WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 4, 2015 9:00 AM
FOR:
Heflin, Talmadge Research (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
ON:
Allen, Greg B. Exec Vice President (Texas Apartment Association), Austin
Bennett, Tony President (Texas Assn of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Craymer, Dale President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Taxpayers & Research
Association), Austin, TX
Crigler, Marya Chief Appraiser (Travis Central Appraisal), Austin, TX
Flanagan, Kelly attorney (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin, TX
Frandsen, Barbara retired professor (also providing written testimony) (League of Women
Voters of Tex)
Freeman, Ray Deputy Executive Director, The Equity Center (also providing written
testimony) (the Equity Center), Austin
Greenfield, Stuart Boffin (Self), Austin
Hammond, Bill President (Tx Association of Business), A, TX
Hayes, Cynthia Retired State of Tx (also providing written testimony) (AFSCME Tx
Retirees Tx State Employees), Austin
Lavine, Dick Senior Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (TX - American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Rivero, Hector President & CEO (also providing written testimony) (Texas Chemical
Council), Austin, TX
Rome, Christy Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas School
Coalition), Austin, TX
South, Brent Chief Appraiser (Texas Ass. of Appraisal Districts), Greenville, TX
Staples, Todd President (Texas Oil & Gas Assn), Aus, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borromeo, Marida Tavia del Core Ranching (Exotic Wildlife Association), Giddings, TX
Garza, Steven Texas Association of Realtors Governmental Affairs (Texas Association of
Realtors)
Gonzalez, Daniel Consultant (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Leah Director (Life Skills House), Pearland, TX
Lehman, Mark Texas Association of Realtors (Texas Realtors)
Newton, Will Association Executive (NFIB/Texas), A, TX
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Tarver, Ted Moving & Storage (Houston West COC)
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
WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 4, 2015 9:00 AM
Scott, Glenn Retired Professional (Tex Alliance Retired Americans)
Veit, Kristie Labor (Coastal Bend Labor Council)
ON:
Seely, Peggy Retired State Employee (AFSCME Texas Retirees), Austin, TX
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)
WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 4, 2015 9:00 AM
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
AGAINST:
Bishop, Esther Customer Service Rep (CWA)
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 4, 2015 9:00 AM
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
FOR:
Allen, Greg B. Exec Vice President (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX
Newton, Will Association Executive (also providing written testimony) (NFIB/Texas), A,
TX
AGAINST:
Bennett, Tony President (Texas Assn of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Craymer, Dale President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Taxpayers & Research
Association), 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
Rivero, Hector President & CEO (also providing written testimony) (Texas Chemical
Council), 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
Borromeo, Marida Tavia del Core Ranching (Exotic Wildlife Association), Giddings, TX
Brown, Elena Soto Home Health Occupational Therapist (Ability Pediatric Therapy), San
Antonio, TX
Carlson, Pat Business Owner (Texas Eagle Forum & Myself), Ft. Worth, TX
Garza, Steven Texas Association of Realtors Governmental Affairs (Texas Association of
Realtors)
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)
WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 4, 2015 9:00 AM
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)
Longoria, Pamela Occupational Therapist Assistant (Self; Ability Pediatric Therapy), SA,
TX
Morales, Meghan Branch Manager, home health care (pediatric) (Medicaid Providers),
Austin, TX
Painter, Michelle Occupational Therapist (Ability Pediatric Therapy), San Antonio, TX
Payne, Amy Physical Therapist - home health (HTAK), Helotes, TX
Perez, Alberto Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (Ability Pediatric Therapy), San
Antonio, TX
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
Slaton, Bill Financial Services (Me), Dallas, TX
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
Wyan, JoAnne Occupational Therapist Assistant (Ability Pediatric Therapy), SA, TX
AGAINST:
Bishop, Esther Customer Service Rep (CWA)
Cannon, Thure President (Texas Pipeline Association), Austin, TX
Golemon, R. Kinnan KG Strategies, LLC (Shell Oil Co., Austin White Lime & Deron
Energy), Austin, TX
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
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Mayberry, Warren Governmental Relations (DuPont), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Sherwin Alumina, Co. BASF Corp., Huntsman Corp.), Austin
Miller, Chris (AECT), Austin, TX
Moore, Julia Government Affairs Director (Occidental Petroleum Corporation), Austin, TX
Omey, Samantha Advisor, Public & Government Affairs (Exxon Mobil), Austin, TX
Oswald, Bill Govt & Reg. Affairs Director (Koch Companies), Austin
Ruckel, Mari Vice President Leg. Affairs (Texas oil and gas Assoc.), Austin, TX
Scott, Glenn Retired Professional (Tex Alliance Retired Americans)
WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 4, 2015 9:00 AM
Sebree, Ben Lawyer Lobbyist (Chevron), Austin, TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (TEPSA (Elementary Principals)), Austin, TX
Veit, Kristie Labor (Coastal Bend Labor Council)
Volkening, Ronnie President (Texas Retailer Association), Austin
Womack, Daniel Director, State Government Affairs (Dow Chemical Company), Austin
ON:
Seely, Peggy Retired State Employee (AFSCME Texas Retirees), Austin, TX
FOR:
Barron, Chris Executive Director (State Firefighters & Fire Marshals Association),
Manchaca, TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Carlton, John Attorney (Texas State Association of Fire and Emergency Districts), Austin
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borromeo, Marida Tavia del Core Ranching (Exotic Wildlife Association), Giddings, TX
Marzean, Barbara Insurance for Emergency Services (VFIS of Texas)
Reunier, Tom Insurance (VFIS of Texas)
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (TEPSA (Elementary Principals)), Austin, TX
FOR:
Ginn, Vance Economist (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy
Foundation)
Neeley, Josiah Attorney (R Street Institute)
Newton, Will Association Executive (also providing written testimony) (NFIB/Texas), A,
TX
Slaton, Bill Financial Services (Me), Dallas, TX
AGAINST:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (TX - American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hench, Marina Director of Public Policy (Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice)
Munoz, Mario Legislative Consultant (Texas Merchandise and Vending Association)
Venable, Peggy Policy Dir - AFP-Texas (Americans for Prosperity - Texas), Austin
AGAINST:
Golemon, R. Kinnan KG Strategies, LLC (Shell Oil Co., Austin White Lime & Deron
Energy), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Scott, Glenn Retired Professional (Tex Alliance Retired Americans)
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (TEPSA (Elementary Principals)), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 4, 2015 9:00 AM
FOR:
Newton, Will Association Executive (also providing written testimony) (NFIB/Texas), A,
TX
AGAINST:
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (TX - American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Carlson, Pat Business Owner (Texas Eagle Forum & Myself), Ft. Worth, TX
Hench, Marina Director of Public Policy (Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice)
Munoz, Mario Legislative Consultant (Texas Merchandise and Vending Association)
Venable, Peggy Policy Dir - AFP-Texas (Americans for Prosperity - Texas), Austin
AGAINST:
Golemon, R. Kinnan KG Strategies, LLC (Shell Oil Co., Austin White Lime & Deron
Energy), Austin, TX
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Scott, Glenn Retired Professional (Tex Alliance Retired Americans), TX
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (TEPSA (Elementary Principals)), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borromeo, Marida Tavia del Core Ranching (Exotic Wildlife Association), Giddings, TX
Pacheco, Michael Assoc. Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau), Austin, TX
Skaggs, Jason Executive Director of Govt. Affairs (Texas & Southwestern Cattle Ranchers
Assoc.), Austin, TX
Vaughn, Dee Farming (Corn Producers Association of Texas and Southwest Council of
Agribusiness), Dumas, TX
AGAINST:
Scott, Glenn Retired Professional (Tex Alliance Retired Americans)
FOR:
Venable, Peggy Policy Dir - AFP-Texas (also providing written testimony) (Americans for
Prosperity - Texas), Austin
AGAINST:
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (TX - American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Scott, Glenn Retired Professional (Tex Alliance Retired Americans)
WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 4, 2015 9:00 AM
Terry, Mark Deputy Executive Director (TEPSA (Elementary Principals)), Austin, TX
ON:
Lavine, Dick Senior Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (TX - American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Kelley, Paul D Allstate Friendly FNS. Agency - Ing. Agent (Myself & Hunt County
Business Owners), Greenville
AGAINST:
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Eckstein, Deece IGR Coordinator (Travis County Commissioners Court)
Lavine, Dick Senior Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin
VanEeno, Ed Deputy CFO (City of Austin), Austin, TX
ON:
