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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Jurisprudence (Part I) May 14th, 2025

Senate Jurisprudence Committee

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  • many other protections that protect exempt property, like proceeds from the sale of a homestead, distributions
  • And so that's why it's distribution.
Summary: The committee meeting included a thorough examination of several bills, notably HB2733, HB3104, HB4325, and HB2495, each addressing significant legal and procedural issues in Texas law. HB2733, presented by Representative Canuccio, sought to modernize existing definitions related to barratry to include digital solicitation methods, and it received no public testimony for or against, suggesting a general consensus on the need for this update. Conversely, HB3104 by Representative McLaughlin focused on the appointment and salary provisions for bailiffs in Webb County, addressing concerns over discrepancies across district courts, while HB2495 clarified the rights of sole managing conservators regarding their children's school enrollment, which generated testimony from family law professionals in support of the bill.
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Criminal Jurisprudence Apr 3rd, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

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  • the distribution of childlike sex dolls.
  • We want to make sure that not only is it illegal to distribute them or to promote them, but it's also
  • Distribute, transmit, show, or transmute; have in his or her possession, custody, or control with the
  • intent to sell, lend, give away, distribute, transmit, show, or transmute, or advertise.
  • Texas should prohibit the possession and distribution of childlike sex dolls that have the features of
Summary: The meeting focused primarily on the discussion surrounding HB1414, presented by Representative Bowers on behalf of Representative Dr. Alma Allen. The bill aims to eliminate the Class B misdemeanor penalty for driving with a suspended license (DWLI) for those with prior convictions, allowing county courts to dedicate resources to more serious offenses and potentially preventing many Texans from facing excessive debt and jail time. Representatives and witnesses provided insights into the bill's implications for individuals unable to afford civil surcharges that lead to license suspensions, highlighting the financial burdens placed on lower-income families.
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Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs Aug 22nd, 2025 at 08:08 am

House State Affairs Committee

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  • lawsuit to be brought on behalf of the state against those who are out of state and are mailing, distributing
  • Anchía, is to target out-of-state operators who are either manufacturing, providing, mailing, or distributing
  • marker="1384" data-time="8298">Were the pills, that's a fact question, were the pills mailed and distributed
  • By way of the mailing and distributing of the abortion pills
  • patients and allows physicians and hospitals to act consistent with current law regarding the distribution
Bills: HB7, SB8
Summary: Simultaneously, SB8 initiated thorough debates over privacy and safety concerns in public restrooms. Supporters argued for the necessity of maintaining biologically separated spaces to protect women and children, while opponents highlighted the discrimination and potential harm caused to transgender individuals. Various stakeholders, including business representatives and community activists, voiced their opposition to SB8, emphasizing its negative implications for Texas's reputation as a welcoming state. The session concluded without any definitive resolutions, with both bills remaining pending for further consideration.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Apr 29th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

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  • intelligence is being used to create non-consensual sexually explicit images and videos that are distributed
  • First, it addresses the distribution of deepfake media

  • data-time="216">Committee Substitute House Bill 3694 would make it a crime to knowingly produce or distribute
Summary: The meeting focused on several key pieces of legislation aiming to address legal representation issues, specifically regarding indigent defendants and the implications of artificial intelligence in legal matters. Notably, House Bill 3694, introduced by Representative Raymond, sought to regulate the use of AI in creating non-consensual explicit media, establishing stricter penalties. Additionally, House Bill 507, presented by Representative Gervin Hawkins, aimed to enhance the quality of legal representation for indigent defendants in capital cases by establishing stricter standards for appointed attorneys and promoting transparency in legal processes. Testimonies were heard for and against various bills, highlighting strong community engagement and varying opinions on these critical issues.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 8th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Public Education Committee

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  • data-time="6048"> I really want to focus on in this bill is the section where it discusses the distribution
  • We have sort of pamphlets and information, age of the kid, parents should know what schools are distributing
  • that the language in HB497, which restricts the distribution
Summary: The meeting of the House Committee on Public Education involved significant discussions regarding several bills aimed at improving the functioning and quality of public education in Texas. Notably, Representative Tepper presented HB3627, which seeks to empower the State Board of Education to employ its own personnel to fulfill its responsibilities more effectively. Chairman Kinsey also provided testimony highlighting the continued commitment to enhancing educational materials and instructional quality following the successful passage of HB1605 in the previous session. The committee demonstrated active engagement as members reviewed the implications of these bills on teacher workload and administrative burdens associated with current educational regulations, indicating a desire to enhance the work environment for educators.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 27th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Appropriations - S/C on Article III

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  • "18"> Because you've got 12 campuses across the state, you can provide a uniform quality and a distribution
Summary: This committee meeting included extensive discussions on the impact of CDL licensing across Texas, with a strong emphasis on the need to address CDL training facilities. Multiple members expressed the necessity of enhancing accessibility and ensuring uniform quality in CDL education, citing the pressing demand for qualified drivers in various sectors including transportation and logistics. The Texas Trucking Association endorsed the proposed establishment of several training centers, further highlighting the significance of this initiative for economic growth and job creation across the state. The session included testimony from experts in the field who supported the proposal, reinforcing the committee's decision to prioritize this issue.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Environmental Regulation May 8th, 2025 at 10:05 am

House Environmental Regulation Committee

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  • We'll make sure the written materials are distributed.
  • These chemicals are distributed in the biofertilizer, which companies like Senegro are able to save even
  • A lot of these things are being distributed into biosolids to corporations that contract...
  • data-time="5076"> Through wastewater treatment with municipalities, and then they turn around and distribute
  • The product is not safe and should not be sold or distributed for public use, but then this is happening
Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on the discussion of various environmental legislative bills, notably HB1341, which sets maximum allowable ground level concentrations of hydrogen sulfide, and HB1674 regarding PFAS regulations in biosolids. Representative Reynolds presented HB1341, emphasizing the health risks associated with hydrogen sulfide and the need for clear regulatory standards to protect communities near industrial operations. This received support from health advocates and oversight bodies, highlighting the urgent need for regulations to safeguard public health. Meanwhile, HB1674 faced significant opposition, particularly from environmental organizations which argued that the bill's provisions could disrupt biosolid disposal processes and increase costs significantly. Many testimony segments reflected concerns regarding the adequacy of scientific understanding related to PFAS and its implications for agricultural safety and water quality.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Ways & Means Feb 25th, 2025 at 11:00 am

House Ways & Means Committee

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  • The purpose of the study is to ensure the equitable distribution of school funding for public education
  • The School District Property Value Study and its purpose is to ensure equitable distribution of state
  • span marker="715" data-time="4284"> that the Legislature decided to use to ensure that equity of distribution
  • because compression is distributed equally across all value
Summary: The House Committee on Ways and Means conducted a productive meeting addressing several key issues related to taxation and budget projections. The meeting opened with invited testimony from representatives of the Comptroller's Office and the Legislative Budget Board, focusing on the biennial revenue estimates and significant funding changes. Members participated actively, posing questions about specific budget allocations and the impact of tax policies on both local governments and residents. A significant discussion revolved around property tax relief, with calls for higher measures of relief to support taxpayers amid growing financial burdens. Furthermore, recommendations for financial reforms were proposed, stressing the importance of sustaining the benefits from previous tax relief efforts.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Workforce Apr 1st, 2025 at 09:00 am

House S/C on Workforce

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  • The Texas Workforce Commission will distribute around 80 million dollars in federal funding for...
  • Those dollars are distributed to the 28 local workforce development boards to help opportunity youth
Summary: The meeting of the Workforce Committee included extensive discussions around several key bills, primarily focusing on issues related to wage theft and child care services. Representative Gonzalez presented HB 669, highlighting the significant problem of wage theft affecting low-income workers. Testimonies from various stakeholders underscored the importance of creating a transparent database that would hold employers accountable for wage violations, emphasizing the need for a fair labor market for all workers. Several witnesses provided support for the bill, discussing its potential positive impact on Texas families and businesses.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Property Tax Appraisals Mar 6th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals

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  • The purpose of the study is to ensure the equitable distribution

  • But again, it's to ensure equitable distribution of

  • We then ensure that uniformity in local property value appraisals to be able to distribute funding equitably
  • We collect that, and then we distribute those funds back to the...
  • Then we distribute those funds back to...
Summary: The meeting covered a range of legislative topics, including key discussions about various bills and public concerns surrounding new policies. Committee members engaged in a robust debate regarding the economic impact of proposed legislation, with several representatives sharing differing viewpoints. The discussion highlighted the importance of public input in shaping effective laws.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Elections Apr 9th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Elections Committee

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  • And so we wanted to make sure that each of our house districts are going to be evenly distributed, and
  • to allocate our polling places in a way that best serves our communities instead of mandating distribution
  • Combining precincts while keeping the distribution more even makes it a great bill, if SB985 passes.
  • We just want to make sure that they're evenly distributed.
  • These combination precincts should be evenly distributed among the county so that we can have even voting
Summary: The House Committee on Elections convened to discuss HB3709, a bill focused on reforming the post-election audit process. Representative Dialo presented the bill, emphasizing its bipartisan support and the critical need for modernization to enhance the integrity and transparency of the voting process. The existing auditing method, which relied on random precinct selection, was criticized for being outdated and inefficient. The proposed changes aim to standardize audits across various voting methods, allowing election officials to evaluate results by voting locations instead of individual precincts, and thus improving accuracy and efficiency.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Education May 20th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Public Education Committee

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  • 747 by Senator King, relating to public school policies and programs regarding the production or distribution
  • ensures that public school districts have clear, enforceable policies regarding the production or distribution
  • data-time="558"> It is relating to public school policies and programs regarding the production or distribution
Summary: The committee meeting focused on several critical bills aimed at improving educational standards and student safety in Texas. Notably, the discussions around SB735 concerning Holocaust education highlighted the urgency of addressing rising anti-Semitism and ensuring comprehensive education on human rights histories within public schools. Testimonies from various witnesses underscored the necessity for students to learn from historical injustices to prevent future atrocities. Moreover, SB570, aimed at implementing stricter truancy policies to enhance student attendance, was discussed with testimony supporting its significance in improving educational outcomes for at-risk students.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance Feb 12th, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

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  • Do you have a criterion in mind for the distribution

  • Do you have criteria in mind for the distribution

  • Do you have criteria in mind for the distribution

  • Recommendations modify rider 33, notification of vocational rehabilitation federal funds distribution
  • Recommendations modify rider 33, notification of vocational rehabilitation federal funds distribution
Bills: SB1
Summary: The committee meeting addressed various pressing issues, notably the funding and appropriations for transportation and housing programs. Presentations focused on $40.4 billion in funding for highway projects, which is directed towards construction, maintenance, and infrastructure development for the upcoming biennium. Discussions highlighted the importance of addressing the capacity for project delivery amid increasing demands due to population growth and increased vehicle miles traveled in Texas. Additionally, Senator Hinojosa pushed for clarifying the funding available for driver education programs, especially for homeless and foster youth, which underscored a need for legislative support to ensure adequate resource allocation. Public testimonies lent depth to these discussions, presenting the human impact of legislative decisions.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Transportation Apr 22nd, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Transportation Committee

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  • marker="1054" data-time="6318">When you get that, if you'll furnish it to the committee, we'll distribute
  • marker="1489" data-time="8928"> Dollars that are collected on any of these permits, the way it's distributed
  • here, and the way that it's distributed on the over-axle tolerance bonds.
  • And basically, the axle distribution across trailers

Summary: The committee meeting focused on significant discussions surrounding various legislative bills, particularly those affecting infrastructure and navigation regulations in Texas. Notable among these was HB4148, which aims to modernize outdated regulations impacting navigation districts and port authorities. Vice-Chairman Peruzza presented this bill emphasizing its importance in enhancing operational efficiency and updating management practices to better serve Texas's economic needs. Additionally, the chair laid out HB3332, which addresses regional mobility needs and aims to expedite infrastructure projects, reflecting the growing pressures on local communities due to population influx and outdated facilities. The meeting featured public testimonies that highlighted the urgency for legislative action to support infrastructure developments crucial for economic vitality in the region.
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  • and our water supply distribution system for four days.
  • the construction and pay for the construction of this new well, the treatment facilities, the distribution
  • This allowed the development of water supply and distribution infrastructure without competition.
  • data-time="8370"> ...payers and how the current population of the area is somewhat limited to be distributed
Summary: The committee meeting was centered around critical discussions on various bills aimed at improving water management and mitigating losses in municipal water systems. Notably, Senate Bill 1190 sparked significant conversation regarding the high water loss rates among large utilities, with stakeholders emphasizing the need for stringent, consistent validation measures and penalties. The chair expressed appreciation for the collaborative efforts to enhance groundwater management through Bill 1855, which aims to clarify the certification process for groundwater availability, addressing concerns on the ambiguities in the previous legislation. Public testimonies were heard, with supportive sentiments towards improving water conservation strategies and accountability measures within water utilities.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 30th, 2025 at 10:04 am

House State Affairs Committee

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  • At that time, transmission and distribution utilities (TDUs) were newly created, and the regulators adopted
  • specific issue regarding electric utility rate-making that only applies to our transmission and distribution
  • We provide transmission and distribution service to over a million customers.
  • the utility's actual capital structure as the prudent and balanced standard for transmission and distribution
Summary: During this meeting, various important bills were discussed, including HB5573, which aims to provide whistleblower protections for public employees reporting wasteful government spending. Representative Bojani emphasized the need to encourage ethical governance and transparency in government operations. The committee adopted a key amendment to enhance protections against retaliatory actions towards these whistleblowers, highlighting a commitment to fostering accountability within the government. Additionally, HB5623 and HB4921 were moved forward with favorable reports, focusing on energy efficiency projects and the prohibition of state funds benefiting companies that outsource jobs, respectively, reflecting concerns about job retention in Texas.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 14th, 2025 at 02:04 pm

House Public Health Committee

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  • The current law limits how and where products can be stored and distributed, leading to inconsistent
  • 3085" data-time="18504"> Today, under the CUP, we've invested heavily to build out a compliant distribution
  • is essentially what the initial version of the bill called for—large steel vaults in our main distribution
  • Your distribution, but tell me about the 90-day requirement
  • The report will evaluate the distribution of the antagonist for the opioid antagonist program, goals
Summary: The meeting convened to discuss various health-related bills, with significant emphasis placed on addressing substance abuse and the associated healthcare challenges in Texas. Notable discussions revolved around HB5342, which aims to sustain 988 operations to aid individuals in crisis, while HB4454 focuses on updating laws to combat unethical patient brokering within substance use treatment programs. Various witnesses, including healthcare professionals, provided testimony supporting these initiatives, highlighting the impact of substance abuse on public health and the necessity for legislative backing in these areas. The committee heard from several members who articulated the urgency of implementing effective measures to address substance abuse, especially with the rising concerns around opioid-related deaths and treatment accessibility in underserved areas.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Intergovernmental Affairs Mar 18th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

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  • So, you know, I have distributed that slideshow to you all digitally that shows sort of the before and
  • And now I was in need of that help that I formerly distributed.
  • We partner with government, philanthropy, and community organizations to distribute cash in the form
  • Since 2018, we have distributed over $32 million to more
  • The distribution of a certain type and a certain amount, and so.
Summary: The meeting highlighted significant issues regarding housing funding mechanisms, particularly surrounding the complexities of Housing Finance Corporations (HFCs). Members voiced their concerns about the financial impacts these HFCs have on local government revenues, given that many property tax exemptions are given while maintaining market-rate rents. This discussion was sparked by alarming statistics indicating a rapid increase in tax dollars removed from local jurisdictions due to HFC activities, stressing the need for regulatory reforms to preserve affordable housing without financially jeopardizing municipalities.
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  • While this allows for wine production, distribution, and direct consumer sales, it doesn't require the
  • bill doesn't address the root challenges facing our industry: access to land, the cost of grapes, distribution
  • We distribute across the state, but also to markets outside
  • and distribution framework.
Summary: The meeting conducted by the committee saw extensive discussion surrounding several key bills, including HB4749, SB621, and HB201. Notably, HB3133, which involves legislation regarding explicit deepfake content and social media, was presented and debated vigorously with a committee substitute being proposed to align it with federal standards following the recent federal 'Take It Down' Act. The committee moved to report several bills favorably, including HB1506, emphasizing support for updating laws concerning political contributions and expenditures. Public testimonies were held on various bills, allowing stakeholders to voice their perspectives, particularly on legislation concerning tactical medical professionals and their role during high-risk incidents. The committee concluded the meeting by laying out additional bills for further discussion in subsequent sessions, underscoring a commitment to thorough legislative review.
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  • Your testimony will be distributed to committee members

  • ...studies, use, and effect on the distribution of state
Summary: During this committee meeting, a total of 16 bills were discussed, covering various topics mainly focused on education and support for vulnerable populations. Notably, House Bill 1211 was a significant highlight, aiming to remove the 25th birthday deadline for former foster youth to utilize state college tuition benefits. This bill garnered strong support from multiple members, including personal testimonies from individuals who benefited from such educational support. The conversation around HB1211 emphasized the challenges faced by former foster youth, including lack of awareness and support, which aligns with the bill's objective of extending opportunities regardless of age.

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