WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 20, 2017 8:30 AM
FOR:
Benton, Craig Chiropractor (Texas Chiropractor Association), Hampson, TX
Carpenter, Chad Chiropractor, TCA Board Member (Texas Chiropractic Association),
Boerne, TX
Morgan, William President Parker University (TCA), Coppell, TX
ON:
Doggett, Wally President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine), Austin, TX
Finnell, John Director of Doctoral Program (Aoma Graduate School of Integrative
Medicine), Austin, TX
Gilbert, Patricia Ex Director (Texas Board of Chiro Examiners), Austin, TX
Nash, Carissa Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hardy, Richard Lobbyist (A&I Chiropractic Dallas, Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Cline, Nancy Cochair-Gov affairs council (Texas Dental Hygienists' Association), Blanco,
TX
Dowell, Scott Doctor (Texas Society of Periodontists), Abilene, TX
Gonzales, Kelly Pediatric Dentist (also providing written testimony) (Texas Academy of
Pediatric Dentistry), Georgetown, TX
Lorenzana, Eduardo Dr. (Texas Society of Periodontists), San Antonio, TX
Orr, Timothy Dr., DMD (Texas Dentist Anesthesiologists), Round Rock, TX
Plagenhoef, Debbie President (Texas Society of Anesthesiologists), Austin, TX
Roberts, Matt (also providing written testimony) (Texas Dental Association), Crocket, TX
Woreb, Marc President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Academy of General
Dentistry), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Lane, Ronda Legislative Chair (Texas Dental Assistants Association), Irving, TX
ON:
Byrne, Roger (also providing written testimony) (Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgeons), Houston, TX
Parker, Kelly Executive director (Texas state board of dental examiners), Austin, TX
Waggoner, Mark DDS (also providing written testimony) (Self), Plano, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bresnen, Steve Attorney (Association of Dental Support Organizations), Austin, TX
Roberts, David Dentist (TAGD/self), Dallas, TX
FOR:
Lucas, Tommy Legislative Chair (Texas Optometric Association), Killeen, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 20, 2017 8:30 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Avery, Brenda Executive Director (Texas Optometric Assoc), Austin, TX
ON:
Schwartz, Jason (Luxottica), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Choate, Elizabeth Director of Government Relations (Texas Veterinary Medical
Association), Austin, TX
McShane, H Keven Treasurer (Self; Texas Veterinary Medical Association), The Hills, TX
Miller, Sam DVM TVMA-Immediate Past President (Texas Veterinary Medical
Association), Houston, TX
Rainer, Aaron President Elect, Chair Government Relations Committee (Texas Veterinary
Medical Association), Richmond, TX
Wall, Rick Chairman of the Board (Texas Vet Medical Association), The Woodlands, TX
ON:
Benz, Allison Director of Professional Services (Texas State Board of Pharmacy), TX
Dodson, Gay Executive Director (Texas State Board of Pharmacy), Austin, TX
Nask, Danielle Project Manager (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX
Ogle, Steven General Counsel (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX
Schade, C.M. MD, PhD (Physician) (Texas Pain Society), Mesquite, TX
Teuscher, David (Texas Medical Association), Paige, TX
Woreb, Marc President (Texas Academy of General Dentistry), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
DeWitt, Cathy Vice President (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Tomlinson, Maxcine Director of Governmental Relations (Texas New Mexico Hospice
Organization), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Broecker, Michelle DVM (Self; Veterinary Community), Austin, TX
ON:
Staples, Mary Director (National Association of Chain Drug Stores), Southlake, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Calvert, Jess (Texas Dental Association), Austin, TX
Hanna, Mark Legal counsel (Texas Podiatric Medical Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Clearman, Robin President (Texas Occupational Therapy Association), Austin, TX
Connors, Michael President (Texas Physical Therapy Association), Austin, TX
Haydon, Donald Executive Director (Texas Physical Therapy Assc), Austin, TX
Keene, Benjamin Physical Therapist (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 20, 2017 8:30 AM
ON:
Abadie, Paul Clinic Owner/ Practitioner/Board member (Self; Role in 2 professions under
discussion, TAAOM), Galveston, TX
Aikman, Harvey Chair (Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners), McAllen, TX
Doggett, Wally President (Texas Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine),
Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Choate, Elizabeth Director of Government Relations (Texas Veterinary Medical
Association), Austin, TX
McShane, H Keven Treasurer (Self; Texas Veterinary Medical Association), The Hills, TX
Miller, Sam DVM TVMA-Immediate Past President (Texas Veterinary Medical
Association), Houston, TX
Rainer, Aaron President Elect, Chair Government Relations Committee (Texas Veterinary
Medical Association), Richmond, TX
Wall, Rick Chairman of the Board (Texas Vet Medical Association), The Woodlands, TX
ON:
Benz, Allison Director of Professional Services (Texas State Board of Pharmacy), TX
Dodson, Gay Executive Director (Texas State Board of Pharmacy), Austin, TX
Klein, Mary President (Texas Pharmacy Association), Abilene, TX
Schade, C.M. MD, PhD (Physician) (Texas Pain Society), Mesquite, TX
Teuscher, David (Texas Medical Association), Paige, TX
Woreb, Marc President (Texas Academy of General Dentistry), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
DeWitt, Cathy Vice President (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Broecker, Michelle DVM (Self; Veterinary Community), Austin, TX
ON:
Hudman, Justin Division Director, public affairs (Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin,
TX
Shields, Brad Lobbyist (Texas Federation of Drug Stores), Austin, TX
Staples, Mary Director (National Association of Chain Drug Stores), Southlake, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Calvert, Jess (Texas Dental Association), Austin, TX
Hanna, Mark Legal Counsel (Texas Podiatric Medical Association), Austin, TX
Tomlinson, Maxcine Director of Governmental Relations (Texas New Mexico Hospice
Organization), Austin, TX
FOR:
Dudensing, Jamie CEO (Texas association of health plans), Austin, TX
Ghahremani, Kay CEO (Texas Association of Community Health Plans), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 20, 2017 8:30 AM
Teuscher, David (Texas Medical Association), Paige, TX
ON:
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hebert, Bryan Govt Relations (Doctors Hospital at Renaissance), Austin, TX
Mills, Sarah Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Association for Home Care and
Hospice), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX