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Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Public Health Aug 22nd, 2025 at 09:08 am

House Public Health Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • They have a duty to report, but what do they do with the reporting? And who do they report to?
  • ...report.
  • there's a second report.
  • or issue a report?
  • adverse reaction, there are reporting...
Bills: HB265, HB25
Summary: In this meeting of the Public Health Committee, the primary focus was on youth camp safety and legislation designed to address serious regulatory gaps. Representative Hull presented HB265, which aims to reform the oversight of youth camps to ensure better safety protocols and stricter regulations. The emotional testimony from families affected by past incidents highlighted the urgent need for change and accountability in camp operations. Representatives discussed necessary amendments to the bill, emphasizing the inclusion of child safety experts on the advisory committee and proposing measures to improve the enforcement of safety standards.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Delivery of Government Efficiency Mar 26th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Delivery of Government Efficiency Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • In our reports, we have found instances where reported

  • on the cost report, such as gifts.
  • Self-report and the agency's audit?
  • They don't exist, and if you've ever dealt with our agency, the number of reports, ad hoc reports, audits
  • on that self-report...
Summary: The meeting of the committee involved detailed discussions surrounding several key pieces of legislation, most notably focused on the implications of artificial intelligence through HB149. This bill was presented by Chairman Capriglione as a comprehensive framework aimed at addressing potential harms associated with AI usage in Texas, emphasizing consumer protection and accountability. Witnesses from various organizations provided input, highlighting the bill's aim to create clarity around acceptable AI practices while simultaneously fostering innovation. Some members raised concerns over specific provisions related to political viewpoint discrimination and local preemption, indicating a need for adjustments to ensure comprehensive protections without infringing on existing rights.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Insurance Apr 23rd, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Insurance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • SB455, without amendment, be reported favorably to the full
  • The chair moves that HB3316 be reported favorably to

  • The Texas Brain Injury Advisory Council, housed at HHSC, and its 2024 report cites conditions.
  • Again, the data was compiled and reported in 2024, so there's no way to...
  • It was not compiled as a statistical report, a compilation by the Department of Insurance.
Summary: The House Committee on Insurance meeting covered multiple bills focused on healthcare regulations and patient accessibility. Notably, House Bill 3057 was highlighted in testimony from citizens advocating for expanded access to CAR T-cell therapy, which has shown effectiveness for blood cancers. Testimonies were given by affected individuals, emphasizing the need for local treatment options without the burden of travel to distant medical facilities. Similarly, House Bill 4603 was laid out with the intent to align arbitration options and ensure that consumers receive timely resolutions in disputed medical charges. Overall, the committee demonstrated an active engagement with the public and various stakeholders while navigating key issues affecting health insurance and patient care in Texas.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Business and Commerce Apr 10th, 2025

Senate Business & Commerce Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Committee substitute for Senate Bill 1468 is favorably reported.
  • I would recommend adding an option for a police report.
  • Police reports are the standard way to document identity theft.
  • you to make the report means that if you make a false report, you're subject to criminal charges in
  • order to get the FTC report.
Summary: The meeting of the committee commenced with the establishment of a quorum, where members discussed and voted on five significant bills related to energy efficiency, insurance regulation, and public utility governance. Notably, Senate Bill 2717 was presented, incorporating feedback to foster collaboration among various state agencies for improved energy efficiency performance. This was followed by a detailed discussion on Senate Bill 1642, which proposed changes to the Texas Department of Insurance's executive structure to optimize management and consumer focus. Each bill saw active participation from senators who moved to adopt committee substitutes for clarity and responsiveness to stakeholder concerns, indicating a proactive approach to legislative issues.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Business and Commerce Apr 24th, 2025

Senate Business & Commerce Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Sharon King moves that Senate Bill 2139 be reported favorably

  • Senate Bill 2139 is reported without objection and sent

  • Senate Bill 2530 is reported and we'll send that to the floor
  • The committee substitute for Senate Bill 2858 is reported, and we'll send that to the full Senate.
  • So, Senator Crane moves to reconsider the vote by which Senate Bill 1856 was reported in favor.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Business and Commerce Committee was marked by discussions on several significant bills, with a keen emphasis on legislative updates and committee substitutes. Notably, Senator Blanco presented a new committee substitute for SB2610, which modifies the employee cap from 100 to 250 and extends the update timeline for cyber security programs for small businesses. This substitute was adopted unanimously, reflecting a collaborative agreement among the committee members. Additionally, there were discussions surrounding SB1856 as Senator Crayton provided insights into how stakeholder feedback influenced the bill's committee substitute. The committee ultimately voted in favor, pushing it towards the local and contested calendar, indicating the bill's progression through legislative channels.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 9th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • According to multiple reports...
  • I now report directly to the City Council. So does that answer your question?
  • So, could this report, it appears to me—and that it's the governor with the...
  • Or is this bill just to keep, let's make sure they do report?
  • I'm happy to report that today the bill passed.
Summary: The meeting of the Committee covered various bills with a notable focus on HB3426, which aims to modernize how Texans access and present their driver's license by introducing a digital option. Testimonies from proponents highlighted the convenience and necessity of making identification more accessible in a digital age, while security and privacy concerns around the potential for data mishandling were also addressed. Additional discussions included HB3033, which proposes a donation mechanism for non-profits supporting Department of Public Safety employees, reinforcing community support for those in service.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Administration Apr 28th, 2025

Senate Administration Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Kolkhorst moves that HCR64 be reported favorably

  • There being 4 ayes and 0 nays, HCR64 will be reported

  • be reported favorably to the full Senate.
  • SCR30 will be reported favorably to the full Senate.
  • There being four ayes and three nays, HCR35 will be reported favorably to the full Senate.
Bills: SCR3, SCR30, SB2375, HCR35
Summary: The Senate Committee on Administration convened to discuss several important bills, notably SCR30, SB2375, HCR35, and HCR64. Senator Cook presented SB2375, which is related to non-substantive codification of laws and ensures that existing codes are accurately maintained without substantive changes. The committee reported favorably on this bill, recognizing the significant cleanup it provides within the statute. Furthermore, SCR30 was discussed, aiming to designate Matagorda County as the Birding Capital of Texas, emphasizing the area's rich ecological diversity and the promotion of ecotourism. Public testimony supported the designation, highlighting local pride and environmental conservation efforts.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human Services Mar 18th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Perry moves that Senate Bill 53 be reported to

  • Senate Bill 53 is favorably reported.
  • favorably reported.
  • and media reports, we built our own database.
  • However, that is why we have the report.
Summary: The meeting of the committee was focused predominantly on various bills concerning healthcare and insurance policies, reflecting significant discussions on how these laws impact the community. Notably, Senate Bill 660 was introduced to enhance safety measures at healthcare facilities, discussing the necessity for bollards to prevent unauthorized vehicular access, highlighting a bipartisan understanding of public safety. Senator West emphasized the importance of these regulations, citing real-world incidents that necessitate such actions. Public testimonies complimented this discussion, providing insight into community needs for enhanced security in hospitals.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs May 7th, 2025 at 10:05 am

House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The chair moves that House Bill 1065, as substituted, be reported

  • Senate Bill 2543, without amendments, be reported favorably
  • Is there a motion to approve the report?

  • Now, the profiling report that we do, it's a guard-as-a-motor.
  • A report is done to the Commissioner’s Court, a report is
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on the discussion and voting of various bills, with significant attention given to HB2082, which addresses the definition of short barrel firearms, and HB5528, related to the establishment of the Texas Law Enforcement Crisis Prevention Task Force. Chairman Heffner led the meeting, facilitating discussions that included debates on several bills and their implications. Notably, HB3626 concerning coroners' state benefits saw a unanimous vote supporting its passage. Public testimony highlighted the impacts of these legislative efforts, particularly in relation to law enforcement's operational effectiveness and community safety initiatives.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Business and CommerceAudio only. May 26th, 2025

Senate Business & Commerce Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • You asked whether a cyber force of this magnitude should report

  • All such purchases will appear in a quarterly report to the legislature.
  • Committee substitute House Bill 150 is reported favorably to the full Senate.
  • House Bill 2517 is favorably reported. The Chair lays out as a matter of pending business two.
  • King moves that House Bill 3520 be reported favorably

Summary: During this meeting of the Senate Committee on Business and Commerce, significant discussions revolved around House Bill 150, which addresses the establishment of the Texas Cyber Command. Senator Parker presented a detailed overview of the bill, emphasizing its independence as a standalone agency that maintains legislative oversight while allowing the flexibility to partner with various state institutions. The members engaged actively, addressing concerns about procurement processes during cybersecurity emergencies and ensuring that local entities retain vendor choices without being forced to adopt particular systems. The committee unanimously supported the bill, moving it favorably to the full Senate.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Veteran Affairs (Part II)Audio only. May 15th, 2025

Senate Veteran Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • It will also push back the report dates to December 1st.
  • Senator Parker moves that House Bill 1875 be reported

  • Senator Parker moves that House Bill 1894 be reported

  • Senator Hancock moves that HB 102 be reported back to

  • Senator Hancock moves that HB 300 be reported back to

Summary: The Senate Veteran Affairs Committee convened to discuss several key bills, primarily focusing on HB39, HB114, HB1875, and HB1965. Notably, Senator Parker presented a committee substitute for HB39, addressing concerns raised by state agencies to ensure better information accuracy and extending report deadlines to December 1st. The committee members unanimously adopted this substitute and recommended its passage. Further discussions included amendments and swift votes on multiple bills, with HB114 following suit with a similar committee substitute process, which was also passed without objection.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) May 8th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Transparency around reporting is really important.
  • We reported this, and no one has been here.
  • We turn it over to the state, and we're very clear: no one should be reporting to the...
  • There are over 82,000 claimants because the BSA did not report predators for over 100 years.
  • It was reported by one of the prosecuting attorneys in the Kennecott case, I believe.
Summary: The Committee on State Affairs convened to discuss critical legislation aimed at preventing child sexual abuse, focusing on HB748 and SB835. Both bills received significant support from various witnesses, including representatives from the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops, who emphasized the importance of eliminating non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that allow perpetrators to escape accountability. Witnesses shared impactful personal testimonies, illustrating the harmful effects of NDAs on survivors and stressing the need for a transparent legal environment to protect vulnerable populations. The atmosphere underscored a collective commitment to reform and to stop allowing predators to hide behind confidentiality clauses.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human Services (Part I) Mar 26th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • is favorably reported.
  • There being six ayes, Senate Bill 1122 is favorably reported.
  • This is favorably reported. Thank you.
  • There being eight ayes and zero nays, Senate Bill 1332 is favorably reported.
  • There being eight ayes and zero nays, Senate Bill 1098 is favorably reported.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services convened to discuss various pieces of legislation, addressing critical issues affecting healthcare and social services in Texas. Notable discussions included Senate Bill 481, which mandates backup power provisions for nursing homes and assisted living facilities to ensure the safety of vulnerable residents during outages, and Senate Bill 596, aimed at improving reporting requirements related to child welfare, enhancing the oversight of removals and placements. The committee also reviewed several other bills aimed at supporting healthcare access and enhancing protections for children under various circumstances.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 3385 is really based on... and I brought the report—over a hundred pages from the TABC and
  • their recommendations and report regarding the winding...
  • As a result, many wineries report...
  • Six ayes and no nays, Senate Bill 621 will be reported favorably to the full Senate.
  • There being six ayes and no nays, House Bill 1506 will be reported favorably to the full Senate.
Summary: The meeting conducted by the committee saw extensive discussion surrounding several key bills, including HB4749, SB621, and HB201. Notably, HB3133, which involves legislation regarding explicit deepfake content and social media, was presented and debated vigorously with a committee substitute being proposed to align it with federal standards following the recent federal 'Take It Down' Act. The committee moved to report several bills favorably, including HB1506, emphasizing support for updating laws concerning political contributions and expenditures. Public testimonies were held on various bills, allowing stakeholders to voice their perspectives, particularly on legislation concerning tactical medical professionals and their role during high-risk incidents. The committee concluded the meeting by laying out additional bills for further discussion in subsequent sessions, underscoring a commitment to thorough legislative review.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • All of you have received your individual district reports.
  • This is one report from Keller ISD. This is one of many that we obtained.
  • He was also incompetent and signed a resignation agreement to not report him to the TEA.
  • So he reported it. My daughter was terrified; she wouldn't speak for a while.
  • A lot of people had a duty to report, and they didn't do it.
Summary: The committee meeting covered significant legislative discussions, focusing largely on educational reform bills, particularly the committee substitute for HB4 which aims to replace the STAAR test with a simpler, nationally-normed assessment model. This proposed shift intends to reduce testing fatigue while providing timely feedback for teachers and parents. Senator Bettencourt presented reinforcing points for HB4, arguing it would create a more equitable education system that aligns classroom assessment with state standards. Feedback from numerous education stakeholders highlighted the urgency for a transparent and reliable evaluation framework. The conversation also included contrasting public testimonies, where some community members voiced concerns about the perceived inadequacies of the reform efforts, citing a need for genuinely transformative changes in education policy. The session concluded without final votes on the bills, leaving several pending for further review and consideration.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V Feb 24th, 2025 at 10:00 am

House Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V

Transcript Highlights:
  • They have a quarterly reporting cycle with us, so they're reporting financial expenditures quarterly.
  • They're also reporting quarterly progress data.
  • They have a quarterly reporting cycle with us, so they're reporting quarterly.
  • They're also reporting quarterly progress data.
  • The full report is available on page 13 of this packet.
Summary: The meeting of the committee was primarily focused on reviewing various bills, with robust conversations surrounding fiscal allocations for upcoming bienniums. Notably, discussions centered around SB22, which relates to salary assistance grants for law enforcement agencies, indicated strong support, with members expressing a consensus on the importance of enhancing financial resources for police departments across Texas. Additionally, the committee examined HB1, which proposed increases to funding to improve tax collection efficiencies and recruitment of professionals in critical roles. The meeting witnessed input from various stakeholders and representatives emphasizing the significance of these initiatives for state operations and public safety.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Transportation Apr 23rd, 2025

Senate Transportation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, we do have as a member of the Commonwealth Council reports.
  • The committee substitute for Senate Bill 1351 is reported favorably to the full Senate.
  • Senator Miles moves that Senate Bill 1423 be reported.
  • Being six ayes, no nays, Senate Bill 1423 is reported favorably to the full Senate.
  • The committee substitute for Senate Bill 1568 is reported favorably to the full Senate.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee focused extensively on several bills, including discussions surrounding public safety and road management in Texas. A notable bill discussed was SB1351, which aims to designate a section of U.S. Highway 281 in honor of a fallen Border Patrol agent. Hearing emotional testimonies from family members highlighted the community's support for this tribute. Additionally, the committee progressed through multiple bills including SB2589 and SB2707, both addressing local governance issues and emergency response improvements, with discussions on operational practices and compliance with safety standards involving transportation.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House Public Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The process—excuse me, let me back up—I'm proud to report that during the 2024 inaugural MRO process,
  • So they currently work for the TEA, so they don't report to the board, which is functional generally.
  • However, the hiring decisions and the reporting structure would be through the SBOE Chairman.
  • They are mandated reporters.
  • Yes, report. And it is also a Title IX report.
Summary: The meeting of the House Committee on Public Education involved significant discussions regarding several bills aimed at improving the functioning and quality of public education in Texas. Notably, Representative Tepper presented HB3627, which seeks to empower the State Board of Education to employ its own personnel to fulfill its responsibilities more effectively. Chairman Kinsey also provided testimony highlighting the continued commitment to enhancing educational materials and instructional quality following the successful passage of HB1605 in the previous session. The committee demonstrated active engagement as members reviewed the implications of these bills on teacher workload and administrative burdens associated with current educational regulations, indicating a desire to enhance the work environment for educators.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • And, you know, I'm happy to report that outcome.
  • We know that the VA's 2024 annual report on...

  • , with a whopping 61% of Veterans Health Administration facilities reporting such a shortage.
  • , and nearly half reported shortages of psychiatrists.
  • We provide our reports; we just don't know how we rack up against others.
Summary: The committee meeting focused primarily on the critical issues surrounding veterans' mental health and suicide prevention. Discussions centered on the reauthorization of essential programs aimed at providing non-clinical support services to veterans, particularly the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program. Senators emphasized the urgent need for adequate mental health resources as the suicide rate among veterans remains alarmingly high. Key testimonies were provided by various advocates and officials, illustrating both successful implementations of these programs and areas needing improvement.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human ServicesAudio only. May 5th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • 17" data-time="150">The rate is six in favor; the committee substitute House Bill 26 is favorably reported
  • p>There being 9 ayes and 0 nays, Senate Bill 2311 is favorably reported
  • 560">There being nine ayes and zero nays, the committee substitute to House Bill 451 is favorably reported
  • >There being nine ayes and zero nays, the committee substitute for Senate Bill 1310 is favorably reported
  • >There being nine ayes and zero nays, the committee substitute for Senate Bill 2446 is favorably reported
Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services meeting featured extensive discussions surrounding several bills pertaining to health services and child protection. Notably, House Bill 109, aimed at establishing therapeutic residential treatment placements for children, was presented along with a committee substitute that included a provision for pass-through grants to build mental health facilities. The bill passed unanimously and was recommended for the local and contested calendar without any objections. Furthermore, House Bill 140 saw significant amendments to sharpen its focus on child protective services, receiving unanimous support as well.

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