Witness List — Business & Commerce (April 6, 2021)

Summary

Witness list for the Business & Commerce hearing at 8:00 AM on April 6, 2021, organized by bill, beginning with SB 455, SB 712, SB 859 and SB 861. Under SB 455, Tounget, Craig, Executive Director (Texas Physical Therapy Association), is registering FOR but not testifying, and Smith, Jamaal (City of Houston, Office of the Mayor Sylvester Turner) is registering AGAINST. Under SB 861, Hunt, Karen, TML President (Texas Municipal League), and Youngkin, Brandi (City of Plano) are listed FOR, while Hoelscher, Jennie (OAG) and Richardson, Dale, COO (Department of information resources), are listed ON. Under SB 859, Mckinnon, Temple (Texas Water Development Board) is listed ON.

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WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

April 6,
2021 8:00 AM

SB 455

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Meroney,
Shannon Consultant (Texas Association of Health Underwriters (TAHU)),

Austin,
TX

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

Tounget,
Craig Executive Director (Texas Physical Therapy Association), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Smith,
Jamaal Asst Dir, Gov Affairs (City of Houston, Office of the Mayor Sylvester

Turner),
Houston, TX

SB 712

Registering,
but not testifying:

ON:

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

SB 859

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Baggett,
Donnis Executive Vice President, Texas Press Association (Self; Texas Press

Association),
Austin, TX

Martinsson,
Leah Executive Director (Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts), Austin,

TX

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

Reed,
Cyrus Conservation director (Lone Star Chapter, Sierra Club), Austin, TX

ON:

Mckinnon,
Temple (Texas Water Development Board), Austin, TX

SB 861

FOR:

Hunt,
Karen TML President (Texas Municipal League), Coppell, TX

Kelly,
David Government Affairs Advisor (North Texas Municipal Water District),
Wylie,

TX

Youngkin,
Brandi Dir. of Gov't Relations (City of Plano), Plano, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Allison,
Jim General Counsel (County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas),

Austin,
TX

Aragonez,
Alexa (City of Arlington), Arlington, TX

Baggett,
Donnis Executive Vice President, Texas Press Association (Self; Texas Press

Association),
Austin, TX

Carlton,
John (Texas State Association of Fire and Emergency Districts), Austin, TX

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

Dahill,
John Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX

Franco,
Brie Intergovernmental Relations Officer (City of Austin), Austin, TX

Hale,
Angela (City of Mckinney), Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

April 6,
2021 8:00 AM

Hale,
Angela (McKinney Chamber), Austin, TX

Halfmann,
Kim (Glasscock County), Garden City, TX

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

Narvaez,
Thamara Deputy Director Intergovernmental Affairs (Harris County

Commissioners
Court), Houston, TX

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

Reed,
Cyrus Conservation director (Lone Star Chapter, Sierra Club), Austin, TX

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

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

San
Antonio, TX

Smith,
Jamaal Asst Dir, Gov Affairs (City of Houston, Office of the Mayor Sylvester

Turner),
Houston, TX

Stout,
David El Paso County Commissioner, Pct. 2 (Self; El Paso County), El Paso, TX

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

Austin,
TX

Zeller,
Ben Victoria County Judge (Victoria County), Victoria, TX

AGAINST:

Carranza,
Susana (Self), Austin, TX

Guy,
Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX

MacDougal,
Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX

Vunderink,
Gregg (Self), TX, TX

ON:

Hoelscher,
Jennie Division Chief - Opinions - OAG (OAG), Austin, TX

Richardson,
Dale COO (Department of information resources), Austin, TX

SB 1080

FOR:

Bullard,
Crystal (Self; Southwest Business Corporatiom), San antonio, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Borskey,
Mark Mr. (Texas Recreational Vehicle Association), Austin, TX

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

SB 1132

FOR:

Hoffman,
Jon Detective (Self; Law enforcement), Plano, TX

AGAINST:

Mcmurtry,
Allan (Self), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Chancellor,
John Legislative Director (Texas Police Chiefs Association), Montgomery, TX

Dion,
Megan (Self; Secure Our Seniors Safety), Carrollton, TX

Dion,
Shannon (Self; Secure Our Seniors Safety), Carrollton, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

April 6,
2021 8:00 AM

ON:

Nance,
Matthew Deputy General Counsel (Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner),

Austin,
TX

SB 1273

ON:

Richardson,
Dale COO (Department of information resources), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Osborn,
Hope (Texas 2036), Austin, TX

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

SB 1369

FOR:

Jolly,
Marvin (Texas Realtors), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Gonzalez,
Daniel (Texas Realtors), Austin, TX

Hale,
J.D. (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX

Norman,
Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX

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

ON:

Buchholtz,
Chelsea Executive director/commissioner (Texas Real Estate Commission),

Austin,
TX

SB 1448

FOR:

Bakko,
Sally Director of Policy and Governmental Relations (City of Galveston),

Galveston,
TX

Floyd,
Beaman (Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Brannan,
Ryan (Coastal Windstorm Insurance Coalition), Austin, TX

Brannan,
Ryan (Galveston Park Board of Trustees), Austin, TX

Embrey,
Tammy (City of corpus christi), Corpus Christi, TX

Finley,
Trace (Texas Coastal Windstorm Task Force), Austin, TX

Finley,
Trace (Port of Corpus Christi Authority), Austin, TX

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

Martin,
Paul (Reinsurance Association of America), Washington DC, TX

Muñoz,
Ned General Counsel, Texas Association of Builders (Texas Assocation of

Builders),
Austin, TX

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

TX

Thompson,
Jay (Association of Fire & Casualty Companies of Texas (AFACT)), Austin,

TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

April 6,
2021 8:00 AM

ON:

Armstrong,
Jennifer VP Communications & Legislative Affairs (Texas Windstorm

Insurance
Association), Austin, TX

SB 1470

FOR:

Hughes,
Chris Attorney (Self; Husch blackwell.com), Austin, TX

ON:

Sweeney,
Pat Vice President (Austin Energy), Austin, TX

SB 1492

AGAINST:

Allen,
Stacy Partner (Texas association of Broadcasters), Austin, TX

Ellis,
Joe (Self; Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas), Round rock, TX

Panju,
Arif (Self; Institute for Justice), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Cawood,
Shane Director of Operations - Asset Services (Self; Hartman Income REIT),

Houston,
TX

Dahill,
John Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX

DeVore,
Chuck Vice President, TPPF (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX

Hausenfluck,
Amber (City of McAllen), Austin, TX

Lary,
Trey Attorney (Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP), Austin, TX

Smith,
Jamaal Asst Dir, Gov Affairs (City of Houston, Office of the Mayor Sylvester

Turner),
Houston, TX

AGAINST:

Burnam,
Lon (Public Citizen), Austin, TX

Lavine,
Dick (Every Texan (formerly Center for Public Policy Priorities)), AUSTIN, TX

Prather,
Laura (Self; Freedom of information foundation of texas, texas press
association),

Austin,
TX

Reed,
Cyrus Conservation director (Lone Star Chapter, Sierra Club), Austin, TX

Shannon,
Kelley Executive Director (Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas),

Austin,
TX

ON:

Gordon,
Justin Open Records Division Chief (Office of Attorney General), Austin, TX

SB 1588

FOR:

Jolly,
Marvin (Texas Realtors), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Krueger,
John (Self; Associa), Dallas, TX

Plas,
Doug (Self; Texas Community Association Advocates), Cedar Park, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Gonzalez,
Daniel (Texas Realtors), Austin, TX

Hale,
J.D. (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

April 6,
2021 8:00 AM

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

ON:

Buchholtz,
Chelsea Executive director/commissioner (Texas Real Estate Commission),

Austin,
TX

SB 1749

FOR:

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

Pflugerville,
TX

Urban,
JP (AECT), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Cannon,
Thure President (Texas Pipeline Association), Austin, TX

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

Dyer,
Richard Policy Analyst (Steering Committee of Cities Served By Oncor), Austin,
TX

Dyer,
Richard Policy Analyst (Atmos Cities Steering Committee), Austin, TX

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

Finley,
Trace (WaterBridge LLC), Austin, TX

Modglin,
Jason (Texas Alliance of Energy Producers), Austin, TX

Oberbeck,
Tulsi (Texas Oil and Gas Association), Austin, TX

Oney,
Jessica (NRG), Austin, TX

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

Reed,
Cyrus Conservation director (Lone Star Chapter Sierra Club), Austin, TX

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

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

ON:

Dubois,
Paul RRC Asst. Dir. for Technical Permitting (Railroad Commission), Austin, TX

Gleeson,
Thomas Executive Director (Public Utility Commission), Austin, TX

Gretlein,
Cory Deputy director of pipeline safety (Railroad commission of texas),
Austin,

TX

Providing
written testimony:

FOR:

Amthor,
Corey (Enchanted Rock), Houston, TX

SB 1750

FOR:

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

Pflugerville,
TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

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

Dyer,
Richard Policy Analyst (Steering Committee of Cities Served By Oncor), Austin,
TX

Dyer,
Richard Policy Analyst (Atmos Cities Steering Committee), Austin, TX

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

Meroney,
Mike Consultant (BASF Corporation), Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

April 6,
2021 8:00 AM

Modglin,
Jason (Texas Alliance of Energy Producers), Austin, TX

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

Reed,
Cyrus Conservation director (Lone Star Chapter, Sierra Club), Austin, TX

Smith,
Jamaal Asst Dir, Gov Affairs (City of Houston, Office of the Mayor Sylvester

Turner),
Houston, TX

Van
de Putte, Leticia (San Antonio Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX

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

Wright,
Eric (Greenville Electric Utility System), Austin, TX

ON:

Dubois,
Paul RRC Asst. Dir. for Technical Permitting (Railroad Commission), Austin, TX

Gleeson,
Thomas Executive Director (Public Utility Commission), Austin, TX

Gretlein,
Cory Deputy director of pipeline safety (Railroad commission of texas), Austin,

TX

SB 1757

FOR:

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

Pflugerville,
TX

ON:

Cawood,
Shane Director of Operations - Asset Services (Self; Hartman Income REIT),

Houston,
TX

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

Malkiewicz,
Steven Chief Risk Officer (Payless Power), Fort Worth, TX

Webking,
Catherine (TEAM (Texas Energy Association fot Marketers)), Austin, TX

Young,
Brandon Ceo (Payless Power), Fort Worth, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Keene,
Russell T. “Russ” (Texas Public Power Association - ***Revised, final

registry***),
Austin, TX

Oney,
Jessica (NRG), Austin, TX

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

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

Smith,
Jamaal Asst Dir, Gov Affairs (City of Houston, Office of the Mayor Sylvester

Turner),
Houston, TX

Urban,
JP (AECT), Austin, TX

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

ON:

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

Taylor,
TX

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

Taylor,
TX

Gleeson,
Thomas Executive Director (Public Utility Commission), Austin, TX

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

Reed,
Cyrus Conservation director (Lone Star Chapter Sierra Club), Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

April 6,
2021 8:00 AM

SB 1777

FOR:

Floyd,
Beaman (Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions), Austin, TX

ON:

Slape,
Doug Cief Deputy Commissioner (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

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

Britton,
Jon (Lloyd's), Austin, TX

DeWitt,
Cathy (USAA), Austin, TX

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

Martin,
Paul (Reinsurance Association of America), Washington DC, TX

Meroney,
Mike Consultant (Chubb INA Holdings), Austin, TX

Norton,
Jo Betsy (Texas Mutual Ins. Co.), Austin, TX

Polan,
Deborah Attorney (AIG), Austin, TX

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

TX

Thompson,
Jay (Association of Fire & Casualty Companies of Texas (AFACT)), Austin,

TX

SB 1782

FOR:

Urban,
JP (AECT), Austin, TX

ON:

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

Taylor,
TX

Reed,
Cyrus Conservation director (also providing written testimony) (Lone Star
Chapter,

Sierra
Club), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

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

Gibbs,
Gary (Southwestern Electric Power Co), Austin, TX

Mele,
Cheryl Regional VP (El Paso Electric), Austin, TX

Mendiola,
Lino (Association of Electric Companies of Texas (AECT)), Austin, TX

Rodriguez,
Deanna VP, Regulatory and Public Affairs (Entergy Texas), Austin, TX

Withrow,
Damon (Xcel Energy), Austin, TX

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

Wright,
Eric (Greenville Electric Utility System), Austin, TX

ON:

Gleeson,
Thomas Executive Director (Public Utility Commission), Austin, TX

SB 1809

ON:

McBride,
Kevin Attorney (Impact Healtsharing Inc), Los Angeles, CA

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

April 6,
2021 8:00 AM

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Banda,
Jennifer (Texas Hospital Assoc.), Austin, TX

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

Hutson,
Blake (AARP Texas), Austin, TX

Kolodzey,
Patricia Senior Director Government Relations (Blue Cross Blue Shield of

Texas),
Austin, TX

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

Meroney,
Shannon Consultant (Texas Association of Health Underwriters (TAHU)),

Austin,
TX

Pogue,
Stacey Senior policy analyst (Every Texan (formerly CPPP)), Austin, TX

ON:

Gillum,
Leah Deputy Commissioner (Tx Department of Insurance), Austin, TX

SB 1810

ON:

Floyd,
Beaman (Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

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

Meroney,
Shannon Consultant (Texas Association of Health Underwriters (TAHU)),

Austin,
TX

ON:

Clark,
Nancy (Tx Department of Insurance), Austin, TX

Posey,
Jake (Texas Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (TAPIA)), Austin, TX

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

TX

SB 1900

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Beard,
Amy (Zillow Group), Austin, TX

Carranza,
Susana (Self), Austin, TX

Embrey,
Celeste (Texas Bankers Association), Austin, TX

Fleming,
John General Counsel (Texas Mortgage Bankers Association), Austin, TX

Garcia,
Ernest General Counsel (Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending), Austin,

TX

Griffith,
Idona (Self), Austin, TX

Guy,
Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX

MacDougal,
Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

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

Vunderink,
Gregg (Self), TX, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

April 6,
2021 8:00 AM

SB 1954

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

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

TX

Norton,
Jo Betsy (Texas Mutual Ins. Co.), Austin, TX

Polan,
Deborah Attorney (AIG), Austin, TX

ON:

Bellsnyder,
Luke Deputy Commissioner (Tx Department of Insurance), Austin, TX

Slape,
Doug Cief Deputy Commissioner (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX

SB 1973

FOR:

Cook,
Si Executive Director (Texas Farm Bureau), Waco, TX

Miller,
Charles Senior Policy Advisor (Texas 2036), Austin, TX

Sanders,
Ben Exec Director (Tennessee Farm Bureau), Columbia, TN

AGAINST:

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

Hutson,
Blake (also providing written testimony) (AARP Texas), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Balat,
David (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX

Henderson,
John President/CEO TORCH (Self; Torch), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Kolodzey,
Patricia Senior Director Government Relations (Blue Cross Blue Shield of

Texas),
Austin, TX

Providing
written testimony:

FOR:

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

AGAINST:

Pogue,
Stacey Senior policy analyst (Every Texan (formerly CPPP)), Austin, TX

SB 2016

Registering,
but not testifying:

ON:

Schuster,
Kenisha Assistant Director of Government Relations (Texas Department of

Insurance),
Austin, TX

SB 2038

FOR:

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

Hutson,
Blake (AARP Texas), Austin, TX

LeBlanc,
Pam Freelance journalist (Self), Austin, TX

Meroney,
Shannon Consultant (Texas Association of Health Underwriters (TAHU)),

Austin,
TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

April 6,
2021 8:00 AM

Vasek,
Heather (also providing written testimony) (Legacy ER and Urgent Care),
Austin,

TX

ON:

Feanny,
Mark MD (Patient choice coalition of texas), The woodlands, TX

Herrington,
Kevin (also providing written testimony) (Self; TAFEC), Nederland, TX

Magoon,
Michael MD (Self; The Emergency Clinic), San Antonio, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Carranza,
Susana (Self), Austin, TX

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

Griffith,
Idona (Self), Austin, TX

Guy,
Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX

Kenderdine,
Marshall (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX

Kolodzey,
Patricia Senior Director Government Relations (Blue Cross Blue Shield of

Texas),
Austin, TX

MacDougal,
Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX

Pogue,
Stacey Senior policy analyst (Every Texan (formerly CPPP)), Austin, TX

Vunderink,
Gregg (Self), TX, TX

SB 2062

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

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

ON:

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

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