WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
April 19, 2021 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Perry, Courtney (Self), Austin, TX
Redwood, Rebecca (Self), Austin, TX
Williamson, Roxy D Hall (Self), Galveston, TX
ON:
Clayton, Bryant (Texas comptroller of public accounts), Ausrin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Newman, Jeremy Policy Director (Self; Texas Home School Coalition), Lubbock, TX
Wood, Cecilia (Self), Austin, TX
Wylie, David SREC SD12 (Self; Republican Party of Texas), Argyle, TX
ON:
Talbert, Marta Director of Investigations (Department of Family and Protective Services),
Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Schlegel, Jackie (Self), Arlington, TX
FOR:
Strandberg, Katherine Senior Policy Advisor (Texas Association Against Sexual Assault
(TAASA)), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Shelley, Adrian Director (Public Citizen), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Nuno, Linda (Self; Dem Party), Texas, TX
FOR:
Azopardi, Tommy (Self; Gillespie County Fair, Gulf Coast Racing, Valle de Los Tesoros,
Laredo Downs.), Austin, TX
ON:
Ames, Lauren (Sunset Commission), Austin, TX
Werstler, Robert Director of racing (Self; Texas quarter horse association), Elgin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
April 19, 2021 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Brown, Sabrina (Penn National Gaming; Sam Houston Race Park, Retama Race Park,
Valley Race Park), Austin, TX
Hodge, Daniel (The Chickasaw Nation), Austin, TX
ON:
Bijansky, Devon TxRC General Counsel (Texas Racing Commission), Austin, TX
Clark, Valerie Executive Director (Self; Texas Quarter Horse Association), Elgin, TX
Dube, Gerald Chief financial Officer (Texas Racing Commission), Austin, TX
Francis, Brian Executive Director (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation), Austin,
TX
James, Nick (Self; Trxas Greyhound Association), Austin, TX
Rountree, Marsha (Self; Texas Horsemens Partnership), Elgin/tx, TX
Ruyle, Mary Executive Director (Self; Texas Thoroughbred Association), Buda, TX
Trout, Chuck Executive Director (Texas Racing Commission), Austin, TX
ON:
Heimlich, Ed Executive Director (Informed. Citizens), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Belsick, Michael (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Green, Robert L. (Self; Travis Co. Republican Party Election Integrity Committee), TX,
TX
Jones, Chris Director, CLEAT Member and Support Services (Combined Law Enforcement
Associations of Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
McDowell, Brian Mr (Self), Kerrville, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Redwood, Rebecca (Self), Austin, TX
Reed, Dallas Government Relations (Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA)), Austin,
TX
Rodriguez, Jimmy Legislative Director (San Antonio Police Officers Association), San
Antonio, TX
Smith, James Sergeant (San Antonio Police Department), San Antonio, TX
Whisenhunt, Wesley Grassroots Strategist (Self; Grassroots Gold), Holland, TX
AGAINST:
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
DeBill, Valerie (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Perry, Courtney (Self), Austin, TX
Simpson, Matt (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Williamson, Roxy D Hall (Self), Galveston, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
April 19, 2021 9:00 AM
FOR:
Hollingsworth, Thomas Dr. (Self; Texas Chiropractic Association), Corpus Christi, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Quattlebaum, Michele (Self), Alvin, TX
FOR:
Ennis, Chad Senior Fellow (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Johnson, Ed (Self), Houston, TX
Sargent, Bill Former Chief Deputy Clerk Elections, Galveston Cty (Self), Galveston, TX
Vera, Alan Chairman (Harris County Republican Party Ballot Security Committee),
Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Griggs, David Mr. (Self; Sierra Club, Lone Star Chapter), Dallas, TX
Slattery, James Senior Staff Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas Civil
Rights Project), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baker, Stephanie (Self), Dallas, TX
Belsick, Michael (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Birk, Carla (Self), Leander, TX
Fedrick, Karole (Self; Texas eagle forum), Austin, TX
Garner, Donald Executive Director (Texas Faith & Freedom Coalition), Austin, TX
Green, Robert L. (Self; Travis Co. Republican Party Election Integrity Committee), TX,
TX
Hodson, Paul (Self; Grassroots Gold), Burleson, TX
McDowell, Brian Mr (Self), Kerrville, TX
Moore, Brandon Organization Director - Republican Party of Texas (Self; Election
Integrity Committee of the State Republican Executive Committee), Austin, TX
Moore, Kenneth (Self), Texas, TX
Nobis, Tom (Self), Houston, TX
OGrady, Scott (Self; Texans for Election Integrity), Dallas, TX
Wylie, David SREC SD12 (Self; Republican Party of Texas), Argyle, TX
AGAINST:
Bennett, Joey (Secure Democracy), Austin, TX
Beving, Rita Consultant (Self), Farmers branch, TX
DeBill, Valerie (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Perry, Courtney (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
April 19, 2021 9:00 AM
Simpson, Matt (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Stern, Maggie Youth Civic Education & Engagement Coordinator (Self; Children's
Defense Fund - Texas), Austin, TX
Weatherby, Cynthia Voting Rights/Election Law Issue Ch. (Self; League of Women Voters
of Texas), Austin, TX
Weinberg, David Voting Rights Advisor (Brennan Center for Justice), Austin, TX
ON:
Ingram, Keith Director, Elections Division (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Menendez, Fatima Legislative Attorney (Mexican American Legal Defense and
Educational Fund (MALDEF)), San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Green, Robert L. (Self; Travis Co. Republican Party Election Integrity Committee), TX,
TX
AGAINST:
Griggs, David Mr. (Self; Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter), Farmers Branch, TX
Slattery, James Senior Staff Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas Civil
Rights Project), Austin, TX
ON:
White, Jonathan Deputy Division Chief (Office of the Attorney General), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baker, Stephanie (Self), Dallas, TX
Belsick, Michael (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Fedrick, Karole (Self; Texas eagle forum), Austin, TX
Garner, Donald Executive Director (Texas Faith & Freedom Coalition), Austin, TX
Hodges, Brad (Self), Austin, TX
Hodson, Paul (Self; Grassroots Gold), Burleson, TX
McDowell, Brian Mr (Self), Kerrville, TX
Moore, Kenneth (Self), Texas, TX
Sargent, Bill Former Chief Deputy Clerk Elections, Galveston Cty (Self), Galveston, TX
Vera, Alan Chairman (Harris County Republican Party Ballot Security Committee),
Houston, TX
Wylie, David SREC SD12 (Self; Republican Party of Texas), Argyle, TX
AGAINST:
Beving, Rita Consultant (Self), Farmers branch, TX
Borchardt, Lindy Tarrant County Asst Crim Dist Atty (Sharen Wilson- Tarrant County
Criminal District Attorney), Fort Worth, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
DeBill, Valerie (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
April 19, 2021 9:00 AM
Menendez, Fatima Legislative Attorney (Mexican American Legal Defense and
Educational Fund (MALDEF)), San Antonio, TX
Perry, Courtney (Self), Austin, TX
Simpson, Matt (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Stern, Maggie Youth Civic Education & Engagement Coordinator (Self; Children's
Defense Fund - Texas), Austin, TX
Weatherby, Cynthia Voting Rights/Election Law Issue Ch. (Self; League of Women Voters
of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
DeVore, Chuck Vice President (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
DeBill, Valerie (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Griggs, David Mr (Self; Sierra Club, Lone Star Chapter), Farmers Branch, TX
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Weinberg, David Voting Rights Advisor (also providing written testimony) (Brennan
Center for Justice), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baker, Stephanie (Self), Dallas, TX
Belsick, Michael (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Fedrick, Karole (Self; Texas eagle forum), Austin, TX
Garner, Donald Executive Director (Texas Faith & Freedom Coalition), Austin, TX
Green, Robert L. (Self; Travis Co. Republican Party Election Integrity Committee), TX,
TX
Hodges, Brad (Self), Austin, TX
Hodson, Paul (Self; Grassroots Gold), Burleson, TX
Johnson, Ed (Self), Houston, TX
Moore, Brandon Organization Director - Republican Party of Texas (Self; Election
Integrity Committee of the State Republican Executive Committee), Austin, TX
Simmons, Carrie (Opportunity Solutions Project), Austin, TX
Vera, Alan Chairman (Harris County Republican Party Ballot Security Committee),
Houston, TX
Wylie, David SREC SD12 (Self; Republican Party of Texas), Argyle, TX
AGAINST:
Bennett, Joey (Secure Democracy), Austin, TX
Beving, Rita Consultant (Self), Farmers branch, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Collins, Daniel Governmental Affairs Manager (El Paso County), El Paso, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Perry, Courtney (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
April 19, 2021 9:00 AM
Reed, Ender Director, Intergovernmental Affairs (Harris County Commissioners Court),
Houston, TX
Simpson, Matt (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Slattery, James Senior Staff Attorney (Texas Civil Rights Project), Austin, TX
Stern, Maggie Youth Civic Education & Engagement Coordinator (Self; Children's
Defense Fund - Texas), Austin, TX
Weatherby, Cynthia Voting Rights/Election Law Issue Ch. (Self; League of Women Voters
of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Ingram, Keith Director, Elections Division (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
Roberts, Cary (Texas Association of Elections Administrators), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Sargent, Bill Former Chief Deputy Clerk Elections, Galveston Cty (Self), Galveston, TX
AGAINST:
Menendez, Fatima Legislative Attorney (Mexican American Legal Defense and
Educational Fund (MALDEF)), San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Birk, Carla (Self), Leander, TX
Ennis, Chad Senior Fellow (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Johnson, Ed (Self), Houston, TX
Moore, Kenneth (Self), Texas, TX
OGrady, Scott (Self; Texans for Election Integrity), Dallas, TX
Sargent, Bill Former Chief Deputy Clerk Elections, Galveston Cty (also providing written
testimony) (Self), Galveston, TX
Vera, Alan Chairman (Harris County Republican Party Ballot Security Committee),
Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Griggs, David Mr. (Self; Sierra Club, Lon Star Chapter), Farmers Branch, TX
ON:
Baker, Stephanie (Self), Dallas, TX
McCraw, Steve Director (Texas DPS), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Belsick, Michael (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Fedrick, Karole (Self; Texas eagle forum), Austin, TX
Garner, Donald Executive Director (Texas Faith & Freedom Coalition), Austin, TX
Green, Robert L. (Self; Travis Co. Republican Party Election Integrity Committee), TX,
TX
Hodges, Brad (Self), Austin, TX
Hodson, Paul (Self; Grassroots Gold), Burleson, TX
McDowell, Brian Mr (Self), Kerrville, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
April 19, 2021 9:00 AM
Moore, Brandon Organization Director - Republican Party of Texas (Self; Election
Integrity Committee of the State Republican Executive Committee), Austin, TX
Nobis, Tom (Self), Houston, TX
Rivera Lasher, Olga (Self), Austin, TX
Wylie, David SREC SD12 (Self; Republican Party of Texas), Argyle, TX
AGAINST:
Beving, Rita Consultant (Self), Farmers branch, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
DeBill, Valerie (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Perry, Courtney (Self), Austin, TX
Reed, Ender Director, Intergovernmental Affairs (Harris County Commissioners Court),
Houston, TX
Simpson, Matt (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Slattery, James Senior Staff Attorney (Texas Civil Rights Project), Austin, TX
Stern, Maggie Youth Civic Education & Engagement Coordinator (Self; Children's
Defense Fund - Texas), Austin, TX
Weatherby, Cynthia Voting Rights/Election Law Issue Ch. (Self; League of Women Voters
of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Ingram, Keith Director, Elections Division (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
White, Jonathan Deputy Division Chief (Office of the Attorney General), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Menendez, Fatima Legislative Attorney (Mexican American Legal Defense and
Educational Fund (MALDEF)), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Adkins, Christina Legal Director (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baker, Stephanie (Self), Dallas, TX
Garner, Donald Executive Director (Texas Faith & Freedom Coalition), Austin, TX
Green, Robert L. (Self; Travis Co. Republican Party Election Integrity Committee), TX,
TX
Hodson, Paul (Self; Grassroots Gold), Burleson, TX
Johnson, Ed (Self), Houston, TX
Moore, Brandon Organization Director - Republican Party of Texas (Self; Election
Integrity Committee of the State Republican Executive Committee), Austin, TX
Vera, Alan Chairman (Harris County Republican Party Ballot Security Committee),
Houston, TX
Wylie, David SREC SD12 (Self; Republican Party of Texas), Argyle, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
April 19, 2021 9:00 AM
AGAINST:
Beving, Rita Consultant (Self), Farmers branch, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
DeBill, Valerie (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Perry, Courtney (Self), Austin, TX
Simpson, Matt (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Slattery, James Senior Staff Attorney (Texas Civil Rights Project), Austin, TX
Weatherby, Cynthia Voting Rights/Election Law Issue Ch. (Self; League of Women Voters
of Texas), Austin, TX
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Fedrick, Karole (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas eagle forum), Austin, TX
Fedrick, Karole (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas eagle forum), Austin, TX
Lindsay, Thomas Dr. (Self; Tppf), Austin, TX
ON:
Boyce, Stephanie (also providing written testimony) (Self), Grand Prairie, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baker, Stephanie (Self), Dallas, TX
Belsick, Michael (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Garner, Donald Executive Director (Texas Faith & Freedom Coalition), Austin, TX
Glass, Tom (Self), Hockley, TX
Green, Robert L. (Self; Travis Co. Republican Party Election Integrity Committee), TX,
TX
Heimlich, Ed Executive Director (Informed. Citizens), Austin, TX
Heimlich, Ed Executive Director (Self; Informed citizens), Austin, TX
Hodges, Brad (Self), Austin, TX
Hodson, Paul (Self; Grassroots Gold), Burleson, TX
McDowell, Brian Mr (Self), Kerrville, TX
Wylie, David SREC SD12 (Self; Republican Party of Texas), Argyle, TX
AGAINST:
Anderson, David (Arlington ISD Board of Trustees), Austin, TX
Blackmon, Renee (Self; Texas Council for the Social Studies), Georgetown, TX
Carney, Dee (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
DeBill, Valerie (Self), Austin, TX
Fickel, Ann Associate Executive Director (Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Griffith, Carrie Policy Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA)), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
April 19, 2021 9:00 AM
Latham Sikes, Chloe Deputy Director of Policy (IDRA (Intercultural Development
Research Association)), Austin, TX
Martinez, Louann (Texas Urban Council of Superintendents), Austin, TX
Martinez, Louann (Fort Worth ISD), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX-American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Stern, Maggie Youth Civic Education & Engagement Coordinator (Self; Children's
Defense Fund - Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bledsoe, Gary President (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas NAACP), Austin,
TX
AGAINST:
Wylie, David SREC SD12 (also providing written testimony) (Self; Republican Party of
Texas), Argyle, TX
ON:
Wade, Richard Deputy exec admin, TNRIS (Texas water development board), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
DeBill, Valerie (Self), Austin, TX
Einhorn, Nancy (Self), Round rock, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Reed, Ender Director, Intergovernmental Affairs (Harris County Commissioners Court),
Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Belsick, Michael (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Hodson, Paul (Self; Grassroots Gold), Burleson, TX
McDowell, Brian Mr (Self), Kerrville, TX
Nobis, Tom (Self), Houston, TX
FOR:
Green, Robert L. (Self; Travis Co. Republican Party Election Integrity Committee), TX,
TX
AGAINST:
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
DeBill, Valerie (Self), Austin, TX
Slattery, James Senior Staff Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas Civil
Rights Project), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Belsick, Michael (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
April 19, 2021 9:00 AM
Fedrick, Karole (Self; Texas eagle forum), Austin, TX
Garner, Donald Executive Director (Texas Faith & Freedom Coalition), Austin, TX
Hodson, Paul (Self; Grassroots Gold), Burleson, TX
McDowell, Brian Mr (Self), Kerrville, TX
Moore, Brandon Organization Director - Republican Party of Texas (Self; Election
Integrity Committee of the State Republican Executive Committee), Austin, TX
Sargent, Bill Former Chief Deputy Clerk Elections, Galveston Cty (Self), Galveston, TX
Vera, Alan Chairman (Harris County Republican Party Ballot Security Committee),
Houston, TX
Whisenhunt, Wesley Grassroots Strategist (Self; Grassroots Gold), Holland, TX
Wylie, David SREC SD12 (Self; Republican Party of Texas), Argyle, TX
AGAINST:
Bennett, Joey (Secure Democracy), Austin, TX
Beving, Rita Consultant (Self), Farmers branch, TX
Collins, Daniel Governmental Affairs Manager (El Paso County), El Paso, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Griggs, David Mr. (Self; Sierra Club, Lone Star Chapter), Farmers Branch, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Hodges, Brad (Self), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Menendez, Fatima Legislative Attorney (Mexican American Legal Defense and
Educational Fund (MALDEF)), San Antonio, TX
Perry, Courtney (Self), Austin, TX
Reed, Ender Director, Intergovernmental Affairs (Harris County Commissioners Court),
Houston, TX
Simpson, Matt (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Weatherby, Cynthia Voting Rights/Election Law Issue Ch. (Self; League of Women Voters
of Texas), Austin, TX
Weinberg, David Voting Rights Advisor (Brennan Center for Justice), Austin, TX
ON:
Ingram, Keith Director, Elections Division (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
Roberts, Cary (Texas Association of Elections Administrators), Austin, TX
FOR:
Green, Robert L. (Self; Travis Co. Republican Party Election Integrity Committee), TX,
TX
AGAINST:
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Belsick, Michael (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Garner, Donald Executive Director (Texas Faith & Freedom Coalition), Austin, TX
Hodson, Paul (Self; Grassroots Gold), Burleson, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
April 19, 2021 9:00 AM
McDowell, Brian Mr (Self), Kerrville, TX
Moore, Brandon Organization Director - Republican Party of Texas (Self; Election
Integrity Committee of the State Republican Executive Committee), Austin, TX
Sargent, Bill Former Chief Deputy Clerk Elections, Galveston Cty (Self), Galveston, TX
Vera, Alan Chairman (Harris County Republican Party Ballot Security Committee),
Houston, TX
Wylie, David SREC SD12 (Self; Republican Party of Texas), Argyle, TX
AGAINST:
Bennett, Joey (Secure Democracy), Austin, TX
Beving, Rita Consultant (Self), Farmers branch, TX
Collins, Daniel Governmental Affairs Manager (El Paso County), El Paso, TX
DeBill, Valerie (Self), Austin, TX
Einhorn, Nancy (Self), Round rock, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Griggs, David (Self), Farmers Branch, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Menendez, Fatima Legislative Attorney (Mexican American Legal Defense and
Educational Fund (MALDEF)), San Antonio, TX
Perry, Courtney (Self), Austin, TX
Simpson, Matt (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Slattery, James Senior Staff Attorney (Texas Civil Rights Project), Austin, TX
Weatherby, Cynthia Voting Rights/Election Law Issue Ch. (Self; League of Women Voters
of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Adkins, Christina Legal Director (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX