WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 3, 2011 9:00 AM
FOR:
Lindsey, Frankie Leanne Coordinator of Children's Services (Center for Health Care
Services), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Martinez, Michael Child Protective Services Legislative Coordinator (Texas Department
of Family & Protective Services), Austin, TX
Specia, John Senior District Judge (also providing written testimony) (Senior District
Judge), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Dawson, Jodyann Public Policy Intern (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Huntzinger, Mary Clinical Administrator (Center for Health Care Services), San Antonio,
TX
Lovelace, Joe Associate Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (TexProtects, Texas Association for the
Protection of Children), Dallas, TX
Milam, Susan Director of Government Relations (National Association of Social Workers
- Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Myles, Melanie Family Partner (Center for Health Care Service), San Antonio, TX
Smith, Andrew Director of Government Relations (University Health System), San
Antonio, TX
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Torres, Lupe Public Affairs Director (Center for Health Care Services), San Antonio, TX
Yanas, Chris Director, Government Relations (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Koli, Vijay Physician member (Texas Medical Association), San Antonio, TX
Luedecke, Robert Physician (Texas Medical Association), Helotes, TX
Mims, James Pediatric Ophthalmologist (Texas Medical Association), San Antonio, TX
Nava, Mary Director of Public Affairs (Bexar County Medical Society), San Antonio, TX
Ramamurthy, Rajam Member (Bexar County Medical Society), San Antonio, TX
Shah, Jayesh MD (Texas Medical Association), San Antonio, TX
Stool Friedman, Elizabeth (Texas Medical Association), San Antonio, TX
Wall, Matthew Associate General Council (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Yanas, Chris Director, Government Relations (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
On:
Waldron, Patrick Manager (Texas Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 3, 2011 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Dawson, Jodyann Public Policy Intern (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (TexProtects, Texas Association for the
Protection of Children), Dallas, TX
Privett, Anita Vice President of Advocacy (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin,
TX
On:
Adams, Michele Interim Assistant Commissioner (Texas Department of Family and
Protective Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bower, Bruce Chair (Texas Kincare Taskforce), Austin, TX
ON:
Martinez, Michael Child Protective Services Legislative Coordinator (Texas Department
of Family & Protective Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Burstain, Jane Senior Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Dawson, Jodyann Public Policy Intern (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (TexProtects, Texas Association for the
Protection of Children), Dallas, TX
FOR:
Hardin, Paul Executive Director (Texas Physical Therapy Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Maberry, Jan Program Manager (Texas Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Allred, Don Oldham Co. Judge, Pres CJCA (Oldham Co., County Judges and
Commissioners Association of Texas), Vega, TX
Johnson, Windy (TX Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Norman, Lee County Judge (Garza County), Post, TX
FOR:
Patsel, Ruth Ann Volunteer (CASA of Tarrant County), Fort Worth, TX
ON:
Martinez, Michael Child Protective Services Legislative Coordinator (Texas Department
of Family & Protective Services), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 3, 2011 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Dawson, Jodyann Public Policy Intern (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Martinez, Diana Director of Policy (TexProtects, Texas Association for the Protection of
Children), Dallas, TX
Milam, Susan Director of Government Relations (National Association of Social Workers
- Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Sparks, Andrea Director of Public Policy (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Banda, Jennifer Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Banning, Tom Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice President (Texas Academy of
Family Physicians), Austin, TX
Camacho, Jose Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Health Centers),
Austin, TX
Duncan, Michael Executive Director (TX Ophthamological Association), Austin, TX
Koli, Vijay Physician member (Texas Medical Association), San Antonio, TX
Kroll, Carrie Director Advocacy and Health Policy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Luedecke, Robert Physician (Texas Medical Association), Helotes, TX
Mims, James Pediatric Ophthalmologist (Texas Medical Association), San Antonio, TX
Nava, Mary Director of Public Affairs (Bexar County Medical Society), San Antonio, TX
Ramamurthy, Rajam Member (Bexar County Medical Society), San Antonio, TX
Romero, Michelle Associate Director for Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
Shah, Jayesh MD (Texas Medical Association), San Antonio, TX
Smith, Andrew Director of Government Relations (University Health System), San
Antonio, TX
Stool Friedman, Elizabeth (Texas Medical Association), San Antonio, TX
Wilson, Stacy Director of Government Affairs (CommUnity Care), Austin, TX
Yanas, Chris Director, Government Relations (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
On:
Robinson, Mari Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
FOR:
Herman, Guy Judge (Probate Court of Travis County; Statutory Probate Judges of Texas),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Dawson, Jodyann Public Policy Intern (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Lewis, Kathryn Attorney (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Lovelace, Joe Associate Director of Behavioral Health (Texas Council of Community
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 3, 2011 9:00 AM
Centers), 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), Austin, TX
On:
Raymond, Kerry Assistant Director, Hospitals (Department of State Health Services),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Johnson, Selma Sexual Assault Intervention/Prevention Programs Coordinator (Freedom
House), Weatherford, TX
McClure, Madeleine Executive Director (TexProtects, the Texas Association for the
Protection of Children), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Arnold, Jay (TX PTA), Austin, TX
Barillas, Katherine Policy Fellow (Child builders), Houston, TX
Burstain, Jane Senior Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Camp, Torie Deputy Director (Texas Association Against Sexual Assault), Austin, TX
Dawson, Jodyann Public Policy Intern (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Eaton, Holly Director of Professional Development (TX Classroom Teachers Assoc.),
Austin, TX
Eckhart, Harley Associate Executive Director (Texas Elementary Principals & Supervisors
Association), Austin, TX
Kroll, Carrie Director Advocacy and Health Policy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Milam, Susan Director of Government Relations (National Association of Social Workers
- Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Setliff, Aaron Director of Policy (The Texas Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
Sparks, Andrea Director of Public Policy (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Tod, Theresa Executive Director (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Weller, Meghan Director of Public Affairs (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas, Inc.),
Austin, TX
On:
Adams, Michele Interim Assistant Commissioner (Texas Department of Family and
Protective Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Wait, Dudley Emergency Medical Service Director (Texas Ambulance Association, City
of Schertz Emergency Medical Services), Schertz, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 3, 2011 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Allred, Don Oldham Co. Judge, Pres CJCA (Oldham Co., County Judges and
Commissioners Association of Texas), Vega, TX
Johnson, Windy (TX Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Norman, Lee County Judge (Garza County), Post, TX
Smith, Andrew Director of Government Relations (University Health System), San
Antonio, TX
On:
Guerrero, Jane Director, Emergency Medical Service and Trauma Systems (Department of
State Health Services), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
For:
Sprinkle, GK Public Policy Consultant (Texas Ambulance Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Moore, S. Diane Registered Nurse/ Provider of Service to Persons with Disabilites (Self;
Private Providers Association of Texas), Denton, TX
White, Grace Director of Nursing (MHMR of Tarrant County), Watauga, TX
ON:
Gold, Marc Special Advisor for Policy (Texas Department of Aging and Disability
Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Atkins, Mickey President/Chief Executive Officer (D&S Residential Services), Austin, TX
Blackwell, Thomas Healthcare Services manger (D&S Community Services/ Providers
Alliance for Community Services in Texas), Austin, TX
Elrod, Susanne Associate Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Hernandez, Richard Director of Government Relations (Edu Care Community Living),
Austin, TX
Hudson, Greg (Private Providers Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Isreal, Gordon President (Draco Services Inc.), Austin, TX
Massingill, Gavin (Daybreak Group), Austin, TX
Romero, Michelle Associate Director for Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
Smith, Carole Executive Director (Private Providers Association of Texas), Austin, TX
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