WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 26, 2011 9:00 AM
FOR:
Litzinger, Amy (Self), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self), Austin, TX
Mitchell, Beth (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Winters, Tanya Director, Peer to Peer Grant (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Advocates), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Harris, Barbara (also providing written testimony) (Self), Frisco, TX
Mayfield, Stacey (Self), Denton, TX
Mentgen, Eldred (Self), Plano, TX
Miller, Brenda Parent/Guardian (also providing written testimony) (Self), Carrollton, TX
Miller, Jim (also providing written testimony) (Self), Carrollton, TX
Payne, Susan President (PART), College Station, TX
Perkins, David President, Family Association (also providing written testimony) (Abilene
State Supported Living Center), Abilene, TX
Searight, Charleen (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Carlton, Belinda Policy Specialist (Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Choate, Dawn Governmental Affairs Specialist (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Dawson, Jodyann Public Policy Intern (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Gutierrez, Michael (Self), San Antonio, TX
Jimenez, Gerard Chair, Governmental Affairs (Down Syndrome Association of Central
Texas), Austin, TX
Langendorf, Jean Vice President Community and Housing Services (Easter Seals Central
Texas), Austin, TX
Milam, Susan Director of Government Relations (National Association of Social Workers
- Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas and Parents as
Teachers), Austin, TX
Against:
Hedrick, Mary (Self; Parent of a resident of Austin State School), Austin, TX
Mentgen, Norma (Self), Plano, TX
Mentgen, Tim (Self), Austin, TX
Snyder, Ruth (Self), Austin, TX
On:
Adams, Chris Assistant Commissioner State Supported Living Centers (Texas Department
of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 26, 2011 9:00 AM
Osobase, Derrick Legislative Director (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
Against:
Robinson, Ileene (Self), Houston, TX
Rogers, Nona (Self), Austin, TX
Searight, Sarah Sister (Mimi Searight), Austin, TX
FOR:
Kazen, Oscar Associate Judge Probate (Bexar County Probate Judges), San Antonio, TX
Taylor, Sally Medical Director, MD (University Health System, Mental Health Bexar
County Jail), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Beattie, Susan (Center for Health Care Services), San Antonio, TX
Belado, Kym President (National Alliance on Mental Health), San Antonio, TX
Carmona, Mark Chief Administrative Officer (Center for Health Care Services), San
Antonio, TX
Correnti, Anita Office Manager (Prosumers), San Antonio, TX
Dovalina, Roger Jail Administrator (Bexar County Sheriff's Office), San Antonio, TX
Gutierrez, Michael (Self), San Antonio, TX
Munoz, Morris (Bexar County Sheriff's Office), San Antonio, TX
Oliver, Harold (National Alliance on Mental Illness-San Antonio), Austin, TX
Ortiz, Amadeo Sheriff (Bexar Co. Sheriff's Office), San Antonio, TX
Peyson, Robin Executive Director (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Ramirez, Kathryn Journeyman (Prosumers Action Center), San Antonio, TX
Rector, Yvette (Center for Health Care Services), San Antonio, TX
Torres, Lupe (Center for Health Care Services), San Antonio, TX
Yanas, Chris Director, Government Relations (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
On:
Mitchell, Beth Attorney (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Chaney, Russell (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Doyle, Jerry (Self), Adkins, TX
Glets, Radhia President TX Chapter (International and American Association of Clinical
Nutritions), Austin, TX
Green, Aniko Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Holistic Health Care Center of
San Antonio), Mansfield, TX
Jackson, Patrick (Self; Texas Health Freedom), Pearland, TX
Johnson, Gwen (Self; Texas Health Freedom Coalition), Austin, TX
Kline, Justin (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Manzanero, Ron MD (Self), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 26, 2011 9:00 AM
McCarthy, Peter Naturopath (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Health
Freedom Coalition), Austin, TX
Roberts, Jonana Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Holistic Health Care Center
of San Antonio), Port Lavaca, TX
Silva, Lara Attorney (Individual client-impacted by lack of law), Austin, TX
Wynne, Kay Former Nurse (also providing written testimony) (Holistic Health Care
Center of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Blackstone, Steven Asian Bodywork Therapist (Sacred Healing Tree-Asian Bodywork
