WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
Finance
February 8, 2021 - 10:00 AM
ON:
Hegar, Glenn Comptroller (also providing written testimony) (Comptroller of Public
Accounts), Austin, TX
McGinty, Jerry Director (also providing written testimony) (LBB), Austin, TX
February 9, 2021 - 9:00 AM
FOR:
Benson, Ray Musician (Texas Cultural Trust), Manor, TX
Bishop, Ann Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (TPEA), Austin, TX
Dallas, Marci Arts Administrator (Arts District Houston), Houston, TX
Hamilton, Bill Retired State Employee (Retired State Employees Association)
Tigue, Ginny Board Member (Texans for the Arts), Colleyville, TX
ON:
Bowman, Mirna Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget Board)
Conklin, Lena Manager - Article I (also providing written testimony) (Legislative
Budget Board)
Gibbs, Gary Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Commission
on the Arts), Austin, TX
Graham, Ann Executive Director (Texans for the Arts), Austin
Hegar, Glenn Comptroller of Public Accounts (also providing written testimony)
(Comptroller of Public Accounts), Austin, TX
Heimlich, Ed (Self) , Austin
Hryhorchuk, John Vice President of Policy (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Jankovsky, Richard President (D.P.S. Officers Association), Austin, TX
Koerner, Laura Chairwoman (also providing written testimony) (Texas Veterans
Commission), Austin, TX
Kumar, Anumeha Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Pension
Review Board)
Leibe, Stephanie Attorney/Chair Texas PRB (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Pension Review Board), Austin, TX
Martinez, Samantha Budget Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative
Budget Board)
McConnel, Heidi Chief Operating Officer (also providing written testimony) (Cancer
Prevention and Research Institute of Texas)
McGinty, Jerry Director (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget Board)
Merriweather, Kelli Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Commission
on State Emergency Communications)
Neace Brown, Cathy VP Music Support (TFA), TX
Palladino, Thomas Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Veterans Commission)
Posey, John LBB (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget Board)
Purcell, George Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget Board)
1
WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
Finance
Roberts, Wayne Chief Executive Officer (also providing written testimony) (Cancer
Prevention & Research Institution of Texas, CPRIT), Austin, TX
Rodriguez, A.J. EVP (Texas 2036)
Sheldon, Tyler Legislative Director (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX
Smith, Heidi Marquez CEO (also providing written testimony) (Texas Cultural Trust)
Smith, Mark Director and Librarian (also providing written testimony) (Texas State
Library and Archives Commission)
Viktorin, Richard Public Interest Advocate/CPA (Audits in the Public Interest), Austin,
TX
Welsh, Rod Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (State Preservation
Board)
Wilson, Porter Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Employees
Retirement System of Texas), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Woodland, Wendy Director of Advocacy & Communications (Texas Library
Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Elmore, Luther (Afscme), Austin, TX
Ormsby, Jeff (AFSCME), Austin, TX
February 10, 2021 - 9:00 AM
ON:
Bowman, Mirna Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget Board)
Conklin, Lena Manager - Article I (also providing written testimony) (Legislative
Budget Board)
Crawford, Amanda Executive Director and State Chief Information Officer (also
providing written testimony) (Department of Information Resources), Austin, TX
Cruz, Adriana Executive Director - EDT (also providing written testimony) (Office of
the Governor - Economic Development and Tourism), Austin, TX
Esparza, Jose Deputy Secretary (also providing written testimony) (Office of the
Secretary of State), Elgin, TX
French, Lesley Chief of Staff (also providing written testimony) (The Office of the
Attorney General), Austin, TX
Gregg, Harrison Budget Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget
Board)
Heimlich, Ed (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Austin
Hicks, Sarah Budget and Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (Office of
the Governor), Austin, TX
Houston, Vincent Director of Administration (also providing written testimony)
(Secretary of State), Austin, TX
Hryhorchuk, John Vice President of Policy (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
2
WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
Finance
Ingram, Keith Director Elections Division (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Secretary of State), Austin, TX
Johnson, Suzanne Director of Administration (also providing written testimony) (The
Office of the Governor), Austin, TX
Latsha, Rob Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Bond Review
Board)
Luna, Rose CEO (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association Against Sexual
Assault)
Martinez, Samantha Budget Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative
Budget Board), Austin, TX
Moore, Rodney Secretary of the Board of Directors (also providing written testimony)
(Public Finance Authority)
Nau III, John L. Silver Eagle Beverage (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Historical Society)
Novak, Mike Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Facilities
Commission), Austin
Paxton, Ken Attorney General of Texas (also providing written testimony) (The Office
of the Attorney General), Austin, TX
Peters, Anne Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Texas Ethics Commission),
Austin, TX
Purcell, George Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget Board)
Royal, Alfonso III Budget (also providing written testimony) (Secretary of State)
Saenz, Luis Chief of Staff (also providing written testimony) (Office of Governor Greg
Abbott), Austin, TX
Snoddy, Aimee Director (also providing written testimony) (Office of Governor Greg
Abbott), Austin, TX
Temple Peters, Anne Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Ethics
Commission), Austin, TX
Viktorin, Richard Public Interest Advocate/CPA (also providing written testimony)
(Audits in the Public Interest), Austin
Villalpando, Nick Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony)
(Department of Information Resources), Austin, TX
Vollbrecht, Stephen Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (State office
of Risk Management), Austin, TX
Webster, Brent First Assistant Attorney General (also providing written testimony) (The
Office of the Attorney General), Austin, TX
Wolfe, Mark Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Historical
Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Brown, Thomas Budget Director (Texas Facilities Commission), Austin, TX
Deviney, Lee Executive Director (Texas Public Finance Authority)
Glancey, Richard Dir. Government Relations (Texas Facilities Commission), Austin, TX
3
WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
Finance
Haug, Jessie Software Engineer (Texas Ethics Commission), Austin, TX
Hernandez, Cristina CFO/Director of Finance Administration (Texas Ethics Commission)
Jackson, Diane Chief Financial Officer (Texas Facilities Commission), Austin, TX
Johnson, J.R. General Counsel (Texas Ethics Commission)
Nathan, Joy THGC Executive Director (Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission)
Ng, Louis Director of Financial Management (Secretary of State), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Ayala, Juan Major General (Texas Mayors of Military Communities), Austin, TX
Guajardo, Paulette Mayor (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus Christi, TX
Leeser, Oscar Mayor (City of El Paso), El paso, TX
February 11, 2021 - 9:00 AM
ON:
Charles, Alfonso Judge - 124th District and Presiding Judge 10th Region (also providing
written testimony) (Conference of Presiding Judges), Long View, TX
Chote, Jack K. Executive Director, Special Prosecution Unit (also providing written
testimony) (Special Prosecution Unit), Huntsville, TX
Craven, Lisa Deputy Comptroller/Chief of Staff, CPA (also providing written testimony)
(C.P.A.), Austin, TX
Dziuk, George L. Budget Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget
Board)
Habersham, Jacqueline Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (State
Commission on Judicial Conduct)
Hadley, Bryan Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget Board)
Hecht, Nathan L. Chief Justice (also providing written testimony) (Supreme Court of
Texas)
Heimlich, Ed Retired (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Austin
Keller, Sharon Presiding Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals (also providing written
testimony) (Court of Criminal Appeals), Austin
Molleur, Megan Grant Attorney & Administrator (also providing written testimony)
(Court of Criminal Appeals), Austin, TX
Propp, Dale Director, State Law Library (also providing written testimony) (State Law
Library)
Slayton, David Administrative Director (also providing written testimony) (Office of
Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council), Austin, TX
Soule, Stacey M. State Prosecuting Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Office
of State Prosecuting Attorney)
Sudderth, Bonnie Chief Justice, Second Court of Appeals (also providing written
testimony) (The 14 Courts of Appeal)
Wolff, Benjamin Director (also providing written testimony) (Office of Capital and
Forensic Writs), Austin
4
WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
Finance
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Crabtree, Kathryn Staff Services Officer (State Commission on Judicial Conduct)
Hodges, Clarissa General Counsel (2nd Court of Appeals)
Spisak, Debra Clerk (2nd Court of Appeals), Colleyville, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Graves, Anthony (Self) , Houston, TX
ON:
Kepple, Robert Director (Texas District & County Attorneys Association), Austin
February 22, 2021 - 10:00 AM
FOR:
Lee, Tim Executive Director (TX Retired Teachers Assn), Austin, TX
ON:
Auby, Jase Chief Investment Officer (also providing written testimony) (Teacher
Retirement System), Austin, TX
Bugen, Claire Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Texas School for the
Deaf), Austin, TX
Castillo, Alycia Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Texas Criminal
Justice Coalition)
Coleman, Emily Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Texas School for the
Blind/VI), Austin, TX
Guthrie, Brian Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (TRS), Austin
Hartman, Kristina Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Windham School
District), Huntsville, TX
Henricksen, Aaron Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget
Board)
Marshall, Jason Superintendent - Palestine ISD (Palestine ISD, Texas Assoc. of
Community Schools, and Digital Texas), Palestine, TX
Morath, Mike Commissioner (also providing written testimony) (TEA), Austin, TX
O'Banion, Robert Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (Windham
School District), Huntsville, TX
Overmyer, Andrew Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget
Board)
Sabo, Jason Lobbyist (also providing written testimony) (Children at Risk)
Stegall, Rachel Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget Board)
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Brophey, Patrick Manager; NTC (North Texas Commission), Irving, TX
Wallis Johnston, Lark (Self) , Fort Worth, TX
5
WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
Finance
ON:
Aleman, Steven Senior Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Darden, Pamela CFO-TSBVI (TSBVI), Austin
Hogue, Eric TSD Governing Board President (Texas School for the Deaf), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President, Texas Parent Teacher Association (TX PTA) (Texas PTA;
Digital Texas), Austin, TX
Kuhlmann, Kate (Raise Your Hand Texas), Austin, TX
McGuire, Kristin Director of Government Relations (Texas Council of Administrators of
Special Education), Austin, TX
Wedel, Justin Chief Financial Officer (Texas School for the Deaf), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Bergeron, Michelle R (Self) , Austin, TX
Milem, Sarah (Self) , Arlington, TX
Owens, Misty (Self) , Bastrop, TX
Pounds, Tony (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Rios, Beatrice A (Self) , Austin, TX
Valverde, Donna (Self) , Manchaca, TX
ON:
Linn, Julie (The Commit Partnership), Austin, TX
Rome, Christy Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX
February 23, 2021 - 9:00 AM
ON:
Akey, Dr. Bruce Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas A&M Veterinary
Medical Diagnostic Laboratory)
Arenaz, Pablo President (also providing written testimony) (Texas A&M International
University), Laredo, TX
Boggus, Tom Director and State Forester (also providing written testimony) (Texas
A&M Forest Service)
Bourgeois, Eugene Provost and VPAA (also providing written testimony) (Texas State
University), San Marcos, TX
Brock, Colin Budget Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget
Board)
Carter - Horn, Dr. Cynthia Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony)
(Prairie View A&M University), Prairie View, TX
Coatney, David E. Agency Director/ CEO (also providing written testimony) (TX A&M
Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)), College Station, TX
Cooper, Michael Budget Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget
Board)
Crawford, John W. Assistant Agency Director/ CFO (also providing written testimony)
(Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)), College Station, TX
6
WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
Finance
Cutrer, Emily F. Higher Education (also providing written testimony) (Texas A&M
Texarkana)
Evans, Kenneth R. President (also providing written testimony) (Lamar University),
Beaumont, TX
Feyten, Carine Chancellor Texas Woman's University (also providing written testimony)
(Texas Woman's University), Denton, TX
Fossum, Michael E Vice President, Texas A&M University (also providing written
testimony) (Texas A&M University @ Galveston)
Gallego, Pete P. President (also providing written testimony) (Sul Ross State
University), Alpine, TX
Goodin, Ginger Senior Research Engineer (also providing written testimony) (TX A&M
Transportation Institute (TTI)), Austin, TX
Gordon, Scott President (also providing written testimony) (SFASU)
Hamilton, Billy Deputy Chancellor and CFO (also providing written testimony) (Texas
A&M University System), College Station, TX
Hartman, Greg COO and Senior Vice President, Texas A&M Health (also providing
written testimony) (Texas A&M Health Science Center), Bryan, TX
Howard, Lonnie President (also providing written testimony) (Lamar Institute of
Technology), Beaumont, TX
Huewitt, Kenneth Interim President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Southern
University), Pearland, TX
Hurley, James President (also providing written testimony) (Tarleton State University),
Stephenville, TX
Hussey, Mark A. President (also providing written testimony) (Texas A&M University -
Kingsville), Kingsville, TX
Hyde, Dr. Jeff Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas A&M AgriLife
Extension)
Johnson, Thomas President (also providing written testimony) (Lamar State College
Orange), Orange, TX
Junkins, John Interim President (also providing written testimony) (Texas A&M
University)
Keller, Harrison Commissioner (also providing written testimony) (Texas Higher
Education Coordinating Board), Austin, TX
Kidd, Nim Chief - TDEM (also providing written testimony) (Texas Division of
Emergency Management)
Lowe, Louellen Budget Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget
Board)
Matson, Cynthia Tenieute President (also providing written testimony) (Texas A&M -
San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
McCall, Brian Chancellor (also providing written testimony) (The Texas State
University System), Austin, TX
Miller, Kelly President & CEO (also providing written testimony) (Texas A&M
University - Corpus Christi), Corpus Christi, TX
7
WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
Finance
Mong, Bob President (also providing written testimony) (University of North Texas at
Dallas), TX
Nigliazzo, Marc A. President (also providing written testimony) (Texas A&M University
- Central Texas), Killeen, TX
Owens, Greg Budget Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget
Board)
Reed, Cyrus Conservation Director (also providing written testimony) (Sierra Club),
Austin, TX
Reynard, Betty President (also providing written testimony) (Lamar State College Port
Arthur), Port Arthur, TX
Roe, Lesa Chancellor (also providing written testimony) (University of North Texas
System Administration), TX
Rudin, Dr. Mark President (also providing written testimony) (Texas A&M Commerce),
Commerce, TX
Sharp, John Chancellor (also providing written testimony) (Texas A&M University
System), College Station, TX
Shipley, Suzanne President (also providing written testimony) (Midwestern State
University), Wichita Falls, TX
Smtresk, Neal J. President (also providing written testimony) (University of North
Texas), TX
Stover, Dr. Patrick Vice Chancellor & Dean, Director (also providing written testimony)
(Texas A&M AgriLife Research)
Wendler Jr., Walter V President (also providing written testimony) (WTAMU)
White, Alisa President (also providing written testimony) (Sam Houston State
University), Huntsville, TX
Williams, Michael President (also providing written testimony) (University of North
Texas Health Science Center at Forth Worth), Fort Worth, TX
Winfree, Greg D. Agency Director/ CEO (also providing written testimony) (TX A&M
Transportation Institute (TTI)), Bryan, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Camacho, Priscilla (Self; Alamo Colleges District), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Alexander, Donna CFO (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service)
Cummings, Debra A. Chief Financial Officer (Texas A&M AgriLife Research)
DeWitt, Robby Chief Financial Officer (Texas A&M Forest Service), College Station,
TX
Dunn, Joe E. Assistant Agency Director/ CFO (TX A&M Transportation Institute (TTI)),
College Station, TX
Knolle, Pearson (Self; Sandia Agricultural Enterprises), Sandia, TX
Lagoudas, Ph.D., Dimitris C. Deputy Agency Director (TX A&M Engineering
Experiment Station (TEES)), College Station, TX
8
WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
Finance
Milligan, Maureen President, CEO (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
Seidel, Vic S. Chief Financial Officer (Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic
Laboratory), College Station, TX
Stone, Harold Associate Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau), Austin, TX
February 24, 2021 - 9:00 AM
ON:
Bailey, Guy President (also providing written testimony) (UTRGV), McAllen, TX
Benson, Dr. Richard C. President (also providing written testimony) (University of
Texas at Dallas), Dallas, TX
Blake, Ira K. President - UH - Clear Lake (also providing written testimony) (UH - Clear
Lake), Houston, TX
Calhoun, Kirk President, UT Tyler (also providing written testimony) (UT Tyler), Tyler,
TX
Colasurdo, M.D., Giuseppe President (also providing written testimony) (UT Health
Houston)
Eighmy, Taylor President UTSA (also providing written testimony) (UTSA), San
Antonio, TX
Eltife, Kevin Chairman, Board of Regents (also providing written testimony) (University
of Texas System), Austin, TX
Fraire, Jacob Texas Association of Community College (also providing written
testimony) (Texas Community College), San Antonio, TX
Hartzell, Jay University President (also providing written testimony) (The University of
Texas at Austin), Austin, TX
Hawkins, Ronnie President (also providing written testimony) (Angelo State
University), Angelo, TX
Hellyer, Brenda Chancellor, San Jacinto College (also providing written testimony)
(Texas Association of Community Colleges), Pasadena, TX
Henrich, William L. President - UT Health (also providing written testimony) (U.T.
Health San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Khator, Renu Chancellor/President (also providing written testimony) (University of
Houston System/University of Houston), Houston, TX
Klotman, M.D., Paul President, CEO. Executive Dean (also providing written testimony)
(Baylor College of Medicine), Houston, TX
Lange, Richard President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center El Paso), El Paso, TX
Lim, Dr. Teik C. President (also providing written testimony) (University of Texas
Arlington), Arlington, TX
Milliken, James B. Chancellor (also providing written testimony) (University of Texas
System), Austin, TX
Mitchell, Tedd Chancellor (also providing written testimony) (Texas Tech University
System), Lubbock, TX
Overmyer, Andrew Budget Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative
Budget Board), Austin, TX
9
WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
Finance
Pisters, M.D., Peter President (also providing written testimony) (University of Texas
MD Anderson Cancer Center), Houston, TX
Podolsky, M.D., Daniel K. President (also providing written testimony) (UT
Southwestern Medical Center), Dallas, TX
Raimer, M.D., Ben G. Interim President (also providing written testimony) (University
of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston), Galveston, TX
Reeser, Michael L. Chancellor and CEO (also providing written testimony) (Texas State
Technical College), Waco, TX
Rice-Spearman, Lori President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Tech
University Health Sciences Center), Lubbock, TX
Schovanec, Lawrence President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Tech
University), Lubbock, TX
Scott, Carol Regent, Del Mar College (also providing written testimony) (Community
College Association of Texas Trustees), Corpus Christi, TX
Tillis, Dr. Antonio President UH Downtown (also providing written testimony) (UH
Downtown), Houston, TX
Wilson, Heather President (also providing written testimony) (University of Texas at El
Paso), El Paso, TX
Woodley, Sandra President (also providing written testimony) (UT Permian Basin),
Odessa, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Shapiro, Florence (Commit Partnership), Plano texas, TX
ON:
Glenn, Robert Dr (University of Houston - Victoria), Victoria, TX
May, Joe Chancellor (Dallas College), Dallas, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Hoekstra, Jonathan Chief Financial Officer (Texas State Technical College), Waco, TX
Melson, Ben Chief Financial Officer (UTMD Anderson Cancer Center), Houston, TX
Milligan, Maureen President/CEO (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
February 25, 2021 - 9:00 AM
ON:
Gaines, Sonja Deputy Executive Commissioner (also providing written testimony)
(IDD-BIT Services, HHSC), Austin, TX
Hellerstedt, Dr. John Commissioner (also providing written testimony) (Department of
State Health Services), Austin, TX
Hellerstedt, John Commissioner (also providing written testimony) (Dept State Health
Services), Austin, TX
Hernandez Kauffman, Sylvia Inspector Genera (also providing written testimony)
(Office of Inspector General)
10
WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
Finance
Kinsey, David Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Department of Family & Protective Services), Austin, TX
Lindsey, Julie Manager (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget Board)
Maples, Mike Deputy Executive Commissioner (also providing written testimony)
(Health and Specialty Care System, HHSC)
Masters, Jaime Commissioner, Texas DFPS (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Department of Family & Protective Services), Austin, TX
McLane, Marsha Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Civil
Commitment Office), Austin, TX
Muli, Stanley M. CFO (also providing written testimony) (Texas Civil Commitment
Office), Austin, TX
Sheppard, Donna CFO (also providing written testimony) (Department State Health
Services)
Stephens, Stephanie State Medicaid Director (also providing written testimony) (HHSC)
Taccetta, Kaysie Deputy Associate Commissioner for Child Prot. Service (also providing
written testimony) (Texas Department of Family & Protective Services), Austin, TX
Wood, Trey Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (HHSC.), Austin,
TX
Woodruff, Trevor Deputy Commissioner (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Department of Family & Protective Services), Austin, TX
Young, Cecile Erwin Executive Commissioner (also providing written testimony)
(Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Alletto, Michelle Chief Program and Service Officer (HHSC), Austin
Biles, Susan Chief of Staff (HHSC Office of Inspector General), Austin, TX
Koskoun, David Deputy Executive Commissioner (Regulatory Services, HHSC), Austin,
TX
McLeskey, Kenny Fiscal Mgmt Director (HHSC - Office of Inspector General), Austin
Roper, Tiffany General Counsel (Texas Department of Family & Protective Services),
Austin, TX
Sims, Jennifer Deputy Commissioner (Dept. State Health Services), Austin, TX
February 26, 2021 - 9:00 AM
FOR:
Burns, Sonja Advocate (Self) , Austin, TX
Dawn Whitehurst, Emilee President & CEO (Houston Area Women's Center), Houston,
TX
Eliopoulos, Dino Applied Behavior Analysis Provider (Behavioral Innovations for
children on the Autism spectrum), Addison, TX
Hawkins, John (also providing written testimony) (Texas Hospital Assn.), Austin
Lukefahr MD, James L. Prediatrician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Pediatric
Society), San Antonio, TX
11
WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
Finance
Maurer, Wendy Cole Health/ABA Therapy (also providing written testimony) (Cole
Health), Conroe, TX
McBeath, Don Director of Government Relations (Texas Organization of Rural
Community Hospitals), Round Rock, TX
Mistretta, Cassie Longterm Care, Operations (Senior Living Properties - Coalition of
LTC Providers)
Parades, Eddie Healthcare Provider (also providing written testimony) (Stone Gate
Senior Living), Lewisville, TX
River, Meera Chief Operating Officer (Truman Smith Children's Care Center),
Sykesville, MD
Russo, Lori Behavior Analyst (Behavioral Innovations), Addison, TX
Terry, Gloria CEO (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council on Family
Violence), Austin, TX
Vanhoose, Laurie Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association
of Health Plans (TAHP))
Wilson, Stacy President (also providing written testimony) (Children's Hospital Assn of
Texas), Austin
ON:
Baker, Cary Scotty's House Child Advocacy Center (also providing written testimony)
(Children's Advocacy Centers - Scotty's House)
Borel, Dennis Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Coalition of the
Texans with Disabilities)
Brandenburgh, Amanda Stay at home mom (also providing written testimony) (Parents
of Children with Autism), Sulphur Springs, TX
Brown, Andrew Distinguished Senior Fellow of Child and Family Policy (also providing
written testimony) (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Browning, Jill Mother (Action Behavior Center, Autism Advocacy)
Carson, Wayne CEO (also providing written testimony) (ACH Child & Family
Services), Fort Worth
Carter, Sydney Mental Health Policy Fellow (also providing written testimony)
(Network of Behavioral Health Providers)
Coghran, Brett Paramedic (also providing written testimony) (Texas Ambulance Asson)
Columbus, Jason MLB Hitting Coach/Autism Dad (My son, Brady)
Cuellar, Serica N. Board Certified Behavior Analyst (also providing written testimony)
(TX ABA PPG), Hill Country Village, TX
Fredriksen, Amanda Associate State Director (also providing written testimony)
(AARP), Austin
Frizzell Battin, Sandra (Providers Alliance for Community Services of Texas), Austin,
TX
Gainey, Dr. Summer Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Blue Sprig Pediatrics), Houston
Garcia, Linda Sr. Vice President (also providing written testimony) (2Ingage), Abilene,
TX
12
WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
Finance
Gonyer, Mallory Behavioral Health Clinic - ABA, Owner (Mindscapes Behavioral
Health), Boerne, TX
Green, Christina Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas (also providing written
testimony) (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas)
Haddad, Roberto A Counsel For Gov Affair (also providing written testimony) (DHR
Health), Edinburg, TX
Hammon, Rachel Trade Association (also providing written testimony) (TX Association
for Home Care & Hospice)
Hansch, Greg Executive Director (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Homer, Andrew Non-Profit Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas CASA),
Austin
Howard, Jesse Healthcare Operations (Girling Community Care), Austin, TX
Howell, Kristen Children's Advocacy Center for Denton County (Children's Advocacy
Center for Denton County)
Humphrey, Cynthia (Association of Substance Abuse Program), Kerrville, TX
Johnson, Lee Deputy Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Jones, Keith Autism Therapy (Bluesprig), Houston, TX
Latimer, Oswin Autism Consultant (Self) , TX
Linial, George (also providing written testimony) (LeadingAge Texas)
Lovitt, Matthew Social Worker (also providing written testimony) (National Alliance of
Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin
Luce, Tom Retired (also providing written testimony) (Texas 2036)
McLean, Douglas Business Owner (also providing written testimony) (Myself and
Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Round Rock, TX
Milligan, Maureen Association (also providing written testimony) (Teaching Hospitals
of Texas), Austin, TX
Mintz, Dr. Charna Chief Clinical Officer - BCBA-D (Action Behavior Centers Applied
Behavior Analysis), Austin
Oberhoff, Butch EMS (also providing written testimony) (Texas EMS Collaboration for
Innovation)
Olse, Katie CEO (also providing written testimony) (Texas Alliance of Child & Family
Services), Austin, TX
Patt, MD MPH, Hanoch Pediatric Cardiologist (TPS), Austin, TX
Robinson, Kristen RN, VP of Governmental Affairs (Angels of Care Pediatric Home
Health), Sherman, TX
Sanghavi, Hersy CEO, Action Behavior (Action Behavior Centers, Autism Advocacy),
Austin, TX
Scepanski, Jon Healthcare (Apex Primary Care)
Stevener, MD, Michael Neonatologist (Pediatrix - Fort Worth Neonatology), Fort Worth,
TX
Stoeltte, Mark Director (Clubhouse Texas)
13
WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
Finance
Trigg, Adrienne Government Relations (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas
Medical Equipment Providers Association), Austin, TX
Usanga, Andrea Exec Director (Network of Behavioral Health Providers)
Warren, Kevin Texas Health Care Association (LTC) (THCA), Austin, TX
Worix, Melanie Clinical Director - BCBA (Action Behavior Centers, Autism Advocacy)
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Goodrich, Kate Government Affairs (Texas Occupational Therapist Association), Austin,
TX
Hubert, Martin (Endeavors), Austin, TX
Leal, Roland (ResCare), Georgetown, TX
ON:
Davis, Khrystal Founding President (Self; Texas Rare Alliance), Austin, TX
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (Every Texan (formerly CPPP)), Austin, TX
Johnson, Windy Program manager (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Martinez, Diana President & CEO (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
Martinez, Jennifer CEO (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Tracy, Shelby (Texas association of community health centers), Austin, TX
Wendling, John President and CEO, Parkland Community Health Plan (Parkland
Community Health Plan), Austn, TX
Yoder, Katherine VP Government Relations (Parkland Health & Hospital System),
Dallas, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
ON:
Martinez, Diana Atty. (TALA Texas Assisted Living Assoc.), Austin, TX
March 1, 2021 - 10:00 AM
FOR:
Bush, George P. Commissioner (also providing written testimony) (General Land Office)
Hodges, Kenneth Legislative Consultant (also providing written testimony) (Texas Corn
Producers), McGregor, TX
Huff, Jim County Judge (Live Oak County), George West, TX
Modglin, Jason Association Executive (Texas Alliance of Energy Producers)
Porter, Hilda E. Nurse Practitioner (also providing written testimony) (St. Vincent de
Paul)
Raines, Stephen Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Low
Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission), Austin, TX
ON:
Albrecht, Darren Budget Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget
Board)
14
WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
Finance
Baker, Toby Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality), Austin, TX
Bednarz, Steven Flood Control Program Manager/Engineer (TSSWCB), Temple, TX
Craddick, Christi Chairman, Railroad Commission (also providing written testimony)
(Railroad Commission), Austin, TX
Dziuk, George Budget Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget
Board)
Edwards, Mickey Rancher (Texas Farm Bureau), Lampasas
Hunter, Dan Assistant Commissioner (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Department of Agriculture)
Isom, Rex Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas State Soil and
Water Conservation Board), Temple, TX
Lake, Peter M. Chairman (also providing written testimony) (Texas Water Development
Board), Austin, TX
LeFevers, Daniel S. Energy/Environment (Gas Technology Institute), Des Plaines, IL
Lindley, Emily Commissioner (also providing written testimony) (Texas Commission on
Environmental Equality), Austin, TX
Mahler, Barry Chairman (also providing written testimony) (Texas State Soil and Water
Conservation Board), Temple, TX
Miller, Sid Commissioner of Agriculture (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Department of Agriculture)
Pepp, David (also providing written testimony) (General Land Office)
Pittman, J. Greg CEO Meals on Wheels Texoma (also providing written testimony)
(Meals on Wheels Assoc. Texas), Denison, TX
Reed, Cyrus Conservation Director (also providing written testimony) (Sierra Club),
Austin, TX
Repp, David (also providing written testimony) (General Land Office)
Schwartz, Andy State Veterinarian/Executive Director (also providing written testimony)
(Texas Animal Health Commission), Austin, TX
Smith, Carter Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Parks and
Wildlife), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Balkcom, Quint President of Game Warden Peace Officers Assc. (Game Warden Peace
Officer's Association), Whitehouse, TX
Guajardo, Paulette Mayor (City of corpus christi), Corpus christi, TX
Norton, Kevin Director of water utilities (City of corpus christi), Corpus christi, TX
ON:
Crawford, Corey CFO (Railroad Commission), Austin, TX
Crawford, Corey CFO (Railroad Commission), Austin, TX
Foster, John Policy Advisor (Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board), Temple,
TX
15
WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
Finance
Havens, Mark Deputy Land Commissioner (General Land Office)
Knolle, Pearson (Sandia Ag Enterprises), Sandia, TX
Lagrone, Heather Sr Deputy Director (TX General Land Office)
Locke, Coleman Chairman (Texas Animal Health Commission)
Luedeker, Mary General Counsel (Texas Animal Health Commission), Austin, TX
Luna, Steven Finance Director (Texas Animal Health Commission #554)
Molina, Patricia Budget Director (Texas Department of Agriculture), TX
Oswald, Johnny S. Program Admin (TSSWCB), San Angelo, TX
Parker, Liza Policy Analyst/Legislative Liaison (Texas State Soil and Water Conservation
Board), Temple, TX
Pegues, Reginold Chief Financial Officer (Texas Parks and Wildlife Department), Austin,
TX
Sifuentezkoch, Elizabeth Budget Deputy Director (Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality), Austin, TX
Stone, Harold Associate Legislative Director (TexasFarm Bureau), Austin, TX
Wang, Wei (Railroad Commission)
Zajicek, Kenny CFO (Texas State Soil and Water Conversation Board)
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Vasquez, Andrés (Society of St Vincent de Paul), Austin, TX
ON:
Fearneyhough, Jason Deputy Commission (Texas Department of Agriculture), Austin,
TX
March 2, 2021 - 9:00 AM
ON:
Arbour, Courtney Director, Workforce Development Division (also providing written
testimony) (Texas Workforce Commission), Austin, TX
Barta, Jessica Public Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Office of Injured
Employee Counsel), Austin, TX
Bass, James Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Department of
Transportation)
Benz, Allison Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas State Board
of Pharmacy)
Berger, Melitta Budget Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget
Board)
Bower, Glenn Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (TFSC), Austin, TX
Brewster, Whitney Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Department of Motor Vehicles), Austin, TX
Brown, Cassie Commissioner of the Texas Dept. of Ins. Division of Workers'
Compensation (also providing written testimony) (Division of Workers' Compensation),
Austin, TX
16
WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
Finance
Canseco, Gloria CEO - SA Christian Dental Clinic (also providing written testimony)
(BHEC - Presiding Member), San Antonio, TX
Carlton, Stephen Brint Executive (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical
Board), Austin, TX
Cobos, Lori Chief Executive & Public Counsel (also providing written testimony)
(Office of Public Utility Counsel)
D'Andrea, Arthur Commissioner (also providing written testimony) (Public Utility
Commission of Texas), Austin
Dube, Gerald Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (Texas Racing
Commission)
Flores, Linda Chief Financial Officer (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Department of Motor Vehicles), Austin, TX
Fortner, Patrick Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (TX Board of
Chiropractic Examiners)
Fragoso, Daniela Budget Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget
Board)
Francis, Brian Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (TX Dept. of
Licensing and Regulation)
Franz, Mark (also providing written testimony) (Texas Lottery Commission), Austin, TX
Galvan, Thomas Budget Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget
Board)
Gleeson, Thomas Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Public Utility
of Texas), Austin
Hamilton, Melissa Public Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Office of Public
Insurance Counsel)
Hansen, Lt. Tommy Chairman (also providing written testimony) (Motor Vehicles Crime
Prevention Authority Board), Austin
Harper, Ralph A. Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Executive
Council of Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Examiners)
Helenberg, John Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (TX Board of
Veterinary Medical Examiners), Pflugerville, TX
Hill, Lisa Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas State Board of
Plumbing Examiners), Austin, TX
Hryhorchuk, John Vice President of Policy (Texas 2036), Dallas, TX
Iles, Travis J. Securities Commissioner (also providing written testimony) (Texas State
Securities Board), Austin, TX
Joslin, Emily Budget Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget
Board)
Monk, John Director (also providing written testimony) (Health Professions Council)
Monson, Kristofer Chief Administrative Law Judge (also providing written testimony)
(State Office of Administrative Hearings), Austin
Nichols, Casey L. Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Tx St Bd
Dental Examiners), Austin, TX
17
WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
Finance
Parker, Kelly Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Tex. Optometry
Bd.)
Puckett, Matthew Budget Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget
Board)
Reed, Cyrus Conservation Director (also providing written testimony) (Sierra Club,
Lone Star Chapter), Austin, TX
Reiderman, Rom Budget Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget
Board)
Serna, Ed Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Workforce
Commission), Austin, TX
Slape, Doug Chief Deputy Commissioner (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Department of Insurance)
Spinks, Darrel State Agency Employee (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Behavioral Health Executive Council), Austin, TX
Thomas, Katherine A. Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Board of Nursing), Austin, TX
Tillman, DDS, David Dentist (also providing written testimony) (TSBDE - Dental
Board)
Trout, Chuck Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Racing
Commission), Austin, TX
Truan, Rene Executive Director, TBPG (also providing written testimony) (TX Board of
Professional Geoscientists), R.R., TX
Velasco, Nora Assistant Director (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget
Board)
Wilkinson, Bobby Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Dept. of
Housing and Community Affairs), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allen, Krista (Self) , Fredericksburg, TX
AGAINST:
Belsick, Michael (Self) , Fredericksburg, TX
Monroe, Robin None (Self) , Kerrville, TX
ON:
Barta, Jessica Public Counsel (Office of Injured Employee Counsel), Austin, TX
Bijansky, Devon General Counsel (Racing Commission)
Cervantes, David Director of Administration, TDHCA (TDHCA), Austin, TX
Corrales, Brandy Chief Financial Officer (Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation), Austin, TX
Dudish, Kim Chief Operating Officer (State Office of Administrative Hearings), Austin
Herman, Richard L Chief Fiscal Officer (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners),
Austin
Infantini, Anthony Chief Financial Officer (Texas Department of Insurance)
18
WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
Finance
Luna, Ronald Director, Vehicle Titles and Registration (Texas Department of Motor
Vehicles), Austin, TX
Majek, Mark Director, Operations (Texas Board of Nursing), Austin, TX
Nelson, Chris Chief Financial Officer (Texas Workforce Commission), Austin, TX
Parks, Pamela Financial Officer (TX Board for Professional Geoscientists 481)
Selissen, Anh Chief Information Officer (Texas Department of Transportation)
Williams, Marc Deputy Executive Director (Texas Department of Transportation)
Wilson, Bryan Director (Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority, TXDMV), Austin,
TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Duncan, Donald Associate General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Ellmer, Mindy (Haven for Hope), Austin, TX
ON:
Compean, Greg Funeral Profession (TFSC), Houston, TX
Denton, Frank S. Board Chair (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners), Austin, TX
Hicks, Jim Interim Executive Director (TDHCA Manufactured Housing Division),
Austin, TX
Kappel, Leticia Deputy Executive Director (Dental Examiners)
Lauterjung, Derek Director of Staff Services/CFO (Texas State Securities Board), Austin,
TX
Palacios III, Ernesto CFO (TX Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners)
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
Stewart, Stephen Director, Financial Management Division (Texas Department of
Transportation)
March 3, 2021 - 9:00 AM
FOR:
Ormsby, Jeff AFSCME Texas Corrections (AFSCME), Huntsville, TX
ON:
Ascano, Nicole Budget Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget
Board)
Borel, Dennis Executive Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities & Myself)
Cain, Camille Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (TX Juvenile
Justice Dept.), Austin, TX
Castillo, Alycia Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Texas Criminal
Justice Coalition)
Collier, Bryan Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Department
of Criminal Justice), Huntsville, TX
Dominick, Dr. Amite Vice President TPAA (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Prisons Air Conditioning Advocates)
19
WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
Finance
Gutierrez, David Presiding Officer (also providing written testimony) (Board of Pardons
& Paroles), Austin, TX
Hernandez, Yolanda (Texas Prisons Air Conditioning Advocates)
Iles, Leighton (Tarrant Co. CSCD/Texas Probation Assoc.), Ft Worth, TX
Knapp, Daniel Budget Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget
Board)
Laumann, Theresa Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texas Criminal
Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Lilly, Kevin Chairman (also providing written testimony) (Texas Alcoholic Beverage
Commission), Austin, TX
Luna, Maggie Peer Policy Fellow (The Statewide Leadership Council), Austin, TX
May, Ph.D, Teresa Director Harris County CSCD (also providing written testimony)
(Texas Probation Association), Houston
McCraw, Steven Director (also providing written testimony) (Department of Public
Safety), Austin, TX
Nettles, Bentley Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Alcoholic
Beverage Commission), Austin, TX
Norris, Major General, Tracy R. Adjutant General (also providing written testimony)
(Texas Military Dept), Austin, TX
Paul, Susannah Budget Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget
Board)
Peel, Meghan Budget Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget
Board)
Taylor, Clay Executive Director (DPSOA) (also providing written testimony) (DPSOA)
Taylor, Ms. Shelia Director of Office of State Administration (also providing written
testimony) (Texas Military Dept), Austin, TX
Vela, Kelsey Budget Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget
Board)
Vickers, Kim Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Commission
on Law Enforcement), Austin, TX
Williams, Jeoff Deputy Director (also providing written testimony) (Department of
Public Safety), Austin, TX
Wisko, Mike Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Commission on
Fire Protection), Hutto
Wood, Brandon S. Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Commission on Jail Standards)
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Adkins, Phillip General Counsel (DPS), Austin, TX
Anderson, Emily Chief Financial & Operations Officer (TX Juvenile Justice Dept.),
Austin, TX
Britt, Kyle Budget Director (Board of Pardons & Paroles)
20
WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
Finance
Mitchell, Forrest Chief Inspector General (TX Juvenile Justice Dept.), Austin, TX
Robertson, J D Ombudsman (Office of Independent Ombudsman - TJJD), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Davis, Daryl L. Student (Self) , Tyler, TX
Figueroa, Luis Legislative and Policy Director (Every Texan), Austin, TX
Roth, Brian Finance Director (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement)
Steffa, Ron CFO (TDCJ), Huntsville, TX
Whittenton, Suzy B CFO (TX Dept of Public Safety), Austin, TX
March 8, 2021 - 10:00 AM
FOR:
Sinclair, David Legislative Consultant (also providing written testimony) (Game Warden
Peace Officers Association), Pflugerville, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Matthews, Christopher Deputy CFO (HHSC), Austin
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Hogue, Eric President (Texas School for the Deaf Governing Board), Austin, TX
Shallow, Stewart General Counsel (Legislative Budget Board), Austin, TX
March 24, 2021 - 9:00 AM
ON:
Berger, Melitta Budget Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget
Board)
Conklin, Lena Manager - General Government/IT (also providing written testimony)
(Legislative Budget Board)
Fallon-Brown, Katie Manager (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget
Board)
Henricksen, Aaron (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget Board)
Lindsey, Julie Manager (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget Board)
Shallow, Stewart General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Legislative
Budget Board)
Smith, Jordan LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (Legislative Budget Board)
Velasco, Nora LBB Assistant Director (also providing written testimony) (Legislative
Budget Board)
Wiles, Mark Manager, Natural Resources and Judiciary Texas (also providing written
testimony) (Legislative Budget Board)
21