WITNESS LIST
Transportation & Homeland Security
March 23, 2011 8:00 AM
AGAINST BILL/AGAINST COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (C.S.S.B. 246) :
Morris, Celeste Citizen (Self; Citizens), South Padre Island, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For Bill/For Committee Substitute (C.S.S.B. 246) :
Barksdale, Jay V.P., Public Policy (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Clemson, Allen Executive Director (North Texas Tollway Authority), Plano, TX
Shields, Chris Lobbyist (Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
On Bill/On Committee Substitute (C.S.S.B. 246) :
Saenz, Amadeo Executive Director (Texas Department of Transportation), Austin, TX
FOR BILL/FOR COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (C.S.S.B. 469) :
Clemson, Allen Executive Director (North Texas Tollway Authority), Plano, TX
Griffith, Sallie (also providing written testimony) (Self; Dist. 12), Fort Worth, TX
AGAINST BILL/AGAINST COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (C.S.S.B. 469) :
Morris, Celeste Citizen (Self), South Padre Island, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For Bill/For Committee Substitute (C.S.S.B. 469) :
Vandergriff, Victor Chairman (NTTA), Arlington, TX
Against Bill/Against Committee Substitute (C.S.S.B. 469) :
Borel, Mel (TURF), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Briggs, Terry State Leg. Rep. (Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen),
Richland Hills, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County Commissioners Court), Ft.
Worth, TX
Patterson, T.J. (City of Fort Worth), Ft. Worth, TX
AGAINST:
Morris, Celeste Citizen (Self), South Padre Island, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Griebel, Thomas Chair, State Trans. Policy Group (Greater Austin Chamber of
Commerce), Austin, TX
Martinez, Mike Chairman (CAP Metro), Austin, TX
On:
Hamilton, Billy Interim CFO (Cap Metro), Austin, TX
Ninaod, Christian Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX
Watson, Linda CEO (Capital Metro), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Transportation & Homeland Security
March 23, 2011 8:00 AM
Wyatt, Jay President (ATU Local 1091), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bell, Doug Founder/ Chairman (also providing written testimony) (Trinity Center),
Austin, TX
Bogochow, Phillip (Self; Samministries), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Abkowitz, Mike Interim Executive Director (Front Steps, Inc.), Austin, TX
Alexander, Troy (Self), Austin, TX
Atherton, Beth Executive Director (Caritas of Austin), Austin, TX
Biddle, LCSW, Jen Community Manager (Foundation Communities), TX
Cain, Randy Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
Johnson, Kim (Self), Austin, TX
Keffer, Chris (Self), Austin, TX
Marwitz, David (Self), Austin, TX
Quinn, Jo Kathryn Director, Housing Svcs. (Caritas of Austin), Austin, TX
Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX
Setliff, Aaron Director of Policy (The Texas Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Troxell, Richard R. President (House the Homeless, Inc./ NAT Coal f/t Homeless), Austin,
TX
Umani, Irit Executive Director (Trinity Center), Austin, TX
On:
Martin, Ken Executive Director (Texas Homeless Network), Austin, TX
FOR:
Leininger, David Chief Financial Officer (Dallas Area Rapid Transit), Dallas, TX
AGAINST:
Morris, Celeste Citizen (Self), South Padre Island, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Barksdale, Jay V.P., Public Policy (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Schulze, David Sr. Assistant General Counsel (Dallas Area Rapid Transit), Dallas, TX
Shields, Chris Lobbyist (Fort Worth Transportation Authority), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For Bill/For Committee Substitute (C.S.S.B. 934) :
Barton, Karey Principal (Ryan, LLC), Austin, TX
DuBois, Doug Dir. of Govt. Affairs (Texas Petroleum Marketers & C-Store Association),
Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Transportation & Homeland Security
March 23, 2011 8:00 AM
On Bill/On Committee Substitute (C.S.S.B. 934) :
Cano Jr., Martin D. Deputy Chief (Texas Comptroller), Austin, TX
Heleman, John Chief Rev. Estimator (TX Comptroller's Office), Austin, TX
O'Connell, Ann Dir. of Criminal Investigations (TX Comptroller of Public Accts), Austin,
TX
AGAINST BILL/AGAINST COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (C.S.S.B. 959) :
Morris, Celeste Citizen (Self), South Padre Island, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
Against Bill/Against Committee Substitute (C.S.S.B. 959) :
Borel, Mel (TURF), San Antonio, TX
Dossey, Pat (TURF), San Antonio, TX
Hall, Terri Director (Texas TURF), San Antonio, TX
Kuhns, Nikki (Self), San Antonio, TX
On Bill/On Committee Substitute (C.S.S.B. 959) :
Saenz, Amadeo Executive Director (Texas Department of Transportation), Austin, TX
FOR:
Plesko, Todd Vice President Planning & Development (Dallas Area Rapid Transit),
Dallas, TX
Schulze, David Sr. Assistant General Counsel (Dallas Area Rapid Transit), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Gamez, Gene Assistant General Counsel (Dallas Area Rapid Transit), Dallas, TX
FOR:
Hord, Roger President (West Houston Association), Houston, TX
Moseley, Jeff President/ CEO (Greater Houston Partnership), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Dixon, Don Engineer (Self), San Antonio, TX
Dossey, Pat (Self), San Antonio, TX
Hall, Terri Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas TURF), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Bushell, Gary Attorney; Member (Alliance for I-69 Texas; Transportation Advocates of
Texas), Austin, TX
Hammond, Bill President (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
McEwan, Jennifer Executive Director (Gulf Coast Regional Mobility Partners), Houston,
TX
Against:
Borel, Mel (TURF), San Antonio, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Transportation & Homeland Security
March 23, 2011 8:00 AM
On:
Allen, Joe B. Attorney (Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority), Houston, TX
Saenz, Amadeo Executive Director (Texas Department of Transportation), Austin, TX
FOR BILL/FOR COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (C.S.S.B. 1017) :
Churchill, Mac Chairman (I-35 Coalition), Austin, TX
Hammond, Bill President (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Laughlin, Russell Senior Vice Pres. (Hillwood Development), Fort Worth, TX
Suhm, Vic Executive Director (Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition), Grapevine, TX
AGAINST BILL/AGAINST COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (C.S.S.B. 1017) :
Borel, Mel (TURF), San Antonio, TX
Hall, Terri Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas TURF), San Antonio, TX
Morris, Celeste Citizen (Self), South Padre Island, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For Bill/For Committee Substitute (C.S.S.B. 1017) :
Bushell, Gary Attorney; Member (Alliance for I-69 Texas; Transportation Advocates of
Texas), Austin, TX
Graydon, Galt (Self), Austin, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County Commissioners Court), Ft.
Worth, TX
Patterson, T.J. (City of Fort Worth), Ft. Worth, TX
Payne, Brinton VP Gov Affs (Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce), Fort Worth, TX
Sturzl, Frank Consultant (City of Arlington, TX), Austin, TX
On Bill/On Committee Substitute (C.S.S.B. 1017) :
Hernandez, Rebekah Communications Specialist (North Central Texas Council of
Governments), Arlington, TX
Saenz, Amadeo Executive Director (Texas Department of Transportation), Austin, TX
FOR BILL/FOR COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (C.S.S.B. 1144) :
Cabrales, John Intergov. Relations Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of
Denton), Denton, TX
Franke, Rob Mayor, Chair of DRMC (DRMC), Cedar Hill, TX
Horn, Mary County Judge (also providing written testimony) (Denton County), Denton,
TX
AGAINST BILL/AGAINST COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (C.S.S.B. 1144) :
Hall, Terri Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas TURF), San Antonio, TX
Morris, Celeste Citizen (Self), South Padre Island, TX
ON BILL/ON COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (C.S.S.B. 1144) :
Saenz, Amadeo Executive Director (Texas Department of Transportation), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Transportation & Homeland Security
March 23, 2011 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
For Bill/For Committee Substitute (C.S.S.B. 1144) :
Barksdale, Jay V.P., Public Policy (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Bushell, Gary Attorney; Member (Alliance for I-69 Texas; Transportation Advocates of
Texas), Austin, TX
Hammond, Bill President (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Scott, Rider ED (Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition), Frisco, TX
Sturzl, Frank Consultant (City of Arlington, TX), Austin, TX
Suhm, Vic Executive Director (Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition), Grapevine, TX
Against Bill/Against Committee Substitute (C.S.S.B. 1144) :
Borel, Mel (TURF), San Antonio, TX
Dixon, Don Engineer (Self), San Antonio, TX
On Bill/On Committee Substitute (C.S.S.B. 1144) :
Hernandez, Rebekah Communications Specialist (North Central Texas Council of
Governments), Arlington, TX
FOR BILL/FOR COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (C.S.S.B. 1145) :
Franke, Rob Mayor, Chair of DRMC (DRMC), Cedar Hill, TX
Horn, Mary County Judge (Denton County), Denton, TX
Koop, Linda Dallas City Council Member (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Stopfer, Rick Deputy Mayor Pro Tem (also providing written testimony) (City of Irving),
Irving, TX
Wallace, Chris President/ CEO (also providing written testimony) (Irving - Las Colinas
Chamber of Commerce), Irving, TX
AGAINST BILL/AGAINST COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (C.S.S.B. 1145) :
Dossey, Pat (TURF), San Antonio, TX
Hall, Terri Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas TURF), San Antonio, TX
Morris, Celeste Citizen (Self), South Padre Island, TX
ON BILL/ON COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (C.S.S.B. 1145) :
Saenz, Amadeo Executive Director (Texas Department of Transportation), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For Bill/For Committee Substitute (C.S.S.B. 1145) :
Barksdale, Jay V.P., Public Policy (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Bushell, Gary Attorney; Member (Alliance for I-69 Texas; Transportation Advocates of
Texas), Austin, TX
Hammond, Bill President (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Hernandez, Rebekah Communications Specialist (North Central Texas Council of
Governments), Arlington, TX
Scott, Rider ED (Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition), Frisco, TX
Sturzl, Frank Consultant (City of Arlington, TX), Austin, TX
Suhm, Vic Executive Director (Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition), Grapevine, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Transportation & Homeland Security
March 23, 2011 8:00 AM
Against Bill/Against Committee Substitute (C.S.S.B. 1145) :
Borel, Mel (TURF), San Antonio, TX
Dixon, Don Engineer (Self), San Antonio, TX
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