Witness List — Business & Commerce (April 4, 2023)

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Witness list for Business & Commerce dated April 4, 2023, 8:30 AM, organized by bill: SB 613, SB 814, SB 986, SB 1119, SB 1514, SB 1639, SB 1659, SB 1732, SB 2040 and SJR 57. Under each bill the names are grouped as FOR, AGAINST and ON, with separate groups for those registering but not testifying and those providing written testimony. For SB 613, Davis, Chris, Partner (Gray Reed) is listed FOR, and Pogach, Adam (Self) is listed AGAINST. For SB 814, Bordelon, Rod (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy Foundation) is listed FOR.

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WITNESS
LIST

Business & Commerce

April 4, 2023 8:30 AM

SB 613

FOR:

Davis, Chris Partner
(Gray Reed), Dallas, TX

Leung,
Kanchana General Counsel (EasyKnock, Inc.), New york, NY

Williams, Andy
(Recon), Fort Worth, TX

AGAINST:

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

Pogach,
Adam (Self), Houston, TX

Ziek, Robin (Self;
Robin M Ziek Attorney At Law), Houston, TX

ON:

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

Lee,
Randy (Stewart Title Guaranty Company), Austin, TX

SB 814

FOR:

Bordelon, Rod (also
providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy Foundation),

Austin,
TX

Gutierrez,
Martin (San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce), San Antonio, TX

Kenney,
Tom (Self; Small business owner), College Station, TX

Maberry,
Chris Senior Employment Attny (also providing written testimony) (Airlines
for

America),
Dallas, TX

Mabile,
Brandon (Self; Associated Builders and Contractors), Sugar Land, TX

Matthews,
Stephanie (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX

Miller,
Skeeter President/Owner (Self; The County Line Restaurants), Austin, TX

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

Builders),
Austin, TX

Spilman, Annie State
Director (also providing written testimony) (NFIB), Austin, TX

Streufert, Kelsey
Chief Public Affairs Officer (Texas Restaurant Association), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

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

Austin,
TX

Ayers,
Danielle (Self; Friendship West Baptist Church), Dallas, TX

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

Chicanchan,
David (Workers Defense Action Fund), Austin, TX

Figueroa,
Luis Chief of Legislative Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Every

Texan),
Austin, TX

Gamez,
Alex State Director (also providing written testimony) (Self; Humane
Society),

Austin,
TX

Gonzalez,
Ana (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX

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

Hernandez,
Daniela (Workers Defense Action Fund), Austin, TX

Litzler,
John (Texas Baptists Christian Life Commission), Dallas, TX

Marshall, Dewey
Executive Director (Self; Texas Tenants' Union), Denton, TX

Martin,
Ben (Texas Housers), Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business & Commerce

April 4, 2023 8:30 AM

Morrison,
Laura Assistant City Attorney (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX

Peddie, Collyn Sr.
Asst. City attorney (also providing written testimony) (Mayor’s Office,

City
of Houston), Houston, TX

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

sierra
club), Austin, TX

Reed,
Evan Senior City Attorney (City of El Paso), El Paso, TX

Ribaudo,
Dominic (Self; Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center), Ponder, TX

ON:

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

TX

Registering, but not testifying:

FOR:

Beckmeyer,
John ED (Self; RPT), Loraine, TX

Bragiel,
Justin General Counsel (Texas Hotel and Lodging Association), Austin, TX

Braziel,
Robert (Texas Automobile Dealers Association), Austin, TX

Bush, Kyle (Texas
Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX

Carnahan,
Alina (Real Estate Council of Austin), Austin, TX

Castro,
Desiree Director of Government Relations (Texas Food & Fuel Association),

Austin,
TX

Contreras,
Eduardo (Self), Austin, TX

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

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

Fletcher,
Kevin (AT&T), Austin, TX

Garcia, Buddy
(Holcim), Austin, TX

Hinkle,
Ron (Texas Association of Campground Owners), Austin, TX

Hinkle,
Ron (Texas Travel Alliance), Austin, TX

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

Hudson,
Kelly (Texas Association of Staffing), San Antonio, TX

Hughes,
Rob Texas Forestry Association (Texas Forestry Association), Lufkin, TX

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

Joyce, Shana (Texas
Oil and Gas Association), Austin, TX

Keener,
Justin (Texans for Free Enterprise), Austin, TX

Leftwich,
Josh President (Self), Round Rock, TX

Lively,
Lance (Texas Package Stores Association), Austin, TX

Lockridge, James
Farmer rancher (Self), Grapevine, TX

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

Long,
Wade (AGC -Building Branch), Austin, TX

Lozano, Michael D.
(Permian Basin Petroleum Association), Austin, TX

Maley,
Charles (Self; South Texans’ Property Rights Association), Crawford, TX

McCord,
John Executive Director (Texas Retailers Association), Austin, TX

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

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

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

WITNESS
LIST

Business & Commerce

April 4, 2023 8:30 AM

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

Owners
Association (TIPRO)), Austin, TX

Phenix,
Billy (Texas & Southwestern Cattleraisers Association), Austin, TX

Reyes,
Stephanie Chief Executive Officer (Real Estate Council of Texas (RECSA)), San

Antonio,
TX

Roach,
Blake (Texas Farm Bureau), Austin, TX

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

Sheetz,
Samuel Legislative Director (Self; Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX

Sims, Jami (The Real
Estate Council of Dallas, The Real Esate Council of Greater Fort

Worth),
Austin, TX

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

Spilman,
Tom President (Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Allison, Heather
(Fund Texas Choice), Austin, TX

Anderson,
Jessica Assistant Chief (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX

Apodaca, Steven
(Self), Austin, TX

Atlas
Kravitz, Laura Director of Advocacy & Policy (TXWF (Texas Womens’

Foundation)),
Austin, TX

Bates, Georgia
(Self; City of Uvalde, City of Stafford), Austin, TX

Bowie, Joseph PM
(Self), Austin, TX

Bunker,
Phil Teamsters Political coordinator JC 58 (Self; Teamsters JC 58), Austin,
TX

Cain,
Randy Attorney (City of Round Rock), Austin, TX

Cannon,
Tina (LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce), Austin, TX

Chenelle, Rebekah
(Dallas County Commissioners Court), Dallas, TX

Cooper,
Stuart (Self), Kingsland, TX

Cuellar,
Guadalupe Legislative Attorney (City of El Paso), El Paso, TX

Fortune, Andrew Director
of Government Affairs (City of Plano), Plano, TX

Franco,
Brie COA IGRO Officer (City of Austin), Austin, TX

Garrett,
Amy (Self), Austin, TX

Griffith,
Idona (Self), Austin, TX

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

Hale,
Angela (McKinney Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX

Hamill,
Joe Legislative and Political Director (AFSCME Local 123 Houston, AFSCME

Local
1550 Harris County, AFSCME Local 1624 Austin/Travis County, AFSCME Local

2021
San Antonio), Austin, TX

Hatcher, Daniel (Self),
Pflugerville, TX

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

Hubbard, John
(Self; Animal Legal Defense Fund), Austin, TX

Islam,
Nadia Govt. Affairs Administrator (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX

Johnson,
Lauren (Self; ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX

Kay,
Cicely Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court),
Austin,

TX

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

TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business & Commerce

April 4, 2023 8:30 AM

Kennedy,
Thomas (Texas Building Trades), Austin, TX

Klamian, Harper Ms
(Self), Pflugerville, TX

Koen,
Terri (Self), Austin, TX

Lavelle,
Tanya (Disability rights texas), Austin, TX

Leahy, Francesca
(Self), Austin, TX

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

Levy,
Rick (Texas afl cio), Austin, TX

Lopez,
Carisa Political Director (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX

MacDougal, Vanessa
Ms (Self), Austin, TX

Messina,
Stephanie (Self), Austin, TX

Morstad,
Tim (AARP), Austin, TX

Norris,
Robert (Self), Austin, TX

Pollock, Ryan (Self;
IBEW Local 520), Austin, TX

Rodriguez,
Marc (North Texas Commission), Austin, TX

Russell,
Claudia (City of San Marcos), Austin, TX

Ryder, Byron Leon
County Judge (Leon County), Centerville, TX

Samuels,
Eric President/CEO (Texas Homeless Network), Austin, TX

Sheldon,
Tyler (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX

Stewart,
Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX

Sugg, Paul (Harris
County Commissioners Court), Houston, TX

Torre,
Michael (Self), Austin, TX

Tredway,
CJ (Texas Towing & Storage Association), Austin, TX

Van
Maanen, Cynthia (Self; Travis County Democratic Party), Austin, TX

Weist, Jon
Intergovernmental/Legislative Officer (City of Irving), Irving, TX

Whitley,
Tracey (Self), Austin, TX

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

San
Antonio, TX

Providing
written testimony:

AGAINST:

Cantrell, Jamey
(Self; Texas Animal Control Association), Plano, TX

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

Ramirez,
Rick (City of Sugar Land), Sugar Land, TX

Randolph,
Ian (Animal Legal Defense Fund), Austin, TX

Schroeder,
Josh Mayor (Self; City of Georgetown), Georgetown, TX

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

SB 986

FOR:

Mintz,
David Vice President, Government Affairs (Texss Apartment Association),
Austin,

TX

Rogers, Corey
Attorney (Self; Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX

Zahn,
Renee (Texas apartment association), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Elkin, Daniel Dr.
(Come dream. come build.), Brownsville, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business & Commerce

April 4, 2023 8:30 AM

Galleshaw,
Jessica Director of Community Care Services (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX

Joseph, Zenobia Ms.
(also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX

Lavelle,
Tanya (Disability rights texas), Austin, TX

Mann,
Noelia (Self), Austin, TX

Marshall, Dewey
Executive Director (Self; Texas Tenants' Union), Denton, TX

Martin,
Ben (Texas Housers), Austin, TX

Melton,
Mark (Self; Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center), Dallas, TX

Ribaudo,
Dominic (Self; Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center), Ponder, TX

Registering, but not testifying:

FOR:

Carnahan, Alina
(Real Estate Council of Austin), Austin, TX

Christian,
George (Texas Civil Justice League), Austin, TX

Juergens, Seth
(Texas REALTORS), Austin, TX

Matz,
Laura (Texas Self Storage Association), Austin, TX

Matz,
Laura (Texas Community Association Advocates), Austin, TX

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

Builders),
Austin, TX

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

Poinsett,
Royce Attorney-at-Law (RealPage, Inc.), Austin, TX

Sims, Jami (The Real
Estate Council of Dallas, The Real Esate Council of Greater Fort

Worth),
Austin, TX

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

Tipps,
Mary ED (Self; Texans for Lawsuit Reform), Austin, TX

Van de Putte,
Leticia (Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Apodaca, Steven
(Self), Austin, TX

Cuellar, Guadalupe
Legislative Attorney (City of El Paso), El Paso, TX

Fernandes,
Nathan (Self), Austin, TX

Franco,
Brie COA IGRO Officer (City of Austin), Austin, TX

Garrett,
Amy (Self), Austin, TX

Gonzalez, Ana (Texas
AFL-CIO), Austin, TX

Griffith,
Idona (Self), Austin, TX

Hernandez,
Daniela (Workers Defense Action Fund), Austin, TX

Islam,
Nadia Govt. Affairs Administrator (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX

Kay, Cicely
Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,

TX

Koen, Terri (Self),
Austin, TX

Leahy, Francesca
(Self), Austin, TX

Levy,
Rick (Texas afl cio), Austin, TX

Lopez,
Carisa Political Director (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX

Messina,
Stephanie (Self), Austin, TX

Norris, Robert
(Self), Austin, TX

Orozco,
Michael Constable (Self), Dallas, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business & Commerce

April 4, 2023 8:30 AM

Russell,
Claudia (City of San Marcos), Austin, TX

Samuels, Eric
President/CEO (Texas Homeless Network), Austin, TX

Torre,
Michael (Self), Austin, TX

Van
Maanen, Cynthia (Self; Travis County Democratic Party), Austin, TX

Providing written testimony:

AGAINST:

Atlas Kravitz, Laura
Director of Advocacy & Policy (TXWF (Texas Womens’

Foundation)),
Austin, TX

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

TX

SB 1119

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

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

SB 1514

FOR:

Miller, Elizabeth
(Self), Waco, TX

Robertson,
Daryl (Self; Texas Business Law Foundation), Dallas, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

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

Kuhl,
John (TBLF), Houston, TX

Mains,
Chuck (Self; Tblf), Austin, TX

ON:

Cotton, Traci
Director, SOS (Secretary of State), Austin, TX

SB 1639

FOR:

Moyers, Leigh (Live
Nation), Alexandria, VA

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Stewart,
Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX

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

SB 1659

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

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

Juergens,
Seth (Texas REALTORS), Austin, TX

Luck, Brent Vice
President of Governmental Affairs (Self; Texas Chapter - American

Society
of Landscape Architects), Austin, TX

ON:

Francis, Brian
Acting Executive directror (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business & Commerce

April 4, 2023 8:30 AM

SB 1732

FOR:

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

(TxETRA)),
Austin, TX

ON:

Wahl, Francesca
(Tesla), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

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

Reagan,
Karen (ChargePoint), Austin, TX

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

Stewart,
Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX

ON:

Escobar, Jessica
Chief of Staff (TDLR), Austin, TX

SB 2040

FOR:

Bathje, Stephen Vice
President Tissue Management (Science Care, Inc.), Phoenix, AZ

ON:

Gilbert, Kerry Dr.
(Anatomical Board of the State of Texas), Lubbock, TX

Hubbard, John PhD
(also providing written testimony) (Anatomical Board of the State of

Texas),
Bryan, TX

Johnson, Laura Dr
(also providing written testimony) (Self), San Antonio, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Fairbanks, Lauren
(Donate Life Texas), Austin, TX

ON:

McDivitt,
Darren (Sunset Commission), Austin, TX

White,
James Executive Director (Texas Funeral Service Commission), Austin, TX

Providing
written testimony:

ON:

Britton,
Chris (MedtoMarket), Austin, TX

SJR 57

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Beckmeyer,
John ED (Self; RPT), Loraine, TX

Carriker,
Terri (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Austin, TX

Collins,
Genevieve Texas director (Americans for prosperity), Dallas, TX

Sheetz, Samuel
Legislative Director (Self; Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Stewart, Susan
(Self), Pflugerville, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business & Commerce

April 4, 2023 8:30 AM

Providing
written testimony:

ON:

Logan, Linda Senior
Public Policy Analyst (Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities),

Austin,
TX

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