WITNESS LIST
Intergovernmental Relations Committee
May 22, 2003 - 8:30A
HB 193
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Amezquita, Michael Chief Appraiser Cameron CAD
(Cameron Appraisal District, Texas
Association of Appraisal Dist.), San Benito,
TX
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of
Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Rodrigue, Kathy Chief Appraiser (Texas Association
of Appraisal Districts and Ellis Central
Appraisal Dist.), Waxahachie, TX
Winn, Buddy Brazos Co. Tax Assessor/Chief Appraiser
(TAAD), Bryan, TX
HB 390
FOR: Rodrigue, Kathy Chief Appraiser (Texas Association
of Appraisal Districts and Ellis Central
Appraisal Dist.), Waxahachie, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Amezquita, Michael Chief Appraiser (Cameron
Appraisal District, Texas Association of
Appraisal Districts), San Benito, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant
County Commissioners Court), Fort Worth, TX
HB 678
FOR: Lloyd, Margaret Exec. Dir. (Scenic Texas, Scenic
Coalition), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: McKinney, Miles Assistant to the
President-Legislative (The Woodlands
Association), The Woodlands, TX
Weikerth, Joe Policy Director (Scenic Texas),
Houston, TX
HB 1087
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of
Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Wilkison, Charley Political/Legislative Director,
CLEAT (Combined Law Enforcement Associations
of Texas), Austin, TX
HB 1767
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Kastrin, Deborah Consultant (County of El Paso),
Austin, TX
Lee, Donald Exec. Dir. (Texas Conference of Urban
Counties), Austin, TX
HB 1770
FOR: Auslander, Zelda Mayor ProTem, Village of Bee Cave
(Stakeholders for Bee Cave), Austin, TX
Patterson, Dan Engineer (Library District), Lakeway,
TX
AGAINST: Kelley, Scott President (Bee Cave Economic
Development Corp.), Bee Cave, TX
Murphy, Caroline Mayor (Village of Bee Cave), Bee
Cave, TX
Murphy, Michael Airline Captain (Village of Bee
Cave), Bee Cave, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Davis, Joseph Hudson Bend Middle School Parent Vol
(Lake Travis Community Library), Lakeway, TX
Dobbs, Laura (Lake Travis Community Library),
Lakeway, TX
Fenz, Caton Legislative Coordinator (Harris County
Commissioner Jerry Eversole), Houston, TX
Hostetler, Rhonda Volunteer (Lake Travis Community
Library), Austin, TX
Meraz, Gloria Director of Communications (Texas
Library Association), Austin, TX
Millsap, Mike Consultant (Self), Austin, TX
Pencsak, Nancy (Lake Travis Community Library),
Austin, TX
Against: Baldwin, Robert Commercial Real Estate (Hill Country
Galleria), Austin, TX
Fisher, James Village Administrator (Village of Bee
Cave), Bee Cave, TX
On: Akers, Patty City Attorney of Bee Cave (Village of
Bee Cave), Austin, TX
HB 1873
FOR: Flaherty, Tom Business Owner (Houston Northwest
Chamber of Commerce), Houston, TX
AGAINST: Dyer, Jay Attorney (Texas Assoc. of Builders),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Lloyd, Margaret Ex. Dir. (Scenic Texas and Scenic
Coalition)
HB 1905
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Fenz, Caton Legislative Coordinator (Harris County
Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Hamlin, Mark Brazos Co. Dist. Clerk, Pres. (County
and District Clerks Association), College
Station, TX
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of
Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Lemon, W. Clyde Ofice of Harris County Distric Clerk
(Charles Bacarisse Harris County District
Clerk), Houston, TX
Pardue, Craig Governmental Affairs (Dallas County),
Dallas, TX
Wheeless, Skipper Runnels Co. Commissioner (County
Judges and Commissioners Association of
Texas), Ballinger, TX
Wilder, Thomas Tarrant County District Clerk (Self),
Fort Worth, TX
HB 1934
Registering, but not testifying:
On: Utter, Tom Special Assistant to the City Manager
(City of Corpus Christi), Corpus Christi, TX
HB 2063
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Fenz, Caton Legislative Coordinator (Harris County
Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Lenz, Carole Community Aide (Commissioner Steve
Radack), Houston, TX
HB 2073
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Claymon, Jennifer Attorney (Coleman County Hospital
District), Austin, TX
Langley, Douglas CEO (Coleman Co. Medical Center),
Coleman, TX
Pearson, David Lobbyist (Texas Organization of Rural
and Community Hospitals), Austin, TX
HB 2148
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Bettencourt, Hon. Paul (Self)
Roe, Kristeen Chief Deputy Brazos Co.Tax Office (Tax
Assessor-Collector Assoc. of Texas), Bryan,
TX
Wheeless, Skipper Runnels County Commissioner
(County Judges and Commissioners Association
of Texas), Ballinger, TX
Winn, Buddy Brazos Co. Tax Assessor (Tax Assessor
Collectors Assoc. of Texas), Bryan, TX
HB 2212
FOR: Bojorquez, Alan Attorney (The Villages of
Webberville and Volente), Austin, TX
Gonzales, Hector Mayor of Webberville (Village of
Webberville), Webberville, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Banning, Howard Plant Manager (Self), Cat Spring, TX
Coe, Robert Retired Farmer Rancher (Self), Manor, TX
Dana, Jackie Academic Advisor (Residents of
Webberville), Webberville, TX
Glacken, Shawn Environmental Policy Director
(Association of Electric Companies of Texas),
Dallas, TX
Goleman, Kinnan Attorney (TXI), Austin, TX
Goodrich, Carol Village Clerk (Village of
Webberville), Elgin, TX
Hironymous, Ellen Assistant (Self), Webberville, TX
Johnston, Jeanette M.J. Enterprises (Self), Manor,
TX
McCauley, Cindy Manager of State Govt. Affairs
(Lyondell Chemical Company), Houston, TX
Mintz, David Director of Govt. Affairs (Texas
Apartment Association), Austin, TX
Mintz, David Director of Govt. Affairs (Texas
Apartment Association), Austin, TX
Miska, Mary V.P. Governmental Affairs (Texas
Association of Business), Austin, TX
Moore, Julie Director (Occidental Petroleum),
Austin, TX
Moreland, Bonnie Plumber (Self), Elgin, TX
Moreland, Eric Electrician (Self), Elgin, TX
Moreland, Heath Truck Driver (Self), Elgin, TX
Morphew, Cindy V.P. Environmental Affairs (Texas Oil
and Gas Association), Austin, TX
Mott, Connie Travel Manager (Self), Austin, TX
Osborn, Maurice Manager of Govt. Affairs (TXI),
Dallas, TX
Roesler, Jeff Area Manager (TXI), Austin, TX
Stewart, Michael President (Texas Aggregates and
Concrete Association), Austin, TX
Swearengen, Monte Attorney (Self), Webberville, TX
Thorton, Charlotte Banker (Self), Austin, TX
Turner, Ricky Propane Retail (Self), Manor, TX
Turner, Travis Sales (Self), Manor, TX
Wildschuetz, Christopher Production Supervisor
(TXI), Austin, TX
Against: Blaine, James Concrete Construction (Self),
Webberville, TX
Blaine, Patricia Com. Operator (Self), Webberville,
TX
Bojorquez, Alan Attorney (The Village of
Webberville), Austin, TX
Choate, Carolyn Bookkeeper (Self), Manor, TX
Goodrich, Ben Inside Wireman (Self), Elgin, TX
Kamm, Bob Lawyer (Travis County Commissioners
Court), Austin, TX
McCaim, Mark Customer "Concerned" Service Rep.
