Witness List — Business & Commerce (April 13, 2021)

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A witness list for the Business & Commerce hearing at 8:00 AM on April 13, 2021, organized by bill, beginning with SB 648, SB 668, SB 839 and SB 844. Under SB 648, Blakley, Dillon (Warren Equipment Co.) and Coleman, Katie (Texas Association of Manufacturers.) are listed FOR, and Corona, Connie, Deputy Executive Director (Public Utility Commission of Texas), is listed ON. Under SB 839, Steakley, Karen (Tesla) and Francis, Brian (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation) are listed ON. Under SB 844, Rodriguez, Miguel, General Counsel (Texas Pharmacy Business Council), is FOR and Bill Hammond (Texas employers for insurance reform) is AGAINST.

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WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

April 13,
2021 8:00 AM

SB 648

FOR:

Blakley,
Dillon Director energy and transportation sales (Warren Equipment Co.),
Midland,

TX

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

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Tredway,
CJ (IEC of Texas), Austin, TX

Vane,
Mark (Husch Blackwell Strategies), Austin, TX

ON:

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

TX

SB 668

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Burton,
Donovan (San Antonio Water System (SAWS)), San Antonio, TX

Coyle,
Jeff Director of Government and Public Affairs (City of San Antonio), San
Antonio,

TX

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

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

Haverlah,
Sandra (Texas Consumer Association), Austin, TX

Kilroy,
Taylor (Texas Public Power Association), Austin, TX

Leal,
Roland (CPS Energy), Georgetown, TX

Lee,
Randy (San Antonio Water System), Austin, TX

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

Patterson,
TJ Manager of Legislative Affairs (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX

Wynn,
Monty (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX

SB 839

ON:

Smith,
Tom Smitty Director (Self; Texas Electric Transportation Resources Alliance),

Austin,
TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Haverlah,
Sandra (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX

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

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

TX

Reagan,
Karen (ChargePoint), Austin, TX

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

AGAINST:

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

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

April 13,
2021 8:00 AM

ON:

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

TX

Steakley,
Karen (Tesla), Austin, TX

SB 844

FOR:

Rodriguez,
Miguel General Counsel (Texas Pharmacy Business Council), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

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

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Carter,
Janis (Texas Federation of Drug Stores), Austin, TX

Galligher,
Duane (Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin, TX

Wright,
Michael Executive Director (American Pharmacies), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

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

Davis,
Denise Representing Tx Society of CPAs (Prime Therapetics), Austin, TX

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

Texas),
Austin, TX

Shrader,
Melodie (Pharmaceutical Care Management Association), Washington, DC

Thompson,
Jay (Talhi), Austin, TX

ON:

Elliott,
Libby Associate Commissioner-Agency Affairs (Texas Department of Insurance),

Austin,
TX

SB 1003

FOR:

Bonilla,
Nancy (also providing written testimony) (Self), Era, TX

Bonilla,
Vincent (Self), Era, TX

AGAINST:

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

Davis,
John (Self; Conservative texans for energy innovation), Georgetown, TX

Lindsey,
Stephen VP Govt & Regulatory (Self; GH America Energy), Houston, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

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

AGAINST:

Haverlah,
Sandra (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX

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

Hughes,
Lisa (RWE Renewables), Austin, TX

Jewell,
Michael (Pattern Energy), Austin, TX

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

Ratliff,
Shannon (Invenergy), Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

April 13,
2021 8:00 AM

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

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

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

Spence,
Logan (Engie NA), Austin, TX

Urban,
JP (AECT), Austin, TX

Walker,
Kwame (APEX Clean Energy), Austin, TX

SB 1020

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Hymel,
Ray (Self; Texas public employeesassociation(TPEA)), Austin, TX

Isett,
Carl (Self; Texas Association of Benefit Administrators), Austin, TX

ON:

Bonds,
Craig Inland Fisheries Division Director (Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department),

Austin,
TX

SB 1028

FOR:

Gray,
James Government Relation Director (American Cancer Society Cancer Action

Network),
Austin, TX

Reeves,
Lindsey (Self), Austin, TX

Rosen,
Allison (Self; American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network), Houston, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Ashley,
Price (Texas Radiological Society), Austin, TX

Kenderdine,
Marshall (Texas Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy), Austin, TX

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

Reynolds,
David (Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians), Austin, TX

Stewart,
Clayton (Texas medical association), Austin, TX

ON:

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

Insurance),
Austin, TX

SB 1065

FOR:

Avery,
Sarah MD (Self; Texas Medical Association and Texas Radiological Society),

Austin,
TX

ON:

Cohen
MD, Ethan Assistant Professor (The University of Texas at MD Anderson Cancer

Center),
Houston, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Ashley,
Price (Texas Radiological Society), Austin, TX

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

TX

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

April 13,
2021 8:00 AM

Reynolds,
David (Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians), Austin, TX

Stewart,
Clayton (Texas medical association), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

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

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

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

Texas),
Austin, TX

ON:

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

Insurance),
Austin, TX

SB 1097

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Cubriel,
Randy (Self; Nucor), Austin, TX

Fagan,
Jennifer (Texas Construction Association), Austin, TX

Fowler,
Perry Executive Director (Self; Texas WaterInfrastructure Network (TXWIN)),

Austin,
TX

Jackson,
Wroe (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX

Martinez,
Mario A (Regional Hispanic Contractors Association), Austin, TX

Shannon,
Fred (Self), Austin, TX

Simmons,
Carrie (Associated Builders and Contractors), Austin, TX

Skrobarczyk,
Ryan Director (Texas Nursery & Landscape Association), Austin, TX

Tredway,
CJ (IEC of Texas), Austin, TX

Woomer,
Eric (Precast Concrete Manufacturers Assoc of Texas / Texas Crane Owners

Assoc),
Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Patterson,
TJ Manager of Legislative Affairs (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX

SB 1170

FOR:

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

Austin,
TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Franks,
Brent (North Texas Automobile Dealers), Irving, TX

Haverlah,
Sandra (Texas Consumer Association), Austin, TX

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

ON:

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

SB 1262

FOR:

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

Foundation),
Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

April 13,
2021 8:00 AM

Ryan,
Jason Senior Vice President (CenterPoint Energy; Atmos Energy; Texas Gas

Service),
Houston, TX

AGAINST:

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

sierra
club), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

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

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

Davis,
Tricia President (Self; Texas Royalty Council), Dripping springs, TX

DeWeese,
Amy Governmental Affairs Manager (Atmos Energy Corporation), Austin, TX

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

Harkrider,
Todd (Self; SCHPBA), Houston, TX

Morstad,
Tim (AARP), Austin, TX

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

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

Partida,
Neftali Public Policy Advisor (Phillips 66), Austin, TX

Paylor,
Ryan Director of Government Affairs (Texas Independent Producers & Royalty

Owners
Association (TIPRO)), Austin, TX

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

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

Stinnett,
Riley (Texas Gas Service), Austin, TX

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

Association),
Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Ayala,
Major General Juan Director of Military and Veteran Affairs (Texas Mayors of

Military
Communities (TMMC)), Austin, TX

Carranza,
Susana (Self), Austin, TX

Compton,
Dorothy ann (Self), Austin, TX

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

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

Haverlah,
Sandra (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX

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

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

TX

Sabo,
Jason (Environment Texas), Austin, TX

Vunderink,
Gregg (Self), TX, TX

SB 1296

FOR:

Miller,
Charles (Texas 2036), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

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

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

April 13,
2021 8:00 AM

Haverlah,
Sandra (Texas Consumer Association), Austin, TX

Hutson,
Blake (AARP Texas), Austin, TX

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

Texas),
Austin, TX

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

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

ON:

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

Insurance),
Austin, TX

SB 1343

FOR:

Webb,
Jed Director of Government Relation (Galveston county), League city, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Carter,
Darryl (Fort Bend County), Houston, TX

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

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

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

TX

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

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

San
Antonio, TX

Wilbanks,
Chad (Self), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Hodges,
Mike Executive Director (Texas Press Association), Austin, TX

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

Austin,
TX

SB 1538

FOR:

Ancira,
April Vice President, Ancira Auto Group (Texas Automobile Dealers
Association),

Boerne,
TX

AGAINST:

Fisk,
Kevin (LKQ Corporation), Gowen, MI

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

Mitchell,
Mark State Physical Damage Manager (Texas Farm Bureau Insurance), Waco, TX

Taormina,
Tchad Texas automotive recyclers legislative director (Texas automotive

recyclers
association), New braunfels, TX

Thompson,
Jay (Afact), Austin, TX

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

Association),
Austin, TX, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Franks,
Brent (North Texas Automobile Dealers), Irving, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

April 13,
2021 8:00 AM

Haverlah,
Sandra (Texas Consumer Association), Austin, TX

Partida,
Neftali Public Policy Advisor (Gulf States Toyota), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Holzheauser,
Craig (Auto Care Association), Austin, TX

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

TX

Vane,
Mark (Husch Blackwell Strategies), Austin, TX

ON:

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

SB 1541

FOR:

Suehs,
Thomas (Self; M Corp), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Carranza,
Susana (Self), Austin, TX

Compton,
Dorothy ann (Self), Austin, TX

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

Vunderink,
Gregg (Self), TX, TX

ON:

Niland,
Tom Director, Digital Project Services (Department of Information Resources),

Austin,
TX

SB 1606

FOR:

Glass,
Tom (Self; Protect the Texas Grid), Hockley, TX

Reitman,
Fred (Self), Houston, TX

Waller,
Thomas Director of Infrastructure Security (also providing written
testimony)

(Self;
Secure the Grid Coalition - sponsored by the Center for Security Policy),
Washington

DC,
TX

AGAINST:

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

Urban,
JP (AECT), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Castilla,
Cindi (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX

AGAINST:

Jewell,
Michael (Pattern Energy), Austin, TX

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

TX

ON:

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

TX

Kidd,
Nim Chief (Tdem), Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

April 13,
2021 8:00 AM

SB 1783

FOR:

Grimm,
Chris (LeaseLock), Springfield, VA

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

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

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

ON:

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

SB 1988

FOR:

Lewis,
Carol Dr. (Gulf Coast Rail District), Houston,, TX

Ross,
Jeff (Gulf Coast Rail District), Houston, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

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

Wehmeyer,
Mackenna (TAG Houston), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Perdue,
Jim President (Self; Texas Trial Lawyers Association), Austin, TX

Urban,
JP (AECT), Austin, TX

Providing
written testimony:

FOR:

Emerson,
Jennifer (Metropolitan Transit Auhority of Harris County), Austin, TX

SB 2122

FOR:

Chepkauskas,
Daniel (Patient Choice Coalition), Austin, TX

Miller,
Charles (Texas 2036), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Duncan,
Cameron Associate General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Addicks,
Jeffery (Self; Hoapirality Health ER), Bellaire, TX

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

Haverlah,
Sandra (Texas Consumer Association), Austin, TX

Hutson,
Blake (AARP Texas), Austin, TX

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

TX

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

Austin,
TX

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

April 13,
2021 8:00 AM

SB 2124

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Garcia,
Joe (Delta Dental Insurance), Austin, TX

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

Austin,
TX

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

ON:

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

Insurance),
Austin, TX

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