WITNESS LIST

Finance Committee
March 12, 2001 - 8:00A


Oyster Rider
       ON:        Nelson, Joe Oyster Industry (Fisherman's Harvest
                         Inc.), Anahuac, TX
                  Osburn, Hal Fishery Manager (Texas Parks and
                         Wildlife), Austin, TX

  Registering, but not testifying:
       On:        Ivic, Michael Oyster Industry (Self), San Leon, TX
                  Nelson, Ben Oyster Industry (Jeri's Seafood, Inc.)
                  Nelson, Doris Oyster industry (Texas Oyster Growers
                         & dealers Assc.)

SBOE
       On:        McLeroy, Don Dentist (SBOE), Bryan, TX

Tarleton State University
       On:        McCabe, Dennis President (Tarleton State University)

Texas A&M Kingsville
       On:        Cisneros, Marc President (Texas A&M Kingsville),
                         Kingsville, TX

Texas A&M University
       On:        Bowen, Dr. Ray M. President (Texas A&M
                         University
 Texas A&M University), College
                         Station, TX

Texas A&M University - Galveston
       On:        Kemp, Dr. Mike CEO & VP (Texas A&M University -
                         Galveston), Galveston, TX

Texas A&M University - Texarkana
       On:        Henry, Stephen President (Texas A&M University -
                         Texarkana), Texarkana, TX

Texas A&M University System
       On:        Gaston, Jerry Deputy Chancellor (Texas A&M
                         University System)
                  Hiler, Edward University Administrator (Texas A&M
                         University System), Bryan, TX
                  Powell, Don (Texas A&M University System), Amarillo,
                         TX

Texas Food and Fibers Commission
       On:        Avant, Bob Executive Director (Texas Food and Fibers
                         Commission), Pflugerville, TX

Texas Wildlife Damage Management Se
       On:        Nunley, Gary Director (Texas Wildlife Damage
                         Management Service), San Antonio, TX

West Texas A&M University
       On:        Long, Russell President (West Texas A&M University),
                         Canyon, TX

SB 1037    Program to permit certain certified
       ON:        Ancira, Jesse (Comptroller), Austin, TX

  Registering, but not testifying:
       On:        Scogin, James Project Coordinator
                         (Comptroller
 Comptroller), Austin, TX

SB 1038    waive penalties and interest relati
       ON:        Ancira, Jesse (Comptroller), Austin, TX

  Registering, but not testifying:
       On:        Scogin, James Project Coordinator (Comptroller),
                         Austin, TX

SB 1263    Relating to state taxes
       FOR:       Doody, Kevin Wholesale Grocary (Groceas Supply
                         Company), Woodlands, TX
                  Johnson, Rick President (Texas Food Industry Assn.),
                         Austin, TX
                  Koch, Kevin J. Executive (McLane Company, Inc),
                         Temple, TX
                  Kolkhorst Jr., Robert Vice President Sales (Brenham
                         Wholesale Grocery Co)
                  Wade, James Vice President (Huntsville Wholesalde
                         Groups Inc)
       AGAINST:   Triplett, Mark C. Consultant (Smokeless Tobacco
                         Council), Olympia, WA
       ON:        Fergusan, Dean Revenue Analyst (Comptroller),
                         Austin, TX
                  Hamilton, Billy (Comptroller), Austin, TX
                  LeBas, James (Comptroller), Austin, TX
                  Navarro, Tim Supervisor, Tobacco Tax
                         (Comptroller
 Comptroller), Austin, TX

  Registering, but not testifying:
       For:       Wade, Jack HWG Inc (HWG Inc), Huntsville, TX
       Against:   Short, Jim lobbyist (Swisher International),
                         Fulshear, TX