WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 1, 2025 1:00 PM - or upon adjournment/recess
FOR:
Aliff, Tanner Visiting Research Fellow (Self), Austin, TX
Porter, Cliff Dr. (Self; Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Cheek, Susan CPA, CASC, CHCC (also providing written testimony) (Texas Ambulatory
Surgery Center Society), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Antonick, Kristi Director of Coalitions (Self; Americans for Prosperity), Overton, TX
Cascio, Charles Senior Associate State Director (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
Girvan, Gregg Resident Fellow (Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity), Cedar
Park, TX
Hutson, Blake Director of Public Affairs (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Ingram, Desiree Women's Health Policy Advisor (Texas Women’s Healthcare Coalition),
San Antonio, TX
James, Nick (Cicero Action), Austin, TX
Mayville, James (Self; Americans for Prosperity, Texas), Austin, TX
McCormick, Travis (Make Texans Healthy Again), Austin, TX
Miller, Charles Director of Health & Economic Mobility Policy (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Spilman, Annie (Texans for Affordable Healthcare), Austin, TX
Villarreal, Faith Manager, Government Relations (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
AGAINST:
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Pahl, Stephen DEC Regulatory Services (HHSC), Austin, TX
Wright, Ben (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bowden, Mary Talley MD (Self), Houston, TX
Evans, Michelle (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice),
Round Rock, TX
Immanuel, Stella (Self), Katy, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
McCormick, Travis (Make Texans Healthy Again), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Carlton, Stephen Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 1, 2025 1:00 PM - or upon adjournment/recess
FOR:
Banning, Tom CEO (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
Hutson, Blake Director of Public Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Miller, Charles Director of Health & Economic Mobility Policy (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Porter, Cliff Dr. (Self; Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
ON:
Silva, Ezequiel “Zeke” MD (Self; Texas Medical Association), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Antonick, Kristi Director of Coalitions (Self; Americans for Prosperity), Overton, TX
Beggs, April Senior Manager Government Relations (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of
Texas), Austin, TX
Cascio, Charles Senior Associate State Director (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
Girvan, Gregg Resident Fellow (Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity), Cedar
Park, TX
Isett, Carl (Self; Texas Association of Benefit Administrators), Lubbock, TX
Mayville, James (Self; Americans for Prosperity, Texas), Austin, TX
Saxon, Lucinda (Denniston Data, Inc), Austin, TX
Simmons, Carrie (Texas Employers for Affordable Healthcare), Austin, TX
Spilman, Annie (Texans for Affordable Healthcare), Austin, TX
Villarreal, Faith Manager, Government Relations (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
AGAINST:
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Bowden, Rachel (TDI), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bell, Angela Officer (Self; Arlington Police Department), Arlington, TX
Land, Kelly Crisis Intervention Specialist (Self; Arlington Police Department), Arlington,
TX
Powell, Chris Police Officer (Self; Arlington Police Department), Arlington, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Earl, Andrea Associate State Director (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
Flatt, Bryan Government Affairs (TMPA), Austin, TX
ON:
Dionne-Vahalik, Michelle Associate Commissioner Long Term Care Regulation (HHSC),
Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 1, 2025 1:00 PM - or upon adjournment/recess
FOR:
Bell, Angela Officer (Self; Arlington Police Department), Arlington, TX
Land, Kelly Crisis Intervention Specialist (Self; Arlington Police Department), Arlington,
TX
Powell, Chris Police Officer (Self; Arlington Police Department), Arlington, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Holzheauser, Craig (Texas EMS Alliance), Austin, TX
Romo, Joel (Texas Ambulance Association), Brenham, TX
ON:
Franco, Santiago (Harris County Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
FOR:
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
Salazar, Yvette Public Policy Coordinator and Data Support (Texas Council on Family
Violence), Austin, TX
Sanders, Joshua Chief of Intergovernmental Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX
ON:
Arnold, Quinton DAC Child Care Regulation (HHSC), Austin, TX
Talbert, Marta Associate Commissioner Child Protective Investigations (Department of
Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Cawley, Jennifer CEO, TALHI (Texas Association of Life and Health Insurers), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beggs, April Senior Manager Government Relations (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of
Texas), Austin, TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Hutson, Blake Director of Public Affairs (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
ON:
Walker, Jamie (TDI), Austin, TX
FOR:
Galligher, Duane (Self; Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 1, 2025 1:00 PM - or upon adjournment/recess
High, Carter (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Pharmacy Association),
Keller, TX
Powers, Pete Pharmacist (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Pharmacy
Association), Gilmer, TX
Sams, Shawn PharmD (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Pharmacy
Association), Longview, 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 Executive Director (Self; Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin,
TX
Carter, Janis (Texas Federation of Drug Stores), Austin, TX
Ching, Rannon (Self), Austin, TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Dennett-Zuniga, Alexiss (Self), Austin, TX
Giesinger, Ross (National Association of Chain Drug Stores), Austin, TX
Leggett, Adam (American Pharmacies), Austin, TX
McAnally, Bruce (Self), Austin, TX
McGarah, Carol (H-E-B), Austin, TX
Mehta, Hannah Executive Director (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Flower Mound, TX
Rose, Denise (AstraZeneca), Austin, TX
Wilkes, Morris (United Supermarkets), Lubbock, TX
AGAINST:
Moore, Pasha (PCMA), Austin, TX
Villarreal, Faith Manager, Government Relations (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
ON:
Bowden, Rachel (TDI), Austin, TX
FOR:
Miller, Charles Director of Health & Economic Mobility Policy (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Antonick, Kristi Director of Coalitions (Self; Americans for Prosperity), Overton, TX
Cascio, Charles Senior Associate State Director (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Girvan, Gregg Resident Fellow (Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity), Cedar
Park, TX
Hutson, Blake Director of Public Affairs (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Ingram, Desiree Women's Health Policy Advisor (Texas Women’s Healthcare Coalition),
San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 1, 2025 1:00 PM - or upon adjournment/recess
Isett, Carl (Self; Texas Association of Benefit Administrators), Lubbock, TX
Mayville, James (Self; Americans for Prosperity, Texas), Austin, TX
McCormick, Travis (Make Texans Healthy Again), Austin, TX
Spilman, Annie (Texans for Affordable Healthcare), Austin, TX
Villarreal, Faith Manager, Government Relations (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
ON:
Turner, Rachel DAC Regional Operations Health Care Regulation (HHSC), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
De La Garza-Barone, Heather Associate General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Jones, Darrell Lt. General (Retired) (Blue Skies of Texas (Formerly Air Force Village)),
Alamo Heights, TX
Macdonald, Cory (LeadingAge Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Ducayet, Patricia State Long Term Care Ombudsman (State Long Term Care Ombudsman
Program), Austin, TX
Walker, Jamie (TDI), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Szimanski, Jennifer Deputy Executive Director (Combined Law Enforcement Associations
of Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
ON:
Buuck, Adam Associate Deputy Commissioner, Consumer Protection (Department of State
Health Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Schatten, Karen Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (National Board of
Physicians and Surgeons), La Jolla, CA
Vital, Carlos MD (Self), Friendswood, TX
ON:
Carlton, Stephen Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Glass, Tom (Self; Texas Constitutional Enforcement), McDade, TX
AGAINST:
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 1, 2025 1:00 PM - or upon adjournment/recess
FOR:
Bowden, Mary Talley MD (Self), Houston, TX
Evans, Michelle (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice),
Round Rock, TX
Immanuel, Stella (Self), Katy, TX
ON:
Carlton, Stephen Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
McCormick, Travis (Make Texans Healthy Again), Austin, TX