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TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Senate Session (Part III) Aug 27th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • As a matter of fact, the Texas Medical Association...
  • In fact, there are side effects of every medication.
  • The Texas Medical Association, I don't know their position.
  • should or should not be approved as a prescribed medication or should be allowed out as an OTC medication
  • who they seek care.
Bills: SB3, SB16, SB2, SB5, SB10, HB17, SB54, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB8, HB25, HB26, HB192
Summary: The meeting featured extensive discussions centered on several legislative bills, particularly focusing on House Bill 8, which aims to reform public school accountability and testing methods in Texas. The bill's sponsor passionately argued for its transformative potential, highlighting the replacement of the STAAR test with shorter, more frequent assessments to better measure student performance. Amendments were proposed to restore social studies testing, emphasizing the importance of history in Texas education. The bill ultimately passed with a vote of 21 ayes and 5 nays, showcasing strong support among the members.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part I) Feb 26th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • >Thank you, God, especially for the men and women in this room who care
  • Medical School and trained as an OB-GYN in India before completing.
  • Thank you for your care and expertise that you bring.
  • and providing excellence in foot and ankle care for all Texans for over 100 years.
  • and medical research worldwide.
Summary: The meeting of the Texas Senate primarily celebrated 'Orange and Maroon Day,' an event recognizing the contributions of the University of Texas and Texas A&M to higher education in Texas. Chair Senator Creighton presented Senate Resolution 152, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between these institutions and their impacts on education. Members showed strong camaraderie, sharing personal anecdotes and support for each other's alma maters, allowing for spirited exchanges between Aggies and Longhorns alike. Special guests from both universities were acknowledged, fostering an atmosphere of unity in promoting educational excellence.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Mar 31st, 2025 at 04:03 pm

House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

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  • treatment does not in any way limit a parent's access to their child's medical records.
  • emergency care for their children.
  • compare past treatment for allergies, or best medications outcomes.
  • records back due to needs for care.
  • Then there would be a back and forth with the medical provider to be able to decide.
Summary: The meeting of the Family and Judiciary Committee was productive, with in-depth discussions focused on multiple bills that address important aspects of family law. Notable conversations revolved around HB2495, which aims to clarify the rights of parents regarding their children's education amidst existing ambiguities in lower court rulings. Testimony supporting this bill highlighted the necessity for legal clarity to ensure children can be enrolled in school without delays. The committee also discussed HB3181, which seeks to enhance the enforcement of child possession orders by linking repeated contempt findings to custody modifications, reinforcing accountability for parents who violate court orders.
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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  • Health care, which can be challenging.
  • But if someone wanted to do that, we could take care of them that way as well.
  • I was a medic, an Army medic, and I never left. I stayed and went to school here.
  • Some of the issues that we have that I deal with are medical care, loss, and general loss of benefits
  • 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

Corrections Mar 12th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Corrections Committee

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  • medical care.
  • They provide about 20% of the overall medical care.

  • Within our system, we provide care at the unit level, which includes counseling and medication-level
  • Looking at medical care on slide 14, as I referenced, the clientele is an aging population, and many
  • clinic that operates 16 hours a day, seven days a week, and takes care of things like medication management
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.

State Affairs Jul 22nd, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

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  • I can't give medication or patches.
  • self-medicating.
  • pain, and with end-of-life care, to have access to these products if they feel like they need it medically
  • The big difference is I have medical professionals prescribing medical treatments that are helping.
  • I also worked in the foster care system for 20 years.
Bills: SB5, SB11, SB12
Summary: The committee meeting focused on discussions surrounding public safety and health, particularly in relation to the regulation of THC products through Senate Bills 5, 11, and 12. A significant point of contention was Senate Bill 5, which sought to regulate THC products to prioritize child safety, with law enforcement officials arguing that existing regulations have failed to protect youth adequately. The committee heard several testimonies from both supporters and opponents of the legislation, emphasizing a deep divide on the efficacy of regulation versus prohibition. Lawmakers debated the implications of these bills, with some members advocating for a complete ban while others called for more moderate, regulated approaches to address the concerns surrounding THC consumption and its impact on mental health. Notably, the meeting concluded with a series of votes indicating a strong push towards tightening regulations on THC products to ensure public safety.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 7th, 2025 at 03:30 pm

House State Affairs Committee

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  • Medical staff were his new friends, and pharmaceuticals—medications were considered snacks.
  • medical care, research, and the enforcement of such regulations
  • It's a public medical journal.
  • It can provide those to medical providers.
  • My medical team and I are intelligent.
Bills: HB28, SB3
Summary: The meeting featured significant discussions regarding HB28, where the chair outlined the plans to bring forward a substitute for the bill. The chair emphasized the importance of maintaining order and decorum during the proceedings. Members engaged in deliberations, and a number of public witnesses were invited to testify, thereby enriching the discussion around the bill. This interaction provided valuable insights into public sentiment regarding the issues at hand.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Article II Feb 26th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Appropriations - S/C on Article II

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  • our state from foster care, community-based care, family preservation
  • in foster care are coming into care not because of abuse or
  • system also doesn't have the resources it needs to take care of them.
  • And she was cycling in and out of psychiatric care.
  • Pediatric Society, as well as other medical subspecialty societies.
Summary: The meeting of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Article 2 featured public testimony focused on the budget and specific funding needs within various state agencies. A significant amount of discussion centered around tobacco control efforts, where multiple witnesses emphasized the need for increased funding to combat tobacco and vaping among youth. Zoe Pippin, a high school student, shared personal experiences of how vaping has impacted her peers, advocating for more educational and prevention resources to address the addiction issues in her small community. This sentiment resonated with many committee members, prompting them to consider expanding support for tobacco prevention programs.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House Public Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have to be careful under the recapture laws because we deal with the court proceedings as well as
  • I do remember my school nurse taking care of me when I needed it most during the school day.
  • Requiring a prescription for over-the-counter medications
  • if a parent provides written permission and supplies the medication.
  • care that they receive in their home environment.
Summary: The committee meeting included discussions centered around educational bills, notably focusing on enhancing inclusivity and accountability within Texas public schools. One significant bill was House Bill 2354, aimed at aligning laws governing charter schools with those of traditional public schools, which received favorable testimonies emphasizing its importance for equal treatment of educational institutions. Representative Morales' House Bill 178 provided a platform for advocates to discuss the need for ethnic studies courses to be counted towards social studies credits, which was met with broad support, showcasing a commitment to diverse educational content. Additionally, House Bill 5201 stirred debate regarding construction oversight for school projects, highlighting the ongoing concerns over management failures in large-scale school construction and its implications for taxpayer funds.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House State Affairs Committee

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  • You'll hear some expert medical testimony about what they actually do.
  • Again, there are some medical experts here that can provide more context.
  • legit pro-life groups that actually care about the cause
  • 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

Senate Session Mar 6th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • of Medical Director at First Physicians East University Family
  • Wan is the Associate Medical Director at Next Level Urgent Care, where she continues leading with expertise
  • Wan has shown commitment to patient care across a wide range of medical settings, in academia, family
  • medicine, and urgent care.
  • They don't have health care to speak of.

Summary: The meeting focused on several significant bills, including SB703, which addresses the criminal and licensing implications for various massage establishments and was aimed at aligning state laws with federal regulations by closing existing loopholes. Senator Zaffirini played a vital role in facilitating discussions on multiple bills, including SB21, which proposes the establishment of the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, emphasizing the need for Texas to explore forward-thinking financial strategies amidst federal monetary inflation concerns. Additionally, SB790, aimed at streamlining the resolution process for tenant-landlord disputes regarding water and wastewater billing, was also presented, drawing attention to due process concerns but ultimately supported for its efficiency improvements.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources Apr 23rd, 2025

Senate Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Finally, it’s an irreplaceable link as well in the chain of indigent medical care in the city of.
  • care in the city of Houston.
  • Personal stories were shared, and medical observations were made; each one pointed out.
  • for our most medically vulnerable population.
  • Which would be a treatment care facility.
Summary: The meeting of the committee convened to discuss multiple bills including SCR48, SB2351, SB2550, SB2203, SB410, and SB2082. Notably, Senator Miles presented SB2082, which aims to prevent concrete crushing facilities from operating near hospitals, following community outcry over health concerns linked to air pollution. The committee heard public testimony from various stakeholders, highlighting the community's significant opposition to such facilities in close proximity to critical healthcare services. Senator Alvarado's SB2351, addressing concrete plant regulations, was supported with favorable votes but faced concerns over the environmental implications of expansion requests. The meeting concluded with a recommendation for several bills to move forward to the full Senate for consideration.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • that we provide or fund the care for.
  • You provide care for the child, and after two weeks, then we pay you through the board for that care.
  • oversight of health care providers.
  • costs, improved access to care, and fewer disputes.
  • They are getting back to work faster, and they have better access to care.
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

Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 26th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Appropriations - S/C on Article III

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  • We are even offering medical degrees to doctors.
  • doctors last May with 62% pursuing primary care.
  • We're helping to address the critical shortage of primary care doctors in rural communities.
  • This aligns costs with other medical schools in Texas

  • To serve the state's rapid growth of health care providers, we're also requesting your support to build
Summary: The meeting primarily revolved around discussions on higher education funding, workforce development, and new program initiatives addressing critical shortages in Texas. Various university representatives presented requests for funds to support expansion in nursing, engineering, and technical programs aimed at meeting the demands of a changing job market. A strong emphasis was placed on the importance of combatting healthcare and workforce shortages, particularly in nursing and STEM fields, with calls for increased funding for institutional enhancements and support for significant projects like new education centers and degree programs.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House Public Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Be very careful with the conversation, but also about the language.
  • HB1655 turns care into punishment.

