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TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Apr 23rd, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee

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  • , and so the bank protects it as exempt.
  • You know, people have social security or protected funds.
  • There are protections in place.
  • They're not protected once the debtor receives those.
  • But alternate service also goes through me. I must approve alternate service.
Summary: During this meeting of the legislative committee, significant discussions took place regarding various bills, including those focused on judge and courthouse security, construction defect lawsuits, and carbon capture legislation. A notable highlight was the presentation of HB4502, where representatives expressed urgency to address concerns surrounding harassment of judges and court staff, citing incidents that had raised alarms about their safety. The proposed changes aim to enhance the judicial security framework and rectify loopholes that currently hinder effective legal recourse for court personnel. Several witnesses provided testimony both in support and in opposition to the discussed bills, emphasizing the diverse perspectives and concerns surrounding each piece of legislation. Another key discussion involved HB2790, which aims to establish a comprehensive legal framework for carbon capture and storage, addressing the balance between promoting technological advancement and protecting property rights. Stakeholders, including landowners and industry representatives, presented contrasting views on the implications of the bill, highlighting the ongoing debate about environmental responsibilities versus economic development needs. The meeting concluded with several bills left pending, showcasing the committee's commitment to thorough deliberation and stakeholder engagement in legislative processes.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 7th, 2025 at 03:00 pm

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • of children including child development, child growth, child
  • in a managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services for certain purposes
  • of Family and Protective Services and is referred to the Committee on Human Services.
  • Protective Services Prevention Grant Program for the Department of Human Services.
  • The Department of Family and Protective Services is to
Summary: The committee meeting addressed significant topics, including two resolutions, HCR65 and HCR119. HCR65 commemorated the life of Tracy Lee Vincent from Longview, while HCR119 also addressed another memorial. These discussions involved motions for deferring other bills’ readings and the scheduling of a congratulatory memorial resolutions calendar. The meeting included formal recognitions of important individuals, including veterans and milestones in their contributions, illustrating the dignity of the proceedings and the respect given to public service. Additionally, the committee conducted motions to allow for committee meetings during session hours, ensuring legislative business continued smoothly despite scheduling challenges. Amidst these discussions, members recognized first responders and notable citizens whose actions had significantly impacted their communities. This highlighted the meeting's focus not only on legislative duties but also on honoring the individuals that contribute to societal welfare. The session was characterized by a spirit of collaboration and respect, as well as moments of solemn remembrance, establishing a balanced agenda that combined urgency in legislative work with the ceremonial aspects of governance. By the end of the meeting, a clear path forward was established with several motions ordered and memorials acknowledged.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development May 7th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee

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  • We'll thank all of you for your service.
  • Child care regulation through their child care minimum standards looks at all of the health and safety
  • company without first knowing exactly how much they have to pay for such services and what those services
  • It's about protecting veterans. For decades.
  • 13% return annually per child.
Summary: The Committee on Trade, Workforce and Economic Development convened to discuss a range of bills addressing workforce policies, business practices, and data privacy issues. A highlight was the presentation of HB5146, aimed at expanding subsidized childcare eligibility to include parents pursuing non-credit workforce training, which drew significant support from both committee members and witnesses. Additionally, SB2121 was introduced to rectify clerical errors within the data broker law, ensuring better consumer protections around the collection and use of personal data. Various other bills saw quick passages with unanimous support, reflecting broad agreement among members regarding workforce development and operational efficiency.
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  • The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services will come to order

  • ...of the Family Protective Services, caseworkers' property
  • This allows the Family Protective Services to reimburse certain employees for legal expenses associated
  • with seeking a protective order or restraining order.
  • Yes, and it's only for protection.
Summary: The meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee covered a variety of bills primarily focused on health care service enhancements and legal protections for employees. A notable discussion surrounded HB50, which aims to integrate HIV testing into routine STD screenings, a topic that received unanimous backing due to its potential to reduce the transmission of the virus. There was also significant dialogue around HB2399, which requires courts to provide detailed findings when making safety determinations regarding children's placements, further ensuring transparency and clarity in decision-making processes. The committee deliberated on various aspects of health care accessibility, particularly regarding individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as legislative measures to protect family services workers from damages caused in the line of duty. The session was characterized by thoughtful engagement from committee members and testimonies from various stakeholders.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 3rd, 2025 at 10:00 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • rights of the consensus of the child welfare service providers is referred to the Committee of Human
  • , including the services provided under the Medicaid Managed Care and Child Health Plan programs for
  • in suits affecting the parent-child relationship, referred to the Subcommittee on Child Protection.
  • Services must consider when selecting a foster care placement for a child, for the Committee on Human
  • relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Bills: HB9, HB22, HB908, HB1392
Summary: The meeting included discussions surrounding various legislative matters, however, specific bills did not generate notable dialogue or challenges among the committee members. The members appeared to unanimously agree on the proceedings, which was reflected in the smooth running of the meeting. Members engaged in general commentary about the current legislative landscape and the importance of transparency and public education regarding new policies. While no specific testimony was gathered from the public, the atmosphere remained cordial and focused on advancing talks.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations Feb 18th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Appropriations Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Who do you hand that child off to for long-term services?
  • In fiscal year 2024, Adult Protective Services protects
  • In fiscal year 2024, in Child Protective Services, we have
  • the child, but they need additional services and supports.
  • With one exception, which is Adult Protective Services (APS).
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on reviewing the proposed budget for the upcoming biennium, with substantial discussions around House Bill 1 and its implications for public education, healthcare, and border security. The Comptroller presented a revenue overview indicating a total of $194.6 billion available for general purpose spending, which reflects a slight decrease compared to previous years due to fluctuating economic conditions. Members raised questions regarding spending limits and the impact of federal funding on state programs, highlighting concerns about the sustainability of funding in light of potential changes at the federal level.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs May 7th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House State Affairs Committee

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  • She has a young child with her, and she doesn't have child care.
  • The question is there, but, you know, similarly, child care, you know, there are some public child care
  • services out there.
  • Every unborn child...
  • Denying support services like transportation, lodging, or child care is not just cruel; it is a calculated
Bills: SB6, SB11, SB33
Summary: The committee meeting was centered around the discussion of two key bills: SB33 and SB11. SB33 received significant attention as it aimed to close loopholes related to local government funding for abortion travel, which several representatives argued was an overreach of governmental power. Testimonies from supporters highlighted the need for this bill to clarify taxpayer protections, while opponents raised concerns about infringing on local autonomy and access to healthcare. The discussion featured passionate inputs from various stakeholders, emphasizing the societal implications of legislations regarding reproductive rights and healthcare services. At the conclusion of deliberations, both bills were left pending, indicating that further consideration is required before moving forward.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

Senate Education K-16 Committee

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  • that can help their child thrive.
  • our students and protect our teachers.
  • There are ways out there to protect all the children.
  • It relates to them; we've got to protect our teachers and other students.
  • I don't want to put any child in D.A.E.P., but these behaviors persist.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Education, K-16, revolved around multiple bills, notably HB1188, HB2856, HB3126, HJR5, and HB6. Key discussions highlighted the importance of early intervention for families with special needs through HB1188, which aims to provide better resources for parents. Public testimony included compelling narratives that underscored the personal impact of such legislation. Additionally, the committee engaged in important dialogue concerning student discipline, specifically focusing on vaping in schools and its consequences under HB6.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance (Part I) Jan 28th, 2025

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  • Recommendations include maintaining funding levels for child support services and enhancing enforcement
  • Protecting Texans from fraud, waste, and abuse, and finally...
  • timely to complaints about failure to pay child support?
  • We've changed so much in child support.
  • We've changed so much in child support.
Summary: The meeting of the committee primarily focused on the Office of the Attorney General, where General Ken Paxton and his staff presented budget recommendations, highlighting a proposed decrease of $163.9 million from the 2024-25 biennium budget. Discussions included essential service funding such as the Crime Victims Compensation Program, which is facing challenges due to revenue shortfalls and increased demand. The committee raised concerns regarding the method of finance swaps that impacted the overall budget, leading to a $38 million cut that the Attorney General’s office deemed an error. Representatives from the LBB were also questioned about the implications of these funding changes.
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  • To clarify, Family Violence Protective Orders or Magistrate's Orders of Emergency Protection are specifically
  • So thank you for your service.
  • , and we're not giving them that same protection.
  • I believe, you know, we should be protected.
  • of a 15-year-old or 16-year-old child, or someone's 19-year-old child, for that matter.
Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on discussions surrounding several proposed bills, including Senate Bill 990, which aims to expand the death penalty criteria. This bill faced substantial opposition from various stakeholders, including representatives from the Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty. They expressed concerns about the effectiveness and fiscal implications of the death penalty, urging the committee to consider alternative methods for ensuring public safety. Testimony highlighted research disputing the efficacy of the death penalty as a deterrent and called for a nuanced approach to justice, particularly concerning crimes against children. In addition to SB990, the committee reviewed SB1362 and SB1379, both related to increasing penalties for financial crimes in response to fraud surges exacerbated by the pandemic. Witnesses, including law enforcement representatives and banking officials, provided testimonies supporting these bills as proactive measures against rising financial fraud cases. The meeting concluded with motions on these bills pending further consideration, reflecting the committee's ongoing commitment to addressing these critical issues while debating the broader implications of each legislation.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance Feb 12th, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm concerned about the increasing demand for child care services in Texas.
  • I'm concerned about the increasing demand for child care services in Texas.
  • I'm concerned about the increasing demand for child care services in Texas.
  • I'm concerned about the increasing demand for child care services in Texas.
  • I'm concerned about the increasing demand for child care services in Texas.
Bills: SB1
Summary: The committee meeting addressed various pressing issues, notably the funding and appropriations for transportation and housing programs. Presentations focused on $40.4 billion in funding for highway projects, which is directed towards construction, maintenance, and infrastructure development for the upcoming biennium. Discussions highlighted the importance of addressing the capacity for project delivery amid increasing demands due to population growth and increased vehicle miles traveled in Texas. Additionally, Senator Hinojosa pushed for clarifying the funding available for driver education programs, especially for homeless and foster youth, which underscored a need for legislative support to ensure adequate resource allocation. Public testimonies lent depth to these discussions, presenting the human impact of legislative decisions.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs Aug 22nd, 2025 at 08:08 am

House State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Protection Act.
  • We must protect the baby.
  • We must pass the Women and Child Protection Act.
  • Bill 7, the Women and Child Protection Act.
  • It has to be done to protect our moms. It's about protecting our moms.
Bills: HB7, SB8
Summary: Simultaneously, SB8 initiated thorough debates over privacy and safety concerns in public restrooms. Supporters argued for the necessity of maintaining biologically separated spaces to protect women and children, while opponents highlighted the discrimination and potential harm caused to transgender individuals. Various stakeholders, including business representatives and community activists, voiced their opposition to SB8, emphasizing its negative implications for Texas's reputation as a welcoming state. The session concluded without any definitive resolutions, with both bills remaining pending for further consideration.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Mar 31st, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

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  • It's about protecting our children.
  • And if harm happens, in those terms of service, that contract, the child is not allowed to sue for the
  • How do we protect them from that?
  • You're a mom; you walk beside your child.
  • Can you do something to protect us?"
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on State Affairs featured intense discussions centered around the regulation of tobacco and e-cigarette products, with a particular focus on protecting minors from harmful marketing practices. Senators presented various bills addressing the marketing of these products, which included SB1313, SB1314, and SB1316. Senator Cook laid out SB1313, aimed at prohibiting deceptive marketing techniques that entice minors, alongside testimony from concerned parents advocating for stronger regulations against smoke shops near schools. The committee also examined the App Store Accountability Act, led by Senator Paxson, which aims to ensure age verification for app downloads and hold app stores accountable for protecting minors online. Public testimony played a crucial role in the discussion, with parents and experts weighing in on the necessity of stringent regulations to safeguard youth from exploitation by marketers of addictive products.
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  • This is a child who...
  • These are basic protections that all parents should expect when they entrust their child to a camp.
  • Health Services.
  • For example, about 20 years ago, the legislature passed child protection training that we go through
  • Those food service personnel are not child protection trained, and those waivers were granted through
Summary: The meeting focused on discussion around SB1, addressing safety reforms in youth camps in light of a tragic flooding incident that resulted in multiple fatalities. The committee heard testimony from various stakeholders, including family members of the victims, who shared heartfelt stories and the urgent need for reforms to ensure that such a tragedy would not happen again. The testimonies highlighted the importance of establishing better safety measures, including evacuation plans and compliance with new safety regulations. Senator Perry emphasized that the bill aims to create objective standards that protect children attending camps, prompting a strong emotional response from attendees as they reflected on the lives lost during the flash floods.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations Feb 18th, 2025 at 08:02 am

House Appropriations Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Who do you hand that child off to for long-term services?
  • ...Protected Services.
  • Adult Protective Services protects adults over 60

  • In Child Protective Services, we have two primary

  • the child is in the home to keep them safe in that home and provide services to do that.
Summary: The meeting involved a series of discussions around various legislative matters, focusing primarily on proposed bills and amendments. Members of the committee voiced their opinions on the implications of each bill, and several public witnesses offered testimony supporting and opposing different initiatives. Notable conversations revolved around fiscal responsibilities and the impact of these legislations on local communities. Overall, the dialogue was constructive, highlighting the differing perspectives among committee members and witnesses.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Mar 12th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee

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  • Customs and Border Protection, U.S.
  • It's a great service.
  • I’d like to give you a little history of the Air Marshal Service.
  • Service and U.S.
  • I work for Tex Protects, and we're an advocacy agency focused on strengthening families and protecting
Summary: The committee convened to discuss several major legislative bills, focusing particularly on enhancing law enforcement's ability to respond to missing children and addressing increasing border security concerns. One significant bill discussed was HB908, which mandates that law enforcement agencies report missing children to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children within a strict time frame. Testimonies primarily supported the urgency and need for swift action regarding missing children, with members underscoring the imperative to streamline procedures to ensure every case is handled urgently. Additionally, discussions on HB674 centered around adjusting the penalty structure for criminal trespass incidents related to avoiding law enforcement checkpoints, seen as a crucial measure to deter illegal crossings and enhance border security.
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  • funeral service across our state.
  • Yet, we still have no liability protection in that role.
  • Commission's Child Care Services Scholarship Program must participate in the Texas Rising Star Program
  • Care Services, impacting low-income working families' access to child care.
  • This allows them to protect themselves and protect

Summary: The meeting conducted by the committee saw extensive discussion surrounding several key bills, including HB4749, SB621, and HB201. Notably, HB3133, which involves legislation regarding explicit deepfake content and social media, was presented and debated vigorously with a committee substitute being proposed to align it with federal standards following the recent federal 'Take It Down' Act. The committee moved to report several bills favorably, including HB1506, emphasizing support for updating laws concerning political contributions and expenditures. Public testimonies were held on various bills, allowing stakeholders to voice their perspectives, particularly on legislation concerning tactical medical professionals and their role during high-risk incidents. The committee concluded the meeting by laying out additional bills for further discussion in subsequent sessions, underscoring a commitment to thorough legislative review.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part I) Feb 5th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • You know, we've been very protective of this fund.
  • to a child with a disability.
  • The amendment is about protecting a child and their family's civil rights.
  • to that $1,500 or more per child.
  • , and scribe services.
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.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 17th, 2025 at 02:00 pm

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • Refer to the Committee on Human Services.

  • Refer to the Committee on Human Services.

  • Refer to the Committee on Human Services.

  • orders and certain other protective orders prohibiting possession.
  • for Medicare and Medicaid Services and its Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation.
Summary: The committee meeting extended over a range of proposed legislation, heavily focusing on various constitutional amendments and significant bills affecting education, public safety, and local governance. A notable discussion included H.J.R. 123, which proposed establishing an independent redistricting commission—a move that stirred considerable debate among members. Additionally, H.A.R. 124 aimed at creating a state school health and safety fund, receiving full support from the committee members present. Multiple public testimonies were provided, emphasizing the anticipated impact these resolutions would have on community welfare.

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