WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 6, 2015 1:00 PM
FOR:
Cook, Daniel Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Gutierrez, Rose RDH, BS (also providing written testimony) (Texas Dental Hygienist
Association), San Antonio, TX
Reeves, David DMD, MS (Self), Leander, TX
Vandigriff, Scott Administrator (Self; WellDent Onsite Dental), Austin, TX
Winkler, LeeAnn President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Dental Hygienists'
Association), Mesquite, TX
AGAINST:
Black, Richard (also providing written testimony) (Texas Dental Association), El Paso, TX
Callas, Ray Physician Anesthesiologist (Texas Society of Anesthesiologist), Beaumont, TX
Gerlach, William (also providing written testimony) (Texas Dental Association), Plano,
TX
Jeske, Arthur D.M.D., Ph.D. (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Dental
Association), Houston, TX
Roberts, David Dentist (Texas Academy of General Dentistry), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bean, Lynda President - Elect (Texas Dental Hygienists' Association), Harker Heights, TX
Cline, Nancy TDHA Governmental Affairs Co Chair (Texas Dental Hygienists'
Association), Blanco, TX
Davidson, John Director, Center for Health Care Policy (Texas Public Policy Foundation),
Austin, TX
Kimball, Mandi Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (Children at Risk),
Houston, TX
Ligon, Katharine Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Martin, Amanda Gov't Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Martin, Julie RDH (TDHA), Cedar Park, TX
Strecker, B. Prayma Adjunct Professor (Austin Community College, Department of Dental
Hygiene), Austin, TX
Tesch, Sandra Registered Dental Hygienist (TDHA), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Crockett, Krista Executive Director (Texas Pain Society), Austin, TX
Duncan, David Consultant (Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists), Buda, TX
Rudd, Jim (Texas Society of Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons), Austin, TX
Rudd, Tyler Lobbyist (Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry), Austin, TX
Schnabel, Charlie Consultant (Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry), Pflugerville, TX
ON:
Deal, Nycia General Counsel and Interim Executive Director (Texas State Board of Dental
Examiners), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 6, 2015 1:00 PM
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Blume, Carlen (Blume Pediatric Dentistry / TAPD), San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Martinec, Joe Volunteer (March of Dimes), Cedar Creek, TX
Sanders, Robert Pediatrician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Pediatric Society;
Texas Medical Association), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Fowler, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Hammel, Schell Chapter Leader - Texas (also providing written testimony) (Smoke Free
Alternative Trade Association), Katy, TX
Kaufmann, James Shawn (Self), Austin, TX
Raney, Catherine (Phoenix Vapor Shop), Austin, TX
Solis, Ricardo (Self), Austin, TX
Stuart, Jennifer General Manager (Craving Vapor; Consumers), Austin, TX
Westerkom, Andrew Executive Director (Texas E-Cigarette and Vaping Association),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Devine, Teresa Senior Policy Analyst (Texas Public Health Coalition), Austin, TX
Philips, Jerry (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
Schroeder, Rebekah (Texas Children's Hospital; Children's Hospital Association of Texas),
Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Belcher, Steven Owner (Self; Mid Cities Vapor LLC), North Richland Hills, TX
Biggs, MaryEllen (Self), North Richland Hills, TX
Blankenship, Cory (Self), Amarillo, TX
Blankenship, Frank (Self), Amarillo, TX
Cardwell, Margo (Commonwealth - Altadis), Austin, TX
Fry, Paula (Self), Austin, TX
Gandhi, Jems (Self), Austin, TX
Gann, Christina Laboratory Director (Monster Vape LLC), San Antonio, TX
Hinkle, Ron (National Tobacco), Austin, TX
Kopp, Stephen (Self), Lakeway, TX
Loeve, James Manager (Phoenix Vapor Shops), Austin, TX
Lopez, Ed (Altria Client Services), Austin, TX
Naraine, Mahesh (Self), Austin, TX
Ramicone, Nico (Self), Austin, TX
Robert, Skinner (Self), Austin, TX
Roberts, Wendii Manager (The Vapor Bar), Katy, TX
Thigpen, Jarrod Mr. (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 6, 2015 1:00 PM
ON:
Dillard, Annabelle Manager, Environmental Hazards (Department of State Health
Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Harris, Steven Deputy Health Authority (City of Houston Health and Human Services),
Houston, TX
Schlenker, Thomas Director of Public Health (also providing written testimony) (City of
San Antonio Metropolitan Health District), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Garcia, Joe (University Health Systems), Austin, TX
Lucas, Shannon State Director of Advocacy & Government Affairs (March of Dimes),
Austin, TX
Mendez, Mark Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County Commissioners Court),
Fort Worth, TX
Mitchell, Seth Assistant to County Manager (Bexar County Commissioners Court), San
Antonio, TX
Romero, Michelle Associate Director for Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
Smith, Jennifer Executive Director (Texas Association of City and County Health Officials
(TACCHO)), Austin, TX
Summerville, Cody Early Education Policy Intern (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Wilson, Stacy VP / Associate General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Minnerly, Sydney Partner Services Coordinator (Texas Department of State Health
Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hayes, Aaryce Senior V-P of Operations (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin,
TX
Lewis, Kathryn Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Disability Rights Texas),
Austin, TX
ON:
Louderback, A. J. Jackson County Sheriff (Sheriffs' Association of Texas), Edna, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Graziani, Cate (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg Advocacy and Public Policy Director (National Alliance on Mental Illness
(NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Johnson, Lee Deputy Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Ligon, Katharine Mental Health Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities),
Austin, TX
Spiller, Lee Executive Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 6, 2015 1:00 PM
Wilson, Stacy VP / Associate General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Raymond, Kerry Assistant Director, Hospitals (Department of State Health Services),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Page, Ray Physician / President (also providing written testimony) (Texas Society of
Clinical Oncology), Fort Worth, TX
ON:
Dodson, Gay Executive Director (Texas State Board of Pharmacy), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cooke, Heather Legislative Chair (Texas Section American Water Works Association
(TAWWA)), Austin, TX
Frandsen, Barbara (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Hubbard, John (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice), Austin, TX
Jones, Marsha Consulting (Texas Oncology), Austin, TX
Meyer, Alyse Director Public Policy (Leading Age Texas), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Conwell, Audra CEO (Alliance of Independent Pharmacists), Austin, TX
ON:
Condon, Kelani Pharmacist (Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
McCraw, Lin VP Legislative Affairs (Texas Trial Lawyers Association), McKinney, TX
Tannert, Karen Pharmacist (Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Chatelle, Melody Legislative Consultant (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Romero, Michelle Associate Director for Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
Shields, Brad Executive Director (Texas Association of Freestanding Emergency Centers),
Austin, TX
ON:
Kromrei, Liz CPS Director of Special Projects (Department of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Ulczycki, John Vice President (also providing written testimony) (National Safety
Council), Itasca, IL
Wagner, Dena (Self), Spring, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Crockett, Krista Executive Director (Texas Pain Society), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 6, 2015 1:00 PM
Deshields, Holly (Kaleo Pharma), Austin, TX
Finch, Dan Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Frandsen, Barbara (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Graziani, Cate (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg President (Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Alumni Association,
Southwest Region), Austin, TX
Henson, Scott (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition), Austin, TX
Humphrey, Cynthia Executive Director (Assoc. of Substance Abuse Programs), Kerrville,
TX
Kinzly, Mark Co-Founder (Texas Overdose Naloxone Initiative), Austin, TX
Martin, Amanda Gov't Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Peyson, Robin Executive Director (Communities for Recovery), Austin, TX
Reagan, Karen (Walgreen Company), Austin, TX
Shannon, Fred (National Safety Council), Austin, TX
Woomer, Eric (Federation of Texas Psychiatry), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Conwell, Audra CEO (Alliance of Independent Pharmacists of Texas), Austin, TX
Louderback, A. J. President, SAT (Sheriffs' Association of Texas), Edna, TX
ON:
Dodson, Gay Executive Director (Texas State Board of Pharmacy), Austin, TX
Ramirez, Lisa Women's Substance Use Disorder Services Coordinator (Department of
State Health Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Chatelle, Melody Legislative Consultant (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Frandsen, Barbara (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Summerville, Cody Early Education Policy Intern (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
ON:
Hearn, Skylor Assistant Director (Texas Department of Public Safety), Austin, TX
Morris, Paul Asst. Comm. Child Care Licensing (Department of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Adams, Chris Director of Human Resources (Health and Human Services Commission),
Austin, TX
Hearn, Skylor Assistant Director (Texas Department of Public Safety), Austin, TX
Lothringer, Linda Director, Survey Operations (Texas Department of Aging and Disability
Services), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 6, 2015 1:00 PM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Austin, Laura Public Policy Intern (National Alliance on Mental Illness Texas (NAMI
Texas)), Austin, TX
Chatelle, Melody Legislative Consultant (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Lucas, Shannon State Director of Advocacy & Government Affairs (March of Dimes),
Austin, TX
Romero, Michelle Associate Director of Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
Schroeder, Rebekah (Texas Children's Hospital), Houston, TX
Summerville, Cody Early Education Policy Intern (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Policy Coordinator (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Woomer, Eric (Federation of Texas Psychiatry), Austin, TX
ON:
Bliss, Carmen (Department of State Health Services (DSHS)), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Kerker, Juliana (American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists), Austin, TX
Kimball, Mandi Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (Children at Risk),
Houston, TX
ON:
Spiller, Lee Executive Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hoffman, Stephanie President (Adult Day Health Care Association of Texas), Austin, TX