WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
April 12, 2011 1:30 PM - or upon adjournment
FOR:
Levin, Marc (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Yanez-Correa, Ana Executive Director (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Cowan, Terry (Association for Substance Abuse Programs and Council on At Risk Youth),
Austin, TX
Humphrey, Cynthia (Texas Recovery Network), Kerville, TX
Olson, Anne Public Policy Specialist (Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission), Austin,
TX
Place, Allen (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association), Austin, TX
Pope, Scott Assistant District Attorney (Harris County District Attorney's Office),
Houston, TX
Simpson, Matthew Policy Strategist (American Civil Liberties Union of Texas), Austin,
TX
Smith, Jodie Public Policy Director (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Against:
Elkins, Keith Executive Director (Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas), Austin,
TX
Schneider, Michael Director of Programs (Texas Association of Broadcasters), Austin, TX
Whaler, Ken Executive Vice President (Texas Daily Newspaper Association/Texas Press
Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Jones, Chris (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas), Austin, TX
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Russell, Claudia Lobbyist (El Paso County), Austin, TX
Sylvester, Jim Chief Deputy (Travis County Sheriff's Office), Austin, TX
FOR:
McDaniel, Breck Sergeant (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Clark, Mark Executive Director (Houston Police Officers' Union), Houston, TX
Craft, Lon Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin,
TX
Daniels, Katrina Assistant Criminal District Attorney (Bexar County District Attorney
Susan D. Reed), San Antonio, TX
Elkin, Bill Executive Director (Houston Police Retired Officers Association), Houston, TX
Jones, Jim Sargent (San Antonio Police Department), San Antonio, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
April 12, 2011 1:30 PM - or upon adjournment
Patterson, T.J. (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
Pope, Scott Assistant District Attorney (Harris County District Attorney's Office),
Houston, TX
Ruocco, Thomas Assistant Director of Criminal Investigations (Department of Public
Safety), Austin, TX
Sloman, Jessica Police Officer (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
Urrabazo, J.P. Director Government Affairs (Centerpoint Energy), Austin, TX
FOR:
Oria, Nicole Interim Executive Director and General Council (Texas Board of Veterinary
Medical Examiners), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Braaten, Timothy Executive Director (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers
Standards and Education), Austin, TX
Choate, Elizabeth Director of Government Relations (Texas Veterinary Medical
Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Barnard, Dale Lieutenant (Dallas Police Department), Dallas, TX
Lassalle, F. Paul Officer (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
Sharpe, Cole (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Alpert, Richard Assistant District Attorney (Tarrant County District Attorney), Fort Worth,
TX
Daniels, Katrina Assistant Criminal District Attorney (Bexar County District Attorney
Susan D. Reed), San Antonio, TX
Jones, Jim Sargent (San Antonio Police Department), San Antonio, TX
Lewis, Bill Public Policy Liaison (Mother Against Drunk Driving), Argyle, TX
Sloman, Jessica Police Officer (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
Against:
Simpson, Matthew Policy Strategist (American Civil Liberties Union of Texas), Austin,
TX
Surprennt, Erica Special Projects Director (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Brenza, Daniel Bail Bondsman (ATX Bail Bonds), Austin, TX
Cleveland, James Bail Bondsman (Austin Bail Bonds), Austin, TX
Good, Ken (Professional Bondsmen of Texas), Tyler
Halstad, Scott (Professional Bondsmen of Texas), Dallas, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
April 12, 2011 1:30 PM - or upon adjournment
Janecek, Christopher Bail Bondsman (ATX Bail Bonds), Austin, TX
McCluskey, John (Professional Bondsmen of Texas), Houston, TX
Pedigo, Renell (Professional Bondsmen), Conroe, TX
Watson, Jerry Chief Legal Officer (Commercial Bail Bonds Industry), Calabasas, CA
Welch, Tillman (Professional Bondsmen of Texas), Edinburg, TX
Zak, Jessica Owner (Austin Bail Bonds), Austin, TX
Zavala, John Bail Bondsman (Around the Clock Bail Bonds), Austin, TX
On:
Braddock, Kathy Assistant DA (Harris County District Attorney), Houston, TX
ON:
Watson, Jerry Chief Legal Officer (Commercial Bail Bonds Industry), Calabasas, CA
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Brenza, Daniel Bail Bondsman (ATX Bail Bonds), Austin, TX
Cleveland, James Bail Bondsman (Austin Bail Bonds), Austin, TX
Good, Ken Attorney (The Professional Bondsmen of Texas), Tyler, TX
Janecek, Christopher Bail Bondsman (ATX Bail Bonds), Austin, TX
Pedigo, Renell (Professional Bondsmen), Conroe, TX
Zak, Jessica Owner (Austin Bail Bonds), Austin, TX
Zavala, John Bail Bondsman (Around the Clock Bail Bonds), Austin, TX
Against:
Braddock, Kathy Assistant DA (Harris County District Attorney), Houston, TX
On:
McCluskey, John (Professional Bondsmen of Texas), Houston, TX
Walstad, Scott (Professional Bondsmen of Texas), Dallas, TX
ON:
Hughes, Jean Judge (County Criminal Courts), Houston, TX
Shelsy, Marshall Staff Attorney (Harris County Criminal Courts), Houston, TX
ON:
Hughes, Jean Judge (County Criminal Courts), Houston, TX
Shelsy, Marshall Staff Attorney (Harris County Criminal Courts), Houston, TX
FOR:
Alpert, Richard Assistant District Attorney (Tarrant County District Attorney), Fort Worth,
TX
Davila, Darrell Assistant District Attorney/ Legislative Liaison (Tarrant County District
Attorney's Office), Fort Worth, TX
Lassalle, F. Paul Officer (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
April 12, 2011 1:30 PM - or upon adjournment
Levin, Marc (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Lewis, Bill Public Policy Liaison (Mother Against Drunk Driving), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Coffey, Mimi (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Miers, Mitch (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Milner, George Attorney (Self), Dallas, TX
ON:
Place, Allen (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association), Austin, TX
Sharpe, Cole (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Daniels, Katrina Assistant Criminal District Attorney (Bexar County District Attorney
Susan D. Reed), San Antonio, TX
Jones, Jim Sargent (San Antonio Police Department), San Antonio, TX
On:
Terry, Michael Deputy Assistant Director (Texas Department of Public Safety), Austin,
TX
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:
Hughes, Jean Judge (County Criminal Courts), Houston, TX
Shelsy, Marshall Staff Attorney (Harris County Criminal Courts), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Martinez, Maria (Self), Houston, TX
On:
Lassalle, F. Paul Officer (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Cunningham, Michael Executive Director (Texas Building and Construction Trades
Council), Austin, TX
Doyle, Brendan (Marek Brothers System), Buda, TX
Levy, Rick (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bledsoe, Gary President (Texas NAACP), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
April 12, 2011 1:30 PM - or upon adjournment
Levin, Marc (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Martinez, Sandra Grace Mental Health Care Provider (Center Family Solutions), Belton,
TX
Noyes, Michael Director (Dallas County Community Supervision & Corrections
Department, Adult Probation), Dallas, TX
Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX
Yanez-Correa, Ana Executive Director (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Herberg, Cliff First Assistant District Attorney (Bexar County District Attorney's Office),
San Antonio, TX
Pope, Scott Assistant District Attorney (Harris County District Attorney's Office),
Houston, TX
ON:
Creuzot, John Judge (Self), Dallas, TX
Edmonds, Shannon (Texas District And County Attorneys Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Cowan, Terry (Association for Substance Abuse Programs and Council on At Risk Youth),
Austin, TX
Guevara, Thomas Government Relations Manager (Bexar County Commissioners Court),
San Antonio, TX
Houston, Joshua (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Humphrey, Cynthia (Texas Recovery Network), Kerville, TX
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Nagy, Geraldine Director (Travis County Community Supervision), Austin, TX
Olson, Anne Public Policy Specialist (Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission), Austin,
TX
Place, Allen (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association), Austin, TX
Salina, Nelson Government Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Against:
Young, Gary District Attorney (Lamar County District Attorney's Office), Paris, TX
AGAINST:
Pope, Scott Assistant District Attorney (Harris County District Attorney's Office),
Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Levin, Marc (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Place, Allen (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association), Austin, TX
Simpson, Matthew Policy Strategist (American Civil Liberties Union of Texas), Austin,
TX
Yanez-Correa, Ana Executive Director (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
April 12, 2011 1:30 PM - or upon adjournment
Against:
Daniels, Katrina Assistant Criminal District Attorney (Bexar County District Attorney
Susan D. Reed), San Antonio, TX
Elkins, Keith Executive Director (Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas), Austin,
TX
Schneider, Michael Director of Programs (Texas Association of Broadcasters), Austin, TX
Young, Gary District Attorney (Lamar County District Attorney's Office), Paris, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Brandon, Nathan Ross (Self), Austin, TX
Byars, Anne (Self), Austin, TX
Hallmark, Allyson (Self), Austin, TX
Kelly, Laura (Self), Austin, TX
Levy, Rick (Rose Levy), Austin, TX
McMamara, Wade (Self), Austin, TX
Montgomery, Duncan (Self), Austin, TX
Montgomery, Laine (Self), Austin, TX
Place, Allen (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association), Austin, TX
Rogers, Carolyn (Self), Austin, TX
Rogers, Jeffrey (Self), Austin, TX
Spann, Sally (Self), Austin, TX
Starkey, Julia (Self), Austin, TX
Starkey, Scott (Self), Austin, TX
Terry, Michael Deputy Assistant Director (Texas Department of Public Safety), Austin,
TX
Theriot, Colleen (Self), Austin, TX
Verburg, Katherine (Self), Austin, TX
Warner, Sarah Ann (Self), Austin, TX
On:
Beck, Carolyn Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Alcoholic Beverage
Commission), Austin, TX
Girard, Jann (Self), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
For:
Warren, Tracy (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Calderon, Richard (Self), Austin, TX
Catrett, Jessica (Self), Austin, TX
Molnar, Mary Sue (Texas Voice), San Antonio, TX
Taylor, Philip (Texas Voices for Reason and Justice), Dallas, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
April 12, 2011 1:30 PM - or upon adjournment
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Cannon, Cathy (Self), Weatherford, TX
Cannon, Gerry (Self), Weatherford, TX
Cherney-Perez, Michelle (Self), Austin, TX
Clark, Clarence (Self), Houston, TX
Clark, Jacalyn (Self), Killeen, TX
Cordeiro, Jon Director (New Name Ministries), North Richland Hills, TX
Corranza, Fidencio (Self), Austin, TX
Fewell, Jan (Self), Round Rock, TX
Fleming, Clare Executive Director (Ventana del Soul), Austin, TX
Frahm, Sara (Self), Austin, TX
Griffin, Tracy (Self), Forney, TX
Hendrickson, Albertine (Self), Coupland, TX
Hosey, Charles (Self), Farmers Branch, TX
Hosey, Janice (Self), Carrollton, TX
Howard, Lari (Self), Dallas, TX
Jones, James (Self), Bedford, TX
Kugle, David (Self), Austin, TX
Kugle, Josephine (Self), Austin, TX
Molnar, Jayme (Self), San Antonio, TX
Norten, Gewndolyn (Texas Voices), Austin, TX
Nunez, John (Self), Del Valley, TX
Place, Allen (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association), Austin, TX
Robinson, Jim (Self), Woodway, TX
Robinson, Sherry (Self), Woodway, TX
Robles, Carlos (Self), Austin, TX
Taylor, Allison Executive Director (Council on Sex Offender Treatment), Austin, TX
Trevino, Michael (Self), Spicewood, TX
Trevino, Sandra (Self), Spicewood, TX
Trifilio, Cynthia (Self), Houston, TX
Ulrey, Wanda (Self), Victoria, TX
Wardian, Gary (Self), Austin, TX
Yanez-Correa, Ana Executive Director (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
On:
Hujar, Deborah Analyst (Legislative Budget Board), Austin, TX
Ruocco, Thomas Assistant Director of Criminal Investigations (Department of Public
Safety), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bullock, Carlos (Self), Livingston, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice
April 12, 2011 1:30 PM - or upon adjournment
Williams, Kyle (Self), Livingston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
On:
Braaten, Timothy Executive Director (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers
Standards and Education), Austin, TX
Keener, Jerry (Self), Muskosee, OK
FOR:
Little, Tyler (Nueces County), Corpus Christi, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
FOR:
Marsh, Andrea Executive Director (Texas Fair Defense Project), Austin, TX
Moore, Kelly Judge (Self), Brownfield, TX
Slayton, David Court Administrator (Lubbock County), Lubbock, TX
Yanez-Correa, Ana Executive Director (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Olson, Anne Public Policy Specialist (Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission), Austin,
TX
Simpson, Matthew Policy Strategist (American Civil Liberties Union of Texas), Austin,
TX
On:
Bethke, James Director (Task Force on Indigent Defense), Austin, TX
Radack, Sherry Chief Justice (Self), Houston, TX
FOR:
Deitch, Michele Professor (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Jones, Chris (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas), Austin, TX
On:
Munoz, Adan Executive Director (Texas Commission on Jail Standards), Austin, TX
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