WITNESS LIST
Finance
April 21, 2015 9:00 AM
FOR:
Lavine, Dick Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin
LeBas, James fiscal analyst (Tx Assoc of Manufacturers, Texas Chemical Council, AECT,
and Tx Oil & Gas Assoc.), Austin, TX
ON:
Kennedy, John Senior Analyst (Texas Taxpayers and Research Assoc.), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges and Commissioners Assn. of Tx), Austin,
TX
Allred, Don County Judge (Oldham County)
Elfant, Bruce Travis County Tax Assessor (Self)
Fowler, Hon Daryl Constitutional County Judge (DeWitt County)
Gallardo, Maxie Senior Policy Analyst (Workers Defense Project), Austin, TX
Garcia, Eileen CEO (Texans Care for Children), Austin
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
John, Conrad Legislative Associate (Travis County Commissioner Court), Austin, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Policy Specialist (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Tx American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Cardwell, Margo Lobbyist (Chesapeake Energy)
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bushell, Gary Attorney (Alliance for I-69 Texas/US 190 Gulf Coast Strategic Highway
Coalition), Austin, TX
Coyle, Jeff Director of Intergovernmental Relations (City of San Antonio)
French, Andrea Executive Director (Transportation Advocacy Group (TAG Houston)),
Houston
Gonzalez, Daniel Consultant (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin, TX
Harris, Dana (Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce), ATX
Haywood, Scott (Move Texas Forward), Austin, TX
Igo, Shanna Deputy Executive Director (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
John, Conrad Legislative Associate (Travis County Commissioner Court), Austin, TX
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties)
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth
Minick, Stephen VP, Gov't Affairs (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Mitchell, Seth Assistant to County Manager (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San
Antonio, TX
Munoz, Ned General Counsel (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
April 21, 2015 9:00 AM
Newton, Jennifer Director - Govt. Relations (AGC of Texas), Austin
Olsen, Lawrence (Texas Good Roads Assn)
Shields, Chris Consultant (San Antonio Mobility Coalition), ATX
Suhm, Vic Consultant (Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition), Grapevine
Weisman, John R. highway contractor (Hunter Industries), San Marcos
FOR:
Tripp, Alice Lobbyist (Texas State Rifle Assoc.)
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Favia del Core Borromeo, Marida Rancher (Exotic Wildlife Association, self), Giddings,
TX
Volkening, Ronnie President (Texas Retailers Association), Austin
FOR:
Dunn, David Executive Director (Texas Charter Schools Association)
Riggs, Joseph Acct. Systems Mgr. (also providing written testimony) (Responsive Ed
School Services, Inc.), Lewisville, TX
Sherman, Matthew Business Officer (Odyssey Academy), Galveston, TX
AGAINST:
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Gomez, Addie Smith (Texans for Quality Public Charter Schools)
Gonzalez, Daniel Consultant (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Campbell, Grover Asso Ex Dir Gov Relations (Tx Assoc of School Boards), Austin, TX
John, Conrad Legislative Associate (Travis County Commissioner Court), Austin, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth
Nichols, Colby Attorney (Texas Association of Community Schools; Texas Rural
Education Association), Austin
Thompson, Rick Legislative Liaison (Tx Association of Counties)
AGAINST:
Day, Joanne Microbiologist (Myself, TSEU)
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Jewell, Michael Lobbyist (Environmental Defense Fund, CLEAResult Consulting), Austin,
TX
ON:
Coleman, Rob Director, Fiscal Administration (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts)
WITNESS LIST
Finance
April 21, 2015 9:00 AM
FOR:
Martin, Paul Director of State Affairs (National Assn. of Mutual Insurance Companies),
Austin, TX
Rodriguez, Oscar President (Texas Association of Broadcasters)
ON:
Beck, Deeia Public Counsel & Executive Director (Office of Public Insurance Counsel),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Spilman, Annie legislative director (National Federation of Independent Business/TX),
Austin, TX
Volkening, Ronnie President (Texas Retailers Association), Austin
FOR:
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judge & Commissioners Assn. of TX), Austin, TX
Fowler, Hon Daryl Constitutional County Judge (DeWitt, Karnes, Gonzalez, McMullen
Counties)
ON:
Parks, Ursula Director (Legislative Budget Board)
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Acevedo, Adrian Dir., Govt. Relations (Anadarko Petroleum Corp.), Austin, TX
Allred, Don County Judge (Oldham County)
Bartley, Wade Commissioner Pct #3 (Hopkins Co.), Sulphur Springs, TX
Cardwell, Margo Lobbyist (Chesapeake Energy), Austin, TX
Evans, Danny County Commissioner, Hopkins Co. (Hopkins County), Sulphur Spgs, TX
Gonzalez, Daniel Consultant (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin
Hinkle, Dan Lobbyist (EOG Resources), Sugar Land
Holt, David (Permian Basin Petroleum Assoc.), Austin
LeBas, James tax analyst (Tx OGA)
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth
Miller, Lindsey Director of Government Affairs (Texas Independent Producers and Royalty
Owners Association), Austin, TX
Mitchell, Seth Assistant To Bexar County Manager (Bexar County Commissioners Court),
San Antonio, TX
Newsom, Robbie RN (Hopkins County), Sulphur Springs, TX
Newsom, Robert County Judge (Hopkins County), Sulphur Springs, TX
Newton, Jennifer Director - Government Relations (AGC of Texas), Austin
Pacheo, Michael Associate Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau), Austin, TX
Reed, Charles Assistant Administrator (Dallas County Commissioners Court)
