WITNESS LIST
Finance
February 21, 2023 9:00 AM
FOR:
Appel, Louis Physician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical Association),
Austin, TX
Bailey, Linda LTC - ICF (also providing written testimony) (Evergreen Life Services),
Texarkana, TX
Banda, Jennifer (Texas Hospital Association)
Baugh, Zelia Executive Vice President of Behavioral Health (JPS Health Network), Fort
Worth, TX
Belt, Katrina Program Supervisor - Evergreen Life Services (also providing written
testimony) (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Borel, Dennis Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Coalition of Texans
with Disabilities)
Botello, Christopher (Adapt of Texas)
Burchardt, Lindy Assistant Criminal District Attorney - Tarrant County (Phill Sorrells -
Tarrant County Criminal District Atty), Fort Worth, TX
Butterworth, Sharon Volunteer (also providing written testimony) (El Paso Behavioral
Health Consortium), El Paso, TX
Carmona, E. Rick Mayor City of Terrell (City of Terrell, Terrell State Hospital)
Carter, Sydney Program/Policy Manager (Network of Behavioral Health Providers),
Houston, TX
Castro, Aaron CEO Superior Mobile Health (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Ambulance Association), San Antonio, TX
Cates, Deborah RN (also providing written testimony) (Denton SSLC), Krum, TX
Ciresi, Kathy Skilled Nursing (also providing written testimony) (Advanced Healthcare
Solutions), Arlington, TX
Cline, Cody Cybersecurity - Program Analyze (Self)
Clopton, Juan Reach Unlimited - Private Provider (Reach Unlimited)
Coghlaw, Brett Paramedic (also providing written testimony) (TX Ambulance Assoc),
Bellville, TX
Combest, Bill Retired (also providing written testimony) (Andrew Mayfield in SSLC)
Combest, Stacey Board Member Humanities TX (also providing written testimony)
(Andrew)
Costello, Marjorie Chief Administrative Officer (Disability Services of the Southwest), San
Antonio, TX
Crowther, Nancy ADAPT/PACT (Personal Attendants)
Delgado, Evelyn CEO - Healthy Future of Texas (Texas Women's Healthcare Coalition),
San Antonio, TX
Fincanon, Kim LTC-ICF (also providing written testimony) (Evergreen Life Services),
Dallas, TX
Forester, Diana Director of Health Policy (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care
for Children), Austin, TX
Gagen, Charlie Advocacy Director (also providing written testimony) (American Lung
Association)
Garnett, Susan CEO, MHMR Tarrant (MHMR Tarrant), Ft. Worth, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
February 21, 2023 9:00 AM
Goo, Vita CEO (Fort Bend Women's Center), Richmond, TX
Griggs, Jackson Physician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical Association),
Austin, TX
Henry, Elizabeth Director of Policy (Recovery People)
Hernandez, Marco Regional Director of Operations (Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care), Austin,
TX
Hewitt-Pettit, Brenda - (Nexus Recovery Center), Dallas, TX
Hoffpauir, Robin Community Organizer (also providing written testimony) (ADAPT),
Austin, TX
Hotze, Steven Physician (also providing written testimony) (Self), Katy, TX
Houston, Janeice Neonatologist (also providing written testimony) (Pediatrix Medical
Group), Houston, TX
Howard, Jesse Asoc Vice President (also providing written testimony) (Girling Personal
Care), Austin, TX
Hymel, Ray Legislative Consultant (Texas Public Employees Association), Austin, TX
Jackson, Victoria KidsCare Home Health Clinical Manager (also providing written
testimony) (KidsCare), Austin, TX
Jameson, Michael Resident of Denton SSLC (Self), Krum, TX
Johnson, Chymeka Program Supervisor - Evergreen Life Svcs (also providing written
testimony) (Evergreen Life Services/ICF/IDD), Fort Worth, TX
Lanagan, Lindsay VP - Government Relations & Public Affairs (Legacy Community
Health)
Leenerts, Ashley Legislative Associate (Texas Right to Life), Bellaire, TX
Lindsey Evans, Michael Client (Evergreen Life Services), Arlington, TX
Maes, Shelby Evergreen Life Services - Program Supervisor (also providing written
testimony) (Evergreen Life Services), Dallas, TX
McConnell, Alice CEO, Speragen / Mother of Rare Disorder (also providing written
testimony) (Project Baby Dillo)
Morgan, Randi RN, VP of Operations - Station MD (also providing written testimony)
(Emergency Telemedicine for IDD), Maplewood, TX
Murphy, Kate Director of Child Protection Policy (also providing written testimony)
(Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Ngo, Rick Physician - General Surgeon (American Cancer Society Cancer Action
Network), Houston, TX
Osborn, Hope Manager, Policy and Advocacy (Texas 2036)
Pacheco Jr,, Edgar Advocate (Nobody)
Parades, Eddie Health Care Admin./Nursing Home (also providing written testimony)
(Stone Gate/Coalition), Lewisville, TX
Perkins, David Professor of Accounting (also providing written testimony) (My daughter, a
resident of Abilene SSLC), Abilene, TX
Pointer, Jason Victim Services (NAMI Natl. Alliance on Mental Illness), Tyler, TX
Pollard, Nancy Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Friends of the
Children - Austin), Austin, TX
Poynor, Lisa Substance Abuse Treatment (Association of Substance Abuse Programs),
Stafford, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
February 21, 2023 9:00 AM
Price, Amy Nonprofit Director - 211 (United Way for Greater Austin), TX
Reyes, Henry Chief Deputy (Tarrant County Sheriff's Office), Fort Worth, TX
Riner, Meera Health Care/Nursing Homes (also providing written testimony) (Coalition
Nexion Health)
Roland Maymon, David Texas PPECC Association (Texas PPECC Association), Dallas,
TX
Schaffner, Russell Asst. County Admin (also providing written testimony) (Tarrant County
Commissions Court), Fort Worth, TX
Schatz, Candra Aviation (also providing written testimony) (Dylan Schatz), Carrollton, TX
Sorensen, Rebecca Program Director (Lone Star Circle of Care), Austin, TX
Terry, Gloria A. CEO (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council on Family
Violence)
Towery, Karen Evergreen Life Services - Director (also providing written testimony)
(Evergreen Life Services/Private Provider), Ft Worth, TX
Tristian, Rosalie Retired. Prevention Specialist. (Self), Raymondville, TX
Troup, Ella Self (Student)
Vazquez, Haley Client (also providing written testimony) (Evergreen Life Services),
Arlington, TX
Warren, Kevin Long-Term Care (also providing written testimony) (Texas Health Care
Association), Austin, TX
Willman, Jonathan Registered Nurse (Home Health), Sugar Land, TX
Young, Kurtis Operations Administrator, Behavioral Health (also providing written
testimony) (Parkland Health)
AGAINST:
Hanks, Lonnell Civil Clerk (also providing written testimony) (Self; Lonnell Hanks)
Harner, Mandi Manager Food Business (also providing written testimony) (Self)
Larkin, Kathy Realtor (Self), Houston, TX
McCary, Perri Writer/teacher (Texans Against Civil Commitment)
Roberson, Nicole Heath Care (Self; Nicole Roberson)
Scott, Mello Retired (Kenneth P Barnes)
Slone, Jeri Bluebonnet Homes (also providing written testimony) (Bluebonnet Homes),
San Angelo, TX
Stratton, Amiy (Self), Midland, TX
Williams, Jennifer Post Office USPS (also providing written testimony) (Self; Jennifer
Williams)
Word, Anna LPC (The Men Locked in Post-Prison Confinement)
ON:
Adkins, Hunter (also providing written testimony) (Self), Lakeway, TX
Anderson Bell, Carol Private IDD Provider (Calab Inc), Grand Prairie, TX
Baylis, Kelsy Advo Companies (Advo Companies), Amarillo, TX
Beittce, Kellie Client (Reach Unlimited)
Belmont, John W. Physician (also providing written testimony) (Genetics and Genomics
Services Inc.), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
