WITNESS LIST
Finance-S/C on Fiscal Matters
May 15, 2013 11:30 AM - or upon adjournment
FOR:
Allen, George B. Executive Vice President (Texas Apartment Association), Austin
Cates, Andrew Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of
REALTORS), Austin, TX
Popp, James Attorney (Popp Hutcheson), Austin
Stowe, Amy Attorney (National Association of Property Tax Attorney)
AGAINST:
Carr, Snapper Attorney (City of San Antonio)
Gary, Michael Attorney (Harris County Appraisal District and Tx. Assoc. of Appraisal
Districts), Houston, TX
Longley, Bill Legal Counsel (Texas Municipal League), Austin
ON:
Lavine, Dick Fiscal Analyst (Self), Austin, TX
Nolan, Ken Chief Appraiser (Dallas Central Appraisal District), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bittick, Susan Tax Consultant (Ryan LLC), Austin
Bragiel, Justin General Counsel (Texas Hotel & Lodging Association)
Comparin, Tony Property Tax Consultant (Texas Association Property Tax Professionals),
Irving, TX
Gonzalez, Daniel Consultant (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin, TX
Kennedy, John Senior Analyst (Texas Taxpayers & Research Assoc.), Austin, TX
Ramirez, Melissa Attorney (Self & American Property Tax Counsel), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Altinger, Roland Assistant Chief Appraiser (Harris County Appraisal District)
Dahill, John General Counsel (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth, TX
Mitchell, Seth Assistant to the County Manager (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San
Antonio, TX
Sisk, Cathy Director, Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX
Sugg, Paul (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX
FOR:
Giarratani, Dominic Assistant Director, GR (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin
Grant, Sid Assistant Superintendent for Business (Coppell Independent School District),
Colleyville, TX
Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Grammer, Chris Consultant (Fast Growth School Coalition), Austin, TX
Pace, Sheryl Sr. Analyst (TX Taxpayers and Research Assoc (TTARA)), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX- American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance-S/C on Fiscal Matters
May 15, 2013 11:30 AM - or upon adjournment
AGAINST:
Lavine, Dick Fiscal Analyst (Center For Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
ON:
Roberts, Jack Consultant (AT&T), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baxter, Todd Regional Vice President, Gov't Relations (Time Warner Cable), Austin, TX
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin
Burdett, Jeff V.P. Gov't. Relations (Texas Cable Association), Austin
Camacho, Jose A. Lobbyist (Texas Telephone Association), Austin, TX
Flores, Robert Gov't Affairs Consultant (Texas Association of Mexican-American
Chambers of Commerce), SA, TX
Giles, Deborah Gov't Affairs (Texas Technology Consortium), Austin, TX
Gray, CPA, CEO, Weldon R. (Texas Statewide Telephone Cooperative, Inc (TSTCI)),
Austin, TX
Hallford, Currie Legislative Rep (Texas Political and Legislative Comm/ CWA), Austin,
TX
Haverlah, Sandra Board Member of (Texas Consumer Association), Austin, TX
Hines, James Director, Government Affairs (Verizon Wireless)
Howden, Robert (Texans for Economic Progress), Austin, TX
Kennedy, John Senior Analyst (Texas Taxpayers & Research Assoc.), Austin, TX
Lawson, Richard Vice President (Verizon), Austin, TX
Lucero, Homero Manager (CenturyLink)
Mahoney, Annie (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Minick, Stephen (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Munoz, Leo Sr. Dir Governmental Relations (Comcast), Austin, TX
Peacock, Bill policy analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin
Reilly, Wendy Director, Government Affairs (Tech America), Austin, TX
Ward, Leslie AT&T Senior V.P. (AT&T)
Wurzel, Geoff Executive Director (TechNet)
FOR:
Enloe, Brad Real Estate Developer (Capstar Real Estate Advisors / 3000 Skyline Dallas),
Dallas, TX
Hogan, Patrick W (Texas Technology Consortium), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Lavine, Dick Fiscal Analyst (Center For Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Comparin, Tony Property Tax Consultant (Texas Association Property Tax Professionals),
Irving, TX
Giles, Deborah Government Relations (SH1 Int'l), Austin
WITNESS LIST
Finance-S/C on Fiscal Matters
May 15, 2013 11:30 AM - or upon adjournment
Kaplan, David Attorney (Self), Plano
LeBas, James fiscal analyst (Rackspace), Austin
Mahoney, Annie (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Nathan, Robert A. Federal & State Relations Analyst (CPS Energy), Austin, TX
Patterson, John Broker (Cassidy Turly)
Reilly, Wendy Director, Government Affairs (Tech America), Austin, TX
Shields, Chris Lobbyist (The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce), Austin
Stevens, John (City of San Antonio)
Stewart, Scott Lobbyist (Zachry Industrial), Austin, TX
Waddy, Victoria J. consultant (Zachary Development Ventures), SAT
Wise, Andrew Microsoft Govt Affairs (Microsoft), ATX
Wurzel, Geoff Executive Director (TechNet)
ON:
Bittick, Susan tax consultant (Ryan LLC), Austin
AGAINST:
Dahill, John Attorney (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Longley, Bill Legal Counsel (Texas Municipal League), Austin
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX), Austin, TX
Coelho, Leonardo Legislative Associate (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
Lavine, Dick Fiscal Analyst (Center For Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth
Mitchell, Seth Assistant to the County Manager (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San
Antonio, TX
Sisk, Cathy Director, Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX
Sugg, Paul (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX
ON:
Dunn, David Executive Director (Texas Charter Schools Association), Austin
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Richley, Spencer Policy and Regulatory Associate (Clean Energy)
Stowe, Amy Attorney (Dallas Clean Energy)
ON:
Mayfield, Kara lawyer (Game Wardens Peace Officers Association), Austin, TX
McCraw, Steven C. Director (Department of Public Safety), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Baker, David Deputy Director (Department of Public Safety), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance-S/C on Fiscal Matters
May 15, 2013 11:30 AM - or upon adjournment
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Carr, Snapper Attorney (City of El Paso)
Findeisen, Les Director of Policy (Texas Motor Transportation Association), Austin, TX
Haynes, Adam Lobbyist (Chesapeake Energy), Austin, TX
Richley, Spencer Policy and Regulatory Associate (Clean Energy)
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Findeisen, Les Director of Policy (Texas Motor Transportation Association), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Daniel Consultant (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin, TX
Minick, Stephen (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Newton, Jennifer (AGC of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Endlich, Mike Revenue Manager (Tx DMV)
Flores, Linda CFO (Tx DMV)
FOR:
Gary, Michael Attorney (Harris County Appraisal District), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Comparin, Tony Property Tax Consultant (Myself & Texas Association of Property Tax
Profess), Irving, TX
Heerema, Yvonne Parra Property tax consultant (also providing written testimony)
(O'Connor and Associates), Houston, TX
Kaplan, David Attorney (self/ Law Firm of Geary Porter & Donovan), Addison, TX
McBryde, Gavin Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
Miller, Robert Attorney (Texas Building Owners and Managers Assoc.), H,T
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Altinger, Roland Assistant Chief Appraiser (Harris County Appraisal District)
Giarratani, Dominic Assistant Director, GR (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin
Kennedy, John Senior Analyst (Texas Taxpayers & Research Assoc.), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Franco, Pablo Property Tax Consultant (Uylson- France)
ON:
Mitchell, Jr, Foy Tax Consultant (Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals)
FOR:
Yates, Maura Gov't Affairs (Sun Edison)
WITNESS LIST
Finance-S/C on Fiscal Matters
May 15, 2013 11:30 AM - or upon adjournment
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Gonzalez, Daniel Consultant (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin, TX
Jewell, Michael Attorney (Environmental Defense Fund), Austin, TX
Kemptner, Sara (NRG), Austin, TX
Posey, Benjamin Intern (Environment Texas)
Ross, Susan consultant (TREIA), Austin, TX
FOR:
Brown, Amanda VP, Policy & Regulatory Affairs (Xtreme Power)
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Altinger, Roland Assistant Chief Appraiser (Harris County Appraisal District)
Brod, Bill Commercial Director (AES), Pasadena, TX
Dahill, John General Counsel (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Gary, Michael B Attorney (Harris County Appraisal District), Houston, TX
Kennedy, John Senior Analyst (Texas Taxpayers & Research Assoc.), Austin, TX
Longley, Bill (Texas Municipal League)
McClellan, Suzi Attorney (Texas Energy Storage Alliance), Austin
Ross, Susan consultant (TREIA), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Ballard, Paul CEO & Chief Investment Officer (Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Co. /
State Comptroller), Austin, TX
FOR:
Altinger, Roland Assistant Chief Appraiser (HCAD & Texas Association of Appraisal
Districts)
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allen, George B. Executive Vice President (Texas Apartment Association), Austin
Carr, Snapper Attorney (City of El Paso)
Gary, Michael Attorney (Harris County Appraisal District), Houston, TX
Giarratani, Dominic Assistant Director, GR (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin
Nolan, Ken Chief Appraiser (Dallas Central Appraisal District), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hastings, Debbra Executive Vice President (Texas Oil & Gas Association), Austin, TX
Nasi, Mike Attorney (Texas Fuel Coalition)
Oswald, Bill Govt & Reg Affairs Director (Koch Companies), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance-S/C on Fiscal Matters
May 15, 2013 11:30 AM - or upon adjournment
Trucksess, Jeffrey Biodiesel Producer (Biodiesel Coalition of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
LeBas, James fiscal analysis (TxOGA), Austin
FOR:
Garey, Glen Attorney (Tx Restaurant Assn.), Austin
ON:
Klein, Michael President (Texas Bar & Nightclub Alliance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Fenderson, Kevan D. Brinker International Inc. (Brinker International), Dallas
Hamilton, Mike Consultant (Texas Restaurant Association), Austin, TX
Jackson, Richie Assn. Exec (Texas Restaurant Assn.), Austin