This website will be unavailable from Friday, April 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. through Monday, April 29, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. due to data center maintenance.

WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
May 21, 2009 - 01:30 PM or upon adjournment
HB  140
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
Mica, Tara   State Liaison  (National Rifle Association),  Austin, TX
 
Tripp, Alice   Legislative Director  (Texas State Rifle Association),  Paige, TX
 
On:
 
Moninger, Steve   Attorney  (Department of Public Safety- Concealed Handgun Bureau),  Austin, TX
HB  176
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
Beard, Lynn   Sergeant  (Abilene Police Department),  Abilene, TX
 
Bone, Gary   Lieutenant  (Abilene Police Department),  Abilene, TX
 
Against:
 
Bernhardt, Rebecca   Policy Director  (American Civil Liberties Union of Texas),  Austin, TX
HB  221
 
AGAINST:
 
Etter, Kristin   (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association),  Austin, TX
HB  459
 
AGAINST:
 
Ray, Janine   Legislative Chair; Owner  (Texas Association of Massage Therapists),  Austin, TX
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
Allison, Jim   General Counsel  (County Judges And Commissioners Association of Texas),  Austin, TX
 
Cantu-Segovia, Cindy   Government Relations Manager  (Bexar County Commissioners Court),  San Antonio, TX
 
Against:
 
Bofenkamp, Hugh   (American Massage Therapists Association),  Houston, TX
 
Irvin, Teresa   Professional Member; Volunteer  (American Massage Therapy Association Texas Chapter),  Houston, TX
 
Matheny, Susan   Licensed Massage Therapist  (Self),  Austin, TX
 
Matthews, Aley   Licensed Massage Therapist  (Self),  Liberty Hill, TX
HB  498
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
Huemmer, Maria   Public Relations and Outreach  (Texas Catholic Congress, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas),  Austin, TX
 
Moorhead, Bee   Director  (Texas Impact),  Austin, TX
HB  671
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
Chavez, Marc   Assistant District Attorney  (Lubbock County District Attorney's Office),  Lubbock, TX
 
Daniels, Katrina   Assistant Criminal District Attorney  (Bexar County District Attorney Susan D. Reed),  San Antonio, TX
 
Shapleigh, Ballard   Assistant District Attorney  (El Paso District Attorney Jaime Esparza),  El Paso, TX
 
Siscoe, Scott   Lieutenant  (Houston Police Department),  Houston, TX
 
Vollman, Joni   Assistant District Attorney  (Harris County District Attorney's Office),  Houston, TX
 
Against:
 
Bernhardt, Rebecca   Policy Director  (American Civil Liberties Union of Texas),  Austin, TX
HB  853
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
Bouggeut, Rice   Executive Director  (Texas Humane Legislation Network),  Arlington, TX
 
Bresnen, Steve   (Texas Family Law Foundation),  Austin, TX
 
Byrd, Jacqueline   Director  (Texas Federation of Animal Care Societies),  Harlingen, TX
 
Coker, Diane   (Self),  Georgetown, TX
 
Flatt, Christen   (Self),  Austin, TX
 
Hendrix, Susan   Board Member  (Texas Humane Legislation Network),  Austin, TX
 
Holloway, Cile   President  (Texas Humane Legislative Network),  Austin, TX
 
Nordyke, Patt   Executive Director  (Texas Federation of Humane Societies),  Austin, TX
 
Pardue, Craig   Assistant Administrator Dallas County  (Dallas County),  Dallas, TX
 
Setliff, Aaron   Director of Policy  (The Texas Council on Family Violence),  Austin, TX
 
Simpson, Matthew   Policy Strategist  (American Civil Liberties Union of Texas),  Austin, TX
 
Trimble, Robert   (Self),  Dallas, TX
HB  1320
 
FOR:
 
Fleming, John   County Attorney Nacogdoches  (Self),  Nacogdoches, TX
 
Grimm, James   Ex Vice President  (Texas Poultry Federation),  Round Rock, TX
 
Tanner, Elmer   Captain  (Navarro County Sheriff's Office),  Corsicana, TX
 
AGAINST:
 
