WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
State Affairs
August 4, 2025 - 9:00 AM
FOR:
Blanchard, Jonathan Lieutenant (Dallas Police Department), Dallas, TX
Peña, Lauren (Self) , Austin, TX
Szimanski, Jennifer Deputy Executive Director (Self; Combined Law Enforcement
Associations of Texas CLEAT), Austin, TX
Warren, Jason Chief Deputy (Self) , Huntsville, TX
AGAINST:
Arredondo, Brianna (Self) , Austin, TX
Beck, Sarah (Self) , Austin, TX
Budwine, Kirsten (Texas Civil Rights Project), Manvel, TX
Castillo, Alycia (Texas Civil Rights Project), Austin, TX
Crosby, Jim (Self; Nonviolent Austin), Manor, TX
Elizabeth, Mary m Ms (Self) , Austin, TX
Fox, Lakshmi (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Austin, TX
Gogle, Emily (Self) , Buda, TX
Grisham, CJ Dr. (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Temple, TX
Hunt, Peter (Self) , Austin, TX
King, Bill (Self) , Austin, TX
Luellen, Nikki Policy and Advocacy Strategist (Self; ACLU of Texas), Houston, TX
Martinez, Eric Executive Director Mano Amiga Action (Self; Mano Amiga Action), San
Marcos, TX
McCain, Brent (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Bruceville, TX
Miller, Elizabeth (Self) , Bedford, TX
Mitchell, Kathy (also providing written testimony) (Self; Equity Action), Austin, TX
Moonesinghe, Ruth (Self) , Austin TX, TX
Reyes, Julian Sir (Self) , Austin, TX
Soberon, Luis Senior Policy Advisor (also providing written testimony) (Texas 2036),
Austin, TX
Swanson, Mike (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Tomas, Ananda Executive director (Self; ACT 4 SA Action Fund), San antonio, TX
Tremallo, Melody (Self) , San marcos, TX
Vazquez, Ry (Self) , Austin, TX
ON:
Bullock, Michael President (Austin Police Association), Austin, TX
Foster, Robin (also providing written testimony) (Harris County Deputies’ Organization,
FOP 39), Houston, TX
Grigsby, Gretchen (TCOLE), Austin, TX
Pena, Lauren (Self) , Austin, TX
Williams, M Paige Dallas County Assistant District Attorney (Dallas criminal district
attorney John Creuzot), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ash, Ky (Department of Public Safety Officers Association (DPSOA)), Austin, TX
Crownover, Buffy (Justice of the Peace and Constables Association), Austin, TX
Escribano, Jose Sgt (Constable Pct 3 Travis Co), Round rock, TX
Hernandez Jr, Juan CLEAT DallasPresident of NLLEO Dallas Chapter (Self; Dallas PD),
Dallas, TX
Rubin, Scott Assistant Director (Texas Police Chiefs Association), Elgin, TX
Rubio, Wayne President Texas Attorney General P. Officers Assc. (Self; Texas Attorney
General’s Peace Officer Association), Buda, TX
Sunley, Robert TAGPOA-Legislative Affairs (Self; Texas Attoreny General Peace Officer
Assoc.), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Adamo, Michael (Self) , Austin / tx, TX
Andersen, Alexander (Self) , Austin, TX
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Arvin-Eagle, Bianca (Self) , Lago Vista, TX
Baggett, Donnis (Self; Texas Press Association (executive v.p.) and Freedom of
Information Foundation of Texas (member)), Bryan, TX
Beere, Wyatt (Self) , Austin, TX
Bona, Chris (Self) , Round rock, TX
Bona, Janna (Self) , Round Rock, TX
Brink, Koan (Self) , Austin, TX
Bullard, Becky (Self) , Austin, TX
Butler, Evelyn (Self) , Austin, TX
Carmona, Gordy (Self; Self), Frisco, TX
Carranza, Susana Dr. (Self) , Austin, TX
Chavez, Gina (Self; Gina Chavez Music LLC), Austin, TX
Clark, Heather (Self) , Austin, TX
Coffield, Rebekah (Self) , Austin, TX
Cohen, Hayden (Self) , Houston, TX
Cohen, Jessica (Self; Texas Democratic Party SDEC LGBTQ Caucus), Austin, TX
Cook, Spenser (Self) , Jarrell, TX
Davis, Masha (Self) , Austin, TX
Doerr, CJ (Self) , Austin, TX
Edwards, Ezra (Self) , Austin, TX
Evans, Shelby (Self) , Austin, TX
Fiedler, Levi (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Fox, Taylor (Self) , Austin, TX
Freeman, Noel (Self) , Houston, TX
Gharakhanian, Stephanie (Travis County District Attorney’s Office), Austin, TX
Gooch, Johnathan (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Granado, Jodi (Self) , Austin, TX
Green (Self) , Fort worth, TX
Hall, Ash (Self; ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Hillman, Susan (Self) , Austin, TX
Illescas, Daniel (Self) , Austin, TX
Jaso, Barrett (Self) , Austin, TX
Lahsaiezadeh, Caitlin (Self) , Austin, TX
Lauener, Autumn (Self) , Houston, TX
Leerburger-Mahl, Alec (Self) , Austin, TX
LeMay, Charlotte (Self) , Austin, TX
Lin, Jae (Self) , Austin, TX
Looney, Rowan (Self) , Austin, TX
Lyons, James (Self) , Bastrop, TX, TX
Malone, Safara (Self; Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT)), Round Rock,
TX
McLaughlin, Amanda (Self) , Garland, TX
Morgan, Elizabeth (Self) , Austin, TX
Newton, Deborah (Self) , Austin, TX
Newton, Elliot Mr. (Self) , Austin, TX
Nguyen, June (Self) , Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Paul, Nicole (Self) , Austin, TX
Perkins, Ross (Self) , Round Rock, TX
Person, Maria (Self) , Austin, TX
Pritchett, Brad (Self; Equality Texas), Houston, TX
Regalado, Ronan (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
Richie, Aaron (Self) , Missouri City, TX
Richie, Landon Policy Coordinator (Self; Transgender Education Network of Texas),
Missouri City, TX
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Robinson, Kristine (Self) , Austin, TX
Rojas, Lindsay (Self) , Austin, TX
Sammons, Rae (Self) , Austin, TX
Sanadiki, Ralah (Self) , Austin, TX
Saxe, Victoria (Self) , Austin, TX
Schelling, Emmett (Self; Transgender Education Network of Texas), Meadows Place, TX
Schneider, Michael VP, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs (Texas Association of
Broadcasters), Austin, TX
Selby, Mary (Self) , Austin, TX
Sepulveda, Frances (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Sharpe, Rove (Self) , Austin, TX
Smith, Celeste (Self) , Austin, TX
Snyder, Christin (Self) , Austin, TX
Soto, Charles (Self) , Austin, TX, TX
Steele, Montana (Self) , Austin, TX
Steele, Sandy (Self) , Coppell, TX
Suddaby, Ben (Self) , Austin, TX
Tan, Matthew (Self) , Austin, TX
Taylor, Kathleen (Self; Salvage Vanguard Theater), Austin, TX
Thompson, Corrine (Self) , Austin, TX
Thurber, Juliette (Self) , San antonio, TX
Thye, Asher (Self; Transgender Education Network of Texas), Euless, TX
Turner, Rianna (Self) , Austin, TX
Walker, Morgan (Self) , Austin, TX
Walter, Sarah (Self) , Austin, TX
Whetstone, Morgan (Self) , Belton, TX
Whiteley, Nishi (Self) , Austin, TX
Yanoshak, Dana (Self) , Austin, TX
Yost, Alexandra (Self) , Austin, TX
Zimmerman, Gary (Self) , Fort worth, TX
ON:
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Self; Houston Police Officers’ Union), Houston, TX
Stein, Alex (Self) , Dallas, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Hawthorne, Brian Sheriff (Self; Sheriffs' Association of Texas), Mont Belvieu, TX
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