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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) Apr 28th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

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  • a retired high school English teacher, and a former school librarian, as well as a former public employee
  • >

    First, I urge you to remember that librarians are highly trained

Summary: The meeting saw significant discussions centered around several Senate bills, notably SB2487, SB1698, and SB2101. Senator Parker introduced and advocated for SB2487, which aims to enhance crisis service models for mental health interventions, receiving feedback from various stakeholders during formal testimony. The committee adopted the substitute version of this bill, which emphasizes local governance, expands service options, and tightens clinical timelines, responding to concerns from communities about service accessibility. Furthermore, the bill successfully passed from the committee with unanimous support, moving forward to the full Senate for consideration. In addition to SB2487, the committee reviewed SB1698, focusing on regulatory changes surrounding e-cigarette products. The committee recognized the importance of aligning state law with federal guidelines while ensuring strong consumer protections. Public testimonies included insights from enforcement officials and industry participants, highlighting the newly proposed measures aimed at preventing youth access to e-cigarettes. Lastly, SB2101, which addresses the regulation of sexually explicit materials in public libraries to ensure safe environments for minors, generated mix responses, with testimonies reflecting concerns over censorship and parental rights. The meeting concluded with the passage of SB2819 as well, which addresses political activities of county election administrators.
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Insurance Mar 5th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Insurance Committee

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  • We also provide administrative support to the Office of Injured Employees' Council, which is a separate
  • following plans are exempt from TDI regulation: Medicaid, ERS and TRS, and plans for university employees
  • church employees, and city and county employees.
  • The unit investigates insurance fraud, such as agent, employee, or health claim fraud.
  • So, employees of TWIA are also employees of the Fair Plan.
Summary: The meeting involved extensive discussions on various topics, although specific bills or motions were not highlighted. The members engaged in a dialogue surrounding the financial aspects of policies under review, particularly referencing rate components and reserves. Questions were raised regarding the allocation of premiums and the implications for future budgets, but no concrete resolutions were made. The Chair, after guiding the discussion, indicated the conclusion of the agenda and called for any additional business before moving to adjourn.
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  • ...wanting to know the average salary of an employee of a
  • 3798"> We don't have any idea about the salaries, and I know the bill kind of focuses on all the employees
  • We really don't want to identify non-profit employees who've chosen a lower income job because of their
  • , challenges with hiring and retention of those employees, and just their kind of strategy out in the
  • for an expected benefit to their employees or to Medicaid
Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on SB6, which is aimed at facilitating greater liability and addressing the challenges associated with load interconnection. The chair reopened discussions on the bill, engaging with several public testimonies. Among the 27 registered witnesses, many expressed support for the bill, emphasizing its significance in ensuring accurate load visibility and addressing issues in the energy sector. Notably, Lee Bratcher from the Texas Blockchain Council commended the committee's efforts while highlighting concerns related to transmission costs and their potential impact.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Justice (Part I) Apr 8th, 2025

Senate Criminal Justice Committee

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  • I think police officers are well-trained in terms of how to use their non-lethal weapons.
  • You're properly trained, you properly use it.
  • They acted in accordance with their training.
  • Their training or inside of their training.
  • You start that training immediately.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice covered several significant legislative proposals aimed at improving the efficiency and safety of the Texas criminal justice system. Lead discussions focused on SB2405, which received attention for its comprehensive approach towards modernizing the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and addressing recommendations made by the Sunset Advisory Commission. The bill includes provisions for enhanced staff planning and updated rehabilitation programs that are expected to yield substantial cost savings while promoting public safety. Senators engaged actively, expressing their support and raising questions about the implications of the proposed changes, especially concerning parole processes and facility management.
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Transportation Apr 24th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Transportation Committee

