WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 7, 2021 8:30 AM
FOR:
Hatcher, Julia President (Texas Association of Family Defense Attorneys), Galveston, TX
Ransom, Megan Director of Community Engagement (Texas Alliance of Child and Family
Services), Austin, TX
ON:
Horton, Colleen Director of Policy (also providing written testimony) (Hogg Foundation
for Mental Health), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Crockett, Sarah Senior Public Policy Associate (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Hayes, Aaryce Policy specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Judice, Kerrie CPS Research and Policy Analyst (TexProtects), Dallas, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Lovitt, Matthew Social Worker (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Murphy, Kate Senior child welfare policy associate (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Tamayo, Elisa Director of Policy and Governmental Affairs (Emergence Health Network
(El Paso's LMHA)), El Paso, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Green, Jerome Child Protective Investigatior (DFPS), Austin, TX
Ha, Trina Associate Commissioner for Behavioral Health (Texas HHSC), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Murphy, Sarah (Self), Houston, TX
ON:
Shaw, Jean Director of Child Care Licensing (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Carson, Wayne CEO (also providing written testimony) (ACH Child and Family Services),
Fort Worth, TX
Garcia, Linda Senior Vice President 2INgage (TFI), Aledo, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 7, 2021 8:30 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Brown, Andrew Senior Fellow of Child and Family Policy (Texas Public Policy
Foundation), Austin, TX
Cates, Andrew (Nurse-Family Partnership), Austin, TX
Chhin, Rachana Legislative Counsel (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Crockett, Sarah Senior Public Policy Associate (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Hatcher, Julia Attorney (Self; Texas Association of Family Defense Attorneys), Galveston,
TX
Jaquette, Shannon (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Logan, Brandon Executive Director (One Accord for Kids), Midland, TX
Murphy, Kate Senior child welfare policy associate (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Tamayo, Elisa Director of Policy and Governmental Affairs (Emergence Health Network
(El Paso's LMHA)), El Paso, TX
AGAINST:
Murphy, Sarah (Self), Houston, TX
ON:
Voss, Angie Director of Family Preservation (DFPS), Austin, TX
FOR:
Deotte, Rich (Self), South lake, TX
Do, Huyen (Texas Right to Life), Grand Prairie, TX
Dye, Stephanie (Self), Dallas, TX
Galinsky, Rebecca Family Advocate (Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Arlington, TX
Garcia, Ana (also providing written testimony) (Self; PTFK), Edinburg, TX
Graham, Elizabeth VP & Director (Tx right to life), Bellaire, TX
Gray, Philip President: Catholics United for the Faith (Texas Right to Life), Hopdale, OH
Grimstad, Julie President (Healthcare Advocacy and Leadership Organization), Bedford,
TX
Knauss, Mary MD (Self), Pearland, TX
Morrison, Joe MD (Self), Huntsville, TX
Pitcher, Katherine Legislative Associate (Self; Texas Right to Life), Austin, TX
Rachut, Eric (Texas Right to Life), Moody, TX
Rountree, Diana (Texas Right to Life), Mansfield, TX
Seago, John Bioethicist (also providing written testimony) (Texas Right to Life), Austin,
TX
Smith, Wesley J Senior Fellow (also providing written testimony) (Discovery Institute),
Alexandria, TX
Wall, Kathaleen (Self), Houston, TX
Woelfel, Michael (Self), Humble, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 7, 2021 8:30 AM
Wood, Cecilia Attorney/Lobbyist (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Borel, Dennis Executive Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Casanova, Mark MD (Texas Medical Association, Texas Hospital Association), Dallas, TX
Fine, Robert Director, Office of Clinical Ethics and Palliative Care (Baylor Scott and
White, TMA, THA), Dallas, TX
Garvis, David Deacon/ Division Ethicist (Catholic Health Association), Houston, TX
Gremmels, Becket VP Theology and Ethics (Catholic Health Association of Texas, THA),
Trophy Club, TX
Morrow, Jason Physician, Ethicist (Self), Boerne, TX
Olson, Michael Bishop (also providing written testimony) (Texas Catholic Conference of
Bishops), Austin, TX
Pojman, Joe Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Alliance for
Life), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Binning, Mary Louise 6 generation Texas (Self), Dallas, TX
Carriker, Terri (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids/self), Austin, TX
Castilla, Cindi (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Corser, Meagan (Self), Argyle, TX
DeOtte, Yvette (Self), Southlake, TX
Garner, Donald Executive Director (Texas Faith & Freedom Coalition), Austin, TX
Hall, Terri (Self), Kerrville, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Newman, Jeremy Policy Director (Texas home school coalition), Lubbock, TX
Nobis, Tom (Self), Houston, TX
Page, Sheila Immediate past president (Self; Texas Association of American Physicians
and Surgeons), Aledo, TX
Trigg, Adrienne Government and Payer Relationship Manager (Self; Protect Texas fragile
kids), Austin, TX
York, Ruth (Self; Tea Party Patriots of Eastland County; Texas Family Defense
Committee), Cisco, TX
AGAINST:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Andrews, Jenny Public Policy Analyst (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Chang, Samantha (Self), Austin, TX
Clay, Reed (Texas Health Resources), Austin, TX
Dudasko, Jacqulyn (Self; Texans for Life Committee), Arlington, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
McLean, Gentry (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 7, 2021 8:30 AM
Melendez, Jennifer Mrs. (Self), Austin, TX
Murphy, Sarah (Self), Houston, TX
Opelt, Jon Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Patient Access), Austin, TX
Perry, Courtney (Self), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter of the American Collge of Physicians), Austin, TX
Schroder, Rachel Intern (Texas Alliance for Life), Coupland, TX
Sharp, Jerry Mr. (Self; Texas Alliance For Life), San Antonio, TX
Sutton, Jill Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Association), Austin, TX
Townsend, Linda Vice President of Advocacy & Government Affairs (CHRISTUS Health),
Irving, TX
Vunderink, Gregg (Self), TX, TX
Walker, Kwame (Catholic Health Initiatives), Austin, TX
Warr, Amy (Texas Association for Patient Access), Austin, TX
Wright, Kyleen President, Texans for Life (Self; Texans for Life Committee), Arlington,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Chang, Samantha (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
McLean, Gentry (Self), Austin, TX
Melendez, Jennifer Mrs. (Self), Austin, TX
Murphy, Sarah (Self), Houston, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Perry, Courtney (Self), Austin, TX
Vunderink, Gregg (Self), TX, TX
ON:
Farris, Michelle Chief (Texas Dept Public Safety), Austin, TX
Shaw, Jean Associate Commissioner Child Care Licensing (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Brown, Andrew Senior Fellow of Child and Family Policy (Texas Public Policy
Foundation), Austin, TX
Judice, Kerrie CPS Research and Policy Analyst (TexProtects), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bennett, Michaela (Children's Health), Dallas, TX
Cates, Andrew (Nurse-Family Partnership), Austin, TX
Crockett, Sarah Senior Public Policy Associate (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 7, 2021 8:30 AM
Hatcher, Julia Attorney (Self; Texas Association of Family Defense Attorneys), Galveston,
TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Logan, Brandon Executive Director (One Accord for Kids), Midland, TX
Murphy, Kate Senior child welfare policy associate (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Burstain, Jane Systems Improvement Director (DFPS), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Chhin, Rachana Legislative Counsel (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Garner, Donald Executive Director (Texas Faith & Freedom Coalition), Austin, TX
Graham, Elizabeth Director (Self; Tx right to life), Bellaire, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Jaquette, Shannon (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Seago, John Legislative Director (Self; Texas Right to Life), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Chang, Samantha (Self), Austin, TX
Duble, Caroline (Self; Avow), Houston, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Lopez, Carisa Political Director (Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
McLean, Gentry (Self), Austin, TX
Melendez, Jennifer Mrs. (Self), Austin, TX
Murphy, Sarah (Self), Houston, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Perry, Courtney (Self), Austin, TX
Reyes, Andrea Deeds Not Words (Self; Deeds Not Words), Austin, TX
Rocap, Blake Legislative Counsel (Avow), Austin, TX
Tigner, Drucilla Policy and advocacy strategist (Self; Aclu tx), Houston, TX
Vunderink, Gregg (Self), TX, TX
ON:
Ford, Victoria Chief Policy and Regulatory Officer (Texas Health and Human Services
Commission), Ausin, TX
FOR:
