WITNESS LIST
Finance
April 24, 2019 9:00 AM
FOR:
Casey, Cindy Director of Client Services, Catholic Charities FW (also providing written
testimony) (Catholic Charities FW), FW, TX
Rosedale, Shannon anayst & project coordinator (also providing written testimony)
(Catholic Charities Fort Worth), Fort Worth, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Bearden, Chase Deputy Executive Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin,
TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Stern, Maggie (Childrens Defense Fund), Austin, TX
ON:
Arbour, Courtne Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), Austin, TX
Davis, Hilary Program Policy Manager (HHSC), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
AGAINST:
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Saslavsky, Elisa (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Barton, Karey Associate Deputy Comptroller for Tax Policy (CPA), Austin, TX
Reynolds, Brad Deputy Chief Revenue Estimator (CPA), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Saslavsky, Elisa (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Barton, Karey Associate Deputy Comptroller, Tax Policy (C.P.A), Austin, TX
Cook, Amy Colonel (Texas military department), Austin, TX
Kuntz, Jeremiah Vehicle titles and Registration Director (Texas Department of Motor
Vehicles)
Reynolds, Brad Deputy Chief Revenue Estimator (CPA), Austin, TX
FOR:
Mica, Tara lobbyist (National Rifle Association), Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Executive Director (TX Gun Sense), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
April 24, 2019 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Burns, Sonja (Self), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Saslavsky, Elisa (Self), Austin, TX
Stern, Maggie (Childrens Defense Fund), Austin, TX
Thomson, Emma (Self), Austin, TX
Tripp, Alice Legislative Director (Self; Texas State Rifle Assoc), Paige, TX
AGAINST:
Balkcom, Quint President of Game Warden Peace Officers Assc. (Game Warden Peace
Officer's Association), Bullard, TX
FOR:
Mica, Tara lobbyist (National Rifle Association), Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Executive Director (TX Gun Sense), Austin, TX
Tripp, Alice Lobby (Texas State Rifle Assoc)
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Burns, Sonja (Self), Austin, TX
Hunt, Ray Past President (Houston police Officers Union), Houston, TX
McNear, Clint (Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin, TX
Stern, Maggie (Childrens Defense Fund), Austin, TX
Thomson, Emma (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Balkcom, Quint President of Game Warden Peace Officers Assc. (Game Warden Peace
Officer's Association), Bullard, TX
FOR:
Mica, Tara lobbyist (National Rifle Association), Austin, TX
Tripp, Alice Lobby (Texas State Rifle Assoc)
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Balkcom, Quint President of Game Warden Peace Officers Assc. (Game Warden Peace
Officer's Association), Bullard, TX
Smith, Jamaal Asst Dir, Gov Affairs (City of Houston, Office of the Mayor), Houston, TX
Stern, Maggie (Childrens Defense Fund), Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl (Texas gun sense), Austin, TX
Thomson, Emma (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Morgan, Nicholas Owner of Adaptive Construction Solutions (Adaptive Construction
Solutions, Inc.), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
April 24, 2019 9:00 AM
Ortega Praesel, Sylvia Founder, Coalition for Apprentice Partners in Economic
Development (CAPED) (also providing written testimony) (CAPED and Stakeholders),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bailey, Brad VP (S&B Engineers and Constructors), Houston, TX
Brooks, Jeri TXRX, Labs Board Member (TXRX, LABS), Houston, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Policy and Community Engagement (United Ways of Texas),
Austin, TX
Hines, James SVP/General Counsel (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Hinkle, Ron (Coalition for Apprenticeship Partnership for Economic Development), Austin,
TX
LeBas (Chemical Council & TXOGA)
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Paylor, Ryan Director of Government Affairs (Texas Independent Producers & Royalty
Owners Association), Austin, TX
Womack, Daniel Director State Government Affairs (Dow), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Lippincott, Elizabeth (Texas Border Coalition), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Martinez, Ray President (Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas), Austin, TX
Shannon, Fred (HP), Austin, TX
ON:
Barton, Karey Associate Deputy Comptroller of Tax Policy (CPA), Austin, TX
Martin, Ken Assistant Commissioner (Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board),
Austin, TX
Reynolds, Brad Deputy Chief Revenue Estimator (CPA), Austin, TX
ON:
Grady, Victory Director of Rate Analysis (HHSC), Austin, TX
Greenberg, Charlie Director of Hospital Finance (HHSC)
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Parades, Eddie Health Care Administration (Stone Gate Senior Living), Lewisville, TX
ON:
Warren, Kevin Healthcare (Texas Health Care Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Samuels, Eric President/CEO (also providing written testimony) (Texas Homeless
Network)
WITNESS LIST
Finance
April 24, 2019 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Harris, Ashley Director of Policy and Community Engagement (United Ways of Texas),
Austin, TX
Moreau, Walter Director (Foundation Communities), Austin
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
ON:
Wilt, Michael External Relations Manager (Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Pitts, John R (Trinity River Authority), Austin, TX
Reed, Cyrus Conservation director (Lone star chapter sierra club), Austin, TX
ON:
Barton, Karey Associate Deputy Comptroller for Tax Policy (CPA), Austin, TX
Reynolds, Brad Deputy Chief Revenue Estimator (CPA), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Sparks, Clifford Legislative Director (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
ON:
Barton, Karey Associate Deputy Comptroller for Tax Policy (CPA), Austin, TX
Reynolds, Brad Deputy Chief Revenue Estimator (CPA), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bright, Randy Sales (Texas Marine Industry Coalition), Victoria, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Balkcom, Quint President of Game Warden Peace Officers Assc. (Game Warden Peace
Officer's Association), Bullard, TX
Bettale, Sara (Self), Dickinson, TX
Bettale, Tony (Self), Dickinson, TX
Bowen, John President (Self; Texas Marine Industry Coalition. Elite Diesel Service),
League coty, TX
Bowen, Samantha (Self; Texas Marine Colit), League City, TX
Cannan, William Captain (Self; Texas Marine Industry Coalition), Victoria, TX
Embrey, Tammy Director, Intergovernmental Relations (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus
Christi, TX
Fox, Chris (Self; TMIC), Port Aransas, TX
Green, Marvin (Self), Galveston, TX
Jackson, Jay Dee (Self; Texas marine industry coalition), League city, TX
Jackson, Mary (Self; Texas marine industry coalition), League city, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
April 24, 2019 9:00 AM
Lowrance, John (Self), Dickinson, TX
Mains, Chuck (Self; The Boating Trades Association Metropolitan Houston), Austin, TX
Webster, Cory (Self), League City, TX
FOR:
Benn, Dorian Building Products Transport/ President (Same), Houston, TX
Flink, Steve (Reynolds Nationwide), San Antonio, TX
Osbourn, Paul Nat Gas Engines (Westport)
Thiessen, Brad Operator Compressed Natural Gas (also providing written testimony)
(Independence Fuel Systems - Natural Gas), Dallas
Williamson, Jon Fleet Manager (Freedom CNG), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Brooks, Allison (United Parcel Service), Austin, TX
Burns, William Director of OPS Ruan Transportation (Ruan Transportation), Austin, TX
Deadrick, June (CenterPoint Energy), Austin, TX
Flink, Steve (Reynolds nationwide), San antonio, TX
Lozano, Michael (Permian Basin Petroleum Association), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Osbourn, Paul National Sales Manager Westport Fuel Systems (Self), Dallas, TX
Paylor, Ryan Director of Government Affairs (Texas Independent Producers & Royalty
Owners Association), Austin, TX
Saslavsky, Elisa (Self), Austin, TX
Stinnett, Riley (Texas Gas Service), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Reed, Cyrus Conservation director (Lone star chapter sierra club), Austin, TX
ON:
Barton, Karey Associate Deputy Comptroller for Tax Policy (CPA), Austin, TX
Reynolds, Brad Deputy Chief Revenue Estimator (CPA), Austin, TX
FOR:
LeBas, James fiscal analyst (TXOGA), Austin
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Golemon, Kinnan (Shell Oil Company), Austin, TX
ON:
Bryan Heimlich, Edmund retired (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Fojtasek, Dolores Supervisor, Expenditure Assistance (CPA), Austin, TX
McCarty, Darren lawyer/ Deputy AG for Civil Litigation (AG), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
April 24, 2019 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Miller, Samuel Analyst (CPA), Austin, TX
FOR:
Christian, John Tax Consultant (Ryan LLC), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Chiodo, Dana (CompTIA), Austin, TX
Craymer, Dale President (Texas Taxpayers & Research Assoc), Austin, TX
LeBas (AECT and Chemical Council)
ON:
Barton, Karey Associate Deputy Comptroller for Tax Policy (CPA), Austin, TX
Melnyl, Tetyana Revenue Eslinalivy (Comptroller of Public Accounts)
Reynolds, Brad Deputy Chief Revenue Estimator (CPA), Austin, TX