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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Jurisprudence May 7th, 2025

Senate Jurisprudence Committee

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  • data-time="3791"> The meeting is now closed and the bill will be left pending for the Committee on Jurisprudence
Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on several key pieces of legislation including HB1734, HB2340, HB3376, and HB2350. Notably, discussions surrounding HB1734 centered on streamlining the transfer of court files related to parent-child relationships, with testimony suggesting significant support for the changes aimed at promoting efficiency. Meanwhile, HB2340 was discussed to enhance the qualifications and training requirements for child custody evaluators, reflecting a commitment to improving standards in this sensitive area.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human Services May 20th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

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  • After passing the Texas Medical Jurisprudence Examination and showing proficiency in English, they would
  • While existing law does require criminal background checks for employees at many of the residential child
  • applicants, volunteers, and subcontractors in the number of individuals that are required to undergo criminal
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services discussed multiple bills focused on diverse health issues including maternal care, organ transplant eligibility, and child welfare regulations. Notably, HB215, presented by Senator Perry, received attention for its provisions on requiring itemized bills from healthcare providers to enhance transparency. The bill garnered support from various witnesses who emphasized the importance of clearer billing processes for patients. Another significant discussion point was HB4076, which aimed to prevent discrimination against individuals seeking organ transplants based on vaccination status. This bill sparked public testimony highlighting the ethical implications of such mandates on vulnerable patients, especially children. Overall, the committee's deliberations emphasized a commitment to improving health care transparency and patient rights in Texas.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 Mar 4th, 2025

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  • jurisprudence.
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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 Regular

Senate Session (Part I) Feb 5th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • data-time="2106"> Anti-fraud protections, mandatory criminal
  • > With that investigation, there's also background checks, criminal
  • In terms of boilerplate language and American jurisprudence, that if...
  • You can pass a criminal background check the first time
  • sure we do a criminal background check on every applicant
Bills: SB2, SJR36, SB2, SB2, SR29, SB2
Summary: The meeting focused extensively on the amendments and discussions pertaining to SB2, which is aimed at establishing an education savings account program. Various members presented and debated amendments that targeted transparency, accountability, and potential conflicts of interest within the private education sector. Notably, Senator Cook proposed an amendment to require educational service providers to make their budgets public, while Senator Blanco highlighted the need for disclosures relevant to parents of special education and English language learners. The bill saw intense discussion around protecting taxpayer dollars and ensuring that the provisions did not segregate or discriminate against students within the program. Throughout the meeting, the committee demonstrated robust engagement with both proponents and opponents of the bill, examining the implications of the proposed amendments critically. The overall atmosphere suggested a strong desire to balance educational freedom with accountability and oversight. The meeting concluded with calls for diligence in ensuring that public funds are appropriately utilized, setting the stage for future discussions as the bill proceeds through the legislative process.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human Services Apr 8th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

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  • to worsening mental health conditions and increased costs across healthcare, public health, and criminal
  • span> ...footprint with the regulatory boards as they host a jurisprudence
  • /span> I knew that you would kick me out of the building, criminally
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services primarily focused on several pieces of legislation aimed at improving mental health care in Texas, especially for vulnerable populations. Notable discussions were held around SB719, which seeks to conduct a comprehensive assessment of inpatient psychiatric bed capacity in Texas, addressing the significant shortages faced by facilities. There was widespread support from committee members and public testimonies praising the need for improved mental health resources and proactive measures to enhance service delivery. Witnesses highlighted the critical situation surrounding mental health admissions, emphasizing the human impact of ongoing bed shortages and the tragic consequences for patients awaiting treatment.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 7th, 2025 at 03:30 pm

House Public Health Committee

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  • House Bill 3560 addresses a significant gap in Texas law by requiring criminal background checks and
  • marker="1891" data-time="11340"> First, it requires freestanding psychiatric hospitals to conduct criminal
  • As a group, freestanding psychiatric hospitals already conduct criminal background checks on all of their
  • Nurses, doctors, and therapists all have criminal

  • able to automatically get a license to practice medicine in the state, provided they pass the jurisprudence
Summary: The meeting of the public health committee focused on the pressing issue of opioid addiction in Texas, with a particular emphasis on House Bill 3717. Chairman Harris detailed the bill's intent to fund a grant program for Ibogaine clinical trials, framing it as a critical response to the ongoing opioid crisis. He shared poignant testimonies highlighting the struggles of families and veterans battling addiction and mental health issues. The conversation underscored the necessity of innovative treatments, like Ibogaine, which showed promising results in studies for reducing symptoms of withdrawal and PTSD.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources (Part I) Mar 26th, 2025

Senate Natural Resources Committee

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  • Senator Zaffirini had to go to jurisprudence.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Natural Resources Committee centered around several key pieces of legislation, particularly focusing on the energy and infrastructure sectors. Discussion highlighted Senate Bill SB2037, aimed at expediting the LNG export terminal permitting process, receiving strong support from industry representatives. Notably, SB1758 and SB1759 were also discussed, addressing the contentious interactions between aggregate production operations and semiconductor wafer manufacturing, with testimonies from stakeholders emphasizing the need for careful regulatory oversight to cater to all parties involved. Concern was voiced regarding the vibrations caused by mining operations, potentially impacting manufacturing processes, particularly in Grayson County.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance (Part II) Feb 4th, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

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  • Without treatment, many young people experiencing psychosis may later end up in our criminal legal system
  • On the side of the criminal punishment system, every time
  • ...out of unnecessary criminal justice involvement.
  • Increased criminal activity among clientele has also risen over the last year.
  • You have raised issues that are criminal and felonious.
Bills: SB1
Summary: The meeting focused on several critical issues, primarily surrounding funding for mental health services in Texas. Various stakeholders, including representatives from mental health organizations and community service providers, provided testimonies advocating for increased investments in mental health resources, particularly for children's mental health initiatives and support systems. One prominent discussion was around the need for family preservation funding to maintain support for families in crisis. The evidence presented highlighted an alarming rise in food insecurity, which underscored the necessity of legislative action to protect vulnerable populations.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 (Part II) Mar 20th, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

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  • 2299" data-time="13788"> in America as it was honestly lived, and I am terrified that SB37 will criminalize
  • span marker="2347" data-time="14076">Let us be clear when we discuss the role of America in Texas jurisprudence
Summary: The meeting convened with significant discussions centered around higher education legislation in Texas, particularly focusing on research security and curriculum governance. Senator Brian Hughes introduced SB1273, which aims to establish a Higher Education Research Security Council to bolster security practices against potential espionage while promoting collaboration among Texas Tier 1 research institutions. Witness testimony included insights from Dr. Kevin Gamache of Texas A&M University, who underscored the importance of safeguarding academic resources to maintain Texas’s leadership in research. The committee unanimously adopted a substitute for the bill which elevated its scope to include private institutions as well, reflecting a broader approach to research security.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Border Security (Part II) Apr 10th, 2025

Senate Border Security Committee

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  • of cartels and other organized criminal gangs throughout
  • Identification as a member of a criminal street gang (CSG
  • Identification of an individual by a member of a criminal street gang or FTO by an informant or other
  • It may be considered criminally stupid, but hey, it's an admission and it's an admission.
  • ...other it back by a criminal association.
Summary: The meeting of the committee centered around several significant legislative proposals, notably focusing on SB2201, which aims to enhance intelligence databases to tackle organized crime, including street gangs and terrorist organizations. Senator Birdwell led the discussions by emphasizing the need for strong measures to adapt to the evolving landscape of criminal activity in Texas and proposed key amendments designed to strengthen accountability for law enforcement. Members engaged in detailed conversations with testimonies supporting the bill's intention to safeguard civil liberties while bolstering law enforcement's ability to manage public safety concerns effectively. Additionally, SB2200 and SB2199 were discussed and subsequently passed favorably to the full Senate following committee substitutions that addressed minor drafting corrections and compliance with federal standards.
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  • However, the criminal group...
  • The agency has no jurisdiction over criminal proceedings.
  • It would add criminal negligence to the animal cruelty statute.
  • As the Court of Criminal Appeals put it in Williams v. State, criminal negligence depends upon a...
  • I'm a board-certified criminal lawyer of almost...
Summary: The meeting focused on a range of significant legislative proposals, notably addressing pressing issues such as fentanyl trafficking, animal cruelty, and road rage incidents. Representative Manchia presented HB2695 and conveyed the tragic context surrounding its inception, driven by the loss of young lives due to fentanyl-laced pills distributed via social media. The testimony of community members and law enforcement reinforced the urgency for enhanced penalties against digital facilitators of drug trafficking targeting the youth. This led to a robust discussion, highlighting the alarming prevalence of such drugs disguised as everyday items like candy, intended to be sold to minors. Public testimonies included heartfelt statements from bereaved families who shared their stories of loss and urged committee members to take decisive action against this growing issue.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Human Services Apr 1st, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Human Services Committee

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  • Well, what if there's not already a criminal investigation?
  • felony criminal cases that come.
  • To me, this bill addresses what a criminal case is.
  • The Cass County Criminal District Attorney's...
  • That's why I do criminal. I don't do it either.
Summary: The meeting convened with Chair Hull overseeing the discussions, and a quorum was confirmed with all members present. The primary focus was on voting several bills that had been discussed in previous hearings. Notable among them was HB1155, which relates to monetary assistance from the DFPS to certain parents. The committee adopted a substitute for the bill without objection and subsequently moved it forward with recommendations for favorable approval to the full House. Another significant topic was HB136, which aimed to include lactation consultation in Medicaid coverage, which also passed out of committee with a substitute.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Mar 31st, 2025 at 10:03 am

House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee

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  • The criminal organizations that we investigate and their technology are constantly evolving.
  • Often these crimes are linked to the cartels and almost always to foreign criminal organizations.
  • and Comal County criminal district attorneys, and you're
  • I'm the elected criminal district attorney for Comal County.
  • Any of the criminals will take this crime to another state. Thank you for your time.
Summary: The Committee on Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services convened to discuss various legislative bills focused on enhancing financial security for public employees and addressing instances of financial fraud. Notably, House Bill 3594 was presented by Representative Lujan, aimed at modernizing the San Antonio Fire and Police Retiree Health Care Fund, with support from key stakeholders, indicating broad consensus on the bill's implications. In addition, House Bill 3109 was addressed, expanding the scope of the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center to include payment fraud, reflecting Texas's proactive approach to tackling criminal financial activities and protecting its citizens.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Border Security Feb 27th, 2025

Senate Border Security Committee

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  • But he also serves in the criminal justice system and on the Justice Committee as well.
  • We work with the landowners enforcing criminal trespass, just a zero tolerance.
  • We don't know their criminal history. We just know they're from.
  • They don't have a criminal history. They don't have a TCIC or NCIC in Venezuela.
  • Criminal activity that was occurring and some of the things that you were...
Summary: The meeting of the Border Security Committee was marked by intensive discussions surrounding the ongoing initiatives related to Operation Lone Star. Members shared updates on border security measures, underscoring the significant operational changes resulting from shifts in federal policies. General Salter provided extensive insights into the deployment of state resources, highlighting the 5,000 active personnel engaged in various border control operations. The various strategies employed for enhancing surveillance and interdicting drug smuggling were also covered, emphasizing the importance of strong collaboration between state and federal agencies.
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  • Senate Bill 251 aims to establish criminal law to assist in handling the county's criminal caseload more
  • Are we including criminal trespass?
  • These are criminal aliens as defined by ICE, and they have already been reported by criminal trespassers
  • That needs to happen to protect Texans from the criminal activity that criminal aliens are performing
  • Those people are considered criminal aliens.
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.
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  • are prosecuted to the same extent as other criminal actors.
  • I work for the elected official, Brett Ligon, who is board-certified in criminal law and is the chief
  • It also adds a penalty enhancement to the next higher category of offense if the criminal knew or had
  • Much of that criminal activity is related to malware. Criminals are gaining access to checks.
  • By creating a specific criminal offense for trespassing in these facilities, the bill ensures that...
Summary: The committee meeting focused on several critical pieces of legislation, including discussions around HB1720, aimed at enhancing the security of animal housing facilities to prevent unauthorized trespassing. Representative Gerben-Hawkins emphasized the bill's importance in protecting both the animals and the safety of facilities. The discussion highlighted personal accounts, including a notable incident involving a break-in at the Dallas Zoo, underscoring the urgency of implementing stricter penalties for trespassers in these settings. The bill aims to classify such trespassing as a jail felony or even a third-degree felony depending on the circumstances of any harassment towards the animals involved. Additionally, HB2593 was brought up, proposing to increase penalties for indecent assault against the elderly and disabled, reflecting a growing concern for the safety of vulnerable populations. The committee also discussed HB4414, which addresses mail theft related to checks and introduces offenses for the theft of mail keys. The meeting was well-attended, with ample public testimony supporting these legislative measures, indicating a strong concern from the community about animal welfare and protection for vulnerable citizens.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Mar 4th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

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  • And so I think the criminal justice system—some would call it the criminal injustice system—needs to
  • But if we don't protect these kids, we're going to see them in the criminal justice system.
  • This is the first time I've been, even though I didn't ask to be on Criminal Justice last...
  • And so I think the criminal justice system—some would call it the criminal injustice system—needs to
  • But if we don't protect these kids, we're going to see them in the criminal justice system.
Summary: The meeting of the Texas Juvenile Justice Committee focused on addressing key issues within the juvenile justice system, particularly outlining a severe staffing shortage that impacts service delivery to youth in secure facilities. The Director of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department presented significant findings, including a spike in violence among youth and a concerning increase in youth with heightened aggressive behaviors and mental health needs. The committee emphasized the urgent need for additional staffing and funding to enhance the living and working conditions in juvenile facilities and ensure adequate programming for the youth involved.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance Jan 27th, 2025

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  • , it's the Court of Criminal Appeals.
  • , it's the Court of Criminal Appeals.
  • , it's the Court of Criminal Appeals.
  • This concludes my presentation for the Court of Criminal Appeals.
  • You see the civil, you see the criminal.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Finance Committee was marked by extensive discussions around the budget proposals for various judicial services and the impact of proposed salary increases on staffing. Notably, there were concerns raised regarding a significant attorney shortage in rural areas, which has seen a 27% decline in attorneys taking positions compared to previous years. Scott Ehlers highlighted a crucial $12 million funding request aimed at addressing this shortfall to maintain the adequate operational capacity of indigent defense services across the state. The committee members, led by Chairman Hinojosa, emphasized the importance of finding solutions to improve legal access and representation in underserved areas to respond effectively to this critical issue.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Aug 22nd, 2025 at 10:08 am

House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee

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  • "46" data-time="270">This is true for a prosecuting attorney attempting to access files to press criminal
  • Constitutionally required to get in criminal cases is an
  • I heard the court of criminal, or the court of...
  • This does not affect criminal investigation or accusations of criminal misconduct, or any of the associated
  • case and a judge presiding over that criminal case.
Bills: SB15
Summary: The committee meeting centered around the discussion of SB15, which aims to standardize record-keeping protocols for law enforcement agencies across the state. It received a mixed reception from committee members and witnesses, with significant concern raised regarding its potential to obscure misconduct and limit public transparency. Public testimony included strong dissent from individuals and organizations advocating for greater accountability in policing, who argued that the bill could enable law enforcement agencies to suppress critical information under the guise of confidentiality. Significant dialogue pertained to the implications of the bill in light of recent events that highlighted the need for transparency in police conduct, particularly in controversial cases such as the Uvalde school shooting. Ultimately, the bill was passed out of committee with minimal opposition.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Administration Apr 28th, 2025

Senate Administration Committee

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  • SB2371, criminal penalty.
  • SB2392, criminal penalty.

  • SB2514, criminal penalty.

  • SB2876, criminal penalty.

  • There's no fiscal note or criminal penalties on this bill.
Bills: SCR3, SCR30, SB2375, HCR35
Summary: The Senate Committee on Administration convened to discuss several important bills, notably SCR30, SB2375, HCR35, and HCR64. Senator Cook presented SB2375, which is related to non-substantive codification of laws and ensures that existing codes are accurately maintained without substantive changes. The committee reported favorably on this bill, recognizing the significant cleanup it provides within the statute. Furthermore, SCR30 was discussed, aiming to designate Matagorda County as the Birding Capital of Texas, emphasizing the area's rich ecological diversity and the promotion of ecotourism. Public testimony supported the designation, highlighting local pride and environmental conservation efforts.

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