WITNESS LIST
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
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
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
February 28, 2019 9:00 AM
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
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
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
February 28, 2019 9:00 AM
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
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
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
February 28, 2019 9:00 AM
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
ON:
Slayton, David Executive Director (Texas Judicial Council), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Fainter Jr., John W. Consultant (Texas Civil Justice League), Austin, TX
Franco, Brie Intergovernmental Relations Officer (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Garcia, Michael Consultant (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Kaufman, Lisa General Counsel (Texas Civil Justice League), Austin, TX
Pertida, Neftali Public Policy Advisor (Locke Lord, LLP) (Phillips 66), Austin, TX
Rocha, JJ Legislative Liaison (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
ON:
Reed, Ender Legislative Coordinator (Harris County Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
FOR:
Kaiser, Chris Policy Director (Texas Association Against Sexual Assault), Austin, TX
Owen, Jasmine Student (Deeds Not Words), Austin, TX
Shahane, Rhea Student (Deeds Not Words), Abilene, TX
Zeko, Tatum Campus Organizer (also providing written testimony) (Deeds Not Words),
Austin, TX
ON:
Edmonds, Shannon Director of Governmental Relations (TDCAA (TX District and County
Attorneys Association)), Austin, TX
Ford, Ashley Public Policy and Communications Specialist (also providing written
testimony) (Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
February 28, 2019 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cahn, Adam (Cahnman's Musings), TX
Giardino, Vincent Assistant CDA (Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney), Fort Worth,
TX
Green, Christina Director of Public Affairs (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas, Inc.),
Austin, TX
Rocap, Blake Legislative Counsel (NARAL Pro-Choice Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Mitchell, Stacey Clinical Associate Professor (Texas A&M Health Science Center), Bryan,
TX
Woodard-Hotz, Kaye Manager- SAPCS Program (OAG), Austin, TX
FOR:
Giardino, Vincent Assistant CDA (Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney), Fort Worth,
TX
Morgan Jr., Ronald S. Chief Deputy (Travis County Clerk's Office), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Eckstein, Decee IGR Officer (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bao, Yunyan CEO (TIPRO), Austin, TX
ON:
Edmonds, Shannon Director of Governmental Relations (TDCAA (TX District and County
Attorneys Assn.)), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Johnson, Noel Government Affairs (TMPA), Austin, TX
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
ON:
Edmonds, Shannon Director Governmental Relations (TDCAA (TX District and county
Attorneys Association)), Austin, TX
McFarland, Adrienne Deputy Attorney General for Criminal Justice (Office of the Attorney
General), Austin, TX
ON:
Slayton, David Executive Director (Texas Judicial Council), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Giardino, Vincent Assistant CDA (Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney), Fort Worth,
TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
February 28, 2019 9:00 AM
Johnson, Noel Government Affairs (TMPA), Austin, TX
ON:
Vassar, Ryan Chief, General Counsel Division (Office of the Attorney General), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Rocha, JJ Legislative Liaison (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
FOR:
Gerrick, Emily Senior Staff Attorney (Texas Fair Defense Project), Austin, TX
Heimlich, Ed Executive Director (Self; Informed Citizens and CU4AG), Austin, TX
ON:
Slayton, David Executive Director (Texas Judicial Council), Austin, TX
Vinson, Eric Executive Director (State Commission on Judicial Conduct), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baggett, Donnis Executive Vice President (Texas Press Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Morgan Jr., Ronald S. Chief Deputy (Travis County Clerk's Office), Austin, TX
ON:
Haug, Jessie Director of Computer Services (Texas Ethics Commission), Austin, TX
Slayton, David Executive Director (Texas Judicial Council), Austin, TX
Steusloff, Ian General Counsel (Texas Ethics Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Eckstein, Deece IGR Officer (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX