WITNESS LIST
Finance
May 20, 2015 9:00 AM
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Matz, Sarah Director, Government Affairs (TechAmerica)
FOR:
Ginn, Dr. Vance Economist (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy
Foundation), Austin, TX
Venable, Peggy policy dir. (also providing written testimony) (Americans for Prosperity)
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cardwell, Margo Lobbyist (Chesapeake Energy), Austin, TX
DeWitt, Cathy Vice President (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Garza, Steven Governmental Affairs Rep. (Texas Realtors)
Gonzalez, Daniel Consultant (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin
Heydinger, Charlene Attorney (EOG Resources), Austin, TX
Kennedy, John Senior Analyst (Texas Taxpayers & Research Association), Austin, TX
LeBas, James tax analyst (AECT, Tx Assoc Manufacturers, TxOGA, Tx Chemical Council,
Tx Apartment Assoc.)
Miller, Lindsey Director of Governmental Affairs (Texas Independent Producers and
Royalty Owners Association), Austin, TX
Newton, Will Executive Director (NFIB - Texas), ATX
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
O'Ryan, Anne Legislative Advocate & Public Policy Strategist (AAA Texas)
Sellers, Tom Otg (ConocoPhillips), Austin
Sheer, Jim VP Government Relations (Texas Retailers Association), Austin, TX
Simpson, Stephanie VP (Tx Assn of Manufacturers), ATX
Womack, Daniel Govt. Affairs (Dow Chemical Company), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Lavine, Dick Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Tx - American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
ON:
Barton, Karey Associate Deputy Comptroller - Tax (Texas Comptroller of Public
Accounts)
Currah, Tom Chief Revenue Estimator (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts)
FOR:
Choate, Elizabeth Director of Gov Relations/General Counsel (Texas Veterinary Medical
Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Sheer, Jim V.P. Government Relations (Texas Retailers Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
May 20, 2015 9:00 AM
AGAINST:
Lavine, Dick Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin
FOR:
Harless, Robert Manager (Gulfstream Aerospace), Dallas, TX
Provencio, Chris General Manager (Textran Aviation), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Posey, Jake (Bell Helicopter), Austin, TX
Simpson, Stephanie Vice President (Tx Assn of Manufacturers), ATX
AGAINST:
Lavine, Dick Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin
ON:
Barton, Karey Associate Deputy Comptroller - Tax (Texas Comptroller of Public
Accounts)
Stearns, Eric Tax Policy - SME (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts)
FOR:
Freedson, Scott Public Adjuster - Insurance Claim Recovery Support (Texas Association of
Public Adjusters), Lakeway, TX
Owen, Bob CPA (Texas Society of CPAs), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Vane, Mark Lawyer (Gardere Wynne Sewell), Austin
AGAINST:
Lavine, Dick Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin
FOR:
Crossley, Jay Blazek nonprofit and farmer (Houston Food Policy Workgroup), Houston,
TX
Hawkins, Lorig Farm Manager (Texas Young Farmer Coalition), Cedar Creek, TX
McGeary, Judith Farmer and attorney (Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance & self),
Cameron, TX
Smith, Renee The Barry Farm (The Barry Farm), Needville, TX
ON:
Esparza, Mike Director, Property Tax Assistance Div. (Texas Comptroller of Public
Accounts)
Wooten, Tim Property Tax Assistance Division (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts)
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Denison, Kathy Retired (Self)
Driscoll, Evan Farm Support Specialist (Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners
Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
May 20, 2015 9:00 AM
Schanen, Glynn Farm, Retired Pharmacist (FARFA), Wimberley, TX
Smiley, Andrew W. (Sustainable Food Center), Austin, TX
Wilson, Wendy R. Attorney (Braun & Gresham PLLC), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
John, Conrad (Travis County Commissioners Court)
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Barton, Karey Associate Deputy Comptroller - TAX (Texas Comptroller of Public
Accounts), TX
Stearns, Eric Tax Policy - SME (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts), TX
FOR:
Cummins, Jane Executive Director (HEART Program), Houston, TX
FOR:
Delisi, Ted (Goodwill of Central Texas)
Henning, Lori Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of
Goodwills), Austin, TX
Kennison, Mily Market Director, Talent Acquisition (White Lodging Services), R.R., TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Berry, Traci Job Training/staffing (GT Staffing), Austin, TX
DeWitt, Cathy Vice President (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Simpson, Stephanie Vice President (Tx Assn of Manufacturers), ATX
FOR:
Kennedy, John Senior Analyst (Texas Taxpayers & Research Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Lavine, Dick Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin
ON:
Hockenyos, Jon TXP (also providing written testimony) (Self)
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Carr, Snapper Attorney (Tx Data Center Coalition), Austin, TX
DeWitt, Cathy Vice President (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Geske, Matthew Vice President, Governmental Affairs (Fort Worth Chamber of
Commerce), Ft. Worth, TX
Schwab, Carlton President/CEO (Texas Economic Development Council), Austin
Shields, Chris (San Antonio Chamber of Commerce/Port of San Antonio)
Simpson, Stephanie Vice President (Tx Assn of Manufacturers), ATX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
May 20, 2015 9:00 AM
FOR:
Hunter, Roy Chief Operations Office, Clear Lake Emergency Medical Corps (Clear Lake
Emergency Medical Corps), Friendswood, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
DeBower, Courtney Legislative Communications Coordinator (Texas EMS, Trauma &
Acute Care Foundation), Austin
FOR:
Bobbitt, Robert Matthew Catering (Global Event Group), Bryan, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Lavine, Dick Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin