WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 1, 2011 11:00 AM - or upon adjournment
FOR:
Hotze, MD, Steven President (Texans for Patients' and Physicians' Rights), Katy, TX
Secrest, Leslie Doctor (Texas Medical Association), Dallas, TX
ON:
Robinson, Mari Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Banda, Jennifer Senior Director (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hotze, Steven President (Texans for Patients' and Physicians' Rights), Katy, TX
Secrest, Leslie Doctor (Texas Medical Association), Dallas, TX
AGAINST:
Chang, PhD, Po Board Member (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of
Acupuncturists), Austin, TX
Chittajallu, Rama Member of the Board (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Association of Acupuncturists), Austin, TX
Lin, Lisa President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of
Acupuncturists), Austin, TX
Preston, Alan VP Academic Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas College of
Traditional Chinese Medicine), Austin, TX
ON:
Holliday, Scott Member (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Robinson, Mari Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Banda, Jennifer Sr. Dir. (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Bujanda, Miryam Public Policy and Adv. Manager (Methodist Health Care Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
Finley, Marisa Assoc. Director (Scott & White Center for Healthcare Policy), Temple, TX
Moore, Melinda Past-President (Texas Academy of Physician Assistants), Austin, TX
FOR:
Secrest, Leslie Doctor (Texas Medical Association), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Banda, Jennifer Government Affairs (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
On:
Robinson, Mari Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 1, 2011 11:00 AM - or upon adjournment
FOR:
Galle, Vickilyn (Self), Jal, NM
Mitchell, Anne (Self), Jal, NM
Zolnierek, Cindy Director of Practice (also providing written testimony) (Texas Nurses
Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Johnston, James General Counsel (Texas Board of Nursing), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Ballew, Joel Director, Government Affairs (Texas Health Resources), Arlington, TX
Berger, Ed Vice President of Advocacy and Governmental Relations (Seton Family of
Hospitals), Austin, TX
Birdwell, Gretchen Administrative Assistant (Nursing Legislative Agenda Coalition),
Austin, TX
Bujanda, Miryam Public Policy and Adv. Manager (Methodist Health Care Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
Camacho, Jose Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Health Centers),
Austin, TX
Campbell, Rachelle MSN FNPC (Self), McKinney, TX
Finch, Dan Director Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Finley, Marisa Assoc. Director (Scott & White Center for Healthcare Policy), Temple, TX
Sjoberg, Elizabeth Associate General Council (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Smith, Claudia Executive Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
Wendell, Ware Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Watch), Austin, TX
Woolbert, Lynda Executive Director (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice), West
Columbia, TX
FOR:
Secrest, Leslie Doctor (Texas Medical Association), Dallas, TX
ON:
Holliday, Scott Member (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Banda, Jennifer Government Affairs (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Elkins, Keith Executive Director (Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas), Austin,
TX
Whalen, Ken Executive Director (Texas Daily Newspaper Association/Texas Press
Association), Austin, TX
Against:
Smith, Claudia Executive Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 1, 2011 11:00 AM - or upon adjournment
On:
Robinson, Mari Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Catholic
Conference), Austin, TX
Amerling, Russ Publicity Coordinator (Choose Life, Inc.), Ocala, FL
Moreland, Ronda (Self), Dallas, TX
Petterson, Jacqueline (Self), San Antonio, TX
Saenz, Jonathan Legislative Director (also providing written testimony) (Liberty
Institute), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Simpson, Matthew Policy Strategist (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Cooper, Dierdre (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Everett, Carol (Self), Round Rock, TX
Hettinger, Ann State Director (Concerned Women for America), Rockwall, TX
Hotze, Margaret Legislative Chairman (Life Advocates of Houston), Houston, TX
Meyer, Dina (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Olson, Anne Public Policy Specialist (TX Baptist Christian Life Commission), Austin, TX
Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Against:
Privett, Anita VP of Advocacy (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Rocap, Blake Legislative Counsel (NARAL Pro-Choice Texas), Austin, TX
On:
Elliston, Randy Division Director (Texas Department of Motor Vehicles), Austin, TX
FOR:
Campbell, Jacey (also providing written testimony) (Self), Dallas, TX
Campbell, Susan (Self), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Banda, Jennifer Senior Director, Advocacy (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Smith, Claudia Executive Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
On:
Robinson, Mari Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Catholic
Conference), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 1, 2011 11:00 AM - or upon adjournment
Huang, Philip Medical Director (Austin/Travis County Health Department), Austin, TX
Petterson, Jaqueline Volunteer (Self; American Heart Association / Self), San Antonio,
TX
Rudd Bailey, Susan President (Texas Medical Association and Public Health Coalition),
Austin, TX
Stafford, Trena (also providing written testimony) (Texas PTA), Greenville, TX
Tenner, Tom Chair (Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke, and American Heart
Association), Lubbock, TX
AGAINST:
Brinson, Philip Robert General Counsel (Fast Eddie's Billiards), Houston, TX
Fenoglio, Stephen Attorney (Texas Charity Advocates), Austin, TX
Poehler, Patrick Jason (Self), Highland Village, TX
ON:
Wetter, David Professor and Chair (also providing written testimony) (University of
Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Acevedo-Steen, Sylvia (Smoke-Free Texas), Austin, TX
Aghamalian, Jenny Director of Public Affairs (Humana), Austin, TX
Ballew, Joel Director, Government Affairs (Texas Health Resources), Arlington, TX
Berger, Ed Vice President of Advocacy and Governmental Relations (Seton Family of
Hospitals), Austin, TX
Bibighaus, Lauren Government Relations Manager (LiveStrong), Austin, TX
Briston, Steven Director, Government Relations (Dallas County Hospital District), Dallas,
TX
Bujanda, Miryam Public Policy Manager (Methodist Health Care Ministries), San
Antonio, TX
Capelo, Jaime (Texas Chapter - American College of Cardiology), Austin, TX
Casto, Tracy Public Affairs Director (Dallas County Medical Society), Dallas, TX
Chatelle, Melody Owner/President (Self; Chatelle and Associates), Austin, TX
Connett, Brent Task Force Director (Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute),
Austin, TX
Cronn, Chris Government Affairs (United Healthcare), Austin, TX
Dawson, Jodyann Public Policy Intern (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
De La Garza, Veronica Advocacy Director (American Diabetes Association), Austin, TX
Devine, Teresa Senior Health Policy Analyst (Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Texas), Austin,
TX
Ennis, Cissy Consultant (Texas Wings Inc.), Austin, TX
Finley, Marisa Assoc. Director (Scott & White Center for Healthcare Policy), Temple, TX
Flores, Juan Executive Director (La Fe Policy Research and Education Center), San
Antonio, TX
Fredriksen, Amanda Director of Advocacy (AARP), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 1, 2011 11:00 AM - or upon adjournment
Galligher, Duane Lobbyist (The Association of Substance Abuse Programs), Austin, TX
Garey, Glen General Counsel (Texas Restaurant Association), Austin, TX
Garza, Rudy IGR Director (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus Christi, TX
Gonzalez, Liza VP Gov. Relations (Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce), San
Antonio, TX
Graves, Tim President and Chief Executive Officer (Texas Health Care Association),
Austin, TX
Hall, Darrin Director Intergovernmental Relations (City of Houston), Houston, TX
Houston, Joshua Legislative Counsel (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Johns, Stephanie Intergovernmental Relations Manager (City of San Antonio), San
Antonio, TX
Kenderdine, Marshall (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
Kroll, Carrie Director Advocacy and Health Policy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Lane, Lee Executive Director (Texas Association of Local Health Officials), Austin, TX
Little, Melinda Director (Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids), Houston, TX
Lovell, Trevor Director (Reenergize Texas), Austin, TX
Marwitz, David Consultant (Texas Dermatological Society), Austin, TX
Matz, Laura Consultant (March of Dimes), Austin, TX
Mcgarah, Carol (Aetna), Austin, TX
Metzger, Luke Director (Environment Texas), Austin, TX
Moore, Melinda Past-President (Texas Academy of Physician Assistants), Austin, TX
Olson, Anne Public Policy Specialist (TX Baptist Christian Life Commission), Austin, TX
Perkins, Vicki Chief Government Relations Officer (Christus Santa Rosa Children's
Hospital), San Antonio, TX
Power, David Deputy Director (Public Citizen), Austin, TX
Propes, Jay (Texas Opthamological Association), Austin, TX
Reed, Cyrus Conservation Director (Sierra Club, Lone Star Chapter), Austin, TX
Roberts, George CEO (Northeast Texas Public Health District), Tyler, TX
Robinson, Shuronda (Smoke-Free Texas), Austin, TX
Rodas, Claudia Government Relations Director (American Cancer Society), Houston, TX
Romo, Joel Senior Director of Government Relations (American Heart Association),
Austin, TX
Rose, Denise Senior Director of Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association),
Austin, TX
Ross, Susan Consultant (Texas Dental Association), Austin, TX
Ruckel, Grant Gov't Relations Manager (Oneok), Austin, TX
Ruckel, Mari Director of Regulatory Affairs (Texas Oil and Gas Association), Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason Senior Vice President (United Way of Texas), Austin, TX
Saenz, Gabriela Director, State Advocacy (Christus Health), Austin, TX
Schroeder, Rebekah Government Relations (Texas Children's Hospital), Houston, TX
Shelton, Emily Policy Outreach Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Smith, Andrew Director of Government Relations (University Health System), San
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 1, 2011 11:00 AM - or upon adjournment
Antonio, TX
Sperry, Bryan President (Children's Hospital Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Stauffer, Brett MD (Dallas County Medical Society), Dallas, TX
Willmann, James General Counsel (Texas Nurses Association), Austin, TX
Wilson, Stacy Director of Gov't Relations (Travis County Healthcare District), Austin, TX
Woods, John (Self), Austin, TX
Woolbert, Lynda Executive Director (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice), West
Columbia, TX
Yanas, Christine Director, Government Relations (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin,
TX
Against:
Bresnen, Steve (Coalition for the Survival of Charitable Bingo), Austin, TX
DeWitt, Cathy Vice President (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
For:
Moore, Ruby (Self; Smoke-Free Texas), San Marcos, TX
Paynter, Suzii Director (Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission), Austin, TX
Sommers, Kristy (Self), San Antonio, TX
Songy, Emily (Smoke-Free Texas, Wayne Harper (Owner)), Austin, TX
Songy, Emily Owner (Wayner Harper (Martini Bar)), San Antonio, TX
Zoe, Natalie Musician (Self; Smoke-Free Texas), Austin, TX
Against:
Gardner, Joe (Self), Austin, TX
Mallette, Cindy Grassroots Manager (Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX
On:
Moore, Ruby Program Manager (Texas School Safety Center), San Marcos, TX
ON:
De La Garza, Veronica Advocacy Director (also providing written testimony) (American
Diabetes Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Alexander, Troy Associate Director for Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
Ballew, Joel Director, Government Affairs (Texas Health Resources), Arlington, TX
Berger, Ed Vice President of Advocacy and Governmental Relations (Seton Family of
Hospitals), Austin, TX
Bujanda, Miryam (Methodist Health Care Ministries), San Antonio, TX
Camacho, Jose Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Health Centers),
Austin, TX
Dawson, Jodyann Public Policy Intern (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Flores, Juan Executive Director (La Fe Policy Research and Education Center), San
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 1, 2011 11:00 AM - or upon adjournment
Antonio, TX
Lane, Lee Executive Director (Texas Association of Local Health Officials), Austin, TX
Perkins, Vicki Chief Government Relations Officer (Christus Santa Rosa Children's
Hospital), San Antonio, TX
Rose, Denise Senior Director of Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association),
Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason Senior Vice President (United Way of Texas), Austin, TX
Smith, Andrew Director of Government Relations (University Health System), San
Antonio, TX
Yanas, Christine Director, Government Relations (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin,
TX
On:
Kalanges, Lauri Director of Health Promotion (Texas Department of State Health
Services), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
For:
Rutherford-Stuart, Christine Assistant Director (San Antonio Metropolitan Health
District), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Alexander, Troy Associate Director for Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
Briones, Dolores VP of Advocacy of Government Relations (Texas Health Institute),
Austin, TX
De La Garza, Veronica Advocacy Director (American Diabetes Association), Austin, TX
Lane, Lee Executive Director (Texas Association of Local Health Officials), Austin, TX
Madsen, Klaus Director (Texas Health Institute), Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason Senior Vice President (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
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