WITNESS LIST
Finance
May 1, 2017 10:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Gonzalez, Daniel Consultant (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin
Parenteau, Julia Consultant (Texas Assn of Realtors), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self)
ON:
Grams, Wendy Chief Appraiser of Bandera County (Bandera Appraisal District & Texas
Association of Appraisal Districts)
Rodrigue, Kathy Chief Appraiser (Ellis Appraisal District Texas Association of App Dist.),
Waxahachie, TX
Smithson, Doug Chief Appraiser (Rural Appraisal Districts), Gainesville, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Gonzalez, Daniel Consultant (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin
Pacheco, Michael Assoc. Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau), Austin, TX
Parenteau, Julia Consultant (Texas Assn of Realtors), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self)
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Gonzalez, Daniel Consultant (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin
Parenteau, Julia Consultant (TX Assn of Realtors), Austin
FOR:
Rogers, David Tax Manager (Holt CAT), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barber, Kathy Government Affairs (Caterpillar Inc.), Round Rock, TX
Minick, Stephen VP, Government Affairs (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self)
Spilman, Annie Legislative Director (National Federation of Independent Business /
Texas), Austin, TX
Vane, Mark Lawyer (Gardere Wynne), Austin
FOR:
Dixon, Don Engineer - Business Owner (Self), San Antonio, TX
Hall, Terri small business owner (Texas TURF & Texas for Toll-free Highways), San
Antonio, TX
Self, Keith County Judge (also providing written testimony) (Collin County), McKinney,
TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
May 1, 2017 10:00 AM
ON:
Reynolds, Brad A Revenue Estimation (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Parkinson, Thomas self (Self)
FOR:
Gilroy, Aimee Sr. Manager, State Govt. Relations (Raytheon Company), Arlington, VA
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Chiodo, Dana public policy consultant (Computing Technology Industry Assoc.
(CompTIA)), Austin
Craymer, Dale President (Texas Taxpayers & Research Asso), Austin, TX
Flores, Juan Antonio EUP, Govt. Affairs (Port San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self)
Posey, Jake Attorney (Bell Helicopter), Austin, TX
Redman, Becky (Lockheed Martin Aeronautics), Arl, TX
Schroeder, Tyler Government Affairs (The Boeing Company)
Simpson, Stephanie vice president (TX Assn of Manufacturers), Austin
FOR:
Allison, Glynda Vessel Documentation / Boat Titling (Marine Industry of Texas), Bayola
Vista
Allison, Gregory Marine Financing (also providing written testimony) (Self), Bayou
Vista, TX
Bowen, John Business Owner - Technician (Elite diesel service), League City
Jackson, Jay Dee Sales Manager (Galati Yacht Sales), Galveston, TX
Johnson, Jeffrey President - Texas Coast Yachts (Self), clear lake shores, TX
Urbanic, Simon Retired (Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership BAHEP)
ON:
Parks, Ursula Director (Legislative Budget Board)
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bakko, Sally Legislative Coordinator (City of Galveston)
Barnhill, Mary Alyssa Yachting Interior Decorator (Galveston Yacht Sales), Galveston, TX
Baron-Johnson, Cheryl V.P. Texas Coast Yachts (Texas Coast Yachts), Clear Lake Shores,
TX
Bartoszewski, Edward Manager - Boat Dealership (Self), Seabrook, TX
Bright, Randy Broker (Galati Yacht Sales), Galveston, TX
Davis, Jonathon Owner (Marine Trade X5) (Self)
Hunt, David Boat Sales (Self), Galveston, TX
Tagliabue, Tom Director, Intergovernmental Relations (City of Corpus Christi), CC, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
May 1, 2017 10:00 AM
Timmons, Johnny Yacht Broker (Marine Max Yachts)
Webster, Cory Wayne Boat Sales (Self), Galveston, TX
AGAINST:
Lavine, Dick Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin
FOR:
Hansen, Lt. Tommy Law Enforcement (TX. Assoc. Vehicle Theft Investigations),
Galveston, TX
Perez, Jr., Juan L. Investigator, Laredo Police Dept. (Laredo Police Department), Laredo,
TX
Thompson, Jay Lawyer (also providing written testimony) (NICB)
Trochesset, Henry Sheriff Galveston County (Sheriff Association of Texas), Galveston, TX
Wilson, Dennis D. Sheriff, Limestone Co. Texas (Sheriff's Association of Texas),
Groesbeck
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Adair, Herman Deputy Sheriff (Sheriff's Combined Auto Theft Task Force), San Marcos,
TX
Agnew, Murray Chief Deputy, Limestone County Sheriff's Office (Limestone County
Sheriff's Office), Groesbeck, TX
Anderson, Jessica Lieutenant of Police (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
Clements, Douglas L Criminal Investigator (Commander South Plains Auto Theft Task
force), Lubbock, TX
Giardino, Vincent Assistant Criminal District Attorney (Tarrant County Criminal District
Attorney Office), FW, TX
Hale, Richard A Sergeant, Deputy Sheriff (Sheriff's Combined Auto Theft Task Force)
Johns, Brian Detective (TAVTI)
Jones, SGT. James Police Officer (San Antonio Police Dept.), San Antonio, TX
Landry, Mitch Deputy Executive Director (Texas Municipal Police Association)
Nevarez, Rojelio Police Officer (Laredo Police Officers Association), Laredo, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self)
Patterson, T.J. (City of Fort Worth)
Roark, Mark Deputy Sheriff (Limestone County Sheriff Office), Groesbeck, TX
Robinson, Robbie President - GWPOA (Game Warden Peace Officers Association), CC,
TX
Smith, Arianna Counsel, Public Affairs (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of
Texas), Austin, TX
Wichmann, Jennifer Director (City of Arlington), Arlington
ON:
Wilson, Bryan Director TXDMV / ABTPA (Automotive Burglary & Theft Prevention
Authority), Austin
WITNESS LIST
Finance
May 1, 2017 10:00 AM
FOR:
Hansen, Lt. Tommy Law Enforcement (TX. Assoc. Vehicle Theft Investigations),
Galveston, TX
Thompson, Jay Lawyer (also providing written testimony) (NICB), Austin
Trochesset, Henry Sheriff Galveston County (Sheriff Association of Texas), Galveston, TX
Wilson, Dennis D. Sheriff, Limestone Co. Texas (Sheriff's Association of Texas),
Groesbeck, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Adair, Herman Deputy Sheriff (Sheriff's Combined Auto Theft Task Force), San Marcos,
TX
Agnew, Murray Chief Deputy, Limestone County Sheriff's Office (Limestone County
Sheriff's Office), Groesbeck, TX
Anderson, Jessica Lieutenant of Police (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX
Clements, Douglas Criminal Investigator (South Plains Auto Theft Task Force), Lubbock,
TX
Giardino, Vincent Assistant Criminal District Attorney (Tarrant County Criminal District
Attorney Office), FW, TX
Hale, Richard A Sergeant, Deputy Sheriff (Sheriff's Combined Auto Theft Task Force)
Johns, Brian Detective (TAVTI)
Jones, SGT. James Police Officer (San Antonio Police Dept.), San Antonio
Landry, Mitch Deputy Executive Director (Texas Municipal Police Association), TX
Nevarez, Rojelio Police Officer (Laredo Police Officers Association), Laredo, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self)
Patterson, T.J. (City of Fort Worth)
Perez, Jr., Juan L. Investigator, Laredo Police Dept. (Laredo Police Department), Laredo,
TX
Roark, Mark Deputy Sheriff (Limestone County Sheriff's Office), Groesbeck, TX
Robinson, Robbie President GWPOA (Game Warden Peace Officers Association)
Smith, Arianna Counsel, Public Affairs (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of
Texas), Austin, TX
Wichmann, Jennifer Director (City of Arlington), Arlington
ON:
Wilson, Bryan Director TXDMV / ABTPA (Automotive Burglary & Theft Prevention
Authority), Austin, TX
FOR:
Cates, Andrew General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas Nurses
Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Rosenbaum, Coy Revenue Analyst (Comptroller of Public Accounts)
WITNESS LIST
Finance
May 1, 2017 10:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hebert, Bryan lobbyist (Doctors Hospital at Renaissance), ATX
Romero, Michelle Associate Director of Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
Schleifer, Jessica Director of Advocacy (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Peeler, Robert Attorney (Cigar Association of America, Inc.)
ON:
Parkinson, Thomas (Self)
FOR:
Buchanan, Laura Executive Director (Texas Land & Mineral Owners Association), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
McLaurin, Kaleb Director of Government Affairs (Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers
Assn.), Austin, TX
Miller, Lindsey Director of Government Affairs (Texas Independent Producers and Royalty
Owners Association), Austin, TX
Pacheco, Michael Assoc. Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau), Austin, TX
Rusing, Shannon Vice President of Operation (Texas Oil and Gas Association), Austin, TX
Sebree, Ben Attorney (Permian Basin Petroleum Association), Austin, TX
Smithson, Doug Chief Appraiser (Rural Appraisal Districts), Gainesville, TX
AGAINST:
Green, Joseph Government Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
FOR:
Kieschnick, Kevin Tax Assessor - Collector (Nueces county / Tax Assessor - Collector),
Corpus Christi, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Gonzalez, Daniel Consultant (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin
Parenteau, Julia Consultant (TX Assn of Realtors), Austin, TX
Rathgeber, Julia trade association (Assin of Electric Companies of Texas), Austin
AGAINST:
Elfant, Bruce Tax Assessor, Travis County (Self), Aus, TX
FOR:
Chandler, Tom Aviation Mgr (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association)
Harless, Robby GM & VP Gulfstream Dallas (Gulfstream Aerospace), Dallas, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
May 1, 2017 10:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
DeZevallos, Pilot, Shelly (Texans for General Aviation & myself), Houston, TX
Minick, Stephen VP, Government Affairs (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self)
Posey, Jake Attorney (Bell Helicopter), Austin, TX
Simpson, Stephanie Vice President (TX Assn of Manufacturers), Austin
FOR:
Buchanan, Laura Executive Director (Texas Land & Mineral Owners Association), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Miller, Lindsey Director of Government Affairs (Texas Independent Producers and Royalty
Owners Association), Austin, TX
Rathgeber, Julia trade association (Assin of Electric Companies of Texas), Austin
Rusing, Shannon Vice President (Texas Oil and Gas Association), Austin, TX
Smithson, Doug Chief Appraiser (Rural Appraisal Districts), Gainesville, TX
AGAINST:
Green, Joseph Gov't Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
FOR:
Kieschnick, Kevin Tax Assessor - Collector (Nueces county / Tax Assessor - Collector),
Corpus Christi, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Gonzalez, Daniel Consultant (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin
Parenteau, Julia Consultant (TX Assn of Realtors), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self)
Rathgeber, Julia trade association (Assin of Electric Companies of Texas), Austin
FOR:
Groves, Anthony Mayor Brady Tx (City of Brady), Brady, TX
Kindle, Keith Professional Engineer (also providing written testimony) (Enprotec / Hibbs
& Todd), Granberry, TX
Lenoir, Kim City Manager (City of Brady), Brady, TX
Reed, Cyrus Conservation Director (also providing written testimony) (Sierra Club, Lone
Star Chapter), Austin
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cuellar, Lupe City Attorney (City of El Paso), El Paso, TX
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
May 1, 2017 10:00 AM
Wright, Felicia Assoc. Dir. of Legislative & Political Affairs (Texas Assoc. of Builders),
Austin, TX
ON:
Lavin, Amanda (TWDB)