WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 19, 2019 8:00 AM
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Castle, Mary Elizabeth Policy Advisor (also providing written testimony) (Texas Values),
Austin, TX
Culwell, Warren (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Doss, Martha Business Owner (Self), San Marcos, TX
Harper, Terry SREC 21 (also providing written testimony) (Republican Party of Texas),
Seguin, TX
Hettinger, Ann State Director (Concerned Women for America), Rockwall, TX
Hudgens, Nicole Senior Policy Analyst (Texas Values Action), Austin, TX
Lucas, Lynette (Self), San Angelo, TX
McCord, Mia (Texas Conservative Coalition and Self), Austin, TX
Owen, Charlotte (Self), Seguin, TX
Pojman, Joe Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Alliance for
Life), Austin, TX
Seibert, Denise (also providing written testimony) (Self), Belton, TX
AGAINST:
Catalina Limones, Delma Comms Manager (Naral Pro-Choice Texas), Austin, TX
Hampton, Dr. Moss MD (also providing written testimony) (American College of
Obstetrician and Gynecologists), Spicewood, TX
McFarland, Jane (League of Women Voters of Texas), Spicewood, TX
Wang, Jasmine Legislative and Legal Intern (NARAL Pro-Choice Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Cochran-McCall, Amanda General Litigation Officer (Office of Attorney General), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Andrews, Jenny Public Policy Analyst (Self; Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Bohnert, Henry (Self), Brazoria, TX
Bohnert, Richard (Self), Comfort, TX
Bradford, Trayce (Self), Grapevine, TX
Freeman, Kathryn Director of Public Policy (Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission),
Austin, TX
O'Donnell, Amy Communications Director Texas Alliance For Life (Self; Texas Alliance
for Life), Austin, TX
Olson, Ken Retired (Self), T, TX
Pojman, Ph.D., Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
RIDNER, DENNIS (Self; Fredericksburg Tea Party), HARPER, TX
Stringer, Jacqueline (Self), Seguin, TX
Williams, Terry Texas Alliance for Life (Self; Texas Alliance for Life), San Marcos, TX
Wood, Cecilia (Self), Austin, TX
Wright, Kyleen President, Texans for Life (Self; Texans for Life), Arlington, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 19, 2019 8:00 AM
AGAINST:
DeFrates, Ana (Self), Austin, TX
Galindo, Erika (Self; Lilith Fund for Reproductive Equity), Austin, TX
Hampton, Raymond Dr (Texas District - American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists (ACOG)), Spicewood,, TX
Lopez, Carisa Political Director (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
McFarland, Jane (Self; League of Women of Texas), Briarcliff, TX
McFarland, Jane (Self; League of Women Voters of Texas), Briarcliff, TX
Robinson, Deneen Policy Director (Self; The Afiya Center), Dallas, TX
Robles, Samantha Advocacy Director (Progress Texas), Austin, TX
Ryan, Michelle (Self), Elgin, TX
Simpson, Matt (ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Williams, Amanda (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Bredt, Robert Medical Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Brint Carlton, Stephen Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Cochran-McCall, Amanda General Litigation Chief (Office of the Attorney General),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Janek, James CEO (Rice Medical Center), Eagle Lake, TX
McBeath, Don Government Relations (Texas Organization of Rural and Community
Hospitals), Austin, TX
ON:
Grady, Victoria Director Rate Analysis (HHSC), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Chick, Craig (Texas Society of Anesthesiologists), Austin, TX
Finley, Marisa (Baylor Scott & White Health), Austin, TX
Haley, Anthony Baylor scott & white health (Self; Baylor scott & white health), Dallas,
TX
Hawkins, John SVP, Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Ingalsbe, Debbie Hays County Commissioner (Hays County), San Marcos, TX
Norman, Sarah (CHI St. Luke's), Austin, TX
Townsend, Linda System Director of Advocacy & Public Policy (CHRISTUS Health),
Austin, TX
ON:
Grady, Victoria Director of Rate Analysis (HHSC), Austin, TX
Greenberg, Charlie Director Hospital Finance (HHSC), Austin, TX
Vanhoose, Laurie Director of Policy (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 19, 2019 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Altobelli, Dr. Joan Chair, Legislative Committee (Texas Licensed Child Care Association),
Austin, TX
Feigen, David Early Childhood Policy Associate (Texans Care For Children), Austin, TX
Flores, Lisa Advocacy specialist (Easter Seals Central Texas), Austin, TX
Khoo, Mei (Self), Austin, TX
Kimball, Mandi Director of public policy and govt affairs (Self; CHILDREN AT RISK),
Houston tx, TX
Kofron, Kimberly (Texas Assoc. for the Education of Young Children), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela Vice President of Public Affairs (TexProtects/ Texas Chapter of Prevent
Child Abuse America), Austin, TX
Rubin, Melanie Director, dallas early education alliance (Self; Dallas Early Education
Alliance), Dallas, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Van Eyk, Seth (Self), Grapevine, TX
Van eyk, Teresa (Self), Grapevine, TX
ON:
Batiste, Ashland Director Child Care Investigations (Dept of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
Batiste, Ashland Director Child Care Licensing (DFPS), Austin, TX
Hutson, Connie (Self), Mesquite, TX
Hutson, Ronnie (Self), Mesquite, TX
Shaw, Jean Associate Commissioner Child Care Licensing (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Kofron, Kim Executive Director (Texas Association for the Education of Young Children),
Austin, TX
Rubin, Melanie Director (Dallas Early Education Alliance), Dallas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Altobelli, Dr. Joan Chair, Legislative Committee (Texas Licensed Child Care Association),
Austin, TX
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Feigen, David Early Childhood Policy Associate (Texans Care For Children), Austin, TX
Flores, Lisa Advocacy specialist (Easter Seals Central Texas), Austin, TX
Kimball, Mandi Director of public policy and govt affairs (Self; CHILDREN AT RISK),
Houston tx, TX
McPeters, Pamela Vice President of Public Affairs (TexProtects/ Texas Chapter of Prevent
Child Abuse America), Austin, TX
Murphy, Kate Senior child welfare policy associate (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Rubin, Melanie Director, dallas early education alliance (Self; Dallas Early Education
Alliance), Dallas, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 19, 2019 8:00 AM
AGAINST:
Bone, Jason (Self), Cypress, TX
Cantrell, Tiffany (Self; Invicus partners), Austin, TX
Engle, Michael (Self), Sugar Land, TX
Gilbert, Mercedes (Self), Liberty hill, TX
Hulburt, Jerry (Self), Richmond, TX
Hutson, Brian (Self; Foundations Academy), Stafford, TX
Hutson, Connie (Self), Mesquite, TX
Hutson, Jeremy (Self), Allen, TX
Hutson, Lonnie (Self; Kids R Kids), Sugar Land, TX
Hutson, Ronnie (Self), Mesquite, TX
Karnani, Pallavi (Self; Kids r kids), Katy, TX
Khoo, Mei (Self), Austin, TX
Montoya, Crystal (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Naranjo, Paula (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Paulson, Lawrence Owner (Self), Tomball, TX
Perry, David (Self), San Antonio, TX
Poe, Kurt (Self), Georgetown, TX
Raney, Christina (Self), Georgetown, TX
Van Eyk, Seth (Self), Grapevine, TX
Van eyk, Teresa (Self), Grapevine, TX
ON:
Arbour, Courtney Director, Workforce Division (Texas Workforce Commission), Austin,
TX
Batiste, Ashland Director Child Care Investigations (Dept of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
Batiste, Ashland Director CCI (DFPS), Austin, TX
Shaw, Jean Associate Commissioner Child Care Licensing (HHSC), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Altobelli, Dr. Joan Chair, Legislative Committee (Texas Licensed Child Care Association),
Austin, TX
Bone, Jason (Self), Cypress, TX
Cantrell, Tiffany (Self; Invicus partners), Austin, TX
Engle, Michael (Self), Sugar Land, TX
Feigen, David Early Childhood Policy Associate (Texans Care For Children), Austin, TX
Flores, Lisa Advocacy specialist (Easter Seals Central Texas), Austin, TX
Gilbert, Mercedes (Self), Liberty hill, TX
Hulburt, Jerry (Self), Richmond, TX
Hutson, Brian (Self; Foundations Academy), Stafford, TX
Hutson, Connie (Self), Mesquite, TX
Hutson, Jeremy (Self), Allen, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 19, 2019 8:00 AM
Hutson, Lonnie (Self; Kids R Kids childcare), Sugar Land, TX
Hutson, Ronnie (Self), Mesquite, TX
Karnani, Pallavi (Self; Kids r kids), Katy, TX
Khoo, Mei (Self), Austin, TX
Kimball, Mandi Director of public policy and govt affairs (Self; CHILDREN AT RISK),
Houston tx, TX
Kofron, Kimberly (Texas Assoc. for the Education of Young Children), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela Vice President of Public Affairs (TexProtects/ Texas Chapter of Prevent
Child Abuse America), Austin, TX
Montoya, Crystal (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Naranjo, Paula (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Paulson, Lawrence Owner (Self), Tomball, TX
Perry, David (Self), San Antonio, TX
Poe, Kurt (Self), Georgetown, TX
Raney, Christina (Self), Georgetown, TX
Van Eyk, Seth (Self), Grapevine, TX
Van eyk, Teresa (Self), Grapevine, TX
ON:
Shaw, Jean Associate Commissioner Child Care Licensing (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hoke, Greg Director of State Government Affairs (Biotechnology Innovation
Organization), College Station, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bearden, Chase Deputy Executive Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin,
TX
Fairbanks, Lauren Director Government Affairs (Texas Association of Manufacturers),
Austin, TX
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Hudman, Justin Sr. Manager, State Government Affairs (Amgen), Dripping Springs, TX
Kowalski, Tom President & CEO (Texas Healthcare & Bioscience Institute), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Walker, Kwame (Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals), Austin, TX
Wright, Michael Executive Director (Texas Pharmacy Business Council), Austin, TX
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Matthews, Candice CEO (Children of Diversity Foster Adoption Agency), Houston, TX
Strader, Justin (Self), Humble, TX
Underwood, Dale Executive Director (Gulf Coast Trades Center), New Waverly, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 19, 2019 8:00 AM
Woodruff, Gregory Director of Operations (Sheltering Harbour Residential Treatment
Centers), Spring, TX
ON:
Aleman, Steven Policy Expert (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
DeShazo, Darcie Executive Director (Settlement Home for Children), Austin, TX
Dubroc, Rich Managing Partner (Prane Harbor), TX
Grimmett, Joel (Pathways 3H Youth Ranch), Mountain Home, TX
Martin, Amanda Associate Executive Director (also providing written testimony)
(Upbring), Austin, TX
Murphy, Kate Senior Policy Associate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Olse, Katie CEO (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Undy, Scott Executive Officer (Child and Family Ministers), Spring, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ayres, Monica (Self; Citizens Commission on Human Rights Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Blackstone, Kristene CPS Associate Commissioner (Dept of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
Martin, Amanda (Self; Upbring Krause Children Center), Brookshire, TX
Pearcy, Tammy Director of Regulatory and Fiscal Support (TEA), Austin, TX
Porter, Justin Director of Special Education (Texas Education Association), Austin, TX
Shaw, Jean Associate Commissioner Child Care Licensing (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Green, Christina Director of Public Affairs (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texans, Inc.),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Policy and Community Engagement (United Ways of Texas),
Austin, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela Vice President of Public Affairs (TexProtects/ Texas Chapter of Prevent
Child Abuse America), Austin, TX
Stewart, Kevin (Texas Psychological Association), Austin, TX
Sughrue, Alissa Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Mcintire, Krista Director, Family Rights Advocacy (Family Rights Advocacy), Boyd, TX
Scot, Johana Executive Director (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX
ON:
Garcia, Kelly Acting DEC, HOIS (HHSC), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 19, 2019 8:00 AM
Garcia, Kelly Acting Deputy Executive Commissioner, HDIS (HHSC), Austim, TX
Gomez, Sherry Director of Field Investigations (Dept of Family and Protective Services),
Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Gomez, Sherry Director of Field (DFPS), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Cole, Celia CEO (Feeding texas), Austin, TX
Freeman, Kathryn Director of Public Policy (Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission),
Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Policy and Community Engagement (United Ways of Texas),
Austin, TX
Ingalsbe, Debbie Hays County Commissioner (Hays County), San Marcos, TX
Sughrue, Alissa Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
Tatum, Alexis (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
Villareal, Gabriela (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South
Texas , Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Adams, Chris Deputy Executive Commissioner, SSS (HHSC), Austin, TX
Adams, Chris DEC, SSS (HHSC), Austin, TX
Salter, Wayne Deputy Executive Commissioner, AES (HHSC), Austin, TX
Selter, Wayne DEC, AES (HHSC), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Sara VP Advocacy and public policy (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Haddad, Roberto (Doctors Hospital at Renaissance (DHR Health)), Edinburg, TX
Ingalsbe, Debbie Hays County Commissioner (Hays County), San Marcos, TX
Piccola, Kyle (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Sughrue, Alissa Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 19, 2019 8:00 AM
Villareal, Gabriela (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South
Texas , Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Adams, Chris DEC, SSS (HHSC), Austin, TX
Adams, Chris Deputy Executive Commissioner, SSS (HHSC), Austin, TX
Gruber, Dave Associate Commissioner (Texas Department of State Health Services),
Austin, TX
Gruber, Dave Associate Commissioner (DSHS), Austin, TX
Kidd, Nim Chief (TDEM and EM Council), Austin, TX
FOR:
Olivarez, Eduardo (Self; Hidalgo County), Edinburg, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allison, Jim General Counsel (County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Embrey, Tammy Dir. Intergovernmental Relations (City of corpus christi), Corpus christi,
TX
Finch, Dan (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Ingalsbe, Debbie Hays County Commissioner (Hays County), San Marcos, TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor's Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Martinez, Mario A. (City of Brownsville), Austin, TX
Tatum, Alexis (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin, TX
Villareal, Gabriela (Texas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Wynn, Monty (Texas Municipal League), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South
Texas , Inc.), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Hunter, Dan Assistant Commissioner (Texas Department of Agriculture), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Lacefield-Lewis, Lauren Associate Commissioner, FSS (HHSC), Austin, TX
FOR:
Franke, Craig Medical Director (Texas Rehab Hospital), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg Interim Executive Director (National Alliance for Mental Illness Texas),
Austin, TX
Wohleb, Steve General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 19, 2019 8:00 AM
AGAINST:
Hayes, Aaryce Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Haddad, Roberto (Doctors Hospital at Renaissance (DHR Health)), Edinburg, TX
Kunish, Eric Mr. (Self; National Alliance on Mental Illness Austin Affiliate Advocacy
Committee Chair), Austin, TX
Milligan, Maureen (Teaching hospitals of texas), Austin, TX
Townsend, Linda System Director of Advocacy & Public Policy (CHRISTUS Health),
Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South
Texas , Inc.), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Ayers, Monica Advocacy Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights Texas), Austin,
TX
Ayres, Monica (Self; Citizens Commission on Human Rights Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Blackstone, Kristine Associate Commissioner CPS (DFPS), Austin, TX
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Public Policy Coordinator (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Hayward, Justin (TNOYS Young Adult Leadership Counsel), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
DePrang, Jo Policy Research Associate (Children's Defense Fund - Texas), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Policy and Community Engagement (United Ways of Texas),
Austin, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
McPeters, Pamela Vice President of Public Affairs (TexProtects/ Texas Chapter of Prevent
Child Abuse America), Austin, TX
Murphy, Kate Senior child welfare policy associate (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
ON:
Blackstone, Kristene Associate Commissioner (Department of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
Blackstone, Kristene CPS Associate Commissioner (Dept of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
Mares, Bryan Public Policy Fellow (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Schwartz, Joel Ombudsman (HHSC), Austin, TX
Shaw, Jean Associate Commissioner (HHSC), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Olse, Katie CEO (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 19, 2019 8:00 AM
FOR:
DeMoor, Carne CEO (Code Emergency Partners), Frisco, TX
McBeath, Don Government Relations (Texas Organizations of Rural and Community
Hospitals), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Anderson, Tucker Director of Government Affairs (Code 3 Emergency Partners), Austin,
TX
Hawkins, John SVP, Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Jordan, Kristi Director of Health Care Quality (HHSC), Austin, TX
Jordan, Kristin Director HCQ (HHSC), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Anderson, Tucker Director of Government Affairs (Code 3 Emergency Partners), Frisco,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Finley, Marisa (Baylor Scott & White Health), Austin, TX
Hawkins, John SVP, Government Relations (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
McBeath, Don Government Relations (Texas Organization of Rural and Community
Hospitals), Austin, TX
ON:
Grady, Tori Director RAD (HHSC), Austin, TX
Greenburg, Charlie Director Hospital Finance (HHSC), Austin, TX