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FOR:
Anderson, Priscilla Nurse RN - Case Mgr. (Calab Inc.), San Antonio, TX
Fredriksen, Amanda Associate State Director (also providing written testimony)
(AARP), Austin, TX
Fuller, Mitch Director of Government and Public Affairs (VFW Department of Texas),
Hutto, TX
Green`, Christina Chief Advancement Officer (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas),
Austin, TX
Hawkins, John SVP, Government Relations (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Hryhorchuk, John Vice President of Policy (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Hymel, Ray Lobbyist/Leg. Consultant (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public
Employees Association), Austin, TX
Lovitt, Matthew Social Worker (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Austin, TX
Pemberton, Hannah R. Social Work Intern (National Association of Social Workers -
TX), Austin, TX
Sprouse, Laurie Small business owner (also providing written testimony) (Texas Live
Events Coalition), Dallas, TX
VanSteenverg, Larry "Chip" Executive Director (also providing written testimony)
(Montgomery County 911), Conroe, TX
AGAINST:
Borel, Dennis Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Coalition of
Texans with Disabilities)
Costello, Marjorie Home Care Provider (Disability Services of the Southwest), San
Antonio, TX
Graham, Ann S. Executive Director (Texans for the Arts), Austin, TX
Kafka, Bob Organizer (ADAPT of Texas)
Lashley, Mark CEO (Caregiver, Inc.), Fort Worth, TX
Reed, Cyrus Conservation Director (also providing written testimony) (Sierra Club)
Wheaton, David Advocacy Director (Texas Housing)
ON:
Alejandro, Irina Organizer (also providing written testimony) (Community Justice
Action Fund), San Antonio, TX
Aleman, Steven Senior Policy Specialist (Disability Rights, Texas), Austin, TX
Ashley, Phillip Associate Deputy Comptroller for Fiscal (Texas Comptroller), Austin, TX
Bates, Thomas G. Farmer (also providing written testimony) (Hayle Jessica Bates), TX
Batton, Sandra (Providers Alliance for Community Services of Texas), Austin, TX
Berry, Traci Superintendent of Schools (also providing written testimony) (The Excel
Center of Adults), Lakeway, TX
Bishop, Ann Executive Director (TX Public Employees Association), Austin, TX
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Burns, Sonja Advocate (Self; People who need access to mental and behavioral health
services), Austin, TX
Carlton, John Attorney (Texas State Association of Fire and Emergency Districts),
Austin, TX
Carriker, Terri Mom/advocate (also providing written testimony) (Self; Daughter/Protect
Texas Fragile Kids)
Carter, Sydney Mental Health Policy Fellow (Network of Behavioral Health Providers)
Cook, Damian General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (K9s for Warriors),
San Antonio, TX
Davis, Khrystal K (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Rare Alliance), Austin,
TX
De Bond, Rose V Administrator - A Caring Touch (A Caring Touch), Conroe, TX
De Luna Castro, Eva Budget Analyst (Every Texan), Austin, TX
De Schaun, Kelly Tourism (also providing written testimony) (Texas Travel Alliance &
Galveston CVB), Executive, TX
Dominick, Dr. Amite President (also providing written testimony) (TPCA)
Farmer, Drue Judge (Self; Texas Council for Community Centers), Lubbock, TX
Gashen, Danielle Water Policy & Outreach Specialist (Galveston Bay Foundation)
Ginn PhD, Vince Chief Economist (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public
Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Guthrie, Brian Executive Director (Teacher Retirement System of Texas), Austin, TX
Hammon, Rachel Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Association for Homecare & Hospice), New Braunfels, TX
Henderson, John Rural Health (TORCH (Texas Org of Rural and Community Hospitals),
Cedar Park, TX
Hoppe, Christina S. Senior Director Public Policy (Children's Hospital Association of
Texas), Austin, TX
Humber, Jeff VP - Payor Relations (also providing written testimony) (Texas Home
Health), Fort Worth, TX
Kerwood, Scott D. Fire Chief (Williamson County ESD #8), Hutto, TX
Kidd, Nim (Texas Division of Emergency Management), Austin, TX
Kirkle, Sarah Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs (also providing written
testimony) (Texas Water Conservation Association), Austin, TX
Lanagan, Lindsay (Legacy Community Health), Houston, TX
Lavelle, Tanya Policy Specialist (also providing written testimony) (Disability Rights
Texas), Austin, TX
Lawson, Beth Health Care (Star Care Specialty Health System), Lubbock, TX
Lindsey, Julie Budget Manager (LBB)
Mahta, Hannah Parent and Executive Director (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids)
Naranjo, Mary CEO, A Piney Woods Home Health Care, Inc. (A Piney Woods Home
Health Care, Inc.), Austin, TX
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Obenhoff, Butch EMS (also providing written testimony) (Texas EMS Alliance), San
Antonio, TX
Oguin, Jennifer Nurse - Director of Nursing (Trinity Care Center Caraday Healthcare),
Hutto, TX
Parades, Eddie Health Care Administration (also providing written testimony) (Stone
Gate Senior Living - Coalition of Providers)
Prosapio, Winter Tourism (Self; Natural Bridge Cavern), TX
Riner, Meera COO (Nexion Health)
Robison, Kristen RN, VP of Governmental Affairs, Angels of Care (Angels of Care
Pediatric Home Health), San Antonio, TX
Rodriguez, Eduardo Federal Funds Manager (LBB)
Rueter, Rodney CEO (also providing written testimony) (Lutheran Sunset Ministries)
Scepenski, Jon Healthcare (Apex Primary Care), McAllen, TX
Sheldon, Tyler Legislative Director (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX
Sheppard, Donna CFO (Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
Sheppard, John Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Foundation for Conservation), Austin, TX
Smith, Carole L. Executive Director (Private Providers Association of Texas)
Streufert, Kelsey Chief Public Affairs Officer (Texas Restaurant Association), Austin, TN
Switzer, Gly Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Gun Sense),
Austin, TX
Tilton, Carmen Lobbyist (also providing written testimony) (Texas Assisted Living
Assoc.), Austin, TX
Warren, Kevin Long Term Care Association (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Healthcare Association), Dripping Springs, TX
Wood, Trey Chief Financial Officer (Health and Human Services Commission)
Zolnierek, Cynthia RN (Self; Texas Nurses Association), Georgetown, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Atlas kravitz, Laura Government relations specialist (Texas State Teachers Association),
Austin, TX
Baum, Walt (Texas Cable Association), Austin, TX
Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Houston, TX
Brophey, Patrick Director (North Texas Commission), Irivng, TX
Craymer, Dale President (Texas Taxpayers and Research Assoc), Austin, TX
Exter, Monty Senior Lobbyist (The Association of Texas Professional Educators
(ATPE)), Austin, TX
Garcia, Matthew SVP - Public Policy (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Ghahremani, Kay CEO (Texas Association of Community Health Plans), Austin, TX
Ginn, Vance PhD Chief Economist (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
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Milligan, Maureen President and CEO (Teaching hospitals of texas), Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (Self; National Association of
Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Piferrer, Krista (Self; BCFS Health and Human Services), San Antonio, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel, TX American Fed. Of Teachers (TX-American
Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Spilman, Annie State Director (NFIB), Austin, TX
Torres, Michael Pesident GWM (Self) , Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Bayer, Marcia (Self) , Lorena, TX
Bayer, Marcia Caregiver (Family), Lorena, TX
Cranston, Catherine (Self; PACT), Austin, TX
McCarty, Amy (Self) , Fort Worth, TX
Mitchell-Bennett, Nick Housing Developer (Cdcb), Brownsville, TX
Samuels, Eric President/CEO (Texas Homeless Network)
Thaler, Aaron Patient Advocate (Self; Ageless Living Pediatric Home Health), Belton,
TX
Wilbanks, Chad (Rytes Company), Austim, TX
ON:
Achee, Jeff Parks and Rec Director, City of Harker Heights (Texas Recreation & Park
Society), Harker Heights, TX
Bordas, Mark (Family Hospital Servives), Austin, TX
Broadbent, Brian Parent (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Dallas, TX
Connors, Jonathan (Oceans Healthcare), Austin, TX
Connors, Jonathan (Doctors Hospital at Renaissance), Austin, TX
Dudensing, Jamie Director of Policy (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Embrey, Ty (Association of Water Board Directors (AWBD)), Austin, TX
Faniola, Mitzi Stoute Executive Director (TX Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs), Austin,
TX
Flippin, Kenneth (Self; USGBC Texas chapter), Taylor, TX
Flippin, Kenneth Public policy consultant (USGBC Texas chapter), Taylor, TX
Frazier, Kyle (Patient choice coalition of texas), Austin, TX
Frazier, Kyle (Self) , Austin, TX
Frazier, Kyle (Texas wine and grape growers), Austin, TX
Frazier, Kyle (Texas desalination association), Austin, TX
Fuller, Amanda Director, Texas Coast & Water Program (National Wildlife Fund),
Austin, TX
Garnett, Susan CEO, MHMR of Tarrant (MHMR Tarrant)
Harward, Heather (Texas Water Supply Partners), Austin, TX
Hausenfluck, Amber (Texas Distilled Spirits Association), Austin, TX
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Kingsbury, Erin Goodwill Central Texas (Goodwill Central Texas), Round Rock, TX
Kirkle, Sarah Director legislative affairs (Texas Water Conservation Association), Austin,
TX
Lanagan, Lindsay (Legacy Community Health and TACHC), Houston, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Dir. (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Marquez smith, Heidi CEO (Self; Texas Cultural Trust), Austin, TX
Mathew, Dr. Abraham Buckner Parkway Place (Long-term care/senior living), Houston,
TX
McAllister, Brittany Government Affairs Manager (Nurse-Family Partnership)
Meyer, Alyse VP of Advocacy (LeadingAge Texas), Austin, TX
Murphree, Susan Sr. Policy Specilalist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Olson, Lori Executive Director (Self; Texas Land Trust Council), Wimberley, TX
Parker, Blaire (San Antonio Water System (SAWS)), San Antonio, TX
Puente, Alec Government Relations Director (American Heart Association), Austin, TX
Richardson, Andrea Executive Director (Bluebonnet Trails Community Services),
Georgetown, TX
Romans, Katherine (Hill County Alliance)
Romero, Michelle Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
Silverman, Stacey Assistant Commissioner (Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board), Austin, TX
Smith, Heidi Marquez CEO, (TX Cultural Trust)
Snoddy, Aimee Executive Director (Office if the Governor - Public Safety Office),
Austin, TX
Streufert, Preston Director of Stakeholder Relations (Texas Juvenile Justice Department),
Austin, TX
Tamayo, Elisa Director of Policy and Governmental Affairs (Self; Emergence Health
Network), El Paso, TX
Tracy, Shelby (Texas Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
Vaughn, Micheal (Self) , Round Rock, TX
Weiner, Molly Policy Advocate (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Whitebird, Sonia Maxim Healthcare Area Vice President of Clinical OPS (Maxim
Healthcare)
Zent, Lara Executive director (Texas rural water association), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Milligan, Maureen Association Employee (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Burek, Susan Advocate for people with disabilities (Self) , Austin, TX
Fowler, Perry Association Executive (Texas Water Infrastructure Network)
Litzinger, Amy Public Policy Specialist (Self) , Austin, TX
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Litzinger, Linda Public Policy Specialist (Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Trigg, Adrienne Government Relations (Self; Texas Medical Equipment Providers)
October 7, 2021 - 2:00 PM
ON:
Rodriguez, Eduardo LBB Manager (Legislative Budget Board)
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