Witness List — Business & Commerce (April 20, 2021)

Summary

Witness list for the Business & Commerce hearing at 8:00 AM on April 20, 2021, beginning with HB 1755, HB 2005 and HB 2533 and continuing with bills such as SB 243 and SB 571. Under HB 2533, Fleming, John, General Counsel (Texas Mortgage Bankers Association), is listed FOR, and Buchholtz, Chelsea (Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board) is listed ON. Under SB 243, Bertin, Suzanne (Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance) and Shelley, Adrian, Director (Public Citizen), are listed FOR, and Cobos, Lori, Public Counsel (Office of Public Utility Counsel), is listed ON. Registrants not testifying are also listed for several bills.

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WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

April 20,
2021 8:00 AM

HB 1755

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

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

Rudd,
Tyler (Wine Institute), Austin, TX

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

Woods,
Lee (Wine Institute), Austin, TX

HB 2005

FOR:

Miller,
Robert (Self; George W Bush Foundation), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

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

TX

HB 2533

FOR:

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

Woomer,
Eric (Foundation Appraisers Coalition of Texas (FACT)), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Gonzales,
Larry (Texas Credit Union Association), Round Rock, TX

Howden,
Robert (Texas Credit Union Assciation), Austin, TX

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

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

ON:

Buchholtz,
Chelsea Executive director/commissioner (Texas Appraiser Licensing and

Certification
Board), Austin, TX

Slagle,
Tony Deputy Commisioner (Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board),

Austin,
TX

SB 243

FOR:

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

TX

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

Taylor,
TX

Hall,
John (also providing written testimony) (Self; Environmental Defense Fund),
Austin,

TX

Lopez-Herrera,
Carolina (Self; Jolt Action), Tomball, TX

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

Sierra
Club), Austin, TX

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

ON:

Cobos,
Lori Public Counsel (Office of Public Utility Counsel), Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

April 20,
2021 8:00 AM

Hubbard,
John Russ (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Brodsky,
Nina (Self), Austin, TX

Carranza,
Susana (Self), Austin, TX

DeBill,
Valerie (Self), Austin, TX

Garcia,
Sarah (Self), Austin, TX

Gonzalez,
Iris Coalition Director (Self; The Coalition for Environment, Equity and

Resilience
(CEER)), Houston, TX

Griffith,
Idona (Self), Austin, TX

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

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

Kalthoff,
Wendy (Self), Austin, TX

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

TX

Keysor,
Georgia (Self), Austin, TX

MacDougal,
Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX

Moorhead,
Scott Policy Director, Texas Audubon (Audubon Texas), Austin, TX

Nuno,
Linda Phelobotomist (Self; Dem Party), Austin, TX

Perry,
Courtney (Self), Austin, TX

Sabo,
Jason (Environment Texas), Austin, TX

Troxclair,
Caleb (Data Foundry), Austin, TX

Vunderink,
Gregg (Self), TX, TX

Williamson,
Roxy D Hall (Self), Galveston, TX

Zavala,
Patricia (Self; Jolt actiom), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Jackson,
Roy (TNMP), Austin, TX

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

Pflugerville,
TX

Urban,
JP (AECT), Austin, TX

ON:

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

Gleeson,
Thomas Executive Director (PUCT), Austin, TX

SB 571

FOR:

Muro,
Mona Economic Policy Coordinator (Texas council on family violence), Austin,
TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Baddour,
Ann (Texas Appleseed), Austin, TX

Brodsky,
Nina (Self), Austin, TX

Carranza,
Susana (Self), Austin, TX

Garcia,
Sarah (Self), Austin, TX

Griffith,
Idona (Self), Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

April 20,
2021 8:00 AM

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

Kalthoff,
Wendy (Self), Austin, TX

Keysor,
Georgia (Self), Austin, TX

MacDougal,
Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX

Nuno,
Linda Phelobotomist (Self; Dem Party), Austin, TX

Perry,
Courtney (Self), Austin, TX

Strandberg,
Katherine Senior Policy Advisor (Texas Association Against Sexual Assault),

Austin,
TX

Vunderink,
Gregg (Self), TX, TX

Williamson,
Roxy D Hall (Self), Galveston, TX

SB 989

FOR:

Fuller,
Mitch Director of Government and Public Affairs (also providing written

testimony)
(Self; Department of Texas, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) aka Texas VFW),

Austin,
TX

Myers,
Roxanne President (Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association), Burleson, TX

Shawver,
Dick State Commander, Department of Texas VFW (Self; Department of Texas,

Veterans
of Foreign Wars (VFW) aka Texas VFW), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Howden,
Robert (Texas Consumer Finance Association), Austin, TX

Nuno,
Linda Phelobotomist (Self; Dem Party), Austin, TX

Whittington,
Daniel (Self), Austin, TX

SB 1089

FOR:

Mays,
Brandon President /Atlas Credit Company (Self), Tyler, TX

Parra,
Jr., Jaime (Self; Texas Consumer Finance Association), Brownsville, TX

Sandin,
Tracy (Security Finance), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Allmon,
Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops),
Austin,

TX

Baddour,
Ann (also providing written testimony) (Texas Appleseed), Austin, TX

Obanion,
Stephanie (Self; United Way Central Texas), Temple, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

AGAINST:

Aguilar,
Leonard (Texas AFL-CIO), Texas, TX

Colvin,
Elizabeth Executive Director (RAISE Texas), Austin, TX

Harris,
Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (United Way of Metropolitan

Dallas),
Austin, TX

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

Kenderdine,
Marshall (Baptist General Convention of Texas), Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

April 20,
2021 8:00 AM

Lewis,
Jonathan Senior Policy Analyst (Every Texan), Austin, TX

Nuno,
Linda Phelobotomist (Self; Dem Party), Austin, TX

Whitley,
Tracey Attorney at Law representing low income Texans (Self), Austin, TX

ON:

Pettijohn,
Leslie Commissioner (Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner), Austin, TX

SB 1090

FOR:

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

Builders),
Austin, TX

Tober,
Sarah (also providing written testimony) (Scenic Texas), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Bell,
David (Self; Texas Consumer Finance Association), Austin, TX

Chick,
Craig (Safe Building Materials Association of Texas), Austin, TX

Clark,
Doug (Self; TX Consumer Finance Association), Dallas, TX

Coyle,
Jeff Assistant City Manager (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX

Davis,
Brad (Self; Texas consumer Finance Association), Center, TX

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

Moore,
William (Self; Texas Consumer Finance Assoc), Dallas, TX

Nuno,
Linda Phelobotomist (Self; Dem Party), Austin, TX

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

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

TX

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

SB 1225

FOR:

Sterling,
Shelby Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy

Foundation),
Austin, TX

ON:

Avila,
Jaie Investigative Reporter (WOAI TV), San Antonio, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Floerke
Gouak, Sarah (Lower Colorado River Authority), Austin, TX

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

Nuno,
Linda Phelobotomist (Self; Dem Party), Austin, TX

Prather,
Laura (Self; Transparent and Accountable Government Coalition), Austin, TX

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

Broadcasters),
Austin, TX

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

Austin,
TX

AGAINST:

Narvaez,
Tammy Deputy Director Intergovernmental Affairs (Harris County

Commissioners
Court), Houston, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

April 20,
2021 8:00 AM

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

San
Antonio, TX

ON:

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

SB 1493

FOR:

Fuller,
Mitch Director of Government and Public Affairs (also providing written

testimony)
(Self; Department of Texas, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) aka Texas VFW),

Austin,
TX

Shawver,
Dick State Commander (Self; Department of Texas, Veterans of Foreign Wars

(VFW)
aka Texas VFW), Austin, TX

SB 1602

FOR:

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

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

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

AGAINST:

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

TX

Wendell,
Ware Executive Director (Texas Watch), Austin, TX

ON:

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

SB 2051

FOR:

Hansch,
Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX

Noel,
Richard Doctor (Self; Federation of Texas Psychiatry), Spring, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Gonzalez,
Sara VP Advocacy and public policy (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX

Johnson,
Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX

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

Workers
- Texas Chapter), Austin, TX

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

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

Shipton,
Patricia (Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute), Austin, TX

Stewart,
Clayton (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX

Stewart,
Kevin (Texas Psychological Association), Austin, TX

Stewart,
Kevin (Texas Nurses Association), Austin, TX

Yanas,
Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare
Ministries of

South
Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

April 20,
2021 8:00 AM

SB 2116

FOR:

Bass,
Kyle Mr (also providing written testimony) (Self), Dallas, TX

Honeycutt,
David (Self; Devils River Conservancy), Austin, TX

Hurd,
Will (Self), Austin, TX

Jenevein,
Patrick (Self), Dallas, TX

Nunns,
Randy President (Self; Devils River Conservancy), San antonio, TX

ON:

Lindsey,
Stephen Vice President (also providing written testimony) (GHAE), Grapevine,

TX

McCraw,
Steve Director (Texas DPS), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Garcia,
Sarah (Self), Austin, TX

Lewey,
Julie Executive Director (Self; Devils river conservancy), Austin, TX

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

Van
de Putte, Leticia (City of Del Rio), Austin, TX

SB 2213

FOR:

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

Foundation),
Austin, TX

ON:

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

Registering,
but not testifying:

AGAINST:

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

TX

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

ON:

Gleeson,
Thomas Executive Director (PUCT), Austin, TX

Providing
written testimony:

AGAINST:

Steakley,
Karen (Tesla), Austin, TX

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