WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 7, 2019 8:00 AM
AGAINST:
Heath, Julia Mrs (Texas Don't Punish Pain), Irving, TX
Hemphill, Sheila CEO (Texas Right to Know), Brady, TX
McGarity, Kristin Doctor (Self), Kyle, TX
ON:
Waks-Bass, Consueto Associate Professor (UT Health Houston), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Botsford, Lindsay MD (Self), Houston, TX
Duncan, Cameron Associate General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Fiesinger, Troy Dr. (Self), Houston, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Franklin, Allison Policy Fellow (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Humphrey, Cynthia Executive Director (Assoc of Substance Abuse Programs), Kerrville,
TX
Ji, Yuchen (Children's Defense Fund - Texas), Austin, TX
Ji, Yuchen (Children's Defense Fund Texas), Austin, TX
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Lanagan, Lindsay (Legacy Community Health), Houston, TX
Lucy, Jennifer Director of Public Policy (Texprotects), Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Advocacy Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
McBeath, Don Director of Government Relations (Texas Organization of Rural and
Community Hospitals), Austin, TX
Nelson, Piper CMCO (The SAFE Alliance), Austin, TX
Ozuna, Jesse (Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance (DHR Health)), Edinburg, TX
Richardson, Elise (Houston Methodist Hospital), Austin, TX
Romero, Michelle Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Saxton, Josette Director of Mental Health Policy (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Schleifer, Jessica Director of Advocacy (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
Spreen, Lauren (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
Stewart, Kevin (Texas Psychological Association), Austin, TX
Stinson, Lori Vice President of Military Affairs and Leadership (San Antonio Chamber of
Commerce), San Antonio, TX
Sughrue, Alissa Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
AUSTIN, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 7, 2019 8:00 AM
Ward, Kyle Executive Director (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Wilson, Stacy President (Children's Hospital Assn of Texas), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South
Texas , Inc.), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Asmussen, Cindy Ethics Advisor (Self; Southern Baptists of Texas Convention), Austin,
TX
Baker, Becky (Self), Manchaca, TX
Burke, Ashley (Self; We the Parents), Willis, TX
Castilla, Cindi (Self; Dallas Eagle Forum, Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Hettinger, Ann State Director (Concerned Women for America), Rockwall, TX
Hull, Lacey (Self; We the Parents Coalition), Houston, TX
Malone, Rachel (Self; Gun Owners of America), Manor, TX
Peterson, Kori CWA of East Texas Area Director (Self; Concerned Women fir America of
Texas), Avinger, TX
Schoenfield, John (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Atkinson, Richard Policy Fellow (Self; Familytofamily network), Houston, TX
Harvey, Courtney State MH Coordinator (HHSC), Austin, TX
Peebles, Rex Associate Commissioner (THECB), Austin, TX
Peebles, Rex Assistant Commissioner (Higher Education Coordinating Board), Austin, TX
FOR:
Culwell, Claire (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Hudgens, Nicole Senior Policy Analyst (Texas Values Action), Austin, TX
Saenz, Jonathan President (Texas Values), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Asmussen, Cindy Ethics Advisor (Self; Southern Baptists of Texas Convention), Austin,
TX
Burke, Ashley (Self; We the Parents), Willis, TX
Castilla, Cindi (Self; Dallas Eagle Forum, Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Castle, Mary Policy Advisor (Texas Values), Austin, TX
Cooksey, Matthew (Self; Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Freeman, Kathryn Director of Public Policy (Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission),
Austin, TX
Hettinger, Ann State Director (Concerned Women For America), Rockwall, TX
Hull, Lacey (Self; We the Parents Coalition), Houston, TX
Kelberlau, Bill (Self), Georgetown, TX
Mccauley, Ronda (Self), Tx, TX
Murphy, Joseph (Self), Texas, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 7, 2019 8:00 AM
O'Donnell, Amy Communications Director Texas Alliance For Life (Self; Texas Alliance
for Life), Austin, TX
Peterson, Kori CWA of East Texas Area Director (Self; Concerned Women fir America of
Texas), Avinger, TX
Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Smith, Mary (Self), Arlington, TX
AGAINST:
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Garcia, Emilia (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Lopez, Carisa Political Director (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Person, Maria (Self), Austin, TX
Rocap, Blake Legislative Counsel (NARAL Pro-Choice Texas), Austin, TX
Simon, Arthur (Self), Austin, TX
Tigner, Drucilla Political Strategist (ACLU of Texas), Houston, TX
FOR:
Hansch, Greg Public Policy Director (National Alliance on Mental Illness Texas), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Broughal, Christine Chief of Operations (Texans for Special Education Reform), Cedar
Park, TX
Camacho, Priscilla SVP, Public Policy (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Cates, Andrew General Counsel (Texas Nurses Association), Austin, TX
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Franklin, Allison Policy Fellow (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Friese, Jan Executive Director (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Harkleroad, Rebecca (Self), Spicewood, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Policy and Community Engagement (United Ways of Texas),
Austin, TX
Humphrey, Cynthia Executive Director (Assoc of Substance Abuse Programs), Kerrville,
TX
Ji, Yuchen (Children's Defense Fund Texas), Austin, TX
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 7, 2019 8:00 AM
Lanagan, Lindsay (Legacy Community Health), Houston, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), 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
Nelson, Piper CMCO (The SAFE Alliance), Austin, TX
Person, Maria (Self), Austin, TX
Saxton, Josette Director of Mental Health Policy (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Sobel, Lindsay Executive Director, Teach Plus Texas (Self; Teach Plus Texas), Austin, TX
Stewart, Kevin (Texas Psychological Association), Austin, TX
Sughrue, Alissa Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
AUSTIN, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Ward, Kyle Executive Director (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South
Texas , Inc.), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Asmussen, Cindy Ethics Advisor (Self; Southern Baptists of Texas Convention), Austin,
TX
Ayres, Monica (Self; Citizens Commission on Human Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Baker, Becky (Self), Manchaca, TX
Burke, Ashley (Self; We the Parents), Willis, TX
Castilla, Cindi (Self; Dallas Eagle Forum, Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Hull, Lacey (Self; We the Parents Coalition), Houston, TX
LeFebvre, Jean (Self), Austin, TX
Nierop, Samantha (Self), Lakeway, TX
Schoenfield, John (Self), Austin, TX
Schuh, David (Self), Austin, TX
Schuh, Jackie (Self), Austin, TX
Spiller, Lee Executive Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Wadhwani, Savita (Self), Austin, TX
Whittier, Eric Electrician (Self), Austin, TX
Wood, Richard (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Nguyen, Lillian Director of Policy, Systems, Etc. (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Merfish, Brett Director of Youth Justice (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Appleseed), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 7, 2019 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Franklin, Allison Policy Fellow (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Friese, Jan Executive Director (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, 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
Harris, Dwight (Texas American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Hayes, Aaryce Policy specialist (Disability rights texas), Austin, TX
Hayes, AAryce Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Ji, Yuchen (Children's Defense Fund - Texas), Austin, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), 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
Murphy, Kate Senior child welfare policy associate (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Nelson, Piper CMCO (The SAFE Alliance), Austin, TX
Person, Maria (Self), Austin, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Sparks, Clifford (City of dallas), Dallas, TX
Sughrue, Alissa Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
AUSTIN, TX
Ward, Kyle Executive Director (Texas PTA), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South
Texas , Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Blackstone, Kristene Associate Commissioner Child Protective Services (DFPS), Austin,
TX
Dennis, Mimzie Senior Manager (TX DPS), Austin, TX
Hall, Manda Associate Commissioner (DSHS), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Schleifer, Jessica Director of Advocacy (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hutson, Blake (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 7, 2019 8:00 AM
AGAINST:
Hall, Christopher Director, Governmental Affairs (Phi Airmedical, LLC), Houston, TX
Pickering, Tim VP of Government Affairs (Airmedical Group Holdings), OFallon, MO
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Fredriksen, Amanda Associate state director (AARP), Austin, TX
Harmon, Roger County judge (Johnson county), Cleburne, TX
AGAINST:
Fox, Traci (Self; PHI AIR MEDICAL), Round Rock, TX
Green, James Flight Paramedic (PHI Air Medical), Bastrop, TX
Hart, Emma Mrs (Self; PHI Air Medical), Georgetown, TX
Pickering, Tim VP of Government Affairs (Air Medical Group Holdings), OFallon, MO
Posey, Jake (Bell), Austin, TX
FOR:
McBeath, Don Director/Government Relations (Texas Organization of Rural and
Community Hospitals), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Boston, Jessica (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Camacho, Priscilla SVP, Public Policy (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Duncan, Cameron Associate General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Holzheauser, Craig (Texas EMS Alliance), Austin, TX
Lanagan, Lindsay (Legacy Community Health), Houston, TX
Masey, Chris Advocacy Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South
Texas , Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Guerrero, Jane Associate Commissioner (DSHS), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hansch, Greg Public Policy Director (National Alliance on Mental Illness Texas), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Broughal, Christine Chief of Operations (Texans for Special Education Reform), Cedar
Park, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 7, 2019 8:00 AM
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Franklin, Allison Policy Fellow (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Harkleroad, Rebecca (Self), Spicewood, TX
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Lanagan, Lindsay (Legacy Community Health), Houston, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Advocacy Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Person, Maria (Self), Austin, TX
Simon, Arthur (Self), Austin, TX
Stewart, Kevin (Texas Psychological Association), Austin, TX
Sughrue, Alissa Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
AUSTIN, TX
Ward, Kyle Executive Director (Texas PTA), 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:
Nguyen, Lillian Director Policy, Systems, Etc. (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Lanagan, Lindsay Director, Government Relations (Legacy Community Health), Houston,
TX
Miller, Chris Senior Manager, Public Policy (Uber), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Bouloubasis, John President and CEO (Texas Taxi), San Antonio, TX
Feist, Steven (Logisticare Solutions), Austin, TX
ON:
Oberhoff, Butch Board Member (Texas EMS Alliance), Austin, TX
Vanhoose, Laurie Policy Director (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Brown, Jay (LYFT), Austin, TX
Brown, Jay (Lyft), Austin, TX
Edmonson, David Executive Director (TechNet), Austin, TX
Gagen, Charlie (American cancer society cancer action network), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 7, 2019 8:00 AM
Lucy, Jennifer Director of Public Policy (Texprotects), Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Advocacy Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Miller, Chris (Uber), Austin, TX
Romero, Michelle Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Sparks, Clifford (City of dallas), Dallas, TX
Spreen, Lauren (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
Sprinkle, GK (Life Ambulance), El paso, TX
Tatum, Alexis (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Wright, Eric (LogistiCare Solutions), Austin, TX
ON:
Grady, Victoria (HHSC), Austin, TX
Greenberg, Chanie Director Hospital Finance and Waiver Programs (HHSC), Austin, TX
Young, Gary (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Post Meyer, Sara Mayor (City of Cuero), Cuero, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Wynn, Monty (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
FOR:
Fredrikson, Amanda Associate Staff Director (AARP), Austin, TX
Martinez, Diana VP of Public Policy (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Meyer, Alyse (LeadingAge Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Frei-Jones, Melissa MD, Pediatric Henatologists (Children with Sickle Cell Disease), San
Antonio, TX
McNeil, Caitlin (Self; Sickle Cell Association of Texas MTF), Gonzalez, TX
Prince, Tonya President (Sickle Cell Association of Houston), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor’s Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
McNeil, Caitlin (Self; Sickle Cell Association of Texas MTF), Gonzales, TX
Peorce, Amber Director, Government Relations (Pfizer), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 7, 2019 8:00 AM
Romero, Michelle Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Schmiedel, Marilyn (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Smith, Jamaal Asst Dir, Gov Affairs (City of Houston, Office of the Mayor), Houston, TX
ON:
Hall, Manda Associate Commissioner (DSHS), Austin, TX
Prince, Tonya (Self; Sickle Cell Association of Houston), Houston, TX
FOR:
Brown, Andrew Director, Center for Families and Children (also providing written
testimony) (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Grant, Jason (also providing written testimony) (Self), Double Oak, TX
Grant, Lyndsey (also providing written testimony) (Self), Double Oak, TX
Rewman, Jeremy Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Home School
Coalition), Lubbock, TX
ON:
Murphy, Kate Senior Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Burke, Ashley (Self; We the Parents), Willis, TX
Hull, Lacey (Self; We the Parents Coalition), Houston, TX
Saenz, Jonathan President (Texas Values Action), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Russell, Claudia (El Paso County), Austin, TX
Tatum, Alexis (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
ON:
Blackstone, Kristene Associate Commissioner Child Protective Services (DFPS), Austin,
TX
Carmical, Audrey General Counsel (DFPS), Austin, TX
Moench, Dylan Staff Attorney (Texas Supreme Courts Children's Commission), Austin, TX
Moench, Dylan Staff Attorney (Children's Commission), Austin, TX