WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
State Affairs
March 3, 2025 - 9:00 AM
FOR:
Arsenault, Justin Sergeant (Allen PD), Allen, TX
Bass, David Major, US Army Retired (Self) , Killeen, TX
Castilla, Cindi (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Cura, Omar Hemp Lawyer (also providing written testimony) (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Dimas, Simon Mr. (Self; The Glassmith), Elgin, TX
Dye, Steve Chief (also providing written testimony) (Allen PD), Allen, TX
Gill, Brijesh Doctor (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Houston, TX
Hawthorne, Brian Sheriff (Self; Sheriffs Association of Texas), Mont Belvieu, TX
Heal, Lisa Ms. (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Cypress, TX
Holt, Nicole CEO (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texans for Safe and Drug-
Free Youth), Austin, TX
Howard, Rhonda (Self) , Houston,, TX
McGee, Dr. Lindy Pediatrician (also providing written testimony) (Self; Tezas Medical
Association & Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Rodriguez, Idette (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Katy, TX
Rosales, Areli (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texans for Safe and Drug-Free
Youth), El Paso, TX
Scruggs, Christine (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Pearland, TX
Spears, Darby (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Tyler, TX
Valle, Andres (Self; Texans for Safe and Drug-Free Youth), El Paso, TX
Woelfel, Maricruz (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Magnolia, TX
AGAINST:
Ahmed, Ekra (Bahama Mama), Houston, TX
Ali, Absar (Self; Bahama Mama), Richmond, TX
Aliani, Jeana (also providing written testimony) (Self; Morning Dew Farms), Cedar
park, TX
Amriel, Michelle (Self) , Austin, TX
Bangs, Christopher Business owner (Self) , Spring, TX
Bangs, Corey Business owner (Self) , Spring, TX
Bazaldua, Adam Deputy Mayor Pro Tem (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Bearden, Landon Business Owner (Self) , Houston, TX
Bentler, Christopher (Self) , Austin, TX
Bordas, Mark Lobbyist (also providing written testimony) (Texas Hemp Business
Council), Austin, TX
Brandt, Gary (Self; Sunmed:your cbd store), Lakeway TX, TX
Bridges, Lauren (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Longview, TX
Burk, John Business owner (Self) , Richardson tx, TX
Canales, Blanca Ms. (Self) , Manor, TX
Case, Liz (Self) , Tuscola, TX
Charles, Jacob (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Buda, TX
Chowdhury, Irene (Self; Bahama mama), Houston, TX
Corrigan, Judy Founder CenTex CBD (also providing written testimony) (Self; CenTex
CBD LLC), Temple, TX
Cross, Elizabeth (Self) , Austin, TX
Culp, John (Self) , Round rock, TX
DiMatteo, Steven (Self) , Carona, CA
Dombrowski, Brian (Self) , Leander, TX
Elmore, John (Self) , Wimberley, TX
Evans, Brianna (Self; Zar Wellness), San Antonio, TX
Garry, Jake Ceo/founder (Self; Texas hemp coalition), Cc texas, TX
Gilkey, Lukas (also providing written testimony) (Self; Sky Marketing Corp), Austin,
TX
Goldstein, Robin Director, Cannabis Economics Group (Self) , Davis, CA
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Green, Heberto Earl Clinical trails with cannabinoids (also providing written testimony)
(Self) , Austin, TX
Green, Mariano THC cerebral palsy (Self) , Austin, TX
Gresham, Nicholas (Self) , Elkhart, TX
Gross, Tammy CBD Franchise owner (Self) , Montgomery, TX
Grow, Elizabeth (Self) , New braunfels, TX
Guerrero, Oscar (Self; Motavation Dispenary LLC), Mcallen, TX
Hale, Kevin Legisilative coordinator (Self; The Libertarian Party of Texas), Dallas, TX
Hellenberg, Casey (Self) , Liberty Hill, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Right To Know Texas
Hemp Industries assoc), Brady, TX
Hill, Jerron MD Anesthesiologist (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Frisco, TX
Hoppe, Dylan Mr. (also providing written testimony) (Self; ZAR Wellness), San
Antonio/Texas, TX
Hunt, Haley Owner (Self; Texas Hemp Coalition), Austin, TX
Jafri, Aisha (Bahama Mama), Katy, TX
Johnson, Elizabeth (Self) , Austin, TX
Jowers, John (Self; VFW), Cedar Park, TX
Juvrud, Tommye (Self; Texas VFW Auxiliary), Cedar Park, TX
Khan, Shahrose Business owner (Self) , Conroe, TX
Krause, Marco (Self) , Austin, TX
Krause, Mark (Self) , Austin, TX
Larew, Wyatt Mr. (Self; WYATT PURP), Flower mound, TX
Larios, Daniel (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Helotes, TX
Latil, Tara (also providing written testimony) (Self; CBD American Shaman), Orange,
TX
Lindeen, Piper (Self) , Sugar Land, TX
Luther, Colton (Self; Texas Green Craft), Texas, TX
Lynch, Christopher (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Austin, TX
Maguire, Jay ED (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Hemp Federation), San
Marcos, TX
Manjarrez, Jesus (Self; Bahama Mama), Magnolia, TX
McCown, Byron (Self) , EASTLAND, TX
Mckenzie, Jeannette (Self; Texas cannabis collective), Dallas, TX
Meigs, Elizabeth (Self) , Waco, TX
Menard, Breanna Ms. (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Houston, TX
Miller, Elizabeth (Self) , Bedford, TX
Mitchell, Devon (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Austin, TX
Mitchell, Joao (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Austin, TX
Montoya, Esequiel Lopez Business owner (Self) , Channelview, TX
Mortillaro, Nicholas (Self) , Houston, TX
Mungioli, Adriano (Self) , Dallas, TX
Naser, Navid (Self; Bahama mama), Houston, TX
Owens, Aaron (Self) , Dripping Springs, TX
Peebles, Shelley (Self) , Austin, TX
Pineda, Dante Bahama mama owner (Self; Bahama mama), Houston, TX
Prasla, Asad (Self; Bahama Mama), Sugar Land, TX
Rahman, Ashikur (Bahama Mama), Houston, TX
Repp, Jeremiah (Self) , Houston, TX
Reyes, Sarah (Self; Texas center for justice & equity), San antonio, TX
Rhymes, Chase (Self; Bahama Mama), Houston, TX
Roberts, Morgan (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Houston, TX
Sallis Daniels, Andrea (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Hemp Business
Council), Addison, TX
Salvaje (Hostutler), Shaun (Self) , Manor, TX
Sanchez, Erika (Self) , New Braunfels, TX
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Sergi, David (Self) , San Marcos, TX
Shean, Draven (Compliance Professionals, LLC), Austin, TX
Sobhan, Sakib (Self; Bahama mama), Houston, TX
Sommer, Tyrus (Self) , Houston/ tx, TX
Steel, Andrea (Texas Hemp Business Council), Houston, TX
Stinnett, Candice (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Hemp Coalition), Fort
worth, TX
Stubbs, Scott Partner/Hemp Advocate (Self) , Kemah, TX
Tamimi, Shafin Retail owner (Self) , Spring tx, TX
Temple, Luke (Self; Texas hemp coalition), Pollok, TX
Thompson, Joshua Owner retail (Self) , Liberty hill, TX
Tibbits, Ivan (Self) , Austin, TX
Tijerina, Brandon Owner (Self) , Buda, TX
Trimm, Ingrid (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Keller, TX
Ukani, Ray (Self) , Houstom, TX
Vanlandingham, Scott (Self) , Leander, TX
Velez, Eddie (Self; Texas Hemp Coalition), Dallas, TX
Walden, David (Self; VFW), Lago vista, TX
Warms, Veronikah (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Civil Rights Project),
Austin, TX
Weatheread, Skye (Self; ZAR Wellness), Lewisville, TX
Wickham, Madison (also providing written testimony) (Self; Chill Country), The Hills,
TX
Williams, Jesse (Self; DAV CHAPTER 219 Sgt James W Allen), Austin, TX
Yard, Rhiannon (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Waco, TX
Zamhariri, Austin (Self; Texas Cannabis Collective), Fort Worth, TX
ON:
Marks, Robert Dr. (Self; TCUP Doctors on the Working Group), Austin, TX
Melson, Mark Major (Texas DPS), Austin TX, TX
Mills, Brady Chief crime laboratory (Texas DPS), Austin, TX
Rossheim, Matthew Dr (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texans for Safe and
Drug-free Youth), Fort Worth, TX
Stevenson, Timothy Associate Commissioner (Dept of State Health Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Benton, Megan Strategic Policy Associate (Self; Texas Values), Austin, TX
Carroll, Nathan Lieutenant (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
Castle, Mary Elizabeth Director of Gov Relations (TexasValues), Austin, TX
Cheshire, Cary (Self) , Benbrook, TX
Davis, Doug Vice President (Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas), Austin, TX
Donley, Rick President (Self; Thme Beer Alliance of Texas), Austin, TX
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Self; HOOU), Houston, TX
Hunt, Robert (Molson Coors Beverage Company), Plano, TX
Nuttle, Sara (Self) , Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Dir. of Public Aff., TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX- American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Ransdell, James (Self) , Seguin, TX
Rose, Denise (BlissfulCannaCo), Austin, TX
Rubin, Scott Assistant Directoe (Self; Texas Police Chiefs Association), Elgin, TX
Salatich, Peter (Anheuser-Busch), Austin, TX
Sandoval, Andre (Self; Thcprecheck), Austin/Texas, TX
Spilman, Tom President (Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas), Austin, TX
Szimanski, Jennifer Deputy Executive Director (Combined Law Enforcement
Associations of Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
Urrabazo, JP (The Beer Alliance of Texas), Austin, TX
Wilkerson, John (Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA)), Austin, TX
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AGAINST:
Aliani, Karim (Self) , Cedar park, TX
Aliani, Tijani (Self; Happy Hemp Co), Cedar park, TX
Aslan, Elif (Self) , Austin, TX
Bethards, Chloe (Self) , Corpus christi, TX
Bethards, Steven (Self) , Tx, TX
Bhikha, Rajiv (Self) , Spring, TX
Brooks, Ryan (Shaun Salvaje (The Puebla Group) to Represent Ryan Brooks of
American Hemp Co), Manor, TX
Burton, Claire (Self; Equality Texas), Austin, TX
Cisneros, Xiomara Consumer (Self) , Spring tx, TX
Clark, Jonathan (Self; Ocho Select), Fort worth, TX
Claudio, Shan CEO/Owner (Self; Dallas Hemp Company), Garland, TX
Dolcefino, Wayne (Self; Dolcefino Media), Houston, TX, TX
Duderstadt, Demishan (Self) , Manvel, TX
Dumbeck, Justin (Self) , Austin, TX, TX
G, Karima (Self) , Alvin, TX
Gutierrez, Shanna (Self) , Wimberley, TX
Heddins, Reagan (Self) , Dallas, TX
Hinkle, Jacob (Self; Cannabis And Lampworking Culture of Texas), Luling, TX
Holzheauser, Craig (Us Hemp Roundtable), Austin, TX
Keeton, Richard (Self) , Fayetteville, TX
Knight, Blake (Self; Drinkbrez llc), Austin, TX
Kowaleski, Jacob (Self) , Timnath, CO
Lachappelle, Robert (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Lane, Preston (Self) , Alvarado, TX
Latham, Jessica (Shaun Salvaje, The Puebla Group to represent Jessica Latham,
American Hemp Co.), Manor, TX
Latham, Sean (Self; Nancys Nursery llc), San Antonio, TX
Lively, Lance (Texas Package Stores Association), Austin, TX
Lopez, Kelsey (Self) , Corpus christi, TX
Macleod, Michael (Self; The Haze Connect), Austin, TX
Mccandless, Tryston (Self; House of Wellness), Snyder, TX
Mercado, Axxel (Self; Canna Comal), San Marcos, TX
Mirto, Sophia (Self) , Austin, TX
Mitchell, Kathy (Self) , Austin, TX
Moore, Matthew (Self) , Austin, TX
Neita, Adriana (Self) , Manvel, TX
Niesen, Jesse Licensed Hemp Retailer (Self; Reggie & Dro Members; Over 10,000
Texan Adults whonare Age 21+ ID Verifed Members of TX DSHS CHP Manufacturing
License #690, who are also AGAINST SB3.), San Antonio, TX
Nolan, Ilissa (Self; Texas hemp coalition), Dallas, TX
Oldham, Tyler (Self) , Austin, TX
Oneill, Daulton 9th Gen Texan (Self) , Plano, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Pope, Patrick (Self) , New braunfels, TX
Quiroz, Elijah (Self) , Luling, TX
Rea, Winifred (Self) , Austin, TX
Robinson, Andrea Guest (Self) , Grand prairie, TX
Rudy, Joan claire Advocate (Self) , New braunfels, TX
Shaffer, Stephen (Self) , Austin, TX
Shah, Dhaval (Self) , Houston TX, TX
Shah, Zahid Bussiness owner (Self) , Houston, TX
Sherrel, Joshua (Self) , Richardson tx, TX
Smith, Danorris Owner (House of Wellness Dispo), Snyder, TX
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Snow, Philip General counsel (Self) , Flower mound, TX
Stross, Cody (Self) , Austin, TX
Suriff, Darrell Ludicrous DIstribution CEO (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
Taylor, Mary General Manager (Self; J Heart CBD), Austin, TX
Todd, Sarah (Self) , Austin, TX
Valente, Alexandra (Self) , Austin, TX
Van Gilder, Janet Witness (Self) , Montgommery, TX
Wilson, Maria (Self) , Bartlett, TX
Wise, Kyle (Self) , Lumberton, TX
ON:
McFarlane, Ella (Self) , Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Singletary, Jervonne (Goodblend), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Alnajjar, Ahmad Owner (Self) , Austin, TX
Dever, Annette (Self) , SanMarcos, TX
Erfani, Alexander (Self) , Dallas, TX
Fazio, Heather (Self; Texas Cannabis Policy Center), Austin, TX
Fraizer, Katy Plant Lady ATX (Self) , Lakeway, TX
Gregg, Aaron (Bayou City Hemp Co), Austin, TX
Lewis, Christoher Director distribution (Mood), Vancouver, wa, TX
Valente, Ofelia (Self) , Austin, TX
Wilson, Robert (Self; Tbztx llc), Bartlett, TX
ON:
Stout, Peter President (Self; Texas Assciation of Crime Lab Directors), Houston, TX
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