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TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Insurance Apr 2nd, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Insurance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I was a very private child. I didn't tell my mother I was detransitioning until I was...
  • I was diagnosed with a learning disability when I was a child.
  • child.
  • In the hospital that I was working at, it's been estimated that a child who...
  • child instead of looking at what is best for them long-term
Summary: The committee meeting addressed several key bills, with significant discussions surrounding HB778, which focuses on insurance coverage for individuals undergoing gender transition and those wishing to detransition. During the presentations, the bill's author, Chairman Leach, emphasized the importance of ensuring coverage for potential adverse effects from gender transition procedures. However, concerns were raised by various witnesses regarding the potential implications of limiting coverage for transgender care, leading to heated debates and a range of testimonies from both supporters and opponents of the bill. HB2517 and HB2213 also received attention, with discussions centered on insurance premiums and board eligibility for the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, respectively.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.

Senate Session Aug 12th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • individual with mental illness used a semi-automatic weapon and killed three individuals, including a child
  • >

    ...that a child

  • A teacher could take a child who is testing down here mid-term, help them progress to here, and by the
  • that provides teachers with immediate feedback and allows the school districts to hone in on where a child
  • In the middle of the year, we can identify: we're doing pretty well with this child, or wow, something's
Bills: SB8, SB4, SB43, SB1, SB2, SB13, SB6, SB10, SB16, SB14, SB3
Summary: The meeting of the legislative committee prominently featured discussions surrounding several critical bills, including SB1, which addresses natural disasters and emergency preparedness in Texas. Senator Perry presented detailed amendments focusing on enhancing the state's response capabilities to flooding, which included the establishment of better training protocols for first responders and the development of a statewide flood monitoring system. Public testimony was actively solicited, with multiple witnesses providing input regarding the implications of SB1, highlighting the need for comprehensive disaster management strategies following recent floods that impacted the community severely. Additionally, considerable dialogue took place around SB6, relating to abortion-related civil liabilities, where senators debated the bill's implications on women's health and wellness in Texas, leading to contentious voting results and reflections on the bill's social impact.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Corrections Apr 2nd, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Corrections Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • They've not only had to live with the unending heartache of losing a child but also the distress of a
  • It's a hospital calling to state that your child has been involved in an accident and it's critical.
  • No parent should have to bury a child. That is absolutely just horrible.
  • >

    I would assume that all of you know someone who has lost a child

Summary: The committee meeting centered around numerous bills related to criminal justice reform. Notably, discussions included House Bill 2341 focusing on awarding diligent participation credits to defendants in state jail facilities, which was favorably reported with minimal opposition. Additionally, House Bill 2756, referred to as the Jovian-Motley Act, aimed at improving training for correctional officers and staff, reflecting broader concerns about public safety and officer preparedness. The meeting featured testimony from various stakeholders, including law enforcement representatives, emphasizing the need for effective measures in managing inmate populations.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Again, I remember what it was like not knowing where you were going to sleep and having a small child
  • And it's not what any child in Texas should have to experience.
  • If a child doesn't have a solid foundation, a home, and if they don't have a safe community with good
  • House Bill 4505 and help us continue building the Texas we all love and believe in, one where every child
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.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Elections Apr 30th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Elections Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • My child is now 20 years old.

  • How is this guardian of the child getting through life without
  • taking their child of 12 with them into the grocery store, a restaurant, church, or club meetings?
  • As a mother of an immunocompromised child and a caregiver of a 90-year-old grandparent,
Summary: The House Committee on Elections convened to deliberate on several legislative measures, focusing significantly on the accessibility and integrity of the voting process. Key discussions included the presentation of HB5430, which addresses the declaration of a candidate’s ineligibility based on their filing status. The committee also reviewed Senate Bill SB901, a companion bill that echoes the intentions of HB5430. Other bills such as HB2253 aimed to introduce flexibility for local governments in case of disaster declarations, allowing them to cancel elections in a specified timeframe, emphasizing the need for local leaders to act decisively during crises. Additionally, Senate Bill SB760 was introduced to protect vulnerable populations, ensuring that legal guardians are notified when mail-in ballots are requested by individuals in long-term care facilities. Testimonies both supported and challenged the measures, revealing deep concerns regarding potential implications of these bills on voter rights, particularly for disabled stakeholders and elderly populations.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Jurisprudence Apr 9th, 2025

Senate Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • This addresses the ability of non-parents in a suit with a parent over conservatorship of the child to
  • other areas of statute that serve to prevent frivolous suits by non-parents to obtain custody of the child
Summary: The Committee meeting involved significant discussions around several bills concerning property law and contractor protections. Notably, Senate Bill 1975 and Senate Bill 1734 were at the forefront, where SB1975 focused on protecting Texas contractors from being forced to litigate in foreign jurisdictions, ensuring local disputes are resolved within Texas. The testimony highlighted the need for such protections due to the previous challenges encountered by local contractors when large out-of-state entities imposed unfavorable contractual terms. The bill passed without any opposition during the committee session, highlighting its urgent importance for the local construction community. In addition, the committee addressed Senate Bill 1734, which aims to provide property owners with a systematic approach to remedy deed fraud. This discussion included public testimonies shedding light on the recent rise in fraudulent deeds, emphasizing the need for legislative measures to streamline the rectification process. The public's input, especially from those in the title insurance industry, offered critical insights into the practical implications of the bill. The committee's deliberations were comprehensive and featured no substantial challenges to any of the bills, leading to a productive session overall.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Education Mar 4th, 2025 at 02:30 pm

House Public Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • And, you know, we have this requirement that if your child is being educated by an uncertified teacher
  • Because of our large child population, we also hold the largest public pre-K program.
  • between public schools and private child care providers
  • I mean, if a child is Asian and a child is autistic, then they need services.
Bills: HB2
Summary: The meeting focused on House Bill 2, which aims to reform funding for special education in Texas. Various stakeholders, including educators and administrators, testified on the importance of the bill, highlighting current funding gaps and the need for increased resources to adequately support students with disabilities. Testimony revealed that many school districts are experiencing a significant funding shortfall, forcing them to seek additional local funding sources to cover the costs of necessary services. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for a new tiered funding system, which was met with cautious support due to the ambiguities surrounding its implementation.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • As Texans of faith and conscience, we believe every individual is an infinitely valuable child of God
  • because what's happening in this building violates the very lessons that Texas teachers taught me as a child
  • No, because he demanded it, like the petulant child that
  • data-time="6840"> ...that it doesn't matter that much electorally if we don't like somebody that's a child
  • I don't think anyone here is for child sex traffickers, right?
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

Finance Feb 5th, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Under decreases, recommendations for the Texas Child

  • The Texas Child Mental Health Consortium was increased by $0.8
  • Section 3B provides information related to the Texas Child
  • The increase for the Child Mental Health Consortium

  • They are often working in homeless shelters and child welfare organizations, but are doing that unpaid
Bills: SB1
Summary: The meeting focused on the funding recommendations for public health-related institutions and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. During the session, significant discussions were held around the $4.2 billion in total funding recommended for the 2026-27 biennium, which reflects a notable decrease compared to the previous biennium. Key highlights included an increase in funding for various educational support programs like the Graduate Medical Education expansion, and the need for modern data systems in colleges to ensure educational programs meet workforce demands. Testimonies from representatives highlighted both concerns about budget cuts and optimism for enhanced funding initiatives.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Senate Session (Part II) Aug 18th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • If a child under the age of 17 needs to seek out a shelter...
  • Or when you're accommodating a child.
  • So an adult is with their child; they could go into that restroom if it's an emergency while accompanying
  • that child.
  • this legislation would prevent a parent or a family member of the opposite sex from helping their child
Summary: The committee meeting focused on flood response and preparedness legislation in the wake of recent natural disasters. Key discussions revolved around Senate Bills 2, 3, and 5, which are aimed at improving disaster management and enhancing public safety through the installation of outdoor warning sirens in flood-prone areas. Senator Bettencourt and Senator Huffman led significant discourse on these bills, emphasizing the urgent need for robust funding and systems to protect communities. The meeting was marked by unanimous support for the bills, showcasing a collective commitment to implementing effective disaster response strategies.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • In this state, but we have never applied this concept to the child
  • The need for child care in this state is not foreign to anyone on the Senate floor.
  • /p>

    I have heard that the statistics show Texas lost 21% of child

  • marker="1564" data-time="9378">Senate Bill 599-6 aims to provide regulatory consistency for in-home child
  • child care operations.
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.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Apr 23rd, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Our ICAC task force has arrested over 830 individuals possessing and distributing child pornography or
  • attempting to meet what they believe to be a child.
  • across the state on allegations of child sexual abuse.
  • As a child, I remember the police officer that was at our school and the impact they had on me.
Summary: The meeting was focused on a range of significant legislation including discussions on retirement benefits for public safety officers and specific bills aimed at addressing current challenges in the pension systems. Representative Busey introduced HB2802, aimed at stabilizing the Austin Firefighters Retirement Fund, which received support from various stakeholders including Mayor Kirk Watson, reflecting months of collaborative effort. Testimony emphasized the need for proactive changes to prevent future financial crises in the fund. Additionally, HB4029, proposed by Chairman Guillen, generated appeals from various members about the necessity of addressing retirement needs for peace officers in public schools, linking it directly to their recruitment and retention challenges in the current environment. Issues regarding recruitment and the financial sustainability of the Houston Fire Department were also highlighted with HB2688, enabling timely action on pressing pension reform to retain skilled personnel.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Delivery of Government Efficiency May 7th, 2025 at 10:05 am

House Delivery of Government Efficiency Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • span> Their cases can involve personal and sensitive topics such as child
  • abuse and neglect, driver's license suspensions, child support enforcement, determinations of tax liability
Summary: The meeting of the committee was characterized by a vigorous discussion surrounding several key bills, particularly with an emphasis on artificial intelligence regulation and healthcare. Senator Parker introduced SB1964, aimed at establishing ethical guidelines and oversight for AI systems used in Texas government, which drew significant support from various stakeholders including the AI Innovation Association. Additionally, there was a push for transparency in governmental processes as exemplified by discussions on HB1225, which seeks to implement bundling pricing for surgical procedures to enhance financial predictability for state employees. The committee witnessed multiple testimonies from industry experts stressing the importance of these measures in safeguarding public interest while fostering innovation. The atmosphere was collaborative, with representatives expressing genuine enthusiasm for prospective amendments to further refine the legislation.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • ...her child.
  • And what you're saying is that a child will be able to see the baby laying in the mama's womb.
  • It'll be a child inside the stomach, kind of cradled inside the stomach?
  • I mean, for a doctor to see a baby by telehealth, they don't have to have seen that child in person.
  • This means if the child assents to medication and surgical procedures.
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 2nd C.S.

Public Education Aug 21st, 2025 at 10:08 am

House Public Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Is it spread out based on the way that this child performs
  • I'm Trista Bishop-Lott with Good Reason Houston, a non-profit committed to ensuring every child is thriving
  • Releasing the Cut scores in advance ensures that every child
  • Parents look at these as a portal to understand what the child has missed.
  • ...to make the very best decisions for their child.
Bills: HB8
Summary: The committee meeting focused on HB8, which proposes significant changes to the assessment and accountability system in Texas education. Key discussions involved the transition from the previous STAR testing framework to a new instructionally supportive assessment program that aims to provide timely feedback to enhance instructional strategies. Proponents of the bill argue that it encourages a growth-oriented approach, while opponents express concerns about the potential increase in high-stakes testing and the makeup of the advisory committee, which has limited educator and parental representation. Numerous witnesses spoke, highlighting both support and apprehension regarding the bill's implications for students, educators, and accountability standards.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Aug 22nd, 2025 at 08:08 am

House Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's becoming the norm in low-lying areas, and that child was me.
  • Work with you to develop policies to safeguard every child
  • ALICE is our local cashier, our child care provider, our small business owner.
  • with you to craft policies that both honor the memories of those lost and ensure the safety of every child
  • So that's why I'm here, for my sons and every child

Summary: The committee meeting addressed multiple bills related to emergency preparedness and flood prevention, with significant discussions on HB48, SB3, and HB75. Representative Darby opened the meeting by advocating for the creation of a nine-member alert notification system to address public saturation with emergency alerts and to streamline the notification process by evaluating the effectiveness and coordination of existing systems. Testimonies from various stakeholders underscored the necessity of reducing alert fatigue among residents while enhancing the state’s overall readiness for impending natural disasters. The meeting featured robust support for HB75, aimed at establishing stricter safety standards for youth camps located in flood-prone areas following recent tragic flooding incidents that highlighted the urgent need for improved safety measures.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 7th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's just sleep, or that's a child who has seizures.
  • ...If this isn't here, where does the child go?
  • And your child uses that product? My child does not use that.
  • The only thing you're missing is an age limit and child-resistant packaging. That's it.
  • And that means banning synthetics, requiring proper lab testing, and ensuring child-resistant packaging
Bills: HB28, SB3
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on discussions surrounding HB28, which aims to regulate the hemp market in Texas following the 2018 Farm Bill. The committee heard testimonies from stakeholders including industry advocates and law enforcement representatives. Notably, there were opposing views on the efficacy and safety of the proposed regulations, particularly concerning the potential impact on children and the risks associated with unregulated THC products. Many witnesses emphasized the need for a balanced approach to ensure consumer safety while allowing responsible adult access to THC products.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance Jan 30th, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The role that the TFC has historically played is that we're not experts on child care at all, but we
  • But basically, the University of Texas, if their child

  • care program, they're the one that has managed our child care programs, and what we do is...
  • " data-time="8808"> **Speaker**:

    ...managed our child

  • Advocacy Centers of Texas, representing the 70 Children's Advocacy Centers that serve over 60,000 child
Bills: SB1
Summary: The meeting focused on several critical budget recommendations for various state agencies, including the Texas Facilities Commission, which proposed significant funding changes. Chair George Purcell highlighted a reduction in appropriations, along with the introduction of new funds aimed at refurbishing the Rudder Building and supporting facilities operations. Discussions also touched on border security, where it was reported that Governor Abbott formally requested congressional support to reclaim $11 billion in funding for Texas operations. The ongoing dialogue regarding the maintenance and responsibilities relating to border wall constructions was emphasized, noting the complexity and the need for clear allocation of responsibilities as discussions with federal authorities develop. Throughout the meeting, there were notable conversations about operational efficiencies, particularly in the context of expanding cyber threats and the need for improved cybersecurity measures at state agencies. Members engaged in deliberating the future hiring of staff and resources necessary for maintaining effective service delivery amidst increasing demand. The discussions concluded with a commitment to keeping an open line with constituents regarding the implications of these funding decisions and the overall strategic direction of the agencies involved.

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