WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
March 4, 2019 9:00 AM
FOR:
Caruthers, James Senior Staff Attorney (Children at Risk), Houston, TX
Franklin, Allison Policy Fellow (Self), Kyle, TX
ON:
Francis, Brian Executive Director (Tx Department of Licensing and Regulation), Austin,
TX
Leeburg Melton, Kirsta Deputy Criminal Chief Human Trafficking and
Transnational/Organized Crime Section (Office of the Attorney General), Austin, TX
McCraw, Steve DPS Director (Texas Dept of Public Safety), Austin, TX
Williams, Jeoff Regional Director (Tx DPS), Garland, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Arnold, Ellen Principal (Texas PTA (Parent Teacher Assoc.)), Austin, TX
Castle, Mary Elizabeth Policy Advisor (Texas Values), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Policy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua Director of Government Affairs, General Counsel (Texas Impact),
Austin, TX
Hudgens, Nicole Senior Policy Analyst (Texas Values Action), Austin, TX
Kaison, Citris Policy Director (Texas Association Against Sexual Assault), Austin, TX
Lucy, Jennifer Director of Public Policy (Texprotects), Austin, TX
Romero, Michelle Director, Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Salazar, Girien Rep (Christian Life Commission), Houston, TX
Sinclair, David Legislative Consultant (Game Warden Peace Officers Association),
Pflugerville, TX
ON:
Saenz, Robert Deputy Executive Director- Enforcement (TABC), Austin, TX
Saenz, Robert Deputy Executive Director - Enforcement (TABC), Austin, TX
Saenz, Robert Deputy Executive Director (Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Nichols, Colby Attorney/Consultant (TASA), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Gonzalez, Daniel Legislative Director (Texas Realtors), Austin, TX
Parenteau, Julia Associate Legislative Director (Texas Realtors), Austin, TX
FOR:
Kaiser, Chris Policy Director (Texas Association Against Sexual Assault), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
March 4, 2019 9:00 AM
ON:
Anderson, Krista Associate Vice President and Title IX Coordinator (The University of
Texas at Austin), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Phan, Linda Public Policy Director (Texas Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
Sughrue, Alissa Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Tickle, Brian Texas Regional Director (Access Fund), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Boston, Jessica Manager Government Affairs (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Edwards, Ben Operations Director (Texas Climbers Coalition), Austin, TX
Fuchs, Jeremy Director of Public Affairs (Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers
Association), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Daniel Legislative Director (Texas Realtors), Austin, TX
Longley, Bill Legislative Counsel (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
Mitchell, Adam Owner (Rock-About), Marble Falls, TX
Parenteau, Julia Associate Legislative Director (Texas Realtors), Austin, TX
Park, Joey N/A (Texas Wildlife Association), Austin, TX
Thom, Bridgett Director of Operations (Whole Earth Provision Co.), Austin, TX
FOR:
Del Gallo, Krista Policy Manager (also providing written testimony) (TX Council on
Family Violence), Austin, TX
Mintz, David Vice President, Government Affairs (Texas Apartment Association), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Armendariz, Daniel Housing Advocate (Austin Tenants Council), Austin, TX
Duncan, Charlie Advocacy Director/ Board Member (Texas Housing/ Austin Tenants
Council), Austin, TX
Foss, Samantha Statewide Initiatives Coordinator (Texas Homeless Network), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Policy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Kaiser, Chris Policy Director (Texas Association Against Sexual Assault), Austin, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations, City of Houston (Mayor Sylvester Turner),
Houston, TX
Kimberly, Knox Sr. VP- Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
March 4, 2019 9:00 AM
Oder, Amanda Survivor Services and Training (Self and Texas Advocacy Project), Austin,
TX
Olse, Katie CEO (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), Austin, TX
Suh, Jinny Private Citizen (Self), Austin, TX
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations Specialist (Travis County Commissioners
Court), Austin, TX
FOR:
Johnson, Ed N/A (Self), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Boykins, Dwight Member Houston City Council (Self), Houston, TX
Lancton, Patrick M. President (Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association), Houston,
TX
ON:
Glass, Tom N/A (League of Independent Voters), Hockley, TX
Ingram, Keith Director, Elections Division (Texas Secretary of State), Austin, TX
Longley, Bill Legislative Counsel (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hudgens, Nicole Senior Policy Analyst (Texas Values Action), Austin, TX
Vera, Alan D. Chairman (Harris County Republican Party Ballot Security Commission),
Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Anderson, David Consultant to Arlington ISD (Arlington ISD Board of Trustees), Austin,
TX
Corey, John Associate, Moak Casey and Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
De Leon, Marty Legislative Liaison (Texas Urban Council (TUC)), Austin, TX
Deshields, Glenn Legislative Director (Texas State Association of Fire Fighters), Austin,
TX
Franco, Brie Intergovernmental Relations Officer (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Longoria, Ruben Assistant Director Government Relations (Texas Association of School
Boards), Austin, TX
Nichols, Colby Attorney/Consultant (TASA, Fast Growth School Coalition), Austin, TX
Webster, Richard Consultant (Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees), Austin, TX
Webster, Richard Consultant (Texas Association of School Business Officials), Austin, TX
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations Specialist (Travis County Commission Court),
Austin, TX
ON:
Reed, Ender Legislative Coordinator (Harris County Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Ramirez, Rick Intergovernmental Relations Manager (City of Sugar Land), Sugar Land,
TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
March 4, 2019 9:00 AM
Sparks, Clifford Legislative Director (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Wirght, Christine State Legislative Manager (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Nielsen, Jon Retired Police Detective (also providing written testimony) (Self), Odessa,
TX
ON:
Anderson, Jessica Lieutenant (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
Rogers, Joel Associate Deputy Director OAG= Child Support Division (OAG- Child
Support Division), Austin, TX
Slayton, David Administrative Director (Office of Court Administration), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baggett, Donnis Executive Vice President (Texas Press Association), Austin, TX
Longley, Bill Legislative Counsel (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
Ramirez, Rick Intergovernmental Relations Manager (City of Sugar Land), Sugar Land,
TX
Romero, Michelle Director, Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Executive Director (Texas Gun Sense), Austin, TX
Wright, Christine State Legislative Manager (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Anderson, J. David President (Texas Wildlife Association), San Antonio, TX
Beving, Rita Director (Texas Landowners for Eminent Domain Reform), Farmers Branch,
TX
Bradbury, Jim D. Attorney (Outside Counsel to Landowner Organizations), Fort Worth, TX
Chopelas, Colin Farmer (Self; Texas Farm Bureau), Corpus Christi, TX
Cortez, Albert Project Manager (also providing written testimony) (Wateridge
Development), Austin, TX
Dixon, Don Engineer (Self; Don Dixon for Texas for Reform and Freedom), San Antonio,
TX
Frazier, Scott Sec-Treasurer (Texas Farm Bureau), Chapman Ranch, TX
Fuchs, Donald Land Owner, Farmer/Rancher (Self; Texas Farm Bureau), West Columbia,
TX
Gattis, Pam N/A (Self), Georgetown, TX
Glass, Tom N/A (League of Independent Voters), Hockley, TX
Hobbs, Andrew Program Director (Org), Austin, TX
Johnson, Lucy Family member (The Halifax Ranch; the 6F Ranch), San Marcos, TX
Kaddatz, Alvin Owner (Kaddatz Farms), Hillsboro, TX
McCoy, Reid B. Mr. (also providing written testimony) (McCoy-Remme Family and
Blanco River Investments), San Marcos, TX
McGeary, Judith Executive Director (Self; Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance), Cameron,
TX
McKnight, Robert President (Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers), Ft. Davis, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
March 4, 2019 9:00 AM
McLaughlin, Brian T. N/A (Self), Midland, TX
Mitchell, Travis Mayor (City of Kyle), Kyle, TX
Murchison, Jonna Land Owner (also providing written testimony) (Self), Wimberley, TX
Newsom, J.D. Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Big Bend
Conservation Alliance), Alpine, TX
O'Connor, T. Michael Rancher/O'Connor Ranch (O'Connor Ranch), Victoria, TX
Opiela, Eric Director (South Texans' Property Rights Assn.), Kansas City, TX
Pack, Ron Owner (Pack Ranch), Hico, TX
Rogers, Linda Kaye N/A (Self), Wimberley, TX
Sauer, Kurt N/A (Sauer family), Austin, TX
Schotz, Ben N/A (Self), Austin, TX
Sisak, Jimmy Joe N/A (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Spencer, David T. Landowner (Self), Bay City, TX
Strawn, Martha H. N/A (Self), Houston, TX
Thorpe, Richard Rancher (Self), Winters, TX
Uhl, Arthur 2nd Vice President (Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers), San Antonio, TX
Van Dyke, D. Kim Agriculturalist (Self), Hobb, NM
Walter, Neil F. Landowner (also providing written testimony) (Self), Oglesby, TX
Weiler, Mark N/A (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Ashcraft, Christopher CEO (South TX Energy and Economic Roundtable (STEER)), San
Antonio, TX
Bennett, Tony President (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Bresnen, Steve Attorney (North Harris County Regional Water Authority), Austin, TX
Byers, Thomas L. Manager, Government and Media Affairs (Magellan Midstream Partners,
L.P.), Tulsa, TX
Caramanica, Heather Surface Land Supervisor (Conoco Phillips Company), Houston, TX
Cisarik, Jim Senior Vice President (also providing written testimony) (Enterprise
Products), Houston, TX
Colpoys, Kevin N/A (Self), Lubbock, TX
Davis, Tricia President (Self; Texas Royalty Council), Dripping Springs, TX
Gammage, Troupe Surface Landman (Burlington Resources Oil and Gas Company LP),
Houston, TX
Giovanetti, Tom President (also providing written testimony) (Institute for Policy
Innovation), Argyle, TX
Hutchens, Mia Manager, Government Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Association of Business), Austin, TX
Kaufman, Lisa General Counsel (Texas Civil Justice League and Coalition for Critical
Infrastructure), Austin, TX
Longanecker, Ed President (TIPRO), Austin, TX
Mann, James Lawyer (Targa Pipeline), Austin, TX
Parsley, Lee General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texans for Lawsuit
Reform), Austin, TX
Rathgeber, Julia CEO (Association of Electric Companies of Texas), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
March 4, 2019 9:00 AM
Shepperd, Ben President (Permian Basin Petroleum Association), Midland, TX
Stafford, Mike Partner (Harris County Texas), Houston, TX
Staples, Todd President (TX OGA), Austin, TX
Tinera, John President (Texas Alliance of Energy Producers/PPROA), Austin, TX
Wallace, Chris President/CEO (North Texas Commission), Irving, TX
Zabel, Tom Attorney (Texas Pipeline Association), Houston, TX
Zent, Lara Executive Director and General Counsel (also providing written testimony)
(Texas Rural Water Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Munson, Sarah Assistant Attorney General (Office of the Attorney General- Transportation
Div.), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allen, Rebecca N/A (N/A), Lockhart, TX
Baggett, Dennis Executive Vice President (Texas Press Association), Austin, TX
Bremer, Jennifer Executive Director (Texas Land and Mineral Owners Association),
Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Daniel Legislative Director (Texas Realtors), Austin, TX
Haverlah, Sandra President (Texas Consumer Association), Austin, TX
Hodges, Kenneth Consultant (Texas Corn Producers Association), Waco, TX
Hughes, Rob Executive Director (Texas Forestry Association), Lufkin, TX
Lawler, John None (Self), Austin, TX
Locke, Melissa Executive Director (Texas Real Estate Advocacy and Defense Coalition
(TREAD)), Round Rock, TX
McCan, Bob Ranch Manager- McFaddin Enterprises (TSCRA and McFaddin Ranch Heirs),
McFaddin, TX
Milavec, Sally Ann N/A (Self), Fredericksburg, TX
Mires, Kay Agriculturist/rancher (Self), O'Donnell, TX
Murchison, Ken O. N/A (Self), Wimberley, TX
Parenteau, Julia Assoc. Legislative Director (Texas Realtors), Austin, TX
Polk, Preston R. N/A (Self), Lufkin, TX
Reed, Cyrus Director, Lone Star Chapter, Sierra Club (Sierra Club), Austin, TX
Shelley, Adrian Director, Texas Office (Public Citizen), Austin, TX
Skroberczyk, Ryan Director- Legislative and Regulatory (Texas Nursery and Landscape
Association), Austin, TX
Tarver, Paula N/A (Self), Austin, TX
Turner, Bob Legislative Consultant (Texas Poultry Federation), Voss, TX
Turner, Bob Leg Representative (Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association), Voss, TX
Turner, Bob Legislative Representative (Independent Cattlemen of Texas), Voss, TX
Wade, Patrick Policy Specialist (Texas Grain Sorghum Association), Austin, TX
Winegarner, Josh Director of Government Relations (Texas Cattle Feeders Association),
Amarillo, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
March 4, 2019 9:00 AM
AGAINST:
Billingsley, Anne Director, Government Affairs (ONEOK), Austin, TX
Brown, Jay N/A (Valero), Austin, TX
Brown, Jay N/A (Concho Resources), Austin, TX
Bulcao, Paula Senior Director, Government Relations (BP America, Inc.), Austin, TX
Camacho, Priscilla D. SVP, Public Policy (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Campbell, Byron Consultant (Texas Central), Dallas, TX
Cannon, Thure President (Texas Pipeline Association), Austin, TX
Carlile, Jimmy HSE/Regulatory and Government Affairs (Fasken Oil and Ranch, Ltd),
Midland, TX
Carter, Teddy Texas Public and Government Affairs Lead (Devon Energy), Austin, TX
Casteel, Corbin Lobbyist (Centennial Resource Development), Austin, TX
Coellar, Guadalupe Legislative Attorney (City of El Paso), El Paso, TX
Cubriel, Beth N/A (Plains All American Pipeline), Austin, TX
Ellmer, Miney Consultant (Nustar Energy), Austin, TX
Fainter Jr., John W. Consultant (Texas Civil Justice League), Austin, TX
Garcia, Michael Consultant (GPA Midstream Association), Austin, TX
Hosek, Chris Principal (Halliburton), Austin, TX
Hosek, Chris Principal (QEP Resources), Austin, TX
Kates, Bruce PR (Blackbrush Oil and Gas LP), San Antonio, TX
Keffer, Jim Consultant (San Antonio Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Landin, Taylor Senior Vice President (Greater Houston Partnership), Houston, TX
Lewis, Ron N/A (Energy Transfer), Austin, TX
Macksood, Greg Partner (Chesapeake Energy), Austin, TX
Macksood, Greg Partner (Encana Oil and Gas), Austin, TX
Macksood, Greg Partner (WPX Energy), Austin, TX
Macksood, Greg Partner (PDC Energy), Austin, TX
Mathis, James N/A (Port of Freeport), Austin, TX
Maxwell, Amy Attorney (Marathon Oil Corporation), Austin, TX
Mays, Dan General Counsel/Lobbyist (Kinder Morgan), Austin, TX
Mcbeth, Kelly N/A (Howard Energy Partners), Austin, TX
Miller, Lindsey Manager of Government Relations (Anadarko Pretroleum), Austin, TX
Miller, Tim P. Owner/Operator (Millberg Farm), Kyle, TX
Moore, Julie N/A (Occidental Petroleum), Austin, TX
Morgan, Ashley Representing AESC (Association of Energy Service Companies (AESC)),
Austin, TX
Omey, Samantha Sr. Advisor Public and Government Affairs (Exxon Mobil), Austin, TX
Oswald, Bill Director- Government and Regulatory Affairs (Koch Companies), Austin, TX
Partida, Neftali Public Policy Advisor (Phillips 66), Austin, TX
Perry, Stephen State Government Affairs Manager (Chevron Pipeline and Power), Austin,
TX
Poinsett, Royce Attorney (Cimarex), Austin, TX
Rivero, Hector President (Texas Chemical Council), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
March 4, 2019 9:00 AM
Ruckel, Grant Vice President, Government Affairs (Energy Transfer), Dallas, TX
Smith, VJ MGR, State Affairs (MarkWest Logistics- Marathon), El Paso, TX
Smith, VJ MGR State Affairs (Andeavor Logistics ANDX), El Paso, TX
Smith, VJ Manager, State Affairs (Marathon Petroleum Corp.), El Paso, TX
Spreen, Lauren Consultant (Apache Corporation), Austin, TX
Stevens, Bill Consultant (Panhandle Producers and Royalty Owners Association), Austin,
TX
Sutton, Cody GR Manager (Shell), Houston, TX
Tramuto, James A. N/A (Crestwood LP), Houston, TX
Tredway, CJ Consultant (Central Harris County Regional Water Authority), Austin, TX
Troxclair, Caleb Consultant (Parsley Energy), Austin, TX
Troxclair, Caleb Consultant (EOG Resources), Austin, TX
Troxclair, Caleb Consultant (SM Energy), Austin, TX
Weber, Andrew N/A (Center Point), Austin, TX
Williams, Julie State Government Affairs Representative (Chevron), Austin, TX
Woodard, Shayne Consultant (Enbridge Energy, DCPMidstream and Freeport LNG),
Austin, TX
Yarbrough, Brian Attorney (Port of Corpus Christi Authority), Austin, TX
Yarbrough, Charles Vice President of Rates and Regulatory Affairs (Atmos Pipeline Texas),
Dallas, TX
ON:
Madsen, Kyle Director, Right of Way Division (Texas Department of Transportation),
Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Cullinane, Mary Secretary, League of Women Voters Austin Area (League of Women
Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Ellmer, Mindy Consultant (Tarrant Regional Water District), Austin, TX
FOR:
Caruthers, James Senior Staff Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Children at
Risk), Houston, TX
Francis, Brian Executive Director (TX Department of Licensing and Regulation), Austin,
TX
Franklin, Allison Policy Fellow (Self), Kyle, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Anderson, Jessica Lieutenant (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations, City of Houston (Mayor Sylvester Turner),
Houston, TX
Salazar, Girien Rep. (Christian Life Commission), Houston, TX