WITNESS LIST
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
April 14, 2025 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bobrowsky, Mason (Self), TX, TX
Donnell, McKinzi (Self; Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District), Seymour, TX
Trejo, Deborah (North Plains Groundwater Conservation District), Austin, TX
FOR:
Beckham, John Managing Director (also providing written testimony) (North American
Development Bank), San Antonio, TX
Mazur, Jeremy Director of Infrastructure & Natural Res. Policy (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Rubinstein, Carlos Principal, RSAH2O LLC (Self), Austin, TX
Smith, Walt County Commissioner (Self; Hays County, West Travis County Public Utility
Agency), Dripping springs, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Garcia, Buddy (Self), Austin, TX
Hereford, Jesse (Self; North American Development Bank), San Antonio, TX
Yanas, Christine VP of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San
Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Rendon, Cheyenne (Society of Native Nations), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Eaves, Celia (Public Utility Commission), Austin, TX
FOR:
Donnelly, Melissa Science Specialist (Self; Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation), Texas, TX
Friesenhahn, Mark Retired (also providing written testimony) (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Lollar, Amanda Founder & President, Bat World Sanctuary (also providing written
testimony) (Self; Bat World Sanctuary), Weatherford, TX
Mackenzie, Lee Co-Founder (also providing written testimony) (Self; Austin Bat Refuge),
Austin, TX
Odegard, Dianne Executive Director (Self; Austin Bat Refuge), Austin, TX
Rugroden, Kathleen (Self; Bat World Sanctuary), Arlimgton, TX
Smiley, Cindy Attorney (Self; Texas Humane Legislation Network), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Camino, Marie Government Relations Manager (Self; The Nature Conservancy in Texas),
Austin, TX
Crittenden, Larry (Self), Tx, TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Lopez, Javier (The Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance), Austin, TX
Morris, Tory (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
April 14, 2025 8:00 AM
Petrakis, Rory (Self), Austin, TX
Pinkerton, Kathy (Self), Azle, TX
Pinkerton, William (Self), Azle, TX
Reed, Cyrus Legislative and Conservation Director (Lone Star Chapter Sierra Club),
Austin, TX
Sigler, Rocio (Self), Austin, TX
Trejo, Deborah (Self), Austin, TX
Wagner, Matt Executive Director (Self; Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society), Austin,
TX
ON:
Evans, Jonah Nongame & Rare Species Program Lead (Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department), Austin, TX
Heilbrun, Richard Wildlife Conservation Program Director (Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department), Austin, TX
FOR:
Burns, Kevin Commissioner (Self; Wise County Commissioners Court), Decatur, TX
Holmes, Rodney Mayor, City of Boyd (City of Boyd), Boyd, TX
Shaw, Doug General Manager (Upper Trinity GCD), Springtown, TX
Taylor, John Mayor New Fairview (Self; City of New Fairview), New Fairview, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cabrales Jr, John (Self; City of New Fairview), New Fairview, TX
Gilbert, Kristi City Administrator (City of Aurora), Aurora, TX
Haynes, Adam Policy Director (Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Rendon, Cheyenne (Society of Native Nations), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bobrowsky, Mason (Self), TX, TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Donnell, McKinzi (Self; Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District), Seymour, TX
Foster, Adam Executive Director (Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts), Austin, TX
Lopez, Javier (The Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance), Austin, TX
Reed, Cyrus Legislative and Conservation Director (Lone Star Chapter Sierra Club),
Austin, TX
Rubinstein, Carlos Principal, RSAH2O LLC (Self), Austin, TX
Shaw, Doug General Manager (Upper Trinity GCD), Springtown, TX
ON:
Dupnik, John DEA, Water Science & Conservation (Texas Water Development Board),
Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
April 14, 2025 8:00 AM
Nygren, Kim Deputy Director, Water Availability Division (Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality), Austin, TX
FOR:
Harrell, Logan General Counsel (Texas Chemistry Council), Austin, TX
Woolley, Larry Commissioner (Self; Johnson County and the County Judges &
Commissioners Association of Texas), CLEBURNE, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Burns, Kevin Commissioner (Self; Wise County Commissioners Court), Decatur, TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Gutierrez, Spencer (City of Sugar Land), Sugar Land, TX
Nahrgang, Julie Executive Director (Self; Water Environment Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Reed, Cyrus Legislative and Conservation Director (Lone Star Chapter Sierra Club),
Austin, TX
Rendon, Cheyenne (Society of Native Nations), San Antonio, TX
Sanders, Joshua Chief of Intergovernmental Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX
Wright, Christine Legislative Mgr (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Dillard, Annabelle Director, Environmental Section, DSHS (Department of State Health
Services), Austin, TX
Smith, Merrie Deputy Director, Remediation Division (Texas Commssion on
Environmental Quality), Austin, TX
ON:
Lacaille, Cari-Michel Director, Office of Water (Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality), Austin, TX
Sadlier, Robert Deputy Director, Water Quality Division (Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
McCormick, Travis (Make Texans Healthy Again), Austin, TX
Woolley, Larry Commissioner (Self; Johnson County and County Judges &
Commissioners Association of Texas), CLEBURNE, TX
Yanas, Christine VP of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San
Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Flippin, Kenneth Policy consultant (Self; CHISPA), Taylor, TX
Lopez, Javier (The Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance), Austin, TX
Nahrgang, Julie Executive Director (Self; Water Environment Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Reed, Cyrus Legislative and Conservation Director (Lone Star Chapter Sierra Club),
Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
April 14, 2025 8:00 AM
ON:
Brooks, Brandy Deputy Director, Air Monitoring Division (Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality), Austin, TX
Mills-Jurach, Kristi Assnt Director, Office of Compliance & Enforcement (Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality), Austin, TX
FOR:
Fleshner, Deborah (Self), Tx, TX
Omalley, Timothy (Self), Marble Falls, TX
AGAINST:
Molly, Drew COO (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus Christi, TX
Morgan, David City Manager (City of Georgetown), Georgetown, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Flippin, Kenneth Policy consultant (Self; CHISPA), Taylor, TX
Lopez, Javier (The Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance), Austin, TX
Parker, Blaire (San Antonio Water System (SAWS)), San Antonio, TX
Patterson, T. J. (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
Sanders, Joshua Chief of Intergovernmental Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX
Wright, Christine Legislative Mgr (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Wynn, Monty (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
ON:
Groetsch, Ian (Public Utility Commission of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Fleshner, Deborah (Self), Tx, TX
Omalley, Timothy (Self), Marble Falls, TX
ON:
Groetsch, Ian (Public Utility Commission of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Borer, Taylor Regulatory Affairs Director (City of Garland, Texas), Garland, TX
Morgan, David City Manager (City of Georgetown), Georgetown, TX
Parker, Blaire (San Antonio Water System (SAWS)), San Antonio, TX
Rendon, Cheyenne (Society of Native Nations), San Antonio, TX
Traub, Ariel Managing Director (City of Garland, Texas), Garland, TX
Wright, Christine Legislative Mgr (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Wynn, Monty (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
FOR:
Burton, Donovan (also providing written testimony) (San Antonio Water System), San
Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
April 14, 2025 8:00 AM
Charrabe, Henry CEO (Seven Seas Water Group), Tampa, FL
Craigo, Carl (City of Midland), Midland, TX
Howe, Billy Associate Director Government Affairs (Texas Farm Bureau), Austin, TX
Whiting, Richard VP Business Development (TSG Water Resources), Plantation, TX
AGAINST:
Maley, Charles (Self; South Texans’ Property Rights Association), Crawford, TX
Wilkins, Neal (Texas wildlife association), Boerne, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Adams, Lindsey (City of Midland), Midland, TX
Bobrowsky, Mason (Self), TX, TX
Donnell, McKinzi (Self; Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District), Seymour, TX
Frazier, Kyle (Texas Desalination Association), Austin, TX
Rubinstein, Carlos Principal, RSAH2O LLC (Self), Austin, TX
Sledge, Brian Attorney (Upper Trinity GCD, Prairielands GCD, Barton Springs Edwards
Aquifer Conservation District), Austin, TX
Wagner, Matt Executive Director (Self; Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society), Austin,
TX
Wassdorf, Petrus (SE Legacy), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Daniel, Thomas President (TEXAS LAND & MINERAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION),
Austin, TX
Flippin, Kenneth Policy consultant (Self; CHISPA), Taylor, TX
Lopez, Javier (The Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance), Austin, TX
Reed, Cyrus Legislative and Conservation Director (Lone Star Chapter Sierra Club),
Austin, TX
Rendon, Cheyenne (Society of Native Nations), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Dupnik, John DEA, Water Science & Conservation (Texas Water Development Board),
Austin, TX
McCarthy, Ed Attorney (Self; Wimberley Water Supply Corporation), Austin, TX
FOR:
Flatten, Charlie General Manager (Self; Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District),
Dripping Springs, TX
Smith, Walt County Commissioner (Self; Hays County, West Travis County Public Utility
Agency), Dripping springs, TX
Trejo, Deborah (Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District), Austin, TX
Way, Scott Well and business owner (Self), Wimberley, TX
AGAINST:
Davis, William (Self), Dripping Springs, TX
Evans, Zachariah (Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation), Austin, TX
Jackson, William (Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation), Dripping Springs, TX
WITNESS LIST
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
April 14, 2025 8:00 AM
Jones, Marvin (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Association of Water
Companies), Amarillo, TX
McCarthy, Ed Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Self; Wimberley Water Supply
Corporation), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Backus, Andrew (Self; Home well owner hays county), Austin, TX
Becker, Larry (Self), Wimberley, TX
Bobrowsky, Mason (Self), TX, TX
Bowen, Marshall Vice President & General Counsel, Shield Ranch (Shield Ranch), Austin,
TX
Bruno, Marisa Water Program Manager (Hill Country Alliance), Austin, TX
Colca, Michael (Self), Driftwood, TX
Colca, Sherri (Self), Driftwood, TX
De Souza, Daniela (Self), Austin, TX
Donnell, McKinzi (Self; Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District), Seymour, TX
Entsminger, Tom Policy Director, Texas Coast & Water Program (National Wildlife
Federation), Austin, TX
Gaeke, Earnest D (Self), Wimberley Tx, TX
Giesinger, Ross (Environmental Defense Action Fund), Austin, TX
Gilroy, Charles (Self), Driftwood, TX
Gilroy, Mary (Self), Driftwood, TX
Hauk, Helena (Self), Wimberley, TX
Ice, Lauren (Self; The Watershed Association), Austin, TX
Lopez, Javier (The Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance), Austin, TX
Martinez, Maria (Self), Wimberley, TX
Martinez, Ricardo (Self), Wimberley, TX
Pedrazas, Andrew (Self), Wimberley, TX
Pedrazas, Sandra (Self), Wimberley, TX
Pickens, Dan (Self), Driftwood, TX
Reed, Cyrus Legislative and Conservation Director (Lone Star Chapter Sierra Club),
Austin, TX
Sledge, Brian Attorney (Upper Trinity GCD, Prairielands GCD, Barton Springs Edwards
Aquifer Conservation District), Austin, TX
Smith, David (Self; Hays Trinity GCD, Director and Hays County well owner), Dripping
Springs, TX
Way, Austin (Self), Texas, TX
Way, Carmin (Self), Wimberley, TX
Way, Rosemary (Self), Wimberley, TX
Way, Sara (Self), Wimberley, TX
Weber, Andrew Hays co resident (Self; Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association),
Wimberley, TX
Weber, Lin Wimberley land owner (Self), Wimberley, TX
Williams-Eugene, Nzingha (Hays County), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
April 14, 2025 8:00 AM
Woods, Michele Director of tourism (Self; City of Wimberley Dept of Tourism),
Wimberley, TX
Worrall, John (Self), Round Mountain, TX
FOR:
Sledge, Brian Attorney (Upper Trinity GCD, Prairielands GCD, Barton Springs Edwards
Aquifer Conservation District), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Jones, Marvin (also providing written testimony) (Self; Aqua Water), Amarillo, TX
McCarthy, Ed Attorney (Self; Wimberley Water Supply Corporation), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Backus, Andrew (Self; Hays county home well owner), Austin, TX
Bobrowsky, Mason (Self), TX, TX
Burns, Kevin Commissioner (Self; Wise County Commissioners Court), Decatur, TX
Cabrales Jr, John (Self; City of New Fairview), New Fairview, TX
Donnell, McKinzi (Self; Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District), Seymour, TX
Embrey, Ty (Middle Trinity GCD; Clearwater UWCD, Middle Pecos GCD; North Texas
GCD; Northern Trinity GCD; Central Texas GCD), Austin, TX
Flatten, Charlie General Manager (Self; Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District),
Dripping Springs, TX
Flippin, Kenneth Policy consultant (Self; CHISPA), Taylor, TX
Forbes, Tom Attorney (North Plains Groundwater Conservation District), Austin, TX
Foster, Adam Executive Director (Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts), Austin, TX
Giesinger, Ross (Environmental Defense Action Fund), Austin, TX
Gilbert, Kristi City Administrator (City of Aurora), Aurora, TX
Holmes, Rodney Mayor, City of Boyd (City of Boyd), Boyd, TX
Lopez, Javier (The Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance), Austin, TX
Reed, Cyrus Legislative and Conservation Director (Lone Star Chapter Sierra Club),
Austin, TX
Rendon, Cheyenne (Society of Native Nations), San Antonio, TX
Shaw, Doug General Manager (Upper Trinity GCD), Springtown, TX
Taylor, John Mayor New Fairview (Self; City of New Fairview), New Fairview, TX
Trejo, Deborah (North Plains Groundwater Conservation District), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Davis, William (Self), Dripping Springs, TX
FOR:
Sledge, Brian Attorney (Prairielands GCD, Upper Trinity GCD, Barton Springs Edwards
Aquifer Conservation District), Austin, TX
ON:
McCarthy, Ed Attorney (Self; Wimberley Water Supply Corporation), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
April 14, 2025 8:00 AM
Myers, Ashley Executive Director (Texas Association of Water Companies), Pflugerville,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Backus, Andrew (Self; Hays county home well owner), Austin, TX
Bobrowsky, Mason (Self), TX, TX
Burns, Kevin Commissioner (Self; Wise County Commissioners Court), Decatur, TX
Cabrales Jr, John (Self; City of New Fairview), New Fairview, TX
Donnell, McKinzi (Self; Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District), Seymour, TX
Entsminger, Tom Policy Director, Texas Coast & Water Program (National Wildlife
Federation), Austin, TX
Flatten, Charlie General Manager (Self; Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District),
Dripping Springs, TX
Foster, Adam Executive Director (Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts), Austin, TX
Giesinger, Ross (Environmental Defense Action Fund), Austin, TX
Gilbert, Kristi City Administrator (City of Aurora), Aurora, TX
Holmes, Rodney Mayor, City of Boyd (City of Boyd), Boyd, TX
Lopez, Javier (The Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance), Austin, TX
Reed, Cyrus Legislative and Conservation Director (Lone Star Chapter Sierra Club),
Austin, TX
Rubinstein, Carlos Principal, RSAH2O LLC (Self), Austin, TX
Shaw, Doug General Manager (Upper Trinity GCD), Springtown, TX
Taylor, John Mayor New Fairview (Self; City of New Fairview), New Fairview, TX
Yanas, Christine VP of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San
Antonio, TX
ON:
Benter, Tammy Director of Utility Outreach (Piblic Utility Commission), Austin,, TX
Kirshbaum, Geoff TAWC General Counsel (Texas Association of Water Companies),
Austin, TX
Nygren, Kim Deputy Director, Water Availability Division (Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality), Austin, TX
FOR:
Emerick, Jeff (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Guajardo, Paulette Mayor (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus Christi, TX
Zanoni, Peter City Manager (also providing written testimony) (City of Corpus Christi),
Corpus Christi, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Armstrong, Heath (Valero), Austin, TX
Bush, Kyle (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Harrell, Logan General Counsel (Texas Chemistry Council), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
April 14, 2025 8:00 AM
Oberbeck, Tulsi (Texas Oil and Gas Association), Austin, TX
Woodard, Shayne Exec Director/Gov Relations Valero energy (Valero Energy), San
antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Molly, Drew COO (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus Christi, TX
Morgan, David City Manager (City of Georgetown), Georgetown, TX
ON:
Groetsch, Ian (Public Utility Commission of Texas), Austin, TX