WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 12, 2021 8:00 AM
FOR:
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Carter, Sydney Mental Health Policy Fellow (Network of Behavioral Health Providers),
Houston, TX
Johnson, Lee Deputy Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
ON:
Spiller, Lee Executive Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bennett, Michaela (Children's Health), Dallas, TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Bryan, Christine VP, IT & Public Policy (Clarity Child Guidance Center), San Antonio, TX
Castaneda, Jr., Tristan Government Relations (Texas Association of Marriage & Family
Therapy), Austin, TX
Chriss, Olivia (Texas Children's Hospital), Bellaire, TX
Dole, Michael (Driscoll Health System), Corpus Christi, TX
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Finley, Marisa (Baylor Scott & White Health), Austin, TX
Fredriksen, Amanda Associate state director (AARP), Austin, TX
Galligher, Duane (Association of Substance Abuse Programs; Texas Association of
Addiction Professionals), Austin, TX
Goodrich, Kate (Texas Occupational Therapists Association), Austin, TX
Goodrich, Kate (StationMD), Austin, TX
Gregg, Aaron (Alzheimer's Association), Austin, TX
Gutierrez, Martin Mr (San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce), San Antonio, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Harris, Dana VP - Fed & State Advocacy (The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce),
Austin, TX
Harris, Elyce Mental Health Policy Fellow (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services),
Austin, TX
Hausenfluck, Amber (CHRISTUS Health), Austin, TX
Hernandez, Elisa (University Medical Center of El Paso), El Paso, TX
Herring, Megan Manager of Government Affairs (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
Hoppe, Christina Director of Public Policy (Children's Hospital Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Keener, Justin (Americans for Prosperity, Libre Initiative), Austin, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Knaupe, Gregg (Texas Association for Home Care and Hospice), Austin, TX
Kowalski, Thomas President and ceo (Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute), Austin,
TX
Lee, James (Legacy Community Health), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 12, 2021 8:00 AM
Lovitt, Matthew Social Worker (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
McBeath, Don Director of Government Relations (Texas Organization of Rural and
Community Hospitals), Round Rock, TX
Melson, Ben Director of public policy (Self; Greater Houston Partnership), Houston, TX
Miller, Charles (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Milligan, Maureen President and CEO (Teaching hospitalls of texas), Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Self; Texas Counseling Association),
Austin, TX
Pressley, Nikki Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Romo, Joel (American Diabetes Association & The Cooper Institute), Brenham, TX
Tamayo, Elisa Director of Policy and Governmental Affairs (Emergence Health Network
(El Paso's LMHA)), El Paso, TX
Tracy, Shelby (Texas Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Van de Putte, Leticia (San AntoniomChamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Van de Putte, Leticia (Texas Academy of Physician Assistants), Austin, TX
Vanhoose, Laurie Director of policy (Texas assiciation of health planse), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Zalkovsky, Emily (Texas HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Miller, Charles Senior Policy Advisor (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
ON:
Garza, Debbie CEO (Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Dole, Michael (Driscoll Health System), Corpus Christi, TX
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Fredriksen, Amanda Associate state director (AARP), Austin, TX
Humphrey, Patrick (Vivent Health), Austin, TX
Pressley, Nikki Policy Analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Romo, Joel (American Diabetes Association & The Cooper Institute), Brenham, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 12, 2021 8:00 AM
ON:
Van Ramshorst, Ryan (Texas HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Douglas, Frances TPA President (Self; Texas Psychological Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Broaddus, Kirk (Self), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Collins, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Gregg, Aaron (Alzheimer's Association), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Hardee, Jackie Ms (Self; Indivisible Rosedale Huddle, Indivisible Tex Lege), Austin, TX
Keysor, Georgia (Self; Indivisible Rosedale Huddle), Austin, TX
Lovitt, Matthew Social Worker (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Self; Texas Counseling Association),
Austin, TX
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Tamayo, Elisa Director of Policy and Governmental Affairs (Emergence Health Network
(El Paso's LMHA)), El Paso, TX
ON:
Spintz, Darrel Executive Director (BHEC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Miller, Skeeter President/Owner (Self; County Line BBQ Restaurants), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bresnen, Amy Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
Hubert, Martin (Sysco Corporation), Austin, TX
McGeary, Judith Executive Director (Self; Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance), Cameron,
TX
Smith, Jamaal Asst Dir, Gov Affairs (City of Houston, Office of the Mayor Sylvester
Turner), Houston, TX
Spilman, Annie State Director (NFIB), Austin, TX
Streufert, Kelsey Vice President, Government Relations & Advocacy (Texas Restaurant
Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Gonzales, Juliana Sr. Director (SAFE Alliance), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 12, 2021 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Broaddus, Kirk (Self), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Collins, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Hardee, Jackie Ms (Self; Indivisible Rosedale Huddle, Indivisible Tex Lege), Austin, TX
Keysor, Georgia (Self; Indivisible Rosedale Huddle), Austin, TX
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Smith, Jamaal Asst Dir, Gov Affairs (City of Houston, Office of the Mayor Sylvester
Turner), Houston, TX
FOR:
Mares, Bryan Health Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texas CASA),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Broaddus, Kirk (Self), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self), Austin, TX
Collins, Karen (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Hardee, Jackie Ms (Self; Indivisible Rosedale Huddle, Indivisible Tex Lege), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Keysor, Georgia (Self; Indivisible Rosedale Huddle), Austin, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Norris, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Taylor, Brittney (TexProtects), AUSTIN, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
ON:
Self, Carol Director of Permanency (DFPS), Austin, TX
FOR:
Boutte, Matt President (Texas Academy of Physician Assistants), Dallas, TX
Smith, James Michael DHSC, PA-C (Self; Association of Physician Assistants in
Psychiatry), Sugarland, TX
AGAINST:
Hill, Dr. David Psychologist (Texas Psychological Association), Cedar Park, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bryan, Christine VP, IT & Public Policy (Clarity Child Guidance Center), San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 12, 2021 8:00 AM
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Lovitt, Matthew Social Worker (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, 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:
Ita, Trina (Texas HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Brown, Andrew Senior Fellow of Child and Family Policy (Texas Public Policy
Foundation), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Watson, Chance Director Internal Audit (DFPS), Austin, TX
FOR:
Vanhoose, Laurie Director of policy (also providing written testimony) (Texas association
of health plans), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Dole, Michael (Driscoll Health System), Corpus Christi, TX
Finley, Marisa (Baylor Scott & White Health), Austin, TX
Fredriksen, Amanda Associate state director (AARP), Austin, TX
Gregg, Aaron (Alzheimer's Association), Austin, TX
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Tamayo, Elisa Director of Policy and Governmental Affairs (Emergence Health Network
(El Paso's LMHA)), El Paso, TX
Tamayo, Elisa Director of Policy and Governmental Affairs (Emergence Health Network),
El Paso, TX
ON:
Butler, Rachel (Texas HHSC), Austin, TX
Mehta, Hannah Executive Director (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Flower mound, TX
Trigg, Adrienne Government and Payer Relationship Manager (Self; Texas Medical
Equipment Providers (TEXMep)), Austin, TX
Zalkovsky, Emily (Texas HHSC), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 12, 2021 8:00 AM
FOR:
Brown, Andrew Senior Fellow of Child and Family Policy (Texas Public Policy
Foundation), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Collins, Daniel Governmental Affairs Manager (El Paso County Attorney Jo Anne Bernal),
El Paso, TX
Garcia, Linda Senior Vice President (2INgage), Abilene, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
McCormick, Jamie (TACFS), Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Taylor, Brittney (TexProtects), AUSTIN, TX
ON:
Rasco, Sash Associate Commissioner of Prevention Early Intervention (DFPS), Austin, TX
Voss, Angie Director of Family Preservation (DFPS), Austin, TX
FOR:
Ducayet, Patricia Ombudsman (Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman,
independent within HHSC), Austin, TX
Nichols, Mary (Texas Care givers for Compromise), Forney, TX
Sanders, Cissy (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Tilton, Carmen VP of Public Policy (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
Warren, Kevin President & CEO (Texas Health Care Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Fredriksen, Amanda Associate state director (AARP), Austin, TX
Gregg, Aaron (Alzheimer's Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
ON:
Abrams, Michael AAG (Office of the Attorney General), Austin, TX
Harris, Russ (Texas HHSC), Austin, TX
Van Ramshorst, Ryan (Texas HHSC), Austin, TX