WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 19, 2017 8:00 AM
FOR:
Barillas, Dr. Katherine Director of Child Welfare (also providing written testimony) (One
Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Booker, Dana Dr. (also providing written testimony) (TexProtects), Dallas, TX
Bristol, Mercedes Grandparent Advocate (Self; S. A. Grandparents raising grandchildren),
San antonio, TX
Cooper, Rachel Senior Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Center for
Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (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
Reyes, Gus Dr (Self; Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission), Cedar Park, TX
ON:
Kronrei, Liz Director of Services (Dept of Family Services), Austin, TX
Subia, Lisa Chief Financial Officer (Dept of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Bostur, Jill (Self), Austin, TX
Burleson, John Mr (Self; Travis County Resistance), Austin, TX
Daniels, Randall Vice President (Buckner Children & Family Services), Dallas, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Freeman, Kathryn Director of Public Policy (Texas Baptists Christian Life Commission),
Austin, TX
Green, Joseph (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
Harms, Lynn Past president (Self; Childrens home of lubbock), Lubbock, TX
Hayes, Holly (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Hettinger, Ann Public Policy Director (Self; Center for the Preservation of Ameican
ideals), Rockwall, TX
Higgins, Carlos Chair TSHL Legislative Action Comm (Self; Texas Silver Haired
Legislature), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Marsh, Deborah (Self), Austin, TX
Marsh, Gary (Self), Austin, TX
Mineo, Sharon (Self), Austin, TX
Olse, Katie Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Child and Family Services), Austin, TX
Shattuck, Catherine (Self; Literary Women in Action), Austin, TX
Specia, John (Self), San Antonio, TX
Spiller, Lee Executive Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 19, 2017 8:00 AM
Thurston, James Director of Policy and Community Engagement (United Ways of Texas),
Austin, TX
Townsend, Paul Director of Public Policy (Children's Hospital Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Tucker, Jason (Self), Austin, TX
Wall, Catharine (Self), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South
Texas), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Kalthoff, Wendy (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Blackstone, Kristene Associate Commissioner of CPS (Dept of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
Carmical, Aodrey Interim General Counsel (Dept of Family and Protective Services),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Specia, John (Self), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Daniels, Randall Vice President (Buckner Children & Family Services), Dallas, TX
Green, Joseph (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
Harms, Lynn Past president (Self; Childrens home of lubbock), Lubbock, TX
Hettinger, Ann Public Policy Director (Self; Center for the Preservation of Ameican
ideals), Rockwall, TX
Hunt, Karen (Self), Manchaca, 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
Wood, Cecilia (Self), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South
Texas), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Blackmore, Lynn Associate Commissioner of Program Operations (Dept of Family and
Protective Services), Austin, TX
Blackstone, Kristene Associate Commissioner of CPS (Dept of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
Carmical, Aodrey Interim General Counsel (Dept of Family and Protective Services),
Austin, TX
Rasco, Sasha Associate Commissioner of PEI (Dept of Family and Protective Services),
Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 19, 2017 8:00 AM
Shaw, Jean Associate Commissioner of CCL (Dept of. family and Protective Services),
Austin, TX
Subia, Lisa Chief Financial Officer (Dept of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX
Whitman, Hank Commissioner of DFPS (Dept of Family amnd Protective Services),
Austin, TX
Wold, Kez Associate Commissioner of Adult Protective Service (Dept of Family and
Protective Services), Austin, TX
Woodruff, Trevor Deputy Commissioner of DFPS (Dept of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Kelly, Denis Mr (Self), Houston, TX
Page, Sheila Dr (Self; Texas Association of American Physicians and Surgeons), Aledo,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Green, Joseph (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County), Ft Worth, TX
AGAINST:
Wright, Michael Executive Director (Texas pharmacy business council), Austin, TX
ON:
Zumbrun, Janna Associate commissioner for Disease Control and Pre (Texas Dept of State
Health services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Barillas, Dr. Katherine Director of Child Welfare (also providing written testimony) (One
Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Bristol, Mercedes Grandparent Advocate (Self; S. A. Grandparents raising grandchildren),
San antonio, TX
Patel, Dimple Senior Policy Analyst (TexProtects), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bostur, Jill (Self), Austin, TX
Burleson, John Mr (Self; Travis County Resistance), Austin, TX
Cooper, Rachel Senior Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Freeman, Kathryn Director of Public Policy (Texas Baptists Christian Life Commission),
Austin, TX
Green, Joseph (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
Guerra, Tracey (Self), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg (Self; National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Hayes, Holly (Self), Pflugerville, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 19, 2017 8:00 AM
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Jost, Aimee (Self), Austin, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Marsh, Deborah (Self), Austin, TX
Marsh, Gary (Self), Austin, TX
Mineo, Sharon (Self), Austin, TX
Moody, Mandy Mrs. (Self), Austin, TX
Murphy, Kate Senior child welfare policy associate (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Shattuck, Catherine (Self; Literary Women in Action), 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
Tucker, Jason (Self), Austin, TX
Wall, Catharine (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Kronrei, Liz Director of Services (Dept of Family Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Koeck, William Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon (Self; Texas Orthopedic Association), San
Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ellen (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Cates, Andrew General Counsel (Texas Nurses Association), Austin, TX
Corser, Meagan Legislative Analyst (Texas Home School Coalition), Lubbock, TX
Hillert, Bobby Executive Director (Texas Orthopaedic Association), Austin, TX
Howard,BSN, RN, NCSN, Linda Health services coordinator (Self; Texas school nurses
organization), Atlanta, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX- American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Association), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
ON:
Delgado, Evelyn Assistant Commissioner - DSHS (Texas Department of State Health
Services), Austin, Texas, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Luna, Francis RN (Self; Texas School Nurses Organization), RICHARDSON, TX
Willis, Maggie Director Health Services Garland iSD retired (Self; Texas School Nurse
Administrators. Texas School Alliance School Health Advisory Comm), Weatherford tx,
TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 19, 2017 8:00 AM
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Asmussen, Cindy (Self; Southern Baptists of Texas Convention), Austin, TX
Butterfield, Justin (Self; First Liberty Institute), Plano, TX
Daniels, Randall Vice President (Buckner Children & Family Services), Dallas, TX
Harms, Lynn Past president (Self; Childrens home of lubbock), Lubbock, TX
Reyes, Gus Dr (Self; Texas baptists Christian life commission), Cedar Park, TX
Welch, David Pastor (Self; Texas Pastor Council), Houston, TX
Wood, Cecilia (Self; Center for the Preservation of American Ideals), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Barillas, Dr. Katherine Director of Child Welfare (also providing written testimony) (One
Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Farris, Lauryn (Self), San Antonio, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Freeman, Chuck Rev (Self; Tx Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry), Round Rock, TX
Hall, Ash Government relations manager (Self; Equality Texas), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Miller, Katherine President (Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Murphy, Kate Senior child welfare policy associate (also providing written testimony)
(Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Palmisano, Bianca (Self), Austin, TX
Rigby, Jim Reverend (Self), Austin, Texas, TX
Robertson, Rebecca Legal and policy director (also providing written testimony) (ACLU
of Texas), Houston, TX
Smith, Chuck CEO (Equality Texas), Austin, TX
Walters, Laura Rev. (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Carmical, Aodrey Interim General Counsel (Dept of Family and Protective Services),
Austin, TX
Kromrei, Liz Director of Services (Dept of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX
Starr, Brantley Deputy First Assistant Attorney General (Office of Attorney General),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Andrews, Jenny Public Policy Analyst (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Bradford, Trayce (Self), Grapevine, TX
Broden, Pastor Stephen Senior Pastor (Self), Dallas, TX
Carney, Shawn (Self), Spring, TX
Dorazio, Mark (Self), San Antonio, TX
Finger, Jack M. (Self), San Antonio, TX
Gardner, Heather (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 19, 2017 8:00 AM
Gretschel, Kellie (Self), San Antonio, TX
Hettinger, Ann Public Policy Director (Self; Center for the Preservation of Ameican
ideals), Rockwall, TX
Hodges, Dana (Self), Orange, TX
Horne, Emily (Self; Texas Right To Life), Houston, TX
Howsley, Stephen Public Policy Analyst (Self), Dallas, TX
Hudgens, Nicole Policy Analyst (Self; Texas Values Action), Austin, TX
Newman, Jeremy Policy Director (Self; Texas Home School Coalition), Lubbock texas,
TX
Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Saenz, Jonathan Attorney (Texas Values), Austin, TX
Seago, John Legislative Director (Self; Texas Right To Life), Houston, TX
Walters, Angela Program coordinator (Self), Keller, TX
Walters, Robert Dr (Self), Keller, TX
Whatley, Kyle Executive Director (Republican Party of Texas), Austin, TX
Wheatley, Elisabeth (Self; Texas Alliance for Life), Georgetown, TX
Wright, Kyleen (Self; Texans for Life), Arlington, TX
AGAINST:
Acock, Joe Collin (Self), Austin, TX
Aguillon-Brashear, Paola (Self), Austin, TX
Alaniz-Zoghby, Jennifer (Self), Austin, TX
Alcocer, Steve (Self; Human Rights Campaign), Austin, TX
Alford, Caleb (Self), Austin, TX
Alvarado, Amanda (Self), Austin, TX
Arredondo, Brianna (Self), Austin, TX
Aylor, Candace (Self), Austin, TX
Batchelder, Paxton (Self), San Antonio, TX
Benavidez, Valerie (Self), Austin, TX
Bhatt, Rishee (Self), Austin, TX
Blanton, Dana (Self), Austin, TX
Bocanegra, Halisa (Self), Converse, TX
Bodin, Hunter (Self), Austin, TX
Boren, Inna (Self), Dripping springs, TX
Bostur, Jill (Self), Austin, TX
Bow, Claire (Self), Austin, TX
Burleson, Anna Belle (Self), Austin, TX
Burleson, John Mr (Self; Travis County Resistance), Austin, TX
Burton, Jessica (Self), Austin, TX
Busey, Kelli (Self), Arlington, TX
Butler, Casey (Self), Austin, TX
Campbell, Mildred Carolyn "Carol" Lawyer (Self), Austin, TX
Cornell, Victor (Self), Round Rock, TX
Curry, Charles (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 19, 2017 8:00 AM
Dalley, Melissa (Self), Austin, TX
Davis, David (Self), Austin, TX
Davis, Linda (Self), Austin, TX
De Leon, Giovanna (Self), Austin, TX
DeRosa, NIcholas (Self), Hondo, TX
Dillon, Kris (Self), Austin, TX
Dizney, Desmion (Self), Austin, TX
Doughty, Deirdre Dr (Self), Austin, TX
Dower, Carolyn (Self), Austin, TX
Dresden, Ryden Mx. (Self), Austin, TX
Dukes, Cowboi Mx. (Self), Austin, TX
Duncan, Nigel (Self), San antonio, TX
Eddy, Joni (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Edmonds, Erin (Self), Austin, TX
Edmonson, Andrew Mr (Self), Houston, TX
Elliff, D. Scott Dr. (Self; Equality Texas), Corpus Christi, TX
Freeman, Noel (Self), Houston, TX
Garcia, Michael (Self), Austin, TX
Getner, Makylie (Self), Temple, TX
Gidseg, Joey (Self; Austin Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Gonzales, Frank (Self), Dallas, TX
Gonzales, Kathryn (Self), Austin, TX
Gonzales, Libby (Self), Dallas, TX
Gonzales, Rachel (Self), Dallas, TX
Gonzales, Rodney (Self), Austin, TX
Goodman, Sara (Self), Austin, TX
Graham, Katherine (Self), Austin, TX
Green, Billie (Self), Austin, TX
Greenstone, Pamela (Self), Austin, TX
Guerra, Tracey (Self), Austin, TX
Hamill (Self), Austin, TX
Harrison, Andrew (Self), Austin, TX
Harrison, Gregory Social worker (Self), Kyle, TX
Hart, Lindsey (Self), Austin, TX
Hayes, Holly (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Healer, Virginia (Self), Austin, TX
Heck, Leah (Self), Austin, TX
Herbst, Jess Mayor, Town of New Hope, Collin County (Self; Trans United Fund), New
Hope, TX
Hernandez, Steven (Self), Round Rock, TX
Hillsmith, Madeline (Self), Austin, TX
Hilton, Glen (Self), Houston, TX
Hilton, Glen (Self), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 19, 2017 8:00 AM
Hunt, Karen (Self), Manchaca, TX
Hyatt, Rebecca LMSW (Self), Austin, TX
Hyman, Shelby (Self), Austin, TX
Jacob, Matthew (Self), Austin, TX
Jacob, Matthew (Self), Austin, TX
Jain, Nishit (Self), Austin, TX
Johnson, Drew (Self), Austin, TX
Johnson, Kelly (Self), Alamo Heights, TX
Jones, Zoe (Self), Richardson, TX
Jost, Aimee (Self), Austin, TX
Kapostasy, Sarah (Self), Austin, TX
Keese (Self), Round rock, TX
Keese (Self), Round rock, TX
Kelly, Denis Mr (Self), Houston, TX
Kelly, Mara (Self), Austin, TX
King, Danielle (Self), Austin, TX
Kirtley, Kerry (Self), Boerne, TX
Klein, Jasper (Self), San Antonio, TX
Lackey, Holt (Self), Austin, TX
Landry, Brianna (Self), Austin, TX
Lawrence, Michelle (Self), Austin, TX
Lewis, Jill (Self), Austin, TX
Lightheart, Barbara (Self), Austin, TX
Mardegian, Rachael (Self), Austin, TX
Margulies, Jennifer (Self), Austin, TX
Marques, Rebecca (Self), Houston, TX
Marsh, Deborah (Self), Austin, TX
Marsh, Gary (Self), Austin, TX
Martinez, Amber (Self; Texas Freedom Network), San Antonio, TX
Martinez, Stephanie (Self; Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church), Austin, TX
Mazariegos, Erwin (Self), Austin, TX
McAllister, Denise (Self), Austin, TX
McArdle, Kathryn (Self), Austin, TX
Mcbur ett, Louise (Self), Sachse, TX
Mcburnett, Karl (Self), Sachse, TX
Mcburnett, Rose (Self), Sachse, TX
Merfish, Brett (Self), Austin, TX
Meurer, Jill (Self), Round Rock, TX
Meurer, Kelsey (Self), Round Rock, TX
Mikitka, Alex (Self), Austin, TX
Miller, Alisa (Self), Austin, TX
Minars, Kelley (Self), San Antonio, TX
Mineo, Sharon (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 19, 2017 8:00 AM
Mirto, Sophis (Self), Ausrin, TX
Moody, Mandy Mrs. (Self; Literary Women in Action), Austin, TX
Murray, Allen (Self), La Porte, TX
Nelson, Louise (Self), Austin, TX
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Norris, Sarah (Self), Austin, TX
OFurey, Brad (Self; Equality Texas), Austin, TX
Orr, Kevin Mr (Self), Leander, TX
Parks, Virginia Social Worker (Self), Houston, TX
Peek, George (Self), Austin, TX
Peek, Whitney (Self), Austin, TX
Perretta, Andrew (Self; Human Rights Campaign), Cibolo, TX
Perry, Nicole (Self; A Nu Trans Movement), Carrollton, TX
Pritchett, William (Self), Houston, TX
Privett, Anita (Self), Austin, TX
Radbourne, Parker (Self), San Antonio, TX
Reed, Jennifer (Self), Austin, TX
Rocap, Blake (NARAL Pro-Choice Texas), Austin, TX
Ryan, Michelle (Self), Elgin, TX
Scheidler, Mel (Self), Austin, TX
Schell, Eric (Self), Houston, TX
Schelling, Emmett (Self), San Antonio, TX
Schilt, Paige Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Schwartz, Elizabeth (Self), Houston, TX
Scott, Kim (Self), Georgetown, TX
Shattuck, Catherine (Self; Literary Women in Action), Austin, TX
Shea, Stephanie (Self), Austin, TX
Shouse, Anna Rev. (Self), Austin, TX
Skidmore, Danielle Professional Engineer (Self), Austin, TX
Slataper, Rene MR (Self), Austin, TX
Smith, Ashley Ms. (Self), San Antonio, TX
Smith, Erin Director of Adoption Services (Self; Adoption Advocates), Austin, TX
Smoot, Samantha (Self), Austin, TX
Spencer, Stephen (Self), San Marcos, TX
Stabler, Meghan (Self), Round rock, TX
Star, Izzy (Self), Austin, TX
Stark, Sae (Self), Austin, TX
Stein, Lucy Advocacy Director (Progress Texas), Austin, TX
Stephens, Margaret (Self), Austin, TX
Stone, Julia (Self), Austin, TX
Sturm, Nikole (Self; Travis county green party), Austin, TX
Tejani (Self), Austin, TX
Thomas, William (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 19, 2017 8:00 AM
Thompson, Karen Reverend (Self), Austin, TX
Topping, David (Self), Austin, TX
Triplett, Chelsea (Self), San Antonio, TX
Tucker, Jason (Self), Austin, TX
Tucker, Jason (Self), Austin, TX
Villela, Juan Community Organizer (Self), Brownsville, TX
Wall, Catharine (Self), Austin, TX
Wallet, Barry (Self), Austin, TX
Weaver, Lou (Self), Houston, TX
Westerberg, Kaitlyn (Self; Texas Rising of Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Wheeler, David (Self), Austin, Texas, TX
Williams, Bryan (Self), Austin, TX
Yado, Sissi (Self), Donna, TX
Zahler, Anya Student (Self), Temple, TX
Zahler, Rebecca (Self), Temple, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bostur, Jill (Self), Austin, TX
Burleson, John Mr (Self; Travis County Resistance), Austin, TX
Craven, Morgan (Texas Appleseed), 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
Hayes, Holly (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Humphrey, Cynthia Executive Director (Association of Substance Abuse Programs),
Kerrville, TX
Jost, Aimee (Self), Austin, TX
Marsh, Deborah (Self), Austin, TX
Marsh, Gary (Self), Austin, TX
Mineo, Sharon (Self), Austin, TX
Murphy, Kate Senior child welfare policy associate (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Rosales-Elkins, Deborah Peer Policy Fellow (Self), Manor, TX
Shattuck, Catherine (Self; Literary Women in Action), Austin, TX
Smith, Reginald Peer Policy Fellow (Self; Communities for Recovery), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Tucker, Jason (Self), Austin, TX
Wall, Catharine (Self), Austin, TX
Whitehurst, Darren (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Kirkle, Sarah Review Director (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX
Muth, Stephanie Deputy Executive Commissioner, transformation (The Healt and Human
Services Commission), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 19, 2017 8:00 AM
FOR:
Ivie, Walter (Self; American Legion Department of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ambrose, Ryan (Memorial Hermann Health System), Houston, TX
Mckinny, John (Self; American Legion Dept of Texas), Dripping Springs, TX
ON:
Ita, Trina Deputy associate commissioner for mental health (The health and human services
commission), Austin, TX
FOR:
Fredriksen, Amanda Associate state director (also providing written testimony) (AARP),
Austin, TX
Stevens, Alan Dr (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Hospital Association,
baylor scott & white health), Temple, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bostur, Jill (Self), Austin, TX
Burleson, John Mr (Self; Travis County Resistance), Austin, TX
Cates, Andrew General Counsel (Texas Nurses Association), Austin, TX
Hartman, Marilyn Advocate for those with serious mental illness (Self; NAMI Austin
(National Alliance on Mental Illness)), Austin, TX
Hayes, Holly (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Jost, Aimee (Self), Austin, TX
Kowalski, Thomas President and ceo (THBI), Austin, TX
Marsh, Deborah (Self), Austin, TX
Marsh, Gary (Self), Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Policy specialist (Coalition of Texans with disabilities), Austin, TX
Mineo, Sharon (Self), Austin, TX
Moody, Mandy Mrs. (Self), Austin, TX
Rose, Denise (AstraZeneca), Austin, TX
Shattuck, Catherine (Self; Literary Women in Action), Austin, TX
Tucker, Jason (Self), Austin, TX
Wall, Catharine (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Guajardo, Esmeralda Health Administrator (Self; Cameron County), Weslaco, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Lippincott, Elizabeth (Texas Border Coalition), Austin, TX
Whitehurst, Darren (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 19, 2017 8:00 AM
ON:
Zumbrun, Janna Associate commissioner for Disease Control and Pre (Texas Dept of State
Health services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Whitr, Richard Vice President and COO (Kidz Club), Louisville, KY
ON:
Green, Calvin Director, regulatory policy (The Department of Aging and Disability
Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Fairchild, Neva National Independant Employment Specialist (Self; American Foundation
for the Blind), Dallas, TX
Johnson, Larry ACBT and TSHL (also providing written testimony) (Self; American
Council of the Blind of Texas and Texas Silver-Haired Legislature), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Fredriksen, Amanda Associate state director (AARP), Austin, TX
Hathaway-Bell, Stacey Manager, Reader Services (Texas Talking Book Program/ Texas
state Library ans Archives Commission), Austin, TX
Higgins, Carlos Chair TSHL Legislative Action Comm (Self; Texas Silver Haired
Legislature), Austin, TX
Lucey, Ronald Cmte on People with Disabilities (OOG) (Office of the Governor), Austin
TX, TX
Masey, Chris Policy specialist (Coalition of Texans with disabilities), Austin, TX
Smith, Mary (Self; Texas Silver-Haired Legislature), Austin, TX
Stempko, Paul Texas Silver Haired Legislator (Self; Texas Silver Haired Legislature),
Round Rock, TX
ON:
Fuller, Cheryl Director, Vocational Rehabilitation (Texas Workforce Commission), Austin,
TX
Riley, Holly Manager, aging services coordination (The Health and Human Services
Commission), Austin, TX
FOR:
Smoot, Jeanne Senior Counsel for Policy and Strategy (also providing written testimony)
(Tahirih Justice Center), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Guerra, Tracey (Self), Austin, TX
Hettinger, Ann Public Policy Director (Self; Center for the Preservation of Ameican
ideals), Rockwall, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 19, 2017 8:00 AM
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Keese (Self), Round rock, TX
AGAINST:
Wood, Cecilia (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (also providing written testimony) (Texas
CASA), Austin, TX
ON:
Bernstein, Jamie (also providing written testimony) (Childrens commission), Austin, TX
Brady, Denise Senior policy attorney (Dept of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Barillas, Dr. Katherine Director of Child Welfare (One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Freeman, Kathryn Director of Public Policy (Texas Baptists Christian Life Commission),
Austin, TX
Gandy, Rachel (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Lilly, Janna Texas Council for Adm. of Special Education (Texas Council of
Administrators of Special Education), Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Policy specialist (Coalition of Texans with disabilities), Austin, TX
Murphy, Kate Senior child welfare policy associate (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Olse, Katie Executive Director (Texas Alliance if Child and Family Services), Austin, TX
Patel, Dimple Senior Policy Analyst (TexProtects), Dallas, TX
Thurston, James Director of Policy and Community Engagement (United Ways of Texas),
Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South
Texas), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Hackenberg, StacY (Self), Round Rock, TX
Kalthoff, Wendy (Self), Austin, TX