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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular
Business & Industry Mar 20th, 2023 at 03:03 pm
House Business & Industry Committee
Keywords:
property law, Texas, conveyance, real estate transactions, homestead, sales, affidavit, property conveyance, homestead, real estate, legal affidavit, property rights, sham sales, workers' compensation, insurance, experience modifier, public construction contracts, governmental entity, workers' compensation, emergency personnel
Summary:
The Committee on Business and Industry convened to discuss House Bill 2574 concerning the requirements for notice of advertising related to self-storage facility liens. Various witnesses, including Terry Gandhi from the Texas Press Association, testified regarding the bill's implications, expressing concerns about potential impacts on public notice advertising. After extensive discussion, Representative Lambert closed the bill, which was left pending for further consideration.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular
Higher Education Mar 20th, 2023 at 03:03 pm
House Higher Education Committee
Keywords:
public higher education, community colleges, funding, financial support, education access, mental health, brain research, funding, research grants, neurological diseases, public health, library management, public junior colleges, donation, library materials, disposal, Blinn College, service area, education, community college
Summary:
The House Committee on Higher Education meeting primarily discussed several bills aimed at enhancing education resources and opportunities across Texas. Key topics included HB1590, which addresses access to higher education for low-income students, and HB1636, which introduces a new bachelor’s degree program at South Texas College. The committee heard testimony from various stakeholders and organizations, emphasizing both support for the initiatives and the need for thorough consideration. Several bills were passed favorably to the full house, reflecting a focus on improving educational outcomes for students in underserved areas.
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The Senate Committee on Finance convened to discuss various bills focused primarily on tax relief for Texas businesses and property owners. Significant emphasis was placed on the committee substitute for SB5, which proposes adjustments to tax exemptions and credits based on stakeholder feedback. Additionally, members debated the implications of a proposed increase in the homestead exemption for disabled individuals and seniors. The committee moved several bills forward favorably for full Senate consideration.