WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 23, 2025 8:00 AM
FOR:
Pillifant, Reid (Self; Texas Sunshine Coalition; Freedom of Information Foundation of
Texas), Austin, TX
Quintero, James (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hodges, Mike Executive Director (Texas Press Association), Austin, TX
Schneider, Michael VP, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs (Texas Association of
Broadcasters), Austin, TX
Shannon, Kelley Executive Director (Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas),
Austin, TX
Szimanski, Jennifer Deputy Executive Director (Combined Law Enforcement Associations
of Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Oliver, Harold (Self; Shulman, Lopez, Hoffer & Adelstein), San Antonio, TX
Souriyasak, Kent Assistant to the City Manager (City of Leander), Leander, TX
ON:
Beverly, Eric Executive Director (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Longley, Bill General Counsel (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
Wynn, Monty (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
ON:
Rasti, Kelly Director of Government Relations (Texas Association of School Boards),
Austin, TX
Sanders, Joshua Chief of Intergovernmental Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX
FOR:
Madison, Joe Founder/Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Self;
Demand Disruption), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Grever, Maya (Harris County Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Kelly, Bill (Harris County Distrct Attorney), Houston, TX
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
Sanders, Joshua Chief of Intergovernmental Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX
Wendell, Ware Executive Director (Texas Watch), Austin, TX
ON:
Holt-Cutrone, Susanna Deputy Executive Director, TDLR (Texas Dept. of Licensing and
Regulation), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 23, 2025 8:00 AM
FOR:
Heard, Harold Owner (also providing written testimony) (Self; Stone ARX), Nevada, TX
Lucich, Judge (Self; Texas Blockchain Council), San Antonio, TX
Washington, Tom (also providing written testimony) (Self; Stone ARX Inc.), Carrollton,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Wittenburg, Michelle (Justice and Unity for Society Together PAC), Austin, TX
ON:
Walker, Jamie Deputy Commissioner - Financial Regulation (Texas Department Insurance),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Doughty, Chris (SCI), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Baker, Marianne Director - Property & Casualty Lines Office (Texas Department of
Insurance), Austin, TX
FOR:
Dodge, Mercedes (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Academy of Physician
Assistants), Austin, TX
ON:
Lee MD, Jeffrey Chief Medical Executive (The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer
Center), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bresnen, Steve (Association of Dental Support Organizations), Austin, TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Francis, Will Executive Director (National Association of Social Workers-Texas), Austin,
TX
Green, Shelton (American Academy of Physician Associates), Austin, TX
Mares, Bryan (Texas Interstate Compact Coalition), Austin, TX
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Van de Putte, Leticia (San Antonio Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Wilson, Stacy President (Children's Hospital Association of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bresnen, Steve (also providing written testimony) (Association of Dental Support
Organizations), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 23, 2025 8:00 AM
Tesch, Sandy Dental Hygienist (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Dental
Hygienist Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Ho, Duke Dr (also providing written testimony) (Texas Dental Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Francis, Will Executive Director (National Association of Social Workers-Texas), Austin,
TX
Mares, Bryan (Texas Interstate Compact Coalition), Austin, TX
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Saenz, Luis (ADSO - Association of Dental Support Organizations), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Mintz, David (Texas Academy of General Dentistry), Austin, TX
Ross, Susan (Self; Texas Dental Association), Thrall, TX
Spence, Logan Partner (American Association of Dental Boards), Austin, TX
Villarreal, Faith (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
ON:
Nichols, Casey Executive Director (Texas State Board of Dental Examiners), Austin, TX
Studdard, Lauren General Counsel (Texas State Board of Dental Examiners), Austin TX,
TX
FOR:
Love, Roland (Self; Texas Real Estate and Probate Trust Law Institute), Quinlan, TX
ON:
Tysinger, Alan (Self), St.Hedwig, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Betts, Albert Executive Director (Insurance Council of Texas), Austin, TX
Gonzales, Walter (American Property Casualty Insurance Association), Austin, TX
Horn, Sarah Assistant State Director (National Federation of Independent Business
(NFIB)), Austin, TX
Sanders, Joshua Chief of Intergovernmental Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX
Serna, Ed Senior Director, Government Affairs (Texas Mutual Insurance Company),
Austin, TX
Szimanski, Jennifer Deputy Executive Director (Combined Law Enforcement Associations
of Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
Villarreal, Faith (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
ON:
Craddock, Allen Deputy Commissioner for Hearings (Division of Workers’ Compensation),
Austin, TX
Johnson, Dirk Public Counsel (Office of Injured Employee Counsel), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 23, 2025 8:00 AM
FOR:
Cook, Stephanie Principal (AGC-Texas Building Branch), Austin, TX
FOR:
Aten, Ross Chief Operating Officer (Self; Lyntegar Electric Cooperative, Inc.), Tahoka,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bell, Mark (Association of Electric Companies of Texas), Austin, TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Harvey, Julia (Texas Electric Cooperatives), Austin, TX
Hill III, Billy Manager Government Affairs (CenterPoint Energy), Houston, TX
Hutchinson, Scott VP Public Affairs (Entergy Texas), Austin, TX
Kilroy, Taylor Executive Director (Texas Public Power Association), Austin, TX
Parish, Russell (Self; Several Electric Coops; Wood County EC, Houston Cty EC,
CCECA, JNEC, BCEC, Deep East EC, RCEC), Austin, TX
Pitts, Jr, John (Texas Energy Buyers Alliance), Austin, TX
Traub, Ariel Managing Director/Legislative & Public Affairs (City of Garland, Texas),
Garland, TX
Withrow, Damon (Xcel Energy), Austin, TX
ON:
Walker, Jamie Deputy Commissioner - Financial Regulation (Texas Department Insurance),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Wittenburg, Michelle (Justice and Unity for Society Together PAC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Parsley, Lee (Texans for Lawsuit Reform), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Tamez, Laura (Texas Trial Lawyers Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Emerick, Jeff (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Miller, Chris (Uber Technologies, Inc.), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Rutledge, Gray (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Shannon, Fred (Texas Civil Justice League), Austin, TX
White, David (Lyft), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 23, 2025 8:00 AM
AGAINST:
Wendell, Ware Executive Director (Texas Watch), Austin, TX
ON:
Baker, Marianne Director - Property & Casualty Lines Office (Texas Department of
Insurance), Austin, TX
FOR:
Cook, Robert Chief Technology Officer (Self; Sage Geosystems), Houston, TX
Sebree, Ben (Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance), Austin, TX
Sebree, Ben (Sage Geosystems), Austin, TX
Smitherman, Barry Chairman (Self; Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance), Austin, TX
ON:
Gordon, David Executive Counsel (Public Utility Commission of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Propes, Jay (Self; TexasTENS), Austin, TX
Reed, Cyrus Legislative and Conservation Director (Lone Star Chapter Sierra Club),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Holt-Cutrone, Susanna Deputy Executive Director, TDLR (Texas Dept. of Licensing and
Regulation), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Posson, Amanda Senior Policy Analyst (Self; Every Texan), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Atkins, Grace Policy Advisor (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Cottingham, Jacob (Texas Association of Community Colleges), Austin, TX
FOR:
Scheitzach, Clay (DriveTime), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bentley, Matthew (Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Association), Austin, TX
Borskey, Mark (Texas Recreational Vehicle Association), Austin, TX
Propes, Jay (Carvana, Inc.), Austin, TX
Vane, Mark (HB Strategies), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 23, 2025 8:00 AM
Whitehurst, Darren (Texas Automobile Dealers Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Quintero, James (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hodges, Mike Executive Director (Texas Press Association), Austin, TX
Schneider, Michael VP, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs (Texas Association of
Broadcasters), Austin, TX
Shannon, Kelley Executive Director (Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas),
Austin, TX
Szimanski, Jennifer Deputy Executive Director (Combined Law Enforcement Associations
of Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Besserman, Kenneth Director of Government Affairs and Special Counsel (Texas Society
of CPAs), Austin, TX
Vane, Mark (HB Strategies), Austin, TX
ON:
Adams, Marcus Deputy General Counsel (Texas Department of Banking), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Flatt, Bryan Legislative Liaison (Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA)), Austin, TX
Islam, Nadia Govt. Affairs Administrator (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Szimanski, Jennifer Deputy Executive Director (Combined Law Enforcement Associations
of Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
FOR:
Kerr, David (Self), Cheyenne, WY
AGAINST:
Ale, John (also providing written testimony) (Self), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Grieve, Alex (Paradigm), Washington, DC
Gunn, Ashley (Coinbase), Oakland, CA
Hertlein, Seth (Ledger), Columbus, OH
Huhged, Bill (Consensys), Fort Worth, TX
Jennings, Miles (A16z crypto), Menlo Park, CA
Moore, Pasha (Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas), Austin, TX
Page, Allie (Blockchain Association), Washington, DC
Shah, Kinjal (Blockchain Capital), San Francisco, CA
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 23, 2025 8:00 AM
Wales, Justin (Crypto.com), Tyler, TX
Xethalis, Greg (Multicoin Capital), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
MacCrossan, Gerard (Comptroller of Public Accounts), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Reed, Cyrus Legislative and Conservation Director (Lone Star Chapter Sierra Club),
Austin, TX
ON:
Reyes, Robert Asst. General Counsel (Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hausenfluck, Amber (American Association of Notaries), Austin, TX
ON:
Bitter, Adam General Counsel (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Rejino, David (The Texas A&M University System), Austin, TX