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April 29, 2021 - 9:00 AM
FOR:
Arredondo-Lynch, DDS, Alma Dr. (Self) , Concan, TX
Baker, Craig (Self) , Houston, TX
Belsick, Michael (Self) , Fredericksburg, TX
Bohnert, Henry (Self) , Brazoria, TX
Bohnert, Richard (Self) , Comfort, TX
Bolgiano, John (Self; Llano County Patriots), Llano, TX
Briscoe, Rick Legislative Director (also providing written testimony) (Self; Open Carry
Texas), San Antonio, TX
Brittain, Kim (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Garland, TX
Burkhart, Brandon Mr (Self; This Is Texas Freedom Force), San Antonio, TX
Campbell, Benji (Self) , Anson, TX
Cleghorn, Kenneth (also providing written testimony) (Self) , San Antono, TX
Cleghorn, Teresa Boardmember RLC Texas (also providing written testimony) (Self;
Republican Liberty Caucus of Texas), San Antonio, TX
Clement, George (Self) , Austin, TX
Cohen, Jesse Officer (Self) , Tyler, TX
Collier, Jake (Self) , Wichita Falls, TX
Cotton, Beryl (Self) , Lexington, TX
Dahl, Donald (Self) , Round Rock, TX
Dennis, David (Self) , Highland Village, TX
Edeen, John Doctor (also providing written testimony) (Self; Doctors for Responsible
Gun Ownership), Shavano Park, TX
Elliff, Harrison (Self) , Arlington, TX
Findley, Jonathan (Self) , Pasadena, TX
Fleer, Nathan Dr. (Self) , Katy, TX
Flick, Warren (Self) , College station, TX
Franklin, Jon (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
Garza, Ramon (Self; This Is Texas Freedom Force), Tx, TX
Gonzales, Michelle (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Grider, Devin (Self) , Tennessee Colony, TX
Guarco, Kyle Mr. (Self) , Austin, TX
Hallman, Destiny Director taylor museum of waco history (Self; GOA), Waco, TX
Hayes, Robin Eastland Co Chair (Self; Eastland County Republicans), Eastland, TX
Hendrix, Tommy (Self) , Dripping Springs, TX
Henry, Lamar Mr (Self; This is texas freedom force), Yorktown, TX
Heyward, Allison Mrs (Self) , Schertz, TX
Hill, Heather Patriot (Self; Come And Take It Texas), Fort Worth, TX
Hodges, Bradley (Self) , Austin, TX
Hopkins III, Varnell (Self) , Killeen, TX
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Keen, Sebastian (Self) , TX
Kress, Ian (Self) , Nassau Bay, TX
Latimer, Mack (Self) , Belton, TX
Lovelace, David (Self) , Lakeway, TX
Malone, Rachel (Self; Gun Owners of America), Waco, TX
Martinez, Weston (Self) , San antonio, TX
McCain, Brent (Self) , Bruceville, TX
McNutt, Chris Executive Director (Self; Texas Gun Rights), Richardson, TX
Mica, Tara State Director (Self; National Rifle Association), Austin, TX
Moore, Anthony (Self) , Bowie, TX
Mostert, Michelle (Self) , Dripping Springs, TX
Muguira, Maritza (Self) , Helotes, TX
Murphy, Joseph (Self) , Texas, TX
Muston, Billy (Self) , Belton, TX
Olsen, Kelly (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Alpine, TX
Perez, Kevin (Self) , Orange Grove, TX
Perez, Leonard Mr (Self) , Austin, TX
Pohler, Clint (Self) , Horseshoe Bay, TX
Raines, Charles (Self) , Dawson, TX
Randol, Mark (Self) , Austin, TX
Rice, Ernie (Self) , Stockdale, TX
Rickel, Aaron (Self; Grizzly Arms), Waco, TX
Rinehart, Rick (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
Robertson, David tony Mr (Self) , Sour lake, TX
Rousse, Darrin (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Sugar Land, TX
Ruder, Judith (Self) , Austin, TX
Ryan, Cody (Self) , Cedar park, TX
Salinas, Isreal (Self; Texas young republicans, san patricio county republican party),
Lake city, TX
Sheridan, Sean (Self) , Murphy, TX
Stanley, Stephen (also providing written testimony) (Self; SREC SD2, Republican Party
of Texas, self.), Garland, TX
Teal, Gary (Self) , Whitney, TX
Torres, Vicente (Self) , McKinney, TX
Turan, Christopher Mr. (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Turner, Andi Legislative Director (Texas State Rifle Association), Cedar Creek, TX
Vaughn, Jason Policy Director (Self; Texas Young Republicans), Houston, TX
Vital, Greg Mr. (Self; This Is Texas Freedom Force), New Braunfels, TX
Willeford, Stephen (Self) , Sutherland Springs, TX
Wright, James (Self) , Burleson, TX
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York, Ruth (Self; Tea Party Patriots of Eastland County; Texas Family Defense
Committee), Cisco, TX
Zimmerman, Gary (Self) , Lewisville, TX
AGAINST:
Abrahamsen, Elizabeth Mrs (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
Anderson, Jessica Commander (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
Baumgardner, Anne (Self) , Houston, TX
Beaven, Elfa (Self) , El paso, TX
Beaven, Persis Mrs. (Self) , El Paso, TX
Bingham, Lauren (Self) , Rowlett, TX
Brandon, Miles Pastor St. Julian of Norwich Episcopal (also providing written
testimony) (Self; Central Texas Interfaith Texas IAF St. Julian of Norwich Episcopal
Church), Austin, TX
Brauer, Andrea brauer (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Austin, TX
Breed, Robin (Self) , Georgetown, TX
Brennan, Kathleen (Self) , Pearland, TX
Brockington, Patti (Self) , Addison, TX
Browne, Gretchen Dr (Self) , Alvin, TX
Burke, Kellye (Self) , Houston, TX
Bursey, Molly (Self; Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America), New Braunfels,
TX
Camacho, Raul Chief Firearm Instructor (Self; Few LTC Instructors), Leander, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self) , Austin, TX
Defelice, Rebecca (Self) , San antonio, TX
Delgado, Christina (Self) , Santa fe Texas, TX
Diaz, Gabriela Ms. (Self) , Kingwood, TX
Dismore, Charlie Major USMC (Ret) (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Austin,
TX
Estes, Lola (Self) , Rockdale, TX
Friedberg, Maya (Self) , Bellaire, TX
Furse, Anne (Self) , Houston, TX
Garonzik, Allan (Self) , Argyle, TX
Golden, Nicole (Self) , Austin, TX
Greene, Melanie (Self) , Austin, TX
Halpin, Angelica (Self) , TX
Hanks, Elizabeth (Self) , Houston, TX
Haran, Angela (Self) , Mckinney, TX
Herskowitz, Michelle (Self) , Houston, TX
Hollas, Deanna The Reverend (Self; Group of over 90 TX faith leaders that have come
together to oppose permitless carry), Dallas, TX
Hower, Miste (Self) , Austin, TX
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Kennedy, Heather (Self) , Austin, TX
Kessler, Dylan (Self) , Bellaire, TX
Kuse, Mary (Self) , Lakeway, TX
Lake, Madeline State Organizing Director (Self; March For Our Lives), Conroe, TX
Lawrence, Kevin Executive Director (Texas Municipal Police Association and Fraternal
Order of Police), Austin, TX
Legere, Barbara (Self) , Austin TX, TX
Lundgren, Sharon (Self) , Houston, TX
Mangum, Joe (Self) , Gatesville, TX
Massad, LaDonna (Self) , Austin, TX
Mata, Michael President - Dallas Police Assocation (Dallas Police Assocation), Dallas,
TX
May, James (Self) , Houston, TX
Mayfield, Lori (Self) , Austin, TX
Mccall, Keri (Self) , Dallas, TX
McMichael, Diane (Self) , Austin, TX
McTamanyAlllen, Patricia (Self) , Kingwood, TX
Mohamad, Sam Sergeant (Self) , Mesquite, TX
Morosky, Marie-therese (Self) , Austin, TX
Munroe, Miichael (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Parnell, James Secretary/ Treasurer (Dallas Police Association), Dallas, TX
Perry, Courtney (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Austin, TX
Ramos, Jen SDEC Committeewoman (Self; Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Ratcliff, Jeanine (Self) , Austin, TX
Roberts, Sharon (Self) , Plano, TX
Ross, Leesa (Self; Lock Arms For Life), Austin, TX
Rubin, Scott Chief of police (Self; Texas police chiefs association), Blanco, TX
Sandland, Ian (Self) , Plano, TX
Schenkkan, Frances (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Gun Sense), Austin,
TX
Schwartz, Ann (Self) , Austin, TX
Smith, Carolyn (Self) , Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl (also providing written testimony) (Texas gun sense), Austin, TX
Taylor, Blair (Self) , Dallas, TX
Thompson, Jeffrey Pastor (Self; Corridor interfaith Alliance for Families), Kyle Texas,
TX
Trefny, Floyd (Self) , Houston, TX
Tristan, Rosalie (Self; Valley Interfaith/Industrial Areas Foundation), Raymondville, TX
Turney, Aimee Gun Safety Issue Chair (also providing written testimony) (Self; The
League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Vance, Brandon (Self) , Dallas, TX
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Weisser, Brigitte (Self) , Plano, TX
Whitfield, Hilary (Self) , Austin, TX
Zafrani, Cyrus Lieutenant of Police (Dallas Police Department), Dallas, TX
ON:
Hawthorne, Brian Sheriff (Self; Sheriffs Association of Texas), Mont Belvieu, TX
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Houston Police Officers' Union), Houston, TX
Smith, Larry Sheriff (Self; Smith County Sheriff's Office), Tyler, TX
Watson, Brandon (Self) , Plano, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alvarado, Gonzalo Mechanic (Self) , Austin, TX
Amaral, Carlos (Self) , Plano, TX
Andeen, Amanda (Self; Lone star gun rights), Buda, TX
Baker, Chris (Self) , Round Rock, TX
Bartram, Thomas (Self) , Sugarland texas, TX
Basford, John (Self) , Ingram, TX
Bates, Timothy (Self; Collin county GOP), Plano, TX
Bentley, Christin (Self; Texas freedom coalition), Flint, TX
Biscan, Dianna (Self) , Plano texas, TX
Bishop, Dani Precinct Chair 157 (Self; Collin County GOP), Allen, TX
Blasingame, Bill (Self) , Plano, TX
Bloom, Jana (Self; Frisco Lakes Conservative Coalition), Frisco, TX
Boduch, Joseph (Self; Frisco Conservative Coalition), Frisco, TX
Brittain, Janie (Self) , Garland, TX
Bull, Felisha Texas Deputy Director (Self; Gun Owners of America), Austin, TX
Burden, Brandon Chairman (Self; Frisco Conservative Coalition), Frisco, TX
Burdulis, Scott (Self) , Austin, TX
Butler, Kenneth (Self) , Plano, TX
Campbell, Ronald (Self) , Kerrville, TX
Carter, David Colonel, USAF (retired) (Self) , Temple, TX
Carter, Nancy (Self) , Dripping Springs, TX
Chambless, Diana (Self) , Bullard, TX
Christenson, Susan (Frisco conservatives), Plano texas, TX
Cisneros, Eliazar (Self; This is Texas Freedom Force), San antonio, TX
Clemmons, Jeffrey Mr. (Self; Austin College Student Commission, Huston-Tillotson
NAACP, Texas Rising), AUSTIN, TX
Contostavlos, Peter (Self; Frisco Conservatives PAC), Frisco, TX
Contreras, Daniel (Self) , La Vernia, TX
Decker, Larue (Self) , Bullard, TX
Duncan, Glenn (Self; Frisco Conservatives), Denton, TX
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Duncan, Patricia (Self; Frisco Conservatives), Denton, TX
Dwyer, Anthony (Self) , Jonestown, TX
Edmiston, Chris (Self) , Austin, TX
Eller, Andrew (Self) , Temple, TX
Evans, Doni Rider of motorcycles (Self) , Fort worth, TX
Fields, Sarah (Self; Texas Freedom Coalition), Tyler, TX
Flewelling, Marsha (Self) , Frisco, TX
Francis, Steve (Self; Collin County GOP), Plano, TX
Frueh, Paul (Self) , New Hope, TX
Fry, Pat (Self) , Rd mtn, TX
Gallagher, Auburne (Self; TTP), Leander, TX
George, Abraham SREC sD8 Texas GOP (Self; Texas GOP), Parker, TX
Glover, Jill (Self; Republican Party of Texas), Double Oaks, TX
Haddox, Beverly Ms (Self) , Plano, TX
Hale, Paul (Self) , Queen City, TX
Hall, Jennifer Deputy Organization Director - RPT (Self; Republican Party of Texas),
Austin, TX
Hamel, David (Self) , Temple, TX
Henne, Charles (Self; Soyhwest Dallas County Republicans), Dallas, TX
Hien, Sebastian (Self) , Round rock, TX
Hink, Glenda (Self) , Texas, TX
Howard, Linda (Self) , Frisco, TX
Johnson, David (Self; Gun owners of america), Grand prairie, TX
Kemp, David (Self) , Plano, TX
Kepa, John (Self) , Killeen, TX
Kissee, Anita (Frisco conservatives), Krugerville, TX
Latimer, Laura Beth (Self) , Belton, TX
Lee, Magnolia (Self) , Frisco, TX
Leyrer, Ellen (Self) , Plano, TX
Licciardi, Craig (Self) , Flint, TX
Long, Matt (Self) , Fredericksburg, TX
Lovelace, Luke (Self) , Lakeway, TX
Marokus, Patricia (Self) , Prosper, TX
Martin, Dana (Self) , Frisco, TX
Martinez, Honorable Weston Former Texas Commissioner (Self) , San antonio, TX
McDowell, Brian Mr (Self) , Kerrville, TX
Moore, Brandon Organization Director - Republican Party of Texas (Self; Republican
Party of Texas), Austin, TX
Moore, Kenneth Chairman, Ballot Integrity Committee, BCRP (Self) , Texas, TX
Moxley, Nathan (Self; Libertarian Party of Texas), Montgomery, TX
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Mucci, Colin (Self) , Austin, TX
Nobis, Tom (Self; The Republican Party of Texas), Houston, TX
Norbut, Eric (Self) , Round Rock, TX
Norbut, Kerri (Self) , Round Rock, TX
Norbut, Kurt (Self) , Austin, TX
Peebles, Robert (Self) , Alpine, TX
Perez, Rene (Self; Libertarian Party of Texas), Arlington, TX
Postell, Amos (Self; Lone Star Gun Rights), Kyle, TX
Preston, Tad (Self; Frisco conseratives), Frisco, TX
Reeves, Sue Pct chair (Self) , Fairview, TX
Reid, Mark Chairman (Self; Collin County Republican Party), Plano, TX
Reynaga, Miguel (Self) , Spring, TX
Richards, Judith (Self) , Carrollton, TX
Riegler, Brenda (Self) , Frisco, TX
Riegler, Scott Superintendent (Self) , Frisco, TX
Rodriguez, Sheena (Self; True Texas Project), Euless, TX
Rowey, Ryan (Self) , Liberty hill, TX
Russell, David Precinct Chair 175 (Self; Collin County GOP), Wylie, TX
Rutledge, Mark (Self) , McKinney, TX
Sellars, Jane Anne (Self) , Frisco, TX
Sieli, Anthony (Self) , Spring branch, TX
Stoner, David (Self) , McKinney, TX
Strickler, Marcia Texas GOP Delegate (Self; Wilco We Thee People), Austin, TX
Stringer, Mary (Self; Collin County GOP), Plano, TX
Szczygiel, Colt (Self) , Floresville, TX
Topping, Joseph (Self; Frisco Conservatives), Frisco, TX
Virdell, Sara (Self) , Brady, TX
Virdell, Wesley (Self) , Brady, TX
Vissers, William (Self; Collin County GOP), Plano, TX
Walker, Joseph (Self) , Spring, TX
Walter, Joseph (Self) , Cedar park, TX
Watson, Phil Advocacy Liason (Self; Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear
Arms CCRKBA.org), Bellevue, WA
Webb, Virginia (Self) , Frisco, TX
Weisz, Jeanne Citizen (Self) , Frisco, TX
Welty, Gerald Mr (Self) , Cibolo, TX
Whitt, James (Self) , Frisco, TX
Williams, Jesse Mr (Self) , Austin, TX
Williams, Joyce (Self) , Austin, TX
Willis, Robert (Self) , Frisco, TX
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Wyman, Doug (Self) , Fort Worth, TX
Zenner, Ed Mister (Self; Gun Owners Texas), DeSoto/Texas, TX
AGAINST:
Abbott, Kathleen (Self) , Austin, TX
Adams, Cristina (Self) , Austin, TX
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops),
Austin, TX
Bessent, Nancy (Self) , Austin, TX
Biehl, Beverly (Self) , Austin, TX
Blanton, Dana (Self) , Austin, TX
Browne, Pamela Dr (Self) , Austin, TX
Bryan, Donna (Self) , Austin, TX
Cadena-Mitchell, Kurt (Self) , Austin, TX
Cain, Britt (Self) , Austin, TX
Cain, William Dr. (Self) , Austin, TX
Collins, Karen (Self) , Austin, TX
Compton, Dorothy ann (Self) , Austin, TX
Cornelius, Tracy (Self) , Austin, TX
Currens, Leslie (Self) , Austin, TX
De brito, Marina (Self) , Austin, TX
Deaver, Kevin Police Chief (Self; Lewisville Police Department), Lewisville, TX
DeBill, Valerie (Self) , Austin, TX
Del Gallo, Krista Policy Manager (Texas Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
Doerr, Kathrine (Self) , TX
Ehrig, Kelsey (Self) , Austin, TX
Eiserloh, Laurie (Self) , Austin, TX
Esparza, Eva (Self) , Austin, TX
Evans, Rebecca (Self) , Grapevine, TX
Field, Judy (Self) , Austun, TX
Ford, Jamie (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Forrest, Davelyn (Self; Moms Demand Action), Austin, TX
Garonzik, Sandra (Self) , Argyle, TX
Gauld, Mandy (Self) , Austin, TX
Giorda, Elizabeth (Self) , San antonio, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self) , Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self) , Austin, TX
Hadeen, Lorri (Self) , AUSTIN, TX
Hansen, Paula (Self) , Sugar Land, TX
Harvey, Brian Chief of Police (Self; City of Allen), Tx, TX
Hinkle, Christine (Self) , San marcos, TX
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Hix, Melanie (Self) , Austin Texas, TX
Hogan, Elaine (Self) , Tomball, TX
Holley-Hurt, Carrie (Self) , Austin, TX
Holmes, Melissa (Self) , Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Johnson, Jenny (Self) , Austin, TX
Johnson, Noel Chief Deputy (Self) , Austin, TX
Kehde, Anna (Self) , San antonio, TX
Kelly, Susan (Self; Moms Demand Action), Austin, TX
Kelso Winter, Jane (Self) , Spring, TX
Kessler, Jean (Self) , Bellaire, TX
Keysor, Georgia (Self) , Austin, TX
Lance, Jan (Self) , Austin, TX
Lester, Nancy (Self) , Austin, TX
Lopez, Carlos Constable (Self) , Austin, TX
Lovitt, Matthew Social Worker (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self) , Austin, TX
MacNaughton, Beverly (Self) , Austin, TX
Magid, Linda (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Miljenovich, Robert Lieutenant (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workefs - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Morgan, Patricia¿ (Self) , Austin, TX
Morosky, Andrew (Self) , Austin, TX
Moses, Michelle (Self) , Bellaire, TX
Novak, Holly (Self) , Sprimg, TX
Olson, Jenifer (Self) , San antonio, TX
Pabon, Ann (Self) , New Braunfels, TX
Patterson, TJ Manager of Legislative Affairs (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
Perdue, Jimmy Chief of Police (Self; Texas Police Chiefs Association), North Richland
Hills, TX
Pereira, Donna (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Pipkin, Cynthia (Self) , Austin, TX
Pitts, John (Giffords Law Center), Austin, TX
Puentes, Christina (Self; Texas Gun Sense), Austin, TX
Redburn, Brian Asst Police Chief (Self; Irving Police Department), Irving, TX
Rhoades, Tanya (Self) , Kingwood, TX
Rice-Lively, Mary Lynn Board Member Texas Gun Sense (Self; Texas Gun Sense),
Austin, TX
Savage, Maggie (Self) , Austin, TX
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Sheldon, Tyler (Self; Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX
Smith, Ann Retired school teacher (Self) , Austin, TX
Smith, Meshelle Teacher (Self; Moms Demand Action), Austin, TX
Smyth, Rebecca Ms. (Self) , Austin, TX
Stern, Maggie Youth Civic Education & Engagement Coordinator (Self; Children's
Defense Fund - Texas), Austin, TX
Steyners, Virginia (Self) , Austin, TX
Stielow, Julia (Self) , Austin, TX
Toon, Jennifer Mental Health Peer Policy Fellow (Self) , Austin, TX
Voosen, Maureen (Self) , Austin, TX
Vunderink, Gregg (Self) , TX, TX
Wall, Catharine (Self) , Austin, TX
Wheeler, Maureen (Self; Moms Demand Action), Austin, TX
Williams, Joe Chief of police (Self; City of Jacksonville), Jacksonville, TX
Williams, M Paige Dallas County Assistant District Attorney (Dallas County Criminal
District Attorney John Creuzot), Dallas, TX
Wlezien, Nicholas (Self) , Austin, TX
ON:
Hawkins, John SVP, Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Reeves, Derrick (Self) , Killeen, TX
Smith, Angela (Self; Fredericksburg Tea Party), Fredericksburg, TX
AGAINST:
Brandt, Jon (Self; Texas Gun Sense), Austin, TX
Cehand, Kayla Trauma & forensics manager; MOM (Self) , Belton, TX
Dickinson, Jennifer (Self) , Austin, TX
Hester, Tina (Self) , Austin, TX
Meed, Alex (Self) , Austin, TX
Wood, Dorothy (Self) , Austin, TX
Zeitz, Carl JOHN (Self) , Hutto, TX
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