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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Apr 14th, 2025 at 02:04 pm

House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee

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  • span marker="259" data-time="1548"> and software upgrades to handle new transaction rules, employee training
  • Frontline employees would face a constantly changing list of accepted cards and would need ongoing training
  • undermine the reliable card acceptance system Texans rely on now and increase compliance burdens and training
  • Travel centers all across the state employ a quarter of a
Summary: The meeting exhibited a heated discussion on the implications of House Bills 4124, 4061, and 40. Chairman Darby emphasized the importance of reducing credit card swipe fees that adversely affect small businesses in Texas, presenting HB 4124, which aims to exempt sales tax and gratuities from being subject to these fees. Various witnesses, including representatives from the Texas Retailers Association and the National Restaurant Association, supported HB 4124, arguing that it would alleviate financial burdens on local businesses and promote economic fairness. However, several opposing voices raised concerns regarding potential complications and regulatory hurdles that could complicate the business landscape further.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) May 8th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

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  • Therefore, states that are holding these investments find themselves on the train tracks as the United
  • marker="1000" data-time="5994"> Is it your testimony that being able to tell your story is at the center
  • It's actually on the approved list of trainings under Jenna's Law in Texas.
  • I'm utterly disgusted to hear that of all the different trainings—there's hundreds, if not thousands
Summary: The meeting held by the committee covered multiple critical bills focusing chiefly on the implications of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) related to child sexual abuse and the prohibition of state investments in companies tied to nations deemed as threats, such as China and Russia. Debate around HB34 emphasized the necessity of protecting Texas taxpayers and maintaining national security by avoiding investments in these adversarial nations. Additionally, House Bill 748 spurred poignant reflections and testimonies from abuse survivors aiming to combat the silencing effect of NDAs on victims. The legislators expressed a consensus on the urgency of these issues, particularly the need for Trey's Law, which aims to empower survivors and diminish the influence of NDAs that shield abusers from accountability.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Transportation (Part II) Apr 9th, 2025

Senate Transportation Committee

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  • Every one of those responses includes highly trained personnel and specialized equipment used by our
  • The toll road authority, while centered in Harris County,
  • projects, sidewalks, and mobility solutions that allow for things like quiet zones on the freight trains
  • The train proceeds across the crossing once it's over the crossing, and then the flagger's responsibility
  • What happens is train crews in Texas often face unavoidable tragedies.
Summary: The meeting involved significant discussions around several bills focused on public safety and infrastructure, particularly involving the Texas Toll Road Authority. A prominent topic was SB2722 and its implications for funding essential services at the local level. Various members expressed concerns that the bill could undermine local budgets and infrastructure projects, potentially redirecting funds intended for critical transport services to cover emergency responses without proper oversight. Fire and police representatives emphasized the importance of toll revenue being used for its intended purposes rather than being diverted to address fiscal mismanagement within the city.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance May 23rd, 2025

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  • Certificate through the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement demonstrate exceptional commitment, advanced training
  • enforcement officers for remaining in the career field, continuing to better themselves through training
  • emergency operations centers around the state, $257 million
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee featured extensive discussions surrounding several important bills, notably House Bills 500, 4486, and 3010. Chair Huffman presented HB500, a supplemental budget addressing vital state services, in which $2.5 billion was allocated for water infrastructure projects. The committee approved the bill unanimously, showcasing bipartisan support for its critical provisions including enhancements to Texas's cybersecurity and disaster response capabilities. Discussions also revolved around HB4486, which was substituted and subsequently reported back to the full Senate, indicating ongoing legislative refinement and collaboration among members. Additionally, HB3010, aimed at facilitating disaster recovery for rural infrastructure, was brought forward by Senator Nichols, emphasizing the state's commitment to assisting communities impacted by natural calamities.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • takes hundreds of billions of gallons of clean water, not to mention a lot of energy, to run data centers
  • data-time="2400"> We've enrolled or graduated over 900 apprentices nationwide and so far are actively training
  • apprenticeship program and start that process to engage those communities, show them options, and bring trained
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on discussions surrounding the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and its implications for local water systems. Various witnesses highlighted the transformative impact of the bipartisan infrastructure law, which has provided an unprecedented amount of funding to help address long-standing issues in drinking water infrastructure, particularly concerning lead service line replacements and sustainability in water management. The discussions emphasized the urgent need for federal reauthorization to continue supporting these initiatives, as many rural and disadvantaged communities still face substantial barriers in upgrading their water systems. Additionally, cybersecurity risks were noted, raising concerns over the vulnerability of water systems across the nation.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part III) Feb 26th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Training and support are also part of those task force findings
  • I have the call center for Eckhardt on the policies itself
  • additional real solutions to some of our teachers' biggest challenges including discipline, safety, and training
  • I believe we are a Christ-centered Senate, so I know those
Summary: During this meeting, the Texas Senate discussed the pivotal CSSB26, aimed at addressing the rights and compensation of public school educators. The bill represents a significant shift in financial support for teachers, marking a historic commitment to permanently allocate resources for teacher salaries while removing existing constraints on district funding. Senator Creighton emphasized the need for comprehensive support not only for teachers but also for support staff such as librarians, bus drivers, and cafeteria workers. The meeting notably featured discussions on the implementation of the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) and the introduction of new protection measures aimed at enhancing the teaching environment and ensuring educator safety.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 20th, 2025 at 10:05 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • cohorts have generally benefited from the guidance of Mike Yon, the Director of the University's Center
  • SB 664 by Huffman related to qualifications, training

  • This bill just allows them to have some regulations and training.
  • It requires that they have training to be able to perform one.
  • So, this is just a training bill?
Summary: The committee meeting was marked by dynamic discussions surrounding various legislative bills, notably SB1283 aimed at enhancing security in senior retirement communities following tragic incidents in the past. The bill, presented by Ms. Garcia-Hernandez, outlined essential measures including mandatory background checks for staff and a clear communication policy on criminal activities. The meeting also saw vigorous debates on multiple financial resolutions related to the statewide budget surplus, emphasizing the need for strategic allocation to property tax relief, as voiced by several committee members. Tensions arose as representatives questioned local government spending, reflecting a broader concern over escalating taxes across the state.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Environmental Regulation May 19th, 2025 at 10:05 am

House Environmental Regulation Committee

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  • Senate Bill 1898 would eliminate the use of firefighting foams that contain PFAS during testing and training
  • communities by prohibiting the use of firefighting foams containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals for training
  • to halt the use of PFAS-based firefighting foams for training
  • that is unusable—and all the development that's coming in, such as housing, businesses, and logistic centers
  • I mean, once you go on rail, it's train— Load and everything
Summary: The Committee on Environmental Regulation convened to discuss several bills relating to environmental issues and industry regulations. Notable discussions revolved around SB2203, which focuses on the certification of discovery issues related to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and SB1898, which addresses the regulation of PFAS or 'forever chemicals.' The committee heard testimony from various stakeholders, including representatives from the semiconductor industry and environmental advocates, particularly regarding concerns over the impact of aggregate production on local ecosystems and industries. The meeting highlighted the need for careful consideration of regulations that balance industrial growth with environmental protection.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Elections May 8th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Elections Committee

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  • They need clerks who will take their training seriously and perform their assigned duties.
  • batch reports to identify how many votes each of the selected precincts had for the early voting vote centers
  • The manual count was conducted for early voting vote centers
Summary: The committee meeting centered on various bills addressing election integrity and transparency. Key discussions included HB5256 which aims to regulate the number of polling places in representative districts, gaining favorable votes after the adoption of a committee substitute. Additionally, HB4288 was presented, focusing on the public inspection of election records, which unfortunately failed to gain support. Noteworthy was SB827, which sought to introduce a more robust auditing process for electronic voting systems, fostering a substantial public testimony segment with both support and opposition evident. The atmosphere was characterized by critical debates on ensuring the democracy and accountability of the electoral processes in the state, reflecting public concerns about election security and accessibility.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Public Education Aug 21st, 2025 at 08:08 am