February 21, 2023 9:00 AM
Benestante, Jacquie Autism Society of Texas, Exec. Director (Autism Society of Texas),
Austin, TX
Berry, Jason CEO (Berry Family Services), Rowlett, TX
Black, Lauren Private Provider (Reach Unlimited)
Botter, Justin Interim Vice President Long Term Care (Center for Healthcare Services)
Bradley, Glen Retired (Self), Plano, TX
Brescar, Alex Individual (Reach Unlimited)
Broadbent, Brian Marketing (also providing written testimony) (My Daughter), Dallas, TX
Burns, Sonja Advocate (Self), Austin, TX
Cardarella, Paul Retired Executive Mngmnt. (also providing written testimony) (Amie
Cardarella), Denton, TX
Carriker, Terri SAHM Professional Counselor (also providing written testimony) (Self;
Daughter, Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Austin, TX
Case, Pansy Personal Care Attendent (Adapt), Austin, TX
Castillo, Natalia Parent (Self), Kyle, TX
Castillo, Rosemary CEO, Bienvivir President, TPA (Texas PACE Association), El Paso, TX
Citron, Tod Mental Health Developmental Disabilities (Hill Country Mental Health DD
Centers)
Clark, Cody HCS Provider/Avid Quality Care (also providing written testimony) (Self;
Avid Quality Care), Aubrey, TX
Cook, Ron (Self), Amarillo, TX
Delossantos, Richard Jeweler (Self), Leander, TX
Delossantos, Shawn RN (Self), Leander, TX
Duncan, Kenneth Consumer HCS (ADVO)
Dunkelberg, Anne Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Every Texan
(Formerly CPPP))
Eabank, Jana Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (TX Assoc. of
Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
Earl, Andrea Advocacy & Outreach Director (AARP Texas)
Epley, Eric CEO/Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Southwest Texas
Regional Advisory Council), San Antonio, TX
Fields, PHD, Brent CEO (also providing written testimony) (Morgan's Inclusion
Initiative), San Antonio, TX
Furrh, Michael EMS Chief Lavaca/Colorado Co. EMS (also providing written testimony)
(Texas EMS Alliance)
Galinsky, Rebecca Mom, Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Self; Protect
Fragile Kids), Arlington, TX
Gasmire, Denise Mother and HCS Provider (Self), Southlake, TX
Gerken, Lauren Public Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council
for Developmental Disabilities)
Gill, Hannah Policy Fellow (NAMI TX)
Gomez, Ernesto Health Care (also providing written testimony) (CentroMed)
Gowen, Mark Medical Equipment (TexMEP, Tx Medical Equip Providers Assoc)
Greer Francis, Allison Behavioral Health (CHCS), San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
February 21, 2023 9:00 AM
Hammon, Rachel Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Assn. for
Home Care & Hospice), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg Executive Director (NAMI Texas), Manor, TX
Harris, Ashley Policy Advocate (also providing written testimony) (United Way of Texas),
Austin, TX
Helgesen, Wanda BorderRAC/TETAF (also providing written testimony) (BorderRAC /
TETAF), El Paso, TX
Henderson, John Rural Health (TORCH), Round Rock, TX
Hill, Larry IDD Service Provider - CEO (Hill Resources Inc./Taskmaster Pro), Abilene, TX
Hinojosa, Jessie Director of Operations (also providing written testimony) (Rise
Recovery), San Antonio, TX
Hoffman, Shannon Public Policy Officer (also providing written testimony) (The Hogg
Foundation for Mental Health)
Hughes, Carla Professional\Business (Advo Companies, INC.)
Humble, Lucy (My family and my stepson Crawford Humble)
Hurt, Rick Para Lifeskills Elementary School (also providing written testimony) (Reach
Unlimited), Cypress, TX
Japko, Rebecca Non-profit (also providing written testimony) (PART), Brenham, TX
Javaid, Muna Senior Planner (Integral Care - Local Mental Health Authority Travis
County), Austin, TX
Jefferies, Kim President & CEO (also providing written testimony) (Haven for Hope of
Bexar Co.)
Johnson, Lee CEO (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Community
Centers), Austin, TX
Johnson, Susan Retired/Parent (My Daughter), Kerrville, TX
Kafka, Bob Organizer (ADAPT/PACT), Austin, TX
Ketay, Brian President (PACSTX, South Texas Community Service), Spring, TX
Kotzeer, Dona President/CEO The Arc of San Antonio (also providing written testimony)
(The Arc of San Antonio), SA, TX
Lawson, Beth Specialty Healthcare (LMHA) (Self; Starcare), Lubbock, TX
LeBlanc Jamison, Jelynne President/CEO (also providing written testimony) (CHCS), San
Antonio, TX
Lopez, Guillermo Director of ECI Program (also providing written testimony) (Any Baby
Can)
Lopez, Renee Retired (ADAPT of Texas)
Lowe, Kimberley VP of Prevention & Early Intervention (STARRY), Temple, TX
Lundy, Scott CEO (also providing written testimony) (Arrow Child & Family Services)
Mahoney, Susan Student (Self), Dallas, TX
Marcantonio, Franco Professor (Self; On behalf of my son)
Marcantonio, Janet Professor, Texas A&M (Self; On behalf of my son)
Mares, Bryan Government Relations Director (also providing written testimony) (National
Association of Social Workers - Texas)
McDowell, Susan CEO, Lifeworks (Lifeworks), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
February 21, 2023 9:00 AM
Mehta, Hannah Mom, Non Profit Executive Director, Advocate (also providing written
testimony) (Self; My son Aiden, Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Flower Mound, TX
Mendoza, Alec Senior Policy Associate for Health (also providing written testimony)
(Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Metz, Albert Self (Adapt)
Mohr Boleware, Alison Director of Policy (Hogg Foundation for Mental Health), Austin,
TX
Morin, Evita CEO, Rise Recovery (also providing written testimony) (Rise Recovery), San
Antonio, TX
Morstad, Tim Associate State Director (AARP)
Naranjo, Mary CEO Apineywoods Home Services (also providing written testimony)
(Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice), Lufkin, TX
Olse, Katie CEO (also providing written testimony) (Texas Alliance of Child & Family
Services), Austin, TX
Owens, Chelsea Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Brackenridge
Village (ICF/IDD)), Tyler, TX
Palmer, David Truck Driver (Self), Midland, TX
Perez, Lydia Breast Cancer Program Coordinator (BCCS Contractors)
Rabalais, Carol Assistant Director of HCS (also providing written testimony) (Mary Lee
Foundation), Austin, TX
Roberson, Evan (Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare), Huntsville, TX
Robison, Kristen RN, Chief Government Relations Officer (also providing written
testimony) (Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health), Sherman, TX
Rodgers, Gene (ADAPT & PACT)
Rodriguez, Lorie Senior Banking Rep @ Vista Bank (Self)
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Rowe, Gregory CEO MHMR Concho Valley (also providing written testimony) (Self),
San Angelo, TX
Russell, Craig Executive Director (Down Home Ranch), Elgin, TX
Rutland, Lynn CEO Andrews Center (Local Mental Health Authority (LMHA)), Tyler, TX
Ryan, Hunter (also providing written testimony) (Harris County Medicaid Expansion
Coalition), Houston, TX
Saenz, Danny (Self), Austin, TX
Singleton, Richard CEO STARRY, Inc. (STARRY, Inc. / TNOYS)
Skrabanek, Timothy Individual (Reach Unlimited)
Smith, Ronald TNOYS (TNOYS Young Adult Leadership Council)
Smith, Stacey VP, Public Affairs (also providing written testimony) (AccentCare), Dallas,
TX
Stallman, Bo Elected Sheriff (also providing written testimony) (Gulf Coast Center and
Texas Council)
Stallworth, Kathleen Retired (also providing written testimony) (Reach Unlimited),
Houston, TX
Stevens, Christa Government Affairs (Autism Speaks)
Stone, Amanda RN with Sentido Health (Sentido Health)
WITNESS LIST
Finance
February 21, 2023 9:00 AM
Talley, Melissa Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Panhandle
Centers)
Taylor, Sally Physician (also providing written testimony) (University Health, San
Antonio), SA, TX
Thorne, Richard Advo Companies (also providing written testimony) (Self; Advo
Companies), Amarillo, TX
Tucker, Terra State Director (Alliance for Safety & Justice/Crime Survivors for Safety &
Justice)
Van De Putte, Henry CEO, Meals on Wheels Central TX (Meals on Wheels of Texas)
Van Den Bent, Jerre Therapist, Business Owner (also providing written testimony)
(Therapy 2000), Dallas, TX
Webb-Richards, Jade Nurse & Special Needs Mom (Self; My daughter), Amarillo, TX
Williams, Beanca Volunteers of America Texas (also providing written testimony)
(Volunteers of America Texas), Houston, TX
Wilson, Stacy President (also providing written testimony) (Children's Hospital Assn of
Texas), Austin, TX
Zerinder, Cameo Health Care Administration (Pediatric Home Service), Stanchfield, MN
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Armstrong, Aidyn Caregiver (Nobody)
Biggerstaff, Chelsea Peer Policy Fellow (Recovery People)
Gleason-Wynn, Patricia PhD (Self; Texas Silver-Haired Legislature), Arlington, TX
Johnson, Linda (Self; PART, Austin SSLC Family/Guardian Association), Temple, TX
Keller, Mary Vice Pres. Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation (Alamo Breast Cancer
Foundation)
Louis, Appel Physician (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Mcpherson, Casey (Self), Austin, TX
Moe, Erika Judge, Bexar County Mental Health Court (Self), San Antonio, TX
Rockwell, Tracy (Self), Lakeway, TX
Sharp III, Jerry Mr. (Self), Austin, TX
Sonleitner, Denise Retired (Self)
Yanas, Christine VP Policy & Advocacy (Method Healthcare Ministries), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Bakiris, Tsambika Therapist (Therapy Zoo), Austin, TX
Belmont, John Dr (Self), Houston, TX
Carlton, Belinda Coordinator (Guardianship Reform & Supported Decision Making Work
Group), Dale, TX
Clay, Victor President/Owner Complete Care Medical (Complete Care Medical)
Ford, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Garcia, Celeste Executive Director (BCFS Health and Human Services), San Antonio, TX
Garcia, Linda Dr. (Texas Family Initiative (TFI)), Abilene, Texas, TX
Hoppe, Christina Director of Public Policy (Children's Hospital Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Montgomery, Rebecca Young (Center for Transforming Lives), Fort worth, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
February 21, 2023 9:00 AM
Norwood, Aliza Physician (Vivent Health)
Phipps, David Lifetime Recovery (Assoc.of Substance Abuse Programs), San Antonio, TX
Reagan, Charlene (Self), Spicewood, TX
Riner, Meera COO (Nexion Health)
Rodriguez, Joe Pediatric Home Service (Self), Houston, TX
Ryholt, Adrienne (Texas Medical Equipment Providers Assoc. TexMED), Austin, TX
Spratt, Molly Principal (Elara Caring), Austin, TX
Stallworth, Kyle Individual (Reach Unlimited), Houston, TX
West (RET), Walter SFC (Self), Splendora, TX
Worden, Jerry President Alamo Breast Cancer (Alamo Breast Cancer & Uninsured Women
of Texas), San Antonio, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Davila, Danielle Fundraiser (Evergreen Life Services), TX
Doland, Kathy Home Health - Chief Operating Officer (New Day Healthcare), TX
DuRapay, Krista (Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society), Austin, TX
Holland, Steve Parent/Donor (Evergreen Life Services)
Meyer, Alyse VP of Advocacy (Leading Age Texas), Austin, TX
Milligan, Maureen President and CEO (Teaching hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Burns, Stacey Substance Abuse Treatment (Nexus Recovery Center), Dallas, TX
Crebb, Jeremy Co-CEO/Owner Sentido Health (Sentido Health), Tomball, TX
Daigle, Scott Public Policy Director (Self; Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities),
Austin, TX
Ellard, Amanda Social Worker, Mom (Self), Wichita Falls, TX
Faus, Kristy Community Volunteer (Nexus Recovery Center), Dallas, TX
Garcia, Linda Senior Vice President (TFI) (Texas Family Initiative), Abilene, TX
Hartman, Marilyn Retired, but Member and Advocate, National Alliance on Mental Illness
(NAMI) Central Texas (People with serious mental illness), Austin, TX
Humphrey, Cynthia Assoc Manager (Assoc. of Substance Abuse Programs), Kerrville, TX
Kelly, Bill Div, of Govt. Relations (Mayor's Office - City of Houston), TX
Kofrun, Kim Children at Risk (Children at Risk), Houston, TX
Lavelle, Tanya (Disability Rights TX), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda Public Policy Specialist (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Marsh, Kelly (Self), Cypress, TX
Mazuca, Anne (Texas Association of City and County Health Officiials), Austin, TX
McHorse, Allison (Partnership for a Healthy Texas), TX
Mikolajek, Linda RN (Self; NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Mills, Sarah (Community Medical services), Austin, TX
Ormand, Heather Substance Abuse Treatment (Nexus Recovery Center), Dallas, TX
Reed, Charles (Dallas County Commissioners Court), Dallas, TX
Silva, Diego (Buckner international), Dallas, TX
Strandberg, Katherine Policy Director (Every Body Texas), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
February 21, 2023 9:00 AM
Taylor-Ross, Brittney Policy Analyst (Tex Protects)
Thomas, Stephanie (ADAPT/PACT)
Vasek, Heather Consultant (DHR Health)
Warner, Carrie Community Health Care - Worker (ADAPT & PACT)
Wu, Steven Organizing and Policy Manager (Woori Juntos), Houston, TX