WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services Committee
April 9, 2001 - 8:00A
SB 333
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Donovan, Jim CEO (AMERICAID Community Care), Dallas,
TX
McGiffert, Lisa Senior Policy Analyst (Consumers
Union), Austin, TX
Rummel, Leah Executive Director (Texas Association
of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Welsh, Dinah Director, State Affairs (Texas Hospital
Association), Austin, TX
On: Cooke, Jason CHIP Director (Texas Health and Human
Services Commission), Austin, TX
SB 527
FOR: Harris, Lauralee Executive Director (Mental Health
Association of Tarrant County), Ft. Worth, TX
Wood, Norma (AARP), Austin, TX
AGAINST: Benson, Johnnie (Colonial Southwest, Inc.), Fort
Worth, TX
Isbell, Marsha President (Dallas Texas Organization
for Residential Care Homes), Rowlett, TX
Myers, Brenda Owner, Administrator (Angelic
Place/TORCH), Arlington, TX
Williamson, Miriam President (Metroplex Association
of Residential Care Homes), Arlington, TX
ON: Crowe, Michael Lobbyist/Attorney (Texas Assisted
Living Association), Austin, TX
Daugherty, Darlene Owner (Assisted Living Provider -
Texas Health Care Association), Marble Falls,
TX
Evans, David E. Chairman (Texas Assisted Living
Association), Fort Worth, TX
Nowlin, Barry W. President (Capitol Area Association
of Residential Care Homes), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Gantt, Melanie Public Affairs Director (Mental
Health Association in Texas), Austin, TX
Redmond, Leigh Community Director (Texas Mental
Health Consumers), Austin, TX
On: Lehrman, Jim Deputy Commissioner (Texas Department
of Human Services), Austin, TX
Matthews, Carl E. "Skip" President (Texas
Organization of Residential Care Homes),
Brenham, TX
SB 1041
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Carriker, Steven A. Consultant (Texas Association of
Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
Hennigan, Mary Executive Director (Texas
Occupational Association Therapy), Irving, TX
Wall, Matthew T. Associate General Counsel (Texas
Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Young, Jenny Policy Analyst (Texas Medical
Association), Austin, TX
On: Cohen, Sharon L. CSHCN Specialist (Texas Department
of Health), Austin, TX
Gibson, Linda Researcher (Texas Comptroller's
Office), Austin, TX
Koops, Beverly Medical Director, Health Care
Financing (Texas Department of Health),
Austin, TX
Kres, Janet S. Program Specialist (Texas Department
of Health), Austin, TX
Levy, Roger (Texas Center for Disability Studies),
Austin, TX
Penfield, Susan Division Director (Texas Department
of Health), Austin, TX
SB 1080
FOR: Brooks, Jeffrey President (Association of Texas
Medical Dealers), Fort Worth, TX
Shepperd, John (Lone Star Medical
Equipment/Association of Texas Medical
Equipment Dealers), San Antonio, TX
ON: Nussbaum, Jan Special Assistant (Texas Department of
Health), Austin, TX
Tennyson, Susan E. Bureau Chief, Food and Drug
Safety (Texas Department of Health), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Shattuck, Greg Secretary/Treasurer (Association of
Texas Medical Equipment Dealers), Austin, TX
SB 1246
FOR: Montez, Daniel Executive Director (Houston Community
Health Centers), Houston, TX
Moore, Robin Chief Executive Director (Texas
Community Health Services), Nacogdoches, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Camacho, Jose E. Executive Director (Texas
Association of Community Health Centers),
Austin, TX
SB 1264
FOR: Drobnica, John Vice President (Texas Academy of
Physician Assistants), Lago Vista, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Branson, Richard Physician Assistant Legislative
Council (Texas Academy of Physician
Assistants), Schertz, TX
Gilchrist, Alfred Legislative Director (Texas
Medical Association), Austin, TX
Herzog, Greg (Texas Academy of Family Physicians),
Austin, TX
Stone, Sam Attorney (Texas Academy of Physician
Assistants), Austin, TX
SB 1269
FOR: Mariea, Tamara CCN (Certified Clinical
Nutritionist), Kingwood, TX
McGehee, Frank Owen M.D. (International and American
Association of Clinical Nutrition),
Huntsville, TX
Noel, Catherine A. CCN (Certified Clinical
Nutritionists), Houston, TX
Wulfe, Lorraine Citizen (Self), Houston, TX
AGAINST: Bagby, Leslie Registered Licensed Dietitian (Self),
Austin, TX
Friedman, B.J. Professor and Chair (Texas Dietetic
Association), Austin, TX
Hooser, Greg (Texas Dietetic Association), Austin,
TX
Ireton-Jones, Carol (Self), Carrollton, TX
Krygowski, Monica Health Education Coordinator
(Registered Dietitians), Austin, TX
ON: Howell, Warren (Self), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Henry, Winna C. (Certified Clinical Nutritionists),
Dallas, TX
Jones, Elizabeth R. CCN (Clinical Nutrition Pratice
Act), Austin, TX
Kurth, Abby Wilson M.P.H. (Certified Clinical
Nutritionists), San Antonio, TX
Leigh, Susan Parker (Certified Clinical
Nutritionist), Beaumont, TX
Nail, Patricia A. (Self), Austin, TX
Overberg, Ron Member (Certified Clinical Nutrition),
Dallas, TX
Pike, Arlene (IAACN), Kerrville, TX
Redding, Judy CCN (Certified Clinical Nutritionist),
Kingwood, TX
Sheats, H. Clifton CCN (Certified Clinical
Nutritionist), Dallas, TX
Against: Bliss, Regina RN (Self), Austin, TX
Clark, Sherry (Self), Kyle, TX
Dolezal, Haley (Self), Austin, TX
Elliott, Laurie (Self), Liberty, TX
Fett, James David (Self), Austin, TX
Fuelberg, Curtis (National Nutritional Foods
Association), Austin, TX
Michalsky, Linda (Self), Austin, TX
Morat, Michelle E. (Self), Austin, TX
Webb, Brooke Student (Registered Dieticians),
Austin, TX
On: Abdo, Richard N. CCN (Certified Clinical
Nutritionist), Houston, TX
Berryhill, Rebecca Chief, Bureau of Licensing,
Compliance (Texas Department of Health),
Austin, TX
Flanagan, Jason Dean of Academic Affairs (Texas
Chiropractic College), Houston, TX
Henry, Jr., James O. (Clinical Nutritionists),
Dallas, TX
Kikel, Glenn A. President (Standard Process of
Central Texas, Inc.), Austin, TX
Zukowski, Jim Director, Professional Licensing
(Texas Department of Health), Austin, TX
SB 1299
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Freeman, Harold Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical
Association), Austin, TX
Wall, Matthew T. Associate General Counsel (Texas
Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
On: Rummel, Leah Executive Director (Texas Association
of Health Plans), Austin, TX
SB 1305
ON: Cooke, Jason CHIP Director (Texas Health and Human
Services Commission), Austin, TX
Genco, Frank (Texas Council for Developmental
Disabilities), Austin, TX
Murphree, Susan Program Specialist (Advocacy,
Incorporated), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
On: Cohen, Sharon L. CSHCN Specialist (Texas Department
of Health), Austin, TX
Gibson, Linda Researcher (Texas Comptroller's
Office), Austin, TX
Penfield, Susan Division Director (Texas Department
of Health), Austin, TX
SB 1373
ON: McAndrew, Steve Director, Retail Foods Division
(Texas Department of Health), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Courtney, Chuck Vice President (Texas Retailers
Association), Austin, TX
SB 1386
FOR: McClure, Spencer Director (Texas Council of
Community MHMR Centers), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Harris, Lauralee Executive Director (Mental Health
Association of Tarrant County), Ft. Worth, TX
SB 1411
Registering, but not testifying:
On: Hill, Jeffry Executive Director (State Board of
Dental Examiners), Austin, TX
LeBrun, Aurora F. Associate Commissioner (Texas
Health and Human Services Commission),
Austin, TX
SB 1483
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Hennigan, Mary Executive Director (Texas
Occupational Therapy Association), Irving, TX
Smith, Terral (El Paso Chamber of Commerce), Austin,
TX
Young, Jenny Policy Analyst (Texas Medical
Association), Austin, TX
On: Koops, Beverly Medical Director, Health Care
Financing (Texas Department of Health),
Austin, TX
Kres, Janet S. Program Specialist (Texas Department
of Health), Austin, TX
Wertz, Linda K. State Medicaid Director (Texas
Health and Human Services Commission),
Austin, TX
SB 1496
Registering, but not testifying:
On: Loeffler, Terri Ombudsman (General Land Office),
Austin, TX
White, Donna Director of Administration (Governor's
Office), Austin, TX
SB 1588
FOR: Harris, Lauralee Executive Director (Mental Health
Association of Tarrant County), Ft. Worth, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Wall, Matthew T. Associate General Counsel (Texas
Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Witschy, Jim Staff Psychiatrist (JPS Health
Network), Fort Worth, TX
SB 1763
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Wall, Matthew T. Associate General Counsel (Texas
Hospital Association), Austin, TX