House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee
This committee meeting predominantly focused on the discussions surrounding several significant bills aimed at enhancing child care accessibility and addressing the issues related to deepfake technology. Representative Bojani introduced HB3133, which seeks to create a clear reporting process for deepfake material, ensuring social media platforms take accountability for harmful content. The bill aims to safeguard users from digital manipulations. Notably, the representatives engaged in a robust dialogue regarding the rising need for responsible management of deepfake content, establishing that Texas could take a leading role in this area.
Relating to establishing optional certifications for child-care providers participating in the Texas Rising Star Program and reimbursement rates for those providers.
Relating to strategies to increase the availability of and access to child care, including the creation of an employer child-care contribution partnership program, a child-care innovation pilot program, and a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that make certain employer child-care contributions; authorizing a civil penalty.
Relating to the creation of the Puerto Verde Port Authority District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.