WITNESS LIST
Finance
February 6, 2019 9:00 AM
FOR:
Benestante, Jacquie Director of Advocacy & Outreach (also providing written testimony)
(Autism Society of Texas), Austin, TX
Briggs, MD, Emily Family Physician (also providing written testimony) (TMA, TAFP,
TPS, TAOG), New Braunfels, TX
Carson, Wayne CEO (also providing written testimony) (ACH Child & Family Services)
Cogan, Alexandra Public Policy Advocate - Criminal Justice (also providing written
testimony) (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (also providing written testimony) (Texas
CASA), Austin, TX
Cruz Garbutt, Liz Non-profit service provider (also providing written testimony) (The
SAFE Alliance), Austin
De La Paz, Rafael CEO, Health Center (also providing written testimony) (Community
Health Centers of South Central Texas, Texas Association of Community Healths),
Gonzales, TX
Falcon MD, Antonio physician (myself, Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Rio Grande
City, TX
Goodell, Vita CEO, Fort Bend Women's Center (Fort Bend Women's Center), Richmond,
TX
Hamm, Jackie Board President (Meals on Wheels Assoc of TX), WF, TX
Hawkins, John (also providing written testimony) (TX. Hospital Assn.), Austin, TX
Homer, Andrew Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Lee Pavey, Heather Deaf Blind Educator (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Support Service Provider Coalition), Austin, TX
Lukefehr MD, James Pediatrician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical
Association/ Texas Pediatric Soc.), San Antonio, TX
Montez, Angela Registered Nurse (Nurse Family Partnership), San Antonio, TX
Mueller, Thomas E. Physician - Family Medicine (myself & the Texas Academy of Family
Physicians), Columbus, TX
Murphree, Susan Sr. Policy (Disability) Specialist (also providing written testimony)
(Disability Rights TX), Austin, TX
Niles, Chandy Executive Director, Rescare (also providing written testimony) (Rescare)
Olse, Katie CEO (also providing written testimony) (TX Alliance of Child & Family
Services)
Powers, Kim Guest Speaker (also providing written testimony) (Deaf Blind Service Center
of Austin), Austin, TX
Rauls, Joy CEO (also providing written testimony) (Children's Advocacy Centers of
Texas), Austin
Retzer, Tegan (also providing written testimony) (Self)
Routon, Randy Community center, ECI provider (LifePath Systems)
Terry, Gloria A. CEO (also providing written testimony) (Tx Council on Family Violence)
Thorne, Richard CFO (also providing written testimony) (Advo Companies), Amarillo, TX
Turner, James Police Officer Austin Police Department (Austin Police Department)
WITNESS LIST
Finance
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White, Angela CEO (also providing written testimony) (Alpha Hume / ASAP), Magnolia,
TX
Wilson, Stacy President (also providing written testimony) (Children's Hospital Assn of
Tx), Austin
ON:
Adami, Summer Director, Clinical Operations (also providing written testimony) (Blue
Sprig Pediatrics)
Berman, Charles (also providing written testimony) (Self), Spring, TX
Berry, Jason Berry Family Services (Self; Self), Rowlett, TX
Black, Beverly (also providing written testimony) (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Blackmore, Lynn COO (also providing written testimony) (Dept. of Family & Protective
Services), Austin, TX
Blackstone, Kristene Associate Commissioner - CPS (also providing written testimony)
(Dept. of Family & Protective Services), Austin, TX
Borrel, Dennis Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Coalition of Texans with
Disabilities)
Boyte, Melanie (ADAPT)
Breitengross Bitter, Sandra non-profit (TX State Independent Living Council), Austin, TX
Broughal, Christine Advocate (Texans for SPED Reform), Cedar Park, TX
Browning, Ronnie (also providing written testimony) (Self), Spring, TX
Burek, Susan Retired (also providing written testimony) (Medicaid MCO Members with
HIPP), Austin, TX
Burns, Sonja Advocate (People going through the revolving door of ER's, jail, state
hospitals), ATX, TX
Carmical, Audrey General Counsel (Dept. of Family & Protective Services), Austin, TX
Conwell, Audra CEO, Alliance of Independent Pharmacists (also providing written
testimony) (Independent Pharmacists), Austin, TX
Cranston, Ron advocate (PACT/ADAPT), Aus, TX
Crowther, Nancy Community Advocacy (Personal Attendant Coalition of Texa)
Davis, Khrystal K Author, Speaker & Patient Advocate (also providing written testimony)
(Texas Rare Disease Patients), Austin, TX
Delgado, Evelyn Chair of Texas Women's Healthcare Coalition (also providing written
testimony) (Texas Women's Healthcare Coalition), San Antonio, TX
Dillen, Jeffrey Licensed Behavior Analyst (also providing written testimony) (TxABA
PPG), Rosenberg, TX
Donnelly, Sophia G Community Attendant (also providing written testimony)
(PACT/ADAPT)
Dooley, Michelle Mother, Guardian, Community Now! (also providing written testimony)
(Morgan), Ft Worth
Doty, Kathy (also providing written testimony) (Arc of Forth Worth), Forth Worth, TX
Dudensing, Jamie CEO (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Health
Plans)
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Center for Public
Policy Priorities)
Dunson, Leigh Administraton (also providing written testimony) (Mary Lee Foundation)
WITNESS LIST
Finance
February 6, 2019 9:00 AM
Ensminger, Melissa Registered Nurse / Parent (also providing written testimony) (My
child), Conroe, TX
Fernandez, Mariel BCBS (also providing written testimony) (Autism Treatment Center),
Dallas, TX
Garcia, Mimi Director of Policy (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of
Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
Garza Kauffman, Olga health specialist (also providing written testimony) (Urban
Strategie), SA
Gerkew, Lauen Public Policy Fellow (The Arc of Texas)
Gonzalez, Freddy ADAPT (ADAPT)
Griffin, Kimberly Texas Executive Director Nurse-Family Partnership (also providing
written testimony) (Nurse-Family Partnership), Pearland, TX
Groel, William Director Product Managment (also providing written testimony) (Self)
Guerra-Cardus, Laura Deputy Director (also providing written testimony) (Children's
Defense Fund - Tx), Austin, TX
Haddad, Roberto A Counsel for Government Affairs (also providing written testimony)
(DHR Health), McAllen, TX
Hammon, Rachel Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Tx Association
for Home Care & Hospice)
Hansch, Greg Public Policy Director (National Allionce on Mental Illness (NAMI) TX)
Harracksing, Rachel Life Ambulance President (TAA & Life Ambulance)
Helgesen, Wanda RN, Border Regional Advisory Council (RAC) (also providing written
testimony) (Border RAC & Texas EMS, Trauma, & Acute Care Foundation (TETAF)), El
Paso, TX
Hernandez, Richard Govt. Relations Director (Brightspring Health Care (ResCare, Inc.)),
Austin, TX
Hocker, Mel (also providing written testimony) (Self), Woodway, TX
Hoffman, Shannon Policy Fellow (also providing written testimony) (The Hogg
Foundation for Mental Health)
Hohfeld, Brooke Texas Advocates (also providing written testimony) (Myself)
Hurt, Ricky Art Instructor Reach Unlimited (disability Advocate), Cypress, TX
Kafka, Bob Organizer (ADAPT & PACT)
Kenton, Alexander B. Doctor (also providing written testimony) (Mednax/ Physicians),
San Antonio
Kinkade, Paige CEO (Texas Special needs kids), Missouri City, TX
Kinsey, David CFO (also providing written testimony) (Dept of Family & Protective
Services), Austin, TX
Kohler, Adriana (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care for Children), Austin
Lavelle, Tanya Policy Program Specialist (also providing written testimony) (Hogg
Foundation for Mental Health)
Litzinger, Amy Policy specialist (also providing written testimony) (Easter seals), Austin,
TX
Litzinger, Linda public policy specialist (also providing written testimony) (Texas Parent
to Parent), Austin, TX
Lofton, Keith Adapt Home (Self), TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
February 6, 2019 9:00 AM
Lopez, Renee Community Advocate (ADAPT of Texas), Austin, TX
Lucy, Jennifer Director of Public Policy (also providing written testimony) (Texprotects)
Mares, Bryan Public Policy Fellow (also providing written testimony) (Texas CASA)
Mayeaux, Ginger State Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (The Arc of
Texas), Austin, TX
McGeady, John LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)
McPhail, Jennifer Community Organizer (ADAPT of Texas)
Mehta, Hannah parent & Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (myself &
Protect TX Fragile Kids)
Merahn, MD, Steven Physician (also providing written testimony) (Centra Healthcare),
Richardson, TX
Morgan, Mason President, Tx Ops - Caregiver, Inc. (also providing written testimony)
(Caregiver)
Moskowitz, Mara Educational Consultant/Advocate (Texans for Special Education
Reform/Parent)
Murphey M.D., Donald Physician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical
Associatio, Tx Pediatric Society and Texas Academy of Family Physician)
Naranjo, Mary Owner - A Piney woods Home Services (A Piney woods Home Services),
Lufkin, TX
Nati, Dr. Carol Physician (MHMR of Tarrant County)
Nikic, Andrea LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)
Piccola, Kyle Government Relations Officer (The Arc of Texas)
Pile, Darrell CEO (also providing written testimony) (SouthEast Texas Regional Advisory
Council), Houston, TX
Post, Alicia parent/advocate (also providing written testimony) (self/Emmett Post),
Richardson, TX
Post, Emmett student (also providing written testimony) (Self), Richardson, TX
Potts, Joe T. Father of man w IDD (also providing written testimony) (My Family & Son)
Prado, Elizabeth LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)
Rabalais, Carroll HCS Case Manager (also providing written testimony) (Mary Lee
Foundation), Austin
Rangel, Lauren TCDD Public Policy Fellow (also providing written testimony)
(Easterseals Coalition Serving Texas), Austin, TX
Reese, Joyce organizer (ADAPT/PACT)
Reimer, David Healthcare Administration (Aveame Healthcare, Homecare Industry),
Dallas, TX
Riley, Jennifer Sage Care therapy - VP operations (also providing written testimony) (Sage
Care), Dallas
Robledo, Lorrie IDD Residential Services (also providing written testimony) (RsCare &
people with IDD), Brownwood, TX
Robles Cranston, Catherine Personal Care Attendant (Personal Care Coalition of TX),
Austin, TX
Romeuboyrs, James (Texas Advocates), SA, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (also providing written testimony) (Texas Network
of Youth Services), Austin
WITNESS LIST
Finance
February 6, 2019 9:00 AM
Ross, Julie office manager - self employed (myself), Dallas, TX
Saenz, Danny (Self), Austin, TX
Salovitz, Heiwa community organizer (ADAPT/PACT)
Sheldon, Tyler Political organizer (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX
Smith, Douglas Senior Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Texas Criminal
Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Stahmer, Denise Physical Therapist (also providing written testimony) (myself - my
company), Stafford, TX
Stavinoha, Shannan Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Parks Youth
Ranch), Richmond, TX
Stitt, Keri Emergency Shelter (Promise House), Dallas, TX
Stoeltje, Mark Executive Director Clubhouse Texas (also providing written testimony)
(Self), SA, TX
Swallow, David Christian Retired (Texas Advocates), Fort Worth
Thomas, Stephanie disability rights (Self), Austin, TX
Tunnell, Jeffrey Executive Director, Gulf Bend Center (also providing written testimony)
(Gulf Bend Regional Community Collaborative)
Ursitti, Judith CPA, Director State Govt. Affairs (also providing written testimony)
(Autism Speaks), Dover, MA
Warner, Carrie Community Caregiver (ADAPT & PACT)
Warren, Kevin Long Term Care (also providing written testimony) (Texas Health Care
Association), Dripping Springs
Weizenbaum, Jon Volunteer (also providing written testimony) (AARP), Austin, TX
Whitman, Hank Commissioner (also providing written testimony) (Dept. of Family and
Protective Services), Austin, TX
Williams, Beanca Director/Volunteers of America Texas (also providing written testimony)
(Volunteers of America Texas), Houston, TX
Wilson, Co-lumba P. Hairstylist (Self)
Wilson, Dennis D. Sheriff, Limestone County Texas (Sheriff's Association of Texas),
Groesbeck, TX
Wittie, David Disability Rights (also providing written testimony) (ADAPT of Texas)
Wold, Kez Associate Commissioner of APS (also providing written testimony) (Dept. of
Family & Protective Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Emmons, Lindsey (Self; Stable life concepts), Temple, TX
Emmons, Stephanie (Self; Stable Life Concepts), Temple, TX
Gagen, Charlie Grassroots Director (Tobacco 21)
Gilley, Rockie Kennedale City Councile place 1 (Self), Kennedale, TX
Hall-Barrow, Julie Sr. Vice President, Network Development (Self; Children's Health),
Dallas, TX
Jackson, Anesia Esthetician/Wellness (Self)
Johnson, Windy (Texas Conference of Urban Counties)
Kidd, Tom (Self; Brenham SSLC Family Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
February 6, 2019 9:00 AM
Lundy, Scott CEO (Arrow Child & Family Services)
McDowell, Susan Executive Director (Lifewerks)
Molnar, Thomas COO - Divinity Family Services (Divinity Family Services)
AGAINST:
Voelkel (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Aguilar, Jeannie (Self; Blue Sprig Pediatrics), Austin, TX
Bauman, Ellen (Self), Joshua, TX
Brown, Andrew C. Director, Center for Families and Children (Texas Public Policy
Foundation), Austin, TX
Castro, Aaron Superior Care Emergency Medical Services (Texas Ambulance Association),
Boerne, TX
de la Garza Rankin, Gloria special education Advocate (my children)
Demers, Tracey (Self), Austin, TX
Gilani, Vicki Speech pathologist (Self), Houston, TX
Hinojosa, Veronica Behavior Analyst/Sister of Adult w/ ASD (The Center for Autism &
Related Disorders), Austin, TX
Jarriel, Jenifer CEO (Depelchin)
Mathew, Leena (Self), Sugar Land, TX
Paschall, Cindi mom (Self), NRH, TX
Robison, Kristen Angels of Care Pedi Home Health, RN (Angels of Care & myself),
Sherman, TX
Ross, Steve Statewide Coalition Specialist (Texans Standing Tall), Austin, TX
Sanders, Jolene Advocay Manager (Easterseals), ATX
Scepanski, Jon Healthcare (Apex Primary Care), Edinburg, TX
Scepanski, Renee TMHP Outsource Billing (Consultant) (TX Home Care Agencies),
Edinburg, TX
Schleifer, Jessica Director of Advocacy (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
Smith, Jessica Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA); ABA professional (Center for
Autism and Related Disorders LLC), Austin, TX
Stallings, Kellie social work - Connections Individual and Family Services (Texas Network
of Youth Services and Connections Individual and Family Services), New Braunfels, TX
Steele, Burrell N\A (Pact)
Swallow, David (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Whitaker, Marcia (intervener), Buffalo, TX
Williams, Jerry (Self), Fort worth, TX
Zendjas, Mario (Self), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Bravens, Shalyn Director of Family Connects (Self), Austin, TX
Francis, Will social worker/ Lobbyist (Nat'l Assoc. of Social Workers - Texas Chapter)
Hart, Ann (Self), Austin, TX
Hayter, Kara Autism Specialist (Centria Autism Services), Richardson, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
February 6, 2019 9:00 AM
Hunter II, Carl F. Peer Policy Fellow- Recovery People (Self), Austin, TX
Kunish, Eric Mr (Self; National Aliance on Mental Illness), Austin, TX
McEnery, Claire Director of Texas Parents as Teachers (Mental Health America of Greater
Dallas), Austin, TX
Palomo, M.Ed., Kathy Autism Expert, Life Coach & Facilitator (Self), Austin, TX
Ramirez, Stacey Clinical Supervisor Designee (Self), Austin, TX
Romero, Michelle Director, Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Ausin, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society, Texas Medical Association,
Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Bradshaw, Jill (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Austin, TX
Kurtz, Dershie physical therapist/ provider (Texas Kids Home Therapy and Nursing),
Boene, TX
Kurtz, Stephen Texas Kids Home Therapy & Nursing (Texas Kids), Boerne, TX
Touron, Jessica Texas Kids Home Therapy & Nursing (Self), Boerne, TX
ON:
Aleman, Steven Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association for Texas
Public Health Coalition), Austin, TX
Bales, Kathy (Self), Fort worth, TX
Baucom, Alison behavior analyst (Baucom Behavioral), Austin
Biundo, Jennifer (Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy), Austin, TX
Capers, Greg (Self; Fight Crime: Invest in Kids), Coldspring, TX
Carriker, Terri Mom (Self)
Crisp, Kaycee (Self; Circle Up, United Methodist Women), Austin, TX
DePrang, Jo Research Policy Associate (Children's Defense Fund - Texas), Austin, TX
Dinn, Gabriel CFO (Self; Kids Developmental Therapy/Kids Developmental Clinic),
Houston, TX
Dombroski, Jenny (Self), Georgetown, TX
Fuerst, Taylor Reverend (Self; First United Methodist Church, Austin), Austin, TX
Gerlach DDS, William (Texas Dental Assn), Austin, TX
Ghahremani, Kay President and CEO (Texas Associatiom of Central Health Plans), Austin,
TX
Hartman, Marilyn Mental Health Advocate (Self; As Member of NAMI Austin, advocating
for people with serious mental illness), Austin, TX
Hartman, Vivecca A DBMAT President (DBMAT), Houston, TX
Humphrey, Cynthia Executive Director (Self; Association of substance abuse programs),
Kerrville, TX
Kaighin, Katie (Self; Circle Up: United Methodist Women), Austin, TX
Kent Davis, Helen Director, Governmental Affairs (Texas Medical assn, Texas Academy of
Family Physicians, Texas Pediatric Society, Texas Assn. of Obstetricians and Gynecologists,
and American College of OBGyns), Austin, TX
Keppler, Matt March of dimes (March of Dimes), Austin, TX
Limerick, Stefanie (Self), Hutto, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
February 6, 2019 9:00 AM
Linial, George President (LeadingAge Texas), Austin, TX
Lopez, Guillermo Senior Director Any Baby Can ECI (Self; Any Baby Can), Austin, TX
Lord, Jenni CEO (Chosen Care)
Meyer, Daryl (Baylor Scott & White Health), Waco, TX
Olson, Jonathan Director of the Southwest (Corporation for Supportive Housing), Houston,
TX
Pol, Aschwin (Self), San Antonio, TX
Rosenlund Executive director (Self; Easter seals rio grande valley), Mcallen, TX
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
Thommen, Rany (Self; ABA Today), Georgetown, TX
Thurman, Whitney (Self; Circle Up, United Methodist Women), Austin, TX
Williams, Jay (Self), Fort worth, TX
Withrow, Heather Graduate student (Self; DBMAT and SSPs for DeafBlind Texans),
Austin, TX
Zendejas, Alejandra (Self), Austin, TX