WITNESS LISTSB 700Senate Committee ReportFinanceApril 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment FOR: Venable, Peggy Dir (also providing written testimony) (Texas - Americans for a Sound Economy), Austin, TX AGAINST: Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX), Austin, TX Amus, Allen Concho County Judge (Concho County and Rural Co. Judges Association), Paint Rock, TX Burns, Joel Realtor, Council member (also providing written testimony) (City of Fort Worth TX) Chandler, Clayton City Manager (City of Mansfield), Mansfield, TX Cole, Sheryl City Council Member (City of Austin), Austin, TX Duplant, Max S. Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Irving), Irving, TX Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX Rhodes, Karen Budget Director & Pres - GFOAT & City of Plano (Govn Finance Officer Association) Sandlin, Bennett Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX Scott, Bob Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Carroltton, Texas), Carrollton, TX ON: Robinson, Jim Chief Appraiser, Harris County (Self), Houston, TX Villagomez, Maria Assistant Budget Director (City of San Antonio) Registering, but not testifying: For: Connett, Brent Policy Analyst (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX Gregg, Michele (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX Howe, Billy State Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau) Ridgway, John Apartment Owner & Manager (Self), The Woodlands, TX Sullivan, Michael Quinn President, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR), Austin, TX Against: Betz, Michael Deputy City Attorney (City of Garland), Garland, TX Browder, Leslie Chief Financial Officer (City of Austin) Cabrales Jr., John Public Admin. (City of Denton, TX), Denton, TX Cantu Segovia, Cindy Govt Relations Mgr (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San Antonio, TX Cobos, David M. Judge (Justice of the Peace) Midland Co. (Justices of the Peace & Constables Assoc of Texas), Midland, TX Cooley, Jason L. Budget Manager (Town of Addison, Texas) Cryan, Charles CFO (City of Bryan), Bryan, TX Hart, Tom City Manager (City of Grand Prairie), Grand Prairie, TX Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Mayfield, Kenneth Dallas County Commissioner (Dallas County), Dallas, TX Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth, TX Millikin, Jay Comal County Commissioner, Pct #2 (Comal County Commissioners Court), New Braunfels, TX Travis, Ann Director, Govt. Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX On: Skerik, June Budget Mgr (City of Waco) Providing written testimony: Against: Chaumette, Jacqueline Council Member (City of Sugarland), Sugar Land, TX Johnson, Katheryn Travis County Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County) Wolff, Lana Mayor Pro-Tem, Dist. 5 (City of Arlington)April 6, 2009 - 9:00 AM Registering, but not testifying: Against: Flores-Ortiz, Aurora Legislative Liaison (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 700Senate Committee Report SB 700 Senate Committee Report Finance Finance April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment FOR: Venable, Peggy Dir (also providing written testimony) (Texas - Americans for a Sound Economy), Austin, TX AGAINST: Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX), Austin, TX Amus, Allen Concho County Judge (Concho County and Rural Co. Judges Association), Paint Rock, TX Burns, Joel Realtor, Council member (also providing written testimony) (City of Fort Worth TX) Chandler, Clayton City Manager (City of Mansfield), Mansfield, TX Cole, Sheryl City Council Member (City of Austin), Austin, TX Duplant, Max S. Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Irving), Irving, TX Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX Rhodes, Karen Budget Director & Pres - GFOAT & City of Plano (Govn Finance Officer Association) Sandlin, Bennett Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX Scott, Bob Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Carroltton, Texas), Carrollton, TX ON: Robinson, Jim Chief Appraiser, Harris County (Self), Houston, TX Villagomez, Maria Assistant Budget Director (City of San Antonio) Registering, but not testifying: For: Connett, Brent Policy Analyst (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX Gregg, Michele (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX Howe, Billy State Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau) Ridgway, John Apartment Owner & Manager (Self), The Woodlands, TX Sullivan, Michael Quinn President, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR), Austin, TX Against: Betz, Michael Deputy City Attorney (City of Garland), Garland, TX Browder, Leslie Chief Financial Officer (City of Austin) Cabrales Jr., John Public Admin. (City of Denton, TX), Denton, TX Cantu Segovia, Cindy Govt Relations Mgr (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San Antonio, TX Cobos, David M. Judge (Justice of the Peace) Midland Co. (Justices of the Peace & Constables Assoc of Texas), Midland, TX Cooley, Jason L. Budget Manager (Town of Addison, Texas) Cryan, Charles CFO (City of Bryan), Bryan, TX Hart, Tom City Manager (City of Grand Prairie), Grand Prairie, TX Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Mayfield, Kenneth Dallas County Commissioner (Dallas County), Dallas, TX Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth, TX Millikin, Jay Comal County Commissioner, Pct #2 (Comal County Commissioners Court), New Braunfels, TX Travis, Ann Director, Govt. Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX On: Skerik, June Budget Mgr (City of Waco) Providing written testimony: Against: Chaumette, Jacqueline Council Member (City of Sugarland), Sugar Land, TX Johnson, Katheryn Travis County Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County) Wolff, Lana Mayor Pro-Tem, Dist. 5 (City of Arlington)April 6, 2009 - 9:00 AM Registering, but not testifying: Against: Flores-Ortiz, Aurora Legislative Liaison (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment FOR: FOR: Venable, Peggy Dir (also providing written testimony) (Texas - Americans for a Sound Economy), Austin, TX Venable, Peggy Dir (also providing written testimony) (Texas - Americans for a Sound Economy), Austin, TX AGAINST: AGAINST: Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX), Austin, TX Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX), Austin, TX Amus, Allen Concho County Judge (Concho County and Rural Co. Judges Association), Paint Rock, TX Amus, Allen Concho County Judge (Concho County and Rural Co. Judges Association), Paint Rock, TX Burns, Joel Realtor, Council member (also providing written testimony) (City of Fort Worth TX) Burns, Joel Realtor, Council member (also providing written testimony) (City of Fort Worth TX) Chandler, Clayton City Manager (City of Mansfield), Mansfield, TX Chandler, Clayton City Manager (City of Mansfield), Mansfield, TX Cole, Sheryl City Council Member (City of Austin), Austin, TX Cole, Sheryl City Council Member (City of Austin), Austin, TX Duplant, Max S. Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Irving), Irving, TX Duplant, Max S. Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Irving), Irving, TX Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX Rhodes, Karen Budget Director & Pres - GFOAT & City of Plano (Govn Finance Officer Association) Rhodes, Karen Budget Director & Pres - GFOAT & City of Plano (Govn Finance Officer Association) Sandlin, Bennett Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX Sandlin, Bennett Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX Scott, Bob Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Carroltton, Texas), Carrollton, TX Scott, Bob Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Carroltton, Texas), Carrollton, TX ON: ON: Robinson, Jim Chief Appraiser, Harris County (Self), Houston, TX Robinson, Jim Chief Appraiser, Harris County (Self), Houston, TX Villagomez, Maria Assistant Budget Director (City of San Antonio) Villagomez, Maria Assistant Budget Director (City of San Antonio) Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Connett, Brent Policy Analyst (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX Connett, Brent Policy Analyst (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX Gregg, Michele (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX Gregg, Michele (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX Howe, Billy State Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau) Howe, Billy State Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau) Ridgway, John Apartment Owner & Manager (Self), The Woodlands, TX Ridgway, John Apartment Owner & Manager (Self), The Woodlands, TX Sullivan, Michael Quinn President, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR), Austin, TX Sullivan, Michael Quinn President, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR), Austin, TX Against: Against: Betz, Michael Deputy City Attorney (City of Garland), Garland, TX Betz, Michael Deputy City Attorney (City of Garland), Garland, TX Browder, Leslie Chief Financial Officer (City of Austin) Browder, Leslie Chief Financial Officer (City of Austin) Cabrales Jr., John Public Admin. (City of Denton, TX), Denton, TX Cabrales Jr., John Public Admin. (City of Denton, TX), Denton, TX Cantu Segovia, Cindy Govt Relations Mgr (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San Antonio, TX Cantu Segovia, Cindy Govt Relations Mgr (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San Antonio, TX Cobos, David M. Judge (Justice of the Peace) Midland Co. (Justices of the Peace & Constables Assoc of Texas), Midland, TX Cobos, David M. Judge (Justice of the Peace) Midland Co. (Justices of the Peace & Constables Assoc of Texas), Midland, TX Cooley, Jason L. Budget Manager (Town of Addison, Texas) Cooley, Jason L. Budget Manager (Town of Addison, Texas) Cryan, Charles CFO (City of Bryan), Bryan, TX Cryan, Charles CFO (City of Bryan), Bryan, TX Hart, Tom City Manager (City of Grand Prairie), Grand Prairie, TX Hart, Tom City Manager (City of Grand Prairie), Grand Prairie, TX Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Mayfield, Kenneth Dallas County Commissioner (Dallas County), Dallas, TX Mayfield, Kenneth Dallas County Commissioner (Dallas County), Dallas, TX Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth, TX Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth, TX Millikin, Jay Comal County Commissioner, Pct #2 (Comal County Commissioners Court), New Braunfels, TX Millikin, Jay Comal County Commissioner, Pct #2 (Comal County Commissioners Court), New Braunfels, TX Travis, Ann Director, Govt. Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX Travis, Ann Director, Govt. Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX On: On: Skerik, June Budget Mgr (City of Waco) Skerik, June Budget Mgr (City of Waco) Providing written testimony: Providing written testimony: Against: Against: Chaumette, Jacqueline Council Member (City of Sugarland), Sugar Land, TX Chaumette, Jacqueline Council Member (City of Sugarland), Sugar Land, TX Johnson, Katheryn Travis County Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County) Johnson, Katheryn Travis County Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County) Wolff, Lana Mayor Pro-Tem, Dist. 5 (City of Arlington) Wolff, Lana Mayor Pro-Tem, Dist. 5 (City of Arlington) April 6, 2009 - 9:00 AM April 6, 2009 - 9:00 AM Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Against: Against: Flores-Ortiz, Aurora Legislative Liaison (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX Flores-Ortiz, Aurora Legislative Liaison (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX
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April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment FOR: Venable, Peggy Dir (also providing written testimony) (Texas - Americans for a Sound Economy), Austin, TX AGAINST: Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX), Austin, TX Amus, Allen Concho County Judge (Concho County and Rural Co. Judges Association), Paint Rock, TX Burns, Joel Realtor, Council member (also providing written testimony) (City of Fort Worth TX) Chandler, Clayton City Manager (City of Mansfield), Mansfield, TX Cole, Sheryl City Council Member (City of Austin), Austin, TX Duplant, Max S. Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Irving), Irving, TX Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX Rhodes, Karen Budget Director & Pres - GFOAT & City of Plano (Govn Finance Officer Association) Sandlin, Bennett Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX Scott, Bob Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Carroltton, Texas), Carrollton, TX ON: Robinson, Jim Chief Appraiser, Harris County (Self), Houston, TX Villagomez, Maria Assistant Budget Director (City of San Antonio) Registering, but not testifying: For: Connett, Brent Policy Analyst (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX Gregg, Michele (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX Howe, Billy State Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau) Ridgway, John Apartment Owner & Manager (Self), The Woodlands, TX Sullivan, Michael Quinn President, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR), Austin, TX Against: Betz, Michael Deputy City Attorney (City of Garland), Garland, TX Browder, Leslie Chief Financial Officer (City of Austin) Cabrales Jr., John Public Admin. (City of Denton, TX), Denton, TX Cantu Segovia, Cindy Govt Relations Mgr (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San Antonio, TX Cobos, David M. Judge (Justice of the Peace) Midland Co. (Justices of the Peace & Constables Assoc of Texas), Midland, TX Cooley, Jason L. Budget Manager (Town of Addison, Texas) Cryan, Charles CFO (City of Bryan), Bryan, TX Hart, Tom City Manager (City of Grand Prairie), Grand Prairie, TX Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Mayfield, Kenneth Dallas County Commissioner (Dallas County), Dallas, TX Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth, TX Millikin, Jay Comal County Commissioner, Pct #2 (Comal County Commissioners Court), New Braunfels, TX Travis, Ann Director, Govt. Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX On: Skerik, June Budget Mgr (City of Waco) Providing written testimony: Against: Chaumette, Jacqueline Council Member (City of Sugarland), Sugar Land, TX Johnson, Katheryn Travis County Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County) Wolff, Lana Mayor Pro-Tem, Dist. 5 (City of Arlington)April 6, 2009 - 9:00 AM Registering, but not testifying: Against: Flores-Ortiz, Aurora Legislative Liaison (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment FOR: FOR: Venable, Peggy Dir (also providing written testimony) (Texas - Americans for a Sound Economy), Austin, TX Venable, Peggy Dir (also providing written testimony) (Texas - Americans for a Sound Economy), Austin, TX AGAINST: AGAINST: Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX), Austin, TX Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX), Austin, TX Amus, Allen Concho County Judge (Concho County and Rural Co. Judges Association), Paint Rock, TX Amus, Allen Concho County Judge (Concho County and Rural Co. Judges Association), Paint Rock, TX Burns, Joel Realtor, Council member (also providing written testimony) (City of Fort Worth TX) Burns, Joel Realtor, Council member (also providing written testimony) (City of Fort Worth TX) Chandler, Clayton City Manager (City of Mansfield), Mansfield, TX Chandler, Clayton City Manager (City of Mansfield), Mansfield, TX Cole, Sheryl City Council Member (City of Austin), Austin, TX Cole, Sheryl City Council Member (City of Austin), Austin, TX Duplant, Max S. Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Irving), Irving, TX Duplant, Max S. Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Irving), Irving, TX Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX Rhodes, Karen Budget Director & Pres - GFOAT & City of Plano (Govn Finance Officer Association) Rhodes, Karen Budget Director & Pres - GFOAT & City of Plano (Govn Finance Officer Association) Sandlin, Bennett Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX Sandlin, Bennett Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX Scott, Bob Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Carroltton, Texas), Carrollton, TX Scott, Bob Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Carroltton, Texas), Carrollton, TX ON: ON: Robinson, Jim Chief Appraiser, Harris County (Self), Houston, TX Robinson, Jim Chief Appraiser, Harris County (Self), Houston, TX Villagomez, Maria Assistant Budget Director (City of San Antonio) Villagomez, Maria Assistant Budget Director (City of San Antonio) Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Connett, Brent Policy Analyst (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX Connett, Brent Policy Analyst (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX Gregg, Michele (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX Gregg, Michele (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX Howe, Billy State Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau) Howe, Billy State Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau) Ridgway, John Apartment Owner & Manager (Self), The Woodlands, TX Ridgway, John Apartment Owner & Manager (Self), The Woodlands, TX Sullivan, Michael Quinn President, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR), Austin, TX Sullivan, Michael Quinn President, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR), Austin, TX Against: Against: Betz, Michael Deputy City Attorney (City of Garland), Garland, TX Betz, Michael Deputy City Attorney (City of Garland), Garland, TX Browder, Leslie Chief Financial Officer (City of Austin) Browder, Leslie Chief Financial Officer (City of Austin) Cabrales Jr., John Public Admin. (City of Denton, TX), Denton, TX Cabrales Jr., John Public Admin. (City of Denton, TX), Denton, TX Cantu Segovia, Cindy Govt Relations Mgr (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San Antonio, TX Cantu Segovia, Cindy Govt Relations Mgr (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San Antonio, TX Cobos, David M. Judge (Justice of the Peace) Midland Co. (Justices of the Peace & Constables Assoc of Texas), Midland, TX Cobos, David M. Judge (Justice of the Peace) Midland Co. (Justices of the Peace & Constables Assoc of Texas), Midland, TX Cooley, Jason L. Budget Manager (Town of Addison, Texas) Cooley, Jason L. Budget Manager (Town of Addison, Texas) Cryan, Charles CFO (City of Bryan), Bryan, TX Cryan, Charles CFO (City of Bryan), Bryan, TX Hart, Tom City Manager (City of Grand Prairie), Grand Prairie, TX Hart, Tom City Manager (City of Grand Prairie), Grand Prairie, TX Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Mayfield, Kenneth Dallas County Commissioner (Dallas County), Dallas, TX Mayfield, Kenneth Dallas County Commissioner (Dallas County), Dallas, TX Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth, TX Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth, TX Millikin, Jay Comal County Commissioner, Pct #2 (Comal County Commissioners Court), New Braunfels, TX Millikin, Jay Comal County Commissioner, Pct #2 (Comal County Commissioners Court), New Braunfels, TX Travis, Ann Director, Govt. Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX Travis, Ann Director, Govt. Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX On: On: Skerik, June Budget Mgr (City of Waco) Skerik, June Budget Mgr (City of Waco) Providing written testimony: Providing written testimony: Against: Against: Chaumette, Jacqueline Council Member (City of Sugarland), Sugar Land, TX Chaumette, Jacqueline Council Member (City of Sugarland), Sugar Land, TX Johnson, Katheryn Travis County Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County) Johnson, Katheryn Travis County Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County) Wolff, Lana Mayor Pro-Tem, Dist. 5 (City of Arlington) Wolff, Lana Mayor Pro-Tem, Dist. 5 (City of Arlington) April 6, 2009 - 9:00 AM April 6, 2009 - 9:00 AM Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Against: Against: Flores-Ortiz, Aurora Legislative Liaison (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX Flores-Ortiz, Aurora Legislative Liaison (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX
April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment
April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment
FOR: FOR:
FOR:
Venable, Peggy Dir (also providing written testimony) (Texas - Americans for a Sound Economy), Austin, TX Venable, Peggy Dir (also providing written testimony) (Texas - Americans for a Sound Economy), Austin, TX
Venable, Peggy Dir (also providing written testimony) (Texas - Americans for a Sound Economy), Austin, TX
AGAINST: AGAINST:
AGAINST:
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX), Austin, TX Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX), Austin, TX
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX), Austin, TX
Amus, Allen Concho County Judge (Concho County and Rural Co. Judges Association), Paint Rock, TX Amus, Allen Concho County Judge (Concho County and Rural Co. Judges Association), Paint Rock, TX
Amus, Allen Concho County Judge (Concho County and Rural Co. Judges Association), Paint Rock, TX
Burns, Joel Realtor, Council member (also providing written testimony) (City of Fort Worth TX) Burns, Joel Realtor, Council member (also providing written testimony) (City of Fort Worth TX)
Burns, Joel Realtor, Council member (also providing written testimony) (City of Fort Worth TX)
Chandler, Clayton City Manager (City of Mansfield), Mansfield, TX Chandler, Clayton City Manager (City of Mansfield), Mansfield, TX
Chandler, Clayton City Manager (City of Mansfield), Mansfield, TX
Cole, Sheryl City Council Member (City of Austin), Austin, TX Cole, Sheryl City Council Member (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Cole, Sheryl City Council Member (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Duplant, Max S. Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Irving), Irving, TX Duplant, Max S. Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Irving), Irving, TX
Duplant, Max S. Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Irving), Irving, TX
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Rhodes, Karen Budget Director & Pres - GFOAT & City of Plano (Govn Finance Officer Association) Rhodes, Karen Budget Director & Pres - GFOAT & City of Plano (Govn Finance Officer Association)
Rhodes, Karen Budget Director & Pres - GFOAT & City of Plano (Govn Finance Officer Association)
Sandlin, Bennett Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX Sandlin, Bennett Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
Sandlin, Bennett Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
Scott, Bob Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Carroltton, Texas), Carrollton, TX Scott, Bob Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Carroltton, Texas), Carrollton, TX
Scott, Bob Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Carroltton, Texas), Carrollton, TX
ON: ON:
ON:
Robinson, Jim Chief Appraiser, Harris County (Self), Houston, TX Robinson, Jim Chief Appraiser, Harris County (Self), Houston, TX
Robinson, Jim Chief Appraiser, Harris County (Self), Houston, TX
Villagomez, Maria Assistant Budget Director (City of San Antonio) Villagomez, Maria Assistant Budget Director (City of San Antonio)
Villagomez, Maria Assistant Budget Director (City of San Antonio)
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
For: For:
For:
Connett, Brent Policy Analyst (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX Connett, Brent Policy Analyst (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Connett, Brent Policy Analyst (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Gregg, Michele (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX Gregg, Michele (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX
Gregg, Michele (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX
Howe, Billy State Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau) Howe, Billy State Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau)
Howe, Billy State Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau)
Ridgway, John Apartment Owner & Manager (Self), The Woodlands, TX Ridgway, John Apartment Owner & Manager (Self), The Woodlands, TX
Ridgway, John Apartment Owner & Manager (Self), The Woodlands, TX
Sullivan, Michael Quinn President, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR), Austin, TX Sullivan, Michael Quinn President, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR), Austin, TX
Sullivan, Michael Quinn President, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR), Austin, TX
Against: Against:
Against:
Betz, Michael Deputy City Attorney (City of Garland), Garland, TX Betz, Michael Deputy City Attorney (City of Garland), Garland, TX
Betz, Michael Deputy City Attorney (City of Garland), Garland, TX
Browder, Leslie Chief Financial Officer (City of Austin) Browder, Leslie Chief Financial Officer (City of Austin)
Browder, Leslie Chief Financial Officer (City of Austin)
Cabrales Jr., John Public Admin. (City of Denton, TX), Denton, TX Cabrales Jr., John Public Admin. (City of Denton, TX), Denton, TX
Cabrales Jr., John Public Admin. (City of Denton, TX), Denton, TX
Cantu Segovia, Cindy Govt Relations Mgr (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San Antonio, TX Cantu Segovia, Cindy Govt Relations Mgr (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San Antonio, TX
Cantu Segovia, Cindy Govt Relations Mgr (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San Antonio, TX
Cobos, David M. Judge (Justice of the Peace) Midland Co. (Justices of the Peace & Constables Assoc of Texas), Midland, TX Cobos, David M. Judge (Justice of the Peace) Midland Co. (Justices of the Peace & Constables Assoc of Texas), Midland, TX
Cobos, David M. Judge (Justice of the Peace) Midland Co. (Justices of the Peace & Constables Assoc of Texas), Midland, TX
Cooley, Jason L. Budget Manager (Town of Addison, Texas) Cooley, Jason L. Budget Manager (Town of Addison, Texas)
Cooley, Jason L. Budget Manager (Town of Addison, Texas)
Cryan, Charles CFO (City of Bryan), Bryan, TX Cryan, Charles CFO (City of Bryan), Bryan, TX
Cryan, Charles CFO (City of Bryan), Bryan, TX
Hart, Tom City Manager (City of Grand Prairie), Grand Prairie, TX Hart, Tom City Manager (City of Grand Prairie), Grand Prairie, TX
Hart, Tom City Manager (City of Grand Prairie), Grand Prairie, TX
Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Mayfield, Kenneth Dallas County Commissioner (Dallas County), Dallas, TX Mayfield, Kenneth Dallas County Commissioner (Dallas County), Dallas, TX
Mayfield, Kenneth Dallas County Commissioner (Dallas County), Dallas, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth, TX Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth, TX
Millikin, Jay Comal County Commissioner, Pct #2 (Comal County Commissioners Court), New Braunfels, TX Millikin, Jay Comal County Commissioner, Pct #2 (Comal County Commissioners Court), New Braunfels, TX
Millikin, Jay Comal County Commissioner, Pct #2 (Comal County Commissioners Court), New Braunfels, TX
Travis, Ann Director, Govt. Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX Travis, Ann Director, Govt. Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX
Travis, Ann Director, Govt. Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX
On: On:
On:
Skerik, June Budget Mgr (City of Waco) Skerik, June Budget Mgr (City of Waco)
Skerik, June Budget Mgr (City of Waco)
Providing written testimony: Providing written testimony:
Providing written testimony:
Against: Against:
Against:
Chaumette, Jacqueline Council Member (City of Sugarland), Sugar Land, TX Chaumette, Jacqueline Council Member (City of Sugarland), Sugar Land, TX
Chaumette, Jacqueline Council Member (City of Sugarland), Sugar Land, TX
Johnson, Katheryn Travis County Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County) Johnson, Katheryn Travis County Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County)
Johnson, Katheryn Travis County Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County)
Wolff, Lana Mayor Pro-Tem, Dist. 5 (City of Arlington) Wolff, Lana Mayor Pro-Tem, Dist. 5 (City of Arlington)
Wolff, Lana Mayor Pro-Tem, Dist. 5 (City of Arlington)
April 6, 2009 - 9:00 AM April 6, 2009 - 9:00 AM
April 6, 2009 - 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
Against: Against:
Against:
Flores-Ortiz, Aurora Legislative Liaison (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX Flores-Ortiz, Aurora Legislative Liaison (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX
Flores-Ortiz, Aurora Legislative Liaison (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX
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April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment FOR: Venable, Peggy Dir (also providing written testimony) (Texas - Americans for a Sound Economy), Austin, TX AGAINST: Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX), Austin, TX Amus, Allen Concho County Judge (Concho County and Rural Co. Judges Association), Paint Rock, TX Burns, Joel Realtor, Council member (also providing written testimony) (City of Fort Worth TX) Chandler, Clayton City Manager (City of Mansfield), Mansfield, TX Cole, Sheryl City Council Member (City of Austin), Austin, TX Duplant, Max S. Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Irving), Irving, TX Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX Rhodes, Karen Budget Director & Pres - GFOAT & City of Plano (Govn Finance Officer Association) Sandlin, Bennett Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX Scott, Bob Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Carroltton, Texas), Carrollton, TX ON: Robinson, Jim Chief Appraiser, Harris County (Self), Houston, TX Villagomez, Maria Assistant Budget Director (City of San Antonio) Registering, but not testifying: For: Connett, Brent Policy Analyst (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX Gregg, Michele (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX Howe, Billy State Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau) Ridgway, John Apartment Owner & Manager (Self), The Woodlands, TX Sullivan, Michael Quinn President, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR), Austin, TX Against: Betz, Michael Deputy City Attorney (City of Garland), Garland, TX Browder, Leslie Chief Financial Officer (City of Austin) Cabrales Jr., John Public Admin. (City of Denton, TX), Denton, TX Cantu Segovia, Cindy Govt Relations Mgr (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San Antonio, TX Cobos, David M. Judge (Justice of the Peace) Midland Co. (Justices of the Peace & Constables Assoc of Texas), Midland, TX Cooley, Jason L. Budget Manager (Town of Addison, Texas) Cryan, Charles CFO (City of Bryan), Bryan, TX Hart, Tom City Manager (City of Grand Prairie), Grand Prairie, TX Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Mayfield, Kenneth Dallas County Commissioner (Dallas County), Dallas, TX Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth, TX Millikin, Jay Comal County Commissioner, Pct #2 (Comal County Commissioners Court), New Braunfels, TX Travis, Ann Director, Govt. Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX On: Skerik, June Budget Mgr (City of Waco) Providing written testimony: Against: Chaumette, Jacqueline Council Member (City of Sugarland), Sugar Land, TX Johnson, Katheryn Travis County Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County) Wolff, Lana Mayor Pro-Tem, Dist. 5 (City of Arlington)April 6, 2009 - 9:00 AM Registering, but not testifying: Against: Flores-Ortiz, Aurora Legislative Liaison (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment FOR: FOR: Venable, Peggy Dir (also providing written testimony) (Texas - Americans for a Sound Economy), Austin, TX Venable, Peggy Dir (also providing written testimony) (Texas - Americans for a Sound Economy), Austin, TX AGAINST: AGAINST: Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX), Austin, TX Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX), Austin, TX Amus, Allen Concho County Judge (Concho County and Rural Co. Judges Association), Paint Rock, TX Amus, Allen Concho County Judge (Concho County and Rural Co. Judges Association), Paint Rock, TX Burns, Joel Realtor, Council member (also providing written testimony) (City of Fort Worth TX) Burns, Joel Realtor, Council member (also providing written testimony) (City of Fort Worth TX) Chandler, Clayton City Manager (City of Mansfield), Mansfield, TX Chandler, Clayton City Manager (City of Mansfield), Mansfield, TX Cole, Sheryl City Council Member (City of Austin), Austin, TX Cole, Sheryl City Council Member (City of Austin), Austin, TX Duplant, Max S. Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Irving), Irving, TX Duplant, Max S. Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Irving), Irving, TX Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX Rhodes, Karen Budget Director & Pres - GFOAT & City of Plano (Govn Finance Officer Association) Rhodes, Karen Budget Director & Pres - GFOAT & City of Plano (Govn Finance Officer Association) Sandlin, Bennett Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX Sandlin, Bennett Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX Scott, Bob Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Carroltton, Texas), Carrollton, TX Scott, Bob Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Carroltton, Texas), Carrollton, TX ON: ON: Robinson, Jim Chief Appraiser, Harris County (Self), Houston, TX Robinson, Jim Chief Appraiser, Harris County (Self), Houston, TX Villagomez, Maria Assistant Budget Director (City of San Antonio) Villagomez, Maria Assistant Budget Director (City of San Antonio) Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Connett, Brent Policy Analyst (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX Connett, Brent Policy Analyst (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX Gregg, Michele (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX Gregg, Michele (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX Howe, Billy State Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau) Howe, Billy State Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau) Ridgway, John Apartment Owner & Manager (Self), The Woodlands, TX Ridgway, John Apartment Owner & Manager (Self), The Woodlands, TX Sullivan, Michael Quinn President, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR), Austin, TX Sullivan, Michael Quinn President, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR), Austin, TX Against: Against: Betz, Michael Deputy City Attorney (City of Garland), Garland, TX Betz, Michael Deputy City Attorney (City of Garland), Garland, TX Browder, Leslie Chief Financial Officer (City of Austin) Browder, Leslie Chief Financial Officer (City of Austin) Cabrales Jr., John Public Admin. (City of Denton, TX), Denton, TX Cabrales Jr., John Public Admin. (City of Denton, TX), Denton, TX Cantu Segovia, Cindy Govt Relations Mgr (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San Antonio, TX Cantu Segovia, Cindy Govt Relations Mgr (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San Antonio, TX Cobos, David M. Judge (Justice of the Peace) Midland Co. (Justices of the Peace & Constables Assoc of Texas), Midland, TX Cobos, David M. Judge (Justice of the Peace) Midland Co. (Justices of the Peace & Constables Assoc of Texas), Midland, TX Cooley, Jason L. Budget Manager (Town of Addison, Texas) Cooley, Jason L. Budget Manager (Town of Addison, Texas) Cryan, Charles CFO (City of Bryan), Bryan, TX Cryan, Charles CFO (City of Bryan), Bryan, TX Hart, Tom City Manager (City of Grand Prairie), Grand Prairie, TX Hart, Tom City Manager (City of Grand Prairie), Grand Prairie, TX Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Mayfield, Kenneth Dallas County Commissioner (Dallas County), Dallas, TX Mayfield, Kenneth Dallas County Commissioner (Dallas County), Dallas, TX Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth, TX Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth, TX Millikin, Jay Comal County Commissioner, Pct #2 (Comal County Commissioners Court), New Braunfels, TX Millikin, Jay Comal County Commissioner, Pct #2 (Comal County Commissioners Court), New Braunfels, TX Travis, Ann Director, Govt. Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX Travis, Ann Director, Govt. Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX On: On: Skerik, June Budget Mgr (City of Waco) Skerik, June Budget Mgr (City of Waco) Providing written testimony: Providing written testimony: Against: Against: Chaumette, Jacqueline Council Member (City of Sugarland), Sugar Land, TX Chaumette, Jacqueline Council Member (City of Sugarland), Sugar Land, TX Johnson, Katheryn Travis County Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County) Johnson, Katheryn Travis County Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County) Wolff, Lana Mayor Pro-Tem, Dist. 5 (City of Arlington) Wolff, Lana Mayor Pro-Tem, Dist. 5 (City of Arlington) April 6, 2009 - 9:00 AM April 6, 2009 - 9:00 AM Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Against: Against: Flores-Ortiz, Aurora Legislative Liaison (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX Flores-Ortiz, Aurora Legislative Liaison (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX
April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment
April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment
FOR: FOR:
FOR:
Venable, Peggy Dir (also providing written testimony) (Texas - Americans for a Sound Economy), Austin, TX Venable, Peggy Dir (also providing written testimony) (Texas - Americans for a Sound Economy), Austin, TX
Venable, Peggy Dir (also providing written testimony) (Texas - Americans for a Sound Economy), Austin, TX
AGAINST: AGAINST:
AGAINST:
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX), Austin, TX Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX), Austin, TX
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX), Austin, TX
Amus, Allen Concho County Judge (Concho County and Rural Co. Judges Association), Paint Rock, TX Amus, Allen Concho County Judge (Concho County and Rural Co. Judges Association), Paint Rock, TX
Amus, Allen Concho County Judge (Concho County and Rural Co. Judges Association), Paint Rock, TX
Burns, Joel Realtor, Council member (also providing written testimony) (City of Fort Worth TX) Burns, Joel Realtor, Council member (also providing written testimony) (City of Fort Worth TX)
Burns, Joel Realtor, Council member (also providing written testimony) (City of Fort Worth TX)
Chandler, Clayton City Manager (City of Mansfield), Mansfield, TX Chandler, Clayton City Manager (City of Mansfield), Mansfield, TX
Chandler, Clayton City Manager (City of Mansfield), Mansfield, TX
Cole, Sheryl City Council Member (City of Austin), Austin, TX Cole, Sheryl City Council Member (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Cole, Sheryl City Council Member (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Duplant, Max S. Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Irving), Irving, TX Duplant, Max S. Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Irving), Irving, TX
Duplant, Max S. Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Irving), Irving, TX
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Rhodes, Karen Budget Director & Pres - GFOAT & City of Plano (Govn Finance Officer Association) Rhodes, Karen Budget Director & Pres - GFOAT & City of Plano (Govn Finance Officer Association)
Rhodes, Karen Budget Director & Pres - GFOAT & City of Plano (Govn Finance Officer Association)
Sandlin, Bennett Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX Sandlin, Bennett Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
Sandlin, Bennett Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
Scott, Bob Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Carroltton, Texas), Carrollton, TX Scott, Bob Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Carroltton, Texas), Carrollton, TX
Scott, Bob Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Carroltton, Texas), Carrollton, TX
ON: ON:
ON:
Robinson, Jim Chief Appraiser, Harris County (Self), Houston, TX Robinson, Jim Chief Appraiser, Harris County (Self), Houston, TX
Robinson, Jim Chief Appraiser, Harris County (Self), Houston, TX
Villagomez, Maria Assistant Budget Director (City of San Antonio) Villagomez, Maria Assistant Budget Director (City of San Antonio)
Villagomez, Maria Assistant Budget Director (City of San Antonio)
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
For: For:
For:
Connett, Brent Policy Analyst (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX Connett, Brent Policy Analyst (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Connett, Brent Policy Analyst (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Gregg, Michele (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX Gregg, Michele (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX
Gregg, Michele (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX
Howe, Billy State Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau) Howe, Billy State Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau)
Howe, Billy State Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau)
Ridgway, John Apartment Owner & Manager (Self), The Woodlands, TX Ridgway, John Apartment Owner & Manager (Self), The Woodlands, TX
Ridgway, John Apartment Owner & Manager (Self), The Woodlands, TX
Sullivan, Michael Quinn President, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR), Austin, TX Sullivan, Michael Quinn President, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR), Austin, TX
Sullivan, Michael Quinn President, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR), Austin, TX
Against: Against:
Against:
Betz, Michael Deputy City Attorney (City of Garland), Garland, TX Betz, Michael Deputy City Attorney (City of Garland), Garland, TX
Betz, Michael Deputy City Attorney (City of Garland), Garland, TX
Browder, Leslie Chief Financial Officer (City of Austin) Browder, Leslie Chief Financial Officer (City of Austin)
Browder, Leslie Chief Financial Officer (City of Austin)
Cabrales Jr., John Public Admin. (City of Denton, TX), Denton, TX Cabrales Jr., John Public Admin. (City of Denton, TX), Denton, TX
Cabrales Jr., John Public Admin. (City of Denton, TX), Denton, TX
Cantu Segovia, Cindy Govt Relations Mgr (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San Antonio, TX Cantu Segovia, Cindy Govt Relations Mgr (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San Antonio, TX
Cantu Segovia, Cindy Govt Relations Mgr (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San Antonio, TX
Cobos, David M. Judge (Justice of the Peace) Midland Co. (Justices of the Peace & Constables Assoc of Texas), Midland, TX Cobos, David M. Judge (Justice of the Peace) Midland Co. (Justices of the Peace & Constables Assoc of Texas), Midland, TX
Cobos, David M. Judge (Justice of the Peace) Midland Co. (Justices of the Peace & Constables Assoc of Texas), Midland, TX
Cooley, Jason L. Budget Manager (Town of Addison, Texas) Cooley, Jason L. Budget Manager (Town of Addison, Texas)
Cooley, Jason L. Budget Manager (Town of Addison, Texas)
Cryan, Charles CFO (City of Bryan), Bryan, TX Cryan, Charles CFO (City of Bryan), Bryan, TX
Cryan, Charles CFO (City of Bryan), Bryan, TX
Hart, Tom City Manager (City of Grand Prairie), Grand Prairie, TX Hart, Tom City Manager (City of Grand Prairie), Grand Prairie, TX
Hart, Tom City Manager (City of Grand Prairie), Grand Prairie, TX
Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Mayfield, Kenneth Dallas County Commissioner (Dallas County), Dallas, TX Mayfield, Kenneth Dallas County Commissioner (Dallas County), Dallas, TX
Mayfield, Kenneth Dallas County Commissioner (Dallas County), Dallas, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth, TX Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth, TX
Millikin, Jay Comal County Commissioner, Pct #2 (Comal County Commissioners Court), New Braunfels, TX Millikin, Jay Comal County Commissioner, Pct #2 (Comal County Commissioners Court), New Braunfels, TX
Millikin, Jay Comal County Commissioner, Pct #2 (Comal County Commissioners Court), New Braunfels, TX
Travis, Ann Director, Govt. Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX Travis, Ann Director, Govt. Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX
Travis, Ann Director, Govt. Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX
On: On:
On:
Skerik, June Budget Mgr (City of Waco) Skerik, June Budget Mgr (City of Waco)
Skerik, June Budget Mgr (City of Waco)
Providing written testimony: Providing written testimony:
Providing written testimony:
Against: Against:
Against:
Chaumette, Jacqueline Council Member (City of Sugarland), Sugar Land, TX Chaumette, Jacqueline Council Member (City of Sugarland), Sugar Land, TX
Chaumette, Jacqueline Council Member (City of Sugarland), Sugar Land, TX
Johnson, Katheryn Travis County Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County) Johnson, Katheryn Travis County Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County)
Johnson, Katheryn Travis County Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County)
Wolff, Lana Mayor Pro-Tem, Dist. 5 (City of Arlington) Wolff, Lana Mayor Pro-Tem, Dist. 5 (City of Arlington)
Wolff, Lana Mayor Pro-Tem, Dist. 5 (City of Arlington)
April 6, 2009 - 9:00 AM April 6, 2009 - 9:00 AM
April 6, 2009 - 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
Against: Against:
Against:
Flores-Ortiz, Aurora Legislative Liaison (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX Flores-Ortiz, Aurora Legislative Liaison (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX
Flores-Ortiz, Aurora Legislative Liaison (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
SB 700
Senate Committee Report
Finance
April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment
April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment
FOR: FOR:
FOR:
Venable, Peggy Dir (also providing written testimony) (Texas - Americans for a Sound Economy), Austin, TX Venable, Peggy Dir (also providing written testimony) (Texas - Americans for a Sound Economy), Austin, TX
Venable, Peggy Dir (also providing written testimony) (Texas - Americans for a Sound Economy), Austin, TX
AGAINST: AGAINST:
AGAINST:
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX), Austin, TX Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX), Austin, TX
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX), Austin, TX
Amus, Allen Concho County Judge (Concho County and Rural Co. Judges Association), Paint Rock, TX Amus, Allen Concho County Judge (Concho County and Rural Co. Judges Association), Paint Rock, TX
Amus, Allen Concho County Judge (Concho County and Rural Co. Judges Association), Paint Rock, TX
Burns, Joel Realtor, Council member (also providing written testimony) (City of Fort Worth TX) Burns, Joel Realtor, Council member (also providing written testimony) (City of Fort Worth TX)
Burns, Joel Realtor, Council member (also providing written testimony) (City of Fort Worth TX)
Chandler, Clayton City Manager (City of Mansfield), Mansfield, TX Chandler, Clayton City Manager (City of Mansfield), Mansfield, TX
Chandler, Clayton City Manager (City of Mansfield), Mansfield, TX
Cole, Sheryl City Council Member (City of Austin), Austin, TX Cole, Sheryl City Council Member (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Cole, Sheryl City Council Member (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Duplant, Max S. Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Irving), Irving, TX Duplant, Max S. Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Irving), Irving, TX
Duplant, Max S. Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Irving), Irving, TX
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Rhodes, Karen Budget Director & Pres - GFOAT & City of Plano (Govn Finance Officer Association) Rhodes, Karen Budget Director & Pres - GFOAT & City of Plano (Govn Finance Officer Association)
Rhodes, Karen Budget Director & Pres - GFOAT & City of Plano (Govn Finance Officer Association)
Sandlin, Bennett Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX Sandlin, Bennett Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
Sandlin, Bennett Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
Scott, Bob Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Carroltton, Texas), Carrollton, TX Scott, Bob Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Carroltton, Texas), Carrollton, TX
Scott, Bob Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Carroltton, Texas), Carrollton, TX
ON: ON:
ON:
Robinson, Jim Chief Appraiser, Harris County (Self), Houston, TX Robinson, Jim Chief Appraiser, Harris County (Self), Houston, TX
Robinson, Jim Chief Appraiser, Harris County (Self), Houston, TX
Villagomez, Maria Assistant Budget Director (City of San Antonio) Villagomez, Maria Assistant Budget Director (City of San Antonio)
Villagomez, Maria Assistant Budget Director (City of San Antonio)
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
For: For:
For:
Connett, Brent Policy Analyst (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX Connett, Brent Policy Analyst (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Connett, Brent Policy Analyst (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Gregg, Michele (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX Gregg, Michele (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX
Gregg, Michele (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX
Howe, Billy State Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau) Howe, Billy State Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau)
Howe, Billy State Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau)
Ridgway, John Apartment Owner & Manager (Self), The Woodlands, TX Ridgway, John Apartment Owner & Manager (Self), The Woodlands, TX
Ridgway, John Apartment Owner & Manager (Self), The Woodlands, TX
Sullivan, Michael Quinn President, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR), Austin, TX Sullivan, Michael Quinn President, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR), Austin, TX
Sullivan, Michael Quinn President, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR), Austin, TX
Against: Against:
Against:
Betz, Michael Deputy City Attorney (City of Garland), Garland, TX Betz, Michael Deputy City Attorney (City of Garland), Garland, TX
Betz, Michael Deputy City Attorney (City of Garland), Garland, TX
Browder, Leslie Chief Financial Officer (City of Austin) Browder, Leslie Chief Financial Officer (City of Austin)
Browder, Leslie Chief Financial Officer (City of Austin)
Cabrales Jr., John Public Admin. (City of Denton, TX), Denton, TX Cabrales Jr., John Public Admin. (City of Denton, TX), Denton, TX
Cabrales Jr., John Public Admin. (City of Denton, TX), Denton, TX
Cantu Segovia, Cindy Govt Relations Mgr (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San Antonio, TX Cantu Segovia, Cindy Govt Relations Mgr (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San Antonio, TX
Cantu Segovia, Cindy Govt Relations Mgr (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San Antonio, TX
Cobos, David M. Judge (Justice of the Peace) Midland Co. (Justices of the Peace & Constables Assoc of Texas), Midland, TX Cobos, David M. Judge (Justice of the Peace) Midland Co. (Justices of the Peace & Constables Assoc of Texas), Midland, TX
Cobos, David M. Judge (Justice of the Peace) Midland Co. (Justices of the Peace & Constables Assoc of Texas), Midland, TX
Cooley, Jason L. Budget Manager (Town of Addison, Texas) Cooley, Jason L. Budget Manager (Town of Addison, Texas)
Cooley, Jason L. Budget Manager (Town of Addison, Texas)
Cryan, Charles CFO (City of Bryan), Bryan, TX Cryan, Charles CFO (City of Bryan), Bryan, TX
Cryan, Charles CFO (City of Bryan), Bryan, TX
Hart, Tom City Manager (City of Grand Prairie), Grand Prairie, TX Hart, Tom City Manager (City of Grand Prairie), Grand Prairie, TX
Hart, Tom City Manager (City of Grand Prairie), Grand Prairie, TX
Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Mayfield, Kenneth Dallas County Commissioner (Dallas County), Dallas, TX Mayfield, Kenneth Dallas County Commissioner (Dallas County), Dallas, TX
Mayfield, Kenneth Dallas County Commissioner (Dallas County), Dallas, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth, TX Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth, TX
Millikin, Jay Comal County Commissioner, Pct #2 (Comal County Commissioners Court), New Braunfels, TX Millikin, Jay Comal County Commissioner, Pct #2 (Comal County Commissioners Court), New Braunfels, TX
Millikin, Jay Comal County Commissioner, Pct #2 (Comal County Commissioners Court), New Braunfels, TX
Travis, Ann Director, Govt. Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX Travis, Ann Director, Govt. Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX
Travis, Ann Director, Govt. Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX
On: On:
On:
Skerik, June Budget Mgr (City of Waco) Skerik, June Budget Mgr (City of Waco)
Skerik, June Budget Mgr (City of Waco)
Providing written testimony: Providing written testimony:
Providing written testimony:
Against: Against:
Against:
Chaumette, Jacqueline Council Member (City of Sugarland), Sugar Land, TX Chaumette, Jacqueline Council Member (City of Sugarland), Sugar Land, TX
Chaumette, Jacqueline Council Member (City of Sugarland), Sugar Land, TX
Johnson, Katheryn Travis County Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County) Johnson, Katheryn Travis County Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County)
Johnson, Katheryn Travis County Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County)
Wolff, Lana Mayor Pro-Tem, Dist. 5 (City of Arlington) Wolff, Lana Mayor Pro-Tem, Dist. 5 (City of Arlington)
Wolff, Lana Mayor Pro-Tem, Dist. 5 (City of Arlington)
April 6, 2009 - 9:00 AM April 6, 2009 - 9:00 AM
April 6, 2009 - 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
Against: Against:
Against:
Flores-Ortiz, Aurora Legislative Liaison (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX Flores-Ortiz, Aurora Legislative Liaison (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX
Flores-Ortiz, Aurora Legislative Liaison (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX
April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment
FOR:
Venable, Peggy Dir (also providing written testimony) (Texas - Americans for a Sound Economy), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX), Austin, TX
Amus, Allen Concho County Judge (Concho County and Rural Co. Judges Association), Paint Rock, TX
Burns, Joel Realtor, Council member (also providing written testimony) (City of Fort Worth TX)
Chandler, Clayton City Manager (City of Mansfield), Mansfield, TX
Cole, Sheryl City Council Member (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Duplant, Max S. Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Irving), Irving, TX
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Rhodes, Karen Budget Director & Pres - GFOAT & City of Plano (Govn Finance Officer Association)
Sandlin, Bennett Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
Scott, Bob Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (City of Carroltton, Texas), Carrollton, TX
ON:
Robinson, Jim Chief Appraiser, Harris County (Self), Houston, TX
Villagomez, Maria Assistant Budget Director (City of San Antonio)
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Connett, Brent Policy Analyst (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Gregg, Michele (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX
Howe, Billy State Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau)
Ridgway, John Apartment Owner & Manager (Self), The Woodlands, TX
Sullivan, Michael Quinn President, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR), Austin, TX
Against:
Betz, Michael Deputy City Attorney (City of Garland), Garland, TX
Browder, Leslie Chief Financial Officer (City of Austin)
Cabrales Jr., John Public Admin. (City of Denton, TX), Denton, TX
Cantu Segovia, Cindy Govt Relations Mgr (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San Antonio, TX
Cobos, David M. Judge (Justice of the Peace) Midland Co. (Justices of the Peace & Constables Assoc of Texas), Midland, TX
Cooley, Jason L. Budget Manager (Town of Addison, Texas)
Cryan, Charles CFO (City of Bryan), Bryan, TX
Hart, Tom City Manager (City of Grand Prairie), Grand Prairie, TX
Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Mayfield, Kenneth Dallas County Commissioner (Dallas County), Dallas, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth, TX
Millikin, Jay Comal County Commissioner, Pct #2 (Comal County Commissioners Court), New Braunfels, TX
Travis, Ann Director, Govt. Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX
On:
Skerik, June Budget Mgr (City of Waco)
Providing written testimony:
Against:
Chaumette, Jacqueline Council Member (City of Sugarland), Sugar Land, TX
Johnson, Katheryn Travis County Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County)
Wolff, Lana Mayor Pro-Tem, Dist. 5 (City of Arlington)
April 6, 2009 - 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
Against:
Flores-Ortiz, Aurora Legislative Liaison (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX