WITNESS LISTHB 222HOUSE COMMITTEE REPORTLicensing & Administrative Procedures CommitteeMarch 25, 2009 - 8:00 AM - Committee Substitute (CSHB 222) For:Harrison, Vernon (Texas Card Players Association) Jones, Chris (Self) Kimes, Brett (Self) Lavigne, Mike (Poker Players Alliance) Lewis, Michelle (Self) Pitts, John R (Amaya Gaming) Thompson, Roy (Self) Against:Kohler, Rob (Christian Life Commission of the Baptist General Convention of Texas) Registering, but not testifying: For:Bennett, Joey (Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas) Brown, Jennifer (Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Indian Tribe) Brown, Jim (Texas Affilitation of Affordable Housing Providers) Elliott, William (Self) Flaniken, Tex (Self) Garza-Oswald, Meghan (Haven for Hope Homeless Campus) Givens, Carl (Self) Harrison, Brenda (Texas Cardplayers Ass'n) Against:Asmussen, Cindu (Concerned Women for America) Gertenschlager, MerryLynn (Self and Texas Eagle Forum) On:Sanderson, Phil (Texas lottery Commission) WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST HB 222HOUSE COMMITTEE REPORT HB 222 HOUSE COMMITTEE REPORT Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee March 25, 2009 - 8:00 AM - Committee Substitute (CSHB 222) For:Harrison, Vernon (Texas Card Players Association) Jones, Chris (Self) Kimes, Brett (Self) Lavigne, Mike (Poker Players Alliance) Lewis, Michelle (Self) Pitts, John R (Amaya Gaming) Thompson, Roy (Self) Against:Kohler, Rob (Christian Life Commission of the Baptist General Convention of Texas) Registering, but not testifying: For:Bennett, Joey (Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas) Brown, Jennifer (Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Indian Tribe) Brown, Jim (Texas Affilitation of Affordable Housing Providers) Elliott, William (Self) Flaniken, Tex (Self) Garza-Oswald, Meghan (Haven for Hope Homeless Campus) Givens, Carl (Self) Harrison, Brenda (Texas Cardplayers Ass'n) Against:Asmussen, Cindu (Concerned Women for America) Gertenschlager, MerryLynn (Self and Texas Eagle Forum) On:Sanderson, Phil (Texas lottery Commission) March 25, 2009 - 8:00 AM March 25, 2009 - 8:00 AM - Committee Substitute (CSHB 222) - Committee Substitute (CSHB 222) For: For: Harrison, Vernon (Texas Card Players Association) Harrison, Vernon (Texas Card Players Association) Jones, Chris (Self) Jones, Chris (Self) Kimes, Brett (Self) Kimes, Brett (Self) Lavigne, Mike (Poker Players Alliance) Lavigne, Mike (Poker Players Alliance) Lewis, Michelle (Self) Lewis, Michelle (Self) Pitts, John R (Amaya Gaming) Pitts, John R (Amaya Gaming) Thompson, Roy (Self) Thompson, Roy (Self) Against: Against: Kohler, Rob (Christian Life Commission of the Baptist General Convention of Texas) Kohler, Rob (Christian Life Commission of the Baptist General Convention of Texas) Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Bennett, Joey (Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas) Bennett, Joey (Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas) Brown, Jennifer (Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Indian Tribe) Brown, Jennifer (Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Indian Tribe) Brown, Jim (Texas Affilitation of Affordable Housing Providers) Brown, Jim (Texas Affilitation of Affordable Housing Providers) Elliott, William (Self) Elliott, William (Self) Flaniken, Tex (Self) Flaniken, Tex (Self) Garza-Oswald, Meghan (Haven for Hope Homeless Campus) Garza-Oswald, Meghan (Haven for Hope Homeless Campus) Givens, Carl (Self) Givens, Carl (Self) Harrison, Brenda (Texas Cardplayers Ass'n) Harrison, Brenda (Texas Cardplayers Ass'n) Against: Against: Asmussen, Cindu (Concerned Women for America) Asmussen, Cindu (Concerned Women for America) Gertenschlager, MerryLynn (Self and Texas Eagle Forum) Gertenschlager, MerryLynn (Self and Texas Eagle Forum) On: On: Sanderson, Phil (Texas lottery Commission) Sanderson, Phil (Texas lottery Commission)
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March 25, 2009 - 8:00 AM - Committee Substitute (CSHB 222) For:Harrison, Vernon (Texas Card Players Association) Jones, Chris (Self) Kimes, Brett (Self) Lavigne, Mike (Poker Players Alliance) Lewis, Michelle (Self) Pitts, John R (Amaya Gaming) Thompson, Roy (Self) Against:Kohler, Rob (Christian Life Commission of the Baptist General Convention of Texas) Registering, but not testifying: For:Bennett, Joey (Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas) Brown, Jennifer (Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Indian Tribe) Brown, Jim (Texas Affilitation of Affordable Housing Providers) Elliott, William (Self) Flaniken, Tex (Self) Garza-Oswald, Meghan (Haven for Hope Homeless Campus) Givens, Carl (Self) Harrison, Brenda (Texas Cardplayers Ass'n) Against:Asmussen, Cindu (Concerned Women for America) Gertenschlager, MerryLynn (Self and Texas Eagle Forum) On:Sanderson, Phil (Texas lottery Commission) March 25, 2009 - 8:00 AM March 25, 2009 - 8:00 AM - Committee Substitute (CSHB 222) - Committee Substitute (CSHB 222) For: For: Harrison, Vernon (Texas Card Players Association) Harrison, Vernon (Texas Card Players Association) Jones, Chris (Self) Jones, Chris (Self) Kimes, Brett (Self) Kimes, Brett (Self) Lavigne, Mike (Poker Players Alliance) Lavigne, Mike (Poker Players Alliance) Lewis, Michelle (Self) Lewis, Michelle (Self) Pitts, John R (Amaya Gaming) Pitts, John R (Amaya Gaming) Thompson, Roy (Self) Thompson, Roy (Self) Against: Against: Kohler, Rob (Christian Life Commission of the Baptist General Convention of Texas) Kohler, Rob (Christian Life Commission of the Baptist General Convention of Texas) Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Bennett, Joey (Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas) Bennett, Joey (Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas) Brown, Jennifer (Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Indian Tribe) Brown, Jennifer (Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Indian Tribe) Brown, Jim (Texas Affilitation of Affordable Housing Providers) Brown, Jim (Texas Affilitation of Affordable Housing Providers) Elliott, William (Self) Elliott, William (Self) Flaniken, Tex (Self) Flaniken, Tex (Self) Garza-Oswald, Meghan (Haven for Hope Homeless Campus) Garza-Oswald, Meghan (Haven for Hope Homeless Campus) Givens, Carl (Self) Givens, Carl (Self) Harrison, Brenda (Texas Cardplayers Ass'n) Harrison, Brenda (Texas Cardplayers Ass'n) Against: Against: Asmussen, Cindu (Concerned Women for America) Asmussen, Cindu (Concerned Women for America) Gertenschlager, MerryLynn (Self and Texas Eagle Forum) Gertenschlager, MerryLynn (Self and Texas Eagle Forum) On: On: Sanderson, Phil (Texas lottery Commission) Sanderson, Phil (Texas lottery Commission)
March 25, 2009 - 8:00 AM March 25, 2009 - 8:00 AM
March 25, 2009 - 8:00 AM
- Committee Substitute (CSHB 222) - Committee Substitute (CSHB 222)
- Committee Substitute (CSHB 222)
For: For: Harrison, Vernon (Texas Card Players Association) Harrison, Vernon (Texas Card Players Association)
For:
Harrison, Vernon (Texas Card Players Association)
Jones, Chris (Self) Jones, Chris (Self)
Jones, Chris (Self)
Kimes, Brett (Self) Kimes, Brett (Self)
Kimes, Brett (Self)
Lavigne, Mike (Poker Players Alliance) Lavigne, Mike (Poker Players Alliance)
Lavigne, Mike (Poker Players Alliance)
Lewis, Michelle (Self) Lewis, Michelle (Self)
Lewis, Michelle (Self)
Pitts, John R (Amaya Gaming) Pitts, John R (Amaya Gaming)
Pitts, John R (Amaya Gaming)
Thompson, Roy (Self) Thompson, Roy (Self)
Thompson, Roy (Self)
Against: Against: Kohler, Rob (Christian Life Commission of the Baptist General Convention of Texas) Kohler, Rob (Christian Life Commission of the Baptist General Convention of Texas)
Against:
Kohler, Rob (Christian Life Commission of the Baptist General Convention of Texas)
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
For: For: Bennett, Joey (Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas) Bennett, Joey (Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas)
For:
Bennett, Joey (Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas)
Brown, Jennifer (Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Indian Tribe) Brown, Jennifer (Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Indian Tribe)
Brown, Jennifer (Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Indian Tribe)
Brown, Jim (Texas Affilitation of Affordable Housing Providers) Brown, Jim (Texas Affilitation of Affordable Housing Providers)
Brown, Jim (Texas Affilitation of Affordable Housing Providers)
Elliott, William (Self) Elliott, William (Self)
Elliott, William (Self)
Flaniken, Tex (Self) Flaniken, Tex (Self)
Flaniken, Tex (Self)
Garza-Oswald, Meghan (Haven for Hope Homeless Campus) Garza-Oswald, Meghan (Haven for Hope Homeless Campus)
Garza-Oswald, Meghan (Haven for Hope Homeless Campus)
Givens, Carl (Self) Givens, Carl (Self)
Givens, Carl (Self)
Harrison, Brenda (Texas Cardplayers Ass'n) Harrison, Brenda (Texas Cardplayers Ass'n)
Harrison, Brenda (Texas Cardplayers Ass'n)
Against: Against: Asmussen, Cindu (Concerned Women for America) Asmussen, Cindu (Concerned Women for America)
Against:
Asmussen, Cindu (Concerned Women for America)
Gertenschlager, MerryLynn (Self and Texas Eagle Forum) Gertenschlager, MerryLynn (Self and Texas Eagle Forum)
Gertenschlager, MerryLynn (Self and Texas Eagle Forum)
On: On: Sanderson, Phil (Texas lottery Commission) Sanderson, Phil (Texas lottery Commission)
On:
Sanderson, Phil (Texas lottery Commission)
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HB 222HOUSE COMMITTEE REPORT HB 222 HOUSE COMMITTEE REPORT
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March 25, 2009 - 8:00 AM - Committee Substitute (CSHB 222) For:Harrison, Vernon (Texas Card Players Association) Jones, Chris (Self) Kimes, Brett (Self) Lavigne, Mike (Poker Players Alliance) Lewis, Michelle (Self) Pitts, John R (Amaya Gaming) Thompson, Roy (Self) Against:Kohler, Rob (Christian Life Commission of the Baptist General Convention of Texas) Registering, but not testifying: For:Bennett, Joey (Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas) Brown, Jennifer (Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Indian Tribe) Brown, Jim (Texas Affilitation of Affordable Housing Providers) Elliott, William (Self) Flaniken, Tex (Self) Garza-Oswald, Meghan (Haven for Hope Homeless Campus) Givens, Carl (Self) Harrison, Brenda (Texas Cardplayers Ass'n) Against:Asmussen, Cindu (Concerned Women for America) Gertenschlager, MerryLynn (Self and Texas Eagle Forum) On:Sanderson, Phil (Texas lottery Commission) March 25, 2009 - 8:00 AM March 25, 2009 - 8:00 AM - Committee Substitute (CSHB 222) - Committee Substitute (CSHB 222) For: For: Harrison, Vernon (Texas Card Players Association) Harrison, Vernon (Texas Card Players Association) Jones, Chris (Self) Jones, Chris (Self) Kimes, Brett (Self) Kimes, Brett (Self) Lavigne, Mike (Poker Players Alliance) Lavigne, Mike (Poker Players Alliance) Lewis, Michelle (Self) Lewis, Michelle (Self) Pitts, John R (Amaya Gaming) Pitts, John R (Amaya Gaming) Thompson, Roy (Self) Thompson, Roy (Self) Against: Against: Kohler, Rob (Christian Life Commission of the Baptist General Convention of Texas) Kohler, Rob (Christian Life Commission of the Baptist General Convention of Texas) Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Bennett, Joey (Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas) Bennett, Joey (Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas) Brown, Jennifer (Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Indian Tribe) Brown, Jennifer (Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Indian Tribe) Brown, Jim (Texas Affilitation of Affordable Housing Providers) Brown, Jim (Texas Affilitation of Affordable Housing Providers) Elliott, William (Self) Elliott, William (Self) Flaniken, Tex (Self) Flaniken, Tex (Self) Garza-Oswald, Meghan (Haven for Hope Homeless Campus) Garza-Oswald, Meghan (Haven for Hope Homeless Campus) Givens, Carl (Self) Givens, Carl (Self) Harrison, Brenda (Texas Cardplayers Ass'n) Harrison, Brenda (Texas Cardplayers Ass'n) Against: Against: Asmussen, Cindu (Concerned Women for America) Asmussen, Cindu (Concerned Women for America) Gertenschlager, MerryLynn (Self and Texas Eagle Forum) Gertenschlager, MerryLynn (Self and Texas Eagle Forum) On: On: Sanderson, Phil (Texas lottery Commission) Sanderson, Phil (Texas lottery Commission)
March 25, 2009 - 8:00 AM March 25, 2009 - 8:00 AM
March 25, 2009 - 8:00 AM
- Committee Substitute (CSHB 222) - Committee Substitute (CSHB 222)
- Committee Substitute (CSHB 222)
For: For: Harrison, Vernon (Texas Card Players Association) Harrison, Vernon (Texas Card Players Association)
For:
Harrison, Vernon (Texas Card Players Association)
Jones, Chris (Self) Jones, Chris (Self)
Jones, Chris (Self)
Kimes, Brett (Self) Kimes, Brett (Self)
Kimes, Brett (Self)
Lavigne, Mike (Poker Players Alliance) Lavigne, Mike (Poker Players Alliance)
Lavigne, Mike (Poker Players Alliance)
Lewis, Michelle (Self) Lewis, Michelle (Self)
Lewis, Michelle (Self)
Pitts, John R (Amaya Gaming) Pitts, John R (Amaya Gaming)
Pitts, John R (Amaya Gaming)
Thompson, Roy (Self) Thompson, Roy (Self)
Thompson, Roy (Self)
Against: Against: Kohler, Rob (Christian Life Commission of the Baptist General Convention of Texas) Kohler, Rob (Christian Life Commission of the Baptist General Convention of Texas)
Against:
Kohler, Rob (Christian Life Commission of the Baptist General Convention of Texas)
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
For: For: Bennett, Joey (Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas) Bennett, Joey (Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas)
For:
Bennett, Joey (Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas)
Brown, Jennifer (Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Indian Tribe) Brown, Jennifer (Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Indian Tribe)
Brown, Jennifer (Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Indian Tribe)
Brown, Jim (Texas Affilitation of Affordable Housing Providers) Brown, Jim (Texas Affilitation of Affordable Housing Providers)
Brown, Jim (Texas Affilitation of Affordable Housing Providers)
Elliott, William (Self) Elliott, William (Self)
Elliott, William (Self)
Flaniken, Tex (Self) Flaniken, Tex (Self)
Flaniken, Tex (Self)
Garza-Oswald, Meghan (Haven for Hope Homeless Campus) Garza-Oswald, Meghan (Haven for Hope Homeless Campus)
Garza-Oswald, Meghan (Haven for Hope Homeless Campus)
Givens, Carl (Self) Givens, Carl (Self)
Givens, Carl (Self)
Harrison, Brenda (Texas Cardplayers Ass'n) Harrison, Brenda (Texas Cardplayers Ass'n)
Harrison, Brenda (Texas Cardplayers Ass'n)
Against: Against: Asmussen, Cindu (Concerned Women for America) Asmussen, Cindu (Concerned Women for America)
Against:
Asmussen, Cindu (Concerned Women for America)
Gertenschlager, MerryLynn (Self and Texas Eagle Forum) Gertenschlager, MerryLynn (Self and Texas Eagle Forum)
Gertenschlager, MerryLynn (Self and Texas Eagle Forum)
On: On: Sanderson, Phil (Texas lottery Commission) Sanderson, Phil (Texas lottery Commission)
On:
Sanderson, Phil (Texas lottery Commission)
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Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee
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March 25, 2009 - 8:00 AM March 25, 2009 - 8:00 AM
March 25, 2009 - 8:00 AM
- Committee Substitute (CSHB 222) - Committee Substitute (CSHB 222)
- Committee Substitute (CSHB 222)
For: For: Harrison, Vernon (Texas Card Players Association) Harrison, Vernon (Texas Card Players Association)
For:
Harrison, Vernon (Texas Card Players Association)
Jones, Chris (Self) Jones, Chris (Self)
Jones, Chris (Self)
Kimes, Brett (Self) Kimes, Brett (Self)
Kimes, Brett (Self)
Lavigne, Mike (Poker Players Alliance) Lavigne, Mike (Poker Players Alliance)
Lavigne, Mike (Poker Players Alliance)
Lewis, Michelle (Self) Lewis, Michelle (Self)
Lewis, Michelle (Self)
Pitts, John R (Amaya Gaming) Pitts, John R (Amaya Gaming)
Pitts, John R (Amaya Gaming)
Thompson, Roy (Self) Thompson, Roy (Self)
Thompson, Roy (Self)
Against: Against: Kohler, Rob (Christian Life Commission of the Baptist General Convention of Texas) Kohler, Rob (Christian Life Commission of the Baptist General Convention of Texas)
Against:
Kohler, Rob (Christian Life Commission of the Baptist General Convention of Texas)
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
For: For: Bennett, Joey (Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas) Bennett, Joey (Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas)
For:
Bennett, Joey (Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas)
Brown, Jennifer (Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Indian Tribe) Brown, Jennifer (Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Indian Tribe)
Brown, Jennifer (Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Indian Tribe)
Brown, Jim (Texas Affilitation of Affordable Housing Providers) Brown, Jim (Texas Affilitation of Affordable Housing Providers)
Brown, Jim (Texas Affilitation of Affordable Housing Providers)
Elliott, William (Self) Elliott, William (Self)
Elliott, William (Self)
Flaniken, Tex (Self) Flaniken, Tex (Self)
Flaniken, Tex (Self)
Garza-Oswald, Meghan (Haven for Hope Homeless Campus) Garza-Oswald, Meghan (Haven for Hope Homeless Campus)
Garza-Oswald, Meghan (Haven for Hope Homeless Campus)
Givens, Carl (Self) Givens, Carl (Self)
Givens, Carl (Self)
Harrison, Brenda (Texas Cardplayers Ass'n) Harrison, Brenda (Texas Cardplayers Ass'n)
Harrison, Brenda (Texas Cardplayers Ass'n)
Against: Against: Asmussen, Cindu (Concerned Women for America) Asmussen, Cindu (Concerned Women for America)
Against:
Asmussen, Cindu (Concerned Women for America)
Gertenschlager, MerryLynn (Self and Texas Eagle Forum) Gertenschlager, MerryLynn (Self and Texas Eagle Forum)
Gertenschlager, MerryLynn (Self and Texas Eagle Forum)
On: On: Sanderson, Phil (Texas lottery Commission) Sanderson, Phil (Texas lottery Commission)
On:
Sanderson, Phil (Texas lottery Commission)
March 25, 2009 - 8:00 AM
- Committee Substitute (CSHB 222)
For:
Harrison, Vernon (Texas Card Players Association)
Jones, Chris (Self)
Kimes, Brett (Self)
Lavigne, Mike (Poker Players Alliance)
Lewis, Michelle (Self)
Pitts, John R (Amaya Gaming)
Thompson, Roy (Self)
Against:
Kohler, Rob (Christian Life Commission of the Baptist General Convention of Texas)
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Bennett, Joey (Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas)
Brown, Jennifer (Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Indian Tribe)
Brown, Jim (Texas Affilitation of Affordable Housing Providers)
Elliott, William (Self)
Flaniken, Tex (Self)
Garza-Oswald, Meghan (Haven for Hope Homeless Campus)
Givens, Carl (Self)
Harrison, Brenda (Texas Cardplayers Ass'n)
Against:
Asmussen, Cindu (Concerned Women for America)
Gertenschlager, MerryLynn (Self and Texas Eagle Forum)
On:
Sanderson, Phil (Texas lottery Commission)