WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 30, 2021 8:00 AM
FOR:
Coleman, Katie (Texas Association of Manufacturers.), Austin, TX
Reed, Cyrus Conservation director (Lone star chapter sierra club), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Flores, Robert (Self; Texas Citizen Action Network), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Tillman, Calvin (Self), Valley View, TX
Womack, Daniel Director State Government Affairs (Dow Inc.), Austin, TX
ON:
Gleeson, Thomas Executive director (PUC), Austin, TX
Leady, Vickie Asst Corp Secretary & General Counsel (ERCOT inc.), Austin, TX
ON:
Francis, Brian Executive Director (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baxter, Jason (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Dole, Michael (Driscoll Health System), Corpus christi, TX
Finley, Marisa (Baylor Scott & White Health), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Hammond, Bill Ceo (Texas employers for unsurance reform), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Hausenfluck, Amber (CHRISTUS Health), Austin, TX
Hoffman, Courtney (Texas Association for Behavior Analysis Public Policy Group), Austin,
TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Academic language therapy association), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Pospisil, Scott (Texas Hearing Aid Association), Austin, TX
Tillman, Calvin (Self), Valley View, TX
Van de Putte, Leticia (The Texas Academy of Physician Assistants), Austin, TX
ON:
Nettles, Bentley ED TABC (TABC), Wellborn, TX
Saenz, Robert Chief Enforcement (TABC), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 30, 2021 8:00 AM
Davis, Doug Vice President (Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Spilman, Tom President (Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Hemmeline, Charlie (Texas Solar Power Association), Austin, TX
Shelley, Adrian Director (also providing written testimony) (Public Citizen), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Flippin, Kenneth Policy comsultant (Self; US Green Building Council Texas Chapter),
Taylor, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Jewell, Michael (Self), Austin, TX
Jewell, Michael (Solar Energy Industries Association), Austin, TX
Jewell, Michael (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Reed, Cyrus Conservation director (Lone star chapter sierra club), Austin, TX
Richie, Carl Attorney (Texas Advance Energy Business Alliance), Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason (Environment Texas), Austin, TX
Simmons, Carrie (Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation), Austin, TX
Womack, Daniel Director State Government Affairs (Dow Inc.), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Durst, Melodie Executive Director (Credit Union Coalition of Texas), Austin, TX
Kolhoff, John Commissioner (Self; Texas Crediy Union Department), Austin, TX
Spencer, Charlotte Legislative & Regulatory Director (Texas Credit Union Assoc.), Austin,
TX
ON:
Foote, Merrell Senior Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Keene, Russell T. “Russ” (Texas Public Power Association), Austin, TX
Leal, Roland (CPS Energy), Georgetown, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Reed, Cyrus Conservation director (Lone star chapter sierra club), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 30, 2021 8:00 AM
FOR:
Colby, Adam Sergeant (Self; Tyler Police Department), Tyler, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baker, Wynn (Texas Bankers Association), Austin, TX
Burgin, Matt (Texas Food & Fuel Association), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Craig, George Detective (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
Durst, Melodie Executive Director (Credit Union Coalition of Texas), Austin, TX
Scurlock, Stephen (Independent Bankers Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Spencer, Charlotte Legislative & Regulatory Director (Texas Credit Union Assoc.), Austin,
TX
ON:
Escobar, Jessica Assistant General Counsel (Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Carlton, Stephen Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
F9nch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Hansford, Christopher (The Cato Institute), Washington, DC
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baxter, Jason (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Davis, Denise Teladoc (representing) (Self), Austin, TX
Esparza, Servando Executive Director, TX & Southeast (TechNet), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Hammond, Bill Ceo (Texas employers for unsurance reform), Austin, TX
Hoffman, Courtney (Texas Association for Behavior Analysis Public Policy Group), Austin,
TX
Hutson, Blake (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
McCord, Mia (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Texas association of health underwriters), Austin, TX
Miller, Charles Senior policy advisor (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Milligan, Maureen President and CEO (Teaching hospitals of texas), Austin, TX
Sanaie, Kandice (Cigna), Austin, TX
Spilman, Annie State Director (NFIB), Austin, TX
Sullivan, Ray (Amazon), Austin, TX
Tillman, Calvin (Self), Valley View, TX
AGAINST:
Bruce, Bonnie (Texas Society of Anesthesiologists), Austin, TX
Sutton, Jill Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 30, 2021 8:00 AM
ON:
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Simmons, Carrie (Opportunity Solutions Project), Austin, TX
ON:
Ayres, Monica Policy analyst (Self; Citizens Commission on Human Rights Texas),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Phillips, Matt Legislative and Governmental Affairs Manager (Brazos River Authority),
Waco, TX
FOR:
Price, Jessica Mrs (Self; Austindeep), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Lauterstein, David President - lauterstein-conway massage school (also providing written
testimony) (Self; The lauterstein-conway massoage school), Austin, TX
Rust, Russell Amta rep school owner (Self; Amta texas chapter), Carrollton, TX
ON:
Francis, Brian Executive Director (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation), Austin,
TX
FOR:
McGeary, Judith Executive Director (Self; Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance), Cameron,
TX
AGAINST:
Jameson, Tyler (Impossible Foods Inc), Redwood City, CA
O'Connell, Jessica (Beyond Meat), Washington, DC
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Adamek, Brian Board member (Self; Texas Farm Bureau), Victoria, TX
Daniel, Mark (Self; Texas Farm Bureau), Seymour, TX
Davis, Joy Associate Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau), Austin, TX
Griffith, John (Self; Texas Farm Bureau), Alto, TX
Hagood, J Walt State Director Texas Farm Bureau (Self; Texas Farm Bureau), Wolfforth,
TX
Hubert, Martin (Texas Poultry Federation), Austin, TX
McAdams, Jim (Self; Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association), Austin, TX
Schneider, Michael VP, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs (Texas Association of
Broadcasters), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 30, 2021 8:00 AM
Snyder, Sam (Self; Texas Farm Bureau), Moran, TX
Wight, Bill (Self), Odessa, TX
Wilkerson, Kevin (Self; Texas farm bureau), Mabank, TX
Winegarner, Josh (Self; Texas Cattle Feeders Association), Amarillo, TX
Woodard, Shayne (Texas Association of Dairymen), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Mains, Chuck (Impossible Foods), Austin, TX
ON:
Hunter, Dan Assistant Commissioner (Texas Department of Agriculture), Austin, TX
Veal, Kevin Section Director (DSHS), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Hebert, Bryan (Plant Based Foods Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Robertson, Daryl (Self; Texas Business Law Foundation), Dallas, TX
Wassdorf, Lorna (Texas Business LawFoundation), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Mains, Chuck (Texas business law foundation), Austin, TX
ON:
Tipton, Kevin (Secretary of State), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hurst, John (also providing written testimony) (Lennox International), Allen, TX
Maginot, Allison (also providing written testimony) (Air-Conditioning, Heating and
Refrigeration Institute), Arlington, VA
Shelley, Adrian Director (also providing written testimony) (Public Citizen), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Flippin, Kenneth Policy comsultant (Self; US Green Building Council Texas Chapter),
Taylor, TX
Reed, Cyrus Conservation director (Lone star chapter sierra club), Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason (Environment Texas), Austin, TX
Vickery, Mark (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
FOR:
Donley, Rick President (The Beer Alliance of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Graham, Thomas (Texas alcoholic beverage commissiom), Austin, TX
Nettles, Bentley ED TABC (TABC), Wellborn, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 30, 2021 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bennett, Joey (Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Texas), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Tillman, Calvin (Self), Valley View, TX
FOR:
Bennett, Brent Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy
Foundation), Austin, TX
Coleman, Katie (Texas Association of Manufacturers.), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Clark, Jeffrey President (also providing written testimony) (Advanced Power Alliance),
Austin, TX
Hemmeline, Charlie (Texas Solar Power Association), Austin, TX
Reed, Cyrus Conservation director (Lone star chapter sierra club), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Oney, Tom General Counsel (Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)), Austin, TX
Oswald, Bill Mr. (Self; Koch Companies), Austin, TX
Womack, Daniel Director State Government Affairs (Dow Inc.), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Grace, Jim (Onward Energy, Scout Clean Energy, and Copenhagen Infrastructure Services
Co.), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Jewell, Michael (Solar Energy Industries Association), Austin, TX
Jewell, Michael (Pattern Energy), Austin, TX
Poinsett, Royce Attorney-at-Law (Duke Energy Renewables), Austin, TX
Richie, Carl Attorney (Texas Advance Energy Business Alliance), Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason (Environment Texas), Austin, TX
Selinger, Kimmi (Eric Wright & Assoc. Representing EDP Renewables), Austin, TX
Shelley, Adrian Director (Public Citizen), Austin, TX
Simmons, Carrie (Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation), Austin, TX
Spence, Logan (Engia N. A.), Austin, TX
Stover, Mark (Apex Clean Energy), Charlottesville, VA
ON:
Gleeson, Thomas Executive director (PUC), Austin, TX
Ogelman, Kenan VP Commercial Operations (ERCOT inc.), Austin, TX
ON:
Jewell, Michael (Octopus Energy), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 30, 2021 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Reed, Cyrus Conservation director (Lone star chapter sierra club), Austin, TX
Richmond, Michele Executive Director (Texas Competitive Power Advocates (TCPA)),
Pflugerville, TX
Urban, JP (AECT), Austin, TX
Zachary, Mance Director of Government Affairs (Vistra Corporation), Irving, TX
AGAINST:
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Gleeson, Thomas Executive director (PUC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Mattick, Carol (Self; TBLF), San Antonio TX, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Mains, Chuck (Texas business law foundation), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bennett, Brent Policy Director (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Coleman, Katie (Texas Association of Manufacturers.), Austin, TX
Harvey, Julia (Texas Electric Cooperatives), Austin, TX
Hemmeline, Charlie (Texas Solar Power Association), Austin, TX
Ryan, Jason Senior Vice President (CenterPoint Energy), Houston, TX
ON:
Clark, Jeffrey President (Advanced Power Alliance), Austin, TX
Taylor, Jaren (Oncor Electric Delivery Company), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Colyandro, John (Invest Texas Council), Austin, TX
Cook, Robby (Oncor Cities Steering Committee), Austin, TX
Cook, Robby (Texas Coalition For Affordable Power), Austin, TX
Deadrick, June Director, State & Federal Relations (CenterPoint Energy), Austib, TX
Noonan, Chris Director of Government Affairs (Texas Chemical Council), Austin, TX
Oswald, Bill Mr. (Self; Koch Companies), Austin, TX
Pitts, Jr, John (Broad Reach Power), Austin, TX
Spence, Logan (Engia N. A.), Austin, TX
Womack, Daniel Director State Government Affairs (Dow Inc.), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 30, 2021 8:00 AM
AGAINST:
Richmond, Michele Executive Director (Texas Competitive Power Advocates (TCPA)),
Pflugerville, TX
ON:
Gleeson, Thomas Executive director (PUC), Austin, TX
Rickerson, Woody VP Grid Planning & Operations (ERCOT inc.), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bennett, Brent Policy Director (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Coleman, Katie (Texas Association of Manufacturers.), Austin, TX
Harvey, Julia (Texas Electric Cooperatives), Austin, TX
Richmond, Michele Executive Director (Texas Competitive Power Advocates (TCPA)),
Pflugerville, TX
AGAINST:
Clark, Jeffrey President (also providing written testimony) (Advanced Power Alliance),
Austin, TX
Hemmeline, Charlie (Texas Solar Power Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Ryan, Jason Senior Vice President (CenterPoint Energy), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Womack, Daniel Director State Government Affairs (Dow Inc.), Austin, TX
Zachary, Mance Director of Government Affairs (Vistra Corporation), Irving, TX
AGAINST:
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Grace, Jim (Onward Energy, Scout Clean Energy, and Copenhagen Infrastructure Services
Co.), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Jewell, Michael (Solar Energy Industries Association), Austin, TX
Jewell, Michael (Pattern Energy), Austin, TX
Pitts, Jr, John (Broad Reach Power), Austin, TX
Reed, Cyrus Conservation director (Lone star chapter sierra club), Austin, TX
Richie, Carl Attorney (Texas Advance Energy Business Alliance), Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason (Environment Texas), Austin, TX
Selinger, Kimmi (Eric Wright & Assoc. Representing EDP Renewables), Austin, TX
Shelley, Adrian Director (Public Citizen), Austin, TX
Simmons, Carrie (Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation), Austin, TX
Spence, Logan (Engia N. A.), Austin, TX
Stover, Mark (Apex Clean Energy), Charlottesville, VA
ON:
Gleeson, Thomas Executive director (PUC), Austin, TX
Rickerson, Woody VP Grid Operations & Planning (ERCOT inc), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 30, 2021 8:00 AM
FOR:
Jensen, Ron Mayor (also providing written testimony) (City of Grand Prairie), Grand
Prairie, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bennett, Joey (Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Texas), Austin, TX
Donley, Rick President (The Beer Alliance of Texas), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Schaffner, Russell Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Fort Worth, TX
Streufert, Kelsey Vice President, Government Relations & Advocacy (Texas Restaurant
Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Lee Ann (American Property and Casualty Insurance Association), Chicago, IL
Burklund, Adam (Sentry Insurance), Austin, TX
DeWitt, Cathy (Jobs for Texas), Austin, TX
Hoy, Sandy General Counsel (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX
Loftis, Lee IIAT Dir. Govt Affairs (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (American international group), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Chubb), Austin, TX
Meyers, Lucas (The Travelers Companies Inc. and Subsidiaries), Austin, TX
Schnautz, Jon (National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC)), Austin,
TX
Simmons, Carrie (Liberty Mutual), Austin, TX
Spilman, Annie State Director (NFIB), Austin, TX
Strama, Keith Counsel (Texas surplus lines association), Austim, TX
Sullivan, Ray (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Thompson, Jay (Association of fire and casualty companies of texas), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
ON:
Bellsnyder, Luke (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hornsby, Paul (Self; Foundation Appraisers Coalition of Texas), Lago Vista, Tx, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 30, 2021 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Parsley, Lee (Texans for Lawsuit Reform), Austin, TX
FOR:
Robertson, Daryl (Self; Texas Business Law Foundation), Dallas, TX
Wassdorf, Lorna (Texas Business LawFoundation), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Mains, Chuck (Texas business law foundation), Austin, TX
ON:
Tipton, Kevin (Secretary of State), Austin, TX
FOR:
Lyon, Carl (Texas Electric Cooperatives), Durham, NC
Stubbs, Mark General Manager (Self; Farmers Electric Cooperative), Greenville, TX
ON:
Reed, Cyrus Conservation director (also providing written testimony) (Lone star chapter
sierra club), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Howden, Robert (Golden Spread Elecric Cooperative Inc), Austin, TX
Lane, Jeff Gm/ceo (Self), Kaufman/tx, TX
McGinnis, David CEO (Self; Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative), Van Alstyne, TX
Naylor, David President/CEO (Rayburn Electric Cooperative), Rockwall, TX
Oney, Tom General Counsel (Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)), Austin, TX
Shinpaugh, John GM/CEO (Fannin County Electric Coop), Bonham, TX
Tillman, Calvin (Self), Valley View, TX
Williams, Mike President (Texas Electric Cooperatives), Austin, TX
Woodard, Shayne (Tri County Electric Cooperative), Austin, TX
Zachary, Mance Director of Government Affairs (Vistra Corporation), Irving, TX
AGAINST:
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Flippin, Kenneth Policy comsultant (Self; US Green Building Council Texas Chapter),
Taylor, TX
Yee, Nickie (Secretary of State), Austin, TX