WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 5, 2017 8:30 AM
FOR:
Corser, Meagan Legislative Analyst (Texas Home School Coalition), Lubbock, TX
King, Read (Self; Texans for HomeSchool Freedom), Denton, TX
Powell, Judy Communications Director (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hiner, Harrison Legislative director (Texas state employees union), Austin, TX
Robertson, Rachael Dr. (Self), Shreveport, TX
Scot, Johana Executive Director (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX
Spiller, Lee Executive Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
Thurston, James Director of Policy and Community Engagement (United Ways of Texas),
Austin, TX
Tock, Eris (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Carmical, Audrey Interim General Counsel (Dept of Family and Protective Services),
Austin, TX
Goodwin, Angela Director of Investigations (Dept of Family and Protective Services),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Barillas, Dr. Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (also providing written testimony)
(One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Bennett, Marissa (Self; Womens march on washington san antonio), San Antonio, Texas,
TX
Moreno, Dennis Attorney (Self), San Antonio, TX
Moreno, Mary (also providing written testimony) (Self; Families Helping Famlies), San
Antonio, Tx, TX
Rodriguez, Daniel (Self), San antonio, TX
Scot, Johana Executive Director (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX
Vela, Amanda (Self), San antonio, TX
ON:
Charney, Jimmy Policy Advisor (Health and Human Services Office of the Ombudsman),
Austin, TX
Johnson, Shaniqua Assistant Deputy Commissioner (Dept of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Corser, Meagan Legislative Analyst (Texas Home School Coalition), Lubbock, TX
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Guiterrez, Cecelia (Self), San Antonio,Tx, TX
Hiner, Harrison Legislative director (Texas state employees union), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 5, 2017 8:30 AM
Moreno, Jesus (Self; Families Helping Families), San Antonio, TX
Patel, Dimple Senior Policy Analyst (Texprotects), Dallas, TX
Powell, Judy Communications Director (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX
Robertson, Rachael Dr. (Self), Shreveport, TX
Spiller, Lee Executive Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Saenz, Jonathan President (Texas Values Action), Austin, TX
ON:
Carmical, Audrey Interim General Counsel (Dept of Family and Protective Services),
Austin, TX
Hiner, Harrison Legislative director (Texas state employees union), Austin, TX
Johnson, Shaniqua Assistant Deputy Commissioner (Self), Austin, TX
Kanne, Lisa Deputy Associate Commissioner of Operations (Dept of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
Menendez, Jose Office of Consumer Affairs Manager (Dept of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
ON:
Johnson, Lee Deputy Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baker, Lindsey Intergovernmental Relations City of Denton (City of Denton), Denton, TX
Belile, Liz (Self), Austin, TX
Davis, Dixie (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Louderback, AJ Sheriff (Sheriffs' Association of Texas), Edna, TX
Mills, William Sheriff Aransas County (Self; Sheriff Association of Texas), Rockport,
texas, TX
Nicholes, Laura Legislative Liaison (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX
O'Connor, T.Michael Sheriff, Victoria County (Self; Sheriff's Association of Texas),
Victoria, TX
Robinson, Ileene (Self), Houpston, TX
Sowell, Donald Sheriff (Self; Sheriff's Association of Texas), Anderson, TX
Toombs, Patrick Sheriff (Self; Sheriffs Association of Texas), Colorado City, TX
Trochesset, Henry Sheriff. Galveston Co. (Self; Sheriff Assocation of Texas), Galveston,
TX
Wallace, Ashley (Self), Georgetown, TX
Wilson, Dennis D. Sheriff (Self; Sheriff's Association of Texas), Groesbeck, TX
AGAINST:
Bostur, Jill (Self), Austin, TX
Broadway, Kathy (Self), Irving, TX
Fichtner, Lynn (Self), Driftwood, TX
Mayeaux, Ginger State Advocacy Director (Self; The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 5, 2017 8:30 AM
FOR:
Payne, Susan President (Self; PART), College station, TX
Perkins, David Professor of Accounting (also providing written testimony) (Self),
Abilene, TX
Wallace, Ashley (Self), Georgetown, TX
Wallace, Debra (Self), Red rock, tx, TX
Wallace, Stephen (Self), Red rock, tx, TX
Ward, Nancy (Self), Brenham, TX
AGAINST:
Meadours, James (Self; Texas Advocates), San Antonio, TX