Therapy / Chinese Medicine), Live Oak, TX
Ferguson, Pamela Certified Instructor (American Organization for Body-work Therapies
of Asia), Austin, TX
Weitz, Tim Executive Director (Texas Association of Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine), Austin, TX
ON:
Goode, Meagan Special Projects Manager (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Leshikar, Nancy General Counsel (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
McMichael, Melinda Vice President (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Tannert, Karen Chief Pharmacist (Texas Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Arredondo, Rosa (Holistic Health Care), San Antonio, TX
Beim, Terri (Self), Austin, TX
Belcher, Tracy Teacher (The people), Austin, TX
Brake, Douglas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Chauncey, Tamara (Self), Austin, TX
Christopher, Katherine Licensed Pastoral Therapist (Self), Austin, TX
Cornelius, Tracy (Self), Austin, TX
Doyle, Heavia (Self), Adkins, TX
Fair, Javis (Self), Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
Firestone, Linda Practice Manager (Austin Integrative Medicine), Austin, TX
Garza, Elma Irene (Holistic Health Care), San Antonio, TX
Green, Chay Student (Holistic Health Care Center of San Antonio), Mansfield, TX
Gutierrez, Michael (Self; Self - Health Care Administration), San Antonio, TX
Hernandez, Brenda (Holistic Health Care), San Antonio, TX
Ilse, Sherokee Chair Woman (The National Health Federation), Maple Plain, MN
Jacobs, JoAnn (Holistic Health Care), Atascosa, TX
Johnson, Abby (Self), College Station, TX
Johnson, Jimmy (Self), Austin, TX
Lanier, Bonnie (Self), Austin, TX
Lanier Rambo, Marsha (Self), Austin, TX
Leslie, Scott (Self), Ft. Worth, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 26, 2011 9:00 AM
McCarthy, Nancy (Self), Austin, TX
McDermott, Barbara (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Nelson, Carl Dr. (Self), Hutto, TX
O'Donnell, Michele Minister (Holistic Health Care Center of San Antonio), Boerne, TX
Raymond, Caitlin (Self), San Antonio, TX
Raymond, Melissa (Holistic Health Care Center), Boerne, TX
Raymond, Phil (Holistic Health Care Center), San Antonio, TX
Riernan, Patricia (Self), Austin, TX
Saltarelli, Rosella (Self), Austin, TX
Schuyler, Margie (Self), Hutto, TX
Sosa, Guadalupe (Self), Austin, TX
Tips, Cheri Lynn Executive Director (National Health Federation), New Braunfels, TX
Veckar, James (Self), San Antonio, TX
Vickery, Tracey (Holistic Health Care Clinic of San Antonio), Austin, TX
Zimmermann, Michele (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Providing written testimony:
Against:
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Janek, Kyle (Texas Society for Anesthesiologists), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Copelo, Jaime (Patients First Coalition), Austin, TX
Crockett, Krista Executive Director (Texas Pain Society), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Gutierrez, Michael (Self - Health Care Administration), San Antonio, TX
Marwitz, David Consultant (Texas Dermatalogical Society), Austin, TX
Propes, Jay (Texas Opthamological Association), Austin, TX
Wittenburg, Michelle (Texas Orthopaedic Association), Austin, TX
Woolbert, Lynda Executive Director (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice), West
Columbia, TX
Yanas, Chris Director, Government Relations (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Adamson, Kylie (Self), Corpus Christi, TX
Bishop, Harriet President (Texas Lyme Disease Association), Canyon Lake, TX
Brown, Lucina (Self), Katy, TX
Brown, Stephanie (Self), Conroe, TX
Brown, Walker (Self), Conroe, TX
Claunch, David Mayor of West Lake Hills (Self), West Lake Hills, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 26, 2011 9:00 AM
Doscher, David (Self), Austin, TX
Hardaway, Twila (also providing written testimony) (Self), Alpine, TX
Jones, Teresa (Kenny Jones II), Cedar Park, TX
Kline, Justin (Self), Austin, TX
Kuhlman, Rosemary (Self), Austin, TX
Mack, Haley (Self), Austin, TX
Maddox, Mike Chiropractor (Self), Austin, TX
Manzanero, Ron MD (Self), Austin, TX
Wilson, Ronald Physician (Self; Advocate for Lyme Treatment), Denton, TX
ON:
Goode, Meagan Special Projects Manager (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Leshikar, Nancy General Counsel (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Beim, Terri (Self), Austin, TX
Bishop, Gordon (Texas Lyme Disease Association), Canyon Lake, TX
Christopher, Katherine Licensed Pastoral Therapist (Self), Austin, TX
Favio del Core Borromeo, Marida Legislative Chair/ II Vice President (Exotic Wildlife
Association), Giddings, TX
Gordon, Charles (Self), Corpus Christi, TX
Johnson, Jimmy (Self), Austin, TX
Kara, Hardaway (Self), Alpine, TX
Kiernan, Patricia (Self), Austin, TX
Selman, Bill (Self), Lockhart, TX
Selman, Claire (Self), Lockhart, TX
Selman, Jill (Self), Austin, TX
Selman, Wes (Self), Lockhart, TX
Webb, Jane (Self), Corpus Christi, TX
Webb, Megan (Self), Austin, TX
Whitehurst, Darren (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Zimmermann, Michele (Self), Cedar Park, TX
On:
McMichael, Melinda Vice President (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
For:
Chauncey, Tamara (Self), Austin, TX
Kocurer, David President (Stand Up for Lyme), Colleyville, TX
Naugle, Elizabeth (Self), College Station, TX
Savely, Ginger R.N. (Self), W.L. Hill, TX
Williamson, Phillip Director, Tick Borne Disease (UT North Texas Health Science
Center), Fort Worth, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 26, 2011 9:00 AM
FOR:
Chaney, Russell (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Green, Aniko Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Holistic Health Care Center of
San Antonio), Mansfield, TX
Kline, Justin (Self), Austin, TX
Manzanero, Ron MD (Self), Austin, TX
Roberts, Jonana Teacher (also providing written testimony) (Holistic Health Care Center
of San Antonio), Port Lavaca, TX
Silva, Lara Attorney (Individual client-impacted by current law), Austin, TX
Wynne, Kay Former Nurse (also providing written testimony) (Holistic Health Care
Center of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Goode, Meagan Special Projects Manager (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Leshikar, Nancy General Counsel (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Arredondo, Rosa (Holistic Health Care), San Antonio, TX
Beim, Terri (Self), Austin, TX
Belcher, Tracy Teacher (The people), Austin, TX
Brake, Douglas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Chauncey, Tamara (Self), Austin, TX
Christopher, Katherine Licensed Pastoral Therapist (Self), Austin, TX
Cornelius, Tracy (Self), Austin, TX
Doyle, Heavia (Self), Adkins, TX
Doyle, Jerry (Self), Adkins, TX
Fair, Javis (Self), TX
Garza, Elma Irene (Holistic Health Care), San Antonio, TX
Green, Chay Student (Holistic Health Care Center of San Antonio), Mansfield, TX
Hernandez, Brenda (Holistic Health Care), San Antonio, TX
Ilse, Sherokee Chair Woman (The National Health Federation), Maple Plain, MN
Jackson, Patrick (Self), Pearland, TX
Jacobs, JoAnn (Holistic Health Care), Atascosa, TX
Johnson, Gwen (Self; Texas Health Freedom Coalition), Austin, TX
Johnson, Jimmy (Self), Austin, TX
Lanier, Bonnie (Self), Austin, TX
Lanier Rambo, Marsha (Self), Austin, TX
Leslie, Scott (Self), Ft. Worth, TX
McDermott, Barbara (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Nelson, Carl Dr. (Self), Hutto, TX
O'Donnell, Michele Minister (Holistic Health Care Center of San Antonio), Boerne, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 26, 2011 9:00 AM
Raymond, Caitlin (Self), San Antonio, TX
Raymond, Melissa (Holistic Health Care Center), Boerne, TX
Raymond, Phil (Holistic Health Care Center), San Antonio, TX
Riernan, Patricia (Self), Austin, TX
Saltarelli, Rosella (Self), Austin, TX
Schuyler, Margie (Self), Hutto, TX
Tips, Cheri Lynn Executive Director (National Health Federation), New Braunfels, TX
Vacha, James (Self), San Antonio, TX
Vickery, Tracey (Holistic Health Care Clinic of San Antonio), Austin, TX
Zimmermann, Michele (Self), Cedar Park, TX
FOR:
Granberry, Amy (also providing written testimony) (Association of Substance Abuse
Programs), Portland, TX
ON:
Jakovich, Derek Manager, Patient Quality Care Unit Regulatory Division (Texas
Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Gutierrez, Michael (Self - Health Care Administration), Austin, TX
Hansen, Stevie Chief of Addiction Services Director (ASAP and Addiction Services
Division of MHMR - TC), Fort Worth, TX
Humphrey, Cynthia (Association of Substance Abuse Programs), Kerrville, TX
Layton, Sherri Outpatient Service Administrator (La Hacienda Treatment Center), Boerne,
TX
Partida, Nef (CENIKOR Foundation), Austin, TX
Sylve, Patricia Director of Quality Management (MHMR - TC), Fort Worth, TX
Wall, Matthew Associate General Council (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hansen, Stevie Chief of Addiction Services Director (ASAP and MHMR - TC), Fort
Worth, TX
Layton, Sherri Outpatient Service Administrator (La Hacienda Treatment Center,
Association of Substance Abuse Programs), Boerne, TX
Sylve, Patricia (Association of Substance Abuse Programs), Fort Worth, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Gutierrez, Michael (Self - Health Care Administration), San Antonio, TX
