WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 16, 2023 8:00 AM
FOR:
Brizzolara-Dove, Emily (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Corpus, Kasey Southern Policy & Advocacy Manager (also providing written testimony)
(Self; Young Invincibles), Austin, TX
Cruz, Naomi Policy fellow (Self; Young invincibles), Austin, TX
Forester, Diana (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Garcia, Carlota (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas IAF), Austin, TX
Jaquette, Shannon (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Litzler, John (Texas Baptists Christian Life Commission), Dallas, TX
Morrison, Tambra (The Afiya Center), Dallas, TX
Schemmel, Franz Rev (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Impact and the
ELCA Lutheran Bishops of Texas), Weatherford, TX
Whitney, Margaret (Self; Texas Association of Obstetrician Gynecologiste, Texas Medical
Association, Travis County Medical Society), Austin, TX
ON:
Parma, Rebecca Legislative Director (Texas Right to Life), Bellaire, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Abdullah, Haseeb (Self), Austin, TX
Abel, Matt VP, Policy (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Aragonez, Alexa Deputy Director of Government Relations (City of Houston, Mayor's
Office), Houston, TX
Ausley, Robbie (Self), Austin, TX
Ball, Maureen Attorney (Self), Montgomery, TX
Bates, Georgia (Self; Leukemia & Lymphoma Society), Austin, TX
Billman, Lauren Director, Government Affairs (Baylor Scott & White Health), Dallas, TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Bourgeois, Emily (Religious Action Center), Austin, TX
Bresnen, Steve (El Paso County), Austin, TX
Brophey, Patrick (North Texas Commission), Irving, TX
Brown, Charles Lee President of ACOG District XI (American College of Obstetricians
and Gynecologists), Austin, TX
Brown, Langlee (Self), Terrell, TX
Cardenas, Nancy (National Latina Institute for Reproductive justice), Austin, TX
Carriker, Terri (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Austin, TX
Casas, Isabel Director of Government Relations for IDD Services (Texas Council of
Community Centers), Austin, TX
Cates, Andrew (Nurse Family Partnership), Austin, TX
Chenelle, Rebekah (Dallas County Commissioners Court), Dallas, TX
Clark, Edith (Self; Texas IAF), Red Rock, TX
Cooke, Meredith (Texas Childrens Hospital), Houston, TX
Cooke, Meredith (Texas Childrens Health Plan), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 16, 2023 8:00 AM
Del bosque, Nora (March of dimes), Austin, TX
Dole, Michael Government Relations Director (Driscoll Health System), Austin, TX
Doyle, Shannon Policy Intern (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter),
Austin, TX
Dudensing, Jamie (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Flanders, Caitlin (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Ford, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Frazee, Jack (Texas Nurses Association), Austin, TX
Fuentes, Gabriella Policy Coordinator (Texas Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
Galinsky, Rebecca (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Arlington, TX
Galligher, Duane (Association of Substance Abuse Programs), Austin, TX
Ghahremani, Kay CEO (Texas Association of Community Health Plans), Austin, TX
Gill, Hannah Policy Fellow (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Glenn, Eric VP (Superior Health Plan), Austin, TX
Goforth, Patricia (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Heckard, Brittany (Texas Nurse Practitioners (TNP)), Austin, TX
Henderson, John President/CEO TORCH (Self; Torch), Round rock, TX
Hernandez, Elisa Sr. Advisor of Government Relations (University Medical Center of El
Paso), El Paso, TX
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Islam, Nadia Govt. Affairs Administrator (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
Judice, Kerrie Child Protection Policy Manager (TexProtects), Dallas, TX
Kay, Cicely Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
Kenderdine, Marshall (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
Kerber, Lisa (Mental Health America of Greater Houston), Austin, TX
Lanagan, Lindsay (Legacy Community Health), Houston, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Lobsinger Bush, Danielle (Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute), Austin, TX
Lopez, Roberto (Self), Austin, TX
Ma, Nicole (Self; Woori juntos), Houston, TX
Mauro, Kyle (Texas Society of Clinical Oncology), Austin, TX
Mendoza, Alec Senior Policy Associate for Health (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Monnig, Kolby (ReadyNation), Austin, TX
Murphy, Kaitlyn (Greater Houston Partnership), Houston, TX
Nguyen, Quynh-Huong (Self; Woori Juntos), Houston, TX
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Healing Hands Community Doula Project),
Austin, TX
O'Quin, Ana (Self; Girls Empowerment Network), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Piotrzkowski, Rachel Pearl (Council for a Strong America), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 16, 2023 8:00 AM
Ramirez, Lira (Self), Austin, TX
Reyes, Jommar (Self; Central texas interfaith), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
Romo, Joel (American Diabetes Association), Brenham, TX
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
Saenz, Enrique Central Texas Interfaith (Self), Austin, TX
Sanaie, Kandice (Self; Cigna), Austin, TX
Schaffner, Russell Asst. County Administrator (Tarrant County Commissioners Court), Fort
Worth, TX
Sims, Jaynna (Self; Central Texas Interfaith), Bastop, TX
Skeith, Minerva Camarena Rev. (Self; Central texas interfaith), Austin Texas, TX
Smith, Andrew Executive Director of Government Relations (University Health), San
Antonio, TX
Sparks, Andrea (Buckner International), Dallas, TX
Strandberg, Katherine Policy director (Every Body Texas), Austin, TX
Sugg, Paul (Harris County Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Syed, Sarah (Self; Woori juntos), Houston, TX
Temple, Will (America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)), Austin, TX
Tracy, Shelby (Texas Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Trevino, Taylor (Self), Austin, TX
Vallot, Colette (Texas Academy of Physician Assistants), Austin, TX
Welton, Caroline (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Wilson, Stacy President (Children's Hospital Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Wu, Steven (Self; Woori juntos), Houston, TX
Yoder, Katherine VP Government Relations for Parkland Health (Parkland Health), Dallas,
TX
Young Montgomery, Rebecca (Center for Transforming Lives), Fort worth, TX
Young Montgomery, Rebecca (United Way Tarrant County), Fort worth, TX
ON:
Davis, Hilary DAC Access and Eligibility Services (HHSC), Austin, TX
Lester, Molly Deputy CPSO (HHSC), Austin, TX
Stephens, Stephanie State Medicaid Director (HHSC), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Atlas Kravitz, Laura Director of Advocacy & Policy (TXWF (Texas Women's
Foundation)), Austin, TX
Banda, Jennifer (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Dunkelberg, Anne Senior Fellow (Every Texan), Austin, TX
Garcia, Matthew SVP - Public Policy (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Self; Mayor’s Office, City of Houston),
Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 16, 2023 8:00 AM
Laroche, Sebastien Director of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San
Antonio, TX
Lenau, Kristen (Texas Womens Healthcare Coalition), San Antonio, TX
Lloyd, Adrienne (Children's Defense Fund-Texas), Austin, TX
Milligan, Maureen President and CEO (Teaching hospitals of texas), Austin, TX
Stangland, Erin (March of dimes), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Ballew, Joel Vice President (Texas Health Resources), Arlington, TX
Banda, Jennifer (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Besinger, Jackie (Self), Austin, TX
Casas, Isabel Director of Government Relations for IDD Services (Texas Council of
Community Centers), Austin, TX
Cruz, Naomi Policy fellow (Self; Young Invincibles), Austin, TX
Doyle, Shannon Policy Intern (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter),
Austin, TX
Ford, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Gill, Hannah Policy Fellow (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Kiser, Mary Beth Executive Director (Texas Psychological Association), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Seilheimer, William (Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute), Austin, TX
Tracy, Shelby (Texas Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Wilson, Stacy President (Children's Hospital Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Young Montgomery, Rebecca (Montgomery Strategies), Fort worth, TX
AGAINST:
Hutson, Blake Director of Public Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bearden, Chase Deputy Executive Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin,
TX
Tounget, Craig Executive Director (Texas Physical Therapy Association), Austin, TX
Welton, Caroline (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Abel, Matt VP, Policy (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Sanaie, Kandice (Self; Cigna), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 16, 2023 8:00 AM
Schreiber, Rachael (Cigna), Austin, TX
FOR:
Japko, Rebecca (also providing written testimony) (Self; Parents & Allies for Remarkable
Texans), Brenham, TX
ON:
Gerken, Lauren (also providing written testimony) (Texas council for developmental
disabilities), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bearden, Chase Deputy Executive Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin,
TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Casas, Isabel Director of Government Relations for IDD Services (Texas Council of
Community Centers), Austin, TX
Dowling, Matt Director of Public Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Ford, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Glenn, Eric VP (Superior Health Plan), Austin, TX
Hayes, Aaryce Policy specialist (Disability rights texas), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Miller, Jeff Policy Specialist (Self; Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Young Montgomery, Rebecca (Montgomery Strategies), Fort worth, TX
ON:
Turner, Haley DEC Community Services (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Ball, Maureen Attorney (Self; Texas Association of Family Defeinse Attorneys),
Montgomery, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Corser, Meagan Chief Policy Analyst (Family Freedom Project), Lubbock, TX
Doyle, Shannon Policy Intern (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter),
Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley (United Ways of Texas), Austin TX, TX
Judice, Kerrie Child Protection Policy Manager (TexProtects), Dallas, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Powell, Judy Communications Director (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX
ON:
Cox, Clint Deputy Assoc Commissioner CPI (Dept of Family and Protective Services),
Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 16, 2023 8:00 AM
FOR:
Bearden, Chase Deputy Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Self;
Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Crowe, Ryan (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Bleeding Disorders
Coalition), Floydada, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Boyer, Kindyl Director of Advocacy (Self; Infusion Access Foundation), Austin, TX
Clawson, Shelley (Self), Georgetown, TX
Fox, Januari (Prism North Texas), Dallas, TX
Galinsky, Rebecca (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Arlington, TX
Gamez, Josie Government relations manager (The National Hemophilia Foundation),
Austin, TX
Gill, Hannah Policy Fellow (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Gray, James Government relations (American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network),
Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley (United Ways of Texas), Austin TX, TX
Huddleston, Cheri Legislative Consultant (Lone Star Bleeding Disorders Foundation),
Austin, TX
Jones, Julia (Self; Texas Bleeding Disorders Coalition), Dallas, TX
Lanagan, Lindsay (Legacy Community Health), Houston, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Lobsinger Bush, Danielle (Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute), Austin, TX
Mauro, Kyle (Texas Society of Clinical Oncology), Austin, TX
Meroney, Shannon (NABIP-TX (National Association of Benefit & Insurance Professionals
- Texas)), Austin, TX
Ramirez, Lira (Self), Austin, TX
Romo, Joel (American Diabetes Association), Brenham, TX
Tracy, Shelby (Texas Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Walker, Kwame (Texas Rare Alliance), Austin, TX
Welton, Caroline (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Wright, Ben (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Ford, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Gill, Hannah Policy Fellow (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Hayes, Aaryce Policy specialist (Disability rights texas), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 16, 2023 8:00 AM
FOR:
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Spinks, Darrel Executive Director (TX Behavioral Health Executive Council), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Bresnen, Steve (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX
Casas, Isabel Director of Government Relations for IDD Services (Texas Council of
Community Centers), Austin, TX
Castaneda, Tristan Mr (Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy), Austin, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Abdullah, Haseeb (Self), Austin, TX
Curlee, Haleigh (Self), Bedford, TX
Rice, Amanda (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Dudensing, Jamie CEO (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Health
Plans), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Aragonez, Alexa Deputy Director of Government Relations (City of Houston, Mayor's
Office), Houston, TX
Banda, Jennifer (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Bates, Georgia (Self; Leukemia & Lymphoma Society), Austin, TX
Cubriel, Randy (Self), Austin, TX
Gray, James Government relations (American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network),
Austin, TX
Milligan, Maureen President and CEO (Teaching hospitals of texas), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Pojman Ph.D., Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Ryan, Jason Executive Vice President (Self), Houston, TX
Strandberg, Katherine Policy director (Every Body Texas), Austin, TX
Wittenburg, Michelle (Self; KK125 Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation), Austin, TX
Young Montgomery, Rebecca (Montgomery Strategies), Fort worth, TX
AGAINST:
Abel, Matt VP, Policy (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Horn, Sarah Assistant State Director (NFIB) (National Federation of Independent Business
(NFIB)), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 16, 2023 8:00 AM
ON:
Woodard, MD, Terri Director, Oncofertility Program (The University of Texas MD
Anderson Cancer Center), Houston, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Lofye, David (Self; Alliance for Fertility Preservation), Austin, TX
Mauro, Kyle (Texas Society of Clinical Oncology), Austin, TX
FOR:
Abdullah, Haseeb (Self), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ball, Maureen Attorney (Self), Montgomery, TX
Brizzolara-Dove, Emily (Texas 2036), AUSTIN, TX
Brown, Langlee (Self), Terrell, TX
Frazier, Kyle (Patient Choice Coalition of Texas), Austin, TX
Galinsky, Rebecca (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Arlington, TX
Meroney, Shannon (NABIP-TX (National Association of Benefit & Insurance Professionals
- Texas)), Austin, TX
Welton, Caroline (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
ON:
Almanzan, Latif (TDI), Texas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Abdullah, Haseeb (Self), Austin, TX
Welton, Caroline (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Sholar, Alina (Self; Texas 400), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cruz, Naomi Policy fellow (Self; Young Invincibles), Austin, TX
Deleon, Kyle (Self), Austin, TX
Ford, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Fuentes, Gabriella Policy Coordinator (Texas Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
Gill, Hannah Policy Fellow (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Goforth, Patricia (Self), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley (United Ways of Texas), Austin TX, TX
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 16, 2023 8:00 AM
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
O'Quin, Ana (Self; Girls Empowerment Network), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Stewart, Kevin (Texas Emergency Nurses Association), Austin, TX
Strandberg, Katherine Policy director (Every Body Texas), Austin, TX
Trevino, Taylor (Self), Austin, TX
Wood, Justin General Counsel (Childrens Advocacy Centers of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Boyce, Liz General counsel (Texas Association Against Sexual Assault), Austin TX, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Blake, Bronwyn (Texas Advocacy Project), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Battaglia, Stephanie Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Bresnen, Steve (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX
Murphy, Kate Director of Child Protection Policy (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
ON:
Boudreau, Brock Deputy Assoc Commissioner CPS (Dept of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (The Texas
Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Casanova, Mark Dr. (Self; Texas Medical Association; Baylor Scott & White Health Care
System), Dallas, TX
Leenerts, Ashley Legislative Associate (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas
Right to Life), Bellaire, TX
Pojman Ph.D., Joe Excutive Director (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Rhodes, Fran President, True Texas Project (Self; True texas project), Fort Worth, TX
Seago, John President (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Right to Life),
Bellaire, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Farnsworth, Samantha (Self; Texas Right to Life), Bellaire, TX
Frazee, Jack (Texas Nurses Association), Austin, TX
Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX
Ibe, Natalie RN,MSN (Self; True Texas Project), Leander/Texas, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Litzler, John (Texas Baptists Christian Life Commission), Dallas, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 16, 2023 8:00 AM
O'Donnell, Amy Communications Director Texas Alliance For Life (Texas Alliance for
Life), Austin, TX
Parma, Rebecca Legislative Director (Texas Right to Life), Bellaire, TX
Ramirez, Lira (Self), Austin, TX
Tomlinson, Maxcne Director of governmental relations (Texas and New Mexico Hospice
Org), Austin, TX
Yarbrough, Brian (Texas Alliance for Patient Access), Austin, TX
ON:
Galinsky, Rebecca (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Arlington, TX
Green, Calvin Deputy Associate Commisioner DAP (HHSC), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Banda, Jennifer (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Carriker, Terri (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Galinsky, Rebecca (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Arlington, TX
Sentilles, Emily DAC Quality and Improvement (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Dudensing, Jamie CEO (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Health
Plans), Austin, TX
Peter, Peter Director of Pharmacy (Texas Childres Health Plan), Bellaire, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cooke, Meredith (Texas Childrens Health Plan), Houston, TX
Dole, Michael Government Relations Director (Driscoll Health System), Austin, TX
Flanders, Caitlin (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Gill, Hannah Policy Fellow (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Glenn, Eric VP (Superior Health Plan), Austin, TX
Hernandez, Elisa Sr. Advisor of Government Relations (El Paso Health), El Paso, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Sanaie, Kandice (Self; Cigna), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
ON:
Parrilla, Priscilla Director of Vendor Drug Program (HHSC), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Ghahremani, Kay CEO (Texas Association of Community Health Plans), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 16, 2023 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Battaglia, Stephanie Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Ford, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Sparks, Andrea (Buckner International), Dallas, TX
ON:
Schwartz, Joel HHS Ombudsman (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Schwartz, Joel HHS Ombudsman (HHSC), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Hayes, Aaryce Policy specialist (Disability rights texas), Austin, TX
Spiller, Lee Executive Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
ON:
Doyle, Daniel COO (University if Texas Health Science Center Houston), Tx, TX
Doyle, Daniel COO (University of Texas Health Science Center Houston), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Litzler, John (Texas Baptists Christian Life Commission), Dallas, TX
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
Sparks, Andrea (Buckner International), Dallas, TX
Travis, Clayton (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Ball, Maureen Attorney (Self), Montgomery, TX
Powell, Judy Communications Director (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX
ON:
Boudreau, Brock Deputy Assoc Commissioner CPS (Dept of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Reid, Leslie DAC Program Operations CCR (HHSC), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Abdullah, Haseeb (Self), Austin, TX
Addicks, Jeff (Self; Hospitality Health ER), Bellaire, Texas, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 16, 2023 8:00 AM
Banda, Jennifer (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Brizzolara-Dove, Emily (Texas 2036), AUSTIN, TX
Frazier, Kyle (Patient Choice Coalition of Texas), Austin, TX
Meroney, Shannon (NABIP-TX (National Association of Benefit & Insurance Professionals
- Texas)), Austin, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Wright, Ben (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Bowden, Rachel (TDI), Texas, TX
FOR:
Tilton, Carmen (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Casas, Isabel Director of Government Relations for IDD Services (Texas Council of
Community Centers), Austin, TX
Earl, Andrea (AARP TX), Austin, TX
ON:
Black, Stephen Associate Commissioner SWI (Dept of Family and Protective Services),
Austin, TX
Dionne-Vahalik, Michelle Associate Commissioner, LTCR (HHSC), Austin, TX
Dixon, Jordan CPRO (HHSC), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Kay, Cicely Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
ON:
Erwin, Michelle DAC office of policy (HHSC), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Abel, Matt VP, Policy (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Bush, Kyle (Texas Association of Manufacturers), Austin, TX
Davis, Joy Associate Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau), Austin, TX
Hamilton, Melissa (Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association), Austin, TX
Hubert, Martin (Texas Poultry Federation), Austin, TX
Lobsinger Bush, Danielle (Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute), Austin, TX
Winegarner, Josh (Self; Texas Cattle Feeders Association), Amarillo, TX
ON:
Stevenson, Timothy Assoc. Commissioner (Department of State Health Services), Austin,
TX