WITNESS LIST
Criminal Justice Committee
May 12, 2005 - 1:30P
HB 47
FOR: Hampson, Keith Leg. Director (Texas Criminal Defense
Lawyers Assn.), Austin, TX
Henson, Scott (American Civil Liberties Union of
Texas), Austin, TX
AGAINST: Allison, Jim General Council (County Judges and
Commissioners Assn. of Tx), Austin, TX
Gray, Janice District Clerk (Texas County and
District Clerks Assn.), Gatesville, TX
Rothermel, Beth Ann Washington County Clerk (Count
and District Clerk Assoc.), Brenham, TX
Vasquez, Michael Program Manager (Texas Conference
of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Rocha, Susan Attorney (City of San Antonio), San
Antonio, TX
Schneider, Michael Director of Programs (Texas
Association of Broadcasters), Austin, TX
Against: Wilbanks, Becky President (County and District
Clerks Assn. of Texas), Linden, TX
HB 68
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Herberg, Jr., Clifford (Bexar County District
Attorneys Office), San Antonio, TX
HB 129
AGAINST: Arabie, Joseph Director Field Ed. & Research (Texas
AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
HB 291
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Morris, Karen Assistant District Attorney (Harris
County District Attorney's Office), Houston,
TX
Rolater, John Assistant District Attorney (Bill Hill
Dallas County Criminal District Attorney),
Dallas, TX
HB 549
Providing written testimony:
Against: Foster, Arlan President Local 3221 (American
Federation of State, County, and Municipal
Employees), Dayton, TX
Holst, Robin Correctional Officer (Self), Beaumont,
TX
HB 706
Registering, but not testifying:
On: Nichols, Neil General Counsel (Texas Youth
Commission), Austin, TX
HB 823
FOR: Healy, Sean Attorney (Texas State Rifle
Association), Tyler, TX
Henson, Scott (American Civil Liberties Union of
Texas), Austin, TX
AGAINST: Jones, Chris (Combined Law Enforcement Association
of Texas), Austin, TX
Rendon, Feliciano Patrol Officer (San Antonio Police
Officer's Association), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Lewis, Gib (Self), Austin, TX
Mica, Tara State Liason (National Rifle
Association), Austin, TX
Tripp, Alice Lobbyist (Texas State Rifle
Association), Paige, TX
Against: Jones, Jim Vice President (San Antonio Police
Officer's Association), San Antonio, TX
McIver, Kent Supervisor (Abilene Police Officer's
Association), Abilene, TX
Nafe, Chris Commander (Abilene Police Department),
Abilene, TX
HB 840
Registering, but not testifying:
Against: Stewart, Ray Security Officer (Texas Department of
Criminal Justice), Dayton, TX
On: Richardson, Kent Asst. Attorney General (Office of
Attorney General), Austin, TX
HB 969
Registering, but not testifying:
On: Hampton, Keith Legislative Director (Texas Criminal
Defense Lawyers Association), Austin, TX
HB 1588
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Elfant, Bruce Travis County Constable (Justice of
the Peace and Constables Association of
Texas), Austin, TX
Haverlah, Kirsha (Justices of the Peace and
Constables Association), Austin, TX
On: Watkins, Rita Executive Director (LEMIT),
Huntsville, TX
HB 2275
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Coffey, Debra Volunteer (Mothers Against Drunk
Drivers), Austin, TX
Herberg, Jr., Clifford Division Chief (Bexar County
District Attorney's Office), San Antonio, TX
Morris, Karen Assistant District Attorney (Harris
County District Attorney's Office), Houston,
TX
HB 2885
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Cariotis, Nick Chief Prosecutor - Check Division and
ID Theft (Dallas County District Attorney -
Bill Hill), Dallas, TX
Dyson, Barry Dallas County District Attorney (Bill
Hill), Dallas, TX
SB 172
FOR: Barnes, Ann Chief Investigator (Society of
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), Dallas, TX
Feare, Donald Attorney (Self), Arlington, TX
Powell, Laural Board Member and Past President
(Texas Animal Control Association), San
Benito, TX
Sabatucci, Jay Regional Coordinator (The Human
Society of the United States), Dallas, TX
Timmers, Mark Sergeant/Animal Cruelty (Harris County
Contable #6), Houston, TX
Trimble, Skip Legislative Chair (Texas Humane
Legislation Network), Dallas, TX
Wendt, Lucy (Self), Bryan, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: van Barel, Angelique (Self), Austin, TX
van Barel, Marcus (Self), Austin, TX
Alaniz, Jennifer (Self), Seguin, TX
Ball, Tory Animal Cruelty Investigator (Society of
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), Dallas, TX
Bennett, Karren (Self), Gilmer, TX
Benton, Rita (Self), Richmond, TX
Bice, Kathryn Executive Director (Humane Society for
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), San
Antonio, TX
Byl, Caron (Self), Ft. Worth, TX
Cain, Janet Irene Ross (Self), Lago Vista, TX
Claussen, Roxanne (Self), Dallas, TX
Covington, Sara (Self), Austin, TX
Farbo, Kim Sex Crimes (Austin Police Department),
Bastrop, TX
Fendrich, Catherine (Self), Austin, TX
Ferguson, Sherry Executive Director (Houston Human
society), Houston, TX
Field, Paul (Self), Austin, TX
Fiore, Matthew Blue Dog Rescue Foster (Self), Round
rock, TX
Fritz, Jenny Volunteer w/ Blue Dog Rescue (Self),
Bastrop, TX
Gainer, Beverly (Self), Dripping Springs, TX
Gove, Frank Director (Vision HUS Sanctuary), Austin,
TX
Harris, Michael (Self), Austin, TX
Hendrix, Susan (Self), Austin, TX
Hightower, Susan J. (Self), Austin, TX
Hirschauer, Ulrike Director (Safe Haven Animal
Rescue), Leander, TX
Holloway, Cile (Self), Frisco, TX
Hubbard, John Lobbyist (TX Federation of Humane
Societies), Austin, TX
Jackson, Laura Ranger Project Coordinator (Austin
Police Dept), Cedar Creek, TX
Jefferson, Patricia Foster Parent (Blue Dog Rescue),
Round Rock, TX
Kozuh, Fiona (Self), Austin, TX
McCullough, Missy Exec. Director (Animal Trustees of
Austin), Red Rock, TX
Moore, Leila Executive Director (Bastrop County
Humane Society), Bastrop, TX
Mosi, Prima Director (PAWS of Austin), Austin, TX
Muenzer, Kappy Executive Director (Citizens for
Animal Protection), Houston, TX
Murphy, Wendy (Self), Austin, TX
Neto, Joanne Mullen Founder (Ponderosa Petite Rescue
and GorillaDogs.com), Austin, TX
Nordyke, Patt Executive Director (Texas Federation
of Humane Societies), Austin, TX
Owen, Jennifer (Self), Garland, TX
Phillips, Shannon Attorney (Self), austin, TX
Potter, Penny (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Reeder, Marnie (Self), Austin, TX
Ricit, Jonathan (Self), Austin, TX
Royal, Patricia (Self), Houston, TX
Summers, Calene (Self), Austin, TX
Tester, Lucille (Self), Katy, TX
Timms, Laurette (Self), Carrollton, TX
Tudyk, Cindy Director (Safe Haven Animal Rescue),
Round Rock, TX
Vargus, John (Self), Austin, TX
Welch, Debra (Self), Garland, TX
Whitley, Tracey Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
Against: Grim, James Ex Vice President (Texas Poultry
Federation), Round Rock, TX
Hodges, Ken Associate Legislative Director (Texas
Farm Bureau), Austin, TX
Horton, Ken (Texas Pork Producers Association),
Austin, TX
Langford, David Vice President (Texas Wildlife
Association), San Antonio, TX
Lewis, Gib (Exotic Wildlife Association & Texas
Wildlife Association)
Salmon, Stephen President (Riverside and Landowners
Protection Coalition), San Angelo, TX
Sklar, Shane Executive Director (Independent
Cattlemans Association of Texas), Lockhart,
TX
Turner, Bob Consultant (Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers
& Texas Poultry Federation), Austin, TX
Ward, Donald Director of Government Affairs
(Livestock Marketing Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Wilson, Ross Vice President (Texas Cattle Feeders
Association), Amarillo, TX