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TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Those were House Bill 1919 and House Bill 1763.
  • House Bill 21 by former House Member Cassell and our colleague
  • receive low-income housing tax credits.
  • I was like, no, these are tax credit housing.
  • I mean, tax credit housing, and I'm not sure that everyone knew the proliferation of tax credit housing
Summary: The meeting involved in-depth discussions focused primarily on several significant bills aimed at reforming healthcare, improving consumer protection, and enhancing community-based care. Key highlights included House Bill 1919 and House Bill 1763, which address the roles and regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in Texas. Lawmakers emphasized the need for these bills to create a fairer landscape for independent pharmacies while ensuring patient access to necessary medications. Public testimonies reflected both support for the reforms and concerns regarding their potential implications. Another major topic was Senate Bill 513, which proposes the development of a pilot program for community-based care in rural West Texas, aiming to improve child welfare services in regions facing unique challenges.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Juvenile Justice Apr 3rd, 2025 at 08:04 am

House S/C on Juvenile Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • I look forward to the positive impact of House Bill HB3276. Thank you very much.
  • House Bill 3276 is left pending.
  • Is there anyone else here that would like to testify for or against House Bill 2947?
  • Thank you for bringing House Bill 2947.
  • The chair's intention is to leave House Bill 3513 pending. Any objection to that?
Bills: HB2947, HB3276, HB3513
Summary: The Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice convened a meeting where they voted on several bills, notably HB1988, which allows the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to disclose personally identifiable information about former juvenile offenders with their consent. The motion to advance HB1988 passed with a four to one vote. The committee also discussed HB3276, aimed at holding individuals working with juveniles accountable for misconduct, which received considerable support from the committee members. The discourse highlighted the importance of protective measures for the juvenile justice system, ensuring that any individuals found unfit to serve would be effectively barred from such roles.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.

89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 15th, 2025 at 12:08 pm

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This will be House Bill 1.
  • I will make that House Bill 25.
  • Until further order of the House.
  • Geren moves the House stand adjourned until 10 a.m. Saturday. Is there objection?
  • House stands adjourned.

Bills: HB4, HB1, HB2, HB18, HB19, HB20
Summary: The meeting of the Texas House of Representatives focused on ensuring quorum for the ongoing special session and addressing pressing legislative matters. Speaker called attention to the absence of certain members who had not returned, leading to discussions on maintaining attendance and possibly issuing civil arrest warrants if necessary. The discussions also included emphasis on pro-life legislation and property tax protections, as well as addressing safety concerns highlighted by tragic incidents such as those at Camp Mystic. Notably, House Bill 1 focusing on camp safety and House Bill 25 for over-the-counter ivermectin were among the priorities mentioned for upcoming sessions.
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    While the title of this committee is the Senate Banking, Housing

  • The issues we oversee—housing affordability, increasing

  • The issues we oversee—housing affordability, increasing

  • from his time in the House on the House Transportation and
  • ...in investments, but with respect to housing.
Summary: The committee meeting focused on several nominees within key financial institutions, including discussions surrounding the SEC, the Federal Transit Administration, and the Comptroller of the Currency. Notable dialogue included concerns over regulatory balance, with various members emphasizing a need to streamline regulations to foster innovation while ensuring accountability and safety for investors. The importance of the proposed 'Empowering Main Street in America Act' was highlighted as a means to facilitate access to capital for small businesses, underlining the current administration's approach towards financial regulations.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Environmental Regulation Apr 17th, 2025 at 10:04 am

House Environmental Regulation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • At this time, the chair lays out House Bill 1904.
  • House Bill 4112 is pending business.
  • The chair moves that HB1499, as substituted, be reported to the full House.
  • The chair lays out House Bill 3997 and recognizes the chairman.
  • House Bill 4519 will be left pending at this time.
Summary: The meeting focused on several critical environmental bills primarily related to regulatory processes and emissions management. Key discussions included a thorough examination of HB3997, which aims to streamline LNG terminal permitting processes to boost development efficiency and compliance in Texas. Matt Barr of Chenier Energy emphasized the need for clarity in regulatory timelines to better support export operations and maintain Texas's leading position in LNG exports. Additionally, multiple bills were proposed concerning vehicle emissions testing and transparency requirements in waste management contracts, highlighting the varied approaches lawmakers are taking to environmental regulation.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Session Jan 15th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • President, there's a message from the House. Thank you, Mr. President.
  • We're directed by the House to inform the Senate that the House is organized and prepared to transact
  • President, there's a message from the House. Admit the messenger. Mr.
  • President, there's a message from the House. Admit the messenger. Mr.
  • President, I am directed by the House to inform the Senate that the House has taken the following action
Bills: SR1, SR2
Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on the discussion surrounding SCR7, which was introduced to direct the State Preservation Board to initiate steps for replacing the Children of the Confederacy Plague with a Plague of Honor recognizing victims of the State's convict leasing system. The resolution sparked notable conversations among members regarding its historical implications and the importance of addressing past injustices. Senators expressed their support for the resolution, recognizing the need for collective acknowledgment of the state's history.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Senate Session (Part III) Aug 22nd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 4.
  • Yesterday, we heard many of our colleagues in the House.
  • The House has the numbers, we understand that.
  • House of Representatives remained almost entirely white and male.
  • Members, I rise in support of House Bill 4.
Bills: SB2, SB5, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB4
Summary: In the recent committee meeting, the primary focus was on HB4, the congressional redistricting bill. Intense debates ensued regarding the implications of this proposed map on minority voting representation. Senator Zaffirini and other members expressed strong opposition, citing that the redistricting efforts were not only untimely but also undermined the gains made by minority communities in past elections. Significant testimony was provided from the public, showing overwhelming disapproval of the proposed changes, with 98% of the testimonies against the bill. Members highlighted the historical context of disenfranchisement and warned that this redistricting would further dilute the voices of crucial voting blocs in Texas.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II)Audio only. May 5th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • On House Bill 1393, we heard the House bill; we didn't have
  • the Senate bill, but we heard the House bill.
  • House Bill 2884, there's not a substitute on that one, and Senator Hall moves that House Bill 2884 be
  • House Bill 2884, will the clerk call the roll?
  • And so House Bill 1393 will be recommended.
Summary: During the committee meeting, a range of bills were discussed, with several being reported favorably for further consideration by the full Senate. Notably, Senate Bill 2403 was moved by Senator Middleton and adopted without objection. Additionally, Senate Bill 1888, concerning jury selection in certain counties, also gained unanimous approval. The committee expressed clear support for Senator Hagen's Senate Bill 2943 regarding discrimination against occupational license holders, which was substituted and reported favorably. Furthermore, House Bill 1393, proposed by Representative Metcalfe to establish year-round daylight saving time, also received a positive recommendation and was adopted with only a few dissenting votes.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Mar 5th, 2025 at 02:00 pm

House S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education

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  • Also, the chair will lay out a committee substitute for House Bill 20.
  • Also, the chair will lay out a committee substitute for House Bill 20.
  • We are presenting testimony in strong support of House Bill 21.
  • On House Bill 20.
  • Bill 3 or House Bill 8 would work in this bill.
Bills: HB20, HB120
Summary: The meeting focused on significant discussions surrounding career and technical education, particularly in relation to House Bills 120 and 112. Various representatives and experts testified on the importance of enhancing CTE accessibility for students, especially those in economically disadvantaged and rural areas. Notably, there was strong advocacy for integrating current job market needs into curriculum offerings, including emerging fields like artificial intelligence. The committee heard passionate arguments about the need for better funding for guidance counselors and CTE programs to prepare students for high-demand jobs, while ensuring they can earn post-secondary credits.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Higher Education May 6th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Higher Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The report further cites rising housing costs and a decline in housing support due to the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Housing programs across Texas differ from all other housing
  • Texas housing departments provide students with stable housing in the Texas summer heat and the freezing
  • So the housing doesn't necessarily...
  • Student housing, I mean family housing on campus was

Summary: The meeting focused on several significant bills, with notable discussions surrounding SB37, which aims to overhaul the governance and curriculum oversight of higher education in Texas. Representative Shaheen expressed that the bill is intended to ensure that degrees earned in Texas are valuable and properly aligned with workforce demands. Witnesses presented both support and opposition to the bill, presenting various perspectives on its potential impact on academic freedom and educational quality. One associate professor voiced concerns regarding SB37, arguing it could stifle open discussions and critical thinking in classrooms by imposing political oversight on curricula. The discussion highlighted a divide between representatives who support increased legislative oversight and those who fear it will undermine educational integrity.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Education Mar 4th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Public Education Committee

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  • Last session, the House supported an expansion of the teacher incentive allotment, and House Bill 2 provides
  • Last session, the House supported an expansion of the teacher incentive allotment, and House Bill 2 provides
  • of House Bill 1416 across districts in the state.
  • I'm here to testify on House Bill 2.
  • If there is no objection, House Bill 2 will be left pending. House Bill 2 is left pending.
Bills: HB2
Summary: The committee meeting was focused on discussing HB2, a significant piece of legislation aimed at reforming school finance in Texas. During the discussion, members highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by school districts, including the impact of county appraisal districts failing the comptroller's property value study, which has led to budget reductions for many districts. Concerns were raised about ensuring that schools receive their entitlement funding and the need for potential amendments to address unresolved issues permanently. Various members expressed appreciation for the efforts made in HB2 to increase funding for at-risk students and improve overall educational outcomes.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Higher Education Apr 1st, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Higher Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 1022 be reported favorably to the full House

  • Thank you for allowing me to come advocate for House Bill 2290.
  • House Bill 2290 will explicitly allow universities like Rice.
  • The chair lays out House Bill 1705.
  • House Bill 1705 aligns state law with this change.
Summary: The meeting focused primarily on the evaluation of several bills related to higher education funding and performance. Notably, the committee discussed HB1868, which was transformed into a study to analyze funding disparities between community colleges and school districts. Representative Wilson highlighted concerns raised by community colleges regarding funding thresholds and the potential fiscal impact, which is estimated at over $1 billion over the next biennium. The committee also passed HB271 after adopting a committee substitute that addresses success rates for students with disabilities, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity in higher education. Overall, the discussions emphasized the need for equitable funding and data-driven decisions for future legislative sessions.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Mar 27th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm here today to express my strong support for House Bill 2196.
  • We stand in favor of House Bill 2196.
  • I'm proud to testify in support of House Bill 2196.
  • Again, members, House Bill 2196 meets our kids where they are.
  • Is there anyone else that wishes to testify for or against House Bill?
Bills: HB117, HB2196, HB2689, HCR64
Summary: The committee meeting focused on the discussion of several educational bills, notably HB2196, which aims to create a comprehensive framework for virtual and hybrid learning in Texas public schools. Chairman Bell and other committee members emphasized the significance of this bill, stating that it aligns with bipartisan recommendations for enhancing access to education. Testimonies from educators and parents were heard, echoing admiration for the potential of virtual learning to provide flexibility to students, especially those with specific educational needs. There were also concerns voiced regarding provisions within the bill that could affect traditional educational frameworks, sparking vigorous discussions among committee members.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Higher Education Apr 8th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Higher Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • This moves that House Bill 538 be reported to the full House with the recommendation that it do pass.
  • This time, the chair lays out House Bill 319.
  • It's House Bill 3148.
  • House Bill 4909.
  • I'm registered as neutral on House Bill 42.
Summary: The meeting of the committee addressed multiple bills aimed at improving educational structures and policies in Texas. Key discussions revolved around HB1233, presented by Representative Howard, focusing on integrating industry-recognized credentials into degree programs to better equip students for the workforce. Additionally, HB3148 sparked significant debate as it proposed limiting automatic admissions based on class rank, addressing concerns about equitable access to education across diverse populations. Furthermore, the committee discussed HB4361, aiming to enhance campus safety through standardized emergency procedures, highlighting the importance of clear communication in higher education settings.
TX
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  • It was a focus on cutting property taxes, fortifying the grid, and addressing water and affordable housing
  • And every time, they've died in the House.

  • And it's time for the Texas House, and now that we've

  • If the House had passed the bill, this is serious stuff; this is like.
  • So, whatever it takes, we will not leave here until these bills pass the House. Period.
Summary: The meeting focused on public safety and criminal justice reforms, particularly addressing bail reform bills spearheaded by Senator Huffman and supported by the Lieutenant Governor. Testimonies from family members of crime victims highlighted the urgent need for reforms to prevent violent offenders from receiving bail, emphasizing personal stories of loss and the failures of the justice system. Participants expressed their commitment to passing the package of bills and mentioned having support from various stakeholders in the community, including public officials and advocates. A sense of urgency was palpable, with assertions that these issues are life and death, impacting countless families across Texas.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations May 6th, 2025 at 09:05 am

House Appropriations Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The House of Appropriations

