WITNESS LIST
Intergovernmental Relations
March 20, 2013 1:30 PM - or upon adjournment
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baxter Lynn, Jane Principal, JBL Strategies (US Green Building Council Texas Chapters),
Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Matiella, David (United States Green Building Council), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hawkins, John (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
McBeath, Don (Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals), Austin, TX
Reed, Kevin (Tomball Hospital Authority), Austin, TX
FOR:
Pardue, Craig (Dallas County), Dallas, TX
Porter, Virginia County Auditor (County of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Harmon, Roger County Judge (Johnson County), Cleburne, TX
Lee, Donald (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County Commissioners Court), Ft.
Worth, TX
Mitchell, Seth Assistant to the Bexar County Administrator (Bexar County Commissions
Court), San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Hickman, Ron Constable (Self), Spring, TX
Kohler, Rob (Christian Life Commission Texas Baptist), Austin, TX
Sisk, Cathy Director of Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hernandez, Ramon (Harris County Constable Pct. 4), Spring, TX
Lee, Donald (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Ricks, Richard Captain Vice Unit (Harris County Sheriff's Office), Houston, TX
Tunches, Randy Lieutenant, Vice Unit (Harris County Sheriff's Office), Houston, TX
Wood, Justin Asst. District Attorney (Harris County District Attorney's Office), Houston,
TX
AGAINST:
McWilliams, Dean (Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Intergovernmental Relations
March 20, 2013 1:30 PM - or upon adjournment
Woods, Lee (Amusement & Music Operations of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
DeVore, Chuck VP Policy (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Quintero, James Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Venable, Peggy Texas Director (AFP), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Anderson, David (Fast Growth School Coalition), Austin, TX
Collie, Jr., Robert Partner (Self), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Chatham, Donna (Association of Rural Communities in Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Coelho, Leonardo (Travis County), Austin, TX
FOR:
Lee, Donald (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Nettleton, Beau Commissioner (Val Verde County), Del Rio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allison, Jim (County Judges & Commissioners Assn of Tx), Austin, TX
Munoz, Ned (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Sugg, Paul (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX
FOR:
Venable, Peggy (Americans For Prosperity), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Collie, Jr., Robert Partner (Harris County and Harris County Toll Road Authority),
Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baggett, Dennis Executive Vice President (Texas Press Association), Austin, TX
Connett, Brent (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Allison, Jim (County Judges & Commissioners Assn of Tx), Austin, TX
Harmon, Roger County Judge (Johnson County), Cleburne, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Giarratani, Dominic Assistant Director (Texas Association of School Boards - Texas
Association of School Administrators), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Intergovernmental Relations
March 20, 2013 1:30 PM - or upon adjournment
FOR:
Trimble, Robert "Skip" (Self), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Casto, Larry (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Cooke, Heather Legislative Coordinator (City of Austin & Austin Water Utility), Austin,
TX
Mintz, David V.P. Government Affairs (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX
Patterson, T.J. (City of Fort Worth), Ft. Worth, TX
Sturzl, Frank Consultant at Hillco Partners (City of Arlington, Texas), Austin, TX
Wynn, Monty (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Choate, Elizabeth Director of Government Relations (Texas Veterinary Medical
Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Casto, Larry (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Jones, Phillip President/CEO (Dallas Conventions and Visitors Bureau), Dallas, TX
Joslove, Scott (Texas Hotel & Lodging Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Carter, Nancy (RH of Texas Limited Partnership), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Lary, Trey (RH of Texas Limited Partnership), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Richardson, Jody (Grand Parkway/FM 529, Ltd.), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Diggs, William Major (Texas Dept. of Public Safety), Austin, TX
Hill, Keely Executive Director (Office of the Governor), Austin, TX