WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 5, 2023 8:30 AM
FOR:
Masey, Chris (Self), Austin, TX
Pho, Michelle Dr. (Self; Texas Speech Language Hearing Association), Austin, TX
Ringer, Kim Audiologist (Self; Texas academy of audiology), Pflugerville, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bishop, Ann Executive director (Self; TPEA), Austin, TX
Childs, Tilden Dr. (Self; Texas Medical Association), Fort Worth, TX
Coco, Andy (Self), Austin, TX
Earl, Andrea (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
Evans, Michelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
Goforth, Patricia (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Person, Maria (Self), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter American College of Physicians Services), Austin, TX
Shannon, Rachael (Self), Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Sutton, Jill Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Assn), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Trevino, Taylor (Self), Austin, TX
Van Maanen, Cynthia (Travis County Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Wright, Ben (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Cahn, Adam (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Director of Public Policy (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Murphy, Kate Director of Child Protection Policy (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Taylor-Ross, Brittney (TexProtects), Dallas, TX
Williams, M Paige Dallas County Assistant District Attorney (Dallas County Criminal
District Attorney John Creuzot), Dallas, TX
ON:
Banuelos, Erica CPS Associate Cimmissioner (Dept of Family and Protective Services),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Christensen, Laurie Fire Marshal (Harris County Fire Marshal), Houston, TX
Sanchez, Jeremy Sergeant (Harris County Sheriffs Office), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 5, 2023 8:30 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ayres, Monica (Self; Citizens Commission on Human Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Earl, Andrea (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor’s Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Masey, Chris (Self), Austin, TX
Narvaez, Tammy Interim Director Intergovernmental Affairs (Harris County
Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Reeves, Donna Lea (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Williams, M Paige Dallas County Assistant District Attorney (Dallas County Criminal
District Attorney John Creuzot), Dallas, TX
ON:
Wold, Kez APS Associate Commissioner (Dept of Family and Protective Services), Austin,
TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Japko, Rebecca President (Self; Parents & Allies for Remarkable Texans), Brenham, TX
FOR:
Christensen, Laurie Fire Marshal (Harris County Fire Marshal), Houston, TX
Lowry, Gregory Deputy (Harris county sheriffs office), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ayres, Monica (Self; Citizens Commission on Human Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Earl, Andrea (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
Japko, Rebecca President (Self; Parents & Allies for Remarkable Texans), Brenham, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor’s Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Masey, Chris (Self), Austin, TX
Narvaez, Tammy Interim Director Intergovernmental Affairs (Harris County
Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Reeves, Donna Lea (Self), Pflugerville, TX
AGAINST:
Gordley, Briana (Texas Appleseed), Austin, TX
FOR:
Jones, Rodney Deputy CEO (West Texas Centers), Big Spring, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Casas, Isabel Director of Governement Relations for IDD Services (Texas Council of
Community Centers), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 5, 2023 8:30 AM
FOR:
Streufert, Kelsey Chief Public Affairs Officer (Texas Restaurant Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Harriman, Steve (Self), Austin, TX
Hovis, Angela (Self; Old Austin Neighborhood Association), Austin, TX
Temple, Connie (Self; Austin City Lofts Owners Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Calvin, Taylor (Sysco), Houston, TX
Cantu, Louis (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Castro, Desiree Director of Government Relations (Texas Food and Fuel Association),
Austin, TX
Gabrielsen, Adam (Self), Austin, TX
Hobbs, Carter IT Director (Self), Austin, TX
Kalyan, Hari Partner, Warren Kalyan & Mattocks (Self), Austin, TX
Legarreta, Lorena Consultant (Self), Austin, TX
Mattocks, Allison (Self), Austin, TX
Miller, Dallas (Self), Austin, TX
Molina, Amy (Self), Fulshear, TX
Molina, Ricardo (Self), Houston, TX
Norton, Edwin Executive Vice President (Self), Austin, TX
Reach, Mark Director of Operations (Self), Austin, TX
Scott, Harlan Owner (Self), Austin, TX
Spilman, Annie State Director (NFIB), Austin, TX
Stone, Gerald Restaurant Partner (Self), Austin, TX
Warden, Kevin (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Aragonez, Alexa Deputy Director of Government Relations (City of Houston, Mayor's
Office), Houston, TX
Islam, Nadia Govt. Affairs Administrator (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Kay, Cicely Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
Weist, Jon Intergovernmental/Legislative Officer (City of Irving), Irving, TX
ON:
Stevenson, Dr Timothy Associate Commissioner, Consumer Protection (DSHS), Austin,
TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Franco, Brie Intergovernmental Relations Officer (City of Austin), Austin, TX
FOR:
Williams, Matt (McKesson), Irving, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 5, 2023 8:30 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
DeCrane, Jordan Solutions engineer (McKesson), Columbus, OH
Leggett, Adam (Texas Pharmacy Business Council), Austin, TX
Martinez, Jorge Director of Coalitions (Self; The LIBRE Initiative), McAllen, TX
Masey, Chris (Self), Austin, TX
Sheetz, Samuel Legislative Director (Self; Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX
Wright, Ben (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Ellmer, Mindy (Pharmaceutical care management association.), Austin, TX
Wilson, Wendy (Prime Therapeutics), Austin, TX
ON:
Bowden, Rachel (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Earl, Andrea (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Allred, Stephanie Director of Licensing and Credentialing (Health and Human Services
Commission), Austin, TX
FOR:
Brancheau, Steven (Self; Texas Podiatric Medical Association), Greenville, TX
Brown, Cory Dr. (Self; Texas Podiatric Medical Association), Abilene, TX
Campbell, Neil Dr. (Self; Texas podiatric Medical Association), Yoakum, TX
Clawson, Lacey DPM (Self; Texas Podiatric Medical Association), Tuscola, TX
Hanna, Mark Legal Counsel (Texas Podiatric Medical Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Hecox, Scott MD (Self; Texas Orthopaedic Association), Robinson, TX
Wohleb, Steve General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Daise, Melinda TPMA Executive Director (Texas Podiatric Medical Association), Austin,
TX
Sanchez, Louie (Texas Podiatric Medical Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Allen, Sara (Texas college of emergency physicians), Tx, TX
Childs, Tilden Dr. (Self; Texas Medical Association), Fort Worth, TX
Farley, Elizabeth Director of Government Affairs (Texas Society of Anesthesiologists),
Austin, TX
Glenesk, Niklas MD (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 5, 2023 8:30 AM
Grimes, Michael (Texas Radiological Society), Austin, TX
Hillert, Bobby Executive Director (Texas Orthopaedic Association), Austin, TX
Reed, Rachael Executive director (Self; Texas Ophthalmological Association), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter American College of Physicians Services), Austin, TX
Sutton, Jill Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Assn), Austin, TX
ON:
La Fontaine, Javier Dean, UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine (UTRGV, School of
Podiatric Medicine), Harlingen, TX
FOR:
Longoria, Abel Dr (Self; Hospitality Health 24 hr ER), Galveston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Chepkauskas, Daniel Legislative Director (Patient Choice Coalition), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter American College of Physicians Services), Austin, TX
Sutton, Jill Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Assn), Austin, TX
Wright, Ben (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Bowden, Rachel (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Doyle, Emily TXPHP Medical Director (Texas Physician Health Program), Austin, TX
Palazola, Christopher Director Operations (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Meyer, Alyse VP of Advocacy (LeadingAge Texas), Austin, TX
Warren, Kevin (Texas Health Care Association), Austin, TX
Wilson, Robbin Director of Nursing Program Development CyberTex (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Guidry, Wayne Assistant Superintendent (Longview ISD), Longview, TX
Miller, Charles Senior Policy Advisor (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Beaman, Frank CEO (Self; Jack County Hospital District dba Faith Community Health
System), Jacksboro, TX
Henderson, John President/CEO TORCH (Self; Torch), Round rock, TX
Wohleb, Steve General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Grady, Victoria Director of Provider Finance (Health and Human Services Commission),
Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 5, 2023 8:30 AM
Newsom, Michelle (Self; Texas Association of Freestanding Emergency Centers),
Mansfield, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Glenn, Eric VP (Superior Health Plan), Austin, TX
Green, Kathy Director of Advocacy (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
Martinez, Jorge Director of Coalitions (Self; The LIBRE Initiative), McAllen, TX
McCandless, Pati Vice President (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas), Austin, TX
McCord, Mia Executive Director (Self; Texans for Affordable Health Care/American
Coalition for Affordable Health Care), Leander, TX
Meroney, Shannon Consultant (National Association of Benefits & Insurance Professionals
(NABIP-TX) formerly TAHU), Austin, TX
Rutledge, Gray (Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute), Austin, TX
Sheetz, Samuel Legislative Director (Self; Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX
Simmons, Carrie (Texas Employers for Affordable Healthcare), STE 2323, TX
AGAINST:
Ambrose, Ryan (Self), Houston, TX
Apodaca, Michelle (Tenet Health), Austin, TX
Ballew, Joel Vice President (Texas Health Resources), Arlington, TX
Brooks, Jeri (Houston Methodist), Houston, TX
Finley, Marisa (Baylor Scott & White Health), Austin, TX
Haddad, Roberto VP Counsel for Government Affairs (DHR Health), Edinburg, TX
Hernandez, Elisa (University Medical Center of El Paso), El Paso, TX
Ottinger, Tim Director, Government Relations (Self; St. Luke's Health), TX, TX
Richmond, Travis (CHRISTUS Health), Austin, TX
Smith, Andrew Executive Director of Government Relations (University Health), San
Antonio, TX
Weller, Meghan Director, Gov Relation (HCA Healthcare), Austin, TX
ON:
Wright, Ben (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Milligan, Maureen President/CEO (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX, TX
FOR:
Jeffreys, Holly DNP APRN FNPBC PMHNP BC CRHCP (Self; Texas Nurse Practitioners
Association), Amarillo tx, TX
Shafton, Amanda CNM (Self; Consortium of Texas Certified Nurse-Midwives), Dripping
Springs, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Casas, Isabel Director of Governement Relations for IDD Services (Texas Council of
Community Centers), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 5, 2023 8:30 AM
Cates, Andrew (Texas Nurse Practitioners), Austin, TX
Cusack, Erin Director of Government Affairs (Texas Nurse Practitioners), Austin, TX
Frazee, Jack (Texas Nurses Association, Nursing Legislative Agenda Coalition), Austin, TX
Leal, Roland (Texas Association of Nurse Aenesthetists), Georgetown, TX
Wilson, Wendy (Consortium of Texas Certified Nurse-Midwives), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Weston, Cindy Nurse Practitioner (Self; Texas Nurse Practitioners; APRN Alliance),
College Station, TX
FOR:
Childs, Tilden Dr. (Self; Texas Medical Association), Fort Worth, TX
AGAINST:
Wohleb, Steve General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baxter, Jason (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Bruce, Bonnie (USAP), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter American College of Physicians Services), Austin, TX
Sutton, Jill Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Assn), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Haddad, Roberto VP Counsel for Government Affairs (DHR Health), Edinburg, TX
Milligan, Maureen President/CEO (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX, TX
FOR:
Cunningham, Laura PTA (Self), Houston, TX
Ducayet, Patricia State long term care ombudsman (also providing written testimony)
(Office of the State long term care ombudsman), Austin, TX
Earl, Andrea (also providing written testimony) (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Self; Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX
Meyer, Alyse VP of Advocacy (LeadingAge Texas), Austin, TX
Parades, Eddie (also providing written testimony) (Self; The Independent Coalition of
Nursing Home Providers), Flower Mound, TX
Unroe, Jon Partner (THCA), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Gregg, Aaron (Alzheimer's Association), Austitn, TX
Wendell, Ware Executive Director (Texas Watch), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 5, 2023 8:30 AM
ON:
Allred, Stephanie Director of Licensing and Credentialing (Health and Human Services
Commission), Austin, TX
Grady, Victoria Director of Provider Finance (Health and Human Services Commission),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Brown, Andrew Associate Vice President of Policy (Texas Public Policy Foundation),
Austin, TX
Corser, Meagan (Family Freedom Project), Lubbock, TX
Garcia, Cristian Mr. (also providing written testimony) (Saint Francis Ministries),
Lubbock, TX
Murphy, Kate Director of Child Protection Policy (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Chenelle, Rebekah (Dallas County Commissioners Court), Dallas, TX
Kay, Cicely Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
Mccormick, Jamie (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), Austin, TX
Narvaez, Tammy Interim Director Intergovernmental Affairs (Harris County
Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Tamayo, Elisa M. Governmental Affairs Manager (El Paso County), El Paso, TX
ON:
Banuelos, Erica CPS Associate Cimmissioner (Dept of Family and Protective Services),
Austin, TX
Cannata, George Director (Office of Community-Based Care Transition), Austin, TX
FOR:
Aldred, Kristin Director Government Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Self;
Stericycle, Inc.), Bannockburn, IL
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Abel, Matt VP, Policy (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Bush, Kyle (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
DeWitt, Cathy (Self; Texas Association of Staffing), Austin, TX
Glenn, Eric VP (Superior Health Plan), Austin, TX
Howard, Jay (Sharps Compliance - Curtis Bay), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter American College of Physicians Services), Austin, TX
Romero, Michelle Associate Vice President of Public Affairs (Texas Medical Association),
Austib, TX
Sutton, Jill Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Assn), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Cahn, Adam (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 5, 2023 8:30 AM
ON:
Wold, Kez APS Associate Commissioner (Dept of Family and Protective Services), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Williams, M Paige Dallas County Assistant District Attorney (Dallas County Criminal
District Attorney John Creuzot), Dallas, TX
ON:
Wold, Kez APS Associate Commissioner (Dept of Family and Protective Services), Austin,
TX
FOR:
O'Donnell, Amy Communications Director Texas Alliance For Life (Texas Alliance for
Life), Austin, TX
Smith, Mary (also providing written testimony) (Self; Concerned women for america),
Arlington, TX
Tomlinson, Maxcine Director of Governmental Relations (also providing written
testimony) (Texas New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, Texas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Castle, Mary Elizabeth Director of Government Relations (Texas Values Action), Austin,
TX
Cates, Andrew (Nurse Family Partnership), Austin, TX
Evans, Michelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
Leenerts, Ashley (Self; Texas Right To Life), Bellaire, TX
Pojman Ph.D., Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Allison, Heather (Fund Texas Choice), Austin, TX
Caballero, Darcy (Planned Parenthood Texas Votes), Austin, TX
Rupani, Anna (Fund Texas Choice), Austin, TX
ON:
Borjes, Joy Associate Commissioner for Family Health Strategy (Health and Human
services Commision HHSC), Austin, TX
Langdon, Heidi Vendor manager (Department of Information Resources), Austin, TX