WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 5, 2025 8:00 AM
FOR:
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Flatt, Bryan Government Affairs (Texas Municipal Police Association), Austin, TX
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Self; Houston Police Officers’ Union), Houston, TX
Szimanski, Jennifer Deputy Executive Director (Combined Law Enforcement Associations
of Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
ON:
Carter, Gina DCIO of Administration and Finance (Health and Human Services
Commission), Austin, TX
Johnson, Steve Chief of Investigations (HHSC Office of Inspector General), Austin, TX
Marr, Leatha DICO of Application Services (Health and Human Services Commission),
Austin, TX
Winter, Ray Inspector General (HHSC Office of Inspector General), Austin, TX
FOR:
Beltran, Rebekah The WHIT Program Inc. (Self), San Angelo, TX
Crockett, Sarah Director of Public Policy (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Kreitler, Crystal (Self), San Angelo, TX
Logan, Brandon Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Self; One Accord
for Kids), Midland, TX
Redden, Michael CEO (Self; New Horizons Ranch and Center, Inc), Abilene, TX
Smith, Justin (Open Homes Initiative), San Angelo, TX
Watkins, Elizabeth Associate Judge, Child Protection Court of Concho Valley (Self), San
Angelo, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Brown, Andrew Vice President of Policy (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Cascio, Charles Senior Associate State Director (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
Cowles, Lynn Health & Food Justice Programs Manager (Every Texan), Austin, TX
Hatcher, Julia Attorney (Self; Texas Association of Family Defense Attorneys), Galveston,
TX
Judice, Kerrie Director of Policy and Advocacy (TexProtects), Dallas, TX
Logan, Zane (Self), Midland, TX
Malone, Nicole Policy Fellow (National Association of Social Workers - Texas), Austin,
TX
McCoy, Dusty Executive Director (Self; West Texas Counseling and Guidance), San
Angelo, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 5, 2025 8:00 AM
Murphy, Kate Director of Child Protection Policy (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Smith, Chelsea (Self), San Angelo, TX
Sparks, Andrea Director of Government Relations (Self; Buckner International), Dallas,
TX
Waller, Matt (Self), Midland, TX
Ward, Heather Consultant child welfare (Self; West Texas Together), San Angelo, TX
ON:
O’Neill, Audrey Deputy Commissioner of Programs (Department of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
McCormick, Travis (Make Texans Healthy Again), Austin, TX
Woomer, Eric (Texas Dermatological Society), Austin, TX
FOR:
Christensen, Laurie Fire Marshal (Harris County), Houston, TX
ON:
Arriaga, Roger Executive Director, TAAHP (Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing
Providers (TAAHP)), Austin, TX
Latsha, Jean (Self; Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers), Austin, TX
Meyer, Robbye (Self; Rural Rental Housing Association), Austin, TX
Wilkinson, Bobby Executive Director (Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Earl, Andrea Associate State Director (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Sanders, Joshua Chief of Intergovernmental Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX
FOR:
Boney, Jeffrey City Councilmember (City of Missouri City), Missouri City, TX
Christensen, Laurie Fire Marshal (Harris County), Houston, TX
Partida, Mario Fire Chief (City of Missouri City), Missouri City, TX
Reyes, Emilio Division Chief (City Of Missouri City), Missouri City, TX
ON:
Arriaga, Roger Executive Director, TAAHP (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers (TAAHP)), Austin, TX
Latsha, Jean (Self; Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers), Austin, TX
Meyer, Robbye (Self; Rural Rental Housing Association), Austin, TX
Romero, Emiliano (LeadingAge Texas), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 5, 2025 8:00 AM
Wilkinson, Bobby Executive Director (Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Green, Kathy Director Advocacy (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Sanders, Joshua Chief of Intergovernmental Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX
FOR:
Dudensing, Jamie (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Health Plans),
Austin, TX
Furrh, Michael EMS Chief (Self; Texas EMS Alliance), Shiner, TX
Harracksingh, Rachel (also providing written testimony) (Texas Ambulance Association),
El Paso, TX
Jacobs, Josh (Burleson Fire Department, City of Burleson), Burleson, TX
ON:
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cascio, Charles Senior Associate State Director (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Sara (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Hamer, Glenn President & CEO (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Horn, Sarah Assistant State Director (NFIB) (National Federation of Independent Business
(NFIB)), Austin, TX
Phenix, Billy (America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)), Austin, TX
Sanders, Joshua Chief of Intergovernmental Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX
Spilman, Annie (Texans for Affordable Healthcare), Austin, TX
Stephens, Stephen EMS Director Uvalde (Self; Uvalde EMS; Texas Ambulance
Association), Uvalde, TX
Wells, Tina (Self; Global Medical Response), Fort Worth, TX
ON:
Bowden, Rachel (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Stevenson, Timothy Associate Commissioner (Department of State Health Services),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Welton, Caroline (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
ON:
Cowles, Lynn Health & Food Justice Programs Manager (also providing written
testimony) (Every Texan), Austin, TX
Davis, Hilary Senior Advisor (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 5, 2025 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
James, Nick (Cicero Action), Austin, TX
Sheetz, Samuel Legislative Director (Self; Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX
ON:
Hilton, Amy Chief of Heathcare Program Enforcement (Office of the Attorney General),
Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Cambon, Allen (FGA Action), Talahassee, FL
FOR:
Galligher, Duane (Self; Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin, TX
Garling, Kristin Ashley Dr (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Pharmacy
Association), Paige, TX
Patt, Debra MD (Texas Oncology), Austin, TX
Rodriguez, Miguel (also providing written testimony) (American Pharmacies), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Hamer, Glenn President & CEO (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of
Business), Austin, TX
Hutson, Blake (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Health Plans),
Austin, TX
Isett, Carl (Self; Texas Assn. of Benefit Administrators), Lubbock, TX
Spilman, Annie (also providing written testimony) (Texans for Affordable Healthcare),
Austin, TX
ON:
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Carter, Janis (Texas Federation of Drug Stores), Austin, TX
Ching, Rannon (Self), Austin, TX
Deshields, Holly (Walgreens), Austin, TX
Dominguez, Roxann (Self; Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin, TX
Graham, Andrew (Texas Coalition for Patients), Austin, TX
Holzheauser, Craig (National Association of Chain Drug Stores), Austin, TX
Leggett, Adam (American Pharmacies), Austin, TX
McAnally, Bruce Retired (Self), Austin, TX
McGarah, Carol (H-E-B), Austin, TX
Reagan, Karen (PRISM Health North Texas), Austin, TX
Rose, Denise (AstraZeneca), Austin, TX
Wilkes, Morris (United Supermarkets), Lubbock, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 5, 2025 8:00 AM
AGAINST:
Besserman, Kenneth Director of Government Affairs and Special Counsel (Texas Society
of CPAs), Austin, TX
Billingsley, Anne (ONEOK, Inc.), Austin, TX
Cardwell, Margo Deputy Counsel (Texas Civil Justice League), Austin, TX
Chenelle, Rebekah Vice President of Public Policy (Dallas Regional Chamber), Dallas, TX
Cruz, Velma Vice President State Government Affairs (Comcast), Austin, TX
Davis, Denise Partner (Prime Therapeutics), Austin, TX
Davis, Denise Chair (Austin Chamber), Austin, TX
Duncan, Cameron (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas), Austin, TX
Ellmer, Mindy (PCMA), Austin, TX
Foster, Matt (AT&T), Dallas, TX
Hosek, Chris (Bp), Austin, TX
Hosek, Chris (Halliburton), Austin, TX
Joyce, Shana (Koch Companies), Austin, TX
Kearns, Dennis Attorney at Law (Texas Railroad Assn), Austin, TX
Kieschnick, Kelle VP of Policy (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
Lee, Christopher (North Texas Commission), Irving, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (National Association of Benefits & Insurance Professionals
(NABIP) Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Moore, Julie (Occidential Petroleum), Austin, TX
Pate, Dana (Samsung Semiconductor), Austin, TX
Pelache, Jessica (Self), Killeen, TX
Phenix, Billy (America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)), Austin, TX
Ross, Susan (Johnson & Johnson), Thrall, TX
Shannon, Fred (Applied Materials), Austin, TX
Sheetz, Samuel Legislative Director (Self; Americans for Prosperity), Austin, TX
Warren, Gary Political Director (Central South Carpenters Regional Council), Austin, TX
ON:
Bowden, Rachel (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX