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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Veteran Affairs Apr 15th, 2025

Senate Veteran Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Secondly, SB 2926 would transfer the administration of

  • Senate Bill 2938 would require officers who transfer

  • In 2003, all of those duties were transferred to the Texas
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

Jurisprudence (Part II)Audio only. May 14th, 2025

Senate Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • 1734, Representative Orr's bill, sponsored by Senator Zaffirini, that we heard last time about the transfer
  • 3395 by Representative Van Deaver relating to the authorization of a beneficiary designation that transfers
Summary: The Senate Committee on Jurisprudence convened to discuss a series of bills concerning various legal topics, notably the rights of custodial parents, barratry, and civil liabilities. Throughout the meeting, each bill was presented by committee members, who moved for favorable recommendations to the full Senate. Among the bills discussed, HB2495 addressed the rights of the sole managing conservator in relation to school enrollment, and HB2733 focused on barratry and solicitation of employment. All bills discussed received unanimous support, reflecting a cooperative atmosphere among committee members.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • That project was transferred to the city and has made that city able to survive the multiple droughts
  • span marker="364" data-time="2178"> It's a very small basin, so anything would be an inter-basin transfer
  • The transfer sale of water states that a majority of

  • involving the transfer of groundwater out of the groundwater
  • Relating to an application for a permit for the transfer
Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on a variety of bills primarily concerning water management and rights. Significant discussions included House Bill 3333, which addressed the management of groundwater and was moved favorably with a recommendation for local and contested calendars. Additionally, House Bill 4158 was passed unanimously, relating to the oversight of ecological water rights dedicated to the Texas Water Trust. Members of the committee emphasized the importance of these bills for sustainable water management practices in the state, reflecting a shift towards more responsible governance in resource use.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • span marker="2809" data-time="16848"> ...say they can't afford a generator or even the cost of a transfer
  • Just the cost of installing the transfer switch for that permanently installed equipment for a small
  • This is literally just the connection port and the transfer switch itself.
  • Our emergency preparedness plan will dictate the course of action, which may include the transfer of
  • That cost would be transferred on to our residents.
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.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Human Services Apr 15th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • data-time="54">We would remain on site 24 hours a day, seven days a week, until every individual is transferred
  • They would get the policies transferred as the beneficiary

  • We would remain on site 24 hours a day, seven days a week, until every individual is transferred.
  • They would get the policies transferred as the beneficiary

  • ...and transfer or ambulation.
Summary: During this meeting of the committee, key discussions were held regarding various bills, particularly those concerning contract requirements related to the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). Multiple bills, such as HB4129, HB4130, and HB4131, were unanimously reported favorably without any debate, showcasing a clear consensus among members about their importance in regulating contracts with single-source continuum contractors. Notable attention was also directed towards HB3750, which pertains to reimbursement for legal expenses incurred by DFPS employees, demonstrating acknowledgment of the need to protect staff operating in complex legal environments. Public testimony was welcomed, allowing voices from the community to add value to the legislative dialogue. The meeting concluded with a commitment to continue examining the implications of these bills as they move forward in the legislative process.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance May 14th, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Can you transfer gold from somewhere else?

  • If you wanted to accept it, I could transfer you units of
  • I can transfer them to you, and you can sell them to somebody else.
  • For electronic transfer, you can go to the depository if you want and get the actual gold out.
  • Transfer Act and Reg E, Electronic Funds Transfer Agreements
Summary: The meeting covered multiple bills, primarily focusing on House Bill 2802, which relates to the Austin Firefighter Retirement Fund Pension, and House Bill 1056 regarding the establishment of gold and silver as legal tender in Texas. Senator Schwartner introduced several committee substitutes aimed at improving provisions in these bills, with the committee discussing amendments and seeking public testimony on the implications of these changes. Notably, the discussion highlighted varying perspectives on the use of gold as a currency and its constitutional implications, eliciting significant public and legislative engagement.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs May 12th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Contracts, leases, assets, and obligations of the Lottery Commission will be transferred to TDLR.
  • The commission's budget will also transfer to TDLR.
Bills: HB668, HB677, HB766, HB3133
Summary: The meeting focused on several critical pieces of legislation including HB677, HB3133, HB668, SB2819, and SB3070. Notably, HB677 prohibits county election administrators from holding other appointed positions while serving in their role, with no public testimony registered against it, leading to its pending status. Conversely, HB3133, which addresses the issue of explicit deep fake material on social media, drew significant attention but was left pending without public testimony as well. The discussion of HB668 included provisions for a one-year grace period for licensed handgun owners after expiration, a relatively straightforward bill that also registered no public testimony. Meanwhile, SB2819, a companion to HB677, emphasizes the strict regulations surrounding election administration, seeking to eliminate any potential conflicts of interest. Lastly, SB3070 sparked conversations about lottery regulations and transparency in operations, prompting discussions around its implications and garnering witness testimonies in favor of the bill.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Education K-16 Mar 25th, 2025 at 08:00 am

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill states students may be consented to DAP if a student engages in criminal offensive disruptive
  • if a student assaults an adult, a teacher, or if a student threatens to bring a gun to school.
  • But how many students?
  • teacher or other students.
  • students.
Summary: The meeting was centered on reviewing several Senate bills focusing on school safety and discipline, primarily Senate Bills 870, 1871, 1872, 1873, 1874, and 1924. Senator Perry emphasized the urgent need for reform in school discipline policies due to increasing incidents of violence and classroom disruptions. The committee acknowledged testimonies from various educators and public witnesses who supported the proposed bills, highlighting their significance in ensuring a safer learning environment. Key discussions revolved around the ability of teachers to maintain classroom discipline, the implications of disciplinary actions, and the support necessary for students with behavioral issues.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 (Part I) Mar 25th, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • All students.
  • Sometimes a student may threaten the safety of that teacher or other students.
  • A student uses profanity loudly at a teacher and other students.
  • Educators want all students to learn, all students.
  • plan for that student.
Summary: The meeting focused on several significant bills pertaining to school discipline and safety, highlighting the issues faced by teachers due to increased student misbehavior and a perceived lack of administrative support. Key discussions were held around Senate Bill 1924, which aims to restore authority to local police and school district officers to issue misdemeanor citations for school offenses. This bill was met with both support and opposition, illustrating the ongoing debate about how best to maintain safety in schools without causing unnecessary criminalization of students. Witnesses included educators and administrators who provided testimonies on the real-life impacts of classroom disruptions on learning environments. Recommendations for improvements to the bills included calls for flexibility in discipline measures and better support for teachers dealing with disruptive behavior.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • a place that students are meant to be long-term.
  • while students and families are going...
  • A Pre-K student was reading the enormous.
  • So giving students those tools provided me a script.
  • , so we rely on meaningful philanthropic support to provide our students with a low student-to-advisor
Summary: The meeting largely centered on discussions about House Bill 120, which aims to improve career and technical education in Texas, particularly focusing on rural students. The bill was introduced as an innovative approach to enhance educational pathways for high-demand jobs, including programs for military readiness and industry-based certifications. Various stakeholders, including educators and representatives from the Career and Technical Association of Texas, provided testimonies in support of the bill, emphasizing the need for such initiatives to address the workforce requirements of the state. Conversely, concerns regarding the bill's implications were raised by several witnesses, primarily focusing on the potential unintended consequences for students with disabilities and the importance of maintaining a collaborative educational approach rather than a punitive one.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 28th, 2025 at 01:08 pm

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • is allow somebody to allege that they believe a school district has an inadequate policy to keep students
  • Passion was sentenced to 20 years in prison and transferred to the custody of.
  • To every LGBTQ Texan, to every parent, to every student, to every worker, to every neighbor who...
  • our constituents, our neighbors, our students, whether
  • This band student that was referenced, the reason given...
Bills: SB8, HB7, HB15, HB265, HCR13
Summary: The meeting was centered around discussions on several key bills, particularly HB15 and HB265. HB15, relating to adjustments in regulatory frameworks, sparked considerable debate with members expressing both support and opposition. One representative articulated concerns regarding the effects of the legislation on local businesses and community standards, while proponents argued it is essential for modernizing existing structures. Meanwhile, HB265 focused on enhancing governmental oversight of youth camps, which generated emotional conversations among members, reflecting on tragic incidents that had occurred in the past. This bill was met with a positive response and moved forward smoothly, with significant participation from representatives who shared personal stories about their constituents' safety concerns. Other bills, including SB8, also featured discussions on privacy and safety in public schools, emphasizing a return to traditional standards that resonated with many members and constituents alike.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 (Part II) Apr 1st, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • student learning in three stages, providing fair representation of student learning.
  • Only one in four students.
  • It's not good for our students.
  • Our students are busy.
  • Students are engaged...
Summary: The committee meeting primarily addressed several education-related bills, notably focusing on strengthening teacher certification pathways and accountability measures within the Texas school system. Notable discussions revolved around Senate Bills 2252 and 2253, which aim to enhance early education and teacher preparation programs. Participants included various committee members who debated the merits of each bill and carefully considered public testimony that presented both support and concerns regarding the implications of the proposed legislation.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Apr 3rd, 2025 at 08:00 am

House S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • but all students.
  • So, those are two distinct programmatic terms, and then emergent bilingual students refers to students
  • homes and students that are coming from...
  • Students in Dallas sit in classrooms with teachers openly expressing their hatred for Israel, and students
  • HB 824 will give students...
Summary: The meeting focused on several significant bills, notably House Bill 2189, which aims to address healthcare workforce challenges in Texas. Representative Howard presented the bill, emphasizing its components that seek to align educational programs and reduce duplication of efforts for students entering the healthcare field. The discussion included concerns regarding the costs associated with advancements in technology for training programs, with suggestions to share laboratory resources between schools and higher education institutions. Public testimony supported the need for a cohesive strategy to prepare Texas students for careers in healthcare while addressing the shortage of qualified professionals in the state. Another important bill discussed was House Bill 295, aimed at expanding the definition of bullying in school policies to include anti-Semitic actions. Chairman Shaheen highlighted the increase in anti-Semitic incidents and reiterated the importance of creating a safe learning environment. The bill garnered bipartisan support, with testimonies reflecting a deep concern over rising hate incidents. The meeting concluded with a commitment to address the urgency of these legislative issues and ensure quality education and safety for all Texas students.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House Public Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • in student outcomes?
  • What is, in the mind of a student, the first roadblock that a student sort of offers up to an advisor
  • of age costs $25,000 per student.
  • Approximately 96.5 thousand students, almost 18.5 thousand of which are students who are
  • About 19% of our students are special education students.
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

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 Mar 4th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Dallas ISD is 140,000 students strong, serving students from...
  • It's not for every student.
  • We do have students who obviously most of our students reside in Dallas.
  • students.
  • It's not for every student.
Summary: The Senate Education Committee meeting addressed several bills aimed at enhancing educational opportunities in Texas, notably focusing on virtual education and its implications. Senate Bill 569, introduced by Senator Betancourt, garnered considerable support, emphasizing the need for accessible high-quality virtual education. The committee heard public testimony from various stakeholders, including educators and students, who highlighted the significance of flexible learning environments in meeting diverse student needs. Key testimonies underscored that virtual education is not just beneficial for struggling learners but also advantageous for high-achieving students seeking more flexibility in their academic pursuits.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

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

House Public Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Students and teachers won't have the worry of getting a bad school grade, because when they see students
  • I'm here on behalf of Ed Trust, which advocates for students from low-income backgrounds and students
  • So imagine a student.
  • We advocate on behalf of students of color and students from low-income backgrounds.
  • The students didn't say anything, which...
Bills: HB8
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on House Bill 8, which seeks to reform the public school accountability and assessment system in Texas. Key discussions included the repeal of the STAAR test and its replacement with a series of shorter assessments throughout the school year, aimed at reducing the high-stakes nature of a single day test. Educators and advocates provided testimony on the need for assessments that better reflect student progress while ensuring accountability measures are fair and based on diverse community needs. Members raised concerns about the implementation timeline and the necessity of teacher involvement in the development of assessment items to enhance trust in the system. Overall, the atmosphere was collaborative, with many participants eager to improve educational outcomes for Texas students.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 (Part I) Apr 1st, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • When the students...
  • We saw some students who were below grade level and some students who were on grade level.
  • You have students or teachers...
  • Students and educators.
  • It's not good for students.
Summary: The meeting focused on key legislative measures aimed at enhancing school safety and student communication technology. Senator Nichols discussed SB1262, emphasizing its role as a follow-up cleanup bill on previous measures that improved public school safety through House Bill 3. The committee adopted a committee substitute which includes provisions for the Texas Education Agency to commission peace officers for school safety purposes, thereby enabling better collaboration with local law enforcement in case of emergencies. The discussions were enriched by testimony from resource witnesses, including security professionals from the Texas School Safety Center.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Higher Education Apr 8th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Higher Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Students recognize that investing in a new student

  • the highest student engagement seen in UTEP student government elections within the past two decades
  • Now, a large portion of those students that come over from Juarez are actually U.S. students that live
  • Nearly 40% of our students...
  • and especially the rural students?
Summary: The committee meeting focused on several significant bills including HB271, HB3326, HB4066, and HB2853. Notably, Representative Tenderholt raised concerns about the substantial increase in student fees proposed in HB2853, emphasizing that the increase could impact low-income students disproportionately. Discussions also revolved around the administrative corrections needed for HB271, where it was confirmed that the committee substitute was adopted before reporting favorably. The atmosphere of the meeting was engaged, with various representatives expressing their views and offering insights into the implications of the proposed legislation.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Education Mar 6th, 2025 at 08:03 am

House Public Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • ...per student.
  • I'm here to advocate for my fifth-grade students.
  • Students deserve the best we can offer.
  • our students.
  • It will vary based upon that student population.
Bills: HB2
Summary: The Public Education Committee meeting primarily focused on discussions related to House Bill 2, which addresses public education funding and the need for increased Texas teacher salaries. Testimonies were provided by various educators and stakeholders expressing concerns about the existing funding levels, particularly highlighting the inadequacy of the proposed $220 per student increase, which many believe falls short of what is necessary to meet inflation and the growing costs of education. During the testimony, members emphasized the need for a substantial increase to at least $1,300 per student, citing a critical shortage of certified teachers and the impact this has on student learning outcomes. Witness statements indicated that without a significant funding overhaul, students and teachers would continue to suffer from underfunded programs and resources.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.

Education K-16 Aug 6th, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • None of those items should ever be put in front of a student.
  • to test the student until we test the items.
  • It relates the student to a standard.
  • Has rigor been diminished for those students in any way?
  • We are called to support the students first and foremost.
Bills: SB8
Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 convened to discuss Senate Bill 8, focusing on revising Texas's statewide assessment system by eliminating the STAR test and replacing it with a more efficient structure. This bill was highlighted as an important effort to enhance student accountability and academic performance through three testing phases: beginning, middle, and end of the academic year, to commence in the 2027-2028 school year. During the meeting, various stakeholders including educators and business leaders presented their support, emphasizing the need for a timely, transparent, and actionable assessment strategy that better serves students' educational needs and alleviates the pressure of over-testing in schools. Furthermore, the committee addressed the importance of ensuring assessments align closely with the Texas educational standards and provide teachers with the resources to adapt instruction based on real-time student data.

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