WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 10, 2019 8:30 AM
ON:
Horton, Colleen Director of Policy (also providing written testimony) (Hogg Foundation
for Mental Health), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Camacho, Priscilla SVP, Public Policy (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Carmen, Samantha Dr. (Self), Dallas, TX
Connors, Jonathan (Doctors Hospital at Renaissance), Austin, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Frandsen, Chris (Self; Texas League Of Women Voters), Austin, TX
Franklin, Allison Policy Fellow (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Greer, Allison VP (Self; CHCS), SATX, TX
Hansch, Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Policy and Community Engagement (United Ways of Texas),
Austin, TX
Hartman, Marilyn Mental Health Advocate (Self; NAMI Austin), Austin, TX
Howell, Jason (Self), Elgin, TX
Johnson, Windy Program manager (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Lam, Wilson (Self), Houston, TX
Nichols, Lee (TexProtects - Champions for Safe Children), Austin, TX
Romero, Michelle Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Spike, Carroll (Self), Argyle, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South
Texas , Inc.), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Smith, Mary (Concerned women for america), Arlington, TX
ON:
Harvey, Courtney St. MIT Coordinator and AC (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Fine, Robert Director, Office of Clinical Ethics and Palliative Care (also providing written
testimony) (Baylor Scott and White, TMA, THA), Dallas, TX
Gremmeis, Becky System Director of Ethics (Catholic Health Association of Texas and
Christus Health), Irving, TX
Tomlinson, Maxcine Director of Governmental Relations (Texas New Mexico Hospice
Organization), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Camacho, Priscilla SVP, Public Policy (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 10, 2019 8:30 AM
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Hall, Ash (Self), Austin, TX
Hench, Marina Senior Director, Government Relations - Texas (American Cancer Society
Cancer Action Network), Austin, TX
Lam, Wilson (Self), Houston, TX
Lopez, Cesar Associate General Counsel (Self; Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Mackay, Laura Dr (Self), Houston, TX
McGarity, Kristin DMA (Self), Kyle, TX
Mills, Sarah Dir. of Government Relations (Texas Association for Home Care and
Hospice), Austin, TX
Saslavsky, Elisa (Self), Austin, TX
Smith, Karen Dr. (Self), Manor, TX
Spreen, Lauren (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Comeaux, Paul (Self), San Antonio, TX
Graham, Elizabeth Director (Self; Texas right to lifr), Houston, TX
Sevilla, Philip Mr (Self; Texas Leadership Institute for Public Advocacy), San Antonio, TX
Sullivan, Michael Quinn (Self; Empower Texans), Austin, TX
Trainor, Trey Mr. (Self), Austin, TX
Wilks, Farris (Self), Cisco tx, TX
Wilks, Jo Ann (Self), Cisco, TX
ON:
Perez, Erin DNP, APRN, ANPC, AGNPC (Self), Live Oak, TX
Vazquez, Andy DAC, MCS (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Blanton III, Carl Captain (Self), Houston, TX
Boyd, Misty (Self), League City, TX
Comeaux, Paul (Self), San Antonio, TX
Crawford, Daniel (Self), Richardson, TX
Crawford, Kelly (Self), Richardson, TX
Cuchens, Laurie (also providing written testimony) (Self), The Colony, TX
Deotte, Rich (Self), South Lake, TX
Drude, Jennie (My Daughters), Montgomery, TX
Duzan, Jillian (Self), San Antonio, TX
Estes, William (Self), Temple, TX
Gordon, Melinda (Abbup Gift of Hope Foundation), Belleville, TX
Haden, Ashley (Self), Allen, TX
Higgins, Anna Associate Scholar (Susan B. Anthony List), Pensacola, FL
Holcomb, Terry SREC Committeeman SD 3 (Self; RPT), Coldspring, TX
Hudgens, Nicole Senior Policy Analyst (Texas Values Action), Austin, TX
Maples, Brittany (Self), Eastland, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 10, 2019 8:30 AM
Milton, Jackson Legislative and Political Associate (also providing written testimony)
(Self), Houston, TX
Page, Sheila Dr (also providing written testimony) (Charlotte Lozier Institute), Aledo, TX
Patrick Marks, Kassi Dee Attorney/Pro Life and Patient Advocate (also providing written
testimony) (Unborn, Patients, Women, Texas Right to Life), Garland, TX
Perez, Jennifer (also providing written testimony) (Self), Tomball, TX
Peterson, Nye (Self), Round Rock, TX
Price, Sara (Self), Friendswood, TX
Rumpf, Jennifer Doctor (Self), Houston, TX
Schoonouer, Andy Executive Director (Austin Life Care), Austin, TX
Seago, John Legislative Director (Self; Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Sevilla, Phillip President (8454 Buckhorn Parke), San Antonio, TX
Smith, Rick Dad/Husband (Self), Dallas, TX
Vaughn, Jason Policy Director (Texas Young Republicans), Round Rock, TX
White, Howard (Self), Waskom, TX
Wiley, Jay (Self), Austin, TX
Woelfel, Michael (Self), Humble, TX
York, Ruth (also providing written testimony) (Self), Cisco, TX
AGAINST:
Nam, Jeana (National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum), Houston, TX
Rocap, Blake Legislative Counsel (NARAL Pro Choice Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alban, Stephanie (Self), Cypress, TX
Alkire, Anna (Self), Austin, TX
Archer, Barbara (Self), Royse City, TX
Archer, William (Self), Royse City, TX
Asmussen, Cindy Ethics Advisor (Self; Southern Baptists of Texas Convention), Austin,
TX
Barnes, Rick TCGOP Treasurer (Self), Keller, TX
Bellow, David (Self), Jasper, TX
Bradford, Trayce (Self), Grapevine, TX
Brownlee, Karyn (Self), Coppell, TX
Buchert, Carol (Self), Round rock, TX
Buckingham, Ryan (Self), Arlington, TX
Burkr, J. (Self), Farmers Branch, TX
Carra, Mary (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Caruso, Stefani (Self), Austin, TX
Castle, Mary Policy Advisor (Texas Values), Austin, TX
Cook, Emily Self (Self), Liberty, TX
Coovrey, Kristin (Self), Austin, TX
Cox, Trevor (Self), San Antonio, TX
Creixell, Marisa (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 10, 2019 8:30 AM
Cull, Lorraine (Self), Houston, TX
DeOtte, Richard (Self), Southlake, TX
DeOtte, Yvette (Self), Southlake, TX
Dixon, Don Engineer (Self), San Antonio, TX
Fennell, James Mr (Self), Beaumont, TX
Fenton, Andrea (Self), Missouri city, TX
Finigan, James (Self), Cypress, TX
Finigan, Shelly (Self), Cypress, TX
Fleck, Jennifer (Self), Spicewood, TX
Garcia, Denise (Self), Jasper, TX
Gordon, Clyde (Self; Abby's Gift of Hope Foundation), Bellville, TX
Graddy, Kathleen (Self), Greenville, TX
Graf, Linda (Self), Dallas, TX
Graf, Rick (Self), Dallas, TX
Graham, Elizabeth Director (Self; Texas right to lifr), Houston, TX
Grahmann, Patricia (Self), Hallettsville, TX
Grant, Kathryn (Self), Flower Mound, TX
Grant, Kathryn (Self), Flower Mound, TX
Hall, Nathanael (Self), Kerrville, TX
Hall, Terri (Self), Kerrville, TX
Hall, Terri (Self), Kerrville, TX
Holcomb, Gina (Self), Coldspring, TX
Holcomb, Terry SREC SD3 (Republican Party of Texas), Coldspring, TX
Hollier, Jason (Self), Iowa colony, TX
Hollier, Sandra (Self; Texas Right to Life), Iowa Colony, TX
Horne, Emily Legislatuve Associate (Self; Texas Right To Life), Houston, TX
Howsley, Stephen (Self), Austin, TX
Hubbard, Tracy (Self; Self), Houston, TX
Hurt, Lola (Self), Addison, TX
Hux, Daniel (Self), Kemp, TX
Justiss, Julie Ms. (Self), Colleyville, TX
King, Laura Special projects coordinator (Republican Party of Texas), Austin, TX
King, Michael Pastor (Self), Yoakum, TX
Klentzman, Cynthia Mrs (Self), Burnet, TX
Knauss, Mary MD (Self), Pearland, TX
Kolb, Mary (Self), Valley mills, TX
Kolb, Peter Rev. (Self), Valley Mills, TX
Kolb, Shelby (Self), Valley Mills, TX
Landry, Elizabeth (Self), Greenville, TX
Lanton, Christine (Self), Euless, TX
Lanton, Rodney (Self), Euless, TX
Lentz, Kathy (Self), Woodway, TX
Lentz, Rebekah (Self), Dallas, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 10, 2019 8:30 AM
Mackay, Laura Dr (Self), Houston, TX
Main, Crystal (Self), North Richland Hills, TX
Maresh, Julius (Self), Richmond, TX
Maresh, Lark (Self), Richmond, TX
Mason, David (Self), Carrollton, TX
McDaniel, Gary (Self), Cisco, TX
Mcdaniel, Norma (Self), Cisco, TX
Mclane, Emily (Self), Sugar land, TX
Mclane, Sophia (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Menchaca, Harriet (Self), Tx, TX
Newman, Anne (Self), BOERNE, TX
Parma, Rebecca Legislative Associate (Self; Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Peloquin, Susan (Self), Austin, TX
Pitcher, Katherine Legislative Associate (Self; Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Putnam, Terryy (Self), Georgeton, TX
PUtnam, Wilma Joy (Self), GEorgetown, TX
Rcciardelli, Liesl (Self), Plano, TX
Rhodes, Fran Citizen Advocate coordinator, NE Tarrant Tea Party (Self; Ne tarrant tp),
Fort Worth, TX
Ricciardelli, Anthony (Self), Plano, TX
Ruggs, Gerald (Self), San Antonio, TX
Saenz, Jonathan President (Texas Values Action), Austin, TX
Schaefer, Gloria (Self), San Antonio, TX
Schaefer, Gloria (Self), San Antonio, TX
Seago, Brandy (Self), Austin, TX
Seago, Johnnie Dr (Self), Willis, TX
Shellhorse, Hilary (Self), Fort worth, TX
Sherman, Steven Mr. (Self), Houston, TX
Smith, Jeffrey (Self), Round Rock, TX
Smith, Mary (Concerned women for america), Arlington, TX
Smither, Veronica Arnold (Self), Houston, TX
Soliz, Katherine (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Straub, Glenda (Self), Flower mound, TX
Sullivan, Michael Quinn (Self; Empower Texans), Austin, TX
Teeter, Donna (Self), Grapevine, TX
Thompson, Michele (Self), Austin, TX
Trainor, Trey Mr. (Self), Austin, TX
Vaughn, Jason (Self; Texas Young Republicans), Round Rock, TX
Von storch, Connor (Self), Dallas, TX
Wall, Kathaleen (Self), Houston, TX
Wilks, Farris (Self), Cisco tx, TX
Wilks, Jo Ann (Self), Cisco, TX
Woelfel, Jackie (Self), Humble, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 10, 2019 8:30 AM
Wymer, James (Self), Georgetown, TX
AGAINST:
Bachman, Valerie (Self), Austin, TX
Lopez, Carisa Political Director (Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Ross, Jeni (Self), Austin, TX
Saslavsky, Elisa (Self), Austin, TX
Smith, Karen Dr. (Self), Manor, TX
Tigner, Drucilla Policy Strategist (ACLU of Texas), Houston, TX
Weihs, Diana MD (Self; American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists-District IX),
Austin, TX
ON:
Garcia, Kelly Acting DEC, HDIS (HHSC), Austin, TX
Green, Calvin DEC, OOP (HHSC), Austin, TX
Pojman,Ph.D., Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Vassar, Ryan Chief, General Counsel Division (Office of the Attorney General), Austin, TX
Vazquez, Andy DAC, MCS (HHSC), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
McGuire, Sean Allen (Self), Fort Worth, TX
AGAINST:
Weihsmh, Diana Physician (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Smith, Ava Director, TBP (Talking Book Program), Austin, TX
Smith, May Pat Retired APRN (Self; Texas Silver Hair Legislature), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Connors, Jonathan (Doctors Hospital at Renaissance), Austin, TX
Spike, Carroll (Self), Argyle, TX
FOR:
Olivarez, Eduardo Administrator (Hidalgo County Health), Edinburg, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South
Texas , Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Bachman, Valerie (Self), Austin, TX
Garcia, Imelda Associate Commissioner (DSHS), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 10, 2019 8:30 AM
FOR:
Olivarez, Eduardo Administrator (Hidalgo County Health), Edinburg, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Gruber, Dave Associate Commissioner (DSHS), Austin, TX
FOR:
Olivarez, Eduardo Administrator (Hidalgo County Health), Edinburg, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South
Texas , Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Bachman, Valerie (Self), Austin, TX
Garcia, Imelda Associate Commissioner (DSHS), Austin, TX
Gruber, Dave Associate Commissioner (DSHS), Austin, TX
FOR:
Burris, Byron President (Owner/TAG Management System), Victoria, TX
Haney, Ron (also providing written testimony) (Texas Health Care Association), Lufkin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bradford, Trayce (Self), Grapevine, TX
Burris, Byron (Self), Victoria, TX
Capelo, Jaime (Alliance of Independent Pharmacists), Austin, TX
Cates, Andrew General Counsel (Nursing Legislative Agenda Coalition), Austin, TX
Fredriksen, Amanda Associate State Director (AARP), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Meyer, Alyse (LeadingAge Texas), Austin, TX
Rose, Denise (ResCare), Austin, TX
ON:
Cances, Diana Director (HHSC), Austin, TX
Levee, Alison IDR Director, Legal (HHSC), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bethos, Dr. George Independent Ombudsman (Office of the Independent Ombudsman),
Austin, TX
Greer, Allison (Self; CHCS), SA TX, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 10, 2019 8:30 AM
Gregg, Aaron (Alzheimer's Association), Austin, TX
Spike, Carroll (Self), Argyle, TX
ON:
Cazabon, Laura Director of Operations (HHSC), Austin, TX
Jennings, Candace Deputy Independent (Office of the Independent Ombudsman for SSLC),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Opelt, Jon Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Patient Access), Austin, TX
FOR:
Cunningham, Rob Owner (Jeremiah Cunninham's World Best Eggs and Coyote Creek
Organic Feed Mill), Elgin, TX
Griffiths, Jesse Chef/Owner (Dai Due), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Canepa, Alex (Sustainable Food Center), Austin, TX
Denison, Christopher (Self), Bastrop, TX
Denison, Kathy (Self), Bastrop, TX
Jenkins, Carla (Self; Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association), Austin, TX
Masters, Kelley (Self), Cedar park, TX
McGeary, Judith Executive Director (Farm and Ranch Alliance), Cameron, TX
Provence, Leslie (Self; Food Policy Council of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Roberts, George CEO (Texas Association of City and County Health Officials), Tyler, TX
Williams, Stephen Policy Health Director (City of Houston), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Franco, Brie Intergovernmental Relations Officer (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Jaffer, Illy Intergovernmental Affairs Manager (City of Houston), Houston, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Olivarez, Eduardo Chief Administrative Officer (Self; Hidalgo County Health & Human
Services), Edinburg, TX
Smith, Jamaal Asst Dir, Gov Affairs (City of Houston, Office of the Mayor), Houston, TX
ON:
Gruber, Dave Associate Commissioner (Texas Department of State Health Services),
Austin, TX
Vasquez, Andy DAC, MCS (HHSC), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 10, 2019 8:30 AM
FOR:
Hurtado, Rene Chief of Staff (Emergence Health Network), El Paso, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Benestante, Jacquie (Autism Society of Texas), Austin, TX
Bruce, Bonnie Director of Governmental Affairs (Texas Society of Anesthesiologists),
Austin, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Hartman, Marilyn Mental Health Advocate (Self; NAMI Austin), Austin, TX
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Mills, Sarah Dir. of Government Relations (Texas Association for Home Care and
Hospice), Austin, TX
Romero, Michelle Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South
Texas , Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Vazquez, Andy DAC, MCS (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Blanton III, Carl Captain (Self), Houston, TX
Collins, Bill Lawyer (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Comeaux, Paul (Self), San Antonio, TX
Cook, Emily General Counsel (Texas Right to Life), Liberty, TX
Deotte, Rich (Self), South Lake, TX
Dye, Stephanie (Self), Dallas, TX
Graham, Elizabeth Director (Self), Houston, TX
Holcomb, Terry SREC Committeeman SD 3 (Self; RPT), Coldspring, TX
Hollier, Sandra (Self), Iowa Colony, TX
Horne, Emily Legislative Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texas Right to
Life), Houston, TX
Houser, Edward Doctor (Self), Houston, TX
Johnson, Bonita (Self), Liberty, TX
Kelly, Evelyn (Self), Pasadena, TX
Lynn Ward, Jerri (Self), Austin, TX
Oades, Stephen (Self), Georgetown, TX
Page, Seila Doctor (Texas Association of American Physicians and Surgeons), Alecto, TX
Painter, Robert Attorney (Self), Houston, TX
Patrick Marks, Kassi Dee Attorney, Pro-Life, Patient Advocate (also providing written
testimony) (Patients/Constitutional Law), Garland, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 10, 2019 8:30 AM
Pitcher, Katherine Legislative Associate (also providing written testimony) (Self; Self,
Texas Right to Life, Christine Long), Houston, TX
Rountree, Diana (Self), Mansfield, TX
Rumpf, Jennifer Doctor (Self), Houston, TX
Schindler, Bobby President (Terri Schindler Life Hope Network), Philadelphia, PA
Seago, John Legislative Director (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Right to
Life), Houston, TX
Sevilla, Phillip President (TLIPA), San Antonio, TX
Smith, Wesley (Self), Alexandria, TX
Sommers, Mary Doctor (Self), Houston, TX
Turner, Jeff Attorney (Patient Advocate), Garland, TX
Wall, Kathaleen (Self), Houston, TX
Wilks, Joann (Self), Cisco, TX
Woelfel, Jackie (Self), Humble, TX
Woelfel, Michael (Self), Humble, TX
Young, Amber (Self), Baytown, TX
Young, Anna (Self), Baytown, TX
Young, Heather (Self), Baytown, TX
Young, Tanya (Self), Hamshire, TX
AGAINST:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Fine, Robert Director, Office of Clinical Ethics and Palliative Care (Baylor Scott and
White, TMA, THA), Dallas, TX
Gremmels, Becket System Director of Ethics (Catholic Health Association of Texas),
Irving, TX
Martin, Ellen Director of Practice (Self; Texas Nurses Association), Austin, TX
Pojman, Joe Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Alliance for
Life), Austin, TX
Tong, Timothy (Self; Children's Hospital of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Rachut, Eric (Texas Right to Life), Moody, TX
War, Amy Attorney (Texas Alliance for Patient Access), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alban, Stephanie (Self), Cypress, TX
Alkire, Anna (Self), Austin, TX
Archer, Barbara (Self), Royse City, TX
Archer, William (Self), Royse City, TX
Asmussen, Cindy Ethics Advisor (Self; Southern Baptists of Texas Convention), Austin,
TX
Bachman, Valerie (Self), Austin, TX
Barnes, Rick TCGOP Treasurer (Self), Keller, TX
Barton, John (Self), Needville, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 10, 2019 8:30 AM
Bellow, David (Self), Jasper, TX
Bradford, Trayce (Self), Grapevine, TX
Brownlee, Karyn (Self), Coppell, TX
Buckingham, Ryan (Self), Arlington, TX
Burkr, J. (Self), Farmers Branch, TX
Carra, Mary (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Caruso, Stefani (Self), Austin, TX
Chasteen, Kara Burnet county republican party chair (Self), Burnet, TX
Coovrey, Kristin (Self), Austin, TX
Cox, Trevor (Self), San Antonio, TX
Creixell, Marisa (Self), Austin, TX
Cuchens, Laurie (Self), The Colony, TX
Cull, Lorraine (Self), Houston, TX
DeOtte, Richard (Self), Southlake, TX
DeOtte, Yvette (Self), Southlake, TX
Duffy, Shane (Self), The Woodlands, TX
Fennell, James Mr (Self), Beaumont, TX
Fenton, Andrea (Self), Missouri city, TX
Fleck, Jennifer (Self), Spicewood, TX
Garcia, Denise (Self), Jasper, TX
Graddy, Kathleen (Self), Greenville, TX
Graf, Linda (Self), Dallas, TX
Graf, Rick (Self), Dallas, TX
Grahmann, Patricia (Self), Hallettsville, TX
Grant, Kathryn (Self), Flower Mound, TX
Haden, Ashley (Self), Allen, TX
Hall, Terri (Self), Kerrville, TX
Holcomb, Terry SREC SD3 (Republican Party of Texas), Coldspring, TX
Hollier, Jason (Self), Iowa colony, TX
Howsley, Stephen (Self), Austin, TX
Hubbard, Tracy (Self; Self), Houston, TX
Hurt, Lola (Self), Addison, TX
Hux, Daniel (Self), Kemp, TX
Jones, Donald (Self), Beaumont, TX
Justiss, Julie Ms. (Self), Colleyville, TX
King, Michael Pastor (Self), Yoakum, TX
Klentzman, Cynthia Mrs (Self), Burnet, TX
Knauss, Mary MD (Self), Pearland, TX
Kolb, Mary (Self), Valley mills, TX
Kolb, Peter Rev. (Self), Valley Mills, TX
Kolb, Shelby (Self), Valley Mills, TX
Landry, Elizabeth (Self), Greenville, TX
Lanton, Christine (Self), Euless, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 10, 2019 8:30 AM
Lanton, Rodney (Self), Euless, TX
Lentz, Kathy (Self), Woodway, TX
Lentz, Rebekah (Self), Dallas, TX
Main, Crystal (Self; NE Tarrant County Tea Party), North Richland Hills, TX
Maresh, Julius (Self), Richmond, TX
Maresh, Lark (Self), Richmond, TX
Mason, David (Self), Carrollton, TX
McDaniel, Gary (Self), Cisco, TX
Mcdaniel, Norma (Self), Cisco, TX
Mclane, Emily (Self), Sugar land, TX
Mclane, Sophia (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Menchaca, Harriet (Self), San antonio, TX
Milton, Jackson (Self; Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Newman, Anne (Self), BOERNE, TX
Parma, Rebecca Legislative Associate (Self; Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Pitcher, Katherine Legislative Associate (Self; Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Putnam, Terry (Self), Georgetown, TX
PUtnam, Wilma Joy (Self), GEorgetown, TX
Rewman, Jeremy Policy Director (Texas Home School Coalition), Lubbock, TX
Rhodes, Fran Citizen Advocate coordinator, NE Tarrant Tea Party (Self; Ne tarrant tp),
Fort Worth, TX
Ricciardelli, Anthony (Self), Plano, TX
Ricciardelli, Liesl (Self), Plano, TX
Ruggs, Gerald (Self), San Antonio, TX
Schwartz, Kimberlyn (Self), Richmond tx, TX
Seago, Brandy (Self), Austin, TX
Seago, Johnnie Dr (Self), Willis, TX
Shellhorse, Hilary (Self), Fort worth, TX
Sherman, Steven Mr. (Self), Houston, TX
Smith, Jeffrey (Self), Round Rock, TX
Smith, Mary (Concerned women for america), Arlington, TX
Smither, Veronica Arnold (Self), Houston, TX
Soliz, Katherine (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Straub, Glenda (Self), Flower mound, TX
Sullivan, Michael Quinn (Self; Empower Texans), Austin, TX
Teeter, Donna (Self), Grapevine, TX
Thompson, Michele (Self), Austin, TX
Trainor, Trey Mr. (Self), Austin, TX
Vaughn, Jason (Self; Texas Young Republicans), Round Rock, TX
Von storch, Connor (Self), Dallas, TX
Wilks, Farris (Self), Cisco tx, TX
Wymer, James (Self), Georgetown, TX
York, Ruth (Self), Cisco, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 10, 2019 8:30 AM
AGAINST:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Brahmaroutu, Ankita (Self; 3rd year medical student at Texas A&M), Round Rock, TX
Bruce, Bonnie Director of Governmental Affairs (Texas Society of Anesthesiologists),
Austin, TX
Connors, Jonathan (Doctors Hospital at Renaissance), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Hall, Ash (Self), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Milligan, Maureen (Teaching hospitals of texas), Austin, TX
Norman, Sarah (CHI St. Luke's), Austin, TX
Saslavsky, Elisa (Self), Austin, TX
Smith, Karen Dr. (Self), Manor, TX
Tong, Timothy MD (Self; Childrens Hospital of San Antonio), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
McGuire, Sean Allen (Self), Fort Worth, TX
FOR:
Blanton III, Carl Captain (Self), Houston, TX
Collins, Bill Lawyer (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Comeaux, Paul (Self), San Antonio, TX
Cook, Emily General Counsel (Texas Right to Life), Liberty, TX
Dye, Stephanie (Self), Dallas, TX
Graham, Elizabeth Director (Self), Houston, TX
Holcomb, Terry SREC Committeeman SD 3 (Self; RPT), Coldspring, TX
Hollier, Sandra (Self), Iowa Colony, TX
Horne, Emily Legislative Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texas Right to
Life), Houston, TX
Houser, Edward Doctor (Self), Houston, TX
Johnson, Bonita (Self), Liberty, TX
Jones, Donald (Self), Beaumont, TX
Kelly, Evelyn (Self), Pasadena, TX
Lynn Ward, Jerri (Self), Austin, TX
Painter, Robert Attorney (Self), Houston, TX
Parmer, Rebecca Legislative Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texas Right to
Life, Patrick Patey), Houston, TX
Patrick Marks, Kassi Dee Attorney, Pro-Life, Patient Advocate (also providing written
testimony) (Patients/Constitutional Law), Garland, TX
Pitcher, Katherine Legislative Associate (also providing written testimony) (Self; Self,
Texas Right to Life, Christine Long), Houston, TX
Rountree, Diana (Self), Mansfield, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 10, 2019 8:30 AM
Rumpf, Jennifer Doctor (Self), Houston, TX
Seago, John Legislative Director (Self; Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Sevilla, Phillip President (TLIPA), San Antonio, TX
Sommers, Mary Doctor (Self), Houston, TX
Turner, Jeff Attorney (Patient Advocate), Garland, TX
Wall, Kathaleen (Self), Houston, TX
Woelfel, Jackie (Self), Humble, TX
Woelfel, Michael (Self), Humble, TX
AGAINST:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Fine, Robert Director, Office of Clinical Ethics and Palliative Care (Baylor Scott and
White, TMA, THA), Dallas, TX
Gremmels, Becket System Director of Ethics (Catholic Health Association of Texas),
Irving, TX
Martin, Ellen Director of Practice (Self; Texas Nurses Association), Austin, TX
Pojman, Joe Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Alliance for
Life), Austin, TX
ON:
War, Amy Attorney (Texas Alliance for Patient Access), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alkire, Anna (Self), Austin, TX
Archer, Barbara (Self), Royse City, TX
Archer, William (Self), Royse City, TX
Asmussen, Cindy Ethics Advisor (Self), Austin, TX
Bachman, Valerie (Self), Austin, TX
Barnes, Rick TCGOP Treasurer (Self), Keller, TX
Barton, John (Self), Needville, TX
Bellow, David (Self), Jasper, TX
Bradford, Trayce (Self), Grapevine, TX
Brownlee, Karyn (Self), Coppell, TX
Buckingham, Ryan (Self), Arlington, TX
Burkr, J. (Self), Farmers Branch, TX
Carra, Mary (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Caruso, Stefani (Self), Austin, TX
Chasteen, Kara Burnet county republican party chair (Self), Burnet, TX
Coovrey, Kristin (Self), Austin, TX
Cox, Trevor (Self), San Antonio, TX
Cuchens, Laurie (Self), The Colony, TX
Cull, Lorraine (Self), Houston, TX
DeOtte, Richard (Self), Southlake, TX
DeOtte, Yvette (Self), Southlake, TX
Duffy, Shane (Self), The Woodlands, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 10, 2019 8:30 AM
Fennell, James Mr (Self), Beaumont, TX
Fenton, Andrea (Self), Missouri city, TX
Garcia, Denise (Self), Jasper, TX
Graddy, Kathleen (Self), Greenville, TX
Graf, Linda (Self), Dallas, TX
Graf, Rick (Self), Dallas, TX
Grahmann, Patricia (Self), Hallettsville, TX
Haden, Ashley (Self), Allen, TX
Holcomb, Terry SREC SD3 (Republican Party of Texas), Coldspring, TX
Howsley, Stephen (Self), Austin, TX
Hubbard, Tracy (Self; Self), Houston, TX
Hurt, Lola (Self), Addison, TX
Hux, Daniel (Self), Kemp, TX
Justiss, Julie Ms (Self), Colleyville, TX
King, Michael Pastor (Self), Yoakum, TX
Klentzman, Cynthia Mrs (Self), Burnet, TX
Knauss, Mary MD (Self), Pearland, TX
Kolb, Mary (Self), Valley mills, TX
Kolb, Peter Rev. (Self), Valley Mills, TX
Kolb, Shelby (Self), Valley Mills, TX
Landry, Elizabeth (Self), Greenville, TX
Lanton, Christine (Self), Euless, TX
Lanton, Rodney (Self), Euless, TX
Lentz, Kathy (Self), Woodway, TX
Lentz, Rebekah (Self), Dallas, TX
Mackay, Laura Dr (Self), Houston, TX
Main, Crystal (Self; NE Tarrant County Tea Party), North Richland Hills, TX
Mason, David (Self), Carrollton, TX
McDaniel, Gary (Self), Cisco, TX
Mcdaniel, Norma (Self), Cisco, TX
Mclane, Sophia (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Menchaca, Harriet (Self), San Antonio, TX
Milton, Jackson (Self; Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Newman, Jeremy (Self; Texas home school coalition), Lubbock, TX
Pitcher, Katherine Legislative Associate (Self; Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Rhodes, Fran Citizen Advocate coordinator, NE Tarrant Tea Party (Self; Ne tarrant tp),
Fort Worth, TX
Ruggs, Gerald (Self), San Antonio, TX
Schaefer, Gloria (Self), San Antonio, TX
Schaefer, Gloria (Self), San Antonio, TX
Schindler, Bobby PREC (Self; Terri Schiano and Hope Network), Philadelphia, PA
Schwartz, Kimberlyn (Self), Richmond tx, TX
Seago, Brandy (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 10, 2019 8:30 AM
Seago, Johnnie Dr (Self), Willis, TX
Shellhorse, Hilary (Self), Fort worth, TX
Sherman, Steven Mr. (Self), Houston, TX
Smith, Jeffrey (Self), Round Rock, TX
Smith, Mary (Concerned women for america), Arlington, TX
Smither, Veronica Arnold (Self), Houston, TX
Soliz, Katherine (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Sullivan, Michael Quinn (Self; Empower Texans), Austin, TX
Teeter, Donna (Self), Grapevine, TX
Thompson, Michele (Self), Austin, TX
Trainor, Trey Mr. (Self), Austin, TX
Vaughn, Jason (Self; Texas Young Republicans), Round Rock, TX
Von storch, Connor (Self), Dallas, TX
Wiley, Jay (Self), Austin, TX
Wilks, Farris (Self), Cisco tx, TX
Wilks, Jo Ann (Self), Cisco, TX
AGAINST:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Brahmaroutu, Ankita (Self; 3rd year medical student at Texas A&M), Round Rock, TX
Bruce, Bonnie Director of Governmental Affairs (Texas Society of Anesthesiologists),
Austin, TX
Connors, Jonathan (Doctors Hospital at Renaissance), Austin, TX
Milligan, Maureen (Teaching hospitals of texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Bangert, Ryan Deputy AG for Legal Counsel (Office of Attorney General), Austin, TX
FOR:
Deotte, Rich (Self), South lake, TX
DeOtte, Richard (Self), Southlake, TX
Matthews, Ben Executive Vice President (Human Coalition), Frisco, TX
Szala, Lori National Director of Client Services (Human Coalition), Frisco, TX
ON:
Garcia, Kelly Acting DEC, HDIS (HHSC), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Andrews, Jenny Public Policy Analyst (Self; Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Asmussen, Cindy Ethics Advisor (Self), Austin, TX
Barton, John (Self), Needville, TX
Bradford, Trayce (Self), Grapevine, TX
Caruso, Stefani (Self), Austin, TX
Castle, Mary Policy Advisor (Texas Values), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 10, 2019 8:30 AM
Cooksey, Matthew (Self; Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
DeOtte, Yvette (Self), Southlake, TX
Fleck, Jennifer (Self), Spicewood, TX
Hudgens, Nicole Senior Policy Analyst (Self; Texas Values Action), Austin, TX
Mackay, Laura Dr (Self), Houston, TX
Newman, Anne (Self), BOERNE, TX
O'Donnell, Amy Communications Director Texas Alliance For Life (Self; Texas Alliance
for Life), Austin, TX
Pojman,Ph.D., Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Smith, Mary (Concerned women for america), Arlington, TX
Teeter, Donna (Self), Grapevine, TX
Vaughn, Jason (Self; Texas Young Republicans), Round Rock, TX
AGAINST:
Frandsen, Chris (Self; Texas League Of Women Voters), Austin, TX
Lopez, Carisa Political Director (Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Saslavsky, Elisa (Self), Austin, TX
Smith, Karen Dr. (Self), Manor, TX
Tigner, Drucilla Policy Strategist (ACLU of Texas), Houston, TX
Weihs, Diana MD (Self; American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists-District IX),
Austin, TX
ON:
French, Lesley Assistant Attorney General (Texas Attorney General Office), Austin, TX
Green, Calvin DEC, OOP (HHSC), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Weihsmh, Diana Physician (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Borel, Dennis Executive Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Gremmels, Becket System Director of Ethics (Christus Health), Irving, TX
Lopez, Cesar Associate General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Tong, Timothy Pediatric Critical Care (Children's Hospital of San Antonio), San Antonio,
TX
AGAINST:
Blanton III, Carl Captain (Self), Houston, TX
Seago, John Legislative Director (Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Andrews, Jenny Public Policy Analyst (Self; Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 10, 2019 8:30 AM
Archer, William (Self), Royse City, TX
Bellow, David (Self), Jasper, TX
Brahmaroutu, Ankita (Self; 3rd year medical student at Texas A&M), Round Rock, TX
Connors, Jonathan (Doctors Hospital at Renaissance), Austin, TX
Cooksey, Matthew (Self; Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Garcia, Denise (Self), Jasper, TX
O'Donnell, Amy Communications Director Texas Alliance For Life (Self; Texas Alliance
for Life), Austin, TX
Seago, Johnnie Dr (Self), Willis, TX
AGAINST:
Alban, Stephanie (Self), Cypress, TX
Archer, Barbara (Self), Royse City, TX
Bachman, Valerie (Self), Austin, TX
Bachman, Valerie (Self), Austin, TX
Barnes, Rick TCGOP Treasurer (Self), Keller, TX
Buckingham, Ryan (Self), Arlington, TX
Burkr, J. (Self), Farmers Branch, TX
Carra, Mary (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Caruso, Stefani (Self), Austin, TX
Comeaux, Paul (Self), San Antonio, TX
Cook, Emily Self (Self), Liberty, TX
Coovrey, Kristin (Self), Austin, TX
Cox, Trevor (Self), San Antonio, TX
Cull, Lorraine (Self), Houston, TX
DeOtte, Richard (Self), Southlake, TX
DeOtte, Yvette (Self), Southlake, TX
Fennell, James Mr (Self), Beaumont, TX
Fleck, Jennifer (Self), Spicewood, TX
Graddy, Kathleen (Self), Greenville, TX
Graf, Linda (Self), Dallas, TX
Graf, Rick (Self), Dallas, TX
Graham, Elizabeth Director (Self; Texas right to lifr), Houston, TX
Grahmann, Patricia (Self), Hallettsville, TX
Horne, Emily Legislatuve Associate (Self; Texas Right To Life), Houston, TX
Hubbard, Tracy (Self; Self), Houston, TX
Hurt, Lola (Self), Addison, TX
Justiss, Julie Ms (Self), Colleyville, TX
Klentzman, Cynthia Mrs (Self), Burnet, TX
Knauss, Mary MD (Self), Pearland, TX
Kolb, Mary (Self), Valley mills, TX
Kolb, Peter Rev. (Self), Valley Mills, TX
Kolb, Shelby (Self), Valley Mills, TX
Landry, Elizabeth (Self), Greenville, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 10, 2019 8:30 AM
Lentz, Kathy (Self), Woodway, TX
Lentz, Rebekah (Self), Dallas, TX
Main, Crystal (Self; NE Tarrant County Tea Party), North Richland Hills, TX
Mason, David (Self), Carrollton, TX
McDaniel, Gary (Self), Cisco, TX
Mcdaniel, Norma (Self), Cisco, TX
Parma, Rebecca Legislative Associate (Self; Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Rhodes, Fran Citizen Advocate coordinator, NE Tarrant Tea Party (Self; Ne tarrant tp),
Fort Worth, TX
Ruggs, Gerald (Self), San Antonio, TX
Schaefer, Gloria (Self), San Antonio, TX
Seago, Brandy (Self), Austin, TX
Sevilla, Philip (Self; Texas leadership Institute for Public Advocacy), San antonio, TX
Shellhorse, Hilary (Self), Fort worth, TX
Sherman, Steven Mr. (Self), Houston, TX
Smith, Jeffrey (Self), Round Rock, TX
Smith, Mary (Concerned women for america), Arlington, TX
Soliz, Katherine (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Sullivan, Michael Quinn (Self; Empower Texans), Austin, TX
Thompson, Michele (Self), Austin, TX
Trainor, Trey Mr. (Self), Austin, TX
Vaughn, Jason (Self; Texas Young Republicans), Round Rock, TX
Von storch, Connor (Self), Dallas, TX
Wall, Kathaleen (Self), Houston, TX
Wilks, Farris (Self), Cisco tx, TX
Wilks, Jo Ann (Self), Cisco, TX