Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Business & Commerce Committee Mar 4th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Business and Commerce Mar 4th, 2025

Senate Business & Commerce Committee

The meeting of the Senate Committee on Business included significant deliberations on multiple bills, specifically SB765, SB929, and SB455. Notably, Senator King advanced SB765 amid discussions on its committee substitute, clarifying issues related to confidentiality protections for law enforcement. The committee unanimously adopted the substitute, indicating broad support. Moving on, SB929 was similarly discussed, with minor amendments clarified before being favorably reported without objections. This reflects a positive atmosphere aimed at smoothing the legislative process for these initiatives. Senator Melton presented SB455, which addresses Texas law and arbitration for surplus lines of insurance that faced a veto in the previous session. This bill aims to establish arbitration processes that are more favorable to Texas policyholders by mandating that disputes be governed by Texas law and conducted within Texas. Stakeholders voiced strong support for this bill, emphasizing the importance of upholding Texas jurisdiction over such disputes.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas Senate Bill SB388

Filed
11/19/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/13/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the legislature's goals for electric generation capacity in this state.
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Texas Senate Bill SB455

Filed
11/21/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/10/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to arbitration provisions in certain surplus lines insurance contracts.
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Texas Senate Bill SB917

Filed
1/24/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/13/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to certain boiler inspection reports and the composition and governance of the board of boiler rules.
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Texas Senate Bill SB925

Filed
1/24/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/13/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to certain agreements with collective bargaining organizations related to certain publicly funded public work contracts.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1006

Filed
1/29/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/12/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to declination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of insurance policies.