WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 9, 2013 9:00 AM
FOR:
Rushing, Mark (Texas Assisted Living Association; Sodalis Elder Living), New Braunfels,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Caballero, Leticia Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Health Care Association),
Austin, TX
Chatelle, Melody Legislative Consultant (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Higgins, Carlos Chair of Legislative Action Committee (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature),
Austin, TX
Hine, Jim Public Policy Advisor (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
Vera, Rose Marie Administrator; Operator (Silverado Senior Living), Austin, TX
FOR:
Brawer, Andrea Early Opportunities Coordinator (also providing written testimony)
(Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Hammond, Bill President (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barillas, Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Barksdale, Jay Senior Vice President of Public Policy (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas,
TX
Cantella, Chad Advocate (Texas Association for the Education of Young Children
(TAEYC)), Austin, TX
Chatelle, Melody Legislative Consultant (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Jones, Max Government Affairs Manager (The Greater Houston Partnership), Houston, TX
Rozmaryn, Faye (League of Women Voters - Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Friese, Jan Executive Director (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX
Higgins, Carlos Chair of Legislative Action Committee (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature),
Austin, TX
ON:
Alexander, Bobbe Executive Director (License Professional Counselor Board), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hine, Jim Chief Executive Oficer (Public Policy Solutions), Austin, TX
FOR:
Rathbone, Marissa Director of Policy & Programs (Active Life), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 9, 2013 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arnold, Jay Lobby (Texas Parent Teacher Association), Austin, TX
Chatelle, Melody Legislative Consultant (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Cole, Celia Chief Executive Officer (Texas Food Bank Networks), Austin, TX
Dimitry, Lauren Health Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hansch, Greg Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Lavelle, Tanya Mental Health Policy Fellow (Easter Seals Central Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Maples, Mike Assistant Commissioner (Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Chatelle, Melody Legislative Consultant (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Mental Health Policy Fellow (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Longoria, Abel Doctor (Texas Association of Freestanding Emergency Centers),
Galveston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Banda, Jennifer Vice President of Governmental Affairs (Texas Hospital Association),
Austin, TX
Capelo, Jaime (Texas Academy of Physician Assistants), Austin, TX
Capelo, Jaime (Texas Chapter American College of Cardiology), Austin, TX
Capelo, Jaime (Texas Urological Society), Austin, TX
Capelo, Jaime (Texas Society of Anesthesiologists), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Herzog, Greg Lobbyist (Texas Society of Gastroenterology), Austin, TX
Kleinworth, Tom Vice President for Governmental Relations (Baylor College of
Medicine), Houston, TX
FOR:
Vera, Rose Marie Administrator; Operator (Silverado Senior Living - Onion Creek),
Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 9, 2013 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Caballero, Leticia Director of Governmental Relations (Texas Health Care Association),
Austin, TX
Chatelle, Melody Legislative Consultant (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Fredriksen, Amanda Director of Advocacy (AARP), Austin, TX
Hine, Jim Public Policy Advisor (Texas Assisted Living Association), Austin, TX
Rushing, Mark (Texas Assisted Living Association; Sodalis Elder Living), New Braunfels,
TX
FOR:
Dimitry, Lauren Health Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children; The Fresh Chefs
Society), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Barillas, Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Cole, Celia Chief Executive Officer (Texas Food Bank Network), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley (Self), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (Texas IMPACT), Austin, TX
Lewis, Jonathan Food Policy Specialist (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Olson, Anne Public Policy Specialist (Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission), Austin,
TX
Olson, Anne Advisory Board Member (Fresh Chefs Society), Austin, TX
Rathbone, Marissa Director of Policy & Programs (ACTIVE Life), Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bresnen, Steve (Texas Coalition of Dental Service Organizations), Austin, TX
Mintz, David (Texas Academy of General Dentistry), Austin, TX
Street, Karen (Self; Coppell Modern Dentistry), Coppell, TX
ON:
Parker, Glenn Executive Director (Texas State Board of Dental Examiners), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Calvert, Jess Director of Public Affairs (Texas Dental Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Hilderbrand, Julie General Counsel (Texas State Board of Dental Examiners), Austin, TX
FOR:
Wait, Dudley EMS Director (Self; City of Schertz EMS), Schertz, TX
AGAINST:
Jones, Kenneth Chief Executive Officer (Coastal EMS), Houston, TX
Quigley, Darryl Member (The Texas EMS Integrity Coalition), Garland, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 9, 2013 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Carroll, Kate Director of Texas Governmental Affairs (Acadian Ambulance), Beaumont,
TX
AGAINST:
Rios, Jaime President; Chief Executive Officer (Americana Ambulance), San Antonio, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Reeves, Tim (American Medical Response), Austin, TX
FOR:
Johnson, Lee Deputy Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Lavelle, Tanya Mental Health Policy Fellow (Easter Seals), Austin, TX
Lewis, Kathryn Attorney (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Ligon, Katharine Mental Health Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities),
Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Mental Health Policy Fellow (also providing written testimony) (Texans
Care for Children), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
DeWitt, Lauren (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
ON:
Hansch, Greg Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Maples, Mike Assistant Commissioner (Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX