WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 2, 2019 8:00 AM
FOR:
Hench, Marina Senior Government Relations Director (American Cancer Society Cancer
Action Network), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Boston, Jessica (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Cubriel, Randy (Self), Austin, TX
Davies, Holli (North Texas Commission), Irving, TX
Gregory, Natalie (Self; Protect tx fragile kids), Southlake, TX
Harris, Dana VP, Federal/State Advocacy (Austin Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Hoppe, Christina Director of Public Policy (Children's hospital association of Texas
(CHAT)), Austin, TX
McBurney, Cathleen (Self; ACS CAN), Texas, TX
McKinney, Kevin (Self), Dickinson, TX
Melson, Ben Manager Public Policy (Greater Houston Partnership), Houston, TX
Reddy, Rajadhar (Self; Texas Medical Association), Houston, TX
Ren, Jenny (TMA), Houston, TX
Rose, Denise (AstraZeneca), Austin, TX
Schleifer, Jessica Director of Advocacy (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
Schwab, Carlton President/CEO (Texas Economic Development Council), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South
Texas , Inc.), San Antonio, TX
Young-Montgomery, Rebecca SVP Advocacy (Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce), Fort
Worth, TX
ON:
Roberts, Wayne CEO (Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Lucero, Jada (also providing written testimony) (Self), Round Rock, TX
McGeary, Judith Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Farm and Ranch
Freedom Alliance and Self), Cameron, TX
McGeary, Judith Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Farm and Ranch
Freedom Alliance), Cameron, TX
Voskamp, Cnthia (also providing written testimony) (Self), Thompsons, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alcauter, Bethany PhD Student and farmer (Self), Florence, TX
Bredstein, Andrey (Self), Round Rock, TX
Cannone, Diana (Self), Georgetown, TX
Garcia, Leticia (Self), Round Rock, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 2, 2019 8:00 AM
Gregory, Natalie (Self; Protect tx fragile kids), Southlake, TX
Higgins, Peggy (Self), Caldwell, TX
Hogan, Francisca Mrs (Self), Mission, Texas, TX
Hogan, Joseph (Self), Mission, TX
Johnson, Lester (Self), Cedar Park, TX, TX
Johnson, Virginia (Self), Cedar park, TX, TX
Lamas, Samuel (Self), Buda, TX
Lamas, Teyanna (Self), Buda, TX
Main, Crystal (Self), North Richland Hills, TX
Mandrell, Carriebeth (Self; Cottage food law), Waco, TX
Mandrell, William (Self), Waco, TX
Marshall, Susie (Self; GROW North Texas), Dallas, TX
Masters, Kelley (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Provence, Leslie VP/Treasurer (Food Policy Council of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Schlemmer, John Registered Dietitian (Self), Austin, TX
Smock, Roxanna Mrs (Self), Austin, TX
Voskamp, Jamie (Self), Rosenberg, TX
Yancy, Justin (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Copeland, Deanne Food Program Manager (Harris County Public Health), Pasadena, TX
Pahl, Stephen Associate Commissioner (DSHS), Austin, TX
Vera, Rebecca (Texas Environmental Health Association), San Antonio, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Garcia, Letica (Self), Round Rock, TX
FOR:
Canepa, Alex Farmers Market Manager (Sustain Able Food Center), Austin, TX
McGeary, Judith Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Farm and Ranch
Freedom Alliance), Cameron, TX
AGAINST:
Copeland, Deanna Food Program Manager (Harris County Public Health), Pasadena, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alcauter, Bethany PhD Student and farmer (Self), Florence, TX
Cannone, Diana (Self), Georgetown, TX
Garcia, Leticia (Self), Round Rock, TX
Gregory, Natalie (Self; Protect tx fragile kids), Southlake, TX
Higgins, Peggy (Self), Caldwell, TX
Hogan, Francisca Mrs (Self), Mission, Texas, TX
Hogan, Joseph (Self), Mission, TX
Kelberlau, Bill (Self), Georgetown, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 2, 2019 8:00 AM
Lamas, Samuel (Self), Buda, TX
Lamas, Teyanna (Self), Buda, TX
Lucero, Jada (Self), Round Rock, TX
Main, Crystal (Self), North Richland Hills, TX
Marshall, Susie (Self; GROW North Texas), Dallas, TX
Masters, Kelley (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Provence, Leslie (Self; Food Policy Council of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Smock, Roxanna Mrs (Self), Austin, TX
Voskamp, Jamie (Self), Rosenberg, TX
AGAINST:
Tatum, Alexis (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
ON:
Pahl, Stephen Associate Commissioner (DSHS), Austin, TX
Vera, Rebecca (Texas Environmental Health Association), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Brown, Crystal MDCP mom (Self), Buda, TX
Carriker, Terri (Self; Protect texas fragile kids), Austin, TX
Copp, Jody Mr. (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Woodway, TX
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Darby, Kelly (Self; Protect Tx Fragile Kids), Round Rock, TX
Edwards, Cee (Self), Austin, TX
Fields, Suzette (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Cedar Park, TX
Flores, Diana (Self), Austin, TX
Flores, Gregory (Self; Protect Texas Fragile kids), San antonio, TX
Fultz, Josh (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Navasota, TX
Galinsky, Rebecca (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Arlington, TX
Gregory, Natalie (Self; Protect tx fragile kids), Southlake, TX
Hall, Jennifer (Self; Protect tx fragile kids), Grapevine, TX
Harkleroad, Rebecca (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Spicewood, TX
Harmon, Micah Sheriff (Self; Sheriffs' Association of Texas), Hallettsville, TX
Heflin, Fay (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Bulverde, TX
Hernandez, Blakley (Self), Arlington, TX
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
McCann, Gabriela (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Bulverde, TX
McLean, Douglas (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Round Rock, TX
Mills, Sarah Director of Governmental Affairs (Texas Association for Home Care and
Hospice), Austin, TX
Robison, Kristen (Self; Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health), San antonio, TX
Schwind, Karen Texas School Nurse Organization (Self; Texas School Nurse
Organization), New Braunfels, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 2, 2019 8:00 AM
ON:
Schwartz, Joel Ombudsman (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Black, Angela Doctor (also providing written testimony) (Corridor Primary Care), San
Marcos, TX
Carriker, Terri (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Luke, Annette (Self), Denton, TX
Mehta, Hannah Executive Director (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Flower Mound, TX
Micciche, Frank VP of Public Policy (also providing written testimony) (National
Committee for Quality Assurance), Washington, DC
Piccola, Kyle Government Relations (The ARC of Texas), Austin, TX
Sturdivant, Patrick President (Amerigroup Texas), Austin, TX
Vanhoose, Laurie Director of Policy (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
ON:
Murphree, Susan Senior Policy Specialist (also providing written testimony) (Disability
Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Benestante, Jacquie (Autism Society of Texas), Austin, TX
Bock, Lisa (Self), Cypress, TX
Broadbent, Brian (Self), Dallas, TX
Brown, Crystal MDCP mom (Self), Buda, TX
Burton, Adam District Manager (Medical Plus Supply), Round Rock, TX
Copp, Jody Mr. (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Woodway, TX
Darby, Kelly (Self; Protect Tx Fragile Kids), Round Rock, TX
Dendy, Jennie (Self), Trophy Club, TX
Edwards, Cee (Self), Austin, TX
Farella, Angelina MD (Self), Webster, TX
Fields, Suzette (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Cedar Park, TX
Flores, Diana (Self), Austin, TX
Flores, Gregory (Self; Protect Texas Fragile kids), San antonio, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Fultz, Josh (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Navasota, TX
Galinsky, Rebecca (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Arlington, TX
Gilani, Vicki Speech-Language Pathologist (Self; Kids Developmental Clinic), Houston,
TX
Gowen, Mark Owner (Self; TxMEP), Houston, TX
Grabert, Jennifer (Self), Roanoke, TX
Gregory, Natalie (Self; Protect tx fragile kids), Southlake, TX
Hall, Jennifer (Self; Protect tx fragile kids), Grapevine, TX
Hamrick, Caylee (Self), Fort worth, TX
Hamrick, Yvonne (Self), Fort Worth, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 2, 2019 8:00 AM
Harkleroad, Rebecca (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Spicewood, TX
Heflin, Fay (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Bulverde, TX
Hernandez, Blakley (Self), Arlington, TX
Hoffer, Lauren (Self; PTFK), Austin, TX
Howard, Cecila Ms. (Piper Pickett), Houston, TX
Kibbe, Scot (Texas Health Care Association), Austin, TX
Kwan, April (Self), Allen, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Mayeaux, Ginger Advocacy specialist (The arc of texas), Austin, TX
McCann, Gabriela (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Bulverde, TX
McLean, Douglas (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Round Rock, TX
Ozuna, Jesse (DHR Health), Edinburg, TX
Posey, Dan Vice president, Government Affairs (Baylor Scott & White Health), Temple,
TX
Rangel, Lauren Tcdd Public Policy Fellow (Easterseals Central Texas), Austin, TX
Reddick, Anita Vice president (Self), Houston, TX
Reddick, Jerome GM (Medical Plus Supplies, Inc), Houston, TX
Robison, Kristen (Self; Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health), San antonio, TX
Rodriguez, Gina Member (Medical plus supplies), Houston, TX
Romero, Michelle Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Schauer, Tim (Community Health Choice), Houston, TX
Schwind, Karen Texas School Nurse Organization (Self; Texas School Nurse
Organization), New Braunfels, TX
Shepherd, John MD (Self), San antonio, TX
Smith, Krystal (Self), Salado, TX
Sutton, Jill Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Association), Austin, TX
Tounget, Craig Executive Director (Texas Physical Therapy Association), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
ON:
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Stephens, Stephanie Deputy State Medicaid Director (HHSC), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Hammel, Devon (Self), Spring, TX
Litzinger, Linda Public Policy Specialist (Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Mills, Sarah Director of Government Affairs (Texas Association for Home Care and
Hospice), Austin, TX
Reddick, Anita Vice President (Medical Plus Supplies), Houston, TX
Schleifer, Jessica Director of Advocacy (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
McLean, Douglas (also providing written testimony) (Self; Protect Texas Fragile
Children), Round Rock, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 2, 2019 8:00 AM
Vanhoose, Laurie Director of Policy (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Benestante, Jacquie (Autism Society of Texas), Austin, TX
Black, Angela Dr. (Self), San Marcos, TX
Bock, Lisa (Self), Cypress, TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Broadbent, Brian (Self), Dallas, TX
Brown, Crystal MDCP mom (Self), Buda, TX
Carriker, Terri (Self; Protect texas fragile kids), Austin, TX
Copp, Jody Mr. (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Woodway, TX
Darby, Kelly (Self; Protect Tx Fragile Kids), Round Rock, TX
Dendy, Jennie (Self), Trophy Club, TX
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Edwards, Cee (Self), Austin, TX
Farella, Angelina MD (Self), Webster, TX
Fields, Suzette (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Cedar Park, TX
Flores, Diana (Self), Austin, TX
Flores, Gregory (Self; Protect Texas Fragile kids), San antonio, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Fredriksen, Amanda Associate state director (AARP), Austin, TX
Fultz, Josh (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Navasota, TX
Galinsky, Rebecca (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Arlington, TX
Gilani, Vicki Speech-Language Pathologist (Self; Kids Developmental Clinic), Houston,
TX
Grabert, Jennifer (Self), Roanoke, TX
Gregory, Natalie (Self; Protect tx fragile kids), Southlake, TX
Gu, Anna (Children's Defense Fund Texas), Austin, TX
Hall, Jennifer (Self; Protect tx fragile kids), Grapevine, TX
Hamrick, Caylee (Self), Fort worth, TX
Hamrick, Yvonne (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Hansch, Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Harkleroad, Rebecca (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Spicewood, TX
Heflin, Fay (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Bulverde, TX
Hernandez, Blakley (Self), Arlington, TX
Hoffer, Lauren (Self; PTFK), Austin, TX
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Kohler, Adriana (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Kwan, April (Self), Allen, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
McCann, Gabriela (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Bulverde, TX
Mehta, Hannah Exec. Director (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Flower Mound, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 2, 2019 8:00 AM
Mills, Sarah Director of Government Affairs (Texas Association for Home Care and
Hospice), Austin, TX
Rangel, Lauren Tcdd Public Policy Fellow (Easterseals Central Texas), Austin, TX
Reddy, Rajadhar (Self; Texas Medical Association), Houston, TX
Ren, Jenny (TMA), Houston, TX
Robison, Kristen (Self; Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health), San antonio, TX
Romero, Michelle Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Schwind, Karen Texas School Nurse Organization (Self; Texas School Nurse
Organization), New Braunfels, TX
Shepherd, John MD (Self), San antonio, TX
Sughrue, Alissa Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
AUSTIN, TX
Tounget, Craig Executive Director (Texas Physical Therapy Association), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
ON:
Charron, Juliet Director Results Management Medicaid/CHIP (HHSC), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Hamilton, Alison (Protect Texas Fragile Kids), TX
Litzinger, Linda Public Policy Specialist (Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
FOR:
Fultz, Josh (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Children), TX
Galinsky, Rebecca (Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Arlington, TX
Hall, Jennifer Director (Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Grapevine, TX
Hall, Preston (Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Grapevine, TX
McLean, Douglas Board Member (also providing written testimony) (Protect Texas Fragile
Kids, Texas Chargers), Round Rock, TX
Vanhoose, Laurie Director of Policy (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Benestante, Jacquie (Autism Society of Texas), Austin, TX
Black, Angela Dr. (Self), San Marcos, TX
Bock, Lisa (Self), Cypress, TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Bradshaw, Jill (Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Austin, TX
Broadbent, Brian (Self), Dallas, TX
Brod, Hong (Parents of special needs children), Dripping springs, TX
Brown, Crystal MDCP mom (Self), Buda, TX
Carriker, Terri (Self; Protect texas fragile kids), Austin, TX
Copp, Jody Mr. (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Woodway, TX
Darby, Kelly (Self; Protect Tx Fragile Kids), Round Rock, TX
Dendy, Jennie (Self), Trophy Club, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 2, 2019 8:00 AM
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Edwards, Cee (Self), Austin, TX
Flores, Diana (Self), Austin, TX
Flores, Gregory (Self; Protect Texas Fragile kids), San antonio, TX
Fultz, Josh (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Navasota, TX
Gilani, Vicki Speech-Language Pathologist (Self; Kids Developmental Clinic), Houston,
TX
Grabert, Jennifer (Self), Roanoke, TX
Gregory, Natalie (Self; Protect tx fragile kids), Southlake, TX
Hamrick, Caylee (Self), Fort worth, TX
Hamrick, Yvonne (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Harkleroad, Rebecca (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Spicewood, TX
Heflin, Fay (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Bulverde, TX
Hernandez, Blakley (Self), Arlington, TX
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
McCann, Gabriela (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Bulverde, TX
Mehta, Hannah Exec. Director (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Flower Mound, TX
Mills, Sarah Director of Government Affairs (Texas Association for Home Care and
Hospice), Austin, TX
Murphree, Susan Senior Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Piccola, Kyle (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Robison, Kristen (Self; Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health), San antonio, TX
Schwind, Karen Texas School Nurse Organization (Self; Texas School Nurse
Organization), New Braunfels, TX
Sutton, Jill Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Hernandez Kauffman, Sylvia Inspector General (HHSC Office of Inspector General),
Austin, TX
Owens, Tony Dr. Inspector General (HHSC Office of Inspector General), Austin, TX
Stephens, Stephanie Deputy State Medicaid Director (HHSC), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Bradshaw, Jill (Self), Austin, TX
Brock, Lisa (Jennifer Hall), TX
Fields, Suzette (Protect Texas Fragile Kids), TX
Gaharan, Christine (Rebecca Galinckey, Protect Texas Fragile Kids), TX
McLaurin, MD, Latish (Jennifer Hall), TX
Williams, Shawn (Self), Lubbock, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bock, Lisa (Self), Cypress, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 2, 2019 8:00 AM
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Brown, Crystal MDCP mom (Self), Buda, TX
Carriker, Terri (Self; Protect texas fragile kids), Austin, TX
Copp, Jody Mr. (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Woodway, TX
Darby, Kelly (Self; Protect Tx Fragile Kids), Round Rock, TX
Edwards, Cee (Self), Austin, TX
Flores, Gregory (Self; Protect Texas Fragile kids), San antonio, TX
Galinsky, Rebecca (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Arlington, TX
Gregory, Natalie (Self; Protect tx fragile kids), Southlake, TX
Hall, Jennifer (Self; Protect tx fragile kids), Grapevine, TX
Harkleroad, Rebecca (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Spicewood, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Policy and Community Engagement (United Ways of Texas),
Austin, TX
Heflin, Fay (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Bulverde, TX
Hendrix, Kate (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Hernandez, Blakley (Self), Arlington, TX
Kohler, Adriana (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
McCann, Gabriela (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Bulverde, TX
McLean, Douglas (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Round Rock, TX
Mehta, Hannah Exec. Director (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Flower Mound, TX
Mills, Sarah Director of Governmental Affairs (Texas Association of Home Care and
Hospice), Austin, TX
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Ozuna, Jesse (DHR Health), Edinburg, TX
Reddy, Rajadhar (Self; Texas Medical Association), Houston, TX
Robison, Kristen (Self; Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health), San antonio, TX
Schwind, Karen Texas School Nurse Organization (Self; Texas School Nurse
Organization), New Braunfels, TX
Tounget, Craig Executive Director (Texas Physical Therapy Association), Austin, TX
VanHoose, Laurie (Tx association of health plans), Austin, TX
ON:
Stephens, Stephanie Deputy State Medicaid Director (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Whalum, Stephanie Director of Government Affairs (Association of Surgical
Technologists), Denver, CO
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Carriker, Terri (Self; Protect texas fragile kids), Austin, TX
Gregory, Natalie (Self; Protect tx fragile kids), Southlake, TX
Steele-Galchutt, Stefanie (Self; Texas State Assembly of AST), N Richland Hills, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 2, 2019 8:00 AM
FOR:
Flash, Dr. Charlene Physician and Associate Chief Medical Officer (Legacy Community
Health), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Brown, Crystal MDCP mom (Self), Buda, TX
Copp, Jody Mr. (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Woodway, TX
Darby, Kelly (Self; Protect Tx Fragile Kids), Round Rock, TX
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Edwards, Cee (Self), Austin, TX
Flores, Gregory (Self; Protect Texas Fragile kids), San antonio, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Galinsky, Rebecca (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Arlington, TX
Gregory, Natalie (Self; Protect tx fragile kids), Southlake, TX
Gu, Anna (Children's Defense Fund Texas), Austin, TX
Heflin, Fay (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Bulverde, TX
Hendrix, Kate (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Hernandez, Blakley (Self), Arlington, TX
Kohler, Adriana (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Leo, Myre Government Affairs (GlaxoSmith Kline), Austin, TX
McCann, Gabriela (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Bulverde, TX
McLean, Douglas (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Round Rock, TX
Pang, Melanie (Self; Houston Food Bank), Houston, TX
Romero, Michelle Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason (Mental Health America of Greater Houston), Austin, TX
Schleifer, Jessica Director of Advocacy (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
Spanko, Audrey (Self), Austin, TX
Vane, Mark (Gilead Sciences), Austin, TX
ON:
Vazquez, Andy Deputy Associate Commissioner (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Barrows, Cynthia (also providing written testimony) (AARP), Irving, TX
Cole, Celia CEO (also providing written testimony) (Feeding Texas), Austin, TX
Hawthorne, Valerie Director (North Texas Food Bank), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Barrows, Cynthia (Self; AARP), Irving, TX
Cooper, Rachel Senior Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 2, 2019 8:00 AM
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Gregory, Natalie (Self; Protect tx fragile kids), Southlake, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Policy and Community Engagement (United Way Metropolitan
Dallas), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Policy and Community Engagement (United Ways of Texas),
Austin, TX
Hawthorne, Valerie Dr. (Self; North Texas Food Bank), Dallas, TX
Marshall, Susie (Self; GROW North Texas), Dallas, TX
Obledo Jr., Mario Chief of Government Affairs (San Antonio Food Bank), San Antonio, TX
Olson, Jamie Policy Analyst (Feeding Texas), Austin, TX
Rangel, Lauren Tcdd Public Policy Fellow (Easterseals Central Texas), Austin, TX
Ross, Jan (Self), Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
Spanko, Audrey (Self), Austin, TX
Tatum, Alexis (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
ON:
Carter, Gina DAC, AEC (HHSC), Austin, TX
Davis, Hilary Policy Advisor, AES (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Canepa, Alex Farmers Market Manager (Sustainable Food Center), Austin, TX
Helfand, Sarah MD (AHA, TPS, Partnership for a Healthy Texas, Texas Public Health
Coalition), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alcauter, Bethany PhD Student and farmer (Self), Florence, TX
Cannone, Diana (Self), Georgetown, TX
Cheng, Albert Manager, Government Affairs (Harris County Public Health), Houston, TX
Cooper, Rachel Senior Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Foxman, Emily Program/Development Manager (Urban Harvest), Houston, TX
Garcia, Leticia (Self), Round Rock, TX
Gregory, Natalie (Self; Protect tx fragile kids), Southlake, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Policy and Community Engagement (United Ways of Texas),
Austin, TX
Higgins, Peggy (Self), Caldwell, TX
Hogan, Francisca Mrs (Self), Mission, Texas, TX
Hogan, Joseph (Self), Mission, TX
Lucero, Jada (Self), Round Rock, TX
Marshall, Susie (Self; GROW North Texas), Dallas, TX
Massey, Shelby (American Heart Association), Austin, TX
Masters, Kelley (Self), Cedar Park, TX
McGeary, Judith Executive Director (Self; Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance), Cameron,
TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 2, 2019 8:00 AM
Olson, Jamie Policy Analyst (Feeding Texas), Austin, TX
Pang, Melanie (Self; Houston Food Bank), Houston, TX
Provence, Leslie (Self; Food Policy Council of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
Schauer, Tim (Community Health Choice), Houston, TX
Smock, Roxanna Mrs (Self), Austin, TX
Spanko, Audrey (Self), Austin, TX
Voskamp, Jamie (Self), Rosenberg, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South
Texas , Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Selter, Wayne DEC, AES (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Garnett, Susan CEO, MHMR Tarrant (Texas Council of Community Centers), Fort Worth,
TX
Pascasio, Robert CEO (Palaceos Comm Hospital), Palaceos, TX
Yezak, Gerald Robertson County Sheriff (Sheriff's Association of Texas and Texas Council
of Community Centers), Franklin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baker, James (Self), San Marcos, TX
Black, Angela Dr. (Self), San Marcos, TX
Bock, Lisa (Self), Cypress, TX
Boston, Jessica (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Brod, Hong (Parents of special needs children), Dripping springs, TX
Brown, Crystal MDCP mom (Self), Buda, TX
Camacho, Priscilla SVP, Public Policy (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Carriker, Terri (Self; Protect texas fragile kids), Austin, TX
Darby, Kelly (Self; Protect Tx Fragile Kids), Round Rock, TX
Edwards, Cee (Self), Austin, TX
Flores, Diana (Self), Austin, TX
Flores, Gregory (Self; Protect Texas Fragile kids), San antonio, TX
Galinsky, Rebecca (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Arlington, TX
Gregory, Natalie (Self; Protect tx fragile kids), Southlake, TX
Hall, Jennifer (Self; Protect tx fragile kids), Grapevine, TX
Harmon, Micah Sheriff (Self; Sheriffs' Association of Texas), Hallettsville, TX
Heflin, Fay (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Bulverde, TX
Hendrix, Kate (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Hernandez, Blakley (Self), Arlington, TX
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Kohler, Adriana (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Lanagan, Lindsay (Legacy community health), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 2, 2019 8:00 AM
Lee Sang, John (Self), San Marcos, TX
McCann, Gabriela (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Bulverde, TX
McLean, Douglas (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Round Rock, TX
Mehta, Hannah Exec. Director (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Flower Mound, TX
Romero, Michelle Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Schauer, Tim (Community Health Choice), Houston, TX
Spreen, Lauren (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Wilson, Dennis Sheriff (Sheriff's Association), Grosbeak, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South
Texas , Inc.), San Antonio, TX
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Greenberg, Charlie Director of Hospital Finance and Waiver Programs (HHSC), Austin, TX
Vazquez, Andy DAC, MCS (HHSC), Austin, TX