WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
Government Reform, Select
July 22, 2017 - 11:00 AM
FOR:
Billingsley, Marialice Pastor (also providing written testimony) (Kerr Co.), Ingram, TX
Bohnert, Henry Farmer/Rancher (also providing written testimony) (COS & self),
Brazoria, TX
Chiagey, Robert Commercial Real estate Finance l Prop Tax (O'Connor and Associates),
San Antonio, TX
Craymer, Dale President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Taxpayers &
Research Assoc)
Davey, Richard Sales (Self) , Honey Grove, TX
Dixon, Don Engineer (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Estes, Robert "Joe" Fire fighter (Self) , Lucas, TX
Fabry, Thomas Retired (Self) , Frisco, TX
Fisher, Deborah Homemaker, council member (The taxpayer), Lucas, TX
Flint, George B. Attorney (County Chairman GOP Collin County), Plano, TX
Kahn, Adam Blogger (Calman's Musings), ATX
Knapp, Gregory Real Estate Broker - 35 yrs (myself & Family)
Kriewaldt-Roth ("kree-walt"), Melanie High School Teacher (Convention of States
Action/myself)
LeBas, James Fiscal Analyst (TXOGA, TAM & Chemical Council), Austin, TX
Leffingwell, Lee Retired (Self)
Matthews, Ronnie Realtor (Realtors, TAR Director)
Maxwell, Carroll Retired (Self)
McHaney, James Market Garden Farmer (Our small farm), Hearne, TX
Mintz, David VP, Government Affairs (Texas Apartment Association), Austin
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Openshaw, Michael Database Developer (also providing written testimony) (Self)
Peele, Kathleen Retired; City Council member (Self & family/Tax payer), Lucas, TX
Pena, Derek Commercial Property Tax Consultant O'Connor & Assoc. (O'Connor &
Associates), TX
Piziali, Andrew Retired (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Parker, TX
Quintero, James Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy
Foundation), Austin, TX
Reid, Mark Construction (Self) , Plano, TX
Saegert, Carolyn Consultant (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin
Spencer, Steve M CPA (also providing written testimony) (Self)
Swirsky, Alexie (Self) , Houston, TX
Turner, Angie Co-Director, Volunteer (also providing written testimony) (Self; COS
Action-TX), Eastland, TX
Vrshek, David Retired (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Richmond, TX
Wright, Ron Tax Assessor-Collector (Self)
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AGAINST:
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judge and Commissions Assn. of Tx.), Austin, TX
Bellsnyder, Suzzanne City Manager (City of Spearman)
Carlton, John Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas State Association of
Fire and Emergency Districts), Austin, TX
Cleveland, Kevin General Contractor (City of Weatherford), Weatherford, TX
Elliott, Troy Deputy Chief Financial Officer (City of San Antonio)
Floyd, Stephen C County Judge (Tom Green), San Angelo, TX
Friar, Ellen Ward County Auditor (Ward County), Monahans, TX
Glywasky, Donald Lawyer (City of Galv.), Galveston, TX
Harding, Vincent (Self; Chair of Travis County Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Kuykendall, James M. Mayor (also providing written testimony) (City of Oak Ridge
North Tx)
Lavine, Dick Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Polky Priorities), Austin
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Longley, Bill Legislative Counsel (Texas Municipal League), Austin
Perner, Melissa Editor & Publisher The Ozona Stockmen (Texas Press Association),
Ozona, TX
Reed, Charles Dallas County (Commissioners Court), Dallas, TX
Spurqin, Dale County Judge (Jones County), Anson, TX
Zavine, Dick Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin
Zimmerman, Joe Mayor of Sugar Land (Self; City of sugar land), Sugar Land, TX
ON:
Avery, Ronald F. Architect (also providing written testimony) (Founders of America),
Seguin, TX
Dixon, Matthew Technology Executive (Self) , Plano, TX
Holcomb, Terry Learning Specialist (SD3 (SREC Committeeman SD3)), Coldspring, TX
Morris, Ronnie Assis. Chief of Police Grand Prairie PD (City of Grand Prairie), GP, TX
Varner, Michael Contractor (Self) , Burnet
Wilson, Jacob "Jake" (Self) , Arlington, TX
Zarate, Roberto Alamo colleges/CCATT - Trustee (also providing written testimony)
(50 Community Colleges in Texas)
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ayala, Salvador Budget & Policy Analyst (Self; Texans for Fiscal Responsibility),
Austin, TX
Barnes, Diane (Self; COS Action), Denison, TX
Bruegger, Pat (Self) , Hempstead, TX
Busby, William (Self) , Arlington, TX
Cahn, Adam Blogger (Cahnman's musings), ATX
Cherry, Deborah (Self) , Austin, TX
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Claiborne, Alice (Self) , Leander, TX
Fabry, Toni Retired Nurse (Self) , Frisco, TX
Ford, Crystal (Texas Building Owners and Managers Association), Austin, TX
Garza, Elizabeth (Self; Travis county Republican Party precinct 304 Chairman, Realtor,
Tax payor, home owner, Ramirez Garza Family, member of TAR.), Austin, TX
Glass, Nancy (Self) , Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Daniel Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Assocation of REALTORS),
Austin, TX
Graydon, Galt (Citizens for Appraisal Reform.), Austin, TX
Green, Jr., Rober L. Retired (Self)
Harry, Martin Legislative Liaison (Convention of States, Self), Austin, TX
Hebert, Dede (Self) , Austin, TX
Hebert, Thad (Self) , Austin, TX
Hensley, ELisabeth (Self; Texas BOMA), Austin, TX
Hensley, ROn (Self; TEXAS BOMA), Austin, TX
Johnson, Jay (Self; Texas BOMA), Austin, TX
Johnson, Karisa (Self; Texas BOMA), Austin, TX
Keener, Justin (Americans for Prosperity - Texas), Austin, TX
Kelley, Dan (Self; Texas BOMA), Austin, TX
Kelley, Heidi (Self; Texas BOMA), The Hills, TX
Lavawi, Odhavji IBM Retiree (Self) , Austin, TX
Lewis, Christopher (Self; Convention of States), Temple, TX
Lytle, Dalton (Self) , Murphy, TX
Matocha, Dustin Executive Director (Self; Empower Texans), Austin, TX
Miller, Natalie (Self; COS Action), Dallas, TX
Ottaviano, David (Self) , Austin, TX
Pacheco, Michael (Texas Farm Bureau), Austin, TX
Parsons, Brad Research Analyst (Self) , Austin, TX
Sebesta, Tracy Moore CASA Advocate Supervisor (Self) , Hempstead
Sim, Whitney (Self; Texas BOMA), Austin, TX
Sullivan, Ray (Amazon), Austin, TX
Vaught, Lindsey (Self; Texas BOMA), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Acevedo, Julie (The City of Round Rock), Austin, TX
Albert, David Dr. (Self) , Austin, TX
Alvarez, Gerald (Self) , Austin, TX
Anderson, David (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Anderson, David (Arlington ISD Board of Trustees), Austin, TX
Anthony, Linda Mayor, City of West Lake Hills (Mayor of West Lake Hills), West Lake
Hills, TX
Aylor, Candace (Self) , Austin, TX
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Baggett, Donnis Executive Vice President, Texas Press Association (Self; Texas Press
Association), Austin, TX
Bailey, Richard (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Ballew, Elizabeth (Self) , Austin, TX
Beck, Richard (Aransas County), Austin, TX
Beneski, Amy Governmental Relations (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Bennett, Amanda (Self) , Austin, TX
Billings, David (City of Fate)
Blanton, Dana (Self) , Austin, TX
Bohigian, Alexandra (Self) , Austin, TX
Bostur, Jill (Self) , Austin, TX
Brown, Joe County Commissioner (Erath County), Stephenville, TX
Burleson, John Mr (Self; Travis County Resistance), Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Gov Relations, TASB (Texas Association of School
Boards), Austin, TX
Collins, Karen (Self) , Austin, TX
Compton, Ann (Self) , Austin, TX
Cuellar, Guadalupe Legislative Attorney (City of El Paso), El Paso, TX
DeWitt, Jim CFO (Self) , Austin, TX
DiMasi, Rachel (Self) , Austin, TX
Donnelly, Sophia (Self) , Austin, TX
Drummond, Marie (Self) , Del Valle, TX
Eckstein, Deece IGR Officer (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
Elman, Anna (Self) , Austin, TX
Embrey, Ty (City of Garland), Austin, TX
Fay-Stindt, Zoe (Self; Literary Women in Action), Austin, TX
Fiduk, Kenneth (Self) , Austin, TX
Floyd, Robert (City of Lubbock and City of Lufkin), Austin, TX
Forman, Bettie (Self) , Austin, TX
Forman, Bettie (Self) , Austin, TX
Fortune, Andrew (City Council of Grand Prairie), Grand Prairie, TX
Fraire, Jacob President & CEO (Texas Association of Community Colleges), Austin, TX
Freeland, Joe (Self) , Austin, TX
Frijhoff, Anita (Self) , Austin, TX
Garcia, Andrea (LWV-TX), Austin, TX
Goodwin, Vikki (Self) , Austin, Tx, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self) , Austin, TX
Hale, Angela (City of McKinney), Austin, TX
Hale, Angela (McKinney Chamber), Austin, TX
Hale, Angela (Frisco Chamber), Austin, TX
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Hamill, Joe Legislative and Political Director (American Federation of State, County and
Municipal Employees), Austin, TX
Harte, Katherine (Self) , Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Howell, Raymond (Self) , Austin, TX
Howell, Raymond (Self) , Austin, TX
Howell, Sula (Self) , Austin, TX
Howell, Sula (Self) , Austin, TX
Iyer, Vishwanath (Self) , Austin, TX
Kennard, Karen (City of Missouri City), Austin, TX
Kernion, Juliette (Self) , Austin, TX
Kieschnick, Kevin Nueces Co Tac (Self; County of Nueces, Nueces County Tax
Assessor-Collector), Corpus Christi, TX
King, Henry (Self) , Round Rock, TX
Koli, Anuradha (Self) , Austin, TX
Kroll, John (City of Humble, City of Dickinson, City of Dripping Springs), Austin, TX
Landry, Mitch (Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA)), Austin, TX
Langford, Steve (Self) , Austin, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Dir. (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Lee, Randy (Self; City of Conroe), Austin, TX
McCollough, Rhonda City Council member (Self; City of West Lake Hills), West Lake
Hills, TX
McCollough, Rhonda City Council member (Self; City of West Lake Hills tx), West
Lake Hills, TX
McJunkins, Phillip (Self) , Austin, TX
Mckim, Mark (Self) , Austin, TX
McLeland, Susan (Self) , Austin, TX
Melomo, Theresa (Self) , Austin, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft Worth, TX
Milligan, Maureen President and CEO (Teaching hospirals of texas), Austin, TX
Modesto, Ylianova (Self) , Fort Worth, TX
Montgomery, Elizabeth (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Morales, Kathy (Self) , Austin, TX
Nichols, Colby (Texas Rural Education Association), Austin, TX
Nirenberg, Jackie (Self) , Austin, TX
Nunnelee, Christie (Self) , Hurst, TX
Oakley, Keith (Dallas Fire Fighters Association (DRFFA) and Dallas Retired Fire
Fighters Association (DRFFA)), Austin, TX
OConnor, Ehlane (Self) , Austin, TX
Oliver, Matt (Self) , AUSTIN, TX
Ortowski, Alison Assistant City Manager (City of Southlake), Southlake, TX
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Ovlen, Eric Mayor (Self; Village of The Hills), The Hills, TX
Pardue, Craig (Midland County), Dallas, TX
Patterson, TJ Manager of Legislative Affairs (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
Peek, George (Self) , Austin, TX
Peek, Whitney (Self) , Austin, TX
Perkins, Crystal Executive Diretor, Texas Democratic Party (Self) , Austin, TX
Person, Maria (Self) , Austin, TX
Phenix, Abby (Self) , Austin, TX
Plunkett, Brian City council member (Self; City of West Lake Hills), West Lake Hills,
TX
Prather, Laura (Self; Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas and Texas Press
Association), Austin, TX
Pruett, Kay (Self) , Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX- American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Roberts, Cary (County and District Clerks’ Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Rosenthal, Chip (Self) , Austin, TX
Ross, Susan (City of Copperas Cove), Austin, TX
Rudow, Joshua (Self) , Austin, TX
Russell, Claudia (El Paso County), Austin, TX
Ryan, Michelle (Self) , Elgin, TX
Scheckelhoff, Lindsay (Self; Literary Women in Action), Austin, TX
Shannon, Melissa Director of Governmental Affairs (Bexar County Commissioners
Court), San Antonio, TX
Shapiro, Rachel (Self) , Austin, TX
Sikes, Linda (Self) , Tx, TX
Smith, Andrew Director of Government Relations (University Health System), San
Antonio, TX
Smith, Michelle Consultant (Texas Association of School Business Officials), Austin,
TX
Smith, Wendy (Self; Village of The Hills), The Hills, TX
Solis, Eddie (City of Arlington), Austin, TX
Solis, Eddie (City of Houston), Austin, TX
Sprague, Alex (City of Waco), Austin, TX
Sugg, Paul Legislative Director (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX
Suits, Stacy Travis County Constable (Self; Travis County Constable Pct 3), Austin, TX
Tagliabue, Tom Director, Intergovernmental Relations (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus
Christi, TX
Travis, Sabrina (Self) , Austin, TX
Tucker, Jason (Self) , Austin, TX
Upton, Devon (Self) , Austin, TX
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Vunderink, Gregg (Self) , TX, TX
Walker, Kwame Lobbyist (The City of McAllen), Austin, TX
Walker, Kwame (The City of Dallas), Austin, TX
Walker, Scheleen (Self) , Austin, TX
Wall, Catharine (Self) , Austin, TX
Wilkison, Charley Executive Director (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of
Texas), Austin, TX
Zwiener, Erin Writer/educator (Self) , Driftwood, TX
ON:
Crigler, Marya Chief Appraiser (Texas Association of Appraisal Districts), Austin, TX
Hawkins, John SVP, Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
McElvaney, Jason (Self; Harris County Appraisal District), Austin, TX
Warndof, Donna Director, Harris County Legislative Relations (Harris County),
Houston, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Spilman, Annie lobbyist (National Federation of Independent Business/Texas)
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