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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance (Part I) Feb 4th, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Are you all asking us to, as we have known, they're not licensed—are you all asking us to consider maybe
  • Are y'all asking us to consider maybe licensing them?
  • Are you all asking us to consider maybe licensing them?
  • Shame on us as a state for not...
  • Just talk to us and tell us what's on your heart. We're looking forward to hearing from you, okay?
Bills: SB1
Summary: The meeting focused on public testimony regarding key health and human services issues affecting various groups in Texas. Notable discussions included funding requests for recovery housing, maternal health programs, and behavioral health services. Testimonies addressed the urgent need for additional resources to improve recovery housing availability, with advocates pushing for an increase in the number of accredited recovery homes and mentioning that Texas currently ranks low in recovery housing access. Similar testimonies highlighted the rising maternal mortality rates, particularly among minority populations, and the necessity for robust funding for maternal health initiatives. The session also saw voices advocating for better support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, emphasizing the critical need for transformed waiver services and improved provider accountability.
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Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Mar 12th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • No one wants to have anything to do with us until they need us, and then we're not such bad people.
  • Bookstaff and I used to practice together.
  • to use the formal eviction...
  • ...left us an online review, gave us four out of five stars
  • Now I'm calling on our leaders who stand before us not to abandon us.
Summary: The meeting of the Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee included discussions on critical bills impacting public safety and tenant rights. Representative Garcia-Hernandez presented HB923, which aims to add two public members to the Texas Medical Disclosure Panel, thereby enhancing informed consent for medical procedures. This move sought to enhance transparency and public trust, especially since the panel previously lacked any public representation. The committee also received testimonies both for and against the bill, highlighting the importance of public input in health-related decisions. The bill faced opposition mainly due to concerns about balancing medical expertise with public representation. Another significant discussion revolved around HB32, which seeks to streamline the eviction process in Texas. While proponents argue that the bill addresses inefficiencies affecting landlords, opponents, including activists and legal experts, expressed concerns that the bill could exacerbate homelessness and undermine tenant rights. They stressed the need for adequate protections and due process for tenants. As the committee moved through multiple bills, the need for careful consideration of both landlord and tenant rights remained a focal point of debate, indicating the complexities surrounding housing legislation in Texas.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Mar 25th, 2025 at 02:03 pm

House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Sometimes it uses the word real, and sometimes it uses the
  • We cannot use this provision; it does not let us introduce

  • That is what 38.37 allows us to do.
  • I'm going to use the extraneous offenses.
  • Do they get to use that? It generally does not come in.
Summary: The committee meeting focused on a range of bills addressing important topics such as artificial intelligence and sexual exploitation laws. Notably, House Bill 235, which aims to add civil and criminal liability for the use of AI-generated deepfake materials, garnered discussion from multiple members and witnesses, including Adrian Shelley from Public Citizen who expressed support for the bill. Concerns about ensuring the legislation's clarity and enforcement were raised. Additionally, House Bill 207 was presented, which seeks to expand definitions within sexual offense laws to include representations involving anatomically correct dolls, eliciting varied perspectives from representatives during the debate.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Education May 20th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Public Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The most often used excuse passed on to us from school districts was...
  • Kintyrov, this piece of paper that you gave us here.
  • This will help us correct that. Please support the bill.
  • a condom or using other methodologies.
  • So, what's new with the addition that AISD used is the clearly stated goal to use sex education for social
Summary: The committee meeting focused on several critical bills aimed at improving educational standards and student safety in Texas. Notably, the discussions around SB735 concerning Holocaust education highlighted the urgency of addressing rising anti-Semitism and ensuring comprehensive education on human rights histories within public schools. Testimonies from various witnesses underscored the necessity for students to learn from historical injustices to prevent future atrocities. Moreover, SB570, aimed at implementing stricter truancy policies to enhance student attendance, was discussed with testimony supporting its significance in improving educational outcomes for at-risk students.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Intergovernmental Affairs Apr 15th, 2025 at 10:04 am

House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • They come back to see us.
  • They used to support us. I used to say all the time, "Our city loves us."
  • The farriers speak for us, the city veterinarians speak for us.
  • Do you use a team or do you use a single?
  • Well, some of us did.
Summary: The meeting focused on key legislative issues including the submitted bills targeting affordable housing, budget transparency, and fire code enforcement. Notably, discussions around HB4045 involved concerns about local government support and neutrality in tax credit applications, with several stakeholders expressing their views on the barriers faced in securing housing development in high-opportunity areas. Additionally, the committee deliberated on HB5267, which aims to reform the budgeting processes for cities and counties by standardizing formats and limiting expenditures in line with population growth and inflation. Public testimonies offered a range of perspectives on these bills, highlighting the importance of community support in legislative outcomes.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • You've got us. I like all the space I get right here. I want to spread out.
  • I love our great state and I appreciate everything you all do for us.
  • they use that specific language.
  • Is that what you would like for us to do? Yes.
  • They earn a lot of money with us.
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.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations Feb 19th, 2025 at 08:02 am

House Appropriations Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is the name that we use for our OER materials.
  • They’re telling us that they're hanging on by their fingernails onto the cliff.
  • , telling us, hey, what's going on with my neighborhood schools?
  • What word would she use? It's a funding source for the Foundation School finance.
  • Floyd in a private school, the private school is a mandatory reporter to us.
Summary: The meeting hosted various discussions surrounding legislative measures impacting community resources and public safety. Notable discussions included a focus on environmental initiatives, which spurred passionate debates among committee members regarding the potential economic and ecological impacts. Several members raised concerns about the implementation timeline for new policies, while proponents emphasized the need for swift action to address pressing environmental challenges. Public testimony was also a significant part of the meeting, with citizens voicing their opinions on recent bills.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Corrections Mar 12th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Corrections Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • O'Bannon, to cover for us.
  • They come to us generally with a...
  • Yes, we do find that once the teachers come to us, they're very, very happy that they found us.
  • I've tried to use pictures of cases that we've closed.
  • That has not been an issue that's been addressed with us.
Summary: The House Committee on Corrections convened to discuss various operational issues and concerns surrounding the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Notably, Executive Director Brian Collier highlighted ongoing initiatives to enhance inmate rehabilitation services, including job training programs aimed at reducing recidivism rates. While the session was not dedicated to voting on bills, the committee reviewed the budget cuts impacting correctional facilities, which raised questions regarding the potential effects on facility operations and inmate management. Concerns were also aired about maintaining standards for educational programs within the correctional framework.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Insurance Apr 9th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Insurance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's just not going to work for us.
  • Any of us who are working...
  • use it.
  • Credit is used.
  • If it makes sense to use credit reports, it makes sense to use one that's pretty straightforward.
Summary: The meeting of the committee included discussions concerning various bills primarily related to insurance policies, their regulations, and procedures. Notably, HB3812 was introduced to further streamline the prior authorization process in healthcare, enhancing the ease for practitioners to receive approvals for common procedures. The committee also deliberated over HB2213, which focused on the restructuring of the board of directors for the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, and there was broad consensus to move it forward. Several other bills, such as HB2518, addressing installment premium payment plans for windstorm insurance, were also discussed and moved to be reported favorably without amendments.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 5th, 2025 at 10:00 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This should be a wake-up call for all of us. Every day we own this earth.
  • Let us keep him and his family in prayer.
  • This should be a wake-up call for all of us.
  • Today on the dais, we have joining us Mayor J.R.
  • Speaker, we have the great city of Harlingen visiting us today.
Summary: The committee meeting began with a moment of silence dedicated to the memory of the late Congressman Sylvester Turner, acknowledged by multiple members who spoke eloquently about his legacy and contributions to the community. This emotional tribute was followed by a series of announcements, including recognizing distinguished guests and discussing significant upcoming dates such as Alamo Day. The atmosphere of the meeting reflected a blend of mourning and celebration of service, as members recounted personal anecdotes and expressing gratitude for Turner's guiding influence in their political paths.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 30th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Costly losses before having to use insurance.
  • House Bill 1958 does not prohibit the use or sale of imported shrimp.
  • And that's what's killing us.
  • And you've been using the phrase wild-caught, and I think the previous witness did as well.
  • Tools bad actors use.
Summary: The Committee on Trade, Workforce, and Employment held a meeting focused on various bills related to workforce development, consumer protection, and business regulations. Notably, HB5317, aimed at establishing a self-insured retention fund to lower insurance costs for state agencies, received significant attention, with discussions on its potential fiscal benefits. The committee also reviewed bills concerning unemployment benefits, regulation of food service surcharges, and property rights for homeowners, particularly in the context of water conservation amid ongoing drought conditions. Public testimony highlighted concerns over transparency in mandatory fees charged by food service establishments, with stakeholders advocating for clearer disclosures to protect consumer trust.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Higher Education Apr 1st, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Higher Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We use the letter C, but maybe...
  • So I'm just curious, what is your bill trying to do for us?
  • Instead of using the class rank average, we propose using the class rank median.
  • The most we've seen in a vehicle is 18.
  • Unbeknownst to them, the time had run out for using this resource.
Summary: The committee meeting largely centered around three significant bills: HB3204, HB173, and HB1507. HB3204 aims to address the workforce skills gap in Texas by modernizing vocational training and establishing what is now referred to as the Polytechnic College. Representative Metcalfe emphasized the need for relevant workforce training programs aligned with today's job market, which led to discussions about the new certificate programs that will be introduced. Additionally, public institutions will benefit from enhanced support for those who may not meet traditional entrance requirements.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance Feb 6th, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Why is that important to us?
  • Okay, well, keep us posted.
  • that will be using the vehicle of cells or genes yet to
  • So we use the governing...
  • An issue with using...
Bills: SB1
Summary: The meeting of the committee was primarily focused on budget requests and legislative priorities from various educational institutions. Each institution expressed the need for increased funding to support academic programs, STEM education, and critical health initiatives. For instance, representatives from UT Dallas highlighted the importance of their Fentanyl Protection Initiative and advances in pain therapy, reaffirming their commitment to combat the opioid crisis in Texas. Other notable discussions included the need for updates to campus infrastructure and the request for new programs aimed at enhancing workforce development across various fields, particularly healthcare and technology. Topics such as the restoration of Institutional Enhancement Funds and the increase of appropriations for research initiatives were also extensively discussed. The meeting concluded with a call for collaboration among universities to strengthen Texas's overall higher education landscape.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Energy Resources Mar 24th, 2025 at 11:00 am

House Energy Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We can clean it better, and we have far more uses for it than we used to, and the law needs to change
  • This allows us to go without...
  • that type of beneficial use?
  • If I heard you correctly, I think you said it used to be waste, but you found a use for it.
  • Because if they drill a well to use the fresh water to produce on that lease, they can use it on the
Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on the discussion and advancement of several key bills, notably HB1285, HB2890, HB1971, and HB1169. Chairman Darby opened the session by presenting HB2890, addressing the economic impact of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, particularly in light of recent federal pauses on LNG projects which have affected Texas significantly. The committee heard testimonies regarding the necessity of increasing communication between Gulf states to protect the industry, illustrating the importance of unified action against federal regulations that may harm Texas's LNG sector.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence May 7th, 2025 at 10:05 am

House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • They're difficult for us in the tort reform community, many of us.
  • So you can use Medicare, you can use the bill, doctors' billed rates.
  • If they choose not to use insurance or they're unable to use...
  • And if that's not what Texas has used, I just want to know what Texas has used for pain and suffering
  • And it's vague for all of us.
Bills: HB4806
Summary: The meeting addressed several bills, primarily focusing on HB4806, which aims to reform the legal framework surrounding medical expenses and personal injury claims. The discussions included strong opinions from both advocates and opponents of the bill. Advocates argued that the bill is essential to ensure fairness by allowing juries to see comprehensive evidence regarding medical costs and preventing abuses in the system. Senators and committee members expressed the need for transparency in the medical billing process while addressing concerns that the changes may adversely impact injured plaintiffs seeking justice.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Please do not draw lines that divide us. Draw lines that reflect us.
  • Nazer, are you with us? Thank you. Susan, are you with us?
  • I use pronouns he, him.
  • It's very hard for us.
  • Because when Democrats take back power, you don't want us using it the way you're using it against us
Summary: The Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting convened to gather public input regarding redistricting in the North Texas region. With an emphasis on improving public participation, several committee members expressed the need for in-person hearings, highlighting the limitations of virtual formats. Despite technical glitches, participants were encouraged to provide testimony via video conference. Notably, one citizen voiced concerns about the legislature's shift away from traditional redistricting processes, arguing that mid-decade changes undermine fair representation. The committee reiterated its commitment to collecting public opinion and plans to hold future hearings in different regions of Texas.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 26th, 2025 at 09:02 am

House Appropriations - S/C on Article III

Transcript Highlights:
  • be used at larger institutions.
  • And we'll use this time to present on both.
  • They've been very helpful in advising us.
  • She will use her time to present both institutions.
  • Chairman, and thank you for being here with us today.
Summary: The meeting focused on various initiatives related to health, education, and technological advancements. Notably, the Fentanyl Detection Initiative was presented, highlighting the urgency as five Texans die daily from fentanyl poisoning. Researchers at UT Dallas are developing portable detectors to accurately quantify fentanyl, facilitating faster medical responses by first responders. Additionally, funding requests for the Center for Advanced Pain Studies, aimed at developing effective pain therapies without addictive opioids, were discussed, which emphasize the need to address the opioid crisis. The conversation also covered funding allocations to support various health-related programs.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House Environmental Regulation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • They told us...
  • Of us, 10 miles of us, what is the right distance for us?
  • It's just us. It's just one.
  • They're not affecting us.
  • Texas law already addresses the safe disposal of lead-acid batteries, such as those used in vehicles.
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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Transcript Highlights:
  • They use this mechanism to force us into settlement at mediation.
  • and use it as a...
  • They bought us and Las Escondidas.
  • They spent nothing on us, yet they want to charge us the same. So the $800,000 was for one system.
  • It was for us, not our system.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee was notably focused on critical infrastructure bills, particularly dealing with water resource management in Texas. Discussions centered around SB1169, which proposes a regional collaboration model to enhance water accessibility, particularly for small, rural communities facing significant water shortages. Advocates from various sectors provided testimony highlighting the urgency of addressing water supply issues exacerbated by population growth and climate challenges. Senator Hinojosa and other committee members expressed strong support for this initiative, emphasizing the need for expanded solutions and proactive legislation to secure Texas's water future.

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