  • Is that gender-affirming care?
  • We care about you, we care about and respect our families, and all of our students.
  • favor of gender-affirming care, not against it.
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

89th Legislative Session Apr 1st, 2025 at 10:00 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • Association's First Tuesday event includes more than 300 physicians and medical students from across
  • Advocating for issues that impact the medical community,
  • education, and access to care.
  • founded in 1891 as the state's first medical and nursing
  • Litton is a board-certified medical oncologist. She is on the leading edge of cancer...
Bills: HJR4, HJR6, HB195, HB13, HB143, HB135
Summary: The meeting focused primarily on H.J.R. 4, a proposed constitutional amendment that aims to prohibit taxes on securities transactions and occupation taxes on securities market operators. Representative Meyer introduced the resolution, explaining its intention to prevent the state legislature from imposing such taxes indefinitely. The proposal received unanimous support from the Ways and Means Committee but faced scrutiny from other members concerned about its implications for equity and taxation in Texas. Key discussions highlighted the potential long-term consequences of locking in tax breaks for wealthier entities, particularly amid rising living costs for ordinary Texans.
TX
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  • The U.S. spends four point five trillion dollars annually on health care, with ninety percent of the.
  • those health care expenditures on chronic and mental health
  • students, medical students, medical residents, and high school
  • Because the medical...
  • We take care of our own.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services centered around two significant bills, SB25 and SB314, aimed at addressing the growing health crisis in Texas, particularly concerning children. The legislators acknowledged the prevalence of diet-related chronic health issues, including obesity and diabetes, and emphasized the need for a legislative response to improve dietary standards in schools. Senator Kocher championed SB25, which promotes measures like nutrition training for physicians, enhanced food labeling, and physical activity in schools as ways to combat the health crisis. Senator Hughes presented SB314, focusing specifically on prohibiting certain harmful chemicals in school meal programs and ensuring that children have access to healthier food options during school hours.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Corrections Apr 2nd, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Corrections Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • They need and they deserve better care and better resources than that.
  • These medications are $4,700 a piece.
  • But anyway, the medications are much higher.
  • Kind, caring, a great athlete. Loved his family.
  • There are reports of documented poor staffing levels, lack of medical care, and unsafe workplaces.
Summary: The committee meeting centered around numerous bills related to criminal justice reform. Notably, discussions included House Bill 2341 focusing on awarding diligent participation credits to defendants in state jail facilities, which was favorably reported with minimal opposition. Additionally, House Bill 2756, referred to as the Jovian-Motley Act, aimed at improving training for correctional officers and staff, reflecting broader concerns about public safety and officer preparedness. The meeting featured testimony from various stakeholders, including law enforcement representatives, emphasizing the need for effective measures in managing inmate populations.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development May 14th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's how we care for DNA that's not working the way it should. Don't worry, I'm not harming you.
  • ...how that would impact her care or at least delay her care
  • I don't expect Will to become a medical doctor or the lawyer of a property right, individual property
  • I am the Chief Medical Examiner in Fort Bend County.
  • I have been discussing this with our medical examiner committee.
Summary: The meeting focused on several key legislative bills that were discussed thoroughly, including SB140, SB1484, and SB1802 among others. One of the notable discussions was around SB1484, which seeks to prevent food service establishments from misleading consumers by accurately labeling catfish products. Witnesses from the Texas Aquaculture Association testified in support of this bill, emphasizing the importance of truth in labeling to protect local producers. The bill passed with unanimous support, showcasing a collaborative effort to support Texas's catfish industry. Additionally, SB1802 proposed making it the landlord’s responsibility to repair elevators in senior housing, addressing safety concerns for vulnerable populations. The discussions around this bill resulted in proposed amendments to enhance protections for residents in such facilities.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House Delivery of Government Efficiency Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • ...whose child was being denied medical care, causing that
  • I know it's going to be a biased answer, but I care about cost, I care about quality, and I care about
  • Postpartum care, wellness visits, hemoglobin A1c, medication
  • care.
  • You're going to continue to get the medical care

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.

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