WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 30, 2019 8:00 AM
FOR:
Hampton, Moss Legislative Chair Director (also providing written testimony) (American
College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist-District XI), Spicewood, TX
Turner, Darlene Founder, Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Self,
Mamas on Bedrest and Beyond), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ausley, Robbie (Self), Austin, TX
Bertrand, Aimee (Harris County Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Brodsky, Nina (Self), Austin, TX
Burchsted, Sandra (Self), Austin, TX
Camacho, Priscilla SVP, Public Policy (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Collins, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Edwards, Carol (Self), Austin, TX
Filipelli, Laurie (Self; League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Garcia, Mimi Director of Policy and External Communications (Texas Association of
Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Sara VP Advocacy and public policy (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Hausenfluck, Amber (CHRISTUS Health), Austin, TX
Henderson, John President/CEO TORCH (Texas organization of rural and community
hospital), Austin, TX
Hoppe, Christina Director of Public Policy (Children's hospital association of Texas
(CHAT)), Austin, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Kohler, Adriana Senior health policy associate (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Kunish, Eric Mr. (Self; National Alliance on Mental Illness Austin Affiliate Advocacy
Chair), Austin, TX
Lucy, Jennifer Director of Public Policy (Texprotects), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Advocacy Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Advocacy Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
McStay, Frank (Baylor Scott and White Health), Dallas, TX
Peek, Whitney (Self), Austin, TX
Ramirez, Erika Director of Policy and Advocacy (Texas Women's Healthcare Coalition),
San Antonio, TX
Rice, Leela (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Romero, Michelle Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Saslavsky, Elisa (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 30, 2019 8:00 AM
Sauceda, Nataly Mental Health Policy Fellow (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Schleifer, Jessica Director of Advocacy (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
Simon, Arthur (Self), Austin, TX
Spanko, Audrey (Self), Austin, TX
Stern, Maggie (Childrens Defense Fund), Austin, TX
Sughrue, Alissa Policy Coordinator (NAMI Texas), AUSTIN, TX
Swanson, Stephanie (Self), Spicewood, TX
Swogger, Tegra (Self; Circle Up: United Methodist Women for Moms), Austin, TX
Tatum, Alexis (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
Tippit, Virginia (Self), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Vanhoose, Laurie Director of policy (Texas association of healthb programs), Austin, TX
Vunderink, Gregg (Self), TX, TX
Webb, Dale (Self), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South
Texas , Inc.), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Kelberlau, Bill (Self), Georgetown, TX
Mccauley, Ronda (Self), Tx, TX
ON:
Layman, Katherine Manager, Policy and Program Medicaid/CHIP (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hemphill, Sheila CEO (Texas Right to Know), Brady, TX
Kreuzer, Donna Maternal Mental Health Advocate (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ausley, Robbie (Self), Austin, TX
Bertrand, Aimee (Harris County Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Brodsky, Nina (Self), Austin, TX
Bryan, Donna Melissa (Self), Austin, TX
Burchsted, Sandra (Self), Austin, TX
Camacho, Priscilla SVP, Public Policy (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Collins, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Edwards, Carol (Self), Austin, TX
Filipelli, Laurie (Self; League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Fowler, Perry (Self), Austin, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Friese, Jan Executive Director (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Sara VP Advocacy and public policy (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 30, 2019 8:00 AM
Hampton, Moss MD (American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists - District XI
(Texas)), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Harkleroad, Rebecca (Self), Spicewood, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Policy and Community Engagement (United Ways of Texas),
Austin, TX
Hausenfluck, Amber (CHRISTUS Health), Austin, TX
Henderson, John President/CEO TORCH (Texas organization of rural and community
hospital), Austin, TX
Hoppe, Christina Director of Public Policy (Children's hospital association of Texas
(CHAT)), Austin, TX
Kohler, Adriana (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Lucy, Jennifer Director of Public Policy (Texprotects), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Peek, Whitney (Self), Austin, TX
Ramirez, Erika Director of Policy and Advocacy (Texas Women's Healthcare Coalition),
San Antonio, TX
Rice, Leela (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Romero, Michelle Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
Saslavsky, Elisa (Self), Austin, TX
Schleifer, Jessica Director of Advocacy (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
Simon, Arthur (Self), Austin, TX
Simpson, Matt (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Smith, Jamaal Asst Dir, Gov Affairs (City of Houston, Office of the Mayor), Houston, TX
Spanko, Audrey (Self), Austin, TX
Stern, Maggie (Childrens Defense Fund), Austin, TX
Stewart, Kevin (Texas Psychological Association), Austin, TX
Sughrue, Alissa Policy Coordinator (NAMI Texas), AUSTIN, TX
Swanson, Stephanie (Self), Spicewood, TX
Swogger, Tegra (Self; Circle Up: United Methodist Women for Moms), Austin, TX
Tippit, Virginia (Self), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Vanhoose, Laurie Director of policy (Texas association of healthb programs), Austin, TX
Vunderink, Gregg (Self), TX, TX
Webb, Dale (Self), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South
Texas , Inc.), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Kelberlau, Bill (Self), Georgetown, TX
Mccauley, Ronda (Self), Tx, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 30, 2019 8:00 AM
FOR:
Maples, Keith (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Atkinson, Richard Principal (Self), Houston, TX
Bresnen, Amy Attorney (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX
Edwards, Carol (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Advocacy Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Advocacy Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Shannon, Melissa Director of Governmental Affairs (Bexar County Commissioners Court),
San Antonio, TX
Swanson, Stephanie (Self), Spicewood, TX
AGAINST:
Kelberlau, Bill (Self), Georgetown, TX
Mccauley, Ronda (Self), Tx, TX
FOR:
Adam Kaspar, Thomas (Texas Medical Association and Texas Public Health Coalition),
Victoria, TX
ON:
Hemphill, Sheila CEO (Texas Right to Know), Brady, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Bertrand, Aimee (Harris County Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Gonzalez, Sara VP Advocacy and public policy (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Holzheauser, Craig (Texas EMS Alliance), Austin, TX
Holzheauser, Craig (Texas Association of City and County Health Officials), Austin, TX
Johnson, Noel (TMPA), Austin, TX
Jones, Chris Director, CLEAT Member and Support Services (CLEAT), Austin, TX
Romo, Joel (Self; Association of Texas EMS Professionals), Brenham, TX
Sabo, Jason (The Immunization Partnership), Austin, TX
Sinclair, David Legislative Consultant (Game Warden Peace Officers Association),
Pflugerville, 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
AGAINST:
Kelberlau, Bill (Self), Georgetown, TX
Mccauley, Ronda (Self), Tx, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 30, 2019 8:00 AM
ON:
Garcia, Imelda Associate Commissioner (DSHS), Austin, TX
FOR:
Adam Kaspar, Thomas (Texas Medical Association and Texas Public Health Coalition),
Victoria, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bertrand, Aimee (Harris County Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Gonzalez, Sara VP Advocacy and public policy (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Henderson, John President/CEO TORCH (Texas organization of rural and community
hospital), Austin, TX
Holzheauser, Craig (Texas EMS Alliance), Austin, TX
Holzheauser, Craig (Texas Association of City and County Health Officials), Austin, TX
Jones, Chris Director, CLEAT Member and Support Services (CLEAT), Austin, TX
Mccauley, Ronda (Self), Tx, TX
Richardson, Elise (Texas Ambulance Association), Austin, TX
Romo, Joel (Self; Association of Texas EMS Professionals), Brenham, TX
Sabo, Jason (The Immunization Partnership), Austin, TX
Smith, Jamaal Asst Dir, Gov Affairs (City of Houston, Office of the Mayor), Houston, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South
Texas , Inc.), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Kelberlau, Bill (Self), Georgetown, TX
ON:
Garcia, Imelda Associate Commissioner (DSHS), Austin, TX
FOR:
Dawson, Betty Board Member (Self and Texas Association of Psychological Association),
Dallas, TX
Friese, Jan Executive Director (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Ghio, Claudia Board Member (Self and Texas Association of Psychology Associates),
Westlake Hills, TX
Nisenbaum, Miriam Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (NASW TX),
Austin, TX
Rider, Kathy LCSW/Clinical Social Worker (Texas Society for Clinical Social Work),
Austin, TX
Smith, Jeanene Government Affairs (Texas Association for Marriage and Family), Austin,
TX
Theis, Kelsey LSSP (Texas Association of School Psychologists), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Douglas, Frances Psychologist President Elect TPA (Texas Psychological Association
Capital Area Psychological Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 30, 2019 8:00 AM
Gardner, Margaret Psychologist (also providing written testimony) (Texas Psychological
Association), Austin, TX
Godfrey, John Psychologist (also providing written testimony) (Capital Area Psychological
Association), Austin, TX
Grothues, Carol Psychologist (Texas Psychology Association), Dripping Springs, TX
Lochart, Elle Psychologist/Past President (also providing written testimony) (Fort Worth
Area Psychology Association), Fort Worth, TX
Middleton, Elisabeth Psychologist/TPA Board Member (also providing written testimony)
(Texas Psychological Association), Austin, TX
Rockett, Jennifer Psychologist (Texas Psychological Association), Bryan, TX
ON:
Romig, Robert Staff Attorney (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Ashley Historian (Texas Association of School Psychologists), Austin, TX
Atkinson, Richard Principal (Self), Houston, TX
Castaneda, Tristan Partner (Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy), Austin,
TX
Edwards, Carol (Self), Austin, TX
Filipelli, Laurie (Self; League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Francis, Will (Self; National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Harkleroad, Rebecca (Self), Spicewood, TX
Kermani, Mitra Doctor (Self), San Antonio, TX
Kunish, Eric Mr. (Self; National Alliance on Mental Illness Austin Affiliate Advocacy
Chair), Austin, TX
Lynch, Bill VP Government Relations (Self; Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce),
Arlington, TX
Masey, Chris Advocacy Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Advocacy Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Texas Association for Counselor Education
and Supervision, Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Peek, Whitney (Self), Austin, TX
Smith, Jeanene (Self; Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapists), Austin, TX
Spanko, Audrey (Self), Austin, TX
Sughrue, Alissa (Self), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South
Texas , Inc.), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Kelberlau, Bill (Self), Georgetown, TX
Mccauley, Ronda (Self), Tx, TX
ON:
Jordan, Kristi Director, Healthcare Quality (HHSC), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 30, 2019 8:00 AM
Spinks, Darrel Executive Director (Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists),
Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Hemphill, Sheila CEO (also providing written testimony) (Texas Right to Know), Brady,
TX
ON:
Brint Carlton, Stephen Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Fajardo, Erick Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Commission Staff), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ashley, Price (Texas College of Emergency Physicians), Austin, TX
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Garcia, Michael (Texas Medical Liability Trust), Austin, TX
Harkleroad, Rebecca (Self), Spicewood, TX
Spreen, Lauren (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
FOR:
McGeary, Judith Executive Director (Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance), Cameron, TX
ON:
Copeland, Deanna Food Program Manager (Harris County Public Health), Pasadena, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Driscoll, Evan (Self; GROW North Texas), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Holzheauser, Craig (Texas Association of City and County Health Officials), Austin, TX
ON:
Pahl, Stephen Associate Commissioner (DSHS), Austin, TX
FOR:
Garcia, Mimi Director Of Policy (Texas Association of Community Health Centers),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Garcia, Mimi Director of Policy and External Communications (Texas Association of
Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Shields, Bradford (Texas Federation of Drug Stores), Austin, TX
Shields, Bradford (Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists), Austin, TX
Spreen, Lauren (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 30, 2019 8:00 AM
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South
Texas , Inc.), San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Hemphill, Sheilla CEO (Texas Right to Know), Brady, TX
Martinez, Kimberly Director (Texas Eating Disorders Coalition), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
DeWolfe, Emilie (Self; The Elisa Project), Frisco, TX
Filipelli, Laurie (Self; League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Friese, Jan Executive Director (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Kunish, Eric Mr. (Self; National Alliance on Mental Illness Austin Affiliate Advocacy
Chair), Austin, TX
Martinez, Kimberly (Self; Texas Eating Disorders Coalition), Dallas, TX
Martinez, Maisey (The Elisa Project), Dallas, TX
Sughrue, Alissa Policy Coordinator (NAMI Texas), AUSTIN, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Kelberlau, Bill (Self), Georgetown, TX
Mccauley, Ronda (Self), Tx, TX
ON:
Wyman, Lisa Director, Center for Health Statistics (DSHS), Austin, TX
FOR:
Harris, Paul MD (Texas Chiropractic Association and Self), Abilene, TX
Hemphill, Sheila CEO (Texas Right to Know), Brady, TX
Morgan, William President (Self and Parker University), Coppell, TX
Pottist, Devin Chiropractor (TCA), Tomball, TX
Shotts, Bruce Director of Written Exams (National Board of Chiropractic Examiners),
Greeley, TX
AGAINST:
Austin, Sara (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Burnett, Christopher General Counsel (Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Gardner, Jennifer Dr (Self; Texas Chiropractic Association), Hutto, TX
Harkleroad, Rebecca (Self), Spicewood, TX
Harkleroad, Zeke DC (Self), Spicewood, TX
Jahadi, Mo Doctor of Chiropractic (Self; Texas Chiropractic Association), Cedar Park, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 30, 2019 8:00 AM
Jenkins, Jeffrey (Self), Austin, TX
Meyer, Hollen (Self), Austin, TX
Rose, Korey Dr (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Steward, Cindy Dr. (Self), Taylor, TX
Vandewalle, Mike (Self; Tca), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Ashley, Price (Texas College of Emergency Physicians), Austin, TX
Hillert, Bobby (Texas Orthopaedic Association), Austin, TX
Spreen, Lauren (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
Stewart, Kevin (Texas Psychological Association), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
ON:
Fortner, Patrick Executive Director (Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners), Austin, TX
FOR:
Calhoun, Shannon Chair of Board (Texas Health Services Authority), Goliad, TX
ON:
Gooch, George CEO (Texas Health Services Authority), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Sara VP Advocacy and public policy (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Harkleroad, Rebecca (Self), Spicewood, TX
Henderson, John President/CEO TORCH (Texas organization of rural and community
hospital), Austin, TX
Kelberlau, Bill (Self), Georgetown, TX
Mccauley, Ronda (Self), Tx, TX
Ozuna, Jesse (Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance (DHR Health)), Edinburg, TX