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TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management May 1st, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Land & Resource Management Committee

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  • these original owners to get back the property that was theirs if the irresponsible entity fails to meet
  • And with that, we close the meeting.

  • 1314"> I am the proud owner of Hosslacher Boutique Realty in San Antonio, Texas, and I'm an active board
  • member and active member of the San Antonio Board of Realtors, having served as chair in 2022.
  • Builders faced challenges in meeting the standards because of conflicting codes.
Summary: The meeting of the committee involved in-depth discussions on various bills aimed at addressing community needs and rights pertaining to land use and environmental management. Notably, House Bill 2011 proposed a framework for original property owners to repurchase their land under specific conditions when property taxes are not paid by the acquiring entity. Representative Bell articulated concerns regarding the rights of owners affected by eminent domain, engaging with public testimony on the bill's implications. House Bill 5380, presented by Representative Wally, focused on improving access to parkland and green spaces in unincorporated areas, allowing counties to set criteria for parkland dedication, which sparked debates about urban versus rural development considerations and community planning.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 26th, 2025 at 10:08 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • On State Affairs, we'll meet today at 10:30 a.m. in room
  • The Texas Water Development Board is tasked to identify areas with a history of severe flooding.
  • Yep, so we're modifying the water code or the water board code to mandate that they have...
  • And if the water board decides that there has to be a siren, are they funding it, and are they paying
  • I was a Dallas ISD school board member.
Bills: HB8, HB12, SB3, HJR1, SB11, SB16, SB14
Summary: In this meeting, significant discussions revolved around several key bills, including SB3, SB11, SB14, SB16, and HB8. SB3, concerning outdoor warning sirens, was emphasized for improving flood safety with community input and grants. SB11 proposed defenses for victims of human trafficking, affirmatively recognizing their coerced actions. Meanwhile, SB14 incentivized water conservation efforts by allowing political subdivisions to credit fees to developers for conservation projects. Each of these bills received robust debate and support from members. HB8, proposed by Buckley, aimed at reforming public school assessments, ultimately emphasizing accountability and transparency in educational measures, generating considerable discussion around reducing testing pressures on students and improving educational outcomes.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Senate Session (Part II) Sep 3rd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • It meets the needs of the community.
  • By the way, I'm proud to be a member of the Board of Regents of Hopefully, you can get everybody on board.
Bills: SB8, SB1, SB2, SB5, SB10, HB27, HB7, HB17, HB1, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB20, HB18
Summary: The committee meeting focused on several significant legislative actions, particularly in relation to youth camp safety reforms. Senator Perry presented the committee substitute for HB1, emphasizing the collaborative effort with the House to enhance youth camp emergency preparedness following tragic events in the community. The bill, which maintains essential safety provisions, was received positively and passed without opposition. Additionally, discussions highlighted the importance of funding for flood management and the need for ongoing dialogue around public safety enhancements, including interoperability among emergency services. Overall, the meeting reflected a strong commitment to community safety and legislative integrity.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V Feb 26th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V

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  • data-time="54">With that being said, the chair calls Kelsey Vela, Analyst for the Legislative Budget Board
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  • they're required in-service training, pursuit driving training, and just all de-escalation across the board
  • This is not an across-the-board increase.
  • and meet all the rules and regulations with the technology
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on the operations and budgetary recommendations for the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Key discussions included addressing the backlog of driver's licenses, recruitment challenges within the department, and strategies to enhance public safety amidst rising crime rates and border security issues. Representatives discussed specific budget requests aimed at improving infrastructure, recruiting more officers, and enhancing technological capabilities to better handle crime data and public safety operations. The urgency of training law enforcement personnel and the need for modernized facilities were also highlighted as critical issues. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing the impacts of the recent data breach involving driver's licenses and the measures installed post-incident to protect personal data. Public comments reflected support and concerns about the ongoing challenges DPS faces in managing resources and expectations related to law enforcement and public service. The meeting concluded with plans to reconvene for further discussions on the proposed initiatives.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Senate Session Aug 19th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • advice, consent, and confirmation of the Senate with respect to the following appointments: Texas State Board
  • Our assistant district attorneys are struggling with meeting the salaries, and I'm very much concerned
  • From our teachers, from our parents, from our school board members.
  • The city commissioners, county commissioners, or school board.
  • School boards, coalitions, and leaders who are back in our
Bills: SB10, SB8, SB15, SB12, SB6, SB13, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4
Summary: During this meeting of the committee, significant attention was directed towards several bills, particularly surrounding property tax legislation and its implications for local governments. Senator Bettencourt highlighted the reduction of the voter approval tax rate from 3.5% to 2.5%, emphasizing its potential impact on local budgeting and the necessity for local elections to generate funding for essential services. The committee engaged in a heated debate regarding SB8, which concerns the designation of public facilities based on biological sex. Several members expressed concerns about the bill's implications on civil rights and potential conflicts with federal discrimination laws, leading to a division of opinions among committee members. Ultimately, multiple bills were moved to the floor for final passage, reflecting the urgency to address pressing matters swiftly.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Intergovernmental Affairs Apr 1st, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

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  • Committee meetings are early, so I already got up and went
  • The Zoning Board of Adjustments can give you a variance for
  • The Zoning Board of Adjustments will give you a variance

  • They are publicly governed, either directly by a city council or by an elected or appointed board.
  • They're obviously low-income, so they meet the low-income
Summary: HB2464, presented by Representative Heffner, seeks to reduce unnecessary local regulations on home-based businesses, supporting Texans' abilities to operate no-impact businesses from their residences. The discussions highlighted the balance between enabling entrepreneurship and ensuring community standards are upheld, along with concerns regarding potential impacts on existing zoning laws. The meeting concluded with a call for more clarification and a focus on ensuring the bill protects local interests while promoting small business growth.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Justice (Part I) Apr 29th, 2025

Senate Criminal Justice Committee

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  • designed to make Texas safer for all its citizens and to ensure that the evidence and testing protocols meet
  • > ...specify how the task force would operate, be organized, and meet
  • I had meetings with "pastors," law enforcement, and CPS.
  • The church—nobody wants to stand forward, even though these people, the board of...
Summary: During this meeting of the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice, the focus was on various bills aimed at enhancing public safety and addressing issues within the criminal justice system. Notably, Senate Bill 2460 was discussed, which allows for rapid DNA analysis at booking stations to address delays in forensic testing. The bill received support from several witnesses, including law enforcement officials, who emphasized the importance of this technology in solving cases more efficiently. Another significant topic was Senate Bill 1573, intended to provide due process protections for law enforcement officers accused of misconduct, which sparked a debate on balancing accountability and protecting the officers' reputations.
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  • created partnerships with local businesses to ensure that students receive hands-on training that meets
  • created partnerships with local businesses to ensure that students receive hands-on training that meets
  • families of these victims, the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Transportation Safety Board
  • I want to highlight NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy and the NTSB Board for their diligence and transparency
  • the factors involved, understand the people assigned to their organization, and adapt that crew to meet
Summary: The meeting focused on the discussions surrounding the tragic midair collision involving American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter, which resulted in the loss of 67 lives. Testimonies were provided by key figures including NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy and FAA Acting Administrator Chris Richelieu. The committee expressed grave concerns regarding the existing safety protocols, questioning why the FAA failed to act on numerous warnings and data indicating potential collision risks. Members emphasized the need for urgent reforms in aviation safety to prevent such tragedies in the future. Specific highlights included the recognition of the importance of ADS-B out technology and concerns about the operational practices of military helicopters in controlled airspaces.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Elections Mar 27th, 2025 at 10:03 am

House Elections Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • span> We are, as a poll worker, as a polling judge, as a ballot board
  • We would encourage this body to provide more funding to counties that are struggling to meet deadlines
  • Christine Atkinson attended two summer meetings this past year.
  • It also includes a public test, the ballot board, and the central counting station.
  • We have five board members.

Summary: The meeting of the committee focused primarily on various election-related bills, with significant discussions revolving around HB1783, HB1090, and HB1478. Notably, HB1783 faced opposition from representatives of the Texas Civil Rights Project, who argued that the bill would impose undue restrictions on local governments regarding ballot proposition language, potentially hindering timely responses in elections. Another contentious bill, HB1090, proposed prohibitions on certain individuals serving as volunteer deputy registrars, which drew criticism for its implications on accessibility and fairness in the electoral process. Public testimony included voices both in favor and against these bills, highlighting the ongoing debates over election integrity and administrative efficiency.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The meeting is adjourned.
  • Guerin moves to defer the reading and referral of bills until the end of today’s meeting.
  • For purposes of this motion, committees and subcommittees scheduled to meet or reconvene today upon final
  • I was fortunate enough to meet him once during my time in Aggieland.
  • In 1974, the first official meeting of the League of Women Voters of Plano took place, an event that
Summary: The meeting focused on various resolutions and bills, demonstrating active participation from all members present. Notably, HR309 was adopted, recognizing the contributions of the Texas Food and Fuel Association in supporting the oil and gas industry for over 70 years. Representatives emphasized the organization's role in ensuring the supply and distribution of fuel across Texas and highlighted their commitment to education and professional development within the industry. Other resolutions discussed included HR306, which recognized March 2025 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, illustrating the committee's engagement with healthcare issues.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management Apr 24th, 2025 at 10:04 am

House Land & Resource Management Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Failing to meet those deadlines can result in having

  • I am the board president of the Texas Affiliation.

  • Thank you for your time and participation in today's committee meeting
  • At this point, the meeting will progress to public testimony

  • Looking through here, it states that A&M and the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board indicate
Summary: The meeting focused heavily on discussions surrounding affordable housing, particularly through the lens of House Bill 4398. Representative Garcia-Hernandez presented the bill, which aims to streamline the permitting process for low-income housing projects, thus reducing the timeline municipalities typically take to approve or deny permits by 50%. This bill is viewed as critical given the pressing issues related to low-income housing availability in Texas. Public testimony included supportive evidence from various stakeholders, highlighting the urgent need for expedited permits to align construction timelines with strict tax credit requirements. Experts from the Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers also underscored that permitting delays create significant financial risks, complicating the completion of necessary housing units.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Feb 19th, 2025 at 10:02 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Speaker, I move that the House grant permission for all committees and subcommittees to meet while the
  • For purposes of this motion, committees and subcommittees scheduled to meet or reconvene today upon final
  • and Naomi Perales from Texas Gas Service, all board members
  • We have the Board of Trustees, including the president, Donette Davis, trustees Marvin Lowe, Sherry Salas
  • "949" data-time="5688"> ...collaborate with the school board
Summary: The meeting featured a range of resolutions being discussed, with many representatives emphasizing the importance of various community celebrations across the state. Notable mentions included HR288 recognizing Medical City Dallas Hospital for its contributions to healthcare, and HR273 honoring Delta Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at the University of Texas for its historic significance and community work. The discussion emphasized praise for local organizations contributing to healthcare, education, and cultural heritage.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 23rd, 2025 at 10:04 am

House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Are you going to leave for another meeting?
  • ...in meeting the obligations at the entity level.
  • A classroom can meet one agency's standard and fail another one.
  • The Chair calls the meeting to order.

  • Katie Smith, will she be registered at the meeting?
Summary: Additionally, the committee reviewed HB4531, aiming to protect property owners from fraudulent ownership claims, which generated extensive discussions on real estate fraud and the support mechanisms for citizens lacking legal representation. Testimonies from various stakeholders pointed out the bill's potential to streamline the process for dispute resolution and protect vulnerable property owners, furthering the overarching goal of ensuring justice and accountability within the property systems. The committee concluded with the discussion of HB4903, which seeks to enhance workforce support through better child care initiatives.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Sep 3rd, 2025 at 06:09 pm

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • at Cleburne High School for a decade, he served multiple terms on the Alvarado Independent School Board
  • And I used to be on the school board, and the complaint
  • And our State Board of Education works to create so that
  • It's about what you attain as far as meeting the standards.
  • Those results will come back, like you said, before we meet at the next legislative session.
Bills: SB1
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on discussions surrounding several bills, including HB8, which faced significant scrutiny for its approach to educational assessments and accountability. Representative Garcia Hernandez voiced strong opposition, emphasizing the bill's reliance on high-stakes testing and the lack of meaningful stakeholder engagement, particularly from educators and parents. She urged the committee to pause the bill for further consideration, advocating for a more inclusive reform process. The discussion highlighted a growing concern over the implications of school testing standards and the balance of state versus local control in education. Chairman Bonin presented a conference committee report for SB5 related to disaster funding, underscoring its significance for future preparedness and local government support following recent flooding events. The bill was adopted without significant contention, reflecting bipartisan agreement on its importance.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs May 12th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I will offer an amendment to ensure that the Lottery Advisory Committee meetings are fully open to the
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  • Assuming you knew of either, the new advisory board members also have previous experience with lottery
  • Comprehensive minutes from all formal and informal meetings between the lottery division
  • This posting must include the purposes of the meeting, minutes of the meeting, names of attendees, and
Bills: HB668, HB677, HB766, HB3133
Summary: The meeting focused on several critical pieces of legislation including HB677, HB3133, HB668, SB2819, and SB3070. Notably, HB677 prohibits county election administrators from holding other appointed positions while serving in their role, with no public testimony registered against it, leading to its pending status. Conversely, HB3133, which addresses the issue of explicit deep fake material on social media, drew significant attention but was left pending without public testimony as well. The discussion of HB668 included provisions for a one-year grace period for licensed handgun owners after expiration, a relatively straightforward bill that also registered no public testimony. Meanwhile, SB2819, a companion to HB677, emphasizes the strict regulations surrounding election administration, seeking to eliminate any potential conflicts of interest. Lastly, SB3070 sparked conversations about lottery regulations and transparency in operations, prompting discussions around its implications and garnering witness testimonies in favor of the bill.
TX
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  • for your participation, and also, particularly the senators who have been here for all of these meetings
  • Yes, every committee meeting...
  • ' meetings, and school boards.
  • as a board trustee, correct.
  • As a union internet technician and a member of the Workforce and Economic Development Board for the..
Summary: The committee meeting addressed the contentious issue of congressional redistricting, following concerns about the legality and fairness of past maps that allegedly disenfranchised minority voters. The testimony predominantly rejected the notion of conducting mid-decade redistricting, with multiple witnesses arguing against the initiative citing lack of legal justification and the risk of exacerbating racial gerrymandering. Prominent discussions included calls for more transparency in the redistricting process, with several members expressing the need for public engagement through field hearings and meaningful opportunities to review and comment on proposed maps. Senator King and other members led discussions emphasizing the significance of community involvement in shaping equitable congressional districts that reflect Texas' demographics.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources May 21st, 2025 at 09:05 am

House Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • previously heard from Chairman Buckley relating to the use of reclaimed water that has been treated to meet
  • It also requires counties and municipalities to deny a plat application that does not meet these standards
  • We saw a lot of developers pivot to smaller tracts and do them kind of piecemeal where they could meet
  • helpful for us if TCEQ had a definition in place where everyone ahead of time knew, okay, this would meet
  • That concludes the meeting.

Summary: The meeting of the Committee on Natural Resources was convened to review several bills concerning water regulation and development. Chairman Harris facilitated discussions on SB1965, SB2885, SB2440, SB1855, SB2568, SB3058, and SB612. Notable was the acknowledgment of rising concerns over groundwater availability and the regulatory framework surrounding it. The members emphasized the essential nature of the decisions being made, particularly in light of recent developments in water conservation and infrastructure. The bill SB1855 emerged as a focal point, addressing ambiguities in prior legislation about groundwater certification, which has caused confusion among local officials and developers alike. Testimonies were provided by representatives from various counties, emphasizing the necessity for clear guidelines and standards to protect water resources and support sustainable development.
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

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  • I'm a board-certified...
  • Does that meet a compelling state interest for them to limit my rights?
  • You're a board certified family lawyer and you're registered to testify for the bill.
  • This burden will nearly be impossible to meet.
  • And with that, we will adjourn the meeting.
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.

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