WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 27, 2017 10:00 AM
FOR:
Ginn, Vance Economist (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy
Foundation), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
De Luna-Castro, Eva Budget Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Center for Public
Policy Priorities), Austin
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Greener, Jerome State Director (Americans for Prosperity - TX), Austin, TX
Keener, Justin (Americans for Prosperity - Texas), Austin
AGAINST:
Birdsong, R. Kent Oldham County Attorney (Oldham County)
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
FOR:
Henning, Lori Executive Director / Non-profit (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Association of Goodwills), Austin, TX
Lufburrow, Steve President & CEO of Goodwill Houston (Goodwill Houston), Houston,
TX
Macris, Martha nonprofit CEO (also providing written testimony) (MAM Memorial
Assistance Ministries), Houston
Vallejo, Isaac W auto body & paint (Self)
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bryant, Christina (TIBH Industries), Austin
Dwinell, Dick Finance Advisor, Innovest (Self)
Freeman, Kathryn Director of Public Policy (Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission),
Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg LMSW (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas)
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (Texas Impact)
Howell, Jason Nonprofit Director (Self), Elgin, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Rel. (Upbring), Austin
Kunish, Eric Retired family member (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Advocacy Austin Chair)
Martin, Amanda Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
Mintz, David VP, Government Affairs (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX
Scheberle, Drew Senior VP, Public Policy (The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce)
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Utzman, Aidan (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 27, 2017 10:00 AM
Williamson, Keith Banker, Wells Fargo Bank (Self), College Station, TX
Wolfe, Steve Banker (Extralo Banks, N.A.) (Self), Temple
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen consultant (Goodwill Central Texas)
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Curbow, Kelly AT&T (AT&T), Austin, TX
Garcia, Buddy government consulting, President Modern Stewardship (NEC America),
Austin, TX
Joiner, Caroline Executive Director (Tech Net), Austin, TX
Matz, Sarah Director, Gov. Affairs (Comptia), Austin, TX
Reilly, Wendy Manager, Government Affairs (HID Global), Austin, TX
Shannon, Fred Government Relations (Hewlett Packard, Inc. (HP, Inc)), Austin, TX
ON:
Kimbriel, Todd Deputy Executive Director (Dept of Information Resources)
O'Neill, Audrey Audit Manager (State Auditor's Office)
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Nichols, Colby Attorney (Texas Rural Education Assoc. Tx Assoc. of Community Schools)
FOR:
Christian, John Tax Consultant (Ryan, LLC), Austin, TX
ON:
Currah, Tom Chief Revenue Estimator (Comptroller of Public Accounts)
Freer, Doug Revenue Estimator (Comptroller of Public Accounts)
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Grabner, Matt (Ryan, LLC), Austin, TX
Martin, Amanda Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
Rathgeber, Julia Assn of Electric Companies of Texas (AECT)
Simpson, Stephanie Vice President (TX Assn of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Spilman, Annie State Legislative Director (National Federation of Independent Business /
Texas), Austin, TX
Stewart, Scott Dir. of Govt. Affairs (Texas Chemical Council)
Womack, Daniel Government Affairs (DOW Chemical), Austin
FOR:
Rogers, David Tax Manager (HOH CAT), San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 27, 2017 10:00 AM
AGAINST:
French, Michelle Tax Assessor Collector - Denton County (Tax Assessor Collector
Association of TX), Denton, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barber, Kathy (Caterpillar Inc.), Round Rock, TX
Martin, Amanda Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
Spilman, Annie State Legislative Director (National Federation of Independent Business
Texas), Austin, TX
Vane, Mark Lawyer (Texas Caterpilar Dealers Legislative Council)
AGAINST:
Elfant, Bruce Travis County Tax Assessor (Texas Association of Tax Assessor -
Collectors), Aus, TX
FOR:
Bratton, Pamela Meador Staffing Service (Business & Texas Association of Staffing),
Pasadena, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Reynolds, Claire The HT Group, Managing Director (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
French, Michelle Tax Assessor Collector for Denton County (Tax Assessor Collectors
Association of TX), Denton, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Rathgeber, Julia Assn of Electric Companies of Texas (AECT), TX
Simpson, Stephanie Vice President (TX Assn of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
FOR:
Brusniak, John Attorney (Brusniak Law)
Henry, Michael Property Tax Consultant (Ryan, LLC), Houston
Swinney, Kirk attorney (Self), Round Rock
AGAINST:
Crigler, Marya Chief Appraiser (Texas Association of Appraisal Districts), Austin, TX
French, Michelle Tax Assessor Collector - Denton Co. (Tax Assessor Collector Assoc. of
TX), Denton
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Grabner, Matt (Ryan, LLC), Austin, TX
Rathgeber, Julia Assn of Electric Companies of Texas (AECT), TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 27, 2017 10:00 AM
FOR:
Jackson, Bill Chief Appraiser Henderson County (Hendersno CAD), Athens, TX
AGAINST:
Arthur Jr, Frank N. Engineer (Self), Haslet, TX
Crownover, Jen County Commissioner, Pct 4 (Comal) (County Govt & Landowner), New
Braunfels, TX
Gresham, Cassie Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Braun & Gresham)
Hogan, Harvey Daniel President & COO, Oil & Gas (Hogan River Ranch), Cypress, TX
Rylander, Rebekah PhD student (Conservation biology & science research)
Smith Jr., Alfred Real Estate (Self), Bryan, TX
Tyrpak, Desiree Evans Practice Manager (myself as a Texas land owner)
Wilkinson, Bill Carpenter/ home builder (Gresham)
ON:
Esparza, Mike Director, Property Tax Division (Comptroller of Public Accounts)
Johnson, Michele Professor of Biology, Trinity University (also providing written
testimony) (Self), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Brusniak, John Attorney (Self), Dallas, TX
Crigler, Marya Chief Appraiser (Texas Association of Appraisal Districts), Austin, TX
Grabner, Matt (Ryan, LLC), Austin, TX
Swinney, Kirk attorney (Self), Round Rock
AGAINST:
Arthur, Diane Retired (Self), Haslet, TX
Beall, Jon Telecon (Self), Austin
Braun, Michael Scientist (Science)
Bridges, John W Houston Fire Dept. (Self)
Brown, David Business Owner (Self)
Brown, David Business owner (Self)
Chen, Anthony Software Development (Self)
Dorchester, Chester Ronald Retired (Self), Johnson City, TX
Henry, Cole Student (Self)
Henry, John Manager (Myself - Landowner)
Hogan, Richard Daniel Sales Manager, Ranch Owner (Self)
Johnson, Kent Attorney At Law (Self), Austin, TX
Johnson, Margaret (The League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Johnson, Sharon Commons Retired teachers (Self), Florence, TX
Johnson, William Blake Electrical Engineer (Self)
Phillips, Russell Sales (Myself (as an Eco-Lab advocate)), Georgetown, TX
Reeves, Charles R Engineer, Landowner (Self), Austin, TX
Santamaria, Richard Financial Advisor (Self), DS, TX
Sayers, Clint Sayers Real Estate Advisors (Self), Austin
WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 27, 2017 10:00 AM
Smith, Carrie Real Estate (Self)
Walton Jr., Conrad Gordon Manager, Art + Craft Entertainment (Self)
Walton, Jr., Conrad "Gordon" business owner, software (Self)
Word, Frank Brown Retired USN (Pilot) (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Sharbaugh, John M. Governmental Affairs Director (Texas Society of CPAs), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Vane, Mark Lawyer (The Accountants Coalition)
ON:
Barton, Karey Associate Deputy Comptroller (Comptroller of Public Accounts)