Witness List — Business & Commerce (March 16, 2021)

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A witness list for the Business & Commerce hearing at 9:00 AM on March 16, 2021, organized by bill, beginning with SB 196, SB 298 and SB 415. Under SB 196, Lively, Lance (Texas Package Stores Association) is listed FOR, and Graham, Thomas, Director (TABC), and Nettles, Bentley, ED (TABC), are listed ON. Under SB 298, Holt, Nicole, CEO (Texans for Safe and Drug-Free Youth), is listed ON and also providing written testimony, and a long list of registrants not testifying includes Howard, Jay (H-E-B/Favor) and Miller, Chris (Uber Technologies). Under SB 415, Bertin, Suzanne, Managing Director (Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance), is listed FOR.

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WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

March 16,
2021 9:00 AM

SB 196

FOR:

Lively,
Lance (Texas Package Stores Association), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Bennett,
Joey (Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Texas), Austin, TX

Donley,
Rick President (The Beer Alliance of Texas), Austin, TX

Hausenfluck,
Amber (Texas Distilled Spirits Association), Austin, TX

Knox,
Ricky President (Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Texas), Austin, TX

Rudd,
Tyler Central States Counsel (Wine Institute), Austin, TX

Salatich,
Peter (Anheuser-Busch), Austin, TX

ON:

Graham,
Thomas Director (TABC), Austin, TX

Nettles,
Bentley ED (TABC), Austin, TX

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

SB 298

ON:

Holt,
Nicole CEO (also providing written testimony) (Texans for Safe and Drug-Free

Youth),
Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Ashley,
Price (Constellation Brands), Austin, TX

Bennett,
Joey (Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Texas), Austin, TX

Davis,
Doug Vice President (Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas), Austin, TX

Donley,
Rick President (The Beer Alliance of Texas), Austin, TX

Dow,
Jim (Texas Craft Brewers Guild), Austin, TX

Esparza,
Servando Executive Director, TX and Southeast (TechNet), Austin, TX

Hausenfluck,
Amber (Texas Distilled Spirits Association), Austin, TX

Hinkle,
Ron (Texas Travel Alliance), Austin, TX

Howard,
Jay (H-E-B/Favor), Austin, TX

Howard,
Jay (The Distilled Spirits Council of the US (DISCUS)), Austin, TX

Hubert,
Martin (Sysco Corporation), Austin, TX

Huddleston,
Cheri Legislative Consultant (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits), Austin,
TX

Knox,
Ricky President (Wine & Spirits wholesalers of Texas), Austin, TX

Lively,
Lance (Texas Package Stores Association), Austin, TX

Mathis,
James (Landrys LLC), Austin, TX

Miller,
Chris (Uber Technologies), Austin, TX

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

Rudd,
Tyler Central States Counsel (Wine Institute), Austin, TX

Salatich,
Peter (Anheuser-Busch), Austin, TX

Short,
Jim (Spec's), Fulshear, TX

Spilman,
Annie State Director (NFIB), Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

March 16,
2021 9:00 AM

Spilman,
Tom President (Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas), Austin, TX

Stratmann,
Ben (Diageo North America), Austin, TX

Streufert,
Kelsey Vice President (Texas Restaurant Association), Austin, TX

ON:

Graham,
Thomas Director (TABC), Austin, TX

Nettles,
Bentley ED (TABC), Austin, TX

SB 415

FOR:

Bertin,
Suzanne Managing Director (Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance), Austin,

TX

Coleman,
Katie (Tex. Assoc. of Manufacturers), Austin, TX

Reed,
Cyrus Conservation director (Lone star chapter sierra club), Austin, TX

Richmond,
Michele Executive Director (Texas Competitive Power Advocates),

Pflugerville,
TX

Vavrik,
Steven (Broad Reach Power), Houston, TX

Yu,
Joel (Enchanted Rock), Houston, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Clark,
Jeffrey President (Advanced Power Alliance), Austin, TX

Dyer,
Richard Policy Analyst (Texas Coalition for Affordable Power), Austin, TX

Dyer,
Richard (Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor), Austin, TX

Hemmeline,
Charlie (Texas Solar Power Association), Austin, TX

Kelley,
Casey (Exelon Generation), Austin, TX

Kelly,
Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston),
Houston,

TX

Meroney,
Mike Consultant (Enel North America), Austin, TX

Metzger,
Luke (Self; Environment Texas), Austin, TX

Oney,
Jessica (NRG Energy), Austin, TX

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

Steakley,
Karen Senior Manager, Business Development & Govt Aff (Tesla), Austin, TX

Thum,
Richard Owner, Five Star Cleaners (Self), San Antonio, TX

Womack,
Daniel Director State Government Affairs (Dow, Inc.), Austin, TX

Zachary,
Mance Director of Government Affairs (Vistra Corporation), Irving, TX

ON:

Corona,
Connie Deputy Executive Director (Public Utility Commission of Texas), Austin,

TX

SB 424

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Herring,
Megan Manager of Government Affairs (Texas Association of Business), Austin,

TX

Hinkle,
Ron (Texas Travel Alliance), Austin, TX

McAdams,
Will President (Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas), Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

March 16,
2021 9:00 AM

Parenteau,
Julia Director of Public Policy (Texas Realtors), Austin, TX

Spilman,
Annie State Director (NFIB), Austin, TX

ON:

Nettles,
Bentley ED (TABC), Austin, TX

SB 566

FOR:

Henigin,
Edward (also providing written testimony) (Data Foundry), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Dombroski,
Mark Deputy General Manager and CFO (Austin Energy), Austin, TX

Keene,
Russ (Texas Public Power Assn), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

AGAINST:

Hamill,
Joe Legislative and Political Director (AFSCME), Austin, TX

Lara,
Rene Legislative Dir. (Texas AFL- CIO), Austin, TX

Reed,
Cyrus Conservation director (Lone star chapter sierra club), Austin, TX

ON:

Corona,
Connie Deputy Executive Director (Public Utility Commission of Texas), Austin,

TX

SB 701

ON:

Hammett,
Tricia CEO (Science Care Inc), Phoenix, AZ

Hubbard,
John Dr (AnatomicalBoard of the Stateof Texas), Bryan, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

ON:

Bowen,
Glenn (TFSC), Austin, TX

McDivitt,
Darren (Sunset Commission), Austin, TX

SB 760

FOR:

Bennett,
Brent Policy Director (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX

ON:

Hemmeline,
Charlie (Texas Solar Power Association), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Fuchs,
Jeremy Director of Public Affairs (Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers

Association),
Austin, TX

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

SB 860

FOR:

Lougee,
Jeff (Copart), Fort worth, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

March 16,
2021 9:00 AM

AGAINST:

Rash,
Jeanette Gov Affairs (Self; Texas Towing and Storage Association), Houston,
TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Martin,
Jeff Executive Director (Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Assoc), Austin,

TX

Sullivan,
Ray (Copart), Austin, TX

Woods,
Joe VP State Government Relations (American Property and Casualty Insurance

Association),
Austin, TX, TX

ON:

Francis,
Brian Executive Director (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation),
Austin,

TX

SB 872

FOR:

Bahlman,
Danny Owner (also providing written testimony) (Self; Southwest Drycleaners

Association
and TCEQ DCRP Coalition), San Angelo, TX

Paine,
Erika Owner of Oak Park Cleaners (Self; Texas TCEQ-DCRP Coalition), San

Antonio,
TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Corte
Jr, Frank Consultant (Self; TCEQ DCRP Coalition), San Antonio, TX

Hilderbran,
Harvey (Southwest Drycleaners Association and DCRP Coalition), San

Antonio,
TX

Kelly,
Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,

TX

Mayfield,
Kara (Association of Rural communities in Texas), Austin, TX

Reed,
Cyrus Conservation director (Lone star chapter sierra club), Austin, TX

ON:

Seaton,
Beth (TCEQ), Austin, TX

SB 873

ON:

Barton,
Karey Associate Deputy Comptroller, Tax (Comptroller of Public Accounts),

Austin,
TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Martin,
Jeff Executive Director (Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Assoc), Austin,

TX

ON:

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

SB 876

FOR:

Braziel,
Robert CEO Legislative Affairs (Texas Automobile Dealers Association), Austin,

TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

March 16,
2021 9:00 AM

AGAINST:

Luedeke,
Shay Tax Assessor-Collector (Self; Tax Assessor-Collector Association of

Texas),
Belton, TX

McRae,
Tammy Montgomery County Tax Assessor-Collector (Self; Tax Assessor-

Collectors
Association of Texas), Conroe, TX

Willis,
Donna Lynn County Tax Assessor Collector (Tax Assessor Collector Association),

Tahoka,
TX

ON:

Truitt,
Vicki (Self), Tx, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Borsky,
Mark (Texas Recreational Vehicle Association), Austin, TX

Martinez,
Mario A. (Texas Indipendent Auto Dealers Asso.), Austin, TX

Poinsett,
Royce Attorney-at-Law (Texas Motorcycle Dealers Association), Austin, TX

Townsend,
Trent (North Texas Auto Dealers), Austin, TX

Wainwright,
Wyatt President (Self; Houston Automobile dealers assoc), Sugar Land/ texas,

TX

Wilkes,
Morris (The New Car Dealers Of West Texas), Lubbock, TX

AGAINST:

Collins,
Daniel Governmental Affairs Manager (El Paso County), El Paso, TX

Haynes,
Adam Policy Director (Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX

Kieschnick,
Kevin Nueces Co Tac (Self; County of Nueces), Corpus Christi, TX

Narvaez,
Thamara Deputy Director Intergovernmental Affairs (Harris County

Commissioners
Court), Houston, TX

Shannon,
Melissa Director of Governmental Affairs (Bexar County Commissioners Court),

San
Antonio, TX

Wheeler,
Julie Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,

TX

ON:

Luna,
Roland VTR Director (Texas Department of Motor Vehicles), Austin, TX

Luna,
Roland Director of Vehicle Titles and Registration (Texas Department of Motor

Vehicles),
Austin, TX

Thompson,
Clint Chief of Title Services (Texas Department of Motor Vehicles), Austin, TX

SB 911

FOR:

Streufert,
Kelsey Vice President (Texas Restaurant Association), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Brinson,
Philip Robert General Counsel (Neighborhoo Beer Garden and Bar Association of

Texas),
Houston, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Harris,
Dana VP, Federal and State Relations (The Greater Austin Chamber of

Commerece),
Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

March 16,
2021 9:00 AM

Harris,
Dana VP - Federal and State Relations (The Greater Austin Chamber of

Commerce),
Austin, TX

Howard,
Jay (H-E-B/Favor), Austin, TX

Miller,
Chris (Uber Tecnologies), Austin, TX

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

Rodriguez,
Oscar President (Texas Association of Broadcasters), Austin, TX

Spilman,
Annie State Director (NFIB), Austin, TX

Sullivan,
Ray (Door dash), Austin, TX

ON:

Graham,
Thomas Director (TABC), Austin, TX

Nettles,
Bentley ED (TABC), Austin, TX

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