WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 15, 2023 9:00 AM
FOR:
Briscoe, Rick Retired (Self), San Antonio, TX
Chenelle, Rebekah Government Affairs Analyst (Dallas County Commissioners Court),
Dallas, TX
Craymer, Dale President (Texas Taxpayers & Research Assoc), Austin, TX
Gessler, Christy Broker/Owner (Texas Realtors), Liberty Hill, TX
Hale, J.D. Director of Gov't Affairs (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Haynes, Adam Policy Director (Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Head, Ray Government Relations Chair (Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals),
Austin, TX
Noeth, Dan HOA Board Member (Del Webb Sweetgrass)
Pennington, Paul Property Tax Consultant (also providing written testimony) (Citizens for
Appraisal Reform), Carrollton, TX
Popp, Jim Attorney ; Managing Partner Popp Hutcheson (Self; Popp Hutcheson), Austin,
TX
Rabb, Jennifer Attorney (Texas Taxpayers and Research Assoc), Austin, TX
Spataro, Susan Retired (Self), Austin, TX
Vrshek, David Retired (Self), Richmond, TX
AGAINST:
Peacock, Bill Researcher (also providing written testimony) (Huffines Liberty
Foundation), Dallas, TX
ON:
Hardin, Tim Non-profit (Texans for Fiscal Responsibility), Ft. Worth, TX
Lavine, Dick Fiscal Analyst (Every Texan), Austin, TX
LeBas, James Fiscal Analyst (TXOGA, Tx Chemical Council, Tx Assn of Manufacturers),
Austin, TX
Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allen, Don (Self; Greater Fort Worth Builders Association), Fort Worth, TX
Allison, Jim Senior Counsel (County Judges and Commissioners Assn. Texas), Austin, TX
Aschmann, Adam (Self; Greater Houston Builders Association), Houston, TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Gov Relations, TASB (TASB), Austin, TX
Evans, Donnie (Self; Dallas Builders Association), Heath, TX
Grabner, Matt (Ryan, LLC), Austin, TX
Martinez, Jorge Coalitions director (Self; The LIBRE Initiative), Austin, TX
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Quintero, James (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, Texas, TX
Sheetz, Samuel Legislative Director (Self; Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX
Thornton, Brian Lobbyist (Self)
Tillman, Calvin (Self), Valley View, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 15, 2023 9:00 AM
AGAINST:
McLean, Gentry (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Mansfield, Allison (Comptroller of Public Accounts)
Meyer, Mike Deputy Commissioner - Finance (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
FOR:
Briscoe, Rick Retired (Self), San Antonio, TX
Craymer, Dale President (Texas Taxpayers & Research Assoc.), Austin, TX
Gessler, Christy Broker/Owner (Texas Realtors)
Hamer, Glenn President & CEO (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Head, Ray Government Relations Chair (Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals),
Austin, TX
Noeth, Dan HOA Board Member (Del Webb Sweetgrass)
Popp, Jim Attorney ; Managing Partner Popp Hutcheson (Self; Popp Hutcheson), Austin,
TX
Quintero, James Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation)
Rabb, Jennifer Attorney (Texas Taxpayers and Research Assoc), Austin, TX
Spataro, Susan Retired (Self), Austin, TX
Vrshek, David Retired (Self), Richmond, TX
AGAINST:
Lavine, Dick Fiscal Analyst (Every Texan), Austin, TX
Peacock, Bill Researcher (also providing written testimony) (Huffines Liberty
Foundation), Dallas, TX
ON:
LeBas, James Fiscal analyst (TXOGA, Tx Assn of Manufacturers, Tx Chemical Council,),
Austin, TX
Morath, Mike Commissioner of Education (Texas Education Agency)
Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
Sanderson, Josh Deputy Executive Director (Equity Center), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allen, Don (Self; Greater Fort Worth Builders Association), Fort Worth, TX
Aschmann, Adam (Self; Greater Houston Builders Association), Houston, TX
Coppedge, Garrett Associate General Counsel (Texas Hotel and Lodging Association),
Austin, TX
Evans, Donnie (Self; Dallas Builders Association), Heath, TX
Grabner, Matt (Ryan, LLC), Austin, TX
Hale, J.D. (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Hardin, Tim (Texans for Fiscal Responsibilty), FORT WORTH, TX
Martinez, Jorge Coalitions director (Self; The LIBRE Initiative), Austin, TX
McCord, John Executive Director (Texas Retailers Assoc), Austin, TX
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 15, 2023 9:00 AM
Sheetz, Samuel Legislative Director (Self; Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX
Streufert, Kelsey Chief Public Affairs Officer (Texas Restaurant Association), Austin, TX
Thornton, Brian Lobbyist (Self)
Tillman, Calvin (Self), Valley View, TX
Van Arsdale, Corbin President & General Counsel (AGC-Texas Building Branch), Austin,
TX
AGAINST:
McLean, Gentry (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Meyer, Mike Deputy Commissioner - Finance (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Pennington, Paul Property Tax Consultant (Citizens for Appraisal Reform), Carrollton, TX
FOR:
Briscoe, Rick Retired (Self), San Antonio, TX
Craymer, Dale President (Texas Taxpayers & Research Assoc), Austin, TX
Gessler, Christy Broker/Owner (Texas Realtors)
Hamer, Glenn President & CEO (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Head, Ray Government Relations Chair (Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals),
Austin, TX
McCord, John Executive Director (Texas Retailers Association), Austin, TX
Popp, Jim Attorney ; Managing Partner Popp Hutcheson (Self; Popp Hutcheson), Austin,
TX
Rabb, Jennifer Attorney (Texas Taxpayers and Research Assoc), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Lavine, Dick Fiscal Analyst (Every Texan), Austin, TX
Peacock, Bill Researcher (also providing written testimony) (Huffines Liberty
Foundation), Dallas, TX
ON:
LeBas, James Fiscal analyst (TXOGA, Tx Assn of Manufacturers, Tx Chemical Council),
Austin, TX
Reynolds, Brad Chief Revenue Estimator (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts)
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allen, Don (Self; Greater Fort Worth Builders Association), Fort Worth, TX
Aschmann, Adam (Self; Greater Houston Builders Association), Houston, TX
Evans, Donnie (Self; Dallas Builders Association), Heath, TX
Grabner, Matt (Ryan, LLC), Austin, TX
Gutierrez, Martin (Texas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Coalition), San Antonio, TX
Gutierrez, Martin (San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce), San Antonio, TX
Hale, J.D. (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Martinez, Jorge Coalitions director (Self; The LIBRE Initiative), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 15, 2023 9:00 AM
Meyers, Lucas (The Home Depot), Austin, TX
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Quintero, James (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, Texas, TX
Shannon, Fred (Walmart), Austin, TX
Sheetz, Samuel Legislative Director (Self; Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX
Spataro, Susan (Self), Austin, TX
Spilman, Annie State Director (NFIB), Austin, TX
Streufert, Kelsey Chief Public Affairs Officer (Texas Restaurant Association), Austin, TX
Thornton, Brian Lobbyist (Self)
Tillman, Calvin (Self), Valley View, TX
Van Arsdale, Corbin President & General Counsel (AGC-Texas Building Branch), Austin,
TX
AGAINST:
Fortune, Andrew Director of Government Affairs (City of Plano City Council), Plano, TX
ON:
Brandt, Shannon Tax Policy Attorney (Texas Comptroller)
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Pennington, Paul Property Tax Consultant (Citizens for Appraisal Reform), Carrollton, TX
ON:
Rocha, JJ Grassroots and Legislative Services Manager (Texas Municipal League), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Craymer, Dale President (Texas Taxpayers & Research Assoc), Austin, TX
Gessler, Christy Broker/Owner (Texas Realtors)
McCord, John Executive Director (Texas Retailers Association), Austin, TX
Popp, Jim Attorney, Popp Hutcheson (Self; Popp Hutcheson), Austin, TX
Rabb, Jennifer Attorney (Texas Taxpayers and Research Assoc), Austin, TX
ON:
Lavine, Dick Fiscal Analyst (Every Texan), Austin, TX
Reynolds, Brad Chief Revenue Estimator (Comptroller of Public Accounts)
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allen, Don (Self; Greater Fort Worth Builders Association), Fort Worth, TX
Aschmann, Adam (Self; Greater Houston Builders Association), Houston, TX
Evans, Donnie (Self; Dallas Builders Association), Heath, TX
Grabner, Matt (Ryan, LLC), Austin, TX
Gutierrez, Martin (Texas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Coalition), San Antonio, TX
Gutierrez, Martin (San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce), San Antonio, TX
Hale, J.D. (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Martinez, Jorge Coalitions director (Self; The LIBRE Initiative), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 15, 2023 9:00 AM
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Quintero, James (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, Texas, TX
Sheetz, Samuel Legislative Director (Self; Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX
Spataro, Susan (Self), Austin, TX
Streufert, Kelsey Chief Public Affairs Officer (Texas Restaurant Association), Austin, TX
Tillman, Calvin (Self), Valley View, TX
Van Arsdale, Corbin President & General Counsel (AGC-Texas Building Branch), Austin,
TX
AGAINST:
Peacock, Bill (Huffines Liberty Foundation), Dallas, TX
ON:
Brandt, Shannon Tax Policy Attorney (Texas Comptroller)
FOR:
Craymer, Dale President (Texas Taxpayers & Research Assoc.), Austin, TX
Gessler, Christy Broker/Owner (Texas Realtors)
Popp, Jim Attorney, Pop Hutcheson (Self; Popp Hutcheson), Austin, TX
Rabb, Jennifer Attorney (Texas Taxpayers and Research Assoc), Austin, TX
ON:
Lavine, Dick Fiscal Analyst (Every Texan), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allen, Don (Self; Greater Fort Worth Builders Association), Fort Worth, TX
Aschmann, Adam (Self; Greater Houston Builders Association), Houston, TX
Campbell, Grover Assoc Ex Dir Gov Relations, TASB (TASB), Austin, TX
Evans, Donnie (Self; Dallas Builders Association), Heath, TX
Grabner, Matt (Ryan, LLC), Austin, TX
Hale, J.D. (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Martinez, Jorge Coalitions director (Self; The LIBRE Initiative), Austin, TX
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Quintero, James (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, Texas, TX
Sheetz, Samuel Legislative Director (Self; Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX
Spataro, Susan (Self), Austin, TX
Tillman, Calvin (Self), Valley View, TX
AGAINST:
McLean, Gentry (Self), Austin, TX
Peacock, Bill (Huffines Liberty Foundation), Dallas, TX
ON:
Mansfield, Allison (Comptroller of Public Accounts)
Meyer, Mike Deputy Commissioner - Finance (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 15, 2023 9:00 AM
FOR:
Craymer, Dale President (Texas Taxpayers & Research Assoc.), Austin, TX
Gessler, Christy Broker/Owner (Texas Realtors)
Noeth, Dan HOA Board Member (Del Webb Sweetgrass)
Popp, Jim Attorney, Popp Hutcheson (Self; Popp Hutcheson), Austin, TX
Rabb, Jennifer Attorney (Texas Taxpayers and Research Assoc), Austin, TX
Vrshek, David Retired (Self), Richmond, TX
AGAINST:
Lavine, Dick Fiscal Analyst (Every Texan), Austin, TX
ON:
Morath, Mike Commissioner of Education (Texas Education Agency)
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allen, Don (Self; Greater Fort Worth Builders Association), Fort Worth, TX
Aschmann, Adam (Self; Greater Houston Builders Association), Houston, TX
Coppedge, Garrett Associate General Counsel (Texas Hotel and Lodging Association),
Austin, TX
Evans, Donnie (Self; Dallas Builders Association), Heath, TX
Grabner, Matt (Ryan, LLC), Austin, TX
Hale, J.D. (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Martinez, Jorge Coalitions director (Self; The LIBRE Initiative), Austin, TX
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Quintero, James (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, Texas, TX
Sheetz, Samuel Legislative Director (Self; Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX
Spataro, Susan (Self), Austin, TX
Streufert, Kelsey Chief Public Affairs Officer (Texas Restaurant Association), Austin, TX
Tillman, Calvin (Self), Valley View, TX
Van Arsdale, Corbin President & General Counsel (AGC-Texas Building Branch), Austin,
TX
AGAINST:
McLean, Gentry (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Meyer, Mike Deputy Commissioner - Finance (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX