WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 19, 2025 9:00 AM
FOR:
Christian, John Consultant at Ryan LLC (Ryan LLC), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Brantley, Helen Legal Analyst (Texas Taxpayer's & Research Association), Austin, TX
Mauro, Megan EVP & Chief of Staff (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
ON:
Arbogast, James General Counsel for Hearings and Tax Litigation (Comptroller of Public
Accounts), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Jones, Alyssa VP Government Affairs (Baylor Scott and White Health), Austin, TX
Morgan, Ashley (Texas EMS Trauma & Acute Care Fiundation (TETAF)), Austin, TX
Schleifer, Jessica (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
Vasek, Heather Consultant (DHR Health), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine VP of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San
Antonio, TX
ON:
Klein, Jorie Director EMS - Trauma System DSHS (Self), TX
FOR:
Easley, Jennifer State President, Tx PTA (Texas PTA), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Blackmon, Paula City Council (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
ON:
Brandit, Shannon Tax Policy Counsel (Comptroller of Public Accounts), Austin, TX
Reynolds, Brad Chief Revenue Estimator (Comptroller of Public Accounts), Austin, TX
FOR:
Atkins, Tennell May Pro Tem & Dallas City Council (City of Dallas)
Ireland, Jack Chief Financial Officer (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Palomino, Tammy City Attorney (City of Dallas)
AGAINST:
Elliston, David Retired Dallas Police (Dallas Police Retired Officers Association)
Gottschalk, Kelly Executive Director (Dallas Police & Fire Pension System), Dallas, TX
Merrick, Nicholas Investment Management (also providing written testimony) (Dallas
Police Fire Pension System), Dallas, TX
Parnell, James Police Officer (Dallas Police Association), Dallas, TX
Szimanski, Jennifer Deputy Executive Director (Combined Law Enforcement Associations
of Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 19, 2025 9:00 AM
ON:
Cardona, Amy Executive Director (Texas Pension Review Board), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Artis, Dominique (City of Dallas)
Blackmon, Paula City Council Member (City of Dallas)
Chen, Jeanie Analyst (Deloitte)
McBee, Lynn (Self)
Tolbert, Kimberly Rizor City Manager (City of Dallas)
Wright, Wayne (Self), TX
AGAINST:
Kivela, Anthony Executive Director (HPROA), Houston, TX
Parnell, James Secretary/ Treasurer (Self; Dallas Police Association), Dallas, TX
Peterson, Chris Vice President-Dallas Fire Fighters Association (Dallas Fire Fighters
Association), Dallas, TX
ON:
Fee, David Actuary (Pension Review Board), Austin, TX
FOR:
DiSanza, Maggie Union Organizer (Texas State Employees Union)
Hensley, Wesley TX OAG State Police (Texas Attorney General Peace Officer Association)
Sunley, Bobby Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Attorney General Peace Officer
Assoc.), Kyle, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Amps, Emily (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Bloodworth, Jennifer Sergeant (Self), Austin, TX
Ceballos, Alfonso (Self), Liberty Hill, TX
Hamilton, Booker Texas Attorney General’s Office CID (Self), Austin, TX
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Self; Houston Police Officers’ Union), Houston, TX
Jones, Heath (Self), Kyle, Tx, TX
Kivela, Anthony Executive Director (Self; HPROA), Houston, TX
Rodgers, Blane (Self), Lexington, TX
Seales, Brian (Self), Manor, TX
Wilkerson, John (Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA)), Austin, TX
Wright, Ben Chairman (Self; Blet-Txslb), Decatur, TX
ON:
Hardaway, Robin Director, Customer Benefits (Employees Retirement System of Texas
(ERS)), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
March 19, 2025 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Hardaway, Robin Director, Customer Benefits (Employees Retirement System (ERS)),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Gassenberger, Steven Policy Analyst (Reason Foundation), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Cardona, Amy Executive Director (Pension Review Board), Austin, TX
Fee, David Actuary (Pension Review Board), Austin, TX