WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 29, 2015 8:00 AM
FOR:
Ammann, John Father of Emily (Self; C.A.F.E. Texas), San Antonio, TX
Davis, Jeff (also providing written testimony) (CAFE Texas), Haslet, TX
Garcia Ammann, Victoria Mom (Emily with CAFE Texas), San Antonio, TX
Howard, Marie Grandmother (Dravet-Epilepsy), Keller, TX
Litzinger, Linda Parent (Self), Austin, TX
Moccia, Leslie (also providing written testimony) (Self), San Antonio, TX
Moccia, Zachariah (Self), San Antonio, TX
Moran, Patrick President, Co-Founder (Texas Cannabis Industry Association), McKinney,
TX
Perkins Jr., Freedom Epileptologist (Dell Children's Medical Center), Austin, TX
Reaves, Rebecca Jo (Self), Brenham, TX
Richard, Kathryn (also providing written testimony) (Daughter), Austin, TX
Sanders, Katie (Self), Weir, TX
Tullis, Liz (Self), San Antonio, TX
Von Allmen, Gretchen MD (also providing written testimony) (UT Health Science Center
at Houston), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Travis, William Sheriff (Sheriff's Association of Texas), Denton, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Afeef, Fahad (Self), Colorado Springs, CO
Bearden, Chase Director Advocacy (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Bingham, Marcy Parent (Self), Troy, TX
Bump Padden, Danor (Self), Austin, TX
Carriker, Terri (Self), Austin, TX
Davis, Shauna (CAFE Texas), Haslet, TX
Figi, Paige Founder (Realm of Caring), Colorado Springs, CO
Fokas, Stephanie (CAFE Texas), Dallas, TX
Frandsen, Barbara Retired (Self), Austin, TX
Graham, Katie Parent (CAFE Texas), Austin, TX
Kubala, Jonathan Engineer (Self), Austin, TX
LaVallo, Richard Legal Director (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Lavelle, Tanya Senior Manager of Advocacy (Self; Easter Seals Central Texas), Austin,
TX
Mani, Cynthia Nurse Practitioner (Self), Houston, TX
Mani, Manju Nurse Anesthetist (Self), Houston, TX
Marcella, Suzanne (Self), San Antonio, TX
McMorris, Timothy Parent (Self), Austin, TX
Morrison, Susan Attorney (Self; Family), Austin, TX
Otchis, Nina (Self), Round Rock, TX
Pair, Reba (Self), Brenham, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 29, 2015 8:00 AM
Reynolds, Elaine (CAFE Texas), Waco, TX
Reynolds, Mark (CAFE Texas), Waco, TX
Rhoden IV, David (CAFE Texas), The Colony, TX
Riner, Gwendolyn (Self), Pearland, TX
Robbins, Shannon Assistant Director (Self; Epilepsy Foundation Texas), Pearland, TX
Robinson, Jennifer (Self), Dallas, TX
Rosales, Sindi CEO (Epilepsy Foundation Central and South Texas), Garden Ridge, TX
Russell, Zoe Assistant Executive Director (Republicans Against Marijuana Prohibition
(RAMP)), Houston, TX
Sanders, Andrew (Self), Weir, TX
Sparks, Allie Sister (Compassionate Access for Epilepsy), Grapevine, TX
Sparks, Chuck (Self), Grapevine, TX
Sparks, Lauren (Self), Grapevine, TX
Steensma, Amy (Self), Round Rock, TX
Steensma, Jean (Self), Round Rock, TX
Steensma, Joe (Self), Round Rock, TX
Summerville, Cody (Self), Austin, TX
Williams, Nancy (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Yurich, Joanne (C.A.F.E. Texas), Dallas, TX
AGAINST:
Agnew, Murray Chief Deputy (Sheriff's Association of Texas), Groesbeck, TX
Boyd, Roy Chief Deputy (Sheriff's Association of Texas), Victoria, TX
Harmon, Micah Sheriff (Sheriffs' Association of Texas), Hallettsville, TX
Louderback, A. J. Sheriff (Sheriffs' Association of Counties), Edna, TX
Plemons, Randy Asst. Chief Deputy (Denton County Sheriff's Office), Denton, TX
Wilson, Dennis Sheriff (Sheriff's Association of Texas), Groesbeck, TX
ON:
Bortell, Dean Director (Self; Team Alexis), Rowlett, TX
Williams, Stephanie Mrs. (Self), Grand Junction, CO
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Kubala, Sheryl Mom (Self), Austin, TX
Toney, Sarajane (Self), Austin, TX
Whitty, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Ellis, Chris Co-Founder and Principal (Beacon Information Designs, LLC), Scottsdale, AZ
FOR:
Lucas, Tommy President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Optometric
Association), Killeen, TX
AGAINST:
Bowes, Harrison Dr. (Texas Ophthalmology Association), San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 29, 2015 8:00 AM
Daftarian, Soheil Dr. (TOA), Lubbock, TX
Edmond, Jane Physician (Texas Ophthalmological Association), Austin, TX
McManaman, Dennis Retired Deputy Sheriff (Self), Amarillo, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Avery, Brenda (Bj) Executive Director (Texas Optometric Association), Austin, TX
Nguyen, Steve Optometrist (Self), Irving, TX
AGAINST:
Capelo, Jaime (Coalition for Patient Safety), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan Director, Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Gicheru, Sidney Physician (Texas Ophthalmological Association), Austin, TX
Herzog, Greg (Texas Society of Gastroenterology; Texas Neurological Society), Austin,
TX
Hillert, Bobby Executive Director (Texas Orthopaedic Association), Austin, TX
Pierce, Jack MD (Texas Ophthalmological Association), Austin, TX
Reed, Rachael Executive Director (Texas Ophthalmological Association), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Association), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Policy Coordinator (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
ON:
Kloeris, Chris Executive Director (Texas Optometry Board), Austin, TX
Robinson, Mari Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
FOR:
Allred, James Dermatologist, Medical Doctor (Texas Dermatological Society), Austin, TX
Cullington, James Plastic Surgeon (Texas Society for Plastic Surgeons), Austin, TX
Snyder, Renee Physician (Texas Dermatology Society), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Conwell, Audra CEO (Alliance of Independent Pharmacists), Austin, TX
Hardin-Oliver, Carole Pharmacist, Past-President (Self; Texas Pharmacy Association),
Kingwood, TX
Newberry, Mark Pharmacist (Self), Austin, TX
Shields, Brad Lobbyist (Texas Federation of Drug Stores), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Broadus, Bob Director St. Govt. Affairs (Allergan / Actavis), Madisonville, LA
Capelo, Jaime (Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan Director, Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Haeber, Julie Policy Director (Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute), Austin, TX
Hardy, Shannon Reg. Sales Mgr - TX (Valeant Pharma - Obagi Medical), Irvine, TX
Patterson, Analea Attorney / Outside Counsel (Valeant Pharmaceuticals / Obagi Medical
Products), Sacramento, CA
Simpson, Stephanie VP (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 29, 2015 8:00 AM
AGAINST:
Amuneke-Nze, Chibuokem Student and Researcher (Self), Austin, TX
Burgos, Angelica Janice Pharmacy Student (Self), Austin, TX
Chen, Dennis Pharmacy Student (Self), Allen, TX
Chung, Haemy Owner (Self; K Portal Arts (small business)), Austin, TX
Corbell, Brittany Pharmacist Intern (Self), Austin, TX
Davies, Paige Pharmacist Intern (Self), Austin, TX
Davis, Matthew Student Pharmacist (Self), Austin, TX
Donnelly, Simone Pharmacy Student (Self), Houston, TX
Enchinton, Jonathan Student Pharmacist (Self), Austin, TX
Fitzsimmons, Jade Student Pharmacist (Self), Austin, TX
George, Marshall (Self), Austin, TX
Hang, Kelly Pharmacy Student (Self), Austin, TX
Heal, Jr., John Director, Govt. Affairs (Texas TrueCare Pharmacies / Pharmacy Buying
Association), Austin, TX
Ho, Hau Pharmacy Student (Self), Houston, TX
Hudman, Justin Senior Director of Public Affairs (Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin,
TX
Kirkpatrick, Emily Pharmacy Technician (Self), Allen, TX
Littlefield, Ellie Pharmacist Intern (Self), Lubbock, TX
Liu, Chang Pharmacist Intern, Ph.D. (Self), San Antonio, TX
Mack, Simone Pharmacist Intern (Self), Austin, TX
Meador, Siena Student Pharmacist (Self), Austin, TX
Medlin, Christopher Student Pharmacist (Self), El Paso, TX
Mootz, Marilyn Pharmacist Intern (Self), Dallas, TX
Nguyen, Man-Khoi Pharmacy Student (Texas Pharmacy Association), Meadows Place, TX
Nitschmann, Rebecca Pharmacy Student (Self), Austin, TX
Noorali, Baneen (Student Pharmacists), Austin, TX
Palka, Samuel Student Pharmacist (Self), Austin, TX
Pilcher, Erin Student (Self), Austin, TX
Rapp V, Charles Pharmacist Intern (Self), Austin, TX
Reagan, Karen (Walgreens), Austin, TX
Rumbellow, Sarah Pharmacist Student Intern (Self), Austin, TX
Self, Kaylee Pharmacy Student (Self), Austin, TX
Soto, Melissa Pharmacy Student (Self), Austin, TX
Su, Christine Pharmacist Intern (Self), Austin, TX
Suddhi, Rock Student Pharmacist (Self), Austin, TX
Wise, Caitlin Student Pharmacist (Self), Austin, TX
Wise, Teresa Student Pharmacist (Self), Pearland, TX
Wright, Michael Executive Director (Texas Pharmacy Business Council), Austin, TX
ON:
Robinson, Mari Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 29, 2015 8:00 AM
FOR:
Barillas, Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (also providing written testimony)
(One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Bryant, Rebecca Youth in Foster Care (Youth Leadership Council), Austin, TX
Rutan, Reyna (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Brauer, Andrea Early Education Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Kimberly, Knox VP Govt and Corp. Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Kreager, John Policy Fellow (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Nichols, Lee Communications Dir. (TexProtects), Austin, TX
Posey, Jake (Texas Coalition of Homes for Children), Austin, TX
Schauer, Tim Policy Advisor (Harris County Healthcare Alliance), Houston, TX
Smith, Casey Policy Associate (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Vogel, Alicia Legislative Intern (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter),
Austin, TX
ON:
Hendricks, Elisa Director, Office of the Ombudsman (Health and Human Services
Commission), Austin, TX
Sims, Jennifer Deputy Commissioner (Department of Family and Protective Services),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Brauer, Andrea Early Education Policy Associate (also providing written testimony)
(Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Frandsen, Barbara Retired (also providing written testimony) (League of Women Voters of
Texas), Austin, TX
Gonzales, Earlene Director / President (UTSA Child Development Center / Texas AEYC),
San Antonio, TX
Mace, Stephanie Director of Public Policy (also providing written testimony) (United Way
of Metropolitan Dallas), Dallas, TX
Ross, Sul VP of Programs (also providing written testimony) (Collaborative for Children),
Houston, TX
Rowland, Audrey Consultant (Directors), Fort Worth, TX
Rubin, Melanie Director (also providing written testimony) (Dallas Early Education
Alliance), Dallas, TX
Summerville, Cody Early Childhood Educator (also providing written testimony) (Self),
Austin, TX
Taylor, Jackie Trainer / Consultant (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Von Haefen, Katherine Senior Program Manager (United Way of Greater Houston),
Houston, TX
Webster, Vicki (Self)
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 29, 2015 8:00 AM
AGAINST:
Altobelli, Joan (also providing written testimony) (Texas Licensed Child Care
Association), Austin, TX
Fincher, David President (also providing written testimony) (Self; National Child Care
Coalition), Mesquite, TX
Hutson, Brian Chad Owner (Certain Texas Preschools), Meadows Place, TX
Hutson, Lonnie (Self), Sugar Land, TX
Olges, Todd Owner (Child Care Provider), Humble, TX
Smith, Pat (Child Care Providers), Austin, TX
ON:
Morris, Paul Asst. Comm. Child Care Licensing (Department of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Blankemeier, Anne Preschool Teacher 6 years (Circle C Child Development Center),
Austin, TX
Carriker, Terri (Self), Austin, TX
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Davis, Shawna Parent (Self), Haslet, TX
Hayes, Patricia Consultant (Texas Head Start Association), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Kenderdine, Marshall Consultant (Texas Partnership for Out of School Time (TXPOST)),
Austin, TX
Kubala, Sheryl Mom (Self), Austin, TX
Mattingly, Heather Site Director (Rainbow Station), San Antonio, TX
Morrison, Susan Board Member (League of Women Voters - Texas), Austin, TX
Nichols, Lee Comms. Dir. (TexProtects), Austin, TX
Otchis, Nina (Self), Round Rock, TX
Sanders, Katie (Self), Weir, TX
Shaw, Dan (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Smith, Casey Policy Associate (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Toney, Sarajane (Self), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Policy Coordinator (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Whitty, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
Zatopek, Audrey Program Director (Rainbow Station), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Ahrens, Paul Owner (Charlton House Kids LP), Katy, TX
Bertoni, Dan (Self), Yoakum, TX
Carroll, John Owner (Kids R Kids Learning Academy), Sugar Land, TX
Cloutier, Matthew President (MJC Holding Co, Inc.), Frisco, TX
Dryman, Keri Child Caregiver (Self), Rockwall, TX
Evans, Christopher Owner Pre School (Self), Magnolia, TX
Gilbert, Mercedes Alicia (Self), Georgetown, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 29, 2015 8:00 AM
Hutson, Ronnie (Self), Katy, TX
Jones, Stace Administrator (Learning Tree Children's Academy (Lubbock)), Lubbock, TX
Jones, Thomas President / CEO (Christian Preschool Centers (Lubbock)), Lubbock, TX
Khosravian, Rustom President (Private Pre-K (Kids R Kids)), Missouri City, TX
Kilgore, Kevin (Self), Kingwood, TX
Kretzer, Lisa Regional Supervisor (Stepping Stone School), Austin, TX
Lacava, Daniel Owner (Angel's Care and Learning Center), Austin, TX
LaFon, Rickie Owner / Dir. (Sunrise Learning Center), McKinney, TX
Oliver, James Maintenance (Kids R Kids), Round Rock, TX
Oliver, Marsha (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Parker, Debbra Owner / Executive Director (Kids Campus Learning Center), Austin, TX
Poe, Kurt (Self), Georgetown, TX
Raney, Christina (Self), Georgetown, TX
Reitz, Amber Owner (Kids R Kids), Richmond, TX
Rhodes, Colby (Self), Alba, TX
Sample, Molly Owner (Time to Grow Learning Centers), Mansfield, TX
Sample, William Owner (Time To Grow Learning Centers), Arlington, TX
Watson, Susan Vice President (Stepping Stone School), Austin, TX
ON:
Biscoe, Laurie Director, Workforce Programs (Texas Workforce Commission), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Englehardt, Joanna Assistant Instructor (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Edmond, Jane Physician (Texas Ophthalmological Association), Austin, TX
McManaman, Dennis Retired Deputy Sheriff (Self), Amarillo, TX
Pierce, Jack MD (Texas Ophthalmological Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Lucas, Tommy President (Texas Optometric Association), Killeen, TX
ON:
Kloeris, Chris Executive Director (Texas Optometry Board), Austin, TX
Robinson, Mari Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bowes, Harrison Dr. (Texas Ophthalmology Association), San Antonio, TX
Capelo, Jaime (Coalition for Patient Safety), Austin, TX
Daftarian, Soheil Dr. (TOA), Lubbock, TX
Finch, Dan Director, Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Gicheru, Sidney Physician (Texas Ophthalmological Association), Austin, TX
Hillert, Bobby Executive Director (Texas Orthopaedic Association), Austin, TX
Reed, Rachael Executive Director (Texas Ophthalmological Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 29, 2015 8:00 AM
Reynolds, David Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Association), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Policy Coordinator (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Avery, Brenda (Bj) Executive Director (Texas Optometric Association), Austin, TX
Nguyen, Steve Optometrist (Self), Irving, TX
FOR:
Hotze, Steven President (Self; Texans for Patients and Physicians Rights), Katy, TX
Schlafly, Andrew General Counsel (Association of American Physicians and Surgeons),
Far Hills, NJ
AGAINST:
Bailey, Charles General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Lockhart, Lolly Ph.D., RN. (Texas Nurses Association), Pflugerville, TX
Weltge, Arlo (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical Association), Bellaire, TX
ON:
Robinson, Mari Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Walsh, Robert (Self), Round Rock, TX
Willmann, James (Nursing Legislative Agenda Coalition), Austin, TX
ON:
McNeese, Margaret (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
FOR:
McKinley, Toni (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Hays, Susan Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (NARAL - Pro-Choice
Texas), Austin, TX
Hughes, Allison Rules Coordinator (Dept. of State Health Services), Austin, TX
Seago, John Legislative Director (Texas Right to Life), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allwein, Ruth (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Brown, Leah Communications (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Groff, Erin Staff Attorney (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Patterson, Jeff Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX
Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Williams, Terry Board Member (Texas Alliance for Life), San Marcos, TX
AGAINST:
Marques, Rebecca Public Strategist (ACLU of Texas), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 29, 2015 8:00 AM
FOR:
LaVallo, Richard Legal Director (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bearden, Chase Director Advocacy (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Carlton, Belinda Public Policy Specialist (Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities),
Austin, TX
Graziani, Cate (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Herman, Guy Probate Judge (Statutory Probate Courts of Texas), Austin, TX
Kerbow, Kendra President (Texas Advocates), Austin, TX
Lavelle, Tanya Senior Manager of Advocacy (Easter Seals Central Texas), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda Parent (Self), Austin, TX
Mayeaux, Ginger Advocacy Specialist (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Morrison, Susan Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
Otchis, Nina (Self), Round Rock, TX
Richard, Kathryn (Daughter), Austin, TX
Sanchez, Joe Associate State Director (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
Steensma, Amy (Self), Round Rock, TX
Steensma, Jean (Self), Round Rock, TX
Steensma, Joe (Self), Round Rock, TX
Suehs, Thomas Policy Consultant (Self), Austin, TX
Toney, Sarajane (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Kidd, Tom (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Norris, Bryan Captain (San Antonio Professional Firefighters), New Braunfels, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Crandell, Brittany Firefighter / Registered Nurse / Paramedic (Emergency Medical
Services), Magnolia, TX
DeBower, Courtney Legislative Communications Coordinator (Texas EMS, Trauma and
Acute Care Foundation), Austin, TX
DeLanghe, Wayne Firefighter / Paramedic (San Antonio Professional Firefighters - Local
624), San Antonio, TX
Dodson, Jill Paramedic (Emergency Medical Services), Cleveland, TX
Finch, Dan Director, Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Kerker, Juliana (Texas College of Emergency Physicians), Austin, TX
Lansford, Erika Paramedic (Emergency Medical Services), Conroe, TX
Parker, Rebekah Emergency Medical Technician (Emergency Medical Services), Onalaska,
TX
Sprinkle, GK Public Policy Consultant (Texas Ambulance Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 29, 2015 8:00 AM
Weir, Leonard (Self), San Antonio, TX
Whitt, Matthew Licensed Paramedic (Emergency Medical Services), Universal City, TX
ON:
Schmider, Joseph State EMS Director (DSHS), Austin, TX