WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services Committee
April 29, 2003 - 9:00A
HB 263
Registering, but not testifying:
Against: Gates, Gary (Texas Center for Family Rights),
Rosenberg, TX
HB 1364
Registering, but not testifying:
On: Garbutt, Liz (Family Violence Program, Texas
Department of Human Services), Austin, TX
HCR 56
AGAINST: Kafka, Bob Organizer (ADAPT/Institute for Disability
Access), Austin, TX
Thomas, Stephanie Organizer (ADAPT of Texas),
Austin, TX
ON: Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (Center for
Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Murphree, Susan Disability Advocacy (Advocacy,
Inc.), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
Against: O'Connor, Caroline Legislative Director (Texas State
Employees Union)
On: Bernat, Trey Special Assistant, Medicaid/Chip
(Health and Human Services Committee),
Austin, TX
HCR 57
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Barton, Yvonne Associate Director, Legislative
Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
Brewer, Helen Advocacy Consultant (Seton Healthcare
Network), Austin, TX
Dunkelberg, Anne Senior Policy Analyst (Center for
Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Saxton, Josette Child Advocate (Texas Care for
Children), Austin, TX
On: Bernot, Trey Special Assistant (Texas Health and
Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
SB 56
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Lara, Manuel City Manager (City of Mathis), Mathis,
TX
Perkins, Divonna Administrator (Mathis Community)
On: Bernot, Trey Special Assistant (Texas Health and
Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Berry, Connie Manager (Texas Department of Health),
Austin, TX
Tessen, Robert Executive Director (Office of Rural
and Community Affairs), Austin, TX
SB 70
FOR: Bresette, Patrick Associate Director (Center for
Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
ON: Davila, Irma Supervisor (Texas Department of Human
Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Saxton, Josette Child Advocate (Texans Care for
Children), Austin, TX
SB 71
FOR: Bresette, Patrick Associate Director (Center for
Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Saxton, Josette Child Advocate (Texans Care for
Children), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
On: Davila, Irma Supervisor (Texas Department of Human
Services), Austin, TX
SB 216
FOR: Copeland, Chris Attorney (Texas Veterinary Medical
Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Rogers, Johnnie Consultant (Texas Veterinary
Association of General Practitioners),
Austin, TX
Rugeley, William Veterinarian (Texas Veterinary
Medical Association), Weimar, TX
On: Powers, Bill Governmental Relations Coordinator
(Texas Animal Health Commission), Austin, TX
SB 241
FOR: Bland, Linda Director, Vocational Nursing Program
(Texas Association of Vocational Nurse
Educators), Palestine, TX
Brashears, Pam Vice President (Texas League of
Vocational Nurses), Temple, TX
Brownback, J. Licensed Vocational Nurse (Texas
League of Vocational Nurses), Temple, TX
Davis, Thelma President (Licensed Vocational Nurses
Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Maebius, Nancy Nurse Educator (Texas Association of
Vocational Nurse Educators), San Antonio, TX
ON: Sims, Betty Director of Education (Board of
Vocational Nurse Examiners), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Chambers, Marie Retired LVN (Licensed Vocational
Nurses), Gatesville, TX
Crowe, Michael Attorney/Lobbyist (El Paso County
Hospital District), Austin, TX
Fletcher, Paige RN, Vocational Nursing Educator
(Vocational Nursing Program, Austin Community
College), Austin, TX
Landers, Sherry Secretary (Vocational Nurse
Education), Palestine, TX
Murphy, Mary Nurse Educator (Vocational Nurse
Practice Act), Austin, TX
Recek, Pat Program Director (Vocational Nursing
Program, Austin Community College), Austin,
TX
Rodriguez, Jose County Attorney (El Paso County
Hospital District), El Paso, TX
Rogers, Erin Vocational Nurse Educator (Texas
Association of Vocational Nurse Educators),
San Antonio, TX
Saxton, Josette Child Advocate (Texans Care for
Children), Austin, TX
Whitehurst, Darren Legislative Director (Texas
Hospital Association), Austin, TX
SB 398
FOR: Rodriguez, Jose El Paso County Attorney (El Paso
County Hospital District), El Paso, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Crowe, Michael Attorney/Lobbyist (El Paso County
Hospital District), Austin, TX
Saxton, Josette Child Advocate (Texas Care for
Children), Austin, TX
Whitehurst, Darren Legislative Director (Texas
Hospital Association), Austin, TX
SB 1062
FOR: Rent, Patte Executive Director (Texas Chiropractic
Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
On: Smith, Sandra Executive Director (Texas Board of
Chiropractic Examiners), Austin, TX
SB 1360
FOR: Cox, Sharron (Save Our ER's), Bellaire, TX
Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of
Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Svadlenak, Steve Executive Director (Texas
Association of Public and Nonprofit
Hospitals), Austin, TX
AGAINST: McKinney, Mike Executive Vice President (Wholesale
Beer Distributors of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Brewer, Helen Advocacy Consultant (Seton Healthcare
Network), Austin, TX
Cooley, Denton Surgery (Texas Heart Institute),
Houston, TX
Crowe, Michael Attorney/Lobbyist (El Paso County
Hospital District), Austin, TX
Duke, James Professor of Surgery (Self), Houston, TX
Duncan, J. Michael Cardiovascular Surgeon (Texas
Heart Institute), Houston, TX
Gill, John Physician (Self), Dallas, TX
Glover, Sue Government Relations Manager (Texas
Association of Counties), San Antonio, TX
Hillier, King Director of Legislative Relations
(Harris County Commissioner's Court),
Houston, TX
O'Brien, Michele Registered Nurse (Christus Santa
Rosa Healthcare), San Antonio, TX
Peters, Richard Consultant (Texas Association of
Public and Nonprofit Hospitals), Austin, TX
Stone, Nancy (Harris County Hospital District),
Houston, TX
Welsh, Dinah Director, State Affairs (Texas Hospital
Association), Austin, TX
Against: Courtney, Chuck President (Texas Retailers
Association), Austin, TX
Culley, Robert Political Consultant (Anheuser
Busch), Austin, TX
Donley, Rick (The Beer Alliance of Texas), Austin,
TX
Maroska, Fred (Texas Package Stores Association),
Austin, TX
Sparks, Robert Lobbyist (Licensed Beverage
Distributors, Inc.), Austin, TX
On: Witt, Raymond Surgeon (Self), Houston, TX
SB 1662
FOR: Harkless, Lawrence Podiatrist (Texas Diabetes
Council), San Antonio, TX
Jennings, Michael Hospital Computer Systems
Consultant (Self), Missouri City, TX
Spicer, Heather Mom (American Diabetes Association),
Austin, TX
Tabone, Stephanie Registered Nurse (Texas Nurses
Association), Austin, TX
ON: Ferry, Robert Pediatric Endocrinologist (American
Diabetes Association), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Crowe, Michael Attorney/Lobbyist (El Paso County
Hospital District), Austin, TX
De La Garza, Veronica Advocacy Director (American
Diabetes Association), Austin, TX
On: Ozias, Jan Director (Texas Diabetes Council),
Austin, TX
SB 1730
FOR: Helton, Steven Senior Vice President of Finance
(Doctor's Hospital Tidwell/Parkway), Houston,
TX
Rangel, Jennifer Attorney (Doctors Hospital
Tidwell/Parkway), Austin, TX
AGAINST: Lee, Donald Executive Director (Texas Conference of
Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Svadlenak, Steve Executive Director (Texas
Association of Public and Non-Profit
Hospitals), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Burt, Mac Healthcare Administration (Doctor's
Hospital Tidwell/Parkway), Houston, TX
Corona, Bob Analyst (Health and Human Services
Department, the City of Austin), Austin, TX
Against: Brewer, Helen Advocacy Consultant (Seton Healthcare
Network), Austin, TX
Glover, Sue Governmental Relations Manager (Texas
Association of Counties), Austin, TX
Hillier, King Director of Legislative Relations
(Harris County Commissioners Court), Houston,
TX
Mitchell, Seth Intergovernmental Services Manager
(Bexar County Commissioner's Court), San
Antonio, TX
Pardue, Craig Governmental Affairs for Dallas County
(Parkland Hospital District), Dallas, TX
Peters, Richard Consultant (Texas Association of
Public and Nonprofit Hospitals), Austin, TX
Stone, Nancy (Harris County Hospital District),
Houston, TX
Welsh, Dinah Director, State Affairs (Texas Hospital
Association), Austin, TX
SB 1743
FOR: Murphree, Susan Disability Advocate (Advocacy,
Inc.), Austin, TX
ON: Beechinor, Becky Assistant Deputy Commissioner
(Texas Department of Human Services), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Horton, Colleen Children's Policy Specialist (Texas
Center for Disability Studies), Austin, TX
Kafka, Bob Organizer (ADAPT/Institute of Disability
Access), Austin, TX
Mizcles, Amy Governmental Affairs Specialist (The
Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Thomas, Stephanie Organizer (ADAPT of Texas),
Austin, TX
Vasek, Heather Director of Public Policy (Texas
Association of Home Care), Austin, TX
SCR 14
ON: Pelosi, Jan Director, Immunization (Texas Department
of Health), Austin, TX
SCR 25
FOR: McCarthy, Ed Attorney (Texas Shrimp Association),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Moore, Tim Consulting (Texas Shrimp Farmers
Association), Austin, TX
On: Sowards, Dan Division Director (Texas Department of
Health), Austin, TX
Wiles, Kirk Director of Seafood Safety (Texas
Department of Health), Austin, TX