Humphrey, Cynthia Executive Director (Association of Substance Abuse Programs),
Kerrville, TX
Wall, Matthew Associate General Council (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 26, 2011 9:00 AM
On:
Jakovich, Derek Manager, Patient Quality Care Unit (Texas Department of State Health
Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Cole, Celia Senior Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Center for Public
Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Dawson, Jodyann Public Policy Intern (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Golson, Kathy Sr. Director of Advocacy (Capital Area Food Bank of Texas), Austin, TX
Gutierrez, Michael (Self - Health Care Administration), Austin, TX
Hoffman, Courtney Lobbyist (Texas Food Bank Network), Fort Worth, TX
Kroll, Carrie Director Advocacy and Health Policy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Romo, Joel (American Heart Association), Austin, TX
Rose, Denise Senior Director of Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association),
Austin, TX
On:
Garcia-Vales, Maribel Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Prevention Team Lead
(TX Dept of State Health Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Bateman, Char Director of Field Operations - Child Care Licensing (TX Dept. of Family
and Protective Services), Austin, TX
Delanghe, Wayne Firefighter (San Antonio Fire Department Local 624), San Antonio, TX
Gutierrez, Michael (Self), Austin, TX
Higgins, Mike Legislative Director (Texas State Association of Firefighters), Austin, TX
Johnson, Kara President and CEO (Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition), Austin,
TX
Krawietz, Christina Volunteer (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant Administrator (Tarrant County Commissioners Court), Fort
Worth, TX
Oliver, Harold (Self), Austin, TX
On:
Villarreal, Johnny Legislative Director (Houston Firefighters Local 341), Houston, TX
FOR:
Johnson, Abby (Self), College Station, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Allmon, Jennifer Associate Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 26, 2011 9:00 AM
Carlson, Pat Preident (Texas Eagle Forum), Ft. Worth, TX
Hettinger, Ann State Director (Concerned Women for America of Texas), Rockwall, TX
Love, Mikeal MD (Self), Austin, TX
Markham, Jo Director of Development (Agape Pregnancy Resource Center), Lago Vista,
TX
Markham, Mark (Self), Lago Vista, TX
Parker, Allan President (The Justice Foundation), San Antonio, TX
Pierce, Shara (Self), Seguin, TX
Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Against:
Christopher, Katherine Licensed Pastoral Therapist (Self), Austin, TX
Cleveland, Sara Executive Director (NARAL Pro Choice Texas), Austin, TX
Gutierrez, Michael (Self; Healthcare administration), San Antonio, TX
Kiernan, Patricia (Self), Austin, TX
Parken, Judith (Texas League of Women Voters), Austin, TX
Simpson, Matthew (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
On:
Harper, Amy Licensing Unit Manager (Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
For:
McAndrew, Ashley State Director (Americans United for Life), Washington, DC
FOR:
Silvestri, Pam Public Affairs Director (Southwest Transplant Alliance), Dallas, TX
ON:
Mastracchio, JoAnna Deputy Assistant Director (TX Dept of Public Safety), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Marwitz, David Consultant (Life Gift), Austin, TX
Marwitz, David Consultant (Texas Dermatological Society), Austin, TX
Reece, Laurie Executive Director (Texas Transplantation Society), Austin, TX
Rose, Denise Senior Director of Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association),
Austin, TX
Whitehurst, Darren (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Yanas, Chris Director, Government Relations (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Cole, Celia Senior Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Dawson, Jodyann Public Policy Intern (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Dwyer, J.T. (Doris) (Daughters of Charity Advocacy and Social Justice Committee),
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 26, 2011 9:00 AM
Austin, TX
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Golson, Kathy Sr. Director of Advocacy (Capital Area Food Bank of Texas), Austin, TX
Gutierrez, Michael (Self - Healthcare Administration), San Antonio, TX
Hoffman, Courtney Lobbyist (Texas Food Bank Network), Fort Worth, TX
Kroll, Carrie Director Advocacy and Health Policy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
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