WITNESS LISTSB 69Senate Committee ReportHealth & Human ServicesMarch 24, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: Barker, Constance Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (also providing written testimony) (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Clements, Irene Vice President for Advocacy (Lutheran Social Services and Texas Foster Family Association), Austin, TX Cox, I. William Secretary (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Child Placing Agencies), Salado, TX Holman, Nancy Executive Director (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), Austin, TX ON: Kromrei, Liz Director, Child Protective Services (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX McDonald, Pam Director, Rate Analysis (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Scot, Johana Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX McClure, Madeline Executive Director (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Osobase, Derrick Legislative Director (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX Sparks, Andrea Director of Public Policy and Outreach (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 69Senate Committee Report SB 69 Senate Committee Report Health & Human Services Health & Human Services March 24, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: Barker, Constance Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (also providing written testimony) (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Clements, Irene Vice President for Advocacy (Lutheran Social Services and Texas Foster Family Association), Austin, TX Cox, I. William Secretary (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Child Placing Agencies), Salado, TX Holman, Nancy Executive Director (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), Austin, TX ON: Kromrei, Liz Director, Child Protective Services (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX McDonald, Pam Director, Rate Analysis (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Scot, Johana Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX McClure, Madeline Executive Director (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Osobase, Derrick Legislative Director (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX Sparks, Andrea Director of Public Policy and Outreach (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX March 24, 2009 - 9:00 AM March 24, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: FOR: Barker, Constance Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (also providing written testimony) (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Barker, Constance Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (also providing written testimony) (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Clements, Irene Vice President for Advocacy (Lutheran Social Services and Texas Foster Family Association), Austin, TX Clements, Irene Vice President for Advocacy (Lutheran Social Services and Texas Foster Family Association), Austin, TX Cox, I. William Secretary (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Child Placing Agencies), Salado, TX Cox, I. William Secretary (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Child Placing Agencies), Salado, TX Holman, Nancy Executive Director (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), Austin, TX Holman, Nancy Executive Director (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), Austin, TX ON: ON: Kromrei, Liz Director, Child Protective Services (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX Kromrei, Liz Director, Child Protective Services (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX McDonald, Pam Director, Rate Analysis (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX McDonald, Pam Director, Rate Analysis (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Scot, Johana Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX Scot, Johana Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX McClure, Madeline Executive Director (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX McClure, Madeline Executive Director (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Osobase, Derrick Legislative Director (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX Osobase, Derrick Legislative Director (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX Sparks, Andrea Director of Public Policy and Outreach (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates), Austin, TX Sparks, Andrea Director of Public Policy and Outreach (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 69Senate Committee Report SB 69 Senate Committee Report SB 69 Senate Committee Report Health & Human Services Health & Human Services Health & Human Services March 24, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: Barker, Constance Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (also providing written testimony) (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Clements, Irene Vice President for Advocacy (Lutheran Social Services and Texas Foster Family Association), Austin, TX Cox, I. William Secretary (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Child Placing Agencies), Salado, TX Holman, Nancy Executive Director (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), Austin, TX ON: Kromrei, Liz Director, Child Protective Services (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX McDonald, Pam Director, Rate Analysis (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Scot, Johana Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX McClure, Madeline Executive Director (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Osobase, Derrick Legislative Director (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX Sparks, Andrea Director of Public Policy and Outreach (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX March 24, 2009 - 9:00 AM March 24, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: FOR: Barker, Constance Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (also providing written testimony) (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Barker, Constance Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (also providing written testimony) (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Clements, Irene Vice President for Advocacy (Lutheran Social Services and Texas Foster Family Association), Austin, TX Clements, Irene Vice President for Advocacy (Lutheran Social Services and Texas Foster Family Association), Austin, TX Cox, I. William Secretary (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Child Placing Agencies), Salado, TX Cox, I. William Secretary (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Child Placing Agencies), Salado, TX Holman, Nancy Executive Director (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), Austin, TX Holman, Nancy Executive Director (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), Austin, TX ON: ON: Kromrei, Liz Director, Child Protective Services (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX Kromrei, Liz Director, Child Protective Services (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX McDonald, Pam Director, Rate Analysis (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX McDonald, Pam Director, Rate Analysis (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Scot, Johana Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX Scot, Johana Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX McClure, Madeline Executive Director (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX McClure, Madeline Executive Director (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Osobase, Derrick Legislative Director (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX Osobase, Derrick Legislative Director (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX Sparks, Andrea Director of Public Policy and Outreach (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates), Austin, TX Sparks, Andrea Director of Public Policy and Outreach (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX March 24, 2009 - 9:00 AM March 24, 2009 - 9:00 AM March 24, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: FOR: FOR: Barker, Constance Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (also providing written testimony) (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Barker, Constance Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (also providing written testimony) (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Barker, Constance Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (also providing written testimony) (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Clements, Irene Vice President for Advocacy (Lutheran Social Services and Texas Foster Family Association), Austin, TX Clements, Irene Vice President for Advocacy (Lutheran Social Services and Texas Foster Family Association), Austin, TX Clements, Irene Vice President for Advocacy (Lutheran Social Services and Texas Foster Family Association), Austin, TX Cox, I. William Secretary (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Child Placing Agencies), Salado, TX Cox, I. William Secretary (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Child Placing Agencies), Salado, TX Cox, I. William Secretary (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Child Placing Agencies), Salado, TX Holman, Nancy Executive Director (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), Austin, TX Holman, Nancy Executive Director (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), Austin, TX Holman, Nancy Executive Director (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), Austin, TX ON: ON: ON: Kromrei, Liz Director, Child Protective Services (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX Kromrei, Liz Director, Child Protective Services (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX Kromrei, Liz Director, Child Protective Services (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX McDonald, Pam Director, Rate Analysis (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX McDonald, Pam Director, Rate Analysis (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX McDonald, Pam Director, Rate Analysis (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Scot, Johana Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX Scot, Johana Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX Scot, Johana Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX McClure, Madeline Executive Director (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX McClure, Madeline Executive Director (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX McClure, Madeline Executive Director (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Osobase, Derrick Legislative Director (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX Osobase, Derrick Legislative Director (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX Osobase, Derrick Legislative Director (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX Sparks, Andrea Director of Public Policy and Outreach (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates), Austin, TX Sparks, Andrea Director of Public Policy and Outreach (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates), Austin, TX Sparks, Andrea Director of Public Policy and Outreach (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 69Senate Committee Report SB 69 Senate Committee Report SB 69 Senate Committee Report Health & Human Services Health & Human Services Health & Human Services March 24, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: Barker, Constance Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (also providing written testimony) (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Clements, Irene Vice President for Advocacy (Lutheran Social Services and Texas Foster Family Association), Austin, TX Cox, I. William Secretary (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Child Placing Agencies), Salado, TX Holman, Nancy Executive Director (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), Austin, TX ON: Kromrei, Liz Director, Child Protective Services (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX McDonald, Pam Director, Rate Analysis (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Scot, Johana Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX McClure, Madeline Executive Director (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Osobase, Derrick Legislative Director (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX Sparks, Andrea Director of Public Policy and Outreach (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX March 24, 2009 - 9:00 AM March 24, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: FOR: Barker, Constance Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (also providing written testimony) (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Barker, Constance Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (also providing written testimony) (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Clements, Irene Vice President for Advocacy (Lutheran Social Services and Texas Foster Family Association), Austin, TX Clements, Irene Vice President for Advocacy (Lutheran Social Services and Texas Foster Family Association), Austin, TX Cox, I. William Secretary (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Child Placing Agencies), Salado, TX Cox, I. William Secretary (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Child Placing Agencies), Salado, TX Holman, Nancy Executive Director (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), Austin, TX Holman, Nancy Executive Director (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), Austin, TX ON: ON: Kromrei, Liz Director, Child Protective Services (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX Kromrei, Liz Director, Child Protective Services (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX McDonald, Pam Director, Rate Analysis (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX McDonald, Pam Director, Rate Analysis (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Scot, Johana Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX Scot, Johana Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX McClure, Madeline Executive Director (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX McClure, Madeline Executive Director (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Osobase, Derrick Legislative Director (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX Osobase, Derrick Legislative Director (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX Sparks, Andrea Director of Public Policy and Outreach (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates), Austin, TX Sparks, Andrea Director of Public Policy and Outreach (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX March 24, 2009 - 9:00 AM March 24, 2009 - 9:00 AM March 24, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: FOR: FOR: Barker, Constance Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (also providing written testimony) (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Barker, Constance Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (also providing written testimony) (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Barker, Constance Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (also providing written testimony) (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Clements, Irene Vice President for Advocacy (Lutheran Social Services and Texas Foster Family Association), Austin, TX Clements, Irene Vice President for Advocacy (Lutheran Social Services and Texas Foster Family Association), Austin, TX Clements, Irene Vice President for Advocacy (Lutheran Social Services and Texas Foster Family Association), Austin, TX Cox, I. William Secretary (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Child Placing Agencies), Salado, TX Cox, I. William Secretary (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Child Placing Agencies), Salado, TX Cox, I. William Secretary (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Child Placing Agencies), Salado, TX Holman, Nancy Executive Director (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), Austin, TX Holman, Nancy Executive Director (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), Austin, TX Holman, Nancy Executive Director (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), Austin, TX ON: ON: ON: Kromrei, Liz Director, Child Protective Services (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX Kromrei, Liz Director, Child Protective Services (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX Kromrei, Liz Director, Child Protective Services (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX McDonald, Pam Director, Rate Analysis (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX McDonald, Pam Director, Rate Analysis (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX McDonald, Pam Director, Rate Analysis (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Scot, Johana Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX Scot, Johana Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX Scot, Johana Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX McClure, Madeline Executive Director (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX McClure, Madeline Executive Director (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX McClure, Madeline Executive Director (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Osobase, Derrick Legislative Director (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX Osobase, Derrick Legislative Director (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX Osobase, Derrick Legislative Director (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX Sparks, Andrea Director of Public Policy and Outreach (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates), Austin, TX Sparks, Andrea Director of Public Policy and Outreach (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates), Austin, TX Sparks, Andrea Director of Public Policy and Outreach (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST SB 69 Senate Committee Report Health & Human Services March 24, 2009 - 9:00 AM March 24, 2009 - 9:00 AM March 24, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: FOR: FOR: Barker, Constance Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (also providing written testimony) (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Barker, Constance Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (also providing written testimony) (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Barker, Constance Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (also providing written testimony) (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Clements, Irene Vice President for Advocacy (Lutheran Social Services and Texas Foster Family Association), Austin, TX Clements, Irene Vice President for Advocacy (Lutheran Social Services and Texas Foster Family Association), Austin, TX Clements, Irene Vice President for Advocacy (Lutheran Social Services and Texas Foster Family Association), Austin, TX Cox, I. William Secretary (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Child Placing Agencies), Salado, TX Cox, I. William Secretary (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Child Placing Agencies), Salado, TX Cox, I. William Secretary (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Child Placing Agencies), Salado, TX Holman, Nancy Executive Director (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), Austin, TX Holman, Nancy Executive Director (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), Austin, TX Holman, Nancy Executive Director (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), Austin, TX ON: ON: ON: Kromrei, Liz Director, Child Protective Services (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX Kromrei, Liz Director, Child Protective Services (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX Kromrei, Liz Director, Child Protective Services (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX McDonald, Pam Director, Rate Analysis (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX McDonald, Pam Director, Rate Analysis (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX McDonald, Pam Director, Rate Analysis (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Scot, Johana Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX Scot, Johana Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX Scot, Johana Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX McClure, Madeline Executive Director (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX McClure, Madeline Executive Director (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX McClure, Madeline Executive Director (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Osobase, Derrick Legislative Director (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX Osobase, Derrick Legislative Director (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX Osobase, Derrick Legislative Director (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX Sparks, Andrea Director of Public Policy and Outreach (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates), Austin, TX Sparks, Andrea Director of Public Policy and Outreach (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates), Austin, TX Sparks, Andrea Director of Public Policy and Outreach (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX March 24, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: Barker, Constance Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs (also providing written testimony) (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Clements, Irene Vice President for Advocacy (Lutheran Social Services and Texas Foster Family Association), Austin, TX Cox, I. William Secretary (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Child Placing Agencies), Salado, TX Holman, Nancy Executive Director (Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services), Austin, TX ON: Kromrei, Liz Director, Child Protective Services (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX McDonald, Pam Director, Rate Analysis (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Scot, Johana Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX McClure, Madeline Executive Director (TexProtects, The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX Osobase, Derrick Legislative Director (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX Sparks, Andrea Director of Public Policy and Outreach (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates), Austin, TX Zackel, Katherine Policy Staff (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX