WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 12, 2023 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment/recess
FOR:
Benton, Craig Dr (Self; Texas Chiropractic Association), Lampasas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Cates, Andrew (Texas Nurse Practitioners), Austin, TX
Leal, Roland (Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists), Georgetown, TX
Ryholt, Adrienne (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Jacob, Carl (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Carlton, Stephen Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
FOR:
Christensen, Laurie Fire Marshal (Harris County Fire Marshal's Office), Houston, TX
Lowry, Greg Deputy (Harris County Sheriffs Office), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Batton, David Counsel HCDO FOP39 (Harris County Deputies Organization FOP 39),
Houston, TX
Moseley, Matthew (Harris County Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Jacob, Carl (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Christensen, Laurie Fire Marshal (Harris County Fire Marshal's Office), Houston, TX
Sanchez, Jeremy (Harris County Sheriffs Office), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Batton, David Counsel HCDO FOP39 (Harris County Deputies Organization FOP 39),
Houston, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Moseley, Matthew (Harris County Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Spiller, Lee Executive Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
ON:
Carlton, Stephen Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 12, 2023 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment/recess
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Evans, Michelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
Glover, Jill Precinct chair denton county (Self; Republican Party of Texas), Double Oak,
TX
Tillman, Calvin (Self), Valley View, TX
Trainor, Lucy (Self), Driftwood, TX
AGAINST:
Jacob, Carl (Self), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter American College of Physicians Services), Austin, TX
Stewart, Clayton (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Sutton, Jill Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Assn), Austin, TX
FOR:
Deakins, Jennifer Doctor of Optometry (Self; Texas Optometric Association), Irving, TX
ON:
Moore, Jacob (Jake) Dr (Self; Texas Ophthalmological Association / Texas Medical
Association), Corpus Christi, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Lucas, Tommy (Self; Texas Optometric Association), Killeen, TX
ON:
Wright, Ben (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Deakins, Jennifer Doctor of Optometry (Self; Texas Optometric Association), Irving, TX
Isett, Carl (Self; Texas Association of Benefit Administrators), Lubbock, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Jacob, Carl (Self), Austin, TX
Lucas, Tommy (Self; Texas Optometric Association), Killeen, TX
Moore, Jacob (Jake) Dr (Self; Texas Ophthalmological Association / Texas Medical
Association), Corpus Christi, TX
Trainor, Lucy (Self), Driftwood, TX
AGAINST:
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter American College of Physicians Services), Austin, TX
Sutton, Jill Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Assn), Austin, TX
ON:
Bowden, Rachel (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Diaz-Lara, Debra (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Wright, Ben (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 12, 2023 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment/recess
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Mauro, Kyle (National Association of Vision Care Plans), Austin, TX
FOR:
Cascio, Charles Assoc State Director (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
Guidry, Wayne Assistant Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Longview
ISD), Longview, TX
Lopez, Cesar (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Miller, Charles Senior Policy Advisor (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Cheek, Susan (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center
Society), Dallas, TX
ON:
Sandel, Rhonda (Self; Texas Association of Freestanding ER's), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Dudensing, Jamie (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Evans, Michelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
Girvan, Gregg (Self; Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity), Cedar Park, TX
Martinez, Jorge Director of Coalitions (Self; The LIBRE Initiative), McAllen, TX
McCandless, Patricia (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas), Austin, TX
McCord, Mia Executive Director (Self; Texans for Affordable Health Care/American
Coalition for Afforable Health Care), Leander, TX
Meroney, Shannon (NABIP-TX (National Association of Benefit & Insurance Professionals
- Texas)), Austin, TX
Ottinger, Tim Director, Government Relations (St. Luke's Health), TX, TX
Sheetz, Samuel Legislative Director (Self; Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Sutton, Jill Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Assn), Austin, TX
ON:
Muellar, Sarah Deputy Executive Commissioner (Health and Human Services
Commission), Austin, TX
Wright, Ben (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bornstein, Sue MD (Self; The Texas Primary Care Consortium), Austin, TX
Dudensing, Jamie (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Health Plans),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Abel, Matt VP, Policy (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Banning, Tom Ceo (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 12, 2023 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment/recess
McCandless, Patricia (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas), Austin, TX
McCord, Mia Executive Director (Self; Texans for Affordable Health Care/American
Coalition for Afforable Health Care), Leander, TX
Meroney, Shannon (NABIP-TX (National Association of Benefit & Insurance Professionals
- Texas)), Austin, TX
Posey, Dan Director, Government Affairs (Baylor Scott & White Health), Temple, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter American College of Physicians Services), Austin, TX
Tracy, Shelby (Texas Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Farley, Elizabeth Director of Governmental Affairs (Texas Society of Anesthesiologists),
Austin, TX
ON:
Wheelus, David (Texas Department of Insurance), Austinn, TX
Wright, Ben (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Malhotra, Anisha MD (Self; Texas400), Austin, TX
Rizvi, Saba M.D. (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas 400), TX, TX
AGAINST:
Wholeb, Steve (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Ortiz, Gerardo MD (TAFEC), New braunfels, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Fisher, Casey (Legacy ER & Urgent Care), Plano, TX
Meroney, Shannon (NABIP-TX (National Association of Benefit & Insurance Professionals
- Texas)), Austin, TX
Stewart, Clayton (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Jacob, Carl (Self), Austin, TX
Leal, Roland (Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists), Georgetown, TX
Van de Putte, Leticia (Texas Academy of Physician Assistants), Austin, TX
ON:
Carlton, Stephen Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Muellar, Sarah Deputy Executive Commissioner (Health and Human Services
Commission), Austin, TX
FOR:
Chepkauskas, Daniel Legislative Director (Patient Choice Coalition), Austin, TX
Dale, Mary (Family Hospital Systems), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Guidry, Wayne Assistant Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Longview
ISD), Longview, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 12, 2023 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment/recess
Hutson, Blake Director of Public Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
ON:
Sandel, Rhonda (Self), Houston, TX
Wright, Cindy (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beckmeyer, John Executive Director (Self; Republican Party of Texas), Loraine, TX
Beckmeyer, John Executive Director (Self; Republican Party of Texas), Loraine, TX
Boney, W Brad Mediator (Self), Houston, TX
Frazier, Kyle (Self), Austin, TX
Moore, Jacob (Jake) Dr (Self; Texas Ophthalmological Association / Texas Medical
Association), Corpus Christi, 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
AGAINST:
Abel, Matt VP, Policy (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Jacob, Carl (Self), Austin, TX
McCandless, Patricia (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas), Austin, TX
McCord, Mia Executive Director (Self; Texans for Affordable Health Care/American
Coalition for Afforable Health Care), Leander, TX
Meroney, Shannon (NABIP-TX (National Association of Benefit & Insurance Professionals
- Texas)), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Smith, Jemiah (Self; SHB&C), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Ghahremani, Kay CEO (Texas Association of Community Health Plans), Austin, TX
FOR:
Kofron, Kim Sr. Director of Early Childhood Education (also providing written testimony)
(Children at Risk), Round Rock, TX
Summerville, Cody Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas
Association for the Education of Young Children), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Jones-Walton, Zoe Policy Fellow for Child Protection (Texans Care for Children), Austin,
TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
ON:
Daniel, Rachelle Director of Regional Operations, CCR (Health and Human Services
Commission), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 12, 2023 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment/recess
FOR:
Hines, Jo Ann Mrs. (Self), Red Oak, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cascio, Charles Associate State Director, Advocacy (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
ON:
Das, Tara State Registrar (Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Jones, Cortney (Self; Change 1), Austin Texas, TX
Jones-Walton, Zoe Policy Fellow for Child Protection (Texans Care for Children), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Battaglia, Stephanie Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Carter, Jennifer Chief Mission Officer (Goodwill Central Texas), Austin, TX
Doyle, Shannon Policy Intern (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter),
Austin, TX
Embrey, Celeste (Texas Bankers Association), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley (United Ways of Texas), Austin TX, TX
Henning, Lori (Texas Association of Goodwills), Austin, TX
Jacob, Carl (Self), Austin, TX
Judice, Kerrie Child Protection Policy Manager (TexProtects), Dallas, TX
List, Amanda (Texas Appleseed), Austin, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Self), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
ON:
