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Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.

Agriculture & Livestock Jul 21st, 2025 at 01:07 pm

House Agriculture & Livestock Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • ...Hunting revenue is at risk.
  • would be felt not just at the ranch level but across the entire local economy, from gas stations to
  • raise a lot of livestock or not; it is still an important source of revenue.
  • This revenue helps sustain rural Texas.
  • ...on what that's doing in those local areas to the plant
Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on the urgent issue of the New World Screwworm and its implications for Texas agriculture. Members heard urgent testimonies emphasizing the need for funding and resources to combat the potential spread of this pest, which poses severe threats to livestock and wildlife. Many representatives voiced concerns about the inadequacy of current sterile fly production capacities and the potential economic impact on the state's ranchers and farmers, with estimates suggesting losses could reach billions. Discussions also included coordination efforts among state and federal agencies to prevent the introduction and spread of the pest, with a notable emphasis on the importance of public awareness and rapid response strategies.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Mar 5th, 2025 at 02:00 pm

House S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education

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  • Locally funded. No, it’s self-funded.

  • It would be dual credit whether it's the local community college or TSTC.
  • All I can speak to is what I've seen in my local districts.
  • They would not get additional RPEP revenue for only hosting students from neighboring districts.
  • Revenue that would come into play as well.
Bills: HB20, HB120
Summary: The meeting focused on significant discussions surrounding career and technical education, particularly in relation to House Bills 120 and 112. Various representatives and experts testified on the importance of enhancing CTE accessibility for students, especially those in economically disadvantaged and rural areas. Notably, there was strong advocacy for integrating current job market needs into curriculum offerings, including emerging fields like artificial intelligence. The committee heard passionate arguments about the need for better funding for guidance counselors and CTE programs to prepare students for high-demand jobs, while ensuring they can earn post-secondary credits.
US

Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine big fixes for big tech. Apr 1st, 2025 at 01:30 pm

Senate Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:
  • themselves secret last-look advantages, rigged auctions to hit their profit targets, and shifted revenue
  • > The managing director of publisher platforms even admitted that the high capture of publishers' revenue
  • Meanwhile, local...
  • > Publishers today, I mean, advertising is about 80% of their revenue
  • Kent, one harm from Google's monopoly and Meta's monopoly has been a fall in advertising revenue for.
Summary: The meeting, titled 'Big Fixes, Big Tech', marked the first hearing of the Senate antitrust competition policy and consumer rights subcommittee in the 119th Congress. Chairman Lee opened the session focusing on the urgent need for effective solutions regarding anti-competitive behavior among major tech firms like Google and Facebook, highlighting several ongoing court cases regarding monopolistic practices in the digital advertising and search markets. Key discussions included the limitations imposed on small businesses and innovation due to the dominance of these tech giants, with many testimonies advocating for stronger legislative measures, including the America Act. The act aims to disrupt the monopolistic capabilities of these firms and restore competitive integrity in the marketplace, which has suffered under their oppressive market control.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Licensing & Administrative Procedures May 6th, 2025 at 10:05 am

House Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • the state, and one of the complaints that we heard from them most often was about permitting at the local
  • small businesses, time is money, and every day that a business waits on a permit is a day of lost revenue
  • ensure that our public schools, veterans, and other vital services are still able to receive the revenues
  • Factors, noting that in 2023, $223 million in revenue was
  • Lottery couriers have proven effective in attracting new customers and driving incremental revenue for
Summary: The meeting of the committee primarily focused on discussing various bills, including HB1800, which aims to establish safety standards for swim schools. The bill was introduced by Ms. Garcia, who shared a heart-wrenching personal story about her son, Mitchell, who drowned during a swim program due to inadequate safety protocols. This led to strong public testimony both supporting and opposing the bill, with many witnesses emphasizing the need for stringent regulations to protect children in swim schools. In contrast, some representatives voiced concerns about over-regulating well-established programs that already have safety measures in place.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 30th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • full House with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed, and be sent to the committee on local
  • ...million in revenue losses for Texas shrimpers over the
  • the ability to make informed decisions about what they're eating and whether they want to support local
  • Those measures have failed to promote locally harvested seafood and educate consumers without harming
  • The change would also allow the state of Texas to get more revenue because
Summary: The Committee on Trade, Workforce, and Employment held a meeting focused on various bills related to workforce development, consumer protection, and business regulations. Notably, HB5317, aimed at establishing a self-insured retention fund to lower insurance costs for state agencies, received significant attention, with discussions on its potential fiscal benefits. The committee also reviewed bills concerning unemployment benefits, regulation of food service surcharges, and property rights for homeowners, particularly in the context of water conservation amid ongoing drought conditions. Public testimony highlighted concerns over transparency in mandatory fees charged by food service establishments, with stakeholders advocating for clearer disclosures to protect consumer trust.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Unless a board has local funds, practically speaking, there's just not a...
  • But there are situations where it's local.
  • Local governments have adopted this approach.
  • The revenue per square foot, the profit margin per square foot.
  • Recently, we've taken in two dogs from a local pet land store in the last six months.
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.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human Services (Part I) May 7th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • hospitals across Texas are struggling to stay open due to rising costs, workforce shortages, limited revenue
  • ...plus hours of free annual training covering everything from revenue
  • huge losses of revenues that are beyond the control of the
  • loss with additional revenues in other parts of the hospital
  • We even had local restaurants donate food, and we had the most popular parenting classes at the time
Summary: The meeting of the committee included extensive discussions around several key bills focused on child welfare and health care initiatives. Notably, Senate Bill 577 addressed the management of Social Security benefits for foster children, with multiple testimonies highlighting the importance of ensuring these benefits directly support the children's needs rather than offsetting departmental costs. Senator West passionately argued for better stewardship of these funds, citing the high number of foster youth in financial hardship and emphasizing the bill's potential to improve outcomes for these vulnerable populations. Public testimonies both supported and raised concerns, particularly regarding the potential implications of the bill on children's welfare and parental rights.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 (Part II) Apr 3rd, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • both locally and statewide for regional and national employers
  • This unique funding model and the lack of property tax revenue...
  • that would serve as a permanent reliable revenue source for
  • I do ask on local on that.

  • For the local calendar. Any objections?
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Education covered various significant bills focused primarily on improving educational accessibility and accountability in Texas. Notably, Senate Bill 2252, aimed at supporting kindergarten readiness and early literacy, received a commendable endorsement from the committee, showcasing a unifying approach towards enhancing foundational education. Additionally, Senate Bill 1962, concerning public school accountability, stirred proactive discussions about the challenges faced by school systems, further bringing forth various stakeholder insights during public testimony. The atmosphere remained engaged as committee members debated the efficacy and implications of each proposal, reflecting a strong commitment to enhancing educational standards across the state. As the meeting progressed, various senators championed their respective bills, emphasizing the importance of flexibility in standardized college entrance exams as highlighted in Senate Bill 1241. The bill proposes to expand acceptable exams beyond the traditional SAT and ACT, reflecting a modernized approach to student assessments. Senators and representatives from key educational organizations contributed testimony, solidifying support for such measures while advocating for the continuous dialogue on educational reforms. With multiple bills reported favorably to the full Senate, the session exemplified a dedicated effort towards fostering educational advancements in Texas.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 9th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • It do pass and be printed and sent to the Committee on Local
  • pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local
  • They do not anticipate any more General Revenue (GR) in the Appropriations Act to try to...
  • This is a bill that passed unanimously out of committee last session, made its way through the local
  • Our county attorneys can be more responsive to what's going on locally and make sure that our people
Summary: The meeting of the committee covered a range of bills focusing on various legislative measures aimed at improving transparency and accountability in both the public and private sectors. Notably, HB576 drew attention as it sought to clarify the legal definition of a 'person' in relation to real property transactions, addressing longstanding confusion in property law. Witnesses provided testimony supporting this bill, arguing it would greatly enhance clarity and uniformity in property dealings.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs Feb 24th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • In other words, if we ban couriers, what is going to be the revenue to the state?
  • As soon as sales cease, we would derive no revenue.
  • I'd say 47 terminals at one location is going to increase revenue.
  • The vet court was going to move local, and the chief probably don't want it to go to local.
  • Here in Texas, most show caves are small businesses, locally owned, generally.
Summary: The meeting was a crucial session for discussing several important bills including SB992, which aims to establish a clear time frame for the Attorney General's approval on outside legal counsel for state agencies. Senator Nichols presented the bill, emphasizing its necessity for timely responses to ensure efficient legal processing. Another notable discussion centered around SB523, which seeks to allow parole and probation officers to use a business address on their driver's licenses for safety and security purposes. This bill passed favorably out of the committee, with public testimony supporting the need for such provisions due to the risks these officers face.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • But if you don't like what your local government is lobbying on...
  • Last session, we had to fight them on a local.
  • This would silence local elected officials.
  • Legislature and the local elected officials.
  • We had a local bill last session, even though it requires a constitutional amendment.
Summary: The meeting revolved around significant legislative discussions primarily focused on SB8 and SB18. Notably, the committee addressed public testimonies on SB18, which targeted drag performances and LGBTQIA individuals. Testimonies highlighted the potential discriminatory implications of the bill, raising concerns that it undermines constitutional freedoms. Various members of the public expressed both support and opposition, fostering a heated debate about its impact on community rights and protections.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Feb 25th, 2025 at 02:00 pm

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • for our local community.
  • The following resolutions by Credit are being referred to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars
  • 922" data-time="5526">The following resolutions by Longoria are being referred to the Committee on Local
  • "922" data-time="5526">The following resolutions by Buckley are being referred to the Committee on Local
  • Referred to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars:
Summary: The meeting focused on various resolutions and bills, demonstrating active participation from all members present. Notably, HR309 was adopted, recognizing the contributions of the Texas Food and Fuel Association in supporting the oil and gas industry for over 70 years. Representatives emphasized the organization's role in ensuring the supply and distribution of fuel across Texas and highlighted their commitment to education and professional development within the industry. Other resolutions discussed included HR306, which recognized March 2025 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, illustrating the committee's engagement with healthcare issues.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House Appropriations - S/C on Article III

Transcript Highlights:
  • having a predictable source of revenue from which we can plan
  • The local communities of West Texas are ill-prepared for managing the precious water resources in the
  • LSCO has a long history of collaborating with local communities, workforce solutions, and industries
  • And your source of revenue is entirely from the legislature
Summary: The meeting primarily revolved around discussions on higher education funding, workforce development, and new program initiatives addressing critical shortages in Texas. Various university representatives presented requests for funds to support expansion in nursing, engineering, and technical programs aimed at meeting the demands of a changing job market. A strong emphasis was placed on the importance of combatting healthcare and workforce shortages, particularly in nursing and STEM fields, with calls for increased funding for institutional enhancements and support for significant projects like new education centers and degree programs.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 15th, 2025 at 10:04 am

House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Revenue is in the millions, and our retainage is also in
  • On your financial statements, is that earned revenue?
  • This was only possible because a local independent technician was available to repair it.
  • The proposal includes strong measures for local control.
  • Nearly 80% of our property tax revenues are paid by residential properties.
Summary: The committee meeting covered a wide array of bills focusing primarily on workforce development, manufacturing improvements, and online safety for children. Notably, provisions were discussed under HB4196, aimed at modernizing the manufacturing sector through increased digital integration and automation strategies. Witnesses from various sectors, including manufacturing companies and educational representatives, offered their perspectives on the importance of creating a skilled workforce able to adapt to new technologies. Additional discussion highlighted the pressing need for legislation that protects minors in the digital landscape, with testimonies emphasizing the adverse effects of unfiltered online content on children’s mental health, as encapsulated in HB4901.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • and potential tax revenue, is not larger than their alcohol business.
  • Bar checks, massage parlors, all of these things in our local communities.
  • local smoke shop in Bee Cave.
  • revenue.
  • We taught our local doctors.
Bills: HB28, SB3
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on discussions surrounding HB28, which aims to regulate the hemp market in Texas following the 2018 Farm Bill. The committee heard testimonies from stakeholders including industry advocates and law enforcement representatives. Notably, there were opposing views on the efficacy and safety of the proposed regulations, particularly concerning the potential impact on children and the risks associated with unregulated THC products. Many witnesses emphasized the need for a balanced approach to ensure consumer safety while allowing responsible adult access to THC products.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Education May 6th, 2025 at 10:05 am

House Public Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We also value our local banks, and we do utilize a local
  • So local is always better on things like that.
  • Also, when you can buy it locally, that's a big deal.
  • And you can see year by year, revenue by revenue.
  • The bill mentions local community values.
Summary: The committee meeting convened to discuss various proposed legislation, most notably Senate Bill 13, which addresses the management of library materials in school districts and parental rights regarding access to library catalogs. Senator Paxton introduced the bill, emphasizing the need for transparency and appropriate content in school libraries to protect children from sexually explicit materials. Discussions included testimonies from community members and stakeholders, highlighting both support and opposition based on concerns over censorship and parental authority. The committee left the bill pending for further review and discussions.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband Mar 31st, 2025 at 10:03 am

House S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband

Transcript Highlights:
  • We don't like that local control being taken away.
  • We are also governed by a locally elected Board of Directors.
  • We feel this should stay locally.
  • We're at $74 million revenue, and we only raised the rates two and a half percent.
  • I, too, agree with local control.
Bills: HB3445, HB3448
Summary: The meeting of the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Broadband centered around significant issues regarding broadband deployment in rural Texas. Notably, discussion focused on HB3448, which aims to address barriers related to pole attachment rates charged by electric cooperatives, which have historically operated under different regulatory standards compared to other utilities. Chairman Darby emphasized the need for consistency and transparency in pricing to accelerate broadband deployment, especially given the state’s substantial investments in infrastructure. Several stakeholders, including representatives from electric cooperatives and broadband providers, expressed varied opinions on the proposed bill, with some highlighting concerns about the existing disparities in pole attachment costs and others advocating for cooperative protections against undue financial burdens from legislative changes.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • combating transnational crime, securing the border, facilitating lawful trade and travel, and protecting revenue
  • No less than seven local and federal investigatory bodies reviewed the circumstances of Mr.
  • She said she reviewed the reports and analysis of no less than seven local and federal investigatory
  • It's also very important for our revenue generation

  • I'm seeing this in projected declines in revenues and job losses in Nevada as well.
Summary: The meeting centered on the nomination of Rodney Scott to serve as the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Throughout the session, various senators expressed concerns regarding CBP's recent practices, including issues related to border security and the treatment of migrants. Questions were raised about Scott's involvement in previous incidents, particularly surrounding the controversial death of Mr. Hernandez Rojas while in custody, which sparked a heated discussion about accountability and transparency in current border policies. Senators emphasized the importance of balancing efficient border security with humane treatment of individuals seeking asylum.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations Mar 24th, 2025 at 04:00 pm

House Appropriations Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • data-time="324">First, we did an appropriation to maintain crime victim services to offset federal revenue
  • We provided resources for our local juvenile probation

  • span marker="265" data-time="1584">Use the informational item on agencies that generate their own revenues
Summary: The meeting of the Appropriations Committee focused on the adoption of subcommittee reports for various articles, emphasizing critical funding needs for Texas. Representative Gonzalez highlighted significant budget recommendations, including appropriations for crime victim services, military community support, and enhancements to juvenile probation departments. The adoption of several articles was met with a mixture of support and dissent, showcasing discussions surrounding the allocation of state resources and adherence to House rules regarding formal meeting records and transparency.

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