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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 27th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Appropriations - S/C on Article III

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  • We do safety trainings that we've had in place since the 1970s.
  • Our staff is cross-trained; those who do conservation and other jobs are also trained to fight wildland
  • We'll teach to update existing training areas and construct new realistic training environments, which
  • We've always incorporated them into our training.
  • We've absorbed a lot of the costs of the training in the past.
Summary: The committee convened to discuss critical funding and legislative matters regarding various state initiatives, notably focusing on workforce development, health services, and emergency management. The discussions revealed the heightened importance of supporting community colleges and addressing workforce shortages in healthcare, especially considering the increased demand for veterinary services as pet ownership rose due to the pandemic. Representatives from various organizations presented their requests for funding, emphasizing the necessity of enhancing educational outcomes and preparedness programs.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance Feb 12th, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

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  • It's ranked second right under the vocational training initiative.
  • Is this training, or what is this? Go ahead. Is this specific?
  • It's not training; it is ongoing support for different individuals.
  • There's a trainer overseeing the hands-on training as well.
  • Our funding goes to support that training piece.
Bills: SB1
Summary: The committee meeting addressed various pressing issues, notably the funding and appropriations for transportation and housing programs. Presentations focused on $40.4 billion in funding for highway projects, which is directed towards construction, maintenance, and infrastructure development for the upcoming biennium. Discussions highlighted the importance of addressing the capacity for project delivery amid increasing demands due to population growth and increased vehicle miles traveled in Texas. Additionally, Senator Hinojosa pushed for clarifying the funding available for driver education programs, especially for homeless and foster youth, which underscored a need for legislative support to ensure adequate resource allocation. Public testimonies lent depth to these discussions, presenting the human impact of legislative decisions.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human Services Apr 16th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

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  • No training, no regulations...
  • training on cadavers for some procedures, I recognize the vital importance of training our clinicians
  • surgeons, train paramedics, train emergency medicine physicians in these life-saving skills.
  • cadaveric specimen training.
  • You train and you train and you train.
Summary: The Senate meeting featured extensive discussions on significant legislative proposals, primarily focusing on the ethical treatment and regulation of unclaimed bodies in Texas. The committee addressed concerns raised by Senator Parker regarding the alarming misuse of unclaimed remains, urging the necessity for stricter guidelines and accountability for organizations involved in anatomical donations. Public testimonies illustrated harrowing experiences of families affected by these practices, prompting legislators to consider more robust regulatory measures, including possible criminal penalties for bad actors in the industry. The committee exhibited a unified stance in advocating for enhanced protections that would ensure the dignity of deceased individuals is respected.
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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  • The Homeland Security and Public Safety and Veterans Affairs
  • It appears that officers come in, they get trained, and they gain a little experience.
  • We want more awareness, education, and training.
  • the same training.
  • Fire marshals are vital to the safety and resilience of our communities, no doubt.
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 Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Mar 5th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee

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  • It's our workforce, and ensuring that we have a trained workforce is something.
  • These include customer service and education, dispute resolution, workplace safety, health and safety
  • to promote workplace safety.
  • review on things they can improve for safety for their employees.
  • They do a great deal of training and provide support by conducting spot training sessions where...
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on the implementation and impacts of the Texas CHIPS Act, aimed at bolstering the semiconductor industry within the state. Legislators praised its potential to create jobs and capital investment. The discussion also highlighted recent international business development missions undertaken by Governor Abbott, including visits to India, the UK, and Taiwan, to foster stronger economic ties and attract foreign investment. Chairwoman Button emphasized the importance of a robust economic development strategy to maintain Texas's leading position in job and economic growth.
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  • So this would be an example of a reason why we have to have people who are trained, well trained to understand
  • Or my initial training, or your initial training—we

  • were trained in our discipline.
  • We have a category for safety to improve safety for Texans
  • Safety, levee safety programs, I think would be worth the
Summary: In this meeting of the Senate Select Committee on Disaster Relief and Flooding, the focus was on the recent severe flooding that caused significant casualties and property damage across Texas. The committee heard invited testimony from various state agencies and river authorities regarding their responses to the flooding emergency. It was noted that over 135 Texans lost their lives during this disaster, and numerous families were displaced, prompting a united effort from emergency responders and volunteers across the country to assist those affected. The committee emphasized the importance of constructive policy solutions rather than assigning blame, aiming to enhance future flood response and mitigation strategies. Key discussions revolved around flood risk management, with presentations on the newly established processes following the passage of several bills related to flood infrastructure and planning. The committee emphasized a bottom-up approach to regional flood planning involving local community input, and they highlighted the need for additional resources to improve emergency response capabilities. Public testimony reinforced the necessity of developing improved communication systems and flood warning mechanisms to mitigate the risk of future flooding incidents.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance Feb 10th, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

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  • You have a doubling of funding for the School Safety Allotment.
  • allotment with the inclusion of psychological safety.
  • allotment funds went towards psychological safety.
  • TCTA appreciates the funds for school safety improvements.
  • We would also like to say thank you for the money that you have put into student safety and teacher safety
Bills: SB1
Summary: The meeting covered a wide range of topics, focusing primarily on pending legislation and various policy issues facing the committee. Discussions were notably animated surrounding several bills, with members expressing both support and concern over their implications. Witness testimonies were heard, shedding light on different perspectives regarding the legislation in question, indicating a robust public interest and engagement in the topics discussed. Members collaborated to address constituents' concerns while seeking solutions that align with the committee's objectives.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Health May 12th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Public Health Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think we all understand and heard that this is about public safety.
  • Our training was established and published by the Department of Defense Demonstration Project.
  • training may not focus on the same depth of medical knowledge.
  • And neither are you trained in... pharmacology?
  • Four years of college and then seven to nine years of specialized training. What does that mean?
Summary: The meeting featured vigorous discussions around several significant bills, including SB2024 concerning youth vaping and its potential consequences. Witnesses presented compelling testimonies highlighting the dangers of e-cigarette use among teenagers, emphasizing how marketing tactics cleverly target this demographic. The bill faced no opposition during discussions but was left pending for further review and amendments. Additionally, HB5537 aimed to empower psychologists to prescribe medication, spurred different viewpoints from committee members about mental health measures and prescription regulations. Amidst these discussions, there was a focus on ensuring access to care while maintaining safety and quality standards.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Nominations Mar 31st, 2025

Senate Nominations Committee

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  • What we're doing through Texas Tech and the community colleges to build more and train more tradesmen
  • ...and training for the workforce we need.
  • Have you all had any challenges with recruiting folks to undergo training or educational skills?
  • TSTC: In acknowledgment that Texas struggles with safety records with regard to our training aids, particularly
  • PC curricula with regard to safety training.
Summary: The meeting of the committee predominantly focused on discussions surrounding juvenile justice reform and nomination confirmations. A notable point of contention was the nomination of Officer Justin Barry to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, which was met with dissent from Senator Eckhardt due to previous allegations of excessive force against protesters. The committee also engaged in discussions about the state of juvenile facilities and the Department of Juvenile Justice's current capacity and staffing, with various members emphasizing the importance of rehabilitation and reducing recidivism. There's a collective effort observed among committee members to adopt new strategies that encompass better training and improvements in facilities to ensure the proper care of youth within the system. Towards the end of the meeting, members reflected on past legislative efforts to increase funding and resources aimed at enhancing the juvenile justice system's effectiveness. The committee adjourned with decisions to continue refining their approaches to juvenile rehabilitation and to reconnect with community stakeholders to improve outcomes. Public contribution to these matters was apparent, highlighting a commitment to collaborate with various entities for better juvenile justice practices in Texas.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development May 7th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • ...bollards or similar safety barriers.
  • Instead, it explores how to provide voluntary incentives for enhanced child safety.
  • ...barrier or something to safety.
  • ...safety standards, so we've never looked into safety barriers
  • and safety...
Summary: The Committee on Trade, Workforce and Economic Development convened to discuss a range of bills addressing workforce policies, business practices, and data privacy issues. A highlight was the presentation of HB5146, aimed at expanding subsidized childcare eligibility to include parents pursuing non-credit workforce training, which drew significant support from both committee members and witnesses. Additionally, SB2121 was introduced to rectify clerical errors within the data broker law, ensuring better consumer protections around the collection and use of personal data. Various other bills saw quick passages with unanimous support, reflecting broad agreement among members regarding workforce development and operational efficiency.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance (Part I) Mar 12th, 2025

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  • Item 4, firefighter training, was adopted at $400,000.
  • Priority for public safety and investigation enhancements
  • Priority for facility safety and training was adopted

  • Item 33 is the Office of the Department of Public Safety,
  • Training funding was adopted at $30,000.
Summary: The committee also reviewed workforce optimization projects and critical capital improvements, underscoring the importance of maintaining and enhancing state infrastructure. A work group revision related to Senate Bill 9 was adopted, further demonstrating the committee's proactive approach to addressing fiscal responsibilities and ensuring effective allocation of state resources. The meeting concluded with an overview of adopted items and a commitment to continue enhancing services for the public.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance Feb 3rd, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The staff are trained to work with them.
  • The staff are trained to work with them.
  • Is that training? Is that school? What is that?
  • They train interns to do that very thing.
  • The staff are trained to work with them.
Bills: SB1
Summary: The meeting focused on various topics related to child welfare, particularly emphasizing the importance of kinship placements in the foster care system. Senators Alvarado and Hinojosa engaged in a detailed discussion regarding the benefits of kinship care, highlighting better outcomes for children and the financial implications for the state. They emphasized a need for continued investments in kinship care as a strategy to improve child welfare outcomes, encouraging the legislature to consider this approach moving forward. Additionally, the committee reviewed community-based care programs, which aim to keep children in their communities to promote stability and familial connections.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human Services May 13th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm the Vice President of Veterans and Public Safety at the Meadows Mental Health Institute.
  • So TEEX is really the training entity for the state when it comes to local government.
  • It requires that at least one training be made free of charge, and a list of approved...
  • Trainings be listed on the agency's website.
  • So that is another huge reason for this training.
Summary: The committee meeting centered on several significant bills regarding public health and safety, particularly focusing on healthcare access, transparency, and opioid crisis response. Notably, House Bill 4783 sparked considerable discussion as it aims to enhance the state's approach to prevent opioid overdoses by directing the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to prepare biannual reports on opiate antagonist programs. The testimony from public officials like Dallas City Council's Paula Blackman, who spoke passionately about the ongoing fentanyl epidemic, highlighted the urgent necessity of improved access to life-saving medications. In addition, House Bill 1314 drew attention for addressing hospital pricing transparency, attempting to ease financial burdens on patients by mandating accurate upfront estimates for healthcare costs.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance (Part I) Feb 4th, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • So you need a really highly trained and skilled person.
  • We survive by cross-training staff who work multiple homes across different shifts.
  • There needs to be a safer option because he's a public safety threat.
  • We went to train the staff and received an incorrect story about the injury.
  • Now, all of a sudden, our nurses have to come out and do special needs training.
Bills: SB1
Summary: The meeting focused on public testimony regarding key health and human services issues affecting various groups in Texas. Notable discussions included funding requests for recovery housing, maternal health programs, and behavioral health services. Testimonies addressed the urgent need for additional resources to improve recovery housing availability, with advocates pushing for an increase in the number of accredited recovery homes and mentioning that Texas currently ranks low in recovery housing access. Similar testimonies highlighted the rising maternal mortality rates, particularly among minority populations, and the necessity for robust funding for maternal health initiatives. The session also saw voices advocating for better support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, emphasizing the critical need for transformed waiver services and improved provider accountability.
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    Current law permits state agencies to conduct studies and training

  • it does not address workforce development in the growing fields of nuclear energy and radiological safety
  • Senate Bill 1534 would help address workforce development in the nuclear energy and radiological safety
  • It is training future nurses through local education and clinical experiences.
  • Or training.
Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on various bills aimed at workforce development and economic growth, particularly in rural areas. Key discussions revolved around Senate Bill 2448, which aims to support rural small businesses and enhance technical assistance in workforce development. Testimonies from several stakeholders underscored the necessity of aligning education with local workforce needs, showcasing the lack of resources in rural regions. The testimony highlighted how the proposed bills could bridge the gap between education and employment opportunities for Texans, especially focusing on youth who are disconnected from education and the workforce.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V Feb 25th, 2025 at 08:00 am

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

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  • We have a lot of resources and training we are providing

  • In 2003, we worked in partnership with the Alliance for Safety and Justice. In fact, Ms.
  • Hi everyone, I'm Tara Tucker, Texas State Director for the Alliance for Safety and Justice.
  • As we at Alliance for Safety and Justice focus on public safety and improving access to healing and support
  • In our network of crime survivors for safety and justice, we have over 15,000 survivors.
Summary: The meeting held by the committee featured a series of discussions aimed at addressing key funding requests from various state agencies. Notably, the Texas Public Finance Authority presented updates on their recent issuance of bonds related to House Bill 1520, which was aimed at providing customer rate relief following the winter storm. This was met with appreciation from committee members, highlighting the ongoing need for effective financial management in response to natural disasters. Other discussions included the Texas Veterans Commission's efforts to secure funds for mental health services and enhancements to IT systems, indicative of a broader commitment to improving services for veterans.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House Appropriations - S/C on Article III

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    Student enrollment is up 90 percent and workforce training

  • force training, welding, process technology, and truck driving
  • This begins through our extensive partnerships with high schools to provide career training programs.
  • We are requesting a one-time fund of $10 million to create a regional public service and safety center
  • So we can train those individuals. All right.
Summary: The meeting primarily revolved around discussions on higher education funding, workforce development, and new program initiatives addressing critical shortages in Texas. Various university representatives presented requests for funds to support expansion in nursing, engineering, and technical programs aimed at meeting the demands of a changing job market. A strong emphasis was placed on the importance of combatting healthcare and workforce shortages, particularly in nursing and STEM fields, with calls for increased funding for institutional enhancements and support for significant projects like new education centers and degree programs.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

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

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  • Workforce Training Program.
  • If you are in Caldwell County, that is a safety-only county, you are no longer required to obtain a safety
  • We provide support and training to all individuals.
  • One is about safety; every day in Texas, somewhere in Texas,...
  • This would be a complementary safety assessment.
Summary: The meeting of the Texas Lottery Commission centered around vital discussions regarding the regulatory framework and operational issues related to the lottery and charitable bingo systems in Texas. The committee reviewed financial appropriations, focusing on the need for infrastructure improvements to the Charitable Bingo Operations Division and highlighted the ongoing work with the Sunset Advisory Commission to enhance operational efficiency and compliance. Significant attention was given to the unregulated activities of lottery ticket couriers, which have raised concerns about integrity and fairness in lottery games, prompting the commission to consider appropriate measures to stop such activities.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Delivery of Government Efficiency Mar 19th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Delivery of Government Efficiency Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, I think training, to your point, is incredibly important in terms of workforce training and getting
  • attest to the fact that they took that training.
  • Mary's University are training these same individuals.
  • may not be necessary for health and safety training or education
  • , because the training hours are crazy, but a CPA can still put additional training hours.
Summary: The meeting held by the committee involved significant discussions surrounding various bills, notably focused on transparency and budgeting processes. There were multiple testimonies from public citizens advocating for improved access to local budgets, emphasizing the need for transparency within governmental operations. One speaker highlighted that enabling public access to finalized budgets within three business days can ensure that community voices are heard prior to important votes, enhancing local governance and accountability. The committee members engaged actively, with questions posed to witnesses to clarify points made regarding public access to financial documentation.

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