  • substituted, be reported favorably to the full House.
  • favorably to the full House.
  • 35 be reported favorably to the full House.
  • 47 be reported favorably to the full House.
Summary: The House Appropriations Committee convened to discuss several significant legislative bills, including HB188, HB265, HJR35, HJR47, and SB1901. During the session, each bill was presented, and members engaged in lively discussions about their implications. Notably, the committee adopted a committee substitute for HB188, which expanded eligibility for grants related to water infrastructure. The substitute aimed to prioritize municipal utility districts, garnering a generally positive reception among committee members. Both HJR35 and HJR47 were reported favorably for consideration by the full House, demonstrating strong bipartisan support despite some dissenting votes.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Elections Apr 30th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Elections Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • But again, House Bill 4171 seeks to provide additional transparency.
  • House Bill 1217 was a great bill for medium and large-sized counties.
  • I also wish to testify for or against House Bill 4508?
  • Chairman, that House Bill 3639 dealt with Bangladesh.
  • Against House Bill 3632.
Summary: The House Committee on Elections convened to deliberate on several legislative measures, focusing significantly on the accessibility and integrity of the voting process. Key discussions included the presentation of HB5430, which addresses the declaration of a candidate’s ineligibility based on their filing status. The committee also reviewed Senate Bill SB901, a companion bill that echoes the intentions of HB5430. Other bills such as HB2253 aimed to introduce flexibility for local governments in case of disaster declarations, allowing them to cancel elections in a specified timeframe, emphasizing the need for local leaders to act decisively during crises. Additionally, Senate Bill SB760 was introduced to protect vulnerable populations, ensuring that legal guardians are notified when mail-in ballots are requested by individuals in long-term care facilities. Testimonies both supported and challenged the measures, revealing deep concerns regarding potential implications of these bills on voter rights, particularly for disabled stakeholders and elderly populations.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 16th, 2025 at 10:04 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, I move to suspend House Rule 8, Section 5D.
  • It's housed at the Texas Animal Health Commission.
  • House Bill 6 is finally passed.
  • House Bill 1151 is finally passed. The chair lays out on third reading House Bill 1268.
  • The House will stand at ease until 11:15.
Summary: The meeting focused heavily on educational funding and the establishment of educational savings accounts as outlined in SB2. Proponents of the bill presented arguments emphasizing the need for flexible education options for families, especially for children with disabilities. The bill proposes a universal program that allows Texas families to utilize state funds for various educational expenses beyond traditional public schooling. However, discussions also surfaced concerning potential drawbacks, with several members raising concerns about the implications for public education funding and accountability.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 2nd, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you for the opportunity to lay out House Bill

  • So we filed House Bill 621 in response to that.
  • House Bill 199 introduces a sliding scale.
  • The hearing on House Bill 51 and House Bill 99 will be left pending at this time.
  • If House Bill 3466 becomes law, consumers who enter into a service ...
Summary: The meeting convened to discuss HB2214, a bill aimed at clarifying notification requirements regarding flood risks for tenants. Chairman Wallace articulated the bill's intent, discussing how it adjusts previous legislation to alleviate duplicative notifications for temporary leases or short-term rentals. The committee engaged in vibrant dialogue about the implications of this legislation, with representatives expressing support and raising questions about its implementation and effectiveness. Public testimony included insights from realtors and stakeholders, which highlighted the balance between tenant rights and landlord responsibilities in the wake of flood events.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Mar 19th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • After this, we're going to go to House Bill 748.
  • Does anyone else wish to testify for or against House Bill 865?
  • We'll leave House Bill 865 pending at this time. Thank you.
  • You're registered for House Bill 748, is that correct?
  • I'm testifying in support of House Bill 748.
Summary: The committee meeting centered around the discussions of three key bills: HB865, HB1928, and HB748. Notably, HB865, presented by Speaker Moody, received significant attention as it aims to clarify liability protections for federal firearms licensees, emphasizing its importance for supporting veterans' mental health and safety. Testimonies were provided by various stakeholders, including city council members and law enforcement representatives, who underscored the pressing need for legislative support in the wake of alarming suicide rates among veterans. The committee engaged in comprehensive discussions, highlighting the bill’s potential impact on improving public safety and mental health support within the veteran community. Throughout the session, the committee showed commitment to addressing issues within the statutory probate court system as well, referring HB1928 directly to a relevant subcommittee for further evaluation. The meeting concluded with a strong emphasis on collaboration among committee members and public input, setting the stage for further review and action on these significant legislative proposals. Overall, the meeting was efficient and well-attended, with active participation from both committee members and the public.

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