WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services Committee
April 15, 2003 - 9:00A
SB 58
FOR: Arise, Don Licensed Master Social Worker (San
Antonio Kinship Care Collaboration, Terra
Health, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
Bower, Bruce Attorney (Texas Kincare Taskforce),
Austin, TX
Cardenas, Gus President (American Association of
Retired People), San Antonio, TX
Craven, Susan Executive Director (Texans Care for
Children), Austin, TX
Gomez, Lillie Chid Care (Self), Austin, TX
Olivarez, Carmen Clerical (Self), San Antonio, TX
Shaw, Linda Homke maker/Grandmother (American
Association of Retired People), Roundrock, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Spelce, Bennett Retired (American Association of
Retired People), Roundrock, TX
On: Chapmond, Thomas Executive Director (TX Dept of
Protective and Regulatory Services), Austin,
TX
SB 160
FOR: Courtney, David The Presumed Consent Foundation,
Inc. (Texas Medical Association/ Texas
Transplant Society), Plainview, TX
Silvestri, Pam Organ Donation Education (Southwest
Transplant Alliance), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Bennett, Debra Medical Practice Administrator (Texas
Transplant Society), Austin, TX
Diehl, David Social Worker (Texas Transplant
Society), Austin, TX
Graham, Catherine Public Relation (Life Gift Organ
Donation Center), Houston, TX
Hodge, Betsy Medical Practice Administrator (Texas
Transplant Society), Austin, TX
Hodge, Ernest Surgeon (Texas Transplant Society),
Austin, TX
Holtzman, Sam CEO (Lifegift Organ Donation Center),
Houston, TX
Johnson, Karen Director of Transplant Program (North
Austin Medical Center), Austin, TX
Kelly, Daniel Hospital Administrator (North Austin
Medical Center), Austin, TX
Littlefield, Rita Retired (Texas), Austin, TX
Maddox, Ashlie Insurance Specialist (Texas
Transplant Society), Austin, TX
Norris, Allison Nurse, Transplant Coordinator
(Methodist Medical Center), Dallas, TX
O'Brien, Michele Sister, Nurse (Christus Santa Rosa
Healthcare), San Antonio, TX
Plummer, Nick Retired (Life Gift), Houston, TX
Primeaux, Melinda Sales (Nouartis Pharma), Plano, TX
Reece, Laurie Executive Director (Texas Transplant
Society), Austin, TX
Roberson, Laura Medical Practice Administrator
(Texas Transplant Society), Austin, TX
Rocha, Diane Administrator (Life Gift), Houston, TX
Rocha, Frank X-Ray Sales and Services (Life Gift),
Houston, TX
Saldana, Anita Lopez Nurse, Transplant Coordinator
(Univeristy of Texas Health Cneter), San
Antonio, TX
Stenstrom, Mary Lee Transplant Coordinator
(Methodist Medical Center), Dallas, TX
Stubblefield, Marolyn President/CEO (National Kidney
Foundation of South and Central Texas), San
Antonio, TX
Winiker, Bernadette Transplant Coordinator (North
Austin Medical Center), Austin, TX
On: Walker, Phil Texas Dept of Health (Texas Dept of
Health), Austin, TX
SB 245
FOR: Flores Sr., Antonio Respiratory Therapy Practitioner
(Texas Society for Respiratory Care), Austin,
TX
Gelan, Johnny Respiratory Therapsit (Texas Sociey
for Respiratory Care), McAllen, TX
Hargett, Ken Respiratory Care Practitioner (Texas
Society for Respiratory Care), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Copez, Mary Respiratory Care (Texas Society for
Respiratory Care), McAllen, TX
Cortez, Robert Respiratory Therapist (Texas Society
for Respiratory Care), San Antonio, TX
Galan, John Respiratory Therapist (Texas Society of
Respiratory Care), Edinburg, TX
Garcia, Leo Home Health Administrator (Nurses That
Care Home Health), McAllen, TX
Trevino, Fernando Respiratory Therapist (Texas
Sociey of Respiratory Care), McAllen, TX
Vasek, Heather Director (Public Policy and
Regulatory Affairs, Texas Association of Home
Care), Austin, TX
On: Gomez, Arnulfo Policy Analyst (Health and Human
Services Commission), Austin, TX
Steinsbury, Jennifer Senior Policy Analyst (Health
and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
SB 610
FOR: Camacho, Jose Executive Director (Texas Association
of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
ON: Berry, Connie Manager (Texas Department of Health),
Austin, TX
SB 1012
FOR: O'Reilly, Lou Volunteer (Texas Advocates for Nursing
Home Residents), Dallas, TX
ON: Crowe, Michael Attorney/Lobbyist (Texas Assisted
Living Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
On: Gold, Marc Government Worker (Texas Department of
Human Services), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
For: Boyles, Shery Lobbyist (Gary Crouch), Austin, TX
Hayes, Aaruce Program Specialist (Advocacy, Inc.),
Austin, TX
SB 1073
FOR: Cardenas, Gus President (American Association of
Retired People), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Caldwell, Jim Retired (Texas Silver Haired
Legislature), Kingsland, TX
Hayes, Aaryce Program Specialist (Advocacy, Inc.),
Austin, TX
O'Reilly, Lou Volunteer (Texas Advocates for Nursing
Home Residents), Dallas, TX
On: Gold, Marc Government Worker (Texas Department of
Health), Austin, TX
Stephenson, Scott Assistant Attorney
General/Director (Medical Fraud Control Unit,
Office of the Attorney General), Austin, TX
SB 1074
FOR: Cardenas, Gus President (American Association of
Reitred People), San Antonio, TX
O'Reilly, Lou Volunteer (Texas Advocates for Nursing
Home Residents), Desotto, TX
Sylvester, James Peace Officer (Combined Law
Enforcement Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Caldwell, Jim Retired (Texas Silver-Haired
Legislature), Kingsland, TX
Cummings, Bill Retired (Texas Silver-Haired
Legislature), Lockhart, TX
Higgins, Carlos Retired (Texas Silver-Haired
Legislature), Austin, TX
Spelce, Bennett Retired (American Association of
Retired People), Roundrock, TX
Thomason, David Vice President of Advocacy (Texas
Association of Homes and Services for the
Aging), Austin, TX
On: Delgado, Evelyn Government Employee (Texas
Department of Human Services), Austin, TX
Stephenson, Scott Assistant Attorney
General/Director (Medicaid Fraud Control
Unit, Office of the Attorney General),
Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
For: Hayes, Aaryce Program Specialist (Advocacy, Inc.),
Austin, TX
On: Gadberry, Gavin Attorney (Texas Health Care
Association), Amarillo, TX
SB 1075
FOR: Cardenas, Gus President (American Association of
Retired People), San Antonio, TX
Thomason, David Vice President of Advocacy (Texas
Association of HOmes and Services for the
Aging), Austin, TX
Vasek, Heather Director (Public Policy and
Regulatory Affirs, Texas Association for Home
Care), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Cummings, Bill Retired (Texas Siver-Haired
Legislature), Lockhart, TX
Gadberry, Gavin Attorney (Texas Health Care
Association), Amarillo, TX
Hayes, Aaryce Program Specialist (Advocacy, Inc.),
Austin, TX
Higgins, Carlos Retired (Texas Siver-Haired
Legislature), Austin, TX
On: Stephenson, Scott Assistant Attorney
General/Director (Medicaid Fraud Control
Unit, Office of the Attorney General),
Austin, TX
SB 1132
FOR: Longoria, Cecilia Attorney/ Division Chief
(Children's Proctective Servies, Harris
County Attorney's Office), Houston, TX
Schneider, Jr., Michael Assistant Harris County
Attorney (Children's Proctective Division,
Harris County Attorney's Office), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Fenz, Caton Legislative Coordinator (Harris County
Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
SB 1136
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Christian, George Attorney (International
Pharmaceutical Privacy Consortium), Austin,
TX
O'Brien, Michele Registered Nurse (Christus Santa
Rosa Health Care), San Antonio, TX
Rogers, Elizabeth Attorney (Texas Childrens
Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine),
Austin, TX
Spangler, Lee Attorney/Assistant General Council
(Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Stubblefield, Marolyn President/CEO (National Kidney
Foundation of South and Central Texas), San
Antonio, TX
Wall, Matt Associate General Counsel (Texas Hospital
Association), Austin, TX
Williams, Ken CEO, Red Cross of Central Texas
(American Red Cross Chapters and
Bloodservice), Austin, TX
SB 1148
FOR: Craven, Susan Executive Director (Texans Care fo
Children), San Antonio, TX
ON: Sjoberg, Elizabeth Associate General Counsel (Texas
Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Barton, Yvonne Associate Director, Legislative
Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
Crowe, Michael Attorney/Lobbyist (El Paso County
Hospital Distrcit), Austin, TX
Kroll, Carrie Director (Public Health and Advocacy,
Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
On: Blass, Casey Acting Chief (Bureau of Immunization
and Pharmacy Support, Texas Department of
Health), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
For: Berry, Jerry State Director of Public Affairs (March
of Dimes), Austin, TX
Richardson, Dawn President (Parents Requesting Open
Vacine Education), Austin, TX
SB 1283
FOR: Klein, Franz Chiropractic (Texas Chiropractic
Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Ingersoll, Deborah Legislative Solutions, President
(Texas Chiropractic College), Pasadena, TX
Kent, Patte Executive Director (Texas Chiropractic
Association), Austin, TX
White, Dale Chiropractic Doctor (Texas Chiropractic
Association), Fort Worth, TX
SB 1299
FOR: Yates, Deanna Psychologist (Texas Psychologist
Association), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
On: Norbraten, Brett General Counsel (TSBFP), Austin, TX
SB 1553
ON: Rays, Richard (Texas Department of Heatlh), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Emal, Matthew Ass. Dir., State and Federal Relations
(City of Houston), Houston, TX
Ledesma, Yolanda Acting City Clerk (City of San
Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Rocha, Susan Attorney (City of San Antonio), San
Antonio, TX
On: Owens, Debra Chief and State Registrar (Texas
Department of Health/Bureau of Vital
Statistics), Austin, TX
SB 1571
FOR: Morgan, Gary Dental Laboratory Owner (Dental
Laboratory Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Barton, Rick Dental Laboratory Owner (Dental
Lavoratory Association of Texas), Austin, TX
On: Schmidt, Bobby Executive Director (Texas State Board
of Dental Examiners), Austin, TX
SB 1744
FOR: Ledesma, Yolanda Acting City Clerk (City Of San
Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Emal, Matthew Ass. Dir., State and Federal Relations
(City of Houston), Houston, TX
Rocha, Susan Attorney (City of San Antonio), San
Antonio, TX