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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Agriculture & Livestock Mar 18th, 2025 at 02:00 pm

House Agriculture & Livestock Committee

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  • ...highlight both the good and areas we could fine-tune.
  • marker="94" data-time="558">It would also help enforcement measures, which I said license holders are limited
  • Urban South Texas and urban centers face some of the highest rates of food insecurity because of limited
Summary: The Committee on Agriculture and Livestock convened to address several pressing bills concerning agriculture, food systems, and hemp regulation in Texas. Notable discussions revolved around HB1113, which focuses on the production and regulation of hemp, ensuring alignment with federal regulations. Testimonies from various stakeholders, including representatives from the Texas Hemp Coalition, indicated broad support for the bill, citing its potential to enhance agricultural practices and promote research. Additionally, members expressed concerns regarding the implications of food insecurity, advocating for HB1203, aimed at establishing an Office of Food Systems Security and Resiliency to address access to nutritious foods across Texas.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part I) Mar 19th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • That's fine.
  • Today would strike all language that limits consumable
  • A club, a language club, any of those types of clubs, still fine
  • That would be just fine, Senator Miles, and any of

  • I think the bill excludes or limits the ability of kids
Summary: The committee meeting focused on a variety of bills, with notable discussions surrounding SB842, which clarifies protections for ringside physicians during combative sports events. This bill aims to enhance the recruitment of these physicians by granting them immunity from civil liability, barring cases of gross negligence. It received unanimous support, passing without objection. Additionally, SB35 was thoroughly debated. The bill, relating to design bill contracts, was also unanimously passed after discussions revealed concerns over how tailored contracts could restrict competition within the bidding process. Senators voiced their support for the bill and acknowledged the balance it strikes between regulation and opportunity.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Apr 3rd, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

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  • Thank you, and I appreciate your adherence to the time limits.
  • Those provisions are not just limited to statements and expressions about professional judgment.
  • limiting that physician's practice in the facility.
  • and are very, very limited upon release.
  • To limit women by the way that they look is to disregard any true woman who does not fit that mold.
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.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance Jan 27th, 2025

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  • That's fine.
  • it is the current controlling limit.
  • So as the tax spending limit has the lowest capacity, it is the current controlling limit.
  • You know, those old disaster exemption limits—we need to be looking at the rollback limits because even
  • However, we're limited in what we can do.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Finance Committee was marked by extensive discussions around the budget proposals for various judicial services and the impact of proposed salary increases on staffing. Notably, there were concerns raised regarding a significant attorney shortage in rural areas, which has seen a 27% decline in attorneys taking positions compared to previous years. Scott Ehlers highlighted a crucial $12 million funding request aimed at addressing this shortfall to maintain the adequate operational capacity of indigent defense services across the state. The committee members, led by Chairman Hinojosa, emphasized the importance of finding solutions to improve legal access and representation in underserved areas to respond effectively to this critical issue.
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  • It's fine.

  • There's limited resources available. You're trying.
  • If it's not the water authority, that's fine, but then...
  • If you don't have it and you get to it, that's fine. That leaves you.
  • Without immediate intervention, coordination would remain limited.
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on discussions around the recent floods in Texas, specifically addressing emergency preparedness, response coordination, and recovery efforts. Officials from various agencies provided testimonies on the challenges faced during the emergency, including issues with communication systems among first responders. Notably, the need for improved inter-agency communication and technology integration was emphasized, with recommendations for establishing regional communications units for better coordination during disasters. The audience included local government representatives and emergency management partners, who shared insights and experiences from the recent flooding events.
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  • witnesses who have registered today, to accommodate all who wish to testify, there will be a time limit
  • lucrative, and the smaller fines in Stinson County Jail become
  • So they essentially earn in one day what they can pay their fine and get paid.
  • Right now, they've been limited to prosecuting this as a simple misdemeanor, which, you know, while serious
Summary: The meeting focused on a range of significant legislative proposals, notably addressing pressing issues such as fentanyl trafficking, animal cruelty, and road rage incidents. Representative Manchia presented HB2695 and conveyed the tragic context surrounding its inception, driven by the loss of young lives due to fentanyl-laced pills distributed via social media. The testimony of community members and law enforcement reinforced the urgency for enhanced penalties against digital facilitators of drug trafficking targeting the youth. This led to a robust discussion, highlighting the alarming prevalence of such drugs disguised as everyday items like candy, intended to be sold to minors. Public testimonies included heartfelt statements from bereaved families who shared their stories of loss and urged committee members to take decisive action against this growing issue.
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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  • Given our limitations on time, I'd really like to think about that and come back to you guys with some
  • Despite these existing protections, many property owners associations have circumvented these statutory limits
  • 409" data-time="2448">I will say the current system and the way it is working, I believe, works just fine
  • Yes, okay, that's fine.

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.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Transportation Mar 27th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Transportation Committee

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  • Okay, that's fine. All right.

  • Sorry, that's fine. Thank you very much.

  • And our concern is... in the last session, y'all approved increasing the fine to $1,250.
  • that decision: well, I'm going to go jam on my brakes to try and get 20 miles an hour under the speed limit
Summary: The Committee on Transportation convened to discuss several significant bills related to highway designations and public safety. Notably, House Bill 2457 aims to designate a stretch of US Highway 287 as the Mollie Mullins Mile, honoring a 9-year-old girl who tragically lost her life in a traffic accident. The bill highlights the efforts of her family to improve highway safety following their loss, receiving support from local authorities and advocates. The committee also discussed House Bill 2198, proposing the designation of a portion of State Highway 34 as the Jacob Candonza Memorial Highway, honoring a police officer who died in the line of duty. This tribute underscores the value placed on the sacrifices made by law enforcement in ensuring community safety.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Insurance Mar 19th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Insurance Committee

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  • registered, and to accommodate all who testify, there will be a limit
  • Fine. Section one.

  • What I have heard is, well, maybe in your view, the bill needs to be fine-tuned.
  • you're willing to give more data on what you're being paid and put it in there, then that would be fine
Bills: HB138, HB335, HB388
Summary: The House Committee on Insurance convened a meeting focusing on critical legislative objectives aimed at insurance reform. Noteworthy discussions emerged around HB138, which aims to address cost reduction in health insurance and increase transparency in the reporting of private insurance costs. The committee members emphasized the need to identify cost drivers and cut unnecessary regulations while also working on effective methods to deliver insurance benefits efficiently. There were extensive remarks made regarding the implications of insurance mandates on overall costs, bring forth a call for a thorough evaluation and revision of existing mandates that may result in unintended consequences.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • So I think that the report to the state, just to kind of open a file and have some transparency, is fine
  • issue them a teaching credential and then revoke it so they're unemployable, as well as hit them with fines
  • teeth in a bill that holds the institution accountable, no matter its type, through an administrative fine
  • It repeals the limitation on the allocation to that system
  • fine of $1,000 a day for each day the misconduct remains
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.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Senate Session (Part III) Aug 27th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • the Testing information will be provided to ensure we fine-tune
  • This will also help to return classroom instruction time by reducing the overall testing time and limiting
  • In fine-tuning a wire, yes, at a hundred million from a freshman senator, we actually came up with ninety-two
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.
US
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  • Oral comments are limited to five minutes. Mr.
  • classmates, I was recruited by and accepted a job with a large law firm where I was mentored by many fine
Summary: The meeting involved significant discussions around key legislative proposals, primarily focusing on various bills such as HB2 and SB5. The committee examined the implications of these bills on issues like housing affordability and financial regulation. Notable members engaged in debates, providing differing perspectives on the potential economic impacts of the proposed bills. The meeting witnessed public testimony, which included a call for accountability in government actions and oversight of current financial policies. Members echoed concerns about following through on commitments to address critical issues affecting everyday Americans.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human Services Apr 30th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Each public testimony will be limited to two minutes.

  • By getting ahead of the harm, this is also a more fiscally responsible way of allocating our limited
  • So this is a fine balance.
  • If you would allow us to, that'd be fine.
  • The language is limited to legal cases.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services covered multiple bills focusing on healthcare, education, and child welfare. A key highlight was the presentation of Senate Bill 3001, which aims to add medical nutrition counseling as a Medicaid service for patients with chronic conditions. Chairman Korkhorst emphasized the importance of this bill in addressing healthcare needs in low-income communities. Public testimony was gathered, with several professionals supporting the inclusion of nutrition services to improve health outcomes for Texans, particularly those battling chronic diseases. Another notable discussion revolved around Senate Bill 425, designed to enhance the accuracy of investigations into child and adult protective services. Members raised concerns regarding the need for transparency and improved protocols in these sensitive areas.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance May 21st, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • to purchase service credit for one such three-month waiting period, the statute is interpreted to limit
  • Current law, however, imposes certain limitations on the Attorney General's...
  • It's fine to appear.
  • data-time="1584">The nine-member board will develop an investment policy with statutory guidelines and limitations
  • Personal oversight, professional management, and limiting
Summary: The committee meeting focused on several house bills, notably those concerning environmental conservation, tax incentives for local businesses, and public safety. Key discussions revolved around HB3486, which introduces a sales and use tax incentive for restaurants purchasing Texas farm-raised oysters. Testimonies highlighted the importance of supporting local oyster farming to mitigate the decline of natural oyster reefs, and several witnesses praised the initiative for its potential environmental benefits. HB2688 also received attention, where representatives emphasized its role in enhancing public safety through improved support for police officers, echoing the community's need for stable recruitment and retention strategies in law enforcement.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee

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    There are a number of anticipated issues that could limit

  • We'll now have to add a data tag to scenarios of DNA studies, as well as use the already limited time
  • one aspect or for a small amount of time, for a limited scope
  • , a limited process.
  • No, it's fine.

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.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Mar 27th, 2025 at 08:00 am

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

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  • marker="52" data-time="306"> ...and cervical cancer programs at the 200% federal poverty line income limit
  • Increasing the limit to 250% of the federal poverty line addresses
  • marker="106" data-time="630"> Which then has the effect of also increasing the Medicaid program's FPL limit
  • There's six that allow it to operate with a full range, where a lot of the states only limit it to the
  • I'm fine with you staying neutral.
Summary: In this committee meeting, members engaged in extensive discussions regarding several bills aimed at enhancing public health initiatives in Texas. Notably, House Bill 1295 was introduced to tackle the pressing issue of health literacy, highlighting its critical importance for improving health outcomes and reducing costs within the state's healthcare system. Vice Chair Busey presented House Bill 321, which aims to streamline the enrollment process for Medicaid and CHIP by utilizing data from the SNAP application to ensure that eligible children can access necessary healthcare coverage. Both bills received public testimonies that emphasized the need for better health education and access to health insurance, particularly for children and vulnerable populations in Texas. Witnesses spoke on the societal importance of nurturing a health-conscious generation, thereby laying a moral obligation on policymakers to support such legislative endeavors.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

Senate Education K-16 Committee

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  • So, I would ask for consideration to add to, but not limited
  • Then fine, if you're going to have your standard that's going
  • span> doesn't reverse that decision in the future that further limits
  • It limits protest, which evidently some members of this committee may not like that speech.
  • Members, this bill relates to a limitation on rules, bylaws, and policies adopted by a school district's
Summary: During this meeting of the Senate Education Committee, multiple bills were discussed, focusing on educational policies and procedures. Notably, Senate Bill 1241 was introduced by Senator Middleton, which proposed a committee substitute for establishing standardized college entrance exams accepted by Texas public universities. The committee engaged in significant dialogue about the necessity of addressing concerns surrounding exam equivalency standards, and the need for a data-driven approach to admissions decisions. Various committee members voiced their support for the enhancements proposed in the substitute, leading to its unanimous adoption and favorable recommendation to the full Senate.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Apr 9th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We've added a statute of limitations on certain submitted complaints.
  • It places time limits on the disposition of summary judgment motions and

    It's limited to two minutes when I speak in your court

  • I don't think anyone could limit you to two minutes, Representative. Well said.
Summary: The meeting focused on discussions surrounding judicial reform, specifically addressing issues such as judicial accountability, compensation, and the backlog of cases. Members expressed concerns over the lack of sufficient compensation for judges, which has hindered their ability to attract qualified candidates to the bench. Witness testimonies highlighted the significant workload judges face and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on court operations. There was a concerted effort among committee members to ensure judges are held accountable while also providing them with fair compensation and resources to effectively manage their caseloads. The gathering concluded with commitments to further discuss proposed legislation and its potential effects on the judicial system in Texas.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.

Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Aug 5th, 2025 at 03:08 pm

House Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • As stated on the hearing notice, there will be a time limit
  • The civil penalty and the fine, assuming it's assessed, who gets the money?
  • Funds are limited. Correct? That's correct.
  • Was there any limitations on the federal funding? Was there any federal language that may...
  • It is somewhat limited.
Bills: HB2, HB1, HB18, HB19, HB20
Summary: The meeting focused heavily on disaster preparedness and management strategies in response to recent catastrophic events in Texas, particularly concerning House Bills related to flood response and communication infrastructure. Notably, House Bill 19 was introduced to mandate that campgrounds in flood-prone areas develop actionable flood plans to ensure safety during emergencies. Stakeholders voiced strong support for the bill, emphasizing its importance for child safety in recreational areas. Additionally, House Bill 18 aimed at improving emergency communication systems received considerable attention, as members raised concerns about the need for efficient and interoperable communication during disasters. Similar themes of ensuring preparedness and safeguarding communities were echoed throughout the discussions, with experts and witnesses providing impactful testimony on the challenges confronted during recent flooding incidents in Kerr County.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Jurisprudence May 7th, 2025

Senate Jurisprudence Committee

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  • It would limit the training requirement to guardians of persons 60 or older or those...
  • data-time="854">Contributing factors to this shortage include uncompetitive pay in certain areas, limited
  • allowed to supplement that salary up to a limited amount.
  • the ability and, again, in communion with the trial bar and this committee over the next decade to fine-tune
Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on several key pieces of legislation including HB1734, HB2340, HB3376, and HB2350. Notably, discussions surrounding HB1734 centered on streamlining the transfer of court files related to parent-child relationships, with testimony suggesting significant support for the changes aimed at promoting efficiency. Meanwhile, HB2340 was discussed to enhance the qualifications and training requirements for child custody evaluators, reflecting a commitment to improving standards in this sensitive area.

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