House Public Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Really sort of combines a teacher-student-centered approach
  • principals and other educators, and so we run a large-scale training
  • In fact, it would be, if you think about it from a training perspective, if you had current classroom
  • don't feel a sense of belonging, they're not engaging in their classroom, or teachers need more training
Bills: HB8
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on House Bill 8, which seeks to reform the public school accountability and assessment system in Texas. Key discussions included the repeal of the STAAR test and its replacement with a series of shorter assessments throughout the school year, aimed at reducing the high-stakes nature of a single day test. Educators and advocates provided testimony on the need for assessments that better reflect student progress while ensuring accountability measures are fair and based on diverse community needs. Members raised concerns about the implementation timeline and the necessity of teacher involvement in the development of assessment items to enhance trust in the system. Overall, the atmosphere was collaborative, with many participants eager to improve educational outcomes for Texas students.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs Mar 26th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Who is the Houston Advanced Research Center?
  • They train our forces, house critical operations, and deploy military power.
  • data-time="5778"> gets us there, ensuring our state remains the best place for our armed forces to train
  • We represent data centers, manufacturing, oil and gas, retail, and that means we're buying gas, solar
  • ...So I lost my train of thought.
Summary: This meeting of the State Affairs Committee primarily focused on discussing several important bills, including HB1846, which aims to establish an Electric Truck Advisory Council for developing a statewide electric vehicle infrastructure plan. Representative Wally detailed the need for this council to facilitate the growing medium and heavy-duty electric vehicle market, emphasizing collaboration with state agencies and the private sector. The discussions included an in-depth analysis of proposed amendments and the fiscal implications of the bill. Witnesses provided testimony both supporting and opposing the bill, highlighting various perspectives on infrastructure development and economic impact.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 (Part I) May 15th, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • programs, a year-long residency program, improved alternative certification programs with pre-service training
  • We have career and technology training investment.
  • and centers also, and they're right there in the community
Bills: HB2
Summary: The Senate Education Committee's meeting focused heavily on HB2, which proposes an historic investment of $8 billion into Texas public education. Senator Creighton led the discussion, explaining the components of the committee substitute and emphasizing the importance of increasing funding beyond past measures, highlighting that this package exceeds any previous investment in public education. The committee heard testimonies from public witnesses who expressed strong support for the bill, including educators discussing the positive impacts of the Teacher Incentive Allotment. The meeting adjourned after a vibrant discussion about the various provisions included in HB2, such as adjustments in funding allocations for both traditional and charter schools, and the ongoing issues related to educational equity across districts in Texas.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Our TOP staff will train personnel, provide training to other providers, and train TCEQ staff.
  • In 2023 and 2024, our TOP staff provided training and conducted
  • These offices are in Dublin, Hill Center, Harlingen, Mount Pleasant, San...
  • Our emergency management staff plans for and trains

Summary: The meeting, led by Chairwoman L'Oreal Stepney, covered several crucial topics focusing on Texas water management and the associated legislative priorities. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) presented its initiatives including the implementation of a 50-hour workweek for Texas Game Wardens, the Cultivated Oyster Mariculture Program, and enhanced funding requests aimed at improving water infrastructure and conservation efforts. Notably, discussions centered around the integration of innovative practices in oyster farming to ensure sustainability and boost coastal resources. Chairwoman Stepney also highlighted the need for improved infrastructure to address water quality and supply challenges given Texas's growing population demands. In addition to water management, there was a significant emphasis on expanding the biosecurity program to combat recent agricultural threats and the establishment of a suicide hotline for farmers, reflecting the committee's commitment towards the well-being of agricultural stakeholders. The meeting concluded with a strong sense of collaboration among committee members and commitments to addressing the pressing needs concerning water resources, conservation, and agricultural safety in Texas.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Insurance Apr 9th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Insurance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Community health centers or Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), which serve over 1.8 million
  • , rural referral centers.
  • I'm here on behalf of the Texas Association of Community Health Centers.
  • Most health centers can't afford to do it. Transparency is important.
  • Complication is very intimidating to a small business center.
Summary: The House Committee on Insurance convened to discuss multiple bills aimed at enhancing consumer protection and improving access to essential services. Notable discussions included HB2528, which seeks to eliminate prior authorization requirements for medications treating substance use disorders, thereby expediting access to crucial treatments for Texans. Representative Boosie laid out HB722, addressing transparency in auto insurance valuation processes, prompting engagement from various witnesses on how current practices potentially exploit consumers. Members voiced concerns about the intersection of bureaucratic delays and the urgency of addiction treatment, emphasizing the bill's potential life-saving implications.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 29th, 2025 at 02:05 pm

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • He had an exhibit on display at the Dougherty Art Center in 2015.
  • in the bill under the foreign doctors section, which required 100% of the doctors' advanced GME training
  • What we're trying to do is open the door for doctors who were trained abroad to be able to practice here
  • We could lose out on the ability to bring in foreign-trained doctors from anywhere so that we don’t get
  • -trained physicians from as many places as we can get them.
Summary: The committee meeting included discussions on various bills, notably focusing on school safety funding, social media regulations related to drug selling, and an amendment concerning the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative. SB260 was a key topic, proposing substantial increases to school safety allotments, which was adopted with overwhelming support. Similarly, the discussion around SB2155 addressed significant changes in the handling of veterinary medical examinations and stirred interest from various stakeholders. Members expressed concern about the impact of drug sales on social media, with a strong emphasis on protecting youth from illicit substances, which led to the adoption of legislative measures to enhance penalties for related offenses. The atmosphere was both tense and collaborative as representatives pushed for necessary changes in legislation.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources Jul 15th, 2025 at 01:07 pm

House Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • How much training, classroom training, technical training
  • Very little training.
  • center as well as fire suppression out there for the warehouse.
  • We are located dead center between the two wellfields.
  • I kind of lost my train of thought.
Summary: The meeting of the Texas House Natural Resources Committee was focused on issues surrounding groundwater management and recent legislative developments, specifically addressing concerns over high-capacity groundwater wells. Various experts and community members provided testimony emphasizing the need for thoughtful regulation to balance conservation and property rights. The discussions highlighted the necessity for legislative action to strengthen regulations, manage groundwater sustainably, and clarify the criteria for issuing export permits. Notably, the overwhelming participation from local residents showcased the community's commitment to addressing these critical water issues, which will have long-term implications for the region's land and resources. The meeting concluded with calls for further review of groundwater regulations with the intent to come up with effective solutions that prioritize the needs of local communities while ensuring sustainable water practices.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 1st, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • > Electricians represent the highest level of licensure and training
  • almost allow anyone to come into the state and work, as it would require substantially equivalent training
  • /span>

    In the U.S., 90 percent of states have higher training

  • CSG, through our National Center for Interstate Compacts,...
  • But I could not get a license there unless I went back to school and took their training.
Summary: The meeting of the committee focused primarily on several key bills, including HB2286, HB1562, and HB1732, which were reported favorably to the full House with the recommendation that they do pass and be printed. Representative Hernandez notably contributed to the discussions on HB1562 and HB1732, both concerning massage therapy regulations. Furthermore, the committee heard discussions on HB491 regarding civil penalties for massage therapy violations and HB11 relating to occupation licensing reciprocity agreements. Most bills passed with unanimous support, indicating a strong consensus among committee members on these legislative issues.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 27th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • He was trained under top physicians and completed his residency at Loyola.
  • They moved to urban centers, and in the years that followed
Summary: The meeting of the committee was led by Chairman Johnson and included several items of discussion, with a notable focus on the confirmations of appointments to various boards, including the Texas Juvenile Justice Board and the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Senator Parker initiated a discussion regarding the significance of these appointments, emphasizing their potential impact on the respective organizations. Additionally, resolutions were adopted through voice votes, reflecting a collaborative effort among the committee members to push forward various legislative tasks. The meeting was characterized by active participation from both the senators and the public present in the gallery, ensuring diverse opinions were represented.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 27th, 2025 at 10:08 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • HR number fifteen by Schofield, Katie Visitor Center

  • Pharmacists are not trained to do this type of work

  • Doctors are trained for this.

  • Proper training, without patient history, and without the
  • That our colleague says is trained significantly less than
Summary: The meeting included significant discussions on several bills, with a notably vibrant debate around HB25, which seeks to authorize pharmacists to dispense ivermectin without prescription. Supporters highlighted the potential benefits for rural communities by improving access to affordable medications, while opponents raised concerns around safety and the implications of over-the-counter availability. Following extensive discussion, HB25 ultimately passed with a vote of 88 ayes to 51 nays. Additionally, HB192 and HB254 were discussed, both of which passed with strong support, marking a productive session for those advocating for the modernization of public health and infrastructure funding.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 23rd, 2025 at 08:04 am

House State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • supplying the very routers, cameras, and software that sit inside our courthouses, schools, and 9-1-1 centers
  • We'll take those cases and send them over to our training office on Pstickey, according to the individuals
  • the destruction of the local senior center.
Summary: The committee meeting featured extensive discussions on various bills, with a notable emphasis on public testimony regarding energy efficiency and electoral ethics. HB5323 was presented, aiming to establish the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee, which seeks to tackle energy waste and improve power system reliability across Texas. Supporters highlighted the importance of coordination among state agencies to enhance existing programs and reduce energy consumption especially during high-risk periods. The bill progressed amidst a supportive public sentiment and promises of accountability through regular reporting to the legislature.

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