WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 19, 2021 9:00 AM
AGAINST:
Hemphill, Sheila CEO (Texas Right to Know), Brady, TX
Spiller, Lee Executive Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Dauer, William Director, Peter O'Donnell Brain Institute & Professor of Neurology and
Neuroscience (UT Southwestern Medical Center), Dallas, TX
McCullough, Louise Professor & Chair of Neurology (UT Health Houston), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Billodeau, Allison (Self; Houston Methodist), Austin, TX
Bresnen, Steve (Self), Austin, TX
Chriss, Olivia (Texas Children's Hospital), Bellaire, TX
Danka, Deborah President (Darrell K Royal Research Fund), Austin, TX
Dudensing, Jamie (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Finley, Marisa (Baylor Scott & White Health), Austin, TX
Fredriksen, Amanda Associate state director (AARP), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Sara VP Advocacy and public policy (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Henry, Elizabeth Policy fellow (Self), Round Rock, TX
Holloway, Thomas (Texas Neurological Society), Austin, TX
Howell, Jason (Self), Elgin, TX
Hubert, Martin (Rice University), Austin, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Kenderdine, Marshall (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
Keuzer, Donna (Self; Pregnancy and Postpartum Health Alliance of Texas), Austin, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Kohler, Adriana (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Kuykendall, Deanna L. Legislative Consultant (Self; Texas Brain Injury Providers
Alliance), Austin, TX
Lanagan, Lindsay (Legacy Community Health), Houston, TX
Lovitt, Matthew Social Worker (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Munoz, Lindsay VP, Public Policy (Greater Houston Partnership), Houston, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
Rodriguez, Marc (Bexar County), Austin, TX
Rosenfeld, Craig MD (Self), Dallas, TX
Saxton, Josette Director of Mental Health Policy (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Schauer, Tim (Community Health Choice), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 19, 2021 9:00 AM
Schleifer, Jessica Director of Advocacy (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
Taylor, Thomas (Self), Dallas, TX
Weiner, Molly Director of Nonprofit Engagement (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Barton, John Sr. Financial Analyst (Texas Public Finance Authority), Austin, TX
Deviney, Lee Executive Director (Texas Public Fiance Authority), Austin, TX
Frost, Bess Dr. (Self; University of Texas Health San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Roberts, Wayne CEO (Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Carter, Sydney Mental Health Policy Fellow (Network of Behavioral Health Providers),
Houston, TX
Miller, Charles Senior Policy Advisor (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Ambrose, Ryan (MHHS), Houston, TX
Ausley, Robbie (Self), Austin, TX
Balat, David (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Bennett, Michaela (Children's Health), Dallas, TX
Biundo, Jennifer (Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy), Austin, TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Carriker, Terri (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Austin, TX
Cates, Andrew (Nurse Family Partnership), Austin, TX
Chriss, Olivia (Texas Children's Hospital), Bellaire, TX
Collins, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
Crockett, Sarah Senior Public Policy Associate (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Daigle, Laura Lee (Self; Circle Up United Methodist Women), Austin, TX
Del Bosque, Nora (March of Dimes), Austin, TX
Del Gallo, Krista Policy Manager (Texas Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
Dole, Michael (Driscoll Health System), Corpus Christi, TX
Dow, Melanie (Self; Circle Up -United Methodist Women), Austin, TX
Dudensing, Jamie (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (Every Texan (formerly CPPP)), Austin, TX
Dunn, Dr. Carl Tony MD (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
District XI; Texas Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (TAOG)), Waco, TX
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Finley, Marisa (Baylor Scott & White Health), Austin, TX
Galligher, Duane (Association of Substance Abuse Programs / Texas Association of
Addiction Professionals), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 19, 2021 9:00 AM
Garcia, Matthew SVP - Public Policy (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Geoffray, Kami (Self), Austin, TX
Geoffray, Kami JD (Every Body Texas), Austin, TX
George, Emily (Self), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Sara VP Advocacy and public policy (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Greene, Melanie (Self), Austin, TX
Hamre, Darcy (Self; Circle Up: United Methodist Women), Austin, TX
Hausenfluck, Amber (CHRISTUS Health), Austin, TX
Haynes, Adam Policy Director (Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Hedrick, Tom (Self; Dillon Joyce Ltd), Dallas, TX
Henry, Elizabeth Policy fellow (Self), Round Rock, TX
Hernandez, Elisa (University Medical Center of El Paso), El Paso, TX
Hoppe, Christina Director of Public Policy (Childrens Hospital Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Howell, Jason (Self), Elgin, TX
Humphrey, Cynthia Executive Director (Self; Assoc. of Substance Abuse Programs),
Kerrville, TX
Ji, Cindy Health Policy Associate (Children's Defense Fund-Texas), Austin, TX
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Jones, Marsha (Central Health), Austin, TX
Judice, Kerrie CPS Research and Policy Analyst (TexProtects), Dallas, TX
Kaighin, Katie (Self), Austin, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Kenderdine, Marshall (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
Keuzer, Donna (Self; Pregnancy and Postpartum Health Alliance of Texas), Austin, TX
Keysor, Georgia (Self; Indivisible Rosedale Huddle), Austin, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Knaupe, Gregg (American Heart Association), Austin, TX
Kohler, Adriana (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Kolodzey, Patricia Senior Director Government Relations (Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Texas), Austin, TX
Lakshmanan, Rekha Community volunteer (Children at Risk), Houston, TX
Lanagan, Lindsay (Legacy Community Health), Houston, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Dir. (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Liggett, Lindsay (Self; Circle Up UMW), Austin, TX
Long, Christina Southern Policy and Advocacy Manager (Young Invincibles), Houston, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Mauro, Kyle (Molina Healthcare), Austin, TX
Mehta, Hannah Executive Director (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Flower mound, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 19, 2021 9:00 AM
Narvaez, Tammy Deputy Director Intergovernmental Affairs (Harris County
Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Olsen, Beth (Prosper Waco), Waco, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Ramirez, Erika Director of Policy (Texas Women's Healthcare Coalition), San Antonio, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
Rodriguez, Marc (Bexar County), Austin, TX
Romo, Joel (American Diabetes Association), Brenham, TX
Sabo, Jason (Mental Health America of Greater Houston), Austin, TX
Schaffner, Russell Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Fort Worth, TX
Schauer, Tim (Community Health Choice), Houston, TX
Schleifer, Jessica Director of Advocacy (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
Smith, Andrew Executive Director of Government Relations (University Health Systems
San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Swogger, Tegra (Self; Circle Up: United Methodist Women for Moms), Austin, TX
Tamayo, Elisa Director of Policy and Governmental Affairs (Emergence Health Network),
El Paso, TX
Toon, Jennifer Mental Health Peer Policy Fellow (Coalition for Texans with Disabilities),
Austin, TX
Tracy, Shelby (Texas Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Trigg, Adrienne (Self), Austin, TX
Turner, Darline (Self), Austin, TX
Walker, Kwame (Catholic Health Initiatives), Austin, TX
Walker, Nancy (Harris Health System), Aust in, TX
Weiner, Molly Director of Nonprofit Engagement (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
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:
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Davis, Hilary Deputy Associate Commissioner (HHSC), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Lovitt, Matthew Peer Policy Fellow (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Spiller, Lee Executive Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights Texas), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 19, 2021 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Acklin, Myrna (Self), Plano, TX
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Ducayet, Patricia State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Office of the state ling term care
ombudsman), Austin, TX
Japko, Rebecca President (Self; PART), Austin, TX
Kennard, Karen (City of Missouri City), Austin, TX
Lovitt, Matthew Social Worker (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Mayfield, Stacey Disability Guardian Advocate (Self), Austin, TX
Narvaez, Tammy Deputy Director Intergovernmental Affairs (Harris County
Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Stodola, Peggy (Self), Carrollton, TX
Tilton, Carmen (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Galligher, Duane (Association of Substance Abuse Programs / Texas Association of
Addiction Professionals), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Sara VP Advocacy and public policy (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Henry, Elizabeth Policy fellow (Self), Round Rock, TX
Howell, Jason (Self), Elgin, TX
Humphrey, Cynthia Executive Director (Self; Assoc. of Substance Abuse Programs),
Kerrville, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Carter, Sydney Mental Health Policy Fellow (Network of Behavioral Health Providers),
Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Broaddus, Kirk (Self), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Collins, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
Galligher, Duane (Association of Substance Abuse Programs / Texas Association of
Addiction Professionals), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 19, 2021 9:00 AM
Henry, Elizabeth Policy fellow (Self), Round Rock, TX
Howell, Jason (Self), Elgin, TX
Humphrey, Cynthia Executive Director (Self; Assoc. of Substance Abuse Programs),
Kerrville, TX
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Keysor, Georgia (Self; Indivisible Rosedale Huddle), Austin, TX
Kohler, Adriana (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Lanagan, Lindsay (Legacy Community Health), Houston, TX
Lovitt, Matthew Social Worker (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Schauer, Tim (Community Health Choice), Houston, TX
Tamayo, Elisa Director of Policy and Governmental Affairs (Emergence Health Network),
El Paso, TX
Toon, Jennifer Mental Health Peer Policy Fellow (Self), Austin, TX
Weiner, Molly Director of Nonprofit Engagement (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
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:
Ramirez, Lisa (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Haddow, Mac Senior Fellow on Public Policy (American Kratom Association), Gainesville,
VA
Hemphill, Sheila CEO (Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Holcomb, Murray (Self), Georgetown, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Broaddus, Kirk (Self), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Collins, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
Keysor, Georgia (Self; Indivisible Rosedale Huddle), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Veal, Kevin Director of Policy Standards and Quality Assurance (DSHS), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 19, 2021 9:00 AM
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Hatcher, Julia President (Texas Association of Family Defense Attorneys), Galveston, TX
ON:
Hogue, Patricia Attorney (Self; Texas Lawyers for Children), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Judice, Kerrie CPS Research and Policy Analyst (TexProtects), Dallas, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
List, Amanda Consultant (Texas Appleseed), Austin, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Weiner, Molly Director of Nonprofit Engagement (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Self, Carol Director of Permanency (DFPS), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hemphill, Sheila CEO (Texas Right to Know), Brady, TX
Hickman, John Owner Dyer Drug Store (Self), McKinney, TX
Patel, Binita VP Pharmacy (Texas Hospital Association), Pearland, TX
Patt, Dr. Debra Physician (Texas Medical Association, Texas Oncology, US Oncology
Network, Texas Society of Clinical Oncology), Austin, TX
Rodriguez, Miguel General Counsel (Texas Pharmacy Business Council), Austin, TX
Warnken, Jeffrey RPh (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Pharmacy
Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Isett, Carl (Texas Association of Benefit Administrators), Austin, TX
Shrader, Melodie Vice President (Pharmaceutical Care Management Association),
Washington, DC
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Carriker, Terri (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Austin, TX
Galligher, Duane (Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Sara VP Advocacy and public policy (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Huddleston, Cheri Legislative Consultant (Texas Bleeding Disorder Coalition and Texas
Central Hemophilia Assn.), Austin, TX
Lanagan, Lindsay (Legacy Community Health), Houston, TX
Lovitt, Matthew Social Worker (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Mehta, Hannah Executive Director (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Flower mound, TX
Odom, KeShana (Texas Society of Health System Pharmacists), Round rock, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 19, 2021 9:00 AM
Pelzel, Russell (Self), Collinsville, TX
Tracy, Shelby (Texas Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
Trigg, Adrienne (Self), Austin, TX
Van de Putte, Leticia (Davila Pharmacy and Medical Equipment, Inc), Austin, TX
Wright, Michael Executive Director (Texas Pharamacy Business Council), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Davis, Denise Representing Prime Therapeutics (Prime Therapeutics), Austin, TX
Dudensing, Jamie CEO (Texas association of health plans), Austin, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Kolodzey, Patricia Senior Director Government Relations (Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Texas), Austin, TX
Sanaie, Kandice (Cigna), Austin, TX
ON:
Elliott, Libby Associate commissioner (Tx dept of insurance), Austin, TX
Parrilla, Priscilla (HHSC), Austin, TX
Popovian, Robert Dr (Self; Thbi), Alexandria, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Broaddus, Kirk (Self), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Collins, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Galligher, Duane (Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin, TX
Keysor, Georgia (Self; Indivisible Rosedale Huddle), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Odom, KeShana (Texas Society of Health System Pharmacists), Round rock, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
Romo, Joel (American Diabetes Association), Brenham, TX
Toon, Jennifer Mental Health Peer Policy Fellow (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities),
Austin, TX
Van de Putte, Leticia (Davila Pharmacy and Medical Equipment, Inc), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Wyman, Lisa Director of Center for Health Statistics (DSHS), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 19, 2021 9:00 AM
FOR:
Hemphill, Sheila CEO (Texas Right to Know), Brady, TX
Spiller, Lee Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Citizens Commission
on Human Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ayres, Monica (Self), Austin, TX
Fredriksen, Amanda Associate state director (AARP), Austin, TX
Gluchowski, George (Self), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Sara VP Advocacy and public policy (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
LeFebvre, Jean (Self), Austin, TX
Spiller, Pamela (Self), Driftwood, TX
Wadhwani, Savita (Self), Austin, TX
Whittier, Eric Electrician (Self), Austin tx, TX
Woods, Diane (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Johnson, Dr. Kila Director of Dental Services (Harris County Public Health), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Bresnen, Steve (ASSOCIATION OF DENTAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS), Austin,
TX
Calvert, Jess Dir Legislative/Regulatory Affairs (Texas Dental Association), Austin, TX
Dudensing, Jamie (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Esparza, Servando Executive Director, TX & Southeast (TechNet), Austin, TX
Gibson-Smith, Stephanie (Texas Dental Hygienists Association), Austin, TX
Hausenfluck, Amber (Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry), Austin, TX
Hedrick, Jeremy President (Dial Care), Frisco, TX
Holzheauser, Craig (Texas Association of City and County Health Officials), Austin, TX
Holzheauser, Craig (SmileDirectClub), Austin, TX
Howard, Jay (DentaQuest), Austin, TX
Lanagan, Lindsay (Legacy Community Health), Houston, TX
Mintz, David (Texas Academy of General Dentistry), Austin, TX
Narvaez, Tammy Deputy Director Intergovernmental Affairs (Harris County
Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Rodriguez, Marc (Concorde Career College), Austin, TX
Tracy, Shelby (Texas Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
Valdez, Jerry (Career Colleges & Schools of Texas), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 19, 2021 9:00 AM
FOR:
Hemphill, Sheila CEO (Texas Right to Know), Brady, TX
Spiller, Lee Executive Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Ducayet, Patricia State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Office of the state ling term care
ombudsman), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Sara VP Advocacy and public policy (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
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:
Hatcher, Julia President (Texas Association of Family Defense Attorneys), Galveston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Corser, Meagan (Texas Home School Coalition), Lubbock, TX
Judice, Kerrie CPS Research and Policy Analyst (TexProtects), Dallas, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Talbert, Marta Director of Investigations (DFPS), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Kenderdine, Marshall (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
Weiner, Molly Director of Nonprofit Engagement (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Beauchamp, James President (MOTRAN Alliance), Midland, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Dole, Michael (Driscoll Health System), Corpus Christi, TX
Holzheauser, Craig (Texas EMS Alliance), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 19, 2021 9:00 AM
Villela, Steven (Self), Midland, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Lovitt, Matthew Peer Policy Fellow (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Woomer, Eric (Federation of Texas Psychiatry), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Carriker, Terri (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Austin, TX
Dudensing, Jamie (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Sara VP Advocacy and public policy (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Henry, Elizabeth Policy fellow (Self), Round Rock, TX
Howell, Jason (Self), Elgin, TX
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Mehta, Hannah Executive Director (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Flower mound, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
Saxton, Josette Director of Mental Health Policy (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Shipton, Patricia (Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute), Austin, TX
Tamayo, Elisa Director of Policy and Governmental Affairs (Emergence Health Network),
El Paso, TX
Trigg, Adrienne (Self), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Parrilla, Priscilla (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Tilton, Carmen VP of Public Policy (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Massingill, Joshua (LeadingAge Texas), Cedar Park, TX
Warren, Kevin (Texas Health Care Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Lawson, Stacey VP Strategic Cust (A place for mom), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 19, 2021 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ducayet, Patricia State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Office of the state ling term care
ombudsman), Austin, TX
Fredriksen, Amanda Associate state director (AARP), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Warren, Kevin (Texas Health Care Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Carter, Sydney (Network of Behavioral Health Providers), Houston, TX
Ellmer, Mindy (Haven for Hope), Austin, TX
Haynes, Adam Policy Director (Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Lovitt, Matthew Social Worker (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Narvaez, Tammy Deputy Director Intergovernmental Affairs (Harris County
Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Saxton, Josette Director of Mental Health Policy (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Schaffner, Russell Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Fort Worth, TX
Tamayo, Elisa Director of Policy and Governmental Affairs (Emergence Health Network),
El Paso, TX
Weiner, Molly Director of Nonprofit Engagement (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Ita, Trina (HHSC), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Billodeau, Allison (Caregiver, Inc.), Austin, TX
Cantella, Chad (Private Provides Association of Texas (PPAI)), Austin, TX
Frizzell Batton, Sandra (Providers Alliance for Community Services of Texas (PACSTX)),
Austin, TX
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Massingill, Joshua (LeadingAge Texas), Cedar Park, TX
Rose, Denise (ResCare), Austin, TX
Schauer, Tim (The Center for Pursuit, Reach Unlimited, and Avondale House), Houston,
TX
Warren, Kevin (Texas Health Care Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 19, 2021 9:00 AM
ON:
Kintzer, Corey (HHSC), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Holzheauser, Craig (Texas Association of City and County Health Officials), Austin, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Kenderdine, Marshall (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
Narvaez, Tammy Deputy Director Intergovernmental Affairs (Harris County
Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
Shields, Bradford (Harris County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
Wiltz-Beckham, Dana Director of Science Surveillance (Harris County Public Health),
Houston, TX
Wiltz-Beckham, Dana Dr (Harris County Public Health), Houston, TX
ON:
Allen, Kevin ImmTrac Program Manager (DSHS), Austin, TX
Kubin, Grace Director of Lab Services (DSHS), Austin, TX
FOR:
Jones, Rodney Deputy CEO (West Texas Centers), Big Spring, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
ON:
Lacefield-Lewis, Lauren (HHSC), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Embrey, Tammy Director, Intergovernmental Relations (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus
Christi, TX
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Lovitt, Matthew Social Worker (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Rodriguez, Marc (Bexar County), Austin, TX
Weiner, Molly Director of Nonprofit Engagement (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 19, 2021 9:00 AM
ON:
Harris, Blake Director, Veterans Mental Health (Texas Veterans Commission), Austin, TX
FOR:
Spencer, Autumn Physician Assistant (Texas Academy of PAs), Round Rock, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cusack, Erin (Texas Nurse Practitioners), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Fredriksen, Amanda Associate state director (AARP), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Sara VP Advocacy and public policy (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
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:
Saxton, Josette Co-Chair (Texas Suicide Prevention Council), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Sara VP Advocacy and public policy (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Henry, Elizabeth Policy fellow (Self), Round Rock, TX
Howell, Jason (Self), Elgin, TX
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Lovitt, Matthew Social Worker (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
Tamayo, Elisa Director of Policy and Governmental Affairs (Emergence Health Network),
El Paso, TX
Weiner, Molly Director of Nonprofit Engagement (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Senior Public Policy Associate (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
ON:
Bearley, Crystal Director of Contract Oversight (DFPS), Austin, TX
Davis, Jared Contracts Attorney (DFPS), Austin, TX
Walsh, Bill Director of Purchase Client Services (DFPS), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 19, 2021 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Rodriguez, Marc (Bexar County), Austin, TX
ON:
Urban, Lance (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas e-Health
Alliance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association and Texas
Public Health Coalition), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Galligher, Duane (Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Sara VP Advocacy and public policy (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Holzheauser, Craig (Texas Association of City and County Health Officials), Austin, TX
Kenderdine, Marshall (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Kolodzey, Patricia Senior Director Government Relations (Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Texas), Austin, TX
Lakshmanan, Rekha (Self; The Immunization Partnership), League City, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
Schauer, Tim (Community Health Choice), Houston, TX
Tracy, Shelby (Texas Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Van de Putte, Leticia (Davila Pharmacy and Medical Equipment, Inc), Austin, TX
Van de Putte, Leticia (Texas Academy of Physician Assistants), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Allen, Kevin ImmTrac Program Manager (DSHS), Austin, TX
Kubin, Grace Director of Lab Services (DSHS), Austin, TX