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FOR:
Asmussen, Cindy (also providing written testimony) (Self; Southern Baptists of Texas
Convention), Austin, TX
Brown, Andrew Associate Vice President of Policy (also providing written testimony)
(Self; Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Castle, Mary Elizabeth Director of Government Relations (Texas Values Action), Austin,
TX
Cheshire, Cary (Self) , Benbrook, TX
Cohn, Corinna (Self) , Indianapolis, IN
Covey, Jonathan Director of Policy (Texas Values), Austin, TX
Ericksen, Irene Senior Research Associate; Institute for Research (also providing written
testimony) (Self; The Institute for Research and Evaluation), North Salt Lake, UT
Erickson, Irene Senior Research Analyst (also providing written testimony) (The
Institute for Research and Evaluation), N. Salt Lake, UT
Evans, Michelle (also providing written testimony) (Self; Partners for Ethical Care),
Round Rock, TX
Flower, Linda Family Pysician (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Tomball, TX
Garcia, Abel (Self) , Dallas, TX
Garner, Donald Executive Director (Texas Faith & Freedom Coalition), Austin, TX
Gossett, William (Self; The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and
Property (TFP)), Humble, TX
Hale, Paul (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Queen City, TX
Hopper, Chris Mr (Self; Texas Family Project), Weatherford, TX
Hotze, Dr. Steven Doctor (Self) , Katy, TX
Hotze, MD, Steven Doctor (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Katy, TX
Klipp, Ellie (also providing written testimony) (Self; Concerned Parents of Texas,
myself), Cedar Park, TX
Long, John M. Physician (Self) , College Station, TX
Long, Matt (Self) , Fredericksburg, TX
Macias, Luke (Self) , San antonio, TX
McCravey, Nathan (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Ethis and Religious
Liberty Committee), Abilene, TX, TX
McIlhaney, Joe MD (Self; Medical Institute for Sexual Health), Plano, TX
Mosley, Prisha (GNC Children), Big Rapids, MI
Nelson, Donald Dr (Self; The Medical Institute), Cedar Rapids, IA
Peters, Kurt MD (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Rosharon, TX
Rife, Dr. Bethany Physician - Pediatrics (also providing written testimony) (Self) ,
Bivins, TX
Seibert, Denise Self (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Belton, TX
Shannon, Tracy (Self; Mass Resistance Texas), Kingwood, TX
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Sharp, Matt Senior Counsel (Alliance Defending Freedom), Lawrenceville, TX
Slaton, Bryan Representative (Self) , Royse City, TX
Tomba, John (also providing written testimony) (Self; The American Society for the
Defense of Tradition, Family and Property), Humble, TX
Whitt, Kevin (also providing written testimony) (Self; Mass Resistance Texas), Allen,
TX
Wilson, Ben Dr (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Waco, TX
Wilson, Jake (Self) , Fort Worth, TX
Wood, Cecilia (Self; Family Freedom Project), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Adams, Edy (Self) , Austin, TX
Adams-Hernandez, Theo (Self) , Round Rock, TX
Afifi, Amanda (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Association of School
Psychologists), Austin, TX
Appel, Louis Dr. (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Pediatric Society),
Austin, TX
Baker, Alice Graphic Designer (Self) , Austin, TX
Beas, Lorenzo (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Birnel, Alex (Self; Move Texas Action Fund), San Antonio, TX
Briner, Susan Bishop (Self; Southwestern Texas Synod, ELCA), NEW BRAUNFELS,
AL
Buchert, Sasha Senior Attorney (Self; Lambda Legal), Washington, DC
Butcher, Callie (Self) , Dallas, TX
Caffee, Sarah (Self) , Hockley, TX
Carranza, Susana Dr. (Self) , Austin, TX
Goodman, Chloe (Self; Equality Texas), Austin, TX
Hall, Ash (Self; ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Hamilton, Christopher Chief Executive Officer (Texas Health Action), Austin, TX
Martinez, Ricardo (Self; EQTX Equality Texas), Austin, TX
Mooney, Megan Dr (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Psychological
Association), Houston, TX
Murphy, Jacqueline (Self) , Austin, TX
Perez, Adriano (Self) , Austin, TX
Pyke, Cody Dr (Self) , Houston, TX
Pyke, Cody Dr. (Self) , Houston, TX
Richter, Amanda Dr. (Self) , Tomball, TX
Rowell, Jenna (Self) , Austin, TX, TX
Ryan, Kathryn The Right Reverend (Self) , Austin, TX
Smith, Evelyn Social Work Student (Self; National Association of Social Workers - Texas
Chapter), Waco, TX
Spencer Morrison, Mirian (Self) , Tolar, TX
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Strenger, Alexander (Self) , Austin, TX
Van Maanen, Cynthia Exevutive Director (Self; Travis County Democratic Party),
Austim, TX
Zwiener, Jessica Physician (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Houston, TX
ON:
Carlo, John Dr. (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas medical association),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops),
Austin, TX
Beckmeyer, John ED (Self; RPT), Loraine, TX
Bernhard, Carol (Self) , Austin, TX
Cahn, Adam (Self) , Austin, TX
Carter, John (Self) , Kyle, TX
Carter, Susie (Self) , Kyle, TX
Castilla, Cindi (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Eller, Andrew (Self; State Republican Executive Committeeman SD24, Republican Party
of Texas, Self), Temple, TX
Garza, David (Self) , Austin, TX
Garza, David (Texas young republican federation), Austin, TX
Glass, Tom (Self) , Hockley, TX
Glover, Jill SREC SD 12 (Self; Texas Republican Party Legislative Priorities Chair),
Double Oak, TX
Green, Robert L. (Self) , TX, TX
Harris, Hailee (Self) , Austin, TX
Keyes, Darren (Self; Alliance Defending Freedom), Bee Cave, TX
Lux, Carolyn (Self) , Fredericksburg, TX
McMullen, Stuart Mr. (Self) , Leander, TX
Mendonca, Cheridann (Self) , Dallas, TX
Moore, Ken SREC SD 11 (Self; SREC), Pearland, TX
Murphy, Joseph (Self) , Texas, TX
Parikakis, Eric Policy Deputy (Texas Young Republican Federation), Austin, TX
Perez, Susan (Self; Citizens for Education Reform), Lubbock, TX
Phillips, Lawrence (Self) , Whitney, TX
Saenz, Jonathan Attorney (Self; Texas Values Action), Austin, TX
Schatzline, Nate Representative (Self) , Fort Worth, TX
Smith, Angela (Self; Fredericksburg Tea Party), Fredericksburg, TX
Sullivan, Michael (Self) , Leander, TX
Trainor, Lucy (Self) , Driftwood, TX
Woodeshick, Pamela (Self) , The Hills, TX
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AGAINST:
A, Samantha (Self) , San marcos, TX
Adams-Hernandez, Theo (Self) , Round Rock, TX
Albert Donovan, Carolyn Rev. (Self) , Round Rock, TX
Allsup, Ashlea (Self) , New Braunfels, TX
Alter, Arianna (Self) , Austin, TX
Arias, Jordan (Self) , Austin, TX
Atkinson, Chelsea (Self) , Austin, TX
Babbitt, David (Self) , Austin, TX
Bader-Saye, Scott Dr. (Self) , Austin, TX
Baloutine, Reese (Self) , Austin, TX
Banning, Thomas Ceo (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
Barron, Alexandra Dr. (Self) , Austin, TX
Barsalou, Denee (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
Bastian, Rachel (Self) , Austin, TX
Beas, Lorenzo (Self) , San antonio, TX
Behr, Connor (Self) , Austin, TX
Behr, Jove (Self) , Austin, TX
Bier, Marti (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Bolte, Rachel (Self) , Austin, TX
Bovik, Kai (Self) , Austin, TX
Bowers, Blaise (Self) , Austin, TX
Brandt, Andrew (Self) , AUSTIN, TX
