Jason Baxter joined the Texas Association of Health Plans in 2014 after more than a decade in the Texas Senate as a top aide to former Senator Tommy Williams. In that capacity, Jason served as Deputy Committee Director of the Senate Finance Committee where he was responsible for the oversight of all tax policy legislation.

Jason’s service in the Senate provided him with the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with key legislators and staff members and work on a variety of issues including state budget, taxes, transportation, and insurance.

He is a lifelong resident of Austin and a graduate of Trinity University in San Antonio.

Patti Doner serves as the Texas Association of Health Plans’ Director of Operations, managing all of the association’s quarterly and annual events, including the Medical Directors Forum, the Texas Covered Conference + Expo, regular networking receptions, and member events.

Patti oversees day-to-day operations at the TAHP office, including managing accounts and existing memberships, as well as recruitment of new members. Prior to joining TAHP, Patti worked in the office of Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst in the policy division following service in the Texas Senate for Senator Jane Nelson. Patti is a native Texan and resides in San Marcos.

Mina is a seasoned advocate with experience in digital health, mental health, and substance use advocacy. Prior to joining TAHP, she worked to combat the opioid crisis by leveraging digital tools and building community partnerships at UT Austin. Mina’s expertise spans health policy analysis, program development, and advocacy. She is passionate about finding innovative ways to make healthcare affordable and accessible.

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Kevin Stewart is an attorney and political consultant based out of Austin. He attended The University of Texas at Austin for both undergraduate and law degrees, focusing his studies on the legislative process and statutory interpretation. His firm specializes in assisting clients with regulatory and legislative issues. Kevin is also the author of the Texas Legislative Law Handbook and a member of the Campaign & Legislative Law Section of the State Bar.