WITNESS LIST
Local Government
April 6, 2021 11:00 AM - or 30 minutes upon adjournment
FOR:
Hotze, Bruce Retired (Let the People Vote), Houston, TX
Johnson, Cheryl Tax Assessor/Collector - Galveston (Self; Galveston County Tax Office),
Galveston, TX
McCord, Mia (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Quintero, James Policy Director (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Smith, Angela Guesthouse Owner (Self; Fredericksburg Tea Party), Fredericksburg, TX
Spataro, Susan Retired (Self), Austin, TX
Welty, Gerald Retired (Convention of States), TX
AGAINST:
Aubin, Richard City Council Member (City of Garland), Garland, TX
Bailey, Rick County Commissioner (Johnson County), TX
Billings, David Retired (City of Fate Mayor), Fate, TX
Coyle, Jeff Assistant City Manager (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Forbes, Tom Attorney (Professional Advocacy Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Fox, Eric Director of Government Relations (North Texas Commission), Fort Worth, TX
Hall, Terri Business Owner (Self), Ingram, TX
Haynes, Adam Legislative Liason (Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Hernandez, Gil Mayor Pro Temp (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus Christi, TX
Hill, Rick Brazos County Justice of the Peace (Self; Justice of the Peace and Constables
Association of Texas), College Station, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office - City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Louderback, AJ Sheriff (Sheriffs Association of Texas), Jackson, TX
Oakley, James County Judge (Burnet County), Burnet, TX
Reed, Charles Assistant County Commissioner (Dallas County Commissioners Court),
Dallas, TX
Schoffner, Russell Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County Commissioners Court),
Fort Worth, TX
Schroeder, Connie Mayor (City of Bastrop), Bastrop, TX
Shuster, Joe Pecos County Judge (Self), Fort Stockton, TX
Stout, David El Paso County Commissioner (Self; El Paso County), El Paso, TX
Zeller, Ben Victoria County Judge (County Judges & Commissioners Association of
Texas), Victoria, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baggett, Donnis Executive Vice President, Texas Press Association (Self; Texas Press
Association), Austin, TX
Bohnert, Henry (Self), Brazoria, TX
Bohnert, Richard (Self), Comfort, TX
Deason, Doug (Self), Dallas, TX
Keener, Justin (Americans for Prosperity; Libre Initiative), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Local Government
April 6, 2021 11:00 AM - or 30 minutes upon adjournment
Roberts, Beverly Area Director (Self), Houston, TX
Swirsky, Alexie (Self), Houston, TX
Van Compernolle, John (Self), Mineola, TX
AGAINST:
Aragonez, Alexa (City of Arlington), Arlington, TX
Ayala, Juan President (Texas Mayors of Military Communities (TMMC)), San Antonio, TX
Barrera, Tracy Vice President (Self; Texas Association of County Auditors), Jourdanton,
TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Gov Relations, TASB (TASB), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Chang, Samantha (Self), Austin, TX
Chavez, Jesus H (South Texas Association of Schools), Round Rock, TX
Chu, Nicholas Judge (Self; Justices of the Peace and Constables Association), Austin, TX
Collins, Daniel Governmental Affairs Manager (El Paso County), El Paso, TX
Cuellar, Guadalupe Legislative Attorney (City of el paso), El Paso, TX
Franco, Brie Intergovernmental Relations Officer (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Goodrich, Kate (City of Denton), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Hale, Angela (City of McKinney, McKinney Chamber of Commerce, and LGBTQ
Chambers of Commerce), Austin, TX
Hamill, Joe Legislative and Political Director (AFSCME Harris County Local 1550, HOPE
Local 123, Austin/Travis County Local 1624, El Paso Local 59, San Antonio Local 2021),
Austin, TX
Hawkins, Gayla County Treasurer (Self; County Treasurers Association of Texas),
Sherman, TX
Henderson, Jennifer Treasurer (Self; County Treasurers' Associoation of Texas, Schleicher
County), Eldorado, TX
Hosek, Chris (City of Portland), Austin, TX
Hunt, Karen Mayor (Texas Municipal League), Coppell, TX
Hurley, Robert L County Judge (Self; Atascosa County), Jourdanton, TX
Jeter, Melissa President (Texas Association of County Auditors), Crockett, TX
Keene, Russell T. “Russ” (Texas Public Power Association), Austin, TX
Kieschnick, Kevin Nueces Co Tac (Self; Texas Assessor Collectors Association of Texas;
County of Nueces), Corpus Christi, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Dir. (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Lavine, Dick (Every Texan (formerly Center for Public Policy Priorities)), AUSTIN, TX
Lee, Randy (Self; City of Buda), Austin, TX
Lopez, Carlos Constable (Self; Justices of the peace and constables association of texas),
Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Maddox, Tom Sheriff (Self; Sheriffs Association of Texas), Hemphill, TX
Marcell, Marvin (Fort Bend Economic Development Council), Sugar Land, TX
WITNESS LIST
Local Government
April 6, 2021 11:00 AM - or 30 minutes upon adjournment
McCreary, Casey Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
McDonald, Raymond Mayor Pro Tem (City of Conroe), Conroe, TX
Middleton, Brian District Attorney (Fort Bend Co.) (Self; Fort Bend County District
Attorney's Office), Richmond, TX
Narvaez, Thamara Deputy Director Intergovernmental Affairs (Harris County
Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Nelson, Lyle Mayor Pro Tem (City of Bastrop), Bastrop, TX
Pantel, Jama Government Relations (Justices of the Peace and Constables Association of
Texas), Austin, TX
Parker, Blaire (San Antonio Water System (SAWS)), San Antonio, TX
Patterson, TJ Manager of Legislative Affairs (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
Putman, Jacob Smith County Criminal District Attorney (Self; Smith County Criminal
District Attorney's Office), Tyler, TX
Ramirez, Ricardo Intergovernmental Relations Manager (City of Sugar Land), Sugar Land,
TX
Reed, Cyrus Conservation director (Lone Star Chapter Sierra Club), Austin, TX
Renken, Julie District Attorney (Washington County District Attorney), Brenhma, TX
Rodriguez, Jennifer (City of College Station), Austin, TX
Romo, Joel (Nueces County), Brenham, TX
Schroeder, Josh Mayor (City of Georgetown), Georgetown, TX
Shannon, Melissa Director of Governmental Affairs (Bexar County Commissioners Court),
San Antonio, TX
Shine, Hilary Executive Director of Communications (City of Killeen), Killeen, TX
Short, Jim (Fort bend county, texas), Fulshear, TX
Sparks, Clifford Legislative Director (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (Self; Texas Elementary Principals and
Supervisors Association), Austin, TX
Van de Putte, Leticia (San Antonio Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Vunderink, Gregg (Self), TX, TX
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Crigler, Marya Chief Appraiser (Travis Central Appraisal District), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cartwright, Deborah (Low Swinney Evans & James), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Daniel (Texas Realtors), Austin, TX
Parenteau, Julia Director of Public Policy (Texas Realtors), Austin, TX
South, Brent Chief appraiser (Texas Association of Appraisal Districts), Greenville, TX
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
WITNESS LIST
Local Government
April 6, 2021 11:00 AM - or 30 minutes upon adjournment
FOR:
Head, Ray Retired Property Tax Consultant (Texas Association of Property Tax
Professionals), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
South, Brent Chief Appraiser (Texas Association of Appraisal Districts), Greenville, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Grabner, Matt (Ryan, LLC), Austin, TX
Johnson, Cheryl Galveston Co Tax Assessor Collector (Self; Galveston County Tax
Office), Galveston, TX
LeBas, James Fiscal analyst (Self; Texas Association of Manufacturers, AECT), Austin,
TX
Mintz, David Vice President of Government Affairs (Texas Apartment Association), Austin,
TX
Walker, Carl (Texas Taxpayers and Research Association), Austin, TX
Womack, Daniel Director State Government Affairs (Dow, Inc.), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Cartwright, Deborah (Low Swinney Evans & James), Austin, TX
ON:
Castillo, Korry Director, Property Tax (Texas Comptroller), Austin, TX
FOR:
Quintero, James Policy Director (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
ON:
Ayala, Juan Director - Office of Military & Veteran Affairs (City of San Antonio), New
Braunfels, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Fuchs, Jeremy Director of Public Affairs (Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers
Association), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Daniel (Texas Realtors), Austin, TX
Parenteau, Julia Director of Public Policy (Texas Realtors), Austin, TX
FOR:
Buford, Daniel Firefighter (Texas State Association of Firefighters), Austin, TX
Reed, Dallas Government Relations (Texas Municipal Police Association), TX
ON:
Haynes, Adam Legislative Liason (Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Jones, Chris Director of Member Services (CLEAT), TX
Schoffner, Russell Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County Commissioners Court),
Fort Worth, TX
WITNESS LIST
Local Government
April 6, 2021 11:00 AM - or 30 minutes upon adjournment
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Chang, Samantha (Self), Austin, TX
Deshields, Glenn (Texas State Association of Fire Fighters), Austin, TX
Frazier, Frederick 1st Vice President Dallas Police Assoc FOP 716 (Self; Dallas Police
Assoc/FOP716 State FOP), Dallas, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Jones, Chris Director, CLEAT Member and Support Services (Combined Law Enforcement
Associations of Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Rodriguez, Jimmy Legislative Director (San Antonio Police Officers Association), San
Antonio, TX
Vunderink, Gregg (Self), TX, TX
AGAINST:
Sparks, Clifford Legislative Director (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