(Self), Webberville, TX
Moon, Glynda a very concerned citizen (Self),
Webberville, TX
Moon, Ken (Village of Webberville), Webberville, TX
Patkowska, Eric Administrative Assistant (Self),
Elgin, TX
Weber, Helen Accountant (Self), Webberville, TX
Weber, Keith Electrician (The Majority of the
Community), Manor, TX
Wimbish, Lisa Adminstrative Assistant (Self),
Webberville, TX
HB 2237
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Johnson, Helen Exec. Dir. (State Firemen's and Fire
Marshal's Assoc.), Austin, TX
HB 2453
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Berger, Ed Vice President, Advocacy and Public Pol
(SETON Healthcare Network), Austin, TX
HB 2678
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Lee, Donald Exec. Dir. (Texas Conference of Urban
Counties), Austin, TX
Pardue, Craig Governmental Affairs Dallas County
(Dallas County), Dallas, TX
Wheeless, Skipper Runnels County Commissioner
(County Judges and Commissioners Association
of Texas), Ballinger, TX
HB 2718
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Beasley, Barry At Large City Councilman City of La
Port (City of La Porte), La Porte, TX
Mosteit, Michael La Porte City Council (City of La
Porte), La Porte, TX
HB 2801
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Douglas, Robert Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
Dykman, Douglas Deputy Housing Director (City of
Dallas), Dallas, TX
Henneberger, John TX Low Income Housing Information
Ser. (Texas Low Income Housing Information
Services), Austin, TX
Ocanas, Rey Executive Director (Texas Association of
CDCs), Austin, TX
HB 3154
FOR: Bresnen, Steve Attorney (MBIA Muniservices), Austin,
TX
AGAINST: Courtney, Chuck President-Texas Retailers Assoc.
(Texas Retailers Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
Against: Gonzalez, Victor (Foley's), Austin, TX
Howard, Jay Consultant (Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.),
Austin, TX
Kennedy, John Senior Analyst (Texas Taxpayers and
Research Association), Austin, TX
Kester, Steve VP for State Affairs (American
Electronics Association), Austin, TX
HB 3167
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Fenz, Caton Legislative Coordinator (Harris County
Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Hamlin, Marc President (County and District Clerks
Association), College Station, TX
Lee, Donald Exec. Dir. (Texas Conference of Urban
Counties), Austin, TX
Lemon, W. Clyde Office of Harris County Dist. Clerk
(Charles Bacarrise Harris County District
Clerk), Houston, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant
County Commisioners Court), Fort Worth, TX
Pardue, Craig Governmental Affairs (Dallas County),
Dallas, TX
Wheeless, Skipper Runnels County Commissioner
(County Judges and Commissioners Association
of Texas), Ballinger, TX
Wilder, Thomas Tarrant County District Clerk (Self),
Fort Worth, TX
HB 3223
FOR: Furse, Austen Financial Manager (Self), Houston, TX
AGAINST: Dean, David EVP, Crescent Real Estate Equities
(Commercial Real Estate Developers), Fort
Worth, TX
Garcia, Dr. Rey Ex. Dir. Texas Assn. of Community
Colleg (Texas Assn.of Community Colleges),
Austin, TX
Hutcheson, Mark Attorney (Texas Assn. of Property
Tax Professionals), Southlake, TX
Lavine, Dick Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public
Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of
Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Mitchell, Jr., Foy Chief Appraiser (Dallas Central
Appraisal Dist.
), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Allen, George Executive Vice President (Texas
Apartment Association), Austin, TX
Bettencourt, Paul Harris County Tax
Assessor-Collector (Self), Houston, TX
Hammerlein, George (Harris County Tax Office),
Houston, TX
Against: Aghamalian, Brandon (City of Fort Worth), Fort
Worth, TX
Bostwick, Breck Property Tax Consultant (Texas Assn.
of Property Tax Professionals), Austin, TX
Boudreaux, Stephen Property Tax Consultant (Self),
Helotes, TX
Comparin, Tony Real Estate Investor/Consultant
(Self), Bedford, TX
Cook, David Chief Financial Officer, City of Dallas
(City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Garcia, Joe (El Paso County), Austin, TX
Glover, Sue Government Relations Manager (Texas
Assn. of Counties), Austin, TX
Kastrin, Deborah Consultant (County of El Paso),
Austin, TX
Mendez, Mark Asst. County Administrator (Tarrant
County Commissioners Court), Fort Worth, TX
Michel, Lorri Lawer (Self), Austin, TX
Morrison, Chet (Self), Austin, TX
Nitschke, Milo Finance Director, City of San Antonio
(City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Petrie, Thomas Dir. of Property
Management-Commericial (Crescent Real Estate
Equities, LTD.), Austin, TX
Retzloff, Scott Real Estate (Self), San Antonio, TX
Sandlin, Bennett Attorney (Texas Municipal League),
Austin, TX
Wheeless, Skipper Runnels Co. Commissioner (County
Judges & Commissioner Assn. of Texas),
Ballinger, TX
HB 3312
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Wheeless, Skipper Runnels County Commissioner
(County Judges and Commissioners Association
of Texas), Ballinger, TX
On: Gladney, Karen Attorney (Texas Assoc. of Counties),
Austin, TX
HB 3419
FOR: Smith, Jaqueline Director, Special Tax Services
(Harris County Tax Office), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Bettencourt, Hon.Paul Harris County Tax
Assessor-Collector (Self), Houston, TX
Fenz, Caton Legislative Coordinator (Harris County
Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Hammerlein, George Harris County Tax Office (Harris
County Tax Office), Houston, TX
HB 3504
FOR: Smith, Jaqueline Director, Special Tax Services
(Harris County Tax Office), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Bettencourt, Hon. Paul Harris County Tax
Assessor-Collector (Self), Houston, TX
Fenz, Caton Legislative Coordinator (Harris County
Commissioner Court), Houston, TX
Hammerlein, George Harris County Tax Office (Harris
County Tax Office), Houston, TX
HB 3540
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Salinas, Froy Lobbyist (City of El Paso), Austin, TX
HB 3546
FOR: Bowers, Susan Caseworker (Catholic Family Service,
Inc.), Amarillo, TX
Fitzgerald, Rodric Consultant (American Opportunity
for Housing, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
Ocanas, Rey Exec. Dir. (Texas Association of CDCs),
Austin, TX
Seitz, Angela Investment Banker (GMAC Commercial
Holding Capitol Markets Corp.), Denver, CO
AGAINST: Dalrymple, Stephen Baptist Community Services
(Baptist Community Services), Amarillo, TX
Hogan, Mike Real Estate Development, Mgt. (Self),
San Antonio, TX
Moore, Wayne Attorney (Amarillo Gardens Community
Development, Ltd.), Amarillo, TX
Parker, Robert Real Estate (Self), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Allen, George Executive Vice Pres. (Texas Apartment
Association), Austin, TX
Amezquita, Michael Chief Appraiser Cameron CAD
(Texas Association of Appraisal Districts),
San Benito, TX
Fenz, Caton Legislative Coordinator (Harris County
Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Garvin, John Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing
(Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing
Providers), Austin, TX
Henneberger, John TX Low Income Housing Info.
Service (TX Low Income Housing Information
Service), Austin, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant
county Commissioners Court), Fort Worth, TX
Rodrigue, Kathy Chief Appraiser (Ellis Central
Appraisal District), Waxahachie, TX
Against: Cruz-Perez, JoAnn Social Worker (American Housing
Foundation), Amarillo, TX
Mann, Joe Scribor Texas-Leasing Office (Alliance
Housing Foundation), Austin, TX
McGuire, Scott Texas Director (National Farm Workers
Service Center), Austin, TX
On: Miller, Robert Attorney (Sunrise Housing), Austin,
TX
Painado, Elena TDHCA Government Affairs (Texas Dept.
of Housing and Community Affairs), Austin, TX
HB 3624
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Salinas, Froy Lobbyist (City of El Paso), Austin, TX
HJR 4
FOR: Bettencourt, Hon. Paul Harris County Tax Assessor
Collector (Self), Houston, TX
AGAINST: Sandlin, Bennett Attorney (Texas Municipal League),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Allen, George Exec. V.P. (Texas Apartment
Assocation), Austin, TX
Hammerlein, George Work for County Gov. (Harris
County Tax Office), Houston, TX
Against: Garcia, Joe (El Paso County), Austin, TX
Glover, Sue Govt. Relations Manager (Texas Assn. of
Counties), Austin, TX
Kastrin, Deborah Consultant (County of El Paso),
Austin, TX
Lavine, Dick Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public
Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Lee, Donald Exec. Dir. (Texas Conference of Urban
Counties), Austin, TX
Nitschke, Milo Director of Finance (City of San
Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Wheeless, Skipper Runnels County Commissioner
(County Judges and Commissioners Association
of Texas), Ballinger, TX
SB 1955
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Lavery, Duane Executive Director (Red River
Redevelopment Authority), New Boston, TX