WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 19, 2013 9:00 AM
FOR:
Flower, Linda Chair (Texas Physicians Resource Council), Tomball, TX
Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (Texas Health Care Association), Austin, TX
Nuckols, Beverly Board Member (Self; Texas Alliance for Life), New Braunfels, TX
Olson, Monsignor Michael Rector of Holy Trinity Seminar (Texas Catholic Conference;
Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Irving, TX
Pojman, Joe Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Alliance for
Life), Austin, TX
Thomason, David (Leading Age Texas), Austin, TX
Weltqe, Arlo Physician/Clinical Professor (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Medical Association), Bellaire, TX
AGAINST:
Graham, Joseph President/Board Member (Texas Right to Life; National Right to Life),
Houston, TX
Huber, David (Texas Home School Coalition), Temple, TX
Kafka, Bob Organizer (also providing written testimony) (ADAPT; Not Dead Yet),
Austin, TX
McPhail, Jennifer Community Organizer (ADAPT), Austin, TX
Nelson, Helen (Self), Bedford, TX
Seago, John Legislative Director (Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Smith, Wesley Consultant (also providing written testimony) (Texas Right to Life), Castro
Valley, CO
Steele, Burrell (ADAPT of Texas), Austin, TX
Steele, Mary (Self; ADAPT of Texas), Austin, TX
Ward, Jerri Lynn (Self), Austin, TX
Wittie, David Organizer (ADAPT of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Borel, Dennis Executive Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Chandler, Robin Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Langendorf, Jean Vice President (Easter Seals Central Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Berger, Edward Consultant (Catholic Health Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Blauvelt, Erin Attorney/ Public Policy Assistant (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Chunn, Tama Board Member (Life Advocates), Houston, TX
Connett, Brent (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Farrow, Larry Executive Director (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin,
TX
Hoosen, Greg (Self), Austin, TX
Hotze, Margaret Legislative Chairman (Life Advocates of Houston), Houston, TX
Jacobi, Laura (Texas Alliance for Life), Fort Worth, TX
Kenderine, Marshall (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 19, 2013 9:00 AM
Knaupe, Gregg (Seton Healthcare Family), Austin, TX
Krejs, Christiane Chief Executive Officer (Texas Non-Profit Hospice Alliance), Austin, TX
Marwitz, David Consultant (Texas Dermatalogical Society), Austin, TX
Niemerg, Rebecca (Self), Austin, TX
Schroeder, Rebekah Government Relations (Texas Children's Hospital), Houston, TX
Seale, Marie (Self), Austin, TX
Stafford, Gwen Vice President of Advocacy (Covenant Health- Lubbock), Lubbock, TX
Townsend, Linda Director of State Advocacy (CHRISTUS Health), Austin, TX
Vasquez, Bishop Joe Bishop of Austin (The Diocese of Austin), Austin, TX
Williams, Terry Volunteer Lobby Team (Texas Alliance for Life), San Marcos, TX
Woodley, Richard Director of Ethics (Texas Catholic Health Association; Texas Health
Association), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Adams, Cathie President (Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Arnold, Veronica Legislative Associate (Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Boyte, Melanie Organizer (ADAPT of Texas), Austin, TX
Campos, Alfonso (Self), Maxwell, TX
Cranston, Cathy Organizer (Personal Attendant Coalition of Texas; ADAPT), Austin, TX
Cranston, Ron (Personal Attendant Coalition of Texas), Austin, TX
Crawford, Sarah Legislative Associate (Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Dedow, Eva Registered Nurse (Self), Austin, TX
Horne, Emily Legislative Associate (Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Kebodeaux, A. Charelene (Self), Cleveland, TX
Kebodeaux, Ann (Self), Cleveland, TX
Kebodeaux, Emily Legislative Associate (Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Messer, Mary (ADAPT of Texas), Austin, TX
Mitchell, Marshall Member (ADAPT), Austin, TX
Salovitz, Heiwa Organizer (ADAPT of Texas), Austin, TX
Watkins, Sarah Member (ADAPT of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Smith, Chuck Executive Director (Equality Texas), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Bolton, Valinda Consultant (Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission), Austin, TX
Fredriksen, Amanda Director of Advocacy (AARP), Austin, TX
Reeves, Stephen Director of Public Policy (Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission),
Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Graham, Jim Executive Director (Texas Right to Life; National Right to Life), Houston,
TX
FOR:
Bailey, Karl Sergeant (Self), Seagoville, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 19, 2013 9:00 AM
Bobosky, Shelby Legislative Co-Chair (Texas Humane Legislation Network), Dallas, TX
Broaddus, Katie Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (Association of Shelter Veterinarians),
Round Rock, TX
Strother, Ethel President (Texas Animal Control Association), Farmers Branch, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Batra, Nita (Self), Plano, TX
Coker, Diane (Self), Georgetown, TX
Dwyer, Kelley Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
Foote, Deborah State Legislative Director (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals), Nederland, CO
Hanes, Kelly Spokesperson (Austin Humane Society), Austin, TX
Jarl, Katie Texas State Director (The Humane Society of the United States), Houston, TX
Kerby, Stacy Sutton President, Central Texas Chapter (Texas Humane Legislation
Network), Austin, TX
Lehe, Denise (Self), Austin, TX
Mitchell, Amy (Self), Sherman, TX
Moses, Audrey (Self), Austin, TX
Nordyke, Patt Executive Director (Texas Federation of Animal Care Societies), Austin, TX
O'Neil, Jeanne (Self), Austin, TX
Snider, Stewart (Self), Austin, TX
Trimble, Robert Board Member (Self; Texas Humane Legislation Network), Dallas, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Armstrong, George Member (Responsible Pet Owners Alliance (RPOA)), San Antonio, TX
Davis, Kathy Director of Animal Care Services (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
FOR:
Fraze, Deb Vice President (Pediatric Health Choice), Tampa, FL
ON:
Genco, Frank Senior Policy Advisor (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin,
TX
Murphree, Susan Senior Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ligon, Katharine Mental Health Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities),
Austin, TX
White, David Executive Director (Texas Psychological Association), Cedar Park, TX
FOR:
Barillas, Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (also providing written testimony)
(One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 19, 2013 9:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Davis, Melissa Legislative Intern (National Association of Social Workers - Texas
Chapter), Austin, TX
Holmes, Harry Senior Policy Advisor (Harris County Healthcare Alliance), Houston, TX
LeBleu, Stephanie Public Policy Coordinator (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates
(CASA)), Austin, TX
Martinez, Diana Director of Policy (The Texas Association for the Protection of Children
(TexProtects)), Wimberley, TX
Tipps, Mary BOD (Austin Children's Shelter), Austin, TX
FOR:
Chunn, Tama Board Member (Life Advocates), Houston, TX
Flower, Linda W. Chair (Texas Physicians Resource Council and Women's Wellness
Coalition), Tomball, TX
Harris, Karen Minister (Self), Lakehills, TX
Thompson, Mayra Jimemez Associate Professor, UT Southwestern (Self), Dallas, TX
AGAINST:
Braun, Virginia Administrator / Owner (Routh Street Women's Clinic), Dallas, TX
Busby, Heather Executive Director (NARAL Pro-Choice Texas), Austin, TX
Pettigrew, Betty Director (Routh Street Women's Clinic), Dallas, TX
Prince, Robert Medical Doctor, OB GYN (Self), Dallas, TX
Rocap, Blake (also providing written testimony) (NARAL Pro-Choice Texas), Austin, TX
Rosenbach, Kelley Registered Nurse (Self), Irving, TX
Stevenson, Amanda Researcher (also providing written testimony) (Texas Policy
Evaluation Project), Austin, TX
Yeaman, John (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Harper, Amy S. Licensing Manager (DSHS), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Adams, Cathie President (Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Allmon, Jennifer Associate Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX
Arnold, Veronica Legislative Associate (Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Crawford, Sarah Legislative Associate (Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Davidson, Elizabeth Administrative Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer (Women's
Wellness Coalition of Texas), Round Rock, TX
Everett, Carol Chief Executive Officer (Self), Round Rock, TX
Graham, Jim Executive Director (Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Graham, Joseph President (Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Harris, E. Dennis Medical Doctor (Self), Lakehills, TX
Hettinger, Ann State Director (Concerned Women for America), Rockwall, TX
Horne, Emily Legislative Associate (Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 19, 2013 9:00 AM
Hotze, Margaret F. Legislative Chairman (Life Advocates of Houston), Houston, TX
Kebodeaux, Emily Legislative Associate (Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Niemerg, Rebecca (Self), Austin, TX
Nuckols, Beverly B. Physician (Self), New Braunfels, TX
Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Saenz, Jonathan President (Texas Values), Austin, TX
Seale, Marie (Self), Austin, TX
Wright, Kyleen President (Texans for Life Committee), Arlington, TX
AGAINST:
Betts, Heather L. (Self), Austin, TX
Birch, Rebecca President (National Women's Political Caucus), Austin, TX
Boyer, Brent (Self), Austin, TX
Braun, Lea Physician / Owner (Routh Street Women's Clinic), Dallas, TX
Burr, Elizabeth President (Capital Area Democratic Women), Austin, TX
Chaney, Paula Trietsch (Self), Georgetown, TX
Collier, Brenda (Self), Austin, TX
Collier, Roger (Self), Austin, TX
Contreras, Elizabeth (Self), Dallas, TX
Cranston, Cathy (Self), Austin, TX
Doyel, Elizabeth A. (Self), Austin, TX
Francis, Sarah MSW (Whole Woman's Health), Dallas, TX
Gifford, Fatimah Marketing / PR Director (Self; Amy Hagstrom Miller, Whole Women's
Health), Del Valle, TX
Hayes, Christine (Self), Austin, TX
Jones, Diane (Self), Austin, TX
Jordan, Margaret Aline Registered Nurse (Self / Grandchildren), Austin, TX
Klushnik, Julie (Self), Austin, TX
Lavelle, Tanya Mental Health Policy Analyst (Self), Austin, TX
Lichtenheld, Zoey (Self), Austin, TX
Luther, Jessica (Self), Austin, TX
McCombs, Jennifer Jarl (Self), Austin, TX
McFarland, A. Jane (Self), Manchaca, TX
Messenger, Alexandra (Self), Austin, TX
Miller, Katherine (Self), Austin, TX
Mochley II, Robert (Self), Austin, TX
Morgan, Mary (Self), Austin, TX
Morton, Peggy First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin Social Action Chair (Planned
Parenthood; 1st Unitarian Universalist Austin Social Action Committee), Austin, TX
Nicholson, Melissa (Self), Austin, TX
Ochoa, Lindsay M. Legislative Liason (American Civil Liberties Union of Texas), Austin,
TX
Roth, Melissa (NARAL Texas), Austin, TX
Rubin, Anna (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 19, 2013 9:00 AM
Scallan, Clay (Self), Driftwood, TX
Scott, Sally L. (Unitarian Universalist for Justice), Austin, TX
Stanley, Drew Social Media Manager (Whole Woman's Health), Austin, TX
Tardan, Dennis (NARAL Texas), Austin, TX
Thomas, Derrick (Self), Austin, TX
Underwood, R. Reed (Self), Austin, TX
Underwood, Ranae (Self), Austin, TX
Ward, Barbara (Self), Austin, TX
Waters, Katherine Student (Self), Austin, TX
Watkins, Sarah (Self), Austin, TX
Yelverton, Brittany (Self), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Crawford, R.C. Executive Director (Naturalabortionlaws.com), Round Rock, TX
Hollier, Lisa Chair (Texas District - American Congress of OB/GYNs), Houston, TX
McDougan, Mary LPCI (Whole Woman's Health), Fort Worth, TX
Schicker, Jacqueline Paige (Self), Houston, TX
Snider, Stewart (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
FOR:
Chandler, Robin Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Graham, Joseph President/Board Member (Texas Right to Life; National Right to Life),
Houston, TX
Langendorf, Jean Vice President (Easter Seals Central Texas), Austin, TX
Nelson, Helen (Self), Bedford, TX
Seago, John Legislative Director (Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Smith, Wesley Consultant (also providing written testimony) (Texas Right to Life), Castro
Valley, CO
Ward, Jerri Lynn (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Nuckols, Beverly Board Member (Self; Texas Alliance for Life), New Braunfels, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Adams, Cathie President (Texas Eagle Forum), Dallas, TX
Arnold, Veronica Legislative Associate (Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Borel, Dennis Executive Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Campos, Alfonso (Self), Maxwell, TX
Chunn, Tama Board Member (Life Advocates), Houston, TX
Connett, Brent (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Cranston, Cathy Organizer/Personal Attendant (Personal Attendant Coalition of Texas),
Austin, TX
Cranston, Ron (Personal Attendant Coalition of Texas), Austin, TX
Crawford, Sarah Legislative Associate (Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 19, 2013 9:00 AM
Dedow, Eva Registered Nurse (Self), Austin, TX
Hettinger, Ann State Director (Concerned Women for America of Texas), Rockwall, TX
Horne, Emily Legislative Associate (Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
Kafka, Bob Organizer (ADAPT of Texas; Not Dead Yet), Austin, TX
Kebodeaux, A. Charelene (Self), Cleveland, TX
Kebodeaux, Ann (Self), Cleveland, TX
Kebodeaux, Emily Legislative Associate (Texas Right to Life), Houston, TX
McPhail, Jennifer Community Organizer (ADAPT), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Berger, Edward Consultant (Catholic Health Association of Texas), Austin, TX
Bolton, Valinda Consultant (Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission), Austin, TX
Hull, Mike General Counsel (Texas Alliance for Patient Access), Austin, TX
Knaupe, Gregg (Seton Healthcare Family), Austin, TX
Krejs, Christiane Chief Executive Officer (Texas Non-Profit Hospice Alliance), Austin, TX
Patterson, Jeffery Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin, TX
Thomason, David (Leading Age Texas), Austin, TX
Williams, Terry (Self), San Marcos, TX
Woodley, Richard Director of Ethics (Texas Catholic Health Association; Texas Health
Association), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Flower, Linda Chair (TPRC-TX Physicians Resource Council), Tomball, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Farrow, Larry Executive Director (Texas & New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin,
TX
Graham, Jim Executive Director (Texas Right to Life; National Right to Life), Houston,
TX
AGAINST:
Weltqe, Arlo Physician/Clinical Professor (Texas Medical Association), Bellaire, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Finch, Dan Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
FOR:
Zolnierek, Cindy (Texas Nurses Association; Nursing Legislative Agenda Coalition),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ratliff, Thomas Consultant (Texas Nurse Practioners), Austin, TX
Sjoberg, Elizabeth Associate General Counsel (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
March 19, 2013 9:00 AM
ON:
Van Doren, Michael Program Director (Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses),
Austin, TX
ON:
Bufkin, Alice Early Childhood Intervention Coordinator (Texans Care for Children),
Austin, TX
Statman, Rona Director of Family Support (also providing written testimony) (The ARC of
Texas), Austin, TX
Wedel, Kim Assistant Commissioner (Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative
Services), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
ON:
Ramos, Jessica Public Policy Director (Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities),
Austin, TX