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TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

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

House Public Education Committee

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  • It does not reduce testing to only what is federally required.
  • There is a state option, but it is not required.
  • requires districts to follow a script in prior preparation.
  • In that the bill requires us to develop and then requires
  • And this bill requires all of those things to happen.
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.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Mar 31st, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

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  • Just like we do with other regulated products, we can require that vapes meet federal requirements to
  • Senate Bill 2420 requires app stores.
  • So whereas we require privacy, they require espionage

  • So the disclosure requirements, I can go through and look at what it requires, but as I stated, it requires
  • It requires that you...
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on State Affairs featured intense discussions centered around the regulation of tobacco and e-cigarette products, with a particular focus on protecting minors from harmful marketing practices. Senators presented various bills addressing the marketing of these products, which included SB1313, SB1314, and SB1316. Senator Cook laid out SB1313, aimed at prohibiting deceptive marketing techniques that entice minors, alongside testimony from concerned parents advocating for stronger regulations against smoke shops near schools. The committee also examined the App Store Accountability Act, led by Senator Paxson, which aims to ensure age verification for app downloads and hold app stores accountable for protecting minors online. Public testimony played a crucial role in the discussion, with parents and experts weighing in on the necessity of stringent regulations to safeguard youth from exploitation by marketers of addictive products.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development May 7th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee

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  • If you require assistance in registering or testifying, please let my committee clerk know, because right
  • You know, the bill obviously requires requires a special election
  • This bill does not impose mandates or require state funding.
  • There's no federal law that requires them to have this barrier?
  • Those requirements, both in the AVIA session for text and the...
Summary: The Committee on Trade, Workforce and Economic Development convened to discuss a range of bills addressing workforce policies, business practices, and data privacy issues. A highlight was the presentation of HB5146, aimed at expanding subsidized childcare eligibility to include parents pursuing non-credit workforce training, which drew significant support from both committee members and witnesses. Additionally, SB2121 was introduced to rectify clerical errors within the data broker law, ensuring better consumer protections around the collection and use of personal data. Various other bills saw quick passages with unanimous support, reflecting broad agreement among members regarding workforce development and operational efficiency.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Business and Commerce Mar 25th, 2025

Senate Business & Commerce Committee

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  • The reason for it is prior to that requirement...
  • There was no requirement for them to file.
  • in the rules to issue an EFL, Electricity Fact Label, that also requires denoting the TDU charge.
  • Utility customers require a safe and reliable utility.
  • That provision requires robust review, requires testimony, and requires...
Summary: The committee meeting was marked by extensive discussions surrounding various bills aimed at strengthening Texas's role in financial and regulatory frameworks. Significant emphasis was placed on Senate Bill 1239, presented by Senator Milton, which seeks to bolster Texas's position in global financial markets by amending existing laws related to sovereign debt. This bill aims to position Texas as a reliable jurisdiction for handling sovereign debt issues. Public testimony was heard, with several industry experts expressing support for the bill, highlighting the need for Texas to compete effectively with established financial jurisdictions like New York. The committee voted favorably on multiple bills, indicating a proactive approach to addressing legislative needs.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Border Security (Part I) Apr 10th, 2025

Senate Border Security Committee

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  • It's usually second-degree felonies in traffic offenses that require.
  • That requirement was added to the statute in 2017, so that is a legitimate process.
  • overall requirements to not discharge, we have our above-ground storage tank program.
  • You asked me the same question, but it requires four elements, okay?
  • You asked me the same question, but it requires four elements, okay?
Summary: The Senate Committee on Border Security convened to discuss SB2949, focusing on the regulation of transportation for motor fuels and hazardous materials. Chairman Birdwell highlighted the urgent need for oversight due to recent increases in fuel-related crimes along the Texas-Mexico border, including theft, illegal documentation, and the operation of unregulated fuel depots. The committee received testimony from several experts, including representatives from the Comptroller's office and law enforcement, who elaborated on the environmental and safety risks posed by the current unregulated fuel transport practices. The discussion centered around how SB2949 aims to tighten regulations and enhance penalties for illegal hauling activities to safeguard public safety and compliance with state laws.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House Public Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • If you require assistance in registering or testifying,

  • I believe the prevention education requirements...
  • In Texas, we require parental consent on sex education.
  • The problem is, they're not required to, and there are witnesses.
  • TEKS are required, but they can be added to.
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 Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 5th, 2025 at 10:00 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • HB 756 by Rinaldi, relating to the requirements for

  • HB 810 by Gervin-Hawkins, relating to the requirements for
  • HB 815 by Harrison, relating to documents required

  • HB 815 by Harrison, relating to documents required to be
  • HB 874 by Goodwin, relating to the required Licensed

Summary: The committee meeting began with a moment of silence dedicated to the memory of the late Congressman Sylvester Turner, acknowledged by multiple members who spoke eloquently about his legacy and contributions to the community. This emotional tribute was followed by a series of announcements, including recognizing distinguished guests and discussing significant upcoming dates such as Alamo Day. The atmosphere of the meeting reflected a blend of mourning and celebration of service, as members recounted personal anecdotes and expressing gratitude for Turner's guiding influence in their political paths.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Apr 3rd, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

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  • The proposed text requires an agency to cure the violation.
  • To push me into a box that I'll just get labeled to death or like what?
  • It requires violation.
  • Bathrooms are a private space that are required for basic human function.
  • They are required to do these things. As adults in Texas, we are required to protect them.
Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on Senate Bill 2043, aiming to provide protections for healthcare professionals against retaliation for reporting unethical practices. Chairman Hughes initiated the discussion, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding medical practitioners' rights. Testimonies from various witnesses highlighted real-life implications of the bill, with some expressing personal experiences of facing significant backlash for whistleblowing on unethical practices within healthcare facilities. Supporters of the bill touted it as a crucial step towards ensuring transparency and accountability in the medical field, particularly concerning the treatment of minors in gender transition procedures.
TX

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

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  • If you require assistance in registering or testifying

  • House Bill 2117 requires the Texas Maternal Mortality and
  • It's required in the Maternal Mortality Task Force.
  • The bill would require HHSC to complete the biannual report and include additional reporting information
  • The proposed substitute would require more detailed financial reporting as well as reporting.
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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  • gratitude or title must be your own decision, regardless of whether to use any means that are absolutely required
  • 1464">Unfortunately, and unacceptably, the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act we are considering today would label
  • Rights awareness campaign and other requirements created
  • It simply requires the Inspector General to issue a report within six months auditing DOJ employees and
  • It would require the Secretary of Education to restore staffing levels for the investigative staff at
Bills: SB163, SB558
Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on reviewing two significant bills: S558, the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2025, and S163, the Protecting Students on Campus Act. Senator Tim Scott introduced S558, emphasizing its importance in combatting anti-Jewish violence and harassment, and providing the Department of Education with necessary tools to investigate incidents of anti-Semitism on college campuses. The bill sparked a vigorous debate among members who expressed concerns over potential implications for free speech, particularly regarding its definitions of anti-Semitism, and whether it would infringe upon First Amendment rights.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Education May 6th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Public Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • If you require assistance in registering or testifying,

  • Parent permission is required for Aspirin, field trips, and to have a child's photo in the yearbook.
  • It should also require consent in order to transition a child's gender.
  • Hey, that one's labeled 13. Did you have another one?
  • for teachers in training to get their license, and we're beginning to see these additional requirements
Summary: The committee meeting focused on the controversial HB1655, which aims to prohibit public school employees from facilitating or promoting the social transitioning of students. Testimonies for the bill emphasized parental rights and concerns about the mental wellbeing of children undergoing social transition without parental knowledge. Witnesses highlighted alarming cases, invoking examples of children being socially transitioned in schools that negate parental involvement, framing it as dangerous and deceptive. Conversely, opposition testimony raised concerns that the bill infringes upon the rights of transgender students to express their identities in supportive environments, highlighting the mental health implications for LGBTQ+ youth.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.

Culture, Recreation & Tourism Aug 6th, 2025 at 10:08 am

House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee

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  • The current fees are about 50% of the requirements.
  • The plan includes four specific requirements: preparation for a disaster and a fatality.
  • Allowed and required by statute.
  • And we don't specify, we don't require, the legislature is not requiring y'all to do anything specific
  • We have those site and facility requirements.
Summary: The meeting held by the Cultural, Recreation, and Tourism Committee focused primarily on emergency preparedness and responses to natural disasters, notably in the context of the recent floods that occurred in Texas on July 4th. The committee expressed deep sympathy for the affected communities and acknowledged the impressive efforts of first responders during the calamity. Testimonies were provided by representatives from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the Texas Historical Commission, and various youth camps, focusing on the challenges faced during these emergencies and the steps taken to ensure visitor safety and habitat preservation.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Senate Session (Part III) Aug 22nd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • candidates of choice are protected under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, even if courts do not require
  • This is not proportionality, which admittedly the law does not require, but it is evidence of systematic
  • ="1908">When you see open handlings, icons, graduates, exclusions, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 requires
  • Banning mid-decennial redistricting, we will see state action and federal action requiring independent
  • And in fairness, they required a census every ten years so
Bills: SB2, SB5, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB4
Summary: In the recent committee meeting, the primary focus was on HB4, the congressional redistricting bill. Intense debates ensued regarding the implications of this proposed map on minority voting representation. Senator Zaffirini and other members expressed strong opposition, citing that the redistricting efforts were not only untimely but also undermined the gains made by minority communities in past elections. Significant testimony was provided from the public, showing overwhelming disapproval of the proposed changes, with 98% of the testimonies against the bill. Members highlighted the historical context of disenfranchisement and warned that this redistricting would further dilute the voices of crucial voting blocs in Texas.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 19th, 2025 at 10:00 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • HB 2755 by Rosenthal, relating to the requirements

  • HB 2809 by Rose, relating to required reporting by

  • HB 2840 by Schaffner, relating to the labeling of

  • relating to required approval of certain hospital visits
  • H.B. 2896 by Alders, relating to the requirements

Summary: The meeting involved robust discussions among committee members about various bills, notably those concerning criminal justice reforms and public health matters. Significant focus was placed on speaker bills such as HB2792, which addressed a proposed moratorium on capital punishment, and HB2813, aiming to enhance notifications to victims regarding scheduled court proceedings. Additionally, notable debates unfolded around bills aimed at improving access to health care services and environmental regulations.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs May 7th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • If you require assistance in registering or testifying, please
  • When it started, it required three in-person visits and a report.
  • Required in-office follow-up visits, zero.
  • There's no dictating; there's no required participation.
  • No one is required to pray or read any religious text, and no one is penalized for choosing not to.
Bills: SB6, SB11, SB33
Summary: The committee meeting was centered around the discussion of two key bills: SB33 and SB11. SB33 received significant attention as it aimed to close loopholes related to local government funding for abortion travel, which several representatives argued was an overreach of governmental power. Testimonies from supporters highlighted the need for this bill to clarify taxpayer protections, while opponents raised concerns about infringing on local autonomy and access to healthcare. The discussion featured passionate inputs from various stakeholders, emphasizing the societal implications of legislations regarding reproductive rights and healthcare services. At the conclusion of deliberations, both bills were left pending, indicating that further consideration is required before moving forward.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Juvenile Justice Mar 26th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House S/C on Juvenile Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • If you require assistance in registering, please contact

  • ...loads and do more with required data entry, case plans
  • I see youth who have given up on themselves, labeled

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on discussions surrounding HB2234, which aims to raise the age of criminal responsibility in Texas. There was a strong consensus among witnesses advocating for the change, citing the psychological and social implications of prosecuting 17-year-olds as adults. Several testimonies highlighted the damages inflicted by adult incarceration on youth, recommending a shift towards juvenile systems that provide rehabilitative support tailored for younger individuals. Chairman Dutton acknowledged the historical significance of this session's discussion, emphasizing the need for legislative change to align Texas with national trends and prioritize youth rehabilitation over punishment. The committee remains engaged in discussions on how to effectively implement this legislation, considering fiscal impacts and community needs. The meeting concluded with the bill left pending due to ongoing concerns regarding the financial implications for counties and the judicial system. A diverse panel of advocates, including youth service organizations and legal professionals, reinforced the argument that raising the age is not merely a matter of policy but an essential aspect of ensuring fair treatment and rehabilitation for young individuals in the justice system.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part I) Apr 14th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • It's still required to register with the ATF and pay $200, and then it's legal to own one.
  • Then multiple court opinions since then have labeled

  • The case is still required, if this bill passes, to do the
  • Governor Abbott issued an executive order requiring all
  • Under Senate Bill 1810, it will require loss experience,
Summary: The meeting was centered around a series of bills, with notable discussions on SB1810, which mandates transparency in title insurance premium rates and SB1320, which establishes an Organized Oilfield Theft Prevention Unit. Senators engaged in thorough debates over the implications of these bills, including the collection and publication of industry data to enhance accountability. The committee also addressed concerns about charter school expansions and their oversight, notably through SB605, aimed at regulating charter schools more stringently based on their academic and financial performance. Ultimately, most bills were passed with a majority consensus among committee members, showcasing a collaborative effort to improve legislative processes in Texas.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Higher Education Apr 22nd, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Higher Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Higher Education Coordinating Board, as he may require.
  • Your child would be required to pay this 15%, and they would be taking out loans.
  • Were they required to take some of this tuition and help supplement that as well?
  • With better microbial activity and higher organic matter, farms require less irrigation.
  • No, this has to do with Texas demand and government requirements. So, first of all...
Summary: In this meeting of the Committee on Higher Education, various bills were laid out and discussed, with particular emphasis on education and research funding, alongside measures to support Texas's agricultural sector. Notable discussions included House Bill 5339, which aims to establish a program for regenerative agriculture, facilitating long-term research on agricultural practices and aiming to improve soil health and food quality. The committee members engaged in discussions about the implications of such research on local farming communities, stressing the importance of evidence-based practices in addressing modern agricultural challenges. The meeting also included concerns related to the nursing shortage, with House Bill 3032 presented as a measure to identify more clinical training sites for nursing students. Additionally, members touched on issues such as retaining Texas students in state universities, given the rising trends of students leaving for opportunities in other states.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Justice Apr 15th, 2025

Senate Criminal Justice Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • judges for review, but no longer requires approval.
  • I mean, we're requiring exactly what...
  • Why would I require, why would we require a defendant to
  • It doesn't require defendants to testify or waive their rights.
  • Well, we're already required to do it.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice covered a range of legislative measures focusing primarily on the improvement of mental health services and clarifying procedural aspects of emergency detention for individuals experiencing mental illness. Key bills, such as SB1164, which aims to enhance emergency detention procedures, were discussed. Testimonies from both supporters and critics highlighted the need for clear standards in mental health emergencies to ensure that due process is maintained while providing necessary care. The committee also addressed concerns around legislation impacting community supervision and administration, exemplified by SB663, and how it could streamline budget processes for local agencies. Overall, the discussions emphasized balancing public safety with mental health needs and ensuring fair representation in the judicial process.

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