WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 17, 2019 8:00 AM
FOR:
Havemann, Doug (Self), Nixon, TX
McGeary, Judith Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Farm and Ranch
Freedom Alliance), Cameron, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Canepa, Alex (Self; Sustainable Food Center), Austin, TX
Gallo, Amy Treasurer (Self; Central Texas Young Farmers Coalition), Austin, TX
Holcomb, Gina (Self), Coldspring, TX
Holcomb, Terry SREC SD3 (Self), Coldspring, TX
Masters, Kelley (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Morris, Joe (Texas Poultry Federation), Austin, TX
Provence, Leslie (Self; Food Policy Council of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Rhinehart, Aaron (Self), Georgetown, TX
Schumann, Peyton Director of Government Affairs (Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers
Association), Austin, TX
Turner, Robert (Self; Texas poultry federation), Voss, TX
Vaughn, Jason (Self), Round Rock, TX
Winegarner, Josh (Texas Cattle Feeders Association), Amarillo, TX
ON:
Pahl, Stephen Associate Commissioner (DSHS), Austin, TX
FOR:
Murphy, Kate Senior Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care for
Children), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Clayton, Molly (Self; Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy), Austin, TX
Doerge, Kaitlyn Policy coordinator (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, Tx, TX
Flores, Jose Youth Justice Policy Analyst (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Klose, Joanna (Self), Austin, TX
Mares, Bryan Public Policy Fellow (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Ramirez, Erika Director of Policy and Advocacy (Texas Women's Healthcare Coalition),
San Antonio, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Servics), Austin, TX
Ryan, Shellie CPS Policy Manager (Texas Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
Sauceda, Nataly Mental Health Policy Fellow (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Vunderink, Gregg (Self), TX, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 17, 2019 8:00 AM
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas,
Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Blackstone, Kristene Associate Commissioner (DFPS), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Lucy, Jennifer Director of Public Policy (TexProtects), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Finley, Marisa (Baylor Scott & White Health), Austin, TX
Kroll, Carrie Vice President Advocacy, Quality and Health Policy (Texas Hospital
Association), Austin, TX
Villareal, Gabriela (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Masey, Chris Advocacy Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Rice, Leela (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas,
Inc.), San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Francis, Will Government Relations Director (NASW), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hansch, Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Mares, Bryan Public Policy Fellow (Texas CASA), 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 Servics), Austin, TX
ON:
Blackstone, Kristene Associate Commissioner (DFPS), Austin, TX
Carmical, Audrey General Counsel (DFPS), Austin, TX
FOR:
Richardson, Crissie RN (Texas Emergency Nurses Association), Salado, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 17, 2019 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cates, Andrew General Counsel (Texas Nurses Association), Austin, TX
Stewart, Kevin (Texas Nurse Practitioners), Austin, TX
Vunderink, Gregg (Self), TX, TX
AGAINST:
Holzheauser, Craig (Texas EMS Alliance), Austin, TX
Richardson, Elise (Texas Ambulance Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hansch, Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Ryan, Shellie CPS Policy Manager (Texas Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
FOR:
Haskins, Jessica Pharmacist (also providing written testimony) (NACDS and Walgreens),
Austin, TX
AGAINST:
McGarity, Kristen Dr. (also providing written testimony) (Self), Kyle, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Boston, Jessica (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Campos, Dya H-E-B Director Government Affairs (H-E-B), San Antonio, TX
Capelo, Jaime (Alliance of Independent Pharmacists), Austin, TX
Carter, Janis (National Association of Chain Drug Stores), Austin, TX
Galligher, Duane (Association of Substance Abuse Programs), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Hausenfluck, Amber (Walgreens), Austin, TX
Humphrey, Cynthia Executive Director (Self; Assoc of Substance Abuse Programs),
Kerrville, TX
Morales, Daniel (Self; Walmart), Austin, TX
Reagan, Karen (TexasPharmact Association), Austin, TX
Shields, Bradford (Texas Federation of Drug Stores), Austin, TX
Shields, Bradford (Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists), Austin, TX
Vane, Mark (HB Strategies), Austin, TX
ON:
Arnold, Kerstin General Counsel (Texas State Board of Pharmacy), Austin, TX
Kennnedy, Kris Consumer Protection Division Deputy Chief (Office of the Attorney
General), Austin, TX
FOR:
Warren, Kevin President/CEO (Texas Health Care Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 17, 2019 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Capelo, Jaime (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
Meyer, Alyse (LeadingAge TX), Austin, TX
ON:
Conces, Diana Director LTCR Policy (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Martin, Elln PHD, RN Director of Practice (Texas Nurses Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cates, Andrew General Counsel (Texas Nurses Association), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Martin, Ellen PhD, RN (Self; Texas Nurses Assn), Austin, TX
Meyer, Alyse (LeadingAge TX), Austin, TX
Stewart, Kevin (Texas Nurse Practitioners), Austin, TX
Stewart, Kevin (Texas Emergency Nurses Association), Austin, TX
Zolmierek, Cindy PHD, RN (Self, Nursing Legislative Agenda), Austin, TX
FOR:
Lozier, Elizabeth (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Copeland, Megan Parent (Self), Round Rock, TX
Hardy, Lisa (Self), Argyle, TX
Meroney, Shannon Consultant (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Shaw, Jean Associate Commissioner (HHSC), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Chasteen, Kara Burnet County Republican Party Chair (Self), Bertram, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Reed, Ender Legislative Coordinator (Harris County Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Sparks, Clifford Legislative Director (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Weist, Jon Legislative Officer at the City of Irving (The City of Irving), Irving, TX
Wright, Christine Legislative Mgr (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 17, 2019 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hench, Marina Senior Director, Government Relations - Texas (American Cancer Society
Cancer Action Network), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Bales, David Chairman (also providing written testimony) (Texans for Cures), Austin, TX
FOR:
Steinhauer, William Pediatric Dentist (also providing written testimony) (Texas Academy
of Pediatric Dentistry), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Mills, Sarah Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Association for Home Care and
Hospice), Austin, Texas, TX
ON:
Conces, Diana Director LTCR Policy (HHSC), 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
Carter, Janis (National Association of Chain Drug Stores), Austin, TX
Choate, Elizabeth Director of Government Relations (Texas Veterinary Medical
Association (TVMA)), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Finley, Marisa (Baylor Scott & White Health), 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
Humphrey, Cynthia Executive Director (Self; Assoc of Substance Abuse Programs),
Kerrville, TX
ON:
Arnold, Kerstin General Counsel (Texas State Board of Pharmacy), 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
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 17, 2019 8:00 AM
Boston, Jessica (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Chepkauskas, Daniel (Texas Pain Society), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Finley, Marisa (Baylor Scott & White Health), Austin, TX
Flores, Jose Youth Justice Policy Analyst (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), 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
Humphrey, Cynthia Executive Director (Self; Assoc of Substance Abuse Programs),
Kerrville, TX
Rice, Leela (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Sauceda, Nataly Mental Health Policy Fellow (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Vane, Mark (HB Strategies), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas,
Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Fitzwater, Brad Medical Director SUD (HHSC), Austin, TX
Ramierez, Lisa Director TTDR (HHSC), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Gregg, Aaron (Alzheimer's Association), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Richardson, Elise (AARP), Austin, TX
ON:
Hart, Kay Director (HHSC), Austin, TX
Wold, Kez Associate Commissioner (DFPS), Austin, TX
FOR:
Ansley, Tracy (Self), Kaufman, TX
Bearden, Chase Deputy Executive Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin,
TX
Carrasco, John David CEO (Caunlir and Texas Hemp Business Alliance), Dallas, TX
Fazio, Heather Director (Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy), Austin, TX
Fox, Edward Director, MS Clinic of Cent TX (Self), Round Rock, TX
Fuller, Jaclynn (also providing written testimony) (Self), Round Rock, TX
Lil, Ann Founder (RAMP), Houston, TX
Lindeen, Piper (Self and Family), Sugar Land, TX
Marks, Robert Medical Doctor (Texas Patients), Austin, TX
Meredith, Shawn (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Novacek, Amy (Self and Blake Novacek), Joshua, TX
Novacek, Jay (Blake Novacek and Self), Joshua, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 17, 2019 8:00 AM
Patterson, Julia Ms. (Self), Round Top, TX
Seggelink, Lance (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Seggelink, Thalia Co-Founder (Self and Mothers Advocating For Medical Marijuana For
Autism), Austin, TX
Vaughn, Jason Policy Director (Texas Young Republicans), Round Rock, TX
ON:
Amadio, Jordan Neurosurgeon (Self), Austin, TX
Ann Cambron, Jennifer (Self), Austin, TX
Crook, Keith Major USAF (also providing written testimony) (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Finkel, Jaclyn Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Chapter of
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws), Austin, TX
Fowler, Gregory (also providing written testimony) (Tourette Texas), Midway, TX
Garza, Chelsea (Cullen Garza), Humble, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ansley, Tracy BioChemist (Self), Kaufman, TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Branch, Debbie Mrs. (Self; MAMMA), League City, TX
Carriker, Terri (MAMMA and Self), Austin, TX
Fawell, Amy (Self), Austin, TX
Franklin,RPh, David Registered Pharmacist (Self), Spring, TX
French, Melissa (Self; Tx'Mamma), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Holcomb, Gina (Self), Coldspring, TX
Jensen, Bonnie (Self; MAMMA), League City, TX
Josey, Jeffrey (Self; MAMMA), Burleson, TX
Josey, Suzanne (Self; MAMMA), Burleson, TX
Klose, Joanna (Self), Austin, TX
Lindeen, Piper (Self), Sugar Land, TX
Masey, Chris Advocacy Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Nichols-Segers, Simone (National MS Society), Austin, TX
Perez, Rene Coalition Liaison (Libertarian Party of Texas), Arlington, TX
Qiao, Zhi (Self), Austin, TX
Rogers, Allison (Self), Austin, TX
Selby, Mary (Self), Austin, TX
Speasmauer, Alycia Policy Associate (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Vaughn, Jason (Self; Texas Young Republicans), Round Rock, TX
Vunderink, Gregg (Self), TX, TX
Weatherby, Cinde Voting Rights/Elections Issue Chair (Self; League of Women Voters of
Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Alexander, Jay Major (Texas Department of Public Safety), Austin, tx, TX
Alexander, Jay Major (Texas Department of Public), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 17, 2019 8:00 AM
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Branch, Debbie Mrs. (Myself and MAMMA), League City, TX
French, Melissa (TX Mamma), Austin, TX
Jawell, Comy Mom (My Child, Jack Fawell), Austin, TX
Jensen, Bonnie (Mothers Advocating Medical Marijuana for Autism), League City, TX
Josey, Jeffrey (Self), Burleson, TX
Josey, Suzanne (Self), Burleson, TX
Pitts Jr., John (Epicepsy Foundation of Texas), Austin, TX
Reeves, Karen Cannabis Activist (Self, CenTex Community Outreach), Hewitt, TX
Rivera, Magra Legislative Liaison (Mamma), McAllen, TX
Stanley, Stephanie (My Son, Mothers Advocating Medical Marijuana for Autism), Flint,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Brown, Sabrina Lobbyist (D&S Residential), Austin, TX
Frizzell Batton, Sandra Executive Director (Providers Alliance for Community Services of
Texas (PACSTX)), Austin, TX
Hernandez, Richard Director of Government Relations (Self; BrightSpring Healthcare
Services), Austin, TX
Nicholes, Laura (Private Providers Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Rice, Leela (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Rose, Denise (ResCare), Austin, TX
Walker, Nancy (ResCare), Austin, TX
ON:
Conces, Diana Director LTCR Policy (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Brown, Andrew Director, Center for Families and Children (also providing written
testimony) (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Francis, Will Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Worker-Texas
Chapter), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Murphy, Kate Senior child welfare policy associate (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
ON:
Blackstone, Kristene Associate Commissioner (DFPS), Austin, TX
Carmical, Audrey General Counsel (DFPS), Austin, TX
Jones, Alyssa (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), Austin/TX, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 17, 2019 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Shaw, Jean Associate Commissioner (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Robinson, Ross Executive Director (Hill Country Mental Health Developmental Disability
Centers), Kerrville, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Galligher, Duane (Association of Substance Abuse Programs), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Humphrey, Cynthia Executive Director (Self; Assoc of Substance Abuse Programs),
Kerrville, TX
Johnson, Lee (Txas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas,
Inc.), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Baskin, Steve Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Camp Champions,
The Outdoor School), Marble Falls, TX
Brysan, William Advisory Board Member (also providing written testimony) (Capitol Area
Council, Boy Scouts of America), Austin, TX
Dawdy, Danny Execuitve Director (also providing written testimony) (Highland Lakes
Camp, TX Baptist Camp Assn.), Spicewood, TX
Eastland, Britt Activities and Legal Affairs Manager (also providing written testimony)
(Camp Mystic), Hunt, TX
Robertson, Bin Director/Owner (Camp Longhorn), Burnet, TX
ON:
Pahl, Stephen Associate Commissioner (DSHS), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Hillis, Ereckson (Self; Camp Champions), Austin, 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
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), 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
Rice, Leela (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 17, 2019 8:00 AM
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas,
Inc.), San Antonio, TX