WITNESS LIST

Health & Human Services Committee
March 29, 2001 - 9:00A


SB 177
       AGAINST:   Losher, John J. President and CEO (Christian Care
                         Center), Garland, TX
       ON:        Bragg, David Legislative Counsel (AARP), Austin, TX
                  Ferris, Beth Legislative Representative (Texas
                         Advocates for Nursing Home Residents),
                         Austin, TX
                  Graves, Tim President (Texas Health Care
                         Association), Austin, TX
                  Latimer, David President (Texas Association of Homes
                         and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX

  Registering, but not testifying:
       For:       Bower, Bruce P. Chair (Texas Senior Advocacy
                         Coalition), Austin, TX
       Against:   Brothers, David L. Vice President, Chapter 1043
                         (AARP), San Antonio, TX
       On:        Gold, Marc Director, Long-Term Care Policy (Texas
                         Department of Human Services), Austin, TX
                  McAdams, Curtis K. (Texas Veterans Land Board),
                         Austin, TX
                  Willis, John F. State Ombudsman (Texas Department on
                         Aging), Austin, TX

SB 355
       FOR:       Breeding, John Psychologist (Self), Austin, TX
                  Cornevin, Deborah (Texas Advocates for Nursing Home
                         Residents), New Braunfels, TX
                  Dolan, Moira (Self), Austin, TX
                  Fecher, Lauren Medical Director (Citizens Commission
                         on Human Rights), Austin, TX
                  McMurrough, Amy (Self), Austin, TX
                  Shippy, Suzi (Jimmy Harold Millsap), North Richland
                         Hills, TX
       AGAINST:   Hayes, Robin Director of Best Practices (Texas
                         Health Care Association), Austin, TX
                  Ireland, Rose Director, Clinical Service (Texas
                         Association of Homes and Services for the
                         Aging), Austin, TX
                  McDowell, Sara Social Worker (Nursing Homes),
                         Austin, TX
                  Nicholson, Louis Administrator (Austin Nursing
                         Center), Austin, TX
                  Popek, Anthony (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
                         TX

  Registering, but not testifying:
       For:       Ayres, Monica (Self), Austin
                  Bower, Bruce P. Chair (Texas Senior Advocacy
                         Coalition), Austin, TX
                  Brothers, David L. Vice President, Chapter 1043
                         (AARP), San Antonio, TX
                  Carlton, Betty E. (Self), Austin, TX
                  Cornevin, Nichole (Self), New Braunfels, TX
                  Creel, Arthur (Self), Austin, TX
                  Dieter, Alison Steering Committee (Gray Panthers),
                         Austin, TX
                  Ferris, Beth Legislative Representative (Texas
                         Advocates for Nursing Home Residents),
                         Austin, TX
                  Fischer, Jeff (Self), Austin, TX
                  Gantt, Melanie Director, Public Affairs (Mental
                         Health Association in Texas), Austin, TX
                  Gladden, Wilhelmina Nursing Home Specialist (AARP),
                         Ft. Worth, TX
                  Glueck, Fred State Legislative Member (AARP), San
                         Antonio, TX
                  Glueck, Shirley Secretary, San Antonio Community
                         Council (American Association of Retired
                         Persons), San Antonio, TX
                  Mizcles, Amy Public Policy Director (National
                         Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Texas),
                         Austin, TX
                  Prough, Andrew Deputy Director (Citizens Commission
                         on Human Rights), Austin, TX
                  Richardson, Ken R. (Self), Austin, TX
                  Sandlin, Abby Deputy Director (Texas Watch), Austin,
                         TX
                  Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens
                         Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
                  Taylor, Megan (Self), Austin, TX
                  Thomas, (Margaret A.) Peggy Volunteer (AARP Capital
                         City Task Force), Austin, TX
                  Wood, Norma Capitol City Task Force (AARP), Austin,
                         TX
       On:        Gold, Marc Director, Long-Term Care Policy (Texas
                         Department of Human Services), Austin, TX

SB 498
       FOR:       Eaton, Kathleen L. L.V.N. Nurse (Self), Austin, TX
       AGAINST:   Gulley, Jon Administrator (Christian Care Center),
                         Mesquite, TX
                  Hayes, Robin Director of Best Practices (Texas
                         Health Care Association), Austin, TX
                  Ireland, Rose Director, Clinical Service (Texas
                         Association of Homes and Services for the
                         Aging), Austin, TX

  Registering, but not testifying:
       For:       Alix, Noble J. Member (AARP State Legislative
                         Committee), Houston, TX
                  Bower, Bruce P. Chair (Texas Senior Advocacy
                         Coalition), Austin, TX
                  Dieter, Alison Steering Committee (Gray Panthers),
                         Austin, TX
                  Fecher, Lauren Medical Director (Citizens Commission
                         on Human Rights), Austin, TX
                  Gladden, Wilhelmina Nursing Home Specialist (AARP),
                         Ft. Worth, TX
                  Holder, Ken State Legislative Committee (AARP),
                         Humble, TX
                  Holtermann, John W. (Texas Silver-Haired
                         Legislature), San Marcos, TX
                  Thomas, (Margaret A.) Peggy Volunteer (AARP Capital
                         City Task Force), Austin, TX
       On:        Bost, Eric Commissioner (Texas Department of Human
                         Services), Austin, TX
                  Johnson, Jacqueline Z. Deputy Commissioner for
                         Programs (Texas Department of Human
                         Services), Austin, TX

SB 772

  Registering, but not testifying:
       For:       Bower, Bruce P. Chair (Texas Senior Advocacy
                         Coalition), Austin, TX
                  Bryson, Robert J. Community Coordinator (AARP),
                         Hurst, TX
                  Evans, Darlene Administrator (Autumn Winds
                         Retirement Lodge), Schertz, TX
                  Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care
                         Association), Amarillo, TX
                  Jones, Susan Director, Health Policy (Texas Hospital
                         Association), Austin, TX
                  Latimer, David President (Texas Association of Homes
                         and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX
                  Marwitz, Robert Scott (MHC Services LTD), Waco, TX
                  Nichols, Bobbie Owner (Golden Age Manor  Nursing
                         Center), Dublin, TX
                  Rich, Sid Executive Director (Texas Association of
                         Residental Care Communities), Austin, TX
                  Scott, Mary C. Member, National Legislative Council
                         (AARP), Bedford, TX
       On:        Lehrman, Jim Deputy Commissioner (Texas Department
                         of Human Services), Austin, TX

SB 1082
       FOR:       Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care
                         Association), Amarillo, TX
                  Gulley, Jon Administrator (Christian Care Center),
                         Mesquite, TX
                  Hamermesh, Fran Attorney (Texas Association for
                         Homes and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX
                  Hooser, Greg (Texas Association of Homes and
                         Services for the Aging), Austin, TX
                  Rich, Sid Executive Director (Texas Association of
                         Residental Care Communities), Austin, TX
       AGAINST:   Bragg, David Legislative Counsel (AARP), Austin, TX
                  Williams, Georgia Board Member (Texas Advocates for
                         Nursing Home Residents), Mesquite, TX
       ON:        Vasek, Heather Director of Public Policy (Texas
                         Association for Home Care), Austin, TX

  Registering, but not testifying:
       For:       Evans, Darlene Administrator (Autumn Winds
                         Retirement Lodge), Schertz, TX
                  Gray, Katrina Assistant Administrator (Christian
                         Care Center), Mesquite, TX
                  Longo, Peter Chief Executive (Cantex Health Care
                         Centers), Dallas, TX
                  Marwitz, Robert Scott Owner (MHC Services LTD),
                         Waco, TX
                  Nichols, Bobbie Owner (Golden Age Manor Nursing
                         Center), Dublin, TX
                  Spence, Chris President (Wesleyan Homes, Inc.),
                         Georgetown, TX
                  Spruill, Allison Shareholder/Partner (Best and
                         Spruill, P.C.), Austin, TX
                  Tidwell, Harold D. Board Member (Christian Care
                         Centers, Inc.), Gatesville, TX
       Against:   Fecher, Lauren Medical Director (Citizens Commission
                         on Human Rights), Austin, TX
                  Ferris, Beth Legislative Representative (Texas
                         Advocates for Nursing Home Residents),
                         Austin, TX
                  Fincher, Berldean (Self), Mabank, TX
                  Sandlin, Abby Deputy Director (Texas Watch), Austin,
                         TX
                  Smith, John P. (AARP Capital City Task Force),
                         Austin, TX
       On:        Gladden, Wilhelmina Nursing Home Specialist (AARP),
                         Ft. Worth, TX
                  Lehrman, Jim Deputy Commissioner (Texas Department
                         of Human Services), Austin, TX
                  Morrison, Linda Vice President, Health Care
                         (Christian Care Centers), Mesquite, TX

SB 1083

  Registering, but not testifying:
       For:       Evans, Darlene Administrator (Autumn Winds
                         Retirement Lodge), Schertz, TX
                  Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care
                         Association), Amarillo, TX
                  Gray, Katrina Assistant Administrator (Christian
                         Care Center), Mesquite, TX
                  Gulley, Jon Administrator (Christian Care Center),
                         Mesquite, TX
                  Hooser, Greg (Texas Association of Homes and
                         Services for the Aging), Austin, TX
                  Longo, Peter Chief Executive (Cantex Health Care
                         Centers), Dallas, TX
                  Marwitz, Robert Scott Owner (MHC Service LTD), Waco,
                         TX
                  Morrison, Linda Vice President, Health Care
                         (Christian Care Centers), Mesquite, TX
                  Nichols, Bobbie Owner (Golden Age Manor Nursing
                         Center), Dublin, TX
                  Rich, Sid Executive Director (Texas Association of
                         Residential Care Communities), Austin, TX
                  Spence, Chris President (Wesleyan Homes, Inc.),
                         Georgetown, TX
                  Tidwell, Harold D. Board Member (Christian Care
                         Centers, Inc.), Gatesville, TX
       Against:   Atteberry, Clyde Capital City Task Force (AARP),
                         Bruceville, TX
                  Fecher, Lauren Medical Director (Citizens Commission
                         on Human Rights), Austin, TX
                  Ferris, Beth Legislative Representative (Texas
                         Advocates for Nursing Home Residents),
                         Austin, TX
                  Sandlin, Abby Deputy Director (Texas Watch), Austin,
                         TX
       On:        Bragg, David Legislative Counsel (AARP), Austin, TX
                  Gladden, Wilhelmina Nursing Home Specialist (AARP),
                         Ft. Worth, TX
                  Lehrman, Jim Deputy Commissioner (Texas Department
                         of Human Services), Austin, TX

SB 1242

  Registering, but not testifying:
       For:       Bower, Bruce P. Chair (Texas Senior Advocacy
                         Centers), Austin, TX
                  Brothers, David L. Vice President, Chapter 1043
                         (AARP), San Antonio, TX
                  Ellis, George State President (AARP), Florence, TX
                  Ferris, Beth Legislative Representative (Texas
                         Advocates for Nursing Home Residents),
                         Austin, TX
                  Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care
                         Association), Amarillo, TX
                  Gladden, Wilhelmina Nursing Home Specialist (AARP),
                         Ft. Worth, TX
                  Holtermann, John W. Chairman (Texas Silver-Haired
                         Legislature), San Marcos, TX
                  Hooser, Greg (Private Providers Association of
                         Texas), Austin, TX
                  Horn, Billy Volunteer (AARP - State Legislative
                         Committee), Houston, TX
                  Latimer, David President (Texas Association of Homes
                         and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX
                  Lear, Homer Speaker Emeritus (Texas Silver-Haired
                         Legislature), San Antonio, TX
                  Ramsey, Michael President (Texas Trial Lawyers),
                         Austin, TX
                  Sandlin, Abby Deputy Director (Texas Watch), Austin,
                         TX
                  Speights, Sara Coordinator of Special Projects
                         (Girling Health Care), Austin, TX
                  Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens
                         Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
                  Vasek, Heather Director of Public Policy (Texas
                         Association for Home Care), Austin, TX
       On:        Batten, Randy (Texas Department of Public Safety),
                         Austin, TX
                  Clack, Renee Credentialing Department Director
                         (Texas Department of Human Services), Austin,
                         TX
                  Huff, J. Kenneth National Board Member (AARP),
                         Whitesboro, TX

SB 1245
       FOR:       Lohser, John President and CEO (Christian Care
                         Centers, Inc.), Garland, TX

  Registering, but not testifying:
       For:       Bower, Bruce P. Chair (Texas Senior Advocacy
                         Coalition), Austin, TX
                  Ferris, Beth Legislative Representative (Texas
                         Advocates for Nursing Home Residents),
                         Austin, TX
                  Gladden, Wilhelmina Nursing Home Specialist (AARP),
                         Ft. Worth, TX
                  Graves, Tim President (Texas Health Care
                         Association), Austin, TX
                  Hooser, Greg (Self), Austin, TX
                  Latimer, David President (Texas Association of Homes
                         and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX
                  Ramsey, Mike President (Texas Trial Lawyers
                         Association), Austin, TX
                  Speights, Sara Coordinator of Special Projects
                         (Girling Health Care), Austin, TX
                  Tidwell, Harold Board Member (Christian Care
                         Centers, Inc.), Gatesville, TX
                  Vasek, Heather Director of Public Policy (Texas
                         Association for Home Care), Austin, TX
       On:        Bradley, Ruby MHMR Coordinator (Texas Mental Health
                         and Mental Retardation), Austin, TX
                  Clack, Renee Credentialing Department Director
                         (Texas Department of Human Services), Austin,
                         TX
                  Mitchell, Bettye M. (Texas Department of Protective
                         and Regulatory Services), Austin, TX

SB 1376
       FOR:       Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care
                         Association), Amarillo, TX
                  Gladden, Wilhelmina Nursing Home Specialist (AARP),
                         Ft. Worth, TX

  Registering, but not testifying:
       For:       Bower, Bruce P. Chair (Texas Senior Advocacy
                         Coalition), Austin, TX
                  Gay, Jack P. Secretary (Texas Health Care
                         Association), Houston, TX
                  Gray, Katrina Assistant Administrator (Christian
                         Care Center), Mesquite, TX
                  Klein, Sandy Past Chair (Texas Health Care
                         Association), Austin, TX
                  Latimer, David President (Texas Association of Homes
                         and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX
                  Losher, John J. President and CEO (Christian Care
                         Centers, Inc.), Garland, TX
                  Robinson, Matthew S. President (HealthMark LLC), The
                         Woodlands, TX
                  Tidwell, Harold D. Board Member (Christian Care
                         Centers, Inc.), Gatesville, TX
       On:        Lehrman, Jim Deputy Commissioner (Texas Department
                         of Human Services), Austin, TX

SB 1590
       FOR:       Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care
                         Association), Amarillo, TX
                  Hooser, Greg (Texas Association of Homes and
                         Services for the Aging and Private Providers
                         Association of Texas), Austin, TX
                  Ramsey, Michael President (Texas Trial Lawyers
                         Association), Austin, TX
       ON:        Gray, Katrina Assistant Administrator (Christian
                         Care Center), Mesquite, TX

  Registering, but not testifying:
       For:       Bower, Bruce P. Chair (Texas Senior Advocacy
                         Coalition), Austin, TX
                  Brothers, David L. Vice President, Chapter 1043
                         (AARP), San Antonio, TX
                  Gulley, Jon Administrator (Christian Care Center),
                         Mesquite, TX
                  Lear, Homer (Self), San Antonio, TX
                  Sandlin, Abby Deputy Director (Texas Watch), Austin,
                         TX
                  Spence, Chris President (Wesleyan Homes, Inc.),
                         Georgetown, TX
                  Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens
                         Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
                  Tuttle, Tom President/CEO (Air Force Villages), San
                         Antonio, TX
                  Williams, Frank Member (AARP State Legislative
                         Committee), Buna, TX
       Against:   Ledbetter, V. Elizabeth (Texas Association of Home
                         and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX
                  Rich, Sid Executive Director (Texas Association of
                         Residental Care Communities), Austin, TX
       On:        Bragg, David Legislative Counsel (AARP), Austin, TX
                  Leche, Paul General Counsel (Texas Department of
                         Human Services), Austin, TX

SB 1592
       FOR:       Graves, Tim President (Texas Health Care
                         Association), Austin, TX
                  Rich, Sid Executive Director (Texas Association of
                         Residential Care Communities), Austin, TX
                  Spence, Chris President (Wesleyan Homes, Inc.),
                         Georgetown, TX
       AGAINST:   Attwell, Peter Administrator (Westminister Manor),
                         Austin, TX
                  McConnell, Gary L. (Pearland Convalescent Center,
                         Inc.), Horseshoe Bay, TX
       ON:        Bragg, David Legislative Counsel (AARP), Austin, TX
                  Henderson, Marina Executive Deputy Commissioner
                         (Texas Health and Human Services Commission),
                         Austin, TX
                  Latimer, David President (Texas Association of Homes
                         and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX
                  Losher, John J. President and CEO (Christian Care
                         Centers, Inc.), Garland, TX

  Registering, but not testifying:
       For:       Bower, Bruce P. Chair (Texas Senior Advocacy
                         Coalition), Austin, TX
                  Gay, Jack P. Secretary (Texas Health Care
                         Association), Houston, TX
                  Klein, Sandy Past Chair (Texas Health Care
                         Association), Austin, TX
                  Longo, Peter Chief Executive (Cantex Health Care
                         Centers), Dallas, TX
                  Park, Jodi Program Coordinator (Coalition of Texans
                         with Disabilities), Austin, TX
                  Ramsey, Mike President (Texas Trial Lawyers
                         Association), Austin, TX
                  Robinson, Matthew S. President (HealthMark, LLC),
                         The Woodlands, TX
       Against:   Barcelo, Terry J. Administrator (Windsong Village),
                         Pearland, TX
                  Holtermann, John W. (Texas Silver-Haired
                         Legislature), San Marcos, TX
                  Robertson, Dan R. (Manor Park, Inc.), Midland, TX
       On:        Gray, Katrina Assistant Administrator (Christian
                         Care Center), Mesquite, TX
                  Gulley, Jon Administrator (Christian Care Center),
                         Mesquite, TX
                  Johnson, Jacqueline Z. Deputy Commissioner for
                         Programs (Texas Department of Human
                         Services), Austin, TX
                  Morrison, Linda Vice President, Health Care
                         (Christian Care Centers), Mesquite, TX
                  Tidwell, Harold D. Board Member (Christian Care
                         Centers, Inc.), Gatesville, TX

  Providing written testimony:
       Against:   Lear, Homer (Self), San Antonio, TX
                  Tuttle, Tom President/CEO (Air Force Village), San
                         Antonio, TX

SB 1593
       FOR:       Gray, Katrina Assistant Administrator (Christian
                         Care Center), Mesquite, TX
                  Huff, J. Kenneth (Self), Whitesboro, TX
                  Latimer, David President (Texas Association of Homes
                         and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX
                  Marshall, Susan Policy Analyst (The ARC of Texas),
                         Austin, TX
                  Spruill, Allison Shareholder/Partner (Best and
                         Spruill, P.C.), Austin, TX
                  Tidwell, Harold D. Board Member (Christian Care
                         Centers, Inc.), Gatesville, TX
       ON:        Bragg, David Legislative Counsel (AARP), Austin, TX
                  Gladden, Wilhelmina Nursing Home Specialist (AARP),
                         Ft. Worth, TX
                  Ramsey, Mike President (Texas Trial Lawyers
                         Associaton), Austin, TX
                  Vasek, Heather Director of Public Policy (Texas
                         Association for Home Care), Austin, TX

  Registering, but not testifying:
       For:       Bower, Bruce P. Chair (Texas Senior Advocacy
                         Coalition), Austin, TX
                  Crowe, Mike Attorney/Lobbyist (Texas Assisted Living
                         Association), Austin, TX
                  Gantt, Melanie Director of Public Affairs (Mental
                         Health Association in Texas), Austin, TX
                  Gay, Jack P. Secretary (Texas Health Care
                         Association), Houston, TX
                  Graves, Tim President (Texas Health Care
                         Association), Austin, TX
                  Hooser, Greg (Private Providers Association of
                         Texas), Austin, TX
                  Hooser, Greg (Texas Association of Homes and
                         Services for the Aging), Austin, TX
                  Klein, Sandy Senior Vice President, OPS (Texas
                         Health Care Association), Austin, TX
                  Robinson, Matthew S. President (HealthMark L.L.C.),
                         The Woodlands, TX
       Against:   Ferris, Beth Legislative Representative (Texas
                         Advocates for Nursing Home Residents),
                         Austin, TX
       On:        Henderson, Marina Executive Deputy Commissioner
                         (Texas Health and Human Services Commission),
                         Austin, TX
                  Lehrman, Jim Deputy Commissioner (Texas Department
                         of Human Services), Austin, TX

SB 1594

  Registering, but not testifying:
       For:       Bower, Bruce P. Chair (Texas Senior Advocacy
                         Coalition), Austin, TX
                  Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care
                         Association), Amarillo, TX
                  Ramsey, Mike President (Texas Trial Lawyers),
                         Austin, TX
                  Sandlin, Abby Deputy Director (Texas Watch), Austin,
                         TX
       On:        Johnson, Jacqueline Z. Deputy Commissioner for
                         Programs (Texas Department of Human
                         Services), Austin, TX