Witness List, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce, March 23, 2021 (87th Texas Legislature)
Summary
Witness list for the March 23, 2021 hearing of the Senate Committee on Business & Commerce, listing witnesses by position on each bill along with those registering but not testifying. The bills covered are SB 6, SB 14, SB 347, SB 398, SB 783, SB 790, SB 874, SB 875, SB 877, SB 918, SB 965, SB 993, SB 999, SB 1181, SB 1202, SB 1216 and SB 1402. Witnesses for SB 6 include Matt Broaddus of Dow, Glenn Hamer of the Texas Association of Business and Lee Parsley of Texans for Lawsuit Reform.
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WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 23, 2021 8:00 AM
SB 6
FOR:
Broaddus, Matt (Dow, Inc.), Lake Jackson, TX
Christian, George (Texas Civil Justice League), Austin, TX
Hamer, Glenn President and CEO (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Jackson, Brian (Self; Texas Alliance Patient Access), Austin, TX
Naik, Manish M.D. (Self; TAPA), Austin, TX
Parsley, Lee (Texans for Lawsuit Reform), Austin, TX
Perez, Richard Pres/CEO (San. Antonio Chamber of Commerce), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Clark, Jenell (also providing written testimony) (Self), Sachse, TX
Ducayet (doo keye yay), Patricia State Long-term care ombudsman (Office of the state
long-term care ombudsman), Austin, TX
Modeset, Jhn (Self), Austin texas, TX
Tran, Tina State director (AARP), Austin, TX
ON:
Harvey, Jay (Self; Texas trial lawyers association), Austin, TX
Perdue, Jim President (Self; Texas Trial Lawyers Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Albright, Steven Director of Government Affairs (Associated General Contractors of
Texas- Highway Heavy Utility and Industrial Branch), Austin, TX
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Apodaca, Michelle (Tenet Healthcare), Austin, TX
Ash, Ky (Lumbermen's Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Ashley, Price (Texas College of Emergency Physicians), Austin, TX
Ashley, Price (Texas Radiological Society), Austin, TX
Ashley, Price (Texas Society of Pathologists), Austin, TX
Banda, Jennifer (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Baum, Walt President (Texas Cable Association), Austin, TX
Baxter, Jason (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Bennett, Tony President (Self; Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Bragiel, Justin General Counsel (Texas Hotel and Lodging Association), Austin, TX
Brannan, Ryan Mr. (Association for Responsible Alternatives to Workers' Compensation),
Austin, TX
Briggs, Chris (Self; Parker County Hospital District), Aledo, TX
Brown, Crystal (Texas Building Owners and Managers Association), Austin, TX
Brown, Jay (Valero), Austin, TX
Bruce, Bonnie Director of Governmental Affairs (Texas Society of Anesthesiologists),
Austin, TX
Burgin, Matt (Texas Food & Fuel Association), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 23, 2021 8:00 AM
Calvert, Jess (Texas dental assn), Austin, TX
Capelo, Jaime (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
Cawley, Jennifer (Texas Association of Life and Health Insurers (TALHI)), Austin, TX
Colangelo, Laura Executive Director (Self; Texas Private Schools Association), West Lake
Hills, TX
Curbow, Kelly (AT&T), Austin, TX
Embrey, Celeste (Texas Bankers Association), Austin, TX
Esparza, John (Self; Texas Trucking Association), Austin, TX
Fagan, Jennifer Vice President Government Affairs (Texas Construction Association),
Austin, TX
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Assn), Austin, TX
Fry, Liam Dr (Self; Texas Alliance for Patient Access (TAPA), Texas Medical Director's
Association (TMDA); Austin Geriatric Specialists, PA), Austin, TX
Galligher, Duane (Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin, TX
Garcia, Matthew (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Gonzales, Larry (Texas Credit Union Association), Round Rock, TX
Gutierrez, Martin (San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce), San Antonio, TX
Hammond, Bill Ceo (Texas employers for insurance reform), Austin, TX
Harris, Dana VP, Fed & State Advocacy (The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce),
Austin, TX
Henderson, John Ceo (Self; Torch), Round rock, TX
Hill, Jarrett (Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Companies), Austin, TX
Hillert, Bobby Executive Director (Texas Orthopaedic Association), Austin, TX
Hinkle, Ron (Texas Travel Alliance), Austin, TX
Holder, Austin (Texas Beverage Association), Austin, TX
Hoy, Sandy General Counsel (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX
Hubert, Martin (Texas Poultry Federation), Austin, TX
Hubert, Martin (Sysco), Austin, TX
Hubert, Martin (Rice University), Austin, TX
Kearns, Dennis General Counsel TX RR Assn (Texas Railroad Association), Austin, TX
Knaupe, Gregg President (American Heart Association), Austin, TX
Kolodzey, Patricia Senior Director Government Relations (Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Texas), Austin, TX
Landwehr, Martha Senior Manager, Government Affairs (BASF Corporation), Austin, TX
Leal, Roland (Independent Coalition of Nursing Home Providers), Georgetown, TX
Linial, George President & CEO (Self; LeadingAge Texas), Austin, TX
Lively, Lance (Texas Package Stores Association), Austin, TX
Loftis, Lee IIAT Dir. Govt Affairs (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas), Austin, TX
McAdams, Will President (Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (S&B Engineers & Constructors), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Chubb), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Enel North America), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 23, 2021 8:00 AM
Meroney, Mike Consultant (American International Group (AIG)), Austin, TX
Miller, Rickey (Self), Cave spring, TX
Milligan, Maureen President and CEO (Teaching hospitals of texas), Austin, TX
Mullins, Lindsay (BNSF Railway), Austin, TX
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Norton, Jo Betsy (Texas Mutual Ins. Co.), Austin, TX
Oswald, Bill Mr. (Self), Austin, TX
Parenteau, Julia Director of Public Policy (Texas Realtors), Austin, TX
Park, Joey (Coastal Conservation Association Texas), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Partida, Neftali Public Policy Advisor (Phillips 66 Company), Austin, TX
Payne, Ronald Ceo (Self; Texas healthcare association and southwest ltc mgmt services
llc), Plano, TX
Phenix, Billy (American Property Casualty insurance assn (APCIA)), Austin, TX
Reagan, Karen (Texas Alliance of Nonsubscribers), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
Rivero, Hector President & CEO (Texas Chemical Council), Austin, TX
Roberts, Cary (US Chamber Institute for Legal Reform), Austin, TX
Rodriguez, Jennifer (Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company), Austin, TX
Rusing, Shannon Chief of Staff (Texas Oil and Gas Association), Austin, TX
Ryan, Jason Senior Vice President (CenterPoint Energy), Houston, TX
Schlueter, Brad (Jobs For Texas), Austin, TX
Schlueter, Brad (USAA), Austin, TX
Schnautz, Jon (National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC)), Austin,
TX
Schneider, Michael VP, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs (Texas Association of
Broadcasters), Austin, TX
Scott, Bruce (Pfizer), Austin, TX
Scott, Bruce (Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons), Austin, TX
Scurlock, Stephen (Independent Bankers Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Sheer, Jim (Texas Retailers Association), Austin, TX
Simmons, Carrie (Liberty Mutual Insurance Co), Austin, TX
Sims, Carol (Texas Civil Justice League), Austin, TX
Smith, Stephanie (Texas Pharmacy Business Council), Austin, TX
Smith, Stephanie (Texas Association of Freestanding Emergency Centers), Austin, TX
Snowden, Tara VP, Government Affairs (Zachry Corporation), San Antonio, TX
Spilman, Annie State Director (NFIB), Austin, TX
Spilman, Tom President (Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas), Austin, TX
Stewart, Scott Vice President for Legislative Affairs (American Council of Engineering
Companies of Texas), Austin, TX
Strama, Keith (Self; ExxonMobil), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 23, 2021 8:00 AM
Streufert, Kelsey Vice President, Government Relations & Advocacy (Texas Restaurant
Association), Austin, TX
Sutton, Jill Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Association), Austin, TX
Thompson, Jay (Afact), Austin, TX
Urban, JP (AECT), Austin, TX
Van Arsdale, Corbin President & General Counsel (AGC-Texas Building Branch), Austin,
TX
Warren, Kevin (Texas Health Care Association), Austin, TX
White, David (Baylor Scott & White Health), Austin, TX
Whitehurst, Darren (Texas Automobile Dealers Association), Austin, TX
Willmann, Adam CEO (Self; Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals,
Goodall-Witcher Healthcare), Clifton, TX
Woodard, Shayne (Tyson Foods//Freeport LNG), Austin, TX
Woomer, Eric (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Yarbrough, Brian (JPMorgan Chase Holdings LLC), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Gonzalez, Ana Policy Director (Self; Workers Defense Action Fund), Austin, TX
Hall, Ash (Self), Austin, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Dir. (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX-American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Wendell, Ware Executive Director (Texas Watch), Austin, TX
SB 14
FOR:
Boyd, Erika Interim President & CEO (Texas Travel Alliance), Austin, TX
Fullerton, Lisa President/CEO (Self), San antonio, TX
Miller, Skeeter (Self; County line bbq and Texas Restaurant Association), Austin, TX
Perez, Richard Pres/CEO (San. Antonio Chamber of Commerce), San Antonio, TX
Smith, David (Self; Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas), Austin, TX
Spilman, Annie State Director (also providing written testimony) (NFIB), Austin, TX
Stergio, Anthony Andrews Myers (Self), Houston, TX
Sterling, Shelby Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy
Foundation), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Hall, Ash (Self), Austin, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Dir. (also providing written testimony) (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin,
TX
Orman, Adam (Self; Texas Business First), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bragiel, Justin General Counsel (Texas Hotel and Lodging Association), Austin, TX
Burgin, Matt (Texas Food & Fuel Association), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 23, 2021 8:00 AM
Carnahan, Alina (Real Estate Council of Austin), Austin, TX
Fagan, Jennifer Vice President Government Affairs (Texas Construction Association),
Austin, TX
Fuentes, Frank (US Hispanic Contractors Association), Austin, TX
Garcia, Matthew (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Gutierrez, Martin (San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce), San Antonio, TX
Hernandez, Denise (Self), San Antonio, TX
Herring, Megan Manager of Government Affairs (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
Hinkle, Ron (Texas Travel Alliance), Austin, TX
Holder, Austin (Theater Owners of Mid-America), Austin, TX
Hoy, Sandy General Counsel (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX
Lambert, Wendy Executive Director (Self; CTSA), Cedar Park, TX
Long, Wade (AGC-Building Branch), Austin, TX
Mangum, Martha Executive Director (Real Estate Council of San Antonio), San Antonio,
TX
McAdams, Will President (Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (S&B Engineers & Constructors), Austin, TX
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Phillips, Davis (Self), San Antonio, TX
Schlueter, Brad (Jobs For Texas), Austin, TX
Schlueter, Brad (Texas Association of Staffing), Austin, TX
Sheer, Jim (Texas Retailers Association), Austin, TX
Skrobarczyk, Ryan Director (Texas Nursery & Landscape Association), Austin, TX
Streufert, Kelsey Vice President, Government Relations & Advocacy (Texas Restaurant
Association), Austin, TX
Wittenburg, Michelle (Houston Real Estate Council), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Appel, Louis Dr. (Self; People's Community Clinic), Austin, TX
Franco, Brie Intergovernmental Relations Officer (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Ana Policy Director (Self; Workers Defense Action Fund), Austin, TX
Hamill, Joe Legislative and Political Director (AFSCME Harris County Local 1550, HOPE
Local 123, Austin Local 1624, El Paso Local 59, San Antonio Local 2021), Austin, TX
Lewis, Jonathan Senior Policy Analyst (Every Texan), Austin, TX
Lopez, Carisa Political Director (Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Reed, Cyrus Conservation director (Lone Star Chapter Sierra Club), Austin, TX
Rocap, Blake (Avow), Austin, TX
Simpson, Matt (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Sparks, Clifford Legislative Director (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Schlueter, Brad (Society of Human Resource Management), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 23, 2021 8:00 AM
AGAINST:
Patterson, TJ Manager of Legislative Affairs (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
SB 347
FOR:
Castle, Mary Policy Advisor (Texas Values Action), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baggett, Donnis Executive Vice President, Texas Press Association (Self; Texas Press
Association), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Biundo, Jennifer (Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy), Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Gov Relations, TASB (Texas Assoc of School Boards),
Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
McGuire, Kristin Director of Government Relations (Texas Council of Administrators of
Special Education), Austin, TX
Simpson, Matt (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Assn), Austin, TX
SB 398
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Flippin, Kenneth Policy Consultant (Self; US Green Building Council Texas Chapter),
Taylor, TX
Haverlah, Sandie (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Jackson, Wroe (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Metzger, Luke Executive director (Self; Environment Texas), Austin, TX
Mitchell, Hanna (Self; Solar United Neighbors), Austin, TX
Reed, Cyrus Conservation director (Lone Star Chapter Sierra Club), Austin, TX
Richie, Carl Attorney (Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance), Austin, TX
Womack, Daniel Director State Government Affairs (Dow Inc.), Austin, TX
ON:
Corona, Connie Deputy Executive Director (Public Utility Commission), Austin, TX
SB 783
FOR:
Benham, Duane Process engineer (Self; Gerdau Steel), Midlothian, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 23, 2021 8:00 AM
Curtis, Bruce Director, Sales &Marketing (Self; EBAA IRON, INC.), Irving, TX
Rodrigues do Rego, Daniel Operations Manager - Gerdau (Self; Gerdau), Mansfield, TX
VanderWaal, William (Commercial Metals Company), Seguin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cubriel, Randy (Self; Nucor), Austin, TX
Jackson, Wroe (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Dir. (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Medley, Lee Staff Rep. (United Steelworkers), Austin, TX
Shannon, Fred (Self; Gerdau), Austin, TX
SB 790
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baxter, Jason (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Hall, Ash (Self), Austin, TX
Haynes, Adam Policy Director (Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Hutson, Blake (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
Meroney, Shannon (Texas Association of Health Underwriters (TAHU)), Austin, TX
Phenix, Billy (America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)), Austin, TX
Pogue, Stacey Senior policy analyst (Every Texan (formerly CPPP)), Austin, TX
Spangler, Charles Program Director, StarFlight (Self), Austin, TX
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
ON:
Schuster, Kenisha (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
SB 874
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baxter, Jason (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Meroney, Shannon (Texas Association of Health Underwriters (TAHU)), Austin, TX
ON:
Schuster, Kenisha (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
SB 875
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baxter, Jason (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Bruce, Bonnie Director of Governmental Affairs (Texas Society of Anesthesiologists),
Austin, TX
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Assn), Austin, TX
Hutson, Blake (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
Jones, Buddy (PhRMA), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 23, 2021 8:00 AM
Meroney, Shannon (Texas Association of Health Underwriters (TAHU)), Austin, TX
Miller, Charles (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Pogue, Stacey Senior policy analyst (Every Texan (formerly CPPP)), Austin, TX
Reed, Rachael Executive director (Self; Texas ophthalmological assoc), Austin, TX
Shrader, Melodie Vice President (Pharmacuetical Care Management Association),
Washington, DC
ON:
Pahl, Stephen Associate Commissioner Consumer Protection (DSHS), Austin, TX
Schuster, Kenisha (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
SB 877
FOR:
Garabedian, Michael (Self), Keller, TX
Hellyer, Rob (Self), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Glenn, David Senior Director of Government Relations and Policy (Self; Home builders
association of greater austin), Austin, TX
Hoy, Sandy General Counsel (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX
Kirkpatrick, Shawn Director of Public Affairs (Self; KB Home), Austin, TX
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Pepper, Bradley (Greater Houston Builders Association), Houston, TX
Van Arsdale, Corbin President & General Counsel (AGC-Texas Building Branch), Austin,
TX
AGAINST:
Sparks, Clifford Legislative Director (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
SB 918
FOR:
Watson, Michelle (Germania Farm Mutual Insurance Association), Round Rock, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Schnautz, Jon (National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC)), Austin,
TX
Thompson, Jay (Afact), Austin, TX
ON:
Schuster, Kenisha (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
SB 965
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Floyd, Beaman (Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions), Austin, TX
Hall, Ash (Self), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 23, 2021 8:00 AM
ON:
Bellsnyder, Luke (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Hamilton, Melissa Public Counsel (Office of Public Insurance Counsel), Austin, TX
Thompson, Jay (Afact), Austin, TX
SB 993
FOR:
McCall, Dr John Doctor of Optometry (Self; Texas Optometric Association), Crockett, TX
Sandberg, Kyle Dr. (Self; Texas Optometric Association), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Allison, Charlotte (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Fite MD, Diana (Self; Trxas Medical Assn), Magnolia, TX
Gonzalez MD, Victor (Self; Texas Ophthalmogical Assn), McAllen, TX
Green, Mary Kelly Dr (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Ophthalmological
Association), Marble Falls, TX
Kumar MD, Sanjiv (Self; Texas Ophthalmological Assn), Uvalde, TX
Mazow MD, Mark (Self; Texas Ophthmalogical Assn), Dallas, TX
McManaman, Dennis (Self), Amarillo, TX
Simmons MD, Michael (Self; Texas Ophthalmological Assn), Southlake, TX
Sipos MD, Timothy (Self; Texas Ophthalmological Assn), Temple, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Contaldi, Mario Optometrist (Texas Optometric Association), North Richland Hills, TX
Deakins, Jennifer Doctor of Optometry (Self), Irving, TX
DeLoach, Joe OD (Self; Texas Optometric Association), Streetman, TX
Fortenberry, Sandra Doctor (Self; Texas optometric association), Helotes, TX
Hanson, Mark Doctor of Optomtry (Self; Texas Optometric Assn), Arlington, TX
HefnerAvery, Brenda (Self; Texas Optometric Asso), Austin, TX
Lucas, Dr. Tommy (Self; Texas Optometric Association), Killeen, TX
Newman, Clarke Doctor of Optometry (Self; Texas Optometric Association), Dallas, TX
Patrick, Carey OD (Self; TOA), Allen, TX
Sorrenson, Laurie Dr (Self; Texas optometric assoc), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Ashley, Price (Texas College of Emergency Physicians), Austin, TX
Ashley, Price (Texas Radiological Society), Austin, TX
Ashley, Price (Texas Society of Pathologists), Austin, TX
Banning, Tom Ceo/EVP (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
Bruce, Bonnie Director of Governmental Affairs (Texas Society of Anesthesiologists),
Austin, TX
Capelo, Jaime (Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons), Austin, TX
Capelo, Jaime (Texas Chapter American College of Cardiology), Austin, TX
Hillert, Bobby Executive Director (Texas Orthopaedic Association), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 23, 2021 8:00 AM
Pierce, Jack MD (Self; TOA), Austin, TX
Reed, Rachael Executive director (Self; Texas ophthalmological association), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
Sutton, Jill Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Parker, Kelly Executive director (Texas optometry board), Austin, TX
SB 999
FOR:
Arroyo, Ivy Jay (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Arroyo, Ivy Jay (Self), Austin, TX
Baxter, Jason (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Hutson, Blake (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Furrh, Michael EMS Chief Lavaca County (Self; Texas EMS Alliance), Shiner, TX
Harracksingh, Rachel Mrs (Texas Ambulance Association), El paso, TX
Norris, Bryan Assistant Chief (Self; San Antonio Fire Department), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Meroney, Shannon (Texas Association of Health Underwriters (TAHU)), Austin, TX
Miller, Charles (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Phenix, Billy (America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)), Austin, TX
Pogue, Stacey Senior policy analyst (Every Texan (formerly CPPP)), Austin, TX
Spilman, Annie State Director (NFIB), Austin, TX
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
AGAINST:
Casanova, Ramon San Antonio Fire Department Captain (San Antonio Fire Department),
San Antonio, TX
Embrey, Tammy Director, Intergovernmental Relations (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus
Christi, TX
Holzheauser, Craig (Texas EMS Alliance), Austin, TX
ON:
Schuster, Kenisha (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
SB 1181
FOR:
Nolan, Amy (Self), Corpus Christi, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
March 23, 2021 8:00 AM
Sutton, Ginny Executive Director (Texas Self Storage Association), Round Rock, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Huddleston, Cheri Legislative Consultant (Southwest Tow Operators), Austin, TX
SB 1202
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Deadrick, June Director- State & Federal Affairs (CenterPoint Energy), Austin. Texas, TX
Esparza, Servando (TechNet), Austin, TX
Jackson, Wroe (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Keene, Russell T. “Russ” (Texas Public Power Association), Austin, TX
Leal, Roland (CPS Energy), Georgetown, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Enel North America), Austin, TX
Mitchell, Jamie (Austin Energy), Austin, TX
Pope, Clay (TxEtra Texas Electric Transportation Resources Alliance), Austin, TX
Reagan, Karen (ChargePoint), Austin, TX
Richie, Carl Attorney (Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance), Austin, TX
Steakley, Karen (Tesla), Austin, TX
Womack, Daniel Director State Government Affairs (Dow Inc.), Austin, TX
ON:
Corona, Connie Deputy Executive Director (Public Utility Commission), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
SB 1216
FOR:
Skurow, Cathy Mayor (City of Portland), Portland, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hall, Ash (Self), Austin, TX
Wright, Randy City Manager (City of Portland), Portland, TX
SB 1402
FOR:
Brundrett, Christopher President, Texas Wine Growers (Texas Wine Growers), Hye, TX
Myers, Roxanne President, Texas Wine and Grape Growers Assn (Texas Wine and Grape
Growers Association), Burleson, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Schneider, Michael VP, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs (Texas Association of
Broadcasters), Austin, TX
Vane, Mark (Wine Road 2), Austin, TX
Yancy, Justin President (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
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