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TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 14th, 2025 at 02:04 pm

House State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Is there a parental note that's required for some of the material?
  • I am a parent from Llano, Texas.
  • As a parent, I understand that.
  • The bill doesn't even have exceptions for parental consent.
  • When I turned 12, my parents allowed me to walk to the library.
Summary: The committee meeting was characterized by extensive discussions on several bills concerning public libraries, energy utilities, and health care. Notably, HB3225 aimed to protect minors from accessing sexually explicit material in public libraries, which sparked significant public testimony both in favor and against the bill. Proponents argued for the necessity of safeguarding children, while opponents raised concerns about censorship and the implications for freedom of information. Similarly, HB4503 addressed patient privacy and health care information but faced scrutiny regarding its potential impact on medical records access for minors. The session concluded with multiple bills left pending for further review.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 9th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, just to clarify, a CDW is a waiver of responsibility.
  • It's a waiver of responsibility.
  • This problem is most acute for parents of infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, or parents working
  • No parent should have to choose between their job and their child's care.
  • HB 3458 would hurt responsible pet retailers like us while doing nothing.
Summary: 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.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 21st, 2025 at 10:08 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • parents.
  • In response to this devastating disaster, this committee held two hearings together.
  • Speaker, members, this amendment strengthens our mass fatality rapid response teams.
  • House Bill 20 is the Disaster Scam Response Act.
  • We visited with the families, and they are very pleased with our response.
Bills: HB1, HB2, HB3, HB5, HB20, HB22
Summary: The committee meeting conducted a thorough review of multiple bills aimed at enhancing disaster preparedness and response in Texas. Key discussions focused on HB1, the Resident Youth Camp Emergency Plans, presented by Mr. Darby, which emphasizes creating emergency plans for youth camps following tragic incidents. The bill received broad support and passed mostly unanimously, highlighting a collective commitment to improving safety for vulnerable populations. Another significant piece of legislation, SB2 by Mr. King, aimed at disaster recovery and preparedness, also saw robust discussions, resulting in a passing vote that underscored the necessity of establishing clear emergency management protocols at local levels.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • A responsible adult making responsible choices in

  • I personally am responsible for over $300,000 in taxes this year, running a very compliant, responsible
  • My parents decided to look towards medicinal cannabis.
  • As parents, are we not responsible for teaching our kids to make safe choices?
  • Reject SB3, regulate responsibly, and protect.
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

State Affairs Feb 24th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • You're not following your responsibility.
  • And as well, we talk about responsibility.
  • ' ballots at the parents' direction.
  • because their parents need it.
  • I'm a parental rights advocate, but I don't think parents should be allowed to kill their children because
Summary: The meeting was a crucial session for discussing several important bills including SB992, which aims to establish a clear time frame for the Attorney General's approval on outside legal counsel for state agencies. Senator Nichols presented the bill, emphasizing its necessity for timely responses to ensure efficient legal processing. Another notable discussion centered around SB523, which seeks to allow parole and probation officers to use a business address on their driver's licenses for safety and security purposes. This bill passed favorably out of the committee, with public testimony supporting the need for such provisions due to the risks these officers face.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 Apr 22nd, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The students are responsible for the travel; the parents are responsible for all the travel.
  • When parents lack a diploma, they often remain trapped in lower-wage work.
  • In the interests of and in response...
  • All parents and caregivers can appreciate this, I'm sure.
  • My parents didn't know about it.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Education Committee was marked by intense discussions surrounding several key pieces of legislation, particularly focusing on SB1798, which seeks to repeal the Texas DREAM Act. Advocates for the bill argued that it is important to restrict state financial aid to individuals unlawfully present in the United States, asserting that taxpayer resources should primarily benefit legal residents. Conversely, numerous witnesses testified against SB1798, emphasizing the economic contributions of Texas DREAMers and the long-standing positive impacts of the existing DREAM Act on Texas communities and workforce. The heated debate highlighted the stark divisions surrounding immigration policies and their implications on education and opportunity for young Texans who have grown up in the state. The meeting concluded with SB1798 left pending, awaiting further consideration, signifying ongoing concerns and unresolved sentiments among committee members.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Education May 6th, 2025 at 10:05 am

House Public Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • As a parent, I have always appreciated the way Texas upholds parental rights.
  • Do parents have...
  • parent like this."
  • could— a parent had something about parent approval needed for certain books.
  • And it's not one parent making the decision; it's a panel of parents.
Summary: The committee meeting convened to discuss various proposed legislation, most notably Senate Bill 13, which addresses the management of library materials in school districts and parental rights regarding access to library catalogs. Senator Paxton introduced the bill, emphasizing the need for transparency and appropriate content in school libraries to protect children from sexually explicit materials. Discussions included testimonies from community members and stakeholders, highlighting both support and opposition based on concerns over censorship and parental authority. The committee left the bill pending for further review and discussions.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 21st, 2025 at 10:08 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Parents, we are thinking about you.
  • Why would we want to make it a responsibility for others?
  • House Bill 20 is the disaster scam response.
  • The families are very pleased with our response.
  • This is simply the Disaster Scam Response Act.
Bills: HB1, HB2, HB3, HB5, HB20, HB22
Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on the discussion and passage of several key bills, including SB5, which pertains to supplemental appropriations for disaster relief. This bill was passed unanimously, highlighting the committee's commitment to addressing disaster preparedness. HB20, aimed at reducing fraudulent charitable solicitations during disasters, also saw significant debate, with positive sentiments expressed by its sponsor, Mr. Darby. Additionally, HB22, which expands the authority of the comptroller to fund emergency communication systems, was passed with overwhelming support, indicating a consensus on improving emergency response capabilities within the state. The session concluded with discussions about future legislative measures aimed at strengthening infrastructure against disasters.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Education Feb 25th, 2025 at 10:00 am

House Public Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • One, we don't force a parent to...
  • But what's our responsibility? We have to evaluate them.
  • They need to allow parents and others...
  • Parents are, teachers aren't.
  • It sounds like you have a responsibility there. That's right.
Summary: The House Committee on Public Education convened a comprehensive meeting focused on critical issues impacting education in Texas. Chairman Buckley emphasized the committee's commitment to providing the largest public education investment in the state’s history while addressing pressing concerns such as funding disparities, teacher retention, and legislative changes impacting the educational landscape. Notably, Commissioner Mike Morath presented an extensive report detailing the current state of public education, highlighting a pressing need for adequate funding aligned with student needs and the challenges posed by deficit budgets in various school districts stemming from overreliance on temporary federal funding sources.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance Feb 12th, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is something that's been an ongoing responsible gambling or play responsibly program that we've
  • To date, there's been no response.
  • We did try to get a lot of those parents.
  • We did try to get a lot of those parents, but as you can imagine, working parents with very young children
  • We did try to get a lot of those parents, but as you can imagine, working parents with very young children
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.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Human Services Apr 15th, 2025 at 10:04 am

House Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • ...and responsibility.
  • ="6192"> responsibility is to our constituents and not to organizations.
  • I submitted a response to the Attorney General.
  • And for women who are responsible, they're not wanting...
  • You have to discuss what parenting looks like. You have to discuss ...
Summary: The committee meeting covered a wide range of legislative proposals, with significant focus on addressing child welfare, language access, and transparency in funding for children's advocacy centers. Representative Richardson presented HB5136, aimed at strengthening governance and accountability in child advocacy centers, reflecting concerns over transparency due to recent scandals. The bill was discussed extensively as members expressed the need for better oversight in organizations receiving public funding. Additionally, HB4838 was championed for enhancing language access in emergency services, with witnesses emphasizing its critical importance for non-English speakers during crises. Overall, strong engagement from both representatives and the public was evident, with passionate testimonies highlighting the necessity of these legislative measures.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • In this chamber, we can all think of our own parents and our grandparents and everything they sacrificed
  • Using the coercive power of the state to take children from their God-given parents destroys a family
  • If it can't prove that the parent has endangered the child
  • Termination of parental rights...

  • To ensure that the desperate parents in these cases have
Summary: The meeting focused notably on judicial salaries and the importance of retaining qualified judges in Texas. Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock discussed the need for a significant pay increase for judges, citing that their base salary has not risen since 2013 despite rising inflation. He made a compelling case that increasing judicial salaries would attract better candidates to serve the public as judges. The Chief Justice emphasized that the state's judicial system relies on highly capable individuals to uphold the rule of law and deliver fair justice to Texans, especially in family law cases where outcomes dramatically affect vulnerable populations.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 15th, 2025 at 10:04 am

House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The financial responsibility requirements for license holders, what's going to be their financial responsibility
  • This is about putting parents back into the driver's seat.
  • In the name of taxpayers and fiscal responsibility...
  • We can't do this to the parents who might do this.
  • processes to verify that they have parental rights.
Summary: The committee meeting covered a wide array of bills focusing primarily on workforce development, manufacturing improvements, and online safety for children. Notably, provisions were discussed under HB4196, aimed at modernizing the manufacturing sector through increased digital integration and automation strategies. Witnesses from various sectors, including manufacturing companies and educational representatives, offered their perspectives on the importance of creating a skilled workforce able to adapt to new technologies. Additional discussion highlighted the pressing need for legislation that protects minors in the digital landscape, with testimonies emphasizing the adverse effects of unfiltered online content on children’s mental health, as encapsulated in HB4901.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part II) Feb 5th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • that as the times get long, the days get long, and the emotions get high, that we always temper our responses
  • Parents who choose private schools in our

  • It's not about parent choice; it's not about parent choice of schools.
  • How many kids whose parents are earning?
  • I take care of these parents, y'all. I see them. I see the emergencies and the difficulties.
Bills: SB2, SJR36, SB2, SB2, SR29, SB2
Summary: The meeting focused on various legislative issues, with committee members engaging in detailed discussions regarding proposed bills and their implications. Key points included debates on economic policies and public safety initiatives, with members expressing differing viewpoints on certain legislative measures. The atmosphere was collaborative, as various stakeholders provided input on the legislation under consideration. Public commentary was encouraged, contributing to a robust dialogue among committee members and attendees.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Apr 9th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • As a data point, I think every parent—and I, as a parent
  • You have the power to give some responsibility, put it where it belongs, and give these parents and these
  • What's your response to that?
  • UPS is 100% responsible.
  • the parent-child relationship.
Summary: In the recent meeting, the Judiciary and Cellular Disturbance Committee convened to discuss several critical issues, highlighted by the testimony surrounding HB1761. The committee chair emphasized the importance of the bill, gathering a panel consisting of key witnesses who offered various perspectives. Notably, Kathy Ward from the State Commission on Judicial Conduct voiced concerns regarding potential pitfalls of imposing sanctions on false complaints, advocating for a more inclusive process that considers mental health perspectives. Jacob Putnam, a District Attorney, echoed the sentiments, highlighting the bill's implications for public service recruitment and the necessity for competitive pay in public positions.
US

Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. Apr 30th, 2025 at 09:15 am

Senate Judiciary Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • That experience is going to be crucial to delivering on your responsibilities.
  • He's responsible for management, administration, and

  • In 1960, my parents fled Cuba, seeking a better life

  • She was named Celeste Victoria because to my parents, being able to come to this country, settle here
  • Their parents don't have the information.
Summary: The committee meeting centered on the urgent crisis of fentanyl abuse and the government’s response to the drug trafficking epidemic. Key discussions revolved around the nomination of Terrence Cole as the Administrator of the DEA and Judea Serrata as Director of the U.S. Marshals Service. Cole emphasized his commitment to combating the fentanyl crisis, highlighting the rising number of overdose deaths and the necessity of bipartisan efforts to dismantle drug cartels. Members engaged in dialogue on the effectiveness of various strategies and the importance of education aimed at preventing drug-related deaths among youth. Additionally, the challenges of social media in drug trafficking were highlighted, indicating a need for greater accountability in how platforms handle such issues. Senators voiced concerns about the impact of administration policies on judicial security and the resources available for marshals to perform their critical roles.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs Mar 19th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I am the CEO of Purple for Parents United.
  • I insisted that we have to keep parent or guardian.
  • You have parents and then you have trusted adults.
  • House Bill 1584 is a direct response.
  • I think they have a responsibility as well.
Summary: The committee meeting covered a wide range of bills with robust discussions centering around House Bill 267, which aims to limit the exhibition of harmful content to minors. Representative Patterson emphasized the importance of narrowing the affirmative defenses allowed for educators regarding such material, advocating for the protection of children from exposure to objectionable content at schools. His testimony sparked considerations about existing legal loopholes and heightened concerns over child sexualization in educational settings. The bill was left pending for further discussion. Additionally, significant support was noted for House Bill 1640, which seeks to improve transparency in the rooftop solar industry by requiring the Public Utility Commission to guide consumers in understanding solar installations better.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 (Part I) May 8th, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm Linda Litzinger, I'm with Texas Parent to Parent.

  • If a parent refuses to participate, the school can ask for a court order to compel a parent to meet with
  • This is designed to ensure parents are involved in serious removals.
  • Then you have the parents being held in contempt.
  • But the purpose is not to bring parents in out of work.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Education, K-16, revolved around multiple bills, notably HB1188, HB2856, HB3126, HJR5, and HB6. Key discussions highlighted the importance of early intervention for families with special needs through HB1188, which aims to provide better resources for parents. Public testimony included compelling narratives that underscored the personal impact of such legislation. Additionally, the committee engaged in important dialogue concerning student discipline, specifically focusing on vaping in schools and its consequences under HB6.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human Services Apr 30th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The parents.
  • ...prevail over parents?
  • And I don't mean the kind of fraud that these parents are being accused of.
  • Routine, responsible advocacy, such as seeking second opinions...
  • In response, we passed Senate...
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services covered multiple bills focusing on healthcare, education, and child welfare. A key highlight was the presentation of Senate Bill 3001, which aims to add medical nutrition counseling as a Medicaid service for patients with chronic conditions. Chairman Korkhorst emphasized the importance of this bill in addressing healthcare needs in low-income communities. Public testimony was gathered, with several professionals supporting the inclusion of nutrition services to improve health outcomes for Texans, particularly those battling chronic diseases. Another notable discussion revolved around Senate Bill 425, designed to enhance the accuracy of investigations into child and adult protective services. Members raised concerns regarding the need for transparency and improved protocols in these sensitive areas.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Justice May 6th, 2025

Senate Criminal Justice Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • parent's court-ordered parenting time.
  • In fact, parents, when they get divorced, when parents...
  • It doesn't use the word 'parent.'
  • with parenting time.
  • As a loving parent, you expect a court order to be upheld after a divorce, and that co-parenting your
Summary: The committee meeting predominantly revolved around several significant bills aimed at enhancing public safety and enforcing stricter laws regarding child custody interference and animal control. Key discussions included Senate Bill 2794, which proposes a three strikes law for parents interfering with court-ordered custody, thereby establishing more rigorous consequences for repeated offenders. Public testimonies highlighted the emotional and legal hardships faced by families navigating these situations, emphasizing the widespread support for the urgency of such legislation. Additionally, the Ramon Najera Act was discussed, focusing on stricter regulations for dangerous dogs following a tragic incident, reinforcing the need for community safety measures against violent animal attacks.

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