WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 22, 2023 8:30 AM
FOR:
De La Garza, Heather Assistant General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Marzilli, Colleen (Texas Nurses Association), Houston, TX
Meyer, Alyse VP of Advocacy (also providing written testimony) (LeadingAge Texas),
Austin, TX
ON:
Merwin, Elizabeth Dean and Professor (UT Arlington), Arlington, TX
Santa Maria, Diane RN (UT Health Science Center Houston Cizik School of Nursing),
Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bionat, Christian (Greater Houston Partnership), Houston, TX
Brophey, Patrick (North Texas Commission), Irving, TX
Casas, Isabel Director of Governement Relations for IDD Services (Texas Council of
Community Centers), Austin, TX
Clay, Reed (Texas Health Resources), Austin, TX
Cooke, Meredith (Texas Children's Hospital), Bellaire, TX
Dove, Emily Policy Advisor (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Earl, Andrea (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
Evans, Michelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
Finley, Marisa (Baylor Scott & White Health), Austin, TX
Ford, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Frazee, Jack (TNA), Austin, TX
Hernandez, Elisa Sr. Advisor of Government Relations (University Medical Center of El
Paso), El Paso, TX
Lanagan, Lindsay (Legacy Community Health), Houston, TX
Lynch, Jessica (Texas Assoc of Health Plans), Austin, TX
McCord, Mia Executive Director (Self; Texans for Affordable Health Care/ American
Coalition for Affordable Health Care), Leander, TX
Nichols, Mary (Self; Texas caregivers for Compromise), Forney, TX
Ottinger, Timothy (CHI St. Lukes Health System), Houston, TX
Person, Maria (Self), Austin, TX
Schleifer, Jessica Director of Advocacy (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
Silva, Diego Director of Strategic Projects (Self; Buckner International), Dallas, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Sutton, Jill Executive Director (Self; Texas Osteopathic Medical Assn), Austin, TX
Van Maanen, Cynthia (Self; Travis County Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Warren, Kevin (Texas Health Care Association), Austin, TX
Wilson, Stacy President (Children's Hospital Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 22, 2023 8:30 AM
ON:
Contero-Puls, Chad Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hansch, Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) TX), Austin, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady,
TX
Johnson, Lee (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Keller, Andy President and CEO (also providing written testimony) (Meadows Mental
Health Policy Institute), Dallas, TX
Nicks, John Self (also providing written testimony) (Self), Plantersville, TX
Shearer, Melissa (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Young, Kurtis (Parkland Health), Dallas, TX
ON:
Parades, Eddie (also providing written testimony) (Self; The independent coalition of
nursing home providers), Flower Mound, TX
Rutland, Lynn CEO (Andrews Center LMHA), Tyler/Texas, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Banda, Jennifer (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Dole, Michael Government Relations Director (Driscoll Health System), Austin, TX
Doyle, Shannon Policy Intern (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter),
Austin, TX
Evans, Michelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
Finley, Marisa (Baylor Scott & White Health), Austin, TX
Ford, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Giesinger, Ross (Harris Health System), Austin, TX
Hayes, Aaryce Policy specialist (Disability rights texas), Austin, TX
Ottinger, Timothy (CHI St. Lukes Health System), Houston, TX
Person, Maria (Self), Austin, TX
Rhodes, Fran President, True Texas Project (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Schleifer, Jessica Director of Advocacy (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
Van Maanen, Cynthia (Self; Travis County Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Wilson, Stacy President (Children's Hospital Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Woomer, Eric (Federation of Texas Psychiatry), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
ON:
Alletto, Michelle Chief Program & Services Officer (Texas HHSC), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 22, 2023 8:30 AM
Banuelos, Erica Associate CPS Commissioner (Dept of Family and Protective Services),
Austin, TX
Blanco, Ricardo Deputy Executive Commissioner (Health and Human Services
Commission), Austin, TX
Gaines, Sonja Deputy Executive Commissioner (Health and Human Services Commission),
Austin, TX
Grady, Victoria (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
McGonigle, Anne Deputy Associate Commissioner (Health and Human Services
Commission), Austin, TX
O'Neill, Audrey Principal Deputy Inspector General (HHSC Office of The Inspector
General), Austin, TX
Warren, Kevin (Texas Health Care Association), Austin, TX
Wayman, Julie (TEA), Austin, TX
FOR:
Ayres, Monica (Self; Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
Borel, Dennis (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Bridges, Jennifer RN (Self), Baytown, TX, TX
Capper, David MD (Self), Benbrook, TX
Fleming, Dr Phd md jd (Self), Dallas, TX
Nichols, Mary (Self; Texas caregivers for Compromise), Forney, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Aslam, Muneeb “Meebs” (Self), Austin, TX
Barsalou, Denee (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Chambers, Xaviera (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Corser, Meagan (Family Freedom Project), Lubbock, TX
Ford, Ashley Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Galinsky, Rebecca (Self), Arlington, TX
Gamboa, Gloria Danielle MD (Self), Greenville, TX
Glass, Tom (Self; Texas Constitutional Enforcement), Hockley, TX
Hall, Terri (Self; We the People - Liberty in Action), Kerrville, TX
Hansch, Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) TX), Austin, TX
McLean, Gentry (Self), Austin, TX
Novlan, Thomas Dr (Self), Jonestown, TX
Person, Maria (Self), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter American College Physicians Services), Austin, TX
Rhodes, Fran President, True Texas Project (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Sutton, Jill Executive Director (Self; Texas Osteopathic Medical Assn), Austin, TX
Thompson, Sheri (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Rowlett, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 22, 2023 8:30 AM
Torres Yanez, Claudia (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Waller, Lacy (Self; Health and Vaccine Empowerment Network), Kyle, TX
York, Ruth 1) VP; 2) Interim Chair (Self; Tea Party Patriots of Eastland County; Texas
Family Defense Committee), Cisco, TX
ON:
Carr, Kristy Associate Commissioner (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Ardis, Bryan Dr (Self), Plano, TX
Bridges, Jennifer RN (Self), Baytown, TX, TX
Coulter, Eric (Self), Benbrook, TX
Cox, Laura Captain (Self; Airline Employees 4 Health Freedom), Montgomery, TX
Evans, Michelle (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice),
Round Rock, TX
Fleming, Richard M PhD MD JD (Self), Dallas, TX
Gamboa, Gloria Danielle MD (Self), Greenville, TX
Glass, Tom (Self; Texas Constitutional Enforcement), Hockley, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Malone, Robert Dr (Self), Madison, VA, VA
Nanda, Seema Dr (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Houston, TX
Schlegel, Jackie Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texans for
Medical Freedom), Arlington, TX
AGAINST:
Widmer, Jimmy (TMA, TPS, ACP TX, TPHC), Belton, TX
ON:
Chenelle, Rebekah (Dallas County Commissioners Court), Dallas, TX
Lopez, Cesar (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Aitken, Heather (Self), Austin, TX
BAILEY, SARAH LINDLEY (Self), SPRING, TX
Bigford, Carrie Outreach Director (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Keller, TX
Brassington, Jessica (Self; Texans For Vaccine Choice), Montgomery, TX
Brugge, Cynthia (Self; Texans fo Vaccine Choice), Fairview, TX
Capper, David MD (Self; AAPS), Benbrook, TX
Castilla, Cindi (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Castle, Mary Elizabeth Director of Government Relations (Texas Values bAction), Austin,
TX
Dron, Alena (Self), Austin, TX
Farella, Angelina MD (Self), Webster, TX
Fierro, Abbie Home school student (Self), Houston, TX
Fierro, Angel (Self), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 22, 2023 8:30 AM
Fierro, Martha (Self), Houston, TX
Galinsky, Rebecca (Self), Arlington, TX
Gallen, Patti (Self), Austin, TX
Gameros, Daisy (Self; SBTC), Manvel, TX
Gameros, Jaisel Minister (Self), Manvel, TX
Gameros, Margarita Pastor (Self), Manvel, TX
Gameros, Vidrael Pastor (Self; Sbtc NAMB), Manvel, TX
GatewoodShaw, Rachel (Self), Prosper, TX
Green, Becky Registered Pharmacist (Self; Republican Party of Texas), Lake Jackson, TX,
TX
Greene, Lenora (Self), Austin, TX
Gremont, Lindsey (Self), West Lake Hills, TX
Hall, Terri (Self; We the People - Liberty in Action), Kerrville, TX
Hardy, Rebecca Policy Director (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Keller, TX
Lavin, Louis (Self), Austin, TX
Mahoney, James Doctor (Self), Southlake, TX
Malone, Robert Dr. (Self), Madison, VA
McClugage, Carolyn (Self), Leander, TX
Miller, Nina (Self), Austin, TX
Millikan, Janice Dr (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Tyler, TX
Moyers, Kimberly (Self), Houston, TX
Novlan, Thomas Dr (Self), Jonestown, TX
Pinzon, Paula Pastor (Self; Casa de Encuentro), Houston, TX
Porter, Gregory Co-Founder, Texas Liberty Council (Self), Austin, TX
Powell, Judy Communications Director (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX
Raskin, Ally (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Dallas, TX
Rhodes, Fran President, True Texas Project (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Rinaldi, Matt Chairman, Republican Party of Texas (Republican Party of Texas), Austin,
TX
Schiltz, Stephanie (Self), Austin, TX
Sheetz, Samuel (Self), Austin, TX
Siliven, Kelley (Self), Austin, TX
Thompson, Sheri (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Rowlett, TX
Trainor, Lucy (Self), Driftwood, TX
Watts, Desiree (Self), Forney, TX
Williams, Julie (Self; Texans For Vaccine Choice), Lakeway, TX
York, Ruth 1) VP; 2) Interim Chair (Self; Tea Party Patriots of Eastland County; Texas
Family Defense Committee), Cisco, TX
AGAINST:
Allison, Jim Senior Counsel (County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas),
Austin, TX
Bishop, Delaina (Self), Austin, TX
Chambers, Xaviera (Self), Pflugerville, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 22, 2023 8:30 AM
Childs, Tilden Dr. (Self; Texas Medical Association), Fort Worth, TX
Grande, Rebecca (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Haynes, Adam (Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Johnson, LyAnna Rev. (Self; Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Kizer, Kathryn (Self; Access Education RRISD), Austin, TX
McLean, Gentry (Self), Austin, TX
Ottinger, Timothy (CHI St. Lukes Health System), Houston, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter American College Physicians Services), Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Suh, Jinny (Self; HAVEN), Austin, TX
Sutton, Jill Executive Director (Self; Texas Osteopathic Medical Assn), Austin, TX
Waller, Lacy (Self; Health and Vaccine Empowerment Network), Kyle, TX
Wheeler, Julie Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
ON:
Garcia, Imelda Associate Commissioner DSHS (Texas Department of State Health
Services), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Opelt, Jon Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Patient Access), Austin, TX
FOR:
BAILEY, SARAH LINDLEY (Self), SPRING, TX
Evans, Michelle (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Round Rock, TX
Fleming, Richard M PhD MD JD (Self), Dallas, TX
Gamboa, Gloria Danielle MD (Self), Greenville, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Malone, Robert Dr. (Self), Madison, VA
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Aitken, Heather (Self), Austin, TX
Bigford, Carrie Outreach Director (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Keller, TX
Brassington, Jessica (Self; Texans For Vaccine Choice), Montgomery, TX
Brugge, Cynthia (Self; Texans fo Vaccine Choice), Fairview, TX
Coulter, Eric (Self), Benbrook, TX
Dron, Alena (Self), Austin, TX
Fierro, Abbie Home school student (Self), Houston, TX
Fierro, Angel (Self), Houston, TX
Galinsky, Rebecca (Self), Arlington, TX
Gallen, Patti (Self), Austin, TX
GatewoodShaw, Rachel (Self), Prosper, TX
Glass, Tom (Self; Texas Constitutional Enforcement), Hockley, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 22, 2023 8:30 AM
Greene, Lenora (Self), Austin, TX
Gremont, Lindsey (Self), West Lake Hills, TX
Hall, Terri (Self; We the People - Liberty in Action), Kerrville, TX
Hardy, Rebecca Policy Director (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Keller, TX
Jackson, Debra (Self), Santa Fe, TX
Lavin, Louis (Self), Austin, TX
Mahoney, James Doctor (Self), Southlake, TX
McClugage, Carolyn (Self), Leander, TX
Miller, Nina (Self), Austin, TX
Millikan, Janice Dr (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Tyler, TX
Moyers, Kimberly (Self), Houston, TX
Nanda, Seema Dr (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Houston, TX
Novlan, Thomas Dr (Self), Jonestown, TX
Pinzon, Paula Pastor (Self), Houston, TX
Porter, Gregory Co-Founder, Texas Liberty Council (Self), Austin, TX
Powell, Judy Communications Director (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX
Raskin, Ally (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Dallas, TX
Rhodes, Fran President, True Texas Project (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Rinaldi, Matt Chairman, Republican Party of Texas (Republican Party of Texas), Austin,
TX
Schiltz, Stephanie (Self), Austin, TX
Sheetz, Samuel (Self), Austin, TX
Siliven, Kelley (Self), Austin, TX
Thompson, Sheri (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Rowlett, TX
Trainor, Lucy (Self), Driftwood, TX
Watts, Desiree (Self), Forney, TX
Williams, Julie (Self; Texans For Vaccine Choice), Lakeway, TX
York, Ruth 1) VP; 2) Interim Chair (Self; Tea Party Patriots of Eastland County; Texas
Family Defense Committee), Cisco, TX
AGAINST:
Barsalou, Denee (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Bishop, Delaina (Self), Austin, TX
Chambers, Xaviera (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Kizer, Kathryn (Self; Access Education RRISD), Austin, TX
McLean, Gentry (Self), Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Suh, Jinny (Self; HAVEN), Austin, TX
Waller, Lacy (Self; Health and Vaccine Empowerment Network), Kyle, TX
Ward, Wendolyn (The Immunization Partnership), Houston, TX
ON:
Aslam, Muneeb “Meebs” (Self), Austin, TX
Garcia, Imelda Associate Commissioner DSHS (Texas Department of State Health
Services), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 22, 2023 8:30 AM
FOR:
Bridges, Jennifer RN (Self), Baytown, TX, TX
Farella, Angelina MD (Self), Webster, TX
Fleming, Richard M PhD MD JD (Self), Dallas, TX
Gamboa, Gloria Danielle MD (Self), Greenville, TX
Glass, Tom (Self; Texas Constitutional Enforcement), Hockley, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
AGAINST:
Wohleb, Steve General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Aitken, Heather (Self), Austin, TX
BAILEY, SARAH LINLDEY (Self), SPRING, TX
Bigford, Carrie Outreach Director (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Keller, TX
Brugge, Cynthia (Self; Texans fo Vaccine Choice), Fairview, TX
Capper, David MD (Self; AAPS), Benbrook, TX
Castilla, Cindi (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Evans, Michelle (Self; Texans for vaccine choice), Round rock, TX
Fierro, Abbie Home school student (Self), Houston, TX
Fierro, Angel (Self), Houston, TX
Gallen, Patti (Self), Austin, TX
Green, Becky Registered Pharmacist (Self; Republican Party of Texas), Lake Jackson,TX,
TX
Greene, Lenora (Self), Austin, TX
Hall, Terri (Self; We the People - Liberty in Action), Kerrville, TX
Hardy, Rebecca Policy Director (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Keller, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Jackson, Debra (Self), Santa Fe, TX
Lavin, Louis (Self), Austin, TX
Malone, Robert Dr. (Self), Madison, VA
Malone, Robert Dr (Self), Madison, VA, VA
McClugage, Carolyn (Self), Leander, TX
Miller, Nina (Self), Austin, TX
Millikan, Janice Dr (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Tyler, TX
Nanda, Seema Dr (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Houston, TX
Novlan, Thomas Dr (Self), Jonestown, TX
Pinzon, Paula Pastor (Self; Casa de Encuentro), Houston, TX
Raskin, Ally (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Dallas, TX
Rhodes, Fran President, True Texas Project (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Thompson, Sheri (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Rowlett, TX
Trainor, Lucy (Self), Driftwood, TX
Watts, Desiree (Self), Forney, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 22, 2023 8:30 AM
Williams, Julie (Self; Texans For Vaccine Choice), Lakeway, TX
York, Ruth 1) VP; 2) Interim Chair (Self; Tea Party Patriots of Eastland County; Texas
Family Defense Committee), Cisco, TX
AGAINST:
Ottinger, Timothy (CHI St. Lukes Health System), Houston, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter American College Physicians Services), Austin, TX
Romero, Michelle Associate Vice President of Public Affairs (Texas Medical Association),
Austin, TX
Schleifer, Jessica Director of Advocacy (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Suh, Jinny (Self; HAVEN), Austin, TX
Sutton, Jill Executive Director (Self; Texas Osteopathic Medical Assn), Austin, TX
Waller, Lacy (Self; Health and Vaccine Empowerment Network), Kyle, TX
FOR:
Bridges, Jennifer RN (Self), Baytown, TX, TX
Capper, David MD (Self; AAPS), Benbrook, TX
Evans, Michelle (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice),
Round Rock, TX
Farella, Angelina MD (Self), Webster, TX
Fleming, Richard M PhD MD JD (Self), Dallas, TX
Gamboa, Gloria Danielle MD (Self), Greenville, TX
Glass, Tom (Self; Texas Constitutional Enforcement), Hockley, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Mahoney, James Doctor (Self), Southlake, TX
Malone, Robert Dr. (Self), Madison, VA
Nanda, Seema Dr (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Houston, TX
Porter, Clifford Physician (Self; Texas Direct Medical Care), Austin TX, TX
AGAINST:
Warnken, Jeffrey Pharmacist (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas pharmacy
association), Austin, TX
ON:
Carlton, Stephen Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Aitken, Heather (Self), Austin, TX
Bigford, Carrie Outreach Director (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Keller, TX
Brugge, Cynthia (Self; Texans fo Vaccine Choice), Fairview, TX
Castilla, Cindi (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Coulter, Eric (Self), Benbrook, TX
Dron, Alena (Self), Austin, TX
Fierro, Abbie Home school student (Self), Houston, TX
Fierro, Angel (Self), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 22, 2023 8:30 AM
Gallen, Patti (Self), Austin, TX
Gameros, Vidrael Pastor (Self), Manvel, TX
GatewoodShaw, Rachel (Self), Prosper, TX
Green, Becky Registered Pharmacist (Self; Republican Party of Texas), Lake Jackson,TX,
TX
Greene, Lenora (Self), Austin, TX
Gremont, Lindsey (Self), West Lake Hills, TX
Hall, Terri (Self; We the People - Liberty in Action), Kerrville, TX
Hardy, Rebecca Policy Director (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Keller, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Jackson, Debra (Self), Santa Fe, TX
Lavin, Louis (Self), Austin, TX
McClugage, Carolyn (Self), Leander, TX
Miller, Nina (Self), Austin, TX
Millikan, Janice Dr (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Tyler, TX
Moyers, Kimberly (Self), Houston, TX
Novlan, Thomas Dr (Self), Jonestown, TX
Pinzon, Paula Pastor (Self; Casa de Encuentro), Houston, TX
Porter, Gregory Co-Founder, Texas Liberty Council (Self), Austin, TX
Raskin, Ally (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Dallas, TX
Rhodes, Fran President, True Texas Project (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Rinaldi, Matt Chairman, Republican Party of Texas (Republican Party of Texas), Austin,
TX
Schiltz, Stephanie (Self), Austin, TX
Sheetz, Samuel (Self), Austin, TX
Siliven, Kelley (Self), Austin, TX
Thompson, Sheri (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Rowlett, TX
Trainor, Lucy (Self), Driftwood, TX
Watts, Desiree (Self), Forney, TX
Williams, Julie (Self; Texans For Vaccine Choice), Lakeway, TX
York, Ruth 1) VP; 2) Interim Chair (Self; Tea Party Patriots of Eastland County; Texas
Family Defense Committee), Cisco, TX
AGAINST:
Bishop, Delaina (Self), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Chambers, Xaviera (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Hall, Leslie (Self), Austin, TX
Joy, Louise (Self), Austin, TX
McLean, Gentry (Self), Austin, TX
Person, Maria (Self), Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Suh, Jinny (Self; HAVEN), Austin, TX
Van Maanen, Cynthia (Self; Travis County Democratic Party), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 22, 2023 8:30 AM
Waller, Lacy (Self; Health and Vaccine Empowerment Network), Kyle, TX
FOR:
Bridges, Jennifer RN (Self), Baytown, TX, TX
Evans, Michelle (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice),
Round Rock, TX
Fleming, Richard M PhD MD JD (Self), Dallas, TX
Gamboa, Gloria Danielle MD (Self), Greenville, TX
Glass, Tom (Self; Texas Constitutional Enforcement), Hockley, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Mahoney, James Doctor (Self), Southlake, TX
Malone, Robert Dr. (Self), Madison, VA
Schlegel, Jackie Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texans for
Medical Freedom), Arlington, TX
ON:
Lakshmanan, Rekha (The Immunization Partnership), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Aitken, Heather (Self), Austin, TX
Bigford, Carrie Outreach Director (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Keller, TX
Brassington, Jessica (Self; Texans For Vaccine Choice), Montgomery, TX
Brugge, Cynthia (Self; Texans fo Vaccine Choice), Fairview, TX
Capper, David MD (Self; AAPS), Benbrook, TX
Coulter, Eric (Self), Benbrook, TX
Dron, Alena (Self), Austin, TX
Farella, Angelina MD (Self), Webster, TX
Fierro, Abbie Home school student (Self), Houston, TX
Fierro, Angel (Self), Houston, TX
Galinsky, Rebecca (Self), Arlington, TX
Gallen, Patti (Self), Austin, TX
Gameros, Vidrael Pastor (Self), Manvel, TX
GatewoodShaw, Rachel (Self), Prosper, TX
Greene, Lenora (Self), Austin, TX
Gremont, Lindsey (Self), West Lake Hills, TX
Hall, Terri (Self; We the People - Liberty in Action), Kerrville, TX
Hardy, Rebecca Policy Director (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Keller, TX
Jackson, Debra (Self), Santa Fe, TX
Jones, Chris Director, CLEAT Support Services (Combined Law Enforcement Associations
of Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
Lavin, Louis (Self), Austin, TX
McClugage, Carolyn (Self), Leander, TX
Miller, Nina (Self), Austin, TX
Millikan, Janice Dr (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Tyler, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 22, 2023 8:30 AM
Moyers, Kimberly (Self), Houston, TX
Nanda, Seema Dr (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Houston, TX
Novlan, Thomas Dr (Self), Jonestown, TX
Pinzon, Paula Pastor (Self; Casa de Encuentro), Houston, TX
Porter, Gregory Co-Founder, Texas Liberty Council (Self), Austin, TX
Powell, Judy Communications Director (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX
Raskin, Ally (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Dallas, TX
Rhodes, Fran President, True Texas Project (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Rinaldi, Matt Chairman, Republican Party of Texas (Republican Party of Texas), Austin,
TX
Schiltz, Stephanie (Self), Austin, TX
Sheetz, Samuel (Self), Austin, TX
Siliven, Kelley (Self), Austin, TX
Thompson, Sheri (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Rowlett, TX
Trainor, Lucy (Self), Driftwood, TX
Watts, Desiree (Self), Forney, TX
Williams, Julie (Self; Texans For Vaccine Choice), Lakeway, TX
York, Ruth 1) VP; 2) Interim Chair (Self; Tea Party Patriots of Eastland County; Texas
Family Defense Committee), Cisco, TX
AGAINST:
Bishop, Delaina (Self), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Chambers, Xaviera (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Joy, Louise (Self), Austin, TX
Kizer, Kathryn (Self; Access Education RRISD), Austin, TX
McLean, Gentry (Self), Austin, TX
Ottinger, Timothy (CHI St. Lukes Health System), Houston, TX
Suh, Jinny (Self; HAVEN), Austin, TX
Waller, Lacy (Self; Health and Vaccine Empowerment Network), Kyle, TX
ON:
Garcia, Imelda Associate Commissioner DSHS (Texas Department of State Health
Services), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Boerwinkle, PhD, Eric Dean, UTHealth Houston School of Public Health (UTHealth
Houston), Houston, TX
Dowling, Matt Director of Public Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bridges, Jennifer RN (Self), Baytown, TX, TX
Evans, Michelle (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice),
Round Rock, TX
Fleming, Richard M PhD MD JD (Self), Dallas, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 22, 2023 8:30 AM
Gamboa, Gloria Danielle MD (Self), Greenville, TX
Glass, Tom (Self; Texas Constitutional Enforcement), Hockley, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Mahoney, James Doctor (Self), Southlake, TX
Malone, Robert Dr. (Self), Madison, VA
Mayo, April (Self), Kingwood, TX
Porter, Clifford Dr (Self), Austin TX, TX
Riegel, Christopher MD (Self; The Riegel Center), Plano, TX
AGAINST:
Warnken, Jeffrey Pharmacist (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas pharmacy
association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Aitken, Heather (Self), Austin, TX
Bigford, Carrie Outreach Director (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Keller, TX
Brassington, Jessica (Self; Texans For Vaccine Choice), Montgomery, TX
Brugge, Cynthia (Self; Texans fo Vaccine Choice), Fairview, TX
Castilla, Cindi (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Coulter, Eric (Self), Benbrook, TX
Dron, Alena (Self), Austin, TX
Farella, Angelina MD (Self), Webster, TX
Fierro, Abbie Home school student (Self), Houston, TX
Fierro, Angel (Self), Houston, TX
Galinsky, Rebecca (Self), Arlington, TX
Gallen, Patti (Self), Austin, TX
Gameros, Vidrael Pastor (Self), Manvel, TX
GatewoodShaw, Rachel (Self), Prosper, TX
Green, Becky Registered Pharmacist (Self; Republican Party of Texas), Lake Jackson,TX,
TX
Greene, Lenora (Self), Austin, TX
Gremont, Lindsey (Self), West Lake Hills, TX
Hall, Terri (Self; We the People - Liberty in Action), Kerrville, TX
Hardy, Rebecca Policy Director (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Keller, TX
Jackson, Debra (Self), Santa Fe, TX
Lavin, Louis (Self), Austin, TX
McClugage, Carolyn (Self), Leander, TX
Miller, Nina (Self), Austin, TX
Millikan, Janice Dr (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Tyler, TX
Moyers, Kimberly (Self), Houston, TX
Nanda, Seema Dr (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Houston, TX
Novlan, Thomas Dr (Self), Jonestown, TX
Pinzon, Paula Pastor (Self; Casa de Encuentro), Houston, TX
Raskin, Ally (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Dallas, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 22, 2023 8:30 AM
Rhodes, Fran President, True Texas Project (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Rinaldi, Matt Chairman, Republican Party of Texas (Republican Party of Texas), Austin,
TX
Schiltz, Stephanie (Self), Austin, TX
Sheetz, Samuel (Self), Austin, TX
Siliven, Kelley (Self), Austin, TX
Thompson, Sheri (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Rowlett, TX
Trainor, Lucy (Self), Driftwood, TX
Watts, Desiree (Self), Forney, TX
Williams, Julie (Self; Texans For Vaccine Choice), Lakeway, TX
York, Ruth 1) VP; 2) Interim Chair (Self; Tea Party Patriots of Eastland County; Texas
Family Defense Committee), Cisco, TX
AGAINST:
Bishop, Delaina (Self), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Chambers, Xaviera (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Joy, Louise (Self), Austin, TX
McLean, Gentry (Self), Austin, TX
Person, Maria (Self), Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Suh, Jinny (Self; HAVEN), Austin, TX
Van Maanen, Cynthia (Self; Travis County Democratic Party), Austin, TX
Waller, Lacy (Self; Health and Vaccine Empowerment Network), Kyle, TX
ON:
Carlton, Stephen Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
FOR:
Ardis, Bryan Dr (Self), Plano, TX
Bridges, Jennifer RN (Self), Baytown, TX, TX
Coulter, Eric (Self), Benbrook, TX
Cox, Laura Captain (Self; Airline Employees 4 Health Freedom), Montgomery, TX
Evans, Michelle (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice),
Round Rock, TX
Fleming, Richard M PhD MD JD (Self), Dallas, TX
Gamboa, Gloria Danielle MD (Self), Greenville, TX
Glass, Tom (Self; Texas Constitutional Enforcement), Hockley, TX
Hardy, Rebecca Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texans for
Vaccine Choice), Keller, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady,
TX
Malone, Robert Dr. (Self), Madison, VA
Mayo, April (Self), Kingwood, TX
Novlan, Thomas Dr (Self), Jonestown, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 22, 2023 8:30 AM
Porter, Clifford Physician (Self; Texas Direct Medical Care), Austin TX, TX
Yarbrough, Jace (Self), Dallas, TX
AGAINST:
Burke, Terri (also providing written testimony) (Self; The Immunization Partnership),
Houston, TX
Waller, Lacy (Self; Health and Vaccine Empowerment Network), Kyle, TX
Widmer, Jimmy (TMA, TPS), Belton, TX
ON:
Lopez, Cesar (also providing written testimony) (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Aitken, Heather (Self), Austin, TX
BAILEY, SARAH LINDLEY (Self), SPRING, TX
Bigford, Carrie Outreach Director (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Keller, TX
Brassington, Jessica (Self; Texans For Vaccine Choice), Montgomery, TX
Brugge, Cynthia (Self; Texans fo Vaccine Choice), Fairview, TX
Castilla, Cindi (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Castle, Mary Elizabeth Director of Government Relations (Texas Values Action), Austin,
TX
Dron, Alena (Self), Austin, TX
Farella, Angelina MD (Self), Webster, TX
Fierro, Abbie Home school student (Self), Houston, TX
Fierro, Angel (Self), Houston, TX
Gallen, Patti (Self), Austin, TX
Gameros, Vidrael Pastor (Self), Manvel, TX
GatewoodShaw, Rachel (Self), Prosper, TX
Green, Becky Registered Pharmacist (Self; Republican Party of Texas), Lake Jackson,TX,
TX
Greene, Lenora (Self), Austin, TX
Gremont, Lindsey (Self), West Lake Hills, TX
Hall, Terri (Self; We the People - Liberty in Action), Kerrville, TX
Jackson, Debra (Self), Santa Fe, TX
Lavin, Louis (Self), Austin, TX
McClugage, Carolyn (Self), Leander, TX
Miller, Nina (Self), Austin, TX
Millikan, Janice Dr (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Tyler, TX
Moyers, Kimberly (Self), Houston, TX
Nanda, Seema Dr (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Houston, TX
Pinzon, Paula Pastor (Self; Casa de Encuentro), Houston, TX
Porter, Gregory Co-Founder, Texas Liberty Council (Self), Austin, TX
Raskin, Ally (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Dallas, TX
Rhodes, Fran President, True Texas Project (Self), Fort Worth, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 22, 2023 8:30 AM
Rinaldi, Matt Chairman, Republican Party of Texas (Republican Party of Texas), Austin,
TX
Schiltz, Stephanie (Self), Austin, TX
Siliven, Kelley (Self), Austin, TX
Thompson, Sheri (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Rowlett, TX
Watts, Desiree (Self), Forney, TX
Williams, Julie (Self; Texans For Vaccine Choice), Lakeway, TX
York, Ruth 1) VP; 2) Interim Chair (Self; Tea Party Patriots of Eastland County; Texas
Family Defense Committee), Cisco, TX
AGAINST:
Carranza, Susana Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Chambers, Xaviera (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Childs, Tilden Dr. (Self; Texas Medical Association), Fort Worth, TX
Cook, Heather (Self), Katy, TX
Ford, Victoria (Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute), Austin, TX
Frost, Lucy (Self), Manchaca, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Houston, Joshua Advocacy Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Johnson, LyAnna Rev. (Self; Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Joy, Louise (Self), Austin, TX
Ottinger, Timothy (CHI St. Lukes Health System), Houston, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Suh, Jinny (Self; HAVEN), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
ON:
Garcia, Imelda Associate Commissioner DSHS (Texas Department of State Health
Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Fleming, Richard M PhD MD JD (also providing written testimony) (Self), Dallas, TX
Glass, Tom (Self; Texas Constitutional Enforcement), Hockley, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Malone, Robert Dr. (Self), Madison, VA
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Aitken, Heather (Self), Austin, TX
Bigford, Carrie Outreach Director (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Keller, TX
Brassington, Jessica (Self), Montgomery, TX
Brugge, Cynthia (Self; Texans fo Vaccine Choice), Fairview, TX
Castilla, Cindi (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Evans, Michelle (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Round Rock, TX
Evans, Michelle (Self; Texans for vaccine choice), Round rock, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 22, 2023 8:30 AM
Fierro, Abbie Home school student (Self), Houston, TX
Fierro, Angel (Self), Houston, TX
Gallen, Patti (Self), Austin, TX
Gamboa, Gloria Danielle MD (Self), Greenville, TX
Gameros, Vidrael Pastor (Self), Manvel, TX
Green, Becky Registered Pharmacist (Self; Republican Party of Texas), Lake Jackson,TX,
TX
Greene, Lenora (Self), Austin, TX
Hall, Terri (Self; We the People - Liberty in Action), Kerrville, TX
Hardy, Rebecca Policy Director (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Keller, TX
Jackson, Debra (Self), Santa Fe, TX
Lavin, Louis (Self), Austin, TX
McClugage, Carolyn (Self), Leander, TX
Miller, Nina (Self), Austin, TX
Millikan, Janice Dr (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Tyler, TX
Nanda, Seema Dr (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Houston, TX
Novlan, Thomas Dr (Self), Jonestown, TX
Pinzon, Paula Pastor (Self; Casa de Encuentro), Houston, TX
Porter, Gregory Co-Founder, Texas Liberty Council (Self), Austin, TX
Raskin, Ally (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Dallas, TX
Rhodes, Fran President, True Texas Project (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Rinaldi, Matt Chairman, Republican Party of Texas (Republican Party of Texas), Austin,
TX
Thompson, Sheri (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Rowlett, TX
Trainor, Lucy (Self), Driftwood, TX
Watts, Desiree (Self), Forney, TX
York, Ruth 1) VP; 2) Interim Chair (Self; Tea Party Patriots of Eastland County; Texas
Family Defense Committee), Cisco, TX
AGAINST:
Bishop, Delaina (Self), Austin, TX
Carranza, Susana Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Chambers, Xaviera (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Cook, Nathan Director, Government Relations (Rice University), Houston, TX
Ford, Victoria (Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute), Austin, TX
Joy, Louise (Self), Austin, TX
Kizer, Kathryn (Self; Access Education RRISD), Austin, TX
Stewart, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Suh, Jinny (Self; HAVEN), Austin, TX
Waller, Lacy (Self; Health and Vaccine Empowerment Network), Kyle, TX
ON:
Garcia, Imelda Associate Commissioner DSHS (Texas Department of State Health
Services), Austin, TX