87(R) SB 1 - Senate Committee Report Version

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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)

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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,

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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

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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,

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

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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)

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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,

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,

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,

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

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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,

Gainey, Dr. Summer Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Blue Sprig Pediatrics), Houston

Garcia, Linda Sr. Vice President (also providing written testimony) (2Ingage), Abilene,

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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,

Stoeltte, Mark Director (Clubhouse Texas)

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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,

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)

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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

Foster, John Policy Advisor (Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board), Temple,

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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,

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,

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

WITNESS LIST

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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

WITNESS LIST

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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)

WITNESS LIST

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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,

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,

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)

WITNESS LIST

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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)

WITNESS LIST

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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)

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