86(R) SB 2 - Senate Committee Report Version

WITNESS LIST

SB 2

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Property Tax

February 6, 2019 - 8:00 AM

FOR:

Allford, Daniel (Self) , Houston, TX

Bates, Tray Chairman Texas Realtors (Texas Realtors), Corpus Christi, TX

Berlanga, Michael CPA/LREB (Self; Christian Chamber of San Antonio), San Antonio,

Bohnert, Henry Mr (also providing written testimony) (Self; Convention of States),

Bfazoria, TX

Bohnert, Richard (also providing written testimony) (Self; Convention of states),

Comfort, TX

Burden, Brandon (Self) , Frisco, TX

Cahn, Adam (Self) , Austin, TX

Carter, David Colonel, USAF (retired) (also providing written testimony) (Self) ,

Temple, TX

Caso, Kathleen (Self; Lost Pines Republican Women, Bastrop Co Republican Precinct

Chair 2009), Bastrop, TX

Colbert, Tamara Mrs. (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Prosper, TX

Davey, Richard (Self) , Honey grove, TX

Davis, Michelle (Self; Convention of States Action), League city, TX

DeOtte, Richard (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Southlake, TX

DeOtte, Yvette (Self) , Southlake, TX

Dorsch, Barry (Self; NE Tarrant TEA Party), Fort Worth, TX

Fabry, Thomas (also providing written testimony) (Self; Frisco Tea Party), Frisco, TX

Falk, Roger Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Self; Travis County Taxpayers

Union), Austin, TX

Gilley, Rockie Kennedale city council place 1 (Self) , Kennedale, TX

Ginn, Vance PhD Senior Economist (Texas Public Policy Foundatiom), Austin, TX

Hale, Darrell Collin County Commissioner (Self; Collin County), Mckinney, TX

Hart, Dan Chairman TEA (also providing written testimony) (Self; Chairman TEA),

Houston, TX

Hill, Chris Judge (Self; Collin County), McKinney, TX

Hodson, Paul (also providing written testimony) (Self; Convention of States), Burleson,

Holcomb, Terry SREC SD3 (Self) , Coldspring, TX

Johnson, Cheryl GC TAC (also providing written testimony) (Self; Galveston County

Tax Office), Galveston, TX

Kecseg, Ross (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texans for Fiscal Responsibility),

Lewisville, TX

Lanton, Rodney (Self) , Euless, TX

LeBas, James Fiscal analyst (TXOGA), Austin, TX

Loucks, Donald (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Bastrop, TX

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Main, Crystal (Self; NETTP), North Richland Hills, TX

Maxwell, Carroll Mr (Self) , Mckinney, TX

Modeste, Ricardo (Self) , Houston, Texas, TX

Newton, Chris (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX

Nguyen, Anthony (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Round rock, TX

O'Connor, Patrick President (O'Connor & Associates), Houston, TX, TX

Openshaw, Michael (Self) , Plano, TX

Palmer, Joe (Self) , Fort Worth, TX

Ponce, Kathy (Self; Ellis Couny GOP), Maypearl, TX

Ramos, Gilbert (Self; Texas Patriots Tea Party), Burleson, TX

Rhodes, Fran Citizen Advocate coordinator, NE Tarrant Tea Party (also providing written

testimony) (Self; NE Tarrant Tea Party), Fort Worth, TX

Savage, Kimberly (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Whitney, TX

Spataro, Susan (Self) , Austin, TX

Spencer, Carol (Self) , Cedar Creek, TX

Thomas, Tracy (Self) , McKinney, TX

Troxclair, Ellen Fmr. Austin City Council Member (Self; Texas Public Policy

Foundation), Austin, TX

Tyner, Kay (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Houston, TX

Vera, Colleen (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Houston, TX

Williams, Chad (Texas Building Owners and Managers Association), Austin, TX

Williams, Roger Property Tax Consultant (Self; Property Tax Matters, LP), TX, TX

Williams, Shelby (also providing written testimony) (Self; Convention of States), Plano,