Brodell, Sherry (Self) , Georgetown, TX
Brookins, Kaybee (Self) , Austin, TX
Bunker, Phil (Self) , Austin, TX
Burkholder, Kayla (Self) , Austin, TX
Butcher, Michelle (Self) , Round Rock, TX
C, Mikki (Self) , Austin, TX
Caballero, Darcy (Planned Parenthood Texas Votes), Austin, TX
Cabrera, Adrian (Self) , Austin, TX
Cain, Jessica The Rev (Self) , San Marcos, TX
Campa, Kerren (Self) , Austin, TX
Campa, Kerren (Self) , Austin, TX
Campa, Richard (Self) , Austin, TX
Canciglia, J (Self) , Austin, TX
Carlisle, Geoffrey (Self) , Austin, TX
Carlson, Lindsay Dr. (Self) , Cedar Park, TX
Castillo, Alycia (Self) , Austin, TX
Chavez, Sarah (Self) , Austin, TX
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Chiarello, Barbara Dr. (Self) , Austin, TX
Chiarello, Katherine (Self) , Austin, TX
Chiarello, Richard Dr. (Self) , Austin, TX
Collier, Randy (Self) , Round rock, TX
Coussoulis, Nicholas (Self) , Austin, TX
Cruz, Rebecca (Self) , Austin, TX
Cuevas, Avital (Self) , Austin, TX
Cummins, Jonathan (Self) , Georgetown, TX
Currens, Kelsey (Self) , Austin, TX
Dallorso, Giselle (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
Dancy, Allison (Self) , Austin, TX
Dancy, Blair (Self) , Austin, TX
Davis, Wendy (Self; Planned Parenthood Texas Votes), Austin, TX
De Lygh, Jynx (Self) , Round Rock, TX
Dean, Alyssa (Self) , Austin, TX
DeBill, Valerie (Self) , Austin, TX
DeCaprio, Ellie (Self) , Austin, TX
Dickson, Char (Self) , Austin, TX
DiPasquale, Leila (Self) , Austin, Texas, TX
Dryden, Sara Dr. (Self) , Austin, TX
Dunn, Emily (Self) , Austin, TX
Eby French, Emily (Texas Civil Rights Project), Austin, TX
Elliott, Megan The Rev (Self) , Seguin, TX
Enyart, Katherine (Self) , Austin, TX
F, Linzy (Self) , Austin, TX
Fairlee, Katrina (Self) , Austin, TX
Fierro-Perez, Rocio (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Figueroa, Marilyse (Self) , Tx, TX
Flores, Gilbert (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Francis, Will Executive Director (Self; National Association of Social Workers - Texas
Chapter), Austin, TX
Freeman, Noel (Self) , Houston, TX
G, Suzanne (Self) , Texas, TX
Gaffney, Seth (Self) , Austin, TX
Gehring, Avery (Self) , Texas, TX
Gehring, Reid (Self) , Texas, TX
Gill, Hannah Policy Fellow (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Gonzales, Juliana (Self) , Austin, TX
Gonzales, Juliana (SAFE Alliance), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Ana (Self; Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
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Gooch, Johnathan (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Gorczynski, Christina (Self) , Austin, TX
Grant, Milo Rev. (Self) , Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self) , Austin, TX
Hanks, Louise (Self) , Austin, TX
Hargett, Danielle (Self) , Austin, TX
Harris, Chris (Self) , Austin, TX
Hauschild, Johanna (Self) , Austin, TX
Hauschildt, Rothko (Self) , Austin, TX
Hicks, Brittany Pastor (Self) , Austin, TX
Hicks, Radhika Dr. (Self) , Austin, TX
Hilgers, Madison (Self) , Austin, TX
Hill, Jessica MD (Self) , Austin, TX
Hill, Rachel Government Relations Director (Self) , Austin, TX
Hiller, Everett (Self) , Austin, TX
Hiller, Meghen (Self) , Austin, TX
Hime, Lilli (Self) , Austin, TX
Hines, Emily (Self) , Austin, TX
Hobson, Todla Ms. (Self) , Austin, TX
Holley-Hurt, Carrie (Self) , Austin, TX
Horstman, Max (Self) , Austin, TX
Houser, Amelia (Self) , Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Hunt, Kyla (Self) , Cedar Park, TX
Hurts, Amy (Self) , Austin, TX
Jackman, Beatrix (Self) , Austin, TX
Jacobson, Meghan (Self) , Austin, TX
Jarmon, Heather (Self) , Austin, TX
Johnson, Hanna (Self) , AP0, TX
Johnson, LyAnna Rev. (Self; Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Johnson, Remington Reverend (Self) , Austin, TX
Jones, Heather (Self) , Austin, TX
K, Elaine (Self) , Austin, TX
Kachelmeyer, James (Self) , Austin, TX
Keenan, Mary Rev. (Self; St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Austin, TX), Austin, TX
Kincaid, Jeannette (Self) , Austin, TX
Knight, Anita (Self; TX Impact, LWV, AAUW, Equality TX), West Lake Hills, TX, TX
Kolb, Egan (Self) , Austin, TX
Konstantine, Sara (Self) , Cedar park, TX
Kosobud, Terry (Self) , Austin, TX
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Kraft, Cassandra (Self) , Austin, TX
Krueger-Inabnit, Mikhaela N/A (Self) , AUSTIN, TX
Kundanmal, Naveen (Self) , Austin, TX
Leist, Alexander (Self) , Austin, TX
Lewis arnold, Qiana (Self) , Cedar hill, TX
Link, Beth (Self) , Denton, TX
Lloyd, Adrienne (Self; Children's Defense Fund-Texas), Austin, TX
Locasio, Ann (Self) , Austin, TX
Lopez, Carisa Political Director (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Lyons, James (Self) , Bastrop, TX
Machamer, Lindsey (Self) , Austin, TX
Maines, Wayne (Self) , Austin, TX
Markus, Susan (Self) , Austin, TX
Marques, Rebecca (Self) , Austin, TX
Martin, Emily (Self; Avow), Austin, TX
Martin Benitez, Paulina Gabrielle (Self) , Austin, TX
Martinez, Em (Self) , Baytown, TX
Martinez, Rae (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Matula, Michelle (Self; Texas uUnitarian Universalist Justice Ministry), Austin, TX
McDonald, Megan (Self) , Austin, TX
McGarity, Kristin (Self) , Kyle, TX
McJunkins, Phillip (Self) , Austin, TX
McKeon, Isadora (Self) , Austin, TX
McKeon`, Isadora (Self) , Austin, TX
McKeon`, Isadora (Self) , Austin, TX
McLean, Gentry (Self) , Austin, TX
McLeland, Susan (Self) , Austin, TX
McManus, J. (Self) , Houston, TX
Melendrez, Eli (Self; Texas American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Mendoza, Alec Senior policy associate for health (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Merfish, Brett (Self) , Austin, TX
Michelle, Eve (Self) , Austin, TX
Milburn, Lais (Self) , Austin, TX
Miles-Wallace, Katy Rev. (Self; Southwestern Texas Synod), Seguin, TX
Miller, Cyral (Self) , Austin, TX
Miller, Finch (Self) , Austin, TX
Miller, Laura (Self) , Austin, TX
Miller, Nico (Self) , Austin, TX
Mills, Amber (Self) , Austin, TX
Mills, Jason (Self) , Round Rock, TX
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Minnigerode, Laura Parent (Self) , Austin, TX
Mitchell, Craig (Self) , Austin, TX
Mitterhoff, Tessa (Self) , Austin, TX
Molnar, Eve (Self) , Austin, TX
Montes, Adrian (Self) , Leander, TX
Morales, Elsa (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Moree, Francesca (Self) , Austin, TX
Moreno, Lidia (Self) , Austin, TX
Morrison, Alex (Self) , Austin, TX
Mudge, Jennifer (Self) , Austin, TX
Mullins, Thomas (Self) , Austin, TX, TX
Murphy, Heidi (Self) , Texas, TX
Murray, Hilary (Self) , Austin, TX
Murray, Katherine (Self) , Austin, TX
Murray, Lesley (Self) , Austin, TX
Murray, Timothy (Self) , Austin, TX
Nance, Stephanie (Self) , Austin, TX
Nguyen, Anna (Self; PFLAG Austin), Austin, TX
Norwood, Aliza Dr (Self) , Austin, TX
O'Brien, Eileen The Reverend (Self) , Austin, TX
O'Quin, Ana (Girls Empowerment Network), Austin, TX
Olander-Waters, Sheri (Self) , Austin, TX
Olander-Waters, Stephen (Self) , Austin, TX
ONeal, Jen (Self) , Austin, TX
Orozco, David (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Ortega, Danielle (Self) , Austin, TX
P, Alex (Self) , Texas, TX
Pang, Melanie (Self) , Houston, TX
Pankl, Grace (Self) , Austin, TX
Pate, Tre (Self) , Houston, TX
Paul, Nicole (Self) , Austin, TX
Perez, Adriano (Self) , Austin, TX
Pham, Gin (Self) , Tx, TX
Pollack, Jordyn (Self) , Austin, TX
Pritchett, William (Self) , Houston, TX
Pruett, Kay (Self) , Austin, TX
Puente, Jaime Dir. of Economic Opportunity (Every Texan), Austin, TX
Ray, Isabel (Self) , Austin, TX
Ray, Truitt (Self) , Austin, TX
Regalado, Ronan (Self) , Austin, TX
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Regis, Katherine (Self) , Wimberley, TX
Reyburn, Beth (Self) , Austin, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
Rivas, Luis (Self) , Austin, TX
Rivera, Marialena (Self) , Austin, TX
Ruben, Eliana (Self) , Tx, TX
Rubin, Miriam (Self) , Austin, TX
Ruiz, Joslin (Self) , Bastrop, TX
Ryan, Nathan (Self) , Austin, TX
Ryan, Tim (Self) , Austin, TX
S, Rox (Self) , Austin, TX
S, Valerie (Self) , Austin, TX
Salinas, Michelle (Self) , Austin/TX, TX
Sanchez, Joslynn (Self; Deeds Not Words), Kyle, TX
Saval, Maureen (Self) , Leander, TX
Schelling, Emmett (Self) , Houston, TX
Schilt, Paige Lmsw (Self) , Austin, TX
Schruben, Korin (Self) , Austin, TX
Segovia, Andrea (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Shelley, Adrian Director (Public Citizen), Austin, TX
Skidmore, Danielle (Self) , Austin, TX
Skoglund, Kristen (Self) , Austin, TX
Slaymaker, Erika (Self) , Austin, TX
Smedlund, Jessica (Self) , Austn, TX
Smith, Mark (Self) , Austin, TX
Smith, Megan (Self) , Austin, TX
Snell, Tamra (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
Somes, Carolyn (Self) , Austin, TX
Soorholtz, Kaiya (Self) , Austin, TX
Soto, Charles (Self) , Austin, TX
Stefani, Darien Mrs. (Self) , Austin, TX
Stefani, Francesco Dr. (Self) , Austin, TX
Steffes, Hannah (Self) , Austin, TX
Steiner, S. Mackenzie Dr. (Self) , Austin, TX
Stern, Maggie (Self) , Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
Stoddart, Mindy (Self) , Austin, TX
Suknaic, Cecilia Vicar (Self) , Austin, TX
Tan, Matthew (Self) , Austin, TX
Teinert, Carl (Self) , Austin, TX
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Tendler, Stuart (Self; Texas unitarian universalist justice ministry), Austin, TX
Thompson, Stephanie (Self) , Austin, TX
Thornton, Bis (Self) , Austin, TX
Valdez, Victor (Self) , Austin, TX
Valente-johnson, Arianna (Self) , Austin, TX
Valenzuela-Wood, Veronica (Self) , Austin, TX
VanKoughnett, Paul Dr. (Self) , College Station, TX
Vaughan, Chelsea (Self) , Austin, TX
W, Jodie (Self) , Leander, TX
Walker, Taylor Vicar (Self) , Austin, TX
Wall, Catharine (Self) , Austin, TX
Welch, Diana (Self) , AUSTIN, TX
Williamson, David (Self) , Austin, TX
Williamson, Roxy (Self; New Endeavor Texas - The Texas Grassroots Alliance -
GIVERS Texas), Galveston, TX
Williamson, Sarah (Self) , Austin, TX
Willis, D'Andra (Self) , Cedar hill, TX
Wilson, Blue (Self) , Canyon Lake, TX
Wilson, Mary (Self) , Austin, TX
Withrow, Sophie (Self) , Austin, TX
Witt, Emily (Texas freedom network), Austin, TX
Wood, John (Self) , Austin, TX
Wood, Lorelei (Self) , Cedar Park, TX
Wood, Maxwell (Self) , Austin, TX
Worthington, Matt Mr (Self) , Austin, TX
Yang, Drew (Self) , Austin, TX
Yeary, Margaret (Self) , Austin, TX, TX
Yin, Darlena (Self) , Austin, TX
Yoon, Lydia (Self) , Houston, TX
Young, Korey (Self) , Austin, TX
Zaner, Dylan (Self) , Austin, TX
Zaner, Dylan (Self) , Austin, TX
Ziegelman, Julie (Self) , Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Fedrick, Karole (Self; Texas eagle forum), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Knight, Preston (Self; Human Rights Campaign "HRC"), Washington, DC
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ON:
Kroll, Carrie Vice President Advocacy, Quality and Health Policy (Texas Hospital
Association), Austin, TX
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