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (TX - American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Igo, Shanna Deputy Executive Director (Texas Municipal League), Austin
Kelley, Paul D Allstate Friendly FNS. Agency - Ing. Agent (Myself & Hunt County
Business Owners), Greenville
Weist, Jon Legislative Officer (City of Irving), Irving, TX
AGAINST:
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (TX - American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Venable, Peggy Policy Dir - AFP-Texas (Americans for Prosperity - Texas), Austin
AGAINST:
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Scott, Glenn Retired Professional (Tex Alliance Retired Americans)
AGAINST:
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (TX - American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 4, 2015 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Sherwin Alumina, Co. BASF Corp., Huntsman Corp.), Austin,
TX
Munoz, Mario Legislative Consultant (Texas Merchandise and Vending Association)
Newton, Will Association Executive (NFIB/Texas), A, TX
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Venable, Peggy Policy Dir - AFP-Texas (Americans for Prosperity - Texas), Austin
AGAINST:
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Scott, Glenn Retired Professional (Tex Alliance Retired Americans)
FOR:
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, TX
Posey, Jake Attorney (Bell Helicopter), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Casey, Daniel Partner, Monk, Casey & Associates (also providing written testimony) (Fast
Growth School Coalition), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beard, Amy Governmental Consultant (The Boeing Company)
Carlson, Pat Business Owner (Texas Eagle Forum & Myself), Ft. Worth, TX
Fisher, Jon President, Associated Builders & Contractors of Texas (Associated Builders &
Contractors of Texas)
Mayberry, Warren Governmental Relations (DuPont), Austin, TX
Moore, Julia Government Affairs Director (Occidental Petroleum Corporation), Austin, TX
Shannon, Fred Consultant (Hewlett Packard), Austin, TX
Shannon, Fred Consultant (Applied Materials), Austin, TX
Shelley, Dan Consultant (Lockheed Martin Aerospace)
Womack, Daniel Director, State Government Affairs (Dow Chemical Company), Austin
AGAINST:
Eckstein, Deece IGR Coordinator (Travis County Commissioners Court)
Longley, Bill Attorney (Texas Municipal League), Austin
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County Commissioners Court), Ft.
Worth
Scott, Glenn Retired Professional (Tex Alliance Retired Americans)
Weist, Jon Legislative Officer (City of Irving), Irving, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 4, 2015 9:00 AM
FOR:
Miles, Garry Attorney (HCA), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
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
Brown, Elena Soto Home Health Occupational Therapist (Ability Pediatric Therapy), San
Antonio, TX
Clearman, Robin Occupational Therapy (Tx Occupational Therapy Association (TOTA)),
Houston, TX
Duncan, David Consultant (Partners Alliance For Community Services of Texas
(PACSTX)), Buda, TX
Goble, Pamela CEO/Owner (Austin Pediatric Therapy)
Graham-Stone, Katy Occupational Therapist (Ability Pediatric Therapy), San Antonio, TX
Griffith, Kathy Premieant, Inc. (Self and business), Austin, TX
Guerrero, Bianca R. Speech Lang Pathology Assistant (Ability Pedi Therapy - Home
Health), San Antonio, TX
Guerrero, Judith Physical Therapist (Self)
Hawkins, John SVP, Govt. Rel. (Texas Hospitals Assn.), Austin, TX
Hench, Marina Director of Public Policy (Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice)
Hutto, Kathy lobbyist (ResCare, Inc. and the Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice),
Austin, TX
Israel, Gordon Provider - Persons w/ Intellectual Disabilities (Drago Services,
Inc./PACSTX), Austin, TX
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
Longoria, Pamela Occupational Therapist Assistant (Self; Ability Pediatric Therapy), SA,
TX
Morales, Meghan Branch Manager, home health care (pediatric) (Medicaid Providers),
Austin, TX
Painter, Michelle Occupational Therapist (Ability Pediatric Therapy), San Antonio, TX
Payne, Amy Physical Therapist - home health (HTAK), Helotes, TX
Perez, Alberto Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (Ability Pediatric Therapy), San
Antonio, TX
Pol, Aschwin Administration - Pediatric Home Health (Medicaid Provider), San Antonio,
TX
Reyes, Kathleen Ability Pediatric Therapy (Ability), SA, TX
Rodriguez, Kristine Occupational Therapist (Home Health) (Ability Pediatric Therapy),
San Antonio
Selinger, Kimmi Eric Wright & Assoc. (Girling/Gentiva)
WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 4, 2015 9:00 AM
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
Wyan, JoAnne Occupational Therapist Assistant (Ability Pediatric Therapy), SA, TX
Yarbrough, Brian Attorney (Kindred Healthcare Operating, Inc.), Austin, TX
FOR:
Michael, Cosentino City Attorney (The City of San Marcos - City Council), San Marcos,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Eckstein, Deece IGR Coordinator (Travis County Commissioners Court)
Gonzalez, Daniel Consultant (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin, TX
Howden, Robert Self (The City of the Colony), Austin, TX
Igo, Shanna Deputy Executive Director (Texas Municipal League), Austin
Miller, Jared City Manager (City of San Marcos), San Marcos, TX
Parker, Steve ACM/Chief Financial Officer (City of San Marcos), San Marcos, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Venable, Peggy Policy Dir - AFP-Texas (Americans for Prosperity - Texas), Austin
FOR:
Rosas, Chris Global tax manager (Rackspace), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (TX - American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Venable, Peggy Policy Dir - AFP-Texas (Americans for Prosperity - Texas), Austin
AGAINST:
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Bennett, Tony President (Texas Assn of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 4, 2015 9:00 AM
Craymer, Dale President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Taxpayers & Research
Association), Austin, TX
Hammond, Bill President (Tx Association of Business), A.T, TX
Rivero, Hector President & CEO (also providing written testimony) (Texas Chemical
Council), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Teas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
ON:
Crigler, Marya Chief Appraiser (Travis Central Appraisal), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beard, Amy Governmental Consultant (The Boeing Company)
Borskey, Mark Consultant (General Electric (GE)), Austin, TX
Cannon, Thure President (Texas Pipeline Association), Austin, TX
Fisher, Jon President, Associated Builders & Contractors of Texas (Associated Builders &
Contractors of Texas)
Golemon, R. Kinnan KG Strategies, LLC (Shell Oil Co., Austin White Lime & Deron
Energy), Austin, TX
Mayberry, Warren Governmental Relations (DuPont), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Sherwin Alumina, Co. BASF Corp., Huntsman Corp.), Austin,
TX
Miller, Chris (AECT), Austin, TX
Moore, Julia Government Affairs Director (Occidental Petroleum Corporation), Austin, TX
Newton, Will Association Executive (NFIB/Texas), A, TX
Oswald, Bill Govt & Reg. Affairs Director (Koch Companies), Austin
Sebree, Ben Lawyer Lobbyist (Chevron), Austin, TX
Shields, Chris Lobbyist (Port San Antonio)
Tarver, Ted Moving & Storage (Houston West COC), TX
Womack, Daniel Director, State Government Affairs (Dow Chemical Company), Austin
AGAINST:
Casey, Daniel Partner, Monk, Casey & Associates (Fast Growth School Coalition), Austin,
TX
Eckstein, Deece IGR Coordinator (Travis County Commissioners Court)
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Longley, Bill Attorney (Texas Municipal League), Austin
Sugg, Paul Legislative Director (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX
Weist, Jon Legislative Officer (City of Irving), Irving, TX
FOR:
Bresnen, Steve Attorney (Bingo Interest Group/Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin,
TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 4, 2015 9:00 AM
Craymer, Dale President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Taxpayers & Research
Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Venable, Peggy Policy Dir - AFP-Texas (Americans for Prosperity - Texas), Austin
AGAINST:
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
ON:
Fenoglio, Stephen Attorney (Texas Charity Advocates & Bingo Interest Group), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barron, Chris Executive Director (State Firefighters & Fire Marshals Association),
Manchaca, TX
Marzean, Barbara Insurance for Emergency Services (VFIS of Texas)
Reunier, Tom Insurance (VFIS of Texas), TX
FOR:
Cartwright, Deborah Lawyer (Harris County Appraisal District), Austin
Crigler, Marya Chief Appraiser (Travis Central Appraisal), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Lively, Lance (Texas Package Stores Association), Austin, TX
Newton, Will Association Executive (NFIB/Texas), A, TX
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Volkening, Ronnie President (Texas Retailer Association), Austin
AGAINST:
Eckstein, Deece IGR Coordinator (Travis County Commissioners Court)
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
AGAINST:
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Teas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Burgin, Matt (Texas Food and Fuel Association)
Lively, Lance (Texas Package Stores Association), Austin, TX
Mitchell, Seth Assistant To Bexar County Manager (Bexar County Commissioners Court),
San Antonio
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 4, 2015 9:00 AM
AGAINST:
Eckstein, Deece IGR Coordinator (Travis County Commissioners Court)
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Longley, Bill Attorney (Texas Municipal League), Austin
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County Commissioners Court), Ft.
Worth, TX
Sugg, Paul Legislative Director (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX
FOR:
Welch, D.C., Dr. James Doctor of Chiropractic (Texas Chiropractic Assn, et. al), Austin
AGAINST:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Ass. Director for Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Booth, Brittney Government Affairs Specialist (Texas Business Law Foundation)
Bresnen, Steve Attorney (Bingo Interest Group/Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin,
TX
Calvert, Jess Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs (Texas Dental Association),
Austin, TX
Galloway, Bruce C. CPA (Myself & Texas Society of CPAs)
Garza, Steven Texas Association of Realtors Governmental Affairs (Texas Association of
Realtors)
Gilmore, Scott Lobbyist (Texas Chiropractic Assn), TX
Gonzalez, Daniel Consultant (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin, TX
Hanna, Mark J. Attorney (Texas Society of Professional Surveyors), Austin, TX
Lancaster, David Senior Advocate (Texas Society of Architects), Austin, TX
Lehman, Mark Texas Association of Realtors (Texas Realtors)
McEwan, Jennifer (Texas Society of Professional Engineers), Austin, TX
McKnight, Peyton General Counsel (American Council of Engineering Companies of
Texas), Austin, TX
Newton, Will Association Executive (NFIB/Texas), A, TX
Norman, Scott Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
Owen, Bob CPA (Texas Society of CPAs), Austin, TX
Phenix, Billy Attorney (Securities Industry And Financial Markets Association), Austin
Reaves, Jim Director, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs (Texas Nursery & Landscape
Association), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Association), A, TX
Smith, R. Clint Lobbyist (Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals), Austin, TX
Venable, Peggy Policy Dir - AFP-Texas (Americans for Prosperity - Texas), Austin
Wolverton, Jeff McWilliams Government Affairs (American Society of Landscape
Architects - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 4, 2015 9:00 AM
AGAINST:
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Heflin, Talmadge Research (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
ON:
Allen, Greg B. Exec Vice President (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX
Craymer, Dale President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Taxpayers & Research
Association), Austin, TX
Lavine, Dick Senior Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Teas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (TX - American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Staples, Todd President (Texas Oil & Gas Assn), Aus, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Garza, Steven Texas Association of Realtors Governmental Affairs (Texas Association of
Realtors)
Gonzalez, Daniel Consultant (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin, TX
Lehman, Mark Texas Association of Realtors (Texas Realtors)
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
ON:
Flanagan, Kelly attorney (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin, TX
FOR:
Eckstein, Deece IGR Coordinator (Travis County Commissioners Court)
VanEeno, Ed Deputy CFO (City of Austin), Austin, TX
ON:
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (TX - American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
ON:
Lavine, Dick Senior Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (TX - American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 4, 2015 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Munoz, Mario Legislative Consultant (Texas Merchandise and Vending Association)
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
FOR:
Craymer, Dale President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Taxpayers & Research
Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Casey, Daniel Partner, Monk, Casey & Associates (also providing written testimony) (Fast
Growth School Coalition), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Eckstein, Deece IGR Coordinator (Travis County Commissioners Court)
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County Commissioners Court), Ft.
Worth, TX
FOR:
Craymer, Dale President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Taxpayers & Research
Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cannon, Thure President (Texas Pipeline Association), Austin, TX
Golemon, R. Kinnan KG Strategies, LLC (Shell Oil Co., Austin White Lime & Deron
Energy), Austin, TX
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Sebree, Ben Lawyer Lobbyist (Chevron), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Casey, Daniel Partner, Monk, Casey & Associates (Fast Growth School Coalition), Austin,
TX
Eckstein, Deece IGR Coordinator (Travis County Commissioners Court)
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Eckstein, Deece IGR Coordinator (Travis County Commissioners Court)
WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 4, 2015 9:00 AM
Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,
TX