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TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance (Part II) Feb 4th, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

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  • , and medication side effects.
  • Imagine your child's medical treatment needs with no options available.
  • Complex Rehabilitation Technology, or CRT, is medically necessary.
  • They manage maladaptive behaviors and medically fragile clients.
  • I can't get proper hygiene without assistance.
Bills: SB1
Summary: The meeting focused on several critical issues, primarily surrounding funding for mental health services in Texas. Various stakeholders, including representatives from mental health organizations and community service providers, provided testimonies advocating for increased investments in mental health resources, particularly for children's mental health initiatives and support systems. One prominent discussion was around the need for family preservation funding to maintain support for families in crisis. The evidence presented highlighted an alarming rise in food insecurity, which underscored the necessity of legislative action to protect vulnerable populations.
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  • Bass, you have been nominated to be the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, or ASDHA.
  • The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (

  • Keith Bass to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs.
  • ...care, including timely access to medication.
  • itself, like when the DoD is the sole customer for that medication.
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on military procurement and modernization, with significant discussions surrounding the Air Force's capabilities and strategic needs. Key topics included the urgent need for recapitalization of the Air Force's fighter squadrons, as well as the importance of integrating new technologies like autonomous systems to bolster military effectiveness. Several senators raised concerns about the current resources available to the Air National Guard and the potential loss of skilled service members if recapitalization plans are not swiftly developed. There were also discussions on the importance of maintaining air superiority in light of evolving threats, particularly from adversaries like China.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 25th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House State Affairs Committee

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  • The Chair may ask the Sergeant-at-Arms to assist in enforcing these rules.
  • You'll hear some expert medical testimony about what they actually do.
  • Again, there are some medical experts here that can provide more context.
  • But the one that I'm focused on mainly is if, in the case of a medical emergency.
  • I think you're saying that if it's in a medical...
Summary: The meeting of the committee brought forward several bills, including notable discussions on HB5082 and HB5510. During the meeting, concerns regarding local governments' ability to adopt decriminalization policies were addressed, particularly as these have led to legal actions involving the state. Witness testimonies presented both support and opposition to the bills, with strong sentiments expressed on both sides. Representative Leach advocated for stricter regulations on abortion drug trafficking and the need for better protections for women. An emotional debate ensued addressing the implications of these regulations on women's health and rights. Additionally, the committee debated the repercussions of the bills on local governance and public health outcomes.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Mar 3rd, 2025 at 11:03 am

House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs

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  • General assistance grants, supportive services help with rental assistance.
  • There's financial assistance for low-income veterans, and there's housing assistance for renovating homes
  • Is there anything that this post can do to assist you today or tomorrow?
  • I was a medic, an Army medic, and I never left. I stayed and went to school here.
  • That's MRIS, which is the Medical Intense Supervision, Medical Release.
Summary: The meeting of the Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee served as the inaugural session for the legislative year, focusing on various significant veteran issues and programs. Chairman Cortez led discussions around the upcoming legislative workload, with an estimated 75 bills anticipated for review. Members acknowledged the importance of addressing recruitment and retention challenges within the defense forces, with insights on necessary facility upgrades and the impacts on local communities. Collaborative efforts, such as home loan programs and the Veteran Entrepreneur Program, were highlighted to demonstrate the support provided to veterans in transitioning to civilian life. The committee emphasized the vital role of outreach initiatives to ensure veterans are aware of available services.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House Public Education Committee

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  • It says assisting a student with social transitioning. What does "assist" mean?
  • Well, it would be assisting within gender ideology. It wouldn't be just assisting a student.
  • That teacher can assist a student in any way that the law permits currently to assist in educational
  • Is that assisting if...
  • Is that assisting?
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 Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 26th, 2025 at 09:02 am

House Appropriations - S/C on Article III

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  • For such a young medical school, this is an impressive achievement.
  • The medical school opened in 2016, and the School of Podiatric Medicine...
  • This alignment provides a fully integrated academic medical setting.
  • Jeff Lee, the chief medical executive at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center.
  • One is the Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, one of the best.
Summary: The meeting focused on various initiatives related to health, education, and technological advancements. Notably, the Fentanyl Detection Initiative was presented, highlighting the urgency as five Texans die daily from fentanyl poisoning. Researchers at UT Dallas are developing portable detectors to accurately quantify fentanyl, facilitating faster medical responses by first responders. Additionally, funding requests for the Center for Advanced Pain Studies, aimed at developing effective pain therapies without addictive opioids, were discussed, which emphasize the need to address the opioid crisis. The conversation also covered funding allocations to support various health-related programs.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Mar 5th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee

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  • And she will be happy to assist you.
  • assistance field, phlebotomists, and things like that.
  • Our focus is to assist.
  • In our system, medical benefits are for injured employees for life, as long as...
  • Our mission is to educate, assist, and advocate on behalf of injured employees.
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on the implementation and impacts of the Texas CHIPS Act, aimed at bolstering the semiconductor industry within the state. Legislators praised its potential to create jobs and capital investment. The discussion also highlighted recent international business development missions undertaken by Governor Abbott, including visits to India, the UK, and Taiwan, to foster stronger economic ties and attract foreign investment. Chairwoman Button emphasized the importance of a robust economic development strategy to maintain Texas's leading position in job and economic growth.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence May 7th, 2025 at 07:05 am

House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee

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  • This is Michael, our Assistant Clerk. Michael would be happy to assist you.
  • Medical malpractice billboards.
  • I'm seeing unnecessary medical care. You can't call it medical care.
  • "> four largest medical insurance carriers.
  • We'll handle all of your medical from now on."
Bills: HB4806
Summary: The Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee meeting convened early to discuss several critical pieces of legislation, notably HB4806, which aims to reform aspects of civil justice, particularly surrounding personal injury claims. The committee faced strong public testimony both supporting and opposing the bill. Advocates argued that the bill would help mitigate excessive costs in litigation and enhance access to care for injured individuals, while opponents expressed deep concerns that it would drastically limit the ability of victims to receive fair compensation for their suffering. The testimony from families affected by injuries painted a poignant picture of the human impact of the legislation, highlighting the potential devaluation of their pain and trauma in court.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 27th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Appropriations - S/C on Article III

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  • the strong growth that we are experiencing, we also request funding for a capital construction assistance
  • assistance, with a 95% course completion rate, almost 80% degree
  • imaging, medical laboratory sciences, and respiratory therapy.
  • We provide technical assistance to private landowners.
  • Chairman, this is Troy Alexander, Executive Director of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association.
Summary: The committee convened to discuss critical funding and legislative matters regarding various state initiatives, notably focusing on workforce development, health services, and emergency management. The discussions revealed the heightened importance of supporting community colleges and addressing workforce shortages in healthcare, especially considering the increased demand for veterinary services as pet ownership rose due to the pandemic. Representatives from various organizations presented their requests for funding, emphasizing the necessity of enhancing educational outcomes and preparedness programs.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Insurance Apr 2nd, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Insurance Committee

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  • However, oftentimes those procedures and medications.
  • Any medical treatment that any one of us might receive...
  • ...for routine medical practice in my entire medical career
  • Anything less is medical abandonment and discrimination.
  • Detransitioners and medical providers that help us.
Summary: The committee meeting addressed several key bills, with significant discussions surrounding HB778, which focuses on insurance coverage for individuals undergoing gender transition and those wishing to detransition. During the presentations, the bill's author, Chairman Leach, emphasized the importance of ensuring coverage for potential adverse effects from gender transition procedures. However, concerns were raised by various witnesses regarding the potential implications of limiting coverage for transgender care, leading to heated debates and a range of testimonies from both supporters and opponents of the bill. HB2517 and HB2213 also received attention, with discussions centered on insurance premiums and board eligibility for the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, respectively.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance Feb 6th, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Physical therapy, physician assistant programs, and medical education are areas where we are seeing this
  • Only the medical student component.
  • and start a medical school next to another medical school
  • "Let's start a medical school," the first question should be: do you have the graduate medical education
  • Center, anchored by Dell Medical.
Bills: SB1
Summary: The meeting of the committee was primarily focused on budget requests and legislative priorities from various educational institutions. Each institution expressed the need for increased funding to support academic programs, STEM education, and critical health initiatives. For instance, representatives from UT Dallas highlighted the importance of their Fentanyl Protection Initiative and advances in pain therapy, reaffirming their commitment to combat the opioid crisis in Texas. Other notable discussions included the need for updates to campus infrastructure and the request for new programs aimed at enhancing workforce development across various fields, particularly healthcare and technology. Topics such as the restoration of Institutional Enhancement Funds and the increase of appropriations for research initiatives were also extensively discussed. The meeting concluded with a call for collaboration among universities to strengthen Texas's overall higher education landscape.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 25th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Appropriations - S/C on Article III

