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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Mar 31st, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We talked to additional ones after that, but that's what he said, nobody does anything to us, who cares
  • Need to take care of your body; it's your body, you're

  • care about children and are worried about technology and
  • We don't care what the content is; the action that we are after, the transaction...
  • Again, when people do not care, individuals have no sense of care.
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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  • This is about taking care of protecting all 30 million people in Texas.
  • Members, this bill is about non-compete clauses in health care employment.
  • Specifically, the bill limits the applicability of health care provider non-competes to one year.
  • The health care provider and the patient. Health care provider.
  • But there are cases in which a health care provider ...
Summary: The meeting focused on several crucial pieces of legislation, notably Senate Joint Resolution 40, which proposed a constitutional amendment to clarify the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the Supreme Court during emergencies. Senator Birdwell presented the resolution, emphasizing the need for legislative involvement during prolonged crises. It garnered broad support, passing with 29 votes in favor and only 1 against. Following this, Senate Bill 871, considered the enabling legislation, was also moved for discussion, with the aim of reinforcing the legislature's authority during emergencies while establishing clear guidelines for the governor's powers.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations Feb 19th, 2025 at 10:02 am

House Appropriations Committee

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  • take care of it.
  • Has that been taken care of?
  • We also manage two health care programs, the first being TRS Care, which is for our retirees.
  • I just want to ask about TRS Active Care to clarify a couple of things.
  • Contribution for TRS Active Care.
Summary: The meeting focused on significant discussions surrounding the Texas state water planning process and flood mitigation efforts. During the session, experts presented on the need for an adaptive and collaborative approach to manage Texas's water resources. A particular emphasis was placed on the upcoming updates to the state water plan, which aims to address projected shortages and enhance infrastructure to handle both drought and flood conditions. The collaboration involved regional groups who play a vital role in identifying community needs regarding water infrastructure development.
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  • It's called the "Courage to Care." Let me explain why.
  • Care access.
  • It needs someone who cares enough to inject themselves.
  • Because if you think he cares about you, get in the line.
  • I'm testifying on behalf of CARE Action.
Summary: The House Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting convened to discuss a revised congressional redistricting plan as part of a special session. The meeting focused on public testimony regarding potential revisions to the redistricting map due to concerns about representation for Congressional Districts 2, 7, 8, and 9. Several witnesses testified against the proposed changes, expressing worries about gerrymandering and the disproportionate impact on minority communities. Notably, Deborah Allen, a former city council member, implored the committee members to heed the concerns of constituents who fear losing representation during this critical redistricting process. The atmosphere was charged as multiple lawmakers and public members voiced their frustrations about the perceived political motives driving the redistricting efforts rather than addressing urgent local needs. The committee faced questions regarding the lack of concrete maps available for public commentary, raising concerns about transparency in the redistricting process. Some members argued that the hearings should prioritize community engagement across the state rather than being limited to a few locations. Various testimonies highlighted fears that the redistricting plan might undermine the gains made in voter representation, particularly among marginalized groups. As the meeting concluded, it became clear that the committee might need to hold further hearings to ensure the public's voice was adequately represented before moving forward with any decisions.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V Feb 26th, 2025 at 09:30 am

House Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V

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  • that are already in our care and custody.
  • ...contract care.
  • ...health care and behavioral health beds.
  • I do not believe any youth in my care and custody is disposable.
  • I do think that there are youth in my care and custody that exceed my care.
Summary: The committee meeting focused on comprehensive budget recommendations across various law enforcement and correctional agencies. Notable discussions included funding for the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the Legislative Budget Board's educational and support initiatives for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Specific emphasis was placed on addressing staffing shortages and retention of personnel, particularly in parole and correctional officer positions, amid rising concerns regarding jail standards and operational efficiency. The meeting also saw testimonies from agency heads who outlined their needs and challenges, underscoring the importance of legislative support for public safety and corrections reform.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII Feb 25th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII

Transcript Highlights:
  • We had some issues we needed to take care of.
  • Let's estimate that Change Health Care affected over 100 million Americans, many Texans.
  • We just stood still and we said, we don't care.
  • death care industry.
  • We had some issues we needed to take care of.
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on budgetary recommendations and exceptional item requests from various state agencies, with a significant emphasis on enhancing staffing and operational capacities. Key discussions revolved around the funding requests that support improved service delivery, particularly for the Funeral Service Commission and the Veterinary Medical Examiners. Members expressed concerns regarding staff retention and the need for salary adjustments to align compensation with market standards, seeking to decrease turnover rates and maintain effective service levels. Public testimonies reflected support for the agencies' requests while also raising some concerns about fee increases to accommodate budgetary needs. The chair concluded with expectations of further discussions on residual budgetary items in subsequent meetings.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Corrections Mar 12th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Corrections Committee

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  • 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
  • care with the university providers, all the way to hospitals.
  • If you have a cold and need to see the doctor, they're there and will take care of that.
  • Anything that requires specialty care, hospitalization, surgery, or...
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.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Session Mar 4th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • data-time="90">Thank you for your love,

    thank you for your care

  • We also understand that when we show care to all people

  • Members, today we are joined by nurses who care for our communities across Texas every single day, and
  • Nurses take care of Texas, so we must listen to them and take care of them too.
  • Thank you so much for your care of every Texan.
Summary: The committee meeting covered a range of topics, including memorial resolutions in honor of influential figures such as L. Clifford Davis and Reverend Dr. William Lawson. Senator West spoke warmly about Judge Davis, highlighting his contributions to civil rights, while others praised Reverend Lawson for his community service and leadership. These discussions underscored the committee's focus on recognizing individuals who have shaped Texas's history and values, fostering a deeper appreciation for the state's heritage.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Apr 14th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • If our government truly cared about foreign influence operations,
  • Over the past several years, certain health care providers and plaintiff attorneys have vastly expanded
  • health care expenses is limited to the amount actually paid
  • to the plaintiff to a health care provider.
  • I am absolutely, you know, having taken care of and seeing injured individuals from...
Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs convened to discuss three critical bills, primarily centered around national security concerns and their implications on civil liberties. Notably, Senate Bill 2514 drew significant scrutiny and opposition from various witnesses who raised alarms about how the bill could infringe upon free speech rights and privacy. The bill aims to establish a framework for identifying and monitoring foreign influence operations against Texas, specifically targeting adversaries like China and Russia. Proponents argued that such measures are necessary to protect the integrity of state governance and prevent malign foreign influence, while opponents warned that it may lead to excessive governmental oversight and potential abuse of power.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance May 23rd, 2025

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  • This should take care of that outsized fiscal note.
  • I'm with Texans Care for Children, testifying on House Bill 500.
  • providers, all about the benefits of the child care services program.
  • It can support families going to faith-based care.
  • It can support home-based care or care that specializes in children with disabilities, for example.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee featured extensive discussions surrounding several important bills, notably House Bills 500, 4486, and 3010. Chair Huffman presented HB500, a supplemental budget addressing vital state services, in which $2.5 billion was allocated for water infrastructure projects. The committee approved the bill unanimously, showcasing bipartisan support for its critical provisions including enhancements to Texas's cybersecurity and disaster response capabilities. Discussions also revolved around HB4486, which was substituted and subsequently reported back to the full Senate, indicating ongoing legislative refinement and collaboration among members. Additionally, HB3010, aimed at facilitating disaster recovery for rural infrastructure, was brought forward by Senator Nichols, emphasizing the state's commitment to assisting communities impacted by natural calamities.
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  • Throughout this journey, I've been careful about what I put in my body.
  • I'm a palliative care physician at the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, which is a community oncology
  • He became calmer and more tolerant of personal care and no
  • I cared for a middle-aged woman dying of heart and respiratory failure who described her symptoms as
  • I think this was especially true when we were talking about caring for our concession.
Summary: The meeting centered on the Texas Compassionate Use Program (T-CUP) and recent legislative changes, primarily focusing on HB46, which aims to improve accessibility and regulations within the program for medical cannabis. Senator Roland Gutierrez expressed continued support for the T-CUP, underscoring the importance of ensuring safety for minors and regulating the untested hemp products on the market. He highlighted the need for a more robust framework to mitigate risks posed by synthetic cannabinoids and to protect patients relying on the program, particularly veterans and individuals with chronic illnesses. Discussions revealed a bipartisan commitment to enhancing T-CUP, though challenges persist regarding the oversight of hemp production and sales.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Intergovernmental Affairs Mar 18th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Health care costs make our uninsured rate for health care the highest in the country at over 70%.
  • It can help people finish college, care for an elderly relative, or start a business.
  • To have to choose between rent and groceries, between child care and health care?
  • I want to ensure that my health, which suffered, is taken care of.
  • Indigent health care is a huge one; it's one of our county's biggest expenses.
Summary: The meeting highlighted significant issues regarding housing funding mechanisms, particularly surrounding the complexities of Housing Finance Corporations (HFCs). Members voiced their concerns about the financial impacts these HFCs have on local government revenues, given that many property tax exemptions are given while maintaining market-rate rents. This discussion was sparked by alarming statistics indicating a rapid increase in tax dollars removed from local jurisdictions due to HFC activities, stressing the need for regulatory reforms to preserve affordable housing without financially jeopardizing municipalities.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 20th, 2025 at 10:05 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • But for some reason, our law does not extend this flexibility to veterinary care.
  • Turner, do you believe that gender-affirming care is being pushed by schools?
  • from a care in this bill.
  • Does this bill have anything related to gender-affirming care in it?
  • We know that there's nothing about gender-affirming care that's in this bill.
Summary: The committee meeting was marked by dynamic discussions surrounding various legislative bills, notably SB1283 aimed at enhancing security in senior retirement communities following tragic incidents in the past. The bill, presented by Ms. Garcia-Hernandez, outlined essential measures including mandatory background checks for staff and a clear communication policy on criminal activities. The meeting also saw vigorous debates on multiple financial resolutions related to the statewide budget surplus, emphasizing the need for strategic allocation to property tax relief, as voiced by several committee members. Tensions arose as representatives questioned local government spending, reflecting a broader concern over escalating taxes across the state.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.

89th Legislative Session - First Called Session Jul 24th, 2025 at 10:07 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • " data-time="126">Our Holy Father, we are so thankful for You, for Your great love, and Your great care
  • Father, we are so blessed to be with people that care

  • Please watch over and care for them, Father, and give

  • "88" data-time="522"> Helping, and so I just want to take this moment to tell the families that we care
  • Faith, and the hope, and the care for each other during this
Summary: The committee meeting focused on the aftermath of a devastating flood in Kerr County, where lives were lost and families were displaced. Many representatives expressed their condolences and shared stories of community support, highlighting the extraordinary efforts of volunteers who rushed to help those affected. Member discussions were filled with heartfelt sentiments, as many acknowledged the long road ahead for recovery and rebuilding efforts. The atmosphere was one of solidarity, reflecting the commitment of the representatives to aid their constituents in times of crisis and to ensure such disasters are better managed in the future.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 24th, 2025 at 10:00 am

House Appropriations - S/C on Article III

Transcript Highlights:
  • If we don't take care of that central plant, that impact
  • well: both TRS CARE and TRS ACTIVE CARE.
  • In terms of financing that, the health care program for retirees is being...
  • TRS ACTIVE CARE is the last program that I will mention.
  • That's full funding for our TRS CARE program.
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on reviewing updates and recommendations related to education funding and legislative measures for public schools. Significant discussions included the implications of the new educational budget proposal, as well as public testimonies advocating for increased funding to support school districts facing financial difficulties. Notably, there was a strong emphasis on adjusting the basic allotment to accommodate inflation and ensure that school funding is based on student enrollment rather than attendance, to better support districts struggling with deficits and operational challenges.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations Apr 15th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Appropriations Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Of course, but nobody's discussing what happens if we let other people, whose money it actually is, care
  • As much as we love our constituents, I can never care as
  • ...And it's something that I care about deeply, and I know
  • there's a pathway to do it through careful and continuous and dogged investment of general revenue as
  • trauma care in the state of Texas.
Summary: During this meeting, the committee engaged in detailed discussions surrounding various legislative proposals, notably focusing on HB2054 and HB4601. HB2054 was discussed in the context of addressing financial support for victims' families during declared emergencies, removing existing procedural barriers. Representative Manuel presented HB4601, which aims to assist Texas veterans in purchasing affordable housing by creating a down payment assistance program financed through a dedicated tax fund. This program is essential to simplify homeownership for veterans facing financial challenges in the current housing market.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Mar 4th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

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  • This has also led to a loss of contract care for secure facilities.
  • Youth have needs that are too great for those contract care
  • We're going from 800 kids in care to 748 to 500.
  • This DOJ report, I don't care if they did stuff in 2021, right?
  • This DOJ report, I don't care if they did stuff in 2021, right?
Summary: The meeting of the Texas Juvenile Justice Committee focused on addressing key issues within the juvenile justice system, particularly outlining a severe staffing shortage that impacts service delivery to youth in secure facilities. The Director of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department presented significant findings, including a spike in violence among youth and a concerning increase in youth with heightened aggressive behaviors and mental health needs. The committee emphasized the urgent need for additional staffing and funding to enhance the living and working conditions in juvenile facilities and ensure adequate programming for the youth involved.
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  • through their Christopher House inpatient facility, which provides 24-hour care.
  • throughout the care of loved ones who are experiencing a chronic illness.
  • The need for child care in this state is not foreign to anyone on the Senate floor.
  • child care operations.
  • delayed or care never even sought because people are so afraid to just be out.
Summary: The recent Senate meeting primarily covered two resolutions, HCR65 and HCR19, both of which were passed unanimously with little to no opposition. HCR65 was introduced in memory of Tracy Lee Vincent of Longview, while HCR19 was presented to honor the late Terrell Lynn Roberts of Angleton. The meeting included brief addresses from several senators, who shared personal reflections on the impacts of the individuals being honored and expressed gratitude for their contributions to the community. This collaborative atmosphere showcased the members' capacity for camaraderie and respect, emphasizing the importance of human connection in legislative proceedings.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Jun 2nd, 2025 at 11:06 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • He's caring for you. And all this is not a mistake.
  • And I can take care of these for you.
  • Take care of yourself and your family. Thank you. I will.
  • And I want to thank my staff because you guys care so passionately.
  • ...care about what we do here.
Summary: In this meeting, the committee primarily focused on the conference committee report for SB293. Representative Leach highlighted the collaborative efforts of both the House and Senate conferees in crafting a historic legislative package that aims to provide significant pay raises for Texas judges, a move deemed essential for maintaining a strong judiciary in the state. The discussion underscored the importance of bipartisan cooperation in achieving meaningful legislative outcomes. Additionally, there was a recognition of the hard work put in throughout the 89th session, with various members expressing pride in their achievements, particularly in public education reform.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House S/C on Juvenile Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • They allowed me to break rules so I could take care of myself.
  • Along with that, I was navigating the challenges of the foster care system when I was arrested.
  • In big boy jail, I wasn't offered medical care despite being in...
  • tight, and I remember the officers not caring.
  • I told them it was tight, but they didn't care.
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on discussions surrounding HB2234, which aims to raise the age of criminal responsibility in Texas. There was a strong consensus among witnesses advocating for the change, citing the psychological and social implications of prosecuting 17-year-olds as adults. Several testimonies highlighted the damages inflicted by adult incarceration on youth, recommending a shift towards juvenile systems that provide rehabilitative support tailored for younger individuals. Chairman Dutton acknowledged the historical significance of this session's discussion, emphasizing the need for legislative change to align Texas with national trends and prioritize youth rehabilitation over punishment. The committee remains engaged in discussions on how to effectively implement this legislation, considering fiscal impacts and community needs. The meeting concluded with the bill left pending due to ongoing concerns regarding the financial implications for counties and the judicial system. A diverse panel of advocates, including youth service organizations and legal professionals, reinforced the argument that raising the age is not merely a matter of policy but an essential aspect of ensuring fair treatment and rehabilitation for young individuals in the justice system.

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