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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Education Mar 18th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Public Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Integrating financial literacy within the social studies curriculum ensures that students understand
  • Research has found that the challenges of chronic

  • ...academic integrity in their classrooms.
  • ...hold academic integrity.
  • It also supports research-based alternatives.

Summary: The committee meeting predominantly focused on educational reform, discussing several bills designed to enhance school safety and address chronic absenteeism. In particular, House Bill 6 was scrutinized for its proposals to modify disciplinary measures within schools, specifically allowing longer in-school suspensions for students who cause significant disruptions. Advocates and experts presented testimonies emphasizing the importance of maintaining a safe learning environment while also addressing behavioral issues in a manner that supports at-risk students. The discourse highlighted the need for balancing discipline with educational support, particularly for students with disabilities who may exhibit challenging behaviors due to their conditions.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) May 1st, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • primary care and behavioral health care through cancer prevention and research.
  • He was an integral part of our team with that physician-led supervision.
  • I'm a Ph.D. economist from the Regulatory Research Center at West Virginia University.
  • I know one of you all have it printed out; it's from the National Bureau of Economic Research.
  • Research demonstrates that midwifery-led care for low-risk pregnant women...
Summary: The Committee on State Affairs meeting featured in-depth discussions primarily centered around Senate Bills 2459 and 3055. SB 2459, presented by Senator Birdwell, aims to protect the personal information of judicial officials to reduce security risks associated with data brokers. This bill brought significant public testimony, with supporters highlighting the need for enhanced safety for judges and court personnel, given the increasing threats and incidents reported. The committee also considered amendments to further refine the bill's implementation process, ensuring the effective removal of personal data upon request. Senate Bill 3055 addressed the scope of practice for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in rural Texas, promoting greater healthcare access amidst ongoing shortages of providers. Advocates for the bill, including several nurse practitioners, voiced the necessity for legislative changes that would empower APRNs to practice more independently. Opposing testimony raised concerns regarding patient safety and the need for physician oversight. The meeting concluded with a commitment to review these bills further, reflecting the broader challenges of healthcare access and safety regulations in Texas.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence May 7th, 2025 at 07:05 am

House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • It maintains the integrity of the law.
  • According to a 2024 RAND research report, which we have provided a synopsis and a link to the full report
  • I'm President of Research and Planning Consultants, and
  • I have you here on behalf of Transportation Research.
  • The American Transportation Research Institute's most recent study of the operational costs of trucking
Bills: HB4806
Summary: The Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee meeting convened early to discuss several critical pieces of legislation, notably HB4806, which aims to reform aspects of civil justice, particularly surrounding personal injury claims. The committee faced strong public testimony both supporting and opposing the bill. Advocates argued that the bill would help mitigate excessive costs in litigation and enhance access to care for injured individuals, while opponents expressed deep concerns that it would drastically limit the ability of victims to receive fair compensation for their suffering. The testimony from families affected by injuries painted a poignant picture of the human impact of the legislation, highlighting the potential devaluation of their pain and trauma in court.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Feb 19th, 2025 at 10:00 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • May they walk in integrity, govern with wisdom, and legislate
  • Through research, advocacy, and public education, Preservation Texas plays a crucial role in raising
Summary: The committee meeting was conducted with several discussions surrounding various proposed bills, addressing both public interests and legislative concerns. Specific bills were presented, and members debated the implications of each, emphasizing their potential impact on the community and state regulations. Notably, several testimonies were heard from stakeholders, which enriched the conversation and provided different perspectives on the bills being reviewed.
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  • We are proud to number among our members the very large companies that are integrated, as well as the
  • Tony Bennett, the big tax economic development bill for this session in our opinion would be the research
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee focused on several key legislative initiatives, including the implementation of new regulations concerning geothermal injection wells as per SB786, and the jurisdiction over brine mining clarified by SB119 and SB1186. Commissioner Christy spoke about the achievements of the Railroad Commission of Texas in regulatory standards and emphasized the importance of updating environmental practices that safeguard groundwater and surface water while facilitating economic growth. Senators expressed their concerns regarding operational impacts on various sectors, highlighting the need for continued collaboration between agencies to address challenges related to water management and environmental compliance.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Education Mar 6th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Public Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • My research finds that students taught by uncertified teachers with no previous experience...
  • My research also shows that if we were to replace just 10% of unprepared teachers...
  • This theory formed as a result of my research about Fort Worth ISD.
  • Our research shows that eligible students who attend pre-K are more than twice as likely to be...
  • This theory formed as a result of my research about Fort Worth ISD, 40% of their...
Bills: HB2
Summary: The meeting focused primarily on legislation related to educational funding and support for students with disabilities. Testimonies were heard regarding HB2, which aims to enhance special education funding and improve the overall educational environment for students. Advocates stressed the importance of investing in mental health services within schools, emphasizing that a holistic approach to student welfare is essential for fostering a safe learning environment. Concerns were raised about charter school funding and the lack of accountability in financial expenditures related to such institutions. Additional discussions highlighted the urgent need for updated policies that reflect current economic realities in education, especially regarding the basic allotment for school funding.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human Services Apr 30th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's an information integration tool.
  • And I will give credit to the Obama administration for those kinds of conversations, so we have integrated
  • Of understanding integration.
  • I've done a lot of research on this topic that included

Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services covered multiple bills focusing on healthcare, education, and child welfare. A key highlight was the presentation of Senate Bill 3001, which aims to add medical nutrition counseling as a Medicaid service for patients with chronic conditions. Chairman Korkhorst emphasized the importance of this bill in addressing healthcare needs in low-income communities. Public testimony was gathered, with several professionals supporting the inclusion of nutrition services to improve health outcomes for Texans, particularly those battling chronic diseases. Another notable discussion revolved around Senate Bill 425, designed to enhance the accuracy of investigations into child and adult protective services. Members raised concerns regarding the need for transparency and improved protocols in these sensitive areas.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management Mar 27th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Land & Resource Management Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Texas Appleseed is a non-partisan, research-driven organization
  • live in a community neighborhood in Austin that has 17 churches, not megachurches, but churches integrated
  • So I've done a lot of research on housing development

  • protect public safety, prevent further damage to the building, or protect the overall structural integrity
  • I immediately went to work in research at Texas A&M.
Summary: The meeting centered around discussions on land use and zoning regulations, prominently featuring HB24 and HB3172. Representative Orr emphasized the importance of reforming the existing zoning laws to empower property owners and streamlined processes for development. Testimonies from various stakeholders highlighted the impact of the current supermajority requirements which hinder necessary housing projects, creating frustration among local developers and advocates for affordable housing. Notable support was expressed for these bills, highlighting the necessity for cities to modernize their zoning systems to facilitate growth and adequate housing development.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 14th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Public Health Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Further research needs to be done to gain a better understanding of these health concerns.
  • Years of research.
  • My research uses the tools of supply and demand to understand the effects of these practices.
  • Research finds evidence that full practice authority increases primary care.
  • There's plenty of research. Now, Texas can give that clarity right now by passing this bill.
Summary: The meeting of the Committee on Public Health addressed a range of health-related bills, with significant discussions surrounding House Bill 3717, aimed at establishing a grant program for clinical trials related to Ibogaine as a treatment for opioid use disorder. Representative Harris presented the bill, which received unanimous support from the committee. Other bills, such as House Bill 3800, which seeks to create an advisory group for local workforce partnerships in education and health care, were also approved with committee substitutes, reflecting clarifications made for better implementation. The overall atmosphere was positive with members actively engaging in voting and discussion.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Insurance Apr 2nd, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Insurance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Texas Appleseed is a non-profit, nonpartisan, research-driven

  • So, I can tell you that based on my research and my

  • Although there are many unknowns due to lack of quality research in this area, I am getting some of that
  • " data-time="8280">Because the care that I received was experimental, and there was no long-term research
  • We are not integrating this patient population with any
Summary: The committee meeting addressed several key bills, with significant discussions surrounding HB778, which focuses on insurance coverage for individuals undergoing gender transition and those wishing to detransition. During the presentations, the bill's author, Chairman Leach, emphasized the importance of ensuring coverage for potential adverse effects from gender transition procedures. However, concerns were raised by various witnesses regarding the potential implications of limiting coverage for transgender care, leading to heated debates and a range of testimonies from both supporters and opponents of the bill. HB2517 and HB2213 also received attention, with discussions centered on insurance premiums and board eligibility for the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, respectively.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 24th, 2025 at 10:00 am

House Appropriations - S/C on Article III

Transcript Highlights:
  • ...study all of the research associated with this.
  • investments that have been identified by researchers that
  • I'll have to research it with my staff and get back to you.
  • So I can do research on Reading Academy, bilingual, and SPED for you.
  • So, where contextually relevant, those are integrated

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on reviewing updates and recommendations related to education funding and legislative measures for public schools. Significant discussions included the implications of the new educational budget proposal, as well as public testimonies advocating for increased funding to support school districts facing financial difficulties. Notably, there was a strong emphasis on adjusting the basic allotment to accommodate inflation and ensure that school funding is based on student enrollment rather than attendance, to better support districts struggling with deficits and operational challenges.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 9th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Investing in research already offers substantial insights into the issue.
  • The research analyzed the movement of more than 71,000 puppies that came into California after the ban
  • I don't know enough about their morals and their integrity and why they make the decisions they do.
  • I researched Petland stores online.
Summary: This committee meeting predominantly focused on the discussions surrounding several significant bills aimed at enhancing child care accessibility and addressing the issues related to deepfake technology. Representative Bojani introduced HB3133, which seeks to create a clear reporting process for deepfake material, ensuring social media platforms take accountability for harmful content. The bill aims to safeguard users from digital manipulations. Notably, the representatives engaged in a robust dialogue regarding the rising need for responsible management of deepfake content, establishing that Texas could take a leading role in this area.
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  • Arlington, you're We're right now at a designated R1 research
  • this committee to halt this process until it can be carried out with transparency, fairness, and integrity
  • integrity of the democratic processes.
  • > to do the right thing, reject this plan, and protect the integrity
  • Ladies and gentlemen, complacency and lack of integrity are issues we need to address.
Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on public testimonies regarding the revised congressional redistricting plan. Numerous witnesses presented their concerns about how the proposed changes could potentially dilute representation for minority communities. A consistent theme throughout the testimonies was the fear that the redistricting effort was not aimed at serving constituents but rather at securing power for political parties. Several participants expressed a strong opposition to what they perceived as gerrymandering tactics, claiming they would negatively impact African-American and Hispanic communities in Texas. The meeting revealed a clear public sentiment against the redistricting proposals, with nearly all witnesses speaking out against the changes. The Chair noted an overwhelming number of testimonies opposing the redistricting, indicating a strong community response to the proposed changes and their implications on fair representation.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 1st, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is a very integrated industry.
  • for our fish hatcheries, oyster license buyback, game warden equipment, and funding for fisheries research
  • This collaboration with law enforcement and organizations will conduct research and investigate these
Summary: The meeting of the committee focused primarily on several key bills, including HB2286, HB1562, and HB1732, which were reported favorably to the full House with the recommendation that they do pass and be printed. Representative Hernandez notably contributed to the discussions on HB1562 and HB1732, both concerning massage therapy regulations. Furthermore, the committee heard discussions on HB491 regarding civil penalties for massage therapy violations and HB11 relating to occupation licensing reciprocity agreements. Most bills passed with unanimous support, indicating a strong consensus among committee members on these legislative issues.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance (Part II) Jan 28th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • We want the integrity of our identification of our

  • The fourth request is for $3 million to integrate support

  • **Director Collier**: ...Our research team came to me about
  • **Director Collier**: ...Our research team came to me about
  • challenges where contraband can be disguised as legal materials, and it's critical to ensure the integrity
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.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Corrections Apr 30th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Corrections Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Bexar County Conviction Integrity Unit, TICO, and MTC have been aware of this probable actual innocence
  • Intuitively, research confirms that there are profound human costs to this kind of isolation.
Summary: The committee meeting focused on several legislative bills, primarily related to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and corrections. Notable discussions included the adoption of committee substitutes for bills such as HB1515, which proposes the TDCJ Sunset Bill, and HB2854, which discusses necessary hospital visits for inmates. The meeting featured extensive participation from members and witnesses, who provided testimonies in support of or opposition to the various bills. The atmosphere remained collaborative, with members showing mutual respect during discussions.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Corrections Apr 30th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Corrections Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Bexar County Conviction Integrity Unit, TICO, and MTC have been aware of this in all probability
  • We know intuitively, and research confirms, that there

Summary: The meeting of the committee involved extensive discussions on various legislative bills pertaining to corrections and transparency in Texas' penal system. Notable among these was House Bill 4764, which seeks to enhance data availability regarding individuals in restrictive housing, addressing transparency issues related to mental health and recidivism rates. An extensive public testimony period allowed for voices from advocacy groups and individuals affected by these issues, illuminating the psychological toll of solitary confinement as expressed by proponents of the bill during the discussions. There was also considerable debate around Senate Bill 1610 regarding civil commitment and its implications for public safety, with concerns raised about the potential for punitive consequences over rehabilitative efforts.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Justice (Part I) Apr 29th, 2025

Senate Criminal Justice Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I implore the committee to oppose this bill and uphold the integrity.
  • To deprive people of their dignity, integrity is first and foremost.
  • It's all about our integrity and the integrity of our state.
  • Integrity has got to be there in the officer in every case. The reason I'm before you is...
  • It may not have been an integrity issue.
Summary: During this meeting of the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice, the focus was on various bills aimed at enhancing public safety and addressing issues within the criminal justice system. Notably, Senate Bill 2460 was discussed, which allows for rapid DNA analysis at booking stations to address delays in forensic testing. The bill received support from several witnesses, including law enforcement officials, who emphasized the importance of this technology in solving cases more efficiently. Another significant topic was Senate Bill 1573, intended to provide due process protections for law enforcement officers accused of misconduct, which sparked a debate on balancing accountability and protecting the officers' reputations.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Feb 26th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • the most important thing we can do is encourage small, serious, and hard-working people of high integrity
  • ...in the kind of truly excellent people of high integrity
  • the most important thing we can do is encourage small, serious, and hard-working people of high integrity
  • We must strive to create a system that upholds the integrity of our judicial process and ensures that
  • and serious and hard-working people of high integrity who
Summary: The meeting featured a address by Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock, who emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of the legal system and ensuring fair access to justice for all Texans. He addressed the challenges facing the judiciary, notably the need for increased funding for district judges, which has not seen a raise since 2013. The Chief Justice highlighted how inadequate compensation has affected the ability to attract and retain qualified judges. He urged the legislature to consider a substantial increase in judicial salaries as a matter of public interest and necessary for the state's judicial system.

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