WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 21, 2021 8:30 AM
FOR:
Miller, Charles Senior Policy Advisor (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Aaryce, Hayes Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Balat, David (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Banda, Jennifer (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Bennett, Michaela (Children's Health), Dallas, TX
Biundo, Jennifer (Texas campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy), Austin, TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana (Self; League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Crockett, Sarah Senior Public Policy Associate (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Dole, Michael (Driscoll Health System), Corpus Christi, TX
Goodrich, Kate (Texas Occational Therapist Association), Austin, TX
Goodrich, Kate (ResCare), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Hausenfluck, Amber (CHRISTUS Health), Austin, TX
Hernandez, Elisa (El Paso Children's), El Paso, TX
Hoppe, Christina Director of Public Policy (Childrens Hospital Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Hunter, Nelda (Texas Childrens Hospital, Texas Childrens Health Plan), Austin, TX
Ji, Cindy Health Policy Associate (Children's Defense Fund - Texas), Austin, TX
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Jones, Marsha (Central Health), Austin, TX
Judice, Kerrie CPS Research and Policy Analyst (TexProtects), Dallas, TX
Kimball, Mandi Director of public policy and govt affairs (Self; Children at risk), Houston
tx, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Knaupe, Gregg (Ascension Texas), Austin, TX
Lanagan, Lindsay (Legacy Community Health), Houston, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Lovitt, Matthew Social Worker (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Mauro, Kyle (Molina Healthcare), Austin, TX
Mazuca, Anne (Community Health Choice), Austin, TX
Milligan, Maureen President and CEO (Teaching hospitals of texas), Austin, TX
Mitten, Katie (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 21, 2021 8:30 AM
Mudge, Jennifer (Texas Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
Sifuentez, Jesse (Baylor Scott and White Health), Austin, TX
Smith, Andrew Executive Director of Government Relations (University Health), San
Antonio, TX
Stewart, Clayton (Texas medical association), Austin, TX
Tamayo, Elisa Director of Policy and Governmental Affairs (Emergence Health Network),
El Paso, TX
Tracy, Shelby (Texas Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Turner, Ilanit (Self; TPPF), Austin tx, TX
Van de Putte, Leticia (San Antonio Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Vanhoose, Laurie Director of Policy (Self; Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
Wright, Christine Legislative Mgr (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Davis, Hilary Deputy Associate Commissioner (HHSC), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director, Program Director of Health + Wellness (Every
Texan), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hayward, Justin Prince Policy Specialist (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Biundo, Jennifer (Texas campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy), Austin, TX
Cirnigliaro, Santiago (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), 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
Judice, Kerrie CPS Research and Policy Analyst (TexProtects), Dallas, TX
Kimball, Mandi Director of public policy and govt affairs (Self; Children at risk), Houston
tx, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Lovitt, Matthew Social Worker (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Mitten, Katie (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Murphy, Kate (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 21, 2021 8:30 AM
ON:
Emerson, Debra Director of Youth Transitional Living Services (Department of Family
Protective Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Belfort, Michael Doctor (Self), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Banda, Jennifer (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Dunn, Dr. Carl Tony MD (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
District XI; Texas Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists), Waco, TX
Hoppe, Christina Director of Public Policy (Childrens Hospital Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Hunter, Nelda (Texas Childrens Hospital), Austin, TX
Milligan, Maureen President and CEO (Teaching hospitals of texas), Austin, TX
Stewart, Clayton (Texas medical association), Austin, TX
ON:
Klein, Jorie Director, EMS Trauma Systems (Dept. of State Health Services), Austin, TX
ON:
Tilton, Carmen VP of Public Policy (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Fredriksen, Amanda Associate state director (AARP), Austin, TX
ON:
Conces, Diana Director (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Ginn, Vance Chief Economist (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Sheldon, Tyler Legislative Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas State
Employees Union), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Brown, Andrew Director, Center for Families & Children (Texas Public Policy
Foundation), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Dunkelberg, Anne (Every Texan (formerly CPPP)), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Dir. (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 21, 2021 8:30 AM
ON:
Davis, Hilary Deputy Associate Commissioner (HHSC), 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
Harris, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Lovitt, Matthew Social Worker (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Mitten, Katie (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Murphy, Kate (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Davis, Hilary Deputy Associate Commissioner (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Fredriksen, Amanda Associate State Director of Advocacy (AARP), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Tilton, Carmen VP of Public Policy (also providing written testimony) (Texas Assisted
Living Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
AGAINST:
Rice, Chuck (Texas Land Developers Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Conces, Diana Director (HHSC), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 21, 2021 8:30 AM
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Linial, George President (Leading Age Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Tamayo, Elisa Director of Policy and Governmental Affairs (Emergence Health Network),
El Paso, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Ayres, Monica (Citizens Commission on Human Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Hayes, Aaryce Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Martinez, Jennifer Ceo (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Bray, Tim Associate Commissioner (HHSC), Austin, TX
Schalchlin, Scott Associate Commissioner (HHSC), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Banda, Jennifer (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Hoppe, Christina Director of Public Policy (Childrens Hospital Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Hunter, Nelda (Texas Childrens Hospital), Austin, TX
Lawson, Drew (Texans for Lawsuit Reform), Austin, TX
FOR:
Woliver USAF, Retired, Lt Col Tim Assistant to the Director (Office of Military & Veteran
Affairs), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Van de Putte, Leticia (San Antonio Chamber of Commerce), Austin, TX
Vanhoose, Laurie Director of Policy (Self; Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Woliver, Tim Assistant Director (Office of Military & Veteran Affairs), San Antonio, TX
Wright, Christine Legislative Mgr (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Erwin, Michelle Deputy Associate Commissioner (HHSC), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 21, 2021 8:30 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Berry, Traci Superintendent of Schools (Goodwill Central Texas), Austin, TX
Cirnigliaro, Santiago (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), 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
Kimball, Mandi Director of public policy and govt affairs (Self; Children at risk), Houston
tx, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Sifuentez, Jesse (Baylor Scott and White Health), Austin, TX
Tamayo, Elisa Director of Policy and Governmental Affairs (Emergence Health Network),
El Paso, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
FOR:
Becker, Shelley (Self), Dallas, TX
Lovitt, Matthew Peer Policy Fellow (also providing written testimony) (National Alliance
on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Banda, Jennifer (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Bennett, Michaela (Children's Health), Dallas, TX
McWhorter, Garry (Camp Worth), Fort Worth, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Tamayo, Elisa Director of Policy and Governmental Affairs (Emergence Health Network),
El Paso, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
ON:
Shaw, Jean Associate Commissioner (HHSC), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Murphy, Katie Senior Child Welfare Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin,
TX
ON:
Lucey, Ron Exec. Director (Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 21, 2021 8:30 AM
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
ON:
Turner, Randi Accessibility + Disability (Gov. Committee n People with Disabilities),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Hatcher, Julia President (Texas Association of Family Defense Attorneys), Galveston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Corser, Meagan (Texas Home School Coalition), Lubbock, TX
AGAINST:
Crockett, Sarah Senior Public Policy Associate (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Black, Stephen Associate Commissioner of Statewide Intake (Department of Family
Protective Services), Austin, TX
Judice, Kerrie CPS Research + Policy Analyst (TexProtects), Dallas, TX
Murphy, Kate Senior Child Welfare Policy Associate (Texans Care For Children), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Herman, Guy Judge (Travis County Probate Court), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
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, TX
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Friese, Jan Executive Director (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Castaneda Jr., Tristan Partner (Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy),
Austin, TX
Goodrich, Kate (Texas Occupational Therapist Association), Austin, TX
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 21, 2021 8:30 AM
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Lovitt, Matthew Social Worker (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Martinez, Jennifer (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Spinks, Darrel Executive Director (Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council), Austin,
TX
Tamayo, Elisa Director of Policy and Governmental Affairs (Emergence Health Network),
El Paso, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas, Inc.), San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Brown, Andrew Senior Fellow of Child & Family Policy (Texas Public Policy Foundation),
Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Sheldon, Tyler Legislative Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas State
Employees Union), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Cirnigliaro, Santiago (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), Austin, TX
Crockett, Sarah Senior Public Policy Associate (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Hatcher, Julia President (Texas Association of Family Defense Attorneys), Galveston, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Tamayo, Elisa Director of Policy and Governmental Affairs (Emergence Health Network),
El Paso, TX
AGAINST:
Sheldon, Tyler (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX
ON:
Grady, Victoria Director of Provider Finance (Health and Human Services Commission),
Austin, TX
Letts, Ellen Director of Community Based Care (DFPS), Austin, TX
Voss, Angie Director of Family Preservation (DFPS), Austin, TX
FOR:
Casas, Isabel Director of IDD Services (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Dole, Michael (Driscoll Health System), Corpus Christi, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 21, 2021 8:30 AM
Hayes, Aaryce Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Martinez, Jennifer Ceo (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Tamayo, Elisa Director of Policy and Governmental Affairs (Emergence Health Network),
El Paso, TX
Vanhoose, Laurie Director of Policy (Self; Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
ON:
Lester, Molly Policy Director (Texas Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Banda, Jennifer (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Fourt, Ashley Assistant District Attorney (Dallas County District Attorney), Dallas, TX
Sifuentez, Jesse (Baylor Scott and White Health), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Harris, Russ Director (HHSC), Austin, TX
Winter, Raymond Division Chief (Office of the Attorney General), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Mohr Boleware, Alison Government Relations Director (National Association of Social
Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX