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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Health Mar 31st, 2025 at 08:03 am

House Public Health Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill involves the establishment of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
  • McGeary, whatever research you have on your separate opinions about what's going on.
  • So I have looked a lot at the research, and there is no research that supports that it will interfere
  • So, the first drug that's FDA approved, you said it's Plan B, I can research that.
  • It's going to help drive research and innovation.
Summary: The public health committee meeting convened to discuss a variety of bills aimed at improving health-related policies in Texas. Noteworthy discussions included House Bill 1887, which seeks to enhance access to birth certificates for adult adoptees, and House Bill 754, which mandates medical assistance personnel to complete training on human trafficking. Both bills received positive support from the members present, and there were assurances that the bills would be reported favorably to the full House. Public testimony was also encouraged, allowing stakeholders to voice their opinions on these significant pieces of legislation.
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  • We also discovered through our research that Harris County, Texas is using taxpayer money to donate to
  • span> It's from the Harris County region, so you can do your research
Summary: The meeting focused on public safety and criminal justice reforms, particularly addressing bail reform bills spearheaded by Senator Huffman and supported by the Lieutenant Governor. Testimonies from family members of crime victims highlighted the urgent need for reforms to prevent violent offenders from receiving bail, emphasizing personal stories of loss and the failures of the justice system. Participants expressed their commitment to passing the package of bills and mentioned having support from various stakeholders in the community, including public officials and advocates. A sense of urgency was palpable, with assertions that these issues are life and death, impacting countless families across Texas.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Culture, Recreation & Tourism May 14th, 2025 at 09:05 am

House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • ...from the Pew Research Center, six out of ten adults ages
  • So I did the research.

Bills: SB2801, SB2232, SCR18
Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on reviewing several bills, including SB217, which establishes the historic Friedman Cemetery program, and SB2232, which seeks to designate October 21st as Unplugged Texas Day. The latter bill sparked notable discussions regarding the importance of reducing screen time and encouraging outdoor activities among Texans. Chairperson Metcalfe initiated the agenda, and the public testimony featured passionate arguments for the need for outdoor engagement, emphasizing mental well-being and community bonding. Overall, the bills were met with unanimous support within the committee, advancing toward favorable recommendations for full house votes. Additionally, members voiced concerns about regulations surrounding field trials, as presented in SB2801, which proposes changes to the requirement for hunting licenses during dog field trials. Testimony from various stakeholders showcased a strong desire to facilitate participation in these events while raising awareness of the associated challenges. The meeting concluded with several bills advancing for further considerations, demonstrating a collaborative effort toward legislation that supports both cultural and outdoor initiatives in Texas.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 29th, 2025 at 10:04 am

House Public Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • These companies all lack viable data and have no credible research to support their sweeping claims.
  • Mindfulness is a science that has been researched and practiced worldwide to help relieve stress and
  • Studies conducted by researchers at.

  • So you registered as Paige Duggins Clay on behalf of the Intercultural Development Research Association
  • What I propose is not just innovative, it's research-based and it's courageous.
Summary: The committee meeting was marked by significant discussions surrounding House Bill 4, which aims to reform the Texas public school assessment and accountability system. The bill proposes to eliminate the existing STAAR testing framework and replace it with a nationally norm-referenced assessment that emphasizes growth over year-end testing, promoting a more individualized learning experience for students. This shift was widely supported among educators and stakeholders, with many testifying in favor of creating a system that aligns better with both educational outcomes and community accountability. Notably, there were concerns raised about maintaining adequate oversight and integrity in the assessment process, as well as the timing of implementing these significant changes.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 22nd, 2025 at 02:04 pm

House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

Transcript Highlights:
  • I researched a while back on an amicus brief that President
  • So the state of Texas has already done the research.
  • The state of Texas, the Texas Attorney General, used grant funds to do this research.
  • And this research was done at the LBJ Library down here on Red River.
  • I think I understand, but the thing I was getting at is, you said you do critical research.
Summary: During the meeting of the committee, several key bills were debated, most notably HB3281, which addresses the grounds for terminating parental rights. The discussion revolved around significant concerns presented by various members regarding the language change in the bill that requires serious bodily injury for termination, a shift that many find troubling. Witnesses also testified, with some advocating for amendments to ensure child safety, emphasizing the importance of a balanced approach without unintended consequences. Additionally, HB4696 was introduced, focused on improving access to protective orders through remote testimony, further engaging committee members and experts on the necessity of such reforms for survivors of domestic violence.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 9th, 2025 at 10:00 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • to enter into a local contract with certain local governmental entities to participate in water research
  • HB 1400, relating to the creation of a groundwater science, research
  • Research. Mr. Harris to close. Move passage.
  • Governmental entities to participate in water research or
Summary: In this meeting, significant discussions took place surrounding various bills aimed at improving state operations and addressing public concerns. Notably, HB204 was passed, which deals with the annual salary of certain state prosecutors and was presented by Mr. Tepper. The committee also engaged heavily with HB748, titled Trey's Law, which seeks to end the use of non-disclosure agreements in cases of sexual abuse against minors. The bill received a strong response from the members, reflecting a growing concern for child's rights within the legislature. Furthermore, the committee deliberated on HB912, focused on compensation for renewable generation owners, and moved forward with discussions about infrastructure funding reforms, illustrated by SB14's passage.
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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:
  • health clinic and a kidney health clinical trials registry to keep patients and families informed of research
  • ...research out there on various websites.
  • However, currently, Texas has CPRIT, the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas, which
  • It has done a lot of detailed research, so SIGGRAD is a good one, but I think this needs to remain separate
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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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Intergovernmental Affairs Apr 8th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Has there been any research or study done or a survey given to the donors to see if they were willing
  • been working to improve the mental health and well-being of Texans through strategic grant making, research
  • Research shows that access to financial services and

  • Injury Prevention Research Center at UT Health Houston found
Summary: The meeting of the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee featured significant discussions surrounding three key bills: HB158, HB1630, and HB3509. Representative Raymond presented HB158, a proposal to reutilize surplus government properties for veteran and low-income family housing, emphasizing the need for permanent housing solutions in Texas. The discussion also touched on the fiscal implications of the bill and potential housing resources. In another session, HB1630 was put forward to make social workers eligible for the Homes for Texas Heroes Home Loan Program, addressing the ongoing housing affordability crisis faced by many Americans, particularly younger generations. This bill garnered bipartisan support, showcasing the committee's collective awareness of the housing challenges impacting essential workers in the community. Lastly, Representative Enchia introduced HB3509, focused on Tourism Public Improvement Districts (TPIDs), which help collect revenue through hotel self-assessments to promote local tourism. This bill aims to enhance competitiveness for conventions in Texas and made clarifications for ease of creating and managing these districts. The committee received various public testimonies expressing support and concerns about the proposed bills. The meeting highlighted the committee's dedication to addressing housing and economic development challenges within Texas, closing with an invitation for further committee discussions and public input.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House Public Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm a researcher, I'm a professor of government, and I've spent years studying issues around the Holocaust
  • However, research shows that many women lack information
  • We have research that shows that Austin ISD has relied on the National Sex Education Standards for some
  • organizations that participate in creating national standards; however, they are the organizations doing research
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.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Public Education Aug 21st, 2025 at 08:08 am

House Public Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • ...a research and development process on alternative approaches
  • We have done that at the behest of the legislature and provided you all research reports on that.
  • We conduct research, provide information about how governments are performing, and give recommendations
  • I've spent 31 years in education, and my doctoral research at Johns Hopkins University focused on how
Bills: HB8
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on House Bill 8, which seeks to reform the public school accountability and assessment system in Texas. Key discussions included the repeal of the STAAR test and its replacement with a series of shorter assessments throughout the school year, aimed at reducing the high-stakes nature of a single day test. Educators and advocates provided testimony on the need for assessments that better reflect student progress while ensuring accountability measures are fair and based on diverse community needs. Members raised concerns about the implementation timeline and the necessity of teacher involvement in the development of assessment items to enhance trust in the system. Overall, the atmosphere was collaborative, with many participants eager to improve educational outcomes for Texas students.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 18th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Prairie View boasts of 16 research centers.

  • There is a new focus on a 10-year strategic plan to make Prairie View A&M a premier public research-intensive
  • important than the beautiful buildings and the land and the research
Bills: SJR1, SB9, SB40, SJR36, SJR1, SJR5, SB9, SB40
Summary: During the latest committee meeting, a range of resolutions and bills were introduced and discussed, including significant recognitions for various organizations and communities. Notably, several resolutions were adopted to honor Alabama Coushatta Tribe of Texas Day and to recognize key contributions from the manufacturing sector in Texas. Senators shared personal anecdotes and expressed gratitude towards the tireless efforts of Texas game wardens who play a critical role in community safety and environmental conservation.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance May 21st, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium to improve

  • Use the Space Exploration and Aeronautics Research Trust to market and promote locations for space-related
  • 2646"> ...participate in a shell recycling program, and we did that in conjunction with the Heart Research
Summary: The committee meeting focused on several house bills, notably those concerning environmental conservation, tax incentives for local businesses, and public safety. Key discussions revolved around HB3486, which introduces a sales and use tax incentive for restaurants purchasing Texas farm-raised oysters. Testimonies highlighted the importance of supporting local oyster farming to mitigate the decline of natural oyster reefs, and several witnesses praised the initiative for its potential environmental benefits. HB2688 also received attention, where representatives emphasized its role in enhancing public safety through improved support for police officers, echoing the community's need for stable recruitment and retention strategies in law enforcement.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs Aug 26th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
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    Now, Senator Hall, if I could, because we've done some research

