WITNESS LIST
Finance
February 4, 2025 9:00 AM
FOR:
Atkinson, Lisa Project Manger (also providing written testimony) (Reach Unlimited)
Bagwell, Sandra Texas Against Fentnly (also providing written testimony) (TXAF),
Mission, TX
Bailey, Linda Non-Profit Provider (also providing written testimony) (Non-Profit Provider
- Evergreen Life Services ICF - IID HCS), Texarkana, TX
Baker, Rmald Management (also providing written testimony) (Mary Lee Foundation)
Bales, Sarah Reach Unlimited (also providing written testimony) (Reach Unlimited)
Bielitz, Gail Texas mom / volunteer with Montgomery County Overdose Prevention
Endeavor (also providing written testimony) (Montgomery County Overdose Prevention
Endeavor)
Biesar, Alex IDD (also providing written testimony) (Reach Unlimited)
Bowers, David Facility Administrator MTC (also providing written testimony) (MTC),
Littlefield, TX
Bruce, Stephanie IDD (also providing written testimony) (Reach Unlimited)
Bryant, Kimeko Direct Care Staff (also providing written testimony) (Evergreen Life
services), Dallas, TX
Busse, Christine Peer Policy Fellow (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Childs III MD, Tilden L. Radiologist (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical
Association), Fort Worth, TX
Clopotor, Juan Reach Unlimited (also providing written testimony) (Clients)
Combest, Bill Retired (also providing written testimony) (Andrew), Huntsville, TX
Crockett, Sarah Director of Public Policy (also providing written testimony) (Texas
CASA), Austin, TX
Crowther, Nancy Organizer ADAFT of Tx - Pact (also providing written testimony)
(ADAPT of Tx Pact)
Davies, Leah Program Director (Clean Cause Foundation), Austin, TX
Dean, Kristy Director of Mental Health Clinics (also providing written testimony)
(Endeavors), San Antonio, TX
Dodd, Jennifer CPA/Parent of son with disabilities (Self), Prosper, TX
Dunn, Gabriel Chief Financial Officer, Kids Development Therapy (Texas Association of
Home Care & Hospice), Houston, TX
Galwan, Lyssette Public Policy Director (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Gasmire, Denise CEO of an HCS Company & Mother (Champion Services an HCS
company & my son), South lake, TX
Goswami, Aarti Nonprofit (United Way of Greater Houston)
Gray, James Non-profit / Government Relations (American Cancer Society Cancer Action
Network), Austin, TX
Griffith, Kathy Caregiver (Caregiver & PACSTX)
Hagerty, Jessica Policy Intern (National Association of Social Workers), Austin, TX
Harkleroad, Becca Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas School
Nurse Organization), Spicewood, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
February 4, 2025 9:00 AM
Harkleroad, Becca MPH, RN, NCSN (Self; Texas School Nurses Organization),
Spicewood, TX
Hartman, Bill Retired (also providing written testimony) (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin,
TX
Hawkins, John Trade Association CEO (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Heaton, Jennifer Stay at home mom, former teacher (Self), Bryan, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Henry, Elizabeth Policy Specialist (Recovery People and Texas Coalition for Healthy
Minds), Round Rock, TX
Huffstaatler, Joanne (also providing written testimony) (Self)
Hurt, Ricky DSP Art Instructor (Reach Unlimited), Cypress, TX
Hymel, Ray Consultant (Texas Public Employee Assoc. TPEA), Austin, TX
Johnson, Lee CEO (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Johnson, Susan Retired (also providing written testimony) (Abby Johnson), Kerrville, TX
Johnson, Sylvia B. Houston Pregnancy Help Center (Houston Pregnancy Help Center),
Kingwood, TX
Joweky, Karen Evergreen Life Services (also providing written testimony) (Non-profit
Organization ICF -IDD), Ft. Worth, TX
Kegg, Judy Massage Therapist, Caretaker (Self; Mary Lee Foundation)
Kotzur, Dona President / CEO, The Arc of San Antonio (also providing written testimony)
(Self), San Antonio, TX
Levine, Joel Local Government Department Head (Harris County Resources for Children
and Adults)
Lopez, Guillermo ECI (also providing written testimony) (Any Baby Can)
Malone, Nicole Policy Fellow (also providing written testimony) (Texas Coalition of
Healthy Minds)
Mares, Bryan Government Relations Director (also providing written testimony) (National
Association of Social Cargivers - Tx), Austin, TX
McCoy, Michael Contractor (My Family), Colleyville, TX
Mendoza, Alec Senior Policy Association (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care
for Children)
Murphy, Kate Director of child protection policy (Texans care for children), Austin, TX
Pallin, Jason Director of TROHN (TROHN), Conroe, TX
Parades, Eddie Health Care - Nursing Homes (also providing written testimony) (Self;
The Independent Coalition of Nursing Homes), Flower Mound
Pitock, Travis Licensed Sex Offender Therapist (TCCD - Texas Civil Commitment Center),
TX
Poland, Tara Maternal Nutrition Coordinator Sentido Health (also providing written
testimony) (Sertido Health)
Powers, Christopher Senior Vice President of Operations (also providing written
testimony) (Oceans Healthcare), Plano, TX
Rayson, Christopher N. Direct Care Professional / Manager (Evergreen Life Services -
Wage Increase), Dallas, TX
Richards, Lance (Self; Reach Unlimited), TX
Rinor, Meera Health Care Nursing Homes (Independent Coalition), Fort Worth, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
February 4, 2025 9:00 AM
Rivera, Jaine Reach Unlimited (Reach Unlimited)
Rogers, Shantielle Home Manager (also providing written testimony) (Evergreen Life
Services), Dallas, TX
Sanchez Hare, Stacie Social Worker (No Kid Hungry Texas)
Schatz, Chandra Mother (Son, Dylan)
Scraver, Shelley Former Nurse (also providing written testimony) (Myself and Son
Paxton), Gladewater, TX
Secord, Paul Chief Advancement Officer (Meals on Wheels), Austin, TX
Tresapr, Ginger A. Volunteer Chaplain (also providing written testimony) (One Pill Kills
SA Orgs), San Antonio, TX
Turner, Stefanie Founder - Texas Against Fentanyl (Texas Against Fentanyl)
Tyroch, James Reach Unlimited (Self)
Umezuruike, Wandra Direct Care Staff / Home Manager (Evergreen Life Services), Dallas,
TX
Walters, Rachel Senior Director of Public Affairs (Texas Alliance of Child and Family
Services), Austin, TX
Wheeler, Kristi Care giver (also providing written testimony) (Self), Canyon, TX
White, Janeana Physician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical Association,
Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Whitehurst, Emily Dawn CEO (Houston Area Women's Center, HAVC), Houston, TX
Williams, Elaine Direct Care Staff Home Manager (also providing written testimony)
(Evergreen Life Services), Garland, TX
Williams, LaWanda Direct Care Staff Home Manager (Evergreen Life Services)
AGAINST:
Darby, Jesnaiah N/A (Texas Coalition of Black Democrats)
Jeffcoat, Candice Realtor (Self), Palestine, TX
Mareira-Sato, Lisa M. National Speaker / Legal Advocate (My "Property" CPS has listed),
Richmond, TX
Matthews, Candice National Renowned Civil / Human Right Activist (also providing
written testimony) (Texas Coalition of Black Democrats), TX
Murray, Bryson Harmony (I)
ON:
Alverez, Marie Acadia Healthcare - Division President (also providing written testimony)
(Acadia)
Baker, Sheryl Chief of Aging & Disability Operations (also providing written testimony)
(Texas PACE Association)
Barrows, Paul Retired Law Enforcement (also providing written testimony) (Self),
Whiteright, TX
Battagler, Stephaine Public Policy Specialist, Texas CASA (also providing written
testimony) (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Batton, Sandra (also providing written testimony) (Providers Alliance for Community
Services of Texas), Austin, TX
Bearden, Chase Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Coalition of Texans
with Disabilities)
WITNESS LIST
Finance
February 4, 2025 9:00 AM
Bearden, Chase Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Self; Coalition of
Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Beattie, Kelley Client (also providing written testimony) (Reach Unlimited)
Berry, Jason CEO (also providing written testimony) (Berry Family Services)
Black, Lauren Administrator (Reach Unlimited)
Boleware, Alison Mohr Director of Policy (also providing written testimony) (Hogg
Foundation for Mental Health), Austin, TX
Brizzolara-Dove, Emily Policy Advisor (also providing written testimony) (Texas 2036)
Brothers, Rachel Attorney, SAHM (also providing written testimony) (Self), Cedar Park,
TX
Brothers, Tyler Corporate Finance, CFO (also providing written testimony) (Medically
Fragile Children), Cedar Park, TX
Burns, Sonja Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Self & those needing placement
between hospital and lower level care), Austin, AK
Canady, Darrell Client (also providing written testimony) (Reach Unlimited)
Candy, Debra Physician / HCS Provider (also providing written testimony) (My son & 29
Acres)
Carreon, Sussel IDD Field (also providing written testimony) (Mission Food
Developmental Center)
Carriker, Terri Mom Counselor Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Self,
Daughter, Family, Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Austin, TX
Cepeda, Liza Director of all operations United Way (also providing written testimony)
(United Way of San Antonio & Bexar County), San Antonio, TX
Chrism, Arnesian Hat Creek Burgers (also providing written testimony) (Arnesia Chism
Princeton)
Clark, Cody Avid Quality Care (also providing written testimony) (Self; Company),
Krugerville, TX
Clark, Shelly Avid Quality Care HCS Provider (also providing written testimony)
(Consumers receiving HCS Services), Krugerville, TX
Coghlan, Brett Paramedic (also providing written testimony) (TX AMB Assoc.), Brenham,
TX
Combest, Stacey HT Board Member Civic Leader (also providing written testimony)
(Audrey), Huntsville, TX
Conroy, Tom IDD Provider (also providing written testimony) (Community Choice, Inc.),
Austin, TX
Corkill, Cindy Retired (also providing written testimony) (Myself, Also Grandparents
Raising Grandchildren), Austin, TX
Cranston, Ron Disability Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Aba Pact), Austin,
TX
Criggs, Jackson Doctor (also providing written testimony) (McLennan Count Behavioral
Health)
Devoy, Bryan Texas Licensed & Nationally Certified Behavioral Analyst and UICG
President of Public Policy at Action Behavioral Centers (Action Behavioral Centers),
Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
February 4, 2025 9:00 AM
Dick, Brittney CEO, Georgetown Behavioral Hospital (also providing written testimony)
(TABHS)
Dick, Brittney CEO (TABHS), Georgetown, TX
Dunson, Leigh Board Member ICF & HCS (also providing written testimony) (Mary Lee
Foundation)
Dutton, Drew CFO Addiction Prevention & Treatment (Phoenix House Texas), Fort Worth,
TX
Earl, Andrea (AARP TX), Austin, TX
Earl, Andrea Associate Director Advocacy (AARP TX)
Englin, Keith Instructor Pilot (Self), Schertz, TX
Figueroa, Luis Chief of Legislative Affair (also providing written testimony) (Every
Texan), Austin, TX
Flurenie, Joshua Physical Therapist / Parent (My daughter, Elisabeth Flurenie), San
Antonio, TX
Forester, Diana Health Policy (Texans Care for Children's), Austin, TX
Furnace, Samantha Legislative Associate (Texas Right to Life), Bellaire, TX
Glosser, Cole Policy Fellow - Coalition of Texans with Disabilities (Self; Coalition of
Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Green, Christina Chief Advancement and External Relations Officer (also providing
written testimony) (Children's Advocacy Center of Texas), Austin, TX
Green, Deborah EA & Chief of Staff (Self)
Green, Talisa Vocational Supervisor (also providing written testimony) (Evergreen Life
Services), Gaeland, TX
Greenwell, Thomas Advocate & Attendant (Attendant Care Coalition)
Grogan, Stephanie Impact Director - substance use prevention (Phoenix House Texas),
Dallas, TX
Gross, Ronald (Self; Mary Lee Foundation), TX
Gunderlach, Boyce (Self; Mary Lee Foundation), TX
Hammon, Rachel Associative (also providing written testimony) (Texas Assoc. for Home
Care & Hospice), New Braunfels, TX
Harpavat, Keshav High School Student (Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids)
Hemphill, Sheila Consultant (also providing written testimony) (Texas Right to Know),
Brady, TX
Hill, Larry CEO IDD Service Provider (Hill Resources Inc.), Abilene, TX
Hoppe, Christina Vice President (Children's Hospital Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Howard, Jesse Market President, gentiva (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Association for Home Care & Hospice), Frisco, TX
Humphrey, Cynthia Administrator (also providing written testimony) (Association of
Substance Abuse Programs), Kerrville, TX
Japko, Rebecca President (also providing written testimony) (Self & Parents and Allies for
Remarkable Texans), Brenham, TX
Javaid, Muna Senior Policy Associate For Child Protection (also providing written
testimony) (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Jenkins, Don Trauma Surgeon UT Health San Antonio (UT Health)
Johnson-Patagoc, Kate Health Care (Self; Texana Center), Rosenberg, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
February 4, 2025 9:00 AM
Jones, Diamonte Parent (Self), Princeton, TX
Judice, Kerrie Director of Policy and Advocacy (also providing written testimony)
(TexProtects), Dallas, TX
Keller, Andy President and CEO (Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute), Dallas, TX
Kids, Emily EMS Mosienz Director (Texans Chapter of National Association of EMS
Physicians), New Braunfels, TX
Lawler, Erin Nonprofit + Director (Texas Council of Community Center), Austin, TX
Lawrence, Donna (also providing written testimony) (Self), Flower Mound, TX
Leenerts, Ashley Legislative Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Right to
Life), Bellaire, TX
Lenau, Kristen Women's Health Policy (also providing written testimony) (Texas Women's
Health Care Coalition), San Antonio, TX
Leston, Jeff Medicaid Fraud Reduction (Castlbsonr)
Litzinger, Linda Advocacy and Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda (Self; Texas Parent to Parent), Austin, TX
Long, Gayle Program Director (Advantage Care Services), FBG, TX
Lopez, Renee Retired (Adapt)
Luiva, Debra Paralegal / Educational Advocate (Children & Adults w/ Disabilities and their
Cargivers in Texas), Little Elm, TX
Malkowski, Ted ATP (also providing written testimony) (Numation)
Marburger, Katlyn Executive Director (Brenham & Bryan Pregnancy Center), Brenham,
TX
Martin, Fay Texas Against Fentanyl - Mother (Texas Against Fentanyl - Mother), TX
McCalla, Amanda Program Director (Texana Center)
Mehta, Hannah Mom, Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Self, Family, Protect
Texas Fragile Kids), Flower Mound, TX
Miller, Jeff Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Mintz, Charna Texas Licensed & Nationally Certified Behavioral Analyst and Chief
Clinical Officer at Action Behavioral Centers (Action Behavioral Centers), Austin, TX
Montez, Angela Nursing Practice Manager (also providing written testimony) (National
Service Office for Nurse Family Partnership & Child First), Bulverde, TX
Moore, Abigail CEO, Nonprofit San Antonio Council (Substance Use Prevention Field),
San Antonio, TX
Murphy, Kate Director of Child Protection Policy (also providing written testimony)
(Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Nararjo, Mary CEO, A Pineywoods Home Services (Texas Association for Home Care &
Hospice)
Olson, Jamie Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Feeding Texas), Bastrop, TX
Outiveros, Sandra Senior Director of Operations (Fifth Ward Pregnancy Help Center),
Houston, TX
Pacheco, Diana Mother & Attendant (Self)
Painter, Andrew President, APC Home Health Services (Texas Association for Home Care
& Hospice), Harlingen, TX
Pancheco Jr., Edgar Advocate (Attendant Core Coalition)
WITNESS LIST
Finance
February 4, 2025 9:00 AM
Perkins, Melissa President - Long Term Care 100 (Breckenridge Village), Tyler, TX
Peusner, Sean Attorney (Self), Livingston, TX
Pinson, Jana Executive Director (Pregnancy Center of Coastal Bend), TX
Posson, Amanda Senior Policy Analyst (Every Texan)
Puente, Alec Government Relations Director (American Heart Association; TX Tobacco
Control Coalition), Austin, TX
Quans, Michelle Political Director (also providing written testimony) (Texans for Vaccines
Clinic)
Rabalais, Carroll Assistant Director of HCS (also providing written testimony) (Mary Lee
Foundation)
Ritter, Patty Registered Nurse (Advantage Care Services), San Antonio, TX
Ritter, Tony IDD Services (Advantage Care Services), San Antonio, TX
Robinson, Kristen RN, Chief Gov. Affairs Officer, Angels of Care (Texas Association for
Home Care & Hospice), Sherman, TX
Rosos, Raquel (Self; Mary Lee Foundation)
Saenz, Daniel (Self), Austin, TX
Savcedo, Sabrina Gonzalez Director of Public Policy & Advocacy (The Arc of Texas)
Scianllo, Anna Secretary TX ABA Public Policy Group (also providing written testimony)
(TX ABA Public Policy Group / Empower Behavioral Health), San Antonio, TX
Screenivasan, Rahul Director, Government Performance & Fiscal Policy (also providing
written testimony) (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Servance, Venise Client (Reach Unlimited)
Sheldon, Tyler Legislative Director (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX
Shelton, Jennifer CEO of Pregnancy Clinic (Real Options), Allen, TX
Skrabanek, Timothy Reach Unlimited (Reach Unlimited Provider)
Slocum, Donna Parent (also providing written testimony) (My son), Dallas, TX
Sorto, Yessica Parent (Self), Spring, TX
Stafford, Ginny CEO- non profit (also providing written testimony) (Mid-Coast Family
Services), Victoria, TX
Strandberg, Katherine Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (Everybody
Texas)
Taylor, Amye Atmos Energy Town Operator (Jessica Taylor), Hewitt, TX
Terry, Gloria CEO (Texas Council on Family Violence), TX
Thoernes (tennis), Gregory Human Services (Austin Health Resources)
Travis, Jamie Parent (Gulf Coast Center)
Treese, Bill Chief Executive Officer (Behavioral Health Solutions), Henderson
Tuval, Dganit Mother/guardian (Son), McKinney, TX
Tuval, Rafael Retired (Son), McKinney, TX
Van Den Bent, Jerre Home Health (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association
for Home Care), Irving, TX
Waldock, Brianna Policy and Advocacy Specialist (TexProtects), Dallas, TX
Watson, Jamie RN (Protect TX Fragile Kids)
White, Shannon Executive Director (Grace To Change), McKinney, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
February 4, 2025 9:00 AM
Willman, Jonathan Director of Nursing Chrome Health (Texas Association for Home Care
& Hospice), Sugarland, TX
Wilson, Columba P. Parent (also providing written testimony) (My grandson)
Winckler, CJ EMS Medical Director (TX NAEMSP), San Antonio, TX
Winters, Deborah (also providing written testimony) (Self), Gainesville, TX
Wootten, Laney Mom, non profit founder (Myself and 2 disabled children), Longview, TX
Zuniga, Martha CEO (South TX Fam. Planning)
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bell, Carilu TXAF.ORG BOARD MEMBER (Self; Texas Against Fentanyl), Cedar Park,
TX
Davis, Helen Kent Senior advisor (Texas Primary Care Consortium), Austin, TX
Estrada, Ricki Vice President Residential Program (Aliviane Inc.), El Paso, TX
Fuller, Mitch Legislative Director (UFW Dept. of Texas)
Land, Michael A. Texas Against Fentanyl Director (Texas Against Fentanyl)
Turner, Kathy (Self), McGregor, TX
AGAINST:
Soto, Lisa Legal Advocate (Self), Richmond, TX
ON:
Aleman, Steven Senior Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Alvarez, Marie (Acadia Healthcare), El paso, TX
Busse, Christine Peer Policy Fellow (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Cranston, Ron Mr (Self; ADAPT/PACT), Austin, TX
Gregg, Aaron (Alzheimer’s Association), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Policy & Advocacy (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Hausenfluck, Amber (Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry), Austin, TX
Longoria, Katherine Director of Policy and Governmental Affairs (Emergence Health
Network), El Paso, TX
Olson, Jamie (Feeding Texas), Bastrop, TX
Roatan, Charles (Dept. of State Health Services), Austin, TX
Syed, Sarah Policy Manager (Self; Woori Juntos), Houston, TX
Turner, Meredith (DSHS), Austin, TX
Villagrara, Christina Dog Trainer (Texas Against Fetanyl), Adkins, TX
Yanas, Christine VP of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San
Antonio, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Calvert, Jess Director of Public Affairs (Tx Dental Assn.), Austin, TX
Carlo, John Physician (Self; Prism Health North Texas), Dallas, TX
Del Bosque, Nora Consultant (March of Dimes), Austin, TX
Durden, Veronda CEO & President (Any Baby Can), Austin, TX
Gutierrez, Teresa Program Director, Regency Community Services, Inc. (Self; Regency
Community Services, HCS program), San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
February 4, 2025 9:00 AM
Hinkle, Charles VP- Tx Ambulance Assoc. (Self), Krom, TX
Kotzur, Dona President / CEO (The Arc of San Antonio)
Ngva, Victoria CFO (Aliviane, INC), TX
Romero, Emiliano (LeadingAge Texas), Austin, TX
Russell, Leslie Parent (Daughter), Flower Mound, TX
ON:
Ayres, Monica (Self; Citizens Commission on Human Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Benestante, Jacquie Executive Director - Nonprofit (Autism Society of Texas), Austin
Callaway, Tabbatha Chief Compliance Officer (Self; MSB School Services), Georgetown,
TX
Citron, Tod CEO Hill Country MHDD (Hill Country MHDD), Kerrville, TX
De Luna, Daniela (Texas Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
Dowers, Christopher Senior Vice President of Operations - Oceans (Oceans Healthcare),
Fulshear, TX
Edwards, Darrell HCS Owner (Abba Unlimited), Leander, TX
Edwards, Jennifer HCS Provider Agency Owner (Abba Unlimited)
Evans, Michelle Political Director (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Round Rock, TX
Fernandez, Maria (Dept. of State Health Services), Austin, TX
Gundo, Krish (Texas Jail Project), Cypress
Lawrence, Kenneth (Self), Flower Mound, TX
Milligan, Maureen President/CEO (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
Murray, Duncan Administrator (Marbridge Villa), Manchaca, TX
Purser, Ray VP, Government Relations & Public Affairs (Legacy Community Health),
Houston, TX
Reynoso, Dalila (Self)
Stevens, Christa Director State Government Affairs (Austim Speaks), Dallas, TX
Summers, Toby (Self; Mission Road Developmental Center), San Antonio, Texas, TX
Wilbanks, Chad (Organizing For Texas Seniors), Austin, TX
Wolleben, Rachel Texas Women's Health Care Coalition (Texas Women's Health Care
Coalition), San Antonio, TX