WITNESS LIST
Finance
April 10, 2017 10:00 AM
FOR:
Brusniak, John Attorney (Smith)
Henry, Michael Property Tax Consultant (Ryan, LLC), Houston, TX
Kline, David lawyer (self), Dallas
AGAINST:
Cardenas, Michelle Chief Appraiser (also providing written testimony) (Atascosa CAD,
Texas Rural Chief Appraisers), Poteet, TX
Nash, Windy Director of Legal Services (Dallas Central Appraisal District & Texas
Association of Appraisal Districts), Dallas, TX
Smithson, Doug Chief Appraiser, Assessing & Collecting Cooke C.A.D. (Rural Appraisal
Districts), Gainesville, TX
Swinney, Kirk attorney (self), Round Rock
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Grabner, Matt (Ryan, LLC)
Igo, Shanna (Texas Municipal League)
Parenteau, Julia Assoc. Dir. of Legislative Affairs (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin,
TX
Wright, Felicia (Texas Assn. of Builders), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Longoria, Ruben (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX
Reed, Ender Legislative Liaison (Texas Association of Counties)
ON:
Oldmixon, Douglas E. Commissioner (Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board)
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Altinger, Roland Chief Appraiser (Harris County Appraisal District), Houston, TX
FOR:
Altinger, Ronald Chief Appraiser (Harris County, Appraisal District), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cardenas, Michelle Chief Appraiser (Atacosa CAD, Texas Rural Chief Appraisers Assoc.),
Poteet, TX
Davis, Tricia rancher & Royalty owner (Texas Royalty Council)
Simpson, Stephanie Vice President (TX Assn of Manufacturers)
Smith, R Clint Lobbyist (Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals), Austin, TX
Smithson, Doug Chief Appraiser, Assessing & Collecting, Cooke CAD (Rural Appraisal
Dise, & TAAD), Gainesville, TX
FOR:
Bender, Missy President, Board of Trustees (Plano ISD), Plano, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
April 10, 2017 10:00 AM
Gill, Donna Superintendent (Miami ISD), Miami, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneski, Amy Governmental Relations (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Carney, Dee Moak, Casey & Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Igo, Shanna (Texas Municipal League)
Longoria, Ruben (Texas Association of School Boards)
Motheral, Mike Executive Director (Small Rural School Finance Coalition), Lubbock, TX
Nichols, Colby Attorney (Texas Rural Education Assoc., Austin ISD, Texas Assoc. of
Community Schools), Austin
Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
Scheberle, Drew Senior VP, Public Policy (The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce),
Austin, TX
Smith, Michelle Consultant (Texas Association of School Business Officials), Austin, TX
ON:
Smithson, Doug Chief Appraiser, Assessing, Collecting Cooke CAD (Self), Gainesville,
TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Altinger, Ronald Chief Appraiser (Harris County Appraisal District), Houston, TX
FOR:
Bender, Missy President, Board of Trustees (also providing written testimony) (Plano
ISD), Plano, TX
Gill, Donna Superintendent (Miami ISD), Miami, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen Consultant (TX P.T.A)
Barksdale, Jay Public Policy Consultant (Plano Chamber of Commerce), Dallas, TX
Beneski, Amy Governmental Relations (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Carney, Dee Moak, Casey & Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
De Leon, Marty Legislative Liaison (Texas Urban Council)
Greenhaw, Lanet (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Longoria, Ruben (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX
Morse, Liz Gov't Relations (Richardson I.S.D.), Richardson, TX
Motheral, Mike Executive Director (Small Rural School Finance Coalition), Lubbock, TX
Nichols, Colby Attorney (Texas Rural Education Assoc.; Austin ISD, Tx Assoc. of
Community Schools), Austin
Parenteau, Julia Assoc. Dir. of Legislative Affairs (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin
Rau, Seth Legislative Coordinator (San Antonio ISD), San Antonio, TX
Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
April 10, 2017 10:00 AM
Scheberle, Drew Senior VP, public policy (The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce),
Austin, TX
Smith, Michelle Consultant (Fast Growth School Coalition, Texas Association of School
Business Officials), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Anderson, David D. Consultant (Arlington ISD Board of Trustees), Austin
FOR:
Bercu, Steven BookPeople (BookPeople), Austin, TX
Lavine, Dick Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin
Root, Cub Retail Jewelry, Diamonds (Kirk Root Designs), Austin, TX
Sullivan, Jerry Precision Camera (Precision Camera)
AGAINST:
Kennedy, John Senior Analyst (Texas Taxpayers & Research Association), Austin
ON:
Reynolds, Brad Revenue Estimation (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bratton, Tracy A. Engineer (International Council of Shopping Centers)
Crenwelge, Janiece Legislative Consultant (The Home Depot), Austin
Igo, Shanna (Texas Municipal League)
Kroll, John Economist (MuniServices), Austin, TX
Sheer, Jim Texas Retailers Assoc. (Texas Retailers Assoc.)
Spilman, Annie State legislative director (National Federation of Independent Business /
Texas), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Brandt, Joshua Policy Coordinator (TechNet), Austin, TX
ON:
Mendoza-Quiroz, Julio Tax Analyst (Comptroller of Public Accounts)
Prosser, Nancy Special Counsel to Deputy Comptroller (Comptroller of Public Accounts)
Somerville, David State tax consulting (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Eklund, Julie Assistant Commissioner (Higher Education Coordinating Board), Austin
FOR:
Henry, Michale Property Tax Consultant (Ryan, LLC), Houston
Kline, David lawyer (self), Dallas
WITNESS LIST
Finance
April 10, 2017 10:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Davis, Tricia rancher / royalty owner (Texas Royalty Council)
Grabner, Matt (Ryan, LLC)
LeBas, James Fiscal Analyst (TXOGA), Austin, TX
Macksood, Greg Lobbyist (Chesapeake Energy)
Mintz, David VP Govt. Affairs (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX
Rathgeber, Julia trade ass'n (Ass'n of Electric Companies of Texas (AECT)), Austin
Simpson, Stephanie Vice President (TX Assn of Manufacturers)
Smith, R Clint Lobbyist (Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals), Austin
Williams, Julie State Governmental Affairs Advisor (Chevron), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Reed, Ender Legislative Liaison (Texas Association of Counties)
ON:
Altinger, Roland Chief Appraiser (Harris County Appraisal District), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Sandberg, Eric President (Texas Bankers Assn), Austin
ON:
Oldmixon, Douglas E. Executive Director (Texas Real Estate Commission)
Rodriguez, Micah Blackridge (Credit Union Coalition of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Kline, David lawyer (self), Dallas
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Davis, Tricia rancher / royalty owner (Texas Royalty Council)
Grabner, Matt (Ryan, LLC)
Henry, Michael Property Tax Consultant (Ryan, LLC), Houston, TX
LeBas, James Fiscal Analyst (TXOGA), Austin, TX
Macksood, Greg Lobbyist (Chesapeake Energy)
Mintz, David VP, Govt. Affairs (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX
Rathgerber, Julia trade ass'n (Ass'n of Electric Companies of Texas (AECT)), Austin
Simpson, Stephanie Vice President (TX Assn of Manufacturers)
Williams, Julie State Government Affairs Advisor (Chevron), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Green, Joseph (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Altinger, Roland Chief Appraiser (Harris County Appraisal District), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
April 10, 2017 10:00 AM
ON:
Ashley, Phillip Associate Deputy Comptroller (Comptroller of Public Accounts)
Kuvet, Serena Assistant General Counsel (Comptroller of Public Accounts)
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
McLeskey, Kenny Deputy Director Financial Management (General Land Office)
FOR:
Brusniak, John Attorney (Self)
Kline, David lawyer (self), Dallas, TX
ON:
Wooten, Tim Fiscal Note Analyst (Comptroller of Public Accounts)
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Davis, Tricia rancher / royalty owner (Texas Royalty Council)
Grabner, Matt (Ryan, LLC)
Henry, Michael Property Tax Consultant (Ryan, LLC), Houston
LeBas, James Fiscal Analyst (TXOGA), Austin, TX
Macksood, Greg Lobbyist (Chesapeake Energy)
Mintz, David VP, Govt. Affairs (Texas Apartment Association), Austin
Rathgerber, Julia trade ass'n (Ass'n of Electric Companies of Texas (AECT)), Austin
Simpson, Stephanie Vice President (TX Assn of Manufacturers)
Williams, Julie State Government Affairs Advisor (Chevron), Austin, TX
Wright, Felicia (Texas Assn. of Builders), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Green, Joseph Government Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
ON:
Smithson, Doug Chief Appraiser, Assessing & Collecting Cooke CAD (Rural Appraisal
District & Cooke CAD), Gainesville, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Altinger, Roland Chief Appraiser (Harris County Appraisal District), Houston, TX
FOR:
LeBas, James fiscal analyst (Texas Chemical Council), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Moore, Julie Senior Director (Occidental Petroleum), Austin, TX
Oswald, Bill Govt Affairs Director (Koch Companies), Austin, TX
Simpson, Stephanie Vice President (TX Assn of Manufacturers)
Stewart, Brent Property Tax (Flint Hills Resources), Wichita, KS
WITNESS LIST
Finance
April 10, 2017 10:00 AM
Townsend, Trent Consultant (Cheniere Energy), Austin, TX