WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 14, 2019 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Kimberly, Knox SVP - Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations (Upbring), Austin, TX
Lucy, Jennifer Director of Public Policy (TexProtects), Austin, TX
ON:
Kanne, Lisa (Dept. Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Sobol, Neil Professor (Self), Colleyville, TX
ON:
Embrey, Celeste (Texas Bankers Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Baddour, Ann (Texas Appleseed), Austin, TX
Harris, Ashley Director of Policy and Community Engagement (United Ways of Texas),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Burner, Burnie (Texas Title Insurance Guaranty Assn), Austin, TX
Day, Aaron (TLTA), Austin, TX
Scurlock, Stephen (Independent Bankers Association of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Walker, Jamie Deputy Commissioner, Financial Regulation (Texas Department of
Insurance), Austin, TX
FOR:
Lashley, Eric (Self), Georgetown, TX
Pruett, Gretchen (Self), Kyle, TX
AGAINST:
Fleck, Jennifer (Self), Spicewood, TX
ON:
Freeman, Martha (Self), West lake hills, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Kelly, Bill Director of Government Relations (Mayor’s Office, City of Houston), Houston,
TX
Woodland, Wendy Director of Advocacy & Communications (Texas Library Association),
Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 14, 2019 8:00 AM
ON:
Aronstein, Tamara (Sunset Commission), Austin, TX
Smith, Mark Director (Texas State Library and Archives Commission), Austin, TX
FOR:
Dudensing, Jamie (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Fisher, Casey (Self; Legacy ER & Urgent Care), Plano, TX
Hutson, Blake (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
Schramka, Steve (Self), San Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Boston, Jessica (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Bruce, Bonnie Director of Governmental Affairs (Texas Society of Anesthesiologists),
Austin, TX
Frazier, Kyle (Texas coalition for quality patient care), Austin, TX
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Texas Association of Health Underwriters), Austin, TX
Phenix, Billy (America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)), Austin, TX
Sandel, Rhonda CEO (Self), Pearland, TX
Shields, Brad (Texas Association of Freestanding Emergency Centers), Austin, TX
ON:
Jordan, Kristi Director of Health Care Quality - HHSC (Texas Health and Human Services
Commission), Austin, TX
Wyman, Lisa (Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Coleman, Rob Director, fiscal management (Comptroller of public accounts), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bearden, Chase Deputy Executive Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin,
TX
Hansch, Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Dudensing, Jamie (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Shrader, Melodie (PCMA), Washington, DC
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Balas, Steve Pharmacist (Self), Eagle lake, TX
Boston, Jessica (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Bruce, Bonnie Director of Governmental Affairs (Texas Society of Anesthesiologists),
Austin, TX
Carson, John Pharmacist (Self), Boerne, TX
Conwell, Audra CEO (Alliance of Independent Pharmacist), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 14, 2019 8:00 AM
Francis, Will (National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Galligher, Duane (Texas Independent Pharmacies Association), Austin, TX
Garza, Debbie CEO (Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin, TX
Gibson-Smith, Stephanie (Self), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Sara VP Advocacy and public policy (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Heal, John Director, Governmental Affairs (Texas TrueCare Pharmacies), Austin, TX
High, Carter (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Huddleston, Cheri Legislative Consultant (Texas Central Hemophilia), Austin, TX
Kowalski, Tom President & CEO (Texas Healthcare & Bioscience Institute), Austin, TX
Kunish, Eric Mr. (Self; National Alliance for Mental Illness), Austin, TX
Lester, Matthew Pharmacist (Self), San Antonio, TX
McGarity, Kristin Dr. (Self), Kyle, TX
Newberry, Mark PharmD (Self), Austin, TX
Rose, Denise (AstraZeneca), Austin, TX
Shields, Bradford (Texas Federation of Drug Stores), Austin, TX
Sughrue, Alissa Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
AUSTIN, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Watson, Kaska Education & Policy Coordinator (Self; National Infusion Center
Association), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Director of Govt. Affairs (Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas,
Inc.), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Meroney, Mike Consultant (Texas Association of Health Underwriters), Austin, TX
Phenix, Billy (America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)), Austin, TX
ON:
Bowden, Rachel Manger, accident and health (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
FOR:
Badger, Steven (Self), Dallas, TX
Ramon, Paul Owner (Self), Fort Worth, TX
AGAINST:
Isett, Carl (Self; Texas Independent Roofing Contractors Assn.), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneke, Jim (Texas Association of Public Insurance Adjusters), Austin, TX
Brown, Larry Stay Dr Roofing (Self), Waxahachie, TX
Floyd, Beaman (Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions), Austin, TX
Johnson, Sherri President (Self), Waco, TX
Knox, Josh (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Knox, Melanie (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Loftis, Lee (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas), Austin, TX
Longoria, David Owner Xavier roofing (Self; Rcat), The hills, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 14, 2019 8:00 AM
Martin, Paul Regional Vice President (National Association of Mutual Insurance
Companies), Austin, TX
Parsley, Lee (Texans for Lawsuit Reform), Austin, TX
Ramon, Sarah Executive Director (Self; RCAT), Fort Worth, TX
Strimple, Chala (Self), Round Rock, TX
Thompson, Jay (Afact), Austin, TX
Woods, Joe VP-State Government Relations (American Property Casualty Insurance
Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Worman, Mark Deputy Commissioner, Regulatory Policy (Texas Department of Insurance),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Badger, Steven (Self), Dallas, TX
Ramon, Paul Owner (Self), Fort Worth, TX
AGAINST:
Isett, Carl (Self; Texas Independent Roofing Contractors Assn.), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneke, Jim (Texas Association of Public Insurance Adjusters), Austin, TX
Brown, Larry Stay Dr Roofing (Self), Waxahachie, TX
Floyd, Beaman (Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions), Austin, TX
Johnson, Sherri President (Self), Waco, TX
Knox, Josh (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Knox, Melanie (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Loftis, Lee (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas), Austin, TX
Longoria, David Owner Xavier roofing (Self; Rcat), The hills, TX
Martin, Paul Regional Vice President (National Association of Mutual Insurance
Companies), Austin, TX
Parsley, Lee (Texans for Lawsuit Reform), Austin, TX
Ramon, Sarah Executive Director (Self; RCAT), Fort Worth, TX
Strimple, Chala (Self), Round Rock, TX
Thompson, Jay (Afact), Austin, TX
Woods, Joe VP-State Government Relations (American Property Casualty Insurance
Association), Austin, TX
ON:
Walker, Jamie Deputy Commissioner, Financial Regulation (Texas Department of
Insurance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Quereau, Jennifer (Legislative Budget Board), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 14, 2019 8:00 AM
FOR:
Patt, Debra MD (Self; Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Dudensing, Jamie (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Hill, Karen CMO Community Health Choice (Self), Houston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ashley, Price (Texas College of Emergency Physicians), Austin, TX
Balas, Steve Pharmacist (Self), Eagle lake, TX
Bearden, Chase Deputy Executive Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin,
TX
Bruce, Bonnie Director of Governmental Affairs (Texas Society of Anesthesiologists),
Austin, TX
Capelo, Jaime (Texas Chapter American College of Cardiology), Austin, TX
Carson, John Pharmacist (Self), Boerne, TX
Chepkauskas, Daniel (Patient Choice Coalition of Texas), Austin, TX
Conwell, Audra CEO (Alliance of Independent Pharmacist), Austin, TX
Courtney, Jenna (Texas Society of Pathologists), Austin, TX
Frazier, Kyle (Texas coalition for quality patient care), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Sara VP Advocacy and public policy (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Grimes, Michael (Texas Radiological Society), Austin, TX
Hansch, Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
High, Carter (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Hillert, Bobby (Texas Orthopaedic Association), Austin, TX
Kunish, Eric Mr. (Self; National Alliance for Mental Illness), Austin, TX
Lester, Matthew Pharmacist (Self), San Antonio, TX
Newberry, Mark PharmD (Self), Austin, TX
Rose, Denise (Texas Occupational Therapy Association), Austin, TX
Sughrue, Alissa Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
AUSTIN, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Woomer, Eric (Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Phenix, Billy (America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)), Austin, TX
ON:
Walker, Jamie Deputy Commissioner, Financial Regulation (Texas Department of
Insurance), Austin, TX
Western, Deea General Counsel (State Office of Risk Management), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Calvert, Jess Dir Legislative Affairs (Texas Dental Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 14, 2019 8:00 AM
Galant, Carl (Texas Dental Association), Austin, TX
Mintz, David (Texas Academy of General Dentistry), Austin, TX
Morehead, Tracy (Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry), Austin, TX
Scott, Bruce (Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons), Austin, TX
ON:
Bowden, Rachel Manger, accident and health (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Pendleton, DJ Executive Director (Texas Manufactured Housing Association), Austin, TX
Reed, Cyrus Conservation director (Lone star chapter sierra club), Austin, TX
Sparks, Clifford Legislative Director (City of Dallas), Dallas, TX
ON:
Gonzales, David Director of Regulatory Program Management (Tx Dept of Licensing and
Regulation), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Balas, Steve Pharmacist (Self), Eagle lake, TX
Fielding, John (US Travel Insurance Association), Washington, DC
Polan, Deborah Attorney (AIG), Austin, TX
Woods, Joe VP-State Government Relations (American Property Casualty Insurance
Association), Austin, TX
Yarbrough, Brian (Nationwide), Austin, TX
ON:
Worman, Mark Deputy Commissioner, Regulatory Policy (Texas Department of Insurance),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Bennett, John (Self; Victoria Symphony Society), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Hall, Michelle Executive Director (Victoria Symphony Orchestra), Victoria, TX
Murray, Teri Board President (Victoria Symphony Orchestra), Victoria, TX
ON:
Graham, Thomas Director (TX Alcoholic beverage commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Beneke, Jim (The Beneke Company/Adjusters International), Austin, TX
Floyd, Beaman (Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions), Austin, TX
Parsley, Lee (Texans for Lawsuit Reform), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 14, 2019 8:00 AM
Posey, Jake (Texas Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (TAPIA)), Austin, TX
Thompson, Jay (Afact), Austin, TX
ON:
Walker, Jamie Deputy Commissioner, Financial Regulation (Texas Department of
Insurance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Bishop, Ashley (Self; AIO), Kemp, TX
Bueche, Jay (Self; HEB and Texas Pharmacy Association), New Braunfels, TX
Capelo, Jaime (Alliance of Independent Pharmacists), Austin, TX
Carson, John Pharmacist (Self), Boerne, TX
Cattles, Kenneth (Self; Texas independent pharmacies assoc), Lampasas, TX
Conwell, Audra CEO (Alliance of Independent Pharmacist), Austin, TX
Galligher, Duane (Texas Independent Pharmacies Association), Austin, TX
Garza, David County Commissioner (Cameron County), San Benito, TX
Garza, Debbie CEO (Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin, TX
Grahmann, Paula (Self; Texas independent pharmacy association), Hallettsville, TX
Gray, Tammy Pharmacist (Self; Texas independent pharmacies Association, Buda Drug
Store), Buda, TX
Hansch, Greg (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas), Austin, TX
Heal, John Director, Governmental Affairs (Texas TrueCare Pharmacies), Austin, TX
Hickman, John (Self; Texas Pharmacy Business Council), McKinney, TX
High, Carter (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Kunish, Eric Mr. (Self; National Alliance for Mental Illness), Austin, TX
Lester, Matthew Pharmacist (Self), San Antonio, TX
McAnally, Bruce Mr (Self), Austin, TX
Morehead, Tracy (Walgreens), Austin, TX
Newberry, Mark PharmD (Self), Austin, TX
Rodriguez, Miguel (Texas Pharmacy Business Council), Austin, TX
Shields, Bradford (Texas Federation of Drug Stores), Austin, TX
Shields, Bradford (Texas Society of Health System Pharmacists), Austin, TX
Shields, Chris (Texas Independent Pharmacies Association), Austin, TX
Sughrue, Alissa Policy Coordinator (National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas),
AUSTIN, TX
Weidmann, Trena Rph (Self; Texas Independent Pharmacies Association), Corsicana, TX
Wilkes, Morris (United Supermarkets), Lubbock, TX
Wright, Michael Executive Director (Texas Pharmacy Business Council), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Dudensing, Jamie (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Phenix, Billy (America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)), Austin, TX
Shrader, Melodie (PCMA), Washington, DC
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 14, 2019 8:00 AM
ON:
Walker, Jamie Deputy Commissioner, Financial Regulation (Texas Department of
Insurance), Austin, TX
FOR:
Clark, Jeffrey President (Advanced Power Alliance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Carter, Janis (Avangrid Renewables), Austin, TX
Fuchs, Jeremy Director of Public Affairs (Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers
Association), Austin, TX
Morehead, Tracy (APEX Clean Energy), Austin, TX
Reed, Cyrus Conservation director (Lone star chapter sierra club), Austin, TX
Troxclair, Caleb (Kyle Stallings), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Vunderink, Gregg (Self), TX, TX
ON:
Martinez, Carine Policy analyst (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Fowler, Perry Executive Director (Texas Water Infrstructure Network (TXWIN)), Austin,
TX
Houston, Joshua General Counsel (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Muñoz, Ned General Counsel, Texas Association of Builders (Texas Association of
Builders), Austin, TX
Norman, Scott Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX
Sugg, Paul Legislative Manager (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX
FOR:
Barnett, Kelley (Self), Austin, TX
Vining, Donna (Self; Texas Association for Interior Design), Spring, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Brenton, Lance (Texas Board of Architectural Examiners), Austin, TX
Hildebrand, Julie Executive Director (Texas Board of Architectural Examiners), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Franco, Brie Intergovernmental Relations Officer (City of Austin), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 14, 2019 8:00 AM
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
MacDougal, Vanessa Ms (Self), Austin, TX
Vunderink, Gregg (Self), TX, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Schrader, Megan (Amazon Web Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Ashley, Price (Texas College of Emergency Physicians), Austin, TX
Bruce, Bonnie Director of Governmental Affairs (Texas Society of Anesthesiologists),
Austin, TX
Courtney, Jenna (Texas Society of Pathologists), Austin, TX
Grimes, Michael (Texas Radiological Society), Austin, TX
Hillert, Bobby (Texas Orthopaedic Association), Austin, TX
Patt, Debra MD (Self; Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
ON:
Dudensing, Jamie (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Walker, Jamie Deputy Commissioner, Financial Regulation (Texas Department of
Insurance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Vunderink, Gregg (Self), TX, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Jones, Mark CEO (Self; TExas Independent Automobile Dealers Association), Burleson,
TX
Martin, Jeff Executive director (Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Association),
Austin, TX
Martinez, Mario A. (Self; Texas Independent Auto Dealers Asso.), Austin, TX
ON:
Bruno, Steve Government Relations Officer (Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation), Austin, TX
FOR:
Brannon, Michelle (Self), Hallsville, TX
WITNESS LIST
Business & Commerce
May 14, 2019 8:00 AM
Brannon, Stan (Self), Hallsville, TX
Faucheux, Dion (Self), White oak, TX
Faucheux, Michelle (Self), Texas, TX
Larry, Pamela (Self), Hallsville, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Brannon, Carolanne (Self), Hallsville, TX, TX
Brannon, Lake (Self), Hallsville, TX
Larry, Christopher (Self), Hallsville, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Berry, Traci Sr. VP, Community Engagement & Education (Goodwill Central Texas),
Austin, TX
Dover, Alicia Executive Director (Associated Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of
Texas), Buda, TX
Grey, John Associate; Moak, Casey & Associates (Texas School Alliance), Austin, TX
Henning, Lori (Texas Association od Goodwills), Austin, TX
Holleman, Will (Texas Association of School Boards), Austin, TX
Muñoz, Ned General Counsel, Texas Association of Builders (Texas Association of
Builders), Austin, TX
Womack, Daniel Director State Government Affairs (Dow), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Aguilar, Leonard Political Director Southwest Pipe Trades (Self; Southwest Pipe Trades
Association), Lubbock, TX
Berendzen, James (Self; Licence Plumbers, UA local 100, 600 plumbers in north texas),
Tx, TX
Carey, Michelle (Self), Kyle, TX
Carey, Mitchell (Self), Kyle, TX
Cooper, Joe Training Director (Self; Plumbers and Pipefitters), Austin, TX
Griffith, Idona (Self), Austin, TX
Guy, Linda RN,PNP (Self), Austin, TX
Schramek, Chris (Self), Pasadena, TX
Smith, Bobby Labor organizer (Self), Austin, TX
Smitherman, Ronnie Executive director TBTC (Self; Texas Building Trades Council),
Austin, TX
Toler, Grady Labor Organizer SWPT (Self), Wylie, TX
Tupica, Michael (Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 146), Burleson, TX
Vunderink, Gregg (Self), TX, TX
Yezak, Robert Mr (Self; IBEW), Cameron,, TX