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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Local Government Apr 14th, 2025

Senate Local Government Committee

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  • property transfer between two individuals who are related within the first degree, an employee and an employer
  • Carl has already talked about maybe training...
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government covered various pressing bills focused primarily on property tax issues. Notable discussions included the examination of Senate Bill 1052, which addresses appraisal challenges faced by Gulf Coast counties and aims to ensure tax calculations reflect realistic revenue expectations. Witnesses from local governments expressed the necessity of this bill, highlighting the severe financial implications of tax disputes on public services and education. Additionally, the committee reviewed Senate Bill 325, which reinforces the requirement for water availability to be confirmed prior to land development, as previous loopholes allowed developers to bypass this essential regulation. Public testimonies echoed concerns around the implications of unchecked property development and emphasized the need for proper resource allocation.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources May 14th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Natural Resources Committee

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  • Are our plumbers trained in this at all?
  • We regularly audit and question our training authorities and our training providers across the state.
  • Texas has representatives with other states whose training programs are substantial.
  • They cannot get their plumbing license until they complete backflow prevention training.
  • They installed the device, they're trained in the installation of the device, they're trained to test
Summary: The Committee on Natural Resources convened to discuss several key bills addressing water management in Texas. Notable among these was SB2660, which aims to equip groundwater districts with improved management tools to handle the growing population's water needs. Support for the bill was voiced by constituents including the Hayes Trinity Groundwater Conservation District, emphasizing the necessity for proper resources to manage the aquifer sustainably. Additionally, discussions around SB1965 and SB1624 focused on enhancing the regulations surrounding water conservation and backflow prevention. There was notable public testimony both for and against these bills, highlighting the concern for public health and safety as well as the vested interests of landowners and water operators in the region.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Justice May 6th, 2025

Senate Criminal Justice Committee

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  • I think about if that motel had had the kind of training that we're talking about.
  • Human trafficking training and prevention training are vitally important.
  • This training will touch on communication using alternatives to physical restraints and techniques to
  • CCJ can speak to just the basic training.
  • Officers have to have the proper training and the resources.
Summary: The committee meeting predominantly revolved around several significant bills aimed at enhancing public safety and enforcing stricter laws regarding child custody interference and animal control. Key discussions included Senate Bill 2794, which proposes a three strikes law for parents interfering with court-ordered custody, thereby establishing more rigorous consequences for repeated offenders. Public testimonies highlighted the emotional and legal hardships faced by families navigating these situations, emphasizing the widespread support for the urgency of such legislation. Additionally, the Ramon Najera Act was discussed, focusing on stricter regulations for dangerous dogs following a tragic incident, reinforcing the need for community safety measures against violent animal attacks.
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  • If confirmed, my priority will be to organize, train

  • We need the right number of guardians, but we also need the necessary skills, training, support, and
  • The Nevada Test and Training Range, the Knitter.
  • We are proud to say that it provides the largest air and ground military training space in the lower
  • to ensure that our high-end training keeps pace with current and emerging threats and capabilities.
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on military procurement and modernization, with significant discussions surrounding the Air Force's capabilities and strategic needs. Key topics included the urgent need for recapitalization of the Air Force's fighter squadrons, as well as the importance of integrating new technologies like autonomous systems to bolster military effectiveness. Several senators raised concerns about the current resources available to the Air National Guard and the potential loss of skilled service members if recapitalization plans are not swiftly developed. There were also discussions on the importance of maintaining air superiority in light of evolving threats, particularly from adversaries like China.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Transportation Apr 3rd, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Transportation Committee

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  • to move a train.
  • If Texas had a train length limit, it would require that every train stop at one of our state borders
  • So the average train length in Texas is about 8,500 feet.
  • motorists, pedestrians, and train crews.
  • However, not every crossing is involved with a train moving forward.
Summary: The committee meeting included significant discussions surrounding several bills, particularly focusing on infrastructure projects and their implications for the community. House Bill 2989 initiated a dialogue around modernizing the legal framework for Cedarport National Park, which is vital for enhancing maritime transport and reducing truck traffic. Supporters emphasized the economic benefits and the project's potential to create a more efficient and sustainable transport network, highlighting testimonies from local officials who noted the bill's importance for regional growth and safety. Representative Metcalfe and others advocated strongly for the bill, underscoring its necessity in addressing the increasing container demand due to recent shifts in shipping patterns. The meeting was well-attended and included various testimonies for and against bills, showcasing the passionate involvement of community members and stakeholders. One key point mentioned was the need for grade separations to improve safety around railway crossings. In particular, concerns were raised about the impact of long trains blocking intersections in residential areas, prompting discussions about potential solutions. Overall, the meeting highlighted the ongoing collaboration between legislators, industry representatives, and community leaders to enhance infrastructure and ensure public safety.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Our truth is, educators are being asked to manage behaviors they weren't ever trained for.
  • I'm not trained, I'm not a specialist in this.
  • When I was going through my teacher training in...
  • Those common expectations, those common trainings are useful.
  • Chairman, as we look at these bills that the teacher training matters.
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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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 (Part I) Mar 25th, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

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  • However, the campus behavior coordinator is the person trained to deal with behavior issues.
  • We provide comprehensive training, which I can show you and help outline what we're doing.
  • I'm not trained, I'm not a specialist in this.
  • Those common expectations, those common trainings are useful.
  • Chairman, as we look at these bills that the teacher training matters.
Summary: The meeting focused on several significant bills pertaining to school discipline and safety, highlighting the issues faced by teachers due to increased student misbehavior and a perceived lack of administrative support. Key discussions were held around Senate Bill 1924, which aims to restore authority to local police and school district officers to issue misdemeanor citations for school offenses. This bill was met with both support and opposition, illustrating the ongoing debate about how best to maintain safety in schools without causing unnecessary criminalization of students. Witnesses included educators and administrators who provided testimonies on the real-life impacts of classroom disruptions on learning environments. Recommendations for improvements to the bills included calls for flexibility in discipline measures and better support for teachers dealing with disruptive behavior.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Education Mar 18th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Public Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • What training do I need to provide that teacher?
  • Training.

  • Train the teacher?

  • How do we consider our trained teachers and classroom ratios?
  • The training levels are low, leading to negative outcomes for students.
Summary: The committee meeting predominantly focused on educational reform, discussing several bills designed to enhance school safety and address chronic absenteeism. In particular, House Bill 6 was scrutinized for its proposals to modify disciplinary measures within schools, specifically allowing longer in-school suspensions for students who cause significant disruptions. Advocates and experts presented testimonies emphasizing the importance of maintaining a safe learning environment while also addressing behavioral issues in a manner that supports at-risk students. The discourse highlighted the need for balancing discipline with educational support, particularly for students with disabilities who may exhibit challenging behaviors due to their conditions.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Jurisprudence Apr 23rd, 2025

Senate Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill is a very, very simple bill that just adds elder abuse and neglect training to require training
  • This training would help our judges make more informed decisions when it comes to the most vulnerable
  • It calls for all judges in Texas to receive comprehensive training on elder abuse and exploitation to
  • Judges must be trained to recognize the signs of both.
  • So, having this training statewide and mandated is essential.
Summary: The meeting conducted by the Jurisprudence Committee featured significant discussions surrounding several bills focused on improving legal representation for indigent families and reforming the child support system in Texas. Notably, Senate Bill 2501 was presented to enhance access to legal counsel for families involved with the Child Protective Services, allowing them to choose their own attorneys. The bill was well-received with various testimonies supporting its potential positive impact on legal outcomes for families. Additionally, Senate Bill 629 aimed at reducing the interest rates on child support arrears was highlighted, with studies presented that indicated a decrease in non-custodial parents’ debt burden would lead to increased compliance in payments and better support for families.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Education Mar 4th, 2025 at 02:30 pm

House Public Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • There is a number beyond that of beginning teachers who are entering with little to no classroom training
  • pre-service training.
  • "> There are folks who are coming in through alternative certification programs with no hands-on training
  • But to answer your question, in general, because they require some modest amount of pre-service training
  • First, we offer purposeful training and centralized

Bills: HB2
Summary: The meeting focused on House Bill 2, which aims to reform funding for special education in Texas. Various stakeholders, including educators and administrators, testified on the importance of the bill, highlighting current funding gaps and the need for increased resources to adequately support students with disabilities. Testimony revealed that many school districts are experiencing a significant funding shortfall, forcing them to seek additional local funding sources to cover the costs of necessary services. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for a new tiered funding system, which was met with cautious support due to the ambiguities surrounding its implementation.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Border Security (Part I) Apr 3rd, 2025

Senate Border Security Committee

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  • > in this preparedness piece, which is enormous, large-scale training
  • Is that where you're going to be training volunteers?
  • Or are they going to be working to train those volunteers through the higher education institutions?
  • We train to a standard, not to a time, but I've just again re-emphasized two minutes for each of you.
  • We're doing a better job of training police officers when they encounter people on the road.
Bills: SB36, SB2202
Summary: The Senate Committee on Border Security convened to discuss SB36, which aims to establish a Homeland Security Division within the Department of Public Safety. Senator Parker presented the bill, highlighting its intent to consolidate various homeland security operations to enhance coordination across federal, state, and local levels. Notable discussions revolved around the bill's focus on border security, critical infrastructure protection, and emergency preparedness. Testimonies from law enforcement officials and security experts emphasized the need for enhanced collaboration and the integration of advanced technologies in ensuring Texas’ safety against transnational threats and local criminal activity.
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  • Texas summer camps must be properly equipped, trained, and held accountable for safety.
  • Train workers and counselors to implement the plan.
  • Third, training.

  • Training should prepare staff and campers to act, not to wait in danger.
  • We do train on our emergency action plan, and so we will continue to do that.
Summary: The meeting focused on discussion around SB1, addressing safety reforms in youth camps in light of a tragic flooding incident that resulted in multiple fatalities. The committee heard testimony from various stakeholders, including family members of the victims, who shared heartfelt stories and the urgent need for reforms to ensure that such a tragedy would not happen again. The testimonies highlighted the importance of establishing better safety measures, including evacuation plans and compliance with new safety regulations. Senator Perry emphasized that the bill aims to create objective standards that protect children attending camps, prompting a strong emotional response from attendees as they reflected on the lives lost during the flash floods.
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Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.

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

House Agriculture & Livestock Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Regarding preparedness efforts and training, we trained all of our field staff back in the fall before
  • We trained them...
  • Currently, we have over 60 of our field staff trained.
  • We've got 10 additional staff going to an Animal Health Commission training.
  • Colts, training dogs, taking care of cattle.
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.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • You've got some training also?

  • Training is a big one to help ensure...
  • Database training?

  • The database training will be put together by the Texas Department of Public Safety for those individuals
  • They would be required to take the training that DPS provides.
Summary: The meeting of the committee centered on several critical pieces of legislation concerning public safety and foreign influence. A significant focus was placed on SB659, which addresses the prosecution of smuggling offenses using government resources, with witnesses presenting varying perspectives on the implications of the bill. Supporters highlighted the necessity to combat cartels and foreign terrorist organizations effectively, while opponents raised concerns about potential overreach impacting humanitarian aid efforts. The discussion around SB2201 aimed to enhance law enforcement capabilities by improving intelligence database criteria, which sparked debates on privacy and civil liberties safeguards. Throughout the proceedings, multiple bills were moved favorably for further consideration in the legislature.
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Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.

Culture, Recreation & Tourism Aug 6th, 2025 at 10:08 am

House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee

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  • We also cross-train staff to assist when needed in any emergency response. Also, luckily, we...
  • Then finally, staff training must include sexual abuse training and reporting for all of those staff.
  • trained on the emergency plan.
  • Every summer, we begin with a multi-day orientation training for all of our staff.
  • Camps should clearly train their staff in these procedures.
Summary: The meeting held by the Cultural, Recreation, and Tourism Committee focused primarily on emergency preparedness and responses to natural disasters, notably in the context of the recent floods that occurred in Texas on July 4th. The committee expressed deep sympathy for the affected communities and acknowledged the impressive efforts of first responders during the calamity. Testimonies were provided by representatives from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the Texas Historical Commission, and various youth camps, focusing on the challenges faced during these emergencies and the steps taken to ensure visitor safety and habitat preservation.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs May 19th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

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  • law to allow employees of spaceflight companies to waive their right to bring claims against their employer
Summary: The meeting of the State Affairs Committee focused on several significant bills, notably HB4145, HB2820, and HB4157, which address healthcare billing practices, charitable bingo operations, and protections for employees in the commercial spaceflight industry, respectively. Each bill received attention from members of the committee, with public testimony highlighting both support and concern among stakeholders. For instance, testimony on HB4145 underscored the importance of timely healthcare billing to prevent patient financial distress, while discussions surrounding HB2820 illuminated the challenges charities face in maintaining sufficient reserves amidst outdated regulations.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs Mar 12th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House State Affairs Committee

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  • I paid for my own training, spending my time, money, and effort to support the local community there.
  • The infrastructure, the radios, and the training that goes...
  • Some of the same training together and learning what the
  • And the training, part of the goal of House Bill 13, is
  • This relies on adequate funding, mandatory training, and subject matter experts from Public Safety to
Summary: During the committee meeting, significant discussions focused on wildfire prevention and emergency communication. Notably, House Bill 13 was presented as a critical measure aimed at improving interoperability among emergency communication systems to respond effectively to disasters. Witnesses, including representatives from Texas 2036 and local emergency responders, testified in support of the bill, emphasizing the increasing wildfire risks faced due to climate change. They argued that this bill will establish a statewide plan to harmonize communication systems and enhance local governments' capacity to respond to emergencies effectively. The discourse highlighted the historical context of Texas wildfires and the necessity of streamlined communication among first responders during critical incidents.
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Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Agriculture & Livestock Aug 19th, 2025 at 02:08 pm

House Agriculture & Livestock Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Southeast United States strike team is undergoing training this week in Florida.
  • that have helped with our field trainings as we train our
  • Texas Southwest Cattle Raisers special rangers in this training as well.
  • They train for that, they test for that.
  • Then also a number of biologists that will be sent into another training, hopefully.
Summary: The meeting of the Committee on Agriculture and Livestock addressed the ongoing threat of the New World Screw Worm, which poses significant risks to both livestock and wildlife in Texas. Chairman Kitzman emphasized the importance of a coordinated response among state and federal agencies, including the recent $750 million investment for a new sterile fly facility in south Texas, crucial for combating this threat. Several invited witnesses provided insights on current research, management strategies, and the collaboration needed to effectively handle potential infestations.

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