WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
February 26, 2013 9:00 AM
FOR:
Berndt, Trey Associate State Director (AARP), Austin, TX
Borel, Dennis Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Coalition of Texans
with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Colyandro, John Executive Director (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Cranston, Cathy Community Organizer (Personal Attendant Coalition of TX), Austin, TX
Cranston, Ron (PACT/ADAPT of TX), Austin, TX
Frieden, Lex (Self), Houston, TX
Gidrdino, Angelo Chief Medical Officer (Texas Children's Health Plan), Houston, TX
Hammond, Bill President (TX Association of Business), Austin, TX
Hernandez, Richard Director of Governmental Relations (ResCare, Inc.), Austin, TX
Israel, Gordon Chief Executive Officer (also providing written testimony) (Draco
Services- PACSTX), Austin, TX
Kafka, Bob Organizer (ADAPT of TX), Austin, TX
Lofton, Keith (Self), Austin, TX
McPhail, Jennifer ADAPT (Community Organizer), Austin, TX
Metz, Albert (ADAPT), Austin, TX
Newberry, Nancy Chief Executive Officer (PACSTX/AHS), Austin, TX
Riley, Jennifer Director of Community Relations (Therapy 2000), Dallas, TX
Saenz, Danny Disability Advocate (ADAPT of TX), Austin, TX
Southern, David (PACSTX & SCI), Growburg, TX
Thomas, Stephanie Organizer (ADAPT of Texas), Austin, TX
Wittie, David (ADAPT of TX), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Allen, Marilyn Registered Nurse (Hill Co- HCS), San Antonio, TX
Baker, Melody LVN (Evergreen Life Services), Ft. Worth, TX
Chittenden, Michael Program Director (Kenmer HCS Residential Services), Houston, TX
Collier, Jo Beth Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Mosaic in Dallas),
Carrolton, TX
Dooley, Michelle President (Community Now!), Ft. Worth, TX
Dunson, Leigh Administrator (also providing written testimony) (Mary Lee Foundation
ICF, HCS, Tx HML), Austin, TX
Florence, Joshua (also providing written testimony) (Self), San Antonio, TX
Fowles, Amanda ICF Resident (also providing written testimony) (Mary Lee Foundation),
Austin, TX
Henning, Peter Executive Director (Special Texas Homes), Tomball, TX
Hubbard, Mary (Self), Wylie, TX
Johnson, Susan (also providing written testimony) (My Daughter), Austin, TX
Lenhard, Mark Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Grace Presbyterian
Village), Dallas, TX
Linden, Jeff (Self), Trinidad, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
February 26, 2013 9:00 AM
Loyd, Ashley LMSW, QIDP (also providing written testimony) (Mary Lee Foundation),
Austin, TX
Martinez, Elsa Pharmacy Tech (Julia Martinez), Austin, TX
McClure, Marion Consumer (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Melton, Kama LAR | Foster Care Provider (also providing written testimony) (Hill
Country - IDD Community), San Antonio, TX
Pendleton, Everett Resident (Evergreen Life Services), Arlington, TX
Rich, Sid Executive Director (Texas Association of Residential Care), Austin, TX
Rogers, Edwina HCS long-term care resident (also providing written testimony) (Mary
Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Slone, Jeri President (also providing written testimony) (Bluebonnet Homes), San
Antonio, TX
Standifer, Cheryl Owner (also providing written testimony) (Hill Country San Antonio),
Corpus Christi, TX
Storms, Harry (Sarah Storms and Special Needs Community), San Antonio, TX
Thomason, David (Leading Age Texas), Austin, TX
Towery, Karen Area Supervisor (Evergreen Life Services), Ft. Worth, TX
Turner, Evelyn HCS Group home Resident (also providing written testimony) (Mary Lee
Foundation), Austin, TX
Vanwyk, Peggy Parent of Client (also providing written testimony) (Mary Lee
Foundation), San Antonio, TX
Watkins, Sarah Board Member (Community Now!), Austin, TX
Williams, Nathan ICF Resident (also providing written testimony) (Mary Lee Foundation),
Austin, TX
Zielinski, Mabel Service Monitor (also providing written testimony) (Hill Country, San
Antonio Management), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Arbuckle, Holly Project Manager (Outreach Health Services), Garland, TX
Bales, Kathy President Elect (also providing written testimony) (United Advocates), Fort
Worth, TX
Castle, Danette Executive Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Clark, Kristine (Self), San Antonio, TX
Fontenot, Ann President, Board of Directors (Down Syndrome Association of Houston),
Houston, TX
Gill, Norine Jaloway Chairperson - Governmental Affairs (also providing written
testimony) (ARC of Texas), Seabrook, TX
Graves, Tim President and CEO (Texas Health Care Association), Austin, TX
Hall, Erinn Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (The Arc Greater
Tarrant County), Fort Worth, TX
Hammon, Rachel Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Association for Home Care and Hospice), Austin, TX
Holt-Reuter, Jilliana Board Member (Deaf-blind Multi Handicapped Association of Texas),
Wimberley, TX
Horton, Colleen Policy Program Officer (also providing written testimony) (Hogg
Foundation for Mental Health), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
February 26, 2013 9:00 AM
Johnson, Wayne (Self; Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Amy Student, self-advocate (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin,
TX
Litzinger, Linda Caregiver and Advocate (Self), Austin, TX
Maxwell, Carol President (The Arc of Texas), San Antonio, TX
Mizcles, Amy Interim Executive Director (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Morgan, Mason Chief Financial Officer (Daybreak), Mansfield, TX
Murphree, Susan Senior Policy Specialist (also providing written testimony) (Disability
Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Salevitz, Helna Organizer (also providing written testimony) (ADAPT), Austin, TX
Smith, Carole L. Executive Director (Private Providers Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Sonleitner, Denise Parent (Self), Austin, TX
Sotiropoulos, Gina Board member (Deaf Blind Multi-handicapped Association of TX),
Houston, TX
Tate, Joe Policy Specialist (also providing written testimony) (Community NOW!),
Austin, TX
Thomas, Oretha Board Member (DBMAT and Jarvis Thomas), Houston, TX
Traylor, Chris Chief Deputy Director (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin,
TX
Valdez, Debby Salinas Parent (Self; Texas Adults with Autism & IDD), San Antonio, TX
Weizenbaum, John Commissioner (DADS), Austin, TX
Welch, Susan Regional Coordinator (DBMAT, son), Big Spring, TX
Yeaman, Karen Parent (Son), Dripping Springs, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (Texas E-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Betts, William Volunteer (ADAPT), Austin, TX
Blanke, Laura (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Boyte, Melanie Organizer (ADAPT), Austin, TX
Estrada, Leticia Caregiver (Disability People), Austin, TX
Gonzales, David Chief Executive Officer (TX Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Freddy (Self), Austin, TX
Hunter, Nelda Director, Government Relations (Harden Healthcare), Austin, TX
Sanaie, Kandice Government Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
Sonaie, Kandice Government Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
Steele, Burrell Disability Advocate (ADAPT of TX), Austin, TX
Steele, Mary Disability Advocate (ADAPT of TX), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Abbott, Joyce HCS Group Home Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Beckley, T. Denise Community Relations Manager (Mosaic), Alvin, TX
Berry, Jason Chief Executive Officer (Berry Family Services), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
February 26, 2013 9:00 AM
Berry, Tom CFO (Berry Family Services), Austin, TX
Botello, Chris Consumer (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Dickens, Frank Vice President (Ability Connection Texas), Dallas, TX
Dunlap, Andria Consumer (Mary Lee Foundation ICF), Austin, TX
Evans, Darla (Disabled individuals of TX), Austin, TX
Evans, Ian (Disabled Individuals of TX), Austin, TX
Evans, Lucky Home Manager (Evergreen Life Services), Arlington, TX
Foster, Glenda QIDP (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Gilbert-Smith, June Executive Director (Mosaic), Bryan, TX
Gordon, Nathan (Evergreen Life Services), Arlington, TX
Gunderlach, Boyce HCS Group Home Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Hajer, Jiri Business Owner (Julia Martinez), Austin, TX
Hardt, True QIDP, Case Manager (Mary Lee Foundation, Southpointe), Austin, TX
Ingram, Ray (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Johnson, William Truett ICF Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Jones, Liz (People with IDD), San Angelo, TX
Leleox, Jen Advocate (Julia Martinez), Austin, TX
Lemke, Terence Julian Caregiver (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Linden, Chelsey ICF Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Martinez, Julia HCS Recipient (Self), Austin, TX
Martinez, Norma Foster Parent (Julia Martinez), Austin, TX
Martinez, Ricia ICF Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
McBurnett, Johnny Consumer (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
McCray, Jayson QIDP Care Manager (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Mewine, Rebecca Registered Nurse - Director of Nursing (Ability Connection Texas),
Dallas, TX
Miller, Anne Guardian (Michael Boisvert), San Antonio, TX
Morrison, Maggie Stakeholder (Mary Lee Foundation, Southpointe), Austin, TX
Newman, Glenn Consumer (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Parsons, Shelby ICF Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Phillips, Vicki Consumer (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Pickens, Frank Vice President (Ability Connection Texas), Dallas, TX
Reed, Danelle Consumer (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Ross, Anthony ICF Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Sadeghieh, Sahar Consumer (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Shiever, Caron Stakeholder (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Smith, Sandy (Self), San Antonio, TX
Sutton, Becky Executive Director (People with ID), Lubbock, TX
Velasquez, Adam Consumer (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Williams, Monica Consumer (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Zack, Steven Direct Care Staff (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
ON:
Mundo, Johncy Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
February 26, 2013 9:00 AM
Peaker, Ben Administrator (River Gardens), New Braunfels, TX
Reimer, David Executive Director (KidsCaretherapy), Dallas, TX
Rodgers, Gene (Self; ADAPT of Texas), Austin, TX
Zwicker, Ivy Director (Autism Treatment Center), San Antonio, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Kelley, Pat Chief Operations Officer (ResCare, Inc.), Louisville, KY
AGAINST:
Abraham, Deanna Executive Director (Mosaic), Corsicanna, TX
Armond, Daniel Chief Executive Officer (Golden Rule Services), Pearland, TX
Barton, Brandy Consumer (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Belew, Gay HCS Group Home Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Brown, Ron (Self), Leander, TX
Drake, Amy HCS Group Home Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Edgel, Arianne ICF Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Fraysier, Debbie Executive Director (Mosaic), Waco, TX
Fuller-Felix, Tonisha Executive Director (Mosaic), San Antonio, TX
Gross, Ron ICF Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Harmatuk, Dawn HCS Group Home Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Hopkins, Rachel Program Director (Ability Connection Texas), Dallas, TX
Kelly, Pamela Executive Director (Reaching Maximum Independence, Inc.), San Antonio,
TX
Minjares, Sandra Foster care provider (Hill Country San Antonio Management), San
Antonio, TX
Moulder, Donna Mother-Guardian (HCS), San Antonio, TX
Rodriguez, Stephanie Foster Care Provider (Hill Country San Antonio Management), San
Antonio, TX
Sanders, Linda HCS Group Home Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Sargeant, Bill HCS Group Home Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Tesillo, Sabrina ICF Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Weaver, Marva Regional Vice President (Mosaic), Allen, TX
Wills, Micah ICF Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
ON:
Arnold, Ellen (Jewish Federation of Greater Houston), Houston, TX
Cain, Beth (Self), Midlothian, TX
Castillo, Consuelo Board President (Texas Advocates), Austin, TX
Haas, Phil Chief Operations Officer (Beautiful Abilities), College Station, TX
Hanvey, Phyllis Registered Nurse (ARC), Austin, TX
Langendorf, Jean UP Community and Housing Service (Easter Seals), Austin, TX
Longendorf, Jean Vice President Community and Housing Services (Easter Seals), Austin,
TX
Mason, Ruth (Self; Parent of child with disabilities/our family), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
February 26, 2013 9:00 AM
FOR:
Lewis, Kathryn Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Disability Rights Texas),
Austin, TX
ON:
Kirk, Chris Sheriff (also providing written testimony) (Sheriff's Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Associate Director (Texas Catholic Conference, Roman Catholic
Bishops), Austin, TX
Borel, Dennis Executive Director (Coalition of Texans With Disabilities), Austin, TX
Davis, Melissa Legislative Intern (National Association of Social Workers -Texas Chapter),
Austin, TX
Dunklee, Caitlin Policy Analyst (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Eigler, Cindy Policy Specialist (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Ligon, Katharine Mental Health Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities),
Austin, TX
Martinez, Sandra Policy-Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San Antonio, TX
Spiller, Lee Policy Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Woomer, Eric (Federation of Texas Psychiatry), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Munoz, Morris Intergovernmental Administrator (Bexar County Sheriff's Office), San
Antonio, TX
Nuckols, Beverly Physician (Self), New Braunfels, TX
ON:
Johnson, Lee Deputy Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
FOR:
Sonleitner, Denise Parent (Self), Austin, TX
Yeaman, Karen Parent (Son), Dripping Springs, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Blanke, Laura (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Garcia, Eileen CEO (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness, Texas), Austin, TX
Ligon, Katharine Mental Health Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Martinez, Sandra Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San Antonio, TX
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Woomer, Eric (Federation of Texas Psychiatry), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
February 26, 2013 9:00 AM
FOR:
Sprinkle, GK (Texas Ambulance Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Brian, John Consulting Director (Matagorda County EMS), Kirbyville, TX
Harracksingh, Rachel B. President (Life Ambulance Service and Texas Ambulance
Association), El Paso, TX
Igo, Shanna Deputy Executive Director (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
Johnson, Windy Program Manager (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Maes, Lucille EMS Director (Angleton Area Emergency Medical Corps), Angleton, TX
Martinez, Sandra Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San Antonio, TX
Wilson, Stacy Associate General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Martinec, Joe Volunteer (March of Dimes), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Galligher, Duane (Texas Association of Local Health Officials), Austin, TX
Garcia, Eileen CEO (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Kenderdine, Marshall (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
McCandless, Patricia Executive Director, Government Relations (Blue Cross Blue Shield
of Texas), Austin, TX
Pitts, John R. (Legacy Health Services), Houston, TX
Rivera, Carlos Director (Austin/Travis Health and Human Services Department), Austin,
TX
Roberts, George Board Member (TALHO), Tyler, TX
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
Schmidt, Bobby D. Immediate Past-President (Texas Public Health Association), Round
Rock, TX
Schroeder, Rebekah Government Relations (Texas Children's Hospital), Houston, TX
Sperry, Bryan President (Children's Hospital Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Willmann, James H. Director of Government Affairs (Texas Nurses Association), Austin,
TX
Wilson, Stacy Associate General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Powell, Judy Communications Director (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX
Richardson, Dawn Director of Advocacy (National Vaccine Information Center and
PROVE), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
February 26, 2013 9:00 AM
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Nakra, Nidhi Director of Education & Advocacy (The Immunization Partnership), Austin,
TX
Neavel, Celia Physician (TMA, TPS, TX SAHM, PCC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Altobelli, Joan A. Board Member (also providing written testimony) (Texas Licensed
Child Care Association), Austin, TX
Edwards, Kimberly Avila Physician / Pediatrician (also providing written testimony)
(Texas Pediatric Society & Texas Medical Association & Texas Academy of Family
Physicians), Austin, TX
Martinec, Joe Volunteer (March of Dimes), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Crockett, Sarah Education Coordinator (Texas Association for Infant Mental Health),
Austin, TX
Galligher, Duane (Texas Association of Local Health Officials), Austin, TX
Garcia, Eileen CEO (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Kenderdine, Marshall (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
Lobberecht, Marlene Early Childhood Issue Chair (League of Women Voters of Texas),
Houston, TX
McCandless, Patricia Executive Director, Government Relations (Blue Cross Blue Shield
of Texas), Austin, TX
Rivera, Carlos Director (Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department),
Austin, TX
Roberts, George Board Member (TALHO), Tyler, TX
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
Schmidt, Bobby D. Immediate Past-President (Texas Public Health Association), Round
Rock, TX
Schroeder, Rebekah Government Relations (Texas Children's Hospital), Houston, TX
Sperry, Bryan President (Children's Hospital Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Willmann, James H. Director of Government Affairs (Texas Nurses Association), Austin,
TX
AGAINST:
Richardson, Dawn Director of Advocacy (National Vaccine Information Center and
PROVE), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Nakra, Nidhi Director of Education and Advocacy (The Immunization Partnership), Austin,
TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
February 26, 2013 9:00 AM
FOR:
Bates, Jim Director (Funeral Consumers Alliance of Texas), Watauga, TX
Nangrani, Amarkumar (Self), Euless, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Haley, Bill (Texas Funeral Directors' Association), Austin, TX
Wood, Justin Assistant District Attorney (Harris County District Attorney), Houston, TX
FOR:
Chapa, Sarah (also providing written testimony) (Self), Corpus Christi, TX
Chunn, Tama (Life Advocates), Houston, TX
Jimenez, Ashton Fisher LPC-Intern (also providing written testimony) (Self), Waco, TX
Love, Mikeal M.D. (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Nuckols, Beverly B. Physician, Board Member (Self; Texas Alliance for Life), New
Braunfels, TX
AGAINST:
Friesema, Sarah Board Member (also providing written testimony) (Lilith Fund), Austin,
TX
Gross, Al Physician (American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists), Buda, TX
Long, Amelia President (Lilith Fund), Austin, TX
Rocap, Blake Legislative Counsel (NARAL Pro-Choice Texas), Austin, TX
Rubin, Anna (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Blauvelt, Esq., Erin Public Policy Assistant (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Cobern, Pam Executive Director (Austin Life Care), Austin, TX
Colmenero, Antonio (Self), Leander, TX
Colmenero, Christina (Self), Leander, TX
Cooper, Deirdre Public Policy Analyst (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Fisher, Gary (Self), McKinney, TX
Fisher, Lisa (Self), McKinney, TX
Flower, Linda W. Chair, Physician (Texas Physicians Resource Council), Tomball, TX
Fontenot, Ann Citizen (Self), Houston, TX
Hadley, Michael (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Haigler, Glenn (Self), Dale, TX
Haigler, Kathy (Self), Dale, TX
Hudson, Connie 3rd Vice-Chair, Denton County GOP (Self), The Colony, TX
Jacobi, Laura (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self), Austin, TX
Locklear, Curtis School Administrator (Self), Round Rock, TX
Mason, Ruth (Self), Houston, TX
McBurney, Emily (Self), Temple, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
February 26, 2013 9:00 AM
McGregor, Deborah CEO (Care Net Pregnancy Center of Central Texas), Lorena, TX
Morales, Mary (Self; Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Parker, Allan President (The Justice Foundation), San Antonio, TX
Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life, Inc.), Austin, TX
Polloastro, Jennifer Precinct Chairman Williamson County (Self; #206 Precinct Chairman
Republican Party Williamson County), Liberty Hill, TX
Sablo Jr., Armando (Self), Round Rock, TX
Turrubiartez, Stella Director (Care Net of Central Texas), Waco, TX
Williams, Terry (Texas Alliance for Life), San Marcos, TX
AGAINST:
Alexander, Shelby (Self), Austin, TX
Bloch, Daniela (Self), Austin, TX
Boyd, Alyson (Self; Texas Women's Health Advocate), Austin, TX
Burr, Elizabeth President (Capital Area Democratic Women), Austin, TX
Casey, Sydney (Self), Austin, TX
Cato, Genevieve Legislative Aid (Self), Austin, TX
Doyel, Elizabeth (Self), Austin, TX
Erisman, Wendy (First UU Action for Justice), Austin, TX
Hager, Haley (Self), Austin, TX
Hagstrom Miller, Amy Chief Executive Officer/President (Whole Women's Health), TX
Kalthoff, Wendy (Self), Austin, TX
McCombs, Jennifer Jarl (Self), Austin, TX
Morrison, Susan State Board Director (LWV-TX), Austin, TX
Oswald, Jessica (Self), Nacogdoches, TX
Scott, Sally Member (Unitarian Universalist Women for Justice), Austin, TX
Sledge, Edward (Self; 1st Unitarian Universalist Church Social Action), Austin, TX
Sledge, Louann (Self; Unitarian Universalist Social Action (UUA)), Austin, TX
Snider, Stewart (Self), Austin, TX
Stafford, Mary Ann (Unitarian Universalist Women for Justice), Austin, TX
Webre, Catherine Jo (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Williams, Amanda Student (Self), Houston, TX
Yelverton, Brittany (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Robinson, Mari Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Associate Director (Texas Catholic Conference, the Roman Catholic
Bishops), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Besaw, Rebecca (The Lilith Fund), Austin, TX
Burke, Terri Executive Director (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Hollier, Lisa Chair (American Congress of OB/GYNs), Houston, TX
Morton, Peggy (Self; Unitarian Universalist), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
February 26, 2013 9:00 AM
Parken, Judy Advocate (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Waters, Katy Student (Self), Austin, TX
Whatley, Suzanne (Self), Austin, TX
Wilhelm, David (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Dunklee, Caitlin Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Texas Criminal Justice
Coalition), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Mental Health Policy Fellow (also providing written testimony) (Texans
Care for Children), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bryan, Christine Vice President, IT & Public Policy (Clarity Child Guidance Center), San
Antonio, TX
Castle, Danette Executive Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Davis, Melissa Legislative Intern (National Association of Social Workers - Texas
Chapter), Austin, TX
Galligher, Duane (Texas Association of Addiction Professionals & Association of
Substance Abuse Programs of Texas), Austin, TX
Holmes, Harry Senior Policy Director (Harris County Healthcare Alliance), Houston, TX
Johnson, Lee Deputy Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Ligon, Katharine Mental Health Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Lucas, Travis Government Relations (Lone Star Circle of Care), Austin, TX
Martinez, Sandra Policy and Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San Antonio,
TX
Pitts, John (Legacy Health Services), Houston, TX
Powell, Judy Communications Director (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health Alliance of Texas), Austin, TX
Wilson, Stacy Associate General Council (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Humphrey, Cynthia Executive Director (Association of Substance Abuse Programs),
Kerrville, TX
Spiller, Lee Policy Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Gray, James Director of Government Relations (American Cancer Society Cancer Action
Network), Austin, TX
Martinez, Sandra Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
February 26, 2013 9:00 AM
FOR:
Patterson, Analea Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Obagi Medical Products,
Inc.), Sacramento, CA
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bennett, Richard President (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Frazee, David Board of Directors (TOA), TX
Gray, James Director of Government Relations (American Cancer Society Cancer Action
Network), Austin, TX
Hughes, Lisa (Texas Dermatological Society), Austin, TX
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Lucas, Tommy Optometrist (Texas Optometrist Association), Harker Heights, TX
Reynolds, David Political Education (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Galligher, Duane (Texas Independent Pharmacies Association), Austin, TX
Heal, John Government Affairs Director (Texas True Care Pharmacies), Austin, TX
Wright, Michael Executive Director (Texas Pharmacy Business Council), Austin, TX