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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 May 27th, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

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  • " data-time="1170"> Encourages early payments which can improve the state's cash flow and fiscal planning
  • > Supports prudent fiscal behavior, rewards efficient budget planning
  • This bill is defined as a fiscally responsible measure that provides an incentive for districts to plan
  • span> ...that benefits both districts and the state's financial planning
Summary: In this committee meeting, various educational bills were discussed, reflecting significant attention on improving public schooling. Notably, the discussion on HB123 focused on foundational literacy and numeracy for public school students, which received widespread support from multiple testimonies emphasizing the need for early intervention in education. Stakeholders highlighted the importance of investing in teacher training to effectively teach critical subjects like math. Additionally, HB1939, aimed at providing financial incentives for school districts to pay recapture payments early, generated a robust discourse around fiscal responsibility and budgeting in education funding. The meeting concluded with all bills being favorably reported to the full Senate for further review.
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  • It's currently going through the state water planning process and is included in the regional water plan
  • It requires applicants to demonstrate plans for securing

  • Updating, I believe, don't just spend a bunch of money or plan and spend money to upgrade your capacity
  • 3078"> I don't remember how many units there were previously, but the folks that have it now are planning
Summary: The meeting was convened to discuss several pivotal bills primarily relating to water management, environmental regulations, and labor standards. Amongst key discussions, SB243 aimed to reform migrant housing penalties, transforming the flat fee structure into a more compelling model that could incite improvements in living conditions for migrant workers. Furthermore, the committee deliberated on SB2159 and SB2568, both significant for addressing water resource management in Medina County, with testimonies from local water authority representatives emphasizing the urgent need for updated legislative support amid local growth pressures. Other bills discussed included SB1891 and SB1442, which prompted lively debates regarding utility rate adjustments and environmental compliance procedures for wastewater facilities.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Business and Commerce (Part I) Apr 3rd, 2025

Senate Business & Commerce Committee

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  • A facility must include a site plan that has setbacks unless waived by the adjacent property owner.
  • No, sir, and we plan to be very clear.

  • What's your plan to apologize to our constituents?
  • And to that point, do you have a communication plan?
  • ...plan.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Business and Commerce Committee primarily focused on legislative issues following Hurricane Beryl, particularly Senate Bill 231, which aims to create a process for CenterPoint to compensate its customers for overcharges related to backup power and mobile generation units. During discussions, Executive Vice President Jason Ryan outlined CenterPoint's commitment to refund approximately $430 million and absorb future costs related to these generators. The bill's substitute also mandates that leased emergency generators be mobile and capable of quick deployment during significant outages, addressing previous concerns over inefficiencies experienced during past weather events.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband Apr 16th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband

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    put their plan

  • 400" data-time="2394"> I urge you to oppose this bill and protect the ability of municipalities to plan
  • And so in initial planning for the 26th bond, we're anticipating...
  • We have a third fair plan that's available for anybody.
Summary: The Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Broadband convened to discuss several important bills aimed at improving broadband infrastructure and managing the financial responsibilities associated with utility right-of-way relocation. Notably, Chair Morales advocated for HB3953, focused on assessing broadband availability in multifamily housing, highlighting significant gaps observed during the COVID-19 pandemic where families struggled to access necessary internet services for education. Testimonies were provided by various stakeholders, underlining the critical nature of broadband accessibility for vulnerable populations, including low-income families and students.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations May 8th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Appropriations Committee

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  • you can take a stab at that and help me figure out, you know, in terms of simple household math planning
  • And you know, Senator Perry came out with a plan by

  • That's the plan.

  • We can't, I'm not saying we should plan on that.

Bills: SJR4
Summary: The meeting focused on Senate Joint Resolution 4, which proposes to raise the constitutional cap of the Economic Stabilization Fund from 10% to 15%. Members engaged in a comprehensive discussion regarding the potential implications of this increase, especially in relation to Texas's long-term financial liabilities. Concerns were raised about maintaining adequate reserves while simultaneously addressing the need for taxpayer relief, especially considering factors such as property tax compression and future economic downturns. Various members voiced their opinions on the balance between saving for potential future needs and returning money to taxpayers, fostering a vigorous debate on the state's fiscal strategy and priorities.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband May 2nd, 2025 at 09:05 am

House S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband

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  • It involves land acquisition, infrastructure installation, planning and maintenance, and tree management
  • It's about 29% of our staffing for our street repair budget, and it's 35% of our plan review and inspections
  • That's a big part of the cost of all the planning.
Summary: The meeting of the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Broadband included significant discussions surrounding Senate Bill 924, which addresses cable service providers and their financial obligations related to franchise fees. Council Member Julian Ramirez opposed the bill, emphasizing its potential fiscal impact on cities like Houston and Austin by restricting franchise fee collections, thus threatening vital public services funded by these fees. Public testimony supported his stance, highlighting the financial realities these cities face, particularly in maintaining public safety and infrastructure.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Transportation Apr 17th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Transportation Committee

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  • And then finally, we requested disclosure of any current or planned foreign investment in the project
  • where you're at in this project, you have no idea of a schedule, or do you have some kind of a master plan
  • marker="229" data-time="1368"> Roughly take six months to complete the kind of finalization of the planning
Summary: The committee meeting involved robust discussions focusing on three key bills: HB791, HB1729, and HB2876. HB791, presented by Representative Gortez, quickly passed through the committee with no objections, relating to approval for Central Catholic High School. Next, HB1729, which concerns term limits for commissioners of the free board, also saw no discussion before being moved favorably to the full House. The final bill discussed, HB2876, was pulled back from subcommittee and addressed amendments to a comprehensive development agreement aimed at enhancing portions of State Highway 130. The chair demonstrated an intent to expedite these measures, highlighting a commitment to advancing local infrastructure projects efficiently. Additionally, public testimony was not on the agenda for this meeting, indicating a focus on internal discussions. Members expressed gratitude for the cooperation shown during the session, suggesting a positive working environment. As the meeting adjourned, it was noted that the upcoming agenda would include numerous bills, ensuring ongoing legislative activity in the following weeks.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Apr 3rd, 2025 at 08:00 am

House S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health

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  • The bill would require a statewide health coordinating council to develop a long-range plan for improving
  • health literacy, along with a biennial report on the plan and any updates.
  • The bill further instructs DSHS to include health literacy issues in their state health plan.
  • grant amount, submit detailed information, implementation plans
  • daughter, my husband and I made the decision to seek a second opinion to continue with her treatment plan
Summary: During this meeting, the committee engaged in extensive discussions regarding various bills aimed at improving public health and welfare, including chronic kidney disease resources and statewide health literacy initiatives. Chair Guillen presented House Bill 3269, which proposes the creation of a centralized resource center for chronic kidney disease that is tailored to help patients and healthcare providers with information and resources, garnering robust support from the committee. Additionally, House Bill 1295 was discussed, focusing on enhancing statewide health literacy with a long-range coordination plan from the Department of State Health Services, which was also received favorably by committee members.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Jan 27th, 2025 at 04:01 pm

Texas House Floor Meeting

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    Heavenly Father, Proverbs 16:9 reminds us, "A man's heart plans

  • You've spoken about how you want everyone to have a seat at the table, and I'm simply asking if you can plan
  • You've spoken about how you want everyone to have a seat at the table, and I'm simply asking if you can plan
Summary: The meeting was primarily focused on legislative business, highlighting several resolutions and bills for discussion and voting. Notable discussions included HCR 54, which authorizes the legislature to adjourn for more than three days, a matter that was adopted with a significant majority. Furthermore, HR 114 was presented to commemorate January 27th as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, brought forward by Representative Rosenthal, who shared personal insights into his family's heritage and emphasized the importance of remembrance and combating anti-Semitism.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Higher Education Apr 15th, 2025 at 10:04 am

House Higher Education Committee

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  • Keeping him nine hours away isn't something we planned or hoped for, plus having to pay out-of-state
  • Currently, we support 26 students with IDD and plan

  • But as we grow in the Victoria area and the Coastal Bend area, we feel that the degree plan and those
  • "1240" data-time="7434">Now, would you be willing to take the civic courses as part of your degree plan
  • As for the degree plan, what are you going to do with it
Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on several bills related to education and public safety. Notable discussions included HB1105, which seeks to provide EMS employees with tuition exemptions similar to those received by firefighters and police officers, thus addressing educational parity among first responders. Representative Ward-Johnson presented the bill and highlighted the growing responsibilities of paramedics in the changing landscape of emergency services. Witnesses from the Austin EMS Association spoke in support, emphasizing the importance of quality education for EMS workers in enhancing public safety and service delivery. The committee also discussed HB1705 and HB2290, which aim to improve educational accreditation and health benefits for students, respectively, indicating a broad focus on enhancing the educational framework within the state.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Local Government (Part II) Apr 28th, 2025

Senate Local Government Committee

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  • As its Qualified Allocation Plan, as required under the federal
  • As you know, and was just explained, the Qualified Allocation Plan

  • The Qualified Allocation Plan that we have governs the

  • We're planning a 2,000-home community in Walker County.
  • redevelopment plans that could have provided much-needed
Summary: The meeting of the committee effectively reviewed and voted on multiple bills pertaining to public safety, affordable housing, and local governance. Notably, Senator Cook introduced SB2262, which grants municipalities authority to regulate automated defibrillators, aiming to enhance public health responses in urban areas. Public testimony was heard on several bills, illustrating community support and concerns, particularly around affordable housing issues raised by Senator Menendez's SB2137, which seeks to improve access to low-income housing by altering existing criteria used by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Additionally, the discussions also touched on the impact of various bills on local governance and property rights, highlighting the committee's aim to address essential services within communities effectively.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Ways & Means Mar 24th, 2025 at 02:00 pm

House Ways & Means Committee

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  • comptroller here a few weeks ago, I asked if they were planning
  • marker="82" data-time="486"> The response at that time was that this was something they were already planning
  • fiscal note here, because, as I mentioned, they said this was already something that the office was planning
  • hopeful that we can re-evaluate that fiscal note, because if that's something that we're already planning
  • Our plan right now is to construct that internally.
Summary: The meeting of the Ways and Means Committee was marked by significant deliberation on several bills aimed at improving tax policies and supporting community welfare. A noteworthy discussion surrounded HB1256, which proposes tax exemptions for rainwater harvesting systems, reflecting the pressing issue of water conservation amid drought conditions affecting Texas. Representative Zwiener emphasized the necessity of incentivizing families to conserve water, championing the bill as a common-sense solution. The committee also considered HB1632, which aims to make pet food tax-exempt, further engaging legislators in a light-hearted yet crucial dialogue about affordability for pet owners amidst rising living costs. Following these discussions, a series of resolutions and bills were reported favorably out of the committee, including HJR138, which seeks to prohibit a carbon tax in Texas as a precautionary measure against potential economic repercussions. The meeting concluded with clear communication regarding upcoming votes and recommendations for moving these bills forward to the full house. The atmosphere fostered a collaborative spirit as committee members shared their insights on pressing issues, highlighting their commitment to supporting Texas families and communities.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Culture, Recreation & Tourism May 1st, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee

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  • ...Planning Committee. History is a big deal to me.
  • tell you from first-hand experience that this kind of undertaking takes serious time, thoughtful planning
  • Planning for the state centennial in 1936 began in 1923.
  • Most of those Art Deco buildings were built as a result of the planning that the Centennial Commission
  • for Texas to really plan and do wonderful things for this
Summary: The committee meeting extensively discussed SB1350, which aims to establish a commission for the Bicentennial Anniversary of Texas Independence in 2036. Several witnesses, including Lacey Finley and Russell Molina, testified in support of the bill, emphasizing the importance of extensive planning and community engagement for this significant celebration. They argued that the bicentennial should encompass the diverse history and culture of Texas and encouraged the committee to include a non-profit structure to facilitate fund-raising and coordination efforts. Furthermore, HB738 was debated, focusing on the preservation of Rosenwald schools and their potential use as community learning centers, with members advocating for support to maintain this integral part of Texas's educational heritage.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Senate Session (Part II) Sep 3rd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Without non-compliance with the emergency planning requirements
  • marker="13" data-time="118"> Activities that can be determined whether updates to the camp emergency plans
  • marker="27" data-time="254">Committee substitute House Bill one, relating to youth camp emergency plans
  • span marker="35" data-time="333">Committee substitute House Bill 1, relating to youth camp emergency plans
  • I plan on being here until I complete the job, which is January 27.
Bills: SB8, SB1, SB2, SB5, SB10, HB27, HB7, HB17, HB1, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB20, HB18
Summary: The committee meeting focused on several significant legislative actions, particularly in relation to youth camp safety reforms. Senator Perry presented the committee substitute for HB1, emphasizing the collaborative effort with the House to enhance youth camp emergency preparedness following tragic events in the community. The bill, which maintains essential safety provisions, was received positively and passed without opposition. Additionally, discussions highlighted the importance of funding for flood management and the need for ongoing dialogue around public safety enhancements, including interoperability among emergency services. Overall, the meeting reflected a strong commitment to community safety and legislative integrity.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance Apr 23rd, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

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  • data-time="54"> ...and Firefighter Retirement Fund, based on the Voluntary Funding Soundness Restoration Plan
  • If we do not act now, we risk being forced to wait into a mandatory funding soundness restoration plan
  • and responsiveness to changing market conditions, which is exactly what a durable, defined benefit plan
Bills: SB771, SB2345, HB135
Summary: The Senate Finance Committee meeting covered crucial legislative discussions surrounding several important bills, particularly focused on firefighter pension reforms and tax equity for diesel fuel. Senate Bill 771, presented by Senator Hinojosa, seeks to rectify a gap in state tax law regarding tax credits for diesel fuel used in auxiliary power units. The bill drew support from several witnesses who emphasized its importance for maintaining fairness in tax treatment across fuel types. Additionally, House Bill 135, aimed at providing tax exemptions for exotic game sales, was discussed with fervent support from stakeholders within the industry. Public testimonies highlighted the positive economic impact of the bill on rural communities in Texas. The committee also reviewed Senate Bill 2345, another pension-related bill, which showcased collaboration between the city and the firefighters' association.
US
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  • Georgians asked about this nominee's plans to ensure their

  • Georgians asked about this nominee's plans to ensure their

  • Georgians asked about this nominee's plans to ensure

Summary: The meeting of the Finance Committee primarily focused on the nomination of Frank Bisignano for Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. Members discussed the nominee's qualifications extensively, raising concerns about his past connections to Doge and the implications for Social Security. Several Senators expressed doubts about Bisignano's ability to improve the existing issues faced by the Social Security Administration, particularly related to staffing, customer service, and the potential for service cuts that could ultimately harm beneficiaries. The atmosphere was contentious, with divisive opinions visible among the committee members as they scrutinized Bisignano's past dealings and strategies.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Local Government (Part I) May 26th, 2025

Senate Local Government Committee

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  • These communities consist of one- and two-story master-planned manufactured homes and offer amenities
  • connected to municipal water and sewer systems and include amenities often seen in conventional master-planned
  • I would like an opportunity to check with some people in my district, so I don't know if you're planning
  • I was planning on voting on some of these bills like the bill we did that the Bills: HB1532, HB2731, HB3483, HB4308, HB4580, HB4582, HB5509, HB5663
Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government convened to discuss various important bills, primarily focusing on housing and local governance issues. Significant discussions included House Bill 5509, aimed at enhancing municipal powers against human trafficking by allowing the suspension of hotel occupancy certificates when crimes are suspected. The committee thoroughly reviewed the proposed committee substitutes for several bills, stressing stakeholder input and the importance of due process in legislative changes. Additionally, public testimony highlighted community support for the new amendments designed to ensure safety and welfare, particularly concerning vulnerable populations. House Bill 5663, addressing vital infrastructure needs and associated funding, also received a favorable recommendation from the committee, advancing its path through legislative scrutiny.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Jan 29th, 2025 at 10:01 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • I saw it reported in the media last evening that you do not plan to release committee assignments this
  • Do you at least plan to establish, before Tuesday, any committees that would allow the House to immediately
  • Do you at least plan to establish before Tuesday any committees that would allow the House to immediately
Summary: The meeting of the Texas House of Representatives focused on several notable resolutions, including the recognition of January 29, 2025, as 'Brownsville Day,' 'Alpha Kappa Alpha Day,' and 'Shen Yun Day.' Each resolution was met with enthusiasm as representatives shared their pride in their communities and honored the cultural significance of these events. In particular, Representative Gomez emphasized the economic and cultural contributions of Brownsville, while Dr. Oliverson highlighted Shen Yun's dedication to reviving traditional Chinese culture through the art of dance and music. The discussions underscored the importance of inclusivity and representation in celebrations throughout the state.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.

89th Legislative Session - 1st Called Session Aug 11th, 2025 at 01:08 pm

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • data-time="54">The measures include requiring outdoor campground facilities to have a flood disaster plan
  • data-time="342"> The measures include requiring outdoor campground facilities to have a flood disaster plan
Bills: HB4
Summary: The meeting was convened to discuss a number of significant bills, primarily focused on emergency management and disaster response measures, particularly House Bills 1 through 63. The committee emphasized the urgency of passing these bills to enhance the capabilities of the Texas Division of Emergency Management and create essential frameworks for local governments to better coordinate disaster response efforts. Discussions also included legislative actions to impose stricter regulations to guard against fraudulent activities related to disaster relief donations. Notably, the committee discussed the ongoing challenge of achieving a quorum, as several members were absent, leading to the deployment of law enforcement personnel to locate and encourage attendance from missing colleagues.
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  • data-time="1200"> We will vote on that today, but several members have busy schedules this morning, so I plan
  • , a domestic violent extremist group, were prosecuted for seditious conspiracy for their role in planning
Summary: This meeting focused primarily on the nomination of Patrick Davis to serve as Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legislative Affairs. Members discussed Mr. Davis's qualifications and experience, emphasizing his commitment to effectively serving the American public and working collaboratively with Congress. The committee also briefly revisited the nominations of John Eisenberg and Brett Shumate but decided to hold them over until the next meeting. Additionally, concerns regarding the nomination of Ed Martin as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia were raised, particularly regarding his past statements and conduct related to the January 6th insurrection and its aftermath. The discussion highlighted the importance of reviewing Mr. Martin's responses to various questions before proceeding with a vote on his nomination.

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