WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 17, 2023 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment
FOR:
Dudensing, Jamie CEO (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bates, Georgia (Self; Children’s Defense Fund Texas, City of Uvalde), Austin, TX
Cooper, Rachel Director of Health and Food Justice (Every Texan), Austin, TX
Dole, Michael Government Relations Director (Driscoll Health System), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley (United Ways of Texas), Austin TX, TX
Hernandez, Elisa Sr. Advisor of Government Relations (El Paso Health), El Paso, TX
Lanagan, Lindsay (Legacy Community Health), Houston, TX
Laroche, Sebastien Director of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San
Antonio, TX
Murphy, Kate Director of Child Protection Policy (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Healing Hands Community Doula Project),
Austin, TX
Rice, Leela (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Wolleben, Rachel Policy and Advocacy Associate (Texas Women's Healthcare Coalition),
San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Mcgiffert, Lisa (also providing written testimony) (Self; Patient safety action network),
Austin, TX
Wendell, Ware Executive Director (Texas Watch), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Alexander, Lee Ann (American Property Casualty Insurance Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Dudensing, Jamie CEO (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Glenn, Eric VP (Superior Health Plan), Austin, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor’s Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Travis, Clayton (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
ON:
Hall, Manda (DSHS), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 17, 2023 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Biggerstaff, Chelsea Peer Policy Fellow (Self; RecoveryPeople), Austin, TX
Bihun, Meaghan (Self), San Antonio, TX
Charrié, Miguel (Self), Austin, TX
Davies, Leah (Self), Austin, TX
Galligher, Duane (Texas Association of Addiction Professionals / Association of Substance
Abuse Programs), Austin, TX
Gill, Hannah Policy Fellow (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Hatcher, Daniel (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Henry, Elizabeth Director of Policy (Self; RecoveryPeople), Round Rock, TX
Humphrey, Cynthia Executive Director (Assoc of Substance Abuse Programs), Kerrville,
TX
Mares, Bryan Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers-
Texas), Austin, TX
McElrath, Julie (Self), Austin, TX
Winick, Seth Director (Self; Texas Coalition for Healthy Minds), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Henry, Elizabeth Director of Policy (Self; RecoveryPeople), Round Rock, TX
Ruiz, Jessica (Self; Oxford Houses of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Biggerstaff, Chelsea Peer Policy Fellow (Self; RecoveryPeople), Austin, TX
Bihun, Meaghan (Self), San Antonio, TX
Charrié, Miguel (Self), Austin, TX
Davies, Leah (Self), Austin, TX
Galligher, Duane (Texas Association of Addiction Professionals / Association of Substance
Abuse Programs), Austin, TX
Gill, Hannah Policy Fellow (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley (United Ways of Texas), Austin TX, TX
Hatcher, Daniel (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Humphrey, Cynthia Executive Director (Assoc of Substance Abuse Programs), Kerrville,
TX
Kay, Cicely Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
Mares, Bryan Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers-
Texas), Austin, TX
McFarlane, Matthew (Self; Oxford Houses of Texas), Austin, TX
Rice, Leela (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 17, 2023 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Winick, Seth Director (Self; Texas Coalition for Healthy Minds), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Evans, Michelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
Galinsky, Rebecca (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Arlington, TX
Laroche, Sebastien Director of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San
Antonio, TX
Shields, Bradford (Texas Academy of Audiology), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Wright, Ben (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Chenelle, Rebekah (Dallas County Commissioners Court), Dallas, TX
Cooper, Rachel Director of Health and Food Justice (Every Texan), Austin, TX
Galinsky, Rebecca (Self), Arlington, TX
Gill, Hannah Policy Fellow (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor’s Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Knaupe, Gregg (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Grisham, CJ Dr. (Self; Texas Gun Rights/Open Carry Texas), Temple, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borskey, Mark Mr. (Texas State Rifle Association), Austin, TX
Galinsky, Rebecca (Self), Arlington, TX
Mica, Tara State Director (National Rifle Association), Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
AGAINST:
Kay, Cicely Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
Murphy, Kate Director of Child Protection Policy (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 17, 2023 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment
ON:
Banuelos, Erica Associate Commissioner for CPS (Dept. of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
Daniel, Rachelle (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
FOR:
Green, Kathy Director of Advocacy (also providing written testimony) (AARP Texas),
Austin, TX
Olson, Jamie Director of Policy and Advocacy (also providing written testimony) (Feeding
Texas), Bastrop, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Bates, Georgia (Self; Children’s Defense Fund Texas, City of Uvalde), Austin, TX
Bihun, Meaghan (Self), San Antonio, TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Franco, Brie Intergovernmental Relations Officer (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Galinsky, Rebecca (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Arlington, TX
Garcia, Matthew SVP - Public Policy (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Harris, Ashley (United Ways of Texas), Austin TX, TX
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Kay, Cicely Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
Mares, Bryan Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers-
Texas), Austin, TX
Murphy, Kate Director of Child Protection Policy (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Nye, Katherine Statewide Field Director (Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty),
Waco, TX
Puente, Alec (American Heart Association), Austin, TX
Rose, Denise (No Kid Hungry), Austin, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Sorensen, Sarah (San Antonio Food Bank), San Antonio, TX
Sparks, Clifford Legislative Director (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Travis, Clayton (Texas Pediatric Society, Partnership for a Healthy Texas), Austin, TX
Wittenburg, Michelle (TexProtects), Austin, TX
Wright, Ben (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Davis, Hilary (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Cooper, Rachel Director of Health and Food Justice (Every Texan), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 17, 2023 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment
Laroche, Sebastien Director of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San
Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Farley, Elizabeth Director of Government Affairs (Texas Society of Anesthesiologists),
Austin, TX
Meroney, Shannon Consultant (National Association of Benefits & Insurance Professionals
(NABIP-TX) formerly TAHU), Austin, TX
Welton, Caroline (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Wright, Ben (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Evans, Randall (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Wright, Cindy (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
FOR:
Houck, LaDean Self (Self), Keller, TX
Sanchez, Melissa TX Director of public policy (Alzheimer's Association), Houston, TX
Tilton, Carmen (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Earl, Andrea (AARP TX), Austin, TX
Meroney, Shannon Consultant (Self), Austin, TX
Meyer, Alyse (LeadingAge Texas), Austin, TX
Schoeman, Alexa (Long Term Care Ombudsman Program), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Olson, Jamie Director of Policy and Advocacy (Feeding Texas), Bastrop, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Burek, Susan Ms. (Self), Austin, TX
Carter, Jennifer Chief Mission Officer (Goodwill Central Texas), Austin, TX
Castillo, Alycia Director of Policy and Advocacy (Self; Texas Center for Justice and
Equity), Austin, TX
Cooper, Rachel Director of Health and Food Justice (Every Texan), Austin, TX
Corbett, Beth VP Government Affairs (Central Texas Food Bank), Austin, TX
Eby French, Emily (Texas Civil Rights Project), Austin, TX
Garcia, Matthew SVP - Public Policy (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Harris, Ashley (United Ways of Texas), Austin TX, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 17, 2023 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment
Henning, Lori (Texas Association of Goodwills), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Johnson, Lauren (Self; ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Kohler, Rob (Christian Life Commission of the Baptist General Convention of Texas),
Austin, TX
Laroche, Sebastien Director of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San
Antonio, TX
Litzinger, Amy (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Milligan, Maureen President and CEO (Teaching hospitals of texas), Austin, TX
Norton, Kaden (Prison Fellowship Ministries), Austin, TX
Nye, Katherine Statewide Field Director (Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty),
Waco, TX
Sorensen, Sarah (San Antonio Food Bank), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Davis, Hilary (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Belcher, Nora CEO (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Earl, Andrea (AARP TX), Austin, TX
Knaupe, Gregg (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Rice, Leela (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Tracy, Shelby (Texas Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Mares, Bryan Government Relations Director (also providing written testimony) (National
Association of Social Workers-Texas), Austin, TX
McCoy, Dusty Executive Director (Self; West Texas Counseling & Guidance), San Angelo,
TX, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bates, Georgia (Self; Children’s Defense Fund Texas, City of Uvalde), Austin, TX
Bentley, Matthew (William Chris Wine Company), Austin, TX
Bihun, Meaghan (Self), San Antonio, TX
Castaneda Jr, Tristan Mr. (Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy), Austin, TX
Cooper, Rachel Director of Health and Food Justice (Every Texan), Austin, TX
Gill, Hannah Policy Fellow (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley (United Ways of Texas), Austin TX, TX
Knaupe, Gregg (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 17, 2023 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment
Lanagan, Lindsay (Legacy Community Health), Houston, TX
Ma, Nicole Organizing and Policy Associate (Self; Woori Juntos), Houston, TX
Murphy, Kate Director of Child Protection Policy (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Nguyen, Quynh-Huong Senior Communications Associate (Self; Woori Juntos), Houston,
TX
Noble, Shannon Government Affairs Counsel (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Rice, Leela (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason (Mental Health America of Greater Houston), Austin, TX
Syed, Sarah Senior Community Organizer (Self; Woori Juntos), Houston, TX
Tracy, Shelby (Texas Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
Wu, Steven (Self; Woori Juntos), Houston, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Wozniak, Sophia Mental Health Policy Fellow (Self; Emergence Health Network), El
Paso, TX
FOR:
Wilson, Stacy President (also providing written testimony) (Children's Hospital
Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bates, Georgia (Self; Children’s Defense Fund Texas, City of Uvalde), Austin, TX
Bennett, Michaela (Children's Health), Dallas, TX
Bryan, Chris (Clarity Child Guidance Center), San antonio, TX
Dole, Michael Government Relations Director (Driscoll Health System), Austin, TX
Duggins-Clay, Paige Chief Legal Analyst, IDRA (IDRA (Intercultural Development
Research Association)), San Antonio, TX
Feather, Robert (Self; Cook Children's Health Care System), Fort Worth, TX
Gill, Hannah Policy Fellow (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley (United Ways of Texas), Austin TX, TX
Harris, Ashley (United Ways of Texas), Austin TX, TX
Hernandez, Elisa Sr. Advisor of Government Relations (El Paso Children's Hospital), El
Paso, TX
Kiser, Mary Beth Executive Director (Texas Psychological Association), Austin, TX
Knaupe, Gregg (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Mares, Bryan Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers-
Texas), Austin, TX
Miller, Charles Senior Policy Advisor (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Rice, Leela (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Wittenburg, Michelle (TexProtects), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 17, 2023 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Cooke, Meredith (Texas Children's Hospital), Houston, TX
FOR:
Murphy, Kate Director of Child Protection Policy (also providing written testimony)
(Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Director of Public Policy (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Gill, Hannah Policy Fellow (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Kay, Cicely Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Wittenburg, Michelle (TexProtects), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
ON:
Banuelos, Erica Associate Commissioner for CPS (Dept. of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Bowie, Melissa (Takeda Pharmaceuticals), Cambridge, MA
Laroche, Sebastien Director of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San
Antonio, TX
Lobsinger Bush, Danielle (Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute), Austin, TX
Rodriguez, Jennifer Consultant (Sanofi), Austin, TX
Shields, Bradford (Texas Academy of Audiology), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Vasek, Heather (Texas Society of Genetic Counselors), Austin, TX
Walker, Kwame (Texas Rare Alliance), Austin, TX
Wilson, Stacy President (Children's Hospital Assn of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Garcia, Imelda (DSHS), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Britton, Chris (EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 17, 2023 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bresnen, Amy (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Belcher, Nora CEO (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Burek, Susan Ms. (Self), Austin, TX
Knaupe, Gregg (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Lanagan, Lindsay (Legacy Community Health), Houston, TX
Laroche, Sebastien Director of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San
Antonio, TX
Litzinger, Amy (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Lynch, Jessica (Texas Assoc Health Plans), Austin, TX
Puente, Alec (American Heart Association), Austin, TX
Romero, Michelle Associate Vice President of Public Affairs (Texas Medical Association),
Austin, TX
Stoll, Elizabeth (Baxter Healthcare Corporation), Deerfield, IL
Tracy, Shelby (Texas Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Wolleben, Rachel Policy and Advocacy Associate (Texas Women's Healthcare Coalition),
San Antonio, TX
ON:
Brown, Erica (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cooper, Rachel Director of Health and Food Justice (Every Texan), Austin, TX
Dudensing, Jamie CEO (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
English, Jamila Legislative Director (Self; Emgage Foundation, Texas Chapter), Houston,
TX
Gill, Hannah Policy Fellow (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley (United Ways of Texas), Austin TX, TX
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Kay, Cicely Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
Knaupe, Gregg (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Lanagan, Lindsay (Legacy Community Health), Houston, TX
Lenau, Kristen (Texas Womens Healthcare Coalition), San Antonio, TX
Mares, Bryan Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers-
Texas), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 17, 2023 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Wittenburg, Michelle (TexProtects), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
ON:
Borjes, Joy (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Deal, Nycia (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Evans, Michelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
Humphrey, Cynthia Executive Director (Assoc of Substance Abuse Programs), Kerrville,
TX
FOR:
Silva, Zeke MD (Self; Texas Medical Association), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Dudensing, Jamie CEO (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
McAdams, Daniel (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ballew, Joel Vice President (Texas Health Resources), Arlington, TX
Bellsnyder, Luke (Self; Radiology Partners), Austin, TX
Bruce, Bonnie (US Anesthesia Partners), Austin, TX
Cooper, Rachel Director of Health and Food Justice (Every Texan), Austin, TX
Farley, Elizabeth Director of Government Affairs (Texas Society of Anesthesiologists),
Austin, TX
Frazier, Kyle (Patient Choice Coalition of Texas), Austin, TX
Gill, Hannah Policy Fellow (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Grimes, Michael (Texas Radiological Society), Austin, TX
Knaupe, Gregg (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Luparello, Marti (Texas College of Emergency Physicians), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Wright, Ben (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ballew, Joel Vice President (Texas Health Resources), Arlington, TX
Billman, Lauren Director, Government Affairs (Baylor Scott & White Health), Dallas, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 17, 2023 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment
Hernandez, Elisa Sr. Advisor of Government Relations (University Medical Center of El
Paso), El Paso, TX
Knaupe, Gregg (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Knaupe, Gregg (Ascension Texas), Austin, TX
Richmond, Travis (CHRISTUS Health), Austin, TX
Sugg, Paul (Harris County Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
FOR:
Jefferies, Kim President & CEO (Haven for Hope), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Gill, Hannah Policy Fellow (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley (United Ways of Texas), Austin TX, TX
Kay, Cicely Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
Laroche, Sebastien Director of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San
Antonio, TX
Sparks, Clifford Legislative Director (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
Thompson, Rick Legislative Director (County Judges and Commissioners Association of
Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Maymon, David (Self; Texas PPECC Association), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bennett, Michaela (Children's Health), Dallas, TX
Burek, Susan Ms. (Self), Austin, TX
Glenn, Eric VP (Superior Health Plan), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Amy (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Lynch, Jessica (Texas Assoc of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Rose, Denise (The KidzClub), Austin, TX
Ryholt, Adrienne (Self), Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
ON:
Conces, Diana (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Fleming, Heather (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Wang, Vincent Dr (Texas PPECC Association), Dallas, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 17, 2023 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Evans, Michelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
ON:
Borjes, Joy (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bihun, Meaghan (Self), San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Batton, Sandy (Providers Alliance for Community Services of Texas), Austin, TX
Burek, Susan Ms. (Self), Austin, TX
Galinsky, Rebecca (Self; Protect TX Fragile Kids), Arlington, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent, self), Austin, TX
ON:
Brown, Erica (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley (United Ways of Texas), Austin TX, TX
Litzinger, Amy (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Rice, Leela (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Rose, Denise (PACSTX), Austin, TX
Ryholt, Adrienne (Self), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Gerken, Lauren (Texas council for developmental disabilities), Austin, TX
FOR:
Johnson, Lucy (Self), San Marcos, TX
Litzinger, Amy (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Burek, Susan Ms. (Self), Austin, TX
Crockett, Sarah Director of Public Policy (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley (United Ways of Texas), Austin TX, TX
Harris, Ashley (United Ways of Texas), Austin TX, TX
Mares, Bryan Government Relations Director (National Association of Social Workers-
Texas), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 17, 2023 8:30 AM - or upon adjournment
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Wittenburg, Michelle (TexProtects), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
ON:
Kanne, Lisa Chief Operating Officer (Dept. of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX
ON:
Lawson, Beth Associate CEO (also providing written testimony) (Self; StarCare Specialty
Health Center), Lubbock, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Burek, Susan Ms. (Self), Austin, TX
Farmer, Drue Judge (Self; StarCare Specialty Health System), Lubbock, TX
Gill, Hannah Policy Fellow (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Amy (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Rice, Leela (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
FOR:
Owen, Char President (also providing written testimony) (Self; American Vapor
Manufacturers Association), Seguin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Dowling, Matt (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Evans, Michelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
Gagen, Charlie (American Lung Association), Austin, TX
Kennon, Suzi President (Texas PTA), Sachse, TX
Travis, Clayton (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX