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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Human Services Apr 1st, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Human Services Committee

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  • and something completely contradictory by another regulator.
  • We have similar standards in our existing regulations.
  • These regulations work.
  • them, and oftentimes those regulations overlap and conflict.
  • So, the last thing that they really need is any more regulation because they're already over-regulated
Summary: The committee meeting encompassed a comprehensive discussion regarding various legislative matters, including the critical examination of HB741, HB341, HB582, and HB471. Representative Gervin Hawkins presented HB741, aimed at enhancing financial support for relative caregivers, ensuring an alignment in assistance with licensed foster parents to foster kinship placements. This initiative was met with supportive testimonies from several stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of keeping children connected with their families for stability. Furthermore, representatives voiced differing views on the proposed regulations in HB341 and HB582, leading to a vibrant debate where several public members provided insight into practical implications and potential consequences of the bills.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Mar 13th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

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  • situation where a handgun is fine, a long gun is fine, but something in between is prohibited by regulation
  • Short barrel firearms, as I mentioned, are regulated under

  • span marker="163" data-time="972"> For either of you, do you know how many states either heavily regulate
  • The National Firearms Act was the first federal regulation
  • this is in quotes, "has some reasonable relationship to the preservation or efficiency of a well-regulated
Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on discussions surrounding Senate Bills 1505 and 1596. The session began with an overview of SB1505, related to the Compassionate Use Program, which was moved favorably to the full Senate following extensive testimony. This bill garnered a positive reception among committee members, showcasing a unanimous vote for its advancement. Notably, public testimony highlighted various perspectives on the effectiveness and necessity of the Compassionate Use Program, contributing significantly to the discussions later in the meeting.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Mar 24th, 2025 at 10:03 am

House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee

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  • CoinFlip believes smart regulation is good for business.
  • I don't want to shut any business down, but there needs to be some regulation.
  • They're everywhere, and that's the thing: there's no regulation on them, and we need some sort of regulation
  • I mean, two years ago, no states had regulated earned wage access at all.
  • We appreciate the bill and the effort to regulate this industry.
Summary: The meeting of the committee involved discussions surrounding multiple bills focusing on financial legislation, including crucial developments related to certificates of obligation (COs). Representative Tepper presented HB1453, which aimed to increase voter input regarding local government debt issuance and address growing concerns about financial accountability. The discussions highlighted the recent trends in CO debt, particularly in areas like El Paso, which has seen a dramatic rise in local government debt without direct voter approval. Several members voiced their support and concerns regarding the bill's implications for taxpayer rights and community involvement in financial decision-making.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 23rd, 2025 at 10:04 am

House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee

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  • and we need clear regulation to make sure that that is true
  • I intend to intentionally pause and wait for regulation to happen.
  • The result is that often regulations are created that

  • the regulations of pre-K and the regulations of child care
  • This is an example of the regulations that need to be aligned.
Summary: Additionally, the committee reviewed HB4531, aiming to protect property owners from fraudulent ownership claims, which generated extensive discussions on real estate fraud and the support mechanisms for citizens lacking legal representation. Testimonies from various stakeholders pointed out the bill's potential to streamline the process for dispute resolution and protect vulnerable property owners, furthering the overarching goal of ensuring justice and accountability within the property systems. The committee concluded with the discussion of HB4903, which seeks to enhance workforce support through better child care initiatives.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Local Government (Part II) Apr 7th, 2025

Senate Local Government Committee

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  • Carefully crafted regulations have made Austin a green mecca of life, work, business, learning, and enjoyment
  • The unrestricted removal of ash juniper and the overturning of thoughtful, imaginative municipal regulation
  • That said, we do have a precedent for regulating what can be done on private lands in the service of
  • ...separate permits and regulations.
  • Secondly, our builders have been very concerned about building under newly passed regulations.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government convened to discuss significant bills, primarily focusing on SB844, which seeks to reform zoning petition processes to enhance property rights and facilitate housing development. Senator Hughes, the bill's author, advocated that current laws overly empower a minority of landowners to block necessary housing advancements, asserting that such regulations hurt overall housing affordability. Concerns were raised about balancing individual property rights against community needs, with testimonies from builders and housing advocates supporting the bill's aims to streamline zoning decisions and reduce impediments to development.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 3rd, 2025 at 02:03 pm

Texas House Floor Meeting

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    HB537 by Walley, relating to the authority of counties to regulate

  • HB562 by Gervin-Hawkins, relating to the regulations

  • HB583 by Lopez-Hebert, relating to the regulation of

  • HB583 by Lopez-Hebert, relating to the regulation of

  • 52 by HHS, proposing a constitutional amendment protecting private schools from state and local regulation
Summary: The committee meeting included extensive discussions on numerous proposed constitutional amendments, focusing particularly on issues related to property taxation and environmental rights. Various members, including Representative Metcalfe and Representative Goodwin, brought forward bills addressing the appraised value of residential and commercial properties for ad valorem tax purposes, as well as amendments guaranteeing citizens the right to a clean environment. The conversation was vibrant, with a mix of supportive and opposing views presented by committee members and public witnesses who joined the discussions.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Human Services May 13th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Human Services Committee

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  • While CCR is licensed by HHSC to provide care, CCRCs are regulated by the Department of Insurance because
  • The statute regulating CCRCs is over 30 years old and has not kept pace with the current trends in the
  • 1522 modernizes the act to provide much-needed clarity, protect seniors, and better equip TDI to regulate
  • By them not being licensed and not regulated, there's no oversight over them.
  • data-time="2466"> tell you that I went through some of these agencies and I do not believe they are regulated
Summary: The Committee on Human Services meeting was marked by meaningful discussions on multiple bills affecting the welfare of children and senior citizens in Texas. Notably, SB500 was presented to establish clearer timelines for adoption processes, aiming to decrease the wait times significantly from several months to within a few weeks for critical health and personal history reports. This bill was met with positive feedback from committee members and stakeholders, highlighting the importance of expediting adoption to ensure permanency for children in foster care. Additionally, the committee discussed SB1522, which modernizes regulations for continuing care retirement communities to enhance consumer protections and clarify definitions that have long created confusion in the marketplace. Stakeholders emphasized the need for greater transparency in advertising and regulations, underscoring the bill's potential to better safeguard seniors.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 24th, 2025 at 02:03 pm

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • of solar aggregates and concrete ingredients in the original, for the Committee on Environmental Regulation
  • data-time="144">HB 3469 by Terry Canales relates to the exemption of certain activities from the regulation
  • >HB 3494 by King relates to the authority of municipalities to regulate
  • HB 3526 by John McQueen relating to the regulation of

  • backup generation at certain wastewater treatment facilities for the Committee on Environmental Regulation
Summary: In the recent committee meeting, a wide array of bills were discussed, including significant topics such as education reforms, public health initiatives, and environmental regulations. Members engaged in a robust discussion regarding HB3478, which relates to definitions of child abuse and neglect, where concerns were raised about the implications for vulnerable children. Additionally, HB3487 sparked debate over tax collection practices that affect restaurant owners involved in oyster shell recycling programs, highlighting the balance between environmental sustainability and business concerns.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management Mar 13th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Land & Resource Management Committee

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  • local government code, between a city and a county, cities and/or counties have the authority to regulate
  • A county may regulate planning and permitting in the ETJ of
  • currently, if a county by agreement has been granted the authority to have sole jurisdiction of regulation
  • MUDs are unique for the regulations that they follow.
  • Where does land development regulation occur?
Bills: HB23, HB363, HB447, HB954
Summary: The meeting was convened by Chairman Gates, focusing primarily on discussions of several key bills including HB363, HB954, and others pertaining to municipal utility districts (MUDs). Notably, a public testimony highlighted the need for comprehensive reform in the MUD process, emphasizing the importance of pre-petition notices to counties to ensure transparency and effective community involvement. The committee members engaged in a dialogue about the necessity of legislative measures to improve notification processes, public safety, and county jurisdiction in these developments. Representative Bell presented HB363, detailing the need for timely notifications to affected parties, which was heavily supported during the discussions.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Mar 31st, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

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  • I'm just trying to figure out what vapor products are regulated and which are not.
  • labeled and follow the necessary regulations.
  • The first was that it's structured to regulate conduct, not content.
  • The game rooms argued that the occupation code seeks to regulate coin-operated machines.
  • ...preempted the city from its regulations.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on State Affairs featured intense discussions centered around the regulation of tobacco and e-cigarette products, with a particular focus on protecting minors from harmful marketing practices. Senators presented various bills addressing the marketing of these products, which included SB1313, SB1314, and SB1316. Senator Cook laid out SB1313, aimed at prohibiting deceptive marketing techniques that entice minors, alongside testimony from concerned parents advocating for stronger regulations against smoke shops near schools. The committee also examined the App Store Accountability Act, led by Senator Paxson, which aims to ensure age verification for app downloads and hold app stores accountable for protecting minors online. Public testimony played a crucial role in the discussion, with parents and experts weighing in on the necessity of stringent regulations to safeguard youth from exploitation by marketers of addictive products.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Environmental Regulation May 19th, 2025 at 10:05 am

House Environmental Regulation Committee

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  • The House Committee on Environmental Regulation will come to order

  • It's because there is no regulation.
  • You know, TCEQ's regulations define "onsite" as their permanent buildings.
  • We really need a defined right—defined regulation for it. Sure. It's just us. It's just one.
  • We have no zoning regulations in the county.
Summary: The Committee on Environmental Regulation convened to discuss several bills relating to environmental issues and industry regulations. Notable discussions revolved around SB2203, which focuses on the certification of discovery issues related to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and SB1898, which addresses the regulation of PFAS or 'forever chemicals.' The committee heard testimony from various stakeholders, including representatives from the semiconductor industry and environmental advocates, particularly regarding concerns over the impact of aggregate production on local ecosystems and industries. The meeting highlighted the need for careful consideration of regulations that balance industrial growth with environmental protection.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Intergovernmental Affairs May 13th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

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  • Cities and counties continue to adopt ordinances and regulations that are outside of their statutory
  • County, not one new regulation or burden of regulation.
  • There is no new regulation.
  • Let's say the Court of Appeals agrees with the trial court and upholds the local regulation.
  • It's going to chill local regulation altogether. I agree. Thank you.
Summary: The committee convened to discuss Senate Bill 2858, which aims to provide stronger enforcement mechanisms for compliance with state laws by local governments. The bill was met with significant opposition from various stakeholders including city council members and representatives from urban counties. They raised concerns that the provisions threaten local autonomy and could lead to severe financial penalties without due process. Specific testimonies highlighted the potential disruption to local budgets and public safety services due to immediate withholding of funds pending litigation outcomes. As such, the supporting and opposing views were thoroughly debated, reflecting the tension between state authority and local governance.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Insurance Mar 26th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Insurance Committee

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  • It excludes commercial insurance plans regulated by the state. That...
  • However, when it comes to the regulation of healthcare for nurse practitioners, we really fall behind
  • When I said the bill as it exists, I mean current statute and current regulations from different prior
  • But this law, as I understand it, would apply to state-regulated plans in that existing market.
  • Right, so the state-regulated plans, and that makes

Summary: The meeting of the House Committee on Insurance was a significant gathering that focused on various health-related bills, including HB138, AB388, HB1942, and others. The committee heard testimony from multiple stakeholders, including representatives from the Texas Medical Association, who emphasized the importance of health insurance transparency and compliance. Notably, HB1818 garnered attention as it aims to enhance the oversight of utilization review processes, which has previously faced challenges from both insurers and healthcare providers. The committee also discussed measures to improve the prescribed burning insurance under HB2563, a critical topic due to the increasing risk of wildfires in Texas. Several witnesses provided insights into the urgent need for a robust insurance framework to support prescribed burn managers, highlighting the current limitations and risks posed by the lack of coverage in the market.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs Feb 24th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

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  • If couriers were able to be regulated, I guess is what I'm saying.
  • If they decide to regulate couriers, then we'll...
  • And this is exactly why we would like to have regulation, and a clear regulation, because ultimately
  • The lottery rules and regulations are...
  • Brown said, it was a different area that they were regulating.
Summary: The meeting was a crucial session for discussing several important bills including SB992, which aims to establish a clear time frame for the Attorney General's approval on outside legal counsel for state agencies. Senator Nichols presented the bill, emphasizing its necessity for timely responses to ensure efficient legal processing. Another notable discussion centered around SB523, which seeks to allow parole and probation officers to use a business address on their driver's licenses for safety and security purposes. This bill passed favorably out of the committee, with public testimony supporting the need for such provisions due to the risks these officers face.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Apr 14th, 2025 at 09:04 am

House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee

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  • What type of regulation...
  • So that's why we're looking at regulating this industry.
  • Our bond portfolio is highly regulated, and we do use those assets effectively.
  • This bill, and why I am asking you to pass it, will align Texas regulations with the federal regulations
  • small businesses with costly compliance regulations.
Summary: The meeting involved extensive discussions around several house bills, with notable emphasis on HB700, which aims to increase transparency in the merchant cash advance (MCA) sector. Representative McQueen provided a detailed explanation of the issues small business owners face due to aggressive tactics and lack of regulation in this area. The committee also examined HB4609, which focuses on updating the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) benefits to provide clearer options for cities regarding cost-of-living adjustments (COLA), allowing cities to offer retirement benefits in a more flexible and informed manner. Additionally, the meeting featured a strong public testimony segment, where witnesses voiced their support and concerns, especially regarding the implications of digital currencies framed in HB703.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 22nd, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Public Education Committee

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  • ...they try and increase those regulations, they try and
  • It's hard for me to conceptualize what a regulation increase on education would be.
  • Says you have to do it, then that would be a regulation.
  • If they don't, there's no regulation.
  • They're voluntarily participating in it, and the bill is describing a regulation.
Summary: The committee meeting included discussions centered around educational bills, notably focusing on enhancing inclusivity and accountability within Texas public schools. One significant bill was House Bill 2354, aimed at aligning laws governing charter schools with those of traditional public schools, which received favorable testimonies emphasizing its importance for equal treatment of educational institutions. Representative Morales' House Bill 178 provided a platform for advocates to discuss the need for ethnic studies courses to be counted towards social studies credits, which was met with broad support, showcasing a commitment to diverse educational content. Additionally, House Bill 5201 stirred debate regarding construction oversight for school projects, highlighting the ongoing concerns over management failures in large-scale school construction and its implications for taxpayer funds.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Agriculture & Livestock Mar 4th, 2025 at 02:00 pm

House Agriculture & Livestock Committee

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  • ranching come with challenges, whether it's water shortages, market fluctuations, or burdensome regulations
  • We have a seed program; we regulate seeds in the state to
  • The Health Commission has legislative authority to regulate the prevention, control, and eradication
  • ...plots, slaughter plants, and other regulated facilities
  • Unfortunately, under USDA regulations, we've had it two times in commercial poultry.
Summary: The meeting covered various topics and was characterized by in-depth discussions among the members. There were significant dialogues about the implications of recent legislation and its impact on community services. The chair facilitated input from multiple members, allowing for both support and opposition to be voiced regarding key issues. Additionally, there were several public testimonies that added to the discourse, reflecting diverse perspectives on the matters at hand.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 18th, 2025 at 12:08 pm

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • Legislation to evaluate and streamline regulations to

  • crime to provide hemp-derived products to children under 21, and legislation to comprehensively regulate
  • Select HB number six by Vandeaver relates to the regulation
  • No. 169 by Gonzalez of Dallas relating to the regulation of the cultivation, processing, packaging, labeling
  • transfer, storage, dispensing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products, and local regulation
Summary: The committee meeting addressed a range of legislation aimed at addressing public safety and emergency preparedness, particularly focusing on the aftermath of recent storms in Texas. A noteworthy aspect of the discussions involved several bills related to youth camp safety, disaster preparedness, and the establishment of emergency communication systems. Members actively debated the merits of various proposals, with particular attention on HB80, which addresses abortion-related liabilities, indicating a contentious atmosphere surrounding personal rights and public health issues. Testimonies from public witnesses reinforced the urgency of implementing stronger flood response measures and safeguarding vulnerable populations during emergencies.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources Mar 26th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Natural Resources Committee

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  • But because of the regulations and rules in Texas, that D-level operator can.
  • Rate cases are a vital part of utility regulation that allow a utility to seek.
  • Rate regulation is a complex and critical aspect of

  • So I guess, understanding the predicament that we're in, is there any way, based on the regulation, <
  • on the regulations that we have, and if we can't, is there
Summary: The recent meeting of the Natural Resources Committee covered significant discussions primarily focused on various water-related bills, notably HB685, HB1918, HB2601, and HB2608. Representative Wally introduced HB1918, which seeks to limit water rate increases for Class A utilities to a maximum of 20% every 36 months. The bill is in response to alarming reports from constituents who experienced drastic increases in their water bills, leading to concerns about financial sustainability for residents on fixed incomes. Supporters emphasized the need for better regulations to protect consumers, while opponents argued that the bill could dissuade necessary investments in utility infrastructure, jeopardizing service quality. Public testimony was a vital component, with various stakeholders expressing both support and opposition to the proposals under discussion.
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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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  • Child care regulation through their child care minimum standards looks at all of the health and safety
  • factors that are required through their minimum standard regulations.
  • 302, which regulates telephone solicitation, and 304, which
  • regulates telemarketing, right?
  • Currently, the way that the 38 CFR is written, which is the Code of Federal Regulations governing the
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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