WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 18, 2021 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cain, Randy Attorney (Avail/Allstate), Austin, TX
Esparza, Servando Executive Director, TX & Southeast (TechNet), Austin, TX
Floyd, Beaman (Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions), Austin, TX
Goldman, Adam (Turo), Austin, TX
Schnautz, Jon (National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC)), Austin,
TX
Shields, Bradford (Getaround), Austin, TX
Woods, Joe VP State Government Relations (American Property and Casualty Insurance
Association), Austin, TX, TX
ON:
Bellsnyder, Luke Deputy Commissioner (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Compton, Dorothy ann (Self), Austin, TX
Haden, Lorri (Self), Austin, TX
Keysor, Georgia (Self; Indivisible Rosedale Huddle), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Rose, Denise (AstraZeneca), Austin, TX
Wittenburg, Michelle (Self; KK125 Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation. Texas Cancer
Survivors Coalition), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Dudensing, Jamie (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Herring, Megan Manager of Government Affairs (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
Kolodzey, Patricia Senior Director Government Relations (Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Texas), Austin, TX
McCord, John (NFIB), Austin, TX
ON:
Schuster, Kenisha (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Rosales, Christina Deputy director (Texas Housers), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 18, 2021 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Mintz, David Vice President of Government Affairs (Texas Apartment Association), Austin,
TX
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Parenteau, Julia Director of Public Policy (Texas Realtors), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Bellsnyder, Luke Deputy Commissioner (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bragiel, Justin General Counsel (Texas Hotel & Lodging Association), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Rudd, Tyler Central States Counsel (Wine Institute), Austin, TX
Vaughn, Jason Policy Director (Self; Texas Young Republicans), Houston, TX
Williams, Mark (Self; American Hotel & Lodging Association), Austin, TX
Williams, Thomas (Self; American Hotel & Lodging Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Johnson Jr., Robert E. (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Braun, Sean (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Dabeau, Jocelyn (Aceable), Austin, TX
Knapp, Rebekah (Self), Flower Mound, TX
McCarthy, Joseph Polygraph Examiner (Self; Fenian Polygraph Services, and The Law
Offices Of Bill Habern), Plano, TX
Rachel, Bobby Law enforcement polygraph examiner (Texas Association of Law
Enforcement Polygraph Investigators), Streetman, TX
Wood, Clayton (Self; Texas Association of Polygraph Examiners), Arlington, TX
ON:
Francis, Brian Executive Director (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bordelon, Rod (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Brannan, Ryan (National interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology), Austin, TX
Burgin, Matt (Texas Food & Fuel Association), Austin, TX
Kercheval, Todd (Texas Auctioneer Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 18, 2021 8:00 AM
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Cosmetology Instructors in Public Schools),
Austin, TX
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Texas Air Conditioning Contractors
Association), Austin, TX
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Texas Industrial Vocational Association),
Austin, TX
Sheetz, Samuel (Self; Americans for prosperity), Austin, TX
Shields, Bradford (Texas Academy of Audiology), Austin, TX
Tredway, CJ (IEC of Texas), Austin, TX
Tredway, CJ (Texas Towing & Storage Association), Austin, TX
Tredway, CJ (Texas Automotive Recyclers Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Ames, Lauren Analyst (Sunset Commission), Austin, TX
Bijansky, Devon General counsel (Texas Racing Commission), Austin, TX
Johnson, Emily (Sunset Comisssion), Austin, TX
Slagle, Tony Deputy Executive Director (Texas Real Estate Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (HPOU), Houston, TX
Parnell, James Secretary/ Treasurer (Dallas Police Association), Dallas, TX
Reed, Dallas Government Relations (Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA)), Austin,
TX
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Mintz, David Vice President of Government Affairs (Texas Apartment Association), Austin,
TX
Wilson, Reid (Houston Real Estate Council), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bordelon, Rod (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Hillert, Bobby Executive Director (Texas Orthopaedic Association), Austin, TX
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (HPOU), Houston, TX
Parnell, James Secretary/ Treasurer (Dallas Police Association), Dallas, TX
Reed, Dallas Government Relations (Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA)), Austin,
TX
Sinclair, David Legislative Consultant (Game Warden Peace Officers Association),
Pflugerville, TX
Woods, Joe VP State Government Relations (American Property and Casualty Insurance
Association), Austin, TX, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 18, 2021 8:00 AM
ON:
Lee, Amy Special Advisor (Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers'
Compensation), Austin, TX
FOR:
Allen, William (Self), Richardson, TX
Bohl, Evan (Self; Citizens of Leon Valley; Cute and Cuddlie Animal Welfare Society), San
Antonio, TX
Dobbs, Deborah (Self; Spca east texas), Tyler, TX
Kunzelman, Elizabeth (Petland inc.), Chillicothe, TX
Trueba, Jaime (Petland Leonvalley), Leon Valley, TX
Watson, Phil (Self; Texans United For Pets), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Briscoe, Rick Legislative Director (Self; Open Carry Texas), San Antonio, TX
Gagne, Vanessa (Natioal Animal Interest Alliance), Lewisville, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allison, Abby (Self), Frisco, TX
Allison, Lisa (Self), Frisco, TX
Bobosky, Shelby Executive Director (Self; Texas Humane Legislative Network), Dallas,
TX
Boich, Pamela (Self), Aubrey, TX
Brown, Sabrina (American kennel club), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Carrasco, Liz (Self), Austin, TX
Compton, Dorothy ann (Self), Austin, TX
Gomez Yanez, Melina (Self), Cedar Creek, TX
Haden, Lorri (Self), Austin, TX
Harper, Jeff Mr. (Self; THLN), Bastrop, TX
Hovsepian, Sasoon (Self), Houston, TX
Hubbard, John (Self; Animal Legal Defense Fund), Austin, TX
Jarl, Katie Executive Director (Texas Pets Alive), San Antonio, TX
Johnson, Ashley (Self), Austin, TX
Kelly, Susan (Self), Austin, TX
Keysor, Georgia (Self; Indivisible Rosedale Huddle), Austin, TX
Klein, Alison (Self), Austin, TX
Lee, Stephanie (Self), Austin, TX
Loignon, David (Self), Austin, TX
Lonergan, Gael MD (Self), Austin, TX
Loney, Lauren Texas State Director (Self; The Humane Society of the United States),
Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Makrigeorgis, Lydia (Self), Belton, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 18, 2021 8:00 AM
McGeary, Judith (Self), Cameron, TX
McKinney, Will (Self), Austin, TX
Montgomery, Sherrie (Self), Dallas, TX
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
O'Banion, Margaret (Self), Austin, TX
Oakey, Susan (Self; Animal Connection of Texas), Dallas, TX
Palleschi, Terri (Self), Plano, TX
Pennington, Debra MD (Self), Austin, TX
Randolph, Ian (Self), Austin, TX
Reyes, Eric (Self), Cedar creek, TX
Rose, Denise (Best Friends Animal Society), Austin, TX
Ross, Robyn (Self), Austin, TX
Shurtleff, Hilary (Self), Manor, TX
Simmons, Carrie (The Humane Society of the United States), Austin, TX
Stahl, Hannah (Self), Austin, TX
Summers, Chris (Self; Austin pets alive), Austin, TX
Sutton Kerby, Stacy Dir. of GR (Self; Texas Humane Legislation Network), Austin Tx, TX
Tanis, Katelyn (Self), Austin, TX
Vaughn, Jason Policy Director (Self; Texas Young Republicans), Houston, TX
White Erlinger, Kimberly (Self), Austin, TX
Whitehouse, Rebecca (Self), Little elm, TX
Wright, Christine Legislative Mgr (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Duhamell, Jason Owner (Self), Leon valley, TX
Kelemen, George President & CEO (Texas Retailers Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Barrera, Alex (Pet Retailers Inc), Shenandoah, TX
Barron-ethridge, Jason (Pet city houston), Spring, TX
Barron-Ethridge, John (Pet City Houston Inc.), Spring, TX
Chambers, Nick (Petland), Prosper, TX
Gonidakis, Michael (Citizens for responsible pet ownership), Columbus, OH
Laxton, Laura Dr. (Self), Bonita Springs, FL
Marquez, Luis (Petland), Shenandoah, TX
Moreno, David (Petland), San antonio, TX
Patel, Jake Mr (Petland frisco), Tx, TX
Portela, Dayron (Petland), Shenandoah, TX
Suk, Juil (Petland Dallas), Irving, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Aguilar, Leonard (Texas AFL-CIO), Texas, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 18, 2021 8:00 AM
Compton, Dorothy ann (Self), Austin, TX
Haden, Lorri (Self), Austin, TX
Hymel, Ray (Self; Texas Public Employees Association), Austin, TX
Keysor, Georgia (Self; Indivisible Rosedale Huddle), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Sheldon, Tyler (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX
Sinclair, David Legislative Consultant (Game Warden Peace Officers Association),
Pflugerville, TX
Stewart, Kevin (American Association of University Women of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Parenteau, Julia Director of Public Policy (Texas Realtors), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bratcher, Lee (Self; Texas Blockchain Council), Richardson, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Embrey, Celeste (Texas Bankers Association), Austin, TX
Esparza, Servando Executive Director, TX & Southeast (TechNet), Austin, TX
Fleming, John General Counsel (Texas Mortgage Bankers Association), Austin, TX
Osborn, Hope (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Scurlock, Stephen (Independent Bankers Association of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Hoffman, John Chief Technology Officer (Dept of Infoformation Resources), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Embrey, Tammy Director, Intergovernmental Relations (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus
Christi, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Koebele, Steve (Independent Pool & Spa Assn), Austin, TX
Mintz, David Vice President of Government Affairs (Texas Apartment Association), Austin,
TX
Patterson, TJ Manager of Legislative Affairs (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
Posey, Jake (Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA)), Austin, TX
Wright, Christine Legislative Mgr (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Veal, Kevin Section director (Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 18, 2021 8:00 AM
FOR:
Wilshusen, Fred (Self; Texas Construction Assoc), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Brown, Crystal (Texas Building Owners and Managers Association), Houston, TX
Day, Aaron (Texas Land Title Association), Austin, TX
Durst, Melodie Executive Director (Credit Union Coalition of Texas), Austin, TX
Embrey, Celeste (Texas Bankers Association), Austin, TX
Fagan, Jennifer Vice President Government Affairs (Texas Construction Association),
Austin, TX
Fleming, John General Counsel (Texas Mortgage Bankers Association), Austin, TX
Fowler, Perry (Self; Texas Water Infrastructure Network (TXWIN)), Austin, TX
Lehde, David Director of Government Affairs (Dallas Builders Association), Plano, TX
Mintz, David Vice President of Government Affairs (Texas Apartment Association), Austin,
TX
Muñoz, Ned General Counsel, Texas Association of Builders (Texas Association of
Builders), Austin, TX
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Parenteau, Julia Director of Public Policy (Texas Realtors), Austin, TX
Rodriguez, James (Self; Greater Fort Worth Builders Association), Ft. Worth, TX
Scurlock, Stephen (Independent Bankers Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Short, Jim (Houston real estate council), Fulshear, TX
Tredway, CJ (IEC of Texas), Austin, TX
Zapata, Mireya Executive Vice President (Lumbermens Association of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Altizer, Rick (Self), Greenville, SC
Reese, Kevin Legal counsel (Earnnest, LLC), Greenville, SC
AGAINST:
Cook, Ashley (Self; Zoccam technologies inc a Texas corporation), Dallas, TX
Freis, James Founder (Market Integrity Solutions LLC), Washington, DC, TX
Lyssy, Gregg President (Self; Mission Title), San Antonio, TX
Norton, Wayne COO (Self; ZOCCAM Tech), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hubbard, John (Self; Texas Telephone Assoc.), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Cameron, Luke (ZOCCAM), Dallas, TX
Terry, Steve CSI (Self; Zoccam), Dallas, TX
ON:
Bellsnyder, Luke Deputy Commissioner (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 18, 2021 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Bellsnyder, Luke Deputy Commissioner (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hale, J.D. (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
FOR:
Ryan, Jason Senior Vice President (CenterPoint Energy; Oncor Electric Delivery Company;
Texas-New Mexico Power Company; American Electric Power Texas), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alcorta, Victor (APR Energy), Rollingwood, TX
Ash, Ky (Schneider Electric), Austin, TX
Reed, Cyrus Conservation director (Lone star chapter sierraclub), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Fagan, Jennifer Vice President Government Affairs (Texas Construction Association),
Austin, TX
Fowler, Perry (Self; Texas Water Infrastructure Network (TXWIN)), Austin, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Long, Wade (Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Embrey, Tammy Director, Intergovernmental Relations (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus
Christi, TX
Sparks, Clifford Legislative Director (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
ON:
Patterson, TJ Manager of Legislative Affairs (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Dole, Michael (Driscoll Health System), Corpus Christi, TX
Gonzalez, Sara VP Advocacy and public policy (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Hoppe, Christina Director of Public Policy (Children's Hospital Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 18, 2021 8:00 AM
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Lanagan, Lindsay (Legacy Community Health), Houston, TX
Lovitt, Matthew (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Mitten, Katie (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Pogue, Stacey Senior policy analyst (Every Texan (formerly CPPP)), Austin, TX
Stewart, Kevin (Texas Psychological Association), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Bellsnyder, Luke Deputy Commissioner (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Coleman, Rob (Texas comptroller of public accounts), Austin, TX
FOR:
Marcaccio, Dino President (Texas Tax Group), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Brandt, Shannon (Texas comptroller of public accounts), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Martin, Jeff Executive Director (Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Association),
Austin, TX
Martinez, Mario A. (Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Woodard, Shayne (Texas 911 Alliance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Sparks, Clifford Legislative Director (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 18, 2021 8:00 AM
ON:
Merriweather, Kelli Executive Director (Commission on State Emergency
Communications), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Dudensing, Jamie (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Sifuentez, Jesse (Baylor Scott and White), Austin, TX
ON:
Bellsnyder, Luke Deputy Commissioner (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Altizer, Rick (Self), Greenville, SC
Day, Aaron (Texas Land Title Association), Austin, TX
Muñoz, Ned General Counsel, Texas Association of Builders (Texas Association of
Builders), Austin, TX
Scurlock, Stephen (Independent Bankers Association of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Rodriguez, James (Self; Greater Fort Worth Builders Association), Ft. Worth, TX
AGAINST:
Flippin, Kenneth Policy consultant (Self; US Green Building Council Texas Chapter),
Taylor, TX
ON:
Reed, Cyrus Conservation director (Lone star chapter sierraclub), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Lehde, David Director of Government Affairs (Dallas Builders Association), Plano, TX
Muñoz, Ned General Counsel, Texas Association of Builders (Texas Association of
Builders), Austin, TX
Noonan, Chris Director of Government Affairs (Texas Chemical Council), Austin, TX
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Lee, Gerald Associate - Andrade-Van de Putte (LiftFund), Austin, TX
McCord, John (NFIB), Austin, TX
Rudd, Tyler Central States Counsel (Wine Institute), Austin, TX
Scurlock, Stephen (Independent Bankers Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Smith, Mark A (Self; Hunt Companies Inc), El paso, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 18, 2021 8:00 AM
Streufert, Kelsey Vice President, Government Relations & Advocacy (Texas Restaurant
Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Cruz, Adriana Executive Director (Texas Economic Development & Tourism, Office of the
Governor), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Doran, Laird Vice President Goverment Relations&Senior Counsel (Gulf States Toyota),
Houston, TX
Mcmahon, Lori Director (Toyota Motor North America), Plano, TX
Sullivan, Mike Director of Governmemental Affairs (Self; Group 1 Automotive), Houston,
TX
Yarbrough, Brian (EAN Holdings LLC), Austin, TX
ON:
Gipson, Sheri Chief DL (Dept of Public Safety), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Burgin, Matt (Texas Food & Fuel Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Escobar, Jessica Assistant General Counsel (Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Fleming, John General Counsel (Texas Mortgage Bankers Association), Austin, TX
Johnson Jr., Robert E. (Nissan Group of North America), Austin, TX
Kaufman, Lisa (Texas Property Tax Lienholders Associatiom), Austin, TX
Martin, Jeff Executive Director (Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Association),
Austin, TX
Martinez, Mario A. (Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Association), Austin, TX
Mcmahon, Lori Director (Toyota Motor North America), Plano, TX
Polan, Deborah Attorney (Texas Consumer Credit Coalition), Austin, TX
Polan, Deborah Attorney (American Financial Services Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Nance, Matthew Deputy General Counsel (Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hodge, Daniel (Self), Austin, TX
Parenteau, Julia Director of Public Policy (Texas Realtors), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 18, 2021 8:00 AM
Reed, Dallas Government Relations (Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA)), Austin,
TX
Yeates, David Chief Executive Officer (Texas Wildlife Association), New Braunfels, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Bordelon, Rod (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
ON:
Winston, Mary (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Chick, Craig (Habitat for Humanity Texas), Austin, TX
Fleming, John General Counsel (Texas Mortgage Bankers Association), Austin, TX
Parham, Amy Executive Director (Habitat for Humanity Texas), Buda, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Bellsnyder, Luke Deputy Commissioner (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Brandt, Shannon (Texas comptroller of public accounts), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Esparza, Servando Executive Director, TX & Southeast (TechNet), Austin, TX
Harris, Dana VP - Fed and State Advocacy (The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce),
Austin, TX
Herring, Megan Manager of Government Affairs (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
Kelemen, George President & CEO (Texas Retailers Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Esparza, Servando Executive Director, TX & Southeast (TechNet), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Herring, Megan Manager of Government Affairs (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
Howden, Robert (Texas Credit Union Association), Austin, TX
Kelemen, George President & CEO (Texas Retailers Association), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Scurlock, Stephen (Independent Bankers Association of Texas), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 18, 2021 8:00 AM
ON:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Jackson, Jenny Chief (Office of Attorney General), Austin, TX
FOR:
Miller, Charles Senior Policy advisor (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Hutson, Blake (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Brannan, Ryan (Association for Responsible Alternatives to Workers Compensation),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Balat, David Director (Texas public policy foundation), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Texas Association of Health Underwriters (TAHU)), Austin,
TX
Shannon, Melissa Director of Governmental Affairs (Bexar County Commissioners Court),
San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Kolodzey, Patricia Senior Director Government Relations (Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Texas), Austin, TX
Pogue, Stacey Senior policy analyst (Every Texan (formerly CPPP)), Austin, TX
Romo, Joel (American Heart Association), Brenham, TX
ON:
Schuster, Kenisha (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Embrey, Celeste (Texas Bankers Association), Austin, TX
Scurlock, Stephen (Independent Bankers Association of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Cooper, Charles Commissioner (Texas Department of Banking), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Embrey, Celeste (Texas Bankers Association), Austin, TX
Scurlock, Stephen (Independent Bankers Association of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Cooper, Charles Commissioner (Texas Department of Banking), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 18, 2021 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
ON:
Collins, Daniel Governmental Affairs Manager (El Paso County), El Paso, TX
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Balat, David Director (Texas public policy foundation), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Dabeau, Jocelyn (Texas Professional Service Providers Benefits Trust), Austin, TX
Meroney, Shannon Consultant (Texas Association of Health Underwriters (TAHU)),
Austin, TX
Shannon, Melissa Director of Governmental Affairs (Bexar County Commissioners Court),
San Antonio, TX
ON:
Schuster, Kenisha (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Compton, Dorothy ann (Self), Austin, TX
Haden, Lorri (Self), Austin, TX
Hausenfluck, Amber (Texas Distilled Spirits Association), Austin, TX
Kercheval, Todd (Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Texas), Austin, TX
Keysor, Georgia (Self; Indivisible Rosedale Huddle), Austin, TX
Knox, Ricky (Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Texas), Austin, TX
Lively, Lance (Texas Package Stores Association), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Troxclair, Caleb (Treaty Oak Distilling), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Bellsnyder, Luke Deputy Commissioner (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 18, 2021 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Chubb INA Holdings), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (AIG), Austin, TX
Meroney, Shannon Consultant (National Life Group), Austin, TX
Schnautz, Jon (National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC)), Austin,
TX
ON:
Bellsnyder, Luke Deputy Commissioner (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
FOR:
Calicott, Christopher (Self; Texas Blockchain Council), Austin, TX
Kelly, Joseph CEO (Self; Unchained Capital, Inc), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Bratcher, Lee (Self; Texas Blockchain Council), Richardson, TX
Embrey, Celeste (Texas Bankers Association), Austin, TX
Esparza, Servando Executive Director, TX & Southeast (TechNet), Austin, TX
Fleming, John General Counsel (Texas Mortgage Bankers Association), Austin, TX
McCartt, J. (Texas Block Chain Council), Austin, TX
Scurlock, Stephen (Independent Bankers Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Compton, Dorothy ann (Self), Austin, TX
Embrey, Celeste (Texas Bankers Association), Austin, TX
Haden, Lorri (Self), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Keysor, Georgia (Self; Indivisible Rosedale Huddle), Austin, TX
Morstad, Tim (AARP), Austin, TX
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Scurlock, Stephen (Independent Bankers Association of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Wold, Kez Associate Commissioner (Department of Family and Protective Services),
Austin, TX