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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Apr 8th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • A version of this bill passed the House last session with broad bipartisan support: House Bill 2777.
  • We'll lay out House Bill...
  • Louderback moves that House Bill...
  • Cook moves that House Bill 1988 be reported favorably to the full House with a recommendation that it
  • We had to go find another house, move out of the house that we've raised our kids in, that we've been
Summary: The committee meeting covered various issues, including bills aimed at mental health reforms and criminal justice. A significant discussion centered around HB2777, which proposes to exempt individuals with severe mental illness, particularly schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, from the death penalty. Testimonies from multiple stakeholders expressed support for the bill, emphasizing that individuals with severe mental illness may lack the capacity to understand the consequences of their actions, and executing them contradicts moral principles and contemporary neuroscience. The committee heard from advocates who argued for compassionate treatment in the justice system, while also maintaining accountability for offenders.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Apr 3rd, 2025 at 08:00 am

House S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • The chair lays out House Bill 514.
  • House Bill 997 is Chair Shaheen's bill.
  • House Bill 3269 is left pending.
  • House Bill 514 is left pending.
  • And House Bill 1652 will be left pending.
Summary: During this meeting, the committee engaged in extensive discussions regarding various bills aimed at improving public health and welfare, including chronic kidney disease resources and statewide health literacy initiatives. Chair Guillen presented House Bill 3269, which proposes the creation of a centralized resource center for chronic kidney disease that is tailored to help patients and healthcare providers with information and resources, garnering robust support from the committee. Additionally, House Bill 1295 was discussed, focusing on enhancing statewide health literacy with a long-range coordination plan from the Department of State Health Services, which was also received favorably by committee members.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • The chair lays out House Bill 2915.
  • House Bill 2915 is left pending.
  • And you’re testifying for or against House Bill 689?
  • Chair hears none; House Bill 689 is left pending.
  • House Bill 5467 is left pending.
Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on discussing various bills addressing public safety and criminal penalties within Texas. Notable discussions included the introduction of HB544, which aims to expand consecutive sentencing for crimes against children and vulnerable adults. Representative Gervin Hawkins highlighted the urgent need for this legislation by referencing a shocking case in Bexar County involving severe abuse, illustrating the limitations of current law in imposing adequate penalties. The bill received public support and raised awareness of the ongoing issues surrounding the safety of vulnerable populations.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Apr 30th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We'll leave House Bill 4922 pending at this time.
  • So House Bill 4256.
  • We'll leave House Bill 4256 pending at this time. The chair lays out House Bill 872.
  • Seeing none, the chair will leave House Bill 872.
  • The chair will leave House Bill 1571 pending at this time.
Summary: The committee meeting convened to discuss several significant bills focusing on criminal justice and consumer protection. One of the highlights was Senate Bill 251, which aims to establish criminal law magistrates in Bell County to expedite proceedings for individuals in county jail. The bill received supportive commentary emphasizing its potential to ensure timely hearings and legal counsel, reflecting a commitment to swift justice. Additionally, House Bill 4713 was introduced, which aims to clarify the statute of limitations regarding arbitration proceedings, helping align the treatment of claims filed in court and in arbitration. This was discussed in light of ambiguous current practices that can impact fair resolution for claimants seeking timely justice. Public witnesses participated in evaluating both bills, although specifics on public testimony were limited as these bills were generally supported by members of the committee.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Corrections May 5th, 2025 at 10:05 am

House Corrections Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We don't have a House bill number. That's correct. Okay, I've got a...
  • full House with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
  • The chair moves to reconsider the vote by which House House
  • This is the bill by Senator Huffman, and I'm sponsoring it in the House.
  • , be reported favorably to the full House with recommendation.
Bills: SB663, SB958
Summary: During this committee meeting, significant discussions surrounded various bills including HB1969, SB958, and SB663. Representative Allen moved that HB1969 be reported favorably without amendments, which was adopted amidst a few dissenting votes concerning amendments on fees. The most notable conversation revolved around SB958, where Representative Thompson and other advocates passionately presented the case for trafficking survivors and the need to expand the list of sealable misdemeanors for these individuals. Witness testimonies reflected real-world implications, with survivors sharing their experiences to underscore the urgent need for legislative action.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human Services (Part II) May 21st, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have here House Bill 4454.
  • With that, we will leave House Bill 4099 pending.
  • The chair lays out House Bill 46.
  • House Bill 2851 requires...
  • I'm here for House Bill 3284.
Summary: The committee meeting featured extensive discussions surrounding various bills, notably focusing on HB3284, which aims to establish a commission to promote marriage and family stability while addressing the needs of vulnerable children in the Texas foster care system. Witnesses provided diverse perspectives, with some expressing support for the bill's goal of strengthening family units, while others raised concerns about the potential discrimination against single-parent households and LGBTQ+ families. Additional highlights included debates on HB1106 regarding the treatment of transgender youth and HB4638, which sought to streamline the state's engagement with developers and capacity builders, addressing concerns over administrative efficiencies and child welfare.
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Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Senate Session (Part III) Aug 27th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Bill 8, House Bill 25, House Bill 26.
  • We pass this third reading of House Bill 26.
  • We pass this third reading of House Bill 192.
  • I wish that had happened in the House.
  • And that's why I'm proud to be the sponsor of House Bill 8. I move final passage of House Bill 8.
Bills: SB3, SB16, SB2, SB5, SB10, HB17, SB54, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB8, HB25, HB26, HB192
Summary: The meeting featured extensive discussions centered on several legislative bills, particularly focusing on House Bill 8, which aims to reform public school accountability and testing methods in Texas. The bill's sponsor passionately argued for its transformative potential, highlighting the replacement of the STAAR test with shorter, more frequent assessments to better measure student performance. Amendments were proposed to restore social studies testing, emphasizing the importance of history in Texas education. The bill ultimately passed with a vote of 21 ayes and 5 nays, showcasing strong support among the members.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Economic Development May 21st, 2025

Senate Economic Development Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • over in the House.
  • Is there anyone else who would like to testify for or against House Bill 1851?
  • It came out of the House with a really...
  • The chair lays out, as a matter of pending business, House Bill 1851.
  • Senator Schwertner moves that House Bill 4230 be reported.
Summary: The meeting centered around several significant bills and resolutions, with a focus on supporting veteran-owned businesses and the manufacturing industry in Texas. The discussion led to the adoption of committee substitutes for multiple bills, including HB346 and HB5596, which aimed to streamline business processes and support local communities by reporting on municipal hotel occupancy tax revenues. Notably, HCR127 emphasized the importance of the relationship between Texas and Taiwan, highlighting trade partnerships and mutual benefits for both regions. Public testimony was minimal, which may have contributed to a swift passage of many measures without contention.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Local Government (Part I) May 5th, 2025

Senate Local Government Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • There's a House Bill coming over.
  • Another House bill. We're passing a lot of House bills, are we not?
  • All right, the chair lays out House Bill 3307.
  • We come in support of both House Bill 9 and House Joint Resolution 1.
  • House Bill 4083 is a smart...
Summary: The committee meeting saw the discussion of several significant bills aimed at reducing the tax burden on small businesses and addressing public services in municipalities. Notably, Senate Bill 2907, introduced by Senator West, proposes to exempt perishable inventory and pharmaceutical goods from property taxes. This bill received robust support during public testimony, with various stakeholders emphasizing its potential to lower food prices and improve business conditions. Similarly, Senate Bill 1331 addressed the protective measures for smaller municipalities facing threats from petitions to remove municipal services, aiming to reduce the requisite population threshold for such actions. The lively discussions underscored the committee's commitment to supporting local communities and businesses in a challenging economic climate.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 15th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Public Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm in support of this bill, House Bill 5263. I think this is a...
  • My name is Ashley Arnold, and I'm testifying for House Bill 2598.
  • Who wishes to testify for or against House Bill 2107?
  • The bill was passed out of this committee and the House last session.
  • This is why I filed House Bill 1178, which is a refile from House Bill 4650.
Summary: The meeting convened with a focus on educational legislation, with discussions spanning several key bills concerning mental health support for students, school safety measures, and the involvement of students in school governance. House Bill 1441, aimed at enhancing training for school resource officers on mental health awareness, received notable attention. Advocates highlighted the importance of equipping officers with the skills to address grief and trauma, thereby fostering a supportive environment for students. The bill was backed by testimonies from stakeholders emphasizing the critical need for proactive measures in schools to prevent crises and support students in need. Another significant piece of legislation was House Bill 3672, introduced by Chairman Ashby, focused on creating grant programs for extracurricular community education, providing essential resources for youth development and engagement.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Mar 31st, 2025 at 10:03 am

House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 3126 offers targeted relief for recovery.
  • During the 87th legislative session, we passed House Bill 21.
  • Thank you for the opportunity to lay out House Bill 3594.
  • As Representative Lujan said, House Bill 3594 makes a number of...
  • Sub for House Bill 3014.
Summary: The Committee on Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services convened to discuss various legislative bills focused on enhancing financial security for public employees and addressing instances of financial fraud. Notably, House Bill 3594 was presented by Representative Lujan, aimed at modernizing the San Antonio Fire and Police Retiree Health Care Fund, with support from key stakeholders, indicating broad consensus on the bill's implications. In addition, House Bill 3109 was addressed, expanding the scope of the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center to include payment fraud, reflecting Texas's proactive approach to tackling criminal financial activities and protecting its citizens.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Energy Resources Apr 7th, 2025 at 12:00 pm

House Energy Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Chair lays out House Bill 40.
  • At this time, the chair lays out House Bill 2891.
  • House Bill 4426 will be left pending.
  • The chair moves that House...
  • The Chair lays out House Bill 2766 and recognizes.
Summary: The meeting of the House Committee focused predominantly on House Bill 3791, which aims to reform the notification requirements for excavators before commencing work. Representative Batson introduced the bill, emphasizing the need to update Texas's current 48-hour notification system to align with 45 other states, where the notification period is typically two business days. The bill aims to enhance public safety and streamline the excavation process, allowing for a more efficient and timely communication system among excavators and utility locators. During the discussions, Vice Chair Morales raised concerns regarding equitable enforcement and the absence of penalties for locators if deadlines aren't met, which led to a more in-depth conversation about enhancing responsibility across parties involved in the excavation process.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Rule 4, Section 13, House committees are subject to the same rules of decorum that govern House proceedings
  • Hearing none, House Bill 2413 is left pending.
  • I'm here in support of House Bill 2273.
  • Seeing none, House Bill 2273 is left pending.
  • Hearing none, House Bill 3355 is left pending.
Summary: The meeting focused on various bills concerning law enforcement and budgetary practices in the state. Discussions highlighted the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies, particularly in Harris County, regarding staffing shortages and funding gaps. Representatives presented bills such as HB2413 and HB2014, which aim to address pay parity and improve law enforcement capabilities within the local jurisdiction. Witness testimonies underscored the urgency of ensuring that law enforcement agencies have the necessary resources to meet the demands of their communities, especially in light of rising crime rates and public safety concerns.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Culture, Recreation & Tourism May 1st, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 2935 is left pending.
  • My mother didn't want two bills in the house.
  • House Bill 3227 does this.
  • You've got your Shelby Little for House Bill 3227.
  • House Bill 3227 is left pending.
Summary: The committee meeting extensively discussed SB1350, which aims to establish a commission for the Bicentennial Anniversary of Texas Independence in 2036. Several witnesses, including Lacey Finley and Russell Molina, testified in support of the bill, emphasizing the importance of extensive planning and community engagement for this significant celebration. They argued that the bicentennial should encompass the diverse history and culture of Texas and encouraged the committee to include a non-profit structure to facilitate fund-raising and coordination efforts. Furthermore, HB738 was debated, focusing on the preservation of Rosenwald schools and their potential use as community learning centers, with members advocating for support to maintain this integral part of Texas's educational heritage.
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Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Senate Session (Part I) Sep 3rd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • President, there's a message from the House.
  • I'm directed by the House to inform the Senate that the House has taken the following action.
  • House Bill 7 takes a reckless gamble.
  • In fact, a bill was filed in the House.
  • House Bill 18, it's not the intent of House Bill 18 to punish Democrats who broke quorum, is it?
Bills: SB8, SB1, SB2, SB5, SB10, HB27, HB7, HB17, HB1, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB20, HB18
Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on the discussion and passage of several significant bills, including HB20, which aims to prevent and reduce fraudulent charitable solicitations during disasters. Representative Perry highlighted the importance of this bill in ensuring that legitimate organizations receive donations while deterring scams that occur in the aftermath of disasters. The bill was passed unanimously with discussions around its necessity and the impact on victims of fraud. Further, House Bill 18 was discussed concerning penalties for legislators attempting to break quorum, a topic that stirred some debate on legislative integrity and rules enforcement. Members voiced varying opinions on the implications of the bill, leading to its eventual passage amid objections from some members who raised concerns about its enforcement mechanisms and potential for misuse. Overall, the meeting was well-attended, with members actively debating key issues while striving for legislative progress on these critical bills. The audience included public stakeholders who expressed their views, showcasing the engagement between legislators and constituents on pressing matters.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Health May 5th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Public Health Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 4819 is left pending.
  • Even housing. Housing is a great thing; it's just not what this was designed to do.
  • House Bill 5248 is left pending.
  • It's a house bill or something. No, it's a house bill. Yeah, I guess. Yeah. Yeah. Okay.
  • House Bill 4175 calls for TDCJ.
Summary: The committee meeting included a range of discussions on various bills, notably focusing on mental health and public safety. Senate Bill 528, aiming to improve accountability in mental health treatment for individuals found incompetent to stand trial, received significant support from public testimonies. Witnesses emphasized the need for better coordination and transparency in service provisions, shedding light on the backlog of individuals requiring forensic mental health services in Texas. Additionally, Senate Bill 1388 was discussed as a means to enhance the Thriving Texas Families Program which supports women and families facing unplanned pregnancies, garnering both endorsements and concerns about its implementation.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources (Part I) May 14th, 2025

Senate Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 2663.
  • This is why House Bill 2663 is important.
  • I'm here to support House Bill 2663.
  • Hearing none, House Bill 2663 will be left pending.
  • House Bill 4384 will be left pending. Thank you, panel.
Summary: The meeting included a robust discussion on several bills aimed at addressing regulatory issues in the state. Key among these was House Bill 4384, presented by Representative Darby, which focuses on alleviating financial burdens caused by regulatory lag for natural gas utilities. The bill seeks to allow temporary deferral of costs related to new infrastructure, and public testimonies highlighted a significant division in opinion, with some stakeholders arguing it would increase costs for consumers without adequate oversight. The committee members engaged actively with the testimonies, indicating a comprehensive review of the implications of the bill. House Bill 2663 was also introduced, aimed at preventing wildfires through better oversight of outdated electrical infrastructure at inactive oil and gas well sites, emphasizing the need for removed or de-energized equipment to avoid future incidents. Additionally, several other bills like HB1237 and HB3071 were discussed, with the latter addressing the cancellation of inactive landfill permits to reflect current land use and community development. The overall tone of the meeting was collaborative, with members expressing gratitude for professionalism despite some disagreements on policy details. The meeting concluded with several bills left pending for further discussion before moving to votes in subsequent sessions.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Transportation May 8th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Transportation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 3243.
  • House Bill 243 is pending at this time.
  • The Chair lays out House Bill 4089.
  • Chair recognizes Representative Emanuel on House Bill 4089. Bill on House Bill 4669.
  • This House Bill 535 does have.
Summary: The meeting focused on various transportation-related bills, including discussions around essential infrastructure for flood control, electric bicycles, and safety measures for cyclists. Representative Martinez introduced HB3544, highlighting the flooding issues in the Rio Grande Valley and the need for proper stormwater management. The bill garnered attention as it addresses urgent concerns for local emergency services and community safety. Additionally, CSHB4089 outlined regulations for electric bicycles in state parks, promoting access and safety for all park-goers. There was a significant public turnout, with testimonies both in support and against various proposed bills, reflecting community engagement and interest in transportation safety.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Energy Resources Apr 14th, 2025 at 11:04 am

House Energy Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 1169 be reported favorably to the full House with
  • The chair moves that House Bill 4042 be reported favorably to the full House with the recommendation
  • The chair moves that House Bill 4041 be reported favorably to the full House with the recommendation
  • The chair lays out House Bill.
  • House Bill 3652.
Summary: The meeting focused on a series of bills primarily related to oil and gas infrastructure, safety, regulatory issues, and the burgeoning hydrogen industry in Texas. Several bills were discussed and voted on, including HB3911 concerning voluntary plugging of orphan wells, HB3021 related to oil and gas emergencies, and HB5600 aimed at establishing Texas as a leader in the clean hydrogen market. The Chair and members debated the provisions of these bills, considering environmental implications and economic impacts, particularly in light of recent natural disasters like the winter storm Uri.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Menendez moves that House Bill 101 be reported back to
  • Committee Substitute House Bill 101 does pass.
  • The chair lays out a matter of pending business, House

  • House Bill 2193 does pass.
  • House Bill 5329 does pass.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs focused on the discussion and voting of several bills, notably HB101, HB2193, HB5308, and HB5329. Senator Menendez led the proceedings, moving each bill to be reported back to the full Senate with recommendations for passage. Each bill received a unanimous vote of five ayes with no opposition, indicating strong support within the committee. The bills were discussed in a structured manner, with members expressing their opinions and facilitating the voting process efficiently. The session concluded with the acknowledgment of the pending business awaiting further discussion.

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