85(R) SB 1 - Senate Committee Report Version

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January 24, 2017 - 9:00 AM

ON:

Aleman, Steven policy specialist (also providing written testimony) (Disability Rights

Texas), Austin, TX

Anger, Martha Self-Employed (Filmmaker) (as an Alumni), Austin, TX

Banks, Yannis (also providing written testimony) (Texas NAACP)

Benavides, Laida Chief Financial Officer of United ISD (also providing written

testimony) (United ISD & Coalition for Districts Experiencing Rapid Value Decline),

Laredo, TX

Berry, Traci SrVP Goodwill Central TX (also providing written testimony) (Goodwill

Excel Center), Lakeway

Bugen, Claire Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Texas School f/t Deaf)

Byer, Von General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas Education

Hearing)

Carpenter, Dr. Clint Superintendent of Windham School Dist. (also providing written

testimony) (Windham School District)

Clarke, Debbie Mom, engineer (also providing written testimony) (Parent of Austin ISD

students)

Cowan, Julie homemaker / school district trustee (also providing written testimony)

(myself / AISD), Austin, TX

Daugherty, William Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (TX School f/t

Blind & Visually Impaired), Austin, TX

Dunn, David Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Charter

Schools Association)

Duron, Melissa Stay at Home Mother (TSD)

Edgar, David Executive Director of Finance (also providing written testimony) (Austin

ISD), Austin, TX

Exter, Monty Lobbyist (ATPE (The Association of Texas Professional Educators)),

Austin, TX

Grey, John Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,

Guthrie, Brian Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Teacher

Retirement System), Austin

Henricksen, Aaron LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Hernandez, Demetrio LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Hollingsworth, Jr., Lonnie attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas Classroom

Teachers Association), Austin, TX

Horne, Michael Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (KIPP Dallas- Fort

Worth Public Schools), Dallas, TX

Kimball, Mandi Children At Risk - Director of Public Policy & Govt Affaors (also

providing written testimony) (Children At Risk), Missouri City, TX

Lee, Tim Executive Director (Texas Retired Teachers Association), Austin, TX

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MacLaurin, Andy LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Mathias, HON. REV. DR. Jayme Austin ISD Board of Trustees (also providing written

testimony) (Texas Association of School Boards)

McGeady, John LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Morath, Mike Commissioner of Education (also providing written testimony) (Texas

Education Agency), Austin, TX

Moreno, Celina attorney (also providing written testimony) (MALDEF

(MexianAmerican Legal Defense and Educational Fund))

Morse, Liz Education Consultant, Richardson ISD (also providing written testimony)

(Taxparency), Dallas, TX

Motheral, Mike Executive Director (Small Rural School Finance Coalition), Lubbock,

Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (also providing written testimony) (TX American

Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX

Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX

Romero, Jesse consultant (Texas Association for Bilingual Education), SA, TX

Rubin, Stephanie (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care for Children)

Saxton, Josette Non-Profit org. (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care for

Children), Austin, TX

Schmidt, Emily LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Sconzo, Guy Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (FAST Growth

School coalition), Austin, TX

Simmons, Trevor LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Uptain, Wendy (also providing written testimony) (Early Matters), Dallas, TX

Villanueva, Chandra Senior Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities)

Walton, Brittany Accountant Clerk III (Self) , Pflugerville, TX

Ward, Kyle ED, TX PTA (also providing written testimony) (TX PTA), Leander, TX

Willard, Michael Executive Director, Texas Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs (also

providing written testimony) (Boys & Girls Clubs in Texas), Austin, TX

Winegard, Evan CFO (Self; my son Scan, 8, and Daughter Alyssa, 7, both in TSD)

Winkler, Andrea LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Zimmermann, J. Kathleen School Administrator (NYOS Charter School), Austin, TX

Registering, but not testifying:

FOR:

Kennedy, James Writer (Self) , Austin, TX

Potter, Misti Executive Vice President, Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin (Austin Area Boys

& Girls Clubs), Austin, TX

Rogers, Tom Rtd Teacher (Austin Retired Teachers Assn.), Austin, TX

Sargent, Sheila D Retired teachers (Austin Retired Teachers Association), Austin, TX

ON:

Barnes, Bill TRTA Legislative Coordinator (TRTA)

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Brown, Paul Chief Financial Officer (Windham School District), Huntsville, TX

Darden, Pamela CFO (Tx School for the Blind & Visually Impaired), Austin

Houghtling, Susan Director of Planning (Tx. School for the Blind & Visually Impaired),

Austin, TX

Larson, Jamie Retired Teacher Association (Texas Retired Teachers Association)

Maass, Peter DED Texas Facil. Comm. (TFC & TSD)

Saunders, Liane Budget Analyst (Texas School for the Deaf), Austin, TX

Starcke, Charles Retired school administrator/ teacher (TRTA), Beaumont, TX

Warner, James Education (Texas Retired Teachers Association)

Wedel, Justin Chief financial Officer (Texas School For The Deaf), Austin, TX

Providing written testimony:

ON:

Beneski, Amy Tx Assoc. of School Administrators (TASA), Austin, TX

Flores, Rebecca school finance (Texas School Alliance), San Antonio

Harwell, David CFO (Ector County ISD), Odessa, TX

Hebert, Bryan government relations (School Taxpayers Relief Coalition), ATX

Knustrom, Eric Attorney (Texas Assoc. for the Education of Young Children), Austin,

Kralj, Nicole Consultant (Dallas Citizens Council), Dallas, TX

Little, Derek (DALLAS ISD), DALLAS

McMattan, Joseph TX State Director (Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, Mission: Readiness,

Ready Nation)

Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX - American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX

Smith, Michelle Consultant (Texas Association of School Business Officials), Austin,

Thurston, James Director of Policy (United Ways of Texas)

January 25, 2017 - 9:00 AM

ON:

Akey, Bruce L. Director, TVMDL (also providing written testimony) (Texas A&M Vet.

Med. Diagnostic Lab), College Station, TX

Arenaz, Pablo President (also providing written testimony) (Texas A&M International

University), Laredo, TX

Banks, DR. Katherine TEES Agency Director , Vice Chancellor & Dean of Engineering

(also providing written testimony) (Tx A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)),

College Station, TX

Barnard, MD, Jeffrey Chief Medical Examiner Dallas County (Presiding Officer,

Forensic Science Commission)

Battles, Linda Deputy Commissioner (also providing written testimony) (Texas Higher

Education Coordinating Board), Austin, TX

Boggus, Thomas G. Director, Texas A&M Forest Service (also providing written

testimony) (Texas A&M Forest Service), College Station, TX

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Byington, Carrie Physician (also providing written testimony) (TAMU Health Science

Center)

Cutrer, Emily Higher Education (also providing written testimony) (TX A&M -

Texarkana), Texarkana, TX

Deardorff, Emily LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Dottavio, F. Dominic President (also providing written testimony) (Tarleton State

University)

Evans, Kenneth R. President (also providing written testimony) (Lamar University),

Beaumont, TX

Feyten, Dr Carine Chancellor - Texas Woman's University (also providing written

testimony) (Texas Woman's University), Denton, TX

Hernandez, Demetrio LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Hernandez-Hart, Tonya LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Howard, Lonnie President, LIT (also providing written testimony) (Lamar Institute of

Technology)

Hoyt, Dana G President (also providing written testimony) (SHSU), Huntsville, TX

Jenkins, Bobby Chairman (also providing written testimony) (THECB), Austin, TX

Keck, Ray M President (also providing written testimony) (Texas A&M - Commerce),

Commerce, TX

Khator, Renu Chancellor & President (also providing written testimony) (University of

Houston System / University of Houston), Houston, TX

Kibler, William L. President (also providing written testimony) (Sul Ross State

University), Alpine, TX

Lerner, Barbara U.P. Enrollment (also providing written testimony) (Texas Woman's

University)

Marquart, James VP Ac. affairs (also providing written testimony) (Lamar U)

McCall, Brian chancellor (also providing written testimony) (The Texas State University

System), Austin, TX

McGeady, John LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Moreno, Celina Attorney (MALDEF)

Morgan, Raymond Vic University President (also providing written testimony)

(University of Houston - Victoria), Victoria, TX

Nessler, Craig Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas A&M Agrilife

Research)

Newton, John LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Nigliazzo, Dr, Marc President (also providing written testimony) (Texas A&M

University - Central Texas), Killeen

Olivas, Michael A. Pres, UH - Downtown (also providing written testimony) (UHD)

Owens, Greg LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Palmer, Douglas Educator, Chief Operations Officer (also providing written testimony)

(Texas A&M University at Galveston), Galveston, TX

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Peebles, Rex C Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (also providing written

testimony) (Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board), Austin

Pool, Jeff LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Quintanilla, Kelly Interim President (also providing written testimony) (Texas A&M

University - Corpus Christi), CC, TX

Reed, Cyrus Conservation Director (also providing written testimony) (Sierra Club,

Lonestar Chapter)

Reynard, Betty President (also providing written testimony) (Lamar State College Port

Arthur)

Romero, Jesse (Texas Association for Bilingual Education), San Antonio, TX

Sera, Gary Agency Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas A&M

Engineering Extension Service), College Station, TX

Shahan, Michael President (also providing written testimony) (Lamar State College -

Orange), Orange, TX

Sharp, John Chancellor (also providing written testimony) (Texas A&M University

System), College Station, TX

Staples, William A. (Bill) President (also providing written testimony) (University of

Houston - Clear Lake)

Steele, Douglas L. Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas A&M Agrilife

Extension), College Station, TX

Tallant, Steven President (also providing written testimony) (Texas A&M Kingsville)

Teniente-Matson, Cynthia President (also providing written testimony) (Texas A&M -

San Antonio), San Antonio, TX

Trauth, Denise M President (also providing written testimony) (Texas State University)

Wendler, Walter President, West Texas A&M University (also providing written

testimony) (West Texas A&M University)

Winfree, Mr. Greg Agency Director (also providing written testimony) (Tx A&M

Transportation Institute (TTI)), College Station, TX

Wright, George C. President (also providing written testimony) (PUAMU), Prairie

View, TX

Young, Michael K. Higher Education - President & Professor (also providing written

testimony) (Texas A&M University - "Whoop"), College Station, TX

Registering, but not testifying:

ON:

Bradford, Corey S. CFO (Prairie View A&M University), Prairie View, TX

Hamilton, Billy Executive Vice Chancellor and CFO (Texas A&M System), College

Station, TX

Martin, Ph.D., Jennifer Interim Provost & rp for Academic Affairs (Texas Woman's

University), Denton, TX

Nave, Felecia M Provost (PVAMU), Prairie View, TX

Wilson, Pamela Associate Vice President Finance (Texas Woman's University)

January 26, 2017 - 9:00 AM

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FOR:

Jackobs, Steven C Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas IAF

Workforce Alliance), Aust

Sparks, Cheryl Higher Ed (Howard College / SWCID), Big Spring, TX

ON:

Bailey, Guy President (also providing written testimony) (University of Texas Rio

Grande Valley)

Ballard, Dr. Steven Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (also providing

written testimony) (Stephen F. Austin State University), Nacogdoches, TX

Benson, Dr. Richard C. President (also providing written testimony) (The University of

Texas at Dallas), Richardson, TX

Calhoun, MD, Kirk A. President (UT Health Science Center at Tyler), Tyler, TX

Callender, M.D., David L. Physician / Administrator (also providing written testimony)

(University of Texas Medical Branch), Galveston, TX

Colasurdo, M.D., Giuseppe N. President, UT Health Houston (also providing written

testimony) (UT Health Houston (UT Health Science Center)), Houston, TX

Deardorff, Emily LBB Staff (LBB)

DePinho, M.D., Ronald President (also providing written testimony) (UT MD Anderson

Cancer Center), Houston, TX

Duncan, Robert Chancellor (also providing written testimony) (Texas Tech University

System), Lubbock

Fenves, Gregory L. President (also providing written testimony) (UT Austin), Austin,

Foster, Paul L. Chairman - U.T. Board of Regents (THE University of Texas System),

Austin, TX

Fowle, Dr, Marilyn V.P. for Adm. & Finance (also providing written testimony)

(Midwestern State University), Wichita Falls, TX

Fraire, Jacob (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Community

Colleges), Austin, TX

Gallant, Dr. Danny Vice President for Finance and Administration (also providing

written testimony) (Stephen F. Austin State University), Nacogdoches, TX

Henrich, M.D., William L. President, UT Health San Antonio (also providing written

testimony) (UT Health San Antonio), S.A., TX

Hernandez, Demetrio LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Jackson, Lee Chancellor (also providing written testimony) (University of North Texas

System), Dallas, TX

Karbhari, Vistasp President (also providing written testimony) (University of Texas at

Arlington), Arlington, TX

Kelley, Scott Executive Vice Chancellor (UT System Administration), Austin, TX

Klotman, Paul Pres & CSO BCM (also providing written testimony) (Baylor College of

Medicine), Houston, TX

Lane, Austin A. President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Southern

University)

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Lange, Dr. Richard President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Tech Health

Sciences Center at El. Paso), El Paso

May, Dr. Brian President (also providing written testimony) (Angelo State University),

San Angelo, TX

May, Joe D. Chancellor (Dallas County Community College District)

McGeady, John LBB Staff (LBB)

McRaven, William H. Chancellor (UT System)

Mitchell, Dr. Tedd President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Tech University

Health Sciences Center), Lubbock

Mong, Bob President (also providing written testimony) (University of North Texas at

Dallas), Dallas, TX

Natalicio, Diana President (also providing written testimony) (Univ of Texas at El Paso),

El Paso, TX

Patillo, Dr. Baker President (also providing written testimony) (Stephen F. Austin State

University), Nacogdoches, TX

Podolsky, M.D., Daniel K. President (also providing written testimony) (UT

Southwestern Medical Center), Dallas, TX

Reeser, Michael L. Chancellor (also providing written testimony) (TSTC), Waco, TX

Romo, Dr. Ricardo President (also providing written testimony) (University of Texas at

San Antonio)

Schmidt, Emily LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Schovanec, Lawrence President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Tech

University), Lubbock, TX

Smatresk, Neal President (also providing written testimony) (University of North

Texas), Denton, TX

Tidwell, Michael President, UT Tyler (The University of Texas at Tyler), Tyler, TX

Tintera, John Geologist/ Lobby (Texas Alliance of Energy Producers)

Versluis, John Dean of the Texas Heritage Museum, Hill College (Hill college)

Watts, W. David President, UT Permian Basin (also providing written testimony) (UT

Permian Basin), Odessa, TX

Williams, Michael President (also providing written testimony) (University of North

Texas Health Science Center), Ft. Worth, TX

Registering, but not testifying:

AGAINST:

Brown, Willis Graduate Student Assembly President - UT Austin (UT students), Austin,

ON:

Barnes, Gary Vice Chancellor & Chief Financial Officer (Texas Tech University

System), Lubbock

Buchholz, M.D., Thomas Executive Vice President (UT MD Anderson Cancer Center),

Houston, TX

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Cavin, Elmo Exec. VP for Finance & Administration (Texas Tech University Health

Sciences Center), Lubbock

Fuciarelli, Sue Chief Financial Officer (Texas Tech Health Sciences Center at El Paso),

El Paso

Giardino, Vincent Assistant Criminal District Attorney (Sharen Wilson, Tarrant County

CDA), Fort Worth

Monroe, Alicia Provost Baylor College of Medicine (Baylor College of Medicine),

Houston, TX

Sloan, Noel Chief Financial Officer (Texas Tech University), Lubbock, TX

Wright, Angie Chief Financial Officer (Angelo State University), San Angelo, TX

Providing written testimony:

ON:

McMillen, Dr. Jeremy President (Grayson College)

Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (TX-American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX

January 30, 2017 - 10:00 AM

ON:

Blackstone, Kristene Associate Commissioner, CPS (also providing written testimony)

(CPS)

Bowen, Stuart Inspector General (also providing written testimony) (HHSC Inspector

General)

Brown, Thomas LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Carruth, Lisa Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (Health and

Human Services Commission), Austin, TX

Diehl, Mike LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Dudley, Rustin LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Flores, David Budget Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Civil

Commitment Office (TCCO)), Austin, TX

Hellerstedt, Dr. John Commissioner (also providing written testimony) (Department of

State Health Services)

Jessee, Gary Deputy Executive Commissioner for Medical & Social Services (also

providing written testimony) (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX

Lindsey, Julie LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

McGeady, John LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

McLane, Marsha Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Tx Civil

Commitment Office (TCCO))

Prado, Liz LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Rodell, Leora LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Schaffer, Samantha LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Sheppard, Donna Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony)

(Department of State Health Services), Cedar Park, TX

Smith, Charles Executive Commissioner (also providing written testimony) (Health and

Human Services Commission), Austin, TX

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Subia, Lisa Dep. Dir. Finance, DFPS (also providing written testimony) (DFPS)

Weizenbaum, Jon Commissioner (also providing written testimony) (Department of

Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX

Whitman, Hank Commissioner, DFPS (also providing written testimony) (DFPS)

Woodruff, Trevor DFPS Deputy Commissioner (also providing written testimony)

(DFPS), Austin, TX

Registering, but not testifying:

ON:

Blackmore, Lynn Associate Commissioner of Program Operations, DFPS (Department

of Family and Protective Services), Austin

Repp, David Deputy Chief of Staff (HHSC Inspector General)

January 31, 2017 - 9:00 AM

FOR:

Barillas, Dr. Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (also providing written

testimony) (One Voice Texas), Houston

Booker, Dana Dir. of Research (also providing written testimony) (TexProtects)

Bramlett, Anne Mother of HCS consumer (also providing written testimony) (my Son

and others with IDD), Farmersville, TX

Brower, Pamela L. mother, legal guardian (Self)

Carson, Wayne CEO (ACH & Texas Alliance of Child & Family Services)

Conner, Patty Social Work- Family Violence (Hope Alliance Crisis Center), Round Rock

Cortes, Angel Veteran / Former Cong. Liaison (also providing written testimony) (Self) ,

Austin, TX

Cundall, Mark (Self)

Darby, Karen S. Retired Lawyer & Educator (Texans focus on Children), Georgetown,

Granberry, Amy CEO- Charlie's Place Recovery (Association of Substance Abuse

Programs), Corpus Christi

Halgrimson, James Psychiatrist (also providing written testimony) (Myself & Texas

Medical Association), Austin, TX

Hansford, Michelle Peer Policy Fellow (also providing written testimony) (One Voice

Texas)

Hartman, Marilyn Advocate (also providing written testimony) (people with mental

illness)

Homer, Andrew Director (also providing written testimony) (TEXAS CASA), Austin

Hurt, Rick ART. INSTRUCTOR (Reach Unlimited)

Kampfschulte, Jenna Mother (also providing written testimony) (Myself & Texas

families)

LeBlanc, Lisa (Self) , Austin, TX

McCann, Gabriela O. HOMEMAKER (also providing written testimony) (Myself, my

son, my family & people with disabilities), Bulverde, TX

Meyer, Bridgette nurse/ provider (nurses children)

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Murphy, Amelia Director of RSS SVCS (Santa Maria Hostel, INC)

Patel, Dimple Senior Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (TexProtects),

Dallas, TX

Patterson, James County Commissioner (also providing written testimony) (The Arc of

Ft. Bond & my son), Sugar Land

Rauls, Joy Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Children's Advocacy

Centers of Texas), Austin, TX

Rodriguez, Annette (San Antonio Children's Shelter & Texas Alliance of Child & Family

Services)

Sage, Michelle homemaker (Texans Focus on Children), Round Rock, TX

Setliff, Aaron Attorney (TX Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX

Singleton, Richard Executive Director (STARRY, Inc.), Round Rock, TX

Stallings, Kellie Executive Director, Connections Individual and Family Services

(Connections Individual and Family Services), New Braunfels, TX

Swords, Patricia Executive Dir. Brazoria County Assoc. for Citizens with Handicaps

(also providing written testimony) (My organization), Angleton, TX

Travis, Jamie (Self)

White, Angela CEO (also providing written testimony) (Alpha Home)

Wilson, Dennis D. Sheriff, Limestone County (Texas Council of Community Centers),

Groesbeck

Woodruff, Caryl Retired Teacher (Self) , Richmond, TX

Wright, Courtney Behavior Analyst- Children's Autism Center (Self) , Round Rock, TX

AGAINST:

Bradshaw, Robin Secretary, Texas Chargers (also providing written testimony) (Texas

Chargers & my daughter), RR, TX

Brown, Crystal Lee mother of medically fragile child (my son), Buda

Carroll, Lisa (I want Medicade to pay for ABA)

Chandler, Charlotte Circle of Care Dir of Rehab/ Administration (also providing written

testimony) (patients of Circle of Care), SA, TX

Collins, Jennifer Nurse researcher (Self)

Contreras, Brenda unemployed (also providing written testimony) (parents/ therapist),

Houston, TX

Cornejo, Sergio Warehouse Worker (Gavin E. Cornejo), Friendwood, TX

Cross, Angie occupational therapist (also providing written testimony) (Texas Kids

Home Therapy & Nursing)

Fallwell Stover, Linda Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living (Self)

Frugia, Michelle student, employee, mom (also providing written testimony) (My family

& therapy company (Circle of Care))

Greenman, Sarah Educator, Mother, PTA President (also providing written testimony)

(My son Charlie and the children I serve at PTA), Dallas

Harris, Rachel Relocation Specialist (Coastal Bend Center for Independent living),

Corpus Christi

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Hernandez, Blakley Self Empoyeed (also providing written testimony) (Eric Reid

Hernandez (son)), Arlington, TX

Jackson, Victoria L. Speech Pathologist Pediatric Home Health (Kids Care Therapy),

Addison, TX

Kurtz, Dershie physical therapist (also providing written testimony) (Texas Kids Home

Therapy and Nursing)

McKay, Kyla stay at home parent (also providing written testimony) (my family),

Pasadena, TX

McPhail, Jennifer Community Organizer (ADAPT of Texas), Austin, TX

Mehta, Hannah parent (Protect TX Fragile Kids)

Ortiz, Elizabeth Caregiver (Kids Developmental Clinic), Friendswood, TX

Reyes, Mayra stay home mom (Any Baby Can)

Schanbaum, Jamie Meningitis Dervvon (The JAMIE Group), Austin

Schanbaum, Patsy Pres. The Jamie Group (The JAMIE Group), Austin

Smith, Donna S. P.T./ Owner Little Tesoros Therapy Services (also providing written

testimony) (Independent, private practitioners), Austin

Smith, June Vice President (Jordan Health Services), McKinney, TX

Telge, Judy Director, Center for Independent Living (also providing written testimony)

(Coastal Bd. Ctr. for Independent Living)

Touron, Jessica Ageless Living Home Health (Self) , SA, TX

Trigg, Adrienne mother medically fragile (my 7 yr old child - MDCP), Austin, TX

Vela, Carlos Volunteer Student Ambassader (ACSCAN)

ON:

Abdullalh, Haseeb Attorney (Self)

Abshier, Stephen COO Outreach Health Services (also providing written testimony)

(Outreach Health Service & Home Care Industry)

Aldridge, Cullen Reach Client (Self)

Aleman, Steven policy specialist (also providing written testimony) (Disability Rights

Texas)

Bakiris, Tsambika Speech Language Pathologist/Sonrisas Therapies (also providing

written testimony) (Sonrisas Therapies), Austin, TX

Barrington, Beverly Self-employed (also providing written testimony) (The Austin

SSLC Family Guardian Assoc. and all TX SSLCs)

Bassett, Lisa Retired (My daughter, Sarah Bassett & myself), Cypress

Bearden, Chase Director of Advocacy (Coalition of Texans with Diabilities), San

Antonio

Beeson, Jeff Dr. & medical Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas EMS,

Trauma & Acute Care Foundation)

Bitter, Sandra (Texas State Independent Living Council), Austin, TX

Boleware, Alison Mohr Policy Fellow (also providing written testimony) (Hogg

Foundation for Mental Health)

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Borel, Dennis Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Coalition of

Texans with Disabilities), Austin

Botello, Chris (also providing written testimony) (Texas Advocates)

Boyd, Roy Peace Officer (also providing written testimony) (Victoria County Sheriff's

Office), Victoria, TX

Brisette, Patrick Children's Defense Fund- TX (also providing written testimony) (Self

& organization), Austin, TX

Catoe, Ellen Board of Certified Behavior Analyst (Texana Center), Rosenberg, TX

Clapsaddle, Kathryn Speech Therapist (also providing written testimony) (THERAPY

2000), Dallas

Colson, Andy not employed- client of Reach (Self)

Cooper, Rachel Center for Public Policy Priorities (also providing written testimony)

(Self) , Austin, TX

Cranston, Cathy Workforce Advocate (Personal Attendant Coalition of Texas)

Cranston, Ron (Self)

Crockett, Sarah (also providing written testimony) (Texas CASA), Austin

Darby, Kelly home maker (Self, Texans Focus on Children), Round Rock

DeForest, DO, Dr. Patricia Pediatricin Resident Physician (also providing written

testimony) (Texas Pediatric Society, Texas Medical Association, Texas Association of

Family Physicions), San Antonio, TX

Dillen, Jeffrey Board Certified Behavior Analyst (also providing written testimony)

(Texana Center), Rosenberg, TX

Dooley, Michelle Community NOW! (Morgan Dooley)

Dowell, Susan M. Executive Director, Lifeworks (Self)

Drake, John M. Det. City Livingston (also providing written testimony) (Sully Drake),

Livingston, TX

Drake, Rachel Slocomb nonprofit admin (also providing written testimony) (My

daughter Sully Drake), Livingston, TX

Dudensing, Jamie CEO Tx Association of Health Plans (also providing written

testimony) (Tx Association of Health Plans)

Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Center for

Public Policy Priorities)

Dupuie, Dena (also providing written testimony) (foster children)

Falkinburg, Kimber Peer Recovery Supports (Spread Hope Like Fire), Lubbock, TX

Floyd, Barry Executive Director (The Center on Independent Living), Nacogdoches, SA

Francis, Will Social Worker (Nat'l Association of Social Workers- Texas Chapter)

Fredriksen, Amanda Assoc State Dir, Advocacy & Outreach (also providing written

testimony) (AARP)

Gendron, Christine Executive Director (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX

Gibson, Nancy (also providing written testimony) (Reach Unlimited)

Groff, Amanda Reach Unlimited Client (Reach Unlimited)

Hall, Jennifer parent (Protect TX Fragile Kids), Grapevine, TX

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Hammon, Rachel Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas

Association for Home Care and Hospice), Austin, TX

Hannah, Kyle Community Living Concepts (Self) , Keene, TX

Hansch, Greg Public Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (National

Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas)

Harrison, Madeleine attorney (Protect TX Fragile Kids), Plano

Hawkins, John (Texas Hospital Assn.), Austin, TX

Hernandez, Richard Dir. of Govt. Relations (also providing written testimony) (Rescare,

Inc.), Austin

Hidalgo, Gary R. Executive Director The Arc of Greater Beaumont (The Arc of Texas

Governmental Affairs Committee)

Hillger, Justin Physical Therapy (also providing written testimony) (Angels of Care

Pediatric Home Health), Shermon, TX

Hiner, Harrison Legislative Director (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX

Hoffpauir, Robin Personal Care Attendant (P.A.C.T./ ADAPT), Austin, TX

Horton, Colleen Policy Program Officer (also providing written testimony) (Hogg

Foundation for Mental Health), Austin

Huang, MD, MPH, Philip Physician, Public Health (also providing written testimony)

(TMA, TPS, TAFP, ACOG, TPHC, TAOG, FTP, TACCHO), Austin, TX

Hughes, Carla President, Advo Companies, Inc. (Intellectual Disabilities Individuals),

Ama, TX

Jesse, Gary Deputy Executive Commissioner, Medical and Social Services (Health and

Human Services Commission), Austin, TX

Johnson, Wayne Peer Recovery Coach (also providing written testimony) (Communities

for Recovery), Austin, TX

Kafka, Bob Organizer (ADAPT of Texas)

Kamble MD, Dr. Sachin Policy Fellow (also providing written testimony) (Texans

Standing Tall)

Kohler, Adriana Health Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texans

Care for Children)

Linial, George (also providing written testimony) (Leading Ace Texas), Astn, TX

Litzinger, Amy intern/policy specialist (also providing written testimony) (Easter Seals

Central Texas)

Litzinger, Linda caregiver/ parent (also providing written testimony) (Self)

Lofton, Keith PC Anttendant (ADAPT)

Logan, Brandon Policy (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy

Foundation)

Londono, Maria G. Parent/ Guardian (also providing written testimony) (self & my

daughters), Austin, TX

Louderback, AJ Jackson County Sheriff (also providing written testimony) (Fight

Crime! Invest in Kids)

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Massie, Kathy Speech Language Pathologist (Countryside Therapy Group), Stephenville,

McClure, Madeline CEO (also providing written testimony) (Tex Protects, the Texas

Association for the Protection of Children & Prevent Child Abuse Texas), Dallas, TX

Meadours, James (also providing written testimony) (Self)

Metz, Albert (Sparky) (ADAPT), Austin, TX

Mills, Sarah Dir. of Government Relations (also providing written testimony) (Texas

Association for Home Care and Hospice), Austin, TX

Montalbo, Melissa ABA therapist (also providing written testimony) (Myself and

Texana Center), Sugarland, TX

Montgomery, Laura Occupational Therapist (also providing written testimony)

(Countryside Therapy Group), Stephenville, TX

Morsi, Tamer Lawyer (my child), San Antonio, TX

Murphree, Susan Sr. Policy Specialist (also providing written testimony) (Disability

Rights Texas)

Murphy, Kate Senior Child Welfare Policy Associate (also providing written testimony)

(Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX

Osburn, Ellen Occupational Therapist/ Business Owner (Milestone Therapy Services),

Dallas

Payne, Susan (PART), College Station

Piccola, Kyle Chief Government & Community Relations Officer (also providing written

testimony) (The Arc of Texas)

Powell, Judy Parent Advocate (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX

Prescott, Jeanie Housewife (Tate Prescott & Myself), Amarillo

Ramshort, MD, Ryan Van Pediatrician (also providing written testimony) (Texas

Medical Assn., Texas Pediatric Society, ACOG, TAOG, TAFP, TFP), San Antonio, TX

Rash, Rose RN, Owner (Angles At Home, INC), Corsicana

Realini, Janet Physician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Women's Healthcare

Coalition), San Antonio, TX

Reddam, Cassie (The Arc of the Hill Country), New Braunfels

Reddam, Lisa Caregiver/ merchandiser (The Arc of the Hill Country), New Braunfels,

Reed, Randy Peer Recovery Supports (Spread Hope like Fire), Warm Spicewood, TX

Riley, Jennifer pediatric therapy (also providing written testimony) (Sage Care Therapy)

Ritter, Tony Advantage Care Services (Self)

Robinson, Kristen RN, VP of Governmental Affairs (also providing written testimony)

(Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health), Sherman, TX

Robinson, Kristy The Hoglund foundation (also providing written testimony) (The

Hoglund foundation)

Rosales-Elkins, Deborah Peer Policy Fellow (also providing written testimony)

(National Alliance on Mental Illness- Texas), Manor, TX

Roush, Alphie Hernandez Caregiver to my son Robert (Robert Roush), Houston, TX

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Roush, Robert (Self) , Katy, TX

Rubin, Melanie Director, Dallas Early Education Alliance (Dallas Early Ed. Alliance),

Dallas, TX

Saenz, Danny Organizer (ADAPT/ PACT)

Salovitz, Heiwa Community Organizer (ADAPT of Texas)

Saxton, Josette Mental Health Policy Director (Texans Care for Children), Austin

Schmiedel, Marilyn Engineer (Parent) (also providing written testimony) (Self)

Sheffield, Austin Clinical Coordinator with Mentis (also providing written testimony)

(Texas Brain Injury Providers Alliance), Austin, TX

Singleton, Betsy Retired educator (Texas Impact)

Smith, Glendell Retired (My Daughter), Weatherford, TX

Smith, Reginald D. Peer Policy Fellow (also providing written testimony) (Communities

for Recovery), Austin, TX

Som, Sumit Resident Physician (ACS/ CAN)

Spiller, Lee Non-Profit director (also providing written testimony) (Citizens

Commission on Human Rights. Texas), Austin, TX

Stahmer, Denise Physical Therapist (MedCare Pediatric Group), Stafford, TX

Stone, Dylan not employed (Myself- client at Reach)

Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (Mental Health

America of Texas), Austin, TX

Taylor, Latasha Grassroots Leadership Mental Health Organizer (Self)

Thorne, Richard CFO, ADVO Companies (ADVO Companies IDD Provider), Amarillo

Tunnell, Jeffrey Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Gulf Bend

Center), Victoria, TX

Valadez, Dr. Chief Medical Officer - First Care Health Plan (First Care Health Plan)

Van Den Bent, Jerre Therapy 2000 (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Dallas

Wallace, Ashley Self-employed (Justin Wallace & SSLC), Georgetown, TX

Wallace, Stephen Retired Attorney (Justin Wallace (son & ward)), Red Rock, TX

Warren, Kevin Long Term Care (also providing written testimony) (Texas Health Care

Association)

Williams, Trudy Parent/ Guardian (also providing written testimony) (Myself and my

son)

Wilson, Dr. Dwayne disabled physician/ single parent (also providing written testimony)

(my daughter and provider services), Houston, TX

Wilson, Maricela RN (also providing written testimony) (AHA)

Wilson, Stacy President (also providing written testimony) (Children's Hospital

Association of Texas)

Windle, Wilson Retired civil engineer (Myself and Reach Unlimited)

Wittle, David (ADAPT of Texas/ PACT), Austin, TX

Zamora, Abel Director of Programs and Development (also providing written testimony)

(San Antonio Independent Living Services)

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Registering, but not testifying:

FOR:

Benestante, Jacquie Administrative Co. (Autism Society of TX & parent of child w/

disability)

Gonzales, Freddy (A.D.A.P.T.)

Langford, Bob Montague County Comm. #4 (Montague County)

AGAINST:

Berry, Jason Berry Family Services (Self)

Bullen, Lindsey Director of Therapy (HHSC)

Cox, Sarah Kids Developmental Therapy (parents / therapists), Katy, TX

Ellis, Jimi President, Circle of Care - Pediatric Home Health (Circle of Care - Patients),

SAT

Hyden, Larry Pediatric Home Care (My Business)

Lopez, Renee retired (ADAPT)

Rocap, Blake (NARAL Pro-Choice Texas), Austin, TX

Sasser, Amanda Administrator (Step by Step Home Care & Therapy)

Stolzberg, Hillary Kids Developmental Therapy (femillol & patients, therapists of KDT)

Valdez-Soto, Bethany HR/ Office Manager- Small Hands Big Hearts (Pediatric

Therapy), Bedford, TX

Zajac, OTR, Matthew Occupational Therapist (Little Engine Homecare LLC.)

ON:

Dufner, Jeremy Relocation Coordinator (ARCIL Inc.)

Fletcher, Detra Direct Care (special needs) (Reach clients/ self)

Gibson, Toby Reach Client (Self)

Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact)

Poluido, Camarque Dad/ Social Entrepreneur (Connections/ CareStarter), Austin

Powell, Annie M. Peer Recovery Supports (One World Recovery Network), Coppell, TX

Scot, Johana Exec. Dir (Parent Guidance Center)

Smith, Roxana non- profit (Any baby can), Austin, TX

Warner, Carrie Health Attendant (PACT & ADAPT)

Providing written testimony:

FOR:

Humphrey, Cynthia Association Management (Self) , Kerrville, TX

Olse, Katie Executive Director (TX Alliance of Child & Family Services)

Swope, Kathryn Occupational Therapist (Self) , Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Brumbaush, Teresa C. Clinical Director (Small Hands, Big Hearts Therapy Management,

LLC), Bedford, TX

Dinn, Diana Physical Therapist (Houston pediatric comunity)

Duhon, Sabina Speech Pathology (Parents & Therapists), Tomball, TX

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Gray, Denise Kenmar Residential Services (ICF IDD provider, HCS provider)

McClain, Linda K. Registered Nurse (my family & community)

Pfaff, Margaret A. Physical Therapy (Disability Community Adults with Brain Injury

Spinal Cord Injury)

Ramero, Samantha (Myself- & Kids Developmental Therapy), Hou, TX

Urby, Rodolfo Morales Physician (Texas Doctors for Social Responsibility)

ON:

Bell, Raylene Outpatient rehab facilities (Outpt. Rehab Association (OPIRA)), San

Marcos, TX

Bintz, Jana (Texans Focus on Children), Cedar Park, TX

Carter, Shiloh attorney, parent (Self) , Friendswood, TX

DelBosque, Nora consultant (March of Dimes)

Dell'Antonio, Andrew University Professor (Myself and my daughter), Round Rock

Freeman, Kathryn Director of Public Policy (Texas Baptists Christian Life Commission),

Austin, TX

Gonzales, David Director Legislative Affairs (Alliance of Independent Pharmacists -

TX), Austin, TX

Londono, Maria G. Parent/ Guardian (Myself & my daughters), Austin, TX

Londono, Vashtie (self & famity), Austin

Martin, Amanda Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business),

Austin, TX

McFarland, Jane retired (League of Women Voters - Tx)

Milligan, Maureen Teaching Hosp. of Texas CEO (Teaching Hosp of Texas), Austin

Peek, Whitney graphic designer (My family), Austin, TX

Pol, Aschwin Home Health Agency (Little Engine Homecare, Inc.), San Antonio

Rupp-Blanchard, Sarah Occupational Therapist (Milestone Therapy Services)

Sanders, Jolene Advocacy Manager, Easterseals (Easterseals Central TX), Stelzo

Schraeder, Heather Speech Pathologist (Himmel Home Health)

Scott, Melissa SLP (KidsCare Therapy), Addison, TX

Selinger, Kimberly Gov't Relations (Behavioral Health Advocates of TX), Austin, TX

Shearer, Virgil ReEntry Coordinator (Self)

Smith, E.D., Jennifer Public Health (Tx Assn of City & County Health Officials

(TACCHS)), Austin, TX

Thompson, Dustin Pediatric Therapy (KidsCare Therapy), Addison, TX

February 1, 2017 - 9:00 AM

FOR:

Frieda, Brian Chief of Police City of Sweetwater (Texas Police Chiefs Association; City

of Sweetwater), Sweetwater, TX

Hamilton, Bill retired state employee / volunteer (President, Retired State Employees

Association), Austin, TX

Hiner, Harrison Legislative Director (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX

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Scott, Cam Sr. Director, Texas Gov. Relations (American Cancer Society - Cancer

Action Network), Austin

Sinclair, David Legislative Consultant (Game Warden Peace Officers Assoc)

ON:

Ashley, Phillip Associate Deputy Comptroller for Fiscal (also providing written

testimony) (Texas Comptroller), Austin, TX

Barrera, Martin Correctional Officer (AFSCME Texas Corrections), Lubbock, TX

Bayless, JR., James L. (also providing written testimony) (Texas State Cemetery

Committee)

Bell, Lara LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Bradley, Harry Superintendent (Texas State Cemetery)

Cantu, Al Chairman (also providing written testimony) (Texas Veterans Commission)

Collier, Bryan Executive Director - Texas Dept. Criminal Justice (also providing written

testimony) (Texas Department of Crim Justice), Huntsville, TX

Conklin, Lena LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Counihan, Will Director (also providing written testimony) (Comptroller of Public

Accounts)

Fallon, Katy LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Gogonas, George LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Guthrie, Brian Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (TRS), Austin

Hegar, Glenn Texas Comptroller (also providing written testimony) (Comptroller of

Public Accounts)

McConnell, Heidi Chief Operating Officer (also providing written testimony) (CPRIT)

McGeady, John LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Merriweather, Kelli Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Commission

on State Emergency Communication)

Mondragon, Lance TDCJ (AFSCME Texas Corrections), Lubbock, TX

Pallidino, Thomas Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas

Veterans Commission)

Reissig, Mike Deputy Comptroller (also providing written testimony) (Comptroller of

Public Accounts)

Roberts, Wayne R. Agency director (also providing written testimony) (Cancer

Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT)), Austin, TX

Smith, Charles Executive Commissioner (also providing written testimony) (Health and

Human Services System), Austin, TX

Smith, Jordan LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Viktorin, Richard CPA; Public Interest Advocate (also providing written testimony)

(Audits in the Public Interest)

Welsh, Rod Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas State

Preservation Board)

Wilson, Porter ERS, Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Employees

Retirement System of Texas), Austin, TX

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Wood, Robert Associate Deputy (also providing written testimony) (Comptroller of

Public Accounts)

Registering, but not testifying:

AGAINST:

Radford, Police Chief, Todd Law Enforcement (Texas Police Chiefs Assoc. & Capitol

Area Law Enforcement Executives)

ON:

Cash, Bob Deputy Director (Texas State Preservation Board), Austin, TX

Coleman, Rob Director, Fiscal Management (Comptroller of Public Accounts)

Curtis, Shari Manager of Budget & Internal Accounting (Comptroller of Public

Accounts)

Doyle, Kristen General Counsel, Deputy Executive Officer (Cancer Prevention &

Research Institute of Texas)

Koch, Margaret M. Interim Director Bullock TX ST History Mus. (State Preservation

Board - Museum)

Provine, Cynthia CFO @ SPB (State Preservation Board)

Walker, Jason Director of Research (Texas State Cemetery)

Woodruff, Sandra Assistant Director of Fiscal Management (Comptroller of Public

Accounts)

Providing written testimony:

FOR:

Haeber, Julie lobbyist / policy director (Texas Healthcare & Bioscience Institute

(THBI)), Austin, TX

Lofye, David lobbyist / consultant (LIVESTRONG Foundation), Austin, TX

February 2, 2017 - 9:00 AM

FOR:

Guzman, Joe Director South Texas Military Task Force (also providing written

testimony) (South Texas Military Facilities Task Force), Corpus Christi, TX

Setliff, Aaron Attorney (also providing written testimony) (The Texas Council on

Family Violence), Austin, TX

Tagliabue, Tom Director, Intergovernmental Relations (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus

Christi, TX

AGAINST:

Viktorin, Richard CPA & Public Interest Advocate (Audits In The Public Interest)

ON:

Atkinson Jr., Billy m. Chairman Of The Board (also providing written testimony) (Texas

Public Finance Authority), Sugar Land, TX

Ayala USMC (Ret), Major General Juan G. Director, Office of Military Affairs, City of

San Antonio (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX

Bell, Lara LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Corbell, Richard LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

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Daniel, Bryan Executive Director - Eco. Dev. & Tourism (also providing written

testimony) (the Office of the Governor), Austin

Deviney, Lee Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public

Finance Authority)

Hale, Jordan Director of Administration (also providing written testimony) (Office of

the Governor)

Hilderbran, Harvey Executive Director, TFC (also providing written testimony) (Texas

Facilities Commission), Austin, TX

Ingram, Keith Director, Elections Division Texas Secretary of State (also providing

written testimony) (Elections division, TX SOS), Austin, TX

Jordan, Jungus Chair TMMC / Council Member City of Fort Worth (also providing

written testimony) (Texas Mayors of Military Communities), Fort Worth, TX

Kidd, Nim Chief, Texas Division of Emergency Management (also providing written

testimony) (Self)

Krampitz, Tom Attorney & General Counsel (Border Prosecution Unit), Fort Worth, TX

Latsha, Rob Interim Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Bond

Review Board)

Mateer, Jeff First Assistant Attorney General (also providing written testimony) (Office

of the Attorney General), Austin

McGeady, John LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Pablos, Ronaldo B. Secretary of State (also providing written testimony) (Secretary of

State), Austin, TX

Paxton, Ken Attorney General (also providing written testimony) (Office of the Attorney

General), Austin

Robinson, Carl L. City Representative (City of El Paso & TX Mayors of Military

Comm), El Paso, TX

Saxe, Avery LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Shine, Hilary City of Killeen (City of Killeen - member of Texas Mayors of Military

Communities), Killeen, TX

Shingleton, Dennis P. City Councilman Fort Worth Texas (Texas Military Mayors

Communities), Fort Worth, TX

Shorter, III, Coby Deputy Secretary of State (also providing written testimony)

(Secretary of State), Austin, TX

Smith, Jordan LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Vollbrecht, Stephen Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (State Office

Of Risk Management), Austin, TX

Registering, but not testifying:

ON:

Cain, Camille Office of the Governor (Office of the Governor)

Cargile, Stuart B. CFO (State Office of Risk Management), Austin, TX

Friesen, Mara Deputy Attorney General Child Support (IV-D Director) (Office of the

Attorney General), Austin

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Moore, Rodney (Texas Public Finance Authority), Lufkin, TX

Perrynan, John CFO (Texas Bond Review Board), Austin, TX

Ries, Rob Director of Budget & Finance (Texas Facilities Commission), Austin, TX

Schier Meyer, Ruth Board Member (Vice-Chair) (Texas Public Finance Authority)

Western, Deea General Counsel (State Office of Risk Management), Austin, TX

Providing written testimony:

FOR:

Saenz, Luis Consultant (Entertainment Software Association), Austin

February 6, 2017 - 10:00 AM

FOR:

Barham, Cecilia Library Director (Self)

Bellsnyder, Suzanne City manager, spearman, TX (Texas Plains trail), Spearman, TX

Betts, Walter librarian (also providing written testimony) (Texas Library Association),

Fort Worth

Brock, Commissioner, Dale health care administrator (also providing written testimony)

(Arts Commission), Fort Worth, TX

Mann, Leah Educator (Self) , Flower Mound, TX

McWhortes, William executive director (Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission),

Kyle, TX

Nau III, John L. CEO Silver Eagle DISTR. (also providing written testimony) (THC),

Houston, TX

Stryker, Rick President, Texas Heritage Trails, LLC (Texas Tropical Trail Region),

Austin

Ward stout, Robin educator (Self) , Flower mound, TX

Whipple, Kyle Student (Self)

ON:

Anumeha, Amu Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (State Pension

Review Board)

Clancy, Commissioner TEC, Jim Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas

Ethics Commission.), Corpus Christi, TX

Conklin, Lena LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Deiters, Kevin Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Tx Emergency

Services Retirement System), Austin

Fallon, Katy LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Gibbs, Gary Exec. Dir. (also providing written testimony) (Texas Commission on the

Arts)

Gogonas, George LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Graham, Ann S Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texans for the

Arts), Austin

McGeady, John LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

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McGee, Josh Board Chair (also providing written testimony) (State Pension Review

Board)

Napier, Stacey Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Department of

Information Resources), Austin, TX

Saxe, Avery LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Smith, Mark Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas State Library and

Archives Comm.), Austin

Steusloff, Ian Interim Executive Director / Gen. Counsel (also providing written

testimony) (Texas Ethics Commission), Austin, TX

Viktorin, Richard CPA & Public Interest Advocate (also providing written testimony)

(Audits in the Public Interest)

Villalpando, Nick Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony)

(Department of Information Resources), Austin, TX

Wolfe, Mark Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Historical

Commission), Austin

Registering, but not testifying:

FOR:

Carr, Sharon T. Commissioner (TSLAC)

Hagee USMC (Ret), General Mike CEO Admiral Nimitz Fnd (THC), Fredericksburg

ON:

Hernandez, Cristina Director of Finance & Administration (Texas Ethics Commission),

Austin, TX

Mason, Ellen Communications Director (Texas Cultural Trust)

May, Bob Actuary (Self)

Meraz, Gloria Assistant State Librarian (Texas State Library & Archives Commission)

Osborne, Donna Chief Operations & Fiscal Officer (Texas State Library & Archives

Comm.), Austin, TX

Providing written testimony:

ON:

Sullivan, Raymond Government Relations (City of PLANO), Austin, TX

February 8, 2017 - 9:00 AM

FOR:

Brieden, John County Judge / Board Member (Self)

Kendall, Sherri CEO Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA)

Setliff, Aaron Attorney (also providing written testimony) (The Texas Council on

Family Violence), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Cavazos-Reyna, C. LeRoy San Antonio Hispanic Chairman (Self)

Dominguez, Astrid Policy strategist (also providing written testimony) (ACLU of TX),

Houston

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ON:

Barr, Zachary LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Brauer, Andrea Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Gun

Sense)

Britt, Robert (Kyle) Director of Budget (also providing written testimony) (Board of

Pardons and Paroles)

Brooke, Linda Juvenile Probation (also providing written testimony) (Tarrant County &

Texas Probation Ass.)

Camacho, Raul Firearm Instructor / Safety Measures (Firearm Training Industry),

Austin, TX

Collier, Bryan Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Dept of

Criminal Justice), Huntsville, TX

Conway JR, Lewis Criminal Justice Organizer (also providing written testimony)

(Grassroots Leadership), Austin, TX

Cook, Sherry Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Alcoholic

Beverage Commission), Austin

Dziuk, George LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Flores, Ramon LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Gravell Jr., Bill Judge, Justice of the Peace (also providing written testimony) (Justices

of the Peace & Constables Assc. of Texas)

Gutierrez, David Presiding Officer (also providing written testimony) (Board of Pardons

& Paroles)

Guzman, Eva Justice (also providing written testimony) (Supreme Court of Texas),

Austin, TX

Hearn, Skylor (also providing written testimony) (Department of Public Safety), Austin,

Hecht, Nathan Chief Justice (also providing written testimony) (Supreme Court of

Texas), Austin, TX

Herrera, Norma Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Equal Voices Network)

Hervey, Barbara Judge (also providing written testimony) (CCA)

Isaack, Angela LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

J-Rose, Renee Correctional Officer (Asfcme Texas Corrections)

Jordan, Katasia LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Keller, Sharon Presiding Judge, TX CT. Crim Ap. (also providing written testimony)

(TX Court of Criminal Appeals), Austin

McCraw, Steven (also providing written testimony) (Department of Public Safety),

Austin, TX

McGeady, John LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

McGinty, Jerry Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (TX Dept. of

Criminal Justice), Huntsville, TX

Meyer, Michael TJJD (also providing written testimony) (TJJD), Austin, TX

Mitchell, Kathy (also providing written testimony) (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition)

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Molina, Laurie LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Moreno, Celina Legislative Staff Attorney (MALDEF)

Nelson, Susan R. Aurthor (Self) , Austin

Nichols, Major General John Adjutant General of Texas (also providing written

testimony) (Texas Military Department), Camp Mabry

Norris, Brigadier General Tracy Deputy Adjutant General - Army (also providing written

testimony) (Texas Military Department), Camp Mabry

Patrick, Arnold Director Adult Probation (Probation Advisory Committee, Texas

Probation Association), Edinburg, TX

Posey, John LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Puckett, Matthew LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Puente, Jaime Doctoral Student (also providing written testimony) (Equal Voices

Network)

Reilly, David Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Juvenile

Justice Department)

Reynolds, Fisher LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Rojas, Daniela student (also providing written testimony) (Equal Voices Network)

Rose, Chief Justice Jeff Chief Justice, 3rd Court of Appeals (Council of Chief Justices)

Rutland, Tim Executive Director, Commission on Fire Protection (also providing written

testimony) (Commission on Fire Protection), Austin

Vela, Kelsey LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Vickers, Kim Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Commission

on Law Enforcement), Austin

Whittenton, Susan (also providing written testimony) (Department of Public Safety),

Austin, TX

Wielmaker, John LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Wood, Brandon Exec Dir (also providing written testimony) (TCJS)

Woods, Tanisha Sgt. of Corrections (AFSCME Texas Corrections)

Registering, but not testifying:

FOR:

Barry, Steven Alec student (University of Texas at Austin)

Jackson, Jimmy Vice President, DPSOA (DPS Officers Association in Support of DPS

budget Requests), Austin, TX

Lopez, Carlos Travis County Constable (Justices of the Peace and Constables

Association of Texas), Austin, TX

Pantel, Jama Govt Relations, Constable Pct. 5 (Justices of the Peace & Constables

Association of Tx), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Casias, Robert J. Director, National Guard Association of Texas (28,000 members

opposed to proposed cuts to TMD.), Austin

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ON:

Amberboy, Tina Executive Director, Children's Commission (Supreme Court of Texas),

Austin, TX

Collins, Judge Denise District Court Judge, Harris Co. (Probation Dept), Houston

Gonzalez, Lisa M. Chief Financial Accountant / Finance Manager (TCFP), Taylor, TX

Gutierrez, Bobby Chief Deputy Constable (Justice of the Peace and Constables Asso. of

TX), Austin, TX

Harris Curtsinger, Shelley CFO (Texas Military Department), Camp Mabry

Lochridge, Hope (Texas Municipal Courts Education Center), Austin

McDonnell, Tim Board Administrator (Board of Pardons & Paroles)

Moore, Robert L. Division Director of TEEX Emergency Service (Texas Commission on

Fire Protection), College Station, TX

Roth, Brian Director (TCOLE), Austin

Shipp, Patrick Fire Chief (Texas Fire Chief Association), Webster, TX

Slayton, David Administrative Director (Office of Court Administration), Austin, TX

Torres, Betty Balli Executive Director (Texas Access to Justice Foundation), Austin

Velasquez, Vanessa Judge, 183rd Dist. Ct., Harris County (CSCD - Harris County)

Whalen, Thea Executive Director (Texas Justice Court Training Center)

Wisko, Mike Fire Chief City of Galveston (Texas Fire Chiefs Association), Galveston

Providing written testimony:

AGAINST:

Casanova, Yolanda Robles Business Development - LatAm Focus (#TexMex38 (Trust

Coalition Member))

ON:

Carr, Brent Judge Tarrant County Criminal Court 9 (Self, CSCD, Various Court

Programs), Ft. Worth, TX

Milner, Stewart Judge (Attorney) (Texas Municipal CTS Assoc. and (TMCEC)), ARL,

February 9, 2017 - 9:00 AM

FOR:

Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX), Austin,

Bernhardt, Rebecca Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Fair

Defense Project), Austin, TX

Brieden, John Washington County Judge (also providing written testimony) (Self) ,

Brenham, TX

Calhoun, P.T. (Pat) County Judge (Goliad County), Goliad, TX

Carlton, Belinda Volunteer (also providing written testimony) (Guardianship Reform

and Supported Decision-Making Workgroup)

Cothren, Paul County Commissioner Pct. 3 (Cass County), Queen City, TX

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Daugette, Bill Walker County Commissioner (Walker County), Huntsville Walker

County, TX

Faris, Vinsen CEO, Meals on Wheels San Antonio (also providing written testimony)

(Meals on Wheels Association of Texas), S.A.

Garcia, Laura V. Deputy Legislative Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas

Association of Counties), Austin, TX

Grayson, Lane Ellis County Commissioner (Ellis County), Ennis, TX

Hammond, Terry W. Attorney (Texas Guardianship Association), Cedar Park, TX

Jones, Patti Lubbock County Commissioner (also providing written testimony)

(Lubbock County), Lub., TX

Kramer, Ken Water Resources Chair (Volunteer) (also providing written testimony)

(Sierra Club - Lone Star Chapter), Austin, TX

Longanecker, Ed President, Lobby Association (Texas independent Producers and

Royalty owners)

Marzullo, Amanda (also providing written testimony) (Texas Defender Service), Austin,

McRoy Shearer, Melissa Director (Travis County Mental Health Public Def.), Austin,

Robinson, Robbie Texas Game Warden Asso. President (Texas Game Wardens)

Tintera, John Geologist - Lobbyist (Texas Alliance Energy Producers / Panhandle

producers)

Yeates, David Non-profit - Conservation (Texas Wildlife Association), San Antonio, TX

AGAINST:

Hurley, Robert County Judge (Atascosa County)

ON:

Bevel, Mary Kate policy associate (also providing written testimony) (Texas Criminal

Justice Coalition)

Bolton, Pamela LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Bruun, Bech Chairman (also providing written testimony) (Texas Water Development

Board), Austin, TX

Buchanan, Laura Executive Director (Texas Land & Mineral Owners Association),

Austin

Buckles, Scott Chair Texas Soil & Water Conservation Board (also providing written

testimony) (TSSWCB), Temple

Bush, George P. Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office (also providing written

testimony) (TXGLO), Austin, TX

Choate, Jack Executive Director - sp (also providing written testimony) (Special

Prosecution Unit), Huntsville, TX

Cole, Celia nonprofit (also providing written testimony) (Feeding Texas)

Cooper, Eric Pres / CEO of San Antonio Food Bank (San Antonio Food Bank / Feeding

Texas)

Craddick, Christi Commissioner (Railroad Commission of Texas)

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Davisson, Jessica Infrastructure Division Director (also providing written testimony)

(Texas Parks and Wildlife), Austin, TX

Dobbs, Andrew Program Director (Texas Campaign for the Environment)

Dziuk, George LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Elledge, Matt Director of Veterans Services, Texas VLB (also providing written

testimony) (Tx Veterans Land Board), Austin, TX

Foster, John Programs Officer (also providing written testimony) (Texas State Soil &

Water Conservation Board), Temple, TX

Hardin, Paul President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Food and Fuel

Association), Austin, TX

Hyde, P.E., Richard A. Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (TCEQ),

Austin, TX

Isom, Rex Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas State Soil &

Water Conservation Board), Temple, TX

Keith, Ray Attorney - Chief Public Defender (also providing written testimony)

(Regional Public Defender for Capital Cases), Lubbock, TX

Keller, Sharon Presiding Judge (also providing written testimony) (Texas Indigent

Defense Commission), Austin

McGeady, John LBB Staff (LBB)

Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator - Govt. Affairs (also providing written

testimony) (Tarrant County), Ft. Worth, TX

Miller, Sid Commissioner (also providing written testimony) (Texas Department of

Agriculture), Austin, TX

Moss, John T. President, East Texas Seed Co. (also providing written testimony) (Texas

Seed Trade Assn.), Tyler, TX

Niermann, Jon Commissioner TCEQ (also providing written testimony) (TCEQ)

Propp, Dale Director, State Law Library (also providing written testimony) (State Law

Library)

Reed, Cyrus Conservation Director (also providing written testimony) (Lone Star

Chapter Sierra Club), Austin

Reissig, Mike Deputy Comptroller (Comptroller of Public Accounts)

Ryder, Byron County Judge (County Gov. Leon County), Centerville, TX

Rymell, Jennifer Judge (Judicial Section of the State Bar)

Salsman, John M. Vice Chair of Compact (also providing written testimony)

(TLLRWDCC)

Schwartz, Andy Executive Director / State Veterinarian (also providing written

testimony) (the Texas Animal Health Commission), Austin, TX

Shaw Ph.D. P.E., Bryan W. Chairman (also providing written testimony) (TCEQ),

Austin, TX

Shepperd, Ben Association President (also providing written testimony) (Permian Basin

Petroleum Association), Midland, TX

Simon, Tressie non-profit (Care & Share), San Augustine, TX

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Slayton, David Administrative Director / Executive Director (also providing written

testimony) (Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council), Austin, TX

Smith, Carter Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Parks & Wildlife

Department)

Sotolongo, Marisa LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Soule, Stacey M State Prosecuting Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Office

of State Prosecuting Attorney)

Staples, Todd President (Texas Oil and Gas Association)

Wales, Michael LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Walker, Jeff Exec. Admin. TX Water Development Bd. (also providing written

testimony) (TWDB), Austin, TX

Wang, Wei Chief Financial Officer (Railroad Commission of Texas), Austin, TX

Wolff, Benjamin B. Director, Office of Capital and Forensic Writs (also providing

written testimony) (Office of Capital and Forensic Writs), Austin, TX

Young, Michael Chief Public Defender Bexar County (same), SA, TX

Registering, but not testifying:

FOR:

Bristol, George Conservationist (Trust for Public Lands), Fort Worth, TX

Brown, Kirby Wildlife Biologist (Ducks Unlimited)

Brush, Ramona Non-profit Guardianship Services (Texas Guardianship Association)

Garcia, Danny County Commissioner (Victoria County Commissioner's Court)

Ires, Clint Cnty Commissioner Victoria Cnty Pct 4 (Victoria Cnty)

Janak, Kevin County Commissioner (Victoria County)

Simpson, Terry County Judge (San Patricio Co), Sinton, TX

Zeller, Ben Victoria County Judge (Victoria County, TX), Victoria, TX

ON:

Baker, Toby Commissioner (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality), Austin, TX

Bednarz, Steve Engineer (Texas State Soil & Water Conservation Board)

Bethke, James Executive Director, Attorney (Texas Indigent Defense Commission),

Austin, TX

Corley, Kimberly Executive Director - RRC (Railroad Commission of Texas), Austin

Curtis, Shari (Comptroller of Public Accounts)

Day, Liz CFO (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality), Austin, TX

Fearneyhough, Jason Deputy Commissioner (Texas Department of Agriculture), Austin,

Flores, Norma Budget Director, TX General Land Office (TXGLO), Austin, TX

Fulmer, Diane CPA (Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact), Austin

Greene, Brian Food Bank (Houston Food Bank)

Henry, Jennifer Chief Financial Officer (Office of Court Administration), Austin, TX

Higgins, Leonard (Comptroller of Public Accounts), Austin, TX

Hunter, Craig Colonel Game Warden (TPWD)

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Ing, Leigh Executive Director (TLLRWDCC), Austin, TX

Jensen, Michael J. Financial Resources Division Director / CFO (Texas Parks & Wildlife

Department (TPWD)), Austin, TX

Jones, Graham Chief of Special Operations (Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept.)

Leisure, Brent State Parks Division Director (TPWD), Austin

Locke, Coleman H. Rancher (Texas Animal Health Commission), Hungerford, TX

Perdue, Stephanie Bergeron Deputy Executive Director (TCEQ), Austin, TX

Sifuentez-Koch, Elizabeth Budget Director (Texas Commission on Environmental

Quality), Austin, TX

Small, Amy Chief Fiscal Officer (State Law Library), Austin, TX

Trevino, Rebecca TWDB - CFO (TWDB)

Warner, Diana Chief Financial Officer (Texas Department of Agriculture), Austin, TX

Providing written testimony:

FOR:

Linder, Robert Retired Dean of Fine Arts - Musician (Texas Outdoor Partners), Marble

Falls, TX

Shepperd, John D. Executive Director (Texas Foundation for Conservation), Austin, TX

ON:

Christian, Walter Wayne Railroad Commissioner (RRC)

Dodge, Megan Govt. & Public Affairs, City of San Antonio (City of San Antonio, TX),

San Antonio, TX

Huffman, Laura Texas State Director (The Nature Conservancy), Austin, TX

Kohler, Adriana Health Policy Associate (Texans care for children)

Minick, Stephen Vice Pres. Government Affairs (Texas Association of Business), Austin,

Monsanto, ArSheill Director (Texas State Alliance of YMCAs), Austin, TX

Olson, Lori Executive Director (Texas Land Trust Council), Wimberley, TX

February 13, 2017 - 10:00 AM

FOR:

LaRue, John Port Director (also providing written testimony) (Port of Corpus Christi)

ON:

Alcantar, Andres Chairman (also providing written testimony) (Texas Workforce

Commission)

Babineaux, Adrian I am representing self (Self) , Houston, TX

Borders, Darrion (Self) , Austin

Botello, Chris Texas Advocates Member (also providing written testimony) (Texas

Advocates Member)

Brewster, Whitney Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas

Department of Motor Vehicles), Austin, TX

Charlton, David (Self) , Austin, TX

Dziuk, George LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

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Fowler, Deborah F. Exec. Director (Texas Appleseed), Austin, TX

Galvan, Thomas LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Garcia, Chief Carlos Board Chair (also providing written testimony) (Auto Burglary &

Theft Prevention Authority), Austin, TX

Gendron, Christine Nonprofit executive director (also providing written testimony)

(Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX

Grigg, William Attorney (Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid Inc)

Hale, Richard Task Force Commander (Sheriff's Combined Auto Theft Task Force)

Hansen, Lt. Tommy Law Enforcement (ABTPA), Galveston

Irvine, Tim Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Dept. of

Housing & Community Affairs)

Kemp, Gage (Self) , Austin

Krog, Elizabeth LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Lewis, Chairman Tryon Chair, Tx Transportation Commission (also providing written

testimony) (TxDOT), Austin

Lind, Dr Ashley CEO, Promise House (Promise House)

Mauch, Dave Attorney (TX Rio Grande Legal Aid)

McDowell, Susan Executive Director LifeWorks (LifeWorks & Texas Network of Youth

Services), Austin

McPhail, Jennifer Community Organizer (ADAPT)

Perdue, Caitlin LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Ragland, Brian Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (TxDot)

Salovitz, Heiwa Community Organizer (also providing written testimony) (Adapt of TX)

Strentzsch PhD, LPC-S, Julie Administrator (also providing written testimony) (Roy

Maas Youth Alternatives, TNOYS)

Temple, Larry Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Workforce

Commission)

Townsend, Randy Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (Texas

Workforce Commission)

Vinson, Eric Executive Director, State Commin on Judicial Conduct (also providing

written testimony) (SCJC), Austin, TX

Williams, Marc Deputy Executive Drector (also providing written testimony) (TXDOT)

Williams, Olivia (Self) , Houston, TX

Registering, but not testifying:

FOR:

Kinney, Linda Board Member (Texas Automobile Burglary & Theft Prevention

Authority), Dripping Springs, TX

ON:

Counts, Terri state employee (State Commission on Judicial Conduct), Austin, TX

Diaz, Serena (Self)

Flores, Linda Chief Financial Officer (Texas Department of Motor Vehicles), Austin, TX

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Hale, Bill Chief Engineer (TXDOT)

Wittie, David (ADAPT of Texas)

Providing written testimony:

FOR:

Saathoff, Phyllis Executive Director (Port of Freeport), Freeport, TX

AGAINST:

Tyler, Kathy nonprofit housing (Self) , Austin, TX

ON:

Langendorf, Jean Policy Specialist (Disability Rights of Texas), Austin, TX

Litzinger, Amy public policy (Easterseals)

Litzinger, Linda caregiver, advocate (self and family)

February 14, 2017 - 9:00 AM

FOR:

Briers, Stanley T. Plumbing Contractor (Tx PAMCA), Hou.

Calderon, Rudy Interim Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas

Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners), Austin

Quillivan, DVM, Jessica Veterinarian / TBVME presiding officer (also providing written

testimony) (TBVME), Austin, TX

Robinson, Robbie Game Warden P.O.A. (Texas Game Wardens - Schedule C

compression Issue)

AGAINST:

De Luna Castro, Eva Budget Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities)

ON:

Baer, Tonya Public Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Office of Public Utility

Counsel), Austin

Barta, Jessica Public Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Office of Injured

Employee Counsel), Austin, TX

Biedrzycki, Carol Texas ROSE (Ratepayers Organization to Save Energy) (also

providing written testimony) (Texas ROSE (Ratepayers Organization to Save Energy)),

Austin

Borgstedte, Amy LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Brady, Kevin Deputy Commissioner of Agency Affairs (also providing written

testimony) (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX

Branaman, Timothy Psychologist (also providing written testimony) (TSBEP)

Brannan, Ryan Commissioner of Workers' Compensation (also providing written

testimony) (Texas Dept. of Insurance / Division of Workers' Compensation), Austin, TX

Brown, Cassie Deputy Commissioner of Regulatory Policy (also providing written

testimony) (Texas Dept. of Insurance), Austin, TX

Cerda, Julio Board Chair (also providing written testimony) (TEXAS State Board of

Plumbing Examiners)

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Clark, Nancy Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (Texas

Department of Insurance), Austin, TX

Cleveland, O.D., Melvin Optometrist (also providing written testimony) (Texas

Optometry Board), TX

Cormier, Emily LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Courtney, Adrianne Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (Texas

Racing Commission), Austin, TX

Dodson, Gay Executive Director / Secretary (also providing written testimony) (Texas

State Board of Pharmacy), Austin, TX

Fenner, Mark Attorney / General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas

Racing Commission)

Francis, Brian Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Department

of Licensing and Regulation)

Freshour, Scott Interim Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas

Medical Board), Austin

Galvan, Thomas LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Gilbert, Patricia Executive Director (Tx Board of Chiropractic Examiners)

Ginn, Lesli Chief Admin. Law Judge - SOAH (also providing written testimony) (State

Office of Administrative Hearings), Austin, TX

Grief, Gary Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Lottery

Commission), Austin

Hallmark, Charles Thomas Retired Professor / Board Mbr TBPG (also providing written

testimony) (Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists)

Hill, Lisa Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas State Board of

Plumbing Examiners), Austin, TX

Horton, Charles TBPG Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas

Board of Professional Geoscientists), Pflugerville, TX

Jalnos, Robert Plumbing Contractor (also providing written testimony) (Texas State

Board of Plumbing Examiners Board Member)

Kloeris, Chris Executive Director, Texas Optometry Board (also providing written

testimony) (Health Professions Council), Austin

Krog, Elizabeth LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Lloyd, Brian Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Public Utility

Commission of Texas)

Makan, Hemant Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas State

Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners), Austin, TX

Maline, John Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Executive Council

of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners), Austin

Marquez, Brandy Commissioner at Public Utility Comm. (also providing written

testimony) (Public Utility Commission of Texas)

Matetich, Joe Deputy Public Council - OPIL (Office of Public Insurance Counsel),

Austin, TX

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McCoy, Janice Ex. Director (also providing written testimony) (TX Funeral Service

Commission), Austin

McGeady, John LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Monk, John Manager (also providing written testimony) (Health Professions Council),

Austin, TX

Morgan, John Securities Commissioner (also providing written testimony) (State

Securities Board), Austin

Overmyer, Andrew LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Parker, Kelly Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (TX State Bd of

Dental Examiners)

Perdue, Caitlin LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Pyka, Kathy Controller (also providing written testimony) (Tx Lottery Commission),

Austin

Quereau, Jennifer LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Rodriguez, James Executive (TexHealth Three Share Programs), Austin, TX

Rubin, Stephanie (also providing written testimony) (Texas Care for Children)

Smith, Zelma LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Spinks, Darrel Executive Director, TSBEP (also providing written testimony) (TX State

Board of Examiners of Psychologists)

Thomas, Katherine Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Board

of Nursing), Austin

Trout, Chuck Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Racing

Commission), Austin, TX

Waggener, Jeanne Pharmacist (also providing written testimony) (Texas State Board of

Pharmacy), Waco, TX

Registering, but not testifying:

FOR:

Olinger, DM, LCSW, Jean L. Social Worker (TX Funeral Service Commission), Blanco

Zolniereck, Cindy registered nurse (Texas Nurses Association & Nursing Legislative

Agenda Coalition), Austin

ON:

Bennett, Jane Accountant (TSBP)

Benz, Allison pharmacist (Board of Pharmacy)

Briscoe, Coretta Director of Financial Operations (Texas State Board of Plumbing

Examiners), Austin, TX

Corrales, Brandy Chief Fiscal Officer (Texas Medical Board)

Dudish, Kim Chief Financial Officer (State Office of Administrative Hearings), Austin

Gleeson, Thomas Budget Director (Public Utility Commission of Texas)

Goode, Megan Governmental Affairs Agency (Texas Medical Board), Austin

Herman, Richard L Staff Services Officer (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)

James, Carla Deputy Executive Director (TX Department of Licensing and Regulation)

Kappel, Leticia Chief Financial Officer (TX State Board of Dental Examiners)

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Lauterjung, Derek Director of Staff Services (State Securities Board), Austin

Majek, Mark Director, Operations (Texas Board of Nursing), Austin, TX

McCoy, Wesley Geologist (Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists), Austin, TX

Noack, Jennifer CFO (Board of Examiners of Psychologists), Austin, TX

Royal III, Alfonso Director Charitable Bingo Texas Lottery (Tx Lottery Commission),

Austin, TX

Stella, Catherine Director of Admin Srs (Board of Pharmacy)

Stockton, Lisa CFO (Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists), Austin, TX

Providing written testimony:

FOR:

Calvert, Jess Gov't Affairs (Texas Dental Association)

Dover, Alicia Executive Director (Plumbing - Heating - Cooling Contractors of Texas),

Buda, TX

ON:

Mincher, Debbie Membership Services Director (Texas Occupational Therapy Assoc.),

Austin

Taylor, Clay Trooper (Dept. of Public Safety officers Association), Austin, TX

March 15, 2017 - 9:00 AM

ON:

Bell, Lara LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Bolton, Pamela LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Conklin, Lena LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Cormier, Emily LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)

Deardroff, Emily LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)