WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
April 1, 2025 8:00 AM
FOR:
Brown, Don (also providing written testimony) (Self; Secure the Grid Coalition), Austin,
TX
DeVore, Chuck Chief National Initiatives Officer (also providing written testimony)
(Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Glass, Tom (Self; Protect the Texas Grid), McDade, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Tice, David CFA (Self), Dallas, TX
Waller, Tommy President & CEO (also providing written testimony) (Self; Center for
Security Policy and Secure the Grid Coalition), Washington, TX
AGAINST:
Bell, Mark (Association of Electric Companies of Texas), Austin, TX
Lloyd, Brian Vice President - Regulatory Policy (Oncor Electric Delivery), Dallas, TX
ON:
Kidd, Nim Chief (TDEM), Austin, TX
Kilroy, Taylor Executive Director (Texas Public Power Association), Austin, TX
Seely, Chad Senior VP, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Off. (Electric Reliability
Council of Texas (ERCOT)), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Adams, Martha (Self), Austin, TX
Attaway, Tommy (Self; Freedom Texas), Alvarado, TX
Bella, Peter (Self; Citizens’ Climate Lobby), San Antonio, TX
Birnbaum, Stuart Prof (Self; Citizens’ Climate Lobby), Helotes, TX
Bombito, Faith (Self), Cypress, TX
Bullard, Becky (Self), Austin, TX
Burkhart, Lisa (Self), Gainesville, TX
Case, Liz (Self; Eagle Forum Subject Expert), Dallas, TX
Castilla, Cindi President (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Davis, Brandon (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Duesterhoeft, Diane (Self; Citizens’ Climate Lobby), San Antonio, TX
Eaton, Jean (Self), Keller, TX
Evans, Michelle (Williamson County Republican Party), Georgetown, TX
Gavin, James (Self), Austin, TX
Grisham, CJ Dr. (Self), Temple, TX
Hall, Courtney (Self), Houston, TX
Hendricks, Bob (Self), Austin, TX
Hendricks, Victoria (Self), Austin, TX
Isaac, Jason CEO (Self; American Energy Institute), Wimberley, TX
Kahle, James IBM Fellow (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), Austin, TX
Kelbel, Michael (Self; CCL), Austin, TX
Knight, Anita (Self; CCL), West Lake Hills, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
April 1, 2025 8:00 AM
Krengel, Jacob (Self), Austin, TX
Leon, Yahaira Scarlett (Self; Crescentia Initiative), Mission, TX
Lesky, Cynthia Volunteer (Citizens’ Climate Lobby), Austin, TX
Linenschmidt, Larry (Self), Austin, TX
Loveless, Ellen (Self), Sachse, TX
McCarty, Julie CEO (Self; True Texas Project), Grapevine, TX
Meredith, Susan (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), Austin, TX
Miglin, Marie Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Petty, Guy (Self), Arlington, TX
Phillips, Michael (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), San Antonio, TX
Rankin, Matthew (Self), Corpus Christi, TX
Reed, Cyrus Legislative and Conservation Director (Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter),
Austin, TX
Rodgers, Abby (Self), Austin, TX
Saines, Steven (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), Austin, TX
Sanders, Joshua Chief of Intergovernmental Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX
Sandland, Dara (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), Plano, TX
Sandland, Ian (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), Plano, TX
Smith, Maureen (Self; True Texas Project), Arlington, TX
Sullivan-Scott, Katherine (Self), San Antonio, TX
Wayne, Richard (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), Leander, TX
White, Nancy (Self), Canton, TX
Wikman, Thomas (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), Dallas, TX
Womack, Janet (Self), Valley View, TX
Womack, Richard (Self), Valley View, TX
Yancy, Justin President (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Lentz, James (Self; CCL), Leander, TX
ON:
Bondurant, Chuck Director, Critical Infrastructure Security (Public Utility Commission of
Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bennett, Brent Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy
Foundation), Austin, TX
Nasi, Mike Counsel (South Texas Electric Cooperative), Austin, TX
Peacock, Bill (also providing written testimony) (Self), Drpping Springs, TX
AGAINST:
Baum, Walt (Powering Texans), Austin, TX
Jewell, Michael (Sol Systems LLC), Austin, TX
Josyula, Siva Principal Consultant (also providing written testimony) (Advanced Power
Alliance; Texas Solar and Storage Association), Denver, CO
Meredith, Susan (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
April 1, 2025 8:00 AM
Ortman, Thomas President (Self; Nous Energy (Consultancy)), Austin, TX
Reed, Cyrus Legislative and Conservation Director (also providing written testimony)
(Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Castilla, Cindi President (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Glass, Tom (Self; Protect the Texas Grid), McDade, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Isaac, Jason CEO (Self; American Energy Institute), Wimberley, TX
Loveless, Ellen (Self), Sachse, TX
McCormick, Travis (Panhandle Producers and Royalty Owners Assoc), Austin, TX
White, Nancy (Self), Canton, TX
AGAINST:
Adams, Martha (Self), Austin, TX
Bella, Peter (Self; Citizens’ Climate Lobby), San Antonio, TX
Birnbaum, Stuart Prof (Self; Citizens’ Climate Lobby), Helotes, TX
Bombito, Faith (Self), Cypress, TX
Boms, Matthew (Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance), Austin, TX
Burns, Daniel (Citizens Climate Lobby), Spring, TX
Cortez, Tyler (Self), Dallas, TX
Courtney, Linda (Self; Citizens’ Climate Lobby), Austin, TX
Duesterhoeft, Diane (Self; Citizens’ Climate Lobby), San Antonio, TX
Eubanks, Jessica (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), Austin, TX
Flippin, Kenneth Policy Consultant (Texas Chapter of US Green Building Council), Taylor,
TX
Garcia, Martina (Self), San Antonio, TX
Gavin, James (Self), Austin, TX
Giese, Daniel State Affairs Director (Solar Energy Industries Association), Austin, TX
Gonin, Paul Volunteer (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), Georgetown, TX
Hall, Courtney (Self), Houston, TX
Hendricks, Bob (Self), Austin, TX
Hendricks, Victoria (Self), Austin, TX
Hornaday, Raina (Self; TSEA), Austin, TX
Howe, Richard (Self), Plano, TX
Hughes, Lisa (RWE Clean Energy), Austin, TX
Jewell, Michael (Enel North America, Inc.), Austin, TX
Jewell, Michael (Pattern Energy Group 2 LP), Austin, TX
Kahle, James IBM Fellow (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), Austin, TX
Kelbel, Michael (Self; CCL), Austin, TX
Knight, Anita (Self; CCL), West Lake Hills, TX
Krafsur, Neil (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), Lubbock, TX
Krengel, Jacob (Self), Austin, TX
Kurs, Andrew (Self), Dallas, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
April 1, 2025 8:00 AM
Landwehr, Martha Senior Manager, Government Affairs (BASF Corporation), Austin, TX
Lentz, James (Self; CCL), Leander, TX
Leon, Yahaira Scarlett (Self; Crescentia Initiative), Mission, TX
Lesky, Cynthia Citizens’ Climate Lobby Volunteer (Self), Austin, TX
Leyden, Colin (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX
Linenschmidt, Larry (Self), Austin, TX
Looney, Michael VP Economic Development (Self; San Angelo Chamber of Commerce),
San Angelo, TX
Martin, Michael (Self), Dallas, TX
Mcclellan, Suzi (EDF Renewables), Austin, TX
Mcclellan, Suzi (The AES Corporation), Austin, TX
Merten, Laura (Apex Clean Energy), Austin, TX
Messer, Judd Vice President, Texas (Advanced Power Alliance), Austin, TX
Miglin, Bruce Retired (Self), Austin, TX
Miglin, Marie Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Neeley, Josiah (R Street Institute), Austin, TX
Niland, Bob (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), El Paso, TX
Phillips, Michael (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), San Antonio, TX
Pitts, Jr, John (Engie NA), Austin, TX
Pitts, Jr, John (Texas Energy Buyers Alliance), Austin, TX
Ratliff, Shannon (Invenergy LLC), Austin, TX
Rodgers, Abby (Self), Austin, TX
Saines, Steven (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), Austin, TX
Sandland, Dara (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), Plano, TX
Sandland, Ian (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), Plano, TX
Simmons, Carrrie (Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation), Austin, TX
Spence, Logan (National Grid Renewables), Austin, TX
Stephens, Caleb (Self; OCI Energy), San Antonio, TX
Stover, Mark Executive Director (Texas Solar + Storage Association), Austin, TX
Sullivan-Scott, Katherine (Self), San Antonio, TX
Toomey, Mike (Cypress Creek Renewables), Austin, TX
Ulreich (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), Georgetown, TX
Warren, Mark (Self), Austin, TX
Wayne, Richard (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), Leander, TX
Weldon, Matthew (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), Austin, TX
ON:
Collins, Keith VP of Commercial Operations (Electric Reliability Council of Texas
(ERCOT)), Austin, TX
English, Barksdale Deputy Executive Director (Public Utility Commission of Texas),
Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Borer, Taylor (City of Garland), Garland, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
April 1, 2025 8:00 AM
Metzger, Luke Executive Director (Self; Environment Texas), Austin, TX
Shelley, Adrian Texas Director (Public Citizen), Austin, TX
ON:
Graham, Andrew (City of Georgetown), Austin, TX
FOR:
Fowler, Perry (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Water Infrastructure
Network (TXWIN)), Austin, TX
Martin, Jason Regional General Counsel (AGC-Texas Building Branch), Austin, TX
Martinez, John Surety - SVP (also providing written testimony) (Self; American Global
and Various Texas Construction Associations), The Woodlands, TX
Stones, Jake VP (Self; McCarthy Bulding Companies, TXWin), Humble, TX
Westcott, William (ABC of Texas), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Lindner, Richard (San Antonio Water System), San Antonio, TX
Oney, Tom EVP External Affairs (Lower Colorado River Authority), Austin, TX
Phillips, Matt Deputy General Manager (Brazos River Authority), Waco, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Albright, Steven (AGC of Texas), Austin, TX
Baxley, Jack (Self), Dallas, TX
Martinez, John H. (The Regional Hispanic Contractors Association), Dallas, TX
Snowden, Tara Vice President, Public Affairs (Zachry Corporation), San Antonio, TX
Tahuahua, Geoffrey (Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Ballesteros, Arturo (North Texas Tollway Authority), Plano, TX
Crownover, Jen Commissioner, Comal County (Self; Comal County, County Judges &
Commissioners Association), New Braunfels, TX
Ellmer, Mindy (Tarrant Regional Water District), Austin, TX
Ellmer, Mindy (Gulf Coast Water Authority), Austin, TX
Franco, Santiago (Harris County Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Hinkle, Ron (Texas Commercial Airports Association), Austin, TX
Irwin, Cindy County Judge (Hutchinson County), Stinnett, TX
Posey, Jake (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW International Airport)), Austin,
TX
Ramirez, Rick Deputy Intergovernmental Relations Officer (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Shannon, Melissa (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San Antonio, TX
Skrobarczyk, Ryan Director (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus Christi, TX
Sparks, Clifford Legislative Director (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Tamayo, Elisa M. Governmental Affairs Manager (El Paso County), El Paso, TX
Thompson, Rick Legislative Director (County Judges and Commissioners Association of
Texas), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
April 1, 2025 8:00 AM
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations Officer (Travis County Commissioners Court),
Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Islam, Nadia Govt. Affairs Administrator (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Gooch, Kerry (People United for Privacy), Kansas City, KS
AGAINST:
Joseph, Zenobia (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Williams, M Paige Dallas County Assistant District Attorney (Dallas Criminal District
Attorney John Creuzot), Dallas, TX
FOR:
Botkin, Shelly Executive Director (Texas Broadband Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bush, Kyle (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Castro Garcia, Josie (Dallas County), Dallas, TX
Chenelle, Rebekah Vice President of Public Policy (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Easley, Jennifer State President (Texas PTA), San Antonio, TX
Fletcher, Kevin (AT&T), Austin, TX
Franco, Santiago (Harris County Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Harvey, Julia (Texas Electric Cooperatives), Austin, TX
Haynes, Adam Policy Director (Conference of Urban Counites), Austin, TX
Morehead, Tracy (Texas Rural Broadband Association), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Shannon, Melissa (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San Antonio, TX
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations Officer (Travis County Commissioners Court),
Austin, TX
Wood, Robert (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Wynn, Monty (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
ON:
Brandt, Shannon Tax Policy Counsel (Comptroller of Public Accounts), Austin, TX
Conte, Greg Director, Broadband Development Office (Comptroller of Public Accounts),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Jones, David Deputy General Counsel (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
April 1, 2025 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Parenteau, Julia Director of Public Policy (Texas Realtors), Austin, TX
ON:
Lee, Abby (Texas Real Estate Commission), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bell, Mark (Association of Electric Companies of Texas), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Boms, Matthew (Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance), Austin, TX
Hornaday, Raina (Self; TSEA), Austin, TX
Parsons, Patrice Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Solar
Energy Society), Bastrop, TX
Reed, Cyrus Legislative and Conservation Director (also providing written testimony)
(Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter), Austin, TX
Stover, Mark Executive Director (Texas Solar + Storage Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Harvey, Julia (Texas Electric Cooperatives), Austin, TX
Yu, Joel (Grid Resilience in Texas (GRIT)), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baum, Walt (Powering Texas), Austin, TX
Garcia, Buddy (Element Fuels), Austin, TX
Sadler, Kelly Government Affairs (AEP Texas), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Adams, Martha (Self), Austin, TX
Bella, Peter (Self; Citizens’ Climate Lobby), San Antonio, TX
Birnbaum, Stuart Prof (Self; Citizens’ Climate Lobby), Helotes, TX
Bombito, Faith (Self), Cypress, TX
Duesterhoeft, Diane (Self; Citizens’ Climate Lobby), San Antonio, TX
Gavin, James (Self), Austin, TX
Giese, Daniel State Affairs Director (Solar Energy Industries Association), Austin, TX
Hall, Courtney (Self), Houston, TX
Kahle, James IBM Fellow (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), Austin, TX
Kelbel, Michael (Self; CCL), Austin, TX
Knight, Anita (Self; CCL), West Lake Hills, TX
Krengel, Jacob (Self), Austin, TX
Lentz, James (Self; CCL), Leander, TX
Leon, Yahaira Scarlett (Self; Crescentia Initiative), Mission, TX
Marquez, Brandy (Sunrun), Austin, TX
Metzger, Luke Executive Director (Self; Environment Texas), Austin, TX
Miglin, Marie Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
April 1, 2025 8:00 AM
Phillips, Michael (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), San Antonio, TX
Rodgers, Abby (Self), Austin, TX
Saines, Steven (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), Austin, TX
Sandland, Dara (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), Plano, TX
Sandland, Ian (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), Plano, TX
Simmons, Carrie (Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation), Austin, TX
Wayne, Richard (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), Leander, TX
ON:
Collins, Keith VP of Commercial Operations (Electric Reliability Council of Texas
(ERCOT)), Austin, TX
English, Barksdale Deputy Executive Director (Public Utility Commission of Texas),
Austin, TX
Flippin, Kenneth Policy Consultant (Texas Chapter of US Green Building Council), Taylor,
TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Lee, Lloyd (Self), Austin, TX
Martin, Lauren (Self), Austin, TX
Olsen, Amy Director of Strategic Initiaves (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Schlaud, Paul General Counsel SVP (Texas Mutual Insurance Company), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ellmer, Regan Director of Government Affairs (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas),
Austin, TX
Gonzales, Walter (American Property Casualty Insurance Association), Austin, TX
Hodge, Daniel (Texas Mutual Insurance Co), Austin, TX
FOR:
DeVore, Chuck Chief National Initiatives Officer (also providing written testimony)
(Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Lloyd, Brian Vice President - Regulatory Policy (Oncor Electric Delivery), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Adams, Martha (Self), Austin, TX
Bella, Peter (Self; Citizens’ Climate Lobby), San Antonio, TX
Birnbaum, Stuart Prof (Self; Citizens’ Climate Lobby), Helotes, TX
Burkhart, Lisa (Self), Gainesville, TX
Castilla, Cindi President (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Davis, Brandon (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Duesterhoeft, Diane (Self; Citizens' Climate Lobby), San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
April 1, 2025 8:00 AM
Eaton, Jean (Self), Keller, TX
Evans, Michelle (Williamson County Republican Party), Georgetown, TX
Gavin, James (Self), Austin, TX
Glass, Tom (Self; Protect the Texas Grid), McDade, TX
Grisham, CJ Dr. (Self), Temple, TX
Hall, Courtney (Self), Houston, TX
Isaac, Jason CEO (Self; American Energy Institute), Wimberley, TX
Kahle, James IBM Fellow (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), Austin, TX
Kelbel, Michael (Self; CCL), Austin, TX
Krengel, Jacob (Self), Austin, TX
Lentz, James (Self), Leander, TX
Leon, Yahaira Scarlett (Self; Crescentia Initiative), Mission, TX
Loveless, Ellen (Self), Sachse, TX
McCarty, Julie CEO (Self; True Texas Project), Grapevine, TX
Meredith, Susan (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), Austin, TX
Miglin, Marie Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Petty, Guy (Self), Arlington, TX
Phillips, Michael (Self; Citizens' Climate Lobby), San Antonio, TX
Rankin, Matthew (Self), Corpus Christi, TX
Rodgers, Abby (Self), Austin, TX
Saines, Steven (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), Austin, TX
Sandland, Dara (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), Plano, TX
Sandland, Ian (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), Plano, TX
Smith, Maureen (Self; True Texas Project), Arlington, TX
Wayne, Richard (Self; Citizens Climate Lobby), Leander, TX
White, Nancy (Self), Canton, TX
Womack, Janet (Self), Valley View, TX
Womack, Richard (Self), Valley View, TX
ON:
Bondurant, Chuck Director, Critical Infrastructure Security (Public Utility Commission of
Texas), Austin, TX
Seely, Chad Senior VP, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Off. (Electric Reliability
Council of Texas (ERCOT)), Austin, TX
FOR:
Looney, Michael VP Economic Development (Self; San Angelo Chamber of Commerce),
San Angelo, TX
Reed, Cyrus Legislative and Conservation Director (also providing written testimony)
(Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baum, Walt (Powering Texas), Austin, TX
Bush, Kyle (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
April 1, 2025 8:00 AM
Kilroy, Taylor Executive Director (Texas Public Power Association), Austin, TX
McCord, Mia Vice President of Government Affairs (Texas Chemistry Council), Austin,
TX
Pate, Gardner (Skybox Datacenters), Austin, TX
Shelley, Adrian Texas Director (Public Citizen), Austin, TX
Stratmann, Ben (Data Center Coalition), Austin, TX
ON:
Cook, Kelly Deputy Director, Critical Infrastructure (Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality), Austin, TX
Ledbetter, Phillip Director, Office of Legal Services (Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality), Austin, TX
Mills-Jurach, Kristi Assistant Director (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality),
Austin, TX
Seely, Chad Senior VP, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Off. (Electric Reliability
Council of Texas (ERCOT)), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bonura, John Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Brown, Rusty Southern Director (Freedom Foundation), Grapevine, TX
Husted, Ana (also providing written testimony) (Associated Builders and Contractors of
Texas, Inc.), Austin, TX
McVeigh, Andrew (Self; Texans for Fiscal Responsibility), The Hills, TX
Spilman, Annie (also providing written testimony) (Texas Business Coalition), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Angel, Lena (Self), Katy, TX
Bishop, Ann Executive Director (TPEA), Austin, TX
Conrad, Tammy (also providing written testimony) (Self), Round Rock, TX
Doyle, Patricia Dr. (Self), Dallas, TX
Holmes, Shannon Executive Director (Association of Texas Professional Educators),
Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela Director of Governmental Relations (also providing written testimony)
(Texas Classroom Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Ormsby, Jeff Executive Director (Texas Correctional Employees Council), Lexington, TX
Serna, Jayne ATPE Past State President (Self; ATPE), Leander, TX
ON:
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Self; Houston Police Officers’ Union), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baxley, Jack (Self), Dallas, TX
Blake, Frances General Counsel (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Castro, Joel (Self; Americans for Prosperity), Alvin, TX
Deason, Doug (Self), Dallas, TX
Deason, Doug Chair (Self; Texans for Free Enterprise), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
April 1, 2025 8:00 AM
Evans, Michelle (Self; Williamson County Republican Party), Georgetown, TX
Geary, Michael (Workers For Opportunity), Midand, MI
Horn, Sarah Assistant State Director (National Federation of Independent Business
(NFIB)), Austin, TX
Kershaw, James (Harris County Deputies' Organization FOP #39), Houston, TX
Lara, Ariel (Self), Lake Jackson, TX
Martinez, Jorge Strategic Director (Self; The LIBRE Initiative), Austin, TX
Mauro, Megan EVP & Chief of Staff (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Sheetz, Samuel Legislative Director (Self; Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX
Tredway, CJ (Independent Electrical Contractors of Texas), Austin, TX
Van Arsdale, Corbin President & General Counsel (AGC-Texas Building Branch), Austin,
TX
Villarreal, Faith Manager, Government Relations (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
Yancy, Justin President (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Alvarado, Aidan (Self; Laredo Fire Fighters Association), Laredo, TX
Amps, Emily (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Deshields, Glenn (Texas State Association of Fire Fighters), Austin, TX
Hallamek, James (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Kling, Kelsey (Self; Texas AFT), Austin, TX
Martinez, Louann (Harris County Deputies’ Organization), Austin, TX
Posson, Amanda Policy Analyst (Every Texan (CPPP)), Austin, TX
Sheldon, Tyler (Self; Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX
Sierega, John (TMPA), Austin, TX
Szimanski, Jennifer Deputy Executive Director (Combined Law Enforcement Associations
of Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
Todd, Jack (Self; Lubbock Professional Firefights), Lubbock, TX
ON:
Bullock, Michael President (Austin Police Association), Austin, TX
Malone, Mark (Dallas Firefighters Association), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Boepple, Dani (Self), Mesquite, TX
Cuevas, David Executive Director (Harris County Deputies Organization), Houston, TX
Exter, Monty Dir of Gov Relations (ATPE), Austin, TX
FOR:
Robertson, Daryl (Texas Business Law Foundation), Dallas, TX
Wofford, Travis (Texas Business Law Foundation), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Butler, Carley (Northwest Registered Agent), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
April 1, 2025 8:00 AM
Mains, Chuck (Self; TBLF), Austin, TX
Reddington, Kevin Assistant General Counsel (Texans for Lawsuit Reform), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Thoman, Esme (Northwest Registered Agent), Austin, TX