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TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 7th, 2025 at 03:30 pm

House State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, education is really important for us.
  • The main vulnerable people that are affected are young adults, but young adults who have a family history
  • They educate everybody.
  • Actually, they're young adults as well.
  • Educate them. Fund them.
Bills: HB28, SB3
Summary: The meeting featured significant discussions regarding HB28, where the chair outlined the plans to bring forward a substitute for the bill. The chair emphasized the importance of maintaining order and decorum during the proceedings. Members engaged in deliberations, and a number of public witnesses were invited to testify, thereby enriching the discussion around the bill. This interaction provided valuable insights into public sentiment regarding the issues at hand.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Adults need to do hard things.
  • Texas has real problems, education...
  • with a high school education.
  • Only 60% of adults over 25...
  • and others to continue education.
Summary: The meeting revolved around significant legislative discussions primarily focused on SB8 and SB18. Notably, the committee addressed public testimonies on SB18, which targeted drag performances and LGBTQIA individuals. Testimonies highlighted the potential discriminatory implications of the bill, raising concerns that it undermines constitutional freedoms. Various members of the public expressed both support and opposition, fostering a heated debate about its impact on community rights and protections.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance Feb 27th, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • She and my father lived during World War II as adults.
  • Twenty-four percent of adult Alzheimer's patients are on Medicaid. It's expensive to our country.
  • We charge adult daycare at a rate of around $85 a day, just for adult daycare, and at-home care services
  • We also have educational programs.
  • That's why we believe that education for the public, but also for physicians, is crucial.
Bills: SB5, SJR3
Summary: The meeting focused on important legislative considerations surrounding dementia and healthcare funding in Texas. Discussions were centered on SB5 and SJR3, which aim to establish the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT) and enhance funding for dementia research and prevention efforts. Senators highlighted the urgency of addressing the growing prevalence of dementia, emphasizing that nearly half of nursing home residents suffer from Alzheimer's or other related disorders. Public testimonies from experts and advocates underscored the need for research funding and the dire need for comprehensive care that could affect millions of Texans.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Is it an adult product?
  • I understand the education. Believe me, I get that part.
  • I think we're lacking education, and that's a part of what I do for a living—is educate.
  • I also have my master's in cannabis education.
  • We sell hemp to adults with proper identification.
Bills: HB28, SB3
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on discussions surrounding HB28, which aims to regulate the hemp market in Texas following the 2018 Farm Bill. The committee heard testimonies from stakeholders including industry advocates and law enforcement representatives. Notably, there were opposing views on the efficacy and safety of the proposed regulations, particularly concerning the potential impact on children and the risks associated with unregulated THC products. Many witnesses emphasized the need for a balanced approach to ensure consumer safety while allowing responsible adult access to THC products.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.

State Affairs Jul 22nd, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • But educating has never worked out. We get kids every day under.
  • So those are adults.
  • It's affecting adult brains as well.
  • It's adults who need to protect the community, not kids.
  • A ban is never a solution to a situation; education is.
Bills: SB5, SB11, SB12
Summary: The committee meeting focused on discussions surrounding public safety and health, particularly in relation to the regulation of THC products through Senate Bills 5, 11, and 12. A significant point of contention was Senate Bill 5, which sought to regulate THC products to prioritize child safety, with law enforcement officials arguing that existing regulations have failed to protect youth adequately. The committee heard several testimonies from both supporters and opponents of the legislation, emphasizing a deep divide on the efficacy of regulation versus prohibition. Lawmakers debated the implications of these bills, with some members advocating for a complete ban while others called for more moderate, regulated approaches to address the concerns surrounding THC consumption and its impact on mental health. Notably, the meeting concluded with a series of votes indicating a strong push towards tightening regulations on THC products to ensure public safety.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Workforce Apr 1st, 2025 at 09:00 am

House S/C on Workforce

Transcript Highlights:
  • ...education and workforce initiatives, and we think this
  • I could go into it, but really what it comes down to is early education is what supports the workforce
  • adults across Texas who have this systems involvement.
  • And what we've learned from many of these youth is that they would like to attain higher education and
  • pathways to success by requiring local workforce boards to include opportunity youth and young adults
Summary: The meeting of the Workforce Committee included extensive discussions around several key bills, primarily focusing on issues related to wage theft and child care services. Representative Gonzalez presented HB 669, highlighting the significant problem of wage theft affecting low-income workers. Testimonies from various stakeholders underscored the importance of creating a transparent database that would hold employers accountable for wage violations, emphasizing the need for a fair labor market for all workers. Several witnesses provided support for the bill, discussing its potential positive impact on Texas families and businesses.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Justice Mar 4th, 2025

Senate Criminal Justice Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • My concern is just with the education part.
  • There's no educational reason for that.
  • Is there ever a reason to have a child perform sexually for an adult?
  • Today, four states have exceptions for educational purposes.
  • I understand, but this is if I, as an adult, cannot speak this to you as adults so that we understand
Bills: SB20, SB1621, SB412, SB441, SB442
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice focused on legislative measures aimed at enhancing the protection of minors against the evolving threats posed by artificial intelligence and technology in the realm of child exploitation. Multiple bills, including SB20 and SB1621, were introduced to address child sexual abuse material (CSAM), particularly concerning AI-generated content and deep fakes. During the session, committee members highlighted the importance of these initiatives, emphasizing that the current legal framework must adapt to the rapidly changing technological landscape. The discussions emphasized the commitment of the committee members to protect children and the integrity of these legislative efforts. Public testimony brought forth a sense of urgency from both law enforcement and advocacy groups highlighting widespread concerns about the misuse of technology to exploit children.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V Feb 26th, 2025 at 09:30 am

House Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V

Transcript Highlights:
  • In looking at, and I'm going back, a little late with my question, the adult called...
  • ...responses, lack of educational support.
  • provider is working hand-in-hand with the general education provider in the classroom.
  • Need was for special education providers.
  • For education? Yes. Okay. Are kids...
Summary: The committee meeting focused on comprehensive budget recommendations across various law enforcement and correctional agencies. Notable discussions included funding for the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the Legislative Budget Board's educational and support initiatives for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Specific emphasis was placed on addressing staffing shortages and retention of personnel, particularly in parole and correctional officer positions, amid rising concerns regarding jail standards and operational efficiency. The meeting also saw testimonies from agency heads who outlined their needs and challenges, underscoring the importance of legislative support for public safety and corrections reform.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs Mar 3rd, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • ...in our education system and how we educate children.
  • ...an adult, you're an adult.
  • , you're an adult.
  • I'm a veteran and a young adult.
  • Education is key.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate State Affairs Committee provided a platform for discussing a comprehensive agenda featuring multiple bills, particularly focusing on concerns surrounding THC regulations and its implications for public safety. Notably, Senate Bill 3, which seeks to ban consumable hemp products containing THC, drew strong public testimony from various stakeholders who expressed both support and opposition. Supporters argued the necessity to curb the proliferation of high-potency THC products in schools and among youths, while opponents warned of the potential negative economic impacts and push towards unregulated markets if such a ban were implemented.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Article II Feb 26th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Appropriations - S/C on Article II

Transcript Highlights:
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    As it relates to the exceptional item, the decline in the adult

  • And that's due to the Juul generation becoming adults.
  • The exceptional item is aimed at those adults to help

  • And young adults. So let's take a look.
  • For many of the people in my town, students and adults alike, this is a reality.
Summary: The meeting of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Article 2 featured public testimony focused on the budget and specific funding needs within various state agencies. A significant amount of discussion centered around tobacco control efforts, where multiple witnesses emphasized the need for increased funding to combat tobacco and vaping among youth. Zoe Pippin, a high school student, shared personal experiences of how vaping has impacted her peers, advocating for more educational and prevention resources to address the addiction issues in her small community. This sentiment resonated with many committee members, prompting them to consider expanding support for tobacco prevention programs.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII Feb 24th, 2025 at 10:00 am

House Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII

Transcript Highlights:
  • So what is that, like a day or two of classroom education that the Texas Lottery is paying for?
  • to reintegrate with education and then career-centered
  • This bill expanded the use of the fund to finance driver's education funding for these youth.
  • We expanded that fund to also cover a driver's education program.
  • We expanded that fund to also cover a driver's education program.
Summary: The meeting of the Texas Lottery Commission centered around vital discussions regarding the regulatory framework and operational issues related to the lottery and charitable bingo systems in Texas. The committee reviewed financial appropriations, focusing on the need for infrastructure improvements to the Charitable Bingo Operations Division and highlighted the ongoing work with the Sunset Advisory Commission to enhance operational efficiency and compliance. Significant attention was given to the unregulated activities of lottery ticket couriers, which have raised concerns about integrity and fairness in lottery games, prompting the commission to consider appropriate measures to stop such activities.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Ways & Means Mar 31st, 2025 at 10:03 am

House Ways & Means Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • You're here on behalf of the Early Care and Education Consortium, and you're here to testify for the
  • My name is Kathleen McHenry, and I'm here on behalf of the Early Care and Education Consortium, urging
  • Again, to advance educational opportunities and move this
  • developmental disabilities, known as IDD adults.
  • the home be related to the adult with IDD within a third degree of consanguinity.
Summary: The meeting of the committee explored various bills with significant discussions centered around House Bills like HB8, HB2723, and HB3093. Members expressed concerns about the financial implications of property tax assessments and the impact of unjust appraisals on local government budgets. Representative Cunningham highlighted the urgency of addressing the discrepancies in property tax laws as they relate to non-profit cemeteries, pointing out historical injustices that have led to the loss of community burial sites. Meanwhile, the discussions on HB3093 revolved around ensuring fair taxation practices to reduce financial uncertainties for local governments, emphasizing the need for realistic revenue calculations in budget projections. The committee actively invited public testimonies, illustrating the widespread interest and implications of these legislative efforts.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.

Public Health Aug 13th, 2025 at 09:08 am

House Public Health Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • A campaign to even educate adults.
  • And I agree, education. We need more education in this state. We need more education on this topic.
  • I heard you say education. I think you said education.
  • to adults 21 and up.
  • Education is critical.
Bills: HB5
Summary: The meeting of the Public Health Committee focused primarily on discussions surrounding HB5, which seeks to regulate THC consumables in Texas. Numerous witnesses provided testimony, both in favor and against the bill, highlighting concerns regarding public health and safety as well as the economic implications of regulation versus prohibition. Chairman Van Dever and other committee members actively engaged with witnesses to clarify the potential impact of the proposed legislation. The testimonies brought to light intense disagreements over how best to approach the management of hemp and cannabis products, demonstrating a division between those advocating for strict regulations versus those calling for responsible oversight without outright bans on THC.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance (Part II) Jan 28th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Education Committee is meeting at the same time.
  • Education being key.
  • But it does, because adults function differently.
  • But it does, because adults function differently.
  • We are required to maintain a library of education.
Summary: The meeting of the committee centered around discussions on the budgets for the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Significant recommendations included a proposed budget of $3.7 billion for the Department of Public Safety, which reflects a decrease of $199.6 million from the previous cycle. Key topics included customer service enhancements and the increase of staff to improve operations and reduce wait times. Additionally, the Juvenile Justice Department's funding was discussed, including adjustments related to staff salary increases and facility needs.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) May 8th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think some better public education about those efforts would really help.
  • You tell us, you tell your parents, you can tell any adult at this school.
  • We know that there are a lot of adults who do not outcry after experiencing child sexual abuse.
  • These kids I work with, I tell them, sometimes adults get it wrong.
  • I've chosen in my career not to work with adult offenders.
Summary: The Committee on State Affairs convened to discuss critical legislation aimed at preventing child sexual abuse, focusing on HB748 and SB835. Both bills received significant support from various witnesses, including representatives from the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops, who emphasized the importance of eliminating non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that allow perpetrators to escape accountability. Witnesses shared impactful personal testimonies, illustrating the harmful effects of NDAs on survivors and stressing the need for a transparent legal environment to protect vulnerable populations. The atmosphere underscored a collective commitment to reform and to stop allowing predators to hide behind confidentiality clauses.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Jurisprudence Apr 23rd, 2025

Senate Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • our judges make more informed decisions when it comes to the most vulnerable populations, our older adults
  • of older adults.
  • Department of Justice, indicates that 10% of adults over the age of 60 in the United States are affected
  • Judicial education on elder abuse is essential to ensure informed, compassionate, and effective legal
  • Education and Support Fund.
Summary: The meeting conducted by the Jurisprudence Committee featured significant discussions surrounding several bills focused on improving legal representation for indigent families and reforming the child support system in Texas. Notably, Senate Bill 2501 was presented to enhance access to legal counsel for families involved with the Child Protective Services, allowing them to choose their own attorneys. The bill was well-received with various testimonies supporting its potential positive impact on legal outcomes for families. Additionally, Senate Bill 629 aimed at reducing the interest rates on child support arrears was highlighted, with studies presented that indicated a decrease in non-custodial parents’ debt burden would lead to increased compliance in payments and better support for families.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs May 5th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • This isn't about adult content or lewd.
  • I mean, it should be any adult, period. And I push that very hard.
  • 50 states, with 19% of adults lacking basic prose literacy skills. 43% of fourth graders.
  • Education policy should be grounded in research, equity, and outcomes, not fear or censorship.
  • We shouldn't get rid of a free public reading program just because a few adults don't like it.
Bills: SB34, SB75, SB330, SB1535, SB18
Summary: The committee meeting was focused on several critical pieces of legislation, particularly SB34 aimed at enhancing wildfire response capabilities for volunteer fire departments throughout Texas. This bill introduces a statewide database for firefighting equipment and raises the grant cap for rural volunteer fire departments. Various witnesses, including experts and stakeholders, testified in support of the bill by emphasizing the increasing wildfire threats experienced in recent years. The committee spent considerable time addressing the amendments and concerns surrounding ongoing wildfire risks, ensuring that necessary resources are allocated to combat this urgency effectively. Discussion also revolved around SB75, a bill that seeks to codify security measures for the Texas electric grid in response to potential electromagnetic pulse threats and other vulnerabilities, with multiple testimonies highlighting the considerable risks posed to public safety and infrastructure if inaction persists. In addition to other bills discussed, there were notable debates around SB18 which aims to restrict public funding for libraries hosting certain performances. Critics expressed concerns over the potential limitations on community literacy programs, drawing attention to the overwhelming need for inclusive educational resources to combat literacy issues in Texas. The rigorous dialogue reflected the committee's commitment to not only legislative processes but also the significant impact these decisions hold for the broader Texas community. Overall, the meeting was well-attended, indicating active participation from both members and the public.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Mar 27th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • ...adults nationwide.
  • The goal of the resolution is simple: educate the public.
  • Education and knowledge...
  • I agree with K-12 education because I think if we raise...
  • We fully believe that strengthening a health education requirement...
Summary: In this committee meeting, members engaged in extensive discussions regarding several bills aimed at enhancing public health initiatives in Texas. Notably, House Bill 1295 was introduced to tackle the pressing issue of health literacy, highlighting its critical importance for improving health outcomes and reducing costs within the state's healthcare system. Vice Chair Busey presented House Bill 321, which aims to streamline the enrollment process for Medicaid and CHIP by utilizing data from the SNAP application to ensure that eligible children can access necessary healthcare coverage. Both bills received public testimonies that emphasized the need for better health education and access to health insurance, particularly for children and vulnerable populations in Texas. Witnesses spoke on the societal importance of nurturing a health-conscious generation, thereby laying a moral obligation on policymakers to support such legislative endeavors.

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