Ortiz, Hector Director of Conservatorship Services (Dept of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Ortiz, Roland (Self), Shertz, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Batton, David Counsel HCDO FOP39 (Harris County Deputies Organization FOP 39),
Houston, TX
Doyle, Shannon Policy Intern (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter),
Austin, TX
Klamian, Harper Ms (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Mikel, Jeremiah (Self), Ennis, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 12, 2023 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment/recess
Ortiz, Roland (Self), Schertz, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Vlahakos, Paula (Self), Houston, TX
Wilcoxson, Carrie Cos Case consultantion services (Self), Floresville, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Jacob, Carl (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Green, Jerome Director of Policy, Practice, Investigations (Dept of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
Hatcher, Julia Attorney (Self; Texas Association of Family Defense Attorneys), Galveston,
TX
Ojeda, Cecilia Director CLOE (Training Division) (Dept of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bernard, Philip M.D. (Self; Texas medical association), Dallas, TX
Gerber, David (Self; Texas Medical Association), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Duncan, Cameron Vice President, Advocacy & Public Policy (Texas Hospital Association),
Austin, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor’s Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
McCord, Mia Executive Director (Self; Texans for Affordable Health Care/American
Coalition for Afforable Health Care), Leander, TX
Meroney, Shannon (NABIP-TX (National Association of Benefit & Insurance Professionals
- Texas)), Austin, TX
Mitias, Marcus Program Director, Government Affairs & Advocacy (Texas Health
Resources), Arlington, TX
Ottinger, Tim Director, Government Relations (St. Luke's Health), TX, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter American College of Physicians Services), Austin, TX
Sutton, Jill Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Assn), Austin, TX
ON:
Carlton, Stephen Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
FOR:
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Doyle, Shannon Policy Intern (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter),
Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 12, 2023 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment/recess
Duncan, Cameron Vice President, Advocacy & Public Policy (Texas Hospital Association),
Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) TX), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley (United Ways of Texas), Austin TX, TX
Hatcher, Julia Attorney (Self; Texas Association of Family Defense Attorneys), Galveston,
TX
Ottinger, Tim Director, Government Relations (St. Luke's Health), TX, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter American College of Physicians Services), Austin, TX
Sutton, Jill Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Assn), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
ON:
Webb, Reilly Interim Associate Commissioner (Health and human services commission),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Hernandez Kauffman, Sylvia Inspector General (HHSC Office of The Inspector General),
Austin, TX
Johnson, Steve Chief of Inspections (HHSC Office of The Inspector General), Austin, TX
Porter, Gregory (Self; Texas For Liberty), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bomberger, Chris Executive Director Benefits Denton ISD (Self; Denton ISD), Denton,
TX
Hysinger, Monty Superintendent Dumas ISD (Dumas ISD, Chairman TSHBP, Board
Member WXTBC), Dumas, TX
ON:
Daniel, Katrina Chief Health Care Officer (Teacher Retirement System of Texas), Austin,
Texas, TX
Guidry, Wayne Assistant Superintendent (also providing written testimony) (Longview
ISD), Longview, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Meroney, Shannon (NABIP-TX (National Association of Benefit & Insurance Professionals
- Texas)), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Jacob, Carl (Self), Austin, TX
Rose, Shannon (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bryan, Christine VP, IT & Public Policy (also providing written testimony) (Self; Clarity
Child Guidance Center and Texas Hospital Association), San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 12, 2023 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment/recess
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Dick, Brittney CEO (Signature Healthcare), Georgetown, TX
Hansch, Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) TX), Austin, TX
Hodge, Daniel (Acadia Healthcare), Austin, TX
Islam, Nadia Govt. Affairs Administrator (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Kiser, Mary Beth Executive Director (Texas Psychological Association), Austin, TX
Meroney, Shannon (NABIP-TX (National Association of Benefit & Insurance Professionals
- Texas)), Austin, TX
Mitias, Marcus Program Director, Government Affairs & Advocacy (Texas Health
Resources), Arlington, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter American College of Physicians Services), Austin, TX
Smith, Andrew Executive Director of Government Relations (University Health), San
Antonio, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Sutton, Jill Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Assn), Austin, TX
Vasek, Heather (Oceans Healthcare), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Awalt, Ann Executive Director (Community Action Corporation of South Texas), Alice, TX
Eubank, Jana Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Health Centers),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Abel, Matt VP, Policy (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Banning, Tom Ceo (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
Bornstein, Sue MD (Texas Primary Care Consortium), Blanco, TX
Lanagan, Lindsay (Legacy Community Health), Houston, TX
McCord, Mia Executive Director (Self; Texans for Affordable Health Care/American
Coalition for Afforable Health Care), Leander, TX
Meroney, Shannon (NABIP-TX (National Association of Benefit & Insurance Professionals
- Texas)), Austin, TX
Saxon, Lucinda (Prism North Texas), Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
ON:
Bowden, Rachel (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Diaz-Lara, Debra (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 12, 2023 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment/recess
FOR:
Bunce, Caroline (Self), San Antonio, TX
Mann, Justin (also providing written testimony) (Self; CE Broker), Jacksonville florida,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cates, Andrew (Texas Nurse Practitioners), Austin, TX
Lucas, Tommy (Self; Texas Optometric Association), Killeen, TX
Parker, Kelly (Self; Ce broker), San antonio, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
ON:
Carlton, Stephen Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
FOR:
Allison, Jim Senior Counsel (County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) TX), Austin, TX
Hawthorne, Brian Sheriff (Self; Sheriffs Association of Texas), Mont Belvieu, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Branick, Jeff County judge (Self; Jefferson County, Texas), Beaumont, TX
Chenelle, Rebekah (Dallas County Commissioners Court), Dallas, TX
Frye, George County Commissioner (Self; Parmer County), Friona, TX
Glenn, Ann (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley (United Ways of Texas), Austin TX, TX
Haynes, Adam (Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Kay, Cicely Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
Laroche, Sebastien Director of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San
Antonio, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Meroney, Shannon (NABIP-TX (National Association of Benefit & Insurance Professionals
- Texas)), Austin, TX
Murphy, Sydney County Judge (Polk County), Livingston, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter American College of Physicians Services), Austin, TX
Smith, Andrew Executive Director of Government Relations (University Health), San
Antonio, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Teal, James County Judge (Self; McMullen County, CJCA), Tilden, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 12, 2023 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment/recess
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
ON:
Strickland, Robyn Senior policy director (Health and Human Services Commission),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Humphrey, Cynthia Executive Director (Assoc of Substance Abuse Programs), Kerrville,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
DiCosimo, Christine (Self; Cenikor), Houston Tx, TX
Galligher, Duane (Association of Substance Abuse Programs of Texas), Austin, TX
Knustrom, Eric (The Cenikor Foundation), Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
ON:
Spencer- Batiste, Ashland Deputy associate commissioner (Health and Human Services
Commission), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hutson, Blake Director of Public Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Muschalek, Keith (Self), La vernia, TX
ON:
Smith, Brent President of Tx EMS Alliance (Tx EMS Alliance and Hopkins County EMS),
Sulphur Springs, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cascio, Charles Assoc State Director (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
Glenn, Ann (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley (United Ways of Texas), Austin TX, TX
Jacob, Carl (Self), Austin, TX
Meroney, Shannon (NABIP-TX (National Association of Benefit & Insurance Professionals
- Texas)), Austin, TX
Romo, Joel (Texas Ambulance Association), Brenham, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
AGAINST:
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor’s Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
ON:
Wright, Cindy (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 12, 2023 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment/recess
ON:
Brandt, Joshua (also providing written testimony) (Hims & Hers Health, Inc.), Austin, TX
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Evans, Michelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
Kiser, Mary Beth Executive Director (Texas Psychological Association), Austin, TX
Moore, Carrie (Self; Texas Education 911 & Citizens Defending Freedom, Nueces
County), Corpus Christi, TX
Spiller, Lee Executive Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
ON:
Bowden, Rachel (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Carlton, Stephen Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Diaz-Lara, Debra (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Esparza, Servando Executive Director, TX & Southeast (TechNet), Austin, TX