WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 17, 2019 8:30 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Edmonds, Shannon Director Governmental Relations (TDCAA (TX District and county
Attorneys Association)), Austin, TX
Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bresnen, Amy Attorney (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX
ON:
Bresnen, Steve Attorney (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Roberts, Cary (Texas Association of Election Administrators), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Hatcher, Julia Attorney (Self), Galveston, TX
ON:
Adkins, Christina Legal Director, Elections Division (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Sinclair, David Legislative Consultant (Game Warden Peace Officers Association),
Pflugerville, TX
Tickle, Brian Texas Regional Director (Access Fund), Austin, TX
ON:
Briscoe, Rick (Self), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Maxey, Glen Legislative Director (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Hatcher, Julia Attorney (Self), Galveston, TX
ON:
Ingram, Keith Director Elections Division (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
Roberts, Cary (Texas Association of Elections Administrators), Austin, TX
FOR:
Briscoe, Rick Legislative Director (Open Carry Texas), San Antonio, TX
Martin, Paul Regional Vice President (Self; National Association of Mutual Insurance
Companies), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 17, 2019 8:30 AM
Mica, Tara State Legislative Director (NRA), Austin, TX
Oliverson, Ray (Self), Conroe, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Holzheauser, Craig Representative (Texas EMS Alliance), Austin, TX
Jones, Chris Director - Member & Support Services (Combined Law Enforcement
Associations of Texas (CLEAT)), TX
Schlueter, Brad Consultant (USAA), Austin, TX
FOR:
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Affairs (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston, TX
Michelle, Lisa Executive Director (Self; No Strings Attached, Inc.), Boerne, TX
ON:
Glazier, Steve COO HCPC (also providing written testimony) (UT Health Houston),
Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Flores, Jose Policy Analyst (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg Policy Director (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Lucy, Jennifer Director of Public Policy (Texprotects), Austin, TX
Mendoza, Elva (Self), Austin, TX
Reed, Ender Legislative Coordinator (Harris County Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
Warndof, Donna Director of Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX
Whitfield, Hilary (Self), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Anderson, Jessica Lieutenant (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
FOR:
Briscoe, Rick Legislative Director (Open Carry Texas), San Antonio, TX
Mica, Tara Legislative Director (National Rifle Association), Austin, TX
Perez, Noe E. (Self), Laguna Vista, TX
AGAINST:
Mendoza, Elva Volunteer (Self; Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America), Austin,
TX
Wichers, Louis Board Member (TX Gun Sense), Round Rock, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 17, 2019 8:30 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borskey, Mark (Texas State Riffle Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Adams, Christina (Self), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg Policy Director (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Harris, Dwight (Texas American Federation of Teachers), Victoria, TX
Longoria, Ruben Assistant Director Government Relations (Texas Association of School
Boards), Austin, TX
Pintchovski, Susan Volunteer Coordinator Lead for Austin Chapter (Moms Demand Action
- TX), Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Executive Director (Texas Gun Sense), Austin, TX
Whitfield, Hillary Volunteer (Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Eckstein, Decee IGR Officer (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
Reed, Ender Legislative Coordinator (Harris County Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
ON:
Vassar, Ryan Chief, General Counsel Division (Office of the Attorney General), Austin, TX
ON:
Comeaux, Amy Manager of Statewide Procurement Policy & Outreach (Comptroller of
Public Accounts), Austin, TX
Maddox, Kenley Deputy Chief Counsel, Statewide Contracts (Comptroller of Public
Accounts), Austin, TX
North, Vicky Chief Counsel for Fiscal Affairs (Texas Comptroller's Office), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Fisher, Jon President (Associated Builders & Contractors of Texas), Austin, TX
Van Arsdale, Corbin President (Association General Contractors- Texas Building Branch),
Austin, TX
Walker, Becky Governmental Relations Director (Texas Society of Architects), Austin, TX
FOR:
Lieck, Cheryl Swope Chambers County District Attorney (Self; Office, Texas District and
County Attorneys Association), Anahuac, TX
Martinez, Susana Former NM Governor (Krystal Baker Act), Albuquerque, NM
Spence, Ashley (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Anderson, Jessica Lieutenant (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 17, 2019 8:30 AM
Hawthorne, Brian Sheriff (Sheriff's Association of Texas), Mont Belvieu, TX
Johnson, Noel Government Affairs (TMPA), Austin, TX
Jones, Chris W. Director - Member & Support Services (Combined Law Enforcement
Associations of Texas (CLEAT)), TX
Lutton, Christopher Sergeant (San Antonio Police Dept.), San Antonio, TX
Mendoza, Elva Public Health Social Worker (Self), Austin, TX
Sinclair, David Legislative Consultant (Game Warden Peace Officers Association),
Pflugerville, TX
Whitfield, Hilary (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Mills, Brady Asst. Chief (Texas DPS - Crime Lab), Austin, TX
FOR:
Knapp, Lisa Founder Austin 20 (Austin 20), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Anderson, Jessica Lieutenant (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
Flores, Jose Policy Analyst (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg Policy Director (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Lucy, Jennifer Director of Public Policy (TexProtects), Austin, TX
ON:
Mitchell, Demetrie Director of Special Investigations (Department of Family and
Protective Services (DFPS)), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
FOR:
Mica, Tara Legislative Director (National Rifle Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borskey, Mark (Texas State Riffle Association), Austin, TX
Perez, Noe (Self), Laguna Vista, TX
AGAINST:
Adams, Christina (Self), Austin, TX
Harris, Dwight (Texas American Federation of Teachers), Victoria, TX
Switzer, Gyl Executive Director (Texas Gun Sense), Austin, TX
Wichers, Louis (TX Gun Sense), Round Rock, TX
ON:
Bunker-Henderson, Nichole Associate Deputy AG for Civil Litigation (Office of the
Attorney General), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 17, 2019 8:30 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Eckstein, Decee IGR Officer (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
Maxey, Glen (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Weatherby, Cinde Issue Ch. - Voting Rights & Election Law (League of Women Voters of
Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Ingram, Keith Director Elections Division (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
Roberts, Cary (County and District Clerks' Association of Texas), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Maxey, Glen Legislative Director (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Roberts, Cary (Texas Association of Elections Administrators), Austin, TX
ON:
Ingram, Keith Director of Election Division (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Eckstein, Deece IGR Officer (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bell, Kristen Program Attorney (Self; Texas Lawyers for Children), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Flores, Jose Policy Analyst (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg Policy Director (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Hatcher, Julia Attorney (Self), Galveston, TX
Laroche, Sebastien Policy Analyst (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc.),
San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Hopper, Craig Chair, Estate & Trust Legislative Affairs Committee, Real Estate Probate
Trust Law (REPTL) Section of State Bar of Texas (Self; Real Estate Probate Trust Law
(REPTL) Section, State Bar of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hudgens, Nicole Senior Policy Analyst (Texas Values Action), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Adams, Cristina (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 17, 2019 8:30 AM
Simpson, Matt (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Vassar, Ryan Chief, General Counsel Division (Office of the Attorney General), Austin, TX
FOR:
Harvey, Jay Past President (Texas Trial Lawyers Association), Austin, TX
Jackson, Brian General Counsel (Texas Alliance for Patient Access (TAPA)), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Christian, George Senior Counsel (Texas Civil Justice League), Austin, TX
Opelt, Jon Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Patient Access), Austin, TX
Trabucsi, Jr., Richard J. Chairman (Texans for Lawsuit Reform), Houston, TX
FOR:
Mica, Tara State Legislative Director (National Rifle Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Wichers, Louis Board Member (TX Gun Sense), Round Rock, TX
ON:
Mendoza, Elva Public Health Social Worker (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borskey, Mark (Texas State Riffle Association), Austin, TX
Hawthorne, Brian Sheriff's Association of Texas Sheriff (Sheriff's Association of Texas),
Mont Belvieu, TX
Johnson, Noel Government Affairs (TMPA), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Adams, Christina (Self), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg Policy Director (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Pintchovski, Susan Volunteer Coordinator Lead - Austin Chapter (Moms Demand Action -
TX), Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Executive Director (Texas Gun Sense), Austin, TX
Whitfield, Hillary Volunteer (Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America), Austin,
TX
ON:
Krause, Amber Director of Field Operations - Child care licensing (Texas Health and
Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
FOR:
Register, Bryan Professor (also providing written testimony) (De-Confederate Austin),
Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 17, 2019 8:30 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Maxey, Glen Legislative Director (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Steusloff, Ian Interim Executive Director / General Counsel (Texas Ethics Commission),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hawthorne, Brian Sheriff (Sheriff's Association of Texas), Mont Belview, TX
Johnson, Noel Government Affairs (TMPA), Austin, TX
Jones, Chris Director - Member and Support Services (Combined Law Enforcement
Associations of Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
Sinclair, David Legislative Consultant (Game Warden Peace Officers Association),
Pflugerville, TX
ON:
Edmonds, Shannon Director of Governmental Relations (TDCAA (TX District and County
Attorneys Association)), Austin, TX
FOR:
Maxey, Glen Legislative Director (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
ON:
Ingram, Keith Director Elections Division (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hatcher, Julia Attorney (Self), Galveston, TX
FOR:
Maxey, Glen Legislative Director (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Adkins, Christina Legal Director, Elections Division (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Moore, Brandon (Self), Manor, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Flores, Jose Policy Analyst (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg Policy Director (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Lucy, Jennifer Director of Public Policy (Texprotects), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 17, 2019 8:30 AM
ON:
Bernstein, Jamie Assistant Director (Children's Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Eckstein, Decee IGR Officer (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
Rodriguez, Jennifer Attorney (Bexar County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
ON:
Hopper, Craig Chair, Estate & Trust Legislative Affairs Committee, Real Estate Probate
Trust Law (REPTL) Section of State Bar of Texas (Self; Real Estate Probate Trust Law
(REPTL) Section, State Bar of Texas), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
McAllister, Trish Executive Director (Texas Access to Justice Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Madsen, Kyle Director of Right of Way Division, TxDOT (Texas Department of
Transportation), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Maxey, Glen Legislative Director (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Roberts, Cary (Texas Association of Election Administrators), Austin, TX
ON:
Adkins, Christina Legal Director, Elections Division (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Finley, Marissa UP Health Policy (Baylor Scott & White Health), Austin, TX
Hodge, Daniel (McAccen Medical Center), Austin, TX
Knaupe, Gregg (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Lopez, Cesar Associate General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Rise, Denise Government Affairs Consultant (Community Health Systems), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Christian, George Attorney (Texas Association of Defense Counsel), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Richards, Joanne Advocacy (Texas Fair Courts Network), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 17, 2019 8:30 AM
FOR:
James, Nancy Chaplain Harris County Jail & TX. Women's Prisons (Self), Houston, TX
McMiun, Heather (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Kaycie Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Flores, Jose Policy Analyst (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg Policy Director (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Henneke, Elizabeth Executive Director (Lone Star Justice Alliance), Austin, TX
Ryan, Shellie CPS Policy Manager (Texas Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
FOR:
Jaros, Joshua (Josh Jaros, Montgomery County United for Shared Parenting), Magnolia,
TX
O'Connor, David Physician (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bresnen, Amy Attorney (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX
Bresnen, Steve Attorney (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX
Hatcher, Julia Attorney (Self), Galveston, TX
FOR:
Briscoe, Rick Legislative Director (Open Carry Texas), San Antonio, TX
Mica, Tara State Legislative Director (NRA), Austin, TX
Perez, Noe (Self), Laguna Vista, TX
AGAINST:
Weshers, Louis Board Member (TX Gun Sense), Round Rock, TX
Whitfield, Hilary Volunteer (Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borskey, Mark (Texas State Rifle Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Adams, Cristina (Self), Austin, TX
Mendoza, Elva Volunteer (Self; Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America), Austin,
TX
Pintehovski, Susan Volunteer coordination Lead - Austin Chapter (Moms Demand Action -
TX), Austin, TX
Sparks, Clifford Legislative Director (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Switzer, Gyl Executive Director (Texas Gun Sense), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 17, 2019 8:30 AM
ON:
Kumar, Anumeha Executive Director (Texas Pension Review Board), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Maxey, Glen Legislative Director (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
ON:
Adkins, Christina Legal Director, Elections Division (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
Roberts, Cary (Texas Association of Election Administrators), Austin, TX
FOR:
Santana, Courtney CEO (Survive 2 Thrive Foundation), Austin, TX
Willson, David Student (Self), Austin, TX
Willson, Marilyn (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Anderson, Jessica Lieutenant (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
Jones, Chris Director - Member & Support Services (Combined Law Enforcement
Associations of Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
Lutton, Christopher Sergeant (San Antonio Police Department), San Antonio, TX
Midboe, Carol Founder, Beyond Harassment and HarassMap TX (Self), Austin, TX
Ramsey, MariBen (Self), Austin, TX
Ryan, Shellie CPS Policy Manager (Texas Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Willson, Matt (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Harrell, Jason (Self; Texas Funeral Directors Association), Austin, TX
Hilderbran, Harvey Kerville (Texas Funeral Directors Association), Executive Director, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hawthorne, Brian Sheriff (Sheriff's Association of Texas), Mont Belview, TX
Johnson, Noel Government Affairs (TMPA), Austin, TX
Sinclair, David Legislative Consultant (Game Warden Peace Officers Association),
Pflugerville, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Dudley, Jason Captain - Texas Ranger (Texas DPS), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 17, 2019 8:30 AM
Edmonds, Shannon Director Governmental Relations (TDCAA (TX District and county
Attorneys Association)), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hinojosa, Laura Hidalgo County District Clerk (Self ; County & District Clerks'
Association of Texas), Edinburg, TX
Warndof, Donna Director of Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Eckstein, Decee IGR Officer (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
Forbes, Nanette Legislative Liaison (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX
Reed, Ender Legislative Coordinator (Harris County Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Roberts, Cary (County and District Clerks' Association), Austin, TX
Villoreal, Gabriela Program Manager (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
ON:
Slayton, David Administrative Director, Executive Director (Office of Court
Administration, Texas Judicial Council), Austin, TX
FOR:
Jones, Chris W. Director - Member & Support Services (Combined Law Enforcement
Associations of Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Deshields, Glenn Legislative Director (Texas State Association of Fire Fighters), Austin,
TX
Hawthorne, Brian Sheriff (Sheriff's Association of Texas), Mont Belvieu, TX
Johnson, Noel Government Affairs (TMPA), Austin, TX
Sinclair, David Legislative Consultant (Game Warden Peace Officers Association),
Pflugerville, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Slayton, David Administrative Director (Office of Court Administration), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Schaffner, Russell Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Fort Worth, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hawthorne, Brian Sheriff (Sheriff's Association of Texas), Mont Belview, TX
Johnson, Noel Government Affairs (TMPA), Austin, TX
Sinclair, David Legislative Consultant (Game Warden Peace Officers Association),
Pflugerville, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 17, 2019 8:30 AM
Williams, Paige Legislative Director (Dallas County Criminal District Attorney), Dallas,
TX
FOR:
Jones, Chris Director - Member and Support Services (Combined Law Enforcement
Associations of Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
Reed, Charles Assistant County Administrator (Dallas County Commissioners Court),
Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Villareal, Gabriela Program Manager (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Eckstein, Decee IGR Officer (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
Maxey, Glen Legislative Director (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Roberts, Cary (Texas Association of Election Administrators), Austin, TX
ON:
Ingram, Keith Director Elections Division (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
FOR:
Streater, Joy Former Comal County Clerk (County and District Clerks' Association of
Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Day, Aaron (Texas Land Title Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Forbes, Nanette Legislative Liaison (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX
Hinojosa, Laura Hidalgo County District Clerk (County & District Clerks' Association of
Texas), Edinburg, TX
Roberts, Cary (County and District Clerks' Association of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Briscoe, Rick Legislative Director (Open Carry Texas), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Johnson, Noel Government Affairs (TMPA), Austin, TX
Jones, Chris Director - Member & Support Services (Combined Law Enforcement
Associations of Texas (CLEAT)), TX
Sinclair, David Legislative Consultant (Game Warden Peace Officers Association),
Pflugerville, TX
AGAINST:
Adams, Christina (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
May 17, 2019 8:30 AM
ON:
Moninger, Steve Senior Policy Analyst (TX DPS), Austin, TX