WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
May 15, 2019 8:30 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Gerrick, Emily Attorney (Texas Fair Defense Project), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Franklin, Allison Policy Fellow (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Houston, TX
Hansch, Greg Advocacy and Public Policy Director (National Alliance on Mental Illness
(NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Hartman, Marilyn Mental Health Advocate (National Alliance on Mental Illness Austin
(NAMI Austin)), Austin, TX
Holik, Haley Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barton, John Judge (Justices of the Peace and Constables Association), Midland, TX
Bernstein, Kelsey Legislative Manager (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX
Pantel, Jama (Justice of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Roberts, Cary N/A (County and District Clerks' Association of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Brown, Tim County Commissioner (Self), Salado, TX
Coleman, Cliff (Bell County), Salado, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Johnson, Windy Manager (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
FOR:
Jordan, Lindsey Director of Programs (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas), Austin, TX
Strandberg, Katherine Criminal Justice Analyst (Texas Association Against Sexual Assault),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Anderson, Jessica Lieutenant (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
Giardino, Vincent Assistant Criminal District Attorney (Tarrant County District Attorney's
Office), Fort Worth, TX
Grace Jr., James (Houston Area Women's Center), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Ostrander, Rita Legislative Aide (Combined Law Enforcement Ass. of Texas), Austin, TX
Ozuna, Jesse Assistant Director, Government Affairs (Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance),
Houston, TX
Patterson, T. J. (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
May 15, 2019 8:30 AM
Rhodes, Terrence Lieutenant (Dallas Police Department), Dallas, TX
Ryan, Shellie CPS Policy Manager (Texas Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
Schleifer, Jessica Director of Advocacy (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
Sinclair, David Legislative Consultant (Game Warden Peace Officer Association),
Pflugerville, TX
Stephens, Eve Lieutenant (Austin Police Department), Austin, TX
Williams, M. Paige Assistant District Attorney (Dallas County District Attorney John
Creuzot), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Giardino, Vincent Assistant Criminal District Attorney (Tarrant County District Attorney's
Office), Fort Worth, TX
Hunt, Ray Past President (Houston Police Officers Union (HPOU)), Houston, TX
Ostrander, Rita Legislative Aide (Combined Law Enforcement Ass. of Texas), Austin, TX
Sinclair, David Legislative Consultant (Game Warden Peace Officer Association),
Pflugerville, TX
Williams, M. Paige Assistant District Attorney (Dallas County District Attorney John
Creuzot), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Castle, Mary Elizabeth Policy Advisor (Texas Values), Austin, TX
Hunt, Ray Past President (Houston Police Officers Union (HPOU)), Houston, TX
Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Williams, Elena Volunteer (Stop Abuse Campaign), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hutchens, Mia Manager of Government Affairs (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
ON:
Zamora, April Division Director, Reentry and Integration (Texas Department of Criminal
Justice), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Franklin, Allison Policy Fellow (Self; Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Houston, TX
Hansch, Greg Advocacy and Public Policy Director (National Alliance on Mental Illness
(NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Hartman, Marilyn Mental Health Advocate (National Alliance on Mental Illness Austin
(NAMI Austin)), Austin, TX
Holik, Haley Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
May 15, 2019 8:30 AM
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Spilman, Annie State Director (National Federation of Independent Business), Austin, TX
Tatum, Alexis Legislative Associate (Travis County Commissioner Court), Austin, TX
Williams, Paige Assistant District Attorney (Dallas County Criminal District Attorney),
Dallas, TX
ON:
Skrobarczyk, Ryan Director (Texas Nursery and Landscape Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Choate, Elizabeth Director of Government Relations (Texas Veterinary Medical
Association), Austin, TX
Heflin, David Veterinarian (Texas Veterinary Medical Association), Mission, TX
Leyendecker, Sandra Veterinarian (Texas Veterinary Medical Association), Laredo, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ostrander, Rita Legislative Aide (Combined Law Enforcement Ass. of Texas), Austin, TX
Sinclair, David Legislative Consultant (Game Warden Peace Officer Association),
Pflugerville, TX
AGAINST:
Ware, Jodi (Self), Kingwood, TX
ON:
Helenberg, John Executive Director (Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Francis, Brian Executive Director (Texas Department of Licensing and Registration),
Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg Advocacy and Public Policy Director (National Alliance on Mental Illness
(NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Hartman, Marilyn Mental Health Advocate (National Alliance for Mental Illness), Austin,
TX
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
ON:
Jason, Clark Chief of Staff (Texas Department of Criminal Justice), Huntsville, TX
FOR:
Barton, John W. Judge (Justices of the Peace and Constables Association), Midland, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Embrey, Ty Attorney (City of Garland), Austin, TX
Ostrander, Rita Legislative Aide (Combined Law Enforcement Ass. of Texas), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
May 15, 2019 8:30 AM
Pantel, Jama Legislative Liason (Justice of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Patterson, T. J. (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
FOR:
Green, Christina Director of Public Affairs (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas Inc),
Austin, TX
Kaiser, Chris Policy Director (Texas Association Against Sexual Assault), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Franklin, Allison Policy Fellow (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Grace Jr., James (Houston Area Women's Center), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Ryan, Shellie CPS Policy Manager (Texas Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
Stephens, Eve Lieutenant (Austin Police Department), Austin, TX
Tucker, Terra Texas State Director (Alliance for Safety and Justice & Crime Survivors for
Safety and Justice), Austin, TX
Williams, Paige Assistant District Attorney (Dallas County Criminal District Attorney),
Dallas, TX
ON:
Hotz, Kaye Manager, Sexual Assault Prevention & Crisis Services Program (Office of the
Attorney General), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Grace Jr., James (Houston Area Women's Center), Austin, TX
Hunt, Ray Past President (Houston Police Officers Union (HPOU)), Houston, TX
Ostrander, Rita Legislative Aide (Combined Law Enforcement Ass. of Texas), Austin, TX
Ryan, Shellie CPS Policy Manager (Texas Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
Williams, Paige Assistant District Attorney (Dallas County Criminal District Attorney),
Dallas, TX
Williamson, Matt Lieutenant (Dallas Police Department), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ostrander, Rita Legislative Aide (Combined Law Enforcement Ass. of Texas), Austin, TX
Patterson, T. J. (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
Tatum, Alexis Legislative Associate (Travis County Commissioner Court), Austin, TX
Yezak, Gerald Sheriff (Sheriffs Association of Texas), Franklin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Flores, Jose Policy Analyst (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
May 15, 2019 8:30 AM
Franklin, Allison Policy Fellow (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg Advocacy and Public Policy Director (National Alliance on Mental Illness
(NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Hartman, Marilyn Mental Health Advocate (National Alliance for Mental Illness), Austin,
TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Williams, M. Paige Assistant District Attorney (Dallas County District Attorney John
Creuzot), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Giardino, Vincent Prosecutor (Tarrant County District Attorney's Office), Fort Worth, TX
Williams, Paige Assistant District Attorney (Dallas County Criminal District Attorney),
Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Patterson, T. J. (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
Wright, Christine Legislative Manager (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Arismendez, Mike Deputy Executive Director (Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulaion), Austin, TX
FOR:
Cogan, Alex Public Policy Advocate (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Flores, Jose Policy Analyst (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Flores, Lisa Advocacy Specialist (Easterseals Texas), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg Advocacy and Public Policy Director (National Alliance on Mental Illness
(NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Johnson, Lee Deputy Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Advocacy Director (Self), Austin, TX
Ostrander, Rita Legislative Aide (Combined Law Enforcement Ass. of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Casas, Amelia Policy Associate (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hansch, Greg Advocacy and Public Policy Director (National Alliance on Mental Illness
(NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Harris, Dwight (Texas American Federation of Teachers), Victoria, TX
WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
May 15, 2019 8:30 AM
Hartman, Marilyn Mental Health Advocate (National Alliance for Mental Illness), Austin,
TX
ON:
Hartman, Kristina Director of Instruction (Windham School District), Huntsville, TX
Hinojosa, Rene Director (Texas Department of Criminal Justice), Huntsville, TX
Obanion, Robert Chief Financial Officer (Windham School District), Huntsville, TX
Wood, Brandon Executive Director (Texas Commission on Jail Standards), Austin, TX
FOR:
Gonzalez, Stacy Speedlin Professor (Self), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Flores, Jose Policy Analyst (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Leal, Gloria Attorney (Mexican American Board Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Lumpkin, Bobby Division Director (Texas Department of Criminal Justice), Huntsville, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Linder, Lindsey Senior Policy Attorney (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Mergler, Mary Director, Criminal Justice project (Texas Appleseed), Austin, TX
ON:
Robertson, JD Chief Ombudsman (Office of Independent Ombudsman), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Mitchell, Forrest Chief Inspector (Office of Inspector General Juvenile Justice
Department), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Sinclair, David Legislative Consultant (Game Warden Peace Officer Association),
Pflugerville, TX
ON:
Mitchell, Forrest Chief Inspector (Office of Inspector General Juvenile Justice
Department), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Williams, Paige Assistant District Attorney (Dallas County Criminal District Attorney),
Dallas, TX
WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
May 15, 2019 8:30 AM
ON:
Harrison, Shawn Special Counsel (Texas Legislative Council), Austin, TX
Wimmer, Mark Legislative Counsel (Texas Legislative Council), Austin, TX
Zaby, Allison Legislative Counsel (Texas Legislative Council), Austin, TX