WITNESS LIST
Finance
April 4, 2011 10:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Baylor, Don SR. Policy Analyst / RAISE TX Board Member (Center for Public Policy
Priorities / RAISE TX), Aus, TX
Harris, Ashley (Texans Care for Children), Austin
Rosen, Laura Project Coordinator (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Tyler, Kathy Nonprofit housing (Myself), Austin, TX
Widrow, Woody Executive Director (RAISE Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Miterko, John A Legislative Liaison (Texas Coalition of Veterans Organizations)
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Barnett, Mike Govt. Aff. (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin, TX
Grona, Roy J. State Adjutant (Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)), Austin, TX
Little, Morgan USN (Ret) (TX Coalition of Vets Orgs), Dripping Springs, TX
Reed, James President San Antonio Medical Foundation (Self), San Antonio, TX
On:
Cartwright, Deborah Director, Property Tax Assistance Division (Comptroller of Public
Accounts), Austin
FOR:
Sales, James B. Attorney (Access to Justice Commission)
AGAINST:
Longley, Bill (Texas Municipal League), Austin
ON:
Hecht, Nathan L. Justice, Supreme Court of Texas (Self), Austin, TX
Reynolds, Carl Director (Office of Court Administration), Austin, TX
Slayton, David Court Administrator, Lubbock County (Lubbock County), Lubbock, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Beardall, Bill Attorney (Equal Justice Center), Austin, TX
Cavazos, Perla Policy Analyst, TLSC (TLSC)
Chapman, Randall Attorney (Texas Legal Services Center), Aus, TX
Magnuson, A. Benet Attorney (Texas Access to Justice Commission), Austin
McAllister, Patricia Executive Director / Attorney (Texas Access to Justice Commission),
Austin, TX
Parsley, Lee (Texas Civil Justice League), Austin, TX
On:
Bethke, James Attorney (State Task Force on Indigent Defense), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Finance
April 4, 2011 10:00 AM
Torres, Betty Balli Executive Director (Texas Access to Justice Foundation), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Aghamalian, Brandon Consultant (City of El Paso), Austin, TX
Patterson, T.J. (City of Fort Worth)
ON:
Moore, Patrick LBB Staff (LBB)
Pfiester, Nanette Program Planning & Research Specialist (Texas State Library &
Archives Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
On:
Bazan, Kim External Relations (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Dauster, Nick Director, Government Affair (Department of State Health Services), Austin,
TX
Jordan, Kristi Director, CCEA (Dept. of Aging & Disability Services)
Neal, Glenn Acting Deputy Commissioner (Dept of Assistive & Rehabilitative Svcs),
Austin
Rudd, Peggy Librarian (Texas State Library & Archives Commission), Austin
Strauser, Ann Director, Center for Consumer and External Affairs (Dept. of Family and
Protective Services)
FOR:
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judge & Commissioners Assn. of TX), Austin, TX
Kenworthy, Paul Oil Producer (Permian Basin Petroleum Association), Odessa, TX
Simpson, Terry County Judge (San Patricio Co. & County Judges & Comm. Asso.),
Sinton, TX
Stevens, Bill Assn Exec (Texas Alliance of Energy Producers), Austin
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Acevedo, Adrian Mgr., Govt. Relations (Anadarko Petroleum), Austin, TX
Bradley, Charlie Schleicher County Judge (Schleicher County), Eldorado, TX
Carter, Teddy Director, Public Affairs (TX Independent Producers & Royalty Owners)
Igo, Shanna (Texas Municipal League), Austin
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Patterson, T.J. (City of Fort Worth)
Robinson, Jim Chief Appraiser, Harris County (Texas Assn. of Appraisal Districts),
Houston
Valenta, John Property Tax Manager (TXOGA Property Tax Committee), Houston, TX
Williams, Charles Mineral Appraisals (Wardlaw Appraisal Group), San Antonio, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Finance
April 4, 2011 10:00 AM
On:
Wooten, Tim Consultant (TX Comptroller), Austin, TX
FOR:
Sales, James B. Attorney (Access to Justice Commission)
ON:
Hecht, Nathan L. Justice, Supreme Court of Texas (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Beardall, Bill Attorney (Equal Justice Center), Austin, TX
Cavazos, Perla Policy Analyst, TLSC (TLSC)
Chapman, Randall Attorney (Texas Legal Services Center), Aus, TX
Magnuson, A. Benet Attorney (Texas Access to Justice Commission), Austin
McAllister, Patricia Executive Director / Attorney (Texas Access to Justice Commission),
Austin, TX
Soifer, Jan Lawyer (Self), Austin
On:
Torres, Betty Balli Executive Director (Texas Access to Justice Foundation), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Parsley, Lee (Texas Civil Justice League), Austin, TX
ON:
Burnham, Anna Presley Director, Unclaimed Property Division (Comptroller of Public
Accts), Austin
Registering, but not testifying:
Against:
Hull, Mike Attorney (Texans for Lawsuit Reform), Austin, TX
On:
Ginn, Lesli Assistant Attorney General (Office of the Attorney General), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Allaway, Bill Texas Taxpayers and Research Assn (TTARA), Austin
Casey, Daniel T. Partner, Moak, Casey & Associates (Myself), Austin, TX
Koonce, John Chief Financial Officer (Barbers Hill Independent School District)
Long, Mike Retired Teacher / Farmer (Self), Silverton, TX
Neilson, Renn G. Tax Lawyer (also providing written testimony) (Texas Renewable
Energy Industries Association (TREIA)), Dallas, TX
O'Hanlon, Kevin Attorney at Law (Self), Austin, TX
Swinford, David Former Member of House - Consultant (Myself & Pattern Energy)
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WITNESS LIST
Finance
April 4, 2011 10:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Lavine, Dick Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities)
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX- AFT (American Federation of Teachers)), Austin,
TX
Sullivan, Michael Quinn President, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (Texans for Fiscal
Responsibility), Austin, TX
Against:
Arnold, Joe W Chemical Manufacturer (BASF The Chemical Company), Austin, TX
Beneski, Amy Associate Executive Director (Texas Association of School
Administrators), Austin, TX
Berzina, David Executive Vice President Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce (Fort Worth
Chamber of Commerce)
Clark, Jeffrey Regional Vice President (Technology Association of America
(TechAmerica)), Austin, TX
Dawson, Sam Chairman of Greater San Antonio Chamber (Greater San Antonio Chamber
of Commerce), San Antonio, TX
Fore, Delbert (Enterprise Products Partners L.P.), Houston, TX
Giarratani, Dominic Asst. Director (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX
Gresham, Kevin VP, Regulatory Affairs & Transmission (E. ON Climate & Renewables
North America LLC), Austin, TX
Hammond, Bill President (TX Association of Business), Austin, TX
Hazlewood, Steve Chemical Manufacturing (Dow Chemical), Austin, TX
Heflin, Joe Atty (Myself), Crosbyton, TX
Kamerlander, Michael Economic Development (Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce),
Austin
LeBas, James Tax Analyst (Assoc of Electric Co.s of Texas & TX Chemical Council),
Austin
Luna, Vilma Lobbyist (Next Era Energy), Austin
Payne, Brinton VP Gov Affs - FW Chamber (Metro 8 Chambers of Commerce), FW, TX
Sadler, Paul Attorney / Executive Director (The Wind Coalition), Austin, TX
Schwab, Carlton President (Texas Economic Development Council)
Shields, Brad Consultant (Texas Smokestack School Coalition), Austin, TX
Valdez, Jerry Lobbyist (Greater Houston Partnership), Austin
Providing written testimony:
Against:
Igo, Shanna (Texas Municipal League), Austin
Powers, Trey Lobbyist (Clean Coal Technology Foundation of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bercu, Steven Bookselling (BookPeople; self), Austin, TX
Reynolds, Patrick J. Attorney (J.C. Penney Corporation, Inc.), Plano, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Finance
April 4, 2011 10:00 AM
AGAINST:
Brooks, Jeremy Internet business owner (Star Nine Ventures & Citizens Information
Assoc.), Austin, TX
Clark, Jeffrey Regional Vice President (Technology Association of America
(TechAmerica)), Austin
Hazard, Scott Brightside Media LLC (Myself and my business), Mineola, TX
Krewson, James CEO Finderscheapers LLC (Myself), Austin
Schaaf, Brook Affiliate Marketing Management (Schaaf - Partner Centric)
Schaffer, Steve Executive (Vertive, LLC (offers.com)), Austin, TX
ON:
Corrigan, Robin Sales Tax Policy, Team Lead (Texas Comptroller), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Erben, Randy Attorney (The Home Depot), Austin, TX
Gibson, Stephanie VP Governmental Affairs (Texas Retailers Association), Austin, TX
Igo, Shanna (Texas Municipal League), Austin
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-AFT (American Federation of Teachers)), Austin,
TX
Vane, Mark Attorney (Walmart), Austin
Against:
Biles, Dylan Community Management (Vertive), Austin, TX
Campbell, Michael CPA (Vertive), Austin
Gonzalez, David Affiliate Marketer / Network (Internet Marketing Party)
Holman, Nathan SEO (Vertive LLC)
Hughes, Lisa Consultant (Yahoo !)
Janicek, Joshua D. Internet Marketing (Internet Marketers / affiliates)
Kieley, Ken Chief Financial Officer (Whale Shark Media, Inc.), Austin, TX
Kleiner, Laura Marketing (Vertive, LLC), Austin
Kuldanek, Amanda Paid Search Marketing (Vertive), Austin, TX
LaPlaca, Pamela M. Sr. Accountant (Vertive, LLC), Austin
Patton, Katlyn Marketing Analyst (Vertive LLC), Austin, TX
Qui, Duc Web Developer (Vertive, LLC), Pflugerville
Ray, Stacy Office Mgr. (Vertive, LLC), Pflugerville, TX
Saenz, Luis Government Relations (Amazon), Austin
Schaffer, Howard O. VP of Marketing (Vertive, LLC), Austin, TX
Spain, Angela P. Exec. Asst. Vertive LLC (Vertive), Austin, TX
Thielroldt, Cara Marketing (Vertive LLC)
Wehmeyer, Jim Staffing Manager (Vertive, LLC), Round Rock, TX
Wurzel, Geoff Association Director (TECHNET), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Finance
April 4, 2011 10:00 AM
Providing written testimony:
For:
Roan, Vickie H. Retail store owner (Myself), Austin
FOR:
Hall, Terri Texas TURF, grassroots advocacy (also providing written testimony) (Texas
TURF), San Antonio, TX
Johnson, Tom Executive VP (AGC of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Adkisson, Tommy County Commissioner (Bexar), San Antonio, TX
Barnett, Mike Govt. Aff. (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin, TX
Contreras, Carlos Government Relations (City of San Antonio)
Dawson, Sam (Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce), San Antonio, TX
Guevara, Thomas Government Relations Manager (Bexar County Commissioners Court),
San Antonio, TX
Igo, Shanna (Texas Municipal League), Austin
Kemptner, Sara Govt. Relations (HoltCat), Austin, TX
Olsen, Lawrence (TX Good Roads Assn.)
Patterson, T.J. (City of Fort Worth)
Schieffer, Tracy Contractor (A.I. Helmcamp, Jr.)
Stagner, Steve (Texas Council of Engineering Companies), Austin, TX
Stubblefield, Dale Contractor (Austin Bridge & Road)
FOR:
Johnson, Tom Executive VP (AGC of Texas), Austin, TX
Reed, Jim President San Antonio Medical Foundation (Transportation Advocates of
Texas), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Hall, Terri grassroots advocacy (Texas TURF), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Adkisson, Tommy County Commissioner (Bexar County), San Antonio, TX
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX), Austin, TX
Barnett, Mike Govt. Aff. (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin, TX
Boyes, Victor President (San Antonio Mobility Coalition, Inc.), San Antonio
Contreras, Carlos Government Relations (City of San Antonio)
Griebel, Tom Chair, Transportation Policy Group (Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce)
Guevara, Thomas Government Relations Manager (Bexar County Commissioners Court),
San Antonio, TX
Igo, Shanna (Texas Municipal League), Austin
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WITNESS LIST
Finance
April 4, 2011 10:00 AM
Kearns, Dennis Attorney (BNSF Railway), Austin, TX
Kemptner, Sara Govt. Relations (HoltCat), Austin
Olsen, Lawrence (TX Good Roads Assn.)
Patterson, T.J. (City of Fort Worth)
Schieffer, Tracy Contractor (A.I. Helmcamp, Jr.)
Shields, Chris Consultant (Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Simpson, Terry County Judge (San Patricio Co. & County Judges & Comm. Asso.),
Sinton, TX
Stagner, Steve (Texas Council of Engineering Companies), Austin, TX
Stubblefield, Dale Contractor (Austin Bridge & Road)
Against:
Barber, Kathy (NFIB), Austin, TX
Sullivan, Michael Quinn President, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (Texans for Fiscal
Responsibility), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hall, Terri Texas TURF, grassroots advocacy (Texas TURF), San Antonio, TX
Johnson, Tom Executive VP (AGC of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Adkisson, Tommy County Commissioner (Bexar County), San Antonio, TX
Boyes, Victor President (San Antonio Mobility Coalition, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
Contreras, Carlos Government Relations (City of San Antonio)
Guevara, Thomas Government Relations Manager (Bexar County Commissioners Court),
San Antonio, TX
Igo, Shanna (Texas Municipal League), Austin
Kearns, Dennis (BNSF Railway), Austin, TX
Kemptner, Sara Govt. Relations (HoltCat), Austin, TX
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County Commissioners Court), Ft.
Worth, TX
Olsen, Lawrence (TX Good Roads Assn)
Pardue, Craig Assistant Administrator (Dallas County), Dallas, TX
Patterson, T.J. (City of Fort Worth)
Payne, Brinton VP Gov Affs (Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce), FW, TX
Reed, Jim President San Antonio Medical Foundation (Transportation Advocates of
Texas), San Antonio, TX
Schieffer, Tracy Contractor (A.I. Helmcamp, Jr.)
Shields, Chris Lobbyist (Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce), Austin
Stagner, Steve (Texas Council of Engineering Companies), Austin
Stubblefield, Dale Contractor (Austin Bridge & Road)
Sugg, Paul (Texas Association of Counties)
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