAL Pro-Choice Texas), Austin, TX
Schelling, Emmett Executive Director (Transgender Education Network of Texas),
Houston, TX
Segula, Andrea (Self) , Houston, TX
Simon, Arthur (Self) , Austin, TX
Stewart, Kevin Counsel (Texas Psychological Association), Austin, TX
Tembo, Lydia Board Member (More Light Presbyterians), Corona, TX
Treat, Sydney Student (Self) , Austin, TX
Trimmer, Ronald S. Minister (Hope United), Georgetown, TX
Van de Putte, Letian (San Antonio Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Walker, Kyle M. Pastor, Faith Presbyterian Church (Faith Presbyterian Austin), Austin,
TX
Walter, Erin Reverend (Wildflower Church), Austin, TX
Walters, Laura Reverend (PL-USA), Austin, TX
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White, Audrey Ordained Deacon (Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church), Dallas, TX
Williams, Daniel B. (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
Yado, Sissi State Field Manager (Human Rights Campaign), Austin, TX
Yoon, Alex (Self) , Houston, TX
ON:
Hacker, David Special Council for Civil Litigation (Office of the Attorney General),
Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Glover, Jill W. (Republican Party of Texas; State Republican Executive Committee,
Religious Freedom and Privacy Working Group), Double Oak, TX
AGAINST:
Carvell, Kathy (Self) , Austin, TX
Fuerst, Bradley S. Campus Pastor (Lutheran Campus Ministry - Austin (ELCA)), Austin,
TX
Hale, Angela Executive Director, Texas Welcomes All (American Society of Association
Executives; Texas Welcomes All), Austin, TX
Joire, Caroline (Texas Competes Action), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa (Self) , Austin, TX
Marques, Rebecca Texas State Director (Human Rights Campaign), Houston, TX
Murphy, Tom (Self) , Austin, TX
Reames, Joan Representative (League of Women Voters), Austin, TX
Watts, Billie Reverend (Methodist Church), Boerne, TX
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