WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 23, 2025 8:00 AM
FOR:
Newman, Jeremy Vice President (Self; Family Freedom Project), Lubbock, TX
Spiller, Lee Executive Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Wohleb, Steve General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
ON:
O’Neill, Audrey Deputy Commissioner of Program (Department of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Travis, Clayton (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
FOR:
Battaglia, Stephanie Public Policy Specialist (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
ON:
Kanne, Lisa Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Operations (Department of Family and
Protective Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bernstein, Kelsey (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Bresnen, Amy Attorney (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX
Busse, Christine Peer Policy Fellow (NAMI Texas), Austin, TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Hatcher, Julia Attorney (Self; Texas Association of Family Defense Attorneys), Galveston,
TX
Judice, Kerrie Director of Policy and Advocacy (TexProtects), Dallas, TX
Malone, Nicole Policy Fellow (National Association of Social Workers Texas Chapter),
Austin, TX
Murphy, Kate Director of Child Protection Policy (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Newman, Jeremy Vice President (Self; Family Freedom Project), Lubbock, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
Sparks, Andrea Director of Government Relations (Buckner International), West Lake
Hills, TX
Spiller, Lee Executive Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
Tollett, Amanda (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Wood, Cecilia (Self), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 23, 2025 8:00 AM
FOR:
Cox, Nora CEO (Texas e-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allen, Sara (Texas College of Emergency Physicians), TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Earl, Andrea (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
Holleman, Will Vice President of Advocacy & Public Policy (Texas Hospital Association),
Austin, TX
Richmond, Travis (Christus Health), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Jennings, Doug General Counsel (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Wilcoxson, Carrie Owner (Self; CPS Case Consultations Services), Floresville, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Director of Public Policy (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Murphy, Kate Director of Child Protection Policy (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Newman, Jeremy Vice President (Self; Family Freedom Project), Lubbock, TX
Wood, Cecilia (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Hatcher, Julia Attorney (Self; Texas Association of Family Defense Attorneys), Galveston,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cascio, Charles Senior Associate State Director (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
Heckler, Jeff (Stericycle), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
Tollett, Amanda (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Pont, Dr. Stephen (Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Silva, Ezequiel "Zeke" MD (Self; Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 23, 2025 8:00 AM
AGAINST:
Dudensing, Jamie (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Health Plans),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bernstein, Kelsey (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Fleming, Lauren (Texas Coalition For Patients), Austin, TX
Holleman, Will Vice President of Advocacy & Public Policy (Texas Hospital Association),
Austin, TX
Ingram, Desiree Women's Health Policy Advisor (Texas Women’s Healthcare Coalition),
San Antonio, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
Schleifer, Jessica Vice President (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Villarreal, Faith Manager, Government Relations (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
ON:
McAdams, Danny Director Life and Health Division, MCQA (Texas Department of
Insurance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Director of Public Policy (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Flatt, Bryan Legislative Liaison (TMPA), Austin, TX
Hunt, Ray Executive Director (Self; Houston Police Officers’ Union), Houston, TX
Murphy, Kate Director of Child Protection Policy (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Szimanski, Jennifer Deputy Executive Director (Combined Law Enforcement Associations
of Texas (CLEAT)), Austin, TX
ON:
O.Neill, Audrey Deputy Commissioner of Program (Department of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Sparks, Andrea Director of Government Relations (Buckner International), West Lake
Hills, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Director of Public Policy (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Malone, Nicole Policy Fellow (National Association of Social Workers- Texas Chapter),
Austin, TX
Murphy, Kate Director of Child Protection Policy (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 23, 2025 8:00 AM
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Hatcher, Julia Attorney (Self; Texas Association of Family Defense Attorneys), Galveston,
TX
ON:
O.Neill, Audrey Deputy Commissioner of Program (Department of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Director of Public Policy (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Murphy, Kate Director of Child Protection Policy (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
