Witness List — Business & Commerce (May 4, 2021)

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A witness list for the Business & Commerce hearing at 8:00 AM on May 4, 2021, organized by bill, beginning with HB 317, HB 531 and HB 738. Under HB 317, Bressler, Kent (National Kidney Foundation) and Cawley, Jennifer, CEO (Texas Association of Life and Health Insurers), are listed FOR, and Schuster, Kenisha (Texas Department of Insurance) is listed ON. Under HB 531, registrants not testifying include Allmon, Jennifer (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops) and Hardee, Jackie. Under HB 738, Ned Muñoz, General Counsel (Texas Association of Builders), is listed FOR, and Smith, Jamaal and Sparks, Clifford, Legislative Director (City of Dallas), are listed AGAINST.

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WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

May 4, 2021
8:00 AM

HB 317

FOR:

Bressler,
Kent Mr (Self; National Kidney Foundation), Kerrville, TX

Cawley,
Jennifer CEO (Texas Association of Life and Health Insurers), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Borel,
Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX

Bressler,
Cathy Ms (Self; Self), Kerrville, TX

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

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

Seago,
John Legislative Director (Self; Texas Right to Life), Austin, TX

ON:

Schuster,
Kenisha (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX

HB 531

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

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

TX

Brodsky,
Nina (Self), Austin, TX

Carranza,
Susana (Self), Austin, TX

Compton,
Dorothy ann (Self), Austin, TX

Edwards,
Carol (Self), Austin, TX

Gonzalez,
Daniel (Texas REALTORS), Austin, TX

Griffith,
Idona (Self), Austin, TX

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

Hardee,
Jackie Ms (Self), Austin, TX

Harris,
Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (United Ways of Texas), Austin,
TX

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

Jackson,
Kyle Director of Government Affairs (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX

Keysor,
Georgia (Self), Austin, TX

Lavelle,
Tanya Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX

MacDougal,
Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX

Narvaez,
Tammy Deputy Director Intergovernmental Affairs (Harris County

Commissioners
Court), Houston, TX

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

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

Reed,
Charles Assistant County Administrator (Dallas County Commissioners Court),

Dallas,
TX

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

Vunderink,
Gregg (Self), TX, TX

Weiner,
Molly Director of Nonprofit Engagement (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX

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

TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

May 4, 2021
8:00 AM

ON:

Lagrone,
Heather Sr Dep Director (Tx General Land Office), Austin, TX

HB 738

FOR:

Brodsky,
Nina (Self), Austin, TX

Carranza,
Susanna (Self), Austin, TX

Corepion,
Annie (Self), Austin, TX

Edwards,
Carol (Self), Austin, TX

Griffith,
Idona (Self), Austin, TX

Hardee,
Jacqueline (Self), Austin, TX

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

Builders),
Austin, TX

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

Sierra
Club), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Jackson,
Kyle Director of Government Affairs (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX

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

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

Sadler,
Kelly Government Relations Senior Regional Manager (International Code

Council),
Austin, TX

Sepehri,
John (Reinsurance Association of America), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

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

Turner),
Houston, TX

Sparks,
Clifford Legislative Director (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX

ON:

Elliott,
Libby (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX

Lagrone,
Heather Sr Dep Director (Tx General Land Office), Austin, TX

HB 876

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

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

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

HB 1322

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Brodsky,
Nina (Self), Austin, TX

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

Carranza,
Susana (Self), Austin, TX

Compton,
Dorothy ann (Self), Austin, TX

Edwards,
Carol (Self), Austin, TX

Griffith,
Idona (Self), Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

May 4, 2021
8:00 AM

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

Hardee,
Jackie Ms (Self), Austin, TX

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

Kellogg,
Amiee (The Autism Society of Texas), Austin, TX

Keysor,
Georgia (Self), Austin, TX

MacDougal,
Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX

McCord,
John (NFIB), Austin, TX

Narvaez,
Tammy Deputy Director Intergovernmental Affairs (Harris County

Commissioners
Court), Houston, TX

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

Reed,
Charles Assistant County Administrator (Dallas County Commissioners Court),

Dallas,
TX

Vunderink,
Gregg (Self), TX, TX

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

TX

HB 1729

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

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

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

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

HB 2090

FOR:

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

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

Miller,
Charles (Texas 2036), Austin, TX

ON:

Cazaban,
Cecelia (UTHealth Houston), Houston, TX

Sepehri,
John (GuideStone Insurance), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

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

Morstad,
Tim (AARP), Austin, TX

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

ON:

Schuster,
Kenisha (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX

Trigg,
Adrienne Government and Payer Relationship Manager (Self; Texas Medical

Equipment
Providers TexMep), Austin, TX

SB 528

FOR:

Hoffart,
Steve Pharmacist (also providing written testimony) (Self), Conroe, TX

Rodriguez,
Miguel General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas Pharmacy

Business
Council), Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

May 4, 2021
8:00 AM

ON:

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

High,
Carter Pharmacist (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Pharmacy

Association),
Keller, TX

McNabb,
Benjamin (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Pharmacy

Association),
Eastland, TX

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

Vanhoose,
Laurie Director of Policy (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Borel,
Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX

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

Hickman,
John President Dyer Drug Store Inc (Self), Farmersville, TX

Lanagan,
Lindsay (Legacy Community Health), Houston, TX

McCord,
John (NFIB), Austin, TX

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

AGAINST:

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

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

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

Texas),
Austin, TX

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

Turner),
Houston, TX

ON:

Elliott,
Libby (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX

SB 585

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Avera,
Ashley (Wine Institute), Austin, TX

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

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

Rudd,
Tyler Central States Counsel (Wine Institute), Austin, TX

Sheer,
Jim (Texas Retailers Association), Austin, TX

SB 773

FOR:

