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Senate Committee Report
Finance
March 14, 2017 - 8:00 AM
FOR:
Ahmadi, Robin Real Estate Capital Markets (Self) , Allen, TX
Bayliss, Jasmine (Self) , Murphy, TX
Bennett, Richard A. (Tony) President (Texas Assn of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Busby, William (Self)
Cernosek, Larry Automotive (Self) , Pasadena, TX
Craymer, Dale President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Taxpayers &
Research Assoc), Austin, TX
Dickey, James marketing (Travis County Republican Party)
Duerstine II, Russ Senior Field Director (also providing written testimony) (Concerned
Veterans for America/AFP), San Angelo, TX
Duke, Steve Self-Employed (Self; City of Lucas Constituancy)
Fabry, Thomas Retired (Self) , Frisco, TX
Fisher, Deborah Homemaker/City Councilmember (Myself and the taxpayers of Lucas),
Lucas, TX
Forbes, Dean Retired (My self & Firethorne Subdivision in Katy, Tx), Katy, TX
Giles, Mike Real Estate Investor (Self)
Heisner, John (Self)
Johnson, Cheryl E. Co. Tax Assessor Collector (also providing written testimony)
(Galveston Co. Taxpayers & Self), Galveston, TX
Knapp, Gregory Real Estate Broker (Self) , Plano, TX
LeBas, James fiscal analyst (Texas Oil & Gas Association), Austin, TX
Maxwell, Carroll Retired (Self)
Mendoza, Roy Director- Coalitions (also providing written testimony) (Libre Initiative/
AFP Texas), Brazos, TX
Mintz, David VP, government Affairs (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Olotu, Becky Home Base Business (Self) , Allen, TX
Openshaw, Michael Database Develope (also providing written testimony) (Self) ,
Plano, TX
Palmer, Joe sales/logistics (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Burleson, TX
Piziali, Andrew Retiree (also providing written testimony) (Self)
Puchacz, Ted Retired Exec (Self) , Fairview, TX
Quintero, James Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy
Foundation), Austin, TX
Rosenhouse, L. Minton CPA-Financial Advisor - Business Consultant (Self) , Dallas, TX
Spano, Matthew Business Owner (Self) , Fort Worth, TX
Troxclair, Ellen Austin City Council (Self) , AK
Williams, Brett Commercial Real Estate (Texas BOMA), Houston
Wilson, William Charles Retired (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Cypress, TX
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Zimmerman, Pilot, Bill World's Largest Airline (Self) , Southlake, TX
AGAINST:
Aaron, Tracy Chief of Police (City of Mansfield), Mansfield, TX
Abbott, Robert Fire Chief (Travis County Emergency Services District #6), Austin, TX
Adame, Juan J. Fire Chief (City of Sugar Land), Sugar Land, TX
Addison, Tim Commissioner of Yoakum Co. Pct 4 (also providing written testimony)
(Yoakum Co.), Plains, TX
Allison, Jim General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (County Judges &
Commissioners Assn. of Tx), Austin, TX
Allred, Don County Judge (Oldham County), Vega, TX
Benson, David Chief of Staff, Finance (also providing written testimony) (City of
Houston Finance Dept.), Houston, TX
Billings, Dario Fate City Council (City of Fate Tx)
Bondurant, Barry Fire Chief (City of Mansfield), Mansfield, TX
Bozon, Brandon Director of Finance (City of Belton)
Brandon, James Police Chief, Southlake, Tx (City of Southlake), Southlake, TX
Brieden, John County Judge (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Brenham, TX
Burroughs, Mark Attorney (Vice-Chair Denton Chamber of Commerce; Former Mayor
Denton), Denton, TX
Burrows, Jon Bell County Judge (Bell County), Belton
Calhoun, Pat County Judge (Goliad County)
Carlton, John Attorney (Texas State Association of Fire and Emergency Districts),
Austin, TX
Carpenter, Michael Mayor, Business Manager (City of Schertz, Texas), Schertz, TX
Cato, Charles Chief of Police, City of Mesquite (also providing written testimony) (City
of Mesquite), Mesquite, TX
Crow, Tim Police Chief (City of Gonzales), Gonzales, TX
Daugherty, Gerald Travis County Commissioner (Travis County)
Dennis, Mary M. Mortitian (Texas Muncipal League), Live, TX
Dion, Edward A. County Auditor (also providing written testimony) (County of El
Paso/Texas Assoc. County Auditors), El Paso, TX
Elliott, Jay T. County Judge (Falls County)
Evans, Richard Bandera County Judge (Bandera County Comm. Court), Bandera, TX
Firth, John County Judge (Coryell County), Gatesville, TX
Gerdes, Scott Police Chief (City of West Lake Hills), West Lake Hills, TX
Gilmore, T J (also providing written testimony) (City of Lewisville), Lewisville, TX
Gorzell, Ben Chief Financial Officer (City of San Antonio)
Goudie, Brad Fire Fighter (City of Highland Village)
Gregory, Council Member Dalton City Council Member (City of Denton Police
Department), Denton, TX
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Hardgrove, Wallace Budget Officer, County of El Paso (also providing written
testimony) (County of El Paso), El Paso, TX
Harpole, Paul Mayor of Amarillo Texas (also providing written testimony) (City of
Amarillo), Amarillo, TX
Hawthorne, Brian Sheriff (Chambers County, Sheriff's Association of Texas), Anahuae,
TX
Henley, Terry GE Retired/Mayor Pro Tem Meadows Place (also providing written
testimony) (TML/TARC/City of Meadows Place), Meadows Place, TX
Hill, Laura Mayor (Southlake), Southlake, TX
Horn, Mary Denton County Judge (also providing written testimony) (Denton County
Commissioners Court), Denton, TX
Howell, Chief Lee Police Chief (City of Denton), Denton, TX
Huffman, Shong City Council - Frisco (City of Frisco), Frisco, TX
Jackson, Sharen CFO (City of Southlake), Southlake, TX
Johnson, Chief of Police, Gary Law Enforcement (City of Roanoke), Roanoke, TX
Johnston, Robert County Judge (Anderson County), Palestine, TX
Jones, Patti County Commissioner (also providing written testimony) (Lubbock
County), Lubbock, TX
Jordan, Greg Chief Financial Officer (City of Grapevine)
Kacir, Mayor Connie Mayor City of Gonzales (also providing written testimony) (City
of Gonzales), Gonzales, TX
Kelly, James Retired (ESD Commissioner) (Montgomery County Emergency Services
Dist #48), Spring, TX
Kerbow, Russell Chief of Police (also providing written testimony) (City of Lewisville),
Lewisville, TX
Keyes, Tom N. County Judge (Gaines County)
Klement, Leon County Commissioner (Cooke County)
Lally, Sean P. City Manager of Gonzales (City of Gonzales), Gonzales, TX
Lamas, Luis Mayor (Ingleside, TX), Ingleside, TX
Lane, Bill Attorney- City of Mansfield (Mansfield), Mansfield, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Larson, Scott Insurance (Schertz, Tx), Schertz, TX
Lavine, Dick Senior Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Louderback, A J Sheriff (Sherffs Assoc. of Texas), Edna, TX
Lowry, Terry Mayor (City of Arp), Arp, TX
Mackie, Leslie County Judge (Sterling County), Sterling City, TX
Markle, Mike Police Chief (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus Christi, TX
McCay, Bill Lubbock county Commissioner (Lubbock County)
McCollough, Rhonda City Council Member (also providing written testimony) (City of
West Lake Hills, Tx 78746), West Lake Hill, TX
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McManus, Chief William Chief of Police - San Antonio Police Dept. (City of San
Antonio - San Antonio Police Dept.), San Antonio, TX
Mooney, Karl P. Mayor, City of College Station (also providing written testimony) (City
of College Station, TML Region 10), College Station, TX
Normon, John Lee County Judge (Gorza County)
Oretga Carter, Dolores Travis County Treasurer (also providing written testimony)
(County Treasurers Association of TX), Austin, TX
Pardue, Craig Principal Bedrock Strategy (Midland County), Dallas, TX
Paulsgrove, Chief Robin Fire Chief (City of Denton Fire Department), Denton, TX
Perdue, Jimmy Police Chief (City of North Richland Hills), Irving, TX
Perkins, Mayor Peter L. Former Mayor Ingleside (also providing written testimony)
(Ingleside, Tx), Ingleside, TX
Phillis, Peta Deputy City Manager (City of Mansfield, Tx), Mansfield, TX
Price, Betsy Mayor Ft. Worth (City of Ft Worth)
Rawligns, Mike Mayor, City of Dallas (also providing written testimony) (City of
Dallas)
Reaume, Cori City Manager (City of Justin)
Reed, Charles Assistant Administrator (Dallas County Commissioner Court), Dallas, TX
Rinehart, Joe Mayor (City of Lake Jackson), Lake Jackson, TX
Rocha, Robert Fire Chief (also providing written testimony) (City of Corpus Christi,
Tx), Corpus Christi, TX
Rodgers, Michael Director of Finance & Administration (also providing written
testimony) (City of Webster Texas), Webster, TX
Salvaggio, Joseph Police Chief (City of Leon Valley), Leon Valley, TX
Scaman, Ricky Sheriff (Falls County/ Sheriff's Association), Marlin
Schmidt, Keith Fire Chief (Gonzales Fire Department), Gonzales, TX
Self, Keith County Judge (also providing written testimony) (Collin County),
McKinney, TX
Shipp, Patrick Fire Chief (City of Webster & Texas Fire Chief Ass.), Webster, TX
Shofner, Charles County Commissioner Pct 1 (Jasper County), Jasper, TX
Smith, Aaron City Manager (City of Whitehouse, as my capacity as City Manager),
Whitehouse, TX
Smith, T. Randall Pastor (also providing written testimony) (myself, Texas Impact),
Houston, TX
Smolinski, Joe Deputy City Manager (City of Mansfield), Mansfield, TX
Sowell, Will Mayor Pro tem City of Frisco (City of Frisco), Frisco, TX
Spencer, Sharon City Council Member (City of Grapevine)
Spurgin, Dale County Judge (Jones County)
Stafford, Charles Denton ISD School Board Member; Business Owner (Self) , Denton,
TX
Starnes, Charles Professor of Economics, Mayor ProTem (City of Plainview), Plainview,
TX
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Theodosis, Byron County Judge (San Saba County)
Tittle, Tim Fire Chief, City of Lewisville (also providing written testimony) (City of
Lewisvile), Lewisville, TX
Trevino, J., Honorable Pedro "Pete" County Judge (Jim Wells), Alice, TX
Valdez, Luis Fire Chief (also providing written testimony) (City of Leon Valley, Tx)
Vargas, Dr. Mark E. Mayor (Town of Lakewood Village), LWV, TX
Voelker, Paul Mayor City of Richardson (also providing written testimony) (City &
Metrplex Mayor's ACS), Richardson, TX
West, Charles City Administrator (City of Van)
Wilkison, Charley Executive Director (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of
Texas), Austin, TX
Williams, Jeff Mayor of Arlington (also providing written testimony) (City of
Arlington), Arlington, TX
Worley, Gary Brown County Commissioner (Brown County)
Worley, Gary County Commissioner, Brown County (Brown County), Brownwood, TX
Worsham, Grover County Commissioner (Trinity CO), Groveton, TX
Zermeno, William Larry County Auditor (Goliad County), Goliad, TX
Zimmerman, Joe R. Mayor of Sugerland (also providing written testimony) (City of
Sugarland), Sugarland, TX
ON:
Allaway, Bill (also providing written testimony) (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Altinger, Roland Chief Appraiser (also providing written testimony) (Harris County
Appraisal District)
Chaddick, Connor Chaddick Corp (Business & Personal)
French, Michelle Denton county tax Assessor Collector (also providing written
testimony) ((TACA) Tax Assessor-Collectors Assoc. of TX), Ponder, TX
Jackson, William J. Budget Officer (also providing written testimony) (Harris County),
Hou, TX
Morse, Catherine Samsung Austin Semiconductor (Samsung)
Nolan, Ken Chief Appraiser (Dallas CAD), Dallas, TX
Saegert, Carolyn Merchan Consultant (Texas Realtors Association), Austin, TX
South, Brent Chief Appraiser (Texas Association of Appraisal Dist.), Greenville, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ayala, Salvador Analyst (Empower Texans), Austin, TX
Bao, Lily Realtor (Self) , Plano
Betancourt, Tammy Executive (Houston Boma)
Boyd, Ronald Retired (Self)
Cahn, Adam Blogger (Cahnman's Musings)
Comparin, Tony Property Tax Consultant (TAPTP), Irving, TX
Cordina, Joe Former Mayor, City of Parker (Residents of the City of Parker)
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Doyle, Patrick Student from UT Dallas (Collin County), Allen, TX
Ellington, Brittini Assistant Property Manager (Cousins Properties)
Findeisen, Les Director of Policy (Texas Trucking Association), Austin, TX
Fousek, Georgina retired (Self) , Fairview, TX
Fousek, Jr, Oldrich Retired (Self) , Fairview, TX
Frueh, Paul (Self)
Gilligan, Lillie (Self) , Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Daniel Consultant (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin, TX
Gostomski, John D. Data Science/ Analyst (Self)
Grabner, Matt (Ryan, LLC), Austin, TX
Greener, Jerome State Director (Americans for Prosperity - TX)
Hancock, Tracy retired (Collin County taxpayers & myself), Allen, TX
Harris, James Attorney, Taxpayer (Self) , Dallas, TX
Hastings, Paul Imagiration (Self) , Lago Vista, TX
Hensley, Elisabeth Property Mgmt Commercial RE (Texas Bema)
Jain, Ravi Engineer (Self) , Plano, TX
Jaquess, Charles Ryan Financial Advisor (Self) , Lucas, TX
Johnson, Karisa Commercial Real Estate (Texas BOMA)
Jones, Emma D. Retired Lab Owner (Collin County- myself), Anna, TX
Jones, Max Director (Greater Houston Partnership), Houston, TX
Kelberlau, William Retired (Self)
Koch, Kevin J. Business Executive (McLane Company, Inc.), Temple, TX
Lavender, Richard Owen Retired (Self) , Parker, TX
Lynch, Terry Retired (Self) , Parker
Lytle, Dalton Solution Architect (Self; Self), Murphy, TX
McCord, Tim software engineer (Self) , Wylie, TX
McCouley, Ronda Retired Teacher / Trainer (Self)
McCoy, Lynn Homemaker (Family/ Community), Plano
Midgley, Denise house wife (myself, family, & family), Plano, TX
Neeley, Josiah Southwest Director (R Street Institute), Austin, TX
Parsons, Brad Research Analyst (Self; Property Tax Payers (self)), Austin, TX
Patel, Rahul B. Attorney (CFAR)
Pennington, Paul Property Tax Consultant (PE Pennington & co, Inc.)
Popr, James Attorney (Popp Hutcheson), Austin
Putnam, Terry Retired (Self) , Georgetown
Putnam, Wilma Joy Retired, Grassroots Activist (Texas)
Ray, Curtis Retired teacher, adjunct faculty UNT (Self)
Redman, Dianne Small Business Owner & Homemaker (Self)
Redman, Thomas Network Architect (Self) , Richardson, TX
Retzloff, Scott (Self)
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Rhodes, Fran Retired (Self; Myself), Ft. Worth
Rusterholtz, Peggy Retired (Self) , Lucas, TX
Scarborough, Jim Real Estate (Self; my self)
Scarbrough, Daphne metal fabricator (small business owner), Houston, TX
Sheetz, Samuel Policy Director (Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX
Shields, Chris Govt. Affairs (Tenaska), Austin, TX
Sneer, Jim V.P. Govt. Relations (Texas Retailers Association), Austin, TX
Spraggins, Betty City Council (Self)
Spraggins, Joseph Wayne Columnist Former Foreign Correspondent (Self)
Swift, Sheryl Galveston Tax Office - Chief Deputy (Galveston Tax Office)
Tucker, Karin L. Retired & (Self)
Villarreal IV, Martin Chief Appraiser (Webb County Appraisal District)
White, Jayne E Retired & Caregiver (Self) , Mckinney
Wilson, David M. Director, Cypress Texas Tea Party (Self)
Wright, Greg J Electrical Engineer (Self) , Allen, TX
AGAINST:
Aaron, Merle Mayor City of Humble (City of Humble)
Abercrombie, Jay City Manager - City of Bullard (City of Bullard), Bullard, TX
Aguilar, Frances City Secretary (City of Manor), Manor, TX
Akers, Monte Attorney (City of Balch Springs), Austin
Alfaro, Carlos Fire Chief City of Kirby (City of Kirby), San Antonio, TX
Alford, Bob Retired Sheriff Johnson Co. (Citizens of Johnson Co.), Alvarado, TX
Alfred, Everette D. (North & East TX County Judge & Commissioner Ass.)
Allgood, Katie Managing Director, City of Hewitt (City of Hewitt)
Anderson, Soya Commissioner Harris County (ESD#2), Houston, TX
Armstrong, Josh Director of Finance (City of Justin), Justin, TX
Bailey, Dennis Rockwall County Commissioner Pct 3 (Self)
Bain, Joe Mayor - City of Lakeway (City of Lakeway), Lakeway, TX
Baker, Al Lieutenant of Police (City of Southside Place, Texas), Southside Place, TX
Baker II, Bruce Wayne Fire Chief (City of Joshua), Joshua, TX
Bark, Jerry Director - Parks & Recreation (City of Harker Heights & Tx Recreation &
Parks Society)
Barrera, Tracy County Auditor (Frio County), Pearsall, TX
Barron, Jim Yoakum County Judge (Yoakum County), Plains, TX
Batla, Brent Fire fighter (City of Burleson), Celburne, TX
Bearden, Jerry County Judge (Mason County)
Beck, Kenneth H. Mayor (Village Of Volente), Volente, TX
Bennett, Nicholas Chief of Staff (Bexar County), San Antonio, TX
Berezin, Michael A. Chief Of Police (City of Missouri City, Texas), Missouri City, TX
Blair, Roy County Judge (Coke County)
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Bois, Kevin M. Chief of Police (City of Kirby), Kirby, TX
Bolt, Thomas City Mgr (Manor TX), Manon
Boshears, Gary Chief of Police (City of Granite Shoals), Marble Falls, TX
Bowie, Barbara City Counsil Woman (Kirby, Tx)
Boyd, Calvin Sheriff (Burnet County), Burnet County, TX
Bracco, Lance Fire Chief (Hewitt), Hewitt, TX
Brezina, Ben Intergovernmental Relations Manager (City of Frisco), Frisco
Brinkley, Jason County Judge, Cooke County (Cooke County), Gainesville, TX
Brown, Tim County Commissioner (Bell County)
Bruce, John Chief of Police (City of Frisco Police Department), Frisco, TX
Bruns, David L. Comm. Goliad CO. Prec. 4 (Goliad CO.), Goliad, TX
Bullock, J.C. Local Official, County Judge (Young County, TX), Graham, TX
Burrows, Katie Vice Chair, Brd Trustees, Temple College (Self) , Temple, TX
Butler, Kelly P. Police Officer (Chief of Police) (City of Wortham/Wortham Police
Department), Wortham, TX
Cain, Scott Mayor, Cleburne / Attorney (City of Cleburne), Cleburne, TX
Caldwell, Curtis Moak Casey & Assoc. (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Campbell, Byron Consultant (Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition), Austin, TX
Campbell, Jr., Eugene Fire Chief (City of Missouri City, Texas), Missouri City, TX
Campos, Lorena govt. affairs (San Antonio Mobility Coalition, Inc. (SAMCO)), San
Antonio, TX
Cantrell, Jamey Animal Services Director (Texas Animal Control Association), Plano,
TX
Carpenter, Marshall Student (Self)
Carroll, Bobby Commissioner Pct. 1 Lampasas County (Lampases County)
Casaday, Kenneth Police Officer (Austin Police Association), Austin
Casias, Johnny City Administrator (City of Selma)
Cheshire, Bobby Commissioner Pct 4 (Angelina County)
Chew, Jimmy D. Fire Chief (Texas Fire Chief Assoc.), Stephenville
Clements, Michael Professional Firefighter (College Station Prof. Fire fighters
Association), College Station, TX
Collins, Denver Municipal Police Administration- Police Officer (City of Manor),
