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March 18, 2019 - 9:00 AM
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Armke, Sharon (also providing written testimony) (Concerned Parents of Texas),
Dripping Springs, TX
Ayala, Caryl Director of CPT (also providing written testimony) (Concerned Parents of
TX), Austin, TX
Breidenstein, Terry (Self) , Boerne, TX
Briscoe, Rick (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Castle, Mary Elizabeth Policy Advisor (Texas Values), Austin, TX
Daniel, Christina Author; Citizen (Self) , Dallas, TX
Delgado, Hugo (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Austin, TX
Doss, Martha Citizen (Self) , San Marcos, TX
Franklin, Shelia (Self; Northeast Tarrant Tea Party), Fort Worth, TX
Graham, Elizabeth Director (Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Harper, Terry State Republican Executive Committee, SD 21 Chair (also providing
written testimony) (Self; Republican Party of Texas), Seguin, TX
Horne, Emily Senior Legislative Associate (also providing written testimony) (Self;
Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Hudgens, Nicole Senior Policy Analyst (Texas Values Action), Austin, TX
Lucas, Lynette Tax Payer (Self) , San Angelo, TX
Nelms, Deborah (Self) , Ranger, TX
Newman, Anne (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Boerne, TX
Peterson, Kori East Texas Area Director (also providing written testimony) (Concerned
Women for America of Texas), Rockwall, TX
Pojman, Ph.D., Joe Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Scheonover, Andy Executive Director (Austin Life Cure), Austin, TX
Seago, John Legislative Director (Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Seibert, Denise Me (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Belton, TX
Sevier, Esq., Chris Founder - Litigation Team (DEFACTO Attorney Generals), Austin,
TX
Sevilla, Philip President (Texas Leadership Institute for Public Advocacy), San Antonio,
TX
Sharp, Jerry Volunteer Coordinator (Students for Life Austin), Helotes, TX
Thompson, Faith (Self) , Cedar Creek, TX
Wright, Kyleen President (Texans for Life), Arlington, TX
York, Ruth (Self) , Cisco, TX
AGAINST:
Davis, Wendy Executive Director Deeds Not Words (Self; Deeds Not Words), Austin, TX
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Potter, Joseph E. Professor, University of Texas-Austin (also providing written
testimony) (Self) , Austin, TX
ON:
Hedtke, Amy (Self) , Waxahachie, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Andrews, Jenny Public Policy Analyst (Self; Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Bohnert, Richard (Self; Fredericksburg Tea Party, Convention of States), Comfort, TX
Bush, Sandra K. (Self; Bexar County), San Antonio, TX
Cahn, Adam (Cahman's Musings), Austin, TX
Carriker, Terri (Self) , Austin, TX
Cooksey, Matthew Public Policy Analyst (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Cubriel, Beth (Self) , Austin, TX
DeOtte, Yvette (Self) , Southlake, TX
Dixon, Don P. Engineer (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Dorazio, Mark General Contractor and State Republican Executive Committee (Self;
State Republican Executive Committee), San Antonio, TX
Dorazio, Monica (Self; Bexar County), San Antonio, TX
Farrar, Charity Executive Director (Life Choices Medical Clinic), San Antonio, TX
Glass, Tom (Self) , Hockley, TX
Hayter, Russell (Self) , Mountain City, TX
Hodge, Glenna (Self) , Spicewood, TX
Kinnibrugh, Lynnette (Self) , Hutto, TX
Main, Crystal Care Giver (Self; Northeast Tarrant Tea Party), North Richland Hills, TX
Marshall, Karen Director of Club Development (Texas Young Republican Federation),
San Antonio, TX
Milton, Jackson Legislative and Political Associate (Self; Texas Right to Life), Houston,
TX
Nelson, Larry (Self) , Austin, TX
O'Donnell, Amy Director of Communications at Texas Alliance for Life
(Organization/Self (Texas Alliance for Life)), Austin, TX
Openshaw, Michael (Self) , Plan, TX
Parma, Rebecca Legislative Associate (Self; Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Pitcher, Katherine Legislative Associate (Self; Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Saenz, Jonathan Attorney/President (Texas Values), Austin, TX
Salazar, Melanie State Squad Captain (Students For Life Action), San Antonio, TX
Seggelink, Thalia (Self) , Dripping Springs, TX
Smith, Mary Virginia North TX Director Concerned Women for America (Concerned
Women for America), Arlington, TX
Stike, David (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
Vaughan, Ashley Junior Vice Chair (Young Conservatives at Texas), TX
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Williams, Terry Board Member, Public Policy (Texas Alliance for Life), San Marcos, TX
AGAINST:
Baker, Lauren Digital Director (Deeds Not Words), Austin, TX
Barnes, Brett (Self) , Austin, TX
Bede, Jessica Social Work Student (Self) , Austin, TX
Belsick, Michael S. (Fredericksburg Tea Party), Fredericksburg, TX
Brooks, Amber Ops Coordinator (NARAL Pro Choice Texas), Austin, TX
Burke, Kristen Research Assistant (Self) , Austin, TX
Claghorn, Kaitlin (Self) , Austin, TX
Eilers, Michelle Researcher, Texas Policy Evaluation Project (Self) , Austin, TX
Ferla, Claudia Yoli Director of Student Outreach (Deeds Not Words- Non Profit), Austin,
TX
Ferrell, Colton Community Organizer (Self) , Austin, TX
Flores, Lisa (Self) , Austin, TX
Fountain, Sandra A. Citizen (Self) , Austin, TX
Fowler, Elaina Gov. Relations Dir. (Self) , Austin, TX
Galindo, Erika Organizer (Lilith Fund for Reproductive Equity), Austin, TX
Gilberg, Julie A. Citizen (Self) , Austin, TX
Glass, Elizabeth (Self) , Houston, TX
Glass, Nancy (Self) , Austin, TX
Gnaedinger, Amanda (Self) , Austin, TX
Gorgoroso, Alicia Bodin (Self) , Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self) , Austin, TX
Hamstra, Sonia (Self) , Austin, TX
Kelly, Bill Mayor's Office, City of Houston- Director of Court Relations (Mayor's Office,
City of Houston), Houston, TX
Long, Matt (Self) , Fredericksburg, TX
Lopez, Carisa Political Director (Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Nonni, Gabriella Medical Assistant (Self) , Round Rock, TX
Reyes, Andrea Policy and Advocacy Coordinator (Deeds Not Words), Austin, TX
Richards, Joanne (Self) , Austin, TX
Saslarsky, Elisa (Self) , Austin, TX
Simon, Arthur (Self) , Austin, TX
Simpson, Matt Deputy Political Director (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Strifley, Deborah (Self) , Austin, TX
Suh, Jinny (Self) , Austin, TX
Tai, James MD (Self) , Austin, TX
Waller, Lacy (Self) , Kyle, TX
Weihl, Diana MD Retired OB-GYN (Self) , Austin, TX
Williams, Amanda Executive Director (Self; Lilith Fund), Austin, TX
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Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Smith, Angela M. (Self; Fredericksburg Tea Party), Fredericksburg, TX
AGAINST:
Casey, Bergan Communications Consultant (Planned parenthood of Greater Texas, Board
Member), Austin, TX
Levihn-Coon, Sophie Intern (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Martin, Emily Deputy Director (NARAC Pro-Choice Texas), Austin, TX
Robles, Samantha Advocacy Director (Progress Texas), Austin, TX
Smith, Jennifer Citizen (Planned Parenthood), Austin, TX
Wang, Jasmine Legislative and Legal Intern (NARAL Pro-Choice Texas), Austin, TX
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