Witness List — Business & Commerce (March 30, 2021)

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A witness list for the Business & Commerce hearing at 8:00 AM on March 30, 2021, organized by bill, beginning with SB 2, SB 40, SB 195 and SB 398. Under SB 2, Coleman, Katie (Texas Association of Manufacturers.) and Reed, Cyrus, Conservation director (Lone star chapter sierra club), are listed FOR, and Gleeson, Thomas, Executive director (PUC), and Leady, Vickie (ERCOT inc.) are listed ON. Under SB 40, Francis, Brian, Executive Director (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation), is listed ON. Under SB 398, Hemmeline, Charlie (Texas Solar Power Association) and Shelley, Adrian, Director (Public Citizen), are listed FOR.

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WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

March 30,
2021 8:00 AM

SB 2

FOR:

Coleman,
Katie (Texas Association of Manufacturers.), Austin, TX

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

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Flores,
Robert (Self; Texas Citizen Action Network), Austin, TX

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

Tillman,
Calvin (Self), Valley View, TX

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

ON:

Gleeson,
Thomas Executive director (PUC), Austin, TX

Leady,
Vickie Asst Corp Secretary & General Counsel (ERCOT inc.), Austin, TX

SB 40

ON:

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

TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Baxter,
Jason (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX

Belcher,
Nora Executive Director (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX

Carranza,
Susana (Self), Austin, TX

Dole,
Michael (Driscoll Health System), Corpus christi, TX

Finley,
Marisa (Baylor Scott & White Health), Austin, TX

Griffith,
Idona (Self), Austin, TX

Hammond,
Bill Ceo (Texas employers for unsurance reform), Austin, TX

Harris,
Ashley (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX

Hausenfluck,
Amber (CHRISTUS Health), Austin, TX

Hoffman,
Courtney (Texas Association for Behavior Analysis Public Policy Group),
Austin,

TX

Meroney,
Mike Consultant (Academic language therapy association), Austin, TX

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

Pospisil,
Scott (Texas Hearing Aid Association), Austin, TX

Tillman,
Calvin (Self), Valley View, TX

Van
de Putte, Leticia (The Texas Academy of Physician Assistants), Austin, TX

SB 195

ON:

Nettles,
Bentley ED TABC (TABC), Wellborn, TX

Saenz,
Robert Chief Enforcement (TABC), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Carranza,
Susana (Self), Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

March 30,
2021 8:00 AM

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

Griffith,
Idona (Self), Austin, TX

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

ON:

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

SB 398

FOR:

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

Shelley,
Adrian Director (also providing written testimony) (Public Citizen), Austin,
TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Carranza,
Susana (Self), Austin, TX

Flippin,
Kenneth Policy comsultant (Self; US Green Building Council Texas Chapter),

Taylor,
TX

Griffith,
Idona (Self), Austin, TX

Houston,
Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX

Jewell,
Michael (Self), Austin, TX

Jewell,
Michael (Solar Energy Industries Association), Austin, TX

Jewell,
Michael (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

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

Richie,
Carl Attorney (Texas Advance Energy Business Alliance), Austin, TX

Sabo,
Jason (Environment Texas), Austin, TX

Simmons,
Carrie (Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation), Austin, TX

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

SB 707

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Durst,
Melodie Executive Director (Credit Union Coalition of Texas), Austin, TX

Kolhoff,
John Commissioner (Self; Texas Crediy Union Department), Austin, TX

Spencer,
Charlotte Legislative & Regulatory Director (Texas Credit Union Assoc.),
Austin,

TX

ON:

Foote,
Merrell Senior Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX

SB 865

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Houston,
Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX

Keene,
Russell T. “Russ” (Texas Public Power Association), Austin, TX

Leal,
Roland (CPS Energy), Georgetown, TX

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

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

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

March 30,
2021 8:00 AM

SB 964

FOR:

Colby,
Adam Sergeant (Self; Tyler Police Department), Tyler, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Baker,
Wynn (Texas Bankers Association), Austin, TX

Burgin,
Matt (Texas Food & Fuel Association), Austin, TX

Carranza,
Susana (Self), Austin, TX

Craig,
George Detective (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX

Durst,
Melodie Executive Director (Credit Union Coalition of Texas), Austin, TX

Scurlock,
Stephen (Independent Bankers Association of Texas), Austin, TX

Spencer,
Charlotte Legislative & Regulatory Director (Texas Credit Union Assoc.),
Austin,

TX

ON:

Escobar,
Jessica Assistant General Counsel (Texas Department of Licensing and

Regulation),
Austin, TX

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

SB 992

ON:

Carlton,
Stephen Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX

F9nch,
Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX

Hansford,
Christopher (The Cato Institute), Washington, DC

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Baxter,
Jason (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX

Davis,
Denise Teladoc (representing) (Self), Austin, TX

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

Griffith,
Idona (Self), Austin, TX

Hammond,
Bill Ceo (Texas employers for unsurance reform), Austin, TX

Hoffman,
Courtney (Texas Association for Behavior Analysis Public Policy Group),
Austin,

TX

Hutson,
Blake (AARP Texas), Austin, TX

McCord,
Mia (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX

Meroney,
Mike Consultant (Texas association of health underwriters), Austin, TX

Miller,
Charles Senior policy advisor (Texas 2036), Austin, TX

Milligan,
Maureen President and CEO (Teaching hospitals of texas), Austin, TX

Sanaie,
Kandice (Cigna), Austin, TX

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

Sullivan,
Ray (Amazon), Austin, TX

Tillman,
Calvin (Self), Valley View, TX

AGAINST:

Bruce,
Bonnie (Texas Society of Anesthesiologists), Austin, TX

Sutton,
Jill Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Association), Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

March 30,
2021 8:00 AM

ON:

Mohr
Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social

Workers
- Texas Chapter), Austin, TX

Providing
written testimony:

FOR:

Simmons,
Carrie (Opportunity Solutions Project), Austin, TX

ON:

Ayres,
Monica Policy analyst (Self; Citizens Commission on Human Rights Texas),

Austin,
TX

SB 1097

Registering,
but not testifying:

ON:

Phillips,
Matt Legislative and Governmental Affairs Manager (Brazos River Authority),

Waco,
TX

SB 1130

FOR:

Price,
Jessica Mrs (Self; Austindeep), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Lauterstein,
David President - lauterstein-conway massage school (also providing written

testimony)
(Self; The lauterstein-conway massoage school), Austin, TX

Rust,
Russell Amta rep school owner (Self; Amta texas chapter), Carrollton, TX

ON:

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

TX

SB 1145

FOR:

McGeary,
Judith Executive Director (Self; Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance), Cameron,

TX

AGAINST:

Jameson,
Tyler (Impossible Foods Inc), Redwood City, CA

O'Connell,
Jessica (Beyond Meat), Washington, DC

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Adamek,
Brian Board member (Self; Texas Farm Bureau), Victoria, TX

Daniel,
Mark (Self; Texas Farm Bureau), Seymour, TX

Davis,
Joy Associate Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau), Austin, TX

Griffith,
John (Self; Texas Farm Bureau), Alto, TX

Hagood,
J Walt State Director Texas Farm Bureau (Self; Texas Farm Bureau), Wolfforth,

TX

Hubert,
Martin (Texas Poultry Federation), Austin, TX

McAdams,
Jim (Self; Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association), Austin, TX

Schneider,
Michael VP, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs (Texas Association of

Broadcasters),
Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

March 30,
2021 8:00 AM

Snyder,
Sam (Self; Texas Farm Bureau), Moran, TX

Wight,
Bill (Self), Odessa, TX

Wilkerson,
Kevin (Self; Texas farm bureau), Mabank, TX

Winegarner,
Josh (Self; Texas Cattle Feeders Association), Amarillo, TX

Woodard,
Shayne (Texas Association of Dairymen), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Mains,
Chuck (Impossible Foods), Austin, TX

ON:

Hunter,
Dan Assistant Commissioner (Texas Department of Agriculture), Austin, TX

Veal,
Kevin Section Director (DSHS), Austin, TX

Providing
written testimony:

AGAINST:

Hebert,
Bryan (Plant Based Foods Association), Austin, TX

SB 1203

FOR:

Robertson,
Daryl (Self; Texas Business Law Foundation), Dallas, TX

Wassdorf,
Lorna (Texas Business LawFoundation), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Mains,
Chuck (Texas business law foundation), Austin, TX

ON:

Tipton,
Kevin (Secretary of State), Austin, TX

SB 1210

FOR:

Hurst,
John (also providing written testimony) (Lennox International), Allen, TX

Maginot,
Allison (also providing written testimony) (Air-Conditioning, Heating and

Refrigeration
Institute), Arlington, VA

Shelley,
Adrian Director (also providing written testimony) (Public Citizen), Austin,
TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Flippin,
Kenneth Policy comsultant (Self; US Green Building Council Texas Chapter),

Taylor,
TX

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

Sabo,
Jason (Environment Texas), Austin, TX

Vickery,
Mark (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX

SB 1226

FOR:

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

ON:

Graham,
Thomas (Texas alcoholic beverage commissiom), Austin, TX

Nettles,
Bentley ED TABC (TABC), Wellborn, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

March 30,
2021 8:00 AM

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

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

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

Tillman,
Calvin (Self), Valley View, TX

SB 1278

FOR:

Bennett,
Brent Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy

Foundation),
Austin, TX

Coleman,
Katie (Texas Association of Manufacturers.), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Clark,
Jeffrey President (also providing written testimony) (Advanced Power
Alliance),

Austin,
TX

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

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

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Oney,
Tom General Counsel (Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)), Austin, TX

Oswald,
Bill Mr. (Self; Koch Companies), Austin, TX

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

AGAINST:

Carranza,
Susana (Self), Austin, TX

Grace,
Jim (Onward Energy, Scout Clean Energy, and Copenhagen Infrastructure Services

Co.),
Austin, TX

Griffith,
Idona (Self), Austin, TX

Houston,
Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX

Jewell,
Michael (Solar Energy Industries Association), Austin, TX

Jewell,
Michael (Pattern Energy), Austin, TX

Poinsett,
Royce Attorney-at-Law (Duke Energy Renewables), Austin, TX

Richie,
Carl Attorney (Texas Advance Energy Business Alliance), Austin, TX

Sabo,
Jason (Environment Texas), Austin, TX

Selinger,
Kimmi (Eric Wright & Assoc. Representing EDP Renewables), Austin, TX

Shelley,
Adrian Director (Public Citizen), Austin, TX

Simmons,
Carrie (Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation), Austin, TX

Spence,
Logan (Engia N. A.), Austin, TX

Stover,
Mark (Apex Clean Energy), Charlottesville, VA

ON:

Gleeson,
Thomas Executive director (PUC), Austin, TX

Ogelman,
Kenan VP Commercial Operations (ERCOT inc.), Austin, TX

SB 1279

ON:

Jewell,
Michael (Octopus Energy), Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

March 30,
2021 8:00 AM

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

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

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

Pflugerville,
TX

Urban,
JP (AECT), Austin, TX

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

AGAINST:

Griffith,
Idona (Self), Austin, TX

ON:

Gleeson,
Thomas Executive director (PUC), Austin, TX

SB 1280

FOR:

Mattick,
Carol (Self; TBLF), San Antonio TX, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Mains,
Chuck (Texas business law foundation), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Griffith,
Idona (Self), Austin, TX

SB 1281

FOR:

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

Coleman,
Katie (Texas Association of Manufacturers.), Austin, TX

Harvey,
Julia (Texas Electric Cooperatives), Austin, TX

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

Ryan,
Jason Senior Vice President (CenterPoint Energy), Houston, TX

ON:

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

Taylor,
Jaren (Oncor Electric Delivery Company), Dallas, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Colyandro,
John (Invest Texas Council), Austin, TX

Cook,
Robby (Oncor Cities Steering Committee), Austin, TX

Cook,
Robby (Texas Coalition For Affordable Power), Austin, TX

Deadrick,
June Director, State & Federal Relations (CenterPoint Energy), Austib, TX

Noonan,
Chris Director of Government Affairs (Texas Chemical Council), Austin, TX

Oswald,
Bill Mr. (Self; Koch Companies), Austin, TX

Pitts,
Jr, John (Broad Reach Power), Austin, TX

Spence,
Logan (Engia N. A.), Austin, TX

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

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

March 30,
2021 8:00 AM

AGAINST:

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

Pflugerville,
TX

ON:

Gleeson,
Thomas Executive director (PUC), Austin, TX

Rickerson,
Woody VP Grid Planning & Operations (ERCOT inc.), Austin, TX

SB 1282

FOR:

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

Coleman,
Katie (Texas Association of Manufacturers.), Austin, TX

Harvey,
Julia (Texas Electric Cooperatives), Austin, TX

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

Pflugerville,
TX

AGAINST:

Clark,
Jeffrey President (also providing written testimony) (Advanced Power
Alliance),

Austin,
TX

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

ON:

Ryan,
Jason Senior Vice President (CenterPoint Energy), Houston, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

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

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

AGAINST:

Carranza,
Susana (Self), Austin, TX

Grace,
Jim (Onward Energy, Scout Clean Energy, and Copenhagen Infrastructure Services

Co.),
Austin, TX

Houston,
Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX

Jewell,
Michael (Solar Energy Industries Association), Austin, TX

Jewell,
Michael (Pattern Energy), Austin, TX

Pitts,
Jr, John (Broad Reach Power), Austin, TX

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

Richie,
Carl Attorney (Texas Advance Energy Business Alliance), Austin, TX

Sabo,
Jason (Environment Texas), Austin, TX

Selinger,
Kimmi (Eric Wright & Assoc. Representing EDP Renewables), Austin, TX

Shelley,
Adrian Director (Public Citizen), Austin, TX

Simmons,
Carrie (Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation), Austin, TX

Spence,
Logan (Engia N. A.), Austin, TX

Stover,
Mark (Apex Clean Energy), Charlottesville, VA

ON:

Gleeson,
Thomas Executive director (PUC), Austin, TX

Rickerson,
Woody VP Grid Operations & Planning (ERCOT inc), Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

March 30,
2021 8:00 AM

SB 1284

FOR:

Jensen,
Ron Mayor (also providing written testimony) (City of Grand Prairie), Grand

Prairie,
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

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

Schaffner,
Russell Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Fort Worth, TX

Streufert,
Kelsey Vice President, Government Relations & Advocacy (Texas Restaurant

Association),
Austin, TX

AGAINST:

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

TX

SB 1367

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Alexander,
Lee Ann (American Property and Casualty Insurance Association), Chicago, IL

Burklund,
Adam (Sentry Insurance), Austin, TX

DeWitt,
Cathy (Jobs for Texas), Austin, TX

Hoy,
Sandy General Counsel (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX

Loftis,
Lee IIAT Dir. Govt Affairs (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas), Austin, TX

Meroney,
Mike Consultant (American international group), Austin, TX

Meroney,
Mike Consultant (Chubb), Austin, TX

Meyers,
Lucas (The Travelers Companies Inc. and Subsidiaries), Austin, TX

Schnautz,
Jon (National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC)), Austin,

TX

Simmons,
Carrie (Liberty Mutual), Austin, TX

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

Strama,
Keith Counsel (Texas surplus lines association), Austim, TX

Sullivan,
Ray (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX

Thompson,
Jay (Association of fire and casualty companies of texas), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

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

TX

ON:

Bellsnyder,
Luke (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX

SB 1368

FOR:

Hornsby,
Paul (Self; Foundation Appraisers Coalition of Texas), Lago Vista, Tx, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

March 30,
2021 8:00 AM

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Parsley,
Lee (Texans for Lawsuit Reform), Austin, TX

SB 1523

FOR:

Robertson,
Daryl (Self; Texas Business Law Foundation), Dallas, TX

Wassdorf,
Lorna (Texas Business LawFoundation), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Mains,
Chuck (Texas business law foundation), Austin, TX

ON:

Tipton,
Kevin (Secretary of State), Austin, TX

SB 1580

FOR:

Lyon,
Carl (Texas Electric Cooperatives), Durham, NC

Stubbs,
Mark General Manager (Self; Farmers Electric Cooperative), Greenville, TX

ON:

Reed,
Cyrus Conservation director (also providing written testimony) (Lone star
chapter

sierra
club), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Howden,
Robert (Golden Spread Elecric Cooperative Inc), Austin, TX

Lane,
Jeff Gm/ceo (Self), Kaufman/tx, TX

McGinnis,
David CEO (Self; Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative), Van Alstyne, TX

Naylor,
David President/CEO (Rayburn Electric Cooperative), Rockwall, TX

Oney,
Tom General Counsel (Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)), Austin, TX

Shinpaugh,
John GM/CEO (Fannin County Electric Coop), Bonham, TX

Tillman,
Calvin (Self), Valley View, TX

Williams,
Mike President (Texas Electric Cooperatives), Austin, TX

Woodard,
Shayne (Tri County Electric Cooperative), Austin, TX

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

AGAINST:

Carranza,
Susana (Self), Austin, TX

ON:

Flippin,
Kenneth Policy comsultant (Self; US Green Building Council Texas Chapter),

Taylor,
TX

Yee,
Nickie (Secretary of State), Austin, TX

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