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  • We would have to train just like the Houston Pilots.
  • It's a lot of training to have 16 to 20 pilots ready.
  • Canales: So you're training them to go up this 21-mile stretch, correct? Is it directly up this?
  • Canales: Who will train on the new route?
  • Canales: So how would you get trained?
Summary: The committee meeting was marked by detailed discussions on four significant bills, notably HB5597, HB2462, HB4420, and HB4429. Each bill was thoroughly examined, with representatives offering insights and public representatives providing testimony. One of the standout moments was when Representative Leach presented HB2462, which seeks to allow pregnant drivers to use HOV lanes, described as a step toward elevating motherhood and supporting life in Texas. The committee enjoyed robust dialogue around the implications of this legislation, leading to inquiries about potential impacts and reception from the public and other stakeholders. As the meeting progressed, urgent matters pertaining to the other three bills were deliberated, with various opinions being voiced about their respective benefits and drawbacks. Notably, discussions included concerns regarding safety, economic implications, and community impact. After addressing all bills, the meeting concluded with plans for upcoming sessions to explore these topics further. The committee encouraged continued public engagement and input on the matters discussed, emphasizing the importance of addressing community needs through thoughtful legislation.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Mar 31st, 2025 at 10:03 am

House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee

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  • health benefit plan coverage of certain in vitro fertilization procedures for certain governmental employees
  • ...to hammer these low-wage employees with a request for tips
  • small school districts to rejoin the state's uniform group health coverage program for active school employees
  • The bill allows school districts with 500 or fewer employees that exited TRS ActiveCare on September
  • for their employees.
Summary: The Committee on Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services convened to discuss various legislative bills focused on enhancing financial security for public employees and addressing instances of financial fraud. Notably, House Bill 3594 was presented by Representative Lujan, aimed at modernizing the San Antonio Fire and Police Retiree Health Care Fund, with support from key stakeholders, indicating broad consensus on the bill's implications. In addition, House Bill 3109 was addressed, expanding the scope of the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center to include payment fraud, reflecting Texas's proactive approach to tackling criminal financial activities and protecting its citizens.
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Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 26th, 2025 at 09:02 am

House Appropriations - S/C on Article III

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  • over one-third of this year's graduates chose to train in
  • Dell Med is also currently training 480 residents who provide nearly 900,000 hours of care at over 90
  • We have education programs there to help train teachers, but what we really want to do is add ...
  • truly world-class training ground.
  • ...I am very proud of that; that's what we train for.
Summary: The meeting focused on various initiatives related to health, education, and technological advancements. Notably, the Fentanyl Detection Initiative was presented, highlighting the urgency as five Texans die daily from fentanyl poisoning. Researchers at UT Dallas are developing portable detectors to accurately quantify fentanyl, facilitating faster medical responses by first responders. Additionally, funding requests for the Center for Advanced Pain Studies, aimed at developing effective pain therapies without addictive opioids, were discussed, which emphasize the need to address the opioid crisis. The conversation also covered funding allocations to support various health-related programs.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Delivery of Government Efficiency Apr 30th, 2025 at 10:04 am

House Delivery of Government Efficiency Committee

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  • Even the Pension Review Board, which has just 13 employees and a tiny $1.2 million budget, must justify
  • Right now, StackAV has approximately 250 employees

  • records and in property tax appraisal records, these statutes help ensure that these government employees
  • Senate Bill 370 would allow all current or former employees of the public defender's office to have these
  • The spouse and children of the OAG employee will also be included.
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on discussing several bills pertinent to public safety and regulatory standards for emerging technologies, specifically autonomous vehicles and charter school oversight. Notable discussions surrounded HB3837, which aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles in Texas. Vice Chair Bajani highlighted the rapid advancements in the autonomous vehicle industry and the necessity for updated regulations that ensure safety while promoting innovation. Additionally, SB2425 was examined for its proposals to enhance public safety while balancing industry interests, garnering support from various stakeholders, including representatives from the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association. There was considerable concern regarding previous incidents involving autonomous vehicles and their implications for public trust and safety standards.
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  • Yesterday, we heard that 80,000 employees at the VA

  • of Social Security employees at a time when Social Security
  • Musk has ordered HHS, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Education to fire employees, hand
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on various executive nominations and their implications on labor and health affairs. Significant discussions surrounded the nomination of Mr. Sonderling as the Deputy Secretary of Labor, with members expressing concerns about workforce cuts affecting veterans and Social Security employees. There was also a debate led by a member regarding the authority and influence of private individuals, specifically citing Elon Musk's involvement in government decisions. Such discussions raised questions about transparency and accountability within governmental agencies, leading to a proposal for Mr. Musk to provide testimony before the committee.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources (Part I) May 21st, 2025

Senate Natural Resources Committee

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  • lieutenant governor, and members of the legislature to communicate with a commission official or employee
  • The bill specifies that a Commission official or employee

  • data-time="1782">They can provide guidance, but in my discussions with current Fish and Wildlife employees
  • He's a former employee of mine. Wait a minute, let me rephrase that.
  • Beat the crap out of him because he's a former employee.
Summary: The committee meeting covered several significant bills with a focus on environmental concerns and public health implications. Notably, House Bill 2440 was discussed, which aims to prevent state agencies from restricting vehicle ownership based on energy sources, ensuring Texans can choose the vehicles that suit their needs. Representative Curry presented the bill, emphasizing the need for consumer choice and the protection of personal freedoms in transportation policies. The bill left the floor pending after no public testimony was provided.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. Apr 30th, 2025 at 09:15 am

Senate Judiciary Committee

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  • ...28,000 employees of the Marshal Service received letters
  • dedication, professionalism, and commitment demonstrated by the United States Marshal's Service employees
  • Marshals Service nationwide, and they estimate that there are 5,600 employees.
  • So you have 5,000 of the 5,600 employees, by my estimation

  • you have a concern about having the resources that you need in view of the offer to 5,000 of your employees
Summary: The committee meeting centered on the urgent crisis of fentanyl abuse and the government’s response to the drug trafficking epidemic. Key discussions revolved around the nomination of Terrence Cole as the Administrator of the DEA and Judea Serrata as Director of the U.S. Marshals Service. Cole emphasized his commitment to combating the fentanyl crisis, highlighting the rising number of overdose deaths and the necessity of bipartisan efforts to dismantle drug cartels. Members engaged in dialogue on the effectiveness of various strategies and the importance of education aimed at preventing drug-related deaths among youth. Additionally, the challenges of social media in drug trafficking were highlighted, indicating a need for greater accountability in how platforms handle such issues. Senators voiced concerns about the impact of administration policies on judicial security and the resources available for marshals to perform their critical roles.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) Mar 20th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

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  • Most of the employees are ...are typically American nationals
  • I'm a former longtime poll judge, poll watcher, field tech support employee for the Williamson County
  • that's confirmed by Conversations I've had with county employees
  • , I do ballot board county employees, not just ballot board people, but I don't want to say who, but
  • important county employees that handle this stuff say it's going to cost a lot more, and the fiscal note
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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  • If you're an officer and you have a stipend for training, it disincentivizes you from seeking additional
  • training and becoming a better trooper, which is what we want.
  • We would like them to be able to receive both so that we have the best trained personnel.
  • additional training and becoming a better trooper, which is what we want.
  • We would like for them to be able to receive both so that we have the best-trained troopers.
Summary: The meeting of the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee focused primarily on discussions surrounding the details of HB1, along with recommendations regarding law enforcement stipends. Several members expressed their concerns about updating the stipends to address discrepancies with local law enforcement agencies and enhance competitiveness. The conversation also touched on the technical adjustments and modifications needed for the current funding proposals, affirming a collaborative approach to managing the agency's budget and needs. Members expressed appreciation for each other's hard work and laid out future meeting plans to review riders and finalize recommendations for the chairman.
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Local Government Apr 14th, 2025

Senate Local Government Committee

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

Transportation May 19th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Transportation Committee

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  • We have about 7,000 employees and represent DOTs in both design-build and design-bid-build traditional
  • I think that Texas has 13,000 employees, and their main charge is to design, build, and maintain highways
  • We have 600 employees in Northeast Texas, and we try really hard every day to take care of them, take
  • ...employee of that dealership, but I thought he was saying
Summary: The committee meeting focused on various legislative proposals, particularly those related to transportation and public safety. A significant point of discussion was Senate Bill 35, which seeks to limit the Texas Department of Transportation's ability to utilize design-build contracts for infrastructure projects. Advocates for the bill expressed concerns over financial implications and the efficiency of project delivery, while opponents emphasized the need for flexibility and innovation in addressing Texas's growing infrastructure needs. Several stakeholders, including the Texas Trucking Association, engaged in debates over the impacts of the proposed limitations.
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  • including our witnesses today, to grow their businesses and reinvest in their communities and their employees
  • 1512">More importantly, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enabled small businesses to invest more in their employees
  • Workers are also concerned that if employees have to give
Summary: In this joint hearing of the House Committee on Small Business and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, the primary focus was on the importance of making the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) permanent. The chair emphasized that small businesses are crucial for the nation's economic recovery, especially in the wake of current federal policies perceived as detrimental. Witnesses shared their experiences and highlighted how the tax cuts facilitated job creation and business expansion, stressing the need for continued support through ongoing tax relief measures. The meeting included discussions about the economic implications of the TCJA's potential expiration, with members voicing their concerns regarding how this could impact small businesses and the broader economy.
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  • First, let me thank you on behalf of my employees for the investment
  • participate in the ACRE program, and because of that, we were able to add an additional quarter, so my employees
Summary: The meeting of the committee included extensive discussions regarding the sustainability of health facilities serving vulnerable populations, particularly focusing on reimbursement rates for services provided. The testimony highlighted the challenges faced by providers due to past inadequacies in Medicaid reimbursement methodologies, which have resulted in financial strains on their operations. Members of the committee engaged with the testimonies, seeking clarification on the implications of proposed adjustments to reimbursement rates and the potential impacts on service quality for the most fragile Texans.
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Culture, Recreation & Tourism Apr 23rd, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee

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  • training to help higher education and even at the high school level.
  • We have had the statutory authority to do workforce training; it just has not been funded.
  • to be able to fund more workforce training efforts.
  • We train our workforce.
  • We've started to work with them and start to train.
Summary: The meeting of the House Committee on Culture, Recreation and Tourism centered around the discussion of HB4568, aimed at enhancing the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program. Key witnesses including film industry representatives, local officials, and the Executive Director of the Texas Film Commission, Adriana Cruz, presented testimony supporting the bill's potential to boost economic growth and job creation in Texas. Notably, celebrity supporters, such as Matthew McConaughey, emphasized the importance of keeping film production within Texas, highlighting the economic benefits it brings to local communities and industries.
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  • APRNs are already trained and licensed to do this work.
  • What is your training? I just was curious.
  • their training and their experience.
  • The Act will allow APRNs to provide the care they are trained to offer.
  • APRNs are already trained and licensed.
Bills: SB2, SJR36, SB2, SB2, SR29, SB2
Summary: The committee meeting centered around the discussion of SB911, the Heal Texans Act, aimed at improving access to healthcare in underserved areas of Texas. Senator Cesar Blanco opened the discussion by highlighting the healthcare crisis affecting millions of Texans, emphasizing the need for immediate reform to allow nurse practitioners (APRNs) to deliver essential services without cumbersome regulations. The senator expressed gratitude towards his colleagues, including Vice Chair Charles Perry, for their joint efforts in advocating for this critical legislation. The need for SB911 was reiterated by several speakers, including healthcare advocates and those impacted by the lack of accessible care, underscoring personal stories that illustrated the dire situation faced by many rural residents who cannot easily reach medical care.
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Public Health May 12th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Public Health Committee

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  • Our training was established and published by the Department of Defense Demonstration Project.
  • Obtaining prescriptive authority takes four to six years of additional specialized training on top of
  • training may not focus on the same depth of medical knowledge.
  • And neither are you trained in... pharmacology?
  • Four years of college and then seven to nine years of specialized training. What does that mean?
Summary: The meeting featured vigorous discussions around several significant bills, including SB2024 concerning youth vaping and its potential consequences. Witnesses presented compelling testimonies highlighting the dangers of e-cigarette use among teenagers, emphasizing how marketing tactics cleverly target this demographic. The bill faced no opposition during discussions but was left pending for further review and amendments. Additionally, HB5537 aimed to empower psychologists to prescribe medication, spurred different viewpoints from committee members about mental health measures and prescription regulations. Amidst these discussions, there was a focus on ensuring access to care while maintaining safety and quality standards.

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