Herrera, Michael   (Self),  Alice, TX
 
White, Dwain   President  (Self; Game Fowl Fanciers of Texas),  Wiemar, TX
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
Bougguet, Rick   Executive Director  (Texas Humane Legislation Network),  Arlington, TX
 
Byrd, Jacqueline   Director  (Texas Federation of Animal Care Societies),  Harlingen, TX
 
Coker, Diane   (Self),  Georgetown, TX
 
Flatt, Christen   (Self),  Austin, TX
 
Hendrix, Susan   Board Member  (Texas Humane Legislation Network),  Austin, TX
 
Nordyke, Patt   Executive Director  (Texas Federation of Humane Societies),  Austin, TX
 
Trimble, Robert   Chairman  (City of Dallas Animal Shelter Commission),  Dallas, TX
 
Against:
 
Barnes, Richard   (Self; Game Fowl Fanciers of Texas),  Weimar, TX
 
Bernhardt, Rebecca   Policy Director  (American Civil Liberties Union of Texas),  Austin, TX
 
Lopez, Antonio   (Texas Game Fowl Association),  Jourdanton, TX
 
Providing written testimony:
 
For:
 
Holloway, Cile   President  (Texas Humane Legislative Network),  Austin, TX
HB  1360
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
Chavez, Marc   Assistant District Attorney  (Lubbock County District Attorney's Office),  Lubbock, TX
 
Daniels, Katrina   Assistant Criminal District Attorney  (Bexar County District Attorney Susan D. Reed),  San Antonio, TX
 
Marzullo, Amanda   Policy Analyst  (Texas Fair Defense Project),  Austin, TX
 
Petroff, Kevin   Assistant District Attorney  (Harris County District Attorney's Office),  Houston, TX
 
Shapleigh, Ballard   Assistant District Attorney  (El Paso District Attorney Jaime Esparza),  El Paso, TX
 
Ware, Michael   Assistant District Attorney Dallas County  (Dallas County District Attorney),  Fort Worth, TX
HB  1372
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
Allmon, Jennifer   (Texas Catholic Conference),  Austin, TX
 
Bernhardt, Rebecca   Policy Director  (American Civil Liberties Union of Texas),  Austin, TX
 
Daniels, Katrina   Assistant Criminal District Attorney  (Bexar County District Attorney Susan D. Reed),  San Antonio, TX
 
Green, Shelton   Lobbyist  (Christian Life Commission),  Austin, TX
 
Lugo, Noelita   Policy Staff  (Texans Care for Children),  Austin, TX
 
On:
 
Donnelly, Denise   Legislative Liaison  (Office of the Attorney General),  Austin, TX
HB  1633
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
Brown, Jennifer   (City of San Antonio),  Austin, TX
 
Dirks, Bradley   Detective  (Dallas Police Department),  Dallas, TX
 
Simpson, Matthew   Policy Strategist  (American Civil Liberties Union of Texas),  Austin, TX
HB  1659
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
Siscoe, Scott   Lieutenant  (Houston Police Department),  Houston, TX
 
Against:
 
Bernhardt, Rebecca   Policy Director  (American Civil Liberties Union of Texas),  Austin, TX
 
On:
 
Kunkel, Douglas   Captain  (Texas Department of Public Safety),  Austin, TX
HB  2002
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
Been, Terri   (Self),  Lampasas, TX
 
Shapleigh, Ballard   Assistant District Attorney  (El Paso District Attorney Jaime Esparza),  El Paso, TX
 
Simpson, Matthew   Policy Strategist  (American Civil Liberties Union of Texas),  Austin, TX
HB  2003
 
AGAINST:
 
Burke, Terri   Executive Director  (American Civil Liberties Union of Texas),  Austin, TX
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
Chaves, Marc   Assistant District Attorney  (Lubbock County District Attorney's Office),  Lubbock, TX
 
Daniels, Katrina   Assistant Criminal District Attorney  (Bexar County District Attorney Susan D. Reed),  San Antonio, TX
 
Gaylor, Tom   Deputy Executive Director  (Texas Municipal Police Association),  Austin, TX
 
Petroff, Kevin   Assistant District Attorney  (Harris County District Attorney's Office),  Houston, TX
 
Rauls, Joy   Director Community Relations  (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas, Inc.),  Austin, TX
 
Setliff, Aaron   Director of Policy  (The Texas Council on Family Violence),  Austin, TX
 
Shapleigh, Ballard   Assistant District Attorney  (El Paso District Attorney Jaime Esparza),  El Paso, TX
 
On:
 
Edmonds, Shannon   (Texas District And County Attorneys Association),  Austin, TX
 
Fischer, Heidi   Program Supervisor  (Texas Department of Public Safety),  Austin, TX
HB  2139
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
Marzullo, Amanda   Policy Analyst  (Texas Fair Defense Project),  Austin, TX
 
Medberry, Tracy   Teacher; Freelance Actor  (Self),  Austin, TX
 
Yáñez-Correa, Ana   Executive Director  (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition),  Austin, TX
 
Providing written testimony:
 
For:
 
Levin, Marc   Director, Center for Effective Justice  (Texas Public Policy Foundation),  Austin, TX
HB  2153
 
AGAINST:
 
Buhrig, Herman   (Texas Voices),  Bastrop, TX
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
Petroff, Kevin   Assistant District Attorney  (Harris County District Attorney's Office),  Houston, TX
 
Siscoe, Scott   Lieutenant  (Houston Police Department),  Houston, TX
 
Against:
 
Bernhardt, Rebecca   Policy Director  (American Civil Liberties Union of Texas),  Austin, TX
HB  2236
 
FOR:
 
McClure, Madeline   Executive Director  (The Texas Association for the Protection of Children),  Dallas, TX
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
Gaylor, Tom   Deputy Executive Director  (Texas Municipal Police Association),  Austin, TX
 
Rauls, Joy   Director of Community Relations  (Children's Advocacy Center of Texas),  Austin, TX
 
Setliff, Aaron   Director of Policy  (The Texas Council on Family Violence),  Austin, TX
HB  2240
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
Chavez, Marc   Assistant District Attorney  (Lubbock County District Attorney's Office),  Lubbock, TX
 
Daniels, Katrina   Assistant Criminal District Attorney  (Bexar County District Attorney Susan D. Reed),  San Antonio, TX
 
Petroff, Kevin   Assistant District Attorney  (Harris County District Attorney's Office),  Houston, TX
 
Setliff, Aaron   Director of Policy  (The Texas Council on Family Violence),  Austin, TX
 
Shapleigh, Ballard   Assistant District Attorney  (El Paso District Attorney Jaime Esparza),  El Paso, TX
 
Against:
 
Simpson, Matthew   Policy Strategist  (American Civil Liberties Union of Texas),  Austin, TX
 
On:
 
Edmonds, Shannon   (Texas District And County Attorneys Association),  Austin, TX
HB  2267
 
FOR:
 
Been, Terri   (Self),  Lampasas, TX
 
Borel, Dennis   Executive Director  (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities),  Austin, TX
 
Foster, Kenneth   (Self),  San Antonio, TX
 
Huemmer, Maria   Public Relations and Outreach  (Texas Catholic Congress, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas),  Austin, TX
 
Paynter, Susan   Director  (Christian Life Commission),  Austin, TX
 
Wilson, Crystal   (Self),  Manchaca, TX
 
ON:
 
LaHood, Nicholas   Attorney  (Self),  San Antonio, TX
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
Been, Gavin   (Self),  Lampasas, TX
 
Claitor, Diana   Director  (Texas Jail Project),  Austin, TX
 
Cobb, Scott   President  (Texas Moratorium Network),  Austin, TX
 
Holbrook, John   (Self),  Benbrook, TX
 
Medberry, Tracy   Teacher; Actor-Freelance  (Self),  Austin, TX
 
Moorhead, Bee   Director  (Texas Impact),  Austin, TX
 
Place, Allen   (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association),  Austin, TX
 
Silva, Oscar   (Self),  Austin, TX
 
Simpson, Matthew   Policy Strategist  (American Civil Liberties Union of Texas),  Austin, TX
 
Suprenant, Erica   Texas Criminal Justice Coalition  (Research Associate),  Austin, TX
 
Willyard, Jennifer   Policy Analyst  (Texas Defender Service),  Austin, TX
HB  2799
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
McLaughlin, James   General Counsel  (Texas Police Chiefs Association),  Elgin, TX
HB  2808
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
Marzullo, Amanda   Policy Analyst  (Texas Fair Defense Project),  Austin, TX
 
Simpson, Matthew   Policy Strategist  (American Civil Liberties Union of Texas),  Austin, TX
 
Suprenant, Erica   Texas Criminal Justice Coalition  (Research Associate),  Austin, TX
 
On:
 
Francis, Brian   Deputy Executive Director  (TDLR),  Austin, TX
HB  2846
 
AGAINST:
 
Etter, Kristin   (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association),  Austin, TX
 
ON:
 
Edmonds, Shannon   (Texas District And County Attorneys Association),  Austin, TX
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
Chavez, Marc   Assistant District Attorney  (Lubbock County District Attorney's Office),  Lubbock, TX
 
Daniels, Katrina   Assistant Criminal District Attorney  (Bexar County District Attorney Susan D. Reed),  San Antonio, TX
 
Gaylor, Tom   Deputy Executive Director  (Texas Municipal Police Association),  Austin, TX
 
Jones, James   Captain  (Houston Police Department),  Houston, TX
 
Petroff, Kevin   Assistant District Attorney  (Harris County District Attorney's Office),  Houston, TX
 
Rauls, Joy   Director Community Relations  (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas, Inc.),  Austin, TX
 
Shapleigh, Ballard   Assistant District Attorney  (El Paso District Attorney Jaime Esparza),  El Paso, TX
HB  3094
 
AGAINST:
 
Bofenkamp, Hugh   (American Massage Therapists Association Texas Chapter),  Houston, TX
 
Matthews, Alex   Licensed Massage Therapist  (Self),  Liberty Hill, TX
 
Ray, Janine   Legislative Chair/ Owner  (TX Association of Massage Therapists / North Austin Massage Therapy),  Austin, TX
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
Against:
 
Burke, Terri   Executive Director  (American Civil Liberties Union of Texas),  Austin, TX
 
Irvin, Teresa   Professional Member  (American Massage Therapist Association Texas Chapter),  Houston, TX
 
Matheny, Susan   Licensed Massage Therapist  (Self),  Austin, TX
HB  3201
 
FOR:
 
Jaroch, Suzanne   Special  (Agent),  Temple, TX
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
English, Connie   Legislative Director  (United Transportation Union),  Austin, TX
 
Hutchinson, Dan   Special Agent in Charge  (BNSF Railway),  Houston, TX
 
Kearns, Dennis   President  (Texas Railroad Association),  Austin, TX
 
Lane, Randy   Deputy Chief  (Texas Railroad Police Officers),  Irving, TX
 
McLaughlin, James   General Counsel  (Texas Police Chiefs Association),  Elgin, TX
 
Ray, Robert   Captain  (Union Pacific Railroad Police Department),  Houston, TX
HB  3202
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
Travis, Ann   Director, Government Affairs  (City of Houston),  Houston, TX
HB  3224
 
FOR:
 
Janczak, Rodney   Arson Investigator  (Harris County Fire Marshal's Office),  Humble, TX
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
Chavez, Marc   Assistant District Attorney  (Lubbock County District Attorney's Office),  Lubbock, TX
 
Daniels, Katrina   Assistant Criminal District Attorney  (Bexar County District Attorney Susan D. Reed),  San Antonio, TX
 
Elliott, Michael   Attorney  (Self),  Richmond, TX
 
Petroff, Kevin   Assistant District Attorney  (Harris County District Attorney's Office),  Houston, TX
 
Shapleigh, Ballard   Assistant District Attorney  (El Paso District Attorney Jaime Esparza),  El Paso, TX
HB  3228
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
Chavez, Marc   Assistant District Attorney  (Lubbock County District Attorney's Office),  Lubbock, TX
 
Daniels, Katrina   Assistant Criminal District Attorney  (Bexar County District Attorney Susan D. Reed),  San Antonio, TX
 
Petroff, Kevin   Assistant District Attorney  (Harris County District Attorney's Office),  Houston, TX
 
Shapleigh, Ballard   Assistant District Attorney  (El Paso District Attorney Jaime Esparza),  El Paso, TX
 
On:
 
DeBottis, Gina   Executive Director  (Special Prosecutions Unit),  Huntsville, TX
 
Moriarty, John   Inspector General  (Texas Department of Criminal Justice- Office of the Inspector General),  Austin, TX
HB  3316
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
Lugo, Noelita   Policy Staff  (Texans Care for Children),  Austin, TX
 
Yáñez-Correa, Ana   Executive Director  (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition),  Austin, TX
 
On:
 
DeBottis, Gina   Executive Director  (Special Prosecutions Unit),  Huntsville, TX
HB  3594
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
Allison, Jim   General Counsel  (County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas),  Austin, TX
 
Bernhardt, Rebecca   Policy Director  (American Civil Liberties Union of Texas),  Austin, TX
 
On:
 
Lookerman, Dennis   Assistant Director, Crime Lab  (Texas Department of Public Safety),  Austin, TX
HB  3595
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
Allison, Jim   General Counsel  (County Judges And Commissioners Association of Texas),  Austin, TX
 
Lugo, Noelita   Policy Staff  (Texans Care for Children),  Austin, TX
 
Place, Allen   (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association),  Austin, TX
 
Yáñez-Correa, Ana   Executive Director  (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition),  Austin, TX
 
On:
 
Reynolds, Carl   Director  (Office of Court Administration),  Austin, TX
HB  3653
 
FOR:
 
Allmon, Jennifer   Associate Director  (Texas Catholic Conference),  Austin, TX
 
Claitor, Diana   Director  (Texas Jail Project),  Austin, TX
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
Been, Terri   (Self),  Lampasas, TX
 
Cobb, Scott   (Self),  Austin, TX
 
Foster, Kenneth   (Self),  San Antonio, TX
 
Lugo, Noelita   Policy Staff  (Texans Care for Children),  Austin, TX
 
Medberry, Tracy   Teacher  (Self),  Austin, TX
 
Simpson, Matthew   Policy Strategist  (American Civil Liberties Union of Texas),  Austin, TX
 
Wilson, Crystal   (Self),  Manchaca, TX
 
Yáñez-Correa, Ana   Executive Director  (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition),  Austin, TX
HB  3654
 
FOR:
 
Claitor, Diana   Director  (Texas Jail Project),  Austin, TX
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
Been, Terri   (Self),  Lampasas, TX
 
Cobb, Scott   (Self),  Austin, TX
 
Etter, Kristin   (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association),  Austin, TX
 
Foster, Kenneth   (Self),  San Antonio, TX
 
Lugo, Noelita   Policy Staff  (Texans Care for Children),  Austin, TX
 
Simpson, Matthew   Policy Strategist  (American Civil Liberties Union of Texas),  Austin, TX
 
Wilson, Crystal   (Self),  Manchaca, TX
 
Yáñez-Correa, Ana   Executive Director  (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition),  Austin, TX
 
Providing written testimony:
 
For:
 
Huemmer, Maria   Public Relations and Outreach  (Texas Catholic Congress, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas),  Austin, TX
HB  4009
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
Daniels, Katrina   Assistant Criminal District Attorney  (Bexar County District Attorney Susan D. Reed),  San Antonio, TX
 
Green, Shelton   Lobbyist  (Christian Life Commission),  Austin, TX
 
Moorhead, Bee   Director  (Texas Impact),  Austin, TX
 
On:
 
Randall, Patrick   Program Consultant  (Texas Health and Human Services Commission- Family and Community Services),  Austin, TX
 
Providing written testimony:
 
For:
 
Allmon, Jennifer   (Texas Catholic Conference),  Austin, TX
SCR 54
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
Mica, Tara   State Liaison  (National Rifle Association),  Austin, TX
 
Tripp, Alice   Legislative Director  (Texas State Rifle Association),  Paige, TX
 
Providing written testimony:
 
For:
 
Brown, Kirby   Vice President Public Policy  (Texas Wildlife Association),  San Antonio, TX