WITNESS LIST
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
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
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
March 25, 2019 9:00 AM
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
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
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
March 25, 2019 9:00 AM
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
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
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
March 25, 2019 9:00 AM
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
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
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
March 25, 2019 9:00 AM
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
FOR:
Briscoe, Rick Legislative Director (Open Carry Texas), San Antonio, TX
Mica, Tara Legislative Director (National Rifle Association), Austin, TX
Tripp, Alice Legislative Director (Texas State Rifle Association), Paige, TX
AGAINST:
Devereaux, Traci President (Texas Building Owners and Managers Association), Leander,
TX
Wohleb, Steve General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Mintz, David Vice President of Government Affairs (Texas Apartment Association), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Glass, Tom (Self), Hockley, TX
AGAINST:
Bennett, Joey (Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Smith, Karen V. Doctor (Self), Manor, TX
ON:
Edmonds, Shannon Director of Governmental Relations (Texas District and Counties
Attorneys Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Pojman, PhD, Joe Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Alliance
for Life), Austin, TX
Wright, Kyleen President (Self; Texans for Life), Arlington, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Andrews, Jenny Public Policy Analyst (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Aviles, Mario A. Auxiliary Bishop (Diocese of Brownsville), Pharr, TX
Coerver, Robert Bishop (Diocese of Lubbock), Lubbock, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
March 25, 2019 9:00 AM
Cooksey, Matthew Public Policy Analyst (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Culwell, Claire (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Fritsch, Julie Director, Office of Pro-Life Activities, Galveston-Houston (Self), Pearland,
TX
McDaniels, Debra (Self), Bedford, TX
O'Donnell, Amy Director of Communications (Texas Alliance for Life), Pflugerville, TX
Reyes, Gus Director (Christian Life Commission), Cedar Park, TX
Saenz, Jonathan President (Texas Values), Austin, TX
Tamayo, Rev. James A. Catholic Bishop (Self; Diocese of Laredo (Catholic)), Laredo, TX
Williams, Terry Board - Texas Alliance for Life (Texas Alliance for Life), San Marcos, TX
Zurer, Patrick Bishop (Catholic Diocese of Amarillo), Amarillo, TX
AGAINST:
Burns, William G. Reverend Dr. (Retired) (Self), Round Rock, TX
Cager, Emma (Self), Austin, TX
Chambers, Courtney Public Health Professional (Self), Austin, TX
Fuerst, Rev. Taylor Senior Pastor (First United Methodist Church, Austin), Austin, TX
Lopez, Carisa Political Director (Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Miller, Katherine Executive Director (Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Miller, Sonja (Self), Austin, TX
Pritchett, William B. (Self), Houston, TX
Rocap, Blake Legislative Counsel (NARAL Pro-Choice Texas), Austin, TX
Swenson, MD, Karen G. Physician, Obstetrician, Gynecologist (American College of
Obstetricians & Gynecologists, Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Tigner, Drucilla Policy Attorney (ACLU of Texas), Houston, TX
Trimmer, Rev. Ronald S. (Self), Georgetown, TX
Walker, Rev. Kyle M. Pastor (Faith Presbyterian Church), Austin, TX
Walter, Rev. Erin Reverend (Wildflower Church), Austin, TX
Walters, Rev. Laura Reverend (PC - USA), Austin, TX
Wilson, Rev. Erika The Awakenings (Self), San Antonio, TX
Yado, Sissi (Self), Donner, TX
ON:
Hecker, Ryan Director of Special Projects (Health and Human Services Commission),
Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Ferrigno, Andrea Vice President (Whole Woman's Health), Austin, TX
Galindo, Erika Community Organizer (Lilth Fund for Reproductive Equity), Austin, TX
FOR:
Briscoe, Rick Legislative Director (Open Carry Texas), San Antonio, TX
Stovall, Scott President (SDS Petroleum), Troup, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
March 25, 2019 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Fisher, Jon President (Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Briscoe, Rick Legislative Director (Open Carry Texas), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Sims, Chris Senior Manager (Department of Public Safety), Austin, TX
ON:
Stacy, David Legislative Committee Member (Texas Association of Public Employee
Retirement Systems), Midland, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bratton, Terry Chairman (Houston Police Officer Pension System), Houston, TX
Elkin, Bill Chairman, Legislative Committee (Houston Police Retired Officer Association),
Houston, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Lawson, John Executive Director (Houston Police Officers Pension System), Houston, TX
Ready, Dwayne Trustee (Houston Police Officers Pension System), Houston, TX
ON:
Kumar, Anumeha Executive Director (Pension Review Board), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Briscoe, Rick Legislative Director (Open Carry Texas), San Antonio, TX
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Glass, Tom (Self), Hockley, TX
Herman, Guy Statutory Probate Courts Presiding Judge (Statutory Probate Judges of
Texas), Austin, TX
Igo, Shanna Deputy Executive Director (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
Mica, Tara Legislative Director (National Rifle Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Slayton, David Administrative Director (Office of Court Administration), Austin, TX
FOR:
Lee, Tim Executive Director (Texas Retired Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Auby, Jase Deputy Chief Lieutenant Officer (Teachers Retirement System), Austin, TX
Gilbert, Brad Senior Director (Teachers Retirement System), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
March 25, 2019 9:00 AM
Guthrie, Brian Executive Director (Teachers Retirement System), Austin, TX
FOR:
Quintero, James Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy
Foundation), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Elkin, Bill Chairman, Legislative Committee (Houston Police Retired Officers
Association), Houston, TX
Jones, Chris W. Training Coordinator/Public Affairs (Combined Law Enforcement
Associations of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Kumar, Anumeha Executive Director (Pension Review Board), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Dorris, Steve District Vice President (Texas State Association of Fire Fighters), Allen, TX
Igo, Shanna Deputy Executive Director (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
ON:
Gavia, David Executive Director (Texas Municipal Retirement System), Austin, TX
FOR:
Shannon, Kelly Executive Director (Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Gonzalez, Daniel Legislative Director (Texas Realtors), Austin, TX
Hodges, Mike Executive Director (Texas Press Association), Austin, TX
Schneider, Michael Vice President, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs (Texas Association of
Broadcasters), Austin, TX
Tatum, Alexis Legislative Associate (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
ON:
Hoelscher, Jennie Chief, Opinions Division (Office of the Attorney General), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Cripps, Kristie (Self), Bryan, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Kumar, Anumeha Executive Director (Pension Review Board), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
March 25, 2019 9:00 AM
FOR:
Elkin, Bill Legislative Chairman (Houston Police Retired Officer Association), Houston,
TX
Jones, Chris W. Training Coordinator/Public Affairs (Combined Law Enforcement
Associations of Texas), Austin, TX
Lee, Tim Executive Director (Texas Retired Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bratton, Terry Chairman (Houston Police Officer Pension System), Houston, TX
Brown, Paul President (Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems),
Austin, TX
Dawn-Fisher, Lisa Legislative Consultant (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Elliston, Randy Government Affairs Consultant (Lobbyist) (Dallas Police Retired Officers
Association), Austin, TX
Fickel, Ann Associate Executive Director (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Grey, John Associate; Moak, Casey, & Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Haggerty, Patrick B. Lobbyist (El Paso Firemen & Policemen's Pension Fund), El Paso, TX
Hunt, Ray Past President (Houston Police Officers' Union), Houston, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Longoria, Ruben Assistant Director, Governmental Relations (Texas Association of School
Boards), Austin, TX
Ready, Dwayne Trustee (Houston Police Officers Pension System), Houston, TX
Stacy, David Vice Chair (Midland Firemen's Relief & Retirement Fund), Midland, TX
Wiggins, Mark Lobbyist (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Elliston, Randy Government Affairs Consultant (Lobbyist) (Dallas Police Retired Officers
Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Kumar, Anumeha Executive Director (Pension Review Board), Austin, TX