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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Veteran Affairs (Part I) May 15th, 2025

Senate Veteran Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • In this case, one workday is equal to a day of work.
  • to go work that shift back for that individual.
  • Shift work people— that doesn't work for us.
  • It's really two days for our guys because we go in on Saturday night and work a Sunday.
  • Tomorrow, most likely, work.
Summary: The committee meeting focused on several key pieces of legislation aimed at improving services and support for veterans in the state. Notable discussions included House Bill 114, which proposes to transfer veterans' mental health initiatives to the Texas Veterans Commission, emphasizing the need for enhanced mental health resources. This bill received supportive testimony from various stakeholders who advocated for the importance of community-based mental health services for veterans. Additionally, House Bill 1965 was highlighted, seeking to expand the Military Veteran Peer Network to better serve rural communities and address increasing mental health needs. Testimonies reflected a strong commitment to reducing veteran suicides through peer support systems.
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Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Public Education Aug 21st, 2025 at 10:08 am

House Public Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • How that works...
  • Ekster and work our way across. Two minutes, please.
  • We really don't know how they are going to work.
  • We've just got to work together to make it better.
  • Okay, I'd be happy to work on that with you.
Bills: HB8
Summary: The committee meeting focused on HB8, which proposes significant changes to the assessment and accountability system in Texas education. Key discussions involved the transition from the previous STAR testing framework to a new instructionally supportive assessment program that aims to provide timely feedback to enhance instructional strategies. Proponents of the bill argue that it encourages a growth-oriented approach, while opponents express concerns about the potential increase in high-stakes testing and the makeup of the advisory committee, which has limited educator and parental representation. Numerous witnesses spoke, highlighting both support and apprehension regarding the bill's implications for students, educators, and accountability standards.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • They have been working on legislation that has been filed

  • Something we've been working hard to do in the state of Texas
  • There are multiple things the Texas House is working on and should be working on at this time.
  • We will work with DPS to locate.
  • Important work, and we will continue to work with everybody
Summary: The meeting addressed pressing legislative matters including responses to recent unprecedented flooding in the Hill Country. Members discussed important legislation aimed at funding necessary for flood victims and proposed policy changes to mitigate future occurrences. The Chairman emphasized the bipartisan efforts put forth by members present, despite some absenteeism from others who were out of state. Discussions also touched on the governor's initiatives related to eliminating standardized testing and tackling human trafficking, highlighting the diverse agenda of the Texas House in the ongoing special session.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Insurance Apr 30th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Insurance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thompson, have you worked with Representative Margo?
  • We're happy to work on that issue.
  • But again, we're happy to work on it.
  • IUDs work to prevent pregnancy by allowing...
  • It's working for them, but it's not working for us, and it's not working for your constituents.
Summary: The meeting of the House Committee on Insurance focused on several significant bills, including HB854, which aims to reform insurance payment structures to improve accessibility for homeowners needing urgent repairs. Representative Garcia-Hernandez strongly advocated for this bill, highlighting the struggles faced by constituents unable to cover upfront repair costs. Additionally, HB4092 was discussed, which seeks to clarify regulations surrounding pre-suit notices in insurance claims, emphasizing the importance of protecting policyholders' rights. The meeting included various testimonies, with both supporters and opponents voicing their concerns about how these bills could impact consumers and the insurance industry.
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Insurance Mar 19th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Insurance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'll give an example that we worked on this week.
  • They have an all-payer claims database that they've been working on for several years.
  • Even though I no longer work for Regarding Cancer, I can certainly speak to my years of work alongside
  • to try to make it better and improve on it and working with stakeholders.
  • We're honored to work with this committee in that regard.
Bills: HB138, HB335, HB388
Summary: The House Committee on Insurance convened a meeting focusing on critical legislative objectives aimed at insurance reform. Noteworthy discussions emerged around HB138, which aims to address cost reduction in health insurance and increase transparency in the reporting of private insurance costs. The committee members emphasized the need to identify cost drivers and cut unnecessary regulations while also working on effective methods to deliver insurance benefits efficiently. There were extensive remarks made regarding the implications of insurance mandates on overall costs, bring forth a call for a thorough evaluation and revision of existing mandates that may result in unintended consequences.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Elections Apr 30th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Elections Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • This will work against the intention of making voting more accessible.
  • DeRozio, and he's expressed a willingness to work with your organization.
  • So you have some of those issues that we probably need to work out with some of the people.
  • I actually work in elections and I'm a designated curbside clerk.
  • would work with the author on.
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.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development May 7th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's common to either move out of the neighborhood, get too busy at work, or whatever.
  • , I believe, works just fine.
  • Say you're paying someone $25 an hour to work. That's 15 hours.
  • In some cases, they charged contingency fees for work never performed.
  • There are many private sector companies that work with veterans and their disability claims.
Summary: The Committee on Trade, Workforce and Economic Development convened to discuss a range of bills addressing workforce policies, business practices, and data privacy issues. A highlight was the presentation of HB5146, aimed at expanding subsidized childcare eligibility to include parents pursuing non-credit workforce training, which drew significant support from both committee members and witnesses. Additionally, SB2121 was introduced to rectify clerical errors within the data broker law, ensuring better consumer protections around the collection and use of personal data. Various other bills saw quick passages with unanimous support, reflecting broad agreement among members regarding workforce development and operational efficiency.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations Feb 19th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Appropriations Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's something that we've worked on together.
  • That's basically the way the statute works.
  • But that's the way current law works.
  • That's how the school finance system formulas work.
  • So that's how the Foundation School Program works.
Summary: The meeting covered various topics, but specific discussions and bills were not detailed in the available transcript. Despite the lack of documented debates or acknowledgments, it was noted that committee members were present, and there may have been attempts to address crucial legislative matters. The dynamics of the meeting suggested a standard procedural gathering where routine insights were likely shared among the attendees.
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Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.

