WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 17, 2011 9:00 AM
FOR:
Murray, Matthew Physician (Texas Medical Association), Fort Worth, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (Texas E-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Gutierrez, Michael Health Care Administration (Self), San Antonio, TX
Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission of Human Rights), Austin,
TX
On:
Connelly, Marc Deputy General Counsel (Texas Department of State Health Services),
Austin, TX
Palmer, Stephen Director, Office of E-Health Coordination (Health and Human Services
Commission), Austin, TX
Robinson, Mari Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
FOR:
Read, Deloris Retired bookkeeper (Spouse), San Antonio, TX
Read, Terry Industrial engineer (Father), Kirby, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Gutierrez, Michael Health Care Administration (Self), San Antonio, TX
Yanas, Chris Director, Government Relations (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Milam, Susan Director of Government Relations (National Association of Social Workers
- Texas Chapter), 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
Gutierrez, Michael Health Care Administration (Self), San Antonio, TX
Martinez, Diana Director of Policy (TexProtects, Texas Association for the Protection of
Children), Dallas, TX
On:
Tompkins, Sally Director of Mgmt Support (Department of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Gutierrez, Michael Child Advocate (Self), San Antonio, TX
Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission of Human Rights), Austin,
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 17, 2011 9:00 AM
TX
Wolfe, Jared Executive Director (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
On:
Nelson, Karen Chief Counsel (Health and Human Services Commission - Office of
Inspector General), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
On:
Hammon, Rachel Director of Clinical Practice and Regulatory Affairs (Texas Association
for Home Care & Hospice), Austin, TX
ON:
Miller, Carol Executive Director (Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Gutierrez, Michael Child Advocate (Self), San Antonio, TX
Hanna, Mark Attorney (Texas Society for Clinical Social Work), 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
FOR:
Helmick, Natasha Student at Texas State (Self), Allen, TX
Jones, Robert (National Football League NFL), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Grace, Jim (Self), Houston, TX
Hart, Dennis Outreach athletic trainer (Self; Sports Medicine Clinic of North Texas),
Mesquite, TX
Kuykendall, Deanna Consultant (Brain Injury Alliance of Texas), Austin, TX
Smith, Clint (Dallas Cowboys Football Team), Austin, TX
Stephens, Michael Executive Director (Texas State Athletic Trainers Association),
Bellville, TX
Taylor, Bucky Athletic Trainer (Self; Mesquite Independent School District), Mesquite,
TX
On:
Cousins, Mark Athletic Director (University Interscholastic League (UIL)), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
For:
Alexander, Troy (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
On:
McGee, Joanne Chair, Legis. & Policy Committee (Texas Traumatic Brain Injury
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 17, 2011 9:00 AM
Advisory Council), Wimberley, TX
FOR:
Harmon, Gail Executive Director (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
Rushing, Mark (Texas Assisted Living Association; Private Owner), New Braunfels, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Caballero, Leticia Director Government Relations (Texas Health Care Association),
Austin, TX
Gutierrez, Michael Health Care Administration (Self), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Alexander, Troy (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Allmon, Jennifer Associate Director (Texas Catholic Conference, Catholic Bishops of
Texas), Austin, TX
Camacho, Jose Executive Director (Texas Association of Community Health Centers),
Austin, TX
Dawson, Jodyann Public Policy Intern (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Gutierrez, Michael Health Care Administration (Self), San Antonio, TX
Kroll, Carrie Director Advocacy and Health Policy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Shelton, Emily Policy Outreach Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Wilson, Stacy Director of Government Affairs (CommUnity Care and Central Health),
Austin, TX
Yanas, Chris Director, Government Relations (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
On:
Cooper III, Sam Director, Office of Title V and Family Health (Department of State
Health Services), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
For:
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
FOR:
Kirchner, Mark Prosthetist/Orthotist (Self; Texas Association of Orthotist/Prosthetist),
San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
On:
Olvera, David Executive Director (Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 17, 2011 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Bristow, Steven Director, Government Relations (Parkland Health and Hospital System),
Dallas, TX
Fredricksen, Amanda Director of Advocacy (AARP), Austin, TX
Gutierrez, Michael Health Care Administration (Self), San Antonio, TX
Higgins, Carlos (Texas Silver Haired Legislature), Austin, TX
Hillier, King Government Relations (Harris County Hospital District), Houston, TX
Thomason, David Chair (Texas Senior Advocacy Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Guinn Jr., William Paul Funeral Director/Embalmer (also providing written testimony)
(Self; Guinn-Horger Funeral Home), Hondo, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
On:
Lackey, Sandra Manager, Electronic Registration (Texas Department of State Health
Services-Vital Statistics), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Gutierrez, Michael Health Care Administration (Self), San Antonio, TX
Shields, Brad Lobbyist (Texas Association of Free-Standing Emergency Centers), Austin,
TX
On:
Waldron, Patrick Manager (Texas Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Davis, Frank Member/ Ex-Oficio Board Member (Texas Association for Addiction
Professionals), Rosenberg, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Galligher, Duane (Texas Association of Substance Abuse Programs), Austin, TX
Gutierrez, Michael Child Advocate (Self), San Antonio, TX
Milam, Susan Director of Government Relations (National Association of Social Workers
- Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Shields, Chris (Texas Assoc of Addiction Professionals), Austin, TX
On:
Myrick, Stewart LCDC Program Director (Department of State Health Services), Austin,
TX
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 17, 2011 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
On:
Reese, Russell Director of Special Audits (Texas Dept of Banking), Austin, TX
Rucker, Patrick Pastor/Reverend (Koinonia Baptist Church), Cedar Hill, TX
FOR:
Hardin, Paul Executive Director (Texas Physical Therapy Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
On:
Hurter, Nina Board Coordinator (Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners), Austin,
TX
FOR:
McGeary, Judith Executive Director (Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance), Cameron, TX
ON:
Lane, Janet Manager--Food and Neighborhood Nuisance (Harris County Public Health and
Environmental Services), Pasadena, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Jenkins, Carla Owner/Operator 2 farmers markets (F2M Texas), Sunset Valley, TX
Jenkins, Walter President, F2M Texas (Cedar Park Farms to Market, Round Rock Farms
to Market), Austin, TX
Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Santos, Suzanne SFC Farmers' Market Director (Sustainable Food Center's Farmers'
Market), Austin, TX
Smiley, Andrew Farm Direct Projects Director (Sustainable Food Center), Austin, TX
On:
Hendy, Ruth State Food Safety Training Officer (Department of State Health Services),
Austin, TX
Lane, Lee Executive Director (Texas Association of Local Health Officials), Austin, TX
Mooney, Cindy Second Vice President (Texas Environmental Health Association),
Garland, TX
Providing written testimony:
On:
Alexander, Troy (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
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