WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
March 31, 2025 9:00 AM
FOR:
Akre, Jennifer (Self), Houston, TX
Austin, Earl “Duke” CEO, Quanta Services (Self), Houston, TX
Balderas, Francisco Associate General Counsel (Texas Materials Group, a CRH company),
Cedar Park, TX
Blanchard, Adam Co-founder & CEO Double Diamond Transport (Self; Double Diamond
Transport), San Antonio, TX
Butler, Brett (Self), Austin, TX
Casey, Melissa (Self), San Antonio, TX
Christian, George (Texas Civil Justice League), Austin, TX
Detlefsen, Barry Vp Safwty (Self; TXTA), San Antonio, TX
Elms, Stacy VP (Self; Housley Group), Carrollton, TX
Embertson, Dave (Self; Erling Sales & Service), Austin, TX
Esparza, John President (Self; Texas trucking association), Austin, TX
Faschingbauer, Marcia (also providing written testimony) (Self), Houston, TX
Ferril, Megan (Self; Texas Towing and Storage Association), Amarillo, TX
Fuentes, Juan (Self; The Fuentes Firm), Spring, TX
Grooms, Pam (Self), Austin, TX
Hamer, Glenn President and CEO (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of
Business), Austin, TX
Ladner, Gerald Presiding officer SORM (Self; SORM), Austin Tx, TX
Luke, Ronald (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Maldonado, Jerry Director of Operations (Self; Laredo Motor Carriers Association),
Laredo, TX
Montgomery, Joseph (Coastal transport), Missouri City Tx, TX
Myers, Mary Trial Coumsel (Pan am trucking et al), Sa, TX
Parsley, Lee (Texans for Lawsuit Reform), Austin, TX
Patterson, Ben (Self; Patterson & Associates Insurance Agency), Richardson, TX
Pfeiffer, Charlie (Self; IEC of Texas), La Porte, TX
Phillippi, Bane (also providing written testimony) (Self; McCoy’s Building Supply), San
Marcos, TX
Reza, Alexis Director (Self), El Paso, TX
Riddick, Alan DOT Manager TNT Crane (Self; Texas trucking Association), Houston, TX
Riley, Matt General Counsel (Self; Ranger Excavating, LP), Austin, TX
Shakiba, Bita Doctor of dental surgery (LSEA), Houston,Texas, TX
Sizemore, Samantha (Self), Cleveland, TX
VanDusen, Graham (Self; Texas Logging Council), Hallsville, TX
Weaver, Kyle Associate General Counsel (TRM), Allen, TX
Whorton, Michael (Self; Iiat), Austin, TX
Woods, Brandon (Self), Flower Mound, TX
Woolf, William Director of Safety & DOT (Self; Davis Crane Group), Irving, TX
Wright, Jim Small business owner (Self; Texas lawsuit reform), Orange grove, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
March 31, 2025 9:00 AM
AGAINST:
Adams, Will (Self; Texas Trial Lawyers Association), Katy, TX
Aldous, Charla (Self), Dallas, TX
Boecking, Brent (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Boecking, Neil (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin/tx, TX
Chun, Christopher (Self), Dallas, TX
Cohen, Shmariyahu (Self), Houston, TX
Eiland, Craig (Self; Texas Trial Lawyers Assn), Austin, TX
Engelhart, Mike Hon. (Self), Houston, TX
Gordon, Charlie (Self), Tyler, TX
Graham, Trisha (also providing written testimony) (Self), Nevada, TX
Higgins, Henry MD (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Holm, Anthony (Self), Austin, TX
Indresano, Andrew (Self), Arlimgton, TX
Leonard, Michael (Self), San Antonio, TX
Mahendru, Vivek MD (Self), Austin, TX
Maiangowi, Darcy (Self), Wimberley, TX
Norman, Sasha (Self), San Antonio, TX
Perdue, Jim Attorney (Self; Texas Trial Lawyers Association), Houston, TX
Pierson, Bradley (Self), Newark, TX
Schimizzi, Aimee MD (Self), Dallas, TX
Tamez, Laura (Self; Texas Trial Lawyer Association), San Antonio, TX
Turkett, Ty (Self), Valley Mills/tx, TX
Walker, Jack President Texas Trial Lawyers Association (Self; Texas Trial Lawyers
Association), Austin, TX
Walsh, Caryl (Self), San Antonio, TX
Wendell, Ware Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Watch),
Austin, TX
Williams, Aldon (Self), Boerne, TX
Yates, Richard (Self), Allen, TX
ON:
Wohleb, Steve General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Abel, Matt (Texas Economic Development Council), Austin, TX
Allen, Sara (Sysco), Tx, TX
Allen, Sara (Germania Insurance), Tx, TX
Avera, Ashley President (Texas Cable Association), Austin, TX
Beasley, Renea Executive Director (Independent Electrical Conractors of Texas), Austin,
Texas, TX
Bell, Mark (Association of Electric Companies of Texas), Austin, TX
Besserman, Kenneth Director of Government Affairs and Special Counsel (Texas Society
of CPAs), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
March 31, 2025 9:00 AM
Betts, Albert Executive Director (Insurance Council of Texas), Austin, TX
Borgelt, Roger Psst Chairman (Self; Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse of Central Texas),
Austin TX, TX
Brown, Crystal (Greater Houston Partnership), Austin, TX
Burklund, Adam (Sentry Insurance), Austin, TX
Carlile, Jimmy (Fasken Oil and Ranch), Midland, TX
Cubriel, Beth (Self; Plains All American Pipeline), Austin, TX
Davis, Doug Vice President (Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas), Austin, TX
DeAngelo, David (RaceTrac, Inc.), Austin, TX
Ellmer, Mindy (TRT Holdings), Austin, TX
Ellmer, Regan Director of Government of Affairs (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas),
Austin, TX
Fagan, Jennifer (Texas Construction Association), Austin, TX
Fletcher, Kevin (AT&T), Austin, TX
Grace, Jim (Acuity Insurance, Werner Enterprises), Austin, TX
Green, Kelley (Self; Texas Cotton Ginners Association), Round Rock, TX
Hammond, Sarah (Self; Atlas Electric), Alton, TX
Hardin, Paul President/CEO (Texas Food & Fuel Association), Austin, TX
Hill, Jarrett (Texas Farm Bureau Insurance), Austin, TX
Holzheauser, Craig (Speedy Stop), Austin, TX
Horn, Sarah (National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)), Austin, TX
Howard, Nolen (Self; Threlkeld & Company Insurance), Flint, TX
Jackson, Wroe Vice President & General Counsel (Texas Association of Manufacturers),
Austin, TX
Joyce, Shana (Koch), Austin, TX
Kahle, Carolyn President/Owner (Self; Totaldepth Rental, LLC dba Onsite Pro Can),
Boerne, Texas, TX
Kearns, Dennis General Counsel (Texas Railroad Association), Austin, TX
Lively, Lance (Texas Package Stores Association), Austin, TX
Lovett, James (SH 130 Concession Company), Austin, TX
Marlow, John Senior Vice President (Chubb), Austin, TX
Martin, Amanda (AGC of Texas (Highway, Heavy, Utilities & Industrial Branch)), Austin,
TX
McCord, John Executive Director (Texas Retailers Association), Austin, TX
McCord, Mia Vice President of Government Affairs (Texas Chemistry Council), Austin,
TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (National Association of Benefits & Insurance Professionals -
Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Meyers, Lucas (The Travelers Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries), Austin, TX
Miller, Chris (Uber Technolgies, Inc), Austin, TX
Moore, Julie (Oxy), Austin, TX
Morris, Joe (Texas Forestry Association), Austin, TX
Muñoz, Ned Vice President (Charter Communications), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
March 31, 2025 9:00 AM
New, Ronny (Self), Austin, TX
Nicolas, Sarah (Texas Association of Defense Counsel), Bee cave, TX
Norman, Jr., M. Scott CEO (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Oberbeck, Tulsi (Texas Oil and Gas Association), Austin, TX
Omey, Samantha Sr Advisor Public and Government Affairs (ExxonMobil), Austin, TX
Pate, Gardner (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX
Paylor, Ryan Director of Government Affairs (Texas Independent Producers & Royalty
Owners Association (TIPRO)), Austin, TX
Pearson, Shea (Texas Waterways Operators Association), Austin, TX
Peeler, Robert (Ford Motor Company), Austin, TX
Robbins, Jason Safety Director Redbird Trucking (Self), San Marcos, TX
Rodriguez, Jennifer Attorney (North Texas Commission), Austin, TX
Romo, Joel (Texas Ambulance Association), Brenham, TX
Rose, Denise (Vulcan Materials), Austin, TX
Ross, Susan (Johnson & Johnson), Thrall, TX
Saenz, Luis (Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT)), Austin, TX
Shannon, Fred (Texas Medical Liability Trust), Austin, TX
Smith, Curtis Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Nursery & Landscape Association),
Cedar park, TX
Smith, Mark (Tropicana Homes), Austin, TX
Smith, Mark (Self; Hunt Companies inc), Austin, TX
Snowden, Tara Vice President, Public Affairs (Zachry Corporation), San Antonio, 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
Tahuahua, Geoffrey President (Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas), Austin, TX
Tedford, Drew (The Friedkin Group), Houston, TX
Tredway, Cade (Texas Surplus Lines Association), Austin, TX
Van Arsdale, Corbin President & General Counsel (AGC-Texas Building Branch), Austin,
TX
Ward, Bill (Self), Linden texas, TX
Webb, Andy (Self; Watkins Insurance Group), Georgetown, TX
Whitehurst, Darren (Self; Texas Automobile Dealers Association), Austin, TX
Woodard, Shayne Exec dirctor texas GR (Valero Energy), San antonio, TX
Woomer, Eric (Texas Crane Owners Association, Precast Concrete Manufacturers Assoc of
Texas), Austin, TX
Yancy, Justin President (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
Yarbrough, Brian (EAN Holdings, LLC and Affiliates (dba Enterprise Mobility)), Austin,
TX
Zapata, Mireya Executive Director (Lumbermen’s Association of Texas), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Campbell, Byron (Advanced Diagnostics Healthcare System), Dallas, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
March 31, 2025 9:00 AM
Chandler, Lewis (Self), Bellaire, TX
Chandler, Sherry (Self), Bellaire, TX
Gunn, Annie (Self), Austin, TX
Lord, Richard Executive Director (Self; Texas Building & Construction Trades), Austin,
TX
Lyons, Michael (Self), Dallas, TX
Pettiet, Devin Dr (Self), Spring, TX
Pierson, Leslie (Self), Newark, TX
Romero, Rebecca MD (Self; ProCare), Austin, TX
Smith, Jacob (Southwest Pipe Trades Association), Austin, TX
Stein, Stacey (Self; Texas Chiropractic Association), Montgomery, TX
Woodard, Chato Business Agent (Southwest Pipe Trades), Houston, Texas, TX
ON:
Walters, Ryan Deputy AG for Legal Strategy (Office of the Attorney General), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Stewart, Clayton (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hill, Smitty Lietenant, Galveston County Sheriff’s Office (Self; Galveston County
Sheriff’s Office), Galveston, TX
Stallman, Bo Sheriff (Self; Sheriffs’ Association of Texas), Angleton, TX
AGAINST:
Barthen, Mark Deputy Chief (City of fort worth), Fort worth, TX
Mosley, Christopher Asst. City attorney (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Benton, Megan Strategic Policy Associate (Self; Texas Values Action), Austin, TX
Carcerano, Eric (Self; Chambers County District Attorney), Anahuac, TX
Hale, Paul Mr (Self; SREC SD-1), Queen City, Texas, TX
Hawthorne, Brian Sheriff (Self; Sheriffs Association of Texas), Mont Belvieu, TX
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Self; Houston Police Officers’ Union), Houston, TX
Sierega, John (TMPA), Austin, TX
ON:
Thigpen, Josh Supervisor, Account Maintenance (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts),
Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Hale, Kevin Legislative coordinator (Self; The Libertarian Party of Texas), Dallas, TX
FOR:
Gagen, Charlie (American Lung Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
March 31, 2025 9:00 AM
Gavvala, Dr. Sheela Physician (Self; Texas Medical Association; Texas Pediatric Society;
Texas Public Health Coalition), Austin, TX
Owen, Charlotte (also providing written testimony) (American vapor manufacturers.
Association), Seguin, TX
Rais, Lyla (Self), Houston, TX
Rais, Mehdi (also providing written testimony) (Self), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Calvert, Raif Asst Dir Govt Relations (TASB), Austin, Texas, TX
Easley, Jennifer State President Texas PTA (Texas PTA), San Antonio, TX
Green, Shelton (Texans for Safe and Drug Free Youth), Austin, TX
Harkleroad, Becca MPH, RN, NCSN (Self; Texas School Nurses Organization),
Spicewood, TX
Hausenfluck, Amber (Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry), Austin, TX
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Self; Houston Police Officers’ Union), Houston, TX
Moradel, Osman (Texas AFT), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
Sierega, John (TMPA), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Hale, Kevin Legislative coordinator (Self; The Libertarian Party of Texas), Dallas, TX
ON:
Thigpen, Josh Supervisor, Account Maintenance (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Gagen, Charlie (American Lung Association), Austin, TX
Gavvala, Dr. Sheela Physician (Self; Texas Medical Association; Texas Pediatric Society;
Texas Public Health Coalition), Austin, TX
Rais, Lyla (Self), Houston, TX
Rais, Mehdi (Self), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Owen, Charlotte (also providing written testimony) (American vapor manufacturers.
Association), Seguin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Easley, Jennifer State President Texas PTA (Texas PTA), San Antonio, TX
Green, Shelton (Texans for Safe and Drug Free Youth), Austin, TX
Harkleroad, Becca MPH, RN, NCSN (Self; Texas School Nurses Organization),
Spicewood, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Hale, Kevin Legislative coordinator (Self; The Libertarian Party of Texas), Dallas, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
March 31, 2025 9:00 AM
FOR:
Gagen, Charlie (American Lung Association), Austin, TX
Gavvala, Dr. Sheela Physician (Self; Texas Medical Association; Texas Pediatric Society;
Texas Public Health Coalition), Austin, TX
Owen, Charlotte (also providing written testimony) (American vapor manufacturers.
Association), Seguin, TX
Rais, Lyla (Self), Houston, TX
Rais, Mehdi (Self), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Aragonez, Alexa Deputy Chief of Intergovernment Relations (City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Beneski, Amy (Texas Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Calvert, Raif Asst Dir Govt Relations (TASB), Austin, Texas, TX
Easley, Jennifer State President Texas PTA (Texas PTA), San Antonio, TX
Franco, Santiago (Harris County Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Green, Shelton (Texans for Safe and Drug Free Youth), Austin, TX
Harkleroad, Becca MPH, RN, NCSN (Self; Texas School Nurses Organization),
Spicewood, TX
Jaquette, Shannon (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Hale, Kevin Legislative coordinator (Self; The Libertarian Party of Texas), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Johnson, Ed (Self; Harris county ballot security), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Hendrickson, Andrew (ACLU of Texas), Dripping Springs, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Warms, Veronikah (Texas Civil Rights Project), Austin, TX
FOR:
Callahan, Steven (Altria client services), Richmond, TX
Gonzalez, JR Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of (Self; Texas Assoc of
Mexican American Chambers of Commerce), Buda, TX
Hardin, Paul President/CEO (Texas Food & Fuel Association), Austin, TX
Lee, Terry (Self), Brock, TX
Rand, Scott President (Self), Vidor, TX
Veale, Holly Vp, purchasing (Self; Core-Mark), Westlake, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
March 31, 2025 9:00 AM
Whyte, Marc City councilman san antonio (Self), San antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Gagen, Charlie (also providing written testimony) (American Lung Association), Austin,
TX
Gavvala, Dr. Sheela Physician (Self; Texas Medical Association; Texas Pediatric Society;
Texas Public Health Coalition), Austin, TX
Wages, Todd (Self; Vapor Technology Institute), Richardson/TX, TX
ON:
Owen, Charlotte (also providing written testimony) (American vapor manufacturers.
Association), Seguin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Green, Shelton (Texans for Safe and Drug Free Youth), Austin, TX
Hawthorne, Brian Sheriff (Self; Sheriffs Association of Texas), Mont Belvieu, TX
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Self; Houston Police Officers’ Union), Houston, TX
Mauro, Megan EVP & Chief of Staff (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Saxon, Lucinda (McLane Company), Austin, TX
Sierega, John (TMPA), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Harkleroad, Becca MPH, RN, NCSN (Self; Texas School Nurses Organization),
Spicewood, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
ON:
Thigpen, Josh Supervisor, Account Maintenance (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Lucci, Michael (Self; State Armor Action), Chicago, IL
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Roach, Blake Associate Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau), Austin, TX
FOR:
Colangelo, Laura Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Private
Schools Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Jaquette, Shannon (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Sivadge, Vanessa (Self; Protecting texas children), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Hendrickson, Andrew (ACLU of Texas), Dripping Springs, TX
ON:
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
State Affairs
March 31, 2025 9:00 AM
FOR:
Fitzpatrick, Castanita (Self; National Center on Sexual Exploitation), Garland, TX
Gee, Greyson Policy Analyist (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy
Foundation), Austin, TX
Read, John Attorney (Digital Childhood Alliance), Alexandria, VA
Simmons, Deborah (Self), Austin, TX
Sparks, Andrea (Not On Our Watch Texas), Austin, TX
Thayer, Joel President of the Digital Progress Institute (also providing written testimony)
(Self; Digital Progress Institute), Washington, DC
AGAINST:
Cleland, Bartlett General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (NetChoice), Dc, TX
Kampis, Johnny Director of Telecom Policy for TPA (also providing written testimony)
(Taxpayers Protection Alliance), Vinemont, AL
Mann, Tom State Policy Manager, South (also providing written testimony) (Computer &
Communications Industry Association), Washington, DC
Marshall, Kouri (also providing written testimony) (Chamber of Progress), Mcclean, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Benton, Megan Strategic Policy Associate (Self; Texas Values Action), Austin, TX
Dowling, Matt Director of Public Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Hale, Paul Mr (Self; SREC SD-1), Queen City, Texas, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
Simmons, Carrie (X Corp.), Austin, TX
Sivadge, Vanessa (Self; Protecting texas children), Houston, TX
Travis, Clayton (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Waldock, Brianna (TexProtects), Dallas, TX
AGAINST:
Cruz, Velma Vice President State Government Affairs (Comcast), Austin, TX
Hendrickson, Andrew (ACLU of Texas), Dripping Springs, TX
Neeley, Josiah (R Street Institute), Austin, TX
Soto, Renzo Executive Director - Texas and the South (TechNet), Austin, TX
ON:
Roscetti, Jennifer Assistant Attorney General (Office of the Attorney General), Austin, TX
FOR:
Lucci, Michael (Self; State Armor Action), Chicago, IL
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Maley, Charles (Self; South Texans’ Property Rights Association), Crawford, TX
McCormick, Travis (Make Texans Healthy Again), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX