WITNESS LISTSB 1767Senate Committee ReportJurisprudenceApril 22, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment FOR: Rauls, Joy Director of Community Relations (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas, Inc.), Austin, TX ON: Byrne, Darlene Judge (Self), Austin, TX Hachem, Sandra Senior Assistant County Attorney (Harris County Attorney), Houston, TX Roper, Tiffany Assistant Director (Permanent Judicial Commission for Children Youth and Families), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Barker, Conni Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Boone, Susan Board Chair (Tom Green County Child Services Board), San Angelo, TX Bresnen, Steve (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Yourth Services), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Sisk, Cathy Director, Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX Tessier, D.J. President Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards (Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards), San Antonio, TX On: Page, Beth Litigation Director (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 1767Senate Committee Report SB 1767 Senate Committee Report Jurisprudence Jurisprudence April 22, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment FOR: Rauls, Joy Director of Community Relations (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas, Inc.), Austin, TX ON: Byrne, Darlene Judge (Self), Austin, TX Hachem, Sandra Senior Assistant County Attorney (Harris County Attorney), Houston, TX Roper, Tiffany Assistant Director (Permanent Judicial Commission for Children Youth and Families), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Barker, Conni Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Boone, Susan Board Chair (Tom Green County Child Services Board), San Angelo, TX Bresnen, Steve (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Yourth Services), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Sisk, Cathy Director, Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX Tessier, D.J. President Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards (Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards), San Antonio, TX On: Page, Beth Litigation Director (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX April 22, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment April 22, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment FOR: FOR: Rauls, Joy Director of Community Relations (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas, Inc.), Austin, TX Rauls, Joy Director of Community Relations (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas, Inc.), Austin, TX ON: ON: Byrne, Darlene Judge (Self), Austin, TX Byrne, Darlene Judge (Self), Austin, TX Hachem, Sandra Senior Assistant County Attorney (Harris County Attorney), Houston, TX Hachem, Sandra Senior Assistant County Attorney (Harris County Attorney), Houston, TX Roper, Tiffany Assistant Director (Permanent Judicial Commission for Children Youth and Families), Austin, TX Roper, Tiffany Assistant Director (Permanent Judicial Commission for Children Youth and Families), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Barker, Conni Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Barker, Conni Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Boone, Susan Board Chair (Tom Green County Child Services Board), San Angelo, TX Boone, Susan Board Chair (Tom Green County Child Services Board), San Angelo, TX Bresnen, Steve (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX Bresnen, Steve (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Yourth Services), Austin, TX Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Yourth Services), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Sisk, Cathy Director, Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX Sisk, Cathy Director, Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX Tessier, D.J. President Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards (Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards), San Antonio, TX Tessier, D.J. President Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards (Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards), San Antonio, TX On: On: Page, Beth Litigation Director (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX Page, Beth Litigation Director (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 1767Senate Committee Report SB 1767 Senate Committee Report SB 1767 Senate Committee Report Jurisprudence Jurisprudence Jurisprudence April 22, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment FOR: Rauls, Joy Director of Community Relations (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas, Inc.), Austin, TX ON: Byrne, Darlene Judge (Self), Austin, TX Hachem, Sandra Senior Assistant County Attorney (Harris County Attorney), Houston, TX Roper, Tiffany Assistant Director (Permanent Judicial Commission for Children Youth and Families), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Barker, Conni Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Boone, Susan Board Chair (Tom Green County Child Services Board), San Angelo, TX Bresnen, Steve (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Yourth Services), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Sisk, Cathy Director, Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX Tessier, D.J. President Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards (Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards), San Antonio, TX On: Page, Beth Litigation Director (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX April 22, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment April 22, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment FOR: FOR: Rauls, Joy Director of Community Relations (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas, Inc.), Austin, TX Rauls, Joy Director of Community Relations (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas, Inc.), Austin, TX ON: ON: Byrne, Darlene Judge (Self), Austin, TX Byrne, Darlene Judge (Self), Austin, TX Hachem, Sandra Senior Assistant County Attorney (Harris County Attorney), Houston, TX Hachem, Sandra Senior Assistant County Attorney (Harris County Attorney), Houston, TX Roper, Tiffany Assistant Director (Permanent Judicial Commission for Children Youth and Families), Austin, TX Roper, Tiffany Assistant Director (Permanent Judicial Commission for Children Youth and Families), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Barker, Conni Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Barker, Conni Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Boone, Susan Board Chair (Tom Green County Child Services Board), San Angelo, TX Boone, Susan Board Chair (Tom Green County Child Services Board), San Angelo, TX Bresnen, Steve (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX Bresnen, Steve (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Yourth Services), Austin, TX Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Yourth Services), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Sisk, Cathy Director, Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX Sisk, Cathy Director, Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX Tessier, D.J. President Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards (Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards), San Antonio, TX Tessier, D.J. President Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards (Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards), San Antonio, TX On: On: Page, Beth Litigation Director (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX Page, Beth Litigation Director (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX April 22, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment April 22, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment April 22, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment FOR: FOR: FOR: Rauls, Joy Director of Community Relations (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas, Inc.), Austin, TX Rauls, Joy Director of Community Relations (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas, Inc.), Austin, TX Rauls, Joy Director of Community Relations (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas, Inc.), Austin, TX ON: ON: ON: Byrne, Darlene Judge (Self), Austin, TX Byrne, Darlene Judge (Self), Austin, TX Byrne, Darlene Judge (Self), Austin, TX Hachem, Sandra Senior Assistant County Attorney (Harris County Attorney), Houston, TX Hachem, Sandra Senior Assistant County Attorney (Harris County Attorney), Houston, TX Hachem, Sandra Senior Assistant County Attorney (Harris County Attorney), Houston, TX Roper, Tiffany Assistant Director (Permanent Judicial Commission for Children Youth and Families), Austin, TX Roper, Tiffany Assistant Director (Permanent Judicial Commission for Children Youth and Families), Austin, TX Roper, Tiffany Assistant Director (Permanent Judicial Commission for Children Youth and Families), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: Barker, Conni Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Barker, Conni Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Barker, Conni Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Boone, Susan Board Chair (Tom Green County Child Services Board), San Angelo, TX Boone, Susan Board Chair (Tom Green County Child Services Board), San Angelo, TX Boone, Susan Board Chair (Tom Green County Child Services Board), San Angelo, TX Bresnen, Steve (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX Bresnen, Steve (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX Bresnen, Steve (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Yourth Services), Austin, TX Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Yourth Services), Austin, TX Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Yourth Services), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Sisk, Cathy Director, Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX Sisk, Cathy Director, Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX Sisk, Cathy Director, Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX Tessier, D.J. President Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards (Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards), San Antonio, TX Tessier, D.J. President Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards (Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards), San Antonio, TX Tessier, D.J. President Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards (Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards), San Antonio, TX On: On: On: Page, Beth Litigation Director (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX Page, Beth Litigation Director (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX Page, Beth Litigation Director (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 1767Senate Committee Report SB 1767 Senate Committee Report SB 1767 Senate Committee Report Jurisprudence Jurisprudence Jurisprudence April 22, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment FOR: Rauls, Joy Director of Community Relations (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas, Inc.), Austin, TX ON: Byrne, Darlene Judge (Self), Austin, TX Hachem, Sandra Senior Assistant County Attorney (Harris County Attorney), Houston, TX Roper, Tiffany Assistant Director (Permanent Judicial Commission for Children Youth and Families), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Barker, Conni Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Boone, Susan Board Chair (Tom Green County Child Services Board), San Angelo, TX Bresnen, Steve (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Yourth Services), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Sisk, Cathy Director, Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX Tessier, D.J. President Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards (Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards), San Antonio, TX On: Page, Beth Litigation Director (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX April 22, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment April 22, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment FOR: FOR: Rauls, Joy Director of Community Relations (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas, Inc.), Austin, TX Rauls, Joy Director of Community Relations (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas, Inc.), Austin, TX ON: ON: Byrne, Darlene Judge (Self), Austin, TX Byrne, Darlene Judge (Self), Austin, TX Hachem, Sandra Senior Assistant County Attorney (Harris County Attorney), Houston, TX Hachem, Sandra Senior Assistant County Attorney (Harris County Attorney), Houston, TX Roper, Tiffany Assistant Director (Permanent Judicial Commission for Children Youth and Families), Austin, TX Roper, Tiffany Assistant Director (Permanent Judicial Commission for Children Youth and Families), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Barker, Conni Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Barker, Conni Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Boone, Susan Board Chair (Tom Green County Child Services Board), San Angelo, TX Boone, Susan Board Chair (Tom Green County Child Services Board), San Angelo, TX Bresnen, Steve (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX Bresnen, Steve (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Yourth Services), Austin, TX Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Yourth Services), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Sisk, Cathy Director, Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX Sisk, Cathy Director, Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX Tessier, D.J. President Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards (Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards), San Antonio, TX Tessier, D.J. President Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards (Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards), San Antonio, TX On: On: Page, Beth Litigation Director (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX Page, Beth Litigation Director (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX April 22, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment April 22, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment April 22, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment FOR: FOR: FOR: Rauls, Joy Director of Community Relations (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas, Inc.), Austin, TX Rauls, Joy Director of Community Relations (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas, Inc.), Austin, TX Rauls, Joy Director of Community Relations (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas, Inc.), Austin, TX ON: ON: ON: Byrne, Darlene Judge (Self), Austin, TX Byrne, Darlene Judge (Self), Austin, TX Byrne, Darlene Judge (Self), Austin, TX Hachem, Sandra Senior Assistant County Attorney (Harris County Attorney), Houston, TX Hachem, Sandra Senior Assistant County Attorney (Harris County Attorney), Houston, TX Hachem, Sandra Senior Assistant County Attorney (Harris County Attorney), Houston, TX Roper, Tiffany Assistant Director (Permanent Judicial Commission for Children Youth and Families), Austin, TX Roper, Tiffany Assistant Director (Permanent Judicial Commission for Children Youth and Families), Austin, TX Roper, Tiffany Assistant Director (Permanent Judicial Commission for Children Youth and Families), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: Barker, Conni Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Barker, Conni Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Barker, Conni Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Boone, Susan Board Chair (Tom Green County Child Services Board), San Angelo, TX Boone, Susan Board Chair (Tom Green County Child Services Board), San Angelo, TX Boone, Susan Board Chair (Tom Green County Child Services Board), San Angelo, TX Bresnen, Steve (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX Bresnen, Steve (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX Bresnen, Steve (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Yourth Services), Austin, TX Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Yourth Services), Austin, TX Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Yourth Services), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Sisk, Cathy Director, Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX Sisk, Cathy Director, Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX Sisk, Cathy Director, Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX Tessier, D.J. President Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards (Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards), San Antonio, TX Tessier, D.J. President Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards (Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards), San Antonio, TX Tessier, D.J. President Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards (Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards), San Antonio, TX On: On: On: Page, Beth Litigation Director (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX Page, Beth Litigation Director (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX Page, Beth Litigation Director (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST SB 1767 Senate Committee Report Jurisprudence April 22, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment April 22, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment April 22, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment FOR: FOR: FOR: Rauls, Joy Director of Community Relations (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas, Inc.), Austin, TX Rauls, Joy Director of Community Relations (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas, Inc.), Austin, TX Rauls, Joy Director of Community Relations (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas, Inc.), Austin, TX ON: ON: ON: Byrne, Darlene Judge (Self), Austin, TX Byrne, Darlene Judge (Self), Austin, TX Byrne, Darlene Judge (Self), Austin, TX Hachem, Sandra Senior Assistant County Attorney (Harris County Attorney), Houston, TX Hachem, Sandra Senior Assistant County Attorney (Harris County Attorney), Houston, TX Hachem, Sandra Senior Assistant County Attorney (Harris County Attorney), Houston, TX Roper, Tiffany Assistant Director (Permanent Judicial Commission for Children Youth and Families), Austin, TX Roper, Tiffany Assistant Director (Permanent Judicial Commission for Children Youth and Families), Austin, TX Roper, Tiffany Assistant Director (Permanent Judicial Commission for Children Youth and Families), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: Barker, Conni Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Barker, Conni Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Barker, Conni Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Boone, Susan Board Chair (Tom Green County Child Services Board), San Angelo, TX Boone, Susan Board Chair (Tom Green County Child Services Board), San Angelo, TX Boone, Susan Board Chair (Tom Green County Child Services Board), San Angelo, TX Bresnen, Steve (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX Bresnen, Steve (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX Bresnen, Steve (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Yourth Services), Austin, TX Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Yourth Services), Austin, TX Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Yourth Services), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Sisk, Cathy Director, Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX Sisk, Cathy Director, Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX Sisk, Cathy Director, Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX Tessier, D.J. President Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards (Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards), San Antonio, TX Tessier, D.J. President Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards (Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards), San Antonio, TX Tessier, D.J. President Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards (Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards), San Antonio, TX On: On: On: Page, Beth Litigation Director (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX Page, Beth Litigation Director (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX Page, Beth Litigation Director (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX April 22, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment FOR: Rauls, Joy Director of Community Relations (Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas, Inc.), Austin, TX ON: Byrne, Darlene Judge (Self), Austin, TX Hachem, Sandra Senior Assistant County Attorney (Harris County Attorney), Houston, TX Roper, Tiffany Assistant Director (Permanent Judicial Commission for Children Youth and Families), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Barker, Conni Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Boone, Susan Board Chair (Tom Green County Child Services Board), San Angelo, TX Bresnen, Steve (Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin, TX Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Yourth Services), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Sisk, Cathy Director, Legislative Relations (Harris County), Houston, TX Tessier, D.J. President Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards (Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards), San Antonio, TX On: Page, Beth Litigation Director (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX