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Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.

Agriculture & Livestock Jul 21st, 2025 at 01:07 pm

House Agriculture & Livestock Committee

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  • If there's any way possible, I’ll be there personally myself.
  • In October of 2024, our Assistant State Veterinarian, Dr. T.R.
  • The producers or the general public can reach out to us for assistance.
  • I have a few questions, and I don't know who's the right person to direct it.
  • We need to focus on ways to expand the impact on each person on the ranch.
Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on the urgent issue of the New World Screwworm and its implications for Texas agriculture. Members heard urgent testimonies emphasizing the need for funding and resources to combat the potential spread of this pest, which poses severe threats to livestock and wildlife. Many representatives voiced concerns about the inadequacy of current sterile fly production capacities and the potential economic impact on the state's ranchers and farmers, with estimates suggesting losses could reach billions. Discussions also included coordination efforts among state and federal agencies to prevent the introduction and spread of the pest, with a notable emphasis on the importance of public awareness and rapid response strategies.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Elections May 15th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Elections Committee

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  • If you require assistance in registering or testifying, please contact committee staff.
  • Because now that person signed in but didn't vote.
  • A quick announcement: we are going to cut off in-person registration for House Bill 311 at 8:30 due to
  • Senate Bill 2753 establishes a single continuous in-person
  • ...still requires pre-forms and in-person submission.
Summary: The meeting of the House Committee on Elections covered several significant bills, particularly focusing on election integrity and voter registration processes. Notable discussions included the challenges posed by election irregularities and the introduction of electronic voter registration aimed at enhancing efficiency and security. Representative Swanson presented SB 505, which would strengthen oversight in election irregularities, while HB 311, discussed in detail, proposed an electronic voter registration system modeled after successful implementations in other states. Both bills sparked robust discussions among committee members and witnesses, highlighting various perspectives on improving electoral processes. The members indicated a shared goal of maintaining transparency and accountability in Texas elections, though differing opinions on specific measures were apparent throughout the meeting. The meeting adjourned with many bills left pending, awaiting further consideration as the committee seeks a consensus.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

Senate Education K-16 Committee

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  • while uniformed, concealed on their person, or stored in a safe.
  • court dates come, that's the kind of person this particular individual is.
  • I think it's all the three G's: assaults, personal assaults.
  • I mean, I don't get over that, and I'm a grown person. I can't imagine...
  • That over, and now I become that person, and then I get to make choices.
Summary: The meeting was centered on reviewing several Senate bills focusing on school safety and discipline, primarily Senate Bills 870, 1871, 1872, 1873, 1874, and 1924. Senator Perry emphasized the urgent need for reform in school discipline policies due to increasing incidents of violence and classroom disruptions. The committee acknowledged testimonies from various educators and public witnesses who supported the proposed bills, highlighting their significance in ensuring a safer learning environment. Key discussions revolved around the ability of teachers to maintain classroom discipline, the implications of disciplinary actions, and the support necessary for students with behavioral issues.
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  • The person across the street has a different member of Congress than the person up the block, who has
  • person in the White House.
  • And it's for his own personal gain.
  • The deviation there is one person.
  • This is based on personal experience.
Summary: The meeting of the House Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting primarily focused on public testimony regarding the proposed revisions to the congressional redistricting plan known as C-2193. Various members of the public expressed their concerns about potential racial implications of the redistricting process, particularly the impact on black and brown communities. Testimonies highlighted the urgency for the legislature to prioritize flood relief and infrastructure instead of redistricting mid-decade, arguing that it undermines representative fairness and could disenfranchise many voters. The session saw active engagement from constituents who emphasized the importance of public input and transparency in a potentially transformative legislative process. The chair outlined a two-phase hearing plan to gather comprehensive public feedback before moving forward with legislative drafts.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Justice May 22nd, 2025

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  • who handed me the drink wasn't the person who raped me.
  • to intentionally impair the other person.
  • The person sometimes cannot remember any details.
  • impaired person cannot give consent to the sexual contact.
  • So as the substitute indicates, for the person to know that the other person is intoxicated to the point
Summary: The meeting of the committee was marked by extensive discussions on various bills, focusing primarily on enhancing legal measures and protections in criminal cases. Notable among the discussions was HB3073, known as the Summer Willis Act, which aims to provide a clearer statutory definition of consent regarding sexual violence. The bill received overwhelming support as it seeks to close existing gaps in Texas law to better protect survivors. Additionally, HB1871, which increases penalties for attempted capital murder of a peace officer, was presented by Senator Schwartner, emphasizing the need for stronger deterrents against attacks on law enforcement officials. The committee moved several bills to the full Senate with favorable recommendations, showcasing a unified effort towards legislative progress in public safety and survivor protections.
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  • If a person is not within your district, doesn’t live in
  • A person may not knowingly make a political contribution

  • a member of the legislature, or a specific civic purpose committee for supporting, opposing, or assisting
  • But if it's September 2nd, you could get a hundred million dollars from one person. Correct?
  • Say that school district cost $60,000 if they have to go to every person.
Bills: SB2, SB3, SB10, SB16, SB5, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB19, SB54, HB23, HB17, HB16
Summary: The committee meeting led by Senator Perry addressed various legislative measures including discussions around House Bill 23, which clarifies tax exemption for charitable organizations serving agricultural youth in populous counties. The bill was successfully passed with unanimous support after being brought up for expedited consideration. Notably, the discussion around Senate Bill 10 became contentious as Senator Bettencourt moved to not concur with House amendments citing potential tax increases, initiating a discussion about the implications and future direction of the bill. Furthermore, the importance of tax rate transparency was highlighted in the presentation of House Bill 17, aimed at improving communication regarding property tax rates to taxpayers, ensuring broader public engagement in tax matters and hearings as feedback and participation in the past had been low.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services May 5th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee

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  • If you If you need assistance in registering or testifying, please
  • that people can get a power of attorney for someone else to sign the loan on their behalf, like a person
  • And when we're in a position of disaster assistance and needing to get critical infrastructure back in
  • And so, just to clarify a few things, one, this can be done very simply by the person who is seeking
  • > ...is not adding anything new, just ensuring that timely communication is available so that the person
Summary: During this committee meeting, several important bills were discussed, including HB5632, HB3900, and SJR57. The committee focused on HB1342, which aims to reorganize the priority structure of private activity bonds for residential rental projects, responding to concerns raised by various stakeholders about the efficiency and accessibility of these bonds in supporting affordable housing. Additionally, HB3002 was presented as a consumer protection bill requiring debt collectors to disclose rights in all written and electronic communications, ensuring average Texans are informed of their rights regarding debt obligations. The meeting concluded with a discussion about upcoming bills and the schedule for the next sessions.
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  • were invited to personally testify today.
  • had sent invitations to appear before the committee at any time, including to Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant
  • Just a personal comment here for the nearly two dozen invited witnesses who did not appear today.
Summary: The special committee on congressional redistricting convened to discuss Congressional Plan C-2308. Initially, the meeting aimed to bring invited witnesses to testify about the potential impacts of the redistricting plan. Unfortunately, most invited witnesses did not attend, nor did they respond to the committee's invitations, leaving the committee without significant testimony on the plan. However, the committee expressed its intent to allow public testimony on the map in a subsequent hearing, emphasizing the importance of citizen engagement in the redistricting process.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 15th, 2025 at 10:04 am

House Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee

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  • If you require assistance in registering or testifying

  • Who's the person? Dewey Brackett? Dewey Brackett? Dewey Brackett?
  • Chapter 1952 of the Occupation Code states a person

  • HB 4765 would clarify that only natural persons may

  • Current law prohibits persons from operating an ATV or an off-highway vehicle on a beach unless they
Summary: The committee meeting was held to discuss a variety of bills concerning state regulations and community needs. Key discussions revolved around HB2885, which aims to allow local political subdivisions to call for option elections regarding alcoholic beverage sales. The bill was well received, passing favorably without amendments. Another notable bill discussed was HB2996, relating to gambling offenses, which also passed favorably, indicating a broader support for regulatory improvements in these sectors. Public testimony was provided on several bills, emphasizing community engagement and the importance of local governance in decision-making processes.
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:
  • When President Trump nominated Gail Slater, As Assistant
  • There's always been a five-person FTC, three from the majority party and two from the minority party,
  • We use search engines to ask some of our most sensitive and personal questions about life, parenting,
  • There's none of that behavioral targeting based on the person that goes.
  • 15A, the statute says that any person, I emphasize any person
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

Corrections Apr 16th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Corrections Committee

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  • If you require assistance in registering or testifying, please get in touch with one of our committee
  • The bill relates to representation for indigent persons subject to civil commitment proceedings.
  • This bill relates to the payment of restitution by a person
  • I can tell you that personally, I couldn't breathe in there.
  • I'm not trying to be too personal.

Summary: The committee meeting was focused primarily on voting and discussions surrounding a range of house bills, particularly those related to criminal justice reform and the structure of educational programs within correctional facilities. Significant bills discussed included HB1828 on legislative leave for correctional officers and HB5261, which aims to transfer the administration of post-secondary education for inmates from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to the Windham School District. The committee members expressed varying levels of support for the bills and highlighted the need for improvements in the correctional system, particularly in education and health standards for inmates. Additionally, public testimony underscored the urgency of air conditioning in prison facilities, citing recent court findings regarding extreme temperatures as a violation of inmates' rights.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 21st, 2025 at 12:04 pm

House Public Health Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • But when you have these viruses that are spread, person to person,
  • She needs the assistance.
  • Personally, like if you're...
  • I don't know this person. ...personally.
  • because those persons would be lawful.
Summary: The Committee on Public Health convened to discuss various bills related to mental health, public health initiatives, and animal care. Notably, representatives presented House Bill 2264, which aims to facilitate communication between mental health patients and their families, allowing family members to provide important medical information during emergencies. The bill sparked a substantial discussion, with advocates from the National Alliance on Mental Illness supporting its intention to improve patient outcomes. Other significant bills included HB 1747, introduced to create a council for mental health and substance use, fostering collaboration among affected systems, and HB 2684, which focuses on palliative care options for parents facing life-limiting diagnoses for their unborn children. Public testimonies supported these measures, highlighting their importance in enhancing care and support for vulnerable populations.
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  • Assistant Clerks Kayla Trujillo and Brett Jacobson, where

  • So assisting me today is Nathan Goldeen.

  • Americans eat 152 pounds of sugar and 133 pounds of flour per person per year.
  • I personally had no nutrition training in school; I had much afterwards.
  • It's not about personal choice for children.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services centered around two significant bills, SB25 and SB314, aimed at addressing the growing health crisis in Texas, particularly concerning children. The legislators acknowledged the prevalence of diet-related chronic health issues, including obesity and diabetes, and emphasized the need for a legislative response to improve dietary standards in schools. Senator Kocher championed SB25, which promotes measures like nutrition training for physicians, enhanced food labeling, and physical activity in schools as ways to combat the health crisis. Senator Hughes presented SB314, focusing specifically on prohibiting certain harmful chemicals in school meal programs and ensuring that children have access to healthier food options during school hours.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Mar 4th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

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  • When he was dead, I saw a person laying in the parking lot of some apartments in Houston, dead.
  • So if the person that is responsible for...
  • And then that person has a chance to rehabilitate, since rehabilitation is important.
  • So if the person that is responsible for...
  • And then that person has a chance to rehabilitate, since rehabilitation is important.
Summary: The meeting of the Texas Juvenile Justice Committee focused on addressing key issues within the juvenile justice system, particularly outlining a severe staffing shortage that impacts service delivery to youth in secure facilities. The Director of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department presented significant findings, including a spike in violence among youth and a concerning increase in youth with heightened aggressive behaviors and mental health needs. The committee emphasized the urgent need for additional staffing and funding to enhance the living and working conditions in juvenile facilities and ensure adequate programming for the youth involved.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Higher Education Apr 15th, 2025 at 10:04 am

House Higher Education Committee

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  • As a proponent for this, I know personally and first-hand...
  • I am a very rare person to be 17 years in this line of work.
  • Currently, UHV has an in-person enrollment of less

  • I am here to testify that both personally and on behalf of the BEDC regional partnership we serve, I
  • I was assistant to the Corpus Christi Commerce, Texarkana, West Texas, so pretty much Laredo.
Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on several bills related to education and public safety. Notable discussions included HB1105, which seeks to provide EMS employees with tuition exemptions similar to those received by firefighters and police officers, thus addressing educational parity among first responders. Representative Ward-Johnson presented the bill and highlighted the growing responsibilities of paramedics in the changing landscape of emergency services. Witnesses from the Austin EMS Association spoke in support, emphasizing the importance of quality education for EMS workers in enhancing public safety and service delivery. The committee also discussed HB1705 and HB2290, which aim to improve educational accreditation and health benefits for students, respectively, indicating a broad focus on enhancing the educational framework within the state.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources Mar 5th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Natural Resources Committee

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  • as well as state assistance to try to get those up to snuff.
  • Technical assistance can help fill that gap.
  • Many small systems require technical assistance to complete these inventories.
  • technical assistance programs at the board.
  • Both the funding and the technical assistance programs have already been benefiting rural systems.
Summary: The meeting focused primarily on water management issues related to the ongoing drought in Texas, particularly concerning the need for new water sources such as seawater desalination. Testimonies highlighted the critical status of local water supplies and the urgency of projects designed to secure future water availability. A noteworthy discussion revolved around the upcoming Inner Harbor Water Treatment Campus and desalination plant in Corpus Christi, which is aiming to become Texas's first municipally owned facility of its kind. Various stakeholders emphasized the importance of timely state support and funding in expediting these projects to mitigate water shortages and their potential economic impacts on the region.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V Feb 27th, 2025 at 08:00 am

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

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  • Inherited responsibilities include ensuring best practices standards and offering technical assistance
  • representation, foreign language interpreters, increased staff functions, equipment purchases, in-person
Summary: The meeting of the committee centered around various crucial topics, with notable discussions on funding for the Texas Forensic Science Commission and considerations for improving specialty court case management systems. Specific attention was given to the challenges posed by inconsistency in reporting systems that hinder the agency's ability to deliver best practices. Various members expressed concerns regarding the agency's funding requests and the implications of potential fee increases for court reporters. Public testimonies brought forward contrasting views on the efficacy of current systems and necessary reforms.
TX
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  • Congresswoman Monica de la Cruz have all played key roles in helping secure $280 million in disaster assistance
  • Well, I mean, I appreciate you putting it very politely, but any business person knows you can't operate
  • We have interconnects that assist all the other cities whenever possible, and at the very end, we know
  • Of course, hopefully it gets some assistance from the state
  • My name is Mark Dombrowski, and I'm the assistant general manager and chief operating officer for Brownsville
Summary: During this committee meeting, significant discussions focused on water resource management and legislative measures required to address the ongoing water crisis in Texas, particularly the implications of non-compliance with the 1944 Water Treaty by Mexico. Chair Senator Perry highlighted the urgent need to enforce water allocation agreements as they have direct impacts on Texas agriculture and local economies. Notably, Senate Bill 744 and Senate Bill 1248 were passed, addressing the pressing needs for improved water management practices and data protection for wildlife information gathering, respectively. There was overwhelming support expressed for SCR 13, emphasizing the necessity for action to ensure Mexico meets its water obligations, which are critical for sustaining Texas's agricultural sectors and economic stability.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Ways & Means Apr 21st, 2025 at 01:04 pm

House Ways & Means Committee

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  • You have to do certified mail, return receipt requested, or you have to personally serve them.
  • It could be received by the person in California and disposed of.
  • If you're a lay person, you represent yourself, you get a decision, an award.
  • If another person sells an item for $10,000...
  • Publica is the next person coming on the screen.
Summary: The committee meeting focused heavily on evaluating a series of bills aimed at improving fiscal responsibility and transparency in local government borrowing. A significant discussion centered around HB19, which proposes reforms to debt issuance by local governments. Members expressed concerns that some provisions could hinder local government operations. Some stakeholders acknowledged positive aspects of the proposed reforms but highlighted potential impacts on public safety and ongoing projects due to stricter debt limits. Throughout the meeting, various representatives voiced differing opinions, contributing to a robust dialogue on improving taxpayer protections while ensuring local governments can meet community needs.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 2nd, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee

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  • If you require assistance in registering or testifying, please
  • span marker="664" data-time="3978"> Can you also share with the members and the audience that you personally
  • a Texas Labor Code 2008.002 defines "labor" and the "person
  • They found that limiting the duration of UI assistance did not correlate with.
  • I'm Stephen Leary, Assistant General Counsel at the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Summary: The meeting convened to discuss HB2214, a bill aimed at clarifying notification requirements regarding flood risks for tenants. Chairman Wallace articulated the bill's intent, discussing how it adjusts previous legislation to alleviate duplicative notifications for temporary leases or short-term rentals. The committee engaged in vibrant dialogue about the implications of this legislation, with representatives expressing support and raising questions about its implementation and effectiveness. Public testimony included insights from realtors and stakeholders, which highlighted the balance between tenant rights and landlord responsibilities in the wake of flood events.

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