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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Feb 6th, 2025 at 10:02 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Harrison**: Is it not true that among the emergency items designated by Governor Abbott, property tax
  • long weekend vacation, shouldn't we at least stick around a few more hours and take some action on property
  • For example, to at least take a vote to make property tax hikes illegal unless they are approved by voters
  • Harrison**: To make property tax increases illegal?
  • Is it not true that among the emergency items designated by Governor Abbott, property tax relief was
Summary: In this meeting of the legislative body, the committee engaged in a series of significant discussions and recognitions. Dr. Lalani honored Prince Rahim for his contributions to education and community service, linking it to a larger narrative of Texas being a global economic powerhouse. Furthermore, numerous resolutions, such as HR 135 recognizing Howard County Day and HR 190 in memory of Antonio Cornelius Baker, were adopted, highlighting community contributions and memorializing impactful individuals. Representative Jones stressed the importance of HIV/AIDS awareness, reflecting the meeting's commitment to societal issues. The session culminated in a call for unity and service to the public from the speakers present.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Mar 31st, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • There's reports...
  • ...published a report evaluating six software-based age
  • The report found that facial age estimation accuracy is strongly influenced by algorithm, sex, image
  • The letter stated that the PRC has identified the flow of U.S. intellectual property as a priority.
  • The committee reported to the legislature in January of 1980.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on State Affairs featured intense discussions centered around the regulation of tobacco and e-cigarette products, with a particular focus on protecting minors from harmful marketing practices. Senators presented various bills addressing the marketing of these products, which included SB1313, SB1314, and SB1316. Senator Cook laid out SB1313, aimed at prohibiting deceptive marketing techniques that entice minors, alongside testimony from concerned parents advocating for stronger regulations against smoke shops near schools. The committee also examined the App Store Accountability Act, led by Senator Paxson, which aims to ensure age verification for app downloads and hold app stores accountable for protecting minors online. Public testimony played a crucial role in the discussion, with parents and experts weighing in on the necessity of stringent regulations to safeguard youth from exploitation by marketers of addictive products.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • and historic chamber to stand before you as the Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court, and to report
  • The power is in your hands to take your money, to take your property, to take your freedom, to take your
Summary: The meeting focused notably on judicial salaries and the importance of retaining qualified judges in Texas. Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock discussed the need for a significant pay increase for judges, citing that their base salary has not risen since 2013 despite rising inflation. He made a compelling case that increasing judicial salaries would attract better candidates to serve the public as judges. The Chief Justice emphasized that the state's judicial system relies on highly capable individuals to uphold the rule of law and deliver fair justice to Texans, especially in family law cases where outcomes dramatically affect vulnerable populations.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 Mar 18th, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • progress by helping to alleviate the uncertainty around standing orders, pricing, availability, reporting
  • So it's on the ISD property, but it was actually taught by the community college on the high school property
Summary: The Senate Education Committee convened to discuss multiple bills, primarily focusing on SB1619 and SB6019. Senator Dean Zaffirini presented SB1619, and the discussion revolved around modernizing the state's approach to epinephrine delivery devices. The highlighted importance of addressing anaphylaxis treatments in schools, particularly focusing on ensuring that both current and future delivery methods are adequately represented in the legislation was prominent. Participation from public testimony was also anticipated, allowing for community engagement.
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Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Agriculture & Livestock Aug 19th, 2025 at 02:08 pm

House Agriculture & Livestock Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • That case is reported to be 370 miles away.
  • We're depending on folks reporting, you bet, reporting.
  • reports, how do we report those infestations?
  • We've got to have them report.
  • It's going to affect our property.
Summary: The meeting of the Committee on Agriculture and Livestock addressed the ongoing threat of the New World Screw Worm, which poses significant risks to both livestock and wildlife in Texas. Chairman Kitzman emphasized the importance of a coordinated response among state and federal agencies, including the recent $750 million investment for a new sterile fly facility in south Texas, crucial for combating this threat. Several invited witnesses provided insights on current research, management strategies, and the collaboration needed to effectively handle potential infestations.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 7th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • According to Carnegie Mellon, they recently reported that daily consumption of cannabis has surpassed
  • It's intellectual property that they're trying to protect.
  • THCP is reported to be about 33 times stronger than the THC naturally occurring in marijuana.
  • I mean, we do have our properties here.
  • He says everything grows on his property except for hemp, right?
Bills: HB28, SB3
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on discussions surrounding HB28, which aims to regulate the hemp market in Texas following the 2018 Farm Bill. The committee heard testimonies from stakeholders including industry advocates and law enforcement representatives. Notably, there were opposing views on the efficacy and safety of the proposed regulations, particularly concerning the potential impact on children and the risks associated with unregulated THC products. Many witnesses emphasized the need for a balanced approach to ensure consumer safety while allowing responsible adult access to THC products.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance Feb 6th, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • In fact, I'm going to ask everybody what the status of the report is.
  • Now we can report complications all the time.
  • We expect that report, I would think, this month.
  • News & World Report this past year.
  • I'm pleased to report that we're on track.
Bills: SB1
Summary: The meeting of the committee was primarily focused on budget requests and legislative priorities from various educational institutions. Each institution expressed the need for increased funding to support academic programs, STEM education, and critical health initiatives. For instance, representatives from UT Dallas highlighted the importance of their Fentanyl Protection Initiative and advances in pain therapy, reaffirming their commitment to combat the opioid crisis in Texas. Other notable discussions included the need for updates to campus infrastructure and the request for new programs aimed at enhancing workforce development across various fields, particularly healthcare and technology. Topics such as the restoration of Institutional Enhancement Funds and the increase of appropriations for research initiatives were also extensively discussed. The meeting concluded with a call for collaboration among universities to strengthen Texas's overall higher education landscape.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 22nd, 2025 at 02:04 pm

House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

Transcript Highlights:
  • Caseworkers report situations where minor parents have been turned away from their own care because their
  • Courts that offer virtual options report higher rates of survivor follow-through, and we have seen this
  • cases where you talk about separate property and you talk about community property.
  • the advantages available to the alleged victim, which could include benefits in the division of property
  • Several police reports have been filed. I can't file anything for domestic violence. I can't.
Summary: During the meeting of the committee, several key bills were debated, most notably HB3281, which addresses the grounds for terminating parental rights. The discussion revolved around significant concerns presented by various members regarding the language change in the bill that requires serious bodily injury for termination, a shift that many find troubling. Witnesses also testified, with some advocating for amendments to ensure child safety, emphasizing the importance of a balanced approach without unintended consequences. Additionally, HB4696 was introduced, focused on improving access to protective orders through remote testimony, further engaging committee members and experts on the necessity of such reforms for survivors of domestic violence.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Human Services Apr 29th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Either way, you're paying fair market value rates, and that's assured in the cost reporting process.
  • where as part of the process, the cost reporting process
  • reduces the costs that are allowable on the Medicaid cost report to fair market value.
  • He did not contribute any funds to her household or her finances at all, but somebody reported her for
  • It was only after someone in her school district, she thinks, reported her for SNAP fraud that she is
Summary: The meeting was organized to address several key bills affecting health care and public assistance programs. A significant portion of the time was dedicated to discussing HB4585, which seeks to streamline claims processing for Medicaid providers by instituting strict payment timelines and limiting the use of artificial intelligence in utilization reviews. Representative Spiller and various stakeholders provided testimonies highlighting the frustrations of rural health care providers regarding payment delays. Concerns were raised about preserving patient access to necessary services amid administrative burdens. Another important discussion revolved around HB2734, which aims to combat fraud in public assistance programs, a topic that sparked heated testimonies reflecting the complexities faced by low-income families in navigating application processes. Critics expressed worries that the bill could mistakenly criminalize innocent mistakes in applications.
US

Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

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

Senate Constitution Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:
  • media to report news accurately, fairly, or fully.
  • The Reporters Committee filed a friend-of-the-court brief in support of neither party.
  • The prime example we offer is national security reporting.
  • Yes, our reporter Margo Cleveland, who's our senior legal writer...
  • Mark Zuckerberg, in particular, said or was reported.
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

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

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • that's an important piece, including some of the transparency that you're promoting through the reporting
  • Must be reported outages lasting more than 12 hours to HHSC
  • span marker="1039" data-time="6228"> And then we, as the fire marshals, should be forwarding that report
  • marker="1054" data-time="6318"> Because if we have two licenses, they want to see that fire marshal report
  • That doesn't include our workers' comp, our auto, or our property.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services addressed several significant pieces of legislation focused primarily on health and welfare issues in Texas. One of the central topics was SB1233, which aims to provide perinatal palliative care information to families receiving diagnoses of life-threatening conditions. Testimonies highlighted the importance of immediate access to support resources, as speakers shared personal experiences illustrating the emotional and medical implications of these diagnoses. Additionally, SB1368 was discussed, focusing on emergency preparedness within assisted living and nursing facilities, emphasizing the need for actionable contingency plans to protect vulnerable residents during power outages and emergencies. The committee explored how to ensure compliance with new standards while considering the realities faced by these facilities, especially in determining the appropriate levels of emergency power backup requirements.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance (Part I) Jan 28th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • It requires the agency to report increases for the other four positions listed in the packet.
  • There were a total of 92 increases reported to the **

  • to law enforcement, or that law enforcement, when they write up their report, is writing it up in a
  • And so a lot of landowners have told us, 'I don't want to report this to my insurance company because
  • I don't want my insurance premiums to go up because I reported it to the insurance company.
Summary: The meeting focused on the budget recommendations for the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), where key issues included the proposed decrease of $163.9 million for the 2024-25 biennium and various methodology swaps for funding. Attorney General Paxton discussed ongoing litigation expenditures and emphasized the need for continued investments in agency staffing to address rising demands within law enforcement. Notably, he requested a 6% salary increase for 2026 and 2027 to retain talented personnel amidst competitive job markets. Public testimony highlighted community awareness challenges regarding the Landowner's Compensation Program, indicating a need for enhanced outreach efforts.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII Feb 24th, 2025 at 10:00 am

House Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII

Transcript Highlights:
  • You'll get a report on those.
  • and their second report.
  • That report from 2023 by...
  • That's all that was reported.
  • That's all that was reported.
Summary: The meeting of the Texas Lottery Commission centered around vital discussions regarding the regulatory framework and operational issues related to the lottery and charitable bingo systems in Texas. The committee reviewed financial appropriations, focusing on the need for infrastructure improvements to the Charitable Bingo Operations Division and highlighted the ongoing work with the Sunset Advisory Commission to enhance operational efficiency and compliance. Significant attention was given to the unregulated activities of lottery ticket couriers, which have raised concerns about integrity and fairness in lottery games, prompting the commission to consider appropriate measures to stop such activities.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Apr 29th, 2025 at 10:04 am

House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Texas law requires that attorneys who receive court appointments report their caseloads.
  • This clarification defines contraband to include property
  • We're finding things on credit reports; it's popping up everywhere.
  • up here, but I would encourage anybody who's interested in this topic: this is a really thorough report
Summary: The committee meeting featured comprehensive discussions surrounding several significant bills aimed at reforming laws related to criminal justice and individual rights. Notable among the bills was HB2309, which intends to update the civil asset forfeiture laws in Texas, empowering the Attorney General's office to pursue forfeiture in serious cases like human trafficking and organized crime. Representative Villalba presented this bill, emphasizing the need for state-level resources to address broader criminal enterprises effectively. The bill's testimony included insights from witnesses associated with the Texas Attorney General's office who affirmed the necessity for such changes to enhance law enforcement's capabilities across jurisdictions.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence May 7th, 2025 at 10:05 am

House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill takes a woman's personal property and makes it a man's personal property.
  • That is just crazy, and it also applies to property claims.
  • But the female, the personal property? Yes.

  • you're doing, and I get it, but it's the spouse's personal property.
  • It is the spouse's personal property. It's then rolled into the other spouse's personal property.
Bills: HB4806
Summary: The meeting addressed several bills, primarily focusing on HB4806, which aims to reform the legal framework surrounding medical expenses and personal injury claims. The discussions included strong opinions from both advocates and opponents of the bill. Advocates argued that the bill is essential to ensure fairness by allowing juries to see comprehensive evidence regarding medical costs and preventing abuses in the system. Senators and committee members expressed the need for transparency in the medical billing process while addressing concerns that the changes may adversely impact injured plaintiffs seeking justice.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Human Services Apr 15th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We would report it to Adult Protective Services if we

  • The chair moves that House Bill 3748 be reported favorably
  • The chair moves that House Bill 4129 be reported favorably.
  • House Bill 4419 be reported favorably to the full House and that it do pass and be printed.
  • We would report it to Adult Protective Services if we were aware of it.
Summary: During this meeting of the committee, key discussions were held regarding various bills, particularly those concerning contract requirements related to the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). Multiple bills, such as HB4129, HB4130, and HB4131, were unanimously reported favorably without any debate, showcasing a clear consensus among members about their importance in regulating contracts with single-source continuum contractors. Notable attention was also directed towards HB3750, which pertains to reimbursement for legal expenses incurred by DFPS employees, demonstrating acknowledgment of the need to protect staff operating in complex legal environments. Public testimony was welcomed, allowing voices from the community to add value to the legislative dialogue. The meeting concluded with a commitment to continue examining the implications of these bills as they move forward in the legislative process.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Transportation May 1st, 2025 at 10:05 am

House Transportation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 3208 be, as substituted, reported back to the
  • Representative Curry moves that House Bill 3861 be reported back to the House with the recommendation
  • Representative Curry moves that House Bill 4473 be reported to the full House of Representatives with
  • Representative Curry moves that House Bill 3966 be reported to the House of Representatives.
  • The chair moves to reconsider the vote by which House Bill 4905 was reported from the committee.
Summary: The committee meeting focused on discussing multiple bills primarily related to transportation and road safety. Notable discussions included House Bill 5332, proposed by Representative Kerwin, which aimed to limit truck weights to 80,000 pounds on both county roads and interstates, addressing concerns over crumbling infrastructure and accident rates in Johnson County. The bill received support from committee members as they acknowledged the pressing issue of road safety and the need for uniform weight regulations to protect county infrastructure. Additionally, House Bill 4924 and House Bill 4916 were discussed, both of which aimed at improving vehicle titling processes and documentation requirements.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Jun 2nd, 2025 at 11:06 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • They stayed up late writing the reports for all the members of this Texas Legislative Assembly.
  • The Senate has adopted the following conference committee reports: SB 293.
  • Property Department Manager Pat Mills and staff.
  • Reports. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, members.
  • Speaker, I move passage of the conference committee report on Senate Bill 293.
Summary: In this meeting, the committee primarily focused on the conference committee report for SB293. Representative Leach highlighted the collaborative efforts of both the House and Senate conferees in crafting a historic legislative package that aims to provide significant pay raises for Texas judges, a move deemed essential for maintaining a strong judiciary in the state. The discussion underscored the importance of bipartisan cooperation in achieving meaningful legislative outcomes. Additionally, there was a recognition of the hard work put in throughout the 89th session, with various members expressing pride in their achievements, particularly in public education reform.

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