WITNESS LIST
Economic Development
April 3, 2013 8:00 AM
ON:
Temple, Larry Executive Director (Texas Workforce Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Conradt, Trish Public Policy Director (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice), Cedar
Park, TX
FOR:
Alva, Eric Retired Military (Self), San Antonio, TX
Fanaroi, Justine K. Attorney (Anti-Defamation League), Houston, AK
Howard, Devon Student (Self), Austin, TX
Maxey, Glen Assistant to Chairman Hinojosa (Texas Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Michael, Diviesti (Self), Taylor, TX
Moore, John Director, Regulatory Integrity Division (Texas Workforce Commission),
Austin, TX
Smith, Chuck Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Equality Texas),
Austin, TX
Stabler, Meghan Board of Director (also providing written testimony) (Human Rights
Campaign), Austin, TX
ON:
Norman, Norma (Texas Workforce Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bishop, Tiffany Student (Self; Get Equal Texas), Austin, TX
Chatelle, Melody Legislative Consultant (Self), Austin, TX
Friese, Jan Executive Director (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Levy, Richard (TX AFL.CIO), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Council (Texas American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Schers, Lisa Communications (Self), Austin, TX
Simpson, Matt (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Valentine, Ryan Deputy Director (Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Barber, Kathy (National Federation of Independent Business), Austin, TX
Connett, Brent (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Dewitt, Cathy Vice President (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Saenz, Jonathon Attorney (Texas Values), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Briscoe, Craig VP, Human Resources (One Dell Way), Round Rock, TX
FOR:
Hewitt, Todd R. Roofing Contractor (Self), TX
WITNESS LIST
Economic Development
April 3, 2013 8:00 AM
Hinson, John President - Marek Brothers Drywall (Self), Coppell, TX
Levy, Richard (TX AFL.CIO), Austin, TX
Timm, Emily Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (Workers Defense
Project), Austin, TX
ON:
Dewitt, Cathy Lobbyist (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Riley, Steve (Texas Workforce Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baxley, Jack Association Executive (TEXO - The Construction Association), Fort Worth,
TX
Chatron, Michael J. Association Executive (ADC Texas Building Branch), Austin, TX
Cunningham, Michael Executive Director (Texas State Building and Construction Trades
Council), Austin, TX
Fisher, Jon President (Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas), Austin, TX
Howden, Robert (Self; Texas Contractors for Fairness), Austin, TX
Warren, Gary H. Patriarchal Director (Carpenters), Austin, TX
White, Michael Vice President (Texas Construction Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Patterson, Jerry (State of Senator), Austin, TX
Viktorin, Richard Public Interest (Audits in the public interest), Austin, TX
ON:
Bowman, Theron L. Deputy City Manager (City of Arlington), Arlington, TX
Sexton, Steve President/CEO (Circuit of the Americas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Connett, Brent (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Riley, Steve (Texas Workforce Commission), Austin, TX
Ross, Chuck (Texas Workforce Commission), Austin, TX
FOR:
Colbertson, Mike Economic Development (Corpus Christi Region EDC), Corpus Christi,
TX
Tagliabue, Tom Director, Intergovernmental Relations (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus
Christi, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Connett, Brent (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Patridge, Keith President/CEO (McAllen Economic Development Corp.), McAllen, TX
WITNESS LIST
Economic Development
April 3, 2013 8:00 AM
Richmond, Karin Tax Incentive Specialist, Former Chair of the Texas Enterprise Zone
Board (Texas Enterprise Zone Board), Austin, TX
Saenz, Luis Consultant (McAllen Economic Development Corporation), Austin, TX
ON:
Gadney, Javier Program Specialist (Economic Development, Governor's Office.), Austin,
TX
Morin, Joe H. Manager (Economic Development & Tourism Division, Governments
Office.), Austin, TX
FOR:
Patterson, Jerry Commissioner (State of Texas), Austin, TX
Viktorin, Richard (Self, As audits in the public interest), Austin, TX
ON:
Sexton, Steve President/CEO (Circuit of the Americas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Lavine, Dick Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Connett, Brent (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Nobles, Amanda Economic Development Director (Kilgore Economic Development
Corporation), Kilgore, TX
Schwab, Carlton President/CEO (Texas Economic Development Council), Austin, TX
FOR:
Newton, Brad Commerce and Tourism Director (City of Presidio), Presidio, TX
Nieto, Carlos E. Bd. President Presidio ISD (Presidio ISD), Presidio, TX
Sandlin, Bennett Executive Director (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
Spursin, Steve Attorney (City of Presidio), Presidio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Carrera Jr., Rafael Construction Contractor (City of Presidio), Presidio, TX
Escontrias, Obed Mayor of Presidio (City of Presidio DCOP/MDD), Presdio, TX
FOR:
Salinas, Gilberto Brownsville Economic Development Council (also providing written
testimony) (Brownsville Economic Development Council), Brownsville, TX
Schenewerk, Caryn Counsel & Director, Government Affairs (also providing written
testimony) (Space Exploration Technologies Inc. (SpaceX)), Hawthorne, CA
WITNESS LIST
Economic Development
April 3, 2013 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Connett, Brent (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Woods, Lee A. Government Affairs Consultant (Taxes Trial Lawyers Association), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Connett, Brent (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Patridge, Keith President/CEO (McAllen Economic Development Corp.), McAllen, TX
Saenz, Luis Consultant (McAllen Economic Development Corporation), Austin, TX
Schwab, Carlton (Texas Economic Development Council), Austin, TX
Shields, Chris Lobbyist (The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce & Port San
Antonio), Austin, TX
FOR:
Patterson, Jerry (State of Texas), Austin, TX
Viktorin, Richard (Self, As audits in the public interest), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Blackwood, Dr. Susan Executive Director (San Antonio Sports), San Antonio, TX
Burke, Janis Schmees CEO, Harris County-Houston Sports Authority (Harris
County-Houston Sports Authority), Houston, TX
Paul, Monica VP of Sports, Dallas CVB (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Payne, Matthew (Austin Sports Commission), Austin, TX
Rolfe, John (Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau), Houston, TX
Shields, Chris Lobbyist (City of San Antonio), Austin, TX
ON:
Aghamalian, Brandon Consultant (City of Fort Worth, Frisco EDC El Paso), Fort Worth,
TX
Bowman, Theron L. Deputy City Manager (City of Arlington), Arlington, TX
Sexton, Steve President/CEO (Circuit of the Americas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Chadwick, Ashley (Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas), Austin, TX
Connett, Brent (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Coyle, Jeff Government (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX