WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
State Affairs
April 4, 2019 - 9:00 AM
FOR:
Bragiel, Justin General Counsel (Texas Hotel and Lodging Association), Austin, TX
Bratton, Pamela VP Contracts and Compliance (Meador Staffing Services and TX
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)), Dripping Springs, TX
Contreras, Edwardo President (ALCON DTS), Austin, TX
Decker, Dan President and CEO (Texas Travel Industry Association), Austin, TX
Fagan, Jennifer VP for Government Affairs (Texas Construction Association), Austin, TX
Fuentes, Frank Chairman (U.S. Hispanic Contractors Association), Austin, TX
Fullerton, Lisa President/CEO- A Novel Idea (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Jackson, Kyle Director of Government Affairs (Texas Apartment Association), Austin,
TX
Jackson, Richie Chief Executive Officer (Texas Restaurant Association), Austin, TX
Mayfield, Robert Owner (DQ), Austin, TX
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Potocki, Russell Vice President (Staff Force, Inc.), Houston, TX
Spilman, Annie State Director (National Federation of Independent Business/Texas),
Austin, TX
Sterling, Shelby Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Summers, Kurtiss E. Business Owner (Self) , Georgetown, TX
Troxclair, Ellen Senior Fellow (TPPF), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Gharakhanian, Stephanie Special Counsel (Self; Workers Defense Action Fund), Austin,
TX
Gonzalez, Ana Legislative Director (Self; Workers Defense Project), Austin, TX
Helm, James Reverend (Faith in Texas), Rowlett, TX
Lewis, Jonathan Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
ON:
Hacker, David Special Council for Civil Litigation (Office of the Attorney General),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Burgin, Matt (Texas Food and Fuel Association), Austin, TX
Busby III, Arthur Lee Sales Director (Staff Force Inc.), Dripping Springs, TX
Cahn, Adam (Cahnman's Musings), Austin, TX
Campos, Dya Director Government Affairs (H-E-B, LP), San Antonio, TX
Cantu, David M. Owner (C3 Const. Products & Services), San Antonio, TX
Conner, Jason (Self) , Austin, TX
Conner, Rita J President (ABC Central TX), Pflugerville, TX
Daehn, Chanel CEO (American Staffing Association/ Choice Staffing), San Antonio, TX
Delisi, Deirdre (San Antonio Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
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Duerstine II, Russ Coalitions Director (Americans for Prosperity; Concerned Veterans for
America; Libre Institute), TX
Fisher, Jon President (Associated Builders & Contractors of Texas), Austin, TX
Garcia, Michael Consultant (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Hines, James SVP/General Counsel (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Hughes, Chrisy Staffing Coordinator (LeadingEdge Personnel), Austin, TX
Hutchison, Chelsy (Real Estate Council of San Antonio), Austin, TX
Keener, Justin President (Texans for Free Enterprise), Austin, TX
Laborde, Michelle Sales Manager (LeadingEdge Personnel), Austin, TX
Littlefield, Tracey President (ABC Central Texas), Austin, TX
Macias, Rizpah "Renee" CTX Area Manager (Staff Force Inc.), Austin, TX
Matthew, Lisa VP (LeadingEdge Personnel), Austin, TX
McCord, Mia (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
McIver, Michael James Vice President Manufacturing (Pressure Systems International),
San Antonio, TX
Menegay, Julia Chief Operating Office (TX SHRM), Austin, TX
Neale, Kristina (Self) , Austin, TX
Parker, David Board Member (Arlington Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Spanko, Audrey Government Relations Intern (National Association of Social Workers
TX Chapter), Austin, TX
Strong, Cynthia CEO, member, Board of Directors (SHRM, AHRMA), Round Rock, TX
Tahuahua, Geoffrey VP of Policy and Government Affairs (Real Estate Council of
Austin), Austin, TX
Taylor, Corey Project Manager, Executive Board Member (American Constructor,
Associated Builders and Contractors), Cedar Park, TX
Van Arsdale, Corbin President and General Counsel (AGC- Texas Building Branch),
Austin, TX
Wehmeyer, Mackenna (North San Antonio Chamber), Austin, TX
Williamson, Justin Director of Public Affairs (Texas Retailers Association), Austin, TX
Yarbrough, Patty President (LeadingEdge Personnel), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Abouassaad, Basseema (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Alexander, Hannah Policy Advisor to CM Philip Kingston (Self) , Dallas, TX
Alonso Jr, Fernando Student (Self) , Brownsville, TX
Bertrand, Aimee Legislative Coordinator (Harris County Commissioners Court),
Houston, TX
Camargo, Dallana (Self; Texas Freedom Network/MOVE-TENAS), San Antonio, TX
Cullinane, Mary Member (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Gomez, Daisy (Self) , El Paso, TX
Ha, Kimberly Self (Texas Freedom Network), Houston, TX
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Hamill, Joe Legislative & Political Director (American Federation of State County &
Municipal Employees), Austin, TX
Houston, Josh General Counsel (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Hudson, Nick Strategist (American Civil Liberties Union of Texas), Houston, TX
Johnson, David Organizer (Grassroots Leadership and Texas Advocates for Justice),
Austin, TX
Kaltloff, Wendy (Self) , Austin, TX
Kingston, Philip Councilmember, Dallas (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Self; Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Levy, Rick President (TX AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Lopez, Carisa Political Director (Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Martinez, Esther (Self) , McAllen, TX
Montalvo, Aaron Self (Texas Freedom Network), Houston, TX
Patterson, T.J. (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
Ramos, Amy (Self) , College Station, TX
Silva, Nicolas Daniel (Self) , El Paso, TX
Soto, Samira (Texas Freedom Network), San Antonio, TX
Stout, David El Paso County Commissioner, Pct. 2 (El Paso County, Pct. 2), El Paso, TX
Tizon, Estefania (Self; Texas Freedom Network), San Antonio, TX
Trevino, Jacob (Self; TFN/Self), Weslaco, TX
Valdez, Victoria (Self) , McAllen, TX
Vazquez, Celeste (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Edinburg, TX
Velazquez, Isabel (Self; Texas Freedom Network), San Marcos, TX
Wirth, Paige (Texas Freedom Network), College Station, TX
Zapien, Jose R (Self) , Pharr, TX
ON:
Camacho, Priscilla D. SVP, Public Policy (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Harris, Dana Vice President/State Advocacy (Austin Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Montgomery, Rebecca Young Senior Vice President, Advocacy (Fort Worth Chamber of
Commerce), Forth Worth, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Casar, Greg Council Member, (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Smith, Reginald D. Policy Analyst (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
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