WITNESS LIST
Education
May 4, 2017 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen Arnold Public Affairs (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Flores, Robert (Texas Citizens Action Network), Austin, TX
Goodsheller, Miranda Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business),
Austin, TX
Jones, Erin Sr. Director, government relations (The College Board), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Texas Workforce Coalition, BASF Corp., & Huntsman
Corporation), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Williford, Jordan (Project Lead the Way), Austin, TX
FOR:
Broughal, Christine Education Advocate (Texans for Special Ed. Reform), Austin, TX
Gandy, Rachel Policy Fellow (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda Policy Specialist, parent, caregiver (Self; Texans for Special Education
Reform), Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Policy Specialist (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Swanson, Steve (Grandparent, engineer, retired bus. exec. and 20 year volunteer in TX
education), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Campbell, Grover AED Gov. Rel. (TASB), Austin, TX
Ewing, Diane Policy Fellow (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Kuhlmann, Kate Lobbyist (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Sanders, Jolene Advocacy Manager (Easterseals), Austin, TX
FOR:
Evans, Kenneth R. President (also providing written testimony) (Lamar University),
Beaumont, TX
ON:
Flores, Robert J. Dean, Education & Human Development (Lamar Universitty), Beaumont,
TX
Marqwart, James Vice President Acad. Affairs (Lamar University), Beamont, TX
Spina, Robert J. Dean, Education & Human Development (Lamar University), Beaumont,
TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 4, 2017 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Kuhlmann, Kate Lobbyist (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
FOR:
Adams, Terri COO (Self; Schlitterbahn Waterparks & Resorts), New Braunsfels, TX
Harris, Ashley Dir. Gov't. Relations (also providing written testimony) (Visit San
Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Teel, David President & CEO (Texas Travel Industry Association), Austin, TX
Wuest, Brad President (also providing written testimony) (Natural Bridge Caverns), San
Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Beneski, Amy Deputy Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Smisko, Ann Deputy Director (also providing written testimony) (Raise Your Hand
Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Hoffman, Courtney (Camping Association for Mutual Progress), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Aleman, Steven Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Besserman, Kenneth General Counsel (TX Restaurant Assn.), Austin, TX
Bragiel, Justin General Counsel (Texas Hotel Association), Austin, TX
Castaneda, Jr., Tristan Government Relations Consultant (Anhauser Busch), Austin, TX
Ellmer, Mindy (Seaworld Texas), Austin, TX
Greenberg, Steve Director of Governmental Affairs (Landry's), Austin, TX
Gustafson, Lindsay (Texas Classroom Teachers Assoc.), Austin, TX
Hinkle, Ron (Texas Association of Campground Owners RV Parks), Austin, TX
Hinkle, Ron (Texas Travel Industry Association), Austin, TX
Kuhlmann, Kate Lobbyist (Association of Texas Professional Educators), Austin, TX
Lucero, Homero Sr. VP (TX Commercial Airports Assoc.), Austin, TX
Lucero, Homero (TX Assoc. of Convention & Visitors Bureaus), Round Rock, TX
Lucero, Homero (San Antonio Tourism Council), San Antonio, TX
Lucero, Homero (Moody Gardens), Galveston, TX
Lucero, Homero (The Hotel Association), Dallas, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Schwab, Carlton President/CEO (Texas Economic Development Council), Austin, TX
Smith, R Clint Lobbyist (South Padre Island Economic Development Corp.), Austin, TX
Townsend, Trent (Q Investments), Austin, TX
Trevino, Joseph A. District Sales Manager (Self), Cibolo, TX
Woomer, Eric Principal (Home Away), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Education
May 4, 2017 9:00 AM
AGAINST:
Arnold, Ellen Arnold Public Affairs (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Carney, Dee Moak, Casey, & Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Gearing, Bruce Superintendent (TASA, TACS, DISD), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Dax Asst. Director (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX
Linn, Julie Lobbyist (District-Charter Alliance), Austin, TX
Martinez, Louann Legislative Martinez (Texas Urban Council), Austin, TX
Martinez, Louann Legislative Liason (Dallas ISD), Austin, TX
Martinez, Louann Legislative Liaison (Ft. Worth ISD), Austin, TX
Martinez, Louann Legisaltive Liaison (El Paso ISD), Austin, TX
Rau, Seth Legislative Coordinator (San Antonio ISD), San Antonio, TX
Webster, Richard T. (Spring Branch ISD), Kyle, TX
FOR:
Boswell, Courtney Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Aspires),
Austin, TX
ON:
Joseph, Zenobia C. Educator (Self), Austin, TX
Regal, Tim Director of Instructed Leadership (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Garcia, Veronica Vice President of Government & Public Affairs (Texas Charter Schools
Association), Austin, TX
Goodsheller, Miranda Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business),
Austin, TX
Yancy, Justin President (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX