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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources May 14th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Natural Resources Committee

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  • Are our plumbers trained in this at all?
  • We regularly audit and question our training authorities and our training providers across the state.
  • Texas has representatives with other states whose training programs are substantial.
  • They cannot get their plumbing license until they complete backflow prevention training.
  • They installed the device, they're trained in the installation of the device, they're trained to test
Summary: The Committee on Natural Resources convened to discuss several key bills addressing water management in Texas. Notable among these was SB2660, which aims to equip groundwater districts with improved management tools to handle the growing population's water needs. Support for the bill was voiced by constituents including the Hayes Trinity Groundwater Conservation District, emphasizing the necessity for proper resources to manage the aquifer sustainably. Additionally, discussions around SB1965 and SB1624 focused on enhancing the regulations surrounding water conservation and backflow prevention. There was notable public testimony both for and against these bills, highlighting the concern for public health and safety as well as the vested interests of landowners and water operators in the region.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 14th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Public Health Committee

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  • , you train...
  • In the medical training model, it's a much more robust preparation and training.
  • This isn't because of training or safety concerns

  • confers safety.
  • It is not a safety issue.
Summary: The meeting of the Committee on Public Health addressed a range of health-related bills, with significant discussions surrounding House Bill 3717, aimed at establishing a grant program for clinical trials related to Ibogaine as a treatment for opioid use disorder. Representative Harris presented the bill, which received unanimous support from the committee. Other bills, such as House Bill 3800, which seeks to create an advisory group for local workforce partnerships in education and health care, were also approved with committee substitutes, reflecting clarifications made for better implementation. The overall atmosphere was positive with members actively engaging in voting and discussion.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Justice May 20th, 2025

Senate Criminal Justice Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Expand training for health care workers regarding survivor

  • Fuel, vehicle maintenance, technology, training, insurance: all those costs have gone up significantly
  • House Bill 2282 is about fairness, fiscal responsibility, and public safety.
  • The person can actually be adequately supervised while maintaining the public safety of the community
  • safety of the victim, ensuring that there is enough advance notice so they can adjust accordingly.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice convened to discuss a wide range of bills, focusing particularly on topics related to sexual assault, victim compensation, and oversight of parole violators. The meeting was characterized by a series of bills being introduced, each accompanied by testimonies from experts and public advocates. Notably, HB2355, which aims to enhance protections for victims of crime, saw extensive discussion, highlighting how the proposed changes intend to close existing loopholes in current law, ensuring that necessary records are kept confidential and victims' details are handled with the utmost privacy. Other significant bills included HB305, which addresses competency restoration for defendants, and HB47, an omnibus bill centered around sexual assault survivors' protections.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Local Government May 19th, 2025

Senate Local Government Committee

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  • emergency evacuation plan, an education plan for resident children, and quarterly compliance and safety
  • Senator Hall had a well-trained chicken that somehow could say the word.
  • ARB training qualifications: one trainer would be a taxpayer.
  • From the life safety and building code aspect, but from the
  • Lies are internally trained city staff that are well-versed
Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on a range of bills covering various legislative matters. Notably, bills concerning property rights, environmental sustainability, and public safety were debated prominently. HB2011 was presented and discussed in detail, with supporters highlighting its importance for ensuring property owners can repurchase their land if it has been acquired through eminent domain without due payments of property taxes. Furthermore, Senator Cook emphasized the need for accountability in the process while several senators expressed concerns regarding potential unintended consequences of new laws affecting local jurisdictions and public safety standards. Public testimony was also received from stakeholders both in support and against various bills, reflecting a diverse range of views on the proposed legislation. In addition to HB2011, several other bills, including HB4809 and HB2421, moved forward with recommendations for passage and were set for future calendars.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Mar 26th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • span> opening up these courts to hearing all kinds of health and safety
  • Yes, Representative LaHood, for the purpose of investigating a health and safety or nuisance abatement
  • Yes, Representative LaHood, for the purpose of investigating a health and safety or nuisance abatement
  • Yes, Representative LaHood, for the purpose of investigating a health and safety or nuisance abatement
  • The confusion in law creates a safety concern in what all
Summary: The committee meeting featured extensive deliberations on several bills, most notably House Bill 1110, concerning civil suits against individuals reporting suspicious activity in good faith, proposed by Chairman Shaheen. The committee expressed unanimous support for the bill, and it was reported to the full House without amendments. Additionally, House Bill 865, introduced by Speaker Moody, addressing civil liability related to firearm hold agreements, also garnered unanimous approval, underscoring a collaborative effort among committee members. Public testimony highlighted concerns regarding proposed bills, specifically criticisms of House Bill 1748, aimed at exempting municipal courts from language certification requirements, which raised significant opposition related to equitable access to justice for non-English speakers.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Intergovernmental Affairs Apr 15th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • First-hand trades training in the process of constructing a home instead of simply...
  • limiting their training to a lab experience.
  • That would seem to override the city's ability to enforce animal cruelty ordinances and safety, and to
  • the ability to do animal safety and human safety regulations
  • It does not remove local control regarding public safety, zoning, or animal welfare oversight.
Summary: The committee meeting revolved around significant discussions regarding various housing and firefighter-related issues in Texas. Prominently, House Bill 3171 aimed to reinstate bargaining tools for firefighters that were invalidated by a recent Supreme Court ruling. The bill sparked diverse opinions among stakeholders, with testimonies highlighting the need for effective labor negotiations and concerns about financial implications from local government representatives. House Bill 2142 focused on addressing homelessness through innovative solutions like tiny home shelters, emphasizing collaboration between state, local, and university resources. This bill sought to provide critical mental health services and other supportive measures to the homeless population in Texas, which is notably large and growing.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Education Mar 18th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Public Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • data-time="54">Bill HB222 by Representative Talarico, relating to the permissible uses of the school safety
  • To use the school safety allotment for classroom management
  • training.
  • If you don't have a system in place to train them on how to do that, then your classroom quickly starts
Summary: This meeting of the committee featured extensive discussions surrounding the bill HB222, aimed at altering certain regulations. The conversations were robust, with notable input from various committee members who raised concerns and suggestions regarding the bill's implications on local governance. Public testimonies were provided, showcasing both support and opposition to the proposed changes, thus highlighting the community's engagement with the legislative process. Overall, the meeting was characterized by a thorough examination of the implications of the bill, with committee members expressing a balanced perspective on its potential impact.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources Mar 5th, 2025

Senate Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Sean Hallett, captain with the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division.
  • meaningful way to study this issue, identify needed resources and strategies, including effective training
  • With that notification should also come safety plans. It's been since 2012.
  • We have not had any type of safety plans.
  • Insurance safety was a significant concern and proved to be a challenging task to implement.
Bills: SB766, SB290, SB494, SB1145
Summary: The meeting focused on significant issues surrounding oil field theft in Texas, specifically through the discussions on Senate Bills 494 and 766. Key testifiers included law enforcement representatives who outlined the challenges they face in combatting organized oil theft. Notably, Sheriff Stan Parker shared that his county reports upwards of 1,500 barrels of oil stolen monthly, highlighting the complexity of jurisdictional coordination and the demand for increased resources to tackle these crimes effectively. The committee recognized the need for improved communication and collaborative efforts between law enforcement and the oil industry.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 1st, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The current driver education and traffic safety statute
  • This repeal increases driver education and driving safety providers' economic flexibility in determining
  • Again, there are no changes in the skill set or safety
  • Military spouses don't have a choice as to their safety
  • But I could not get a license there unless I went back to school and took their training.
Summary: The meeting of the committee focused primarily on several key bills, including HB2286, HB1562, and HB1732, which were reported favorably to the full House with the recommendation that they do pass and be printed. Representative Hernandez notably contributed to the discussions on HB1562 and HB1732, both concerning massage therapy regulations. Furthermore, the committee heard discussions on HB491 regarding civil penalties for massage therapy violations and HB11 relating to occupation licensing reciprocity agreements. Most bills passed with unanimous support, indicating a strong consensus among committee members on these legislative issues.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Culture, Recreation & Tourism Mar 27th, 2025 at 10:03 am

House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee

Summary: The meeting focused on HB1480, which aims to amend existing government codes to better clarify regulations surrounding prescribed burns and land management. Testimonies were heard from various stakeholders, including ranchers and environmental experts, each presenting their perspectives on the implications of the bill. A significant emphasis was placed on the potential benefits or detriments that the changes might bring to local communities and ecosystems. The discourse highlighted the tension between agricultural practices and environmental stewardship, with both sides presenting compelling arguments.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on County & Regional Government May 5th, 2025 at 10:05 am

House S/C on County & Regional Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Walle, he's a great partner and a champion of public safety, and it's evident in the bill
  • We're struggling to meet the safety needs of our constituents.
  • by providing much-needed funds for equipment, vehicles, and necessary training, which will help fund
  • Our citizens will benefit greatly from the enhanced public safety.
  • This, in turn, means more vehicles and safety equipment needed.
Summary: The committee meeting convened to address a series of bills aimed at enhancing public safety, addressing homelessness, and improving governance associated with county purchasing agents. Key discussions revolved around HB3205, which seeks to implement a County Housing First Initiative to combat homelessness by allowing counties to create a dedicated funding source for such initiatives. Representative Campos presented compelling evidence supporting the efficacy of Housing First programs, citing substantial improvements in housing stability and quality of life for participants. The bill received favorable testimonies from various stakeholders, emphasizing its crucial role in tackling homelessness in Texas.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 29th, 2025 at 02:05 pm

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It includes $430 million in additional school safety funding to double the per-student allotment and
  • What we're trying to do is open the door for doctors who were trained abroad to be able to practice here
  • We could lose out on the ability to bring in foreign-trained doctors from anywhere so that we don’t get
  • -trained physicians from as many places as we can get them.
  • .where we're interjecting global politics into something that is very vital to our well-being and safety
Summary: The committee meeting included discussions on various bills, notably focusing on school safety funding, social media regulations related to drug selling, and an amendment concerning the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative. SB260 was a key topic, proposing substantial increases to school safety allotments, which was adopted with overwhelming support. Similarly, the discussion around SB2155 addressed significant changes in the handling of veterinary medical examinations and stirred interest from various stakeholders. Members expressed concern about the impact of drug sales on social media, with a strong emphasis on protecting youth from illicit substances, which led to the adoption of legislative measures to enhance penalties for related offenses. The atmosphere was both tense and collaborative as representatives pushed for necessary changes in legislation.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Mar 31st, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, SB 1314 expands the current definition of an e-cigarette in Section 161.0876 of the Health and Safety
  • This is a public safety issue of the highest priority for our state and for me in San Antonio, and that's
  • marker="898" data-time="5382">With a strong track record on passing consumer protection and child safety
  • ...safety from where it belongs and places it instead on
  • As a means of achieving children's safety, both in the home and in the classroom, public and charter
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.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs Mar 10th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

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  • on Senate Bill 893, and we do have as a resource, David Dixon from the Texas Department of Public Safety
  • I'm with the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on State Affairs focused on various legislative bills, including SB1346, which seeks to address challenges in the Texas Lottery resulting from fraudulent activities. Senator Hughes, the bill's author, highlighted recent investigations regarding an international syndicate's attempt to purchase nearly all possible winning tickets for a $95 million jackpot, thus undermining public trust in the lottery system. The committee engaged in a deep discussion about the bill's measures to prevent similar future occurrences, suggesting strict penalties for licensed retailers involved in such schemes. The testimony included endorsements from several stakeholders, emphasizing the bill's significance for fair lottery practices in Texas.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Mar 19th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think we could, I'll help train them if they need it.
  • They help with public safety.
  • They're good for personal safety when we're talking about mental health.
  • firearm safety initiatives for our community in partnership
  • I'm asking the Texas Legislature to pass Trey's Law this session as an urgent matter of public safety
Summary: The committee meeting centered around the discussions of three key bills: HB865, HB1928, and HB748. Notably, HB865, presented by Speaker Moody, received significant attention as it aims to clarify liability protections for federal firearms licensees, emphasizing its importance for supporting veterans' mental health and safety. Testimonies were provided by various stakeholders, including city council members and law enforcement representatives, who underscored the pressing need for legislative support in the wake of alarming suicide rates among veterans. The committee engaged in comprehensive discussions, highlighting the bill’s potential impact on improving public safety and mental health support within the veteran community. Throughout the session, the committee showed commitment to addressing issues within the statutory probate court system as well, referring HB1928 directly to a relevant subcommittee for further evaluation. The meeting concluded with a strong emphasis on collaboration among committee members and public input, setting the stage for further review and action on these significant legislative proposals. Overall, the meeting was efficient and well-attended, with active participation from both committee members and the public.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 (Part II) Apr 8th, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • of peace officers by the Texas Education Agency, public school safety, and security.
  • These triggers can impede a student's sense of safety and their ability to learn.
  • It puts the safety of students above the reputation of the institution.
  • It defines a school safety zone in that 1,500-foot radius.
  • Well, the safety zone is 1,000 feet from the school.
Summary: The committee meeting covered a range of important issues, particularly focusing on school safety and the impact of certain proposed bills on vulnerable populations. Notably, Senator Creighton presented Senate Bill 2623, which seeks to establish school safety zones by preventing navigation services near schools, aimed at ensuring the safety of children in educational settings. Concerns were raised regarding the potential adverse effects of this bill on homeless navigation centers, with various stakeholders expressing their positions during the public testimony session. The importance of balancing community services with student safety was a recurring theme throughout the discussions.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Transportation May 7th, 2025

Senate Transportation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Mullins Mile to honor the life of Mollie Mullins and recognize her family's efforts to improve highway safety
  • stretch of highway was a known accident hotspot, the family partnered with TxDOT to improve roadway safety
  • designations, but it serves as a lasting reminder of Mollie's legacy and the importance of highway safety
  • It deals with public safety; it removes an unnecessary administrative delay from the process of DPS enforcing
  • its motor carrier public safety operations.
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on reviewing a series of bills with significant implications for local memorials and dedication of roads to honor public servants. Notably, House Bill 1708 was presented by Senator Hinojosa, which aims to designate a section of State Highway 302 as Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez Memorial Highway, in honor of the fallen trooper who lost his life in the line of duty. The bill was supported by different members and received public testimony, highlighting the commitment of law enforcement to honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Additionally, discussions surrounding House Bill 2415 and House Bill 2523 also captured the testimonies of various community members and officials, further emphasizing the community's dedication to memorializing public servants.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Environmental Regulation May 1st, 2025 at 10:05 am

House Environmental Regulation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • And safety notices.
  • The proposed amendments to Subchapter Chapter 382 of the Texas Health and Safety Code would establish
  • septic systems, it also failed to require septic system pumpers to be registered and trained, which
  • No training, but just on-site wastewater.
  • They had no documentation, no training, no certifications, or anything.
Summary: The meeting of the Environmental Regulation Committee delved into various bills concerning environmental safety and regulatory measures. One significant point of discussion was HB1949, introduced by Representative Howard, aimed at amending the Texas Clean Air Act for improving oversight on incineration facilities, such as crematories. Concerns were raised regarding the discharge of pollutants impacting public health, with the bill seeking to install greater accountability measures for these facilities to enhance compliance reporting. The committee also discussed HB1682, which is designed to aid local governments in reclaiming funds from civil penalties associated with environmental disasters, highlighting the persistent challenges faced by communities dealing with contamination and public health risks from industrial activities. This bill aims to ensure recovery funds are properly allocated for environmental remediation rather than reverting to the state’s general fund.

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