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S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Apr 17th, 2025 at 08:04 am

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

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  • marker="199" data-time="1188"> Mental health care, friends, in the real world, you know, out in the managed
  • For adults and for folks in managed care and out there in the insurance world, there are several steps
  • So I actually think this saves HHSC a tremendous amount of money over time, and I know that the managed
  • The fact that managed care is capitated means we are paying the same amount regardless.
Summary: The meeting revolved around critical discussions regarding health-related bills, particularly focusing on women's health and food access issues highlighted in HB1786 and HB231. Representative Howard proposed HB1786 to reinstate the Women's Health Advisory Committee, emphasizing its necessity to address women's healthcare challenges in Texas due to the dissolution of the committee, which had previously facilitated valuable collaboration among healthcare providers. The discussions included testimonials from various stakeholders including health professionals and representatives from advocacy groups, all supporting the need for an advisory body that could effectively address women's health concerns. Additionally, there was strong support for HB231, which aims to study the impact of food deserts on vulnerable populations, as articulated by Representative Morales, making a case for equitable access to nutritious food across the state.
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89th Legislative Session Apr 8th, 2025 at 10:00 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • data-time="648">As an example, in Virginia, they created a similar office, the Office of Regulatory Management
  • data-time="666">As an example, in Virginia, they created a similar office, the Office of Regulatory Management
  • by providing versatile services including human resource administration, auditing, and payroll management
  • has a job and a function that's legislative in terms of reviewing the operations processes and management
  • "5454">As an example, in Virginia, they also created a similar office, the Office of Regulatory Management
Summary: During this committee meeting, a range of bills were discussed, focusing primarily on public safety and community health issues. There were significant conversations surrounding HB3159, where members raised concerns about its implications for local law enforcement practices. The bill drew various opinions from committee members, with some supporting its approach to funding police training, while others questioned its efficacy in addressing community needs. Additionally, there was an emphasis on testimony from community representatives, who expressed both support and opposition, enriching the discourse around the proposed legislation.
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  • If you have a generator and a battery, you can manage the state of charge of the battery so it becomes
  • Avoiding the cost for 15 minutes is not an impossible task if you're a good prognosticator and manage
  • We support the idea of large-load demand management.
  • I think I was in the house about MCOs, managed care

  • That's managed care.
Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on SB6, which is aimed at facilitating greater liability and addressing the challenges associated with load interconnection. The chair reopened discussions on the bill, engaging with several public testimonies. Among the 27 registered witnesses, many expressed support for the bill, emphasizing its significance in ensuring accurate load visibility and addressing issues in the energy sector. Notably, Lee Bratcher from the Texas Blockchain Council commended the committee's efforts while highlighting concerns related to transmission costs and their potential impact.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human Services Apr 8th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

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  • We actually managed to keep him a little longer. That's a private psychiatric hospital.
  • errors in patient and data management.
  • Care Organizations (MCOs) contracted to provide Medicaid managed care services.
  • With more than 95% of Texas Medicaid members enrolled in managed care, big expenditures are at risk if
  • The state pays the Medicaid managed care companies a premium, so they're totally at risk.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services primarily focused on several pieces of legislation aimed at improving mental health care in Texas, especially for vulnerable populations. Notable discussions were held around SB719, which seeks to conduct a comprehensive assessment of inpatient psychiatric bed capacity in Texas, addressing the significant shortages faced by facilities. There was widespread support from committee members and public testimonies praising the need for improved mental health resources and proactive measures to enhance service delivery. Witnesses highlighted the critical situation surrounding mental health admissions, emphasizing the human impact of ongoing bed shortages and the tragic consequences for patients awaiting treatment.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Session Jan 29th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • promote, encourage, and advance the professional development of chiefs of police and senior police management
  • and thank you, Senator Flores, for bringing up this resolution in recognizing our police chiefs who manage
  • **Senator Hinojosa**: Recognizing our police chiefs who manage
  • essential to the well-being of the Texas population, as well as transportation, infrastructure, asset management
Bills: SJR36, SB2, SR9, SR10, SR16
Summary: Additionally, the committee recognized police chiefs from various districts for their dedication to public safety, highlighting their essential role in the community. Senators expressed their gratitude towards law enforcement and emphasized the collaborative efforts needed to enhance community relations. The meeting was marked by a spirit of recognition and celebration, fostering a sense of unity among the members present.
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  • ...performance measures to manage cases and develop cost containment
  • One FTE to manage the agency's vehicle fleet, and 3C

  • establish a records management division.
  • Performance measures to manage cases and develop cost containment
Summary: The meeting of the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee focused primarily on discussions surrounding the details of HB1, along with recommendations regarding law enforcement stipends. Several members expressed their concerns about updating the stipends to address discrepancies with local law enforcement agencies and enhance competitiveness. The conversation also touched on the technical adjustments and modifications needed for the current funding proposals, affirming a collaborative approach to managing the agency's budget and needs. Members expressed appreciation for each other's hard work and laid out future meeting plans to review riders and finalize recommendations for the chairman.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband May 2nd, 2025 at 09:05 am

House S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband

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  • As the money guy for the city, the main thing I want to stress to you is that managing
  • It involves land acquisition, infrastructure installation, planning and maintenance, and tree management
  • companies, they all pay a franchise fee to help cover their fair share of the cost of maintaining and managing
  • and permitting that goes into managing the right-of-way.
Summary: The meeting of the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Broadband included significant discussions surrounding Senate Bill 924, which addresses cable service providers and their financial obligations related to franchise fees. Council Member Julian Ramirez opposed the bill, emphasizing its potential fiscal impact on cities like Houston and Austin by restricting franchise fee collections, thus threatening vital public services funded by these fees. Public testimony supported his stance, highlighting the financial realities these cities face, particularly in maintaining public safety and infrastructure.
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  • had four different case workers over a period of four months, resulting in their case being poorly managed
  • cancer patients are forced to fill their medications through their insurance-aligned pharmacy benefit manager
  • Managing this complexity of the system, of forced stewardship, is a difficult burden to bear.
  • General's recent opinion, KP 0480, confirming that Texas has the authority to regulate pharmacy benefit managers
  • data-time="2646"> And I don't think it's saving us money, but for the fact that they are a benefit manager
Summary: The meeting of the committee witnessed significant discussions surrounding several Senate Bills aimed at healthcare and child welfare. Notably, Senate Bill 916, presented by multiple representatives, garnered positive testimonials from various stakeholders including emergency medical service leaders who emphasized the bill's potential to promote transparent billing practices, thereby reducing the financial burden on patients. The committee also heard extensive testimony supporting Senate Bill 1122, which aims to regulate pharmacy benefit managers to ensure that cancer patients are not forced into medication access issues. Stakeholders argued for and against the bill, suggesting that it may raise healthcare costs for Texas businesses in the long run, eliciting a vigorous debate.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance (Part I) Feb 13th, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

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  • Recommendations include maintaining the $19.9 million in GR and general revenue dedicated to water resource management
  • This includes funding for a case management system for

  • ="145" data-time="864">The agency salary reflects the knowledge and leadership skills required to manage
  • You all would probably laugh at me if I came in here and requested enough FTEs to manage that.
  • data-time="1656"> ...subscribing to the continuous query is the cheaper and better alternative to managing
Bills: SB1
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance focused on reviewing budget recommendations from various agencies, particularly the Public Utility Commission (PUC). Significant discussions included the authorization of an additional $5 billion for the Texas Energy Fund, which was noted as a critical component for managing the state's energy needs. Chairman Thomas Gleason highlighted the importance of funding for regulatory and oversight roles, ensuring that the PUC continues to effectively manage Texas's growing electricity and water demands. Additionally, representatives from various agencies presented their specific funding requests, emphasizing the need for increased staff to handle rising workloads and maintain efficiency.
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  • If we can slow it down, manage it, and have that conversation—if you need more, how can we...?
  • span> So gung-ho about living within their limits and helping manage
  • But at the end of the day, water districts, providers, and suppliers have the untenable task of managing
  • Senate Bill 1055 by Nichols, relating to the management

  • Hearing none, the motion is adopted, relating to the management plans adopted by groundwater.
Summary: During this meeting, the committee had a thorough discussion centered around various Senate Bills primarily related to groundwater management and water utility regulations. Notably, Senate Bill 2661, introduced amendments to enhance penalties for over-pumping water, highlighting the growing concern over depleting aquifers and ensuring compliance with existing water use regulations. Multiple senators voiced their opinions regarding the necessity of tougher penalties and the implications for both water users and conservation methods. Public testimony was heard, with some arguing against the proposed penalties, stating they could unfairly burden farmers and landowners.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Transportation May 19th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Transportation Committee

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  • So, if you're against this bill, where do you stand on the construction manager piece that came up earlier
  • So you wanted the construction management piece, correct? The CMGC?
  • In the design build, they became more of a contract manager.
  • Design-build and construction management now...
  • data-time="2358"> This bill is very tailored to enhance safety, give counties the discretion they need to manage
Summary: The committee meeting focused on various legislative proposals, particularly those related to transportation and public safety. A significant point of discussion was Senate Bill 35, which seeks to limit the Texas Department of Transportation's ability to utilize design-build contracts for infrastructure projects. Advocates for the bill expressed concerns over financial implications and the efficiency of project delivery, while opponents emphasized the need for flexibility and innovation in addressing Texas's growing infrastructure needs. Several stakeholders, including the Texas Trucking Association, engaged in debates over the impacts of the proposed limitations.
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  • And we can figure a way to manage this.

  • strain on the ERCOT grid, it is also an excellent opportunity for the state of Texas, so long as we manage
  • Our utilities simply need more flexibility to manage non-critical large loads at transmission level voltage
  • shed, and remember of course a load shed is when ERCOT puts out the notice that utilities have to manage
  • It's data that we can use to manage the grid in real time—the generators, transmission operators, and
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Business Commerce Committee addressed multiple bills, notably focusing on SB842, SB372, and SB262. Chairman Schwartner facilitated discussions around the Texas Energy Fund, with updates provided by PUC Chairman Thomas Gleeson. Gleeson outlined the current status of the energy applications, highlighting that out of 72 applications, 17 had progressed. The committee also raised concerns regarding the need for additional transmission capacity, particularly in the Permian Basin, and discussed the implications of transitioning from 345 kV to 765 kV lines. Overall, the session was marked by a sense of urgency to finalize decisions by the approaching deadlines set for May 1st.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on International Relations Apr 28th, 2025 at 10:04 am

House S/C on International Relations

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  • Our city manager...
  • From Eagle Pass, our previous city manager actually drove it
  • marker="76" data-time="450"> Right now, just think if it took twice the amount of time for the city manager
Bills: HB1026, SCR37
Summary: The meeting centered on the discussion of two key pieces of legislation: HB1026 and SCR37. HB1026, presented by Vice Chair Morales, aims to address infrastructure issues by paving a critical 40-mile stretch of road between Eagle Pass and Laredo, which has been a longstanding concern for local communities and law enforcement. The bill received strong support from stakeholders citing the need for improved transportation routes and enhanced border security capabilities. Following the discussion on HB1026, SCR37 was introduced by Chairman Lujan, emphasizing the significance of the Panama Canal to Texas economic development and trade. The meeting saw ample opportunity for public testimony, with members expressing support for the proposed bills and asking insightful questions regarding their implications.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee

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  • House Bill 5317 gives the Risk Management Board the authority to create a self-insured retention fund
  • The Risk Management Board consists of five board members
  • appointed by the Governor and oversees the State Office of Risk Management.
  • The State Office of Risk Management administers the Voluntary Insurance Program.
  • I'm the State Risk Manager for Texas. In that capacity, I serve as the Executive Director.
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.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Ways & Means May 5th, 2025 at 09:05 am

House Ways & Means Committee

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  • marker="31" data-time="180"> The bill establishes enforceable standards for agricultural waste management
  • I serve as the City Manager in Waco.
  • valuation that allows them to manage wildlife on their properties.
  • Third, it applies to systems managed by vendors as well as ensuring third-party compliance.
  • I'm the product manager for True Prodigy Tech Solutions, and I am in favor of the bill.
Summary: The meeting covered several key legislative proposals aimed at enhancing property tax relief and supporting community development initiatives. House Bill 2032, which addresses tax exemptions for disabled veterans, was discussed; the bill proposes a proportional property tax deduction based on disability ratings, helping veterans secure housing stability amidst rising property costs. House Bill 4270 was also introduced to revitalize declining neighborhoods by offering property tax exemptions for young families moving into these areas—an initiative prompted by demographic shifts in urban areas such as El Paso. The discussions emphasized the critical need for fostering sustainable communities and supporting vulnerable populations.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance May 21st, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

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  • marker="16" data-time="90">In short, this bill provides cities with an additional option to help manage
  • letters of support, five from police organizations and one letter from the City of Corpus Christi City Manager
  • Personal oversight, professional management, and limiting
  • This would be $5 billion that would be managed differently with the goal being capital appreciation and
  • Members of the committee, my name is Carolina Cano, and I am the Government Relations Manager for the
Summary: The committee meeting focused on several house bills, notably those concerning environmental conservation, tax incentives for local businesses, and public safety. Key discussions revolved around HB3486, which introduces a sales and use tax incentive for restaurants purchasing Texas farm-raised oysters. Testimonies highlighted the importance of supporting local oyster farming to mitigate the decline of natural oyster reefs, and several witnesses praised the initiative for its potential environmental benefits. HB2688 also received attention, where representatives emphasized its role in enhancing public safety through improved support for police officers, echoing the community's need for stable recruitment and retention strategies in law enforcement.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII Feb 24th, 2025 at 10:00 am

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

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  • We require the necessary resources to manage these responsibilities.
  • ...toward management and control.
  • They specialize in inventory management and control.
  • But that is often set by their management.
  • In terms of, for example, the management effects or the management recommendations we've made, we'll
Summary: The meeting of the Texas Lottery Commission centered around vital discussions regarding the regulatory framework and operational issues related to the lottery and charitable bingo systems in Texas. The committee reviewed financial appropriations, focusing on the need for infrastructure improvements to the Charitable Bingo Operations Division and highlighted the ongoing work with the Sunset Advisory Commission to enhance operational efficiency and compliance. Significant attention was given to the unregulated activities of lottery ticket couriers, which have raised concerns about integrity and fairness in lottery games, prompting the commission to consider appropriate measures to stop such activities.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Justice (Part I) Apr 8th, 2025

Senate Criminal Justice Committee

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  • Criminal Justice, the Board of Pardons and Paroles, the Windham School District, and Correctional Managed
  • Managed Health Care Committee, and the Windham School District.
  • me, as the project manager of the review.
  • Because evidence was presented by the management within the Austin Police Department.
  • ...feel like they’re now just digital evidence managers
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice covered several significant legislative proposals aimed at improving the efficiency and safety of the Texas criminal justice system. Lead discussions focused on SB2405, which received attention for its comprehensive approach towards modernizing the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and addressing recommendations made by the Sunset Advisory Commission. The bill includes provisions for enhanced staff planning and updated rehabilitation programs that are expected to yield substantial cost savings while promoting public safety. Senators engaged actively, expressing their support and raising questions about the implications of the proposed changes, especially concerning parole processes and facility management.
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  • the Department of Transportation to have officials who understand the systems they are tasked with managing
  • vehicles and artificial intelligence, and yet the FAA is still using paper printouts and floppy disks to manage
  • And most troubling, a proposed rule on safety management

Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation convened to consider the promotion of Coast Guard Lieutenant Samuel Hafensteiner to Lieutenant Commander and the nomination of Stephen Bradbury as Deputy Secretary of Transportation. The meeting highlighted ongoing concerns regarding aviation safety, especially in light of recent aircraft incidents. Members discussed the critical need for knowledgeable leadership within the Department of Transportation to address these safety challenges effectively. Mr. Bradbury's background as a former General Counsel of the Department was presented as a strong asset for the role he seeks.

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