WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 20, 2015 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Francis, Will Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers -
Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Setliff, Aaron Director of Policy (The Texas Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Owen, Rita (Self), Lexington, TX
Quinonez, Ashlea Director of Government Relations (Memorial Hermann Health System),
Houston, TX
Smothermon, Diane (Self; Family), Spring, TX
ON:
Dole, Robert Program Specialist VI (Texas Department of State Health Services), Austin,
TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Owen, Rainey (Self), Lexington, TX
FOR:
Hardcastle, Rick (Self), Vernon, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Associate Director (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Allwein, Ruth Public Policy Intern (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Brown, Leah Communications Assistant (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Drenner, Julie Legislative Liason (Texas Values Action), Austin, TX
Groff, Erin Staff Attorney (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Olson, Krista Director of Rehabilitation (Self), Austin, TX
Olson, Kym (Self), Austin, TX
Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Seago, John Legislative Director (Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Suehs, Thomas Public Policy Consultant (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis Executive Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Frizzell, Sandra Director (Providers Alliance for Community Services of Texas), Austin,
TX
Hammon, Rachel Executive Director (Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice),
Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 20, 2015 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment
Israel, Gordon Vice-President (Providers Alliance of Community Services Texas), Austin,
TX
Johnson, Lee Deputy Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Mayeaux, Ginger Advocacy Specialist (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Associate Director (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Austin, Laura Policy Intern (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin,
TX
Banks, Yannis (Texas NAACP), Austin, TX
Barillas, Katherine Director, 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
Gendron, Christine Executive Director (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Graziani, Cate Policy Fellow (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg Public Policy Director (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Kreager, John Policy Fellow (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Ligon, Katharine Mental Health Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities),
Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela Director of Public Policy (TexProtects / Texas Association for the
Protection of Children), Austin, TX
Smith, Casey Policy Associate (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Kromrei, Liz CPS Director of Special Projects (Department of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
Trejo, Naomi Housing Resource Center Administrator (Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs), Austin, TX
FOR:
Linder, Lindsey Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texas Criminal
Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
ON:
Perez, Gina Program Policy Manager (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Associate Director (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan Director, Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Francis, Will Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers -
Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 20, 2015 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment
Graziani, Cate (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg Public Policy Director (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Kimberly, Knox VP Govt. and Corp. Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Ligon, Katharine Mental Health Policy (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Miller, Jeff Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Quinonez, Ashlea Director of Government Relations (Memorial Hermann Health System),
Houston, TX
Rose, Lauren Juvenile Justice Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Simpson, Matt (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Lukefahr, James Pediatrician (Texas Pediatric Society; Texas Medical Association), San
Antonio, TX
FOR:
Hayes, Brendan Exec. Director (Self; Texas Bleeding Disorders Coalition), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Frazier, Kyle (Grifols), Austin, TX
Lawlor, Laura (Novo Nordisk), Austin, TX
Pearce, Amber Director, State Govt Rel (Pfizer), Austin, TX
Romero, Michelle Associate Director for Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
ON:
Labaj, Carol Unit Manager (Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Berndt, Trey Associate State Director (AARP), Austin, TX
Borel, Dennis Executive Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Ducayet, Patty State Long-term Care Ombudsman (Long-term Care Ombudsman
Program), Austin, TX
Frandsen, Chris Mr (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Herman, Guy Presiding Judge (Statutory Probate Judges of Texas), Austin, TX
Kibbe, Scot Director of Government Relations (Texas Health Care Association), Austin,
TX
Martinez, Diana VP of Public Policy (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
Miller, Jeff Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Suehs, Thomas Public Policy Consultant (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Henderson, Mary Assistant Commissioner, Regulatory Services (Department of Aging and
Disability Services), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 20, 2015 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Bower, Bruce Attorney (Texas Legal Services Center), Austin, TX
FOR:
Aylor, Candace RN (Self), Austin, TX
Bibby, Michele (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Borel, Dennis Executive Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg Public Policy Director (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Ligon, Katharine Mental Health Policy (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Martinez, Sarah (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Marz, Andrea Peer Support (Self), Austin, TX
Nisenbaum, Miriam Executive Director (National Association of Social Workers - Texas),
Austin, TX
ON:
Gaines, Sonja Associate Commissioner for Mental Health Coordination (Health and
Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Horton, Colleen Policy Program Officer (also providing written testimony) (Hogg
Foundation for Mental Health), Austin, TX
Jessee, Gary Chief Deputy - Medicaid/CHIP (Health and Human Services Commission),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Abdenour, Noah (Self), Austin, TX
Austin, Laura Policy Intern (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin,
TX
Ballew, Joel Vice President (Texas Health Resources), Arlington, TX
Chase, Coby Dir. of External Affairs (Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute), Austin,
TX
Davison, Corey VP, Government Relations (Tenet Healthcare), Dallas, TX
Francis, Will Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers -
Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Gendron, Christine Executive Director (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Graziani, Cate Policy Fellow (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Hutto, Kathy Govt Affairs Consultant (Texas Occupational Therapy Association), Austin,
TX
Johnson, Lee Deputy Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Kreager, John Policy Fellow (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Lavelle, Tanya Senior Manager of Advocacy (Easter Seals Central Texas), Austin, TX
Lopez, Carisa Legislative Asst. (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX
Miller, Jeff Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Nunn, Stephenie Educational Lead (YPR - Texas Chapters (Denton, Kerrville, Lubbock,
San Antonio)), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 20, 2015 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment
Peyson, Robin Executive Director - Comm. For Recovery (Communities For Recovery;
Texas Association of Integrated Recovery Community Organizations; Texas Recovers!),
Austin, TX
Rodriguez, Olga Deputy Director (Texas Association of Community Health Ctrs), Austin,
TX
Romero, Michelle Associate Director for Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
Saxton, Josette Mental Health Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Smith, Casey Policy Associate (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Smith, Lizette Chapter Lead (YPR - Austin Chapter), Austin, TX
Wilson, Stacy VP / Associate General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Rider, Kathy T. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Texas Society for Clinical Social Work),
Austin, TX
Strickland, Robyn (Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Jim (South Texas Dental), Austin, TX
Mintz, David (Texas Academy of General Dentistry), Austin, TX
Rudd, Tyler General Counsel (Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry), Austin, TX
Vane, Mark Partner (Gardere Wynne Sewell), Austin, TX
ON:
Vanhoose, Laurie Director for Policy Development of Medicaid/CHIP (Health and Human
Services Commission), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Calvert, Jess Director of Legislative & Regulatory Affairs (Texas Dental Association),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Kestler, Lisa (Self), Georgetown, TX
MacPherson, Liane Ms. (Self), Austin, TX
Mathis, Melissa (Self), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Davison, Corey VP, Government Relations (Tenet Healthcare), Dallas, TX
Donmoyer, Krisdee TXBC Legislative Chair (Self; Texas Breastfeeding Coalition),
Austin, TX
Espey, Melissa (Self), Dallas, TX
Fahnert, Celeste (Self), Austin, TX
Fahnert, Matt (Self), Austin, TX
Fortner, Laura (Self), Euless, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 20, 2015 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment
Francis, Will Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers -
Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Garcia, Eileen CEO (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Hutto, Kathy Govt Affairs Consultant (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice), Austin,
TX
Lucy, Rebekah (Self), Austin, TX
O'Brien, Melissa (Self), Austin, TX
Simonton, Kara (Self), Dallas, TX
Tucker, Amy (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Wilson, Ashleigh (Self), Austin, TX
Wilson, Stacy VP / Associate General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Hughes, Allison Rules Coordinator (Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Miller, Jeff Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Aleman, Steven (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, 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 (Upbring), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela Director of Public Policy (TexProtects / Texas Association for the
Protection of Children), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Smith, Casey Policy Associate (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Brady, Denise Senior CPS Policy Attorney (Department of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
McGeary, Judith Executive Director (Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance), Cameron, TX
ON:
Ressler, Lewis Manager, Manufactured Foods (Texas Department of State Health
Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Blazek Crossley, Jay Executive Director (Houston Tomorrow), Houston, TX
Denison, Kathy (Self), Bastrop, TX
Driscoll, Evan Board Member (Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association),
Austin, TX
Hawkins, Lorig Farm Manager (Self; Texas Young Farmer Coalition), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 20, 2015 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment
Smith, Renee (The Barry Farm), Needville, TX
FOR:
Grothues, Carol A. Licensed Psychologist (Texas Psychological Association (TPA)),
Dripping Springs, TX
ON:
Walker, Charles Licensed Psychologist (Self), Tyler, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Chase, Coby Director, External Affairs (Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute), Austin,
TX
Graziani, Cate Policy Fellow (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Ligon, Katharine Mental Health Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities),
Austin, TX
Ratliff, Thomas (Texas Nurse Practitioners), Austin, TX
Smith, Casey Policy Associate (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
White, David Executive Director (Texas Psychological Association), Cedar Park, TX
ON:
Spinks, Darrel Executive Director (TSBEP TX Psychology Bd.), Austin, TX
FOR:
Herricks, Jennifer R. Post Doctoral Fellow (Self), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Armstrong, Georgia RN, Immunization Supervisor (People's Community Clinic), Austin,
TX
Dragsbaek, Anna CEO (The Immunization Partnership), Houston, TX
Raff, Jennifer Research Fellow (Self), Austin, TX
Schroeder, Rebekah Director (Texas Children's Hospital), Houston, TX
Travis, Clayton Policy Coordinator (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
ON:
Felkner, Marilyn Dr (Texas Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Hotez, Peter Dean, Tropical Medicine (Baylor College of Medicine), Houston, TX
ON:
Shah, Umair A. Executive Director (Harris County Public Health and Environmental
Services), Houston, TX
FOR:
Caruthers, Jamey Sr. Staff Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Children At Risk),
Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 20, 2015 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Associate Director (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Dragsbaek, Anna C. (Self), Cypress, TX
ON:
Estevilla, Lana CCL Director of Policy and Program Operations (Department of Family
and Protective Services), Austin, TX
ON:
Ferrara, Matt Director of Healthcare Quality Analytics (Health and Human Services
Commission), Austin, TX
Stevenson, Elizabeth Designation Program Manager (Department of State Health Services),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Associate Director (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Garcia, Eileen CEO (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Romero, Michelle Associate Director for Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
Schroeder, Rebekah Director (Texas Children's Hospital), Houston, TX
Smith, Casey Policy Associate (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Deegan, Jennifer Assoc. VP of Governmental Relations (The University of Texas Health
Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)), Austin, TX
FOR:
Dragsbaek, Anna C. CEO (also providing written testimony) (The Immunization
Partnership), Houston, TX
Lukefahr, James Pediatrician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Pediatric Society;
Texas Medical Association; Texas Public Health Coalition), San Antonio, TX
Schanbaum, Patsy President (The JAMIE Group), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Armstrong, Georgia RN, Immunization Supervisor (People's Community Clinic), Austin,
TX
Ballew, Joel Vice President (Texas Health Resources), Arlington, TX
Banda, Jennifer Vice President, Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association),
Austin, TX
Devine, Teresa Senior Health Policy Analyst (Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas), Austin, TX
Dudensing, Jamie CEO (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Eckstein, Kathy Director of Public Policy (Children's Hospital Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Garcia, Eileen CEO (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 20, 2015 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment
Garlock, Joseph (The Immunization Partnership), Austin, TX
Herricks, Jennifer R. Post Doctoral Fellow (Self), Houston, TX
Hinkle, Dan (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Sugar Land, TX
Hutto, Kathy Govt. Affairs Consultant (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice), Austin,
TX
Kerker, Juliana (Texas Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists), Austin, TX
Kimball, Mandi Director of Government Affairs (Children at Risk), Houston, TX
Pearce, Amber Director, State Govt. Relations (Pfizer), Austin, TX
Perkins, Vicki Director (Christus Health), Irving, TX
Raff, Jennifer Research Fellow (Self), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Association), Austin, TX
Rodriguez, Olga Deputy Director (Texas Association of Community Health Centers),
Austin, TX
Schanbaum, Jamie (The JAMIE Group), Austin, TX
Smith, Casey Policy Associate (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Suh, Jinny (South), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Vice President (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Weatherford, TX
ON:
Patson, Kelly Immunization Branch Manager (Texas Department of State Health Services),
Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Lucas, Shannon State Director of Advocacy & Government Affairs (March of Dimes),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cardwell, Margo (State Firemen's and Fire Marshals' Association), Austin, TX
DeBower, Courtney Legislative Communications Coordinator (Texas EMS, Trauma and
Acute Care Foundation (TETAF)), Austin, TX
Lisenbee, Kristi (Self), Keller, TX
Obenhoff, Butch Board Member (Texas EMS Alliance), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Gebhart, Anne (Self), Bedford, TX
King, Read (Self), Denton, TX
Kissling, Ben (Self), Lewisville, TX
McCarty, Julie Pres (NE Tarrant Tea Party), Grapevine, TX
Sellers, Ashley (Self), Midlothian, TX
Starnes, Joel (Self), Fort Worth, TX
ON:
Schmider, Joseph State EMS Director (DSHS), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 20, 2015 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment
FOR:
Grinstead, Molly Injury Prevention Coordinator (also providing written testimony)
(Children's Health System of Texas), Dallas, TX
Reeves-Cavaliero, Kristie President/Mother (also providing written testimony) (Ray Ray's
Pledge / The late Ray Ray Cavaliero), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ballew, Joel Vice President (Texas Health Resources), Arlington, TX
Banda, Jennifer VP. Govt. Relations (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Davison, Corey VP, Government Relations (Tenet Healthcare), Dallas, TX
Eckstein, Kathy Director of Public Policy (Children's Hospital Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Francis, Will Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers -
Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela Director of Public Policy (TexProtects / Texas Association for the
Protection of Children), Austin, TX
Perkins, Vicki Director (Christus Health), Irving, TX
Schroeder, Rebekah Director (Texas Children's Hospital), Houston, TX
Shannon, Fred Government Relations (National Safety Council), Austin, TX
Smith, Casey Policy Associate (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Spencer, Brett Manager, Primary Prevention Branch (Department of State Health Services),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Kimball, Mandi Director of Public Policy Govt Affairs (also providing written testimony)
(Children at Risk), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Francis, Will Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers -
Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela Director of Public Policy (TexProtects / Texas Association for the
Protection of Children), Austin, TX
Smith, Casey Policy Associate (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Triantaphyllis, Christina Chief Officer of Public Policy (Collaborative for Children),
Houston, TX
ON:
Rasco, Sasha Director of PEI (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Erlinger, Thomas VP, Clinical Effectiveness (Seton Healthcare Family, Texas Hospital
Association, Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 20, 2015 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ballew, Joel Vice President (Texas Health Resources), Arlington, TX
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Davison, Corey VP, Government Relations (Tenet Healthcare), Dallas, TX
Devine, Teresa Senior Health Policy Analyst (Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas), Austin, TX
Dudensing, Jamie CEO (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Frizzell, Sandra Director of Policy Development (Providers Alliance for Community
Services of Texas), Austin, TX
Hammon, Rachel Executive Director (Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice),
Austin, TX
Hinkle, Dan (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Sugar Land, TX
Holmes, Harry (Texas Association of Health Information Organizations), San Antonio, TX
Israel, Gordon Vice President (Providers Alliance of Community Services Texas), Austin,
TX
Johnson, Lee Deputy Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Kibbe, Scot Director of Government Relations (Texas Health Care Association), Austin,
TX
Martin, Amanda Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
Martinez, Diana VP of Public Policy (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
Rodriguez, Olga Deputy Director (Texas Association of Community Health Centers),
Austin, TX
ON:
Kauffman, Sylvia Special Advisor for Strategic Infrastructure (Health and Human Services
Commission), Austin, TX
Skelton, Jim Director, IT Project Management Office (Texas Department of State Health
Services), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Pardue, Craig (Dallas County), Dallas, TX
Reed, Charles Assistant Administrator (Dallas County Commissioners Court), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Banks, Yannis (Texas NAACP), Austin, TX
Cardwell, Margo (State Firemen's and Fire Marshals' Association), Austin, TX
DeBower, Courtney Legislative Communications Coordinator (Texas EMS, Trauma and
Acute Care Foundation (TETAF)), Austin, TX
Embrey, Ty Attorney (City of Garland), Austin, TX
Smith, Melinda (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 20, 2015 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment
ON:
Felkner, Marilyn Dr (Texas Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Shah, Umair Executive Director (Harris County Public Health and Environmental
Services), Houston, TX
Smith, Jennifer Exec. Director (TX Assn of City and County Health Officials), Austin, TX
FOR:
Gillam, Sally Chief Nursing Officer (Texas Nursing Association, Texas Hospital
Association, Texas Organization of Nurse Executives), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Austin, Laura Policy Intern (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin,
TX
Ballew, Joel Vice President (Texas Health Resources), Arlington, TX
Banda, Jennifer VP, Govt. Relations (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Cates, Andrew (Nursing Legislative Agenda Coalition), Austin, TX
Davison, Corey VP, Government Relations (Tenet Healthcare), Dallas, TX
DeBower, Courtney Legislative Communications Coordinator (Texas EMS, Trauma and
Acute Care Foundation (TETAF)), Austin, TX
Eckstein, Kathy Director of Public Policy (Children's Hospital Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Francis, Will Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers -
Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Graziani, Cate Policy Fellow (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg Public Policy Director (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Hench, Marina Director of Public Policy (Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice),
Austin, TX
Hutto, Kathy Govt. Affairs Consultant (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice), Austin,
TX
Kibbe, Scot Director of Government Relations (Texas Health Care Association), Austin,
TX
Ratliff, Thomas (Texas Nurse Practitioners), Austin, TX
ON:
Barnett, Ann Manager, Health Professions Resource Branch (DSHS), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Martinez, Diana VP of Public Policy (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
Thomason, David Consultant (Leading Age Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Hunt, Jeff Admissions Officer (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 20, 2015 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment
AGAINST:
Allmon, Jennifer Associate Director (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Center for Public
Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Guerra-Cardus, Laura Texas Associate Director (Children's Defense Fund - TX), Austin,
TX
Moreno, Celina Legislative Staff Attorney (MALDEF), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Labaj, Carol Unit Manager (Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Banks, Yannis (Texas NAACP), Austin, TX
Eckstein, Kathy Director of Public Policy (Children's Hospital Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Garcia, Eileen CEO (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Heck, Jess (Texas Family Council), Austin, TX
Lukefahr, James L. Pediatrician (Texas Pediatric Society), San Antonio, TX
Rodriguez, Olga Deputy Director (Texas Association of Community Health Centers),
Austin, TX
Rodriguez DeFrates, Ana TX Director for Policy and Advocacy (National Latina Institute
for Reproductive Health), Austin, TX
Saenz, Gabriela VP Advocacy (Catholic Health Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Simpson, Matt (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Anderson, Cheasty Health Policy Associate (Children's Defense Fund - TX), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Mintz, David (Texas Academy of General Dentistry), Austin, TX
Rudd, Tyler General Counsel (Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Calvert, Jess Director Legislative / Regulatory Affairs (Texas Dental Association), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Burk, Megan T.E.A.C.H. Program Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Association for the Education of Young Children), Austin, TX
Triantaphyllis, Christina Chief Officer of Public Policy and Strategic Initiatives (also
providing written testimony) (Collaborative for Children), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 20, 2015 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment
ON:
Biscoe, Laurie Deputy Director, Workforce Programs (Texas Workforce Commission),
Austin, TX
Estevilla, Lana CCL Director of Policy and Program Operations (Department of Family
and Protective Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis Executive Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Francis, Will Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers -
Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Kimball, Mandi Director of Government Affairs (Children at Risk), Houston, TX
Lukefahr, James L. Pediatrician (Texas Pediatric Society), San Antonio, TX
McPeters, Pamela Director of Public Policy (TexProtects / Texas Association for the
Protection of Children), Austin, TX
Smith, Casey Policy Associate (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Holmes, Tere Legislative Chair (Texas Licensed Child Care Association), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Brauer, Andrea Early Education Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Frandsen, Chris Mr (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Embrey, Ty Attorney (City of Garland), Austin, TX
Smith, Casey Policy Associate (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Zolnierek, Cindy Executive Director (Texas Nurses Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Felkner, Marilyn Dr. (Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Shah, Umair A. Executive Director (Harris County Public Health and Environmental
Services), Houston, TX
Smith, Jennifer Exec. Director (TX Assn of City and County Health Officials), Austin, TX
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Associate Director (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Graham, Elizabeth Executive Director (Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Zientek, David Cardiologist (also providing written testimony) (Seton Healthcare Family
and Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 20, 2015 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allwein, Ruth Public Policy Intern (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Borel, Dennis Executive Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Brown, Leah Communications Assistant (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Drenner, Julie Legislative Liason (Texas Values Action), Austin, TX
Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Vice President (Texas Eagle Forum), Weatherford, TX
Groff, Erin Staff Attorney (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Perkins, Vicki Director (Christus Health), Irving, TX
Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Saenz, Gabriela VP Advocacy (Christus Health), Austin, TX
Smith, Casey Policy Associate (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Wright, Kyleen President (Texans for Life), Arlington, TX
ON:
Hughes, Allison Rules Coordinator (Texas Department of State Health Services), Austin,
TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Harvey, Jacqueline C. Head of United States Affiliate (Self; Euthanasia Prevention
Coalition), Trophy Club, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Banks, Yannis (Texas NAACP), Austin, TX
Berndt, Trey Associate State Director (AARP), Austin, TX
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Martinez, Diana VP of Public Policy (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Engelking, Beth Assistant Commissioner APS (Department of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Shepherd, Suzanne Past President, DSACT (Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas
and Texas Down Syndrome Advocacy Network), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Associate Director (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Allwein, Ruth Public Policy Intern (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Brown, Leah Comm. Assistant (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Graham, Elizabeth (Self), Houston, TX
Groff, Erin Staff Attorney (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Luna, Vilma (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 20, 2015 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment
Wright, Kyleen President (Texans for Life), Arlington, TX
AGAINST:
Romero, Michelle Associate Director for Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
ON:
Harvey, Carol State Adolescent Health Coordinator (Department of State Health Services),
Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Kerker, Juliana (Texas Association of OB/GYNs, Texas Medical Association, Texas
Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Pediatric Society, Texas Society of Genetic
Counselors), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Austin, Laura Policy Intern (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin,
TX
Francis, Will Gov't Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers - Texas
Chapter), Austin, TX
Graziani, Cate Policy Fellow (Mental Health America of TX and Texas Suicide Prevention
Council), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg Public Policy Director (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Johnson, Lee Deputy Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Jones, Amanda Legislative Coordinator (Harris County), Houston, TX
Ligon, Katharine MH Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
ON:
Denton, Mike Judge (Self), Austin, TX
Fastenau, Karen General Counsel (Texas Veterans Commission), Austin, TX
Hobbs-Lopez, Angela M. (Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
Smith, Jennifer Exec. Director (Texas Assn of City and County Health Officials), Austin,
TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Shah, Umair A. Executive Director (Harris County Public Health and Environmental
Services), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hench, Marina Director of Public Policy (Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice),
Austin, TX
Lopez-Guerra, Ricardo (Coordination Centric), Austin, TX
Martin, Amanda Gov't Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Moore, Matt Sr. Dir., Gov't Relations (Children's Health System of Texas), Dallas, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 20, 2015 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment
ON:
Vanhoose, Laurie Director for Policy Development (Health and Human Services
Commission), Austin, TX
FOR:
Mayeaux, Ginger Advocacy Specialist (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Jessee, Gary Chief Deputy of Medicaid/CHIP (Health and Human Services Commission),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Berndt, Trey Assoc. State Director (AARP), Austin, TX
Carroll, Cate Director of I/DD Svcs (Volunteers of America Texas), Euless, TX
Castle, Danette Executive Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Dudensing, Jamie CEO (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Frandsen, Chris Mr (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Frizzell, Sandra Director (Providers Alliance for Community Services of Texas), Austin,
TX
Israel, Gordon Vice-President (Providers Alliance of Community Services in Texas),
Austin, TX
Johnson, Lee Deputy Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Martinez, Diana VP of Public Policy (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
Smith, Carole Exec. Director (Private Providers Assoc. of Texas), Austin, TX
Thomason, David Consultant (Leading Age Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Hammon, Rachel Executive Director (Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice),
Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Mizcles, Amy Executive Director (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Devine, Teresa Senior Health Policy Analyst (Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas), Austin, TX
Hutto, Kathy Gov't Affairs Consultant (Texas Occupational Therapy Association), Austin,
TX
Martin, Amanda Gov't Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Smith, Casey Policy Associate (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Lakey, David Associate Vice Chancellor (The University of Texas System), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Finch, Dan Director, Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX