Witness List — Business & Commerce (87R, April 13, 2021)

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Witness list for the Business & Commerce committee, with the date April 13, 2021 and a time of 8:00 AM. Witnesses are listed under bills that include SB 648, SB 668, SB 839 and SB 844. Under SB 648, Dillon Blakley and Katie Coleman of the Texas Association of Manufacturers are listed FOR, and Connie Corona, Deputy Executive Director of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, is listed ON. Under SB 668, a Registering, but not testifying group lists FOR Donovan Burton of the San Antonio Water System (SAWS) and others. Under SB 839, Tom Smitty Smith is listed ON.

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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


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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

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Business & Commerce
April 13, 2021 8:00 AM
             Ratliff, Shannon (Invenergy), Austin, TX
             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


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                                          WITNESS LIST


Business & Commerce
April 13, 2021 8:00 AM
             Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
             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
   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


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Business & Commerce
April 13, 2021 8:00 AM
SB 1262
   FOR:
             Bennett, Brent Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy
             Foundation), Austin, TX
             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


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Business & Commerce
April 13, 2021 8:00 AM
SB 1296
   FOR:
             Miller, Charles (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
   Registering, but not testifying:
   FOR:
             Baxter, Jason (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
             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


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                                           WITNESS LIST


Business & Commerce
April 13, 2021 8:00 AM
             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
             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
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                                          WITNESS LIST


Business & Commerce
April 13, 2021 8:00 AM
   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
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

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                                          WITNESS LIST


Business & Commerce
April 13, 2021 8:00 AM
             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
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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