WITNESS LIST
Finance
June 2, 2011 10:00 AM
FOR:
Allen, David Accountant - Basketball Official (Austin Basketball Officials Assoc.)
Beall, Lee Automotive tech (also providing written testimony) (Myself)
Burge, Duke President (also providing written testimony) (Midlothian ISD Board of
Trustees), Midlothian
Landrum, Mary Grace Trustee Spring Branch ISD (SBISD), Houston, TX
Orr, Dawson R. Superintendent of Schools (Texas School Coalition and Highland Park
ISD)
Slaton, Mike Accountant / Dallas Basketball Official (Dallas Basketball Officials), Dallas,
TX
Weeks, Carl Process Server (TX Supreme Court, Process Server Review BD.), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Anderson, Dennis Warehouse - General Motors (Myself), Plano, TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities)
Capo, Zeph Education (Houston Federation of Teachers), Hou
Carlin, Tom Retired Airline Employee (Myself)
Clore, Paul Superintendent of Schools (also providing written testimony) (Gregory -
Portland ISD)
Colbert, Paul Consultant (El Paso ISD), Houston, TX
Dunivent, Gwen TWU COPE - Political Field Staff (Transport Workers Union), Garland,
TX
Fletcher, Carol University administrator (Pflugerville ISD), Austin, TX
Freeman, Ray Deputy Executive Director, Equity Center (Equity Center), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, William Union Representative (UNITE HERE), Houston, TX
Grusendorf, Bill Exec Director (TX Assoc of Rural Schools)
Guerra - Cardus, Laura Associate Director (Children's Defense Fund - TX)
Jones, Shannon Southwest Airlines employee (Myself), Rhome, TX
Levy, Rick Atty (Texas AFL-CIO)
Malfaro, Louis Secretary - Treasurer (Texas American Federation of Teachers (TX AFT)),
Austin, TX
Pierce, Wayne Exec. Dir. (also providing written testimony) (Equity Center)
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX - AFT (American Fed. of Teachers)), Austin, TX
Trull, Paul Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Paris ISD)
Woods, Charles Deputy Supt (also providing written testimony) (Alief ISD)
ON:
Deigaard, Sue Parent in Houston ISD (Myself & my community), Houston, TX
Hoke, Tracy CFO (Fort Bend ISD), Sugar Land
Hunkapiller, Jerry Superintendent (Millsap ISD), Millsap, TX
McCown, Scott Executive Director, CPPP (CPPP), Austin, TX
Merrifield, John Professor (also providing written testimony) (E.G. West Institute)
Moorhead, Bee Exec Dir (Texas Impact)
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WITNESS LIST
Finance
June 2, 2011 10:00 AM
Parker, Allan E. Attorney (also providing written testimony) (The Justice Foundation)
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Brown, Kevin Superintendent (Texas School Coalition / Alamo Heights ISD), San
Antonio, TX
Clark, James Legislative Consultant (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
Hastings, Paul Legislative Liaison (Texas Home School Coalition)
Motheral, Mike Superintendent (Sundown ISD)
Oakley, Keith Consultant (Texas Process Servers Association), Austin, TX
Roach, Tracey Asst. Director (Texas School Coalition)
Rue, Karen Superintendent (Northwest ISD)
Volkening, Ronnie President (Texas Retailers Association), Austin, TX
Wellman, Nola Superintendent (Eanes ISD)
Williams, Mark President, Board of Trustees (Austin Independent School District), Austin,
TX
Against:
Adams, Hether Flanigan Public Relations / Parent (Myself & My child)
Arabie, Joseph Director (Myself), Austin, TX
Collier, Stephanie Here as a parent (Myself and 2 children), Austin
Flint, Cynthia H Self employed (Self), Austin, TX
Forbes, Lee Director (Myself), Austin, TX
Garcia, Eileen CEO (Texans Care for Children), Austin
Hallford, Currie Leg. Rep (Texas Political & Legislative Committee)
Patrick, John Secretary/Treasurer (Texas AFL CIO)
Pena, Martin Public Education / Executive Director (South Texas Association of Schools),
Edinburg, TX
Rogers, Don Executive Director (Texas Rural Education Assn.), Austin, TX
Santos, Alfredo Editor (Myself)
Thornhill, Margot Business consultant (Self), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
For:
Barber, Kathy (National Federation of Independent Business), Austin, TX
Against:
Flores, Juan H. Health Professional (La Fe Policy Research and Education Center), San
Antonio, TX
McMichael, Dana Process Server (The Civil Process Servers Assoc. of Texas), Austin, TX
Moffat, Susan Parent, taxpayer; researcher/editor (Myself)
Pendergrass, Tod Process Server & Private Investigator (Self and Civil Process Server
Assoc. of Texas)
On:
Arnold, Jay Consultant (TX PTA), Austin, TX
Duckett, Josie VP Public & Government Affairs (Texas Charter Schools Association),
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WITNESS LIST
Finance
June 2, 2011 10:00 AM
Austin
Giarratani, Dominic Asst Director (Texas Association of School Boards, Texas
Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
Grey, John Gov't Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Assoc.)
Miller, Matt Attorney (Institute for Justice Texas Chapter)
Moak, Lynn M Consultant (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Tod, Theresa Social work administration (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin
Venable, Peggy St. director (Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX
ON:
Parks, Ursula Assistant Director (LBB)
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Oakley, Keith Consultant (Texas Process Servers Association), Austin, TX
Weeks, Carl Process Server (TX Supreme Court, Process Server Review BD.), Austin, TX
Against:
Walker, M.D., M.P.H., Lesa R. Physician (Children & people of all ages with disabilities)
FOR:
Loyola, Mario Director, Center for 10th Amendment (Texas Public Policy Foundation),
Austin, TX
Wohlgemuth, Arlene Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public
Policy Foundation), Aus, TX
AGAINST:
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Center for
Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Connett, Brent Policy Analyst (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Gutierrez, Michael Healthcare Administration (Self), San Antonio, TX
Saenz, Jonathan Director of Legislative Affairs (Liberty Institute), Austin, TX
Venable, Peggy State Director (Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX
Against:
Adams, Hether Flanigan Public Relations / Parent (Myself & my child)
Anderson, Dennis Warehouse - General Motors (Myself), Plano, TX
Arabie, Joseph Director (Myself), Austin, TX
Camacho, Jose E. Exec. Director (TX. Assn of Community Health Centers)
Dwyer, Sister J T Advocate (Daughters of Charity Advocacy & Social Justice Cmte),
Austin, TX
Flores, Juan H. Health Professional (La Fe Policy Research and Education Center), San
Antonio, TX
Forbes, Lee Director (Myself), Austin
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WITNESS LIST
Finance
June 2, 2011 10:00 AM
Garcia, Eileen CEO (Texans Care for Children), Austin
Guerra - Cardus, Laura Associate Director (Children's Defense Fund - TX)
Levy, Rick Atty (Texas AFL-CIO)
Moeller, Becky Worker Advocate (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin
Osobase, Derrick Legislative Director (Texas State Employees Union)
Patrick, John Texas AFL-CIO Secretary / Treas. (Texas AFL-CIO)
On:
Moorhead, Bee Exec Director (Texas Impact)
Providing written testimony:
Against:
Berndt, Trey Associate State Director (AARP), Austin
Bujanda, Miryam Policy Manager (Methodist Healthcare Ministries)
On:
Hawkins, John (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Romero, Michelle Associate Director, Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Cedar
Park, TX
FOR:
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Center for
Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Gray, Tammy Pharmacist (Myself & Pharmacy Choice & Access Now (PCAN)), Buda,
TX
Lockhart, Asa Physician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical Association),
Tyler, TX
Nguyen, Steve Optometrist (also providing written testimony) (Texas Optometric Assoc),
Irving, TX
Woolbert, Lynda Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Coalition for
Nurses in Advanced Practice), Austin, TX
ON:
Berger, Melitta LBB Staff (LBB)
Camacho, Jose E. Exec. Director (TX. Assn. of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
Danzeiser, Douglas Deputy Commissioner - TDI Life Health Division (Texas Department
of Insurance), Austin, TX
Parks, Ursula Assistant Director (LBB)
Suehs, Thomas Executive Commissioner (HHSC), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Bujanda, Miryam Public Policy Manager (Methodist Healthcare Ministries)
Connett, Brent Policy Analyst (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Cubria, Melissa Advocate (Texas Public Interest Research Group (TexPIRG)), Austin, TX
Gutierrez, Michael Healthcare Administration (Self), San Antonio, TX
Hand, Dr. Stephen Optometrist (T.O.A)
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WITNESS LIST
Finance
June 2, 2011 10:00 AM
Hand, Paula Manager (Office) Optometry (TX Board of Optometry), CS, TX
Newhouse, Beverly Optometrist (Myself), League City, TX
On:
Loyola, Mario Director, Tenth Amendment Center (Texas Public Policy Foundation)
Millwee, Billy Associate Commissioner for Medicaid & CHIP (HHSC), Austin, TX
Prud ' homme, John T. Attorney (Asst. Attorney Gen.) (OAG)
Providing written testimony:
For:
Berndt, Trey Associate State Director (AARP), Austin
Harmon, Gail Executive Director (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
Kroll, Carrie (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Sanaie, Kandice Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
Wolfe, Jared Executive Director (Texas Association of Health Plans)
Against:
Lamb, Shari K. Attorney (Self), Plano, TX
On:
Hammon, Rachel Home Care Trade Association (Texas Association for Home Care &
Hospice), Austin, TX
Hawkins, John (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
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