Manor, TX
Cook, Gayle City Manager (City of Seabrook)
Coon, Michael City Manager (City of Richwood), Richwood, TX
Corb, Bryan Chief of Police (City of Richwood), Richwood, TX
Cordes, Richard County Judge, Menard Co. (Menard County), Menard, TX
Coughlin, Ken Police chief (Plainview Polke Department), Plainview, TX
Crok, David Lloyd Police Officer (FWPOH), FW, TX
Cunningham, Mary S. Llano County Judge (Llano County), Llano
Daley of Selma, Mayor Thomas (North East Partnership)
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Darby, Curtis Asst. Chief Bryan Police Dept. (City of Bryan)
Deason, Ray Asst. Superintendent (Ore City ISD), Ore City, TX
deLeon, Suzanne Mayor (Balcones Heights)
Dennis, Brenda City Secretary (City of Schertz), Schertz, TX
Deshrelds, Glenn Legislative Director (Texas State Association of Fire Fighters), Austin,
TX
Devlin, James W. Chief of Police (City of Hewitt), Hewitt, TX
DeWitt, Jim CFO, Accounting, Finance (Travis County ESD #6), Austin, TX
Dick, Chris City Manager (City of Midlothian), Midlothian, TX
Dillard, David County Judge (Concho County)
Dixon, Frank Assistant Police chief (City of Austin Police Department)
Duanick, Tom County Auditor (Assoc Co Auditor), Floresville
Durand-Hollis, Gabriel Architect (Mayor City of Hill Country Village, TX)
Eckstein, Deece Travis County IGR Officer (Travis County)
Elrant, Bruce Tax Assessor (Self) , Aus, TX
Essary, Derry Former Mayor (Bunker Hill Village MUDD VFD), Houston
Everett, Chris Lieutenant Live Oak Fire Dept. (Live Oak), Live Oak, TX
Ewerz, Michele (Self) , Cedar Park, TX
Fields, Rex County Judge (Self)
Floyd, Stephen C. County Judge (Tom Green County), San Angelo, TX
Frazier, Fredrick Police Officer (Dallas Police Association), Dallas, TX
Frederick, Pam Mayor (City of Bullard)
Freeman, Mayor Derrick City of Port Arthur Mayor (City of Port Arthur), Port Arthur,
TX
Fulk, Kirk Judge (Mills Co)
Fulton, Clayton CFO (City of Hurst), Hurst, TX
Funderburk, Brian City Manager (City of Rowlett)
Gaddes, Larry Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector (Self; Myself & County),
Round Rock, TX
Galvan, Jr., Paul M. Chief of Police - City of Granbury (Self) , Granbury, TX
Gholson, Wendy Director of Finance (City of Granite Shoals), Granite Shoals, TX
Gilliam, Dean Police Officer (Fort Worth Police Officers Assoc.), FW, TX
Goyle, Jeff Dir. of Government Affairs (City of San Antonio)
Gravell, Judge Bill Justice of The Peace (Justices of the Peaced Constable Assc. of
Texas)
Grimes, Bryan City Manager (City of Ballinger), Ballinger
Gutierrez, Bobby Chief Deputy Constable (Justice of the Peace & Constable Association
of Texas), Austin, TX
Gutierrez, Ralph City Council member (City of Schertz), Silvertree, TX
Halfmann, Kim Glasscock County Judge (Glasscock County)
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Hanill, Joe Legislative Director (American Federation of State County & Municipal
Employees)
Harmon, Micah C. Lavaca County Sheriff (Sheriff's Association of Texas), Hallettsville,
TX
Harris, David City Administrator (City of Baloones Heights), Balones Hgts, TX
Harrison, Greg County Commissioner (Angelina County), Lufkin, TX
Harrison, Rodney Chief of Police (Town of Little Elm)
Harvey, Brian Chief of Police (Allen Police & City of Allen)
Hendrix, Steve Fire Department City of Arlington (City of Arlington), Arlington, TX
Herden, Martha City Council Member (City of Blanco, TX), Blanco, TX
Hernandez, Jaime J. Assist Fire Chief Weslaco (Weslaco), Weslaco
Hill, Mark Architect (City of Coppell), Coppell, TX
Hiner, Harrison Legislative Director (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX
Hollarn, Joe Mayor - City of Joshua (Joshua, Tx)
Holloway, Byron Bellaire Police - Chief (City of Bellaire), Bellaire, TX
Howard, Neil Fire Chief (City of Rowlett)
Huckaby, Clayton Fire Chief of Buda Fire Department (Texas Fire chiefs Association),
Buda, TX
Hughson, Jane Council member (City of San Marcos)
Hunt, Deborah retired Williamson County Tax A/C (current Williamson Central
Appraisal District)
Hunt, Ray President (Houston Police Officers' Union), Hou., TX
Hurlbert, Heather Finance Director (City of San Marcos)
Hurley, Robert C County Judge (Atacosa County)
Isbell, Robert Fire Chief (City of Round Rock), TX
James, Nick Lobbyist (ARCIT), Austin
Jarl, Katie Texas Senior State Director (The Humane Society of the United States)
Johnson, Frank City Manager (City of Hillsboro), Hillsboro, TX
Johnson, Sean Managing Director (City of Lancaster Texas), Dalls, TX
Johnson, Steven Senior Vice President (Texas Association of Community Colleges),
Austin, TX
Jones, Joshua City Manager (City of Joshua), Joshua, TX
Kafka, Bob Organizer (ADAPT of Tx)
Kelly, Kevin Sr. Police Officer- Austin Police Dept. (Austin Police Dept.)
Kidd, Bo Chief of Police (City of Buda)
Kiel, Teresa Guadalupe County Clerk (Self; Myself & The County 4 District Clerks
Association), Seguin, TX
Kitchens, Larry Mayor Pro Tem / City Council (City of Hurst, TX)
Klein, Kristen County Auditor (Texas Assoc of County Auditors), Seguin, TX
Kleinman, Lee Dallas City Council (Dallas City Council), Dallas, TX
Knowlton, Stuart Realtor/Appraisal Board Member (Atascosa County), Poteet, TX
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Koebele, Stephen constultant (Galveston County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
Kohler, James police chief (City of Boerne)
Lampman, Jr., Roger W. Division Fire Chief (City of Kerrvile), Kerrville, TX
Landry, Mitch Deputy Executive Director (Texas Municipal Police Association)
Langford, Bob County Commissioner (Montague County)
Lawson, Amy (Self) , Austin, TX
Lee, Allyssa (Self) , Austin, TX
Lewis, Gary D. Police Chief (City of Bullard), Bullard, TX
Lopez, Antonio Fire Chief, Weshalo Fire Dept (City of Weslalo)
Lopez, Carlos Constable (Justices of the Peace and Constable's Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Love III, John B. City Councilman Midland Tx (City of Midland), TX
Lovett, Ted Fire Chief (Lufkin Fire & City of Lufkin), Lufkin
Loyd, Robert F Legislative Consultant (City of Lubbock; City of Lufkin)
Malone, Matthew Police Office (City of Live Oak), Live Oak, TX
Maples, Tobin City Manager (City of Fair Oaks Ranch)
Marez, John County Commissioner (Nueces County), Corpus Christi
Martinez, Christy Law Enforcement (Grand Prairie Police Department), Grand Prairie,
TX
Maso, Mayor Maha Mayor of Frisco (City of Frisco, Tx)
Mason, JP Police Officer (Arlington Police Association), Arlington, TX
Mast, Brian S. Intergovernmental Relations (San Antonio River Authority), SA, TX
Maxwell, Thomas "Troy" Councilman, Universal City, TX (UC Citizen), Universal City,
TX
Mayes, Jr., Thomas Cullee Chief of Staff (Bexar County), San Antonio, TX
MayField, Kara Attorney (Association of Rural Communities in TX), Austin
McCaskill, Dale Fire Chief (City of Midlothian), Midlothian, TX
McCollum, Scott Police Chief (City of College Station)
McKinney, Wade County Commissioner (Henderson County), Eustace, TX
McMahan, Jonathan Fire Chief (City of College Station), College Sta, TX
McNabb, Bryan Law Enforcement (Southside Place), Southside Place, TX
Meckel, Doug Fire Chief (City of Boerne), Boerne, TX
Megyesi, Lorne City of Fate Mayor (City of Fate)
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth, TX
Mesyesi, Lorne City of Fate Mayor (City of Fate)
Mihalkanin, Ed Teacher (City of San Marcos)
Miles, Adam City Manager (City of Hewitt, Hewitt TX 76643), Hewitt, TX
Miles, Colby student (Self) , Haslet, TX
Mills, Buddy Sheriff of Gillespie County (Sheriff's Association of Texas / Gillespie Co.),
Fredricksburg, TX
Moore, Steve Police Chief (City of Hurst), Hurst, TX
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Morales, Alonzo County Commissioner PET. 2 (Goliad County), Goliad, TX
Moreno, Celina attorney (MALDEF), San Antonio, TX
Moreno, Stephanie Bee County Judge (Bee County), Beeville, TX
Muhamet, Detective, Jerry Law Enforcement (City of Cameron, Texas/ Cameron Police
Department), Camerons, TX
Mund, Michele (Self) , Austin, TX
Munkres, Lynda Morris Co. Judge (Morris Co. & Local Governments & Taxing
Entities), Omaha, TX
Neal, Danny McCulloch County Judge (McCulloch County), Brady, TX
Nichols, Colby Attorney (Texas Assoc. of Community Schools, Texas Rural Education
Assoc.), Austin
Nichols, Terry Chief of Police (Brownwood Police Dept.), Brownwood, TX
Nickeron, Wade Director of Finance (City of Baytown), Baytown, TX
Noble, Chris Chief of Police (City of Sealy, Tx)
O'Brien, Kristen AFSCME Local 1624 (union rep) (AFSCME Local 1624), Austin, TX
Oakley, CPA, Julie Assistant City Manager (City of Lakeway, Tx), Lakeway, TX
Olsen, Brian County Commissioner Pct #3 (Aransas County), Rockport, TX
Ortowski, Alison Asst. City Manager (City of Southlake)
Padilla, Jon Firefighter/ City of Arlington (City of Arlington), Arlington, TX
Padula, David Chief of Police (City of Selma, Texas), Selma, TX
Palla, David Fire Fighter (City of Hurst), Hurst, TX
Pantel, Jama Government Relations (Justices of the Peace & Constables Association of
Texas), Austin, TX
Park, Rick Police Chief (City of Lake Jackson), Lake Jackson, TX
Parker, J Rhett City Manager (City of Cameron Texas)
Parson, Mickey D. Real estate investments (Mayor Pro Tem City of Granburg),
Granburg
Petherbridge, Patrick Chief of Police (City of Pflugerville), Pflugerville, TX
Phelps, Jennifer Poteat (Community College Association of Texas Trustees)
Phipps, Ryan Chief of Police (City of Manor, TX), Manor, TX
Pierson, James Chief of Police (City of Henderson), Henderson, TX
Piland, Mark Fire Chief Frisco Fire (City of Frisco Fire), TX
Pitts, Terry County Commissioner (Angelina County), Huntington, TX
Porter, Greg City Manager (City of Cedar Hill), Cedar Hill, TX
Powers, Rusty Fire Chief (Plainview Fire Dept. City of Plainview)
Proctor, Rachel L. Mayor Pro Tem. (City of DeSoto, TX), DeSoto, TX
Ramirez, Ricardo Intergovernmental Relations (City of Sugar Land), Sugar Land, TX
Randall, Gerald Firefighter (Arlington Fire Department), Arl, TX
Raschke, Linda County Commissioner (Llano County), Dam, TX
Redford, Susan Retired Ector County Judge (Self) , Leander
Reed, Cyrus Sierra Club, Lone Star Chapter (Conservation Director), Austin, TX
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Rex, Judson City Manager (City of Denison), Denison
Reyes, Stephanie San Antonio Chamber of Commerce (San Antonio Chamber of
Commerce)
Richardson, Dr. Tarron City Manager (City of DeSoto)
Riley, Jeremy Firefighter (City of Bryan)
Roberts, Karen Executive Assistant (Texas Humane Legislation Network)
Robinson, Dwayne Bexar County - Office of County Judge (Self) , Schertz, TX
Roden, Gary City Councilman/Business Owner (City of Coppell), Coppell, TX
Rodriguez, Jimmy Legislative Director (San Antonio Police Officers Association)
Rodriguez, Ramiro J Mayor (City of Palmhurst/TML Region 12), Palmhurst
Romero, Andrew Police Officer (Austin Police Association)
Rubin, Scott Chief of Police (City of Fair Oaks Ranch)
Sandoval, Mike County Commissioner Pct 3 (Llano County)
Shannon, Melissa Governmental Affairs Director (County of Bexar Commissioners
Court), San Antonio, TX
Shetter, Ken Mayor (Burleson, Tx), Burleson, TX
Short, Shaun Police Chief (City of Joshua), Joshua, TX
Shuster, Joe Pecos County Judge (Pecos County), Ft. Stockton, TX
Sisson, John Chief Deputy Travis Co Constable Pct 3 (Travis Co Constable Stacy Suits),
Austin, TX
Smith, Andrean Dir. Government Relations (University Health System), San Antonio,
TX
Smith, Carl D. Chief of Police (City of Midlothian), Midlothian, TX
Smith, Lisa Auditor (Bastrop County)
Smith, Sheriff R. Glenn Waller County Sheriff (Self; Sheriffs Association of Sheriff)
Smith, William J. CPA, City Finance Officer (City of Bryan, TX), Bryan, TX
Smyre, Jay Retired (Bunker Hill Village), Hou, TX
Snipes, Anthony City Manager (City of Missouri City)
Snyder, Jeffrey City Manager (City of Plainview)
Squire, Lon City Manager (City of Jacinto City)
Starr, Michael Fire Chief (City of Aubrey and City of Southlake), Aubrey, TX
Stokes, Mayor Lynna Mayor City of Reno (City of Reno), Azle, TX
Tagliabue, Tom Director, Intergovernmental Relations (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus
Christi, TX
Teal, James E. Co. Judge (McMullen County), Tilden, TX
Thatcher, Jonathan City Attorney (City of Forney)
Thomason, Curtis City Police (Kerrville Police Department)
Tittle, Gary Assistant Chief of Police (City of Dallas - Dallas Police Department), Dallas,
TX
Torres, Sophie (San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce), SA, TX
Tovow, Jesse Lee firefighter (Arlington), Arlington, TX
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Tyler, David Firefighter (Arlington), Arlington, TX
Utley, Marisa Yvette Self-employed (Jim Wells County), Alice, TX
Valadez, James Real Estate Broker (Self) , Austin, TX
Van Howten, Richard W. Police Officer (City of Fort Worth / Fort Worth Police Officers
Association), Fort Worth
Vela, Michael A. Chief of Police (City of Palmhurst), Palmhurst, TX
Volz, Darrell Chief Of Police (City of Balcones Heights), Garden Ridge, TX
Wade, Blakely Assistant Fire Chief (City of Leon Valley), San Antonio, TX
Wait, Dudley President (Texas EMS Alliance), Schertz, TX
Ward, William B. Fire Department (Balcones Heights), San Antonio, TX
Warren, Davis Chief of Police (City of Rosenberg)
Whttaker, Chris City Manager, Rockdale TX (Citizens of Rockdale), Rockdale, TX
Wisko, Michael W. Fire Chief City of Galveston (Texas Fire Chief's Association)
Wittle, David (ADAPT of Texas)
Wright, Sean Chief of Police (Seabrook Police Dept. City of Seabrok)
Yeatts, Susan Bexar Co. Auditor, TX Assn of Co. Auditors (Bexar Co.), SA, TX
Yezak, Gerald County Sheriff (Sheriff's Assoc of Texas), Franklin, TX
Yingling, Nancy City of Coppell Councilmember (City of Coppell)
Young, PCED, Genora C. Community & Economic Development (City of Gonzales)
Zagurski, John Local gov. Finance (Government Finance officers of Texas), Fort Worth,
TX
Zeller, Ben Victoria County Judge (Texas Taxpayers), Victoria, TX
ON:
Coatney, David Fire Chief (Dallas Fire - Rescue, City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Crigler, Marya Chief Appraiser (Travis Central Appraisal District), Austin, TX
Horelica, Henry Fire Chief (Cameron Fire Dept), Cameron, TX
Rivero, Hector (Texas Chemical Council), Austin, TX
Robinson, Jim Senior Director, Special Projects (Harris County)
Wood, Robert City Administrator (City of West Lake Hills), West Lake Hills, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Falk, Roger Travis County Taxpayer Union (Travis County Taxpayer Union)
Goldstone, John Attorney (taxpayors), Austin
Mattingly, Edward A. Attorney & Property Owner (Self and MKM Trusts)
Miller, Diana Real Estate Broker (Self) , Sugar Land
Salazar, Javier Bexar County Sheriff (County of Bexar Sheriff's Office), San Antonio
Shillig, Carter Commercial Real Estate (Self) , Plano, TX
Spilman, Annie State Legislative Director (National Federation of Independent Business/
Texas), Austin, TX
Sullivan, Ray Consultant (Amazon, Braden Cox), Austin, TX
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Vrshek, David Retired (Self; My Self), Richmond, TX
AGAINST:
Anderson, David D. lobbyist (Arlington ISD Board of Trustees), Austin
Baker, Lindsey Government Relations (Gary Henderson, President & CEO United Way
of Denton County and Mayor Chris Watts, City of Denton)
Beneski, Amy Governmental Relations (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Bovos, Aaron CFO (City of Ft. Worth), Ft. Worth
Bovos, Aaron CFO (City of Fort Worth), Ft. Worth, TX
Broussard, Edward city manager (City of Tyler)
Cain, Nancy City Administrator (City of Garden Ridge), Garden Ridge, TX
Calvin, Taylor (City of Laredo)
Campbell, Drew Consultant (North Texas Commission), Dreck, TX
Chandler, Clayton W. City Manager 40 yrs (City of Mansfield)
Cimics, Ed Live Oak City Council Man (City of Live Oak)
Cordell, Billy Chief of Police (Burleson, Texas), Burleson
Cuellar, Guadalupe Legislative Attorney for City of El Pas (City of El Paso)
Day, Jackson Administrator (City of Georgetown)
Durham, William Fire Chief (City of Levelland)
France, Brie L. Intergovernmental Relations Officer (City of Austin)
Frankie, Rob Mayor (Cedar Hill), Cedar Hill
Frost, Michael L. Asst. Chief Tyler F.D. (Tyler Fire Dept. City of Tyler), Tyler, TX
Garcia, Carmela Council Member for City of Jacinto City & an Educator (City of Jacinto
City), Houston, TX
Giarratani, Dominic Assistant Director (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin
Hood, Charles Fire Chief (City of San Antonio)
Hulett, Nin Mayor of Granbury TX. (City of Granbury TX), Granbury
Hunt, Mayor Karen Mayor, City of Coppell (City of Coppell), Coppell, TX
Jones, Michael Paul Fire Captain- President (Burleson Professional Firefighters Assoc.),
Burleson, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston),
Houston, TX
Merrit, Chandler Local Government (City of McKinney), McKinney, TX
Milligan, Maureen Association Director (Teaching Hosp of Texas), Austin
Nix, John Builder/ Mayor Pro Tem (City of Tyler), Tyler
Nystrom, Ashley Legislative liaison, City of Waco (City of Waco)
Owen, Allen Mayor of Missouri City, TX (Missouri City), Missouri City
Pickett, Stan Mayor, City of Mesquite (City of Mesquite)
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX- American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Short, Jim Lobbyist (FT Bend County), Fulsheau, TX
Smith, David L. Bexar County Manager (Bexar County), San Antonio
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Stewart, Bill City Administrator (City of Huntington, TEXAS), Huntington
Strong, Dan O city councilman (Burleson)
Sugg, Paul J. Legislative Director (Texas Association of Counties), San Antonio
Toler, Jimmy Chief of Police (City of Tyler), Tyler, TX
Trimble, Keidric CFO (City of Tyler), Tyler, TX
Wayman, Scott City Manager (City of Live Oak), Live Oak, TX
Wehmeyer, Mackenna TAG Houston (TAG Houston)
Weist, Jon Legislative Officer (The City of Irving)
Wolff, Kevin Bexan County Commissioner Pct 3 (Bexan County), San Antonio, TX
Wolff, Nelson County Judge (Bexar County), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Smith, Michelle Consultant (Texas Association of School Business Officials), Austin,
TX
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