WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 14, 2013 9:00 AM
FOR:
Zolnerowich, Carol Deputy City Manager (City of Mesquite), Mesquite, TX
AGAINST:
Cordeiro, Jon Member (Association of Reentry Professionals), Bedford, TX
Eisert, Helen Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Frahm, Sara Ann (Self), Austin, TX
Molnar, Mary Sue Director (Texas Voices), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Usanga, Andrea Director of Policy/Government Relations (Mental Health America of
Greater Houston), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Allen, Bobby (Self), Marion, TX
Allen, Nancy (Self), Marion, TX
Anthony, Jr., Earl (Self), Ovilla, TX
Carden, Sharon Operations Analyst (Self), Houston, TX
Day, Marie (Self), Shiner, TX
Hendrickson, Albertine (Self), Coupland, TX
Hendrickson, Sven (Self), Coupland, TX
Iversen, Jacalyn (Self), Killeen, TX
Shier, Eugene (Self), Austin, TX
Wardian, G B (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hansch, Greg Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Nati, Carol Medical Director (MHMR of Tarrant County), Fort Worth, TX
AGAINST:
Gonzales, David Executive Director (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Schauer, Tim Advocate (Texas Association of Community Based Health Plans), Houston,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bearden, Chase Director of Advocacy (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Day, Marie (Self), Shiner, TX
Johnson, Lee Deputy Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Kowalski, Tom President (Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Insitute), Austin, TX
Lavelle, Tanya Mental Health Policy Fellow (Easter Seals Central Texas), Austin, TX
LiGon, Katherine Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Martinez, Sandra Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas),
San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 14, 2013 9:00 AM
Milam, Susan Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers -
Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Usanga, Andrea Director of Policy/Government Relations (Mental Health America of
Greater Houston), Houston, TX
Wright, Michael Executive Director (Texas Pharmacy Business Council), Austin, TX
ON:
Bays, Rick Director of Response and Recovery (Department of State Health Services),
Austin, TX
Bissett, Wesley Assistant Professor & Director of Texas A&M College of Veterinary
Medicine (Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine), College Station, TX
Robinson, Mari Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Brown, Ray President (Texas Psychological Association), Cedar Park, TX
Chatelle, Melody Legislative Consultant (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Hutto, Kathy Governmental Affairs Consultant (Texas Occupational Therapy Association),
Austin, TX
White, David Executive Director (Texas Psychological Association), Cedar Park, TX
Williams, David Public Affairs Director (Texas Nurse Practitioners), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Day, Marie (Self), Shiner, TX
FOR:
Brown, Ray President (Texas Psychological Association), Cedar Park, TX
Johnson, Lee Deputy Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Dawson, Betty Board Member (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of
Psychological Associates), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Finch, Dan Director, Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Holmes, Harry Senior Policy Advisor (Harris County Healthcare Alliance), Houston, TX
White, David Executive Director (Texas Psychological Association), Cedar Park, TX
AGAINST:
Day, Marie (Self), Shiner, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
DeWitt, Lauren (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (The Texas Association for the Protection of
Children (TexProtects)), Wimberley, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 14, 2013 9:00 AM
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
FOR:
Higgins, Peggy (Self), Caldwell, TX
McGeary, Judith Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Self; Farm and
Ranch Freedom Alliance), Cameron, TX
Reddy, Vikrant Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Trevino, Trevida Nutritional Health Coach (Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Babcock, Kristen Cottage Food Producer (Self), Selma, TX
Blea, Amy (Texas Home Bakers), Round Rock, TX
Burney-Bisett, Terri (Self), Wimberley, TX
Caffey, Erin (Self), Austin, TX
Cole, Celia Chief Executive Officer (Texas Food Bank Network), Austin, TX
Cowley, Chelsea (Self), Austin, TX
Day, Marie (Self), Shiner, TX
Deaver, Kristy Owner (Kristy's Kreations Cottage Bakery), Lorena, TX
DeWitt, Lauren (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Duncan, Katherine (Self), Round Rock, TX
Fitch, Lisa (Self), College Station, TX
Fitzsimons, Patrick (Self), Austin, TX
Getchall, Karen Owner/Operator (Kalyani Creations), Austin, TX
Greer, Amy (Self), Brady, TX
Hebbard, Steven Board Director for Central Texas (The Texas Organic Farmers &
Gardeners Association (TOFGA)), Elgin, TX
Henke, Darcie Cottage Food Producer (Self), Port Lavaca, TX
Hernandez, Evelyn (Self), Hutto, TX
Jenkins, Carla (F2M Texas), Austin, TX
Landeros, Alexandra Public Relations/Writer (Self), Austin, TX
Landry, Jennifer (Texas Bakers), Schertz, TX
Lucero, Jada (Self), Round Rock, TX
Mandrell, Carriebeth (Self), Sherman, TX
Masters, Kelley (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Matherne, Michael (Self), Austin, TX
Millif, Nina (Self), Conroe, TX
Montanez, Summer (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Mulder, Brandon (Self), Austin, TX
Mulder, Monika (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 14, 2013 9:00 AM
Neese, Lorraine (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Newlin, Alissa (Self), Alvin, TX
Olson, Anne Public Policy Specialist (Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission), Austin,
TX
Renick, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
Roa, Beth Cottage Food Producer (Self), Houston, TX
Ruder, Judith (Self), Austin, TX
Schreiner, Frederick Baker (Cottage Food Industry), Austin, TX
Scott, Lynda (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Smiley, Andrew Deputy Director (Sustainable Food Center), Austin, TX
Smith, Cynthia (Self), Houston, TX
Suchland, Paula (Self), Austin, TX
Swann, Michelle (Self), Grand Prairie, TX
Tovar, Melissa Home Baker (Texas Home Bakers), Marion, TX
Watson, Pansy Cottage Goods Producer (Self), Austin, TX
Womack, Leticia Silva Pastry Chef (Self; Cottage Food/Home Bakers), Killeen, TX
Wygant, James (Farm and Ranch Freedom Association), Dale, TX
Yancy, Justin (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Coyle, Jeff Intergovernmental Relations Director (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Galligher, Duane Lobbyist (Texas Environmental Health Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hansch, Greg Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)), Austin,
TX
Herman, Guy Judge (Self; Probate Court of Travis County), Austin, TX
Johnson, Lee Deputy Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Milam, Susan Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers -
Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Powdrill, Bill President/Chief Executive Officer (Audubon Behavioral Healthcare),
Shreveport, LA
Wilson, Stacy Associate General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Day, Marie (Self), Shiner, TX
FOR:
Hansch, Greg Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allen, Jr., Roy Lee Student (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Aslinia, Dean Psychotherapist (Self), Mckinney, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 14, 2013 9:00 AM
Blanke, Laura (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Chapple, Jamaica Professor/Counselor (Self), McKinney, TX
Chatelle, Melody Legislative Consultant (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Gardner, Melissa Policy Intern (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Guajardo, Cecilia High School Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor (Self), Corpus
Christi, TX
Hall, Erin Masters Student (Self), Lewisville, TX
Herzog, Greg Volunteer (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)), Austin, TX
Holmberg-Abel, Darla Professional School Counselor, University Professor, Licensed
Professional Counselor Intern (Self), Victoria, TX
Holmes, Harry Senior Policy Advisor (Harris County Healthcare Alliance), Houston, TX
Johnson, Lee Deputy Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Lavelle, Tanya Mental Health Policy Fellow (Easter Seals Central Texas), Austin, TX
Leal, Alma Licensed Professional Counselor/ Certified School Counselor (Self), Rancho
Viejo, TX
LiGon, Katherine Mental Health Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities),
Austin, TX
Love-White, Pamela Counselor (Texas Counseling Association), McKinney, TX
Manning, LaShondra Licensed Professional Counselor (Self), Mesquite, TX
Martinez, Sandra Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas),
San Antonio, TX
Matthews, Cyndi Professor/Licensed Counselor (Self), Sachse, TX
Milam, Susan Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers),
Austin, TX
Ndo Mahina, Reuben Kinie Student (Self), Garland, TX
Nicholson, Courtney Student (Self), Winnsboro, TX
Ortiz, Laura Bilingual Teacher (Self), Cedar Hill, TX
Packer, Chasey Student (Texas Counseling Association), Round Rock, TX
Shuman, Dawn Student (Self), Dallas, TX
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Tanguma, Vanessa School Counselor (Self), Irving, TX
Usanga, Andrea Director of Policy/Government Relations (Mental Health America of
Greater Houston), Houston, TX
Wiley, Kenitres School Counselor (Self), Rowlett, TX
Williams, David Public Affairs Director (Texas Nurse Practitioners), Austin, TX
Wilson, April Director of Research (The Texas Association for the Protection of Children
(TexProtects)), Austin, TX
Wilson, Stacy Associate General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Day, Marie (Self), Shiner, TX
FOR:
Greer, Amy (Self), Brady, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 14, 2013 9:00 AM
McGeary, Judith Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Self; Farm and
Ranch Freedom Alliance), Cameron, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Burney-Bisett, Terri (Self), Wimberley, TX
Cole, Celia Chief Executive Officer (Texas Food Bank Network), Austin, TX
Day, Marie (Self), Shiner, TX
Deaver, Kristy Owner (Kisty's Kreations Cottage Bakery), Lorena, TX
Fitch, Lisa (Self), College Station, TX
Fitzsimons, Patrick (Self), Austin, TX
Hebbard, Steven Board Director for Central Texas (The Texas Organic Farmers &
Gardeners Association), Elgin, TX
Higgins, Peggy (Self), Caldwell, TX
Jenkins, Carla (F2M Texas), Austin, TX
Landeros, Alexandra (Self), Austin, TX
Lucero, Jada (Self), Round Rock, TX
Mandrell, Carriebeth (Self), Sherman, TX
Masters, Kelley (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Mathern, Michael (Self), Austin, TX
Milliff, Nina (Self), Conroe, TX
Montanez, Summer (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Mulder, Brandon (Self), Austin, TX
Mulder, Monika (Self), Austin, TX
Neese, Lorraine (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Newlin, Alissa (Self), Alvin, TX
Olson, Anne Public Policy Specialist (Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission), Austin,
TX
Renick, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
Roa, Beth (Self), Houston, TX
Ruder, Judith (Self), Austin, TX
Scott, Lynda (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Smiley, Andrew Deputy Director (Sustainable Food Center), Austin, TX
Smith, Cynthia (Self), Houston, TX
Suchland, Paula (Self), Austin, TX
Swann, Michelle (Self), Grand Prairie, TX
Womack, Leticia Silva Pastry Chef (Cottage Food/Home Bakers), Killeen, TX
Wygant, James (Farm and Ranch Freedom Association), Dale, TX
FOR:
German, Tony Executive Director (Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 14, 2013 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Chatelle, Melody Legislative Consultant (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Day, Marie (Self), Shiner, TX
Finch, Dan Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Education Coordinator (Texas Association for Infant Mental Health),
Austin, TX
ON:
Adams, Michele Assistant Commissioner (Texas Department of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barillas, Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Chatelle, Melody Legislative Consultant (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Gardner, Melissa Policy Intern (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Holmes, Harry Senior Policy Analyst (Harris County Healthcare Alliance), Houston, TX
Milam, Susan Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers -
Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Pewitt, Bill Lobbyist (Kids R Kids), Austin, TX
Wilson, April Director of Research (The Texas Association for the Protection of Children
(TexProtects)), Austin, TX
Winick, Seth (Texas Licensed Child Care Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Day, Marie (Self), Shiner, TX
FOR:
Herman, Guy Judge, Probate Court (Probate Court of Travis County), Austin, TX
Misle, Barbara Chief of Mental Health Division (Self), Austin, TX
Ntonme, Jacques (Texas Appleseed), Austin, TX
Prashner, Dan Associate Judge (Self; Travis County Probate Court No. 1), Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
McSwane, Douglas Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Self), Tyler, TX
Secrest, Les (Self), Dallas, TX
Stettin, Brian Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (Treatment Advocacy
Center), Arlington, TX
ON:
Hansch, Greg Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Kennedy, Adrienne (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
McGraw, Peter Policy Fellow (Hogg Foundation for Mental Health), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 14, 2013 9:00 AM
Metzinger, Janie Public Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (Mental Health
America of Greater Dallas), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ferrell, Melissa Mental Health Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
Holmes, Harry Senior Policy Advisor (Harris County Healthcare Alliance), Houston, TX
Kerr, Stan Public Mental Health Defender for Travis County (Self), Austin, TX
Lavelle, Tanya Mental Health Policy Fellow (Easter Seals of Central Texas), Austin, TX
Lewis, Kathryn Attorney (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
LiGon, Katherine Mental Health Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities),
Austin, TX
Martinez, Sandra Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas),
San Antonio, TX
Milam, Susan Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers -
Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
White, David Executive Director (Texas Psychological Association), Cedar Park, TX
AGAINST:
Day, Marie (Self), Shiner, TX
Weaver, Catherine (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Freedman, Michael Senior Vice President (Coventry First), Fort Washington, PA
Graves, Tim President/Chief Executive Officer (Texas Health Care Association), Austin,
TX
Harmon, Gail Executive Director (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
Hine, Jim Public Policy Advisor (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
Vane, Mark Partner (Gardere Wynne Sewell), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Day, Marie (Self), Shiner, TX
Doughty, Ron Vice President (Prudential), Austin, TX
Mathews, Miles (Guardian Life Insurance Company), Austin, TX
ON:
Brady, Denise Policy Attorney (Texas Department of Family & Protective Services),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barillas, Katherine Director, Child Welfare Policy (One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Harris, Ashley Child Welfare Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Herzog, Greg Volunteer (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)), Austin, TX
Shuman, Dawn (Self), Dallas, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 14, 2013 9:00 AM
Wilson, April Director of Research (The Texas Association for the Protection of Children
(TexProtects)), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Day, Marie (Self), Shiner, TX
FOR:
Miller, Hannah (Self), Austin, TX
Sheppard, Nancy Network Perinatal Outreach Coordinator (Seton Healthcare Network),
Cedar Park, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ball, John Robert (March of Dimes), Austin, TX
Chatelle, Melody Legislative Consultant (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Gardner, Melissa Policy Intern (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Setliff, Aaron Director of Policy (Texas Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
Williams, David Public Affairs Director (Texas Nurse Practitioners), Austin, TX
Wilson, April Director of Research (The Texas Association for the Protection of Children
(TexProtects)), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Day, Marie (Self), Shiner, TX
ON:
Shaw, Jean Director of Residential Child Care Licensing (Texas Department of Family and
Protective Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Duncan, David Consultant (Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission), Austin, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas American Federation of Labor & Congress of
Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)), Austin, TX
Setliff, Aaron Director of Policy (Texas Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
Shuman, Dawn Student (Self), Dallas, TX
Wilson, April Director of Research (Texas Association for the Protection of Children
(TexProtects)), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Day, Marie (Self), Shiner, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Graves, Tim President & Chief Executive Officer (Texas Health Care Association), Austin,
TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 14, 2013 9:00 AM
Hine, Jim Public Policy Advisor (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Day, Marie (Self), Shiner, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Day, Marie (Self), Shiner, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Chatelle, Melody Legislative Consultant (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Cole, Celia Chief Executive Officer (Texas Food Bank Network), Austin, TX
Cooper, Rachel Senior Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Duncan, David Consultant (Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission), Austin, TX
Gardner, Melissa Policy Intern (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Day, Marie (Self), Shiner, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Graves, Tim President & Chief Executive Officer (Texas Health Care Association), Austin,
TX
Harmon, Gail Executive Director (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
Hine, Jim Public Policy Advisor (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
Sanchez, Joe Associate State Director (AARP), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Day, Marie (Self), Shiner, TX
ON:
Bazan, Kim Senior Policy Advisor (Texas Health and Human Services Commission),
Austin, TX
Terry, Michael Deputy Assistant Director (Texas Department of Public Safety), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Day, Marie (Self), Shiner, TX