FOR:
Fonzo, Gregory Assistant Professor (Self; Texans For Greater Mental Health), Austin, TX
Hubbard, Bryan Executive Director of American Ibogaine Initiative (REID Foundation and
American Ibogaine Initiative), Lexington, KY
Luttrell, Marcus (Self), Magnolia, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Crumpton, Sam (Self), Austin, TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Kelly, Mackenzie Director of Government Affairs (Meadows Mental Health Policy
Institute), Austin, TX
Malone, Nicole Policy Fellow (National Association of Social Workers- Texas Chapter),
Austin, TX
Owen, Jasmine (Breakthrough Therapies Initiative), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
Rowan, Chase (Self; VETS: Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions), Fort Worth, TX
Tollett, Amanda (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (Texas Conference of Catholic Bishops), Austin, TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Frazee, Jack (Texas Nurses Association), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Holleman, Will Vice President of Advocacy & Public Policy (Texas Hospital Association),
Austin, TX
Ingram, Desiree Women's Health Policy Advisor (Texas Women’s Healthcare Coalition),
San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 23, 2025 8:00 AM
Malone, Nicole Policy Fellow (National Association of Social Workers- Texas Chapter),
Austin, TX
Pojman Ph.D., Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Schleifer, Jessica Vice President (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
Vasek, Heather (DHR Health), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
ON:
Hall, Manda Doctor (Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Barnhill, Chris CEO (PermiaCare), Midland, TX
Jenevein, Philip (Do No Harm Action), Glen Allen, VA
Parker, Stan Sheriff (Self), Big Spring, TX
AGAINST:
Mitchell, Kathy (also providing written testimony) (Self; Austin Justice Coalition), Austin,
TX
Shah, Aloki President of CWA Local 6154 (Self; CWA Local 6154), Austin, TX
Weaver, Cole (also providing written testimony) (Self; CWA Local 6154), Cedar Park, TX
ON:
Garnett, Susan CEO (MHMR of Tarrant County), Fort Worth, TX
Hawthorne, Brian Sheriff (Self; Sheriffs Association of Texas), Mont Belvieu, TX
Johnson, Lee CEO (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council of Community
Centers), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
AGAINST:
Aguilar, Leonard Secretary/Treasurer (Self; Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX
Flanders, Caitlin (Human Rights Campaign), Austin, TX
Franco, Santiago (Harris County Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Labyer, James (Self), Austin, TX
Laeky, Miriam Government Affairs Director (Equality Texas), Austin, TX
Portalatin, Rae (Self; United Workers of Integral Care CWA Local), Austin, TX
Warms, Veronikah Policy Staff Attorney (Texas Civil Rights Project), Austin, TX
Wright, Ben Chairman (BLET/ TXSLB), Decatur, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Malone, Nicole Policy Fellow (National Association of Social Workers Texas Chapter),
Austin, TX
ON:
Carr, Kristy (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 23, 2025 8:00 AM
O.Neill, Audrey Deputy Commissioner of Program (Department of Family and Protective
Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Silva, Ezequiel "Zeke" MD (Self; Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Aronin, Patricia MD (Self; TX400), Austin, TX
Bernstein, Kelsey (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Cascio, Charles Senior Associate State Director (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
Fuller, Drew Associate Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau), Austin, TX
McCormick, Travis (Make Texans Healthy Again), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
Yarbrough, Brian (Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals (TORCH)),
Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Jeffreys, Holly Dean of West Texas A&M School of Nursing (Texas Nurse Practitioners),
Amarillo, 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
Cusack, Erin Director of Government Affairs (Texas Nurse Practitioners), Austin, TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Dove, Emily Policy Advisor (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
McCormick, Travis (Make Texans Healthy Again), Austin, TX
Miller, Charles (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Simmons, Carrie (Texas Employers for Affordable Healthcare), Austin, TX
Spilman, Annie (Texans for Affordable Healthcare), Austin, TX
Villarreal, Faith Manager of Government Relations (Texas Association of Business),
Austin, TX
ON:
MacCrossan, Gerard (Comptroller of Public Accounts), Austin, TX
Parrilla, Priscilla (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
FOR:
Ford, Victoria (Self), Austin, TX
Frazee, Jack (Texas Nurses Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 23, 2025 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Cusack, Erin Director of Government Affairs (Texas Nurse Practitioners), Austin, TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Earl, Andrea (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
Holleman, Will Vice President of Advocacy & Public Policy (Texas Hospital Association),
Austin, TX
ON:
Farris, James (Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX