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TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations Feb 19th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Appropriations Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We know if we can set children up on the right trajectory

  • ...see both as adults and for our children, what do we do
  • dollars for a preschool-aged children food security grant
  • Would take even more children out of the public school,
  • I do the best that I can to make sure that people know that others still care about those children.
Summary: The meeting covered various topics, but specific discussions and bills were not detailed in the available transcript. Despite the lack of documented debates or acknowledgments, it was noted that committee members were present, and there may have been attempts to address crucial legislative matters. The dynamics of the meeting suggested a standard procedural gathering where routine insights were likely shared among the attendees.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 29th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Public Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We know that money follows the children.
  • Their children educated here.
  • I traveled from Keller to represent my four children in Keller ISD.
  • with other children.
  • school with certain children.
Summary: The committee meeting focused on House Bill 5089, concerning the creation of new school districts through detachment of existing territories. During the discussions, multiple committee members expressed significant concerns about the implications of the bill, emphasizing the need for community involvement and public voting whenever major district changes are proposed. Witnesses from the Keller Independent School District testified against the bill, highlighting the potential for confusion and the erosion of local control if school boards could make such determinations without voter approval. The testimonies painted a picture of a heated community reaction regarding the handling of the detachment process and underscored a general agreement that any significant changes should require a public vote to ensure accountability and transparency.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Senate Session (Part II) Aug 21st, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • You didn't take your children to camp, but an expectation that you'd never see them again.
  • The children that were lost.
  • But when they have their children delivered there, it should be safe at all times.
  • You'll never be able to bring back your children.
  • We all cried for your children.
Bills: SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB1, HB4
Summary: The meeting focused on the discussion and passage of SB1, known as the Heaven's 27 Camp Safety Act, which aims to implement critical safety measures for youth camps following a tragic flood incident that resulted in numerous fatalities. Senator Perry led a profound dialogue stressing the importance of ensuring that all campers and camping facilities are adequately prepared for emergencies, emphasizing the need for comprehensive evacuation plans and safety standards. Members expressed heartfelt sentiments toward the families affected by the tragedy, and many voiced their commitment to preventing such an event from occurring again in the future. The overall tone was somber yet dedicated, with a strong emphasis on moving forward in honor of those lost.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on County & Regional Government Apr 21st, 2025 at 01:04 pm

House S/C on County & Regional Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • I don't think you can go too far in protecting your children.
  • I think the children have the right to have that safety.
  • At the time, I did not know that my children, who are now adults, did not have...
  • For children, it simply pushes hurting people further away from help.
  • There's not a single one that says these restrictions make children safer.
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on the discussion of various bills addressing public safety, administrative efficiency, and regulatory frameworks affecting counties in Texas. Notably, Representative Kerwin introduced HB3087 aimed at establishing child safety zones and was met with mixed reactions, including strong opposition from advocates who argued it would unfairly restrict residents' rights. Additionally, bills like HB3234 were discussed, which seeks to reduce bureaucratic hurdles for county construction projects, aiming to streamline processes and save costs for rapidly growing counties like Bexar and Travis. Public testimony played a crucial role in the debates, with numerous witnesses voicing their support or concerns over the proposed legislation, showcasing the vibrant community interest in these measures.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations Feb 18th, 2025 at 08:02 am

House Appropriations Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Children in schools or…?
  • These are a lot of children that qualify for federal disability or children with complex care needs.
  • So over 3 million children would qualify. How much would that be?
  • Well, our average age of removal for children in care is four.
  • On the children without placement, how many of them...
Summary: The meeting involved a series of discussions around various legislative matters, focusing primarily on proposed bills and amendments. Members of the committee voiced their opinions on the implications of each bill, and several public witnesses offered testimony supporting and opposing different initiatives. Notable conversations revolved around fiscal responsibilities and the impact of these legislations on local communities. Overall, the dialogue was constructive, highlighting the differing perspectives among committee members and witnesses.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.

State Affairs Aug 15th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • You're laying our children at the feet of hidden predators.
  • I want them to be safe for women and children. I want them to be safe for our trans siblings.
  • They won't help the children after they're born. Y'all defund education.
  • It will affect how they parent their own children and limit their life prospects.
  • The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reports that 27,800 children go missing due to
Bills: SB6, SB7, SB8, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB15
Summary: This meeting of the committee addressed several significant bills, with strong expressions of support and opposition from various stakeholders. Notably, SB8, a controversial bill concerning gender identity and access to bathrooms, drew extensive public testimony. Many speakers voiced concerns about the implications of such legislation, emphasizing the potential harm to transgender individuals and the necessity for an atmosphere of safety and inclusivity. In contrast, other members supported the bill, arguing for the protection of women's spaces. The committee also discussed SB15 regarding police records, which sparked debates on transparency and accountability in law enforcement. The meeting concluded with the committee members voting favorably on several bills, despite ongoing public dissent and calls for more urgent discussion on flooding relief efforts and community safety.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 10th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Come, children, listen to me.

  • Come, children, listen to me.

  • Come, children, listen to me.

  • Come, children, listen to me.

  • For Medicaid beneficiaries, for Medicaid beneficiaries, so children and adults.
Summary: The committee meeting opened with a recognition of 'Donna Day', celebrating the contributions of the City of Donna to the state, led by various representatives. Significant discussions then shifted towards the budget matters, including the consideration of HB3794 about licensing and regulations concerning Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. Members expressed their support and acknowledged the importance of addressing healthcare provisions within the community. The discussion brought forth various motions aimed at suspending the rules to facilitate the timely deliberation of proposed bills and recommendations.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 25th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I have seen them save women and save their children.
  • This is what these children are dealing with at home.
  • Women and children in Texas are vulnerable.
  • Protecting women and children would entail caring for children here, not criminalizing women's choices
  • This bill hurts trans children, gender nonconforming children, and children that identify as their sex
Summary: The committee meeting featured intense discussions surrounding HB5510 and HB229, both of which generated significant public testimony. Various witnesses expressed strong opposition to HB5510, particularly highlighting concerns over its potential to threaten equitable access to healthcare and its implications for women's rights. Testimonies revealed the emotional weight behind these bills, with speakers advocating for compassion towards vulnerable populations rather than punitive measures. The atmosphere was emotionally charged, as proponents and opponents alike provided firsthand accounts and perspectives that underscored the complexities surrounding these legislative issues. In contrast to the discussions on HB5510, commentary on HB229 mainly revolved around defining gender and safeguarding women's spaces. Many witnesses emphasized the bill's potential discriminatory effects on transgender and non-binary individuals, arguing that the legislation could fracture community relations rather than promote safety and dignity for all. Ultimately, despite the passion displayed in rebuttals from both sides, the meeting concluded with some bills left pending, leaving room for further consideration and debate in the future.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations Feb 19th, 2025 at 08:02 am

House Appropriations Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We know if we can set children up on the right trajectory

  • when we collectively have not seen the expectations that we need to see both as adults and for our children
  • Dollars for a preschool-age children food security grant program.
  • Typically, what we see, and I say this as a person who sends their children to the schools that people
  • So I'm trying to figure out how we can better address real concerns about the children that are still
Summary: The meeting hosted various discussions surrounding legislative measures impacting community resources and public safety. Notable discussions included a focus on environmental initiatives, which spurred passionate debates among committee members regarding the potential economic and ecological impacts. Several members raised concerns about the implementation timeline for new policies, while proponents emphasized the need for swift action to address pressing environmental challenges. Public testimony was also a significant part of the meeting, with citizens voicing their opinions on recent bills.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • As a mother, I also appreciate the shared focus on improving the health and lives of our children.
  • As we know, almost all of our Texas children do not get the recommended amount of daily exercise.
  • Since children don't have a voice for themselves in order
  • We’re educating the parents and the children on how to read the labels and what these things are doing
  • And so that's what we want for our children and for everyone.
Summary: The committee convened to discuss SB25, receiving public testimonies from various stakeholders. Significant discussions centered around the implications of the bill, with multiple witnesses voicing their support and concerns. The atmosphere was engaging, with committee members actively questioning the witnesses to clarify their positions and gain deeper insights into the potential impact of the legislation. Chairman's leadership facilitated a structured dialogue that allowed for both support and opposition viewpoints to be expressed.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Human Services Apr 8th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children
  • However, children may attempt suicide but not injure themselves enough to require hospitalization.
  • comes for children in foster care.
  • At the end of the day, these facilities serve vulnerable children, and the last thing we want is for
  • It does take a village to raise children.
Summary: The meeting brought forward significant discussions centered on various bills related to child welfare and mental health support, particularly focusing on the well-being of children in the custody of the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). Notable bills such as HB2789 and HB2809 were thoroughly reviewed, where stakeholders highlighted the critical need for improved data collection on suicide attempts among youth in foster care. The interventions proposed aim to enhance early identification and support for these vulnerable populations. The committee members engaged with professionals and advocates who emphasized the urgency of addressing these mental health challenges.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Session Mar 18th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • You know, when you mentioned your children, we've raised three children, now we're on our four-year-old
  • Maybe they'd like to be able to explain that themselves, you know, to their children.
  • You don't have any children at the central office.
  • and their effect on children.
  • To children at the municipal library.
Summary: The meeting focused on various legislative matters but did not involve significant discussions on specific bills or topics. There appeared to be a lack of contention or substantial debate, with members mainly reiterating procedural updates. The overall atmosphere was calm, and there was an evident absence of public comment or witness testimony, which typically enriches legislative discussions.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Article II Feb 26th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Appropriations - S/C on Article II

Transcript Highlights:
  • data-time="360">We advocate on behalf of our nearly 200 members that provide direct services to children
  • in our state are served by community-based care providers, including children from all of your house
  • Children are mainly showing when they have brain health issues between the ages of 13 to 25.
  • I live in San Antonio, and I have two children with disabilities, and one of my grandsons.
  • I was told a couple of times they don't want to spend money on these children like my grandson because
Summary: The meeting of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Article 2 featured public testimony focused on the budget and specific funding needs within various state agencies. A significant amount of discussion centered around tobacco control efforts, where multiple witnesses emphasized the need for increased funding to combat tobacco and vaping among youth. Zoe Pippin, a high school student, shared personal experiences of how vaping has impacted her peers, advocating for more educational and prevention resources to address the addiction issues in her small community. This sentiment resonated with many committee members, prompting them to consider expanding support for tobacco prevention programs.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human Services Apr 2nd, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Last week, parents ought to be informed of what procedures are being provided for their children.
  • What that did was shrink the number of beds that we had for our children.
  • See, what, 426 children in hotels across our state.

  • We are going to have a place where children can go

  • It's the older children, you know, when you look at CWOP
Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services convened to discuss several significant bills, including SB968, SB966, and SB437. Senator Zaffirini presented SB968, which aims to modernize podiatry regulations in alignment with current practices, while SB966 involves the licensing and regulation of podiatry, addressing outdated provisions following a 2017 transition to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Both bills indicate a necessary clean-up of statutory language to better reflect contemporary standards in healthcare regulations. Additionally, Senator Hinojosa proposed SB437, which focuses on providing effective regulatory frameworks for chemical dependency treatment facilities, highlighting an urgent increase in demand due to rising substance abuse rates post-COVID-19.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 (Part I) Apr 15th, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • able to work with her and her office to clarify the goal of the legislation, which ensures that children
  • span marker="199" data-time="1188"> intent of the bill is to give parents more say into what their children
  • my experience as a parent serving on my local School Health Advisory Council, as a mother of five children
  • Children.
  • Children

Summary: The meeting of the committee primarily addressed several significant bills, including SB2398 which aims to ensure that students recovering from concussions receive timely accommodations to support their academic, social, and behavioral needs. Senator Campbell presented the bill, emphasizing its importance in preventing long-term setbacks for affected students. The committee heard from various stakeholders, and testimony reflected strong support for the bill's intent, although concerns were raised regarding implementation.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence May 20th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • investigative reports contain crucial information about the allegations of abuse and neglect of children
  • I've seen this happen for many other individuals, and the children that I work with, they've had, you
  • children

  • This bill protects protective parents; it protects children from being caught in the middle.
  • But just like we all have children and we're not allowed to have favorites, what I will say...
Summary: The meeting of the Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence was marked by extensive discussions around various legislative bills, including measures to combat organ trafficking and address custody interference issues. Notably, SB456 aimed to impose stronger penalties on organ trafficking, with supporting testimonies emphasizing the severity of the issue, alongside a proposal to enhance existing laws on deepfake media by SB442. The committee sought to tighten the definitions and penalties surrounding these crimes, reflecting a growing urgency to safeguard vulnerable individuals in society. Witnesses from various organizations echoed the necessity for these legislative changes, presenting evidence and arguments supporting the amendments. The session concluded with positive indications of potential legislative action, as well as plans for further meetings to review additional measures. This well-attended meeting showcased active participation from both committee members and public stakeholders, demonstrating a collective commitment to addressing these pressing legal issues.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) Mar 27th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • What about our children?
  • Please help us in saving these women and children.
  • I am a mother of two adult children.
  • Women and children deserve better.
  • I've been married 47 years, have six children and 20 grandchildren.
Summary: The meeting focused on discussions surrounding several proposed bills, notably SB31, SB33, and SB2880, which address abortion and related healthcare regulations. Prominent advocates for these bills included medical professionals and attorneys who argued for the necessity of stricter regulations to protect unborn children and prevent the indirect funding of abortion-related services. Testimonies featured intense debate, with supporters claiming the bills would enhance accountability and protect both mothers and children, while opponents raised concerns about potential negative impacts on women's health and constitutional rights.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 7th, 2025 at 03:30 pm

House State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I am a business owner, a wife, and a proud mother of four children.
  • My children deserve better. Thank you.
  • about our children.
  • They gave me back to my wife and my children.
  • We don't want children to accidentally get their hands on cannabis.
Bills: HB28, SB3
Summary: The meeting featured significant discussions regarding HB28, where the chair outlined the plans to bring forward a substitute for the bill. The chair emphasized the importance of maintaining order and decorum during the proceedings. Members engaged in deliberations, and a number of public witnesses were invited to testify, thereby enriching the discussion around the bill. This interaction provided valuable insights into public sentiment regarding the issues at hand.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human Services Mar 18th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Children have borne this burden.
  • Children today.
  • One in six children in America is developmentally disabled.
  • Now I'm not trying to compare animals and children in any way, shape, or form.
  • Children under the age of three are not supposed to receive psychotropic drugs.
Summary: The meeting of the committee was focused predominantly on various bills concerning healthcare and insurance policies, reflecting significant discussions on how these laws impact the community. Notably, Senate Bill 660 was introduced to enhance safety measures at healthcare facilities, discussing the necessity for bollards to prevent unauthorized vehicular access, highlighting a bipartisan understanding of public safety. Senator West emphasized the importance of these regulations, citing real-world incidents that necessitate such actions. Public testimonies complimented this discussion, providing insight into community needs for enhanced security in hospitals.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Human Services Apr 29th, 2025 at 10:04 am

House Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • span> And so this bill addresses that shortage for these fragile children
  • >But just to let you know that this program, private duty nursing, is something that we have for children
  • For the family, rent, food, they have other children

  • ... foster families who have children in their care.
  • Spouse, friend, even the children.
Summary: During the committee meeting, several bills focused on enhancing safety and welfare legislation were discussed. Notably, House Bill 3195 received poignant commentary, as it aims to improve communication and safety measures in senior living communities following tragic incidents. Representative Garcia-Hernandez highlighted the need for mandatory background checks for employees at these facilities, emphasizing the bill’s importance in preventing avoidable tragedies. The bill garnered strong support from witnesses, including family members of victims who shared their personal stories of loss and the importance of safeguarding seniors. Additionally, House Bill 5223 was discussed, aiming to implement standardized emergency response protocols in daycare facilities, ensuring that children are adequately protected during emergencies. This bill also received testimonies underscoring the critical need for regular safety audits in these establishments.

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