Murphree, Susan Sr.Policy Specialist (also providing written testimony) (Disability Rights
Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Schalchlin, Scott Associate Commissioner (Department of Dtate Health Services), Austin,
TX
Weizenbaum, Jon Ccommissioner (Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Belile, Liz (Self), Austin, TX
Bovbjerg, Blair (Self), Austin, TX
Davis, Claude (Self), Wimberley, TX
Fox, Brandy (Self), Austin, TX
Hanna, Robert (City of Abilene), Abilene, TX
Hiner, Harrison Legislative director (Texas state employees union), Austin, TX
Huddleston, Cheri Legislative Consultant (Lufkin/Angelina County Economic
Development Partnership), Austin, TX
Johnson, Linda (Self), Temple, TX
Kidd, Tom (Self), Austin, TX
Kluger, Luisa Dr (Self), Houston, TX
Lopez, Carisa (Self), Austin, TX
McKinney, Nancy Beth (Self), Houston, TX
Parker, Tammie (Self), Austin, TX
Perkins, Karla (Self), Abilene, TX
Peters, Douglas President & CEO (Self; Abilene Chamber of Commerce), Abilene, TX
Robinson, Ileene (Self), Houpston, TX
Rogers, Nona (Self), Austin, TX
Wallace, Jeff (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Black, Beverly (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Blakey, Carla (Self; Left up to us), Bastrop, TX
Bostur, Jill (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 5, 2017 8:30 AM
Burleson, John Mr (Self; Travis County Resistance), Austin, TX
BUTLER, LAURA (Self), NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX
Carney, Brianna (Self), Austin, TX
Castro, Loretta (Self), Spring, TX
Cathey II, Roy (Self), Austin, TX
Connolly, Matthew (Self; Left Up to Us), Austin, TX
Cranston, Cathy (Self; Personal Attendant Coalition of Texas and ADAPT of Texas),
Austin, TX
Donnelly, Sophia (Self), Austin, TX
Dooley, Michelle Parent (Self; Parent Community Now!), Fort Worth, TX
Fichtner, Lynn (Self), Driftwood, TX
Forrest, Gary (Self), Richland hills, TX
Gregor, Ellen (Self; Left Up To Us), Austin, TX
Kafka, Bob (Texas Disability Project -REV UP Texas. ADAPT of Texas), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self), Austin, TX
Locklear, Mikhaela (Self), Austin, TX
Mason, Ruth (Self), Houston, TX
Metz, Albert (Self; Community Now! ADAPT), Austin Tx, TX
Oliver, Matt (Self), Austin, TX
Paschall, Carissa (Self), NRH, TX
Paschall, Cindi (Self), NRH, TX
Paschall, David (Self), North richland hills, TX
Quakenbush, Chloe (Self), Austin, TX
Reihel, Cole (Self), Austin, TX
Ross, Julie (Self; Dallas Down syndrome Guild), Dallas, TX
Scott, Glenn (Self; Left up to us), Austin, TX
Sharp, Amy (Self), Austin, TX
Szigetvari, Courtney (Self; Left Up To Us), Austin, TX
Zischkale, Lindsey (Self), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Barrington, Beverly Ms. (Self; The Austin SSLC Family/Guardian Association), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Black, Beverlly (also providing written testimony) (Self), Ft worrh TX, TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Botello, Chris (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Advocates), Austin, TX
Broadway, Kathy (Self), Ft worth, TX
Butler, Laura (Self), North richland hills, TX
Dooley, Michelle (also providing written testimony) (Self; Morgan Dooley Commnity
Now!), Forth Worth, TX
Funk, Kate (also providing written testimony) (Self), Ft worth, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 5, 2017 8:30 AM
Hidalgo, Gary The Arc of Texas Board Member (Self; The Arc of Texas), Sour Lake, TX
HOCKER, MEL (also providing written testimony) (Self), Woodway, TX
Jacobs, DeKeith (also providing written testimony) (Self), Tyler, TX
Kizer, Debbie Executive Director Imagine Art (also providing written testimony) (Self;
Imagine Art), Austin, TX
Meadours, James (Self), San Antonio, TX
Metz, Albert (Self; Community Now! ADAPT), Austin Tx, TX
Murphree, Susan Sr.Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Odom, Brenda (also providing written testimony) (Self), Tyler, TX
Odom, Debra (Self), Ft Worth, TX
Oldham, Gary (also providing written testimony) (Self), Tyler/texas, TX
Parrish, Linda Dr. (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Silver-haired
Legislature), Driftwood, TX
Paschall, Cindi Mom (Self; Arc Greater Mid Cities), NRH, TX
Piccola, Kyle Chief Government and Community Relations Officer (also providing written
testimony) (Self; The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Ross, Julie (Self; Dallas Down Syndrome Guild), Dallas, TX
Zischkale, Lindsey (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX, TX
AGAINST:
Arnold, Linda Licensed Massage Therapist (Self), Austin, TX
Barrington, Beverly Ms. (also providing written testimony) (Self; The Austin SSLC
Family/Guardian Association), Austin, TX
Belile, Liz (Self), Austin, TX
Bovbjerg, Blair (Self), Austin, TX
Burns, Sonja (Self), Austin, TX
Chandler, Barbara (Self), Tyler tx, TX
Hiner, Harrison Legislative director (Texas state employees union), Austin, TX
Johnson, Linda (also providing written testimony) (Self), Temple, TX
Payne, Susan President (Self; PART), College station, TX
Perkins, David Professor of Accounting (also providing written testimony) (Self),
Abilene, TX
Peters, Douglas President & CEO (Self; Abilene Chamber of Commerce), Abilene, TX
Rogers, Nona (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Searight, Sarah Guadian assllc (Self), Austin, TX
Waddy, Frank (Self), Mineral Wells, TX
Wallace, Ashley (Self), Georgetown, TX
Wallace, Debra (Self), Red rock, tx, TX
Wallace, Jeff (Self), Austin, TX
Wallace, Stephen (Self), Red rock, tx, TX
Ward, Nancy (Self), Brenham, TX
Warren, Lori (Self), Friendswood, TX
Wilkins, Judy Mrs (Self), Gladewater, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 5, 2017 8:30 AM
ON:
Hohfeld, Brooke (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Advocates), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bostur, Jill (Self), Austin, TX
Burleson, John Mr (Self; Travis County Resistance), Austin, TX
Butler, James (Self), Richland hills, TX
Castro, Dallas (Self), Spring, TX
Castro, Loretta (Self), Spring, TX
Connolly, Matthew (Self; Left Up to Us), Austin, TX
Cranston, Cathy (Self; Personal Attendant Coalition of Texas and ADAPT of Texas),
Austin, TX
Donnelly, Sophia (Self), Austin, TX
Forrest, Gary (Self), Richland hills, TX
Kafka, Bob (Texas Disability Project - REV UP Texas. ADAPTof Texas), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self), Austin, TX
Oliver, Matt (Self), Austin, TX
Paschall, Carissa (Self), NRH, TX
Paschall, David (Self), North richland hills, TX
Richmond, Stephanie Support for Ruth Mason (Self), Cypress, TX
Sharp, Amy (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Blanton, Dana (Self; Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX
Davis, Claude (Self), Wimberley, TX
Fox, Brandy (Self), Austin, TX
Garner, Will MD (Self), Austin, TX
Hanna, Robert (Self; City of Abilene), Abilene, TX
Hernandez, Nancy Legal Guardian (Self), Dripping Springs, TX
Hiner, Harrison Legislative director (Texas state employees union), Austin, TX
Huddleston, Cheri Legislative Consultant (Lufkin/Angelina County Economic
Development Partnership), Austin, TX
Kidd, Tom (Self), Austin, TX
Kluger, Luisa Dr (Self), Houston, TX
Lopez, Carisa (Self), Austin, TX
McKinney, Nancy Beth (Self), Houston, TX
Mullarkey, Celia (Self), Austin, TX
Parker, Tammie (Self), Austin Texas, TX
Perkins, Karla (Self), Abilene, TX
Rich, Donna (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Schalchlin, Scott Associate Commissioner (Department of Dtate Health Services), Austin,
TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 5, 2017 8:30 AM
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Mason, Ruth Council Member (Self; Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities),
Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Luckstead, Jon (Self), Austin, Tx, TX
Mullarkey Miller, Nora Guardian (Self), Austin, TX
Novy, Forrest Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Robinson, Ileene (Self), Houpston, TX
Straughan, Clarke (Self; AuSSLC family group), Austin, TX
Straughan, Judy (Self; Ausslc family group), Austin, TX
FOR:
Jones, Brian (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Roughneen, Patrick MD (Self), Dallas, TX
ON:
Callas MD, Ray (Self; Texas medical association), Beaumont, TX
Chicoine, Julie General Counsel (Texas hospital association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Reynolds, David Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Association), Austin, TX
Robinson, Ileene (Self), Houpston, TX
ON:
Freshour, Scott Interim Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
FOR:
Finnegan, Maureen MD (Self; Texas Orthopedic Association), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Finch, Dan Dir, legislative affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Hillert, Bobby Executive director (Texas Orthopaedic Association), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Freshour, Scott Interim Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
FOR:
Brown, Tim President (Methodist Childrens Home), Waco, TX
Castillo, Javier (Self), Ingram, TX
Childs, Mark (Self; Tx Coalition of homes for children), Pettus, TX
Fortune, Kerry President (Ben Richey Boys Ranch & Family Program), Anson, TX
Hamilton, Jay (Self; Miracle farm), Brenham, TX
Harms, Lynn Past president (Self; Childrens home of lubbock), Lubbock, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 5, 2017 8:30 AM
Maikoetter, Michelle (TCHC, Cal Farleys), Boys Ranch, TX
Ramsay, Krystle Director of Operations (also providing written testimony) (Hill Country
Youth Ranch), Ingram, TX
AGAINST:
Barillas, Dr. Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (also providing written testimony)
(One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Homer, Andrew Director of Public Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas
CASA), Austin, TX
Murphy, Kate Senior child welfare policy associate (also providing written testimony)
(Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Patel, Dimple Senior Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Texprotects),
Dallas, TX
Scot, Johana Executive Director (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX
Spiller, Lee Executive Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
ON:
Carmical, Audrey Interim General Counsel (Dept of Family and Protective Services),
Austin, TX
Gilliam, Camille Director of Permanency (Dept of Family and Protective Services), Austin,
TX
Murphree, Susan Sr.Policy Specialist (also providing written testimony) (Disability Rights
Texas), Austin, TX
Shaw, Jean Associate Commissioner for Child Care Licensing (Department of Family and
Protective Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ancell, Mashelle (Self; Ben Richey Boys Ranch & Family Program), Abilene, TX
Forrester, Don VP for Programs and Services (Self; Texas Coalition of Homes for
Children), Round Rock, TX
Fortune, Elaine Volunteer (Self; Ben Richey Boys Ranch), Abilene, TX
Fuller, Robbie Clinical Director (Self; Miracle Farm, Inc), Brenham, TX
Huskey, Greg (Souh texas childrens home), Beeville, TX
Kester, Derek Director of Children's Services (Christ's Haven for Children), Keller, TX
Newberry, Glenn President/CEO (Self; Sherwood and Myrtie Foster Home for Children),
Stephenville, TX
Priour, Faith (Hill Country Youth Ranch), Ingram, TX
Priour, Jonah Chaplain (Hill Country Youth Ranch), Ingram, TX
Thompson, David Chief Operating Officer (Self; Presbyterian Children's Homes and
Services), Austin, TX
Young, Douglas (Foster's Home for Children), Teague, TX
AGAINST:
Blakey, Carla (Self; Left up to us), Bastrop, TX
Bostur, Jill (Self), Austin, TX
Burleson, John Mr (Self; Travis County Resistance), Austin, TX
Carney, Brianna (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 5, 2017 8:30 AM
Cathey II, Roy (Self), Austin, TX
Delgado, Yolanda (Self; Left Up to Us), Austin, TX
Donnelly, Sophia (Self), Austin, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Gregor, Ellen (Self; Left Up To Us), Austin, TX
Locklear, Mikhaela (Self), Austin, TX
Lopez, Carisa (Self), Austin, TX
Oliver, Matt (Self), Austin, TX
Powell, Judy Communications Director (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX
Quakenbush, Chloe (Self), Austin, TX
Reihel, Cole (Self), Austin, TX
Ross, Julie (Self; Dallas Down syndrome Guild), Dallas, TX
Scott, Glenn (Self; Left up to us), Austin, TX
Szigetvari, Courtney (Self; Left Up To Us), Austin, TX
Wall, Catharine (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Garcia, Shelley Director of Special Education (Self; Crane ISD), Crane, TX
Mamikonian, Adrian Speech-Language Pathologist (Self; PresenceLearning), Arlington,
VA
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan Dir, legislative affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Hall-Barrow, Julie Vice President Virtual Health (Self; Children's Health System of
Texas), Dallas, TX
Martin, Amanda Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
Robinson, Ileene (Self), Houpston, TX
Stewart, Kevin (Texas Nurses Association), Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl (Mental health america of texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Griffin, Tamela Director, Office of Policy (Health and Human Services Commission),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Lundy, Scott Ceo (also providing written testimony) (Arrow Child and Family Ministries),
Spring, TX
Stone, Kimberly Exec VP/Corp Counsel (The Children's Center, Inc), Galveston, TX
ON:
Brown, Tim President (Methodist Childrens Home), Waco, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 5, 2017 8:30 AM
Maikoetter, Michelle (TCHC, Cal Farleys), Boys Ranch, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ancell, Mashelle (Self; Ben Richey Boys Ranch & Family Program), Abilene, TX
Barillas, Dr. Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Childs, Mark (Self; Tx Coalition of homes for children), Pettus, TX
Forrester, Don VP for Programs and Services (Self; Texas Coalition of Homes for
Children), Round Rock, TX
Fortune, Elaine Volunteer (Self; Ben Richey Boys Ranch), Abilene, TX
Fortune, Kerry President (Ben Richey Boys Ranch & Family Program), Anson, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Fuller, Robbie Clinical Director (Self; Miracle Farm, Inc), Brenham, TX
Gendron, Christine Executive director (Self; Texas network of youth services), Austin, TX
Hamilton, Jay (Self; Miracle farm), Brenham, TX
Huskey, Greg (Souh texas childrens home), Beeville, TX
Kester, Derek Director of Children's Services (Christ's Haven for Children), Keller, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Murphy, Kate Senior child welfare policy associate (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Newberry, Glenn President/CEO (Self; Sherwood and Myrtie Foster Home for Children),
Stephenville, TX
Patel, Dimple Senior Policy Analyst (Texprotects), Dallas, TX
Priour, Faith (Hill Country Youth Ranch), Ingram, TX
Priour, Jonah Chaplain (Hill Country Youth Ranch), Ingram, TX
Ramsay, Krystle Director of Operations (Hill Country Youth Ranch), Ingram, TX
Robinson, Ileene (Self), Houpston, TX
Thompson, David Chief Operating Officer (Self; Presbyterian Children's Homes and
Services), Austin, TX
Young, Douglas (Foster's Home for Children), Teague, TX
AGAINST:
Delgado, Yolanda (Self; Left Up to Us), Austin, TX
Scott, Glenn (Self; Left up to us), Austin, TX
ON:
Carmical, Audrey Interim General Counsel (Dept of Family and Protective Services),
Austin, TX
Kanne, Lisa Deputy Associate Commissioner of Operations (Dept of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
Shaw, Jean Associate Commissioner for Child Care Licensing (Department of Family and
Protective Services), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Freeborn, Emily Staff Attorney (CHILDREN AT RISK), Houston, TX
Rodriguez, Annette President (The Childrens Shelter, San Antonio), San antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 5, 2017 8:30 AM
ON:
Arbour, Courtney Director, Workforce Development (Texas Workforce Commission),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barillas, Dr. Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Davis, Dixie (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Patel, Dimple Senior Policy Analyst (Texprotects), Dallas, TX
Robinson, Ileene (Self), Houpston, TX
ON:
Carter, Gina Director (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Miller, Reagan Deputy Director (Texas Workforce Commission), Austin, TX
ON:
Murphree, Susan Sr.Policy Specialist (also providing written testimony) (Disability Rights
Texas), Austin, TX
Schalchlin, Scott Associate Commissioner (Department of Dtate Health Services), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barrington, Beverly Ms. (Self; The Austin SSLC Family/Guardian Association), Austin,
TX
Belile, Liz (Self), Austin, TX
Bovbjerg, Blair (Self), Austin, TX
Johnson, Linda (Self), Temple, TX
Parker, Tammie (Self), Austin, TX
Rogers, Nona (Self), Austin, TX
Searight, Sarah Guadian assllc (Self), Austin, TX
Wallace, Ashley (Self), Georgetown, TX
AGAINST:
Oliver, Matt (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Ray, Sandy Director of Programs for SSLCs (Department of Aging and Disability
Services), Austin, TX
Wall, Catharine (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Ellsesser, Stephen Legislative Affairs Liaison (Self; Emergence Health Network), El Paso,
TX
Johnson, Lee Deputy Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 5, 2017 8:30 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Davis, Dixie (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg (Self; National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Hartman, Marilyn Advocate for those with serious mental illness (Self; NAMI Austin
(National Alliance on Mental Illness)), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX- American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl (Mental health america of texas), Austin, TX
Thurston, James Director of Policy and Community Engagement (United Ways of Texas),
Austin, TX
Tock, Eris (Self), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South
Texas), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Dole, Robert Policy Advisor (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barrington, Beverly Ms. (Self; The Austin SSLC Family/Guardian Association), Austin,
TX
Belile, Liz (Self), Austin, TX
Bovbjerg, Blair (Self), Austin, TX
Calvert, Jess (Texas Dental Association), Austin, TX
Johnson, Linda (Self), Temple, TX
Rogers, Nona (Self), Austin, TX
Searight, Sarah Guadian assllc (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Bray, Tim Director of State Hospitals (Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
Oliver, Matt (Self), Austin, TX
Schalchlin, Scott Associate Commissioner (Department of Dtate Health Services), Austin,
TX
Wall, Catharine (Self), Austin, TX
Weizenbaum, Jon Ccommissioner (Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Givens, Ashley Sr. Director, Scottish Rite Hospital (Self; TOPDD), Dallas, TX
Hansch, Greg (Self; National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Meyer, Jonathan Dr. (Self), San Antonio, TX
Tijerina, Mary Dr. (Self; Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities), San
Marcos, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 5, 2017 8:30 AM
ON:
Horton, Colleen Policy Program (also providing written testimony) (Self; Hogg
Foundation gor Mental Health), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barillas, Dr. Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Murphy, Kate Senior child welfare policy associate (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Patel, Dimple Senior Policy Analyst (Texprotects), Dallas, TX
Sokol, Marian Dr (Self), Texas, TX
Stewart, Kevin (Texas Nurses Association), Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl (Mental health america of texas), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
ON:
Davies, Leah Associate Director (TOPDD), Austin, TX
Muth, Stephanie Deputy Executive Commissioner (Health and Human Services
Commission), Austin, TX
Sharkis, Janet Executive Director (Texas Office for Prevention of Ddevelopmental
Disabilities), Austin, TX
Sharp, Amy (Tx ctr for disability studies at UT), Austin, TX
FOR:
Rauls, Joy Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Children's Advocacy
Centers of Texas, Inc.), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barillas, Dr. Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Johnson, Noel (TMPA), Austin, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Murphy, Kate Senior child welfare policy associate (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Patel, Dimple Senior Policy Analyst (Texprotects), Dallas, TX
Thurston, James Director of Policy and Community Engagement (United Ways of Texas),
Austin, TX
ON:
Gilliam, Camille Director of Permanency (Dept of Family and Protective Services), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Herman, Guy Judge (Self; Statutory probate judges of texas), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 5, 2017 8:30 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Murphree, Susan Sr.Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl (Mental health america of texas), Austin, TX
Thurston, James Director of Policy and Community Engagement (United Ways of Texas),
Austin, TX
Tock, Eris (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Grothues, PhD, Carol Licensed Psychologist/ President of TPA (Self; Texas Psychological
Association), Dripping Springs, TX
AGAINST:
Serafine, Mary (Self), Austin tx, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Holzheauser, Craig (Texas Association of Psychological Associates), Austin, TX
White, David Executive director (Texas psychological association), Lago vista, TX
ON:
Spinks, Darrel Executive Director (Texas state Bd of Examiners of Psychologists), Austin,
TX
Woomer, Eric (Federation of Texas Psychiatry), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barrington, Beverly Ms. (Self; The Austin SSLC Family/Guardian Association), Austin,
TX
Belile, Liz (Self), Austin, TX
Bovbjerg, Blair (Self), Austin, TX
Johnson, Linda (Self), Temple, TX
Kidd, Tom (Self), Austin, TX
Parker, Tammie (Self), Austin, TX
Rogers, Nona (Self), Austin, TX
Searight, Sarah Guadian assllc (Self), Austin, TX
Wallace, Ashley (Self), Georgetown, TX
ON:
Calaf, Maria (Office of Attorney General), Austin, TX
Davis, Susan Special Counsel for SSLCs (Health and Human Services Commission),
Austin, TX
Oliver, Matt (Self), Austin, TX
Schalchlin, Scott Associate Commissioner (Department of Dtate Health Services), Austin,
TX
Wall, Catharine (Self), Austin, TX