WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 18, 2025 1:00 PM - or upon adjournment
FOR:
Bailey, Sarah Lindley (Self), Spring, TX
Evans, Michelle (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Round Rock, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady,
TX
Richardson, Dawn Director of Advocacy (also providing written testimony) (Self;
National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC)), Austin, TX
Schlegel, Jackie Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texans for
Medical Freedom), Arlington, TX
Seibert, Denise (Self), Belton, TX
AGAINST:
Hamilton, Elaine Dr. (Self; Texas Medical Association, Texas Pediatric Society, Texas
Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Asmussen, Cindy Public Policy Advisor (Self), Austin, TX
Bohnert, Henry (Self), Brazoria, TX
Brown, Christianna (Self; True Texas Project), Granbury, TX
Brown, Elaina (Self; True Texas Project), Granbury, TX
Brown, James (Self; True Texas Project), Granbury, TX
Brown, Monica Mrs. (Self; True Texas Project), Granbury, TX
Castilla, Cindi President (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Fry, Pat (Self), Road Mountain, TX
Isett, Carl (Self), Lubbock, TX
Kosich, Nicole CE, Massage Therapy Instructor, Massage Therapist (Self), Pflugerville,
TX
Logan, Brandon Senior Fellow (Family Freedom Project), Lubbock, TX
McCrary, Johanna (Self), Conroe, TX
Pena, Lauren (Self), Austin, TX
Phillips, Cyndie (Self), Magnolia, TX
Porter, Gregory (Self; TX For Liberty), Fredericksburg, TX
Reagan, Charlene (Self; True Texas Project), Spicewood, TX
Rhodes, Fran President (Self; True Texas Project), Fort Worth, TX
Richardson, Erica (Self), Austin, TX
Rogers, David (Self; True TX project), Granbury, TX
Sifuentes, Vanessa (Self), Selma, TX
Wood, Cecilia (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Frazee, Jack (Texas Nurses Association), Austin, TX
Harkleroad, Becca MPH, RN, NCSN (Self; Texas School Nurses Organization),
Spicewood, TX
Harrop, Sarah (Self), Farmers Branch, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 18, 2025 1:00 PM - or upon adjournment
Kenderdine, Marshall (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
Kim, Anne (Self), West Lake Hills, TX
Lakshmanan, Rekha (The Immunization Partnership), Houston, TX
Lobsinger Bush, Danielle (Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute), Austin, TX
Pritchett, Brad (Self), Houston, TX
Reeser, Rose (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bailey, Sarah Lindley (Self), Spring, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady,
TX
Massingill, Joshua (Self; Texas Chiropractic Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Childs, Tilden Dr. (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical Association), Fort
Worth, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bohnert, Henry (Self), Brazoria, TX
Cusack, Erin Director of Government Affairs (Texas Nurse Practitioners), Austin, TX
Frazee, Jack (Texas Nurses Association), Austin, TX
Frazee, Jack (Nursing Legislative Agenda Coalition), Austin, TX
Harkleroad, Becca MPH, RN, NCSN (Self; Texas School Nurses Organization),
Spicewood, TX
Harrop, Sarah (Self), Farmers Branch, TX
Isett, Carl (Self), Lubbock, TX
Kim, Anne (Self), West Lake Hills, TX
Leal, Roland (Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists), Georgetown, TX
McCormick, Travis (Make Texans Healthy Again), Austin, TX
McCrary, Johanna (Self), Conroe, TX
Phillips, Cyndie (Self), Magnolia, TX
AGAINST:
Evans, Richard Director of Governmental Affairs (Texas Society of Anesthesiologists),
Austin, TX
Hillert, Bobby Executive Director (Texas Orthopaedic Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Carlton, Stephen Executive Director (Texas Medical Board), Austin, TX
FOR:
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Miller, Charles Director of Health & Economic Mobility (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Rinn, Kevin Pharmacist (also providing written testimony) (Self; TFDS, TPA, NACDS),
Giddings, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 18, 2025 1:00 PM - or upon adjournment
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bearden, Chase Executive Director (Self; Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin,
TX
Bohnert, Henry (Self), Brazoria, TX
Carter, Janis (Texas Federation of Drug Stores), Austin, TX
Cascio, Charles Senior Associate State Director (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
Castilla, Cindi President, Texas Eagle Forum (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Fleming, Lauren (Texas Coalition for Patients), Austin, TX
Fry, Pat (Self), Road Mountain, TX
Galligher, Duane (Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin, TX
Giesinger, Ross (National Association of Chain Drug Stores), Austin, TX
Harrop, Sarah (Self), Farmers Branch, TX
Isett, Carl (Self; Texas Association of Benefit Administrators), Lubbock, TX
Knaupe, Gregg (Texas Pharmacy Business Council), Austin, TX
Lobsinger Bush, Danielle (Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute), Austin, TX
Lusson, Aimee (Self; Texas Federation of Drug Stores, National Association of Chain
Drug Stores, and Walgreens), Bulverde, TX
Mayville, James Deputy Legislative Director (Americans for Prosperity, Texas), Austin, TX
McCormick, Travis (Make Texans Healthy Again), Austin, TX
McCrary, Johanna (Self), Conroe, TX
Phillips, Cyndie (Self), Magnolia, TX
Rolf, Rita State Legislative Chair NABIP TX (National Association of Benefits and
Insurance Professionals), Allen, TX
Sheetz, Sam Legislative Director (Americans for Prosperity, Texas), Austin, TX
Shimek, Brady Pharmacist (Self; TFDS; Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy), Georgetown, TX
Simmons, Carrie (Texas Employers for Affordable Healthcare), Austin, TX
Tollett, Amanda (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Villarreal, Faith Manager, Government Relations (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
Wilkes, Morris (United Supermarkets), Lubbock, TX
Wright, Ben (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine VP of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San
Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Reeser, Rose (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Bowden, Rachel (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bailey, Sarah Lindley (Self), Spring, TX
Benton, Megan Strategic Policy Associate (Self; Texas Values Action), Austin, TX
Castle, Mary Elizabeth Director of Government Relations (Texas Values), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 18, 2025 1:00 PM - or upon adjournment
Covey, Jonathan Director of Policy (Texas Values), Austin, TX
Evans, Michelle (Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice), Round Rock, TX
Furnace, Samantha (Texas Right to Life), Austin, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Kosich, Nicole CE, Massage Therapy Instructor, Massage Therapist (Self), Pflugerville,
TX
Schlegel, Jackie Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texans for
Medical Freedom), Arlington, TX
Seibert, Denise Self (Self), Belton, TX
Sivadge, Vanessa (Self), Houston, TX
Steinmiller-Perdomo, Erica Legal Counsel, Alliance Defending Freedom (Alliance
Defending Freedom), Washington, DC
AGAINST:
Cook, Spenser (Self), Jarrell, TX
Fiedler, Levi (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Hall, Ash (Self; ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
Kakliya, Prisha (Self), Austin/TX, TX
Wohleb, Steve General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin,
TX
Asmussen, Cindy Public Policy Advisor (Self; Southern Baptists of Texas Convention),
Grapevine, TX
Bohnert, Henry (Self), Brazoria, TX
Brown, Elaina (Self; True Texas Project), Granbury, TX
Brown, James (Self; True Texas Project), Granbury, TX
Carriker, Terri (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids), Austin, TX
Castilla, Cindi President, Texas Eagle Forum (Self; Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Garner, Donald Executive Director (Texas Faith & Freedom Coalition), Frisco, TX
Isett, Carl (Self), Lubbock, TX
Litzler, John (Baptist General Convention of Texas Christian Life Commission), Dallas, TX
McCormick, Travis (Make Texans Healthy Again), Austin, TX
McCrary, Johanna (Self), Conroe, TX
O'Donnell, Amy Communications Director Texas Alliance For Life (Texas Alliance for
Life), Austin, TX
Pena, Lauren (Self), Austin, TX
Phillips, Cyndie (Self), Magnolia, TX
Reagan, Charlene (Self; True Texas Project), Spicewood, TX
Rhodes, Fran President (Self; True Texas Project), Fort Worth, TX
Rogers, David (Self; True TX Project), Granbury, TX
Sifuentes, Vanessa (Self), Selma, TX
Wood, Cecilia (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 18, 2025 1:00 PM - or upon adjournment
AGAINST:
Abrahams, Sheryl (Self), Houston, TX
Adams, Lynn (Self), Austin, TX
Ajaz, Fuaad (Self), Austin, TX
Allen, Bruce (Self), Woodway, TX
Almanza, Sasha (Self), Austin, TX
Apel, Alexis (Self), Austin, TX
Armstrong, Amira (Self), Kyle, TX
Ashabranner, Colton (Self), Austin, TX
Askew, Elijah (Self), Austin, TX
Atkinson, David (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Avalos, Ashley (Self), Austin, TX
Bachhari, Eamon (Self), Austin, TX
Bandit, Brigitte (Self), Austin, TX
Beaver, Kelsi (Self), Austin, TX
Benitez, Gaby (Self), Austin, TX
Benko, Hope The Rev. (Self), Austin, TX
Bilby, Jenn (Self), Austin, TX
Bird, Wilma (Self), Georgetown, TX
Blackburn, Nicole (Self), Austin, TX
Bledsoe, Hunter (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Bolte, Rachel (Self), Austin, TX
Bond, Brad (Self), Georgetown, TX
Borden, Margaret (Self), Austin, TX
Brady-Joyner, Justin (Self), Austin, TX
Brady-Joyner, Phillip (Self), Austin, TX
Bragg, Everett (Self), Austin, TX
Breban, London (Self), Georgetown, TX
Brice, Caleb (Self), Austin, TX
Brookins, Kaybee (Self), Austin, TX
Burns, Kaidan (Self), Austin, TX
Bush, Angela (Self), Austin, TX
Caballero, Darcy (Self; Planned Parenthood Texas Votes), Austin, TX
Caplis-Tuttle, Alexandra (Self), Austin, TX
Carnicle, Jacob (Self), Austin, TX
Carpenter, Justice (Self), Austin, TX
Carpenter, Whitney (Self), Austin, TX
Carson, Bethany (Self), Austin, TX
Charrie, Miguel (Self), Austin, TX
Clifton, Jenna (Self), Katy, TX
Coin, Kellin (Self), Austin, TX
Coldiron, Barbara Dr (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 18, 2025 1:00 PM - or upon adjournment
Coleman, Martha (Self), Austin, TX
Cook, Spenser (Self), Jarrell, TX
Cornett, Savvy (Self), Austin, TX
Cosme, Helena (Self), Austin, TX
Cullwell, Jasmine (Self), Winnsboro, TX
Currens, Reece (Self), Austin, TX
Darling, Will (Self), Austin, TX
Davis, Nick (Self), Austin, TX
De Young, Doug (Self), Georgetown, TX
Dean, Alyssa (Self), Austin, TX
Demelo, Synthia (Self), Austin, TX
Deocampo, Christopher (Self), Uhland, TX
Dickey, Cydney (Self), Austin, TX
Dillon, Maxine (Self), Austin, TX
Eickstaedt, Wendy (Self), Austin, TX
Ellis, Charlotte (Self), Round Rock, TX
Erisman, Wendy Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Eshraghi, Selina (Self), Austin, TX
Eubanks, Erin (Self), Austin, TX
Fandino, Samantha (Self), Austin, TX
Faria lao, Stephanie (Self), Austin, TX
Farrani, Camille (Self), Austin, TX
Farrani, Naveen (Self), Austin, TX
Fierro-Perez, Rocio (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Finney-DeWitte, Noah (Self), Austin, TX
Fishkind, Julia (Self), Austin, TX
Fletcher, Katherine (Self), Houston, TX
Fletcher-Bai, Maya (Self; Texas UU Justice Ministry), Houston, TX
Fritz, Trystan (Self), Waco, TX
Fuerst, Taylor Rev. (Self), Austin, TX
Gale, Zenyth (Self), Austin, TX
Garate, Victoria (Self), Austin, TX
Garcia, Surya (Self), Austin, TX
Garcia, Yesenia (Self), Victoria, TX
Garner, Jeramy Rev (Self), Austin, TX
Garro, Allyson (Self), Austin, TX
Gaston, Krista (Self), Elgin, TX
Gavrills, Sandra (Self), Coppell, TX
Gillard, Savannah (Self), Liberty Hill, TX
Gilliam, Anabelle (Self), Austin, TX
Gold, Valarie (Self), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Crystal (Self), Gladewater, TX
Gonzalez, Julius (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 18, 2025 1:00 PM - or upon adjournment
Granecki, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Green, Laura (Self), Austin, TX
Guajardo, Austin (Self), Austin, TX
Guajardo, David (Self), Austin, TX
Guajardo, Jordan (Self), Austin, TX
Guajardo, Nelda (Self), Austin, TX
Guajardo, Raelyn (Self), Austin, TX
Guthrie, Tanya (Self), Austin, TX
Hackett, Andy (Self), Crossroads, TX
Haddix, Alexandra (Self), Austin, TX
Hanratty, Linda (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Hardy-Garcia, Dianne (Self), Austin, TX
Harkleroad, Becca MPH, RN, NCSN (Self), Spicewood, TX
Harper Prikyl-Martin, Lyric (Self), Austin, TX
Harris, Bruce (Self), Dallas, TX
Harrop, Sarah (Self), Farmers Branch, TX
Hatcher, Daniel Ethan (Self), Pflugerville Texas, TX
Hay, Cameron (Self), Austin, TX
Heikkinen, Taimi (Self), Austin, TX
Heinle, Caroline (Self), Austin, TX
Henderson, Mikayla (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Henry, Jael (Self), Katy, TX
Hernandez Ehrisman, Laura (Self), Austin, TX
Herricks, Britni (Self), Austin, TX
Higgins, Fred (Self), Austin, TX
Hoffman, Mary (Self), Austin, TX
Hollingsworth, Sidney (Self), Austin, TX
Hom Crosier, Alison (Self), San Antonio, TX
House, Skylar (Self), Austin, TX
Hurt, Elizabeth (Self), Austin, TX
Hushka, Callijo (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Jennings, Carolyn (Self), Round Rock, TX
Jennings, Charles (Self), Round Rock, TX
Jennings, Jenelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
Jennings, Nicholas (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Jennings, William (Self), Round Rock, TX
Johns, Ronald (Self), Austin, TX
Jones, Talee (Self), Austin, TX
Juraska, Ashley (Self), Austin, TX
Kamath, Nevin (Self), Austin, TX
Kellogg, Helen (Self), San Antonio, TX
Kilgore, Mary Lee (Self), Dallas, TX
Kirby, Harris (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 18, 2025 1:00 PM - or upon adjournment
Laake-Stanfield, Bryce (Self), Austin, TX
Labyer, James (Self), Austin, TX
Laeky, Miriam Government Affairs Director (Equality Texas), Austin, TX
Lamar, John (Self), Austin, TX
LaQueene, Maxine (Self), Austin, TX
Lawrence, Rebecca (Self), Austin, TX
Leisey, Ty (Self), Austin, TX
Lindemann, Allysandra (Self), Austin, TX
Lockwood, Howl (Self), Waco, TX
Long, Janie (Self), Austin, TX
Lucarelli, Lena (Self), Austin, TX
Malenitza, Michael (Self), Austin, TX
Malkawi, Heather (Self), Austin, TX
Marsh, Brittany (Self), Austin, TX
Martinez, Catherine (Self), Austin, TX
Martinez, Gustavo (Self), Austin, TX
Mathews, Ginger (Self), Austin, TX
McCall, Chad Rev. (Self), Austin, TX
Mccall, Tara (Self), Austin, TX
Mcclellan, Hannah (Self), Austin, TX
McGehee, Elizabeth (Self), Austin, TX
McGehee, Ryan (Self), Austin, TX
McJunkins, Phillip (Self), Austin, TX
Mckee, Micah (Self), Austin, TX
Mclaughlin, Megan (Self), Austin, TX
McNabb, Evangeline (Self), Austin, TX
McNulty, Mia (Self), San Marcos, TX
Meetze, Natasha Dr (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Mian, Evan (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Mirto, Sophia (Self), Austin, TX
Montoya, Celesta (Self), Conroe, TX
Moore, Maddy (Self), Leander, TX
Morales, Alan (Self), Austin, TX
Morgan, Laura (Self), Georgetown, TX
Morris, Ren (Self), Austin, TX
Morris, Tory (Self), Austin, TX
Morrison, Embry (Self), Austin, TX
Morton, Peggy (Self), Austin, TX
Murphy-Lopez, Elias (Self), Austin, TX
Nguyen, Anna (Self), Austin, TX
Norman, Leah (Self), Austin, TX
Nylander, Juliana (Self), San Antonio, TX
Orr, Grey (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 18, 2025 1:00 PM - or upon adjournment
Ortiz, Lilly (Self), Austin, TX
Osorio-lapham, Gloria A (Self), Temple, TX
Parks, Brooke (Self), Austin, TX
Pennino, Tatiana (Self), Austin, TX
Perez, Hirving (Self), Winnsboro, TX
Perez, Jessica (Self), Austin, TX
Perez, Toya (Self), Austin, TX
Persino, Daniel (Self), Austin, TX
Person, Maria (Self), Austin, TX
Petrakis, Rory (Self), Austin, TX
Pierce, Liliana (Self), Austin, TX
Pirch, Barbara (Self), Schertz, TX
Plummer, Tatyana (Self), Austin, TX
Polito, Cath (Self), Austin, TX
Pollock, Julee Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Pollock, Kristen (Self), Austin, TX
Powell, Paige (Self), Houston, TX
Prikryl-Martin, Stella (Self), Austin, TX
Pritchett, Brad (Self; Equality Texas), Austin, TX
Quintanilla, Miguel (Self), Houston, TX
Racine, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Ramirez, Melodi (Self), Austin, TX
Ramirez, Sara (Self), San Antonio, TX
Ratcliff, Kierra (Self), Austin, TX
Reed, Edith (Self), Manchaca, TX
Reeser, Rose (Self), Austin, TX
Regalado, Ronan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Reyes, Oliver (Self), Georgetown, TX
Rice, Kate (Self), Austin, TX
Richie, Landon (Self; Transgender Education Network of Texas), Missouri City, TX
Rivera, Kayleigh (Self), Austin, TX
Robinson, Kristine (Self), Austin, TX
Rojas, Linday Alexis (Self), Austin, TX
Sanchez, Paola (Self), Austin, TX
Santa Maria, Michelle (Self), Austin, TX
Schilt, Paige (Self), Austin, TX
Schnurr, Evan (Self), Austin, TX
Seidel, Liv (Self), Austin, TX
Shannon, Tatum (Self), Austin, TX
Shontz, David (Self), Spring, TX
Sigler, Ro (Self), Austin, TX
Smith, Becky (Self; Texas UU Justice Ministry), Houston, TX
Smith Jr., Paul (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 18, 2025 1:00 PM - or upon adjournment
Spartz, Isabella (Self), Dallas, TX
Sperling, Ryan Business Process Specialist (Self), Austin, TX
Spieckerman, Elizabeth (Self), Austin, TX
Stein, Charles (Self), Austin, TX
Steinfeld, Era (Self), Austin, TX
Stone, Cathy Rev. (Self), Austin, TX
Strawn, Gavin (Self), Austin, TX
Strong, Rebecca (Self), Austin, TX
Stuver, Ashley (Self), Austin, TX
Stuver, Brad (Self), Austin, TX
Svoboda, Daniel (Self), Austin, TX
Szegheo, Valerie (Self), Austin, TX
Tebo, Sarah (Self), Austin, TX
Theilig, Elizabeth Rev. (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Thompson, Stephanie (Self), Austin, TX
Thomson, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Thornton, Bis (Self; Texas Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry), Austin, TX
Thornton, Lisa (Self), Carollton, TX
Thye, Asher (Self), Euless, TX
Tovar, Abigail (Self), Uhland, TX
Tovar, Amarye (Self), Austin, TX
Trudeau, Laura (Self), Dallas, TX
Turner, Kaitlynn (Self), Houston, TX
Vann, Robert (Self; TUUJM), Ft Worth, TX
Velasquez, Ryan (Self), Austin, TX
Venegas-Matula, Michelle (Self; Texas Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry), Austin,
TX
Vinson, Kris (Self), Austin, TX
Vondor haar, Paul (Self), Austin, TX
Wagner, Abbey (Self), Austin, TX
Wagner, Savannah (Self), Austin, TX
Wallace, Nissi (Self), Kyle, TX
Walter-Mahoney, Melanie (Self), Austin, TX
Walters, John (Self), Austin, TX
Walters, Saber (Self), Austin, TX
Watkins, Allison (Self), Austin, TX
White, Candice (Self), Georgetown, TX
Whitehead, Megan (Self), Austin, TX
Wiley, Helen (Self), Austin, TX
Williams, Elliot (Self), Austin, TX
Withrow, Sophie (Self), Austin, TX
Wooldridge, Greg (Self), West Lake Hills, TX
Wright, Jeremy (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 18, 2025 1:00 PM - or upon adjournment
Yamagata, Valerie (Self), San Antonio, TX
Yanez, Rikki (Self), San Antonio, TX
Young, Travis (Self), Austin Texas, TX
Zecena, Marlen (Self), Austin, TX
Zeidman, Noah (Self), Manor, TX
ON:
Cazabon, Laura (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Dionne-Vahalik, Michelle (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
FOR:
Halaut, Jeffrey Pres Halaut Consulting (Self), Wimberley, TX
Kelly, Mackenzie Former Austin City Councilmember (Self), Austin, TX
McNew, Joell (Self; Safeguard Strategy Crime Prevention Consultants), Austin, TX
Wendell, Ware Executive Director (Texas Watch), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Wohleb, Steve General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Grant, Matt Investigative Reporter (KXAN) (also providing written testimony) (Self;
KXAN), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Harrop, Sarah (Self), Farmers Branch, TX
Kosich, Nicole CE, Massage Therapy Instructor, Massage Therapist (Self), Pflugerville,
TX
Pena, Lauren (Self), Austin, TX
Pritchett, Brad (Self), Houston, TX
Reeser, Rose (Self), Austin, TX
Rogers, Carrie IGRO officer (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Frazee, Jack (Texas Nurses Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bailey, Sarah Lindley (Self), Spring, TX
Cox, Nora CEO (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Gerber, Dr. David (Self; Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allen, Sara (Texas Society of Pathologists), TX
Ballew, Joel Vice President (Texas Health Resources), Arlington, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 18, 2025 1:00 PM - or upon adjournment
Bohnert, Henry (Self), Brazoria, TX
Fleming, Lauren (Texas Coalition for Patients), Austin, TX
Hillert, Bobby Executive Director (Texas Orthopaedic Association), Austin, TX
Kenderdine, Marshall (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
McCrary, Johanna (Self), Conroe, TX
Phillips, Cyndie (Self), Magnolia, TX
Rolf, Rita State Legislative Chair NABIP TX (National Association of Benefits and
Insurance Professionals), Allen, TX
Sifuentes, Vanessa (Self), Selma, TX
Tollett, Amanda (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Wohleb, Steve General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Woltersdorf, Paytyn (Cicero Action), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Harrop, Sarah (Self), Farmers Branch, TX
Martinez, Gustavo (Self), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bailey, Patrick M.D. (also providing written testimony) (The Goldwater Institute),
Phoenix, AZ
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
Vick, Samantha Senior Manager State GR (also providing written testimony) (Heartland
Impact), Arlington Heights, IL
ON:
Bailey, Sarah Lindley (Self), Spring, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bohnert, Henry (Self), Brazoria, TX
Isett, Carl (Self), Lubbock, TX
McCormick, Travis (Make Texans Healthy Again), Austin, TX
McCrary, Johanna (Self), Conroe, TX
Phillips, Cyndie (Self), Magnolia, TX
Tollett, Amanda (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Tomlinson, Maxcine Director of Governmental Relations (Texas New Mexico Hospice &
Palliative Organization), Austin, TX
Wittenburg, Michelle (Self; KK125 Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation), Austin, TX
FOR:
Cascio, Charles Senior Associate State Director (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bernstein, Kelsey (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Harrop, Sarah (Self), Farmers Branch, TX
Isett, Carl (Self), Lubbock, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 18, 2025 1:00 PM - or upon adjournment
Lobsinger Bush, Danielle (Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute), Austin, TX
McCormick, Travis (Make Texans Healthy Again), Austin, TX
Villarreal, Faith Manager, Government Relations (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
Yanas, Christine VP of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San
Antonio, TX
FOR:
Aldaco, Soren (Self), Austin, TX
Bailey, Sarah Lindley (Self), Spring, TX
Castle, Mary Elizabeth Director of Government Relations (Texas Values), Austin, TX
Ehrlich, Lisa MD (Self), Houston, TX
Hemphill, Sheila (Self; Texas Right To Know), Brady, TX
AGAINST:
Hall, Ash (Self; ACLU of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Childs, Tilden Dr. (Texas Medical Association), Fort Worth, TX
Hilton, Amy Chief, Healthcare Program Enforcement (Office of the Attorney General),
Austin, TX
Lusardi, Nicole Associate General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Benton, Megan Strategic Policy Associate (Self; Texas Values Action), Austin, TX
Bohnert, Henry (Self), Brazoria, TX
Cox, Nora CEO (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Evans, Michelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
Isett, Carl (Self), Lubbock, TX
McCrary, Johanna (Self), Conroe, TX
Phillips, Cyndie (Self), Magnolia, TX
Sivadge, Vanessa (Self; Protecting Texas Children), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Abrahams, Sheryl (Self), Houston, TX
Ajaz, Fuaad (Self), Austin, TX
Allen, Bruce (Self), Woodway, TX
Almanza, Sasha (Self), Austin, TX
Armstrong, Amira (Self), Kyle, TX
Ashabranner, Colton (Self), Austin, TX
Askew, Elijah (Self), Austin, TX
Atkinson, David (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Avalos, Ashley (Self), Austin, TX
Bachhari, Eamon (Self), Austin, TX
Bandit, Brigitte (Self), Austin, TX
Beaver, Kelsi (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 18, 2025 1:00 PM - or upon adjournment
Benitezz, Gaby (Self), Austin, TX
Benko, Hope The Rev. (Self), Austin, TX
Bilby, Jenn (Self), Austin, TX
Bird, Wilma (Self), Georgetown, TX
Bledsoe, Hunter (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Bolte, Rachel (Self), Austin, TX
Bond, Brad (Self), Georgetown, TX
Borden, Margaret (Self), Austin, TX
Brady-Joyner, Justin (Self), Austin, TX
Brady-Joyner, Phillip (Self), Austin, TX
Bragg, Everett (Self), Austin, TX
Breban, London (Self), Georgetown, TX
Brice, Caleb (Self), Austin, TX
Brookins, Kaybee (Self), Austin, TX
Burns, Kaidan (Self), Austin, TX
Caballero, Darcy (Self; Planned Parenthood Texas Votes), Austin, TX
Caplis-Tuttle, Alexandra (Self), Austin, TX
Carnicle, Jacob (Self), Austin, TX
Carpenter, Justice (Self), Austin, TX
Carpenter, Whitney (Self), Austin, TX
Carson, Bethany (Self), Austin, TX
Charrie, Miguel (Self), Austin, TX
Clifton, Jenna (Self), Katy, TX
Coin, Kellin (Self), Austin, TX
Coldiron, Barbara Dr (Self), Austin, TX
Coleman, Martha (Self), Austin, TX
Cook, Spenser (Self), Jarrell, TX
Cornett, Savvy Mx. (Self), Austin, TX
Cosme, Helena (Self), Austin, TX
Cullwell, Jasmine (Self), Winnsboro, TX
Currens, Reece (Self), Austin, TX
Darling, Will (Self), Austin, TX
Davis, Nick (Self), Austin, TX
De Young, Doug (Self), Georgetown, TX
Dean, Alyssa (Self), Austin, TX
Demelo, Synthia (Self), Austin, TX
Dickey, Cydney (Self), Austin, TX
Dillon, Maxine (Self), Austin, TX
Eickstaedt, Wendy (Self), Austin, TX
Ellis, Charlotte (Self), Round Rock, TX
Erisman, Wendy Dr. (Self), Austin, TX
Eshraghi, Selina (Self), Austin, TX
Eubanks, Erin (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 18, 2025 1:00 PM - or upon adjournment
Fandino, Samantha (Self), Austin, TX
Farrani, Camille (Self), Austin, TX
Farrani, Naveen (Self), Austin, TX
Fiedler, Levi (Self; Texas Freedom Network), Austin, TX
Finney-DeWitte, Noah (Self), Austin, TX
Fishkind, Julia (Self), Austin, TX
Fletcher, Katherine (Self), TX
Fletcher-Bai, Maya (Self; Texas UU Justice Ministry), Houston, TX
Fritz, Trystan (Self), Waco, TX
Gale, Zenyth (Self), Austin, TX
Garate, Victoria (Self), Austin, TX
Garcia, Surya (Self), Austin, TX
Garcia, Yesenia (Self), Victoria, TX
Garner, Jeramy Rev (Self), Austin, TX
Garro, Allyson (Self), Austin, TX
Gaston, Krista (Self), Elgin, TX
Gavrills, Sandra (Self), Coppell, TX
Gillard, Savannah (Self), Liberty Hill, TX
Gilliam, Anabelle (Self), Austin, TX
Gold, Valarie (Self), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Crystal (Self), Gladewater, TX
Gonzalez, Julius (Self), Austin, TX
Granecki, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Green, Laura (Self), Austin, TX
Guajardo, Austin (Self), Austin, TX
Guajardo, David (Self), Austin, TX
Guajardo, Jordan (Self), Austin, TX
Guajardo, Nelda (Self), Austin, TX
Guajardo, Raelyn (Self), Austin, TX
Guthrie, Tanya (Self), Austin, TX
Hackett, Andy (Self), Crossroads, TX
Hanratty, Linda (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Hardy-Garcia, Dianne (Self), Austin, TX
Harper Prikyl-Martin, Lyric (Self), Austin, TX
Harris, Bruce (Self), Dallas, TX
Harrop, Sarah (Self), Farmers Branch, TX
Hatcher, Daniel Ethan (Self), Pflugerville Texas, TX
Hay, Cameron (Self), Austin, TX
Heinle, Caroline (Self), Austin, TX
Henderson, Mikayla (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Henry, John (Self), Katy, TX
Hernandez Ehrisman, Laura (Self), Austin, TX
Herrick, Britni (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 18, 2025 1:00 PM - or upon adjournment
Higgins, Fred (Self), Austin, TX
Hoffman, Mary (Self), Austin, TX
Hollingsworth, Sidney (Self), Austin, TX
Hom Crosier, Alison (Self), San Antonio, TX
House, Skylar (Self), Austin, TX
Hurt, Elizabeth (Self), Austin, TX
Hushka, Callijo (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Jennings, Carolyn (Self), Round Rock, TX
Jennings, Charles (Self), Round Rock, TX
Jennings, Jenelle (Self), Round Rock, TX
Jennings, Nicholas (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Jennings, William (Self), Round Rock, TX
Jones, Talee (Self), Austin, TX
Juraska, Ashley (Self), Austin, TX
Kamath, Nevin (Self), Austin, TX
Kellogg, Helen (Self), San Antonio, TX
Kilgore, Mary Lee (Self), Dallas, TX
Kirby, Harris (Self), Austin, TX
Kiser, Mary Beth (Texas Psychological Association), Austin, TX
Laake-stanfield, Bryce (Self), Austin, TX
Labyer, James (Self), Austin, TX
Laeky, Miriam Government Affairs Director (Equality Texas), Austin, TX
Lamar, John (Self), Austin, TX
LaQueene, Maxine (Self), Austin, TX
Lawrence, Rebecca (Self), Austin, TX
Leisey, Ty (Self), Austin, TX
Lindemann, Allysandra (Self), Austin, TX
Lockwood, Howl (Self), Waco, TX
Long, Janie (Self), Austin, TX
Lucarelli, Lena (Self), Austin, TX
Malenitza, Michael (Self), Austin, TX
Malkawi, Heather (Self), Austin, TX
Marsh, Brittany (Self), Austin, TX
Martinez, Gustavo (Self), Austin, TX
Mathews, Ginger (Self), Austin, TX
McCall, Chad Rev (Self), Austin, TX
Mccall, Tara (Self), Austin, TX
Mcclellan, Hannah (Self), Austin, TX
McGehee, Elizabeth (Self), Austin, TX
McGehee, Ryan (Self), Austin, TX
McJunkins, Phillip (Self), Austin, TX
Mckee, Micah (Self), Austin, TX
Mclaughlin, Megan (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 18, 2025 1:00 PM - or upon adjournment
McNabb, Evangeline (Self), Austin, TX
McNulty, Mia (Self), San Marcos, TX
Meetze, Natasha Dr (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Mian, Evan (Self), Cedar Park, TX
Mirto, Sophia (Self), Austin, TX
Montoya, Celesta (Self), Conroe, TX
Moore, Maddy (Self), Leander, TX
Morales, Alan (Self), Austin, TX
Morgan, Laura (Self), Georgetown, TX
Morris, Ren (Self), Austin, TX
Morris, Tory (Self), Austin, TX
Morrison, Embry (Self), Austin, TX
Morton, Peggy (Self), Austin, TX
Murphy-Lopez, Elias (Self), Austin, TX
Nguyen, Anna (Self), Austin, TX
Norman, Leah (Self), Austin, TX
Nylander, Juliana (Self), San Antonio, TX
Orr, Grey (Self), Austin, TX
Ortiz, Lilly (Self), Austin, TX
Osorio lapham, Gloria (Self), Temple, TX
Pennino, Tatiana (Self), Austin, TX
Perez, Hirving (Self), Winnsboro, TX
Perez, Jessica (Self), Austin, TX
Perez, Toya (Self), Austin, TX
Persino, Daniel (Self), Austin, TX
Person, Maria (Self), Austin, TX
Petrakis, Rory (Self), Austin, TX
Pierce, Liliana (Self), Austin, TX
Plummer, Tatyana (Self), Austin, TX
Polito, Cath (Self), Austin, TX
Pollock, Julee Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Pollock, Kristen (Self), Austin, TX
Powell, Paige (Self), Houston, TX
Prikryl-Martin, Stella (Self), Austin, TX
Pritchett, Brad (Self; Equality Texas), Austin, TX
Pruett, Kay Dr (Self), Austin, TX
Quintanilla, Miguel (Self), Houston, TX
Racine, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Ramirez, Sara (Self), San Antonio, TX
Ratliff, Kierra (Self), Austin, TX
Reed, Edith (Self), Manchaca, TX
Regalado, Ronan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Reyes, Oliver (Self), Georgetown, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 18, 2025 1:00 PM - or upon adjournment
Rice, Kate (Self), Austin, TX
Richie, Landon (Self; Transgender Education Network of Texas), Missouri City, TX
Rivera, Kayleigh (Self), Austin, TX
Robinson, Kristine (Self), Austin, TX
Rojas, Linday Alexis (Self), Austin, TX
Sanchez, Paola (Self), Austin, TX
Santa Maria, Michelle (Self), Austin, TX
Schilt, Paige Lmsw (Self), Austin, TX
Schnurr, Evan (Self), Austin, TX
Seidel, Liv (Self), Austin, TX
Shannon, Tatum (Self), Austin, TX
Shontz, David (Self; Texas Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry), Spring, TX
Sigler, Ro (Self), Austin, TX
Smith, Becky (Self; Texas UU Justice Ministry), Houston, TX
Smith, Paul (Self), Austin, TX
Spartz, Isabella (Self), Dallas, TX
Sperling, Ryan Business Process Specialist (Self), Austin, TX
Spieckerman, Elizabeth (Self), Austin, TX
Stein, Charles (Self), Austin, TX
Steinfeld, Era (Self), Austin, TX
Strawn, Gavin (Self), Austin, TX
Strong, Rebecca (Self), Austin, TX
Stuver, Ashley (Self), Austin, TX
Stuver, Brad (Self), Austin, TX
Svoboda, Daniel (Self), Austin, TX
Szegheo, Valerie (Self), Austin, TX
Tebo, Sarah (Self), Austin, TX
Theilig, Elizabeth Rev. (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Thompson, Stephanie (Self), Austin, TX
Thomson, Susan (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Thornton, Bis (Self; Texas Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry), Austin, TX
Thornton, Lisa (Self), Carrollton, TX