Kimble, Artimesha (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Garcia, Imelda Associate Commissioner Lab & Infectious Diseases (DSHS), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 7, 2021 8:30 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Finley, Marisa (Baylor Scott & White Health), Austin, TX
Lakshmanan, Rekha (Self; The Immunization Partnership), League City, TX
Narvaez, Thamara Deputy Director Intergovernmental Affairs (Harris County
Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter of the American Collge of Physicians), Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
Woomer, Eric (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Casanova, Mark MD (Self; Texas Medical Association), Dallas, TX
Fine, Robert MD (Self; TMA), Dallas, TX
Hillert, Bobby Executive Director (Texas Orthopaedic Association), Austin, TX
Morrow, Jason Physician (Self), Boerne, TX
Page, Sheila Immediate past president (Self; Texas Association of American Physicians
and Surgeons), Aledo, TX
Reed, Rachael Executive director (Texas Ophthalmological Association), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter of the American Collge of Physicians), Austin, TX
Sutton, Jill Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Association), Austin, TX
Woomer, Eric (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Murphy, Sarah (Self), Houston, TX
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Senior Public Policy Associate (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Hatcher, Julia President (Texas Association of Family Defense Attorneys), Galveston, TX
Martinez Jones, Aurora Judge (126th District Court), Austin, TX
Murphy, Kate Senior child welfare policy associate (also providing written testimony)
(Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 7, 2021 8:30 AM
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Judice, Kerrie CPS Research and Policy Analyst (TexProtects), Dallas, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Romo, Joel (Self; CASA South Central Texas Board Member), Brenham, TX
Shifflett, Susan Volunteer (Self; CASA of South Central Texas), Burton, TX
Tamayo, Elisa Director of Policy and Governmental Affairs (Emergence Health Network
(El Paso's LMHA)), El Paso, TX
Vunderink, Gregg (Self), TX, TX
AGAINST:
Murphy, Sarah (Self), Houston, TX
ON:
Masters, Jaime Commissioner (DFPS), Austin, TX
Mccormick, Jamie (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), Austin, TX
Self, Carol Director of Permanency (DFPS), Austin, TX
Shaw, Jean Director of Child Care Licensing (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bright, Melissa (Self), Tomball, TX
Brown, Andrew Sr. Fellow of Child Family Policy Foundation (Texas Public Policy
Foundation), Austin, TX
Hatcher, Julia President (Texas Association of Family Defense Attorneys), Galveston, TX
Timmerman, Ann Marie (Self), Katy, TX
Timmerman, Timothy Lee Jr (Self), Katy, TX
Tyson, Rana RN (Self), Rowlett, TX
ON:
Gray, Gwen Director of Policy and Investigations (DFPS), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bright, Michael (Self), Tomball, TX
Carriker, Terri (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Austin, TX
Galinsky, Rebecca (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Arlington, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Hodser, Lisa Attorney (Foster Parents), Austin, TX
James, Ajshay (Self), Houston, TX
Logan, Brandon Dr. (Self), Midland, TX
Newman, Jeremy Policy Director (Texas home school coalition), Lubbock, TX
Trigg, Adrienne Government and Payer Relationship Manager (Self; Protect tx fragile
kids), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Murphy, Sarah (Self), Houston, TX
ON:
Rodriguez, Roberto DFPS Physician (DFPS), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 7, 2021 8:30 AM
FOR:
Brown, Koretta President (The Alliance for a New Justice System), Missouri City, TX
Howard, Eugene President (Self; NAACP), Manvel, TX
Ladd, Norman Partner (Self), Tyler, TX
Matthews, Candice CEO (Children of Diversity Foster Adoption Agency, Texas Coalition
of Black Democrats), Houston, TX
Olse, Katie CEO (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), Austin, TX
Talley, Uneeda Executive Director (America's Angels CPA), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Logan, Brandon Executive Director (One Accord for Kids), Midland, TX
Tamayo, Elisa Director of Policy and Governmental Affairs (Emergence Health Network
(El Paso's LMHA)), El Paso, TX
ON:
Martinez, Jose Director of Accountability and Consumer Regulations (DFPS), Austin, TX
Schwartz, Joel Ombudsman (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Brown, Andrew Senior Fellow of Child and Family Policy (Texas Public Policy
Foundation), Austin, TX
Hatcher, Julia President (Texas Association of Family Defense Attorneys), Galveston, TX
Logan, Brandon Executive Director (One Accord for Kids), Midland, TX
Olse, Katie CEO (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), TX
ON:
Ford, Victoria Chief Policy & Regulatory Officer (Texas Health and Human Services
Commission), Austin, TX
Masters, Jaime Commissioner (DFPS), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Senior Public Policy Associate (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Murphy, Kate Senior child welfare policy associate (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
ON:
Dryden, Deneen CPS Associate Commissioner (DFPS), Austin, TX
Judice, Kerrie CPS Research and Policy Analyst (TexProtects), Dallas, TX
Kanne, Lisa Chief Operating Officer (DFPS), Austin, TX
Kinsey, David Chief Financial Officer (DFPS), Austin, TX
Montano, Matt Deputy Commissioner (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Rasco, Sash Associate Commissioner of Prevention Early Intervention (DFPS), Austin, TX
Roper, Tiffany General Counsel (DFPS), Austin, TX
Walsh, William Director of Purchased Client Services (DFPS), Austin, TX
Woodruff, Trevor Deputy Commissioner (DFPS), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 7, 2021 8:30 AM
FOR:
Borel, Dennis Executive Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Casanova, Mark MD (Texas Medical Association, Texas Hospital Association), Dallas, TX
Fine, Robert Director, Office of Clinical Ethics and Palliative Care (Baylor Scott and
White, TMA, THA), Dallas, TX
Gremmels, Becket VP Theology and Ethics (Catholic Health Association of Texas, THA),
Trophy Club, TX
Morrow, Jason Physician/ Ethicist (Self), Boerne, TX
Olson, Michael Bishop (also providing written testimony) (Texas Catholic Conference of
Bishops), Austin, TX
Pojman, Joe Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Alliance for
Life), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Cook, Emily General Counsel (Texas Right to Life), Bellaire, TX
Deotte, Rich (Self), South lake, TX
Galinsky, Rebecca Family Advocate (Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Arlington, TX
Graham, Elizabeth Director & VP (Self; Tx right to life), Bellaire, TX
Gray, Philip President: Catholics United for the Faith (Texas Right to Life), Hopdale, OH
Grimstad, Julie President (Healthcare Advocacy and Leadership Organization), Bedford,
TX
Knauss, Mary MD (Self), Pearland, TX
Long, Amy (Self), Seguin, TX
Pitcher, Katherine (Self; Texas Right to Life), Austin, TX
Rachut, Eric (Texas Right to Life), Moody, TX
Seago, John Bioethicist (Self; Texas Right to Life), Austin, TX
Smith, Wesley J Senior Fellow (also providing written testimony) (Discovery Institute),
Alexandria, TX
ON:
Wood, Cecilia Attorney/Lobbyist (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Alexander, Troy Director for Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Andrews, Jenny Public Policy Analyst (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Clay, Reed (Texas Health Resources), Austin, TX
Dudasko, Jacqulyn (Self; Texans for Life Committee), Arlington, TX
O'Donnell, Amy Communications Director Texas Alliance For Life (Self; Texas Alliance
for Life), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter of the American Collge of Physicians), Austin, TX
Schroder, Rachel Intern (Texas Alliance for Life), Coupland, TX
Sharp, Jerry Public Policy Analyst (Texas Alliance For Life), San Antonio, TX
Sutton, Jill Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 7, 2021 8:30 AM
Townsend, Linda Vice President of Advocacy & Government Affairs (CHRISTUS Health),
Irving, TX
Wright, Eric (Texas Association of Home Care and Hospice), Austin, TX
Wright, Kyleen President, Texans for Life (Self; Texans for Life Committee), Arlington,
TX
AGAINST:
Binning, Mary Louise 6 generation Texas (Self), Dallas, TX
Castilla, Cindi (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Chang, Samantha (Self), Austin, TX
DeOtte, Yvette (Self), Southlake, TX
Dye, Stephanie (Self), Dallas, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Hall, Terri (Self), Kerrville, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
McLean, Gentry (Self), Austin, TX
Melendez, Jennifer Mrs. (Self), Austin, TX
Morrison, Francis Joseph Joe (Self), Huntsville, TX
Murphy, Sarah (Self), Houston, TX
Newman, Jeremy Policy Director (Texas home school coalition), Lubbock, TX
Perry, Courtney (Self), Austin, TX
Vunderink, Gregg (Self), TX, TX
ON:
Gayle, Michael Department Associate Commission Long-Term Care/ MD (HHSC), Austin,
TX