WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
March 28, 2023 8:30 AM
FOR:
Clarence, Watson Co-Chapter Coordinator (Crime Survivor for Safety and Justice), Austin,
TX
Henderson, Jill (Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice), Austin, TX
Tucker, Terra Texas State Director (Alliance for Safety and Justice and Crime Survivors for
Safety and Justice), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Chancellor, John R. Legislative Director (Texas Police Chiefs Association), Montgomery,
TX
Hodge, Daniel (Alliance for Safety and Justice), Austin, TX
Islam, Nadia Government Affairs Administrator (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Huff, Kristen D. Deputy Chief, CVSD (Office of the Attorney General), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Aubrey, Amanda Legal Policy Manager (Texas Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
FOR:
Gebhart, Nicholas Detective (Austin Police Department), Austin, TX
Gil, Matthew Detective (Austin Police Department), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Chancellor, John R. Legislative Director (Texas Police Chiefs Association), Montgomery,
TX
Hawthorne, Brian Sheriff (Sheriff's Association of Texas), Mont Belvieu, TX
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Houston Police Officers Association), Houston, TX
Landry, Mitch (Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin, TX
O'Ryan, Anne (AAA Texas), Austin, TX
Ortiz, Carlos Roberto Director of State Affairs (San Antonio Police Officers Association),
San Antonio, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Parnell, James Secretary/ Treasurer (Dallas Police Association), Dallas, TX
Ruiz, Heidi Sergeant (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
Sparks, Clifford Legislative Director (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Williams, Paige Assistant District Attorney (Dallas County Criminal District Attorney John
Cruezot), Dallas, TX
ON:
Hicks, Matt Assistant Chief, CID (Texas Department of Public Safety), Austin, TX
FOR:
Gill, David Chief (Mesquite Police Department), Mesquite, TX
WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
March 28, 2023 8:30 AM
Hermus, Jason Assistant District Attorney (Dallas County Criminal District Attorney John
Cruezot), Dallas, TX
Houston, Shelley (Self), Forney, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Chancellor, John R. Legislative Director (Texas Police Chiefs Association), Montgomery,
TX
Gonzalez, Julio Legislative Affairs Coordinator (Dallas Police Department), Dallas, TX
Hawthorne, Brian Sheriff (Sheriff's Association of Texas), Mont Belvieu, TX
Houston, Shelby (Self), Kaufman, TX
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Houston Police Officers Association), Houston, TX
Landry, Mitch (Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin, TX
Louderback, A.J. Executive Director (Texas Sheriffs Regional Alliance), Edna, TX
Morris, Joe Lobbyist (Game Warden Peace Officer Association), Austin, TX
Ortiz, Carlos Director, State Affairs (San Antonio Police Officers Association), San
Antonio, TX
Parnell, James Secretary/Treasurer (Dallas Police Association), Dallas, TX
Ruiz, Heidi Sergeant (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Gonzalez, David (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Gonzales, Juliana Senior Director (SAFE Alliance), Austin, TX
Sweeney, Mike Criminal Justice Analyst (Texas Association Against Sexual Assault),
Elgin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Chancellor, John R. Legislative Director (Texas Police Chiefs Association), Montgomery,
TX
Hawthorne, Brian Sheriff (Sheriff's Association of Texas), Mont Belvieu, TX
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Houston Police Officers Association), Houston, TX
Landry, Mitch (Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin, TX
Ortiz, Carlos Roberto Director of State Affairs (San Antonio Police Officers Association),
San Antonio, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Parnell, James Secretary/ Treasurer (Dallas Police Association), Dallas, TX
Ruiz, Heidi Sergeant (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
Voyles, Molly Director of Public Policy (Texas Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
FOR:
Ducharme, Ronald (Rescue Magazine), Belton, TX
Lynch, Natalie (Self), TX
Reynolds, Adam Chief Investigator (Houston SPCA), Humble, TX
WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
March 28, 2023 8:30 AM
Smith, Stacy Executive Director (Self; Humane Tomorrow), Flower Mound, TX
Zenteno, Gloria Founder (Unity For A Solution and Barrio Dogs Houston), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Bell, Aly (Self), Venus, TX
Delmer, Jennifer Porter (Greater Houston Pembroke Welsh Corgi Fanciers), San Antonio,
TX
Gould, Martine A. (Self), Dripping Springs, TX
Hupp, Jacob Legislative Analyst (American Kennel Club), Rockport, TX
Kralik, Martin (Responsible Pet Owners Alliance), Dallas, TX
Morrison, Mary Nicole Legislative Liaison and Toy Club Chair (Cavalier King Charles
Spaniel Club of Greater Houston and Toy Club of Greater Houston), Houston, TX
Simpson, Michael (Self), Georgetown, TX
