WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
State Affairs
February 12, 2015 - 9:00 AM
FOR:
Amal, David (Open Carry Texas), Channelview, TX
Blosser, Jeremy State Republican Executive Committeeman (Tarrant County Republican
Party), Arlington, TX
Cargill, Michael Owner/Senior Instructor (Central Texas Gun Works), Austin, TX
Carter, David Col, USAF - retired (Self) , Temple, TX
Clark, Amy Vice-Chairman (Republican Party of Texas), Floresville, TX
Cox, Mike Owner - Driftwood CHL Training (also providing written testimony) (Self) ,
Driftwood, TX
Crocker, Bill (Self) , Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Valente (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Humble, TX
Grisham, C.J. President (Open Carry Texas), Temple, TX
Haroll, John (Self) , Lumberton, TX
Holcomb, Terry Executive Director (Texas Carry), Coldsprings, TX
Holden, Robert (Self) , Willis, TX
Howard, Cecil Member (NRA), Cypress, TX
Jennings, Chase (Students for Concealed Carry on Campus), Houston, TX
Landivar, Jorge (Self) , Lewisville, TX
Lloyd, Wesley (Self) , Waco, TX
Lusk, Cassandra (North East Tarrant County Tea Party), Saginaw, TX
Main, Crystal (NE Tarrant Tea Party), Irving, TX
Malone, Jordan (Self) , Manor, TX
Malone, Rachel Director (Texas Firearms Freedom), Manor, TX
McCormick, Dean Director (Texas Concealed Handgun Assoc.), Cedar Creek, TX
McNamara, Parnell Sheriff of McLennan Co (Self) , Waco, TX
Mica, Tara State Liaison (NRA), Austin, TX
Openshaw, Michael (Self) , Plano, TX
Richard, Briscoe Leg. Dir. (Open Carry Texas), San Antonio, TX
Trent, Scott (Self) , Hutto, TX
Tripp, Alice Lobbyist (Texas State Rifle Assoc), Paige, TX
Walker, Cheryl Housewife - mother - widow (Self) , Houston, TX
Walker, Joseph (Self) , Port Lavaca, TX
Wendt, Lucy Licensed Veterinary Technician (Self) , Bryan, TX
AGAINST:
Albert, PhD, Dr. David VP for Adjunct Faculty (ACC American Federation of Teachers),
Austin, TX
Beckman, Lisa (Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense), Houston, TX
Booker, Denee (Self) , Austin, TX
Boylan, Victor Event Coordinator (College Democrats at Texas State), San Marcos, TX
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Bryce, Jim (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Austin, TX
Burke, Kellye (Moms Demand Action for Gunsense in America), Houston, TX
Chasse, Alexandra (Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America), Houston, TX
Chimene, Grace (also providing written testimony) (League of Women Voters of
Texas), Austin, TX
Cummings, Molly Biology Professor (Self) , Austin, TX
Estes, Lola Concerned Citizen (Self) , Austin, TX
Forton, Alexandria (Self) , Kennedale, TX
Garcia, Adrian Sheriff (Harris County), Houston, TX
Gavran, Julie Western Director (Campaign to Keep Guns Off Campus), Richardson, TX
Golden, Nicole Volunteer (Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America), Austin,
TX
Goodard, Colin Senior Policy Advocate (Everytown For Gun Safety), Washington, DC
Grove, Andrea (Self) , Austin, TX
Hempstead, Chuck Executive Director (Texas Assoc. of College Teachers), Austin, TX
Hiller, Andrea (The University of Texas at Austin Student Body), Austin, TX
James, Claire (Self) , Texarkana, TX
Johnson, Drew (Self) , Austin, TX
Johnston, Dusty President (TACC & Vernon College), Vernon, TX
Katz, Clifford (Self) , Austin, TX
Katz, Kristen Campaign Director (The Campaign to Keep Guns Off Campus), Austin,
TX
Krebs, Madeline Student of the University of Texas (Self) , Austin, TX
Landes, Roger Professor (Self) , Lubbock, TX
Lydic, David President (Texas Community College Teachers Association), Austin, TX
Martinez, Carlos President (Texas College Democrats), Fort Worth, TX
Patel, Taval Student (Self) , Katy, TX
Pfister, Winifred (Self) , Houston, TX
Rady, Kornel UT - Austin, Student Body President (Self) , Austin, TX
Rodriguez, Jordee Student (The University of Texas at Austin), Austin, TX
Ross, Heather Organizer (Get Equal), Austin, TX
Schenkkan, Frances Chair (also providing written testimony) (Texas Gun Sense),
Austin, TX
Soifer, Jan Chairwoman (Travis County Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Tatum, Lynn President, Baylor Chapter (also providing written testimony) (American
Assoc. of University Professors), Waco, TX
Welch, Duana Dr. (Self) , Austin, TX
White, Nobie Volunteer (Moms Demand Action), Austin, TX
ON:
Acevedo, Art Chief of Police (Austin PD), Austin, TX
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Adcox, William Chief of Police (UT-MDACC & UT-HEALTH), Houston, TX
Barrera, Steve Chief of Police - UTSA (Self) , Helotes, TX
Bowie, Renearl Assistant Director - Regulatory Services (Dept. of Public Safety), Austin,
TX
Britton, Jon Chief of Operations (Cold Dead Hands, Inc.), Fort Worth, TX
Camacho, Raul Peace Officer & Firearm Instructor (Self) , Austin, TX
Cordova, Jacob (Delegates to the State GOP Convention), Arlington, TX
Curry, Chad (Self) , Fort Worth, TX
Curry, Drew (Self) , Fort Worth, TX
Delosh, Justin Legislative Director (Lone Star Gun Rights), Cedar Park, TX
Duncan, Robert Chancellor (Texas Tech University System), Lubbock, TX
Freeman, Leland (Self) , Austin, TX
Frias, Pablo (Self) , Arlington, TX
Getts, Sean (Self) , Corinth, TX
Goff, Stephan (Self) , Dallas, TX
Hall, Christopher CEO Zombie Killers Ammo & Guns, LLC (Family), Portland, TX
Hedtke, Amy (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Wichita Falls, TX
Hedtke, Eric (Self) , Wichita Falls, TX
Heise, Elizabeth (Self) , Brownsville, TX
Hughes, Patrick CEO (Cold Dead Hands, Inc.), Greenville, TX
Jackson, Lee Chancellor (University of North Texas System), Dallas, TX
Killary, Ann (Self) , Houston, TX
Kwan, Luke (Self) , Sugarland, TX
Landivar, Lauren (Self) , Fort Worth, TX
Landry, Genevieve (Self) , Oakalla, TX
Louderback, A.J. Sheriff of Jackson County (Sheriff's Association of Texas), Edna, TX
McAlister, Alfred Professor (Self) , D.S., TX
McClane, Abigail (Self) , Copperas Cove, TX
McClane, Cory (Self) , Copperas Cove, TX
Orsek, Jason VP (Come and Take It Texas), Temple, TX
Pizgatti, Murdoch President, Co-Founder (Come and Take It Texas), Plano, TX
Redmond, Michael Police Lieutenant (UT Health Houston & UT MD Anderson),
Houston, TX
Resnick, Melissa (Self) , Houston, TX
Sieli, Tony (Lone Star Gun Rights), Johnson City, TX
Stein, Ed (Self) , Wichita Falls, TX
Thompson, Tammy (Self) , Lewisville, TX
Wallace, Justin State Coordinator (Gun Rights Across America), Elgin, TX
Watkins, Kory Precinct Chair 2360 (Self) , Mansfield, TX
Williams, David Owner (also providing written testimony) (Sky Raider Arms),
Mansfield, TX
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Williams, Jerry Member (Lone Star Gun Rights), Austin, TX
Zgabay, Sherrie Manager (Texas Dept. of Public Safety), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ayres, Darrell Constable (Self) , Wimberley, TX
Beckmeyer, Teresa (Self) , Colorado City, TX
Cheshire, Cary (Self) , Bryan, TX
Dodson, Ruby (Self) , Corpus Christi, TX
Dundas, Dorothy Retired Educator (Self) , Corpus Christi, TX
Farantzos, Monique (Self) , Austin, TX
Franklin, Shelia (NETP), Fort Worth, TX
Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Vice President (Texas Eagle Forum), Weatherford, TX
Godfrey, Wesley (Self) , El Paso, TX
Helm, Ray Deputy Constable (Texas), Wimberley, TX
Holcomb, Gina (Self) , Coldspring, TX
Jackson, Andrew (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Johansen, Jon (Self) , Austin, TX
Lanham, Minerva (Self) , Corpus Christi, TX
McCarthy, Caleb (Self) , Austin, TX
McClellan, Judith (Self) , Waco, TX
McDonald, Tony Principal (How offices of Ton McDonald), Austin, TX
McDougal, Ian (Self) , Denton, TX
Middlebrooks, John Student/Firearms Instructor (Self) , Kyle, TX
Mulkin, Mark (Self) , Cedar Creek, TX
Perry, Kristina (Self) , Dayton, TX
Perry, Stephen (Self) , Dayton, TX
Ramirez, Diana ATC, LAT (Self) , Austin, TX
Robles, Xavier Student & Firearm Instructor (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
Roden, Elijah Student (Self) , Austin, TX
Rumpf, Sarah (Self) , Austin, TX
Santos, Elsa (Self) , Laredo, TX
Spiller, Lee (Self) , Austin, TX
Sullivan, Michael (Self) , Lewisville, TX
Sutton, Brittany (Students for Concealed Carry on Campus), Fort Worth, TX
Trainor, Trey (Self) , Driftwood, TX
Wasem, Alex (Self) , Arlington, TX
Young, Ronald (Lone Star Gun Rights), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Acosta-Houston, Soledad (Self) , Austin, TX
Adams, Christina (Self) , Austin, TX
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Ballar, Dana Professor (UT), Austin, TX
Banks, Yannis Legislative Liaison (Texas NAACP), Austin, TX
Bell, Ellen (Texas Gun Sense), Austin, TX
Bell, Joe (Self) , Austin, TX
Black, Ethan Student (UT Austin), Austin, TX
Brauer, Andrea (Self) , Austin, TX
Burg, Shana (Self) , Austin, TX
Burns, Charlotte (Self) , Austin, TX
Busby, Heather (Self) , Austin, TX
Carter, Shirley Student (Texas State University), Austin, TX
Chaney, Pata (Self) , Georgetown, TX
Chapman, James (Self) , Austin, TX
Cobb, Nicholas (Self) , Austin, TX
Conwisar, Jenna UT Student (UT Community), Austin, TX
Cossio, Melissa Student (UT Students), El Paso, TX
Cuevas, Teresa (Self) , Austin, TX
Das, Saurabh (Self) , Austin, TX
Dean, Mary Executive Director (Texas Faculty Association), Austin, TX
Deshotel, W. Joe Communications Director (Travis County Democratic Party), Austin,
TX
Dodson, Kaya (Texas Gun Sense), Austin, TX
Dolese, Martha (Self) , Luling, TX
Drapkin, Leia (Self) , Austin, TX
Epstein, Jason (UT Students), Austin, TX
Ferraro, Alex (Self) , New Braunfels, TX
Ford, Jamie (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Garana, Kristine (Self) , Austin, TX
Girdley, Shandelle (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Glover, Susana Professor (Self) , Austin, TX
Glustafson, Cara (Self) , Austin, TX
Gold, Jennifer (Self) , Austin, TX
Golden, Ryan (Self) , Austin, TX
Gray, Elizabeth (Self) , Manor, TX
Harris, Dwight Legislative Agent (Texas American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Jensen, Judy (Self) , Austin, TX
Johnson, Estella Student (Students), Austin, TX
Johnson, Margaret (Self) , Austin, TX
Kaltloff, Wendy (Self) , Austin, TX
Katz, Rebecca (Self) , Austin, TX
Kehde, Anna (Self) , San Antonio, TX
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Kennedy, Kris (Self) , Austin, TX
Kerber, Lisa (Self) , Austin, TX
Klushnik, Julie (Self) , Austin, TX
Landau, Arielle UT Student (UT Community), Austin, TX
Leder, Norri Volunteer (Moms Demand Action), Bellaire, TX
Lester, Nancy (Self) , Austin, TX
Maldonado, Mark (Self) , Austin, TX
Malett, Joshua (Self) , Austin, TX
Margulies, Jennifer (Self) , Austin, TX
Mazhar, Maliha (Self) , Austin, TX
Mendoza, Elva (Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America), Austin, TX
Miller, Conner (Texas State University College Democrats), San Marcos, TX
Mond, Brandon (Self) , Austin, TX
Murchison, Rachel Student (Student at The University of Texas), Austin, TX
Musim, Anne (Texas Gun Sense), Austin, TX
Nichols, Carrie (Self) , Austin, TX
Norman, Alison Lecturer, Mother (Self) , Austin, TX
Oliveri, Rosalie Volunteer (Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America), Austin,
TX
Olvera, May (Texas State College Democrats), San Marcos, TX
Pahz, Jordan Student (Students at the University of Texas), Austin, TX
Pintehovski, Susan (Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense), Austin, TX
Pipkin, Cynthia (Self) , Austin, TX
Rankin, Phoebe Student/Treasurer (College Democrats at Texas State University), Kyle,
TX
Reuss, Cynthia (Self) , Austin, TX
Rojas, Christina (Texas Gun Sense), Austin, TX
Rosenquist, Heather (Moms Demand Action), Austin, TX
Rotz, Jessica (Self) , Pflugerville, TX
Rowland, Brian (Self) , Prairie View, TX
Rush, Nicole Student (Student at The University of Texas), Austin, TX
Salathe, Douglas (Self) , Austin, TX
Scherber, Ken (Self) , St. Paul, MN
Schumacher, Martha (Self) , Austin, TX
Scruggs, Ed (Self) , Austin, TX
Silver, Megan UT Student (UT Community), Austin, TX
Simmons, Nathan (Self) , Dallas, TX
Slattery, Susan (Self) , Austin, TX
Sprinkle, GK (Self) , Austin, TX
Stehling, Ann (Self) , Austin, TX
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Steinberg, Heidi (Self) , Austin, TX
Stephenson, Rayborn (Self) , Austin, TX
Stillwagon, Jessica (Self) , Austin, TX
Stromeyer, Sarah (Self) , Austin, TX
Tate, Deborah (Self) , Austin, TX
Taylor, Kim (Texas Gun Sense), Austin, TX
Torres, Benjamin (Self) , Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Policy Coordinator (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Twidwell, Sandy (Self) , Buda, TX
Vabner, Danielle (Self) , Austin, TX
Weigand, Madison (The University of Texas at Austin - Student Body), Austin, TX
Weissenbuehler, Hannah (Self) , Austin, TX
Wheatley, Randall (Self) , Austin, TX
Whitfield, Jon (Self) , Austin, TX
Wiles, Grant (Self) , Austin, TX
Willson, Deborah (Self) , Austin, TX
ON:
Cohn, Martin (Self) , Austin, TX
Donawho, Chris (Self) , Arlington, TX
Foreman, Rose Ann (Self) , St, Paul, MN
Lane, Sybill (Self) , Fort Worth, TX
McHoch, Jeonre (Self) , Kingsbury, TX
Santellana, Raymond (Self) , Houston, TX
Sellers, Ashley (Self) , Midlothian, TX
Williams, Christine Owner (SkyRaider Arms), Mansfield, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Green, Bob (Self) , Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Hughes, Adam (Self) , Austin, TX
Marcotte, Edward (Self) , Austin, TX
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