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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Transportation Apr 22nd, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Transportation Committee

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  • However, with the new proposed terminal at Cedar Point, a pilot group will be needed to help design and
  • Currently, there is only one group designated and licensed to navigate the Houston pilots.
  • Have you participated in the design of Cedar Port? Channel to this point?
  • Not about the design of the billboard itself.
  • That's how the bill's currently designed.

Summary: The committee meeting focused on significant discussions surrounding various legislative bills, particularly those affecting infrastructure and navigation regulations in Texas. Notable among these was HB4148, which aims to modernize outdated regulations impacting navigation districts and port authorities. Vice-Chairman Peruzza presented this bill emphasizing its importance in enhancing operational efficiency and updating management practices to better serve Texas's economic needs. Additionally, the chair laid out HB3332, which addresses regional mobility needs and aims to expedite infrastructure projects, reflecting the growing pressures on local communities due to population influx and outdated facilities. The meeting featured public testimonies that highlighted the urgency for legislative action to support infrastructure developments crucial for economic vitality in the region.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance (Part II) Jan 28th, 2025

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  • So is that designated—is that what they call designated income in the budget?
  • call designated income in the budget?
  • This funding request would provide funding for the design and renovation of 10 armories and the design
  • This funding request would provide funding for the design and renovation of 10 armories and the design
  • This funding request would provide funding for the design and renovation of 10 armories and the design
Summary: The meeting of the committee centered around discussions on the budgets for the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Significant recommendations included a proposed budget of $3.7 billion for the Department of Public Safety, which reflects a decrease of $199.6 million from the previous cycle. Key topics included customer service enhancements and the increase of staff to improve operations and reduce wait times. Additionally, the Juvenile Justice Department's funding was discussed, including adjustments related to staff salary increases and facility needs.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 28th, 2025 at 02:04 pm

House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

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  • So, you have my permission to change the designation

  • I'm speaking today to strongly support House Concurrent Resolution 10, which seeks to designate family
  • The designation...
  • designation would bring much-needed visibility to the issue
  • /span> Agreements must include the key provisions regarding property
Summary: The meeting of the Family and Fiduciary Relationships Committee involved extensive discussions focused on improvements in family law, particularly regarding child welfare and representation in court. Several bills were presented, including HB3382, which aims to enhance the standard of representation for children and parents in legal proceedings. Testimony highlighted concerns over attorney performance and the necessity of timely communication between attorneys and their young clients. Members voiced both support and opposition, especially regarding the timelines set forth for attorney consultations prior to hearings, reflecting a strong concern for the welfare of children involved in custody and welfare cases.
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  • In the last four years, we have learned from reclamation that Glen Canyon Dam has design flaws.
  • ...designed to either promote the commercialization of or
  • The Biden administration proposed to designate over

  • The program was designed into law by President Trump and was signed into law by him.
  • I absolutely agree that the waivers are designed only for use in extremis when you have to have the fuel
Summary: The committee meeting was dominated by discussions on a variety of legislative bills including major topics such as nuclear energy advancement, the effects of regulatory hurdles on energy production, and proposals to improve national park staffing and maintenance. Members expressed concerns over the federal government's handling of uranium imports and the necessity for maintaining a robust domestic nuclear supply chain. Efforts to streamline permitting processes to facilitate more efficient energy project development were also a focal point, alongside public testimony from stakeholders in the energy and environmental sectors. The meeting highlighted the urgent need for infrastructure development to meet rising energy demands while addressing climate change impacts.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine the censorship industrial complex. Mar 25th, 2025 at 01:00 pm

Senate Constitution Subcommittee

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  • an alliance of activists, academics, journalists, big tech companies, and federal bureaucrats has designed
  • an alliance of activists, academics, journalists, big tech companies, and federal bureaucrats has designed
  • You're the Eugene and Barbara Bernard Professor in Intellectual Property, Technology, and Civil Rights
  • terms we use today actually were used at the beginning of the republic when the First Amendment was designed
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on the implications of government involvement in censorship, particularly regarding social media platforms and compliance with misinformation standards. senators and witnesses discussed growing concerns over the influence of large tech companies, like Facebook and Google, in shaping public discourse and suppressing dissenting views. A significant part of the meeting included testimonies from various experts emphasizing the dangers of the 'censorship industrial complex'—a term used to describe the collaborative efforts between government entities and private organizations to control information flow. This collaboration is viewed as a violation of First Amendment rights, with calls for urgent legislative action to restore free speech protections.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 9th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House State Affairs Committee

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  • for the work you've done on electric issues, from the legislature's work on winterization and grid design
  • as scarcely a month goes by when I don't get a call or a note from someone whose land, water, and property
  • ...energy consumption, identify efficient building design
  • We've got 10 counties designated as nonattainment for ozone.
  • ="1747" data-time="10476"> bit of the owner of the property
Summary: The meeting of the Committee on State Affairs was convened with a quorum present, led by Chair King. A primary focus of the meeting was on House Bill 3782, which addresses the shift from physical newspaper publications to digital platforms for public notices. Chairman Smithy introduced a committee substitute for the bill, highlighting the necessity for government entities to adapt to the declining availability of physical newspapers. The bill proposes allowing these entities to meet public notice requirements through qualified digital publications, ensuring they meet certain standards, including an audited paid subscriber base and reporting on local news.
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  • What's occurring in recent times is really something that is designed and intended to make people feel
  • And that's also designed to...

  • I'd like to discuss nothing more than redistricting district designs, so I appreciate your question.
  • We literally have property taxes going up every single
  • It felt like something was designed to silence me.
Summary: The meeting of the House Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting primarily focused on public testimony regarding the proposed revisions to the congressional redistricting plan known as C-2193. Various members of the public expressed their concerns about potential racial implications of the redistricting process, particularly the impact on black and brown communities. Testimonies highlighted the urgency for the legislature to prioritize flood relief and infrastructure instead of redistricting mid-decade, arguing that it undermines representative fairness and could disenfranchise many voters. The session saw active engagement from constituents who emphasized the importance of public input and transparency in a potentially transformative legislative process. The chair outlined a two-phase hearing plan to gather comprehensive public feedback before moving forward with legislative drafts.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) Mar 20th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

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  • I mean, you know, you've moved out of the voter designated lines in which that vote should be.
  • I believe it is an attempt at voter suppression designed to disenfranchise eligible Texans.
  • It's the very telling example of Utah, where a pilot program was designed to test this out.
  • That's not why I pay my property taxes.
  • Does it increase personal liberty, free enterprise, personal responsibility, or property rights?
Summary: The meeting focused on significant discussions regarding several bills, particularly SB396 and SB827. Public testimonies were heard against SB396, expressing concerns over government overreach regarding voter registrations. Various witnesses highlighted potential disenfranchisement of eligible voters and the inefficiencies of the proposed residency confirmations. SB827 was another bill of interest, with discussions centered around the methods of election monitoring and concerns regarding the accuracy and cost-effectiveness of hand-counted audits.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance (Part I) Feb 4th, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

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  • These services are designed to accomplish outcomes such as functional, adaptive, and social skills, as
  • We just have people that choose to find workarounds to not access the system as it was designed.
  • >I don't need to tell you about the astronomical increase in property
  • These services are designed to accomplish outcomes such as functional, adaptive, and social skills, as
  • I don't need to tell you about the astronomical increase in property
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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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 (Part I) Apr 8th, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

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  • ="346" data-time="2070"> ...has more students, and even higher than New York, which has enormous property
  • Investigated and adjudicated within a system that is designed
  • It's simply common sense that facilities are designed

  • So sometimes these properties, Senator Paxton, they're dormant and they're not active for periods of
  • provider, to ensure that services provided by governmental entities like our members, which are designed
Summary: The committee meeting addressed critical issues regarding educator misconduct and legislative measures to improve reporting standards. Significant discussions revolved around SB1224, which mandates that superintendents report allegations of sexual or abusive conduct directly to law enforcement rather than relying solely on internal investigations. This bill, presented by Senator Sparks, reflects an ongoing effort to close loopholes in the education system that enable misconduct to persist without proper accountability. Senators emphasized the alarming rise in educator misconduct cases and the need for more stringent reporting practices to protect children in schools.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 10th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • This budget has over $51 billion for property tax relief, primarily through property tax rate compression
  • But we also need to consider that our property taxes are higher.
  • But we also need to consider that our property taxes are higher.
  • We're not giving over five billion in new property tax.
  • Other than the border, property taxes come up over and over.
Summary: The committee meeting opened with a recognition of 'Donna Day', celebrating the contributions of the City of Donna to the state, led by various representatives. Significant discussions then shifted towards the budget matters, including the consideration of HB3794 about licensing and regulations concerning Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. Members expressed their support and acknowledged the importance of addressing healthcare provisions within the community. The discussion brought forth various motions aimed at suspending the rules to facilitate the timely deliberation of proposed bills and recommendations.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Juvenile Justice Mar 26th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House S/C on Juvenile Justice

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  • interaction with local law enforcement, but not for committing a crime that harms someone or damages property
  • We said let's focus on that, but that's what the legislative committee is designed to do.
  • Then the system isn't broken; it's doing exactly what it was designed to do: punish and exclude.
  • Juvenile drug courts were designed as a rehabilitative alternative to traditional courts.
Summary: Additionally, House Bill 2147 was discussed, which proposes to expand the use of remote proceedings in juvenile justice, streamlining the process and making it more accessible to families. Supporters highlighted that this efficiency is crucial for ensuring that all parties can participate in hearings, especially as many families struggle with transportation. The meeting concluded with several bills remaining pending, showcasing the ongoing deliberation and consideration of how best to address juvenile crime and justice in the community.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Delivery of Government Efficiency Apr 2nd, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Delivery of Government Efficiency Committee

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  • We have a limited scope targeted and designed to enhance both security and competitiveness.
  • However, these requirements are obsolete and no longer compatible with today's vehicle design standards
  • Just to reference the committee substitute, why did it change from allowing a designated agency from
  • So let's just designate TEA as being in charge; they have the capability, the skills, and they're one
  • They have really cool designs.
Summary: The meeting centered around the discussion of House Bill 3700, presented by Representative Vaux, which seeks to amend the Texas Labor Code to enhance the regulatory authority for the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Representative Vaux highlighted the need for clear statutory authority to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in all TWC programs, engaging members with an emphasis on the implications of the changes proposed. Public testimony was also invited, allowing various stakeholders to express their views on the bill.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human Services (Part I) Mar 26th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

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  • The Central Registry is a federal requirement, as it was originally designed.
  • The committee substitute allows single properties...
  • funds and loans to qualifying entities to design, procure
  • health of the enrollee on at least an annual basis, without regard to the sex or gender identity designation
  • This is important because insurance companies are taking advantage of the designation on medical records
Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services convened to discuss various pieces of legislation, addressing critical issues affecting healthcare and social services in Texas. Notable discussions included Senate Bill 481, which mandates backup power provisions for nursing homes and assisted living facilities to ensure the safety of vulnerable residents during outages, and Senate Bill 596, aimed at improving reporting requirements related to child welfare, enhancing the oversight of removals and placements. The committee also reviewed several other bills aimed at supporting healthcare access and enhancing protections for children under various circumstances.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Apr 14th, 2025 at 10:04 am

House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs

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  • education freedom space as well and free speech issues too, but I focus a lot on economic liberty and property
  • Members, if you remember, HCR7 designates September

Summary: The committee meeting centered around important legislative discussions involving several bills aimed at supporting military personnel and their families. Representative Isaac led the meeting and pushed for swift deliberations on various bills, including those related to veterans’ benefits and licensing for military spouses. Notably, House Bill 5629, presented by Colonel Wilson, sought to streamline the licensing process for military spouses, allowing them to work more effectively in Texas by recognizing their out-of-state licenses. The committee also addressed House Bill 3359, which aims to enhance outreach to veterans by facilitating identification processes, thereby ensuring they receive the benefits to which they are entitled. The meeting concluded with motions for several bills to be scheduled for full committee consideration, demonstrating a proactive approach towards supporting Texas veterans and military families.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Transportation (Part I) Apr 9th, 2025

Senate Transportation Committee

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  • span marker="832" data-time="4986"> I want to talk to you about the numbers because in 2024, the property
  • This bill is designed to protect.
  • This bill is precisely designed to damage the free market by creating a market failure.
  • It's precisely designed to create a market failure.
  • We need prior approval, but the industry, the property
Summary: During the committee meeting, significant discussions revolved around three main bills: SB39, HB19, and SB2246. Senator Bettencourt laid out SB39, aimed at revising the admission rule related to commercial vehicle collision cases. The intention behind this bill is to standardize trial procedures by limiting the evidence admissible in the first phase, ensuring that unnecessary complexity does not cloud the issue of fault. Various stakeholders, including trial lawyers and business representatives, provided insights into the impact of these changes, highlighting concerns over insurance costs and practical implications on litigations. Public testimony reflected a mix of support and opposition, showcasing the contentious nature of the bill's modifications. Additionally, the committee addressed SB2246 regarding salvage auto dealers and the process of obtaining titles for vehicles that will not return to the road, which was met with relatively little challenge as stakeholders recognized the necessity for clarity and efficiency in this process. The meeting concluded with promises from members to continue discussions on these important legislative measures, indicating an ongoing commitment to addressing the complex issues at hand.
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  • to motor vehicle or tangible property cases.
  • studying the bill that we do allow people to sue the school district for motor vehicle or tangible property
  • But the immunity clauses that we have in the Texas Tort Claims Act are certainly not designed to shield
  • We're replacing it with shorter tests that are better designed to support student learning.
  • hours on the floor passing a monumental piece of school finance legislation that is specifically designed
Summary: The committee meeting covered significant legislative discussions, focusing largely on educational reform bills, particularly the committee substitute for HB4 which aims to replace the STAAR test with a simpler, nationally-normed assessment model. This proposed shift intends to reduce testing fatigue while providing timely feedback for teachers and parents. Senator Bettencourt presented reinforcing points for HB4, arguing it would create a more equitable education system that aligns classroom assessment with state standards. Feedback from numerous education stakeholders highlighted the urgency for a transparent and reliable evaluation framework. The conversation also included contrasting public testimonies, where some community members voiced concerns about the perceived inadequacies of the reform efforts, citing a need for genuinely transformative changes in education policy. The session concluded without final votes on the bills, leaving several pending for further review and consideration.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs Mar 3rd, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

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  • which do not have psychoactive properties.
  • So if we were to protect the legal property of a citizen, or if we were to enforce the law on the side
  • SB3 is a killer by design meant to destroy an industry legalized in Texas in 2019 and federally in 2018
  • I have done my bachelor's in animation and design

  • Cannabis is the ultimate proof of intelligent design on the planet.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate State Affairs Committee provided a platform for discussing a comprehensive agenda featuring multiple bills, particularly focusing on concerns surrounding THC regulations and its implications for public safety. Notably, Senate Bill 3, which seeks to ban consumable hemp products containing THC, drew strong public testimony from various stakeholders who expressed both support and opposition. Supporters argued the necessity to curb the proliferation of high-potency THC products in schools and among youths, while opponents warned of the potential negative economic impacts and push towards unregulated markets if such a ban were implemented.

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