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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 (Part II) May 8th, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

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  • " data-time="216">This is actually the number two priority of our members when it comes to school safety
  • Safety issue for them.
  • ...to seek court orders for alternative placements for students with disabilities deemed to pose safety
  • Despite this crisis of safety and disorder.
  • We believe that school safety and student success go hand
Summary: The meeting largely centered on discussions about House Bill 120, which aims to improve career and technical education in Texas, particularly focusing on rural students. The bill was introduced as an innovative approach to enhance educational pathways for high-demand jobs, including programs for military readiness and industry-based certifications. Various stakeholders, including educators and representatives from the Career and Technical Association of Texas, provided testimonies in support of the bill, emphasizing the need for such initiatives to address the workforce requirements of the state. Conversely, concerns regarding the bill's implications were raised by several witnesses, primarily focusing on the potential unintended consequences for students with disabilities and the importance of maintaining a collaborative educational approach rather than a punitive one.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 7th, 2025 at 03:30 pm

House State Affairs Committee

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  • It is about safety and control.
  • It may be safety agent at X Corp.
  • Consumer safety should always come first.
  • That's the opposite of public safety.
  • We do need more safety regulations.
Bills: HB28, SB3
Summary: The meeting featured significant discussions regarding HB28, where the chair outlined the plans to bring forward a substitute for the bill. The chair emphasized the importance of maintaining order and decorum during the proceedings. Members engaged in deliberations, and a number of public witnesses were invited to testify, thereby enriching the discussion around the bill. This interaction provided valuable insights into public sentiment regarding the issues at hand.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence May 7th, 2025 at 07:05 am

House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee

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  • safety and improving that environment.
  • I am the Senior Director of Safety at Chalk Mountain Services.
  • I have served in the transportation industry for 24 years, with the last 14 years being in safety.
  • certified in fleet safety through the Texas.
  • We pass our DOT safety audits, we have a formal safety plan, and we employ a full...
Bills: HB4806
Summary: The Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee meeting convened early to discuss several critical pieces of legislation, notably HB4806, which aims to reform aspects of civil justice, particularly surrounding personal injury claims. The committee faced strong public testimony both supporting and opposing the bill. Advocates argued that the bill would help mitigate excessive costs in litigation and enhance access to care for injured individuals, while opponents expressed deep concerns that it would drastically limit the ability of victims to receive fair compensation for their suffering. The testimony from families affected by injuries painted a poignant picture of the human impact of the legislation, highlighting the potential devaluation of their pain and trauma in court.
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  • survive but thrive, we need to pass a strong five-year farm bill this year that strengthens the farm safety
  • only prudent for this body to be looking for ways in the next Farm Bill to plug these gaps in the safety
  • I am concerned that without the new Farm Bill, the safety net will continue to be largely out of reach
  • These farm safety nets must be strengthened to support young farmers.
  • Can you illustrate for the committee the impact a strong farm safety net has on rural communities?
Summary: The meeting of the agricultural committee focused on significant concerns regarding the current state of America's rural economy, highlighting the need for a strong five-year farm bill to address the challenges faced by farmers, particularly young and beginning farmers. Key testimony was given by multiple stakeholders including agricultural leaders and young farmers, emphasizing issues related to crop insurance, access to credit, and the adverse impact of recent USDA funding freezes. Various members discussed the necessity of risk management tools that farmers rely on to secure financing, which is crucial for sustaining agricultural operations and supporting rural communities. The importance of timely legislative action was underscored, as many farmers reported struggles in the current economic climate, raising urgency for reforms within the Farm Bill framework.
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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

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  • ...bollards or similar safety barriers.
  • Instead, it explores how to provide voluntary incentives for enhanced child safety.
  • ...barrier or something to safety.
  • ...safety standards, so we've never looked into safety barriers
  • and safety...
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

Health and Human Services (Part II) May 7th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

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  • As defined under section 769 of the Texas Health and Safety
  • have no long-term safety data for.
  • Products, especially in children, without long-term safety
  • I support full transparency in safety and efficacy.
  • According to the OSHA safety data sheet, N-methyl-uridine is not for human or veterinary use; it's for
Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on various significant bills impacting health, family welfare, and vaccinations. Discussion around SB1887 generated notable interest, as it proposed a ten-year prohibition on administering mRNA vaccines, allowing exceptions for cancer treatment and genetic disorders. Senator Sparks, the bill's author, highlighted safety concerns regarding the mRNA technology, stating that further evaluations were necessary. Public testimonies included both support and opposition, with advocates arguing for informed consent and safety, while others expressed concern about restricting scientific advancements in healthcare. Additionally, the conversation addressed HB2216, which aimed at reforming parental rights in child welfare cases, ensuring that parental drug use alone would not warrant automatic termination of rights unless there was a direct, substantial risk to the child. Public testimony for this bill emphasized the need for additional resources to effectively implement its provisions. The committee also discussed HB2809 regarding tracking suicide attempts by children and SB1590 which proposed adopting an electronic process for paternity verification in adoption cases. Overall, the meeting was marked by lively discussions and significant public involvement, indicating the community's vested interest in the legislative outcomes.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.

Senate Session Aug 1st, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Prohibition of cannabis, THC, marijuana has really never been about science or safety.
  • Prohibition economics have always favored potency over safety, and prohibition begets bad actors.
  • overly broad restrictions that would hurt Texas businesses without sufficiently improving public safety
  • profit over the safety of our kids.
  • It protects public health and safety, especially for our kids, without affecting the community.
Bills: SB5, SB11, SB12
Summary: The committee meeting held a vigorous debate primarily concerning Senate Bills 11, 12, and 5, each addressing significant legislative issues including taxpayer-funded lobbying, election integrity, and the regulation of hemp-derived THC products. Proponents of SB12 defended it as necessary for transparency and fiscal responsibility, emphasizing the suppression of taxpayer-funded lobbying as a means to protect taxpayer interests. In contrast, opponents raised concerns that the bill would silence local government voices and hinder advocacy from smaller communities, arguing that it undermines local control and representation in the legislative process. Throughout the discussions, key testimonies illustrated the political divides over these legislative priorities, generating significant public interest and engagement.
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  • Listen, law enforcement and public safety has been dealing...
  • Without them, TxDOT could not address its top priority of safety.
  • We have a category for safety to improve safety for Texans
  • This is useful for water supply planning and recreational safety.
  • Safety, levee safety programs, I think would be worth the
Summary: In this meeting of the Senate Select Committee on Disaster Relief and Flooding, the focus was on the recent severe flooding that caused significant casualties and property damage across Texas. The committee heard invited testimony from various state agencies and river authorities regarding their responses to the flooding emergency. It was noted that over 135 Texans lost their lives during this disaster, and numerous families were displaced, prompting a united effort from emergency responders and volunteers across the country to assist those affected. The committee emphasized the importance of constructive policy solutions rather than assigning blame, aiming to enhance future flood response and mitigation strategies. Key discussions revolved around flood risk management, with presentations on the newly established processes following the passage of several bills related to flood infrastructure and planning. The committee emphasized a bottom-up approach to regional flood planning involving local community input, and they highlighted the need for additional resources to improve emergency response capabilities. Public testimony reinforced the necessity of developing improved communication systems and flood warning mechanisms to mitigate the risk of future flooding incidents.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance Feb 12th, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Is there about a $5 billion safety net that y'all

  • Is there about a $5 billion safety net that you all have
  • Is there about a $5 billion safety net that you all have
  • Is there about a $5 billion safety net that you all have
  • **Speaker**: ...from a safety standpoint as well.
Bills: SB1
Summary: The committee meeting addressed various pressing issues, notably the funding and appropriations for transportation and housing programs. Presentations focused on $40.4 billion in funding for highway projects, which is directed towards construction, maintenance, and infrastructure development for the upcoming biennium. Discussions highlighted the importance of addressing the capacity for project delivery amid increasing demands due to population growth and increased vehicle miles traveled in Texas. Additionally, Senator Hinojosa pushed for clarifying the funding available for driver education programs, especially for homeless and foster youth, which underscored a need for legislative support to ensure adequate resource allocation. Public testimonies lent depth to these discussions, presenting the human impact of legislative decisions.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Apr 3rd, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • ...and stability, not safety violations.
  • Beyond the economic toll, these crimes pose a public safety risk.
  • may fail to meet safety standards in those fuel pumps.
  • Under Section 1022 of the Health and Safety Code.
  • Racetrack's highest priority is ensuring the safety of its team members working at our stores.
Summary: The meeting focused primarily on the discussion surrounding HB1414, presented by Representative Bowers on behalf of Representative Dr. Alma Allen. The bill aims to eliminate the Class B misdemeanor penalty for driving with a suspended license (DWLI) for those with prior convictions, allowing county courts to dedicate resources to more serious offenses and potentially preventing many Texans from facing excessive debt and jail time. Representatives and witnesses provided insights into the bill's implications for individuals unable to afford civil surcharges that lead to license suspensions, highlighting the financial burdens placed on lower-income families.
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  • With first-hand experience at the agency, he understands its critical mission: ensuring the safety and
  • With first-hand experience at the agency, he understands its critical mission: ensuring the safety and
  • With first-hand experience at the agency, he understands its critical mission: ensuring the safety and
  • With first-hand experience at the agency, he understands its critical mission: ensuring the safety and
  • Public safety, not only the safety of the individual riders
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

Business and Commerce Apr 22nd, 2025

Senate Business & Commerce Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • There is a resource witness from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
  • Well, it's just a safety net.

  • There are 27 people running for mayor, and most of them are talking about public safety.
  • These workers and our partner contractors build Texas with integrity; they build it with safety.
  • It's not just in terms of quality, but it's also in safety and accountability.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Business and Commerce centered around critical legislation including SB2858, SB324, and several others pertaining to regulatory consistency and enforcement in local governments. Notably, SB2858 was introduced to address the apparent noncompliance of some cities with state laws by empowering the Attorney General to enforce regulations more effectively. The members deliberated on the implications of this bill, with public testimony highlighting the need for stronger measures against local governments that ignore state mandates. Aside from regulatory discussions, SB2610 was well-received as it aimed to provide cybersecurity protections for small to medium-sized businesses, encouraging compliance with industry standards while simultaneously minimizing potential legal repercussions for companies against data breaches. The committee aimed to strike a balance between ensuring business security and avoiding undue burden on smaller enterprises.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Senate Session Aug 19th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Safety is a priority for all of us, and these aren't just
  • Floods are a threat to my safety.
  • Not being able to afford food on the table is a threat to our safety.
  • Men who control women are a threat to our safety. I love my trans brothers and sisters.
  • Members, safety and privacy are common sense.

Bills: SB10, SB8, SB15, SB12, SB6, SB13, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4
Summary: During this meeting of the committee, significant attention was directed towards several bills, particularly surrounding property tax legislation and its implications for local governments. Senator Bettencourt highlighted the reduction of the voter approval tax rate from 3.5% to 2.5%, emphasizing its potential impact on local budgeting and the necessity for local elections to generate funding for essential services. The committee engaged in a heated debate regarding SB8, which concerns the designation of public facilities based on biological sex. Several members expressed concerns about the bill's implications on civil rights and potential conflicts with federal discrimination laws, leading to a division of opinions among committee members. Ultimately, multiple bills were moved to the floor for final passage, reflecting the urgency to address pressing matters swiftly.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Criminal Justice Mar 25th, 2025 at 08:00 am

Senate Criminal Justice Committee

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  • That information was used to track me, harass me, and ultimately destroy my sense of safety.
  • My concern for safety is not theoretical and not in 2020.
  • These delays put public safety at risk and...
  • Isleta Su Pueblo seeks the same recognition to ensure the safety of our community.
  • In safety, they are trained to draw their firearm.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice convened to deliberate several bills aimed at enhancing the protection of victims in cases of sexual assault and human trafficking. The meeting featured discussions on Senate Bills SB781, SB836, and SB1610, which introduced measures to improve the criminal justice processes related to these serious offenses. Senator King and other members emphasized the necessity of providing law enforcement with the tools needed to combat these crimes while simultaneously safeguarding victims' rights and privacy during trials. Notably, SB836 proposed significant changes that would prevent live streaming of sexual assault trials without consent to protect the dignity of victims, while SB781 sought to standardize the confidentiality of peace officers' personal information to enhance their safety.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Transportation Funding Mar 10th, 2025 at 10:03 am

House S/C on Transportation Funding

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  • our look-ahead documents, the Statewide Long-Range Plan Connecting Texas 2050, the report of our safety
  • We have launched, just in December, a new safety campaign.
  • One, you ended your slideshow with safety. Yes, sir.
  • And pavement conditions have a lot to do with safety.
  • Before that, there was the FAST Act, then there was T-21 and Safety.
Summary: The meeting of the Standing Subcommittee on Transportation addressed crucial issues relating to state transportation funding, focusing primarily on Propositions 1 and 7. The discussions, led by Chairman Canales, highlighted the significant contribution these propositions make to Texas's transportation budget and the impending challenges tied to a projected funding shortfall of $15 billion. Mark Williams, Executive Director of TxDOT, along with Stephen Stewart, CFO, emphasized the importance of sustained funding to support Texas’s growing infrastructure needs amidst rising costs and diminishing revenue sources, notably due to changes in vehicle fuel efficiency and increased reliance on electric vehicles. Notable public testimony from Pete Sepulveda from the Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority provided insights into local funding mechanisms and their role in enhancing the regional transportation networks.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Border Security (Part II) Apr 10th, 2025

Senate Border Security Committee

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  • data-time="90">Senator Parker, relating to aircraft owned and operated by the Department of Public Safety
  • p>The department now clearly refers to the Department of Public Safety
  • marker="28" data-time="162"> ...alignment with industry standards and is highly discouraged from a safety
  • owner and operator of their aircraft and should therefore be held accountable for the maintenance and safety
  • we corrected to make certain that "the department" now clearly refers to the Department of Public Safety
Summary: The meeting of the committee centered around several significant legislative proposals, notably focusing on SB2201, which aims to enhance intelligence databases to tackle organized crime, including street gangs and terrorist organizations. Senator Birdwell led the discussions by emphasizing the need for strong measures to adapt to the evolving landscape of criminal activity in Texas and proposed key amendments designed to strengthen accountability for law enforcement. Members engaged in detailed conversations with testimonies supporting the bill's intention to safeguard civil liberties while bolstering law enforcement's ability to manage public safety concerns effectively. Additionally, SB2200 and SB2199 were discussed and subsequently passed favorably to the full Senate following committee substitutions that addressed minor drafting corrections and compliance with federal standards.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance (Part I) Mar 12th, 2025

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  • Priority for public safety and investigation enhancements
  • Item 33 is the Office of the Department of Public Safety,
  • Madam Chair, I also wanted to thank you for all of your hard work on student safety, Nichols, on the
  • Item number four, oversight and safety regulatory

  • Moving on to agency requests, item number two, flood control, controlled dam safety engineer, one FTE
Summary: The committee also reviewed workforce optimization projects and critical capital improvements, underscoring the importance of maintaining and enhancing state infrastructure. A work group revision related to Senate Bill 9 was adopted, further demonstrating the committee's proactive approach to addressing fiscal responsibilities and ensuring effective allocation of state resources. The meeting concluded with an overview of adopted items and a commitment to continue enhancing services for the public.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Transportation Mar 6th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Transportation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The safety of Texas motorists is one of TxDOT's top priorities.
  • And through our traffic safety campaigns, we hope to

  • educate the public on these safety initiatives.
  • This eliminates the safety inspection as a precursor before a person has to renew their registration.
  • Ports come in many shapes and sizes, and each and every port provides enhanced safety, transportation
Summary: The meeting conducted by the Transportation Committee focused on several key bills addressing transportation infrastructure and policy reforms. Notable discussions included a heated debate over HB1234, where members expressed concerns regarding funding allocations and the environmental impact of proposed projects. Several witnesses were called to provide testimony, balancing arguments both for and against the bill, showcasing the ongoing tensions between development and environmental sustainability. Additionally, SB5678 received broad support with discussions highlighting its potential to enhance public transit efficiency across the state.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Apr 10th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • ...background check, who have had the safety courses, and
  • The problem isn't with safety at the State Fair; it's getting to and from the State Fair, because we
  • After experiencing a shooting at the State Fair in 2023, the State Fair stated, "Safety is the number
  • While denying them the authority to set reasonable safety
  • Senate Bill 2881 addresses digital providers and the safety of minors online.
Summary: The Committee on State Affairs convened for a detailed examination of SB1065. The session was marked by comprehensive discussions surrounding the potential implications of this legislation. Members engaged in dialogue regarding the bill's objectives, with presentations from the bill's author and various stakeholders, highlighting differing perspectives on its necessity and impact. Public input was also sought, allowing for a range of opinions to be expressed, which enriched the deliberative process. Notably, Senator Haldeman emphasized the importance of the bill for improving community resources and addressing urgent needs in public services.

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