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TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • We still have access to our Penal Code Chapter 12 enhancements
  • Members, this language passed last session overwhelmingly and it was Senate Bill 467.
  • restricting gun access or gun rights or even just possession
  • ...for us is just, have we made the language such that we
  • Well, again, our read of the language is that anyone who faces a road rage incident...
Summary: The meeting focused on a range of significant legislative proposals, notably addressing pressing issues such as fentanyl trafficking, animal cruelty, and road rage incidents. Representative Manchia presented HB2695 and conveyed the tragic context surrounding its inception, driven by the loss of young lives due to fentanyl-laced pills distributed via social media. The testimony of community members and law enforcement reinforced the urgency for enhanced penalties against digital facilitators of drug trafficking targeting the youth. This led to a robust discussion, highlighting the alarming prevalence of such drugs disguised as everyday items like candy, intended to be sold to minors. Public testimonies included heartfelt statements from bereaved families who shared their stories of loss and urged committee members to take decisive action against this growing issue.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Public Education Aug 21st, 2025 at 08:08 am

House Public Education Committee

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  • as well as parents and families about how to develop reports that can actually be understood and accessed
  • This is a language model that, I don't know, the technology goes back about 15 years.
  • marker="496" data-time="2970">So what we do is provide districts and, in fact, parents with direct access
  • We're required to have assessments to assess the reading and language arts standards of the State Board
  • Language arts exams in the state of Texas are from grades
Bills: HB8
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on House Bill 8, which seeks to reform the public school accountability and assessment system in Texas. Key discussions included the repeal of the STAAR test and its replacement with a series of shorter assessments throughout the school year, aimed at reducing the high-stakes nature of a single day test. Educators and advocates provided testimony on the need for assessments that better reflect student progress while ensuring accountability measures are fair and based on diverse community needs. Members raised concerns about the implementation timeline and the necessity of teacher involvement in the development of assessment items to enhance trust in the system. Overall, the atmosphere was collaborative, with many participants eager to improve educational outcomes for Texas students.
US
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  • 1200"> Turning to today's agenda, these bills include legislation that I've introduced: the Veterans Access
  • these bills will build on the bipartisan success that Congress has achieved in prior years to expand access
  • This is a critical piece of legislation designed to enhance access to essential health care services
  • Nevertheless, as written, the proposed bill language is more limiting than the VA's current regulation
  • Engelbaum, I appreciate the VA's support for the ACCESS Act.
Summary: During the meeting, various members engaged in extensive discussions surrounding 15 proposed bills related to veterans' affairs. Notably, concerns regarding recent VA workforce changes sparked debates, particularly about potential cuts and their implications for veterans' care and benefits. Chairman Moran emphasized the need for thoughtful reforms and coordination with stakeholders, urging responsible measures to prevent negatively impacting service delivery. The meeting highlighted a significant bipartisan effort to enhance veterans' access to essential health services, particularly in light of recent challenges faced by the VA workforce. Senator Blumenthal's assertions about the urgent plight of veterans due to cuts in personnel drew strong reactions, showcasing the deep concern among committee members regarding the current state of veteran services.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.

State Affairs Jul 22nd, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Arguably, cumbersome, not reaching access as we intended, and expensive.
  • You limit access in an unequal, perceived legal way.
  • access. Period.
  • It shouldn't be accessible to children.
  • It destroys access. And it doesn't even target bad actors.
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

State Affairs Mar 3rd, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

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  • We've circulated this language to all of them.
  • These high THC products are easily accessible.
  • The more access that we have for these products, the better.
  • It is about access.
  • It is not an accessible program. It's not been accessible because...
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

S/C on Property Tax Appraisals May 1st, 2025 at 10:05 am

House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals

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  • in an area where there is no written newspaper was previously available, but now they have online access
  • originally put in place to protect the privacy of property owners; however, this information is easily accessible
  • does not respond within 30 days, that silence is treated as consent, which mirrors the shot clock language
  • The institute has the same language that we voted on last week.
Summary: The meeting of the Permanent Standing Subcommittee on Property Tax Appraisals focused on several important bills aimed at improving the efficiency and transparency of property appraisal processes. Notably, Senate Bill 2073 was discussed, which seeks to provide appraisal districts with more flexibility in managing facility improvements while streamlining the approval process. The bill was noted to enhance operational efficiency, allowing Appraisal Districts greater financial tools to manage long-term capital projects. Witness Leona Mann testified in support, highlighting the need to reduce bureaucratic barriers that currently hinder timely decisions on property acquisitions.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Human Services May 20th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Human Services Committee

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  • They'll have better access and clear communication channels with the school.
  • We would suggest some language that specifies that relatives
  • Does that language already exist in Chapter 262? We don't want inconsistent statutes. Thank you.
  • "> SB 1681 by Senator Menendez in 2021, the legislature passed Bill 500 directing HHS and HHSC to access
Summary: The meeting of the committee centered around discussions of several key bills, primarily focused on enhancing protective measures and improving the welfare of children under state care. Notably, SB596 was reported favorably for the full House, addressing critical gaps in the reporting of placements of children. Similarly, SB1524 was discussed, presenting a substitute that contained amendments related to confidentiality surrounding firearms in foster homes. The committee also reviewed SB2311, aimed at improving educational planning requirements for residential treatment centers through written agreements with local schools to ensure stable educational environments for children.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Local Government (Part I) May 26th, 2025

Senate Local Government Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Languages were added to this committee substitute to

  • a nearby city from being able to have access.
  • and include amenities often seen in conventional master-planned communities, including controlled access
  • It uses the liability language to ensure that third-party reviewers and developers.
  • It cleans up language relating to reviewer and inspector competence requirements.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government convened to discuss various important bills, primarily focusing on housing and local governance issues. Significant discussions included House Bill 5509, aimed at enhancing municipal powers against human trafficking by allowing the suspension of hotel occupancy certificates when crimes are suspected. The committee thoroughly reviewed the proposed committee substitutes for several bills, stressing stakeholder input and the importance of due process in legislative changes. Additionally, public testimony highlighted community support for the new amendments designed to ensure safety and welfare, particularly concerning vulnerable populations. House Bill 5663, addressing vital infrastructure needs and associated funding, also received a favorable recommendation from the committee, advancing its path through legislative scrutiny.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Ways & Means Apr 7th, 2025 at 10:00 am

House Ways & Means Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Program access matters. The Omni is key to our strategy. It supports conventions.
  • Midland needs access to the same tools as other cities.
  • Why does Midland need access to a second qualified hotel?
  • The language isn't back yet, but I did want to explain the difference.
  • To this point, we have not accessed these state...
Summary: The Committee on Ways and Means convened to discuss several proposed bills, including HB4044, HB103, and HB3045, focusing on tax reform and support for local development initiatives. Representative Troxler introduced a committee substitute for HB103, which was subsequently adopted without objection, demonstrating consensus on its merits. HB3045 sought to incentivize spaceport operations with franchise tax breaks for contracts related to the Department of Defense, emphasizing Texas's commitment to lead in the aerospace industry. The meeting concluded with discussions around the importance of the Property Value Study (PBS) and its impact on equitable taxation, with members addressing concerns about the effective administration of property appraisals and future legislative actions.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance Apr 16th, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • would define evaluation criteria based on performance and compliance in areas such as governance, access
  • Candidates represented primarily organizations, including the Department of Tax and the Texas Access
  • Senate Bill 1211 changes the language of that exemption by adding all non-freshwater sources as we evolve
  • for the taxpayer but also for the Comptroller's Office, which is why we worked with them on the language
  • marker="313" data-time="1872"> The committee substitute makes twelve settled changes that narrow the language
Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on several key bills including SB2873, SB2900, HJR4, SB1574, and SB2774. Senator Nichols played a prominent role in discussing and moving multiple bills forward, indicating strong bipartisan support as votes consistently showed 'aye' without any dissent in the committee. Public testimony was received during discussions of these bills, notably around HJR4, which addresses concerns from the financial sector regarding the imposition of new taxes on transactions, and SB2774, which modifies the tax definitions to better include industrial uniform rental businesses. The discussions highlighted the importance of economic implications as well as sector-specific needs and benefits, ensuring various sectors were represented in the discourse. The committee adjourned with all bills reported favorably for further consideration by the full Senate.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Local Government May 19th, 2025

Senate Local Government Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Additionally, the bill grants these operators access to criminal history record information from DPS
  • The committee substitute has the eminent domain language that now matches the template language that
  • The House bill amends language in Chapters 11 and 41 to allow property owners to protest the appraised
  • ...language that helps to ensure that.
  • So that language either needs to go away or be cleared up.
Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on a range of bills covering various legislative matters. Notably, bills concerning property rights, environmental sustainability, and public safety were debated prominently. HB2011 was presented and discussed in detail, with supporters highlighting its importance for ensuring property owners can repurchase their land if it has been acquired through eminent domain without due payments of property taxes. Furthermore, Senator Cook emphasized the need for accountability in the process while several senators expressed concerns regarding potential unintended consequences of new laws affecting local jurisdictions and public safety standards. Public testimony was also received from stakeholders both in support and against various bills, reflecting a diverse range of views on the proposed legislation. In addition to HB2011, several other bills, including HB4809 and HB2421, moved forward with recommendations for passage and were set for future calendars.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Transportation Apr 24th, 2025 at 10:04 am

House Transportation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is about public safety and emergency access.
  • We are not losing any access to safety.
  • The agency is a vital economic engine, supporting job access, education, healthcare access, and work
  • If HB 3187 becomes law, that access is threatened.
  • Car culture has driven people further apart, killing our access to close-knit community.
Summary: The meeting was centered around the discussions of several bills, primarily focusing on HB3187, which proposes to reduce DART's funding by 25%. This bill drew significant opposition from various members and public witnesses who argued it would severely impact public transportation services in North Texas, especially with the upcoming FIFA World Cup in 2026. Many speakers highlighted the economic consequences, job losses, and diminished accessibility for residents that would result from passing this legislation. Members of the committee engaged in heated debates, with some representatives advocating for the preservation of DART's funding and others supporting the proposed cuts based on financial grievances from certain cities. The meeting ended with a resolve to consider future negotiations among local municipalities instead of pursuing state intervention on the funding issue.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 21st, 2025 at 10:08 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • marker="439" data-time="2628"> Knows the geography of the area, so notification gives every family access
  • That had this exact same language.
  • ...going with the language that's in the Senate bill.
  • Sorry, the volunteer stuff in this language here.
  • We want to access the best available data so that we have the best return on investment.
Bills: HB1, HB2, HB3, HB5, HB20, HB22
Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on the discussion and passage of several key bills, including SB5, which pertains to supplemental appropriations for disaster relief. This bill was passed unanimously, highlighting the committee's commitment to addressing disaster preparedness. HB20, aimed at reducing fraudulent charitable solicitations during disasters, also saw significant debate, with positive sentiments expressed by its sponsor, Mr. Darby. Additionally, HB22, which expands the authority of the comptroller to fund emergency communication systems, was passed with overwhelming support, indicating a consensus on improving emergency response capabilities within the state. The session concluded with discussions about future legislative measures aimed at strengthening infrastructure against disasters.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations Feb 18th, 2025 at 08:02 am

House Appropriations Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • This will enhance access to inpatient services across our state.
  • You're speaking my language as an organizer. I love that.
  • That was one of the languages that was referenced, open warfare.
  • So, for example, we don't have access to school data.
  • that we can provide that are accessible.
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

State Affairs Apr 2nd, 2025 at 11:00 am

House State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • them access, even though they said, "Hey, we think we need
  • Okay, and there's some language in there about... unless

  • What does that language mean?
  • ...maintain some language that is also in line with some
  • It eases financial pressure on new businesses by eliminating unnecessary fees and increases access to
Summary: The meeting of the State Affairs Committee convened to discuss House Bill 1606, focusing on public safety and communication regarding vegetation management near power lines. Representative Metcalf presented the bill, highlighting concerns raised by constituents about overgrown vegetation posing risks such as power outages and fire hazards. The bill aims to mandate electric utilities to provide customers with information on how to request vegetation management, thereby enhancing public awareness and safety without imposing new regulations.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs Mar 12th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We look forward to working with you on this language.
  • To provide language consistent with what Mr.
  • When we went back and provided transparent information, we made it accessible to our customers.
  • The third is that there's language in the present version.
  • We provide language to that effect. It would just amend Section 38.
Summary: During the committee meeting, significant discussions focused on wildfire prevention and emergency communication. Notably, House Bill 13 was presented as a critical measure aimed at improving interoperability among emergency communication systems to respond effectively to disasters. Witnesses, including representatives from Texas 2036 and local emergency responders, testified in support of the bill, emphasizing the increasing wildfire risks faced due to climate change. They argued that this bill will establish a statewide plan to harmonize communication systems and enhance local governments' capacity to respond to emergencies effectively. The discourse highlighted the historical context of Texas wildfires and the necessity of streamlined communication among first responders during critical incidents.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Justice Mar 4th, 2025

Senate Criminal Justice Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • It adds section 43.235 to the Penal Code, which makes it an offense to knowingly possess, access with
  • ...and in plain language.
  • And so that's some of the language.

  • Please read the language carefully.
  • Please read the language carefully. Just like it's not needed, it is not needed in a judiciary.
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

Transportation Mar 27th, 2025 at 10:03 am

House Transportation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • " data-time="660"> In the 86th legislature, Senator Springer passed HB 3163, which strengthened accessible
  • in the 88th, in 2023, Senator Springer filed SB 904 but was asked to add a floor amendment with language
  • Our committee has studied accessible parking extensively

  • House Bill 2427 amends language relating to West Doffing Road and designates a new corridor on Spur 20
  • Loss of access to their vehicle could also mean loss of employment.
Summary: The committee meeting comprised extensive discussions on various legislative bills, focusing particularly on transportation, school safety, and accessibility issues. One prominent topic was HB3034, which seeks to clarify and expand the use of school bus stop-arm cameras, allowing communities to implement this life-saving technology more effectively. Testimony from multiple community leaders highlighted the need for clear regulations to protect children from vehicle accidents during school bus boarding and disembarking times. Concerns were raised about the potential misuse of ticketing from these cameras, with calls for accountability from the companies involved in managing these systems. Other bills such as HB2427 and HB2455 addressed the movement of commercial vehicles across international bridges, emphasizing the need for fair competition and safety in transportation infrastructure.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII Feb 27th, 2025 at 10:30 am

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

Transcript Highlights:
  • Will, according to your language, allow the GLO to rapidly
  • I don't know if you have access to one where...
  • We can definitely take a look at that language and that.
  • We use texasbuy.org to access.
  • Those flexibilities are going to make it easier for families to access meals.
Summary: The committee meeting addressed several pressing issues, notably focusing on funding appropriations for the Gulf Coast Protection District and infrastructure projects, including the Alamo complex. Members expressed concerns over budget constraints, with requests for substantial funds aimed at supporting environmental initiatives and the upcoming biennium. Discussion points included the efficacy of previous funding and the anticipated impact of new capital on local communities. Public testimony was encouraged at various intervals throughout the meeting, adding robust dialogue amongst members and stakeholders.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Session Mar 18th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • You suggested earlier that that's the language that's out on the Capitol floor, on the steps outside,
  • Are we talking about the language of the bill or just broader concepts?
  • The language in your bill, what do you mean?

  • I'm just relying on the language of the bill, just so we're clear.
  • Well, you know, I don't have that direct access;

Summary: The meeting focused on various legislative matters but did not involve significant discussions on specific bills or topics. There appeared to be a lack of contention or substantial debate, with members mainly reiterating procedural updates. The overall atmosphere was calm, and there was an evident absence of public comment or witness testimony, which typically enriches legislative discussions.

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