WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 30, 2025 8:00 AM
FOR:
Kiehl, Heidi (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Academy of Nutrition &
Dietetics), Round Rock, TX
Landry, Ayla (Self; Breastfeeding Success), Austin, TX
Poland, Tara Maternal Nutrition Program Coordinator (Self; Maternal by Sentido Health),
Tomball, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Banning, Tom (Texas Academy of Family Physicians), Austin, TX
Borja, Rob Director of Government Affairs (Central Health), Austin, TX
Dudensing, Jamie CEO (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Fleming, Lauren (Texas Coalition For Patients), Austin, TX
Galloso, Tessa (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Sara Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy (Texas Hospital Association),
Austin, TX
Hernandez, Elisa (University Medical Center of El Paso; El Paso Health), El Paso, TX
Ingram, Desiree Women's Health Policy Advisor (Texas Women’s Healthcare Coalition),
San Antonio, TX
Kay, Cicely Intergovernmental Relations (Travis County Commissioners Court), Austin,
TX
Kuykendall, Rhonda Human Trafficking Task Force Coordinator (Self; Fort Bend Anti-
Trafficking Collective), Fulshear, TX
Medina, Lisa Public Policy Coordinator (Texas Council on Family Violence), Buda, TX
Milligan, Maureen President and CEO (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
O'Banion, Stephanie Director of Impact & Engagement (United Ways of Texas), Austin,
TX
Poole, Preston (Texas Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
Purser, T. Ray Vice President of Government Affairs (Self; Legacy Community Health),
Houston, TX
Ramirez, Rebecca Policy Intern (The National Association of Social Workers Texas
Chapter), Austin, TX
Roberts, Caroline (Self; Children at Risk), Houston, TX
Romo, Joel (Partnership for a Healthy Texas), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Turner, McCann Specialist, Government Affairs (Texas Health Resources (THR)),
Arlington, TX
Vanhoose, Laurie Principal (Episcopal Health Foundation), Austin, TX
Warren, Kevin (DHR Health), Edinburg, TX
Wright, Ben (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 30, 2025 8:00 AM
ON:
Gonzaga, Sarah Manager of Medical Benefits Policy (Health and Human Services
Commission), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Jones, Janet (Self; Breastfeeding Success), Austin, TX
FOR:
Kuykendall, Rhonda Human Trafficking Task Force Coordinator (also providing written
testimony) (Self; Fort Bend Anti-Trafficking Collective), Fulshear, TX
Roberts, Caroline (also providing written testimony) (Self; Children at Risk), Houston,
TX
Tipton, Torey (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Bernstein, Kelsey (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Ingram, Desiree Women's Health Policy Advisor (Texas Women’s Healthcare Coalition),
San Antonio, TX
Judice, Kerrie Director of Policy and Advocacy (TexProtects), Dallas, TX
O'Banion, Stephanie Director of Impact & Engagement (United Ways of Texas), Austin,
TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Sparks, Andrea (Not On Our Watch Texas), Austin, TX
Travis, Clayton (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
ON:
Norton, Psy. D, Evan Deputy Executive Director (Texas Juvenile Justice Department),
Austin, TX
Talbert, Marta Associate Commissioner of Investigations (Department of Family and
Protective Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Goloby, Mark (Self), Houston, TX
Vlahakos, Paula (Self), Houston, TX
Wilcoxson, Carrie (also providing written testimony) (Self), Floresville, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Earl, Andrea Associate State Director (AARP Texas), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 30, 2025 8:00 AM
Kuykendall, Rhonda Human Trafficking Task Force Coordinator (Self; Fort Bend Anti-
Trafficking Collective), Fulshear, TX
Parkinson, Thomas (Self), San Antonio, TX
Powell, Judy Communications Director (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX
Roberts, Caroline (Self; Children at Risk), Houston, TX
Travis, Clayton (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Walters, Rachel (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services (TACFS)), Austin, TX
FOR:
Meek, Raymund (Self), Commerce, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allmon, Jennifer Executive Director (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops), Austin, TX
Hilliard, Sharon (Self), Belton, TX
Meek, April (Self), Commerce, TX
ON:
Manda, Hall Doctor (Department of State Health Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Shields, Bradford (Texas Academy of Audiologists), Austin, TX
ON:
Jennings, Doug General Counsel (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Allen, Debbie (also providing written testimony) (Self), Euless, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Carter, Janis (Texas Federation of Drug Stores), Austin, TX
Galligher, Duane (Texas Pharmacy Association), Austin, TX
Holzheauser, Craig (National Association of Chain Drug Stores), Austin, TX
ON:
Carroll, Daniel Director (Texas State Board of Pharmacy), Austin, TX
Holloway, Megan General Counsel (Texas State Board of Pharmacy), Austin, TX
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Director of Public Policy (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
ON:
Aleman, Steven Senior Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 30, 2025 8:00 AM
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Rose, Lauren Director of Public Policy (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Sparks, Andrea Director of Governmental Relations (Buckner International), Dallas, TX
ON:
Arnold, Quinton Director (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
McGuire, Kristin Deputy Associate Commissioner, Special Populations (Texas Education
Agency), Austin, TX
FOR:
Lucas, Tommy (also providing written testimony) (Self; Texas Optometric Association),
Killeen, TX
Walters, Mary Kate (Self; Texas Optometric Association), Brenham, TX
AGAINST:
Dudensing, Jamie (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Health Plans),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Deakins, Jennifer Doctor of Optometry (Self; Texas Optometric Association), Irving, TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Herman, Guy Judge (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Banks, Camisha DEC Managed Care (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin,
TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Crownover, Buffy (National Association of Vision Care Plans), Austin, TX
FOR:
Bruce, Bonnie Vice President of External Affairs & Strategy (also providing written
testimony) (U.S. Anesthesia Partners (USAP)), Austin, TX
Cook, Chris Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (Self; Texas Medical Association, Texas
Society of Anesthesiologists), Dallas, TX
AGAINST:
Dudensing, Jamie CEO (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Allen, Sara (Texas College of Emergency Physicians; Texas Radiological Society, Texas
Society of Pathologists), TX
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
Flanders, Caitlin (U.S. Anesthesia Partners of Texas), Austin, TX
Hillert, Bobby (Texas Orthopaedic Association), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 30, 2025 8:00 AM
Meroney, Mike Consultant (National Association of Benefits & Insurance Professionals,
Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
Wittenburg, Michelle (U.S. Anesthesia Partners), Austin, TX
Wright, Ben (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Hutson, Blake Director of Public Affairs (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
ON:
Wright, Cindy (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
FOR:
Waybourn, Bill Sheriff (Self), Arlington, TX
AGAINST:
Powell, Judy Communications Director (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX
Schneider, Michael (Self), Houston, TX
ON:
Carriker, Terri (also providing written testimony) (Self; Protect Texas Fragile Kids),
Austin, TX
Galinsky, Rebecca (also providing written testimony) (Self), Arlington, TX
Spiller, Lee Executive Director (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Crockett, Sarah Director of Public Policy (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Judice, Kerrie Director of Policy and Advocacy (TexProtects), Dallas, TX
Ramirez, Rebecca Policy Intern (The National Association of Social Workers Texas
Chapter), Austin, TX
Sparks, Andrea Director of Government and Strategic Relations (Buckner International),
Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Howsley, Stephen (Family Freedom Project), Lubbock, TX
Mcintire, Krista Parent Advocate and Consultant (Self; Family Freedom Project), Paradise,
TX
Riera, Kambrey (Self), Keller, TX
Stevens, Lila (Self), Houston, TX
ON:
Bahadur, Pooja (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Borjes, Joy Associate Commissioner (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin,
TX
Quintana, Joann (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
April 30, 2025 8:00 AM
Sanders, Joshua Chief of Intergovernmental Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX
Skrobarczyk, Ryan Director (City of Corpus Christi), Corpus Christi, TX
Wright, Christine Legislative Manager (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Ash, Ky (U.S. Renal Care), Austin, TX
ON:
Cavazos, Sergio (Fresenius Medical Care), Austin, TX
Jacob, Sharon Manager (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
AGAINST:
Van Haselen, Jeremy (DaVita), Austin, TX
FOR:
Cano, Carolina Government Relations Manager (Houston Food Bank), Houston, TX
Evilsizer, Hawley Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Licensed Dietitian (also providing
written testimony) (Self; Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics), Austin, TX
Gambill, Lauren (Self; Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Dudensing, Jamie CEO (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Galloso, Tessa (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Ingram, Desiree Women's Health Policy Advisor (Texas Women’s Healthcare Coalition),
San Antonio, TX
Poole, Preston (Texas Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
Ramirez, Rebecca Policy Intern (The National Association of Social Workers Texas
Chapter), Austin, TX
Ramirez, Rick Deputy Intergovernmental Relations Officer (City of Austin), Austin, TX
Reynolds, David (Texas Chapter American College of Physicians), Austin, TX
Romo, Joel (Partnership for a Healthy Texas), Austin, TX
Wright, Ben (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Yanas, Christine Vice President of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries),
San Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Deline, Steven (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Hovatter, Keely (Mom’s Meals), Austin, TX
Sentilles, Emily DAC Managed Care (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin,
TX