Wise, Summer SREC (Self) , Lakeway, TX

Zito, Al (Self) , Southlake, TX

AGAINST:

Abbott, Robert Fire Chief (Self; Travis County ESD 6), Austin, TX

Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas),

Austin, TX

Carlton, John (Texas State Association of Fire and Emergency Districts), Austin, TX

Coyle, Jeff Director (also providing written testimony) (City of San Antonio), San

Antonio, TX

Duffield, Jerry President Dallas County Fire Chief's Association (Dallas County Fire

Chief's Association), DeSoto,Texas, TX

Elliott, Jay County judge (Self; Falls County Government), Marlin, TX

Forbis, Chris Captain (Self; Randall County Sheriffs office), Canyon, TX

Fuller, George Mayor (also providing written testimony) (Self; City of McKinney),

McKinney, TX

Greaser, Eric Fire Chief (Self; Town of Flower Mound), Flower Mound, TX

Hardgrove, Wallace Budget Officer (Self; County of el paso), El paso, TX

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Haynes, Adam Policy Director (Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX

Hill, Rick Brazos County JP Precinct 3 (Self; Justices of the Peace and Constables

Association of Texas), College Station, TX

Jack, Mark (Self; Texas State Association of Fire and Emergency Districts), Aledo, TX

Jackson, William Harris County Budget (also providing written testimony) (Harris

County), Houston, TX

Johnston, Robert (Anderson County), Palestine, TX

Jones, Cody City of Canyon Commission (City of Canyon), Canyon, TX

Lavine, Dick (Center for public policy priorities), AUSTIN, TX

Looney, Jeff City Manager (Self; City of Granite Shoals), Granite Shoals, TX

Naughton, Michael Fire Chief (City of Leon Valley), Leon Valley, TX

Phillis, Peter Deputy City Manager and CFO (also providing written testimony) (City of

Mansfield, Texas), Mansfield, TX

Reed, Charles Assistant Administrator of Governmental Affairs (Dallas County

Commissioners Court), Dallas, TX

Reich, Elizabeth Chief financial officer for City of Dallas (Self; City of Dallas), Dallas,

Reich, Elizabeth (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX

Schuchart, Chris Medina County Judge (also providing written testimony) (Medina

County), Hondo, TX

Shetter, Ken Mayor - City of Burleson (City of Burleson), Burleson, TX

Shuster, Joe Pecos county judge (Self; Pecos county), Ft. Stockton, tx, TX

Stout, David El Paso County commissioner (Self; El Paso County), El Paso, TX

Thomas, Casey Dallas City Council Member (Self; City of Dallas), Dallas, TX

Truitt, Michael Constable (Self; Justice of the Peace ans Constables Assoc of Texas),

Frisco, TX

Whitley, Glen County Judge (Tarrant County), Fort Worth, TX

Wilkison, Charley Executive Director (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of

Texas, CLEAT), Austin, TX

ON:

Bassett, Steve CFO Fort Bend ISD (Self; Texas School Alliance and Fort Bend ISD),

Missouri City, TX

Bennett, Tony President (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX

Brown, Kevin Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association

of School Administrators), Austin, TX

Cartwright, Deborah Texas Taxpayers & Research Assoc. (Texas Taxpayers & Research

Association), Austin. TX, TX

Chandler, Clayton City Manager (Self; City of Mansfield), Mansfield, TX

Craymer, Dale President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Taxpayers and

Research Association), Austin, TX

Crigler, Marya Chief Appraiser (Travis Central Appraisal District), Austin, TX

Dewing, Peter Mayor (Self; Northlake,TX), Northlake, TX

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Fraire, Jacob President /CEO (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of

Community Colleges), Austin, TX

Frankland, Byron Chief of Police (also providing written testimony) (City of Hutto),

Hutto, TX

Gaddes, Larry Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector (also providing written

testimony) (Tax Assessor-Collectors Association of Texas), Georgetown, TX

Haehn, George Mayor of Buda TX (also providing written testimony) (Self; Buda

Texas), Buda, TX

Hryhorchuk, John (also providing written testimony) (Office of the Governor), Austin,

Johnson, Brian Mayor - City of Kennedale (also providing written testimony) (City of

Kennedale), Kennedale, TX

Johnson, Gail Home Owner (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Lytle, TX

Lumpkin, Ashley Exec Director Development Services (also providing written

testimony) (City of Hutto), Hutto, TX

Maples, Tobin City Manager (City Of Fair Oaks Ranch), Fair Oaks Ranch, TX

Margo, Dee Mayor (City of El Paso), El Paso, TX

McComb, Joe Mayor (also providing written testimony) (City of Corpus Christi),

Corpus Christi, TX

Mooney, Karl Mayor (also providing written testimony) (Self; City of College Station),

College Station, TX

Osenbaugh, John Property tax consultant (also providing written testimony) (Self) ,

Houston, TX

Padilla, Eliska Exec Director of Communications (also providing written testimony)

(City of Hutto), Hutto, TX

Rabb, Jennifer (also providing written testimony) (Baker Institute for Public Policy),

Houston, TX

Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX

Schafer, Eric (Self) , Hewitt, TX

Shoemaker, David Budget Advisor (Office of the Governor), Austin, TX

South, Brent Chief appraiser (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of

Appraisal Districts), Greenville, TX

Wareham, Terry Home owner (Self; Bastrop County Party), Smithville, TX

Registering, but not testifying:

FOR:

Albright, Steven Director of Government Affairs (AGC of Texas), Austin, TX

Allen-Beason, Jeanne Mrs (Self; COS), Crawford, TX, TX

Beason, Calvin Mr (Self; COS), Crawford, TX, TX

Bialoski-Bigham, Elizabeth (Self) , Houston, TX

Bigham, Jim (Self) , Houston, TX

Birk, Carla (Self) , Leander, TX

Bluestein, Steve (Self) , Houston, TX

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Brobston, Nancy (Self) , Allen, TX

Cassidy, Michael (Self) , Liberty Hill, TX

Correll, Sharon (Self) , Dallas, TX

Deffendall, Michael (Self) , San Antonio, TX

Depwe, Karen (Self) , Austin, TX

Dunklau, Brent (Self) , Rockwall, TX

Eastland, Bill (Self) , Arlington, TX

Everton, Linda (Self; RPT STAT and NWARW), Austin, TX

Fabry, Toni (Self; Frisco Tea Party), Frisco, TX

Fisher, Floyd (Self) , El Campo, TX

Franklin, Shelia (Self; Nettp), Fort worth, TX

Gonzalez, Daniel Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas REALTORS), Austin, TX

Hardin, Billy (Self; TEA), Richmond, TX

Harper, Terry SREC 21 Chairman (Self; Republican Party of Texas, Legislative Priorities

Committee), Tx, TX

Harper, Terry SREC 21 Chairman (Self; Republican Party of Texas, Legislative Priorities

Committee), Tx, TX

Harris, James (Self; Citizens for Appraisal Reform), Carrollton, TX

Harry, Martin (Self) , Austin, TX

Hart, Betty (Self; TEA), Houston, TX

Holcomb, Gina (Self) , Coldspring, TX

Hosterman, John (Self; Convention of States), Plano, TX

Knorr, Rosemarie Mrs. (Self) , Austin, TX

Koebele, Steve Consultant (Self) , Austin, TX

Lanton, Christine (Self) , Euless, TX

Lennon, Robin (Self; Kingwood TEA Party, Inc.), Kingwood, TX, TX

Longoria, Armando GI Form (Self; GIForm), Tx, TX

Lucas, Jesse (Self) , San angelo, TX

Lucas, Lynette Mrs (Self) , San Angelo, TX

Martinez de Vara, Art (Self) , Von Ormy, TX

Matocha, Dustin (Self) , Austin, TX

Mcguinness, Patrick (Self) , Austin, TX

McMullen, Stuart Mr. (Self) , Leander, TX

Miller, Diana (Self) , Sugar Land, TX

Morales Jr, Peter (Self; Convention of States), Austin, TX

Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX

Parenteau, Julia Associate Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Realtors), Austin, TX

Peabody, Susan (Self; NETTP), Grapevine, TX

Pennington, Paul President (Citizens for appraisal reform), Carrollton texas, TX

Postell, Amos (Self) , Kyle, TX

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Smith, Angela (Self; Fredericksburg Tea Party), Fredericksburg, TX

Spilman, Annie State director (NFIB), Austin, TX

Sullivan, Michael (Self; Texans for Fiscal Responsibility), Austin, TX

Wallace, Charles (Self; Convention of States), Bacliff, TX

Waters, Patricia (Self) , Liberty Hill, TX

Wisenbaker, Clarence Tax consulant (Self; Convention of States), Humble, TX

Wisenbaker, Eugene (Self; Convention of States), Conroe, TX

AGAINST:

Aaron, Tracy Police Chief (Self; City of Mansfield), Mansfield, TX

Adler, Steve Mayor (Self) , Austin, TX

Alexander, Reginald Cedar Fire Department Division Chief (Self; Dallas County Fire

Chiefs, City of Cedar Hill), Cedar Hill, TX

Anderson, David Lieutenant (City of Leon Valley), Leon Valley, TX

Anderson, Jessica Lieutenant (Houston Police Department), Houston, TX

Baker, Clarence (Self; Iuec), Rockwall, TX

Blanchette, Jacques Tyler County Judge (Self; Tyler County), Woodville, TX

Bona, Ryan Police sergeant (City of Bryan), Bryan, TX

Boulton, Brad Asst. chief (Self; City of Lancaster), Lancaster, TX

Breland, Sereniah City Manager (City of Pflugerville), Pflugerville, TX

Brodnax, Mike Rowlett chief of police (Self; City of Rowlett), Rowlett, TX

Burns, Sandra Kenedy County Tax Assessor Collector (Self; Kenedy County), Sarita, TX

Caldera, Crystal Assistant City Manager (City of Leon Valley), Leon Valley, TX

Campbell, Scott City Manager (City of Roanoke), Roanoke, TX

Casaday, Kenneth President of te Austin Police Association (Self; Austin Police

Association), Austin tx, TX

Christensen, Laurie Immediate Past President (Texas Fire Marshals Association),

Houston, TX

Cuellar, Guadalupe Legislative Attorney (City of El Paso), El Paso, TX

Dean, John City Manager (City of Ovilla), Ovilla, TX

Deshields, Glenn (Texas State Association of Fire Fighters), Austin, TX

DeWitt, Jim CFO (Self) , Austin, TX

Elfant, Bruce Travis county tax assessor collector (Self) , Austin, TX

Elliott, Troy Deputy Chief Financial Officier (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX

Franke, Rob Mayor (Self; City of Cedar Hill), Cedar Hill, TX

Gonzalez, Margie H Commissioner (Self; Jim Wells County), Texas, TX

Gravell, Bill County Judge (Williamson County), Georgetown, TX

Gray-Moore, Holly Mayor Pro Tem City of Roanoke (Self; City of Roanoke), Roanoke,

Gutierrez, Bobby Chief Deputy Constable (Self; Justice of the Peace and Constables

Association of Texas), Austin, TX

Hairston, Clyde Mayor (Self; City of Lancaster), Lancaster, TX

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Hamill, Joe Legislative and Political Director (American Federation of State, County and

Municipal Employees), Austin, TX

Harris, Dwight (Self; Texas American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX

Harrison, Rodney Police Chief (Town of Little Elm), Little Elm, TX

Harvey, Brian Chief of Police (Self; City of Allen), Allen, TX

Hill, Laura Mayor (Self; City of Southlake), Southlake, TX

Howard, Neil Fire Chief (Self; City of Rowlett), Rowlett, TX

Hulett, Nin Granbury Mayor (Self; Mayor city of Granbury), Granbury, TX

Hunter, Todd Police Chief (Texas Police Chiefs Association/City of Kilgore), Kilgore,

Igo, Shanna Deputy Executive Director (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX

Jones, Mike (Burleson Professional Firefighters Association), Burleson, TX

Kelly, Bill Director of Govt Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston, TX

Kennard, Karen (City of Missouri City, Texas), Austin, TX

Kennard, Karen (City of Port Arthur, Texas), Austin, TX

LaFleur, Leward Marion County Judge (Marion County), Jefferson, TX

Landry, Mitch (Texas municipal police assocition), Austin, TX

Langford, Bob Montague County commissioner (Self; Montague county), Nocona tx, TX

Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX

Lopez, Carlos Constable (Self; Justices of the Peace and Constables Association of

Texas), Austin, TX

Luke, Charles Co-Director (Self; Pastors for Texas Children), Weatherford, TX

Lynch, Bill VP Government Relations (Self; Coalition of East Tarrant Chambers of

Commerce), Arlington, TX

Marcus, Walters Police officer (Lancaster police department), Tx, TX

Markle, Michael Chief of Police, Corpus Christi (Self; City of Corpus Christi), Corpus

Christi, TX

Martinez, David Asst. City Manager / Fire Chief (Self) , Coleman, TX

Matthews, Clinton (Self) , Adkins, TX

Mauldin-Jones, Opal City Manager (Self; City of Lancaster), Lancaster, TX

McCollum, Scott Chief of Police (Self; City of College Station), College Station, TX

McLaughlin, James General Counsel/Executive Director (Texas Police Chiefs

Association), Elgin, TX

McMahan, Jonathan College Station Fire Chief (Self; City of College Station), College

Station, TX

Miller, Jeriahme Chief of Police (City of Roanoke), Roanoke, TX

Morris, Ronnie Assistant Chief of Police (City of Grand Prairie), Grand Prairie, TX

Neighbor, Brad City Attorney (City of Garland), Garland, TX

Norman, Donnie Fire Chief (Self; Travis County Emergency Services District #1 & #7),

Jonestown, TX

Oakley, James Judge (Self; Burnet County), Burnet, TX

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Oakley, Julie Assistant City Manager (Self; City of Lakeway), Lakeway, TX

Oakley, Keith (Dallas Fire Fighters Association), Austin, TX

Oakley, Keith (Dallas Retired Fire Fighters Assn.), Austin, TX

Obrien, Sean Karnes County Commissioner (Self; Karnes County), Karnes city, TX

Poovey, Curtis Fire chief (Self; Richardson Fire Department), Richardson, TX

Quick, Scotty IUEC Local 133 Business Manager (Elevator Constructors Union), Texas,

Ramirez, Charles (Self; International Union of Elevator Constructors), Bastrop, TX

Rhodes, Terrence (Chief U. Renee Hall of the Dallas Police Department), Dallas, TX

Roberts, Cary (County and District Clerks' Association of Texas), Austin, TX

Rocha, Robert Fire Chief (Self; City of Corpus Christi Fire Department), Corpus Christi,

Ross, Michael Fire Chief (Mansfield Fire Department), Mansfield, TX

Russell, Claudia (City of San Marcos), Austin, TX

Shannon, Melissa Director of Governmental Affairs (Bexar County Commissioners

Court), San Antonio, TX

Smith, Dean VP City of Austin afscme 1624 (Self; AFSCME local 1624), Austin, TX

Spivey, Jimmy Chief of Police (Self; City of Richardson Texas), Richardson, TX

Sturrock, Stevan Tyler Co. Commissioner (Self; Tyler County), Woodville, TX

Sullivan, Ryan (Texas Fire Marshals Association), Houston, TX

Tackett, Chris (Self; Pastors For Texas Children), Granbury, TX

Valadez, James (Self) , Austin, TX

Van Eenoo, Ed Deputy Chief Financial Officer (Self) , Austin, TX

Warndof, Donna Director, Harris County Legislative Relations (Harris County

Commissioners Court), Houston, TX

Watkins, Nathan City Manager (City of Mont belvieu), Mont belvieu, TX

Watts, Chris Mayor (Self; City of Denton), Denton, TX

Wesson, Calyn Finance Director (Self; City of Mont Belvieu), Mont Belvieu, TX

Wheeler, Julie (Self; Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX

ON:

Byer, Von General Counsel (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX

Dantzler, Susan (Self; TNM Legislative Dir.), Harper, TX

Hedtke, Amy (Self) , Waxahachie, TX

Mckenzie, Al Director state funding TEA (Texas education agency), Austin, TX

Metayer, Rudy Councilmember, City of Pflugerville (Self; City of Pflugerville),

Pflugerville, TX

Metayer, Rudy Councilmember, City of Pflugerville (Self; City of Pflugerville),

Pflugerville, TX

Rodriguez, Jimmy Legislative Director (San Antonio Police Officers Association), San

Antonio, TX

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Providing written testimony:

FOR:

Boudreaux, Gary (Self) , Houston, TX

Camardo, Thomas (Self) , Austin, TX

Head, Ray (Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals), Austin, TX

Martin, Joanne (Self) , Bulverde, TX

Popp, James (Self) , Austin, TX

Sheetz, Samuel Policy Director (Self; Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Anderson, David (Arlington ISD Board of Trustees), Austin, TX

Coffman, Chris City manager (Self; City of Granbury, city manager and Texas City

Management Association, President), Granbury, TX

Cordell, Billy Chief of Police (Self; Burleson Police Department), Burleson, TX

Cox, Sandra Mayor (Self; City of Lakeway), Lakeway, TX

Davies, Holli (North Texas Commission), Irving, TX

Fortune, Andrew (City of Grand Prairie), Grand Prairie, TX

Fowler, Daryl County Judge (Self; The County of DeWitt), Cuero, TX

Freeman, Ken Fire chief City of Burleson (Self; City of Burleson), Burleson, TX

George, KP County Judge (Self; Fort Bend County), Richmond, TX

Hale, Angela (McKinney Chamber), Austin, TX

Hale, Angela (Frisco Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX

Kelley, Kimberly (City of San Marcos), Austin, TX

Milligan, Maureen President and CEO (Teaching hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX

Pape, Paul County judge (Bastrop county), Bastrop, TX

Powell, Toby Mayor (Self; City of Conroe), Conroe, TX

Ramirez, Ricardo Intergovernmental Relations Manager (City of Sugar Land), Sugar

Land, TX

Randle, Richard Commissioner Pct. 4 DeWitt County (Self; DeWitt County), Cuero, TX

Shelley, Dan (The City of Coppell), Austin, TX

Stevens, Paul Deputy City Manager (Self; City of Rowlett), Rowlett, TX

Weist, Jon Intergovernmental/Legislative Officer (City of Irving), Irving, TX

ON:

Altinger, Roland Chief Appraiser (Harrris CAD), Houston, TX

Bruce, John Chief of Police (City of Frisco, Texas), Frisco, TX

Giarratani, Dominic Assistant Director (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX

Hindman, Mark City Manager (City of North Richland Hills), North Richland Hills, TX

Popinski, Bob (Raise Your Hand Texas), Austin, TX

Solis, Eddie (City of Arlington), Austin, TX