WITNESS LIST
Local Government
April 12, 2023 2:00 PM - or upon adjournment
FOR:
Walsh, Nick (Self; Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers; The NRP Group),
Dallas, TX
ON:
Bordelon, Rob Senior Fellow & Policy Director (TPPF), Austin, TX
Cook, Molly RN (Self), Houston, TX
Michel, Lorri Property tax attorney (Self), Austin TX, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arriaga, Roger Executive Director, TX Affiliation Aff Housing (Self; Texas Affiliation of
Affordable Housing Providers (TAAHP)), Austin, TX
Franco, Brie COA IGRO Officer (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Glenn, Ann (Self), Austin, TX
Haynes, Adam (Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Jacob, Carl (Self), Austin, TX
Kercheval, Todd (Texas Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies), Austin, TX
Lavelle, Tanya (Disability Rights TX), Austin, TX
Patterson, TJ Manager of Legislative Affairs (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Martin, Ben Research Director (Texas Housers), Denton, TX
FOR:
Breedlove, Shawn Self and HFFTS (Self; Homeowners for fair taxes and services), Austin,
TX
Harward, Judy (Self), Austin, TX
Hodges, Colin (Self; Hffts), Austin, TX
Quintero, James Policy Director (Texas public policy foundation), Austin,Texas, TX
Ventura, Misty (Self), Dallas, TX
AGAINST:
Baker, Joel City of Austin Fire Chief (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Billings, David Mayor (also providing written testimony) (City of Fate), Fate, TX
Figueroa, Luis Chief of Legislative Affairs (Every Texan), Austin, TX
Rice, Dalton City Manager (Self; City of Morgans Point Resort), Morgans Point Resort,
TX
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
WITNESS LIST
Local Government
April 12, 2023 2:00 PM - or upon adjournment
ON:
Farmer, Craig (also providing written testimony) (Self; American Planning Association -
Texas Chapter), Weatherford, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bennett, Kyndel (Self; Texas Land Developers Association), Austin, TX
Boyda, Mira (Self), Cedar park, TX
Breedlove, Deanne (Self), Austin, TX
Breedlove, Robert (Self; HFFTS), Austin, TX
Carter, Elzabeth (Self), Austin, TX
Carter, Shelby (Self), Austin, TX
Crone, Phil Executive Officer (Dallas Builders Association), Plano, TX
Duffy, John (Self), Austin, TX
Harward, Brent Disanexation (Self), Austin, TX
Horton, John (Self), Austin, TX
Little, Gary (Self), Austin, TX
Mathias, Kathy (Self), Austin, TX
McAllister, Mark (Self; Homeowners for Fair Taxes and Services), Austin, TX
McWhorter, Trey (Self), Austin, TX
Michel, Lorri Property tax attorney (Self), Austin, TX
Mills, Morgan (Self), Austin tx, TX
Muñoz, Ned General Counsel, Texas Association of Builders (Self), Austin, TX
Norman, Scott Chief Executive Officer (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Parenteau, Julia Director of Public Policy (Texas Realtors), Austin, TX
Roach, Blake (Texas Farm Bureau), Austin, TX
Savage, Cheryl (Self), Austin, TX
Savage, Kent (Self), Austin, TX
Scott, Ellen (Self), Austin, TX
Scott, Thomas (Self), Austin, TX
Stokes, Stephanie (Self), Austin, TX
Upshaw, Caren (Self), Austin, TX
Upshaw, Jim (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Chanes, Rogelio (City of Brownsville,Tx.), Brownsville, TX
Chenelle, Rebekah (Dallas County Commissioners Court), Dallas, TX
Gonzalez, Ana (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Hale, Angela (City of McKinney), Austin, TX
Hale, Angela (McKinney Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Patterson, TJ Manager of Legislative Affairs (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
Wright, Christine Legislative Mgr (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Local Government
April 12, 2023 2:00 PM - or upon adjournment
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor’s Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Ramirez, Rick (City of Sugar Land), Sugar Land, TX
Schroeder, Josh Mayor (City of Georgetown), Georgetown, TX
Wynn, Monty (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
FOR:
Blaker, Ken (Lennar Homes), Austin, TX
Boyda, Mira (Self), Cedar park, TX
Campbell, Scot (Self; Texas land developer association), Harlingen, TX
Farmer, Craig (also providing written testimony) (Self; American Planning Association -
Texas Chapter), Weatherford, TX
Longley, Bill General Counsel (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
Muñoz, Ned General Counsel, Texas Association of Builders (Texas Association of
Builders), Austin, TX
Quintero, James Policy Director (Texas public policy foundation), Austin,Texas, TX
AGAINST:
Haynes, Adam (Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Haynes, Adam (Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
ON:
McCelland, Jack (Self; Texas Land Developers Association), Edinburg, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bennett, Kyndel (Self; Texas Land Developers Association), Austin, TX
Brizzolara-Dove, Emily (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Crone, Phil Executive Officer (Dallas Builders Association), Plano, TX
Long, Matthew (Self; TLDA Texas Land Developers Association), Austin, TX
Mintz, David Vice President of Government Affairs (Texas Apartment Association), Austin,
TX
Norman, Scott Chief Executive Officer (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Parenteau, Julia Director of Public Policy (Texas Realtors), Austin, TX
Reyes, Stephanie Chief Executive Officer (Real Estate Council of San Antonio (RECSA)),
San Antonion, TX
Rice, Chuck (Self; Texas Land Developers Association), Austin, TX
Sims, Jami (The Real Estate Council of Austin), Austin, TX
Walker, Becky Director of Government Affairs and Advocacy (Texas Society of
Architects), Austin, TX
Walsh, Nick (Self; The NRP Group), Dallas, TX
WITNESS LIST
Local Government
April 12, 2023 2:00 PM - or upon adjournment
AGAINST:
Chenelle, Rebekah (Dallas County Commissioners Court), Dallas, TX
Falcon, Charlie County Judge (Andrews County), Andrews, TX
Hale, Angela (City of McKinney), Austin, TX
Hale, Angela (McKinney Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
LaPrade, Chad Commisioner van Zandt County (Self), Canton, TX
Looten, Dan County Judge (Self), Panhandle,, TX
Moseley, Matthew (Harris County Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Nanny, Shawn (Self), San Angelo, TX
Patterson, TJ Manager of Legislative Affairs (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
Wright, Christine Legislative Mgr (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Ybarra, Michael Yoakun County Judge (Self), Plains, Tx, TX
Young, Vernon Assistant Director of Development Services (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor’s Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
FOR:
Crone, Phil Executive Officer (Dallas Builders Association), Plano, TX
Young, Vernon Assistant Director of Development Services (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
AGAINST:
Farmer, Craig (also providing written testimony) (Self; American Planning Association -
Texas Chapter), Weatherford, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Muñoz, Ned General Counsel, Texas Association of Builders (Self), Austin, TX
Norman, Scott Chief Executive Officer (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Parenteau, Julia Director of Public Policy (Texas Realtors), Austin, TX
Quintero, James Policy Director (Texas public policy foundation), Austin,Texas, TX
Reyes, Stephanie Chief Executive Officer (Real Estate Council of San Antonio (RECSA)),
San Antonion, TX
Walsh, Nick (Self; The NRP Group), Dallas, TX
AGAINST:
Chanes, Rogelio (City of Brownsville,Tx.), Brownsville, TX
Cuellar, Guadalupe Legislative Attorney (City of El Paso), El Paso, TX
Franco, Brie COA IGRO Officer (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Hale, Angela (City of McKinney), Austin, TX
Hale, Angela (McKinney Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor’s Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Weist, Jon Intergovernmental/Legislative Officer (City of Irving), Irving, TX
WITNESS LIST
Local Government
April 12, 2023 2:00 PM - or upon adjournment
FOR:
Bordelon, Rod (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Coleman, Jasmine (Self), Fresno, TX
Cook, Molly RN (Self), Houston, TX
Flood, Roger Treasurer and investment officer (Self; Northampton Municipal Utility
District), Spring, Texas, TX
Gregory, Betty (Self), Houston, TX
Heselmeyer, Scott Williamson County Treasurer (Self; Williamson County), Georgetown,
TX
Kalwani, Lavina (Self), Houston, TX
Kincaid, Robert President (Self; Harris County Municipal Utility District 62), Katy, TX
Lankford, Alvin (Texas Association of Appraisal Districts), Georgetown, TX
Lee, Parys (Self), Houston, TX
Martinez, Mellissa (Self), Houston tx, TX
Michel, Lorri Property tax attorney (Self), Austin TX, TX
Quintero, James Policy Director (TPPF), Austin, TX
Spataro, Susan (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Jeter, John Senior VP (Self; Post Investment Group), Hickory Creek, TX
ON:
Haynes, Adam (Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Archie, Laashley (Self), Houston tx, TX
Craymer, Dale President (Texas Taxpayers and Research Association), Austin, TX
Jones, Stephen (Self), Houston, TX
Lanagan, Lindsay (NestQuest Houston Inc), Houston, TX
Moreno, Natalia (Self), Houston, TX
Wallace, John (Self; Northampton MUD, Harris County MUD No. 62), Houston,, TX
AGAINST:
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor’s Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Mintz, David Vice President of Government Affairs (Texas Apartment Association), Austin,
TX
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
ON:
Sparks, Clifford Legislative Director (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Deason, Walter B. President (Self; Harris County MUD No. 185), Houston, TX
Wahl, Terese Secretary, Board of Directors (Self; Northampton MUD), Spring, TX
WITNESS LIST
Local Government
April 12, 2023 2:00 PM - or upon adjournment
ON:
Martin, Ben Research Director (Texas Housers), Denton, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cichon, Gerald Ceo (El Paso Housing Authority), El paso, TX
Hodges, Colin (Self; Hffts), Austin, TX
Montford, John T. (El Paso Housing Authority d/b/a H.O.M.E), San Antonio, PA
Provenghi, Arthur General Counsel El Paso Housing Authority (Housing Authority of the
City of El Paso), El Paso Texas, TX
FOR:
Ellis, Rick Executive director (Association of Water Board Directors-Texas), Houston, TX
Flood, Roger Treasurer and investment officer (Self; Northampton Municipal Utility
District), Spring, Texas, TX
Harden, Adam Partner (Self; Cantu Harden Montoya LLP), San Antonio, TX
Haynes, Adam (Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Heselmeyer, Scott Williamson County Treasurer (Self; Williamson County), Georgetown,
TX
Jimenez, Demetrio (Texas Apartment Associaton), Austin, TX
Kelley, Nathan Vice President (Self; Houston Region Business Coalition), Houston, TX
Kincaid, Robert President (also providing written testimony) (Self; Harris County
Municipal Utility District 62), Katy, TX
Lankford, Alvin (Texas Association of Appraisal Districts), Georgetown, TX
Spataro, Susan (Self), Austin, TX
Walsh, Nick (Self; Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers; The NRP Group),
Dallas, TX
Wolfthal, Leah (Self), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Adams, Tasia (Self), Spring, TX
Cook, Molly RN (Self), Houston, TX
Jeter, John Senior VP (Self; Post Investment Group), Hickory Creek, TX
Martinez, Mellissa (Self), Houston, TX
ON:
Bordelon, Rod Senior Fellow & Policy Director (TPPF), Austin, TX
McKinnerney, John (Self), Austin, TX
Michel, Lorri Property tax attorney (Self), Austin TX, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arriaga, Roger Executive Director, TX Affiliation Aff Housing (Self; Texas Affiliation of
Affordable Housing Providers (TAAHP)), Austin, TX
Craymer, Dale President (Texas Taxpayers and Research Association), Austin, TX
Crone, Phil Executive Officer (Dallas Builders Association), Plano, TX
WITNESS LIST
Local Government
April 12, 2023 2:00 PM - or upon adjournment
Franco, Brie COA IGRO Officer (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Jacob, Carl (Self), Austin, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor’s Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Lanagan, Lindsay (NestQuest Houston Inc), Houston, TX
Muñoz, Ned General Counsel, Texas Association of Builders (Self), Austin, TX
Norman, Scott Chief Executive Officer (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Patterson, TJ Manager of Legislative Affairs (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
Ramirez, Rick (City of Sugar Land), Sugar Land, TX
Reyes, Stephanie Chief Executive Officer (Real Estate Council of San Antonio (RECSA)),
San Antonion, TX
Sparks, Clifford Legislative Director (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
Wright, Christine Legislative Mgr (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Conway, Courtney (Self), Houston, TX
Lavelle, Tanya (Disability Rights TX), Austin, TX
Moreno, Natalia (Self), Houston, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Deason, Walter B. President (Self; Harris County MUD No. 185), Houston, TX
Wahl, Terese Secretary, Board of Directors (Self; Northampton MUD), Spring, TX
Wallace, John (Self; Northampton MUD, Harris County MUD No. 62), Houston,, TX
ON:
Martin, Ben Research Director (Texas Housers), Denton, TX
FOR:
McAngus, Drew (Self; Travis County Constable Pct 3), Austin, TX
Petricek, Cleo (Self), Austin, TX
Steeb, Michele (Texas Public Policy Fdn), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Smith, Mark (also providing written testimony) (The Coalition for the Homeless
(Houston/Harris County)), Houston, TX
ON:
Jefferies, Kim President & CEO (also providing written testimony) (Haven for Hope of
Bexar County), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Carter, Jennifer Chief Mission Officer (Goodwill Central Texas), Austin, TX
Franco, Brie COA IGRO Officer (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Henning, Lori (Texas Association of Goodwills), Austin, TX
Jacob, Carl (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Local Government
April 12, 2023 2:00 PM - or upon adjournment
Martinez, Martin Policy Advocate (Self; Texas Appleseed), Austin, TX
Murphy, Kate Director of Child Protection Policy (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Patterson, TJ Manager of Legislative Affairs (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
Wright, Christine Legislative Mgr (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Hurtado Valbuena, Mary Ann (Self), Spring, TX
Netscher, Frank (Self), Austin, TX
Syed, Myra (The Coalition for the Homeless), Spring, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Samuels, Eric President/CEO (Texas Homeless Network), Austin, TX
FOR:
Babalola, Samson (Self; ITEX Group), Houston, TX
Simonians, Bobken COO (Self), Houston, TX
Smith, Darren (Self), Rowlett, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arriaga, Roger Executive Director, TX Affiliation Aff Housing (Self; Texas Affiliation of
Affordable Housing Providers (TAAHP)), Austin, TX
Crone, Phil Executive Officer (Dallas Builders Association), Plano, TX
Fisher, Bill President (Self), Dallas, TX
Jacob, Carl (Self), Austin, TX
Kercheval, Todd (Rural Rental Housing Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Muñoz, Ned General Counsel, Texas Association of Builders (Self), Austin, TX
Norman, Scott Chief Executive Officer (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Poppoon, Stephen (Self), San Antonio Texas, TX
Walsh, Nick (Self; Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers; The NRP Group),
Dallas, TX
Warner, Michael (Self; Texas Coalition of Affordable Developers), Austin, TX
FOR:
Kreider-Dusek, Kimberly County Attorney (Self; McMullen County), Tilden, TX
Teal, James E. County Judge (Self; McMullen County), Tilden, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Jacob, Carl (Self), Austin, TX