Witness List — Business & Commerce (May 8, 2025)

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Witness list of Business & Commerce for May 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM, covering bills such as HB 11, HB 14, HB 132, HB 1041 and HB 1584. Witnesses are grouped by bill under FOR, AGAINST and ON, with registrants who did not testify. Under HB 11, Atkins, Grace Policy Advisor (Texas 2036) and Burdett, Jeff Texas State Director (NFIB) are listed FOR.

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WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

May 8,
2025 8:00 AM

HB 11

FOR:

Atkins,
Grace Policy Advisor (Texas 2036), Austin, TX

Bordelon,
Rod (also providing written testimony) (Coalition for Regulatory Efficiency
and

Reform),
Austin, TX

Burdett,
Jeff Texas State Director (NFIB), Austin, TX

Trudeau,
Noah Dr. (also providing written testimony) (Self), Montgomery, AL

ON:

Arbour,
Courtney Executive Director (TDLR), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Bernstein,
Kelsey (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX

Boraud,
Lauren Vice President (Self; IBC Bank), Houston, TX

Bresnen,
Steve (Coalition for Regulatory Efficiency and Reform), Austin, TX

Browning,
Jessica (Goldwater Institute), Austin, TX

Cascio,
Charles (AARP Texas), Austin, TX

Deline,
Steven (Self), Austin, TX

Gonzalez,
Daniel (Texans for Free Enterprise), Austin, TX

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

Henning,
Lori Executive Director (Texas Association of Goodwills), Austin, TX

Landin,
Taylor (Greater Houston Partnership), Houston, TX

Noble,
Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Texas Industrial Vocational Association),

Austin,
TX

Norman,
Jr., M. Scott CEO (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX

Simmons,
Carrie (FGA Action), Austin, TX

Stratmann,
Ben (Dallas Regional Chamber), Austin, TX

Tredway,
CJ (Independent Electrical Contractors of Texas), Austin, TX

Van
de Putte, Leticia (San Antonio Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX

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

HB 14

FOR:

Ball,
Elaina Chief Strategy Officer (CPS Energy), San Antonio, TX

Bardin,
Billy (Dow), Lake Jackson, TX

DeWalt,
Drew (General Matter), San Francisco, CA

Hamer,
Glenn President and CEO (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX

Loszak,
Matt CEO (Self), Austin, TX

Perry,
Griffin Co-Founder (Fermi America), Dallas, TX

Portillo,
John VP Global New Nuclear (Paragon Energy Solutions), Fort Worth, TX

AGAINST:

Beers,
Stephen (Self), Austin, TX

Bulla,
Dale (Self), Austin, TX

Croom,
Carolyn (Self; Texas Nuclear Watchdogs), Austin, TX

Gosslee,
Susybelle (also providing written testimony) (Self), Dallas, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

May 8,
2025 8:00 AM

Murphy-Young,
Paige (also providing written testimony) (Self), Lakeway, TX

Nazor,
Craig Dr. (Self; Sierra Club), Austin, TX

Reed,
Cyrus Legislative and Conservation Director (also providing written
testimony)

(Sierra
Club Lone Star Chapter), Austin, TX

Shelley,
Adrian Texas Director (also providing written testimony) (Public Citizen),
Austin,

TX

Umphress,
John (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX

ON:

Elabd,
Joe Vice Chancellor for Research (The Texas A&M University System),
College

Station,
TX

Patterson,
David CEO (also providing written testimony) (Self; Bridge to Nuclear),

Houston,
TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Bell,
Mark (Association of Electric Companies of Texas), Austin, TX

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

Castaneda,
Tristan (Constellation Energy), Austin, TX

Chaney,
Brent Sr Director, Government Affairs (Vistra), Irving, TX

Christian,
Brian Policy Specialist (Advocates for Responsible Disposal in Texas), Austin,

TX

Collins,
Genevieve Texas Director (Self; Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX

Creel,
Matt (Opportunity Austin), Austin, TX

Deline,
Steven (Self), Austin, TX

Esparza,
Servando Manager, State and Local Public Policy (Amazon Web Services),

Austin,
TX

Goodman,
Caleb (Texas Electric Cooperatives), Austin, TX

Harmon,
Mark (Fermi America), Austin, TX

Hutchinson,
Scott VP Public Affairs (Entergy Texas), Austin, TX

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

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

Landin,
Taylor (Greater Houston Partnership), Houston, TX

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

Martinez,
Jorge LIBRE Strategic Director (Self; The LIBRE Initiative), Austin, TX

Mazur,
Jeremy Director of Infrastructure & Natural Res. Policy (Texas 2036),
Austin, TX

McCord,
Mia Vice President of Government Affairs (Texas Chemistry Council), Austin,

TX

Pate,
Dana (Samsung), Austin, TX

Roach,
Blake Associate Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau), Austin, TX

Troxclair,
Caleb (REPLOY Power), Austin, TX

Van
de Putte, Leticia (Natura Resources), Austin, TX

Withrow,
Damon Director Regional Government Affairs (Xcel Energy), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Beving,
Rita Consultant (Self), Farmers Branch, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

May 8,
2025 8:00 AM

Bulla,
Patsy (Self), Austin, TX

ON:

English,
Barksdale Deputy Executive Director (Public Utility Commission of Texas),

Austin,
TX

Providing
written testimony:

FOR:

Clay,
Reed (Texas Nuclear Alliance), Austin, TX

Wilbanks,
Chad (Clean Air Task Force), Austin, TX

HB 132

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Deline,
Steven (Self), Austin, TX

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

HB 1041

FOR:

Litzinger,
Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Brown,
John (Self; American Adjuster Association), Plano, TX

Cascio,
Charles (AARP Texas), Austin, TX

Deline,
Steven (Self), Austin, TX

Galvan,
Lyssette Public Policy Director (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX

Hoskins,
Marc Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX

Walker,
Kwame (Texas Association of Life and Health Insurers), Austin, TX

ON:

Bowden,
Rachel (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX

HB 1584

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Aragonez,
Alexa Deputy Chief of Intergovernment Relations (City of Houston), Houston,

TX

Beving,
Rita Consultant (Self), Farmers Branch, TX

Cascio,
Charles (AARP Texas), Austin, TX

Deline,
Steven (Self), Austin, TX

Dyer,
Richard Policy Analyst (Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor), Austin,
TX

Dyer,
Richard Policy Analyst (Texas Coalition for Affordable Power), Austin, TX

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

ON:

Hoke,
Michael (Public Utility Commission of Texas), Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

May 8,
2025 8:00 AM

HB 1606

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Aragonez,
Alexa Deputy Chief of Intergovernment Relations (City of Houston), Houston,

TX

Beving,
Rita Consultant (Self), Farmers Branch, TX

Cascio,
Charles (AARP Texas), Austin, TX

Deline,
Steven (Self), Austin, TX

Dyer,
Richard Policy Analyst (Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor), Austin,
TX

Dyer,
Richard Policy Analyst (Texas Coalition for Affordable Power), Austin, TX

Reed,
Cyrus Legislative and Conservation Director (Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter),

Austin,
TX

ON:

Hoke,
Michael (Public Utility Commission of Texas), Austin, TX

HB 2286

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Deline,
Steven (Self), Austin, TX

HB 5061

Registering,
but not testifying:

ON:

Day,
Cathleen (Cat) General Counsel (Texas State Auditor's Office), Austin, TX

Roscetti,
Jennifer Deputy Chief of Consumer Protection (Office of the Attorney General),

Austin,
TX

Welborn,
Angie Chief of Staff (State Auditor's Office), Austin, TX

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