WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 21, 2021 8:30 AM
FOR:
Kirwan-Haynie, Kathleen (Self), Midland, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Brown, Joyce (Self), Austin, TX
Brown, Mark (Self), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Collins, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
DiMasi, Rachel (Self), Austin, TX
Field, Judy (Self), Austun, TX
Gilberg, Julie (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Keysor, Georgia (Self), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
MacNaughton, Beverly (Self), Austin, TX
Perry, Courtney (Self), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
Trigg, Adrienne (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids (PTFK)), Austin, TX
Vormelker, Eric (Self), Austin, TX
Vunderink, Gregg (Self), TX, TX
Woodard, Shayne (Donate Life Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Pangburn, Cheryl Board Member (Secure Our Seniors Safety), Frisco, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Dion, Shannon (Self; Secure Our Senios Safety), Carrollton, TX
Reed, Charles Assistant County Administrator (Dallas County Commissioners Court),
Dallas, TX
AGAINST:
Brown, Joyce (Self), Austin, TX
Brown, Mark (Self), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Collins, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 21, 2021 8:30 AM
Field, Judy (Self), Austun, TX
Gilberg, Julie (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Keysor, Georgia (Self), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
MacNaughton, Beverly (Self), Austin, TX
Perry, Courtney (Self), Austin, TX
Vormelker, Eric (Self), Austin, TX
Vunderink, Gregg (Self), TX, TX
ON:
Das, Tara Dr/State Registar (DSHS), Austin, TX
Schaffner, Russell Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Fort Worth, TX
Shannon, Melissa Director of Governmental Affairs (Bexar County Commissioners Court),
San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Khan, Yusuf (Self), Tomball, TX
ON:
Bhakta, Nimisha Director (Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Arnold, Jim (DKMS), Austin, TX
Brown, Joyce (Self), Austin, TX
Brown, Mark (Self), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Collins, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
Field, Judy (Self), Austun, TX
Finley, Marisa (Baylor Scott & White Health), Austin, TX
Gilberg, Julie (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Hoppe, Christina Director of Public Policy (Children's Hospital Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Keysor, Georgia (Self), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
MacNaughton, Beverly (Self), Austin, TX
Perry, Courtney (Self), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
Vormelker, Eric (Self), Austin, TX
Woodard, Shayne (Donate Life Texas), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 21, 2021 8:30 AM
FOR:
Puente, Alec Government Relations Director (American Heart Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
McBeath, Don Director of Government Relations (Texas Organization of Rural and
Community Hospitals), Round Rock, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
Romo, Joel (The Cooper Institute & American Heart Association), Brenham, TX
FOR:
Davis, Ami (also providing written testimony) (Self), Frisco, TX
Davis, Thomas (also providing written testimony) (Self), Frisco, TX
ON:
Estevilla, Lana (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Senior Public Policy Associate (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Mitten, Katie (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Weiner, Molly Director of Nonprofit Engagement (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bristol, Mercedes ED (TXGRG), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Senior Public Policy Associate (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Mitten, Katie (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Taylor, Brittney (TexProtects), AUSTIN, TX
Trigg, Adrienne (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids (PTFK)), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 21, 2021 8:30 AM
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Davis, Hilary Deputy Associate Commissioner (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
McFaden, Mary Division Chief (Harris County District Attorney's Office), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Ducayet, Patricia State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Office of the state long term care
ombudsman), Austin, TX
Fredriksen, Amanda Associate state director (AARP), Austin, TX
Fredriksen, Amanda Associate state director (AARP), Austin, TX
Haynes, Adam Policy Director (Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Lovitt, Matthew Social Worker (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Narvaez, Tammy Deputy Director Intergovernmental Affairs (Harris County
Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Shannon, Melissa Director of Governmental Affairs (Bexar County Commissioners Court),
San Antonio, TX
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
ON:
Conces, Diana Director (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Darby, John Executive Director (TORCH), Hutto, TX
ON:
Wohleb, Steve General Council (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Narvaez, Tammy Deputy Director Intergovernmental Affairs (Harris County
Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 21, 2021 8:30 AM
ON:
Conces, Diana Director (HHSC), Austin, TX
Duncan, Cameron Associate General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Epstein, Brielle Legislative Chair (Association of Texas Midwives), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Weihs, Diana MD (Texas Association of Obstetricians & Gynecologists / American College
of Obstetricians & Gynecologists), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Akremi, Janet (Self), Springtown, TX
Anderson, Roxanne Midwife (Self), Grand Prairie, TX
Borchert, Kim Certified Birth doula (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Bower, Julia Certified Nurse Midwife (Self), Austin, TX
Castillo, Gil Mr. (Self), Austin, TX
Haginas, Brett (Self), Austin, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Hill, Laura (Self), Buchanan dam, TX
Khalsa, GB Certified Professional Midwife (Self; Association of texas midwives), Austin,
TX
Lake, Natalie Licensed Midwife (Self; Association of Texas Midwives), Austin, TX
Lamphier, June Midwife (Self), Tx, TX
Leal, Roland Lobbyist (Independent Coalition of Nursing Homes), Georgetown, TX
McGeary, Judith (Self), Cameron, TX
Mekas, Oona Student midwife (Self), Wimberley, TX
Pacak, Leena Licensed Midwife (Self; Association of texas midwives), Austin, TX
Parente, Sarah Certified birth doula (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Schmidt, Ulrike Midwife (Self), Bastrop, TX
Sprinkle, Patricia RN,BSN,CPM (Self), Austin, TX
Townes Booth, Amy (Self; Austin doula care), Cedar park, TX
AGAINST:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
ON:
Francis, Brian Executive Director (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation), Austin,
TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Fremgen, Laurie Licensed Midwife (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 21, 2021 8:30 AM
FOR:
Hemphill, Sheila CEO (Texas Right to Know), Brady, TX
Van Boven, Robert Director (Self; Brain & Body Institute), Lakeway, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Carlton, Stephen Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
ON:
Engelhardt, Richie Dir of Govt Affairs (Ancestry), Lehi, UT
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
FOR:
Vanhoose, Laurie Director of policy (also providing written testimony) (Texas association
of health plans), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Chriss, Olivia (Texas Children's Hospital; Texas Children's Health Plan), Bellaire, TX
Dole, Michael (Driscoll Health System), Corpus Christi, TX
Dunn; MD, Carl Tony Ob/gyn (American College of Obstreticians and Gynecologists
(ACOG) District XI), Waco, TX
Finley, Marisa (Baylor Scott & White Health), Austin, TX
Ghahremani, Kay CEO (Texas Association of Community Health Plans), Austin, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Kolodzey, Patricia Senior Director Government Relations (Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Texas), Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Ejuma, Nancy Dept Associate Commissioner (DSHS), Austin, TX
Erwin, Michelle Deputy Associate Commissioner (HHSC), Austin, TX
Ramirez, Erika (Texas Women's Healthcare Coalition), San antonio, TX
FOR:
McAllister, Brittany Government Affairs Manager (Nurse-Family Partnership), Austin, TX
ON:
Rasco, Sasha Associate Commission of Prevention and Early Intervention (Department of
Family Protective Services), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 21, 2021 8:30 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Chriss, Olivia (Texas Children's Hospital; Texas Children's Health Plan), Bellaire, TX
Crockett, Sarah Senior Public Policy Associate (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Finley, Marisa (Baylor Scott & White Health), Austin, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Milligan, Maureen (Teaching hospitals of texas), Austin, TX
Mitten, Katie (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Taylor, Brittney (TexProtects), AUSTIN, TX
FOR:
Hemphill, Sheila CEO (Texas Right to Know), Brady, TX
Tyson, Brian MD (Self), El Centro, TX
Urso, Richard Medical Doctor (Self), Bellaire, TX
AGAINST:
Murphey, Donald Physician (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Kowalski, Thomas President/ceo (Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
FOR:
McFaden, Mary Division Chief (Harris County District Attorney's Office), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ducayet, Patricia State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Office of the state long term care
ombudsman), Austin, TX
Fredriksen, Amanda Associate state director (AARP), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Conces, Diana Director (HHSC), Austin, TX
Wold, Kez Associate Commissioner for Adult Protective Services (DFPS), Austin, TX
FOR:
McFaden, Mary Division Chief (Harris County District Attorney's Office), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 21, 2021 8:30 AM
ON:
Tilton, Carmen VP of Public Policy (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Ducayet, Patricia State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Office of the state long term care
ombudsman), Austin, TX
Fredriksen, Amanda Associate state director (AARP), Austin, TX
ON:
Conces, Diana Director (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Lopez, Naomi Director of Healthcare Policy (Goldwater Institute), Phoenix, AZ
AGAINST:
Hemphill, Sheila CEO (Texas Right to Know), Brady, TX
Miller, Susan (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
OKeeffe, Cynthia (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Trigg, Adrienne (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids (PTFK)), Austin, TX
Wittenburg, Michelle (KK125 Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation; Texas Cancer
Survivors Coalition), Austin, TX
ON:
Veal, Kevin Regulatory Services (DSHS), Austin, TX
FOR:
Massingill, Joshua Lobbyist (Leading Age Texas), Cedar Park, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Caballero, Leticia (Self; HMG Healthcare LLC), Austin, TX
Ducayet, Patricia State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Office of the state long term care
ombudsman), Austin, TX
Leal, Roland Lobbyist (Independent Coalition of Nursing Homes), Georgetown, TX
Warren, Kevin (Texas Health Care Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Granberry, Amy (Self), Portland, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Galligher, Duane (Association of Substance Abuse Programs), Austin, TX
Humphrey, Cynthia Executive Director (Assoc of Substance Abuse Programs), Kerrville,
TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 21, 2021 8:30 AM
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Benton, Craig Doctor of Chiropractic (Self; Texas Chiropractor Association), Lampasas,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Carlton, Stephen Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bueche, Jay Director of Pharmacy (also providing written testimony) (Self; H-E-B), New
Braunfels, TX
Galligher, Duane (Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin, TX
Hemphill, Sheila CEO (Texas Right to Know), Brady, TX
McNabb, Benjamin Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Pharmacy
Association), Eastland, TX
Patt, Dr. Debra Chair, Council on Legislation, TMA (Texas Medical Association, Texas
Oncology, US Oncology Network), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Hammond, Bill CEO (Texas Employers for Insurance Reform), Austin, TX
Shrader, Melodie Vice President (Pharmaceutical Care Management Association),
Washington, DC
Vanhoose, Laurie Director of policy (also providing written testimony) (Texas association
of health plans), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Bandy, Sarah (Self), San Antonio, TX
Bennett, Katherine Pharmacist (Self), Austin, TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Carter, Janis (Texas Federation of Drug Stores), Austin, TX
Ching, Rannon (Self; Tarrytown Pharmacy), Leander, TX
Clark, Lauren Pharmacist (Self; HEB pharmacy), Austin, TX
Garza, Debbie CEO (Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Sara VP Advocacy and public policy (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Hampton, LeeAnn (Self), Detroit, TX
Humpert, Shelby (Self), Austin, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Kralj, Nicole (National Association of Chain Drug Stores), Austin, TX
Lanagan, Lindsay (Legacy Community Health), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 21, 2021 8:30 AM
Lee, Gerald Associate - Andrade-Van de Putte (Davila Pharmacy), Austin, TX
Mather, Stacey TSHP Executive Director (Self; Texas Society of Health-System
Pharmacists), Hutto, TX
Mauro, Kyle (Central Health), Austin, TX
McAnally, Bruce (Self), Austin, TX
Trigg, Adrienne (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids (PTFK)), Austin, TX
Vane, Mark (Walmart), Austin, TX
Walker, Kwame (Walgreens), Austin, TX
Warnken, Matthew (Self; 38th Street Pharmacy), Austin, TX
Wilkes, Morris (United Supermarkets), Lubbock, TX
AGAINST:
Brown, Sabrina (Cvs health), Austin, TX
Davis, Denise Representing Tx Society of CPAs (Prime Therapeutics), Austin, TX
Ghahremani, Kay CEO (Texas Association of Community Health Plans), Austin, TX
Kolodzey, Patricia Senior Director Government Relations (Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Texas), Austin, TX
Sanaie, Kandice Cigna (Cigna), Austin, TX
ON:
Parrilla, Priscilla Director, Vendor Drug Program (Health and Human Services), Austin, TX