WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 15, 2019 8:00 AM
FOR:
Fredriksen, Amanda Associate Senior Director (AARP), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Gregg, Aaron (Alzheimers Association), Austin, TX
Martinez, Diana VP of Public Policy (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
Meyer, Alyse (LeadingAge Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Blanch-Haley, Renee Director of Survey operations (HHSC), Austin, TX
Schoeman, Alexa Deputy State Ambudsman (Team Care Ambudsman Program), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Darby, John Executive Director (TORCH), Hutto, TX
ON:
Blanch-Haley, Renee Director of Survey Operations (HHSC), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Kuykendall, Deanna L. Legislative Consultant (Texas Brain Injury Providers Alliance),
Austin, TX
Martinez, Diana VP of Public Policy (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
Meyer, Alyse (LeadingAge Texas), Austin, TX
Williams, Nita (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Sughrue, Alissa Policy Coordinator (also providing written testimony) (National Alliance
on Mental Illness Texas), 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
Casas, Isabel (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Cates, Andrew General Counsel (Texas Nurses Association), Austin, TX
Doerge, Kaitlyn (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Dow, Melanie (Self; Circle Up - United Methodist Women), Austin, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Galligher, Duane (Association of Substance Abuse Programs), Austin, TX
Gilberg, Julie (Self), 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
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 15, 2019 8:00 AM
Harris, Ashley Director of Policy and Community Engagement (United Ways of Texas),
Austin, TX
Hartman, Marilyn Mental Health Advocate (Self; NAMI Austin), Austin, TX
Havel, Christy Deputy CFO (DSHS), Austin, TX
Hoppe, Christina Director of Public Policy (Children's Hospital Association of Texas
(CHAT)), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Hudson, Nick (American Civil Liberties Union of Texas), Austin, TX
Keppler, Matt Regional Director, Government Affs (March of Dimes), Austin, TX
Kowalski, Tom President & CEO (Texas Healthcare & Bioscience Institute), Austin, TX
Lanagan, Lindsay (Legacy Community Health), Houston, TX
Masey, Chris Advocacy Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
McGarry, Mignon (American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, Texas District),
Austin, TX
Ramirez, Erika Director of policy and advocacy (Texas Women's Healthcare Coalition),
San Antonio, TX
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
Schleifer, Jessica Director of Advocacy (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
Sughrue, Alissa Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Swogger, Tegra (Self; Circle Up: United Methodist Women for Moms), Austin, TX
Vanhoose, Laurie Director of policy (Texas association of health plans), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas,
Inc.), San Antonio, TX
Young, Meghan (HHSC), Austin, TX
ON:
Garcia, Imelda Associate Commissioner (DSHS), Austin, TX
Hall, Manda Associate Commissioner (DSHS), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Lucy, Jennifer Director of Public Policy (Tex Protects), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Boston, Jessica (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Capelo, Jaime (Texas Society of Anesthesiologists), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Fredriksen, Amanda Associate state director (AARP), Austin, TX
Meroney, Shannon (Texas Association of Health Underwriters (TAHU)), Austin, TX
Vanhoose, Laurie Director of policy (Texas association of health plans), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 15, 2019 8:00 AM
AGAINST:
Gentry, Karen Mrs. (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bresnen, Steve (EL PASO COUNTY), Austin, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Gilberg, Julie (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Hartman, Marilyn Mental Health Advocate (Self; NAMI Austin), Austin, TX
Kuykendall, Deanna L. Legislative Consultant (Texas Brain Injury Providers Alliance),
Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Advocacy Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Reed, Gabriella Assistant County Attorney (El Paso County Attorney Jo Anne Bernal), El
Paso, TX
Russell, Claudia Attorney (El Paso County), Austin, TX
Sughrue, Alissa Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
ON:
Roper, Tiffany Deputy General Counsel (DFPS), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Casas, Isabel (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Doerge, Kaitlyn (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Gilberg, Julie (Self), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Hartman, Marilyn Mental Health Advocate (Self; NAMI Austin), Austin, TX
Murphy, Kate Senior child welfare policy associate (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Stern, Maggie (Childrens Defense Fund), Austin, TX
Sughrue, Alissa Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
ON:
Walters, Curtis (HHSC), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Capelo, Jaime (Texas Society of Anesthesiologists), Austin, TX
Hillert, Bobby (Texas Orthopaedic Association), Austin, TX
White, David (Baylor, Scott, & White Health), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 15, 2019 8:00 AM
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Casas, Isabel (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Cates, Andrew General Counsel (Texas Nurses Association), Austin, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Galligher, Duane (Association of Substance Abuse Programs), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Sara VP Advocacy and public policy (Texas Hospital Association), 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
Hartman, Marilyn Mental Health Advocate (Self; NAMI Austin), Austin, TX
Hoppe, Christina Director of Public Policy (Children's Hospital Association of Texas
(CHAT)), Austin, TX
Johnson, Windy Program manager (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Keller, Merily (Self; Tx Suicide Prevention Council), Austin, TX
Kuykendall, Deanna L. Legislative Consultant (Texas Brain Injury Providers Alliance),
Austin, TX
Lippincott, Elizabeth (Texas Border Coalition), Austin, TX
Lucy, Jennifer Director of Public Policy (TexProtects), Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Advocacy Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), 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
Smith, Reginald Policy Analyst (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Sughrue, Alissa Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas,
Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Dougherty, Carrisa (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
McGeary, Judith Executive Director (Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance), Cameron, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Fitzpatrick, Sophie (Self; Sustainable Food Center), Austin, TX
Provence, Leslie (Self; Food Policy Council of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Tatum, Alexis (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 15, 2019 8:00 AM
FOR:
Murphy, Kate Senior Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Lucy, Jennifer Director of Public Policy (TexProtects), Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Advocacy Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Stern, Maggie (Childrens Defense Fund), Austin, TX
ON:
Roper, Tiffany Deputy General Counsel (DFPS), Austin, TX
FOR:
Fredriksen, Amanda Associate Senior Director (AARP), Austin, TX
Zolnierek, Cindy RN, PHD (also providing written testimony) (TX Nurses Association,
Texas Medical Association, TX Public Health Coalition), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Casas, Isabel (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Cates, Andrew General Counsel (Texas Nurses Association), Austin, TX
Martinez, Diana VP of Public Policy (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Garcia, Imelda Associate Commissioner (DSHS), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Cates, Andrew General Counsel (Texas Nurses Association), Austin, TX
Doerge, Kaitlyn (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Hall, Manda Associate Commissioner (DSHS), Austin, TX
Shaw, Jean Associate Commissioner Child Care Licensing (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Molnar, Thomas Chief Operating Officer (Divinity Family Services), Kerrville, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 15, 2019 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Jones, Alyssa (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), Austin/TX, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), 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
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Stern, Maggie (Childrens Defense Fund), Austin, TX
ON:
Taccetta, Kaysie CPS Director of Conservatorship (DFPS), Austin, TX
ON:
Meroney, Shannon (Texas Association of Health Underwriters), Austin, TX
Wagner, Teresa Senior Fellow for Health Literacy (Safer Care Texas, UNT Health Science
Center), Fort Worth, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Boston, Jessica (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Del bosque, Nora (Texas dental association), Austin, TX
Doerge, Kaitlyn (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Sara VP Advocacy and public policy (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Hartman, Marilyn Mental Health Advocate (Self; NAMI Austin), Austin, TX
Hillert, Bobby (Texas Orthopaedic Association), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Advocacy Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason (The Immunization Partnership), 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
Smith, Andrew Director of Government Relations (University Health System), San
Antonio, TX
Stern, Maggie (Childrens Defense Fund), Austin, TX
Sughrue, Alissa Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas,
Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Wyman, Lisa Director, Center for Health Statistics (DSHS), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 15, 2019 8:00 AM
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Yanas, Christine Director of Governmental Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas Inc.), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Carter, Janis (National Association of Chain Drug Stores), Austin, TX
Casas, Isabel (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Galligher, Duane (Association of Substance Abuse Programs), Austin, TX
Hillert, Bobby (Texas Orthopaedic Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Hillert, Bobby (Texas Orthopaedic Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Duncan, Cameron Associate General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Hillert, Bobby Executive Director (Texas Orthopedic Association), Austin, TX
Tran, Theresa Emergency Physician (Texas College of Emergency Physicians and Texas
Medical Association), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Boston, Jessica (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Galligher, Duane (Association of Substance Abuse Programs), Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Advocacy Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Vanhoose, Laurie Director of policy (Texas association of health plans), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Wohleb, Steve General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Casas, Isabel (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Sara VP Advocacy and public policy (Texas Hospital Association), 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
Hartman, Marilyn Mental Health Advocate (Self; NAMI Austin), Austin, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Lanagan, Lindsay (Legacy Community Health), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 15, 2019 8:00 AM
Lucy, Jennifer Director of Public Policy (TexProtects), Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Advocacy Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), 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
Sughrue, Alissa Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Tatum, Alexis (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas,
Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Dougherty, Carrisa (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Campbell, Steve Executive Director (Breckenridge Village of Tyler), Tyler, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Casas, Isabel (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Jester, Molly Senior Advisor (HHSC), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Masey, Chris Advocacy Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
ON:
Allred, Stephanie (HHSC), 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
ON:
Raines, Stephen (Self; Texas Health Services Authority), Dripping Spings, TX
Shaw, Jean Associate Commissioner Child Care Licensing (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Doerge, Kaitlyn (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Lucy, Jennifer Director of Public Policy (TexProtects), Austin, TX
Murphy, Kate Senior child welfare policy associate (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Stern, Maggie (Childrens Defense Fund), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 15, 2019 8:00 AM
ON:
Taccetta, Kaysie CPS Director of Conservatorship (DFPS), Austin, TX
FOR:
Roberts, Rocaille Director, Public Policy and Planning (Harris County Public Health),
Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Shields, Bradford (Harris County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
ON:
Cole, Kirk Senior Advisor (DSHS), Austin, TX
FOR:
Keller, Merily CO-Founder (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Casas, Isabel (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Galligher, Duane (Association of Substance Abuse Programs), 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
Hartman, Marilyn Mental Health Advocate (Self; NAMI Austin), Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Advocacy Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Saxton, Josette Director of Mental Health Policy (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Saxton, Josette Director of Mental Health Policy (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Smith, Reginald Policy Analyst (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Sughrue, Alissa Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas,
Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Dougherty, Carrisa (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Howell, Kristen CEO (Children's Advocacy Center for Denton County), Lewisville, TX
Lucy, Jennifer Director of Public Policy (TexProtects), Austin, TX
McGeary, Judith (Self), Cameron, TX
AGAINST:
Asmissen, Cindy Ethics Advisor (also providing written testimony) (Southern Baptists of
Texas Convention), Austin, TX
Spiller, Lee Executive Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights Texas), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 15, 2019 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Casas, Isabel (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Doerge, Kaitlyn (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Galligher, Duane (Association of Substance Abuse Programs), Austin, TX
Griffin, Kim Texas Executive Director (Nurse Family Partnership), Denver, CO
Hansch, Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Harst, Lisa Strategic Partnerships Associate (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas),
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
Linder, Lindsey Senior policy attorney (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), 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
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Ryan, Shellie CPS Policy Manager (Texas Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
Stern, Maggie (Childrens Defense Fund), 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
ON:
Rasco, Sash Associate Commissioner of Prevention Early Intervention (DFPS), Austin, TX
FOR:
Vaca, Belinda Advocate for Food Allergies (also providing written testimony) (Self),
Bouda, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Cates, Andrew General Counsel (Texas Nurses Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Hall, Manda Associate Commissioner (DSHS), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hawkins, John SUP, Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 15, 2019 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Galligher, Duane (Association of Substance Abuse Programs), Austin, TX
Garcia, Michael (Baylor Scott and White Healthcare), Austin, TX
Hoppe, Christina Director of Public Policy (Children's Hospital Association of Texas
(CHAT)), Austin, TX
Johnson, Windy Program manager (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
McBeath, Don Director of Government Relations (Texas Organization of Rural and
Community Hospitals), Austin, TX
Schleifer, Jessica Director of Advocacy (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
Tatum, Alexis (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
ON:
Greenberg, Charlie (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
McKinny, John Legislative Rep (American Legion), Dripping Springs, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Brennan, Jim Legislative Director TX Coalition Of Veteran Organ (Texas Coalition of
Veterans Organizations), Austin, TX
Casas, Isabel (Texas Council of Community Centers), 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
Hartman, Marilyn Mental Health Advocate (Self; NAMI Austin), Austin, TX
Keller, Merily (Self; Tx Suicide Prevention Council), Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Advocacy Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Mckinny, John Commander (Self; American Legion Texas), Dripping springs, TX
Smith, Reginald Policy Analyst (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Sughrue, Alissa Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas,
Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Nguyen, Lillian (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Smith, Carole Executive Director (Private Providers Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Casas, Isabel (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 15, 2019 8:00 AM
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Frizzell Batton, Sandra Executive Director (Providers Alliance for Community Services of
Texas (PACSTX)), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Mayeaux, Ginger Director of community advocacy (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Murphree, Susan Sr.Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Rose, Denise (ResCare), Austin, TX
Rummel, Leah Vp acct management (UnitedHealthcare), Austin, TX
Smith, Carole Executive Director (Private providers association of texas), Austin, TX
Vanhoose, Laurie Director of policy (Texas association of health plans), Austin, TX
ON:
Stephens, Stephanie (HHSC), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Cooper, Rachel Senior Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Arnold, Quinton Deputy Inspector General (Office of Inspector General), Austin, TX
Byrnes, Todd Association Commissioner (HHSC), Austin, TX