WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services Committee
March 29, 2005 - 9:00A
SB 45
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Banning, Tom Lobbyist (Texas Academy of Family
Physicians), Austin, TX
Gunn, Cindy Advocacy Coordinator (Memorial Hermann
Healthcare System), Houston, TX
Herzog, Greg (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Kroll, Carrie Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric
Society), Austin, TX
Wall, Matt Associate General Counsel (Texas Hospital
Association), Austin, TX
Zamrazil, Kristie Senior Director, Public Affairs
(Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin, TX
On: Kirsh, Lisa Senior Policy Advisor (Health and Human
Services Commission), Austin, TX
Turney, Connie Project Director (Statewide Health
Coordiation Council/Department of State
Health Services), Austin, TX
SB 66
FOR: Bland, Jennifer Hawks Director, State Government
Relations (Consumer Healthcare Products
Association), Washington, DC
Gomez, Jenny Children's Counselor (Betty Ford Center
and Texas Alliance for Drug Endangered
Children), Irving, TX
Hagerman, David Assistant Criminal District Attorney
(Tarrant County Narcotics Prosecution), Fort
Worth, TX
ON: Nicolas, Ken Executive Director - Criminal Justice
Division (Office of the Governor), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Alexander, Larry Oklahoma State Trooper (Self),
Altus, OK
Dennis, Hilary Associate Director, Legislative
Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
Gaylor, Tom (Texas Municipal Police Association),
Austin, TX
Green, Linda Educator (Self), Devol, OK
Hargraves, JoAnne Government Affairs
(Schering-Plough External Affairs), Austin,
TX
Heikkala, Karen Licensed Vocational Nurse (American
Civil Liberties Union of Texas), Austin, TX
Hoke, Greg Government Affairs (Wyeth
Pharmaceuticals), Kingwood, TX
Jones, Robert Assistant Director, Government
Relations (Pfizer), Austin, TX
Kroll, Carrie Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric
Society), Austin, TX
Macha, Barry Wichita County District Attorney
(Self), Wichita Falls, TX
Mintz, David Vice President, Government Affairs
(Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX
Newton, Chris Attorney (Texas Petroleum Marketers
and Convenience Store Association), Austin,
TX
Peacock, Oren CVS/Pharmacy (Texas Federation of Drug
Stores), Sachse, TX
Reagan, Karen Vice President, Texas Retailers
Association (Texas Retailers Association),
Austin, TX
Rumsey, Ronald Pharmacist (Self), Dallas, TX
Spragins, John Police Officer (Wichita Falls Police
Department), Wichita Falls, TX
Zamrazil, Kristie Senior Director, Public Affairs
(Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin, TX
On: Bates, Joan Assistant General Counsel (Department of
State Health Services), Austin, TX
Brown, Janis Texas Department of Family and
Protective Services (Texas Department of
Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX
Dokes, Charlotte Deputy Inspector General for
Compliance (Health and Human Services
Commission - Office of Inspector General),
Austin, TX
Herrman, Tim State Chemist and Director (Office of
the Texas State Chemist), College Station, TX
Hoestenbach, Roger Head of Feed and Fertilizer
Control Service (Office of the Texas State
Chemist), College Station, TX
Kromrei, Elizabeth Child Protective Services
Assistant Director (Texas Department of
Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX
Kunkel, Douglas State Police Officer (Texas
Department of Public Safety), Austin, TX
McKay, Mimi Martinez (Department of State Health
Services), Austin, TX
Miller, Travis Professor and Extension Specialist
(Texas Cooperative Extension), College
Station, TX
Tannert, Karen Pharmacist (Texas Department of State
Health Services), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
For: Staples, Mary Advocate (National Association of
Chain Drug Stores), Southlake, TX
SB 107
FOR: Alexander, Larry Oklahoma State Trooper (Self),
Altus, OK
Gomez, Jenny Children's Counselor (Betty Ford Center
and Texas Alliance for Drug Endangered
Children), Irving, TX
Green, Linda Educator (Self), Devol, OK
Hagerman, David Assistant Criminal District Attorney
(Tarrant County Narcotics Prosecution), Fort
Worth, TX
Macha, Barry Wichita County District Attorney
(Self), Wichita Falls, TX
Pettibon, Chuck Valero Energy Corporation (Retail
Merchandising - Valero), San Antonio, TX
Spragins, John Police Officer - Narcotics
Investigation (Wichita Fallas Police
Department), Wichita Falls, TX
ON: Bates, Joan Assistant General Counsel (Department of
State Health Services), Austin, TX
Peacock, Oren CVS/Pharmacy (Texas Federation of Drug
Stores), Sachse, TX
Tannert, Karen Pharmacist (Texas Department of State
Health Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Beckworth, Elmer District Attorney Cherokee County
(Self), Rusk, TX
Heikkala, Karen Licensed Vocational Nurse (American
Civil Liberties Union of Texas), Austin, TX
Landry, Mitch (Texas Municipal Police Association),
Austin, TX
Maxfield, Don Chief Felony Prosecutor, Ellis County
(Ellis County District Attorney), Waxahachie,
TX
Newton, Chris Attorney (Texas Petroleum Marketers
and Convenience Store Association), Austin,
TX
On: Kunkel, Douglas (Texas Department of Public Safety),
Austin, TX
Nicolas, Ken Executive Director - Criminal Justice
Division (Office of the Governor), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
Against: Staples, Mary Advocate (National Association of
Chain Drug Stores), Southlake, TX
SB 130
ON: Zamrazil, Kristie Director, Public Affairs (Texas
Pharmacy Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
Against: Arrington, Chris Executive Director (Self), Austin,
TX
Deerman, Helen President (National Chronic Pain
Society), Houston, TX
Grove, Melissa Executive Director (Legacy Counseling
Center), Dallas, TX
Hurt, Kathy Executive Director (The Arc of Dallas),
Dallas, TX
Kellogg, David Public Policy Director (Mental Health
Association of Greater Dallas), Dallas, TX
Pearce, Amber Policy Director (Texas Healthcare and
Bioscience Institute), Austin, TX
Suiter, Kim Vice President and Public Policy
Director (Texas Chapters of National Multiple
Sclerosis Society), Austin, TX
Zobisch, Paul Publisher (The Seniors News Source),
Dallas, TX
On: Aragon, Steve Chief Counsel (Health and Human
Services Commission), Austin, TX
Kirsch, Lisa Senior Policy Advisor (Health and Human
Services Commission), Austin, TX
Peterson, Debbie Unit Manager - Professional
Licensing (Department of State Health
Services), Austin, TX
Tannert, Karen Pharmacist (Texas Department of State
Health Services), Austin, TX
SB 460
FOR: Blum, Donald (Texas Podiatric Medical Association),
Dallas, TX
Brancheau, Steven Podiatrist (Texas Podiatric
Medical Association), Greenville, TX
Canlas, Bernabe Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgeon
(Podiatrists in Texas), Austin, TX
Caporusso, Joseph Podiatrist (Texas Podiatric
Medical Association), McAllen, TX
Carpenter, Brian Podiatrist (Texas Podiatric Medical
Association), Decatur, TX
Dauphinee, Damien Podiatric Surgeon (Foot and Ankle
Associates of North Texas), Lewisville, TX
Glass, Bradford Podiatrist (Texas State Board
Podiatric Medicine), Midland, TX
Harkless, Lawrence Podiatrist (Self), San Antonio,
TX
AGAINST: Allen, Bohn (Texas Medical Association), Arlington,
TX
Brown, Marvin Orthopedic Surgeon (Texas Orthopedic
Association), San Antonio, TX
Callewart, Craig Surgeon (Texas Orthopedic
Association), Dallas, TX
Gill, John Orthopedic Surgeon (Texas Orthopedic
Association), Dallas, TX
Henricks, Susan Law (Texas Orphopedic Association),
Austin, TX
Norwood, Stephen Orthopedic Surgeon (Self), San
Marcos, TX
Rohack, Jim Cardiologist (American Medical
Association), Bryan, TX
ON: Zukowski, Jim Executive Director (Texas State Board
of Podiatric Medical Examiners), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Barrett, Michael Podiatrist (Texas Podiatric Medical
Association and the Podiatry Group of South
Texas), San Antonio, TX
Canada, Don Executive Director (Texas Podiatric
Medical Association), Austin, TX
Falknor, Donald Podiatry (Self), Sugarland, TX
Falknor, Nelda Podiatric Medicine (Texas Podiatric
Medical Association), Houston, TX
Goforth, Preston Podiatrist (Texas Podiatric Medical
Association), Temple, TX
Hanna, Mark Attorney (Texas Podiatric Medical
Association), Austin, TX
Hinjosa, Walter Texas AFL-CIO (Texas American
Federation of Labor), Austin, TX
Myer, Kevin Podiatrist (Texas Podiatric Medical
Association), San Marcos, TX
Richter, Krista Association Manager (Texas Podiatric
Medical Association), Austin, TX
Scuddey, Bruce Pediactric Surgeon (Self), El Paso,
TX
Against: Adkins, James OB/GYN (Self), Houston, TX
Adkins, Linda Swan Legislative Consultant (Texas
Society of Anesthesiologists), Houston, TX
Banning, Tom Lobbyist (Texas Academy of Family
Physicians), Austin, TX
Bonner, Lindsay Texas Orthopedic Association (Texas
Orthopedic Association), Austin, TX
Bresnen, Steve Attorney (Federation of Texas
Psychiatry), Austin, TX
Bush, John Executive Director (Federation of Texas
Psychiatry), Austin, TX
Calvert, Raif Manager of Public Affairs (Texas
Academy of Internal Medicine), Austin, TX
Capelo, Jaime Legislative Consultant (PatientsFIRST
Coalition), Austin, TX
Duncan, Michael Association Executive (Texas
Ophthalmological Association), Austin, TX
Forbes, Tom Attorney (Texas Society of
Anesthesiologists), Austin, TX
Girard, Chuck Lobbyist (Texas Orthopedic
Association), Austin, TX
Kroll, Carrie Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric
Society), Austin, TX
Parker, Donna Executive Director (Texas Orthopedic
Association), Austin, TX
Pike, John Executive Director (Texas Ambulatory
Surgery Center Society), Austin, TX
Propes, Jay Consultant (Texas Orthopedic
Association), Austin, TX
Smoot, Brannan Physician, Orthopedic Surgeon (Texas
Orthopedics), Austin, TX
Tessen, Robert Executive Director (Texas Orthopedic
Medical Association), Austin, TX
Tredway, CJ (Federation of Texas Psychiatrists),
Austin, TX
Wallace, Jeseka Texas Orthopedic Association (Texas
Orthopedic Association), Austin, TX
On: Makan, Hemant Investigator (Texas State Board of
Podiatric Medical Examiners), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
For: Bowman, Jeff Podiatric Physician (Self), Houston, TX
Miller, Jason Podiatrist (Texas Podiatric Medical
Association), Kingwood, TX
SB 465
ON: Perry, Peggy Assistant Director of State Hospitals
(Department of State Health Services),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Brady, Denise Public Policy Analyst (Mental Health
Association in Texas), Austin, TX
Ferris, Beth (Texas Advocates for Nursing Home
Residents), DeSoto, TX
Gill, Raman Attorney (Texas Appleseed), Austin, TX
Lovelace, Joe Executive Director (National Alliance
for the Mentally Ill of Texas), Austin, TX
Mitchell, Beth Attorney (Advocacy, Inc.), Austin, TX
Rachofsky, Marcia Policy Analyst (Texas Mental
Health Consumers), Austin, TX
Stone, Susan Attorney, Psychiatrist (Self), Rosanky,
TX
On: Hopkins, Cindy Special Assistant to Medical Director
(Department of State Health Services),
Austin, TX
SB 630
FOR: Bates, Jim Registered Pharmacist - Owner (Self),
Marshall, TX
Steinhauer, William Pediatric Dentist (Texas Dental
Association), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Bradford, Micheal Texas Claims Manager (EduCare),
Austin, TX
Culley, Robert (TrueCare (Independent pharmacists)),
Austin, TX
Dennis, Hilary Associate Director, Legislative
Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
Hernandez, Richard Director of Government Affairs
for EduCare (EduCare Community Living),
Austin, TX
Kolodzey, Patricia Director, Insurance/Managed Care
(Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Patel, A.J. Community Chain Pharmacy (Texas
Federation of Drug Stores), Austin, TX
Peacock, Oren CVS/Pharmacy (Texas Federation of Drug
Stores), Sachse, TX
Reagan, Karen Vice President (Texas Retailers
Association), Austin, TX
Rumsey, Ronald Pharmacist (Elam Road Pharmacy),
Dallas, TX
Smith, Carole Executive Director (Private Providers
Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Staples, Mary Advocate (National Association of
Chain Drug Stores), Southlake, TX
Wohlgemuth, Cristen Government Relations Coordinator
(Texas Pharmacy Association, Academy of
Independent Pharmacists), Austin, TX
Zamrazil, Kristie Senior Director, Public Affairs
(Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin, TX
Zeniecki, Theresa Level of Need Manager (EduCare),
Austin, TX
On: Copeland, Rick Director - Medicaid Fraud Control
Unit (Office of the Attorney General -
Medicaid Fraud Control Unit), Austin, TX
Dokes, Charlotte Deputy Inspector General for
Compliance (Health and Human Services
Commission - Office of Inspector General),
Austin, TX
Dokes, Charlotte Deputy Inspector General for
Compliance (Health and Human Services
Commission - Office of Inspector General),
Austin, TX
SB 726
FOR: Brown, John Teacher, Researcher in Preventive
Dentistry (Texas Oral Health Network), San
Antonio, TX
Grant, Alicia Registered Dental Hygienist (Texas
Dental Hygienists' Association), Dallas, TX
Wright, Rebecca Registered Dental Hygienist (Texas
Dental Hygiene Educator's Association),
Beaumont, TX
AGAINST: Steinhauer, William Pediatric Dentist (Texas Dental
Association), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Palermo, Lois Registered Dental Hygienist (Texas
Dental Hygienists Association), League City,
TX
Valdez, Jerry Consultant (Texas Dental Hygienists
Association), Austin, TX
On: Schmidt, Bobby Executive Director (Texas State Board
of Dental Examiners), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
Against: Kennel, Dietmar Dentist (Texas Academy of Pediatric
Dentistry), Lubbock, TX
SB 872
FOR: Allen, Bohn (Texas Medical Association), Arlington,
TX
Bailey, Charles Attorney (Texas Hospital
Association), Austin, TX
Berger, Ed Vice President (SETON Healthcare
Network), Austin, TX
Borow, Valarie Physician (Health Help), McKinney, TX
DaSilva, Joe (Texas Hospital Association), Austin,
TX
Foster, Jon President, CEO (Saint David's Health
Care System), Austin, TX
Green, Shelton (Texas Association of Business),
Austin, TX
Pearson, David Vice President (Texas Organization of
Rural and Community Hospitals), Austin, TX
Rodgers, George Cardiologist (Texas Chapter American
College of Cardiology, Heart Hospital of
Austin), Austin, TX
Slaton, Charlie President of MedCath, Inc. (MedCath,
Austin Heart Hospital, Texsan Heart,
Harlingen Medical Center), Charlotte, NC
Thomas, John Hospital Executive (Baylor Health Care
System and Affiliates), Dallas, TX
Trout, Marcy Hospital Administration (Southwest
Surgical Hospital), Flower Mound, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Gill, John Orthopedic Surgeon (Individual), Dallas,
TX
McKissack, John Health Care Administration (Baptist
St. Anthony's Health System), Amarillo, TX
Pike, John Executive Director (Texas Ambulatory
Surgery Center Society), Austin, TX
Tesmer, David Vice President, Government Affairs
(Texas Health Resources), Grand Prairie, TX
Thompson, Matt Healthcare Management (Capital
Physician Management), Austin, TX
Against: Coppedge, Marc Healthcare Management - Physician
Practice (Austin Diagnostic Clinic), Austin,
TX
On: Bednar, Cindy Manager (Department of State Health
Services), Austin, TX
SB 882
FOR: Cowen, Margaret CPA (Interagency Council on Autism),
San Antonio, TX
Garnett, Richard Counselor (Chair Interagency
Council on Autism), Fort Worth, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Herzog, Greg (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
On: Johnstan, Mark Program Specialist Autism and Mental
Retardation (Department of Aging and
Disability Services), Austin, TX
Weizenbaum, Jon (Texas Department of Aging and
Disability Services), Austin, TX
SB 1330
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Caldwell, Jim (Texas Silver-Haired Legislators),
Kingsland, TX
Herzog, Greg (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Higgins, Carlos Retired (Texas Silver-Haired
Legislature), Austin, TX
Kaufman, Sanford Government Affairs (Sanofi
Pasteur), Fort Worth, TX
Sjoberg, Elizabeth Association General Counsel
(Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
On: Bednar, Cindy Manager (Department of State Health
Services), Austin, TX
McFarland, Jane State Employee (Texas State Board of
Medical Examiners), Austin, TX
Penfield, Susan Physician - Manager, Infectious
Disease Control Unit, DSHS (Department of
State Health Services), Austin, TX