Thye, Asher (Self), Euless, TX
Tovar, Abigail (Self), Uhland, TX
Tovar, Amarye (Self), Austin, TX
Trudeau, Laura (Self), Dallas, TX
Turner, Kaitlynn (Self), Houston, TX
Vann, Robert (Self; TXUUJM), Ft Worth, TX
Velasquez, Ryan (Self), Austin, TX
Venegas-Matula, Michelle (Self; Texas Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry), Austin,
TX
Vinson, Kris (Self), Austin, TX
Vonder Haar, Paul (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 18, 2025 1:00 PM - or upon adjournment
Wagner, Abbey (Self), Austin, TX
Wagner, Savannah (Self), Austin, TX
Wallace, Nissi (Self), Kyle, TX
Walter-Mahoney, Melanie (Self), Austin, TX
Walters, John (Self), Austin, TX
Walters, Saber (Self), Austin, TX
Watkins, Allison (Self), Austin, TX
White, Candice (Self), Georgetown, TX
Whitehead, Megan (Self), Austin, TX
Wiley, Helen (Self), Austin, TX
Williams, Elliot (Self), Austin, TX
Withrow, Sophie (Self), Austin, TX
Wooldridge, Greg (Self), West Lake Hills, TX
Yamagata, Valerie (Self), San Antonio, TX
Yanez, Rikki (Self), San Antonio, TX
Young, Travis (Self), Austin, TX
Zecena, Marlen (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Bowden, Rachel (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Marr, Leatha (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ballew, Joel Vice President (Texas Health Resources), Arlington, TX
Dudensing, Jamie (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Duncan, Cameron (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas), Austin, TX
Fleming, Lauren (Texas Coalition for Patients), Austin, TX
Fletcher, Katherine (Self), Houston, TX
Hillert, Bobby Executive Director (Texas Orthopaedic Association), Austin, TX
Kenderdine, Marshall (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
Pritchett, Brad (Self), Houston, TX
Rolf, Rita State Legislative Chair NABIP TX (National Association of Benefits and
Insurance Professionals), Allen, TX
Tollett, Amanda (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Warren, Kevin (DHR Health), Edinburg, TX
Wohleb, Steve General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Wright, Ben (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Bowden, Rachel (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 18, 2025 1:00 PM - or upon adjournment
FOR:
Dudensing, Jamie (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Health Plans),
Austin, TX
Isett, Carl (Self; Texas Association of Benefit Administrators), Lubbock, TX
Rolf, Rita NABIP State Legislative Chair (National Association of Benefits and Insurance
Professionals (NABIP)), Allen, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bohnert, Henry (Self), Brazoria, TX
Duncan, Cameron (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas), Austin, TX
Horn, Sarah Assistant State Director (National Federation of Independent Business
(NFIB)), Austin, TX
McCrary, Johanna (Self), Conroe, TX
Phillips, Cyndie (Self), Magnolia, TX
Simmons, Carrie (Texas Employers for Affordable Healthcare), Austin, TX
Spilman, Annie (Texans for Affordable Healthcare), Austin, TX
Villarreal, Faith Manager, Government Relations (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
ON:
Bowden, Rachel (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
ON:
Dudensing, Jamie (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Health Plans),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ballew, Joel Vice President (Texas Health Resources), Arlington, TX
Bearden, Chase Executive Director (Self; Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin,
TX
Bernstein, Kelsey (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Fleming, Lauren (Texas Coalition for Patients), Austin, TX
Harrop, Sarah (Self), Farmers Branch, TX
Hillert, Bobby Executive Director (Texas Orthopaedic Association), Austin, TX
Kenderdine, Marshall (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
McCormick, Travis (Make Texans Healthy Again), Austin, TX
Rolf, Rita State Legislative Chair NABIP TX (National Association of Benefits and
Insurance Professionals), Allen, TX
Tollett, Amanda (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Warren, Kevin (DHR Health), Edinburg, TX
Wendell, Ware Executive Director (Texas Watch), Austin, TX
Wohleb, Steve General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Wright, Ben (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 18, 2025 1:00 PM - or upon adjournment
AGAINST:
Haddix, Alexandra (Self), Austin, TX
Pirch, Barbara (Self), Schertz, TX
Pollock, Julee Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Pollock, Kristen (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Bowden, Rachel (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Van Ramshorst, Ryan State Medical Director (Health and Human Services Commission),
Austin, TX