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  • The funding for E-1-1, undergraduate medical education.
  • They're expensive, and so we're asking for assistance.
  • assistance.
  • in the medical school, about 470...
  • In my testimony today, I'll be speaking on behalf of the Texas Medical Association and its 59,000 medical
Summary: The meeting focused on key funding initiatives related to mental health and higher education in Texas, highlighting the importance of sustaining the loan repayment program for mental health professionals. Public testimony underscored a significant 600% increase in applications resulting from recent funding and legislative changes, positioning Texas as a critical area for addressing mental health provider shortages, particularly in rural communities. The discussion also touched on the Behavioral Health Innovation Grant Program, which remains unfunded despite its potential to further strengthen the state’s workforce pipeline.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Apr 24th, 2025 at 08:04 am

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

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  • committee, please register at the kiosk located in the hallway behind the hearing rooms if you require assistance
  • interventions like assisted vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections.
  • Based on my research and the stories told to me, a doula is not a medically trained professional but
  • Mam and Sam with the Texas Medical Association, and so for the bill. Did I finally get that right?
  • I'm speaking on behalf of myself and of the Texas Medical Association.
Summary: The committee meeting focused on addressing critical maternal health issues through discussions of two main bills, HB2140 and HB2610. Representative Simmons presented HB2140, which proposes to add two doula seats to the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee, emphasizing the importance of including diverse perspectives in discussions about maternal health. Testimony from various witnesses highlighted the positive impacts doulas can have during pregnancy and postpartum care, particularly for vulnerable populations. The bill left pending after debate reflects the committee’s commitment to enhancing maternal health outcomes in Texas.
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  • Medical education is already demanding.
  • Medical school here, UT? Or what medical school do you go to, Phillip?
  • You don't want to say what medical school?
  • I'm a medical student at the University of Texas Medical
  • medical school.
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

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

House Public Health Committee

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  • Most of the time, they're trying to get them onto some sort of medication.
  • The one in my district, they provide medication.
  • , need to get back on it, or they've never been on medication.
  • ...up and got her on some medication.
  • , so we're keeping it within the medical community internally for enforcement on that.
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.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Corrections Mar 12th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Corrections Committee

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  • be happy to assist you.
  • medical care.
  • We monitor this group because of the medical acuity we sometimes see with them.
  • We assist in ordering social security cards and birth certificates.
  • For instance, if we had a homicide on a unit, we send staff to assist them.
Summary: The House Committee on Corrections convened to discuss various operational issues and concerns surrounding the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Notably, Executive Director Brian Collier highlighted ongoing initiatives to enhance inmate rehabilitation services, including job training programs aimed at reducing recidivism rates. While the session was not dedicated to voting on bills, the committee reviewed the budget cuts impacting correctional facilities, which raised questions regarding the potential effects on facility operations and inmate management. Concerns were also aired about maintaining standards for educational programs within the correctional framework.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.

Senate Session Aug 1st, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • And they're working with the medical doctors and they're being treated.
  • The only medical therapy that we get in between a doctor and the patient is this.
  • " data-time="1674"> seen and prescribed compassionate medical use can co-exist.
  • We have the Texas Medical Association.
  • As a veteran, I have seen what responsible, medically guided cannabis use...
Bills: SB5, SB11, SB12
Summary: The committee meeting held a vigorous debate primarily concerning Senate Bills 11, 12, and 5, each addressing significant legislative issues including taxpayer-funded lobbying, election integrity, and the regulation of hemp-derived THC products. Proponents of SB12 defended it as necessary for transparency and fiscal responsibility, emphasizing the suppression of taxpayer-funded lobbying as a means to protect taxpayer interests. In contrast, opponents raised concerns that the bill would silence local government voices and hinder advocacy from smaller communities, arguing that it undermines local control and representation in the legislative process. Throughout the discussions, key testimonies illustrated the political divides over these legislative priorities, generating significant public interest and engagement.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 7th, 2025 at 02:00 pm

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • span marker="346" data-time="2070"> HB 1063 by Bhojani, relating to offices by local governments to assist
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    HB 1066 by Bhojani, relating to conducting certain medical

  • HB 1146 by Morales Shaw, relating to the medical use

  • of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions, is referred to the Subcommittee on
  • Rodriguez-Ramos, proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the rights to an abortion and assisted
Summary: The committee meeting was robust, focusing on a wide array of bills that addressed various issues including education, public safety, and economic development. Members took turns presenting and questioning several proposed laws, with active participation from both committee members and invited witnesses. Notably, HB1193 received critical attention as it aimed to reinforce the confidentiality of certain information on marriage licenses, drawing significant debate about privacy and transparency. Witnesses presented their supports and concerns, leading to a rich dialogue about the balance between public knowledge and personal rights.

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