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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations Feb 19th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Appropriations Committee

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  • If the level of property taxes increases, that automatically causes an increase in Tier 2 funding.
  • So that's sort of part of the piece of the puzzle.
  • , what the researchers generally find is that it causes the performance of all of the schools to improve
  • Like, do the students have to attend the private school a certain number of days?
  • There are a few things that we interact with private schools, such as a variety of federal programs that
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.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships May 5th, 2025 at 02:05 pm

House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

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  • practice of such.
  • Children are one of our most crucial responsibilities of the legislature and of our court system.
  • Home ownership is a cornerstone of the American dream, but it is slipping out of the grasp of many working-class
  • letters of testamentary or letters of administration.
  • the State of Texas.
Summary: The meeting of the Subcommittee on Family and Fiduciary Relationships focused on a range of bills concerning child support, child welfare, and probate law. Notable discussions included HB1980, which aims to require fathers to provide financial support from the moment of conception. This bill was presented by Representative Hicklin, who highlighted the economic challenges faced by single mothers and the importance of ensuring paternal responsibility. Public testimonies were received both in favor and against this bill, including criticisms about the fairness of imposing retroactive child support. The committee members expressed varied opinions, leading to a nuanced debate about the implications of the bill on family dynamics and economic responsibilities . Other bills discussed included SB1923, which allows child support payments to follow the child to non-parent caregivers, thus aiming to better serve children in kinship care situations. This bill was supported by advocates highlighting the financial strain on kinship caregivers without custody. Additionally, HB5642 addressed clouded titles in real estate and the importance of providing clear information to homebuyers regarding estate planning. Overall, the meeting was productive and well-attended, with substantial participation from committee members and the public.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 (Part II) Apr 15th, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

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  • At PAISD, we are incredibly proud of the quality of education we provide, but the escalating cost of
  • of $1.1 million.
  • This bill relates to notice to local law enforcement of certain offenses occurring on public or private
  • of behavior.
  • against disruptive behavior, but such actions can diminish the outcome of the game.
Summary: The meeting focused on advancing several significant pieces of legislation, particularly those pertaining to education and school finance. Notable discussions included the adoption of committee substitutes for various Senate Bills, such as SB2392, which introduced new reporting requirements for educators regarding misconduct cases. The committee also addressed SB1635, aimed at alleviating the financial burdens of high coastal insurance costs on school districts, which included provisions for credits against required recapture payments. Senator Hinojosa emphasized the urgency of responding to the challenges faced by local districts, underscoring the need for legislative support to ensure fair funding in coastal areas.
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  • type of dairy that is consumed because of the importance of whole milk to supporting brain development
  • of them.
  • Clearly, whole milk wasn't the issue here; the type of milk in schools wasn't the cause of this, and
  • In the spring of 2018, I attended the Legislation Action Committee put on by the School Nutrition Association
  • to one issue as the sole cause of obesity.
Bills: SB222
Summary: This meeting of the committee focused primarily on the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, S222, which aims to permit schools to offer a fuller range of milk options, including whole, reduced, and low-fat varieties, that have garnered bipartisan support. Chairman Bozeman opened the session by highlighting concerns over children's nutrition and the obesity epidemic, emphasizing the significance of nutritious school meals in addressing these issues. Experts from various organizations were invited to discuss the implications of this bill as well as the current challenges facing school meal programs, including budget constraints and food supply issues. The meeting included passionate testimonies about the direct impacts of current dietary guidelines and federal funding reductions affecting schools' abilities to provide healthy meal options.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.

Education K-16 Aug 6th, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

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  • It stands for, not 'boy', it stands for beginning of year, middle of year, end of year.
  • of Year.
  • There are a variety of private sector vendors that offer...
  • of actions to turn that around, and that's the reason why you go up.
  • We're going through a pretty intentional process to figure out what the best course of action is to support
Bills: SB8
Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 convened to discuss Senate Bill 8, focusing on revising Texas's statewide assessment system by eliminating the STAR test and replacing it with a more efficient structure. This bill was highlighted as an important effort to enhance student accountability and academic performance through three testing phases: beginning, middle, and end of the academic year, to commence in the 2027-2028 school year. During the meeting, various stakeholders including educators and business leaders presented their support, emphasizing the need for a timely, transparent, and actionable assessment strategy that better serves students' educational needs and alleviates the pressure of over-testing in schools. Furthermore, the committee addressed the importance of ensuring assessments align closely with the Texas educational standards and provide teachers with the resources to adapt instruction based on real-time student data.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House State Affairs Committee

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  • Additionally, 42.37% of all traffic deaths are caused by alcohol-related incidents.
  • Consumption causes a variety of effects.
  • Unlike most prescribed pain medicines that can eventually cause some sort of addiction.
  • ...to pay all of us for the actions of bad actors.
  • I'm very opposed to all actions relating to the ban of cannabis and hemp.
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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  • is worth the price of the well-being of our children.
  • the United States of America, I swore to uphold all of its rights, including the freedom of speech.
  • behalf of the State Board of Education.
  • So, I mean, these are some of the bad actions that

  • my governance and the actions of the Texas Legislature.
Summary: The meeting revolved around significant legislative discussions primarily focused on SB8 and SB18. Notably, the committee addressed public testimonies on SB18, which targeted drag performances and LGBTQIA individuals. Testimonies highlighted the potential discriminatory implications of the bill, raising concerns that it undermines constitutional freedoms. Various members of the public expressed both support and opposition, fostering a heated debate about its impact on community rights and protections.
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  • They can step out of the hearing room into a private

  • the Camp Mystic victims privately, and we've heard their testimony from many of those families today
  • I am proud of the work of the committee.
  • My hope for our actions here today, your actions, all of
  • Higher ground is truly, I believe, the best course of action
Summary: The meeting focused on discussion around SB1, addressing safety reforms in youth camps in light of a tragic flooding incident that resulted in multiple fatalities. The committee heard testimony from various stakeholders, including family members of the victims, who shared heartfelt stories and the urgent need for reforms to ensure that such a tragedy would not happen again. The testimonies highlighted the importance of establishing better safety measures, including evacuation plans and compliance with new safety regulations. Senator Perry emphasized that the bill aims to create objective standards that protect children attending camps, prompting a strong emotional response from attendees as they reflected on the lives lost during the flash floods.
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  • I know you were saying that because of this, it's going to cause a lawsuit.
  • of it.
  • Mid-term redistricting, at a minimum, as Federalist 10 reminds us, is the action of men...
  • The predominant use of race to justify this process will cause all of us to pay to defend illegal maps
  • and plead the cause of the widow.
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.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 5th, 2025 at 10:00 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
  • On behalf of myself and the members of the body, I would like to welcome Shelley Corrales, the CEO of
  • waiver of citation by digitized signature in a suit of dissolution of marriage, is referred to the Subcommittee
  • of Education.
  • Department of the International Boundary and Water Commission to take appropriate action to ensure that
Summary: The committee meeting began with a moment of silence dedicated to the memory of the late Congressman Sylvester Turner, acknowledged by multiple members who spoke eloquently about his legacy and contributions to the community. This emotional tribute was followed by a series of announcements, including recognizing distinguished guests and discussing significant upcoming dates such as Alamo Day. The atmosphere of the meeting reflected a blend of mourning and celebration of service, as members recounted personal anecdotes and expressing gratitude for Turner's guiding influence in their political paths.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs Mar 5th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House State Affairs Committee

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  • The numbers: we’ve got 57.8 miles of wall that have been installed as of the end of last month, then
  • Again, some of that was repairs of existing walls.
  • some of it's private, too, right?
  • First of all, to be clear, any of the private land where we've constructed—well, the owners...
  • What's the status of the development of that service?
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on the activities and initiatives of the Public Utility Commission (PUC) since the last legislative session. Key discussions included the implementation of Senate Bill 1929 regarding large crypto miners in Texas, which has led to 12 companies registering with the PUC and a projected demand of around 4,000 megawatts. Additionally, the committee addressed system resiliency plans authorized by HB2555, which allows electric utilities to file these plans to better handle extreme weather events and security threats. The meeting showcased the ongoing efforts to ensure infrastructure can meet growing demands, particularly in the rapidly expanding Permian Basin, and highlighted the need for minimum standards for utility infrastructure design, construction, and maintenance to improve resiliency against adverse conditions.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Delivery of Government Efficiency Mar 12th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Delivery of Government Efficiency Committee

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  • When I stepped in, I sold my private companies when I agreed to kind of do a tour.
  • It gets frustrating particularly for folks like me that come out of the private sector, and you look
  • A spirit of efficiency, you know. And in the private sector, as you know, I mean, you go broke.
  • And we can dissect this just like we would in a private business and get you any combination of numbers
  • of complaints do we get, and do we take a lot of enforcement actions.
Bills: HB10, HB12, HB675
Summary: The meeting featured extensive discussions surrounding the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative, emphasizing approaches to enhance procurement processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Representatives from Pearland City Council provided firsthand insights regarding their experiences with cooperative purchasing. Key topics included the complexities of contracts, the challenge of aligning with state procurement laws, and the importance of supporting local vendors through cooperative initiatives. The session also included invited testimony, exploring how the cooperative model influences municipal and educational budgets across Texas.
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  • I'm sure there'll be questions of each of y'all, but it.
  • is really top of mind for each of you at present.
  • of the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers.
  • We're also very proud to represent hundreds and hundreds of smaller to mid-sized private independent
  • tens of thousands of jobs and rigs.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee focused on several key legislative initiatives, including the implementation of new regulations concerning geothermal injection wells as per SB786, and the jurisdiction over brine mining clarified by SB119 and SB1186. Commissioner Christy spoke about the achievements of the Railroad Commission of Texas in regulatory standards and emphasized the importance of updating environmental practices that safeguard groundwater and surface water while facilitating economic growth. Senators expressed their concerns regarding operational impacts on various sectors, highlighting the need for continued collaboration between agencies to address challenges related to water management and environmental compliance.
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  • of the post-election audit process.
  • Instead of a review of an individual precinct, the audit would instead look at the entire population.
  • of electronic system results.
  • the makes and models of our cars.
  • About the civil cause of action for fraudulent crowdfunding
Summary: The committee meeting conducted significant discussions around various bills, notably focusing on House Bill 223, which was reported favorably with recommendations for a full Senate pass. Several members, including Senator Middleton, participated in laying out the bill, emphasizing its potential impacts. Senator Gann's HB521 also garnered attention, receiving approval with aim to accommodate voters' needs, particularly those with disabilities. Throughout the meeting, members exhibited collaboration despite differing views on certain propositions, reflecting a commitment to legislative progress. Public testimony was sought for various bills, expanding the dialogue with stakeholders on topics affecting their communities.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 7th, 2025 at 03:00 pm

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • of the retirement requirement of the teen of Herman.
  • of the retirement requirement of the teen of Herman.
  • of the retirement requirement of the teen of Herman.
  • of certain non-disclosure and non-disparagement agreements by employers, creating a civil cause of action
  • regarding the compliance of the actions of governmental bodies for the Committee on Delivery of Government
Summary: The committee meeting addressed significant topics, including two resolutions, HCR65 and HCR119. HCR65 commemorated the life of Tracy Lee Vincent from Longview, while HCR119 also addressed another memorial. These discussions involved motions for deferring other bills’ readings and the scheduling of a congratulatory memorial resolutions calendar. The meeting included formal recognitions of important individuals, including veterans and milestones in their contributions, illustrating the dignity of the proceedings and the respect given to public service. Additionally, the committee conducted motions to allow for committee meetings during session hours, ensuring legislative business continued smoothly despite scheduling challenges. Amidst these discussions, members recognized first responders and notable citizens whose actions had significantly impacted their communities. This highlighted the meeting's focus not only on legislative duties but also on honoring the individuals that contribute to societal welfare. The session was characterized by a spirit of collaboration and respect, as well as moments of solemn remembrance, establishing a balanced agenda that combined urgency in legislative work with the ceremonial aspects of governance. By the end of the meeting, a clear path forward was established with several motions ordered and memorials acknowledged.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Session Mar 24th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • you had a lot of confusion.
  • May the work of this body strive for the preservation of.
  • metropolitan areas is short hundreds of thousands of units.
  • The bill, as currently drafted, would give a developer, for example, an economic cause of action against
  • rededication of revenue and allocation of accrued interest on dedicated revenue, and the exemption of
Summary: The committee meeting featured significant discussions surrounding several Senate Bills, primarily focusing on SSB840, which was passed after debates regarding the housing market and regulatory impacts. Senator Hughes led the conversation, emphasizing the need for increased supply of housing units and argued against governmental restrictions on development. The debate highlighted varying perspectives among members, showing both support and opposition to the bill, which ultimately led to its passage. Additionally, there were discussions around bills addressing health care, public safety, and energy efficiency, reflecting the diverse legislative priorities the committee is currently addressing.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources May 21st, 2025 at 09:05 am

House Natural Resources Committee

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  • Most of them are occurring in subdivisions that are being plotted with the private.
  • What caused a lot of hesitation is, what is credible

  • I'm here to testify on behalf of and in support of Senate Bill 1855.
  • In other words, just to cut to the quick of it, a lot of groundwater is being used.
  • hundreds of millions of dollars statewide.
Summary: The meeting of the Committee on Natural Resources was convened to review several bills concerning water regulation and development. Chairman Harris facilitated discussions on SB1965, SB2885, SB2440, SB1855, SB2568, SB3058, and SB612. Notable was the acknowledgment of rising concerns over groundwater availability and the regulatory framework surrounding it. The members emphasized the essential nature of the decisions being made, particularly in light of recent developments in water conservation and infrastructure. The bill SB1855 emerged as a focal point, addressing ambiguities in prior legislation about groundwater certification, which has caused confusion among local officials and developers alike. Testimonies were provided by representatives from various counties, emphasizing the necessity for clear guidelines and standards to protect water resources and support sustainable development.
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  • Once you get west of I-35, many of the counties have populations of 5 or 10,000.
  • With the help of the city of San Luis, almost at the end of his first term.
  • of things at once, and this is one of them.
  • If you overlay maps of the rates of the social determinants of health in Texas, most...
  • of color.
Summary: The committee meeting addressed the contentious issue of congressional redistricting, following concerns about the legality and fairness of past maps that allegedly disenfranchised minority voters. The testimony predominantly rejected the notion of conducting mid-decade redistricting, with multiple witnesses arguing against the initiative citing lack of legal justification and the risk of exacerbating racial gerrymandering. Prominent discussions included calls for more transparency in the redistricting process, with several members expressing the need for public engagement through field hearings and meaningful opportunities to review and comment on proposed maps. Senator King and other members led discussions emphasizing the significance of community involvement in shaping equitable congressional districts that reflect Texas' demographics.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Mar 19th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee

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  • the Court of Criminal Appeals of the State of Texas.
  • A couple of the things you said reminded me of some of those.
  • We had heard dozens of stories of abuse.
  • of NDAs and their policies of not reporting.
  • This is not something that we have the option of sitting on. We have to take action.
Summary: The committee meeting centered around the discussions of three key bills: HB865, HB1928, and HB748. Notably, HB865, presented by Speaker Moody, received significant attention as it aims to clarify liability protections for federal firearms licensees, emphasizing its importance for supporting veterans' mental health and safety. Testimonies were provided by various stakeholders, including city council members and law enforcement representatives, who underscored the pressing need for legislative support in the wake of alarming suicide rates among veterans. The committee engaged in comprehensive discussions, highlighting the bill’s potential impact on improving public safety and mental health support within the veteran community. Throughout the session, the committee showed commitment to addressing issues within the statutory probate court system as well, referring HB1928 directly to a relevant subcommittee for further evaluation. The meeting concluded with a strong emphasis on collaboration among committee members and public input, setting the stage for further review and action on these significant legislative proposals. Overall, the meeting was efficient and well-attended, with active participation from both committee members and the public.
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  • heard kind of both sides.
  • transmission of the electricity that that brings, but our role at the PUC is to kind of take all of
  • of time.
  • use of the transmission.
  • different classes of customers and different sizes of customers.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Business Commerce Committee addressed multiple bills, notably focusing on SB842, SB372, and SB262. Chairman Schwartner facilitated discussions around the Texas Energy Fund, with updates provided by PUC Chairman Thomas Gleeson. Gleeson outlined the current status of the energy applications, highlighting that out of 72 applications, 17 had progressed. The committee also raised concerns regarding the need for additional transmission capacity, particularly in the Permian Basin, and discussed the implications of transitioning from 345 kV to 765 kV lines. Overall, the session was marked by a sense of urgency to finalize decisions by the approaching deadlines set for May 1st.

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