Witness List: Business & Commerce, April 22, 2025

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A witness list for a Business & Commerce hearing on April 22, 2025, at 8:00 AM, covering SB 324, SB 1978, SB 2587, SB 2610, SB 2858 and SB 3016. Pipeliners Local 798, the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) and Texans for Strong Borders testify for SB 324, which the City of Dallas, Every Texan and the Texas Farm Bureau register against. Grid United and Oncor Electric Delivery are listed on SB 1978, with ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission of Texas registered on it. The Texas Public Policy Foundation testifies for SB 2858, which the City of Dallas and many cities and counties oppose. The Texas Association of Builders supports SB 3016 and the City of San Antonio opposes it.

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WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

April
22, 2025 8:00 AM

SB 324

FOR:

Gaines,
Joe BA Texas Local 798 (Pipeliners Local 798), Dalhart, TX

Hendricks,
Jeremy (Self; Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA)),

Austin,
TX

Hulsey,
James Pipeline Coordinator (Self; LiUNA), DeQuincy, LA

Lord,
Rick Executive Director (Self; Texas Building Trades), Austin, TX

Rendall,
Shari Director of State and Local Engagement (also providing written
testimony)

(Federation
for American Immigration Reform (FAIR)), Washington, DC

Rhodes,
Fran President (Self; True Texas Project), Fort Worth, TX

Russo,
Christopher (Self; Texans for Strong Borders), El Lago, TX

ON:

Perez,
Brandy (also providing written testimony) (Self), Mission, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Evans,
Michelle Chairman (Self; Williamson County Republican Party), Georgetown, TX

Glass,
Tom (Self; Texas Constitutional Enforcement), McDade, TX

Hawthorne,
Brian Sheriff (Self; Sheriffs Association of Texas), Mont Belvieu, TX

AGAINST:

Anderson,
Jake (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX

Figueroa,
Luis Chief of Legislative Affairs (Every Texan), Austin, TX

Fuller,
Drew Associate Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau), Austin, TX

Smith,
Curtis Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Nursery & Landscape
Association),

Cedar
Park, TX

ON:

Fowler,
Perry (Texas Water Infrastructure Network (TXWIN)), Austin, TX

Providing
written testimony:

FOR:

Koebele,
Steve Consultant (NumbersUSA), Austin, TX

SB 1978

ON:

McAdams,
Will (Grid United), Austin, TX

Taylor,
Jaren (Oncor Electric Delivery), Dallas, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Glass,
Tom (Self; Texas Constitutional Enforcement), McDade, TX

Rhodes,
Fran President (Self; True Texas Project), Fort Worth, TX

AGAINST:

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

ON:

Bigbee,
Nathan Chief Regulatory Counsel (Self; ERCOT), Austin, TX

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

Austin,
TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

April
22, 2025 8:00 AM

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

SB 2587

Registering,
but not testifying:

ON:

Rodriguez-Combs,
Catalina Senior Director, Crime Records Division (Texas Department of

Public
Safety), Austin, TX

Romig,
Robert Deputy Executive Director (Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council),

Austin,
TX

SB 2610

FOR:

Contreras,
Eduardo CEO (Self), Austin, TX

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

(NFIB)),
Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

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

Austin,
TX

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

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

Tahuahua,
Geoffrey President (Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

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

SB 2858

FOR:

Bonura,
John Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX

Quintero,
James (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy Foundation),

Austin,
TX

AGAINST:

Palmer,
Nicholas (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX

Teal,
James County Judge (Self; County Judges and Commissioners Association of
Texas,

McMullen
County), Tilden, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Blake,
Frances General Counsel (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX

Bonham,
Jeff VP Texas State Relations (CenterPoint Energy Inc), Austin, TX

Cohen,
Howard Attorney (Schwartz, Page & Harding, LLP), Houston, TX

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

(NFIB)),
Austin, TX

Hunt,
Ray Executive Director (Self; Houston Police Officers’ Union), Houston, TX

Lary,
Trey Attorney (Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP), Austin, TX

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

Parnell,
James Secretary/Treasurer (Dallas Police Assoc), Dallas, TX

Reagan,
Karen (Texas Association of Staffing), Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

April
22, 2025 8:00 AM

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

Saenz,
Jenn (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX

Wilkerson,
John (Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA)), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

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

TX

Caldwell,
Katelyn (Harris County Commissioners Court), Houston, TX

Figueroa,
Luis Chief of Legislative Affairs (Every Texan), Austin, TX

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

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

Hovatter,
Keely (City of McAllen), Austin, TX

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

Mitchell,
Bryan (Dallas County Criminal District Attorney - John Creuzot), Dallas, TX

Ramirez,
Rick Deputy Intergovernmental Relations Officer (City of Austin), Austin, TX

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

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

San
Antonio, TX

Tamayo,
Elisa M. Governmental Affairs Manager (El Paso County), El Paso, TX

Thompson,
Rick Legislative Director (County Judges and Commissioners Associaton of

Texas),
Austin, TX

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

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

Austin,
TX

Providing
written testimony:

AGAINST:

Clark,
Leah (City of Georgetown), Georgetown, TX

Gutierrez,
Spencer Intergovernmental Relations Manager (City of Sugar Land, Texas),

Sugar
Land, TX

Patterson,
T.J. (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX

Skrobarczyk,
Ryan Director (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus Christi, TX

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

Garland,
TX

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

SB 3016

FOR:

Ehler,
Fred (TCCI Land Development), Argyle, TX

Epstein,
Tyler (Self), Conroe, TX

Hall,
Randal (Windy Hill Development LLC), League City, TX

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

Quintero,
James (TPPF), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

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

Palmer,
Nicholas (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

April
22, 2025 8:00 AM

Teal,
James County Judge (Self; County Judges and Commissioners Association of
Texas,

McMullen
County), Tilden, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Albright,
Steven (AGC of Texas), Austin, TX

Blake,
Frances General Counsel (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX

Bonham,
Jeff VP Texas State Relations (CenterPoint Energy Inc), Austin, TX

Bonura,
John Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX

Bowling,
Bobby (Self; Tropicana Homes), El Paso, TX

Cohen,
Howard Attorney (Schwartz, Page & Harding, LLP), Houston, TX

Cude,
Ian (Self), Austin, TX

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

(NFIB)),
Austin, TX

Hunt,
Ray Executive Director (Self; Houston Police Officers’ Union), Houston, TX

Lary,
Trey Attorney (Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP), Austin, TX

Parnell,
James Secretary/Treasurer (Dallas Police Assoc), Dallas, TX

Reagan,
Karen (Texas Association of Staffing), Austin, TX

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

Saenz,
Jenn (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX

Wilkerson,
John (Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA)), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

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

TX

Bakko,
Sally Director of Policy and Governmental Relations (City of Galveston),

Galveston,
TX

Caldwell,
Katelyn (Harris County Commissioners Court), Houston, TX

Castro
Garcia, Josie (Dallas County), Dallas, TX

Figueroa,
Luis Chief of Legislative Affairs (Every Texan), Austin, TX

Gonzalez,
Ana (Texas AFLCIO), Austin, TX

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

Hovatter,
Keely (City of McAllen), Austin, TX

Mitchell,
Bryan (Dallas County Criminal District Attorney - John Creuzot), Dallas, TX

Parker,
Blaire (San Antonio Water System (SAWS)), San Antonio, TX

Ramirez,
Rick Deputy Intergovernmental Relations Officer (City of Austin), Austin, TX

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

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

San
Antonio, TX

Tamayo,
Elisa M. Governmental Affairs Manager (El Paso County), El Paso, TX

Thompson,
Rick Legislative Director (County Judges and Commissioners Associaton of

Texas),
Austin, TX

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

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

Austin,
TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

April
22, 2025 8:00 AM

Providing
written testimony:

AGAINST:

Campbell,
Kevin (City of Dripping Springs), Dripping Springs, TX

Clark,
Leah (City of Georgetown), Georgetown, TX

Gutierrez,
Spencer Intergovernmental Relations Manager (City of Sugar Land, Texas),

Sugar
Land, TX

Patterson,
T. J. (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX

Skrobarczyk,
Ryan Director (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus Christi, TX

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

Garland,
TX

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

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