  • You've probably researched it. You may very well be right. I don't know.
Bills: SB53, SB54, HB16, SB19
Summary: The Committee on State Affairs convened to discuss several significant bills, including SB19, SB54, HB16, and SB2217. A major focus was the potential changes to fundraising rules during special legislative sessions, aimed at aligning policies for regular and special sessions. Senator Bettencourt presented SB19, which prohibits political contributions during special sessions, raising questions about the implications for ongoing fundraising activities. Additionally, the committee reviewed SB54, which seeks to amend recent changes around voting procedures to prevent misunderstandings related to voter registration within counties. The session featured robust discussions, particularly surrounding the balance of regulations and the need for clear public policy. The meeting concluded with several bills moving forward positively, highlighting the collaborative effort among members.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Transportation Funding Mar 31st, 2025 at 10:03 am

House S/C on Transportation Funding

Transcript Highlights:
  • Brian Glover, I'm a senior research scientist with the

  • TTI includes approximately 400 researchers whose expertise

  • spans all areas of transportation research.
  • I mentioned a research group at the University of

  • We have an environmental epidemiologist on staff currently doing extensive research on human health.
Summary: The recent committee meeting focused heavily on transportation infrastructure, with significant discussions surrounding multiple bills aimed at addressing funding and operational strategies. Notably, HB263 aimed to update grant distribution from the Transportation Infrastructure Fund to better reflect the needs of rural and energy-producing counties, thereby ensuring equitable support for necessary infrastructure improvements. Public testimonies in favor of the bill highlighted its importance to local communities impacted by oil and gas activities on their roads. Additionally, HJR58 was discussed, proposing to permit the Texas Department of Transportation to allocate funds toward transit-oriented projects, marking a shift toward multi-modal transportation strategies to reduce congestion and foster economic development. However, opposition arose regarding the potential misuse of gasoline taxes for non-road purposes.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) Mar 27th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm happy to connect anyone here with those researchers working with the FDA on Kratom.
  • We believe in transparency, continuing education, and research, providing consumers with the information
  • Is the research objective to try to prove the safety

  • I'm trying to understand the research.
  • First, my layout is from an operations research systems
Summary: The meeting focused on discussions surrounding several proposed bills, notably SB31, SB33, and SB2880, which address abortion and related healthcare regulations. Prominent advocates for these bills included medical professionals and attorneys who argued for the necessity of stricter regulations to protect unborn children and prevent the indirect funding of abortion-related services. Testimonies featured intense debate, with supporters claiming the bills would enhance accountability and protect both mothers and children, while opponents raised concerns about potential negative impacts on women's health and constitutional rights.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 3rd, 2025 at 02:03 pm

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • proposes a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Mental Health and Brain Research
  • The fund to provide funding for scientific research related
Summary: The committee meeting included extensive discussions on numerous proposed constitutional amendments, focusing particularly on issues related to property taxation and environmental rights. Various members, including Representative Metcalfe and Representative Goodwin, brought forward bills addressing the appraised value of residential and commercial properties for ad valorem tax purposes, as well as amendments guaranteeing citizens the right to a clean environment. The conversation was vibrant, with a mix of supportive and opposing views presented by committee members and public witnesses who joined the discussions.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Feb 27th, 2025 at 10:00 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • 583" data-time="3492">HB 185 by Thompson relating to the creation of the Mental Health and Brain Research
  • "4176">HB 269 by Guillen, relating to the creation of an institution for chronic wasting disease research
  • data-time="4320">HB 287 by Harris-Dávila, relating to an annual study by the Texas A&M Texas Real Estate Research
Summary: The meeting focused on honoring Senator Judith Zaffirini for her exceptional service to the state of Texas, marking her as the first female dean of the Texas Senate. Various members spoke of her achievements, highlighting her dedication to public service and her significant impact on the community and education, particularly for students with disabilities. The atmosphere was filled with camaraderie and deep respect, as colleagues shared personal anecdotes and affirmed her role as a mentor and leader.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House Public Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • On the left, there are research reports that you're welcome to explore.
  • marker="112" data-time="666"> This is from a meta-analysis of, I don't know, 1,000 studies, and the research
  • I think actually we released a research report on this yesterday.
  • There's a bunch of national research on it.
  • Finally, the third goal is focused on research and

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.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 30th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • protection, and border security by coordinating various planning, exercise, risk assessment, and research
  • ="1224"> allowed TxDOT to study in conjunction with a Texas Transportation Agency, the Southwest Research
  • So we did a full year-long research paper regarding this situation in terms of what type of apparatus
  • we looked at when we did the research.
Summary: The committee meeting convened to discuss various issues pertinent to recent legislative proposals. Notably, several bills were reviewed and debated, with members expressing differing opinions on their implications and potential impact on the community. Discussions ranged from public safety measures to resource allocation, reflecting the committee's broad mandate and the importance of legislative oversight. Engaging testimonies from citizens and stakeholders underscored the significance of the proposed legislation, bringing personal perspectives and expert opinions into the dialogue.

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