Sebree, Ben Attorney (Chevron), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
April 21, 2015 9:00 AM
Sellers, Tom (Conoco Phillips), Austin
Simons, Dennis County Judge (Jackson County), Edna, TX
Thompson, Rick Legislative Liaison (Texas Association of Counties)
Warndof, Donna Director, Office of Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX
Wisenbaker, Beth County Commissioner Hopkins (Hopkins County), Sulphur Springs, TX
Wisenbaker, Donnie Insurance Adjuster (Self)
ON:
Mills, Ken Lawyer (General Land Office)
FOR:
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of Tx), Austin, TX
Allred, Don County Judge (Oldham Co., Texas Assoc. of Counties)
ON:
Slayton, David Administrative Director (Office of Court Administration)
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bartley, Wade Commissioner Pct #3 (Hopkins Co.), Sulphur Springs, TX
Fowler, Hon Daryl Constitutional County Judge (Self)
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin
Newsom, Robbie RN (Hopkins County), Sulphur Springs, TX
Newsom, Robert County Judge (Hopkins County), Sulphur Springs, TX
Pape, Paul County Judge (Bastrop County)
Simons, Dennis County Judge (Jackson County), Edna, TX
Thompson, Rick Legislative Liaison (Texas Association of Counties)
Wisenbaker, Beth County Commissioner Hopkins (Hopkins County), Sulphur Springs, TX
Wisenbaker, Donnie Ins. Adjuster (Self)
FOR:
Bjorge, Teresa Student (Agriculture/Education) (Veterans)
Eastland, James G. Business Owner (The Outlaw Cedar Post Yard Inc), Canyon Lake, TX
Kready, Jennifer (Self; Engage Cowork), Leander, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Satterwhite, Carlette Business Owner - Calculator People (Self)
ON:
McGhee, Duncan Veterans Entrep. Prgm Manager (Texas Veterans Commission)
FOR:
Bartley, Wade Commissioner Pct #3 (also providing written testimony) (Hopkins County),
Sulphur Springs, TX
Evans, Danny County Commissioner, Hopkins Co. (Hopkins County and myself), Sulphur
Spgs, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
April 21, 2015 9:00 AM
Newsom, Robert Hopkins County Judge (also providing written testimony) (Hopkins
County), Sulphur Springs, TX
Wisenbaker, Beth Hopkins County Commissioner (Hopkins County Citizens), Sulphur
Springs, TX
AGAINST:
Kennedy, John Senior Analyst (Texas Taxpayers & Research Assoc.), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Adams, Sheriff Charles (Butch) Sheriff (Hopkins County), Sulp. Spgs., TX
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of Tx), Austin, TX
Allred, Don County Judge (Oldham County)
Fowler, Hon Daryl County Judge (DeWitt County)
Newsom, Robbie RN (Hopkins County), Sulphur Springs, TX
Odell, Mike Hopkins County Commissioner (Hopkins Co. Citizens), Sulphur Springs, TX
Pacheco, Michael Associate Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau), Austin, TX
Thompson, Rick Legislative Liaison (Tx Assoc. of Counties)
Wisenbaker, Donnie Owner Insurance Adj. Firm (Self)
AGAINST:
Cardwell, Margo Lobbyist (Chesapeake Energy), Austin, TX
Carter, Janis Consultant (TX Instruments), Austin
Chiodo, Dana Government Relations (Tech America), Austin, TX
LeBas, James tax analyst (AECT, Tx Oil & Gas Assoc, Tx Assoc of Manufacturers, Tx
Chemical Council), Austin, TX
Miller, Lindsey Director of Government Affairs (Texas Independent Producers and Royalty
Owners Association), Austin, TX
Schwab, Carlton President/CEO (Texas Economic Development Council), Austin
Volkening, Ronnie President (Texas Retailers Association), Austin
FOR:
Weisman, John R. highway contractor (AGC of Texas & Hunter Industries), San Marcos,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judge & Commissioners Assn. of TX), Austin, TX
Allred, Don County Judge (Oldham County)
Fowler, Hon Daryl County Judge (DeWitt County)
Olsen, Lawrence (Texas Good Roads Assn), Austin
Snowden, Tara (Zachry Corporation), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bushell, Gary Attorney (Alliance for I-69 Texas/US 190 Gulf Coast Strategic Highway
Coalition), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
April 21, 2015 9:00 AM
Coyle, Jeff Government (City of San Antonio)
French, Andrea Executive Director (Transportation Advocacy Group (TAG Houston)),
Houston
Gonzalez, Daniel Consultant (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin, TX
Harris, Donna (Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce), ATX
Haywood, Scott (Move Texas Forward), Austin, TX
Igo, Shanna Deputy Executive Director (Texas Municipal League), Austin
John, Conrad Legislative Associate (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference on Urban Counties), Austin
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth
Minick, Stephen VP, Gov't Affairs (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Mitchell, Seth Assistant to County Manager (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San
Antonio, TX
Munoz, Ned General Counsel (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Newton, Jennifer Director Govt. Relations (AGC of Texas), Austin
Olsen, Lawrence (Tx Good Roads Assn.)
Shields, Chris Consultant (San Atonio Mobility Coalition), ATX
Suhm, Vic consultant (Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition), Grapevine
Weisman, John R. highway contractor (Hunter Industries), San Marcos
FOR:
Dunn, David Executive Director (Texas Charter Schools Association)
Riggs, Joseph Acct. Systems Mgr. (also providing written testimony) (Responsive Ed
School Services, Inc.), Lewisville, TX
Sherman, Matthew Business Officer (Odyssey Academy), Galveston, TX
AGAINST:
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Gomez, Addie Smith (Texans for Quality Public Charter Schools)
Gonzalez, Daniel Consultant (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin
AGAINST:
John, Conrad Legislative Associate (Travis County Commissioner Court), Austin, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth