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TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 22nd, 2025 at 02:04 pm

House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

Transcript Highlights:
  • to be certified as an adult for criminal purposes.
  • Or is that just... it's just a criminal thing versus a civil?
  • I used to be a criminal; I worked in criminal law.
  • I think that, yes, I understand there's a difference between criminal law and CPS.
  • Okay, and we do that in a criminal case.
Summary: During the meeting of the committee, several key bills were debated, most notably HB3281, which addresses the grounds for terminating parental rights. The discussion revolved around significant concerns presented by various members regarding the language change in the bill that requires serious bodily injury for termination, a shift that many find troubling. Witnesses also testified, with some advocating for amendments to ensure child safety, emphasizing the importance of a balanced approach without unintended consequences. Additionally, HB4696 was introduced, focused on improving access to protective orders through remote testimony, further engaging committee members and experts on the necessity of such reforms for survivors of domestic violence.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Unfortunately, there are criminals who...

  • I mean, this is criminal, what you're talking about.
  • So I think there may be some criminal remedies. I'd like to know about that as well.
  • I'm sorry, criminal repercussions that happened in those cases. Did you say criminal repercussions?
  • Criminal. ...regulatory or otherwise?
Summary: The meeting conducted by the committee saw extensive discussion surrounding several key bills, including HB4749, SB621, and HB201. Notably, HB3133, which involves legislation regarding explicit deepfake content and social media, was presented and debated vigorously with a committee substitute being proposed to align it with federal standards following the recent federal 'Take It Down' Act. The committee moved to report several bills favorably, including HB1506, emphasizing support for updating laws concerning political contributions and expenditures. Public testimonies were held on various bills, allowing stakeholders to voice their perspectives, particularly on legislation concerning tactical medical professionals and their role during high-risk incidents. The committee concluded the meeting by laying out additional bills for further discussion in subsequent sessions, underscoring a commitment to thorough legislative review.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Transportation Mar 27th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Transportation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • data-time="5490"> Preemptive effect as it relates to the disclosure of personal information through criminal
  • span> under the Transportation Code, the disclosure of those criminal
  • If that person turns out to have been at fault in a criminal way, whether intoxicated or just grossly
  • > than having their mug shot and their name disclosed in the criminal
  • span>

    On the first point, the intent is not to suppress a criminal

Summary: The Committee on Transportation convened to discuss several significant bills related to highway designations and public safety. Notably, House Bill 2457 aims to designate a stretch of US Highway 287 as the Mollie Mullins Mile, honoring a 9-year-old girl who tragically lost her life in a traffic accident. The bill highlights the efforts of her family to improve highway safety following their loss, receiving support from local authorities and advocates. The committee also discussed House Bill 2198, proposing the designation of a portion of State Highway 34 as the Jacob Candonza Memorial Highway, honoring a police officer who died in the line of duty. This tribute underscores the value placed on the sacrifices made by law enforcement in ensuring community safety.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Mar 19th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, this is a bill we heard previously relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal
  • of avoiding certain law enforcement checkpoints or evading an arrest or detention, and increasing criminal
  • department officers, juvenile probation officers, and certain hired law enforcement officers into criminal
  • This provision of the Code of Criminal Procedure was established when newspapers were more widely read
  • So, through the Code of Criminal Procedure, the law enforcement agency or the holding agency of that
Summary: The meeting of the House Committee on Homeland Security and Public Safety involved a range of discussions surrounding significant bills aimed at enhancing public safety measures, particularly in response to issues highlighted by past events. Notable was the discussion on HB33, proposed by Representative McLaughlin, which sought to overhaul school safety and establish a statewide emergency response protocol for active shooter situations. This bill emphasizes the importance of coordinated training among law enforcement and school officials to ensure a swift and effective response in emergencies, aiming to prevent delays seen in past incidents. The discussions also included input from law enforcement officials who acknowledged the necessity of improving communication and coordination between agencies, which was a highlighted failure in previous responses to crises.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance (Part I) Feb 4th, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • the resources and information from children and families, along with the engagement throughout the criminal
  • resources and the information from children and families, as well as the engagement throughout the criminal
  • span>

    And they are working with the family throughout the criminal

  • They criminalize their mental health, so there needs to be
  • They cycle through the system, and their mental health becomes criminalized.
Bills: SB1
Summary: The meeting focused on public testimony regarding key health and human services issues affecting various groups in Texas. Notable discussions included funding requests for recovery housing, maternal health programs, and behavioral health services. Testimonies addressed the urgent need for additional resources to improve recovery housing availability, with advocates pushing for an increase in the number of accredited recovery homes and mentioning that Texas currently ranks low in recovery housing access. Similar testimonies highlighted the rising maternal mortality rates, particularly among minority populations, and the necessity for robust funding for maternal health initiatives. The session also saw voices advocating for better support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, emphasizing the critical need for transformed waiver services and improved provider accountability.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Education K-16 Mar 25th, 2025 at 08:00 am

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill states students may be consented to DAP if a student engages in criminal offensive disruptive
  • They're trying to keep them out of the classroom until whatever the criminal justice or judicial system
  • Additionally, Senate Bill 1924 requires a criminal referral
  • to make a criminal referral for a teacher assault if the
  • But just to allow for citations, and if a child doesn't appear, then they can get a criminal warrant
Summary: The meeting was centered on reviewing several Senate bills focusing on school safety and discipline, primarily Senate Bills 870, 1871, 1872, 1873, 1874, and 1924. Senator Perry emphasized the urgent need for reform in school discipline policies due to increasing incidents of violence and classroom disruptions. The committee acknowledged testimonies from various educators and public witnesses who supported the proposed bills, highlighting their significance in ensuring a safer learning environment. Key discussions revolved around the ability of teachers to maintain classroom discipline, the implications of disciplinary actions, and the support necessary for students with behavioral issues.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 (Part I) Mar 25th, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill states students may be consented to DAP if a student engages in criminal offenses or disruptive
  • marker="442" data-time="2646">They’re trying to keep them out of the classroom until whatever the criminal
  • Additionally, Senate Bill 1924 requires a criminal referral
  • to make a criminal referral for a teacher assault if the
  • But just to allow for citations, if a child doesn't appear, then they can get a criminal warrant issued
Summary: The meeting focused on several significant bills pertaining to school discipline and safety, highlighting the issues faced by teachers due to increased student misbehavior and a perceived lack of administrative support. Key discussions were held around Senate Bill 1924, which aims to restore authority to local police and school district officers to issue misdemeanor citations for school offenses. This bill was met with both support and opposition, illustrating the ongoing debate about how best to maintain safety in schools without causing unnecessary criminalization of students. Witnesses included educators and administrators who provided testimonies on the real-life impacts of classroom disruptions on learning environments. Recommendations for improvements to the bills included calls for flexibility in discipline measures and better support for teachers dealing with disruptive behavior.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Transportation Apr 24th, 2025 at 10:04 am

House Transportation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • A third party is also using benchmarking and their own database to challenge that price.
  • You're hearing two sets of databases, two sets of data, and I'm here to provide clarity as to why.
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 Regular

Intergovernmental Affairs Apr 8th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Child welfare, education, criminal justice, and aging services
  • to 001 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to the bill.
  • That's what can happen when you try to do a criminal investigation without the tools, the requisite tools
  • We cannot investigate criminal corruption.
  • If we conduct a criminal investigation, it would be

Summary: The meeting of the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee featured significant discussions surrounding three key bills: HB158, HB1630, and HB3509. Representative Raymond presented HB158, a proposal to reutilize surplus government properties for veteran and low-income family housing, emphasizing the need for permanent housing solutions in Texas. The discussion also touched on the fiscal implications of the bill and potential housing resources. In another session, HB1630 was put forward to make social workers eligible for the Homes for Texas Heroes Home Loan Program, addressing the ongoing housing affordability crisis faced by many Americans, particularly younger generations. This bill garnered bipartisan support, showcasing the committee's collective awareness of the housing challenges impacting essential workers in the community. Lastly, Representative Enchia introduced HB3509, focused on Tourism Public Improvement Districts (TPIDs), which help collect revenue through hotel self-assessments to promote local tourism. This bill aims to enhance competitiveness for conventions in Texas and made clarifications for ease of creating and managing these districts. The committee received various public testimonies expressing support and concerns about the proposed bills. The meeting highlighted the committee's dedication to addressing housing and economic development challenges within Texas, closing with an invitation for further committee discussions and public input.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Senate Session (Part III) Aug 22nd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Cuban boat lift, and Castro opened the prison doors to what we estimated was about 10,000 hardcore criminals
  • >

    ...or criminals

  • marker="1204" data-time="7218">During the Biden years, there were hundreds of thousands of hardcore criminals
  • aliens, criminal gang members.
  • Hardcore criminals that came into the United States

Bills: SB2, SB5, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB4
Summary: In the recent committee meeting, the primary focus was on HB4, the congressional redistricting bill. Intense debates ensued regarding the implications of this proposed map on minority voting representation. Senator Zaffirini and other members expressed strong opposition, citing that the redistricting efforts were not only untimely but also undermined the gains made by minority communities in past elections. Significant testimony was provided from the public, showing overwhelming disapproval of the proposed changes, with 98% of the testimonies against the bill. Members highlighted the historical context of disenfranchisement and warned that this redistricting would further dilute the voices of crucial voting blocs in Texas.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Mar 24th, 2025 at 10:03 am

House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I have data from the Texas Bond Review Board database that shows ISDs proposed.
Summary: The meeting of the committee involved discussions surrounding multiple bills focusing on financial legislation, including crucial developments related to certificates of obligation (COs). Representative Tepper presented HB1453, which aimed to increase voter input regarding local government debt issuance and address growing concerns about financial accountability. The discussions highlighted the recent trends in CO debt, particularly in areas like El Paso, which has seen a dramatic rise in local government debt without direct voter approval. Several members voiced their support and concerns regarding the bill's implications for taxpayer rights and community involvement in financial decision-making.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human Services Apr 30th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Number two, will they train on the fact that secret databases of children are kept at children's hospitals
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 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Sep 2nd, 2025 at 12:09 pm

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Is this, number two, a civil arrest, or is that a criminal arrest? They're both civil. OK.
  • None of these are criminal.
  • It's not a criminal matter. Right. It's a civil matter. OK.
  • Any type of criminal conduct.
  • It is a civil arrest; it's not criminal.
Bills: HB18, SB54, SB10
Summary: The recent committee meeting addressed several significant bills, primarily focused on electoral processes and legislative conduct. Notably, HB18, which regulates political contributions by legislative members during absences, was passed with a notable vote of 86 ayes to 46 nays. Additionally, Senate Bill 54, centered on election procedures regarding the registration of voters with outdated addresses, also advanced successfully through the committee, although not without discussion regarding its implications. The chair emphasized the importance of these legislative measures and their potential impact on voting rights.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Juvenile Justice Apr 23rd, 2025 at 08:04 am

House S/C on Juvenile Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Back in 2018, I testified before the Texas Supreme Court and the Criminal Court of Appeals for the establishment
  • through no fault of their own, and how they oftentimes will lash out in ways that may appear to be criminal
  • People like criminals and if you treat them inhumanely, what
  • It seemed like the right thing to do, not criminal, I mean
Summary: The meeting focused primarily on discussions surrounding juvenile justice reform. Chairman Cook opened the session by introducing various bills, including HB1966, which aims to improve conditions for youth in detention facilities by ensuring access to restrooms and sanitation. The bill was met with strong support as members shared their views on the importance of treating youth with dignity and respect within the justice system. Witness testimonies highlighted the dire situations some minors face in current facilities, drawing attention to the need for immediate legislative action. Other bills discussed included HB3442, aimed at updating the Texas Alcohol Awareness Program for minors, among others.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) May 25th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • While certain forms of online impersonation are criminalized

  • "19" data-time="108"> Due to limited law enforcement resources or the impracticality of pursuing criminal
  • ...community and criminal justice professionals to ensure
  • Creating criminal offenses, increasing criminal penalties
Summary: The committee meeting included significant discussions surrounding several bills, notably HB220, HB3336, and HB4904. HB220, which addresses access to emergency contraception for survivors of sexual assault, sparked intense debate among committee members and witnesses. Various stakeholders testified for and against the bill, emphasizing the importance of immediate access to such services while also raising ethical concerns regarding contraception. Public testimony was robust, showcasing strong opinions on both sides of the legislation, with many advocating for the rights and protections of survivors.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part III) Apr 24th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • amount of the violation, the timing of the report relative to an election, and the penalty of any criminal
  • marker="1309" data-time="7848"> This changes the appointment of that prosecutor from the Court of Criminal
  • However, he doesn't practice in front of the Supreme Court; he practices in front of the Court of Criminal
  • marker="1327" data-time="7956"> Senate Bill 1861 will establish a process for the Texas Court of Criminal
  • Criminal appeals bypassing potentially conflicted local
Summary: The meeting conducted by the committee featured an extensive discussion on multiple bills, particularly focusing on the ethics reform via SB2403, aimed at enhancing the structure and enforcement processes of the Texas Ethics Commission. The conversation revolved around establishing a three-tier system categorizing violations and enhancing procedural fairness and accountability in ethics investigations. Senator Mayes introduced a committee substitute, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that enforcement processes are transparent and just, particularly relating to minor infractions. Public testimonies in favor of the bill highlighted the need for reform, while concerns were raised about maintaining integrity in oversight mechanisms.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • Transnational criminal organizations are profiting

  • Both nations face challenges related to illegal immigration and transnational criminal activity.
  • Transnational criminal organizations from countries like Mexico have long used Panama to smuggle illicit
  • These transnational criminal organizations have acted with impunity.
  • they can also cooperate with us to dramatically scale down these organizations—these transnational criminal
Summary: The committee meeting was focused on various key issues, including the implications of recent violence in the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy in relation to Israel and Panama. Members discussed the need for diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Israeli officials following the recent attack by Hamas. Governor Huckabee emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong U.S.-Israel relationship and reiterated the need for accountability for terrorist organizations involved in violent acts against civilians. Senators shared their concerns regarding the ramifications of U.S. actions in Panama and the presence of Chinese influence, highlighting the significance of the Panama Canal in terms of trade and security.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 28th, 2025 at 01:08 pm

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • SB8 is not a bill that will create a penalty, either civil or criminal.
  • What criminal justice concern is at play?
  • Do I think what was done that day was criminal? I do not.
  • I do not think what those officers did was criminal.
  • I think poor judgment was used in that, but I do not think it was criminal.
Bills: SB8, HB7, HB15, HB265, HCR13
Summary: The meeting was centered around discussions on several key bills, particularly HB15 and HB265. HB15, relating to adjustments in regulatory frameworks, sparked considerable debate with members expressing both support and opposition. One representative articulated concerns regarding the effects of the legislation on local businesses and community standards, while proponents argued it is essential for modernizing existing structures. Meanwhile, HB265 focused on enhancing governmental oversight of youth camps, which generated emotional conversations among members, reflecting on tragic incidents that had occurred in the past. This bill was met with a positive response and moved forward smoothly, with significant participation from representatives who shared personal stories about their constituents' safety concerns. Other bills, including SB8, also featured discussions on privacy and safety in public schools, emphasizing a return to traditional standards that resonated with many members and constituents alike.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) May 1st, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • span> from various interpretive opinions of the Texas Court of Criminal
  • data-time="1908"> Groups that would exempt one another from being possible grand jurors mean our criminal
  • seeking to expand the ability for our friends over in Lubbock County to be able to actually prosecute criminals
Summary: The committee meeting featured extensive discussions focused on time legislation, including HB1393 and SB692. The primary subject was the proposal to adopt permanent daylight saving time, which sparked diverse opinions from committee members and witnesses. Supporters like Erica Boyd, President and CEO of the Texas Travel Alliance, advocated for the benefits of extended daylight for outdoor activities and tourism, while others expressed health concerns and the disruption that early darkness in winter months could cause to families. Testimony revealed a split in public sentiment, further complicating the legislative decision-making process. Additional bills, such as SB2943 regarding religious freedom protections for occupational licenses, also received attention, showcasing the breadth of topics covered in this meeting.

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