WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 16, 2013 9:00 AM
FOR:
Barillas, Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
ON:
Brady, Denise Policy Attorney (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX
Horton, Colleen Program Officer (also providing written testimony) (Hogg Foundation for
Mental Health), Austin, TX
Kromrei, Elizabeth Program Director (Department of Family and Protective Services),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Associate Director (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Borel, Dennis Executive Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Martinez, Sandra Policy and Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas),
San Antonio, TX
McClure, Madeline Executive Director (The Texas Association for the Protection of
Children (TexProtects)), Dallas, TX
Murphree, Susan Disability Rights Texas (Senior Policy Specialist), Austin, TX
Saxton, Josette Mental Health Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Sparks, Andrea Director of Public Affairs (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates
(CASA)), Austin, TX
Stuart, John Representative (National Association of Social Workers Texas Chapter),
Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Reyna, Abelino McLennan County District Attorney (McLennan County Criminal District
Attorney's Office), Waco, TX
AGAINST:
Cole, Celia Chief Executive Officer (Texas Food Bank Network), Austin, TX
Cooper, Rachel Senior Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Connett, Brent (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Matocha, Dustin (Texans for Fiscal Responsibility), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Schicker, Jacqueline Student - Freelance Writer (Self), Austin, TX
Volkening, Ronnie President (Texas Retailers Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Lewis, Kathryn Attorney (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Stone, Susan Doctor (Self; Texas Appleseed), Bastrop, TX
Wilson, Stacy Associate General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 16, 2013 9:00 AM
AGAINST:
Spiller, Lee Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (Citizens Commission on
Human Rights), Austin, TX
Ward, Jerri Lynn Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Associate Director (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Finley, Marisa Vice President (Scott and White Center for Healthcare Policy), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Hunt, Randy Police Officer (Self), Austin, TX
Ligon, Katharine Mental Health Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities),
Austin, TX
Ntonme, Jacques Mental Health Policy Fellow (Self; Texas Appleseed), Austin, TX
Romero, Michelle Associate Director of Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
Stuart, John Representative (National Association of Social Workers Texas Chapter),
Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Thompson, Kristina Lieutenant (Austin Police Department), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Operations and Advocacy (Teaching Hospitals of
Texas), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Breeding, John Psychologist (Self), Austin, TX
Gerstenschlager, Merry Lynn Vice President (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Weatherford, TX
Jezik, Athena (Self), Austin, TX
Wadhwani, Savita Veterinarian (Self), Austin, TX
Wier, George (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Dodson, Gay Executive Director (Texas State Board of Pharmacy), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bollinger, Paul (H-E-B), Austin, TX
Chick, Craig (Richie's Specialty Pharmacy), Austin, TX
Conwell, Audra Executive Director/ Chief Executive Officer (Alliance of Independent
Pharmacists of Texas), Austin, TX
Garza, Rene President/ Chief Executive Officer (Self; Stonegate Pharmacy), Austin, TX
Heal, John Governmental Affairs (Texas TrueCare Pharmacies), Austin, TX
Marwitz, David (Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin, TX
Shields, Brad Lobbyist (Texas Society of Hospital Pharmacists), Austin, TX
Wright, Michael Executive Director (Texas Pharmacy Business Council), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 16, 2013 9:00 AM
AGAINST:
Reichert, David Director of Operations (Pharmacy), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hoboy, Selin Vice President of Legislative Affairs (Stericycle, Inc.), Greenwood Village,
CO
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bailey, Charles General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Dewitt, Cathy Vice President (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Flower, Linda Chair (Texas Physicians Resource Council), Plano, TX
FOR:
Flower, Linda Chair (Texas Physicians Resource Council), Plano, TX
Gerstenschlager, Merry Lynn Vice President (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Weatherford, TX
Preston, Carol Ann (Self), Carrollton, TX
Skop, Ingrid Medical Doctor (Self), San Antonio, TX
Ward, Jerri Lynn Attorney (Association of American Physicians and Surgeons), Austin, TX
Wright, Kyleen President (Texans for Life), Arlington, TX
AGAINST:
Crawford, R.C. Executive Director (NaturalAbortionLaws.com), Round Rock, TX
Rocap, Blake Legislative Counsel (NARAL Pro-Choice Texas), Austin, TX
Wilson, Stacy Associate General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Associate Director (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Arnold, Veronica Legislative Associate (Texas Right to Life), Friendswood, TX
Blauvelt, Erin Attorney (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Connett, Brent (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Davidson, Elizabeth Administrative Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer (Women's
Wellness Coalition of Texas), Round Rock, TX
Everett, Carol (Self; Women's Wellness Coalition of Texas), Round Rock, TX
Graham, Elizabeth Director (Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Graham, Jim Executive Director (Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Janusaitis, Patti (Self), Houston, TX
Kebodeaux, Emily Baylor Law Student (Self), Cleveland, TX
Saenz, Jonathan President (Texas Values), Austin, TX
Schiclier, Jacqueline Student (Self), Austin, TX
Seago, John Legislative Director (Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Sindelar, Jeanne (Self), Houston, TX
Skop, Ian Student (Self), San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 16, 2013 9:00 AM
AGAINST:
Ausley, Robbie (Self), Austin, TX
Bloch, Daniela (Self), Austin, TX
Burr, Elizabeth President (Capital Area Democratic Women), Austin, TX
Busby, Heather Executive Director (NARAL Pro-Choice Texas), Austin, TX
Chaney, Paula Trietsch (Self), Georgetown, TX
Gunn, Christiana (Self), Austin, TX
Jones, Diane Retired Professor (Self), Austin, TX
McFarland, Jane (Self), Manchaca, TX
Nicholson, Melissa (Self), Austin, TX
Parken, Judy Capital Corps (Texas League of Women Voters), Austin, TX
Rennecker, Julie (Self), Austin, TX
Robertson, Rebecca Legal and Policy Director (American Civil Liberties Union of Texas),
Houston, TX
Rubin, Anna (Self), Austin, TX
Schuette, Katherine (Self), Killeen, TX
Watson, Courtney (Self), Austin, TX
Yelverton, Brittany (Self), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Love, Mikeal Medical Doctor (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Hollier, Lisa Chair (American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (Texas
District)), Austin, TX
Phillips, Hope (Self), Round Mountain, TX
FOR:
Lucas, Tommy (also providing written testimony) (Texas Optometric Association),
Killeen, TX
AGAINST:
Gonzales, David Executive Director (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Avery, BJ Executive Director (Texas Optometric Association), Austin, TX
Frazee, David Optometrist (Texas Optometric Association), Richardson, TX
Sorrenson, Laurie Lyn (Texas Optometric Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Connett, Brent (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
FOR:
Becerra, Rudy (Private Citizen), Nacogdoches, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 16, 2013 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis Executive Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Ligon, Katharine Mental Health Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Murphree, Susan Senior Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Stuart, John Representative (National Association of Social Workers Texas Chapter),
Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Barillas, Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Harrison, Lee (Court Appointed Special Advocate), Port Aransas, TX
Wagner, Laquinton (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Harris, Ashley Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Joiner, Caroline (American Collectors Association of Texas), Austin, TX
McClure, Madeline Executive Director (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the
Protection of Children), Dallas, TX
Murphree, Susan Senior Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Olson, Kym Volunteer Consultant (Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS)), Austin,
TX
Rosen, Laura Project Coordinator (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Stuart, John Representative (National Association of Social Workers Texas Chapter),
Austin, TX
Widrow, Woody Executive Director (Resources, Assets, Investments, Savings, Education
(RAISE) Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Marcus, Howard Physician (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (Texas E-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Friese, Jan Executive Director (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Mincher, Debra Membership Services Coordinator (Texas Occupational Therapy
Association), Austin, TX
Mintz, David (Texas Association of General Dentistry), Austin, TX
Noble, Shannon Legislative Counsel (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Proctor, Carrie Ann Licensed Professional Counselor (Texas Counseling Association),
Round Rock, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 16, 2013 9:00 AM
FOR:
Dewitt, Cathy Vice President (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Owen, Graves President (Texas Pain Society), Austin, TX
ON:
Gilman, Tony Chief Executive Officer (Texas Health Services Authority), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Betts, Albert Attorney (Association of Fire and Casualty Companies in Texas), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Heal, John Director of Governmental Affairs (Texas TrueCare Pharmacies), Austin, TX
Marwitz, David (Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin, TX
Reagan, Karen Kenney (Walgreen Company), Austin, TX
Shields, Brad Lobbyist (Texas Federation of Drug Stores), Austin, TX
Wiesner, Dennis Senior Director (H-E-B), San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Dewitt, Cathy Vice President (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Owen, Graves President (Texas Pain Society), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Betts, Albert Attorney (Association of Fire and Casualty Companies in Texas), Austin, TX
Conradt, Trish Public Policy Director (Coalition for Nurses in Advances Practice), Cedar
Park, TX
Wiesner, Dennis Senior Director (H-E-B), San Antonio, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Curran, Doug Physician (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Owen, Graves President (Texas Pain Society), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Betts, Albert Attorney (Association of Fire and Casualty Companies in Texas), Austin, TX
Dewitt, Cathy Vice President (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
McClure, Madeline Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (TexProtects,
The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 16, 2013 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barillas, Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Crockett, Sarah Education Coordinator (Texas Association for Infant Mental Health),
Austin, TX
Donder, Lauren Director of Public Affairs (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas), Austin,
TX
Harris, Ashley Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Hiner, Harrison Legislative Aide (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX
LeBleu, Stephanie Public Policy Coordinator (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates
(CASA)), Austin, TX