WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 7, 2013 9:00 AM - or upon adjournment of the Senate Finance Committee
FOR:
Tucker, Elizabeth Policy Development (EveryChild), Austin, TX
ON:
Adams, Chris Deputy Commissioner (Department of Aging and Disability Services),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barillas, Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Borel, Dennis Executive Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
FOR:
Spiller, Lee Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (Citizens Commission on
Human Rights), Austin, TX
ON:
Gilbert, Deirdre Patient Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Jocelyn Y. Dickson
Foundation), Missouri City, TX
Maples, Mike Assistant Commissioner (Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
Perry, Peggy Director of State Hospital Section (Department of State Health Services),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Clark, Anne Capitol Corps Member (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Clayton, Nan (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Mitchell, Beth Attorney (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Wheeler, Dianne Capitol Corps Member (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
White, David Executive Director (Texas Psychological Association), Cedar Park, TX
FOR:
Federico, Beth Family Partner (Center for Health Care Services), San Antonio, TX
Ozteris-Aguilar, Carmen Family Partner Specialist (The Center for Health Care Services),
San Antonio, TX
Tijerina, Melissa Vice President of Child Behavioral Health (The Center for Health Care
Services), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Hobbs-Lopez, Angela Unit Manager (Department of State Health Services; Mental Health
and Substance Abuse), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bailey, Charles General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Gonzales, Gilbert Director of Communication (The Center for Health Care Services,
Mental Health Authority), San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 7, 2013 9:00 AM - or upon adjournment of the Senate Finance Committee
Harris, Ashley Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Ligon, Katharine Mental Health Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Lovelace, Joe Mental Health Consultant (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin,
TX
Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (The Texas Association for the Protection of
Children (TexProtects)), Wimberley, TX
Scott, Shanie Policy Analyst and Advocate (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San
Antonio, TX
ON:
Gilbert, Deirdre Patient Advocate - Mother (also providing written testimony) (Jocelyn Y.
Dickson Foundation), Missouri City, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Capelo, Jaime (Mednax Medical Group), Austin, TX
Capelo, Jaime (Texas Urological Society), Austin, TX
Capelo, Jaime (Texas Chapter of American College of Cardiology), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Finley, Marisa Vice President (Scott & White Center for Healthcare Policy), Austin, TX
Hillert, Bobby Executive Director (Texas Orthopedic Association), Austin, TX
Marwitz, David Consultant (Texas Dermatalogical Society), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hopson, Chuck Pharmacist (Self), Jacksonville, TX
ON:
Dodson, Gay Executive Director (Texas State Board of Pharmacy), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Dasilva, Joe Chief Executive Officer (Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin, TX
Reagan, Karen (Walgreen Company), Austin, TX
Shields, Brad Lobbyist (Texas Society of Health System Pharmacies), Austin, TX
Wright, Michael Executive Director (Texas Pharmacy Business Council), Austin, TX
FOR:
Rankins, Robert (Free Standing Emergency Room Association), McKinney, TX
AGAINST:
Gonzales, David Executive Director (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
ON:
Gilbert, Deirdre Patient Advocate - Mother (also providing written testimony) (Jocelyn Y.
Dickson Foundation), Missouri City, TX
JaKovich, Derek Manager, Regulatory Services (Texas Department of State Health
Services), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 7, 2013 9:00 AM - or upon adjournment of the Senate Finance Committee
FOR:
Harris, Ashley Child Welfare Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Connett, Brent Communications Director (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
FOR:
DaSilva, Joe Chief Executive Officer (Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin, TX
Martin, Randall Pharmacist Member (Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists),
Saginaw, TX
McCartney, Lisa Board Member; Certified Pharmacy Tchnician (The Pharmacy Technician
Educators Council (PTEC)), Dale, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Scott, Shane Policy Analyst; Advocate (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Howard, Amy Registered Nurse; Coordinator of Health Services (Birdville Independent
School District), Haltom City, TX
Lindley, Julie Director of Health Services (Texas School Nurses Organization), Grapevine,
TX
Smithers, Nichol Health Services Coordinator (Rockwall Independent School District and
Texas School Nurses Administrator Association), Heath, TX
AGAINST:
Palmer, Patrick President Elect (Texas Orthopedic Association), TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bailey, Linda Facilitator, Health Services (East Central Independent School District), San
Antonio, TX
Bryant, Amy Lead Nurse (Cedar Hill Independent School District), Grand Prairie, TX
Bullard, Diane Assistant Director of Health Services (North East Independent School
District ; Texas School Nurse Organization), San Antonio, TX
Canales, Ramiro Assistant Executive Director (Texas Association of School Administrators
and Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX
Cramer, Susan Registered Nurse (Birdville Independent School District), Haltom City, TX
Hillin, Amy Health Services Coordinator (Wylie Independent School District), Wylie, TX
McCoy, Sari Health Services Coordinator (Pflugerville Independent School District),
Pflugerville, TX
McGhee, Michelle Registered Nurse (Birdville Independent School District), North
Richland Hills, TX
Ryan, Margaret President (Texas School Nurses Organization (TSNO)), Karnes City, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 7, 2013 9:00 AM - or upon adjournment of the Senate Finance Committee
AGAINST:
Hillert, Bobby Executive Director (Texas Orthopedic Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Bailey, Charles General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Winter, Raymond Chief, Civil Medicaid Fraud Division (Office of the Attorney General),
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Connett, Brent Communications Director (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Garza, Richard Owner (PI Medical Day & Night Clinic), Port Isabel, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Hull, Mike Attorney (Texans for Lawsuit Reform), Austin, TX
FOR:
Gilbert, Deirdre Patient Advocate - Mother (also providing written testimony) (Jocelyn Y.
Dickson Foundation), Missouri City, TX
Mitchell, Beth Attorney (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bailey, Charles General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Spiller, Lee Policy Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
FOR:
Giesecke, Martin President (Texas Society of Anesthesiologists ; Texas Medical
Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Gilbert, Deirdre Patient Advocate - Mother (also providing written testimony) (Jocelyn Y.
Dickson Foundation), Missouri City, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bailey, Charles General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Capelo, Jaime (Texas Chapter American College of Cardiology), Austin, TX
Capelo, Jaime (Texas Urological Society), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Hillert, Bobby Executive Director (Texas Orthopedic Association), Austin, TX
Shields, Brad Lobbyist (Texas Society of Health System Pharmacists), Austin, TX
Wright, Crystal Physician (Texas Society of Anesthesiology), Austin, TX