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TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations Apr 29th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Appropriations Committee

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  • data-time="2142">As we continue with bonds and all these sorts of funding measures, we don't see property
  • data-time="3222"> By creating a half-billion dollar reinvestment fund with any excess going toward property
  • The flow amount would be directed to the property tax relief
  • if this upward trajectory continues, that might mean that we have quite a bit in that account for property
  • so hard every day to produce, but we also want to make sure that that can keep going and that has real
Summary: The meeting primarily centered around significant discussions regarding various bills, including HB188, HB265, HJR35, and HJR47. Members highlighted the pressing need for infrastructure improvements in the energy-producing regions of Texas, particularly focusing on the economic contributions and challenges faced by local communities impacted by the oil and gas industry. The committee witnessed a strong show of support for House Bill 188 from representatives who stressed its importance for reinvesting severance tax revenues back into communities that greatly contribute to the state’s economy. Testimonies from local economic development officials and community leaders reinforced the necessity of these investments for ensuring long-term growth and sustainability.
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  • Those are the real bishops that you need to know.
  • owner in cases involving properties valued at a million dollars or more.
  • This bill will have a significant impact on property owners.
  • It distracts from real public safety and places a financial burden.
  • And I want us to remember, we are trying to do property tax relief here.
Summary: The recent Senate meeting primarily covered two resolutions, HCR65 and HCR19, both of which were passed unanimously with little to no opposition. HCR65 was introduced in memory of Tracy Lee Vincent of Longview, while HCR19 was presented to honor the late Terrell Lynn Roberts of Angleton. The meeting included brief addresses from several senators, who shared personal reflections on the impacts of the individuals being honored and expressed gratitude for their contributions to the community. This collaborative atmosphere showcased the members' capacity for camaraderie and respect, emphasizing the importance of human connection in legislative proceedings.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs Mar 26th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House State Affairs Committee

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  • The threats to our energy infrastructure are real.
  • That's real money.
  • Real physical gold.
  • It can be even in real time. So the way we currently do it.
  • Well, here's my real last question, because I forgot one.
Summary: This meeting of the State Affairs Committee primarily focused on discussing several important bills, including HB1846, which aims to establish an Electric Truck Advisory Council for developing a statewide electric vehicle infrastructure plan. Representative Wally detailed the need for this council to facilitate the growing medium and heavy-duty electric vehicle market, emphasizing collaboration with state agencies and the private sector. The discussions included an in-depth analysis of proposed amendments and the fiscal implications of the bill. Witnesses provided testimony both supporting and opposing the bill, highlighting various perspectives on infrastructure development and economic impact.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance (Part I) Feb 13th, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Just real quick, I wanted to say a word of thanks.
  • , I was staffing this committee for Senator, before moving to Senator Bettencourt's Committee on Property
  • eight years, when you were our general counsel while Senator Perry and I were on a roadshow about property
  • > You know, it's one thing because we take a lot of calls on property
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.
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

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  • They prevent loss of life and property through fire code enforcement.
  • officers may still support fire investigations, enforce building and fire codes, and respond to property
  • It avoids overreach while maintaining the ability to respond to real threats.
  • I have just a real quick question. Yes, sir.

  • It's going to be real helpful if we can get that done.
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 1st C.S.

Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Aug 5th, 2025 at 03:08 pm

House Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Committee

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  • This will affect some of those properties where development could have occurred before.
  • Real quick on the, you mentioned on the JPs, I think it was.
  • Williams, just if you don't mind real quick, how much training do y'all currently receive?
  • Let's make that change real quick. We have made the change, you're good to go.
  • So we don't necessarily want... we're not even letting the Chinese buy property.
Bills: HB2, HB1, HB18, HB19, HB20
Summary: The meeting focused heavily on disaster preparedness and management strategies in response to recent catastrophic events in Texas, particularly concerning House Bills related to flood response and communication infrastructure. Notably, House Bill 19 was introduced to mandate that campgrounds in flood-prone areas develop actionable flood plans to ensure safety during emergencies. Stakeholders voiced strong support for the bill, emphasizing its importance for child safety in recreational areas. Additionally, House Bill 18 aimed at improving emergency communication systems received considerable attention, as members raised concerns about the need for efficient and interoperable communication during disasters. Similar themes of ensuring preparedness and safeguarding communities were echoed throughout the discussions, with experts and witnesses providing impactful testimony on the challenges confronted during recent flooding incidents in Kerr County.
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  • directly from the families who have endured unimaginable losses, and their stories remind us that real
  • There’s a reason we’re going here, so it's real easy to...
  • I am saying this for every resident who has a property on a river because I know...
  • So, real quick.
  • Two things real quick.
Summary: The meeting focused on discussion around SB1, addressing safety reforms in youth camps in light of a tragic flooding incident that resulted in multiple fatalities. The committee heard testimony from various stakeholders, including family members of the victims, who shared heartfelt stories and the urgent need for reforms to ensure that such a tragedy would not happen again. The testimonies highlighted the importance of establishing better safety measures, including evacuation plans and compliance with new safety regulations. Senator Perry emphasized that the bill aims to create objective standards that protect children attending camps, prompting a strong emotional response from attendees as they reflected on the lives lost during the flash floods.
US

Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine turning back time, focusing on locking the clock. Apr 10th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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  • span> But here's the thing: these twice-yearly time changes have real
  • impacts on real people.
  • span> Organization dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries, and property
Summary: The committee meeting was dedicated to discussing significant legislative topics, focusing particularly on the implications of daylight saving time (DST). Senator Scott advocated for the Sunshine Protection Act, which aims to eliminate the twice-yearly clock changes and keep daylight saving time year-round. He emphasized the negative health impacts associated with DST, including increased risks of heart attacks and accidents immediately following the time changes. Various witnesses provided personal testimonies and expert opinions, highlighting the confusion and health disruptions caused by the current time change practices.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 Apr 29th, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Could you describe what happened real fast?
  • 4824"> Our financial literacy unit, the most that our students are going to turn around and use in real
  • They didn't know what real money was.
  • protects families from effectively being taxed twice for a public education service, which their property
  • Let me speak real quick to the concerns that the senator raised. I'm not an atheist.
Summary: The meeting focused on several bills related to education, showcasing robust discussions on various legislative measures aimed at enhancing educational frameworks in Texas. Notably, Senate Bill 205 was presented as a refile intended to make fetal development instruction a permanent component of junior high health curricula. The bill garnered support from multiple members as they highlighted its significance in educating students about human development. Public testimony was invited, although no significant opposition was noted during this segment.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) Apr 3rd, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • These are real situations affecting real people—parents like myself, concerned about their daughters,
  • The school and the head coach made the real women on this team feel unwanted and disregarded.
  • However, there is overwhelming evidence that laws like SB240 create real harm.
  • These are real problems that I would love it if you fixed.
  • I am not a threat to women, and I would like the focus to be on the real threats to women.
Summary: The committee meeting featured significant discussions regarding various bills, particularly focusing on Senate Bill 240, which aims to address safety and privacy concerns for women and children in public restrooms. Numerous testimonies were heard both in support of and against the bill, highlighting the emotional and polarized nature of the discussions. Proponents argued for its necessity in safeguarding women's rights, while opponents raised concerns about the potential harms and discrimination it may perpetuate against transgender individuals. The atmosphere was tense but respectful, evidence of the deeply personal stakes involved in such legislation.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Mar 17th, 2025 at 11:00 am

House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs

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  • To make recommendations on what the data is in real time,
  • Rhetoric as opposed to actual real-world experience.
  • But it's a very real thing. The differences here in the state of Texas are so big.
  • That becomes Texas property. Is that correct?
  • Texas property for operational readiness, but then also readiness of our National Guard.
Bills: HB39, HB227, HB930, HB1078
Summary: During the meeting, the committee deliberated on several bills primarily focused on veteran welfare and transition issues. One of the main highlights was the discussion of HB39, which proposes to improve data collection on veteran suicide rates, addressing the alarming statistics that reveal veterans are dying by suicide at a rate significantly higher than the general population. The bill seeks to mandate the Texas Department of Health and Human Services to submit aggregate data regarding deceased veterans to the Texas Veterans Commission, ensuring proper analysis and reporting on this critical issue. Witnesses, including mental health professionals and veterans, provided their insights, emphasizing the importance of having accurate data to inform better policies for preventing veteran suicides.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Higher Education Apr 15th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Higher Education Committee

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  • ...You think this will be real-time, or will this be lagging
  • Maybe there could be more of a real-time aspect; this hasn't been developed yet in terms of the.
  • But your point is well made: the more timely it is, the more real-time it becomes, the more effective
  • The Texas Legislature established the Lubbock-Reese Development Authority to receive property of the
  • 2970"> One, to strengthen the relationship by facilitating the phase transfer of additional REIS property
Summary: During this committee meeting, a range of bills focused on enhancing Texas's healthcare and educational workforce were discussed. Notable discussions included HB1787, which aims to improve cancer prevention through education and vaccination, with concerns raised about its implications on personal choice regarding vaccines. HB5180 addressed diploma designation issues amid institutional mergers, and students provided testimony on the emotional significance of diplomas bearing their attending institution's name. Meanwhile, the committee aggressively pursued initiatives under HB5333 to boost local STEM education and production of doctoral graduates within the state, promoting collaboration between institutions and industries to foster talent development.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources Apr 16th, 2025

Senate Natural Resources Committee

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  • in the United States and will protect millions of people and hundreds of billions of dollars in property
  • Thirty-six percent of households in Texas don't have access, and 80% of multifamily properties lack recycling
  • data-time="4482"> The other key part is that most cities don't offer recycling for multifamily properties
  • 817" data-time="4896">We're here as a member of the manufacturing community to convey that there's a real
  • There's a real, real bonanza here waiting for us if we take
Summary: The committee meeting focused primarily on several significant legislative proposals, particularly detailing the plans for the Gulf Coast Protection District and various recycling initiatives. Notable discussions were led by Senator Alvarado regarding SB795, which is aimed at establishing a dedicated Gulf Coast Protection Account to secure funding for coastal infrastructure projects critical for flood protection. Stakeholders expressed gratitude for ongoing legislative support, emphasizing the potential for this project to become the largest civil works project in U.S. history. Additionally, testimony was heard on recycling bills including SB2689, which seeks to improve Texas's recycling infrastructure without imposing fees, and SB410 which manages the Gulf Coast Protection District’s operations to ensure safety and navigability within Houston's waterways. Public and expert witnesses contributed insights that highlighted the economic implications and community benefits of these initiatives, demonstrating the state's commitment to sustainable development.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part III) Feb 26th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Struggling with that has been a real challenge.
  • this is a real bill.
  • This gives them one with no real agenda behind it other than just liability coverage.
  • I'm sorry, members, real quick question, Senator Creighton.
  • The grief is real, the loss is real.
Summary: During this meeting, the Texas Senate discussed the pivotal CSSB26, aimed at addressing the rights and compensation of public school educators. The bill represents a significant shift in financial support for teachers, marking a historic commitment to permanently allocate resources for teacher salaries while removing existing constraints on district funding. Senator Creighton emphasized the need for comprehensive support not only for teachers but also for support staff such as librarians, bus drivers, and cafeteria workers. The meeting notably featured discussions on the implementation of the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) and the introduction of new protection measures aimed at enhancing the teaching environment and ensuring educator safety.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Border Security Feb 27th, 2025

Senate Border Security Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • What was different in El Paso is that there is a lot of federal property.
  • TMD actually put concertina wire, no-climb fencing, and barriers on this federal property.
  • the federal government for all these other things, but we weren't allowed to keep it on federal property
  • It is a real threat to our nation's security to have an open border policy.
Summary: The meeting of the Border Security Committee was marked by intensive discussions surrounding the ongoing initiatives related to Operation Lone Star. Members shared updates on border security measures, underscoring the significant operational changes resulting from shifts in federal policies. General Salter provided extensive insights into the deployment of state resources, highlighting the 5,000 active personnel engaged in various border control operations. The various strategies employed for enhancing surveillance and interdicting drug smuggling were also covered, emphasizing the importance of strong collaboration between state and federal agencies.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on County & Regional Government Apr 14th, 2025 at 10:04 am

House S/C on County & Regional Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Behind each of those numbers are real lives, loved ones, neighbors, and community members.
  • This can be a real obstacle, especially for rural and smaller counties with a limited pool.
  • That strikes terrible in a county representative's heart, because those are property taxes.
  • I mean, if you can save us the taxpayer, the property taxpayers, the expense.
  • Real quick, follow up. So PSR, you mentioned the public safety report. And I was asking the prior.
Summary: The meeting was productive, primarily focusing on the discussions surrounding several key bills, notably HB2012, HB3174, and HB5580. The bills addressed significant issues like public health, immigration enforcement, and developmental initiatives. Notably, HB3174 aims to combat the spread of blood-borne diseases through syringe exchange programs in specific counties, with robust support from public health officials. Throughout the meeting, there was an active exchange of perspectives on the efficacy and implications of these bills, particularly regarding how they would impact public safety and health in Texas. Concerns were raised about the potential burden on law enforcement and the appropriateness of mandating immigration mechanisms in local jails under HB5580, generating passionate discussions among committee members and public testimonies alike.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs May 14th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Yeah, I started to say something real smart, but we don't

  • This requires a unified real-time intelligence framework

  • 666">With improved submission criteria, we lack a system that can integrate this intelligence with real-time
  • marker="187" data-time="1116"> Agencies have been involved in corporate espionage and intellectual property
  • We have all that data in real time.

    Thank you.

Summary: The meeting of the committee centered on several critical pieces of legislation concerning public safety and foreign influence. A significant focus was placed on SB659, which addresses the prosecution of smuggling offenses using government resources, with witnesses presenting varying perspectives on the implications of the bill. Supporters highlighted the necessity to combat cartels and foreign terrorist organizations effectively, while opponents raised concerns about potential overreach impacting humanitarian aid efforts. The discussion around SB2201 aimed to enhance law enforcement capabilities by improving intelligence database criteria, which sparked debates on privacy and civil liberties safeguards. Throughout the proceedings, multiple bills were moved favorably for further consideration in the legislature.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) Mar 27th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • If more citizens sat on that commission, they'd push for real accountability and transparency.
  • The danger is real.
  • property for public use.
  • or move onto property without permission.
  • That license applies to all of the property, not just what's inside.
Summary: The meeting focused on discussions surrounding several proposed bills, notably SB31, SB33, and SB2880, which address abortion and related healthcare regulations. Prominent advocates for these bills included medical professionals and attorneys who argued for the necessity of stricter regulations to protect unborn children and prevent the indirect funding of abortion-related services. Testimonies featured intense debate, with supporters claiming the bills would enhance accountability and protect both mothers and children, while opponents raised concerns about potential negative impacts on women's health and constitutional rights.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Mar 18th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Property crimes are the highest crimes in Harris County, right?
  • It's a misdemeanor that is not just a property crime.
  • I read somewhere where it talked about real-time.
  • people and real lives, and the real impact that strong policy can have.
  • I have a real concern about that.
Summary: The committee meeting centered around a range of bills, with significant focus on public safety and welfare issues. Discussions highlighted the implications of HB166, which aims to enhance protections for vulnerable populations against the dangers of fentanyl exposure. Witness testimonies were presented both in support and opposition to the legislation. Representative Capriglione underscored the urgency of addressing this growing concern, as fentanyl's potency poses a lethal risk, particularly to children, elderly individuals, and disabled individuals. The session included a robust debate on how best to enforce these legal protections while balancing concerns about enforcement complexities.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • If this passed, then the City of Grapevine could no longer require me to list my Airbnb property with
  • That number is associated with the property through renewal.
  • We have an online system where the short-term rental owners will go in and register their property.
  • I’m Claire Reisberg, and I’m an owner of Sand and Sea Properties on Galveston Island.
  • This is a real problem. It's pretty rare...
Summary: The meeting of the State Affairs Committee convened to discuss House Bill 1606, focusing on public safety and communication regarding vegetation management near power lines. Representative Metcalf presented the bill, highlighting concerns raised by constituents about overgrown vegetation posing risks such as power outages and fire hazards. The bill aims to mandate electric utilities to provide customers with information on how to request vegetation management, thereby enhancing public awareness and safety without imposing new regulations.

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