WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services Committee
March 29, 2001 - 9:00A
SB 177
AGAINST: Losher, John J. President and CEO (Christian Care
Center), Garland, TX
ON: Bragg, David Legislative Counsel (AARP), Austin, TX
Ferris, Beth Legislative Representative (Texas
Advocates for Nursing Home Residents),
Austin, TX
Graves, Tim President (Texas Health Care
Association), Austin, TX
Latimer, David President (Texas Association of Homes
and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Bower, Bruce P. Chair (Texas Senior Advocacy
Coalition), Austin, TX
Against: Brothers, David L. Vice President, Chapter 1043
(AARP), San Antonio, TX
On: Gold, Marc Director, Long-Term Care Policy (Texas
Department of Human Services), Austin, TX
McAdams, Curtis K. (Texas Veterans Land Board),
Austin, TX
Willis, John F. State Ombudsman (Texas Department on
Aging), Austin, TX
SB 355
FOR: Breeding, John Psychologist (Self), Austin, TX
Cornevin, Deborah (Texas Advocates for Nursing Home
Residents), New Braunfels, TX
Dolan, Moira (Self), Austin, TX
Fecher, Lauren Medical Director (Citizens Commission
on Human Rights), Austin, TX
McMurrough, Amy (Self), Austin, TX
Shippy, Suzi (Jimmy Harold Millsap), North Richland
Hills, TX
AGAINST: Hayes, Robin Director of Best Practices (Texas
Health Care Association), Austin, TX
Ireland, Rose Director, Clinical Service (Texas
Association of Homes and Services for the
Aging), Austin, TX
McDowell, Sara Social Worker (Nursing Homes),
Austin, TX
Nicholson, Louis Administrator (Austin Nursing
Center), Austin, TX
Popek, Anthony (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Ayres, Monica (Self), Austin
Bower, Bruce P. Chair (Texas Senior Advocacy
Coalition), Austin, TX
Brothers, David L. Vice President, Chapter 1043
(AARP), San Antonio, TX
Carlton, Betty E. (Self), Austin, TX
Cornevin, Nichole (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Creel, Arthur (Self), Austin, TX
Dieter, Alison Steering Committee (Gray Panthers),
Austin, TX
Ferris, Beth Legislative Representative (Texas
Advocates for Nursing Home Residents),
Austin, TX
Fischer, Jeff (Self), Austin, TX
Gantt, Melanie Director, Public Affairs (Mental
Health Association in Texas), Austin, TX
Gladden, Wilhelmina Nursing Home Specialist (AARP),
Ft. Worth, TX
Glueck, Fred State Legislative Member (AARP), San
Antonio, TX
Glueck, Shirley Secretary, San Antonio Community
Council (American Association of Retired
Persons), San Antonio, TX
Mizcles, Amy Public Policy Director (National
Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Texas),
Austin, TX
Prough, Andrew Deputy Director (Citizens Commission
on Human Rights), Austin, TX
Richardson, Ken R. (Self), Austin, TX
Sandlin, Abby Deputy Director (Texas Watch), Austin,
TX
Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens
Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
Taylor, Megan (Self), Austin, TX
Thomas, (Margaret A.) Peggy Volunteer (AARP Capital
City Task Force), Austin, TX
Wood, Norma Capitol City Task Force (AARP), Austin,
TX
On: Gold, Marc Director, Long-Term Care Policy (Texas
Department of Human Services), Austin, TX
SB 498
FOR: Eaton, Kathleen L. L.V.N. Nurse (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST: Gulley, Jon Administrator (Christian Care Center),
Mesquite, TX
Hayes, Robin Director of Best Practices (Texas
Health Care Association), Austin, TX
Ireland, Rose Director, Clinical Service (Texas
Association of Homes and Services for the
Aging), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Alix, Noble J. Member (AARP State Legislative
Committee), Houston, TX
Bower, Bruce P. Chair (Texas Senior Advocacy
Coalition), Austin, TX
Dieter, Alison Steering Committee (Gray Panthers),
Austin, TX
Fecher, Lauren Medical Director (Citizens Commission
on Human Rights), Austin, TX
Gladden, Wilhelmina Nursing Home Specialist (AARP),
Ft. Worth, TX
Holder, Ken State Legislative Committee (AARP),
Humble, TX
Holtermann, John W. (Texas Silver-Haired
Legislature), San Marcos, TX
Thomas, (Margaret A.) Peggy Volunteer (AARP Capital
City Task Force), Austin, TX
On: Bost, Eric Commissioner (Texas Department of Human
Services), Austin, TX
Johnson, Jacqueline Z. Deputy Commissioner for
Programs (Texas Department of Human
Services), Austin, TX
SB 772
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Bower, Bruce P. Chair (Texas Senior Advocacy
Coalition), Austin, TX
Bryson, Robert J. Community Coordinator (AARP),
Hurst, TX
Evans, Darlene Administrator (Autumn Winds
Retirement Lodge), Schertz, TX
Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care
Association), Amarillo, TX
Jones, Susan Director, Health Policy (Texas Hospital
Association), Austin, TX
Latimer, David President (Texas Association of Homes
and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX
Marwitz, Robert Scott (MHC Services LTD), Waco, TX
Nichols, Bobbie Owner (Golden Age Manor Nursing
Center), Dublin, TX
Rich, Sid Executive Director (Texas Association of
Residental Care Communities), Austin, TX
Scott, Mary C. Member, National Legislative Council
(AARP), Bedford, TX
On: Lehrman, Jim Deputy Commissioner (Texas Department
of Human Services), Austin, TX
SB 1082
FOR: Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care
Association), Amarillo, TX
Gulley, Jon Administrator (Christian Care Center),
Mesquite, TX
Hamermesh, Fran Attorney (Texas Association for
Homes and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX
Hooser, Greg (Texas Association of Homes and
Services for the Aging), Austin, TX
Rich, Sid Executive Director (Texas Association of
Residental Care Communities), Austin, TX
AGAINST: Bragg, David Legislative Counsel (AARP), Austin, TX
Williams, Georgia Board Member (Texas Advocates for
Nursing Home Residents), Mesquite, TX
ON: Vasek, Heather Director of Public Policy (Texas
Association for Home Care), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Evans, Darlene Administrator (Autumn Winds
Retirement Lodge), Schertz, TX
Gray, Katrina Assistant Administrator (Christian
Care Center), Mesquite, TX
Longo, Peter Chief Executive (Cantex Health Care
Centers), Dallas, TX
Marwitz, Robert Scott Owner (MHC Services LTD),
Waco, TX
Nichols, Bobbie Owner (Golden Age Manor Nursing
Center), Dublin, TX
Spence, Chris President (Wesleyan Homes, Inc.),
Georgetown, TX
Spruill, Allison Shareholder/Partner (Best and
Spruill, P.C.), Austin, TX
Tidwell, Harold D. Board Member (Christian Care
Centers, Inc.), Gatesville, TX
Against: Fecher, Lauren Medical Director (Citizens Commission
on Human Rights), Austin, TX
Ferris, Beth Legislative Representative (Texas
Advocates for Nursing Home Residents),
Austin, TX
Fincher, Berldean (Self), Mabank, TX
Sandlin, Abby Deputy Director (Texas Watch), Austin,
TX
Smith, John P. (AARP Capital City Task Force),
Austin, TX
On: Gladden, Wilhelmina Nursing Home Specialist (AARP),
Ft. Worth, TX
Lehrman, Jim Deputy Commissioner (Texas Department
of Human Services), Austin, TX
Morrison, Linda Vice President, Health Care
(Christian Care Centers), Mesquite, TX
SB 1083
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Evans, Darlene Administrator (Autumn Winds
Retirement Lodge), Schertz, TX
Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care
Association), Amarillo, TX
Gray, Katrina Assistant Administrator (Christian
Care Center), Mesquite, TX
Gulley, Jon Administrator (Christian Care Center),
Mesquite, TX
Hooser, Greg (Texas Association of Homes and
Services for the Aging), Austin, TX
Longo, Peter Chief Executive (Cantex Health Care
Centers), Dallas, TX
Marwitz, Robert Scott Owner (MHC Service LTD), Waco,
TX
Morrison, Linda Vice President, Health Care
(Christian Care Centers), Mesquite, TX
Nichols, Bobbie Owner (Golden Age Manor Nursing
Center), Dublin, TX
Rich, Sid Executive Director (Texas Association of
Residential Care Communities), Austin, TX
Spence, Chris President (Wesleyan Homes, Inc.),
Georgetown, TX
Tidwell, Harold D. Board Member (Christian Care
Centers, Inc.), Gatesville, TX
Against: Atteberry, Clyde Capital City Task Force (AARP),
Bruceville, TX
Fecher, Lauren Medical Director (Citizens Commission
on Human Rights), Austin, TX
Ferris, Beth Legislative Representative (Texas
Advocates for Nursing Home Residents),
Austin, TX
Sandlin, Abby Deputy Director (Texas Watch), Austin,
TX
On: Bragg, David Legislative Counsel (AARP), Austin, TX
Gladden, Wilhelmina Nursing Home Specialist (AARP),
Ft. Worth, TX
Lehrman, Jim Deputy Commissioner (Texas Department
of Human Services), Austin, TX
SB 1242
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Bower, Bruce P. Chair (Texas Senior Advocacy
Centers), Austin, TX
Brothers, David L. Vice President, Chapter 1043
(AARP), San Antonio, TX
Ellis, George State President (AARP), Florence, TX
Ferris, Beth Legislative Representative (Texas
Advocates for Nursing Home Residents),
Austin, TX
Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care
Association), Amarillo, TX
Gladden, Wilhelmina Nursing Home Specialist (AARP),
Ft. Worth, TX
Holtermann, John W. Chairman (Texas Silver-Haired
Legislature), San Marcos, TX
Hooser, Greg (Private Providers Association of
Texas), Austin, TX
Horn, Billy Volunteer (AARP - State Legislative
Committee), Houston, TX
Latimer, David President (Texas Association of Homes
and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX
Lear, Homer Speaker Emeritus (Texas Silver-Haired
Legislature), San Antonio, TX
Ramsey, Michael President (Texas Trial Lawyers),
Austin, TX
Sandlin, Abby Deputy Director (Texas Watch), Austin,
TX
Speights, Sara Coordinator of Special Projects
(Girling Health Care), Austin, TX
Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens
Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
Vasek, Heather Director of Public Policy (Texas
Association for Home Care), Austin, TX
On: Batten, Randy (Texas Department of Public Safety),
Austin, TX
Clack, Renee Credentialing Department Director
(Texas Department of Human Services), Austin,
TX
Huff, J. Kenneth National Board Member (AARP),
Whitesboro, TX
SB 1245
FOR: Lohser, John President and CEO (Christian Care
Centers, Inc.), Garland, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Bower, Bruce P. Chair (Texas Senior Advocacy
Coalition), Austin, TX
Ferris, Beth Legislative Representative (Texas
Advocates for Nursing Home Residents),
Austin, TX
Gladden, Wilhelmina Nursing Home Specialist (AARP),
Ft. Worth, TX
Graves, Tim President (Texas Health Care
Association), Austin, TX
Hooser, Greg (Self), Austin, TX
Latimer, David President (Texas Association of Homes
and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX
Ramsey, Mike President (Texas Trial Lawyers
Association), Austin, TX
Speights, Sara Coordinator of Special Projects
(Girling Health Care), Austin, TX
Tidwell, Harold Board Member (Christian Care
Centers, Inc.), Gatesville, TX
Vasek, Heather Director of Public Policy (Texas
Association for Home Care), Austin, TX
On: Bradley, Ruby MHMR Coordinator (Texas Mental Health
and Mental Retardation), Austin, TX
Clack, Renee Credentialing Department Director
(Texas Department of Human Services), Austin,
TX
Mitchell, Bettye M. (Texas Department of Protective
and Regulatory Services), Austin, TX
SB 1376
FOR: Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care
Association), Amarillo, TX
Gladden, Wilhelmina Nursing Home Specialist (AARP),
Ft. Worth, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Bower, Bruce P. Chair (Texas Senior Advocacy
Coalition), Austin, TX
Gay, Jack P. Secretary (Texas Health Care
Association), Houston, TX
Gray, Katrina Assistant Administrator (Christian
Care Center), Mesquite, TX
Klein, Sandy Past Chair (Texas Health Care
Association), Austin, TX
Latimer, David President (Texas Association of Homes
and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX
Losher, John J. President and CEO (Christian Care
Centers, Inc.), Garland, TX
Robinson, Matthew S. President (HealthMark LLC), The
Woodlands, TX
Tidwell, Harold D. Board Member (Christian Care
Centers, Inc.), Gatesville, TX
On: Lehrman, Jim Deputy Commissioner (Texas Department
of Human Services), Austin, TX
SB 1590
FOR: Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care
Association), Amarillo, TX
Hooser, Greg (Texas Association of Homes and
Services for the Aging and Private Providers
Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Ramsey, Michael President (Texas Trial Lawyers
Association), Austin, TX
ON: Gray, Katrina Assistant Administrator (Christian
Care Center), Mesquite, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Bower, Bruce P. Chair (Texas Senior Advocacy
Coalition), Austin, TX
Brothers, David L. Vice President, Chapter 1043
(AARP), San Antonio, TX
Gulley, Jon Administrator (Christian Care Center),
Mesquite, TX
Lear, Homer (Self), San Antonio, TX
Sandlin, Abby Deputy Director (Texas Watch), Austin,
TX
Spence, Chris President (Wesleyan Homes, Inc.),
Georgetown, TX
Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens
Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
Tuttle, Tom President/CEO (Air Force Villages), San
Antonio, TX
Williams, Frank Member (AARP State Legislative
Committee), Buna, TX
Against: Ledbetter, V. Elizabeth (Texas Association of Home
and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX
Rich, Sid Executive Director (Texas Association of
Residental Care Communities), Austin, TX
On: Bragg, David Legislative Counsel (AARP), Austin, TX
Leche, Paul General Counsel (Texas Department of
Human Services), Austin, TX
SB 1592
FOR: Graves, Tim President (Texas Health Care
Association), Austin, TX
Rich, Sid Executive Director (Texas Association of
Residential Care Communities), Austin, TX
Spence, Chris President (Wesleyan Homes, Inc.),
Georgetown, TX
AGAINST: Attwell, Peter Administrator (Westminister Manor),
Austin, TX
McConnell, Gary L. (Pearland Convalescent Center,
Inc.), Horseshoe Bay, TX
ON: Bragg, David Legislative Counsel (AARP), Austin, TX
Henderson, Marina Executive Deputy Commissioner
(Texas Health and Human Services Commission),
Austin, TX
Latimer, David President (Texas Association of Homes
and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX
Losher, John J. President and CEO (Christian Care
Centers, Inc.), Garland, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Bower, Bruce P. Chair (Texas Senior Advocacy
Coalition), Austin, TX
Gay, Jack P. Secretary (Texas Health Care
Association), Houston, TX
Klein, Sandy Past Chair (Texas Health Care
Association), Austin, TX
Longo, Peter Chief Executive (Cantex Health Care
Centers), Dallas, TX
Park, Jodi Program Coordinator (Coalition of Texans
with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Ramsey, Mike President (Texas Trial Lawyers
Association), Austin, TX
Robinson, Matthew S. President (HealthMark, LLC),
The Woodlands, TX
Against: Barcelo, Terry J. Administrator (Windsong Village),
Pearland, TX
Holtermann, John W. (Texas Silver-Haired
Legislature), San Marcos, TX
Robertson, Dan R. (Manor Park, Inc.), Midland, TX
On: Gray, Katrina Assistant Administrator (Christian
Care Center), Mesquite, TX
Gulley, Jon Administrator (Christian Care Center),
Mesquite, TX
Johnson, Jacqueline Z. Deputy Commissioner for
Programs (Texas Department of Human
Services), Austin, TX
Morrison, Linda Vice President, Health Care
(Christian Care Centers), Mesquite, TX
Tidwell, Harold D. Board Member (Christian Care
Centers, Inc.), Gatesville, TX
Providing written testimony:
Against: Lear, Homer (Self), San Antonio, TX
Tuttle, Tom President/CEO (Air Force Village), San
Antonio, TX
SB 1593
FOR: Gray, Katrina Assistant Administrator (Christian
Care Center), Mesquite, TX
Huff, J. Kenneth (Self), Whitesboro, TX
Latimer, David President (Texas Association of Homes
and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX
Marshall, Susan Policy Analyst (The ARC of Texas),
Austin, TX
Spruill, Allison Shareholder/Partner (Best and
Spruill, P.C.), Austin, TX
Tidwell, Harold D. Board Member (Christian Care
Centers, Inc.), Gatesville, TX
ON: Bragg, David Legislative Counsel (AARP), Austin, TX
Gladden, Wilhelmina Nursing Home Specialist (AARP),
Ft. Worth, TX
Ramsey, Mike President (Texas Trial Lawyers
Associaton), Austin, TX
Vasek, Heather Director of Public Policy (Texas
Association for Home Care), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Bower, Bruce P. Chair (Texas Senior Advocacy
Coalition), Austin, TX
Crowe, Mike Attorney/Lobbyist (Texas Assisted Living
Association), Austin, TX
Gantt, Melanie Director of Public Affairs (Mental
Health Association in Texas), Austin, TX
Gay, Jack P. Secretary (Texas Health Care
Association), Houston, TX
Graves, Tim President (Texas Health Care
Association), Austin, TX
Hooser, Greg (Private Providers Association of
Texas), Austin, TX
Hooser, Greg (Texas Association of Homes and
Services for the Aging), Austin, TX
Klein, Sandy Senior Vice President, OPS (Texas
Health Care Association), Austin, TX
Robinson, Matthew S. President (HealthMark L.L.C.),
The Woodlands, TX
Against: Ferris, Beth Legislative Representative (Texas
Advocates for Nursing Home Residents),
Austin, TX
On: Henderson, Marina Executive Deputy Commissioner
(Texas Health and Human Services Commission),
Austin, TX
Lehrman, Jim Deputy Commissioner (Texas Department
of Human Services), Austin, TX
SB 1594
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Bower, Bruce P. Chair (Texas Senior Advocacy
Coalition), Austin, TX
Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care
Association), Amarillo, TX
Ramsey, Mike President (Texas Trial Lawyers),
Austin, TX
Sandlin, Abby Deputy Director (Texas Watch), Austin,
TX
On: Johnson, Jacqueline Z. Deputy Commissioner for
Programs (Texas Department of Human
Services), Austin, TX