WITNESS LIST
Intergovernmental Relations Committee
May 1, 2001 - 8:00A
HB 10
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Lee, Donald Executive Director (TX Conference of
Urban Counties), Austin, TX
On: Oaks, Larry Executive Director (Self), Austin, TX
HB 16
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Amazquita, Michael Chief Appraiser (Cameron
Appraisal District), San Benito, TX
Hunt, Deborah Tax Assessor (Williamson County
Appraisal District), Georgetown, TX
Robinson, Jim Chief Appraiser (TX Ass. of Appraisal
Districts), Houston, TX
Winn, Gerald "Buddy" Tax Assessor (TX Ass. of
Appraisal Districts), Bryan, TX
Young, Patricia Executive Assisstant (Cameron
Appraisal District), San Benito, TX
HB 164
FOR: Stevens, Thomas Investor (Houston Museum of Natural
Science), Chappell Hill, TX
AGAINST: McGonigle, George Retired (Self), Austin, TX
HB 177
FOR: Biddle, Mike none listed (Nueces County), Corpus
Christi, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Ott, Judge Patricia Justice of the Peace (Justices
of the Peace & Constables Ass.), Round Rock,
TX
Williams, John none listed (Justice of the Peace &
Constible Ass.), Robstown, TX
HB 394
FOR: Winn, Gerald "Buddy" Chief Appraiser (TX Ass. of
Appraisal Districts), Bryan, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Amezquita, Michael Chief Appraiser (Cameron
Appraisal District), San Benito, TX
Robinson, JIm Chief Appraiser (TX Ass. of Appraisal
Districts), Houston, TX
Roe, Kristeen Tax Assessor (TX Tax Collectors Ass.),
Robert Lee, TX
HB 490
FOR: Hutcheson, Mark Attorney (Popp & Ikard LLP), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Amezquita, Michael Chief Appraiser (Cameron
Appraisal District), San Benito, TX
Anderson, Bruce Attorney (Linebarger Heard), Austin,
TX
Bostwick, Breck Property Tax Consultant (TX Ass.
Property Tax Professionals), Austin, TX
Hunt, Deborah Tax Assessor (Williamson Co.),
Georgetown, TX
Robinson, JIm Chief Appraiser (TX Ass. Appraiser
Districts), Houston, TX
Roe, Kristeen Coke Co. Tax Assessor (Tax Assessors
of TX), Robert Lee, TX
Winn, Gerald "Buddy" Tax Assessor (TX Ass. of
Appraiser District), Bryan, TX
HB 995
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Koehler, Dianne Board of Trustees (Wells Branch
Library District), Austin, TX
HB 996
FOR: Lyons, Steve Police (City of Houston), Houston, TX
HB 1022
AGAINST: Wendler, Karen Arts Administration (Cultural Arts
Council), Houston, TX
ON: Nokes, Jack TX Ass. of Museums (TX Ass. of Museums),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Barros, Marco San Antonio Tourism Council (Ass. Of
700 Business), San Antonio, TX
Dunham, David Sn. VP TX Monthly (TX Travel
Industry), Austin, TX
Horn, Douglas V.P. Operations (Houston Hotel-Motel
Ass.), Houston, TX
Johnson, M. Joan President (Hotel- Motel Ass.),
Houston, TX
Joslove, Scott President & CEO (TX Hotel - Motel
Ass.), Austin, TX
Mason, Tina none listed (Greater San Antonio
Hotel-Motel Ass.), San Antonio, TX
Reyna, Liz Executive Director (Austin Hotel-Motel
Ass.), Austin, TX
Serff, Paul President (TX Travel Industry), Austin,
TX
Yanke, Mark Hotel Managing Director (Self), Houston,
TX
Against: Jarrell, Charles Arts Administrator (Self), San
Antonio, TX
Lowery, Mary Executive Director (Miller Theatre
Board), Houston, TX
Mandel, Barry Theatre District Ass. (Houston Arts),
Houston, TX
Young, Susan Ass. Executive (Houston Museum
District), Houston, TX
HB 1449
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Castaneda, Jr., Tristan Govt. Affairs Consultant
(Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce),
Austin, TX
Christian, George Lawyer (TX Taxpayers & Research
Ass.), Austin, TX
Clennan, Kirk Economic Development (TX Economic
Development Council), Cedar Park, TX
Grace, Cary Director (City of Houston), Houston, TX
Hammond, Bill President (TX Assoc. of Bruiness),
Austin, TX
Hentges, Sandy Director of Governmental Relations
(Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce), Austin,
TX
Lee, Donald Executive Director (TX Conference of
Urban Co.), Austin, TX
Schwab, Carlton President (Economic Development
Council), Austin, TX
On: Wilson, Dan Executive Director (Comptroller Property
Tax Division), Austin, TX
HB 1490
ON: Matheny, Craig Land Agent (City of Fort Worth), Fort
Worth, TX
HB 1588
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Lee, Donald Executive Director (TX Conference of
Urban Counties), Austin, TX
HB 1833
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Casto, Larry Attorney (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Paniagua, Joe Ass. to City Manager (Fort Worth City
Council), Fort Worth, TX
HB 1888
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Bailey, Ken Leg. Director (TX State Ass. of Fire
Fighters), Austin, TX
Campbell, Helen Executive Director (State Fireman's
& Fire Marshal's Ass.), Austin, TX
On: Sandefer, Morris none listed (Fire Fighter's Pension
Commission), Austin, TX
HB 2601
FOR: Doherty, Dan Attorney (Houston City Attorney's
Office), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
On: Robinson, Jim Chief Appraiser (Harris Co. Appraiser
District), Houston, TX
HB 3068
AGAINST: Bacon, April Ass. Co. Auditor (TX Ass. of County
Auditors), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges &
Commissioners Ass.), Austin, TX
Against: Clower, Dan County Auditor (Self), Huntsville, TX
Noble, Rod County Auditor (Self), Andrews, TX
HB 3318
FOR: Carter, Dolores Treasurer (County Treasurer of TX
Ass.), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Glover, Sue none listed (TX Ass. of Counties),
Austin, TX
SB 322
FOR: Clayton, Bill Consultant (Boston Capital & Financial
Group), Austin, TX
ON: Telerico, Jeanne Executive Director (TX Ass. of
Local Housing Finance Agencies), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Henneberger, John none listed (TX Low Income Housing
Information Service), Austin, TX
On: Meinkowsky, John TX Ass. of Centers for Independent
Livin (TACIL), Austin, TX
SB 557
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Casto, Larry Attorney (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
SB 1128
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Fowler, Cece Executive Director (Scenic TX),
Houston, TX
Weikerth, Joe Consultant (Scenic TX), Houston, TX
On: Kelsey, Winifred none listed (Scenic TX), Austin, TX
SB 1248
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Bailey, Ken Leg. Director (TX State Ass. of Fire
Fighters), Austin, TX
Villarreal, Johnny Fire Fighters (Houston Fire
Fighters), Houston, TX
SB 1459
FOR: Hernandez, George Vice President (Bexar Co.), San
Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Dahler, Erik none listed (Self), Lytle, TX
Turner, Jeff Healthcare CEO (University Health Care
System), Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
SB 1554
FOR: Conner, Robert Police Chief (Prince Hall Grand
Lodge), Columbus, TX
Dibrell, David Computer Consultant (Grand Lodge of
TX), Dallas, TX
Leshikar, Howard SPJST (SPJST), Temple, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Amezquita, Michael Chief Appraiser (Cameron
Appraisal District), San Benito, TX
Robinson, Jim Chief Appraiser (TX Ass. Of Appraisal
Districts), Houston, TX
On: Castlebury, Glen President (TX Elks), Austin, TX
SB 1714
FOR: Delord, Ron President (CLEAT), Austin, TX
Hutmacher, James Sheriff (Bexar Co. Sheriff's), San
Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Bailey, Ken Leg. Director (TX State Ass. of Fire
Fighters), Austin, TX
SB 1808
FOR: Jackson, John Judge (Self), Corsicana, TX
AGAINST: Garrett, David Co. Commissioner (Navarro Co.),
Corsicana, TX
Goodin, T.G. "Pete" Retired (Self), Corsicana, TX
Jessup, Steven Engineer (Navarro Co.), Corsicana, TX
Pearson, Grover Real Estate Appraiser (Navarro Co.),
Corsicana, TX
Rash, Curtis Self-Employed (Self), Corsicana, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
Against: Garrett, Marilyn none listed (Navarro Co.), Purdon,
TX
Godsey, Glenna Retired (Self), Corsicana, TX
Godsey, Wayne Retired (Self), Corsicana, TX
Goodin, Audrey Retired (Self), Corsicana, TX
Keathley, Linda Homemaker (Self), Corsicana, TX
Lewis, Billy Campground Owner (Self), Barry, TX
Lewis, Jo Housewife (Self), Barry, TX
SB 1812
FOR: Cromwell, Laurie President (HCISD), Kyle, TX
Hinojosa, Michael Superintendent (Self), Kyle, TX
SB 1816
FOR: Sumners, Don Director (Tax Assessors of Harris Co),
Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Hunt, Deborah Tax Assessor (Williamson County),
Georgetown, TX
Robinson, Jim Chief Appraiser (TX Ass. of Appraisal
Districts), Houston, TX
West, Gerald "Buddy" Tax Assessor (TAAD), Bryan, TX
SB 1823
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Barrett, Andy Attorney (Coyote Crew Ranch LTD.),
Austin, TX
SB 1824
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Bristol, Alan Attorney (Navarro County), Corsicanna,
TX
Sumners, Don Director Audit (Tax Assessors - Harris
Co.), Houston, TX
On: Claymon, Jennifer Attorney (West Hospital
Authority), Austin, TX