Stawski, Michelle (Self), Terrell, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Fikac, Peggy (Self), Austin, TX
Fuentes, Gina (Self; Dog and cat breeding license), Austin, TX
Hawthorne, Brian Sheriff (Sheriff's Association of Texas), Mont Belvieu, TX
Hubbard, John (Animal Legal Defense Fund), Austin, TX
Johnson, Ashley Director (Righteous Paws Rescue), Schertz, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Kerby, Stacy Sutton Director, Government Regulations (Texas Humane Legislation
Network), Austin, TX
Lee, Stephanie (Self), Austin, TX
Loignon, David Volunteer (Austin Animal Center), Austin, TX
Marshall, Kimber (Self), Round Rock, TX
Morris, Joe Lobbyist (Game Warden Peace Officer Association), Austin, TX
Randolph, Ian Lobbyist (Animal Legal Defense Fund), Austin, TX
Samudio, Ernest (Self), Austin, TX
Shurtleff, Hilary State Affairs Specialist (Texas Pets Alive), Austin, TX
Sparks, Clifford Legislative Director (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Zaboroski, Jessica Volunteer (Texas Humane Legislative Network), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Escobar, Micaela (Self), Georgetown, TX
Simpson, Michael (Self; Responsible Pet Owners), TX
Titus, Patte Treasurer, Legislative Liaison (German Short Haired Pointer Club of San
Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Wood, Deborah (Self; Responsible Pet Owners Alliance), Georgetown, TX
ON:
Bruno, Steve Legislative Director (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation), Austin,
TX
WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
March 28, 2023 8:30 AM
FOR:
Roady, Jack Criminal District Attorney (Galveston County), Galveston, TX
ON:
Garcia, Lynn General Counsel (Texas Forensic Science Commission), Austin, TX
Mills, Brady Chief (Texas Department of Public Safety, Crime Lab), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Gonzalez, David (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association), Austin, TX
Hawthorne, Brian Sheriff (Sheriff's Association of Texas), Mont Belvieu, TX
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Houston Police Officers Association), Houston, TX
Landry, Mitch (Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin, TX
Morris, Joe Lobbyist (Game Warden Peace Officer Association), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Stout, Dr. Peter President (Houston Forensic Science Center/Texas Association of Crime
Lab Directors), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Chancellor, John R. Legislative Director (Texas Police Chiefs Association), Montgomery,
TX
Hawthorne, Brian Sheriff (Sheriff's Association of Texas), Mont Belvieu, TX
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Houston Police Officers Association), Houston, TX
Landry, Mitch (Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin, TX
Louderback, A.J. Executive Director (Texas Sheriffs Regional Alliance), Edna, TX
Morris, Joe Lobbyist (Game Warden Peace Officer Association), Austin, TX
Ortiz, Carlos Roberto Director of State Affairs (San Antonio Police Officers Association),
San Antonio, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Parnell, James Secretary/ Treasurer (Dallas Police Association), Dallas, TX
Ruiz, Heidi Sergeant (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Gonzalez, David (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Hicks, Matt Assistant Chief, CID (Texas Department of Public Safety), Austin, TX
Meredith, Amy Division Chief, Human Trafficking (Office of the Attorney General),
Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
March 28, 2023 8:30 AM
FOR:
Harrison, Tabetha (Texas Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
New, Kerri Family Violence Division Chief (Rockwall County District Attorney's Office),
Rockwall, TX
Rockman, Bella J. (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Aubrey, Amanda (Self), Austin, TX
Bresnen, Amy Attorney (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX
Louderback, A.J. Executive Director (Texas Sheriffs Regional Alliance), Edna, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Pisik, Samantha Policy Advisor (Texas Association Against Sexual Assault), Pflugerville,
TX
Roady, Jack Criminal District Attorney (Galveston County), Galveston, TX
AGAINST:
Allison, Jim Senior Counsel (County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
ON:
Castillo, Alycia Director of Policy and Advocacy (Texas Center for Justice and Equity),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Pressley, Nikki Texas Director, Right on Crime (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin,
TX
AGAINST:
Haynes, Adam Policy Director (Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Zeller, Ben County Judge (Victoria County), Victoria, TX
ON:
Carter, Shandra Executive Director (Texas Juvenile Justice Department), Austin, TX
Gandy, Rachel Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX
Grove, Sean Chief of Staff (Texas Juvenile Justice Department), Austin, TX
Guajardo, Daniel Chief Inspector (Office of the Inspector General/TJJD), Austin, TX
Martinez, Martin Policy Advocate (Texas Appleseed), Austin, TX
Robertson, J.D. Director (Office of Independent Ombudsman/TJJD), Austin, TX