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TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) Apr 10th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

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  • I think the quality of the materials and the research that you have here is very clear, and we just need
  • And with regard to brain research, I know we talked about brain development.
  • They can come out of the same parents and develop at very different rates. So I think it's...
  • Johnson and Dr.
  • and federal law.
Summary: The committee meeting covered numerous bills focusing on election integrity and transparency, alongside various regulatory measures. Senator Middleton presented SB1717, aimed at transferring the regulation of charitable bingo, and it was reported favorably to the Senate. Key discussions also revolved around SB1845 concerning registration for lobbyists engaged in activities on behalf of foreign adversaries, which received unanimous support. Another significant bill was SB2216, which addresses the security of election system equipment; it also passed with no opposition. The session was marked by contributions from various senators, emphasizing accountability and the integrity of the electoral process.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Education Mar 4th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Public Education Committee

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  • Chloe Latham-Sykes on behalf of the Intercultural Development Research Association.
  • But generally, from a data and research perspective, when
  • It's something my team actually developed originally in Dallas and San Antonio, and then we fought hard
  • fell in love with educating and further developing students after school.
  • They're adjusted based on political considerations and not based on sound research, and this unfortunately
Bills: HB2
Summary: The committee meeting was focused on discussing HB2, a significant piece of legislation aimed at reforming school finance in Texas. During the discussion, members highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by school districts, including the impact of county appraisal districts failing the comptroller's property value study, which has led to budget reductions for many districts. Concerns were raised about ensuring that schools receive their entitlement funding and the need for potential amendments to address unresolved issues permanently. Various members expressed appreciation for the efforts made in HB2 to increase funding for at-risk students and improve overall educational outcomes.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 7th, 2025 at 03:30 pm

House State Affairs Committee

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  • And we can't do that if we just nix it in the bud and don't do any research.
  • engineering and have experience in manufacturing and research.
  • Then the endocannabinoid research system came out, and I said to myself, if God made this plant and God
  • I have been involved in cannabis research and education since I was 18 years old, and I also have a master's
  • To myself and many others, cannabis and hemp are not just industries; they are a part of a developing
Bills: HB28, SB3
Summary: The meeting featured significant discussions regarding HB28, where the chair outlined the plans to bring forward a substitute for the bill. The chair emphasized the importance of maintaining order and decorum during the proceedings. Members engaged in deliberations, and a number of public witnesses were invited to testify, thereby enriching the discussion around the bill. This interaction provided valuable insights into public sentiment regarding the issues at hand.
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  • and the intelligence community to ensure that we are developing
  • These are rapidly developing threat vectors across multiple domains and regions, including the Arctic
  • These novel and unprecedented developments include

  • The year 2024 NDAA directed the Navy and the NNSA to develop
  • What is the time frame in research and development for those new sensors to be located in another spectrum
Summary: The meeting focused on the strategic posture of U.S. military capabilities with an emphasis on deterrence amid growing global threats. General Cotton from STRATCOM and General Whiting from SPACECOM provided insights into the modernization efforts of the nuclear triad. Key discussions involved the importance of maintaining control over specific frequency spectrums critical for military operations and the implications of potential auctioning of these bands. Members expressed concerns regarding the evolving landscape with adversaries like China and Russia, emphasizing that swift action is needed to adapt and preserve U.S. national security. Various proposals and existing programs, including the B-21 bomber and the nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile (SLICOM), were debated, alongside the necessity of increasing military investment in hypersonic defense systems.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations Mar 31st, 2025 at 02:03 pm

House Appropriations Committee

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  • to the process and for the amount.
  • salaries for adult and juvenile corrections and probation officers.
  • and those advocated for in court and during the subcommittee process.
  • pass it, and move forward.
  • Now, this investment is vital for developing and maintaining water infrastructure over the next few decades
Bills: SB1, HB500
Summary: The meeting focused on reviewing the committee substitutes for SB1 and HB500, which are pivotal for the upcoming budget session. A significant point of discussion was the historic funding initiated under SB1, which dedicates approximately $4.1 billion to raise wages for personal attendants, improving services for vulnerable populations in Texas. Additionally, $78 million was allocated for crime victim services and infrastructure support within various counties. Representative Orr presented a robust overview of budget highlights, which received considerable backing from committee members emphasizing the importance of support for public safety and education.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 Feb 20th, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

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  • And they'll teach into that first year and into the second year.
  • We continue to improve and support and enhance the program.
  • You mentioned power and transportation, and we know that insurance costs are rising, and obviously...
  • And they've really supported each other in their own professional growth, attending professional development
  • their work and retain effective and excellent educators.
Bills: SB26
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Education featured an extensive discussion on Senate Bill 26, aimed at reforming teacher compensation in Texas. Notable highlights included testimonies emphasizing the urgent need for meaningful salary increases for teachers across the state. Members discussed the historical nature of the proposed pay raises, which would establish a permanent salary allotment for teachers, allowing for dispatches of nearly $5 billion aimed at boosting educator retention. The importance of addressing teacher safety and equality across various educational roles was also a significant point of focus during this meeting.
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

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  • Some of the concerns were about who's doing the training and some of the developers' plans to train law
  • challenges that research and education related to cognitive
  • In medicine, we research cognitive errors, educate our clinicians about them, and we've developed techniques
  • research, educate, and improve the decision-making in our public safety disciplines.
  • By developing and advocating for efficient processes, we aim to alleviate the burden on law enforcement
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

Elections Mar 6th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Elections Committee

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  • do their research and conduct their own investigation on top of what is just presented to them before
  • We would print paper, and they would print paper, and we would mail it back and forth, and you manually
  • We've done events where we've invited white hat hackers or ethical researchers and given them devices
  • We've done events where we've gone to white hat hackers or ethical researchers and given them devices
  • Our development team jumped on it right away and rewrote the software to allow only one push per ballot
Summary: The House Committee on Elections convened a session to evaluate recent legislative changes and their implications on the electoral process. A key focus was on enhancing election integrity and procedures, including discussions about Senate Bill 924, which aims to address challenges related to polling locations and worker recruitment in Texas counties. Various members acknowledged the crucial role local election officials play in implementing reforms and managing elections amidst growing scrutiny and challenges such as natural disasters and security threats. The session highlighted the resilience and coordination efforts of election officials across the state.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Education May 6th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Public Education Committee

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  • ="1674"> Sincere, and pure, and from a good place.
  • And I got... and there was a shooting or something like that, and they don't even know where Maria is
  • was lucky because somebody stepped in and helped him, and affirmed him, and his aunt provided for him
  • Rocks and add and subtract, and the world kept turning.
  • students by using the wrong name and pronouns and forcing.
Summary: The committee meeting focused on the controversial HB1655, which aims to prohibit public school employees from facilitating or promoting the social transitioning of students. Testimonies for the bill emphasized parental rights and concerns about the mental wellbeing of children undergoing social transition without parental knowledge. Witnesses highlighted alarming cases, invoking examples of children being socially transitioned in schools that negate parental involvement, framing it as dangerous and deceptive. Conversely, opposition testimony raised concerns that the bill infringes upon the rights of transgender students to express their identities in supportive environments, highlighting the mental health implications for LGBTQ+ youth.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Apr 28th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

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  • our industry, and I uphold professional conduct and practice.
  • But there were those who went back and did opposition research and found that in February of 2015, I
  • And again, I love our public schools and I am passionate.
  • , I think, opportunity for very enterprising individuals to develop their own MLS system and make it
  • And you guys need to band together and find you a...
Summary: The meeting focused on several legislative measures concerning alcoholic beverages, ethics, and the protection of free speech. Notable discussions included the presentation of Senate Bill 2633, which aims to modernize the framework for alcohol sales in local communities and allow local option elections within designated zones. Additionally, Senate Bill 2713 garnered significant attention, addressing ideological discrimination in professional associations based on political beliefs, urging a need for greater protection of free speech in Texas. Public witnesses provided testimony, with a mix of support and concerns regarding various bills, indicating a vibrant discourse among committee members and the public.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) Apr 28th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • These changes were developed in collaboration with enforcement officials and industry participants to
  • Go ahead and get close and introduce yourself.
  • and so...
  • I jumped up and down and squealed. I was so excited, and I became their best customer.
  • what they are exposed to can lead to sexual aggression and development issues.
Summary: The meeting saw significant discussions centered around several Senate bills, notably SB2487, SB1698, and SB2101. Senator Parker introduced and advocated for SB2487, which aims to enhance crisis service models for mental health interventions, receiving feedback from various stakeholders during formal testimony. The committee adopted the substitute version of this bill, which emphasizes local governance, expands service options, and tightens clinical timelines, responding to concerns from communities about service accessibility. Furthermore, the bill successfully passed from the committee with unanimous support, moving forward to the full Senate for consideration. In addition to SB2487, the committee reviewed SB1698, focusing on regulatory changes surrounding e-cigarette products. The committee recognized the importance of aligning state law with federal guidelines while ensuring strong consumer protections. Public testimonies included insights from enforcement officials and industry participants, highlighting the newly proposed measures aimed at preventing youth access to e-cigarettes. Lastly, SB2101, which addresses the regulation of sexually explicit materials in public libraries to ensure safe environments for minors, generated mix responses, with testimonies reflecting concerns over censorship and parental rights. The meeting concluded with the passage of SB2819 as well, which addresses political activities of county election administrators.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Article II Feb 26th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Appropriations - S/C on Article II

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  • And she was cycling in and out of psychiatric care.
  • The research shows that the use of blood products, and particularly whole blood, leads to significantly
  • I've done a lot of the research, and since it was asked,
  • It's because the decision-making and impulse-control parts of their brains aren't fully developed.
  • And for many of my peers and classmates, they will choose and have chosen to live there.
Summary: The meeting of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Article 2 featured public testimony focused on the budget and specific funding needs within various state agencies. A significant amount of discussion centered around tobacco control efforts, where multiple witnesses emphasized the need for increased funding to combat tobacco and vaping among youth. Zoe Pippin, a high school student, shared personal experiences of how vaping has impacted her peers, advocating for more educational and prevention resources to address the addiction issues in her small community. This sentiment resonated with many committee members, prompting them to consider expanding support for tobacco prevention programs.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Health Mar 31st, 2025 at 08:03 am

House Public Health Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill involves the establishment of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
  • So I have looked a lot at the research, and there is no research that supports that it will interfere
  • It's going to help drive research and innovation.
  • treatment and care, driving research into treatments, and...
  • , and develop educational campaigns.
Summary: The public health committee meeting convened to discuss a variety of bills aimed at improving health-related policies in Texas. Noteworthy discussions included House Bill 1887, which seeks to enhance access to birth certificates for adult adoptees, and House Bill 754, which mandates medical assistance personnel to complete training on human trafficking. Both bills received positive support from the members present, and there were assurances that the bills would be reported favorably to the full House. Public testimony was also encouraged, allowing stakeholders to voice their opinions on these significant pieces of legislation.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Apr 3rd, 2025 at 08:00 am

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

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  • health clinical trials registry to keep patients and families informed of research and trial opportunities
  • When you have ACEs, you are more likely to develop high blood pressure and diabetes.
  • And the consequences of that are life and death for mothers across Texas and their babies.
  • And I'll come and sit and have tea with you and talk more about it if you'd like.
  • and Vanessa.
Summary: During this meeting, the committee engaged in extensive discussions regarding various bills aimed at improving public health and welfare, including chronic kidney disease resources and statewide health literacy initiatives. Chair Guillen presented House Bill 3269, which proposes the creation of a centralized resource center for chronic kidney disease that is tailored to help patients and healthcare providers with information and resources, garnering robust support from the committee. Additionally, House Bill 1295 was discussed, focusing on enhancing statewide health literacy with a long-range coordination plan from the Department of State Health Services, which was also received favorably by committee members.
TX
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  • research.
  • And so I think I heard somebody say, and...
  • And I...
  • Most people do not want to give blood to help a center develop patentable, profitable research products
  • Trust and believe, I'm going to go do research on what you said, right?
Summary: The meeting of the Public Health Committee focused on several significant bills concerning blood donation practices and patient care. Notably, Senate Bill 125 faced opposition from multiple testimonies that raised concerns about the potential risks associated with directed donations. Testimony from representatives of the blood centers highlighted alarming statistics about the increased incidence of infectious diseases among directed donors, urging the committee to reconsider the bill's implications. Supporters of the bill argued for the necessity of such provisions to protect patients with rare blood types, stressing the importance of ensuring their access to appropriate care. As discussions unfolded, the challenges of maintaining a balanced blood supply while accommodating specific patient needs became a central theme.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations Feb 18th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Appropriations Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • purchasing of taxable equipment and other goods related to oil development.
  • of $3 billion for the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, and $4.1 billion in all funds
  • And then, regarding workforce development, we have.
  • And workforce development, et cetera, are the ones that
  • We perform extensive research and analysis to evaluate the agency and identify problems.
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on reviewing the proposed budget for the upcoming biennium, with substantial discussions around House Bill 1 and its implications for public education, healthcare, and border security. The Comptroller presented a revenue overview indicating a total of $194.6 billion available for general purpose spending, which reflects a slight decrease compared to previous years due to fluctuating economic conditions. Members raised questions regarding spending limits and the impact of federal funding on state programs, highlighting concerns about the sustainability of funding in light of potential changes at the federal level.
US

Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine big fixes for big tech. Apr 1st, 2025 at 01:30 pm

Senate Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:
  • to repair here, and I know that's near and dear to your heart and mine as well.
  • and it shifts back and forth.
  • And in my research, I've focused over the past decade on big tech.
  • And Apple has squeezed small developers creating innovative apps that want to reach consumers.
  • so we're not just trying to raise more and more money and build up more and more equity and debt over
Summary: The meeting, titled 'Big Fixes, Big Tech', marked the first hearing of the Senate antitrust competition policy and consumer rights subcommittee in the 119th Congress. Chairman Lee opened the session focusing on the urgent need for effective solutions regarding anti-competitive behavior among major tech firms like Google and Facebook, highlighting several ongoing court cases regarding monopolistic practices in the digital advertising and search markets. Key discussions included the limitations imposed on small businesses and innovation due to the dominance of these tech giants, with many testimonies advocating for stronger legislative measures, including the America Act. The act aims to disrupt the monopolistic capabilities of these firms and restore competitive integrity in the marketplace, which has suffered under their oppressive market control.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Apr 10th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • West and Mr.
  • And we will.
  • I think the quality of the materials and the research that you have here is very clear, and we just need
  • And with regard to brain research, I know we talked about the brain development.
  • the same parents and develop at very different rates.
Summary: The Committee on State Affairs convened for a detailed examination of SB1065. The session was marked by comprehensive discussions surrounding the potential implications of this legislation. Members engaged in dialogue regarding the bill's objectives, with presentations from the bill's author and various stakeholders, highlighting differing perspectives on its necessity and impact. Public input was also sought, allowing for a range of opinions to be expressed, which enriched the deliberative process. Notably, Senator Haldeman emphasized the importance of the bill for improving community resources and addressing urgent needs in public services.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) Mar 27th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The matter of the law of another state and its development affects readers seeking reform in Virginia
  • The matter of the law of another state and its development
  • King, the Development Associate of the Greater Central Texas Region, including Austin and San Antonio
  • LLC, a contract research and testing laboratory here in Austin, Texas.
  • We believe in transparency, continuing education, and research, providing consumers with the information
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

Appropriations Feb 18th, 2025 at 08:02 am

House Appropriations Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • taxable equipment and other goods related to well development.
  • of $3 billion for the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, and $4.1 billion in all funds
  • After the training and development of the services, they can sustain those ongoing services.
  • It's to let a local organization build those foster families and develop.
  • We develop recommendations and then we publish a staff report.
Summary: The meeting involved a series of discussions around various legislative matters, focusing primarily on proposed bills and amendments. Members of the committee voiced their opinions on the implications of each bill, and several public witnesses offered testimony supporting and opposing different initiatives. Notable conversations revolved around fiscal responsibilities and the impact of these legislations on local communities. Overall, the dialogue was constructive, highlighting the differing perspectives among committee members and witnesses.

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