WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 25, 2015 8:00 AM
FOR:
Dewitt, Cathy Vice President (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Hurley, Richard President Elect (also providing written testimony) (Texas Pain Society),
Waco, TX
Patel, AJ District Supervisor (also providing written testimony) (Texas Federation of Drug
Stores), Austin, TX
Schade, C.M. MD, PhD (Physician) (Texas Medical Association; Texas Pain Society),
Mesquite, TX
Wolf, Dwayne Deputy Chief Medical Examiner (Harris County Institute of Forensic
Sciences), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Crockett, Krista Executive Director (Texas Pain Society), Austin, TX
Greenberg, Robert Emergency Physician (Self; Texas College of Emergency Physicians),
Temple, TX
Hinkle, Dan (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Sugar Land, TX
Hudman, Justin Senior Director Public Affairs (Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin, TX
Jones, Amanda Legislative Coordinator (Harris County Office of Legislative Relations),
Houston, TX
Kerker, Juliana (Texas College of Emergency Physicians), Austin, TX
Shannon, Fred Governmental Relations Consultant (National Safety Council), Austin, TX
Shields, Brad Lobbyist (Texas Federation of Drug Stores), Austin, TX
Sorrell, Laura Senior Account Associate (Pharmacy Choice and Access Now), Austin, TX
Wright, Michael E.D. (Texas Pharmacy Business Council), Austin, TX
FOR:
Greenberg, Robert Regional Medical Director of Emergency Services (also providing
written testimony) (Texas Medical Association; Texas College of Emergency Physicians),
Temple, TX
Jensen, Mary Executive Director (NAMI Texas and NAMI San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Meyer, Joseph (Family), Austin, TX
Secrest, Leslie MD (also providing written testimony) (Texas Hospital Association; Texas
Medical Association; Texas Federation of Psychiatry), Dallas, TX
Taylor, Sally Chief of Behavioral Medicine (University Health System; Texas Hospital
Association), San Antonio, TX
Yezak, Gerald Sheriff (Sheriff's Association of Texas), Franklin, TX
AGAINST:
Arman, Justin Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texans for
Accountable Government), San Marcos, TX
Spiller, Lee Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Citizens Commission
on Human Rights), Austin, TX
ON:
Briscoe, Richard Legislative Director (Open Carry Texas), San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 25, 2015 8:00 AM
Grisham, CJ President (Open Carry Texas), Temple, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Aguirre, Heather Legislative Intern (Texas Osteopathic Medical Association), Austin, TX
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges and Commissioners Assn. of Texas), Austin,
TX
Babbitt, Melanie (Self), Austin, TX
Cates, Andrew (Texas Emergency Nurses Association), San Antonio, TX
Crockett, Krista Executive Director (Texas Pain Society), Austin, TX
Johnson, Lee Deputy Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County Commissioners Court),
Fort Worth, TX
Prince, Derek President/CEO (HMG Healthcare), Dallas, TX
Wilson, Stacy Associate General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Woomer, Eric (Federation of Texas Psychiatry), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Ambs, Dana Steering Committee (Self; Texans for Accountable Government), Austin, TX
Ayres, Monica (Self), Austin, TX
Breeding, John Psychologist (Self), Austin, TX
DeWitt, Lauren (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Elias, Antonio Mr. (Self), Austin, TX
Elias, Samantha Mrs. (Self), Austin, TX
Ellzey, Gareth Mrs. (Self), Austin, TX
Ellzey, John Landlord (Self), Austin, TX
Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Vice President (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Weatherford, TX
Glass, Kathie Chair (Harris County Libertarian Party), Houston, TX
Gow, Brett (Self), Kennedale, TX
Imken, Mike Marketing Director (Self), Buda, TX
LeFebvre, Jean (Self), Austin, TX
Moore, Jim Mr. (Self), Austin, TX
Owen, Bill (CCHR), Austin, TX
Pantermuehl, Jennifer (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Pantermuehl, John (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Saenz, Frank Sergeant (Williamson County Sheriff's Office), Georgetown, TX
Scot, Johana Executive Director (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX
Spiller, Pamela (Self), Buda, TX
Swanson, Mariya (Self), Austin, TX
Wadhwani, Savita Doctor (Self), Austin, TX
Whittier, Eric Electrician (Self), Austin, TX
Wier, George (Self), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Scogin, Evelyn (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 25, 2015 8:00 AM
Sherry, Zana Ms. (Self; Mentally Ill), Austin, TX
Silliman, April Educational Advocate, LMSW (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Bufkin, Alice Early Opportunities Policy Associate (also providing written testimony)
(Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Cole, Celia CEO (Feeding Texas), Austin, TX
Cooper, Rachel Senior Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Brooks, Jeffrey Policy Analyst (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
FOR:
Crowe, Michael Board Member (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
Vera, Rose Administrator (Silverado Bee Cave), Bee Cave, TX
Will, Patricia Founder and CEO (Belmont Village Senior Living), Houston, TX
ON:
Adams, Chris Deputy Commissioner (DADS), Austin, TX
Ducayet, Patty State Long-term Care Ombudsman (also providing written testimony)
(Long-term Care Ombudsman Program), Austin, TX
Fredrikson, Amanda Associate State Director Advocacy (AARP), Austin, TX
Green, Calvin Regulatory Policy Rule and Curriculum Development Director (Texas
Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hermann, Donna Executive Director (Belmont Village West Lake Hills), West Lake Hills,
TX
Kuykendall, Deanna Consultant (Texas Alliance of Brain Injury Providers), Austin, TX
Meyer, Alyse Director Public Policy (Leading Age Texas), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Martinez, Diana VP of Public Policy (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Barillas, Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (also providing written testimony)
(One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Harris, Ashley Child Welfare Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Linder, Lindsey Policy Associate (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Martin, Ken Executive Director (Texas Homeless Network), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Babbitt, Melanie (Self), Austin, TX
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 25, 2015 8:00 AM
Francis, Will Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers -
Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Johnson, Lee Deputy Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela Director of Public Policy (TexProtects / Texas Association for the
Protection of Children), Austin, TX
Rutan, Reyna (Self), Austin, TX
Smith, Casey Policy Associate (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Spiller, Lee Executive Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
FOR:
Castle, Danette Executive Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Smith, Carole Executive Director (Private Providers Association of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Adams, Chris Deputy Commissioner (Department of Aging and Disability Services),
Austin, TX
Griffith, Kathy President (Our Company - Premieant Inc; PACSTX (Providers Alliance for
Community Services)), Austin, TX
Hannah, Kyle CFO/Owner (Community Living Concepts), Keene, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Berry, Jason CEO (Berry Family Services (HCS and TxHML Provider)), Rowlett, TX
ON:
Rucker, Dean Jurist in Residence (Children's Commission), Midland, TX
Scot, Johana Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Parent Guidance
Center), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barillas, Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Francis, Will Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers -
Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Kimberly, Knox VP Govt and Corp. Relations (Lutheran Social Services of the South),
Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela Director of Public Policy (TexProtects / Texas Association for the
Protection of Children), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
DeWitt, Lauren (Self), Pflugerville, TX
FOR:
Beiseth, Tymothy (Self), Austin, TX
Cantu, Christopher Foster Youth (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 25, 2015 8:00 AM
Kimberly, Knox VP Govt and Corp. Relations (also providing written testimony)
(Lutheran Social Services of the South), Austin, TX
Rutan, Reyna (Self), Austin, TX
Wagner, Laquinton (Self), Austin, TX
Whitley, Michael (Self), Kyle, TX
Williams, Bob Volunteer (Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)), Canyon Lake, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barillas, Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Francis, Will Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers -
Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley Child Welfare Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Holman, Nancy Executive Director (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), Austin,
TX
Homer, Andrew Director of Public Affairs (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Johnson, Lee Deputy Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Masters, Cristina CASA Volunteer (Self), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela Director of Public Policy (TexProtects / Texas Association for the
Protection of Children), Austin, TX
Place, Dorothy President (Capital Area Foster Parent Association - Region 7 Rep TFFA),
Round Rock, TX
Smith, Casey Policy Associate (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Clements, Irene Public Policy Chair (Texas Foster Family Association), Pflugerville, TX
Haynes, Jenny CASA Volunteer (Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)), Dallas,
TX
ON:
Lea, Jemila Policy Fellow (Hogg Foundation for Mental Health), Austin, TX