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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Local Government Apr 29th, 2025

Senate Local Government Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Committee on Local Government will come to order

  • There was a committee substitute laid out at our previous hearing.
  • There was a committee substitute laid out previously.
  • I believe there's a committee substitute.
  • With no other bills to come before the Local Government Committee, the committee will stand adjourned
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government focused on evaluating a series of bills crucial to local governance and housing development. A notable highlight was the advancement of various bills, including SB2250 and SB375, both of which received unanimous support from committee members. Additionally, SB867 was passed with the introduction of a committee substitute, demonstrating the committee's willingness to adapt and negotiate terms to ensure suitable legislation. The members voiced their opinions on the importance of these bills in addressing housing and community development needs while ensuring efficient use of resources.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Veteran AffairsAudio only. Apr 3rd, 2025

Senate Veteran Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee will come to order.

  • Senator Hancock sends up the committee substitute.

  • marker="5" data-time="38"> The chair recognizes Senator Honka to explain the difference between the committee
  • Senator Hancock moves adoption of the committee substitute

  • Members, Senate Bill 1271 is now before the committee

Summary: The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee convened a meeting where multiple bills were discussed, notably Senate Bill 1818 and Senate Bill 1271. Senator Hancock presented SB1818, explaining that a committee substitute was introduced to allow agencies to issue full licenses rather than provisional ones, aimed at reducing costs and enabling service members and their families to work immediately. The committee moved to adopt the committee substitute without objection and recommended it to the full Senate with unanimous support. The discussion then shifted to SB1271, where Senator Hancock similarly moved to adopt a committee substitute, which also passed with minimal dissent from the committee members. The committee efficiently processed both bills, demonstrating a collaborative effort to address the needs of veterans and their families effectively. The meeting concluded with the committee standing in recess, highlighting a productive session requiring further legislative discussion in future meetings.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural ResourcesAudio only. Apr 24th, 2025

Senate Natural Resources Committee

Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources included discussions focused on two key bills: SB2082 and SB2203. Senator Miles presented SB2082, which involves regulations concerning a hospital's surrounding area and the operation of concrete crushing facilities. After a detailed discussion, the committee adopted a substitute for this bill, which places constraints on certain activities in the vicinity of the hospital. The members voted unanimously to recommend the bill to the full Senate, reflecting strong support for its provisions. Furthermore, Senator Birdwell laid out SB2203, which also underwent a committee substitute approval process, indicating potential changes to its original form. This bill similarly received a favorable recommendation for passing to the full Senate, showcasing its importance to the committee's agenda.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs will come to order.

  • Committee Substitute House Bill 101 does pass.
  • The Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs will stand in recess
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs focused on the discussion and voting of several bills, notably HB101, HB2193, HB5308, and HB5329. Senator Menendez led the proceedings, moving each bill to be reported back to the full Senate with recommendations for passage. Each bill received a unanimous vote of five ayes with no opposition, indicating strong support within the committee. The bills were discussed in a structured manner, with members expressing their opinions and facilitating the voting process efficiently. The session concluded with the acknowledgment of the pending business awaiting further discussion.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Border SecurityAudio only. May 20th, 2025

Senate Border Security Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Committee on Border Security will now come to order.

  • >

    Members, if you know of the business, come before the Senate Committee

Summary: The Senate Committee on Border Security convened to discuss House Bill 180, sponsored by Senator Birdwell and originally proposed by Representative Guillen. The committee successfully established a quorum and moved forward with the reporting of HB180, which received a favorable recommendation for passage. A roll call vote was conducted, resulting in four affirmative votes and one dissenting vote against the bill. The meeting concluded with the announcement that the bill would be favorably reported to the Senate floor for further consideration. Members of the committee demonstrated strong support for the legislation, highlighting its importance.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Local Government May 6th, 2025

Senate Local Government Committee

Summary: In this meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government, several key bills were discussed with notable emphasis on committee substitutes and their implications. Senate Bill 2519 was reported back to the Senate with a recommendation to pass, showcasing strong support with a vote of 4-2. A crucial discussion took place around Senate Bill 2522, where clarifying language was added concerning land annexations for municipalities, eventually passing through a narrow vote of 4-3. Additionally, Senate Bill 2639 was debated, with Senator Paxson sending up a committee substitute that was quickly adopted, reflecting the ongoing legislative adjustments.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Economic DevelopmentAudio only. Apr 24th, 2025

Senate Economic Development Committee

Summary: During the Senate Economic Development Committee meeting, several significant bills were discussed and reviewed. Chair Senator Sparks facilitated the review of multiple committee substitutes for various Senate Bills, including SB2532, SB317, SB2925, SB1250, SB1854, and SB2539. All committee substitutes were adopted unanimously, and the bills were moved forward with favorable recommendations to the full Senate. Notably, SB317 and SB1250 were both included in the local and uncontested calendar without any objections, reflecting the committee's consensus for these measures. The positive progress of these bills indicates a cooperative effort among committee members to support legislative initiatives.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Local Government Apr 16th, 2025

Senate Local Government Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Committee on Local Government will come to order.

  • There is a committee substitute laid out here.
  • There being seven ayes and no nays, the committee substitute to Senate Bill 1531 is adopted.
  • There is a committee substitute that was laid out in the hearing on.
  • There was a committee substitute laid out at our hearing.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government convened and addressed several bills, including SB467, SB1531, SB2173, SB1449, SB2529, SB2538, and SJR84. Notably, the committee members voted to adopt several committee substitutes for the bills, specifically opting to recommend that some bills do not pass, while others were moved forward with recommendations for the full Senate. The meeting was efficiently managed, with unanimous votes on key decisions reflecting strong consensus among committee members. Most bills received recommendations for the local and uncontested calendars, facilitating their progress through the legislative process.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human ServicesAudio only. Apr 3rd, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I understand there is a committee substitute.

  • Senator Perry sends up the committee substitute.

  • I understand there is a committee substitute.

  • I understand there's a committee substitute.

  • The committee...
Summary: The meeting of the Senate committee was marked by the unanimous passage of multiple bills, including SB596, SB1151, and SB1318, which were all recommended for the local and uncontested calendar without any objections. The committee engaged in detailed discussions on SB855, where a committee substitute was presented to clarify court authority related to out-of-network services and establish parameters for foster parent enrollment in health plans. Additionally, the committee discussed SB1233, where changes were made to clarify medical terminologies and regulations pertaining to facilities providing care for life-threatening conditions.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Economic DevelopmentAudio only. May 13th, 2025

Senate Economic Development Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Economic Development Committee will come to order.

  • There is a committee substitute.

  • The committee substitute for House Bill 4187 is adopted.
  • Senator Schwertner sends up a committee substitute for House Bill...
  • The committee substitute for House Bill 4850 is adopted unanimously.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Economic Development Committee included significant discussions around several bills, notably House Bill 4187, Senate Bill 2603, and Senate Bill 2607, all of which received favorable votes for progression to the full Senate. Senator Sparks played a prominent role, advocating for the adoption of committee substitutes for several bills and successfully moving them for favorable recommendations. There was a clear focus on ensuring legislative items were being addressed efficiently, as evidenced by the discussions on local and uncontested calendars to streamline processes.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance (Part II)Audio only. Mar 31st, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Committee on Finance will come to order.

  • data-time="38">The Senate, with the recommendation of Senate Bill 22, do not pass, but that the committee
Bills: SB22
Summary: The Senate Committee on Finance convened to discuss and vote on Substitute Senate Bill 22. The bill was moved by Senator Huffman, who successfully argued for its passage with a recommendation to do pass, resulting in a vote tally of 11 ayes and no nays. This indicates solid bipartisan support for the bill, with multiple members present and participating in the voting process. The meeting concluded with the chairman noting that the committee would remain in recess at the call of the chair, suggesting further discussions may occur later.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources (Part II)Audio only. May 14th, 2025

Senate Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Committee on Natural Resources will now come to order.
  • Senator Zaffirini moves adoption of the committee substitute

  • moves that HB1237 be reported to the Senate with a recommendation that it do not pass, that the committee
  • We have no other business to come before the Senate Committee.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Natural Resources convened to discuss several bills, including HB1237, HB2663, and HB4384. The committee adopted a committee substitute for HB1237 without objections and recommended it for local and uncontested passage. Both HB2663 and HB4384 were supported by committee members, resulting in their passage with unanimous votes, showcasing a strong consensus among senators. After considering these bills, the committee concluded their session with no additional business.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human Services Apr 30th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator, I understand there is a committee substitute.
  • Chair lays out the committee substitute.
  • committee.
  • I understand there is a committee substitute.
  • I'd like to thank the committee for inviting me here today and the senator and the committee for their
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.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Apr 24th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • Registering or testifying, please contact the committee staff
  • Do we have a committee substitute?
  • Okay, the Chair lays out the committee substitute for

  • Committee substitute for House Bill 2610.

  • Good morning, committee.
Summary: The committee meeting focused on addressing critical maternal health issues through discussions of two main bills, HB2140 and HB2610. Representative Simmons presented HB2140, which proposes to add two doula seats to the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee, emphasizing the importance of including diverse perspectives in discussions about maternal health. Testimony from various witnesses highlighted the positive impacts doulas can have during pregnancy and postpartum care, particularly for vulnerable populations. The bill left pending after debate reflects the committee’s commitment to enhancing maternal health outcomes in Texas.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Veteran Affairs (Part II)Audio only. May 15th, 2025

Senate Veteran Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Veteran Affairs Committee will come to order.

  • There is a committee substitute.
  • Senator Parker sends up the committee substitute.
  • Members, the committee substitute is due to conversations

  • Senator Menéndez is recognized on the committee substitute. So very good.
Summary: The Senate Veteran Affairs Committee convened to discuss several key bills, primarily focusing on HB39, HB114, HB1875, and HB1965. Notably, Senator Parker presented a committee substitute for HB39, addressing concerns raised by state agencies to ensure better information accuracy and extending report deadlines to December 1st. The committee members unanimously adopted this substitute and recommended its passage. Further discussions included amendments and swift votes on multiple bills, with HB114 following suit with a similar committee substitute process, which was also passed without objection.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs May 7th, 2025 at 10:05 am

House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The chair offers the committee substitute.
  • Is there an objection to the adoption of the committee substitute?
  • There is a committee substitute, is that correct?
  • Members of the committee.
  • Is there any other business the committee would like to address?
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on the discussion and voting of various bills, with significant attention given to HB2082, which addresses the definition of short barrel firearms, and HB5528, related to the establishment of the Texas Law Enforcement Crisis Prevention Task Force. Chairman Heffner led the meeting, facilitating discussions that included debates on several bills and their implications. Notably, HB3626 concerning coroners' state benefits saw a unanimous vote supporting its passage. Public testimony highlighted the impacts of these legislative efforts, particularly in relation to law enforcement's operational effectiveness and community safety initiatives.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Justice (Part I) Mar 25th, 2025

Senate Criminal Justice Committee

Summary: The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice convened to discuss a series of critical bills aimed at enhancing public safety and protecting victims of sexual assault and human trafficking. Chairman Flores emphasized the intent to streamline legislation to provide better support for victims while holding offenders accountable. Notably, the committee reviewed Senate Bill 836, which aims to bolster privacy protections for sexual assault survivors during legal proceedings, and Senate Bill 781, which seeks to standardize the confidentiality of peace officers' personal information. Throughout the discussions, several witnesses provided testimony both in favor of and opposing the bills, highlighting the delicate balance between public transparency and individual privacy rights.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Criminal Justice Mar 25th, 2025 at 08:00 am

Senate Criminal Justice Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Good morning, members of the committee.
  • jurisprudence on the House side.
  • Senator Paxson, Office of Committee Substitution.
  • I sat on this committee, and I can tell you, from the other committees where my cohort sat, that the
  • Chair and members of the committee.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice convened to deliberate several bills aimed at enhancing the protection of victims in cases of sexual assault and human trafficking. The meeting featured discussions on Senate Bills SB781, SB836, and SB1610, which introduced measures to improve the criminal justice processes related to these serious offenses. Senator King and other members emphasized the necessity of providing law enforcement with the tools needed to combat these crimes while simultaneously safeguarding victims' rights and privacy during trials. Notably, SB836 proposed significant changes that would prevent live streaming of sexual assault trials without consent to protect the dignity of victims, while SB781 sought to standardize the confidentiality of peace officers' personal information to enhance their safety.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) Mar 17th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Committee on State Affairs will come to order

  • The committee substitute for Senate Bill 1351 requires

  • The committee substitute also removes the requirement to pay an invoice within 30 days.
  • Senator Parker has explained the committee substitute, which he sends up at this time.
  • Members of the committee, my name is Mason Moreland.
Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs conducted a thorough review of multiple bills including SB1349, SB1585, and SB667, with extensive public testimony and discussion. Witness Samantha Fillmore-Vick provided insights on SB667, while the committee emphasized the need for clarity in the legislative process amid a lengthy session. Other bills were also presented, but they remain pending with no final decisions made during this meeting.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Veterans Affairs Committee would be combined into a new Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs Committee
  • and return that to its historic nature of being two committees.
  • Committee and a Higher Education Committee.
  • And then the Jurisprudence Committee, which at various

  • Committee, and that jurisdiction handled there.
Bills: SB2, SB10, HB27, HB18, HB17, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB18, SR1, SR2, SR5
Summary: The meeting convened to address significant resolutions, including the formation of a committee to investigate the catastrophic flooding events in July 2025 that resulted in tragic losses across Texas. Senator Flores introduced Senate Resolution 2, aiming to conduct a comprehensive examination of the flooding's impacts and the effectiveness of immediate legislative responses. The resolution was adopted unanimously, indicating a shared commitment to understand and improve future disaster preparedness. Additionally, Senate Resolution 5 was discussed, which proposed amendments to the Senate rules regarding committee structure, particularly in creating a new combined committee for Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs. This resolution also received unanimous support, showcasing a collaborative effort to streamline legislative functions.

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