Natural Resources Aug 11th, 2025 at 01:08 pm

House Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We've got important work to do for the people of Texas.
  • We are partners in this vision as well, and we look forward to continuing this work.
  • Account for it, and we'll work with you on it.
  • In future years, our mapping work will continue. We plan to update and validate 20.
  • So that work has already been done.

Summary: The meeting of the committee emphasized the urgent need for effective flood mitigation strategies in response to recent severe flooding events in South Texas. Local officials, including Commissioner David Fuentes and General Manager Raul Sassin, presented the devastating impacts of heavy rainfall that inundated homes, destroyed infrastructure, and led to significant loss of life. They discussed the importance of projects like the Delta Region Water Management initiative, which aims to manage stormwater effectively while also addressing future water supply challenges. The legislators reiterated the legislature's ongoing commitment to funding and implementing robust flood management policies, underscoring the significance of community involvement in these efforts. The discussions also highlighted innovative approaches to capturing floodwaters for potable use as part of a broader water management strategy.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Session Jan 29th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • On behalf of Senator Adam Hinojosa and myself, welcome to the Senate, and thank you for the great work
  • We appreciate your presence and the work you do for us.
  • The American Public Works Association, APWA, is a national organization that supports those who operate
  • I'd like to recognize today, January 29th, 2025, as Texas Public Works Day in the State Capitol.
  • If you enjoy the fact that your taps run, your toilets flush, and your roads work, you can attribute
Bills: SJR36, SB2, SR9, SR10, SR16
Summary: Additionally, the committee recognized police chiefs from various districts for their dedication to public safety, highlighting their essential role in the community. Senators expressed their gratitude towards law enforcement and emphasized the collaborative efforts needed to enhance community relations. The meeting was marked by a spirit of recognition and celebration, fostering a sense of unity among the members present.
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Administration Apr 28th, 2025

Senate Administration Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • There's a lot of other interim work you all know.
  • But we can work on trying to figure that out.
  • Do y'all typically work on those throughout the...
  • But yes, this is the primary day-to-day work of the legal drafters.
  • There's a lot of other interim work you all know.
Bills: SCR3, SCR30, SB2375, HCR35
Summary: The Senate Committee on Administration convened to discuss several important bills, notably SCR30, SB2375, HCR35, and HCR64. Senator Cook presented SB2375, which is related to non-substantive codification of laws and ensures that existing codes are accurately maintained without substantive changes. The committee reported favorably on this bill, recognizing the significant cleanup it provides within the statute. Furthermore, SCR30 was discussed, aiming to designate Matagorda County as the Birding Capital of Texas, emphasizing the area's rich ecological diversity and the promotion of ecotourism. Public testimony supported the designation, highlighting local pride and environmental conservation efforts.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • In fact, deterrence has worked in the nuclear area for 75 to 80 years.
  • that work under my charge.
  • working on this together?
  • How does that work?
  • And the work that I've seen done by Crane has been ...
Summary: The meeting focused on the strategic posture of U.S. military capabilities with an emphasis on deterrence amid growing global threats. General Cotton from STRATCOM and General Whiting from SPACECOM provided insights into the modernization efforts of the nuclear triad. Key discussions involved the importance of maintaining control over specific frequency spectrums critical for military operations and the implications of potential auctioning of these bands. Members expressed concerns regarding the evolving landscape with adversaries like China and Russia, emphasizing that swift action is needed to adapt and preserve U.S. national security. Various proposals and existing programs, including the B-21 bomber and the nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile (SLICOM), were debated, alongside the necessity of increasing military investment in hypersonic defense systems.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance May 14th, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • It is as it is, and if you so desire, working in conference, working with the Comptroller's bill pattern
  • I've worked a lot on this bill.
  • It's a lot of work, so thank you.
  • So that's what we're here to sort of work out.
  • It's a little bit unclear how it would all work.
Summary: The meeting covered multiple bills, primarily focusing on House Bill 2802, which relates to the Austin Firefighter Retirement Fund Pension, and House Bill 1056 regarding the establishment of gold and silver as legal tender in Texas. Senator Schwartner introduced several committee substitutes aimed at improving provisions in these bills, with the committee discussing amendments and seeking public testimony on the implications of these changes. Notably, the discussion highlighted varying perspectives on the use of gold as a currency and its constitutional implications, eliciting significant public and legislative engagement.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 23rd, 2025 at 10:04 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you all so much for your exemplary work.
  • I just want to acknowledge her and her great work in affordable housing, working with inclusive communities
  • She worked with the...
  • We've worked and worked on this, and we want to thank my wife, who's sitting up in the gallery, because
  • she spent a lot of hours working on this deal for us.
Summary: The meeting featured extensive discussions on various bills, focusing particularly on House Bill 149, which aims to regulate the use of artificial intelligence systems within the state. Representatives expressed concerns over the implications of AI, including potential abuses and the protection of consumer rights. Many members highlighted the importance of implementing measures to prevent harm, especially regarding underage users and the handling of sensitive information. Another significant bill discussed was House Bill 121, which addresses public school safety. This legislation received broad support, emphasizing the need for enhanced safety measures in educational environments. Overall, numerous bills related to health, safety, and technology were successfully passed during the session, reflecting the committee's commitment to progressive legislation.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Higher Education Apr 22nd, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Higher Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Direct the Higher Education Coordinating Board to work with
  • You see regular, everyday people who are trying to work hard to send their kids to college.
  • We support individual people working hard and pulling themselves up by their bootstraps.
  • Yes, they are working that up. Okay, thank you. House Bill 4071 will be left pending.
  • What works in the Midwest may not necessarily work in West Texas or South Texas in the valley.
Summary: In this meeting of the Committee on Higher Education, various bills were laid out and discussed, with particular emphasis on education and research funding, alongside measures to support Texas's agricultural sector. Notable discussions included House Bill 5339, which aims to establish a program for regenerative agriculture, facilitating long-term research on agricultural practices and aiming to improve soil health and food quality. The committee members engaged in discussions about the implications of such research on local farming communities, stressing the importance of evidence-based practices in addressing modern agricultural challenges. The meeting also included concerns related to the nursing shortage, with House Bill 3032 presented as a measure to identify more clinical training sites for nursing students. Additionally, members touched on issues such as retaining Texas students in state universities, given the rising trends of students leaving for opportunities in other states.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Bledsoe's work, it appears that work is trying to be unrouted.
  • We must continue to work together.
  • I worked for Congressman Bill Flores.
  • I work a full-time job, then I work another full-time job being chair of the party.
  • When people cheat at work, they get fired.
Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on public testimonies regarding the revised congressional redistricting plan. Numerous witnesses presented their concerns about how the proposed changes could potentially dilute representation for minority communities. A consistent theme throughout the testimonies was the fear that the redistricting effort was not aimed at serving constituents but rather at securing power for political parties. Several participants expressed a strong opposition to what they perceived as gerrymandering tactics, claiming they would negatively impact African-American and Hispanic communities in Texas. The meeting revealed a clear public sentiment against the redistricting proposals, with nearly all witnesses speaking out against the changes. The Chair noted an overwhelming number of testimonies opposing the redistricting, indicating a strong community response to the proposed changes and their implications on fair representation.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Justice (Part II) Apr 8th, 2025

