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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Corrections Apr 16th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Corrections Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The House committees are subject to the same rules of decorum
  • that govern the House proceedings.
  • To Chairman Jones and the absent committee members, I ask for your favorable consideration of House Bill
  • The committee supports House Bill 4614, which merges TDCJ and the Training Regiment with that structure
  • The difference in the committee substitute, this committee...
Summary: The committee meeting was focused primarily on voting and discussions surrounding a range of house bills, particularly those related to criminal justice reform and the structure of educational programs within correctional facilities. Significant bills discussed included HB1828 on legislative leave for correctional officers and HB5261, which aims to transfer the administration of post-secondary education for inmates from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to the Windham School District. The committee members expressed varying levels of support for the bills and highlighted the need for improvements in the correctional system, particularly in education and health standards for inmates. Additionally, public testimony underscored the urgency of air conditioning in prison facilities, citing recent court findings regarding extreme temperatures as a violation of inmates' rights.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources Apr 16th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • to the full House with the recommendation that it do pass, be printed, and be sent to the Committee
  • to the full House with the recommendation that it do pass, be printed, and be sent to the Committee
  • to the full House with the recommendation that it do pass, be printed, and be sent to the Committee
  • Chairman and committee members, for the opportunity to lay out House Bill 4530.
  • House Bill 5559. Vice Chair Martinez offers a committee substitute.
Summary: The meeting of the committee involved extensive discussions on multiple bills related to water management and resources in Texas, particularly emphasizing the importance of legislative measures to enhance the conservation and management of groundwater resources. Representative Romero laid out HB4530, which aims to expand the Texas Water Trust to include groundwater rights, enabling voluntary dedication for conservation and addressing the regulatory gaps that currently exist. The bill received support as it seeks to clarify the processes for groundwater donations, thus promoting effective water management strategies across the state.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources (Part I) May 21st, 2025

Senate Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman, members of the committee, for allowing me to lay out House Bill 3556.
  • Senator Flores sends up the committee substitute on House Bill 3556 and recognizes the sponsor, Senator
  • The committee substitute for House Bill 3556 aims to balance the development of our growing state with
  • The committee substitute maintains the structure of the process passed by the House but adds a backstop
  • But in an all-or-nothing situation, the committee substitute House Bill 3556 covers only structures.
Summary: The committee meeting covered several significant bills with a focus on environmental concerns and public health implications. Notably, House Bill 2440 was discussed, which aims to prevent state agencies from restricting vehicle ownership based on energy sources, ensuring Texans can choose the vehicles that suit their needs. Representative Curry presented the bill, emphasizing the need for consumer choice and the protection of personal freedoms in transportation policies. The bill left the floor pending after no public testimony was provided.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Apr 16th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The chair lays out the committee substitute to House Bill 4862 and recognizes the representative.
  • Members, the committee substitute to House Bill 4904 provides limited liability protection.
  • Seeing none, the chair will withdraw the committee substitute to House Bill 4203.
  • We stand in support of House Bill 783 and ask the committee to do the same.
  • for the committee for the time and our attention to House
Summary: The meeting of the committee centered on several bills related to liability, fraud, and public safety. Representative Slauson's HB1088 concerning healthcare liability claims related to gender modifications was revisited, with discussions highlighting the implications of amendments and a contentious vote that resulted in a 7-4 decision to report it to the full House. Notably, HB4101, led by Vice Chair Hayes, introduced a committee substitute that raised the limited liability from $50,000 to $250,000 for funeral service providers in cases of mental anguish, which passed after brief deliberations. Additionally, the committee discussed HB4281 targeting fraudulent crowdfunding campaigns, aiming to provide victims legal recourse, which sparked an emotional response due to real-life implications presented by witnesses.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management May 1st, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Land & Resource Management Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The chair offers the committee substitute for House Bill

  • The chair offers a committee substitute to House Bill 3572 and recognizes Representative Gaines to explain
  • The committee substitute to House Bill 3572 is about transportation.
  • As you've heard in this committee many times, housing affordability—our state faces a crisis.
  • There is the chair office of committee substitute to House
Summary: The meeting of the committee involved in-depth discussions on various bills aimed at addressing community needs and rights pertaining to land use and environmental management. Notably, House Bill 2011 proposed a framework for original property owners to repurchase their land under specific conditions when property taxes are not paid by the acquiring entity. Representative Bell articulated concerns regarding the rights of owners affected by eminent domain, engaging with public testimony on the bill's implications. House Bill 5380, presented by Representative Wally, focused on improving access to parkland and green spaces in unincorporated areas, allowing counties to set criteria for parkland dedication, which sparked debates about urban versus rural development considerations and community planning.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Local Government (Part I) May 5th, 2025

Senate Local Government Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Nichols lays out the committee substitute to House Bill 3307.
  • Any questions on the committee substitute of House Bill 3307?
  • Hearing none, we'll open up public testimony on the committee substitute of House Bill 3307.
  • The committee substitute to House Joint Resolution 1.
  • You are all free to go to the House Ways and Means Committee. Thank you. Chairman Meyers, my best.
Summary: The committee meeting saw the discussion of several significant bills aimed at reducing the tax burden on small businesses and addressing public services in municipalities. Notably, Senate Bill 2907, introduced by Senator West, proposes to exempt perishable inventory and pharmaceutical goods from property taxes. This bill received robust support during public testimony, with various stakeholders emphasizing its potential to lower food prices and improve business conditions. Similarly, Senate Bill 1331 addressed the protective measures for smaller municipalities facing threats from petitions to remove municipal services, aiming to reduce the requisite population threshold for such actions. The lively discussions underscored the committee's commitment to supporting local communities and businesses in a challenging economic climate.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Higher Education Apr 15th, 2025 at 10:04 am

House Higher Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • full House with the recommendation that it do pass, be printed, and be sent to the Committee on Local
  • I urge the committee to support House Bill 4438 and

  • I urge the committee to support House Bill 4438 and

  • Representative Lambert offers a committee substitute to House Bill 3296.
  • for the opportunity to lay out the committee substitute for House Bill 4701.
Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on several bills related to education and public safety. Notable discussions included HB1105, which seeks to provide EMS employees with tuition exemptions similar to those received by firefighters and police officers, thus addressing educational parity among first responders. Representative Ward-Johnson presented the bill and highlighted the growing responsibilities of paramedics in the changing landscape of emergency services. Witnesses from the Austin EMS Association spoke in support, emphasizing the importance of quality education for EMS workers in enhancing public safety and service delivery. The committee also discussed HB1705 and HB2290, which aim to improve educational accreditation and health benefits for students, respectively, indicating a broad focus on enhancing the educational framework within the state.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 15th, 2025 at 10:04 am

House Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The committee offers up the committee substitute.

  • lay out the committee substitute to House Bill 3920.
  • The Committee Substitute for House Bill 4463 modernizes

  • Speaker, committee members. I appreciate the opportunity to lay out House Bill 4285.
  • Thank you, committee.
Summary: The committee meeting was held to discuss a variety of bills concerning state regulations and community needs. Key discussions revolved around HB2885, which aims to allow local political subdivisions to call for option elections regarding alcoholic beverage sales. The bill was well received, passing favorably without amendments. Another notable bill discussed was HB2996, relating to gambling offenses, which also passed favorably, indicating a broader support for regulatory improvements in these sectors. Public testimony was provided on several bills, emphasizing community engagement and the importance of local governance in decision-making processes.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 26th, 2025 at 10:00 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • of this House?
  • Speaker, I move that the House grant permission for all committees
  • I move to suspend rules on House Resolution 618.
  • voted by mail for the Committee on Elections.
  • The House stands adjourned until 10 a.m. Thursday.
Summary: The committee meeting highlighted a series of bills focused on various legislative concerns, including healthcare, education, and regulatory measures. The discussion was notably lively, with several members expressing strong support for initiatives aimed at enhancing workforce development in the healthcare sector. Specific bills such as HB3801 and HB3803 were examined, with members detailing the benefits of establishing dedicated councils to improve local health resonating throughout the meeting. Additionally, the incorporation of advanced technologies in the education system was a focal point, particularly in relation to HB3828 regarding the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Economic Development May 21st, 2025

Senate Economic Development Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • committee team for working with us to hear this bill, and of course your committee members and their
  • over in the House.
  • There is a committee substitute.
  • Senator Sparks sends up a committee substitute for House
  • The committee substitute for House Bill 5596 is adopted by unanimous consent.
Summary: The meeting centered around several significant bills and resolutions, with a focus on supporting veteran-owned businesses and the manufacturing industry in Texas. The discussion led to the adoption of committee substitutes for multiple bills, including HB346 and HB5596, which aimed to streamline business processes and support local communities by reporting on municipal hotel occupancy tax revenues. Notably, HCR127 emphasized the importance of the relationship between Texas and Taiwan, highlighting trade partnerships and mutual benefits for both regions. Public testimony was minimal, which may have contributed to a swift passage of many measures without contention.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House Ways & Means Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Committee on Ways and Means will now come to order.

  • The Chair lays out House Bill 3093 to your office committee substitute and calls our view, Lobos, to
  • This committee passed it out of the full House, but it died in the Senate.
  • Chairman and members of the committee, for the opportunity to lay out House Bill 2742 for you today.
  • Hearing none, the House Committee on Ways and Means stands adjourned subject to the call of the chair
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.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 30th, 2025 at 10:04 am

House State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Committee substitutes are withdrawn. If there's no objection, House Bill 5623 will be left pending.
  • The Chair offers the committee substitute to House Bill 4732
  • The Chair lays out House Bill 5573. The Chair offers up a committee substitute to House Bill.
  • My name is Andy Hopper, and I'm honored to present the committee substitute for House Bill 4914, a bill
  • Committee substitute House Bill 2868...

Summary: During this meeting, various important bills were discussed, including HB5573, which aims to provide whistleblower protections for public employees reporting wasteful government spending. Representative Bojani emphasized the need to encourage ethical governance and transparency in government operations. The committee adopted a key amendment to enhance protections against retaliatory actions towards these whistleblowers, highlighting a commitment to fostering accountability within the government. Additionally, HB5623 and HB4921 were moved forward with favorable reports, focusing on energy efficiency projects and the prohibition of state funds benefiting companies that outsource jobs, respectively, reflecting concerns about job retention in Texas.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 4th, 2025 at 02:00 pm

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The House will come to order.

  • Speaker, I move that the House grant permission for all committees and subcommittees...
  • ...committees to meet while the House is in session pursuant
  • to their committee postings or recess motions.
  • Now, therefore, be it resolved that the House of Representatives of the Texas House of Representatives
Summary: The committee meeting predominantly focused on a multitude of bills concerning various legislative amendments. Key discussions included the pros and cons of constitutional amendments, such as one by Schofield proposing year-round daylight savings time, and issues around taxation reforms highlighted by various members. The committee engaged in vibrant discussions, inviting public testimonies from both supporters and opponents of several bills, emphasizing the importance of community input in legislative processes. Notably, there were extensive debates on HB720, which pertains to the Ketamine Treatment Grant Program for veterans and first responders, underscoring the significance of mental health legislation. Members expressed their concerns about implementing the program effectively while ensuring adequate funding and oversight.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 2512.
  • House Bill 3680 seeks to...
  • House Bill 851 do not pass with the committee substitute
  • House bill companion arrived in the committee the same

  • Yes, sir, House Bill 5431.
Summary: The meeting focused on several important bills, including discussions around HB2508, which aims to clarify property tax exemption conditions for surviving spouses of veterans. Additionally, HB1991 was discussed, emphasizing the need for transparency regarding utility charges in municipally owned systems. The chair recognized public testimonies detailing both support and concerns associated with these bills. Comprehensive discussions took place regarding the implications of utility charges on residents, highlighting the importance of accessible information for community members to understand their billing. The committee urged efficiency in reporting mechanisms that relate to municipal operations and accountability to constituents. In addition to the legislations described, the committee was informed of the significant number of bills pending review and decisions were made to prioritize those that were urgent. The meeting concluded with a commitment to ongoing discussions and a streamlined approach to handling forthcoming bills. Members appeared engaged and responsive to public input, showcasing a collaborative commitment to legislative transparency and community service.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Transportation May 21st, 2025

Senate Transportation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 3966 attempts...
  • Did you oppose this bill in the House?
  • Chair lays out House Bill 2455.
  • House Bill 2455 and the committee substitute, Luis Bazan
  • If not, we'll close public testimony on House Bill 2455 in the committee substitute.
Summary: The committee meeting featured a number of bills focused on local issues, particularly in relation to transportation and public safety. Notably, Senator Alvarado presented HB3966 regarding the relocation of a Greyhound bus terminal to a residential area, which has raised community safety concerns due to increased crime. The bill aims to require commercial bus companies to notify residents before opening new locations, fostering accountability and transparency. The meeting highlighted testimonies from both supporters and opponents regarding the implications of such legislative changes on community dynamics.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on County & Regional Government Apr 28th, 2025 at 11:04 am

House S/C on County & Regional Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Chair moves to withdraw the committee substitute and leave House Bill 4114 pending.
  • I'm here to speak for House Bill 3841 and the committee substitute.
  • The chair moves to withdraw the committee substitute for House Bill 3841, pending...
  • The chair offers a committee substitute for House Bill 5108.
  • We respectfully urge the committee to vote yes on House Bill 5108. Thank you.
Summary: The meeting focused on significant legislative proposals primarily centered around public health and criminal justice reforms. Notably, discussions centered on HB3841 and HB5108, which aim to enhance transparency and accountability in death investigations within county jails. Representatives shared compelling testimonies involving the necessity for improved oversight following recent incidents of in-custody deaths, highlighting the emotional impact on affected families. Witnesses from advocacy groups passionately urged the committee to approve the bills to foster trust in the system and uphold public safety standards. Additionally, various members addressed HB5611, which would empower emergency services districts to provide preventative healthcare services, contributing to the prevention of unnecessary 911 calls.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Human Services Apr 22nd, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • subscribes to House Bill 3096 by Cunningham from committee.
  • to the full House with the recommendation that it do pass, be printed, and be sent to the Committee on
  • to the full House with the recommendation that it do pass, be printed, and sent to the Committee on
  • This did pass out of the house last session and passed out of the committee unanimously.
  • Thank you, Madam Chair and committee members for the opportunity to lay out House Bill 5394.
Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on several key bills related to health care and adoption services, with a significant emphasis on fostering care systems. Vice Chair Emanuel presented bills that aimed to streamline reporting requirements for the HHSC, while Representative Slauson's bill on voluntary adoption registries prompted a discussion on improving access and procedures within the child welfare system. Each bill was generally met with favorable votes, indicating strong bipartisan support for these initiatives. The committee heard testimonies from various stakeholders who voiced the importance of these legislative efforts in enhancing the quality of life for children and families involved in the welfare system. Notably, the committee also tackled the issue of Medicaid services and accessibility for children needing medical equipment like baby helmets, which have been a burden for many low-income families.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Apr 7th, 2025 at 10:00 am

House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • , be reported favorably to the full House.
  • The chair now lays out House Bill 4238.
  • House Bill 3804 makes three changes.
  • the opportunity to lay out the committee substitute for House Bill 3805, relating to certain enforcement
  • The Chair offers a committee substitute.
Summary: The meeting of the Pensions, Investments and Financial Services Committee involved detailed discussions surrounding several key bills aimed at enhancing regulatory frameworks and consumer protections. Notably, House Bill 4233, presented by Chairman Capriglione, seeks to modernize regulations for digital asset service providers by addressing earlier ambiguities in reporting requirements while enhancing accountability for the businesses involved. The testimonies from industry stakeholders, including representatives from the Texas Blockchain Council, emphasized the need for clarity and streamlined obligations that align with consumer needs. The bill passed favorably without challenges, reflecting strong support from committee members. Moreover, bills such as House Bill 3014 and House Bill 3474 were discussed, with both successfully moving forward to the full House. HB3014 focuses on fraudulent use of gift cards, while HB3474 deals with public retirement systems' investment reporting practices. The meeting noted several supportive public testimonies and demonstrated the committee's commitment to refining legislation that impacts Texas' financial landscape. Overall, the meeting was productive, indicating a collaborative effort toward regulatory updates in important sectors.
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89th Legislative Session Mar 19th, 2025 at 10:00 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I move that the House grant permission for all committees
  • and subcommittees to meet while the House is in session, pursuant to their committee postings or recess
  • Welcome him to his Texas House.
  • The House stands adjourned.
  • on House Administration.
Summary: The meeting involved robust discussions among committee members about various bills, notably those concerning criminal justice reforms and public health matters. Significant focus was placed on speaker bills such as HB2792, which addressed a proposed moratorium on capital punishment, and HB2813, aiming to enhance notifications to victims regarding scheduled court proceedings. Additionally, notable debates unfolded around bills aimed at improving access to health care services and environmental regulations.

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