WITNESS LIST
Government Reform, Select
July 22, 2017 11:00 AM
FOR:
Billingsley, Marialice Pastor (also providing written testimony) (Kerr Co.), Ingram, TX
Bohnert, Henry Farmer/Rancher (also providing written testimony) (COS & self),
Brazoria, TX
Chiagey, Robert Commercial Real estate Finance l Prop Tax (O'Connor and Associates),
San Antonio, TX
Craymer, Dale President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Taxpayers & Research
Assoc)
Davey, Richard Sales (Self), Honey Grove, TX
Dixon, Don Engineer (Self), San Antonio, TX
Estes, Robert "Joe" Fire fighter (Self), Lucas, TX
Fabry, Thomas Retired (Self), Frisco, TX
Fisher, Deborah Homemaker, council member (The taxpayer), Lucas, TX
Flint, George B. Attorney (County Chairman GOP Collin County), Plano, TX
Kahn, Adam Blogger (Calman's Musings), ATX
Knapp, Gregory Real Estate Broker - 35 yrs (myself & Family)
Kriewaldt-Roth ("kree-walt"), Melanie High School Teacher (Convention of States
Action/myself)
LeBas, James Fiscal Analyst (TXOGA, TAM & Chemical Council), Austin, TX
Leffingwell, Lee Retired (Self)
Matthews, Ronnie Realtor (Realtors, TAR Director)
Maxwell, Carroll Retired (Self)
McHaney, James Market Garden Farmer (Our small farm), Hearne, TX
Mintz, David VP, Government Affairs (Texas Apartment Association), Austin
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Openshaw, Michael Database Developer (also providing written testimony) (Self)
Peele, Kathleen Retired; City Council member (Self & family/Tax payer), Lucas, TX
Pena, Derek Commercial Property Tax Consultant O'Connor & Assoc. (O'Connor &
Associates), TX
Piziali, Andrew Retired (also providing written testimony) (Self), Parker, TX
Quintero, James Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy
Foundation), Austin, TX
Reid, Mark Construction (Self), Plano, TX
Saegert, Carolyn Consultant (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin
Spencer, Steve M CPA (also providing written testimony) (Self)
Swirsky, Alexie (Self), Houston, TX
Turner, Angie Co-Director, Volunteer (also providing written testimony) (Self; COS
Action-TX), Eastland, TX
Vrshek, David Retired (also providing written testimony) (Self), Richmond, TX
Wright, Ron Tax Assessor-Collector (Self)
AGAINST:
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judge and Commissions Assn. of Tx.), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Government Reform, Select
July 22, 2017 11:00 AM
Bellsnyder, Suzzanne City Manager (City of Spearman)
Carlton, John Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas State Association of Fire
and Emergency Districts), Austin, TX
Cleveland, Kevin General Contractor (City of Weatherford), Weatherford, TX
Elliott, Troy Deputy Chief Financial Officer (City of San Antonio)
Floyd, Stephen C County Judge (Tom Green), San Angelo, TX
Friar, Ellen Ward County Auditor (Ward County), Monahans, TX
Glywasky, Donald Lawyer (City of Galv.), Galveston, TX
Harding, Vincent (Self; Chair of Travis County Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Kuykendall, James M. Mayor (also providing written testimony) (City of Oak Ridge North
Tx)
Lavine, Dick Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Polky Priorities), Austin
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Longley, Bill Legislative Counsel (Texas Municipal League), Austin
Perner, Melissa Editor & Publisher The Ozona Stockmen (Texas Press Association),
Ozona, TX
Reed, Charles Dallas County (Commissioners Court), Dallas, TX
Spurqin, Dale County Judge (Jones County), Anson, TX
Zavine, Dick Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin
Zimmerman, Joe Mayor of Sugar Land (Self; City of sugar land), Sugar Land, TX
ON:
Avery, Ronald F. Architect (also providing written testimony) (Founders of America),
Seguin, TX
Dixon, Matthew Technology Executive (Self), Plano, TX
Holcomb, Terry Learning Specialist (SD3 (SREC Committeeman SD3)), Coldspring, TX
Morris, Ronnie Assis. Chief of Police Grand Prairie PD (City of Grand Prairie), GP, TX
Varner, Michael Contractor (Self), Burnet
Wilson, Jacob "Jake" (Self), Arlington, TX
Zarate, Roberto Alamo colleges/CCATT - Trustee (also providing written testimony) (50
Community Colleges in Texas)
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ayala, Salvador Budget & Policy Analyst (Self; Texans for Fiscal Responsibility), Austin,
TX
Barnes, Diane (Self; COS Action), Denison, TX
Bruegger, Pat (Self), Hempstead, TX
Busby, William (Self), Arlington, TX
Cahn, Adam Blogger (Cahnman's musings), ATX
Cherry, Deborah (Self), Austin, TX
Claiborne, Alice (Self), Leander, TX
Fabry, Toni Retired Nurse (Self), Frisco, TX
Ford, Crystal (Texas Building Owners and Managers Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Government Reform, Select
July 22, 2017 11:00 AM
Garza, Elizabeth (Self; Travis county Republican Party precinct 304 Chairman, Realtor,
Tax payor, home owner, Ramirez Garza Family, member of TAR.), Austin, TX
Glass, Nancy (Self), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Daniel Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Assocation of REALTORS),
Austin, TX
Graydon, Galt (Citizens for Appraisal Reform.), Austin, TX
Green, Jr., Rober L. Retired (Self)
Harry, Martin Legislative Liaison (Convention of States, Self), Austin, TX
Hebert, Dede (Self), Austin, TX
Hebert, Thad (Self), Austin, TX
Hensley, ELisabeth (Self; Texas BOMA), Austin, TX
Hensley, ROn (Self; TEXAS BOMA), Austin, TX
Johnson, Jay (Self; Texas BOMA), Austin, TX
Johnson, Karisa (Self; Texas BOMA), Austin, TX
Keener, Justin (Americans for Prosperity - Texas), Austin, TX
Kelley, Dan (Self; Texas BOMA), Austin, TX
Kelley, Heidi (Self; Texas BOMA), The Hills, TX
Lavawi, Odhavji IBM Retiree (Self), Austin, TX
Lewis, Christopher (Self; Convention of States), Temple, TX
Lytle, Dalton (Self), Murphy, TX
Matocha, Dustin Executive Director (Self; Empower Texans), Austin, TX
Miller, Natalie (Self; COS Action), Dallas, TX
Ottaviano, David (Self), Austin, TX
Pacheco, Michael (Texas Farm Bureau), Austin, TX
Parsons, Brad Research Analyst (Self), Austin, TX
Sebesta, Tracy Moore CASA Advocate Supervisor (Self), Hempstead
Sim, Whitney (Self; Texas BOMA), Austin, TX
Sullivan, Ray (Amazon), Austin, TX
Vaught, Lindsey (Self; Texas BOMA), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Acevedo, Julie (The City of Round Rock), Austin, TX
Albert, David Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Alvarez, Gerald (Self), Austin, TX
Anderson, David (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Anderson, David (Arlington ISD Board of Trustees), Austin, TX
Anthony, Linda Mayor, City of West Lake Hills (Mayor of West Lake Hills), West Lake
Hills, TX
Aylor, Candace (Self), Austin, TX
Baggett, Donnis Executive Vice President, Texas Press Association (Self; Texas Press
Association), Austin, TX
Bailey, Richard (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Ballew, Elizabeth (Self), Austin, TX
Beck, Richard (Aransas County), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Government Reform, Select
July 22, 2017 11:00 AM
Beneski, Amy Governmental Relations (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Bennett, Amanda (Self), Austin, TX
Billings, David (City of Fate)
Blanton, Dana (Self), Austin, TX
Bohigian, Alexandra (Self), Austin, TX
Bostur, Jill (Self), Austin, TX
Brown, Joe County Commissioner (Erath County), Stephenville, TX
Burleson, John Mr (Self; Travis County Resistance), Austin, TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Gov Relations, TASB (Texas Association of School
Boards), Austin, TX
Collins, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
Compton, Ann (Self), Austin, TX
Cuellar, Guadalupe Legislative Attorney (City of El Paso), El Paso, TX
DeWitt, Jim CFO (Self), Austin, TX
DiMasi, Rachel (Self), Austin, TX
Donnelly, Sophia (Self), Austin, TX
Drummond, Marie (Self), Del Valle, TX
Eckstein, Deece IGR Officer (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
Elman, Anna (Self), Austin, TX
Embrey, Ty (City of Garland), Austin, TX
Fay-Stindt, Zoe (Self; Literary Women in Action), Austin, TX
Fiduk, Kenneth (Self), Austin, TX
Floyd, Robert (City of Lubbock and City of Lufkin), Austin, TX
Forman, Bettie (Self), Austin, TX
Forman, Bettie (Self), Austin, TX
Fortune, Andrew (City Council of Grand Prairie), Grand Prairie, TX
Fraire, Jacob President & CEO (Texas Association of Community Colleges), Austin, TX
Freeland, Joe (Self), Austin, TX
Frijhoff, Anita (Self), Austin, TX
Garcia, Andrea (LWV-TX), Austin, TX
Goodwin, Vikki (Self), Austin, Tx, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Hale, Angela (City of McKinney), Austin, TX
Hale, Angela (McKinney Chamber), Austin, TX
Hale, Angela (Frisco Chamber), Austin, TX
Hamill, Joe Legislative and Political Director (American Federation of State, County and
Municipal Employees), Austin, TX
Harte, Katherine (Self), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Howell, Raymond (Self), Austin, TX
Howell, Raymond (Self), Austin, TX
Howell, Sula (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Government Reform, Select
July 22, 2017 11:00 AM
Howell, Sula (Self), Austin, TX
Iyer, Vishwanath (Self), Austin, TX
Kennard, Karen (City of Missouri City), Austin, TX
Kernion, Juliette (Self), Austin, TX
Kieschnick, Kevin Nueces Co Tac (Self; County of Nueces, Nueces County Tax Assessor-
Collector), Corpus Christi, TX
King, Henry (Self), Round Rock, TX
Koli, Anuradha (Self), Austin, TX
Kroll, John (City of Humble, City of Dickinson, City of Dripping Springs), Austin, TX
Landry, Mitch (Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA)), Austin, TX
Langford, Steve (Self), Austin, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Dir. (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Lee, Randy (Self; City of Conroe), Austin, TX
McCollough, Rhonda City Council member (Self; City of West Lake Hills), West Lake
Hills, TX
McCollough, Rhonda City Council member (Self; City of West Lake Hills tx), West Lake
Hills, TX
McJunkins, Phillip (Self), Austin, TX
Mckim, Mark (Self), Austin, TX
McLeland, Susan (Self), Austin, TX
Melomo, Theresa (Self), Austin, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft Worth, TX
Milligan, Maureen President and CEO (Teaching hospirals of texas), Austin, TX
Modesto, Ylianova (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Montgomery, Elizabeth (Self), San Antonio, TX
Morales, Kathy (Self), Austin, TX
Nichols, Colby (Texas Rural Education Association), Austin, TX
Nirenberg, Jackie (Self), Austin, TX
Nunnelee, Christie (Self), Hurst, TX
Oakley, Keith (Dallas Fire Fighters Association (DRFFA) and Dallas Retired Fire Fighters
Association (DRFFA)), Austin, TX
OConnor, Ehlane (Self), Austin, TX
Oliver, Matt (Self), AUSTIN, TX
Ortowski, Alison Assistant City Manager (City of Southlake), Southlake, TX
Ovlen, Eric Mayor (Self; Village of The Hills), The Hills, TX
Pardue, Craig (Midland County), Dallas, TX
Patterson, TJ Manager of Legislative Affairs (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
Peek, George (Self), Austin, TX
Peek, Whitney (Self), Austin, TX
Perkins, Crystal Executive Diretor, Texas Democratic Party (Self), Austin, TX
Person, Maria (Self), Austin, TX
Phenix, Abby (Self), Austin, TX
Plunkett, Brian City council member (Self; City of West Lake Hills), West Lake Hills, TX
WITNESS LIST
Government Reform, Select
July 22, 2017 11:00 AM
Prather, Laura (Self; Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas and Texas Press
Association), Austin, TX
Pruett, Kay (Self), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX- American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Roberts, Cary (County and District Clerks’ Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Rosenthal, Chip (Self), Austin, TX
Ross, Susan (City of Copperas Cove), Austin, TX
Rudow, Joshua (Self), Austin, TX
Russell, Claudia (El Paso County), Austin, TX
Ryan, Michelle (Self), Elgin, TX
Scheckelhoff, Lindsay (Self; Literary Women in Action), Austin, TX
Shannon, Melissa Director of Governmental Affairs (Bexar County Commissioners Court),
San Antonio, TX
Shapiro, Rachel (Self), Austin, TX
Sikes, Linda (Self), Tx, TX
Smith, Andrew Director of Government Relations (University Health System), San
Antonio, TX
Smith, Michelle Consultant (Texas Association of School Business Officials), Austin, TX
Smith, Wendy (Self; Village of The Hills), The Hills, TX
Solis, Eddie (City of Arlington), Austin, TX
Solis, Eddie (City of Houston), Austin, TX
Sprague, Alex (City of Waco), Austin, TX
Sugg, Paul Legislative Director (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX
Suits, Stacy Travis County Constable (Self; Travis County Constable Pct 3), Austin, TX
Tagliabue, Tom Director, Intergovernmental Relations (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus
Christi, TX
Travis, Sabrina (Self), Austin, TX
Tucker, Jason (Self), Austin, TX
Upton, Devon (Self), Austin, TX
Vunderink, Gregg (Self), TX, TX
Walker, Kwame Lobbyist (The City of McAllen), Austin, TX
Walker, Kwame (The City of Dallas), Austin, TX
Walker, Scheleen (Self), Austin, TX
Wall, Catharine (Self), Austin, TX
Wilkison, Charley Executive Director (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of
Texas), Austin, TX
Zwiener, Erin Writer/educator (Self), Driftwood, TX
ON:
Crigler, Marya Chief Appraiser (Texas Association of Appraisal Districts), Austin, TX
Hawkins, John SVP, Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
McElvaney, Jason (Self; Harris County Appraisal District), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Government Reform, Select
July 22, 2017 11:00 AM
Warndof, Donna Director, Harris County Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston,
TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Spilman, Annie lobbyist (National Federation of Independent Business/Texas)
FOR:
Holcomb, Terry Learning Specialist (SD3 (SREC committeeman SD3)), Coldspring, TX
Quintero, James Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy
Foundation), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges & Commissioners Assn of Tx), Austin, TX
Cleveland, Kevin General Contractor (also providing written testimony) (City of
Weatherford), Weatherford, TX
Grywasky, Don Attorney (City of Galveston), Galv, TX
Lavine, Dick Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Polky Priorities), Austin
Lee, Donald Executive (Texas Conference of Urban Countries)
Longley, Bill Legislative Counsel (Texas Municipal League), Austin
Pardue, Craig Bedrock Strategy (Midland County), Dallas, TX
ON:
Potter, Lloyd State Demographer (Office of the State Demographer)
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ayala, Salvador Budget & Policy Analyst (Self; Texans for Fiscal Responsibility), Austin,
TX
Barnes, Diane (Self; COS Action), Denison, TX
Bruegger, Pat (Self), Hempstead, TX
Cahn, Adam Blogger (Cahnman's musings), ATX
Claiborne, Alice (Self), Leander, TX
Hudgens, Nicole Policy Analyst (Texas Values Action), Austin, TX
Keener, Justin (Americans for Prosperity - Texas), Austin, TX
Lewis, Christopher (Self; Convention of States), Temple, TX
Lytle, Dalton (Self), Murphy, TX
Matocha, Dustin Executive Director (Self; Empower Texans), Austin, TX
Miller, Natalie (Self; COS Action), Dallas, TX
Mintz, David Vice President of Government Affairs (Texas Apartment Association),
Austin, TX
Parsons, Brad Research Analyst (Self), Austin, TX
Sebesta, Tracy (Self), Hempstead, TX
Spilman, Annie Legislative director (National Federation of Independent Business/Texas),
Austin, TX
Swirsky, Alexie (Self), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Government Reform, Select
July 22, 2017 11:00 AM
AGAINST:
Acevedo, Julie (The City of Round Rock), Austin, TX
Albert, David Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Alvarez, Gerald (Self), Austin, TX
Anthony, Linda Mayor, City of West Lake Hills (Mayor of West Lake Hills), West Lake
Hills, TX
Aylor, Candace (Self), Austin, TX
Bailey, Richard (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Ballew, Elizabeth (Self), Austin, TX
Bennett, Amanda (Self), Austin, TX
Blanton, Dana (Self), Austin, TX
Bohigian, Alexandra (Self), Austin, TX
Bostur, Jill (Self), Austin, TX
Brown, Joe County Commissioner (Erath County), Stephenville, TX
Burleson, John Mr (Self; Travis County Resistance), Austin, TX
Collins, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
Compton, Ann (Self), Austin, TX
Cuellar, Guadalupe Legislative Attorney (City of El Paso), El Paso, TX
Dennis, Mary Mayor City of Live Oak, TML President (Texas Municipal League and City
of Live Oak), Live Oak, TX
DePalma, Richard Vice Chair of City of Austin Parks and Rec Board (Self), Austin, TX
DeWitt, Jim CFO (Self), Austin, TX
DiMasi, Rachel (Self), Austin, TX
Donnelly, Sophia (Self), Austin, TX
Drummond, Marie (Self), Del Valle, TX
Eckstein, Deece IGR Officer (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
Elman, Anna (Self), Austin, TX
Embrey, Ty (City of Garland), Austin, TX
Fay-Stindt, Zoe (Self; Literary Women in Action), Austin, TX
Fiduk, Kenneth (Self), Austin, TX
Floyd, Robert (City of Lubbock), Austin, TX
Forman, Bettie (Self), Austin, TX
Fortune, Andrew (City Council of Grand Prairie), Grand Prairie, TX
Freeland, Joe (Self), Austin, TX
Friar, Ellen Ward County Auditor (Ward County), Monahans, TX
Frijhoff, Anita (Self), Austin, TX
Garcia, Andrea (LWV-TX), Austin, TX
Glywasky, Donald Lawyer (City of Galv.), Galveston, TX
Goodwin, Vikki (Self), Austin, Tx, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Hale, Angela (City of Mckinney), Austin, TX
Hale, Angela (Frisco Chamber), Austin, TX
Hale, Angela (McKinney Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Government Reform, Select
July 22, 2017 11:00 AM
Hamill, Joe Legislative and Political Director (American Federation of State, County and
Municipal Employees), Austin, TX
Harding, Vincent (Self; Chair of Travis County Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Harte, Katherine (Self), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Howell, Raymond (Self), Austin, TX
Howell, Raymond (Self), Austin, TX
Howell, Sula (Self), Austin, TX
Howell, Sula (Self), Austin, TX
Iyer, Vishwanath (Self), Austin, TX
Kennard, Karen (City of Missouri City), Austin, TX
Kernion, Juliette (Self), Austin, TX
King, Henry (Self), Round Rock, TX
Koli, Anuradha (Self), Austin, TX
Langford, Steve (Self), Austin, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Dir. (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Lee, Randy (Self; City of Conroe), Austin, TX
Martin, Steph (Self), Round Rock, TX
McCollough, Rhonda City Council member (Self; City of West Lake Hills), West Lake
Hills, TX
McJunkins, Phillip (Self), Austin, TX
Mckim, Mark (Self), Austin, TX
McLeland, Susan (Self), Austin, TX
Melomo, Theresa (Self), Austin, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft Worth, TX
Modesto, Ylianova (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Montgomery, Elizabeth (Self), San Antonio, TX
Morales, Kathy (Self), Austin, TX
Nunnelee, Christie (Self), Hurst, TX
Oakley, Keith (Dallas Fire Fighters Association (DRFFA) and Dallas Retired Fire Fighters
Association (DRFFA)), Austin, TX
OConnor, Ehlane (Self), Austin, TX
ODonnell, Lisa (Self), Austin, TX
Oliver, Matt (Self), AUSTIN, TX
Ortowski, Alison Assistant City Manager (City of Southlake), Southlake, TX
Ovlen, Eric Mayor (Self; Village of The Hills), The Hills, TX
Patterson, TJ Manager of Legislative Affairs (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
Peek, George (Self), Austin, TX
Peek, Whitney (Self), Austin, TX
Perkins, Crystal Executive Diretor, Texas Democratic Party (Self), Austin, TX
Person, Maria (Self), Austin, TX
Phenix, Abby (Self), Austin, TX
Phenix, Abby (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Government Reform, Select
July 22, 2017 11:00 AM
Plunkett, Brian City council member (Self; City of West Lake Hills), West Lake Hills, TX
Pruett, Kay (Self), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX- American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Reed, Charles Assistant Administrator of Governmental Affairs (Dallas County
Commissioners Court), Dallas, TX
Rosenthal, Chip (Self), Austin, TX
Ross, Susan (City of Copperas Cove), Austin, TX
Rudow, Joshua Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Russell, Claudia (El Paso County), Austin, TX
Ryan, Michelle (Self), Elgin, TX
Scheckelhoff, Lindsay (Self; Literary Women in Action), Austin, TX
Shannon, Melissa Director of Governmental Affairs (Bexar County Commissioners Court),
San Antonio, TX
Shapiro, Rachel (Self), Austin, TX
Sharpton, Robin (Self), Cedar creek, TX
Sikes, Linda (Self), Tx, TX
Smith, Wendy (Self; Village of The Hills), The Hills, TX
Solis, Eddie (City of Arlington), Austin, TX
Solis, Eddie (City of Houston), Austin, TX
Sprague, Alex (City of Waco), Austin, TX
Sugg, Paul Legislative Director (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX
Suits, Stacy Travis County Constable (Self; Travis County Constable Pct 3), Austin, TX
Tagliabue, Tom Director, Intergovernmental Relations (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus
Christi, TX
Travis, Sabrina (Self), Austin, TX
Tucker, Jason (Self), Austin, TX
Upton, Devon (Self), Austin, TX
Vunderink, Gregg (Self), TX, TX
Walker, Kwame (The City of Dallas), Austin, TX
Walker, Scheleen (Self), Austin, TX
Wall, Catharine (Self), Austin, TX
Wells, Hope Water Resources Counsel (San Antonio Water System), San Antonio, TX
Wilkison, Charley Executive Director (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of
Texas), Austin, TX
Zimmerman, Joe Mayor of Sugar Land (Self; City of sugar land), Sugar Land, TX
Zwiener, Erin (Self), Driftwood, TX
ON:
Fisher, Deborah Homemaker, council member (Taxpayer), Lucas, TX
Fowler, Perry Executive Director (Texas Water Infrastructure Network (TXWIN)), Austin,
TX
Warndof, Donna Director, Harris County Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston,
TX
WITNESS LIST
Government Reform, Select
July 22, 2017 11:00 AM
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Elliott, Troy Deputy Chief Financial Officer (City of San Antonio), TX
AGAINST:
Carlton, John Attorney (Texas State Association of Fire and Emergency Districts), Austin,
TX
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Longley, Bill Legislative Counsel (Texas Municipal League), Austin
ON:
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges & Commissioners Assn of Tx), Austin, TX
Holcomb, Terry Learning Leader (SD3 (SREC Committeeman SD3)), Coldspring, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ayala, Salvador Budget & Policy Analyst (Self; Texans for Fiscal Responsibility), Austin,
TX
Barnes, Diane (Self; COS Action), Denison, TX
Bruegger, Pat (Self), Hempstead, TX
Busby, William (Self), Arlington, TX
Claiborne, Alice (Self), Leander, TX
Fisher, Deborah Homemaker, council member (Tax payer), Lucas, TX
Ford, Crystal (Texas Building Owners and Managers Association), Austin, TX
Lavawi, Odhavji IBM Retiree (Self), Austin, TX
Lytle, Dalton (Self), Murphy, TX
Matocha, Dustin Executive Director (Self; Empower Texans), Austin, TX
Miller, Natalie (Self; COS Action), Dallas, TX
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Peele, Kathleen A. Retired; City Council member (Self & family/property taxpayer),
Lucas, TX
Sebesta, Tracy (Self), Hempstead, TX
Swirsky, Alexie (Self), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Acevedo, Julie (The City of Round Rock), Austin, TX
Albert, David Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Alvarez, Gerald (Self), Austin, TX
Anthony, Linda Mayor, City of West Lake Hills (Mayor of West Lake Hills), West Lake
Hills, TX
Baggett, Donnis Executive Vice President, Texas Press Association (Self; Texas Press
Association), Austin, TX
Beck, Richard (Aransas County), Austin, TX
Blanton, Dana (Self), Austin, TX
Bostur, Jill (Self), Austin, TX
Brown, Joe County Commissioner (Erath County), Stephenville, TX
WITNESS LIST
Government Reform, Select
July 22, 2017 11:00 AM
Burleson, John Mr (Self; Travis County Resistance), Austin, TX
Collins, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
Compton, Ann (Self), Austin, TX
Cuellar, Guadalupe Legislative Attorney (City of El Paso), El Paso, TX
DeWitt, Jim CFO (Self), Austin, TX
Drummond, Marie (Self), Del Valle, TX
Eckstein, Deece IGR Officer (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
Elman, Anna (Self), Austin, TX
Embrey, Ty (City of Garland), Austin, TX
Floyd, Robert (City of Lubbock and City of Lufkin), Austin, TX
Fortune, Andrew (City Council of Grand Prairie), Grand Prairie, TX
Freeland, Joe (Self), Austin, TX
Friar, Ellen Ward County Auditor (Ward County), Monahans, TX
Frijhoff, Anita (Self), Austin, TX
Garcia, Andrea (LWV-TX), Austin, TX
Glywasly, Donald S. City Attorney (City of Galveston), Galv
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Hale, Angela (McKinney Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Hale, Angela (McKinney Chamber), Austin, TX
Hale, Angela (Frisco Chamber), Austin, TX
Hale, Angela (City of McKinnet), Austin, TX
Harte, Katherine (Self), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Howell, Raymond (Self), Austin, TX
Howell, Sula (Self), Austin, TX
Howell, Sula (Self), Austin, TX
Iyer, Vishwanath (Self), Austin, TX
Kennard, Karen (City of Missouri City), Austin, TX
Kieschnick, Kevin Nueces Co Tac (Self; County of Nueces, Nueces County Tax Assessor-
Collector), Corpus Christi, TX
Koli, Anuradha (Self), Austin, TX
Lavine, Dick Senior Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), AUSTIN, TX
Lee, Randy (Self; City of Conroe), Austin, TX
McCollough, Rhonda City Council member (Self; City of West Lake Hills), West Lake
Hills, TX
Mckim, Mark (Self), Austin, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft Worth, TX
Milligan, Maureen President and CEO (Teaching hospirals of texas), Austin, TX
Montgomery, Elizabeth (Self), San Antonio, TX
Morales, Kathy (Self), Austin, TX
OConnor, Ehlane (Self), Austin, TX
Oliver, Matt (Self), AUSTIN, TX
Ovlen, Eric Mayor (Self; Village of The Hills), The Hills, TX
WITNESS LIST
Government Reform, Select
July 22, 2017 11:00 AM
Pardue, Craig (Midland County), Dallas, TX
Patterson, TJ Manager of Legislative Affairs (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
Peek, George (Self), Austin, TX
Peek, Whitney (Self), Austin, TX
Person, Maria (Self), Austin, TX
Plunkett, Brian City council member (Self; City of West Lake Hills), West Lake Hills, TX
Pruett, Kay (Self), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX- American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Ross, Susan (City of Copperas Cove), Austin, TX
Rudow, Joshua Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Russell, Claudia (El Paso County), Austin, TX
Shannon, Melissa Director of Governmental Affairs (Bexar County Commissioners Court),
San Antonio, TX
Shapiro, Rachel (Self), Austin, TX
Sharpton, Robin (Self), Cedar creek, TX
Sikes, Linda (Self), Tx, TX
Smith, Andrew Director of Government Relations (University Health System), San
Antonio, TX
Smith, Wendy (Self; Village of The Hills), The Hills, TX
Sprague, Alex (City of Waco), Austin, TX
Sugg, Paul Legislative Director (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX
Suits, Stacy Travis County Constable (Self; Travis County Constable Pct 3), Austin, TX
Tagliabue, Tom Director, Intergovernmental Relations (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus
Christi, TX
Tucker, Jason (Self), Austin, TX
Walker, Kwame (The City of Dallas), Austin, TX
Walker, Scheleen (Self), Austin, TX
Wilkison, Charley Executive Director (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of
Texas), Austin, TX
Zimmerman, Joe Mayor of Sugar Land (Self; City of sugar land), Sugar Land, TX
Zwiener, Erin (Self), Driftwood, TX
ON:
Crigler, Marya Chief Appraiser (Texas Association of Appraisal Districts), Austin, TX
Warndof, Donna Director, Harris County Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston,
TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Elliot, Troy Deputy chief Financial Officer (City of San Antonio)
FOR:
Craymer, Dale President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Taxpayers & Research
Assoc)
WITNESS LIST
Government Reform, Select
July 22, 2017 11:00 AM
Davey, Richard Sales (Self), Honey Grove, TX
Fabry, Thomas Retired (Self), Frisco, TX
Flint, George B. Attorney (County Chairman, GOP Collin County), Plano, TX
LeBas, James Fiscal Analyst (TXOGA, TAM & Chemical Council), Austin, TX
Matthews, Ronnie Realtor (Realtors, TAR Director)
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Openshaw, Michael Database Developer (also providing written testimony) (Self)
Peele, Kathleen Retired; City Council member (Self & family/Tax payer), Lucas, TX
Quintero, James Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy
Foundation), Austin, TX
Thompson, Phil Arbitrator (Myself/Arbitrators), San Antonio
AGAINST:
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judge and Commissions Assn. of Tx.), Austin, TX
Bellsnyder, Suzanne City Manager (City of Spearman)
Elliott, Troy Deputy Chief Financial Officer (City of San Antonio)
Floyd, Stephen C County Judge (Tom Green), San Angelo, TX
Friar, Ellen Ward County Auditor (Ward County), Monahans, TX
Glywasky, Donald Lawyer (City of Galveston), Galv., TX
Lavine, Dick Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Polky Priorities), Austin
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Longley, Bill Legislative Counsel (Texas Municipal League), Austin
Perner, Melissa Editor & Publisher The Ozona Stockmen (Texas Press Association),
Ozona, TX
Reed, Charles Dallas County (Commissioners Court), Dallas, TX
Zavine, Dick Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin
Zimmerman, Joe Mayor of Sugar Land (Self; City of Sugar Land), Sugar Land, TX
ON:
Avery, Ronald F. Architect (also providing written testimony) (Founders of America),
Seguin, TX
Carlton, John Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas State Association of Fire
and Emergency Districts), Austin, TX
Holcomb, Terry Learning Specialist (SD3 (SREC Committeeman SD3)), Coldspring, TX
Spencer, Steve M CPA (Self)
Varner, Michael Contractor (Self), Burnet
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ayala, Salvador Budget & Policy Analyst (Self; Texans for Fiscal Responsibility), Austin,
TX
Barnes, Diane (Self; COS Action), Denison, TX
Bruegger, Pat (Self), Hempstead, TX
Busby, William (Self), Arlington, TX
Cherry, Deborah (Self), Austin, TX
Claiborne, Alice (Self), Leander, TX
WITNESS LIST
Government Reform, Select
July 22, 2017 11:00 AM
Ford, Crystal (Texas Building Owners and Managers Association), Austin, TX
Glass, Nancy (Self), Austin, TX
Green, Jr., Robert L. Retired (Self)
Lytle, Dalton (Self), Murphy, TX
Miller, Natalie (Self; COS Action), Dallas, TX
Swirsky, Alexie (Self), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Acevedo, Julie (The City of Round Rock), Austin, TX
Albert, David Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Alvarez, Gerald (Self), Austin, TX
Anthony, Linda Mayor, City of West Lake Hills (Mayor of West Lake Hills), West Lake
Hills, TX
Beck, Richard (Aransas County), Austin, TX
Beneski, Amy Governmental Relations (Texas Association of School Administrators),
Austin, TX
Blanton, Dana (Self), Austin, TX
Bostur, Jill (Self), Austin, TX
Brown, Joe County Commissioner (Erath County), Stephenville, TX
Burleson, John Mr (Self; Travis County Resistance), Austin, TX
Collins, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
Compton, Ann (Self), Austin, TX
Cuellar, Guadalupe Legislative Attorney (City of El Paso), El Paso, TX
DeWitt, Jim CFO (Self), Austin, TX
Drummond, Marie (Self), Del Valle, TX
Eckstein, Deece IGR Officer (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
Elman, Anna (Self), Austin, TX
Embrey, Ty (City of Garland), Austin, TX
Floyd, Robert (City of Lubbock and City of Lufkin), Austin, TX
Freeland, Joe (Self), Austin, TX
Frijhoff, Anita (Self), Austin, TX
Garcia, Andrea (LWV-TX), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Hale, Angela (City of McKinney), Austin, TX
Hale, Angela (McKinney Chamber), Austin, TX
Hale, Angela (Frisco Chamber), Austin, TX
Hamill, Joe Legislative and Political Director (American Federation of State, County and
Municipal Employees), Austin, TX
Harte, Katherine (Self), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Howell, Raymond (Self), Austin, TX
Howell, Sula (Self), Austin, TX
Howell, Sula (Self), Austin, TX
Iyer, Vishwanath (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Government Reform, Select
July 22, 2017 11:00 AM
Kennard, Karen (City of Missouri City), Austin, TX
Kieschnick, Kevin Nueces Co Tac (Self; County of Nueces, Nueces County Tax Assessor-
Collector), Corpus Christi, TX
Koli, Anuradha (Self), Austin, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Dir. (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Lee, Randy (Self; City of Conroe), Austin, TX
McCollough, Rhonda City Council member (Self; City of West Lake Hills), West Lake
Hills, TX
Mckim, Mark (Self), Austin, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft Worth, TX
Milligan, Maureen President and CEO (Teaching hospirals of texas), Austin, TX
Montgomery, Elizabeth (Self), San Antonio, TX
Morales, Kathy (Self), Austin, TX
Oakley, Keith (Dallas Fire Fighters Association (DRFFA) and Dallas Retired Fire Fighters
Association (DRFFA)), Austin, TX
OConnor, Ehlane (Self), Austin, TX
Oliver, Matt (Self), AUSTIN, TX
Ovlen, Eric Mayor (Self; Village of The Hills), The Hills, TX
Pardue, Craig (Midland County), Dallas, TX
Patterson, TJ Manager of Legislative Affairs (City of Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
Peek, George (Self), Austin, TX
Peek, Whitney (Self), Austin, TX
Person, Maria (Self), Austin, TX
Plunkett, Brian City council member (Self; City of West Lake Hills), West Lake Hills, TX
Prather, Laura (Self; Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas and Texas Press
Association), Austin, TX
Pruett, Kay (Self), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX- American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Ross, Susan (City of Copperas Cove), Austin, TX
Rudow, Joshua Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Russell, Claudia (El Paso County), Austin, TX
Sebesta, Tracy (Self), Hempstead, TX
Shannon, Melissa Director of Governmental Affairs (Bexar County Commissioners Court),
San Antonio, TX
Shapiro, Rachel (Self), Austin, TX
Sharpton, Robin (Self), Cedar creek, TX
Sikes, Linda (Self), Tx, TX
Smith, Andrew Director of Government Relations (University Health System), San
Antonio, TX
Smith, Wendy (Self; Village of The Hills), The Hills, TX
Sprague, Alex (City of Waco), Austin, TX
Sugg, Paul Legislative Director (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Government Reform, Select
July 22, 2017 11:00 AM
Suits, Stacy Travis County Constable (Self; Travis County Constable Pct 3), Austin, TX
Tagliabue, Tom Director, Intergovernmental Relations (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus
Christi, TX
Tucker, Jason (Self), Austin, TX
Walker, Kwame (The City of Dallas), Austin, TX
Walker, Scheleen (Self), Austin, TX
Wilkison, Charley Executive Director (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of
Texas), Austin, TX
Zwiener, Erin Writer/educator (Self), Driftwood, TX
ON:
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Gov Relations, TASB (Texas Association of School
Boards), Austin, TX
Crigler, Marya Chief Appraiser (Texas Association of Appraisal Districts), Austin, TX
McElvaney, Jason (Self; Harris County Appraisal District), Austin, TX
Warndof, Donna Director, Harris County Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston,
TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Spilman, Annie lobbyist (National Federation of Independent Business/Texas)