Senate Criminal Justice Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We would view, and we're working both with...
  • We worked hard and long.
  • We have great working relationships with metal recyclers.
  • I've been working on this issue now...
  • But what’s on the books is not working.
Summary: The meeting of the committee was marked by critical discussions surrounding several bills focused on enhancing public safety and addressing criminal activities. Notably, Senate Bill 1208 sparked significant debate as several members expressed concerns regarding its implications for free speech and civil rights. Testimonies from various public participants highlighted fears that the increased penalties could infringe on First Amendment rights by deterring individuals from holding law enforcement accountable. The committee also tackled Senate Bill 1646, aiming to combat copper theft, which has surged significantly across Texas, affecting essential infrastructure and emergency services.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Jurisprudence (Part I) May 14th, 2025

Senate Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • They understand how I work. I achieve a balance between the creditor and the debtor.
  • Now, we turnover receivers, we work for the court.
  • You said you work for the court; your job isn't it?
  • Potentially, that's something that we could work out. That would be a good balance.
  • to work with the legislature.
Summary: The committee meeting included a thorough examination of several bills, notably HB2733, HB3104, HB4325, and HB2495, each addressing significant legal and procedural issues in Texas law. HB2733, presented by Representative Canuccio, sought to modernize existing definitions related to barratry to include digital solicitation methods, and it received no public testimony for or against, suggesting a general consensus on the need for this update. Conversely, HB3104 by Representative McLaughlin focused on the appointment and salary provisions for bailiffs in Webb County, addressing concerns over discrepancies across district courts, while HB2495 clarified the rights of sole managing conservators regarding their children's school enrollment, which generated testimony from family law professionals in support of the bill.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 26th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Appropriations - S/C on Article III

Transcript Highlights:
  • I was just curious if they got the degree, how would that work?
  • What we got last session has worked out well.
  • You work on water also, certainly.
  • We work with our industry partners to ensure the pipeline of employees is available.
  • We do have some great business partners that we work with.
Summary: The meeting primarily revolved around discussions on higher education funding, workforce development, and new program initiatives addressing critical shortages in Texas. Various university representatives presented requests for funds to support expansion in nursing, engineering, and technical programs aimed at meeting the demands of a changing job market. A strong emphasis was placed on the importance of combatting healthcare and workforce shortages, particularly in nursing and STEM fields, with calls for increased funding for institutional enhancements and support for significant projects like new education centers and degree programs.

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