ON:
Markle, Michael Chief of police (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus christi, TX
Maxwell, Brian City Manager (City of Galveston), Galveston, TX
Rocha, Robert Fire chief (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus christi, TX
FOR:
Sharp, Teresa Principal (Ryan LLC), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
McRae, Tammy Tax Assessor/Collector (Tax Assessor Collectors Association of Texas),
Conroe, TX
South, Brent Chief Appraiser (Texas Association of Appraisal Districts), Greenville, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Frazier, Frederick 1st Vice President Dallas Police Assoc FOP 716 (Self; Dallas Police
Assoc/FOP716 State FOP), Dallas, TX
Grabner, Matt (Ryan, LLC), Austin, TX
Graydon, Galt (Citizens for Appraisal Reform), Austin, TX
Herring, Megan Manager of Government Affairs (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
Johnson, Cheryl Galveston Co Tax Assessor Collector (Self; Galveston County Tax
Office), Galveston, TX
Popp, James (Self; Popp Hutcheson), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Cartwright, Deborah (Low Swinney Evans & James), Austin, TX
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
WITNESS LIST
Local Government
April 6, 2021 11:00 AM - or 30 minutes upon adjournment
ON:
Castillo, Korry Director, Property Tax (Texas Comptroller), Austin, TX
FOR:
Quintero, James Policy Director (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Spatano, Susan Retired (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Collins, Daniel Governmental Affairs Manager (El Paso County), El Paso, TX
Haynes, Adam Policy Director (Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Narvaez, Thamara Deputy Director Intergovernmental Affairs (Harris County
Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Schaffner, Russell Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Fort Worth, TX
Shannon, Melissa Director of Governmental Affairs (Bexar County Commissioners Court),
San Antonio, TX
Van Eenoo, Ed Chief Financial Officer (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Haynes, Anne CEO (Houston Land Bank), Houston, TX
ON:
Rosales, Christina Deputy Director - Texas Housers (Texas Housers), TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Chang, Samantha (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Reed, Ender Director, Intergovernmental Affairs (Harris County Commissioners Court),
Houston, TX
Vunderink, Gregg (Self), TX, TX
FOR:
Allen, Harvey Attorney (Self), Round Rock, TX
Owens, Ellen Tax Assessor/Collector (Self; Bastrop County), TX
WITNESS LIST
Local Government
April 6, 2021 11:00 AM - or 30 minutes upon adjournment
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Gov Relations, TASB (TASB), Austin, TX
Halfmann, Kim Glasscock County Judges (Self), Garden City, TX
Haynes, Adam Policy Director (Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Johnson, Cheryl Galveston Co Tax Assessor Collector (Self; Galveston County Tax
Office), Galveston, TX
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
Yarbrough, Brian (Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP), Austin, TX
Young, Christopher (Linebarger), Austin, TX
Zeller, Ben Victoria County Judge (Victoria County), Victoria, TX
FOR:
Aubin, Richard City Council Member (City of Garland), Garland, TX
Johnson, Cheryl Tax Assessor/Collector - Galveston (Self; Galveston County Tax Office),
Galveston, TX
Quintero, James Policy Director (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Haynes, Adam Legislative Liason (Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office - City of Houston), Houston,
TX
ON:
Hernandez, Gil Mayor Pro Temp (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus Christi, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baggett, Donnis Executive Vice President, Texas Press Association (Self; Texas Press
Association), Austin, TX
Bohnert, Richard (Self), Comfort, TX
Deason, Doug (Self), Dallas, TX
Goodrich, Kate (City of Denton), Austin, TX
Haenisch, Barry (Texas Association of Community Schools), Austin, TX
Keener, Justin (Americans for Prosperity; Libre Initiative), Austin, TX
Laine, Dale (VIA Transit), Austin, TX
Maddox, Tom Sheriff (Self; Sheriffs Association of Texas), Hemphill, TX
Schaffner, Russell Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Fort Worth, TX
Short, Jim (Fort bend county, texas), Fulshear, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (Self; Texas Elementary Principals and
Supervisors Association), Austin, TX
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
WITNESS LIST
Local Government
April 6, 2021 11:00 AM - or 30 minutes upon adjournment
AGAINST:
Reed, Cyrus Conservation director (Lone Star Chapter Sierra Club), Austin, TX
Sparks, Clifford Legislative Director (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
ON:
Franco, Brie Intergovernmental Relations Officer (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Peters, Anne Executive Director (Texas Ethics Commission), Austin, TX