WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
Finance
March 4, 2015 - 9:00 AM
FOR:
Allen, Greg B. Exec Vice President (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX
Bennett, Tony President (Texas Assn of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Craymer, Dale President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Taxpayers &
Research Association), Austin, TX
Hammond, Bill President (Tx Association of Business), A.T
Newton, Will Association Executive (also providing written testimony) (NFIB/Texas),
A, TX
Volkening, Ronnie President & CEO (also providing written testimony) (Texas Retailer
Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Lavine, Dick Senior Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin
Moreno, Celina attorney (Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund), San
Antonio, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (TX - American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
ON:
LeBas, James fiscal analyst (also providing written testimony) (AECT, Chemical
Council, TxOGA, TAM), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Ass. Director for Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Balderas, M.S. CCC-SLP, Stefanie speech language pathologist; pediatric home health
(Medicaid Providers), San Antonio, TX
Barkalow, Fanita Speech Lang Pathologist Assistant (Ability Pediatric), San Antonio,
TX
Beard, Amy Governmental Consultant (The Boeing Company)
Borromeo, Marida Tavia del Core Ranching (Exotic Wildlife Association), Giddings, TX
Borskey, Mark consultant (General Electric (GE)), Austin, TX
Brown, Elena Soto Home Health Occupational Therapist (Ability Pediatric Therapy),
San Antonio, TX
Cannon, Thure President (Texas Pipeline Association), Austin, TX
Carlson, Pat Business Owner (Texas Eagle Forum & Myself), Ft. Worth, TX
Findeisen, Les Director of Policy (Texas Trucking Association), Austin, TX
Fisher, Jon President, Associated Builders & Contractors of Texas (Associated Builders
& Contractors of Texas)
Garza, Steven Texas Association of Realtors Governmental Affairs (Texas Association
of Realtors)
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Gibson, Stephanie consultant (Texas Pharmacy Business Council), Austin, TX
Goble, Pamela CEO/Owner (Austin Pediatric Therapy)
Gonzalez, Daniel Consultant (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Laura Speech Pathologist (Ability Pediatric Therapy), San Antonio, TX
Graham-Stone, Katy Occupational Therapist (Ability Pediatric Therapy), San Antonio,
TX
Guerrero, Bianca R. Speech Lang Pathology Assistant (Ability Pedi Therapy - Home
Health), San Antonio, TX
Guerrero, Judith Physical Therapist (Self)
Hench, Marina Director of Public Policy (Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice)
Jugan, JeAnna Occupational Therapist Assistant (Ability Pediatric Therapy), SA, TX
Kendrick, Sarah Physical Therapist for Ability Pediatric Therapy (children on Medicaid)
Kober, Jamie Speech Language Pathologist (Ability Pediatrics), San Antonio, TX
Lehman, Mark Texas Association of Realtors (Texas Realtors), TX
Longoria, Pamela Occupational Therapist Assistant (Self; Ability Pediatric Therapy),
SA, TX
Mayberry, Warren Governmental Relations (DuPont), Austin, TX
Moore, Julia Government Affairs Director (Occidental Petroleum Corporation), Austin,
TX
Morales, Meghan Branch Manager, home health care (pediatric) (Medicaid Providers),
Austin, TX
Munoz, Mario Legislative Consultant (Texas Merchandise and Vending Association)
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Oswald, Bill Govt & Reg. Affairs Director (Koch Companies), Austin
Painter, Michelle Occupational Therapist (Ability Pediatric Therapy), San Antonio, TX
Pat, Carlson Business Owner (Texas Eagle Forum & Myself), Ft. Worth, TX
Payne, Amy Physical Therapist - home health (HTAK), Helotes, TX
Perez, Alberto Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (Ability Pediatric Therapy), San
Antonio
Pol, Aschwin Administration - Pediatric Home Health (Medicaid Provider), San Antonio,
TX
Reaves, Jim Director, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs (Texas Nursery & Landscape
Association), Austin, TX
Reyes, Kathleen Ability Pediatric Therapy (Ability), SA, TX
Rodriguez, Kristine Occupational Therapist (Home Health) (Ability Pediatric Therapy),
San Antonio
Trevino, Patricia Andrea Little Engine Homecare, Inc.-Speech therapy asst. (Pediatric
home health therapy), Austin, TX
Venable, Peggy Policy Dir - AFP-Texas (Americans for Prosperity - Texas), Austin
Villarreal, Amy L. Speech Therapist/Home Health (Medicaid Providers), Austin, TX
Womack, Daniel Director, State Government Affairs (Dow Chemical Company), Austin
Wyan, JoAnne Occupational Therapist Assistant (Ability Pediatric Therapy), SA, TX
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AGAINST:
Bishop, Esther Customer Service Rep (CWA)
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Jones, Elaine Retired Teacher (Coastal Blend Labor Council & Am Fed Teachers),
Corpus Christi, TX
Scott, Glenn Retired Professional (Tex Alliance Retired Americans)
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (TEPSA (Elementary Principals)), Austin, TX
Veit, Kristie Labor (Coastal Bend Labor Council)
ON:
Seely, Peggy Retired State Employee (AFSCME Texas Retirees), Austin, TX
March 17, 2015 - 9:00 AM
ON:
Currah, Tom Chief Revenue Estimator (Comptroller of Public Accounts), Austin, TX
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