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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations Feb 19th, 2025 at 08:02 am

House Appropriations Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 1, are about 11 and a half billion dollars higher for the next biennium than what was projected
  • The demand for those materials has far outstripped initial projections.
  • It is projected to be flat for about the next three or four more years before it begins a very, very
  • Well, my understanding is that about 60% of Texas school districts are projecting deficits.
  • But in Austin, instead of the projected 6% growth in...
Summary: The meeting hosted various discussions surrounding legislative measures impacting community resources and public safety. Notable discussions included a focus on environmental initiatives, which spurred passionate debates among committee members regarding the potential economic and ecological impacts. Several members raised concerns about the implementation timeline for new policies, while proponents emphasized the need for swift action to address pressing environmental challenges. Public testimony was also a significant part of the meeting, with citizens voicing their opinions on recent bills.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Mar 25th, 2025 at 02:03 pm

House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

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  • I'm also responsible for the creation and the supervision of our office's decade-long project to test
  • What we have learned from our project, and as we've

  • The statistics from our sexual assault kit project report
  • It should also be noted that our sexual assault kit initiative project primarily focuses on adult victim
  • You know, one of the benefits we've had from our sexual assault kit initiative project is that we are
Summary: The committee meeting focused on a range of bills addressing important topics such as artificial intelligence and sexual exploitation laws. Notably, House Bill 235, which aims to add civil and criminal liability for the use of AI-generated deepfake materials, garnered discussion from multiple members and witnesses, including Adrian Shelley from Public Citizen who expressed support for the bill. Concerns about ensuring the legislation's clarity and enforcement were raised. Additionally, House Bill 207 was presented, which seeks to expand definitions within sexual offense laws to include representations involving anatomically correct dolls, eliciting varied perspectives from representatives during the debate.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Corrections Mar 12th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Corrections Committee

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  • Regarding our population, our projections from the Legislative

  • Budget Board, which handles population growth projections...
  • You mentioned the projected increase in prisons coming in
  • They're projecting that we will be at 151,000 inmates by 2030.
  • What do you think is the driver of the projection?

Summary: The House Committee on Corrections convened to discuss various operational issues and concerns surrounding the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Notably, Executive Director Brian Collier highlighted ongoing initiatives to enhance inmate rehabilitation services, including job training programs aimed at reducing recidivism rates. While the session was not dedicated to voting on bills, the committee reviewed the budget cuts impacting correctional facilities, which raised questions regarding the potential effects on facility operations and inmate management. Concerns were also aired about maintaining standards for educational programs within the correctional framework.
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

Transcript Highlights:
  • The National Profiling Project is a nationwide... Who's in charge?
  • And that's through the National Profiling Project.
  • They're on a lot of projects.
  • Texas Civil Rights Project.
  • So you're registered as Daniel Woodard, testifying on behalf of Texas Civil Rights Project and against
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

Public Education May 20th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Public Education Committee

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  • family project, and you're testifying for the bill.
  • family project here to offer our strong support for Senate
  • that are occurring now simply because they're being taught something different than what you're projecting
  • I'm with the Texas Family Project and support Senate Bill 1396.
  • Our polling at Texas Family Project confirmed what we hear every day from parents across the state.
Summary: The committee meeting focused on several critical bills aimed at improving educational standards and student safety in Texas. Notably, the discussions around SB735 concerning Holocaust education highlighted the urgency of addressing rising anti-Semitism and ensuring comprehensive education on human rights histories within public schools. Testimonies from various witnesses underscored the necessity for students to learn from historical injustices to prevent future atrocities. Moreover, SB570, aimed at implementing stricter truancy policies to enhance student attendance, was discussed with testimony supporting its significance in improving educational outcomes for at-risk students.
US

Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. May 1st, 2025 at 08:30 am

Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel

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  • to project military power and influence in these theaters
  • Lohmeyer, the B-21 Raider is coming online shortly, probably one of the best and finest of the major projects
  • this project and its direct impact on the 185th's ability
  • But can you support me and this committee in working on those infrastructure projects?
  • This is, in many respects, a cornerstone of our projection of power into the Indo-Pacific theater, and
Summary: The meeting was primarily focused on discussing nominations for key positions within the Department of Defense, specifically for roles such as the Undersecretary of the Air Force and the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security. Senators expressed urgent concerns about global security threats, the need for robust military readiness, and the emphasis on effective collaboration with NATO allies amidst rising tensions with adversaries such as Russia and China. Several senators highlighted the challenges facing military infrastructure and defense capabilities, suggesting a critical need for improvements and investment in these areas to ensure national security.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Aug 22nd, 2025 at 10:08 am

House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representatives from the Texas Jail Project.
  • Castillo, I show you registered as Alicia Castillo, testifying on behalf of the Texas Civil Rights Project
  • Alicia Castillo, representing the Texas Civil Rights Project.
  • So you registered as Chris Harris, testifying on behalf of the Texas Civil Rights Project against the
  • Okay, I show you registered as Kirsten Budwine, testifying on behalf of the Texas Civil Rights Project
Bills: SB15
Summary: The committee meeting centered around the discussion of SB15, which aims to standardize record-keeping protocols for law enforcement agencies across the state. It received a mixed reception from committee members and witnesses, with significant concern raised regarding its potential to obscure misconduct and limit public transparency. Public testimony included strong dissent from individuals and organizations advocating for greater accountability in policing, who argued that the bill could enable law enforcement agencies to suppress critical information under the guise of confidentiality. Significant dialogue pertained to the implications of the bill in light of recent events that highlighted the need for transparency in police conduct, particularly in controversial cases such as the Uvalde school shooting. Ultimately, the bill was passed out of committee with minimal opposition.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Local Government (Part I) May 26th, 2025

Senate Local Government Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • , committee substitute to House Bill 3043 will facilitate financing and implementing these vital projects
  • no extra funding, but a volunteer board within that district will focus solely on this memory care project
  • I've always known the legislature, that as we have in local government, if a bill or a project is in
  • The geographical areas not being consulted or taking a lead on projects within that specific area.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government convened to discuss various important bills, primarily focusing on housing and local governance issues. Significant discussions included House Bill 5509, aimed at enhancing municipal powers against human trafficking by allowing the suspension of hotel occupancy certificates when crimes are suspected. The committee thoroughly reviewed the proposed committee substitutes for several bills, stressing stakeholder input and the importance of due process in legislative changes. Additionally, public testimony highlighted community support for the new amendments designed to ensure safety and welfare, particularly concerning vulnerable populations. House Bill 5663, addressing vital infrastructure needs and associated funding, also received a favorable recommendation from the committee, advancing its path through legislative scrutiny.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Is the reason you have no records because you got rid of your records of your engagement with Project
  • To Project 2025 by email, by phone, and personal conversations
Summary: During this committee meeting, members engaged in substantial discussions regarding the nominations for key positions at the Environmental Protection Agency. The nominations for David Fatui as Deputy Administrator and another nominee received favorable reviews, with several members expressing support for their qualifications and the importance of their roles in addressing environmental issues. Notable conversations highlighted concerns about the current administration's stance on climate science and regulatory practices, particularly focusing on a controversial statement made by one of the nominees that undermined established climate science. Senator Whitehouse expressed deep frustration over the implications of this viewpoint on future environmental policy and regulation.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Currently, there are requirements for inspections for construction and renovation projects at the county
  • are not included, they must coordinate with local governments for inspections, leading to extended project
  • marker="40" data-time="234">Okay, so that's $14 million per year savings that is $14 million on the projects
  • > ...bond language used for bond and tax rate proposals, the projected
  • impact of these bonds, and a full accounting of how the bond proceeds are spent, including what projects
Summary: The meeting focused on several important bills, including discussions around HB2508, which aims to clarify property tax exemption conditions for surviving spouses of veterans. Additionally, HB1991 was discussed, emphasizing the need for transparency regarding utility charges in municipally owned systems. The chair recognized public testimonies detailing both support and concerns associated with these bills. Comprehensive discussions took place regarding the implications of utility charges on residents, highlighting the importance of accessible information for community members to understand their billing. The committee urged efficiency in reporting mechanisms that relate to municipal operations and accountability to constituents. In addition to the legislations described, the committee was informed of the significant number of bills pending review and decisions were made to prioritize those that were urgent. The meeting concluded with a commitment to ongoing discussions and a streamlined approach to handling forthcoming bills. Members appeared engaged and responsive to public input, showcasing a collaborative commitment to legislative transparency and community service.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Groups that support it include Texas Values, Texas Pastors Council, American Principles Project, Patriot
  • Mobile, Texas Family Project, Texas Eagle Forum, Moms for Liberty Texas, and Moms for America.
Bills: SB15, SB9, SB4, SB8, SB60, SB4, SB8, SB60
Summary: The committee meeting focused on Senate Bill 7, known as the Texas Women's Privacy Act, which aims to reinforce the separation of men's and women's private spaces such as restrooms, locker rooms, and shelters based on biological sex. The discussions highlighted personal testimonies from women advocating for this bill, emphasizing the importance of privacy and safety. Several supporters, including a representative of Texas Values, expressed strong sentiments regarding the necessity of this legislation to protect women's rights against what they perceive as encroaching ideological views that deny biological realities. The testimonies were powerful and emotional, advocating for a return to maintaining distinct gender-specific spaces, especially in vulnerable settings like prisons and schools.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • China is projected to triple its stockpile by 2035.
  • report, last year's NDAA directed the Department to develop a deterrent strategy that would pace this projected
  • So what the Navy is doing is a project called PYRA,

  • It projects it's to double again by the end of this decade, and maybe even double again by the middle
Summary: The meeting focused on the strategic posture of U.S. military capabilities with an emphasis on deterrence amid growing global threats. General Cotton from STRATCOM and General Whiting from SPACECOM provided insights into the modernization efforts of the nuclear triad. Key discussions involved the importance of maintaining control over specific frequency spectrums critical for military operations and the implications of potential auctioning of these bands. Members expressed concerns regarding the evolving landscape with adversaries like China and Russia, emphasizing that swift action is needed to adapt and preserve U.S. national security. Various proposals and existing programs, including the B-21 bomber and the nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile (SLICOM), were debated, alongside the necessity of increasing military investment in hypersonic defense systems.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human Services Apr 8th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • More importantly, it also projects what we need into the future.
  • including a projection of future needs and a breakdown by
  • I'm representing myself and True Texas Project in support of SB 2199.
  • I am president of True Texas Project and I am here representing True Texas Project.
  • So again, Fran Rhodes, True Texas Project, in support of...
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services primarily focused on several pieces of legislation aimed at improving mental health care in Texas, especially for vulnerable populations. Notable discussions were held around SB719, which seeks to conduct a comprehensive assessment of inpatient psychiatric bed capacity in Texas, addressing the significant shortages faced by facilities. There was widespread support from committee members and public testimonies praising the need for improved mental health resources and proactive measures to enhance service delivery. Witnesses highlighted the critical situation surrounding mental health admissions, emphasizing the human impact of ongoing bed shortages and the tragic consequences for patients awaiting treatment.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Apr 28th, 2025 at 09:04 am

House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Without any changes, our fund projects to be fully

  • funded within an 8 to 10-year period, which is earlier than the original projection of 30 years.
  • original 30-year target, and at approximately $1.8 billion less cost to the city than originally projected
Summary: The committee meeting was centered on the discussion of various bills, notably focusing on House Bill 3521, which aims to enhance retention incentives for police officers in Houston. Chairman Harless opened discussions highlighting the urgency of the bill due to staffing challenges within the Houston Police Department. Testimonies were given by several members of the police department and pension fund representatives, stipulating the need for actionable changes to prevent a significant exodus of experienced officers. The bill was met with supportive testimony that underscored the precarious staffing situation and the necessity for improved retention strategies. Following deliberations, the bill remained pending for further review.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on County and Regional Government Apr 14th, 2025 at 02:04 pm

House S/C on County & Regional Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Texas Civil Rights Project, and we show you testifying as self
  • committee, my name is Roberto Lopez, and I'm a Senior Advocacy Manager with the Texas Civil Rights Project
  • At the Texas Civil Rights Project...

  • The Texas Civil Rights Project represents the family, and I have personally spent hours talking to them
  • Eviction numbers have reached record highs this year, and the city is facing a projected budget deficit
Summary: The meeting revolved around the discussions of several key bills, particularly focusing on HB5580, which mandates local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. Many witnesses, including community organizers and legal advocates, voiced strong opposition to this bill, claiming it would perpetuate racial profiling, undermine community trust in law enforcement, and create a climate of fear among immigrant families. Testimonies highlighted that such legislation often leads to decreased reporting of crimes and increased tensions between law enforcement and the community. Controversy brewed over claims that the bill would divert resources from pressing local safety needs to federal immigration priorities, which many argue should not be the responsibility of local agencies. The chair expressed appreciation for the input but left HB5580 pending, indicating further deliberation is needed.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Intergovernmental Affairs May 6th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Other projects that did have support from other state

  • span marker="607" data-time="3636">And if a negative letter is written, it is impossible for that project
  • They cannot compete against other projects who don't have
  • So they couldn't get enough points to actually get the projects they wanted.
Summary: The meeting of the committee featured several active discussions regarding various bills, with notable emphasis on matters of affordable housing and local governance. House Bill 3753 was a focal point, aimed at addressing the allocation of low-income housing credits, which raised concerns among members over its implications for local communities. Representative Cunningham provided compelling arguments for the bill, emphasizing its potential benefits for teachers and residents struggling with housing issues, triggering a dialogue on transparency and accountability in housing decisions. Additionally, the committee reviewed House Bill 293, which proposed uniformity in transparency requirements across different housing tax credit programs, underscoring the complexity of legislative processes in housing development.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources Mar 5th, 2025

Senate Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • confident that the Trump administration, under new leadership, is going to be undertaking those projects
  • confident that the Trump administration, under new leadership, is going to be undertaking those projects
  • Technology has been well established through pilot projects that have been under the supervision of the
  • 65 and older with Alzheimer's or other dementias is projected
  • the Oversight Committee and the Health and Human Services Commission, will ensure that research projects
Bills: SB766, SB290, SB494, SB1145
Summary: The meeting focused on significant issues surrounding oil field theft in Texas, specifically through the discussions on Senate Bills 494 and 766. Key testifiers included law enforcement representatives who outlined the challenges they face in combatting organized oil theft. Notably, Sheriff Stan Parker shared that his county reports upwards of 1,500 barrels of oil stolen monthly, highlighting the complexity of jurisdictional coordination and the demand for increased resources to tackle these crimes effectively. The committee recognized the need for improved communication and collaborative efforts between law enforcement and the oil industry.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 23rd, 2025 at 10:04 am

House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm the Director of the Criminal Justice Project at Texas Appleseed, and we are testifying for HB2609
  • Within those five minutes, that project manager had no idea who they were dealing with, for example,
  • She's registered on behalf of the Texas Advocacy Project and herself for the bill.
  • The Chair calls Chris Harris with the Texas Civil Rights Project.
  • Chris Harris, Texas Civil Rights Project.
Summary: The committee meeting was primarily focused on discussing measures to address family violence in Texas through legislative initiatives. One of the most significant pieces of legislation discussed was HB4155, which aims to establish a Family Violence Criminal Homicide Prevention Task Force. This task force is designed to analyze risk factors and develop actionable solutions for reducing family violence homicides in the state. Representative Manuel presented this bill, highlighting the alarming statistics that revealed a critical crisis in family violence. Members engaged in a thorough discussion about the bill's implications and the importance of coordinated state-wide efforts to tackle this issue effectively.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House Public Health Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • What they show is that the projected demand in Texas is significant; we are already ranked 25th in the
  • ...projections, those ratios have declined in the last
  • Well, if you'll look at the projections on the ratios, I've shown you.
  • ...a new one, and an additional $180,000 for capital equipment
Summary: The public health committee meeting convened to discuss a variety of bills aimed at improving health-related policies in Texas. Noteworthy discussions included House Bill 1887, which seeks to enhance access to birth certificates for adult adoptees, and House Bill 754, which mandates medical assistance personnel to complete training on human trafficking. Both bills received positive support from the members present, and there were assurances that the bills would be reported favorably to the full House. Public testimony was also encouraged, allowing stakeholders to voice their opinions on these significant pieces of legislation.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Local Government (Part II) May 8th, 2025

Senate Local Government Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • This applies only to projects without deed restrictions that
  • would prevent such a development, and the project must be located on a major arterial.
Summary: The meeting of the local government committee was focused on the review and voting of several bills, including House Bills 1593, 2607, 3526, 3810, 5092, and Senate Bills 1944 and 2215. Chairman Betancourt and members engaged in discussions about the implications of each bill, with notable mentions such as HB3810 regarding the dissolution of governmental structures in Rose City and SB1944 aimed at adjusting housing tax credit allocations in high-opportunity areas. The committee exhibited a collaborative atmosphere, with various senators supporting the motion to pass bills without objection, showcasing effective legislative process.

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