Kirkwood,
Stephen (Vida Capital Inc), Austin TX, TX

AGAINST:

Cawley,
Jennifer CEO (Texas Association of Life and Health Insurers), Austin, TX

Thompson,
Jay (Prudential and american national), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

AGAINST:

Alonso,
Bianca (Self; Texas chapter of the National Association of Insurance and
Financial

Advisors),
Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

May 4, 2021
8:00 AM

Meroney,
Mike Consultant (National Life Group (NLG)), Austin, TX

Polan,
Deborah Attorney (AIG), Austin, TX

ON:

Elliott,
Libby (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX

SB 1076

FOR:

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

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

Registering, but
not testifying:

FOR:

Kimberly,
Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

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

SB 1451

FOR:

Akbari,
Christopher (Self; TAahp), Houston, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Kercheval,
Todd (Texas Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies), Austin, TX

Narvaez,
Tammy Deputy Director Intergovernmental Affairs (Harris County

Commissioners
Court), Houston, TX

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

Turner),
Houston, TX

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

TX

SB 1471

FOR:

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

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Gonzalez,
Daniel (Texas REALTORS), Austin, TX

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

TX

McCord,
John (NFIB), Austin, TX

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

Austin,
TX

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

AGAINST:

Morstad,
Tim (AARP), Austin, TX

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

ON:

Godbey,
Joshua Division Chief Office of Attorney General (Office of the Attorney
General

(Financial
Litigation and Charitable Trust)), Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

May 4, 2021
8:00 AM

Schuster,
Kenisha (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX

Providing
written testimony:

FOR:

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

SB 1479

FOR:

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

Austin,
TX

Jewell,
Michael (Enel North America), Austin, TX

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

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

Sierra
Club), Austin, TX

Yu,
Joel Director of Regulatory & Legislative Affairs (also providing written
testimony)

(Enchanted
Rock), Houston, TX

ON:

Ögelman,
Kenan VP Commercial Operations (ERCOT), Austin, TX

Urban,
JP (AECT), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Sims,
Taylor (Texas Solar Power Association), Austin, TX

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

Weber,
Brianna (Apex Clean Energy), Austin, TX

ON:

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

Providing
written testimony:

FOR:

Simmons,
Carrie (Tesla), Austin, TX

SB 1554

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Albright,
Steven Director of Government Affairs (Associated General Contractors of

Texas-
Highway Heavy Utility and Industrial Branch), Austin, TX

Saxon,
Lucinda (Schneider Electric), Austin, TX

Stewart,
Scott Vice President for Legislative Affairs (American Council of Engineering

Companies
of Texas), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Martinez,
Mario A. (City of Brownsville), Austin, TX

Providing
written testimony:

FOR:

Fowler,
Perry (Self; Texas WTer Infrastructure Network TXWIN), Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

May 4, 2021
8:00 AM

SB 1984

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Kercheval,
Todd (Texas Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies), Austin, TX

Narvaez,
Tammy Deputy Director Intergovernmental Affairs (Harris County

Commissioners
Court), Houston, TX

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

TX

ON:

Latsha,
Rob Executive Director (Bond Review Board), Austin, TX

SB 1999

ON:

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

Registering,
but not testifying:

AGAINST:

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

Urban,
JP (AECT), Austin, TX

ON:

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

SB 2227

FOR:

Cawood,
Shane (Self; Hartman REIT), Houtson, TX

Haug,
David (Self), Houston, TX

McGriff,
Shannon Executive Director (The Energy Professionals Association (TEPA)),

Houston,
TX

Rentz,
John (Self; Boxer Property), Houston, TX

Webking,
Catherine (also providing written testimony) (Texas Energy Association for

Marketers
(TEAM)), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

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

Foundation),
Austin, TX

Coleman,
Katie (Texas Association of Manufacturers, Texas Chemical Council, Texas Oil

and
Gas Association), Austin, TX

Dombroski,
Mark Chief Financial Risk Officer (Austin Energy), Austin, TX

Lange,
Clif (South Texas Electric Coop Inc), Nursery, TX

Morstad,
Tim (AARP), Austin, TX

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

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

ON:

Jones,
Brad Interim CEO (ERCOT), Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

May 4, 2021
8:00 AM

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Bethapudi,
Daniel General Manager of Electric Utility (City of Georgetown), Georgetown,

TX

Fox,
Marilyn President (Self; Fox Smolen & Associates Inc), Austin, TX

Garcia,
Buddy (Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB)), Austin, TX

Garcia,
Kathy (CPS Energy), Austin, TX

Gonzalez,
Daniel (Brazos Electric Cooperative), Austin, TX

Horton,
Anthony (Tony) Executive Chairman (Self), Colleyville, TX

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

Kelley,
Casey (Exelon Corp), Austin, TX

Massey,
Mason (Self; Hartman REIT), College Station, TX

Matthews,
Matt Mr (Texans for Fair Energy Billing TxFEB), Tx, TX

Naulty,
Terry Assistant general manager (Denton Municipal Electric), Denton, TX

Ryall,
Jean Consultant (EDF Energy North America), Austin,, TX

Schwertner,
Ray (Garland Power & Light), Garland, TX

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

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

Zlotnik,
Marcie (Self; Just Energy), Houston, TX

AGAINST:

Landwehr,
Martha Senior Manager, Government Affairs (BASF Corporation), Austin, TX

Marquez,
Brandy (Bandera Electric Cooperative), Austin, TX

Moore,
Julie (Occidential Petroleum), Austin, TX

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

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

ON:

Bivens,
Carrie (Potomac Economics), Round rock, TX

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

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

Hoke,
Mike Legislative Director (Public Utility Commission of Texas), Austin, TX

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