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TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations Feb 18th, 2025 at 08:02 am

House Appropriations Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're hearing from the Senate Finance Committee when you
  • Senator Harris. Go ahead. Yes, sir. Yeah, I can.
  • They are on the executive committee, and so they attend all the executive committee meetings.
  • Um, it depends on the advisory committee.
  • So in our advisory committees, there are statutes.
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 Regular

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

House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm sure the committee would be interested in that.
  • Chairman, the committee asked us...
  • Chairman, members of the committee.
  • I'm the legislative committee chair.
  • I'm the legislative committee chair.
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.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 18th, 2025 at 10:00 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Summary: The meeting covered a range of topics related to current legislation and policy updates. A variety of committee members contributed their insights on pressing matters affecting the community. Notable discussions included speeches from local representatives regarding public health initiatives, and debates over the proposed amendments to transportation funding. Several members of the public were present to provide testimony, voicing both support and opposition to various proposed bills.
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Transcript Highlights:
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  • 1392">I'd also like to take a moment to recognize that this will be the final hearing before the committee
  • On behalf of this committee, thank you for your distinguished

  • marker="149" data-time="1776">Chairman Wicker, Ranking Member Reed, distinguished members of this committee
Summary: The committee convened to discuss various bills and hear testimonies related to legislative matters, including public concerns and implications surrounding the proposed legislation. Notably, the members engaged in a vigorous debate over SB4, where several representatives shared differing viewpoints on its impact on local communities and the environment. Public testimonies were heard, with advocates arguing for the bill's potential benefits, while opponents raised significant concerns regarding the fiscal implications and land use. Following these discussions, the committee moved to vote on HB2214, which passed without issue, illustrating the bipartisan support for certain initiatives tied to public welfare.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 29th, 2025 at 04:08 pm

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The following resolutions are being referred to the Committee
  • The following resolutions by De Hiallo are being referred to the Committee
Summary: The meeting included procedural resolutions and referrals to various committees, covering topics such as constitutional compliance and absences within the House. Member discussions primarily revolved around resolutions HR 108 to HR 125, demonstrating a focus on local governance and procedural efficiency. The clerk read through numerous resolutions, which drew the attention of present members, suggesting active participation from the representatives in handling local matters.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Business and Commerce (Part I) Apr 8th, 2025

Senate Business & Commerce Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Campbell moves adoption of the committee substitute.
  • Senator Schwertner moves that options committee substitute.
  • Senator Schwertner sends up the committee substitute for Senate Bill 1643.
  • the committee substitute for Senate Bill 1643.
  • Senator Schwertner moves that Senate Bill 2411 do not pass, but the committee substitute adopted do pass
Summary: In this committee meeting, a wide range of topics were addressed, notably the advancement of nuclear energy in Texas. The committee discussed Senate Bill 2967, aimed at exploring innovative energy technologies and the role of nuclear power in ensuring energy security. Several expert testimonies were heard, including insights from former PUC Commissioner Doug Robinson, who emphasized the potential of modular reactors and necessary state support to navigate the financial challenges commonly faced by nuclear energy projects. The committee's focus was on understanding current nuclear technology stages, determining required state incentives, and assessing the overall energy landscape in Texas.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 (Part II) Apr 8th, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Okay, we'll resume our committee business for the Senate Committee

  • Senator Vice Chair Campbell sends up the committee substitute for Senate Bill 571.
  • Senator Paxton sends up the committee substitute for Senate Bill 2623.
  • Senator Paxton sends up committee substitute for Senate Bill.
  • Senate Bill 2623 and committee substitute Senate Bill 2624.
Summary: The committee meeting covered a range of important issues, particularly focusing on school safety and the impact of certain proposed bills on vulnerable populations. Notably, Senator Creighton presented Senate Bill 2623, which seeks to establish school safety zones by preventing navigation services near schools, aimed at ensuring the safety of children in educational settings. Concerns were raised regarding the potential adverse effects of this bill on homeless navigation centers, with various stakeholders expressing their positions during the public testimony session. The importance of balancing community services with student safety was a recurring theme throughout the discussions.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Jurisprudence (Part II)Audio only. Apr 9th, 2025

Senate Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Creighton moves that we adopt the committee substitute
  • Senate Bill 2127 is Senator Zaffirini's bill.
  • Senator Hughes moves that we report the committee substitute

  • for Senate Bill 1940 favorably to the full Senate.
  • for Senate Bill 1940 will be reported to the full Senate.
Summary: The Committee on Jurisprudence convened to discuss multiple pending bills aimed at improving various aspects of legal and property matters. Notably, several bills were reported favorably to the full Senate with unanimous support, including SB1335, which addresses issues involving decedents' affairs, and SB1734, focusing on property title documentation. Senator Zaffirini and Senator Johnson were instrumental in moving these bills forward, ensuring the committee maintained a swift pace in considering legislation. Furthermore, the chair highlighted the importance of guardianship for incapacitated persons in upcoming discussions around SB1760, indicating a commitment to addressing vulnerable populations in legislative changes.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Health Mar 3rd, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Public Health Committee

Summary: The committee meeting featured a series of discussions regarding various issues affecting the community, with notable mentions of economic initiatives and public testimony from concerned citizens. Members expressed diverse opinions on the proposed measures, reflecting varying responses to the changes under consideration. The chair facilitated discussions on key topics, requesting feedback and encouraging engagement from the audience, which included a sizable turnout of community members. Public testimony centered around the implications of the discussed bills, highlighting both support and opposition from local advocates.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Mar 5th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • , both those returning and those new to the committee.
  • This is Cassidy's fourth term chairing this wonderful committee.
  • Are there any other comments from any of the committee members?
  • but of the House, hopefully the Senate as well, but...
  • That's how this committee and hopefully the House, if the...
Summary: The Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence convened for its organizational hearing, marking the beginning of the 89th Legislative session. Chairman Dutton expressed his dedication to strengthening Texas's civil justice system and ensuring access for all Texans. Notable discussions revolved around judicial compensation, with concerns raised about the growing gap between judge salaries and those in executive roles, indicating a potential crisis in recruiting and retaining qualified judges. Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock provided insight into the justice system's challenges and emphasized the importance of legislative support in enhancing the judicial framework, highlighting the committee's ongoing commitment to equal access to justice.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 12th, 2025 at 10:00 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Speaker, I have a messenger from the Senate at the door of the House.
  • I am directed by the Senate to inform the House that the Senate has taken the following action:
  • in session pursuant to their committee post motions.
  • in the Department of Family and Protective Services for the Committee on Human Services.
  • ...Committee on Environmental Regulations.
Summary: The meeting of the committee addressed a broad range of topics with significant attention paid to HB1554 and HB1569. HB1554, presented by Caprigliano, involved discussions on the authority of political subdivisions to utilize public funds for legal services for unlawfully present individuals, which stirred a debate among committee members regarding state resources and responsibilities. In contrast, HB1569, which concerns prohibitive measures on non-consensual medical procedures for minors with intersex traits, generated compelling testimony from advocacy groups and health professionals, stressing the bill’s implications on patient rights and medical ethics. Overall, the committee dedicated time to hearing from both proponents and opponents of these bills, ensuring a thorough examination of the issues at hand.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human ServicesAudio only. Apr 24th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services will come to order

  • Senator Perry moves the committee...

  • Senator Perry sends up the committee substitute.
  • The committee substitute to Senate Bill 2422 is favorably reported.
  • I understand there is a committee substitute. Senator Perry sends up the committee substitute.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services convened to discuss several bills, primarily focused on healthcare reforms. Notably, Senator Perry played a significant role in advocating for various bills, including SB2306 and SB672, which were both favorably reported with unanimous support. The committee adopted committee substitutes for these bills, emphasizing the need for clearer regulations and accountability within the healthcare sector. Additionally, the meeting highlighted the importance of ensuring that harmful practices within the industry are effectively addressed.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • If Senator Whitehouse doesn't mind, as soon as we get to the point where we can vote, we'll go ahead
  • We'll have a lot of different committee meetings today.
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    Section 2, Clause 2 of the Constitution provides the Senate

  • By comparison, here are the previous seven Senate-confirmed

  • At this time, I will ask senators to hold their remarks

Summary: The committee meeting focused on the presidential nominations of Brigadier General Brian Nesvick as Director of Fish and Wildlife and Jess Kramer and Sean Donahue as assistant administrators at the EPA. Each nominee presented their qualifications and experiences in their respective fields, with an emphasis on their commitment to uphold the laws passed by Congress. The discussion highlighted the nominees' dedication to addressing environmental issues and their proactive stances on regulatory matters. After deliberation, votes were held to report the nominations favorably, despite some members voicing concerns regarding their qualifications and potential conflicts with environmental interests.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, for the committee subversion.
  • So then, from there, we approve the report, it goes, and then once he gets that, he works on his committee
  • For the committee subversion.
  • 1710">So then from there, we approve the report, it goes, and once he gets that, he works on his committee
  • Having no further business, the House Committee and

Summary: The meeting of the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee focused primarily on discussions surrounding the details of HB1, along with recommendations regarding law enforcement stipends. Several members expressed their concerns about updating the stipends to address discrepancies with local law enforcement agencies and enhance competitiveness. The conversation also touched on the technical adjustments and modifications needed for the current funding proposals, affirming a collaborative approach to managing the agency's budget and needs. Members expressed appreciation for each other's hard work and laid out future meeting plans to review riders and finalize recommendations for the chairman.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Juvenile Justice Mar 4th, 2025 at 11:00 am

House S/C on Juvenile Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Introductory on what the Juvenile Justice Committee will be
  • Talk about what they hope to accomplish with this committee
  • But I'm really thankful to be on this committee.

  • I'm glad to be on this committee; I appreciate being here.
  • everything that we can to make this an impactful committee.
Summary: The meeting of the Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice opened with introductory remarks and set out to discuss the responsibilities and upcoming discussions on juvenile justice matters. Members expressed a commitment to addressing the serious issues faced by the juvenile population and the need for rehabilitative approaches within the system. Members recognized that the committee's work could significantly impact the lives of young individuals who enter the juvenile system, emphasizing the importance of effective programs and policies that will contribute to their rehabilitation and reduce recidivism rates. Representative Jones and other members shared insights from their experiences, reinforcing the notion that the state's juvenile system is evolving for the better and aims to align with practices from across the country that have shown positive outcomes.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Jan 22nd, 2025 at 02:01 pm

Texas House Floor Meeting

Summary: In this meeting, the committee convened to discuss SCR7. The session started with a prayer led by Honorable Gio Capriclione, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flags. Members were reminded of the agency information sessions taking place during the week, providing opportunities for legislative engagement with constituents and agency leadership. The atmosphere was collegial, and members appeared engaged in the preliminary discussions.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16Audio only. May 7th, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Okay, the Senate Committee K through 16 will come to order.

  • The Chair lays out the committee substitute for Senate

  • Senator Paxton moves that Senate Bill 2928 be reported

  • to the Senate with the recommendation that it do not pass, but that the committee substitute be adopted
  • that the committee substitute for Senate Bill...
Summary: During this committee meeting, the primary focus was on SB2928, which pertains to the scheduling of the first day of school for public school students. Senator Creighton introduced a committee substitute for the bill, aiming for uniformity in school start dates by establishing a standard no earlier than the third Wednesday of August. Various members, including Senator Menendez, raised questions about how this measure would affect different types of schools, leading to a thorough discussion about its implications and the potential for future adjustments as the policy is implemented. Ultimately, the committee voted on the bill, with a recommendation for adoption and an emphasis on future evaluation.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 May 26th, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Committee on Education K-16 will come to order

  • to the Senate with the recommendation that it do not pass, but that the committee substitute adopted
  • Senator King moves that the committee substitute for

  • I recognize Senator Creighton to explain the changes in the new committee substitute.
  • There being no further business, the committee on a motion by Senator Middleton...

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 convened to address several legislative proposals, primarily focusing on bills related to education and public safety. Among the notable discussions was House Bill 121 concerning public school safety measures. Advocates highlighted the need for enhanced security protocols and the commissioning of peace officers, while the committee unanimously passed the bill for further review by the full Senate. Additionally, House Bill 1105, which provides tuition exemptions for certain parent paramedics, sparked an engaging debate about educational incentives and support for emergency responders, resulting in a favorable recommendation from the committee. The session also witnessed an intensive discussion on HB 4623 that intertwines the liability of educational institutions and their employees in the context of student protection, reflecting on the impact of recent testimony on children’s abuse cases heard previously.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human ServicesAudio only. May 26th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services will come to order

  • Senator Hancock sends up the committee substitute.

  • The chair lays out the committee substitute for House Bill 4730 and recognizes its sponsor, Senator Hancock
  • Senator Hancock moves the adoption of the committee substitute

  • Chair, Senator Perry, the committee stands in recess, subject to the call of the chair.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services convened for an extensive session where multiple bills were presented, debated, and ultimately favorably reported. Noteworthy discussions revolved around HB4730, which had undergone significant scrutiny regarding its proposed seven-day waiting period. Sponsor Senator Hancock acknowledged the feedback received during the hearing and successfully moved to amend the bill to revert the waiting period to the existing 48 hours for voluntary relinquishment. Other bills, such as HB713, HB2399, and HB2655, received unanimous support and were passed with zero nays, reflecting a collaborative atmosphere among committee members. The meeting concluded with expressions of gratitude towards the committee staff for their hard work throughout the legislative session.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Jan 23rd, 2025 at 02:01 pm

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Fourteen pages contain changes not related to committee structure, and the rest relate to the committee
  • certain committees.
  • So we've combined those issues with that committee.
  • So we've combined those issues with that committee.
  • voted or not, to the full committee.
Summary: The meeting convened to discuss the adoption of H.R. 4 and the structuring of new committee roles within the legislature. A significant point of contention was the restructuring of committees, where several committees were abolished in favor of creating two new committees: Delivery of Government Efficiency and Intergovernmental Affairs. Speaker Hunter emphasized the importance of these changes for efficiency and collaboration, while some members expressed concern about the rapidity of these changes and their implications for democratic input. The passage of H.R. 4 was ultimately approved, signaling the start of the committee assignment process within the newly defined legislative framework. Discussions highlighted a commitment to ensuring thorough understanding of new rules among members, particularly the newly elected members. It was noted that in the interest of transparency and efficiency, the committee makeup would be predominantly composed of members from the majority party with specific roles allocated to facilitate collaboration. The session concluded with appeals for unity and a collective effort to address key issues impacting constituents throughout the state.

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