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Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Finance Aug 27th, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

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  • sheriff, a county sheriff or constable, to enter into a contract with local government, property owners
  • ' associations, or owners of land to provide law enforcement services in and near an area managed or
  • regulated by local government or property owners, to the persons residing in or visiting that area.
  • I guess my question is on the Property Owners Association. Are those...
  • The segment that associates with the Property Owners Association is signed by Section 202 point...
Bills: HB8, HB26, HB192
Summary: The committee meeting predominantly revolved around the discussions of three significant bills: HB8, HB26, and HB192. Bill HB8 seeks to reform the current standardized testing system by replacing the STAAR test with a series of three assessments across the academic year, thereby offering more timely feedback to students and teachers. Senator Bettencourt emphasized the importance of modernizing the assessment approach to enhance educational accountability. The bill garnered support from various committee members and is set to be forwarded to the full Senate for further consideration. Public testimony was minimal, with no opposition to the bill being recorded.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 7th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

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  • ...is a business owner who provides CPS case consultation
  • Code, maybe other than parental consent on the abortion
Summary: The committee meeting centered around discussions on HB3284, which focuses on promoting family stability and the commissioning of a task force to evaluate existing regulations affecting marriage and family formation. Chairman Dutton initiated the conversation by emphasizing the need for governmental support in fostering a robust societal framework based on stable family units. Testimonies from various stakeholders highlighted the declining marriage rates in Texas, prompting discussions on effective strategies to reverse this trend. Public testimony was heard from representatives of Texas Values Action and the Texas Family Law Foundation, both advocating for stronger legislative measures to foster lifelong marriages and family stability.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human Services Apr 15th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

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  • and has to consume is not only scientifically and medically observed, but also violates informed consent
  • span marker="1468" data-time="8802"> complexes out there that have a handyman or are managed by an owner
Summary: The committee meeting showcased extensive discussions surrounding multiple bills, predominantly focusing on the health sector and legislative processes. Senator Cook presented Senate Bill 1310, emphasizing the need for independent living facilities to develop disaster response plans to better protect vulnerable residents during emergencies. This bill sparked discussions on the importance of balancing regulatory oversight with compliance implementation, showcasing testimonies from stakeholders who supported the proactive measures outlined in the bill. Together, the members evaluated the relevance of continuing legislation aimed at strengthening emergency preparedness for Texas' senior population, illustrating a palpable concern for their welfare and safety.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Local Government (Part I) Mar 24th, 2025

Senate Local Government Committee

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  • in existing law, which fails to provide adequate notice, transparency, and protection for property owners
  • SB 1882 protects property owners from open-ended moratoriums.
  • I am the owner of Michael Joyce Properties.
  • Senate Bill 1163 amends this to ensure property owners can attend all hearings by requiring.
  • It also clarifies that a representative can act on behalf of the owner to secure these protections and
Summary: The committee meeting focused primarily on the discussion of various bills aimed at addressing key issues related to housing development and youth tobacco use. Notably, SB1882 was brought to the floor by Senator Betancourt, which aims to reassess the regulations surrounding moratoriums on residential and commercial property development. Several industry representatives testified in favor of the bill, emphasizing the necessity of increased transparency and more robust guidelines for imposing moratoriums. The discussions highlighted the economic impact that open-ended moratoriums can have on local builders and potential homeowners, urging the need for legislative changes to protect development rights and housing availability.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 9th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee

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  • There were two main issues I talked with some owners in Michigan about.
  • As the CEO and owner, I have nursed a baby.
  • We show you registered as Richard Bonner, owner of the Goddard School in Southlake and self...
  • My name is John Barron Etheridge, owner of Pet City Houston.
  • The owner said they couldn't do it anymore, they couldn't get any relief from the store.
Summary: This committee meeting predominantly focused on the discussions surrounding several significant bills aimed at enhancing child care accessibility and addressing the issues related to deepfake technology. Representative Bojani introduced HB3133, which seeks to create a clear reporting process for deepfake material, ensuring social media platforms take accountability for harmful content. The bill aims to safeguard users from digital manipulations. Notably, the representatives engaged in a robust dialogue regarding the rising need for responsible management of deepfake content, establishing that Texas could take a leading role in this area.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Veteran Affairs Apr 1st, 2025

Senate Veteran Affairs Committee

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  • My name is John Cackley, an Army combat engineer, disabled veteran, business owner, and executive vice
  • These are highly skilled professionals, business owners, entrepreneurs, and patriots.
  • Now, they deserve the opportunity to succeed as business owners.
  • ...within this class of business owners.
  • It's an honor to be here with you today representing myself as a small business owner and a veteran.
Bills: SB390, SB1197, SB1271
Summary: The meeting of the Committee on Veteran Affairs addressed several significant bills aimed at supporting veterans and their businesses. Among the bills discussed was SB390, which seeks to expand the definition of historically underutilized businesses to include all veteran-owned businesses, regardless of disability status. This change aims to create a more equitable economic landscape for veterans and to foster their participation in state procurement opportunities. The committee heard strong testimony supporting this initiative, emphasizing the importance of providing veterans with fair chances in business development.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 14th, 2025 at 02:04 pm

House Public Health Committee

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  • As a small practice owner, the economic burden of keeping a practice open is a real concern.
  • I am also a small business owner and a mother of two young boys.
  • So I'm a business owner, and I mentioned that I do pay for prescriptive authority.
  • As a business owner, I have two practices: one in Dallas and one in Fort Worth.
  • of Sudafed and then the owner of Zyrtec-D may have a different negotiation.
Summary: The meeting convened to discuss various health-related bills, with significant emphasis placed on addressing substance abuse and the associated healthcare challenges in Texas. Notable discussions revolved around HB5342, which aims to sustain 988 operations to aid individuals in crisis, while HB4454 focuses on updating laws to combat unethical patient brokering within substance use treatment programs. Various witnesses, including healthcare professionals, provided testimony supporting these initiatives, highlighting the impact of substance abuse on public health and the necessity for legislative backing in these areas. The committee heard from several members who articulated the urgency of implementing effective measures to address substance abuse, especially with the rising concerns around opioid-related deaths and treatment accessibility in underserved areas.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) Mar 27th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

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  • I'm a political chemist and I'm the owner of Cora Science
  • /span> My name is John Vastola, and I'm a Christian business owner
  • I'm the owner of Bulla, Tulum, Cobham, and Kratom

  • I'm a youth soccer coach, a business owner, an herbalist
  • There are veterans, parents, siblings, and business owners who are just trying to live and create, and
Summary: The meeting focused on discussions surrounding several proposed bills, notably SB31, SB33, and SB2880, which address abortion and related healthcare regulations. Prominent advocates for these bills included medical professionals and attorneys who argued for the necessity of stricter regulations to protect unborn children and prevent the indirect funding of abortion-related services. Testimonies featured intense debate, with supporters claiming the bills would enhance accountability and protect both mothers and children, while opponents raised concerns about potential negative impacts on women's health and constitutional rights.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Local Government (Part I) May 8th, 2025

Senate Local Government Committee

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  • I represent a number of interests, including property owners and several cities throughout Texas.
  • All this bill does is clarify that a property owner has

  • The property owners have no remedy because if they try to sue, they can't get jurisdiction.
  • The property owners suffer, and business can't go on.
  • this is just, to quote an Aggie saying, flat-ass wrong to have somebody be able to tell a property owner
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee focused on the discussion of several significant bills including HB3526, which aims to improve transparency in local government bond obligations. Advocates from the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association and Texas Public Policy Foundation emphasized the importance of this legislation for making financial information accessible to taxpayers and policy makers. Furthermore, the meeting included deliberations over HB148 and HB762, which seek to enhance the regulatory framework around appraisal district board training and limit executive severance packages in local government, respectively. Public testimonies reflected a range of perspectives, underscoring the complexities surrounding property rights and fiscal responsibility in governance.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Veteran Affairs Apr 15th, 2025

Senate Veteran Affairs Committee

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  • company is required by law to run a title search through Texas DMV to determine the lien holder and owner
  • If there's not a lien holder and the vehicle owner does not respond in a set ...owner, registered party, communication impediments.
  • helping the emergency response person identify that there is an active military member either as an owner
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs focused on multiple bills aimed at improving services and protections for veterans in Texas. Discussion centered on Senate Bill 2926, which transfers the administration of veterans' mental health initiatives to the Texas Veterans Commission to enhance efficiency and service delivery. Public testimony was heard both for and against the bill, but ultimately it will be left pending. Other notable discussions included Senate Bill 2938, addressing the mental health challenges faced by justice-impacted veterans, aiming to better connect them with necessary resources. Additionally, Senate Bill 2543 and Senate Bill 2545 aimed to expand veteran cemetery locations and housing assistance for veterans, respectively, highlighting the increasing demand for support services in these areas.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Local Government (Part I) Apr 7th, 2025

Senate Local Government Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 1935 makes property owners associations more accountable.
  • Owners elect one-third of the board members once 50% of the lots are sold.
  • vote, a majority of all owners have to vote to approve going over this 5% cap.
  • So it's board members made up of owners elected by owners. Number one.
  • Not every homeowner association or property owner association...
Summary: The meeting covered several significant bills, primarily focusing on enhancing transparency and accountability within local government and homeowners' associations. Notably, Senator Hinojosa introduced SB1935, aimed to reform the operations of Property Owners Association Boards, addressing concerns over insufficient representation and transparency for homeowners. The bill drew a mix of support and opposition, with testimonies highlighting the need for greater homeowner engagement in decisions affecting their communities. Additionally, SB2046 was discussed, which would enhance penalties for public officials engaging in bid rigging, emphasizing the need for stricter enforcement of competitive bidding processes to curb misconduct within government contracts.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Jurisprudence (Part I) Apr 9th, 2025

Senate Jurisprudence Committee

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  • fraudsters attempt to sell the property outside of the title insurance system, which can leave the property owner
  • span> Senate Bill 1734 creates a legal process allowing property owners
  • Property owners can often face expensive legal fees just to clear these fraudulent claims.
  • 1356"> examples with car titles also on the uptick, where fraudulent transfers are occurring and the owner
  • It lets an owner designate one or more beneficiaries rather than.
Summary: In this meeting of the committee, significant discussions were held regarding various bills, particularly focusing on the issue of deed fraud, as highlighted by Senate Bill 1734. Senator Hughes advocated for this legislation as a self-help solution for property owners affected by fraudulent deeds, underscoring its timely relevance given the recent uptick in such incidents. Public testimony included supportive statements from a Texas title industry representative, explaining how the bill would streamline the process for victims to clear their titles in a cost-effective manner. The meeting also addressed Senate Bill 1975, which seeks to protect Texas contractors from unfavorable litigation practices imposed by out-of-state general contractors; however, no public testimony was provided on this bill.
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  • The governments of independent states are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent
  • of the governed, just like President Trump has proudly talked about grabbing women without their consent
  • span marker="256" data-time="1530"> And just like his old friend Epstein grabbed girls without their consent
  • , you're trying to grab our democracy without our consent, and I'm here to say you do not have my consent
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting focused primarily on Senate Bill 4, which has sparked considerable public debate due to its implications on redistricting following the recent census. Senator King laid out the intent and details of SB4, which aims to make significant adjustments that critics argue will disenfranchise minority populations in Texas. Throughout the meeting, concerned citizens shared their testimonies, voicing opposition to the bill primarily on grounds that it manipulates district lines for partisan gain rather than community representation. The emotional testimonies of witnesses highlighted the serious concerns of many about representation in the Texas legislature going forward.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee

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  • Owner to deepfake generator. Are there any questions?
  • Well, the owner would. And here's the thing, these are...
  • I see a distinction between private property owners enjoying it for themselves and private property owners
  • And subsection B says, the owner or owners of the land surrounding the cemetery...
  • So that means that the owner would still be able to designate the routes.
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.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.

Public Health Aug 13th, 2025 at 09:08 am

House Public Health Committee

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  • The property owners of these entities will be required to consent to allowing...
  • And so they have charged the store owner with, I believe
  • where they're charging this store owner with the crime.
  • I am the owner and operator of Caprock Family Farms in
  • If they came into my shop and I'm the owner... These guys run the shop every single day.
Bills: HB5
Summary: The meeting of the Public Health Committee focused primarily on discussions surrounding HB5, which seeks to regulate THC consumables in Texas. Numerous witnesses provided testimony, both in favor and against the bill, highlighting concerns regarding public health and safety as well as the economic implications of regulation versus prohibition. Chairman Van Dever and other committee members actively engaged with witnesses to clarify the potential impact of the proposed legislation. The testimonies brought to light intense disagreements over how best to approach the management of hemp and cannabis products, demonstrating a division between those advocating for strict regulations versus those calling for responsible oversight without outright bans on THC.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 2nd, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee

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  • and their property owner associations in the state of Texas.
  • property owners' rights by limiting some fees and costs,
  • protections to condominium owners.
  • to the topics of speech and assembly and property owners'
  • As many of you know, I'm a small business owner, and I understand the challenges faced.
Summary: The meeting convened to discuss HB2214, a bill aimed at clarifying notification requirements regarding flood risks for tenants. Chairman Wallace articulated the bill's intent, discussing how it adjusts previous legislation to alleviate duplicative notifications for temporary leases or short-term rentals. The committee engaged in vibrant dialogue about the implications of this legislation, with representatives expressing support and raising questions about its implementation and effectiveness. Public testimony included insights from realtors and stakeholders, which highlighted the balance between tenant rights and landlord responsibilities in the wake of flood events.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Apr 14th, 2025 at 02:04 pm

House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee

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  • General Counsel at University Federal Credit Union here in Austin, and I am also a small business owner
  • More significant new costs on small business owners

  • Business owners report that these fees are now their third largest expense, only behind.
  • My wife and I are the owners of Corey Diamonds and Design in Friendswood, Texas.
  • This will also impact employees and small business owners with a lot of confusion at checkout.
Summary: The meeting exhibited a heated discussion on the implications of House Bills 4124, 4061, and 40. Chairman Darby emphasized the importance of reducing credit card swipe fees that adversely affect small businesses in Texas, presenting HB 4124, which aims to exempt sales tax and gratuities from being subject to these fees. Various witnesses, including representatives from the Texas Retailers Association and the National Restaurant Association, supported HB 4124, arguing that it would alleviate financial burdens on local businesses and promote economic fairness. However, several opposing voices raised concerns regarding potential complications and regulatory hurdles that could complicate the business landscape further.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Environmental Regulation Apr 17th, 2025 at 10:04 am

House Environmental Regulation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • That goes out to adjacent property owners and people along
  • The reality is, when franchise fees are high, business owners have to bear the excess costs, and this
  • increase in fee becomes a financial burden on business owners.
  • What often happens in that case is they will impose a certain fee on the business owners for picking
  • In my town, I'm not only a business owner of a feed store, but I'm also a rancher.
Summary: The meeting focused on several critical environmental bills primarily related to regulatory processes and emissions management. Key discussions included a thorough examination of HB3997, which aims to streamline LNG terminal permitting processes to boost development efficiency and compliance in Texas. Matt Barr of Chenier Energy emphasized the need for clarity in regulatory timelines to better support export operations and maintain Texas's leading position in LNG exports. Additionally, multiple bills were proposed concerning vehicle emissions testing and transparency requirements in waste management contracts, highlighting the varied approaches lawmakers are taking to environmental regulation.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs Mar 26th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • that make up wind and solar power facilities are included in the financial assurance that a project owner
  • in the article, they were not the original wind farm owner
  • You may, as the wind farm owner, not know where that product ends up two or three steps down the road
  • For small business owners, HB2625 maintains local enforcement
  • food safety and quality of our refrigerated products, and providing predictability for restaurant owners
Summary: The committee meeting focused on several important bills aimed at providing support and protections for agricultural producers affected by border-related crimes. Notable discussions centered around HB246, which proposed an expanded compensation program for damages, including not just real property, but also crops, livestock, and the necessary funds for soil restoration due to pollutions from such crimes. Representative Ginn led the conversations, emphasizing the critical role agricultural landowners play in the state’s economy and their need for fair compensation. Witnesses, including stakeholders from agricultural organizations, provided testimonies highlighting the inadequacies of the current framework and the urgency for legislative action.

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