Witness List — Business & Commerce (May 23, 2025)

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Witness list for Business & Commerce dated May 23, 2025, 8:00 AM, organized by bill, including HB 111, HB 491, HB 1043, HB 1094 and HB 1731. Names are grouped under each bill as FOR, AGAINST and ON, with separate groups for those registering but not testifying and those providing written testimony. Under HB 111, Pillifant, Reid (Self; Texas Sunshine Coalition; Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas) and Quintero, James (Texas Public Policy Foundation) are listed FOR.

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WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

May
23, 2025 8:00 AM

HB 111

FOR:

Pillifant,
Reid (Self; Texas Sunshine Coalition; Freedom of Information Foundation of

Texas),
Austin, TX

Quintero,
James (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Hodges,
Mike Executive Director (Texas Press Association), 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

Szimanski,
Jennifer Deputy Executive Director (Combined Law Enforcement Associations

of
Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Oliver,
Harold (Self; Shulman, Lopez, Hoffer & Adelstein), San Antonio, TX

Souriyasak,
Kent Assistant to the City Manager (City of Leander), Leander, TX

ON:

Beverly,
Eric Executive Director (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX

Providing
written testimony:

AGAINST:

Longley,
Bill General Counsel (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX

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

ON:

Rasti,
Kelly Director of Government Relations (Texas Association of School Boards),

Austin,
TX

Sanders,
Joshua Chief of Intergovernmental Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX

HB 491

FOR:

Madison,
Joe Founder/Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Self;

Demand
Disruption), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Grever,
Maya (Harris County Commissioners Court), Houston, TX

Kelly,
Bill (Harris County Distrct Attorney), Houston, TX

Sabo,
Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX

Sanders,
Joshua Chief of Intergovernmental Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX

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

ON:

Holt-Cutrone,
Susanna Deputy Executive Director, TDLR (Texas Dept. of Licensing and

Regulation),
Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

May
23, 2025 8:00 AM

HB 1043

FOR:

Heard,
Harold Owner (also providing written testimony) (Self; Stone ARX), Nevada,
TX

Lucich,
Judge (Self; Texas Blockchain Council), San Antonio, TX

Washington,
Tom (also providing written testimony) (Self; Stone ARX Inc.), Carrollton,

TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Wittenburg,
Michelle (Justice and Unity for Society Together PAC), Austin, TX

ON:

Walker,
Jamie Deputy Commissioner - Financial Regulation (Texas Department Insurance),

Austin,
TX

HB 1094

FOR:

Doughty,
Chris (SCI), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

ON:

Baker,
Marianne Director - Property & Casualty Lines Office (Texas Department of

Insurance),
Austin, TX

HB 1731

FOR:

Dodge,
Mercedes (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Academy of
Physician

Assistants),
Austin, TX

ON:

Lee
MD, Jeffrey Chief Medical Executive (The University of Texas MD Anderson
Cancer

Center),
Houston, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Bresnen,
Steve (Association of Dental Support Organizations), Austin, TX

Deline,
Steven (Self), Austin, TX

Francis,
Will Executive Director (National Association of Social Workers-Texas),
Austin,

TX

Green,
Shelton (American Academy of Physician Associates), Austin, TX

Mares,
Bryan (Texas Interstate Compact Coalition), Austin, TX

Noble,
Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

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

Wilson,
Stacy President (Children's Hospital Association of Texas), Austin, TX

HB 1803

FOR:

Bresnen,
Steve (also providing written testimony) (Association of Dental Support

Organizations),
Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

May
23, 2025 8:00 AM

Tesch,
Sandy Dental Hygienist (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas
Dental

Hygienist
Association), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Ho,
Duke Dr (also providing written testimony) (Texas Dental Association),
Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Deline,
Steven (Self), Austin, TX

Francis,
Will Executive Director (National Association of Social Workers-Texas),
Austin,

TX

Mares,
Bryan (Texas Interstate Compact Coalition), Austin, TX

Noble,
Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX

Saenz,
Luis (ADSO - Association of Dental Support Organizations), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Mintz,
David (Texas Academy of General Dentistry), Austin, TX

Ross,
Susan (Self; Texas Dental Association), Thrall, TX

Spence,
Logan Partner (American Association of Dental Boards), Austin, TX

Villarreal,
Faith (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX

ON:

Nichols,
Casey Executive Director (Texas State Board of Dental Examiners), Austin, TX

Studdard,
Lauren General Counsel (Texas State Board of Dental Examiners), Austin TX,

TX

HB 2037

FOR:

Love,
Roland (Self; Texas Real Estate and Probate Trust Law Institute), Quinlan, TX

HB 2488

ON:

Tysinger,
Alan (Self), St.Hedwig, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Betts,
Albert Executive Director (Insurance Council of Texas), Austin, TX

Gonzales,
Walter (American Property Casualty Insurance Association), Austin, TX

Horn,
Sarah Assistant State Director (National Federation of Independent Business

(NFIB)),
Austin, TX

Sanders,
Joshua Chief of Intergovernmental Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX

Serna,
Ed Senior Director, Government Affairs (Texas Mutual Insurance Company),

Austin,
TX

Szimanski,
Jennifer Deputy Executive Director (Combined Law Enforcement Associations

of
Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX

Villarreal,
Faith (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX

ON:

Craddock,
Allen Deputy Commissioner for Hearings (Division of Workers’ Compensation),

Austin,
TX

Johnson,
Dirk Public Counsel (Office of Injured Employee Counsel), Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

May
23, 2025 8:00 AM

HB 3005

FOR:

Cook,
Stephanie Principal (AGC-Texas Building Branch), Austin, TX

HB 3092

FOR:

Aten,
Ross Chief Operating Officer (Self; Lyntegar Electric Cooperative, Inc.),
Tahoka,

TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

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

Deline,
Steven (Self), Austin, TX

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

Hill
III, Billy Manager Government Affairs (CenterPoint Energy), Houston, TX

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

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

Parish,
Russell (Self; Several Electric Coops; Wood County EC, Houston Cty EC,

CCECA,
JNEC, BCEC, Deep East EC, RCEC), Austin, TX

Pitts,
Jr, John (Texas Energy Buyers Alliance), Austin, TX

Traub,
Ariel Managing Director/Legislative & Public Affairs (City of Garland,
Texas),

Garland,
TX

Withrow,
Damon (Xcel Energy), Austin, TX

HB 3320

ON:

Walker,
Jamie Deputy Commissioner - Financial Regulation (Texas Department Insurance),

Austin,
TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

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

Wittenburg,
Michelle (Justice and Unity for Society Together PAC), Austin, TX

HB 3520

FOR:

Parsley,
Lee (Texans for Lawsuit Reform), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Tamez,
Laura (Texas Trial Lawyers Association), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Emerick,
Jeff (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX

Miller,
Chris (Uber Technologies, Inc.), Austin, TX

Parkinson,
Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX

Rutledge,
Gray (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX

Shannon,
Fred (Texas Civil Justice League), Austin, TX

White,
David (Lyft), Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

May
23, 2025 8:00 AM

AGAINST:

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

ON:

Baker,
Marianne Director - Property & Casualty Lines Office (Texas Department of

Insurance),
Austin, TX

HB 3778

FOR:

Cook,
Robert Chief Technology Officer (Self; Sage Geosystems), Houston, TX

Sebree,
Ben (Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance), Austin, TX

Sebree,
Ben (Sage Geosystems), Austin, TX

Smitherman,
Barry Chairman (Self; Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance), Austin, TX

ON:

Gordon,
David Executive Counsel (Public Utility Commission of Texas), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Deline,
Steven (Self), Austin, TX

Propes,
Jay (Self; TexasTENS), Austin, TX

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

Austin,
TX

HB 3848

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Deline,
Steven (Self), Austin, TX

ON:

Holt-Cutrone,
Susanna Deputy Executive Director, TDLR (Texas Dept. of Licensing and

Regulation),
Austin, TX

HB 3923

AGAINST:

Posson,
Amanda Senior Policy Analyst (Self; Every Texan), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

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

Cottingham,
Jacob (Texas Association of Community Colleges), Austin, TX

HB 4134

FOR:

Scheitzach,
Clay (DriveTime), Dallas, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Bentley,
Matthew (Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Association), Austin, TX

Borskey,
Mark (Texas Recreational Vehicle Association), Austin, TX

Propes,
Jay (Carvana, Inc.), Austin, TX

Vane,
Mark (HB Strategies), Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

May
23, 2025 8:00 AM

Whitehurst,
Darren (Texas Automobile Dealers Association), Austin, TX

HB 4214

FOR:

Quintero,
James (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Hodges,
Mike Executive Director (Texas Press Association), 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

Szimanski,
Jennifer Deputy Executive Director (Combined Law Enforcement Associations

of
Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX

HB 4233

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Besserman,
Kenneth Director of Government Affairs and Special Counsel (Texas Society

of
CPAs), Austin, TX

Vane,
Mark (HB Strategies), Austin, TX

ON:

Adams,
Marcus Deputy General Counsel (Texas Department of Banking), Austin, TX

HB 4350

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Flatt,
Bryan Legislative Liaison (Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA)), Austin,
TX

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

Szimanski,
Jennifer Deputy Executive Director (Combined Law Enforcement Associations

of
Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX

HB 4518

FOR:

Kerr,
David (Self), Cheyenne, WY

AGAINST:

Ale,
John (also providing written testimony) (Self), Houston, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Grieve,
Alex (Paradigm), Washington, DC

Gunn,
Ashley (Coinbase), Oakland, CA

Hertlein,
Seth (Ledger), Columbus, OH

Huhged,
Bill (Consensys), Fort Worth, TX

Jennings,
Miles (A16z crypto), Menlo Park, CA

Moore,
Pasha (Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas), Austin, TX

Page,
Allie (Blockchain Association), Washington, DC

Shah,
Kinjal (Blockchain Capital), San Francisco, CA

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

May
23, 2025 8:00 AM

Wales,
Justin (Crypto.com), Tyler, TX

Xethalis,
Greg (Multicoin Capital), Austin, TX

HB 4748

Registering,
but not testifying:

ON:

MacCrossan,
Gerard (Comptroller of Public Accounts), Austin, TX

HB 4765

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

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

Austin,
TX

ON:

Reyes,
Robert Asst. General Counsel (Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation),
Austin,

TX

HB 5093

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Hausenfluck,
Amber (American Association of Notaries), Austin, TX

ON:

Bitter,
Adam General Counsel (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX

HB 5435

Registering,
but not testifying:

ON:

Rejino,
David (The Texas A&M University System), Austin, TX

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