WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
State Affairs
March 26, 2021 - 9:00 AM
FOR:
Chambless, Dee (Self; Smith county republican women), Bullard, TX
De La Torre, Christopher Cos (Self; Convention of States), Leander, TX
DeVore, Chuck VP (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy Foundation),
Austin, TX
DeVore, Chuck Vice President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy
Foundation), Austin, TX
Fry, Pat (Self) , Rd mtn, TX
Garner, Donald Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Faith &
Freedom Coalition), Austin, TX
Openshaw, Michael (Self) , Plano, TX
Opiela, Eric (Self) , Austin, TX
Perry, James (Self; COS), Sherman, TX
Sargent, Bill Former Election Admin Galveston GOP (also providing written testimony)
(Self) , Galveston, TX
Seelig, Bonnie (Self) , Spicewood, TX
Sunderland, Bryan (Opportunity Solutions Project), Louisville, KY
Turner, Kathy (Self) , McGregor, TX
Van Compernolle, John (Self; Self), Mineola, TX
Vera, Alan Chairman (also providing written testimony) (HCRP Ballot Security
Committee), Houston TX, TX
Welty Jr, Gerald Mr. (Self; Convention of. States), Cibolo, TX
AGAINST:
Albert, David Dr. (Self) , Austin, TX
Albert, David Dr. (Self) , Austin, TX
Alonso, Ofelia (Self; Texas Rising Action), Brownsville, TX
Avila, Abigail (Self; Texas Rising), Alamo, TX
Bearden, Chase Deputy Executive Director (Self; Coalition of Texans with Disabilities),
Austin, TX
Bledsoe, Gary President (Self; Texas NAACP), Austin, TX
Bonner, Charlie (Self) , Austin, TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self) , Austin, TX
Cattanach, Joanna (Self; Dallas County Democraric Party), Dallas, TX
Chimene, Grace (also providing written testimony) (Self; League of Women Voters of
Texas), Austin, TX
Clemmons, Jeffrey (Self; Huston-Tillotson NAACP,Texas Rising, Austin College Student
Commission), Austin, TX
Clouston, Rosemarie Voter Protection Director (Self; Texas Democratic Party), Austin,
TX
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Collins, Karen (Self) , Austin, TX
Colon Uvalles, Jose (Self) , Brownsville, TX
Compton, Dorothy ann (Self) , Austin, TX
DeLoretto-Chudy, Sophia (Self) , Austin, TX
DeLoretto-Chudy, Sophia (Self) , Austin, TX
Eby, Emily (also providing written testimony) (Texas Civil Rights Project), Houston, TX
Espinoza, Salvador Mr. (Self) , Austin, TX
Fero, Mary (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Austin, TX
Fierro-Perez, Rocio Community Activist (Self) , El Paso, TX
Ford, Rachel Baker (also providing written testimony) (Self; Garland Area Democratic
Club), Garlaod, TX
Gomez, Stephanie (also providing written testimony) (Common Cause Texas), Houston,
TX
Griggs, David (Self; Sierra Club, Lone Star Texas Chapter), Farmers Branch, TX
Gupta, Parth (Self) , Temple, TX
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Huff, Harold (Self) , Terlingua, TX
Jomes, Sharon (Self; Delta Sigma Theta, Incorporated), Houston, TX
Joseph, Zenobia Ms. (Self) , Austin, TX
King, Bill (Self) , Austin, TX
Leal, Gloria Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Self; League of United Latin
American Citizens LULAC), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas parent to Parent),
Austin, TX
Longoria, Isabel Harris County Elections Administrator (Harris County Office of
Elections Administrator), Houston, TX
Maxey, Glen (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
McGovern, Katherine (Self; Voter Protection, Dallas County Democratic Party), Dallas,
TX
Miller, Jeff Policy Specialist (also providing written testimony) (Self; Disability Rights
Texas), Austin, TX
Mills, Amber (also providing written testimony) (MOVE Texas Action Fund), Austin,
TX
O'Rourke, Beto (Self) , El Paso, TX
Palacios, Denisce (Self; Texas rising), La feria, TX
Price, Steven Veterans Advocate (Self; The VOICES of Our Veterans & The Texas
Democratic Veterans Caucus), San Antonio, TX
Rice, Judah (Self) , Austin, TX
Rogers, Corisha Regional Coordinator (Self) , Houston, TX
Schneider, Joseph (Self) , Austin, TX
Slattery, James Senior Staff Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas Civil
Rights Project), Austin, TX
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Smith, Derick (Self) , Katy, TX
Stern, Maggie Youth Civic Education & Engagement Coordinator (also providing written
testimony) (Self; Children's Defense Fund - Texas), Austin, TX
Stout, David Commissioner, Precinct 2 (El Paso County), El Paso, TX
Stout, David Commissioner, Precinct 2 (El Paso County), El Paso, TX
Tamayo, Elisa Director of Policy and Governmental Affairs (also providing written
testimony) (Self; Emergence Health Network), El Paso, TX
Tuo, Ruei (Self) , Katy, TX
Weinberg, David Voting Rights Advisor (also providing written testimony) (Brennan
Center for Justice), Austin, TX
Wetterauer, Carol (Self) , Katy, TX
Williams, Kenneth Pres. 820dac (Self; Www.820.cda.gov), Ft.worth, TX
Williamson, Michael (Self) , Dallas, TX
Zavala, Patricia (also providing written testimony) (Self; Jolt), Austin, TX
ON:
Davis, Chris Elections Administrator (Texas Assoc. of Elections Administrators),
Georgetown, TX
Ingram, Keith Director, Elections Division (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
McKenzie, Richard (Self) , Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ball, Maureen (Self) , Montgomery, TX
Brannon, Sam (Self) , San Marcos, TX
Foster, Lynn Self (Self) , Austin, TX
Gille, Jo-Ann (Self) , Boerne, TX
Hodges, Bradley (Self) , Austin, TX
Holman, Frank Citizen (Self) , Austin, TX
Hormuth, Jeannette (Self; Joshua Council), Fredericksburg, TX
Jaster, Cathy (Self) , Georgetown, TX
Jaster, Cathy (Self) , Georgetown, TX
Lennon, Robin (Self; Kingwood TEA Party, Inc.), Cleveland, TX, TX
Nilsson, Lisa (Self; Joshua Council, Bexar County Republican Party election integrity
committee), Boerne, TX
Nodolf, Laura Midland County District Attorney (Self; Midland County District
Attorneys Office), Midland, TX
Pressley, Laura (Self; True Texas Elections Joshua Council), Copperas Cove, TX
Pressley, Laura (Self) , Copperas cove, TX
Rightmyer, Kathryn (Self) , Austin, TX
Saenz, Jonathan (Self; Texas Values), Austin, TX
Stephens, Mark (Self) , Tomball, TX
Strickler, Marcia Concerned citizen (Self; Wilco We Thee People), Austin, TX
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Strickler, Marcia Texas GOP Delegate (Self; Wilco We Thee People), Austin, TX
Swirsky, Alexie (Self) , Houston, TX
Thoreson, Bill (Self) , Dallas, TX
White, Molly Former State Representative (Conservative Republicans of Texas), Temple,
TX
Wilbanks, Darcie (Self) , Houston, TX
Williams, Amber (Self) , Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Aguilera, Dylan Student (Self; Powered by People), Leander, TX
Barsalou, Denee (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
Bhat, Aarti (Self) , Leander, TX
Bhat, Prerna (Self) , Leander, TX
Callahan, Christy (Self) , Galveston, TX
Carmona, Gordy Mx (Self) , Plano, TX
Chang, Samantha (Self) , Austin, TX
Collins, Daniel Governmental Affairs Manager (El Paso County), El Paso, TX
Collins, Daniel Governmental Affairs Manager (El Paso County), El Paso, TX
Crawford, Victoria Reading Interventionist (Self) , Katy, TX
Cuevas, Jo Cassandra Consultant (WiseUp Texas), Austin, TX
Das, Saurabh (Self) , Round Rock, TX
Evans, Richard (Emgage Action), Austin, TX
Flores, Lisa (Self) , Austin, TX
Flores, Lisa Advocacy specialist (Easterseals Central Texas), Austin, TX
Galiger, Elizabeth (Self) , Austin, TX
GATEJ, JOHN (Self) , AUSTIN, TX
Gezana, Susan (Self) , Austin, TX
Gonzales, Rachel (Self) , Dallas, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self) , Austin, TX
Guidangen, Jason (Self) , Kingsville, TX
Hall, Ash (Self) , Austin, TX
Hill, Rachel (Self) , Richardson, TX
Hiner, Harrison Legislative Coordinator (Communications Workers of America), Austin,
TX
Jaimes, Nasario Zenen (MOVE Texas Action Fund), Edinburg, TX
Johnson, Remington Reverend (Self) , Austin, TX
Kerr, Lonzo State Staff Texas NAACP (Self; Texas NAACP), Austin, Texas, TX
Kundawala, Ishrat (Self) , Austin, TX
Lackey, Holt (Self) , Austin, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Dir. (Self; Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Le, Ivy Mom (Self; PTA), Austin, TX
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Levin, Nathaniel (Self; Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Lira, John (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Lopez, Carisa Political Director (Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Lopez, Roberto Community outreach (Self) , McAllen, TX
Mcafee, Vanessa (Self; Texas Democratic Women of Galveston County), Texas City, TX
Mejia, Jessica (Self) , Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Nolan, Leah (Self) , Austin, TX
Nolan, Leah (Self) , Austin, TX
Palomo, Krissia (Self) , Austin, TX
Pritchett, William (Self) , Houston, TX
Pumfrey, William (Self) , Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (Self; TX-American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Reed, Ender Director, Intergovernmental Affairs (Harris County Commissioners Court),
Houston, TX
Rodriguez, Lauren (Self) , Uhland, TX
Schelling, Emmett (Self; Transgender education network of texas), Houston, TX
Segovia, Andrea (Self) , Houston, TX
Shannon, Melissa Director of Governmental Affairs (Bexar County Commissioners
Court), San Antonio, TX
Simpson, Matt (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Sutton, Martina (Self) , Cedar Park, TX
Villescaz, Angela "Tia Angie" (Self) , Kyle, TX
Yañez, Claudia (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
ON:
Davidson, Donna (Opportunity Solutions Project), Austin, TX
McKenzie, Richard (Self) , Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Roberts, Cary (County & District Clerks' Association of Texas), Austin, TX
White, Jonathan Election Fraud Section Chief (Office of the Attorney General), Austin,
TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Durnin, Linda (Self) , Austin, TX
Fulton, Alexander On behalf of LTC Allen B. West (Republican party of texas; LTC
Allen B. West), Austin, TX
Green, Robert L. (Self; Travis County Republican Party Elections Integrity Committee),
TX, TX
Jaster, Cathy (Self) , Georgetown, TX
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Matson, Stacie (Self; Bexar County Election Integrity Committee; Joshua Council and
self), Boerne, TX
Pressley, Laura (Self; True Texas Elections), Copperas cove, TX
Strickler, Marcia (Self; Wilco We The People), Austin, TX
Williams, Amber (Self) , Austin, TX
Winter, Allison (Self) , The Woodlands, TX
AGAINST:
Bennett, Joey (Secure Democracy), Austin, TX
Bhat, Aarti (Self) , Leander, TX
Bhat, Prerna (Self) , Leander, TX
Branch, Devin (Self; Texas Organizing Project), Houston, TX
Coleman, Michael Public Citizen Comms Director (Self; Public Citizen Texas), Austin,
TX
Keysor, Georgia (Self) , Austin, TX
Maldonado, Linda Self (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Mariappuram, Rosann Executive Director (Self; Jane's Due Process), Austin, TX
Mayeaux, Ginger Director of Policy and Advocacy (Self; The Arc of Texas), Austn, TX
Perales, Nina Vice President of Litigation - MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense
and Educational Fund, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
Richards, Joanne Dr (Self) , Austin, TX
Sadasivan, Kathryn Redistricting Counsel (NAACP Legal Defense and Educational
Fund, Inc), New York, TX
Story, Wesley (Self; Progress Texas), Austin, TX
Willoughby, Vickie Mrs. (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Yoli, Claudia (Self; Deeds Not Words), Austin, TX
ON:
Gerken, Lauren (Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities), Austin, TX
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