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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Economic DevelopmentAudio only. Apr 24th, 2025

Senate Economic Development Committee

Summary: During the Senate Economic Development Committee meeting, several significant bills were discussed and reviewed. Chair Senator Sparks facilitated the review of multiple committee substitutes for various Senate Bills, including SB2532, SB317, SB2925, SB1250, SB1854, and SB2539. All committee substitutes were adopted unanimously, and the bills were moved forward with favorable recommendations to the full Senate. Notably, SB317 and SB1250 were both included in the local and uncontested calendar without any objections, reflecting the committee's consensus for these measures. The positive progress of these bills indicates a cooperative effort among committee members to support legislative initiatives.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Local Government Apr 16th, 2025

Senate Local Government Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Committee on Local Government will come to order.

  • There is a committee substitute laid out here.
  • Senator Cook moves that the committee substitute to Senate Bill 1531 be recommended for passage.
  • There is a committee substitute that was laid out in the hearing on.
  • There was a committee substitute laid out at our hearing.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government convened and addressed several bills, including SB467, SB1531, SB2173, SB1449, SB2529, SB2538, and SJR84. Notably, the committee members voted to adopt several committee substitutes for the bills, specifically opting to recommend that some bills do not pass, while others were moved forward with recommendations for the full Senate. The meeting was efficiently managed, with unanimous votes on key decisions reflecting strong consensus among committee members. Most bills received recommendations for the local and uncontested calendars, facilitating their progress through the legislative process.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human ServicesAudio only. Apr 3rd, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I understand there is a committee substitute.

  • Senator Perry moves that it be recommended.

  • The committee substitute of Senate Bill 855 is recommended
  • I understand there's a committee substitute.

  • The committee...
Summary: The meeting of the Senate committee was marked by the unanimous passage of multiple bills, including SB596, SB1151, and SB1318, which were all recommended for the local and uncontested calendar without any objections. The committee engaged in detailed discussions on SB855, where a committee substitute was presented to clarify court authority related to out-of-network services and establish parameters for foster parent enrollment in health plans. Additionally, the committee discussed SB1233, where changes were made to clarify medical terminologies and regulations pertaining to facilities providing care for life-threatening conditions.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance (Part II)Audio only. Mar 31st, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Committee on Finance will come to order.

  • The Senate, with the recommendation of Senate Bill 22,

  • do not pass, but that the committee substitutes adopted in lieu thereof do pass and be printed.
  • being 11 ayes, no nays, Senate Bill 22, a substitute, is reported back to the full Senate with a recommendation
Bills: SB22
Summary: The Senate Committee on Finance convened to discuss and vote on Substitute Senate Bill 22. The bill was moved by Senator Huffman, who successfully argued for its passage with a recommendation to do pass, resulting in a vote tally of 11 ayes and no nays. This indicates solid bipartisan support for the bill, with multiple members present and participating in the voting process. The meeting concluded with the chairman noting that the committee would remain in recess at the call of the chair, suggesting further discussions may occur later.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources (Part II)Audio only. May 14th, 2025

Senate Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Committee on Natural Resources will now come to order.
  • Senator Zaffirini moves adoption of the committee substitute

  • /span> Any moves that HB1237 be reported to the Senate with a recommendation
  • that it do not pass, that the committee substitute be adopted, and all amendments thereof do pass and
  • We have no other business to come before the Senate Committee.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Natural Resources convened to discuss several bills, including HB1237, HB2663, and HB4384. The committee adopted a committee substitute for HB1237 without objections and recommended it for local and uncontested passage. Both HB2663 and HB4384 were supported by committee members, resulting in their passage with unanimous votes, showcasing a strong consensus among senators. After considering these bills, the committee concluded their session with no additional business.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human Services Apr 30th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair lays out the committee substitute.
  • committee.
  • I understand there is a committee substitute.
  • I'd like to thank the committee for inviting me here today and the senator and the committee for their
  • committee member appointment structure.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services covered multiple bills focusing on healthcare, education, and child welfare. A key highlight was the presentation of Senate Bill 3001, which aims to add medical nutrition counseling as a Medicaid service for patients with chronic conditions. Chairman Korkhorst emphasized the importance of this bill in addressing healthcare needs in low-income communities. Public testimony was gathered, with several professionals supporting the inclusion of nutrition services to improve health outcomes for Texans, particularly those battling chronic diseases. Another notable discussion revolved around Senate Bill 425, designed to enhance the accuracy of investigations into child and adult protective services. Members raised concerns regarding the need for transparency and improved protocols in these sensitive areas.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 25th, 2025 at 09:04 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Committee on Human...
  • The meeting is to consider pending referred and committee business.
  • business in the Committee on Local and Consent Calendar.
  • Speaker, I move that the House grant permission for the Committee on Calendars.
  • Heffner to attend a meeting of the Committee on Calendars on the motion of Mr. Bell.
Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on reviewing multiple pieces of legislation, with significant discussions around education and public safety. Members debated the implications of HB2249, which aims to establish a Teacher Recruitment and Retention Program. The bill saw mixed support, leading to a close vote of 81 ayes and 45 nays before being passed. Another notable bill, HB1507, was introduced to extend tuition exemptions for volunteer firefighters, emphasizing the importance of support for emergency services personnel. It passed unanimously, showcasing wide bipartisan agreement on the issue. Overall, the atmosphere was engaged, with committee members actively participating in discussions and sharing insights on the implications of the legislation before them.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Apr 24th, 2025 at 08:04 am

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

Transcript Highlights:
  • Registering or testifying, please contact the committee staff
  • Do we have a committee substitute?
  • Okay, the Chair lays out the committee substitute for

  • Committee substitute for House Bill 2610.

  • Good morning, committee.
Summary: The committee meeting focused on addressing critical maternal health issues through discussions of two main bills, HB2140 and HB2610. Representative Simmons presented HB2140, which proposes to add two doula seats to the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee, emphasizing the importance of including diverse perspectives in discussions about maternal health. Testimony from various witnesses highlighted the positive impacts doulas can have during pregnancy and postpartum care, particularly for vulnerable populations. The bill left pending after debate reflects the committee’s commitment to enhancing maternal health outcomes in Texas.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Veteran Affairs (Part II)Audio only. May 15th, 2025

Senate Veteran Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Veteran Affairs Committee will come to order.

  • There is a committee substitute.
  • Senator Parker sends up the committee substitute.
  • Bill 39 be recommended for the local and contemporary.
  • Senator Menéndez is recognized on the committee substitute. So very good.
Summary: The Senate Veteran Affairs Committee convened to discuss several key bills, primarily focusing on HB39, HB114, HB1875, and HB1965. Notably, Senator Parker presented a committee substitute for HB39, addressing concerns raised by state agencies to ensure better information accuracy and extending report deadlines to December 1st. The committee members unanimously adopted this substitute and recommended its passage. Further discussions included amendments and swift votes on multiple bills, with HB114 following suit with a similar committee substitute process, which was also passed without objection.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs May 7th, 2025 at 10:05 am

House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The chair offers the committee substitute.
  • Chairman, the permanent standing subcommittee, Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs, gave a recommendation
  • of 3 to 1 and 1 absent to send this bill to the full committee.
  • There is a committee substitute, is that correct?
  • Members of the committee.
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on the discussion and voting of various bills, with significant attention given to HB2082, which addresses the definition of short barrel firearms, and HB5528, related to the establishment of the Texas Law Enforcement Crisis Prevention Task Force. Chairman Heffner led the meeting, facilitating discussions that included debates on several bills and their implications. Notably, HB3626 concerning coroners' state benefits saw a unanimous vote supporting its passage. Public testimony highlighted the impacts of these legislative efforts, particularly in relation to law enforcement's operational effectiveness and community safety initiatives.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Justice (Part I) Mar 25th, 2025

Senate Criminal Justice Committee

Summary: The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice convened to discuss a series of critical bills aimed at enhancing public safety and protecting victims of sexual assault and human trafficking. Chairman Flores emphasized the intent to streamline legislation to provide better support for victims while holding offenders accountable. Notably, the committee reviewed Senate Bill 836, which aims to bolster privacy protections for sexual assault survivors during legal proceedings, and Senate Bill 781, which seeks to standardize the confidentiality of peace officers' personal information. Throughout the discussions, several witnesses provided testimony both in favor of and opposing the bills, highlighting the delicate balance between public transparency and individual privacy rights.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

Senate Criminal Justice Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Good morning, members of the committee.
  • Senator Paxson, Office of Committee Substitution.
  • I sat on this committee, and I can tell you, from the other committees where my cohort sat, that the
  • Chair and members of the committee.
  • Chairman, I believe we have a committee substitute.
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

State Affairs (Part II) Mar 17th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Committee on State Affairs will come to order

  • The committee substitute for Senate Bill 1351 requires

  • The committee substitute also removes the requirement to pay an invoice within 30 days.
  • Senator Parker has explained the committee substitute, which he sends up at this time.
  • Members of the committee, my name is Mason Moreland.
Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs conducted a thorough review of multiple bills including SB1349, SB1585, and SB667, with extensive public testimony and discussion. Witness Samantha Fillmore-Vick provided insights on SB667, while the committee emphasized the need for clarity in the legislative process amid a lengthy session. Other bills were also presented, but they remain pending with no final decisions made during this meeting.
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Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.

89th Legislative Session - First Called Session Aug 9th, 2025 at 11:08 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Summary: The meeting convened with the intention to address multiple legislative issues; however, little concrete progress was made regarding any specific bills. There were a few discussions about forthcoming legislation and budgetary approvals, but the discussions remained largely general and lacked in-depth evaluations of any proposals. The chair indicated a need for further alignment among committee members to facilitate discussions in the future, especially with looming deadlines for certain bills.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Feb 19th, 2025 at 10:00 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Speaker, I move that the House grant permission for all committees and subcommittees to meet while the
  • House is in session, pursuant to their committee postings or recess motions.
  • For purposes of this motion, committee...
  • She chaired the Legislative Priorities Committee for

  • The following resolutions by Call are being referred to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars:
Summary: The committee meeting was conducted with several discussions surrounding various proposed bills, addressing both public interests and legislative concerns. Specific bills were presented, and members debated the implications of each, emphasizing their potential impact on the community and state regulations. Notably, several testimonies were heard from stakeholders, which enriched the conversation and provided different perspectives on the bills being reviewed.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • We only recess, so no need to call the committee to order

  • We strongly urge the committee to consider the following as it relates to the bill.
  • Madam Chair and members of the committee, I'm Erin Raiden.
  • of the committee.
  • The committee substitute for Senate Bill 3.
Summary: The committee convened to discuss SB25, receiving public testimonies from various stakeholders. Significant discussions centered around the implications of the bill, with multiple witnesses voicing their support and concerns. The atmosphere was engaging, with committee members actively questioning the witnesses to clarify their positions and gain deeper insights into the potential impact of the legislation. Chairman's leadership facilitated a structured dialogue that allowed for both support and opposition viewpoints to be expressed.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations Feb 19th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Appropriations Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We would certainly encourage this committee to give that due consideration as you...
  • It was a holistic set of recommendations.
  • I also have some bills that I'm trying to develop based on your recommendations.
  • The bill recommends, but does not require, a sworn officer.
  • The committee stands in recess.

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 Regular

Insurance Mar 5th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Insurance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The House Insurance Committee will come to order.

  • members, both those returning and those new to the committee.
  • Good morning, Chair Dean, members of the committee.
  • If there's any further business for the committee to address at this time.
  • And just for the committee, we do have a resource available.
Summary: The meeting involved extensive discussions on various topics, although specific bills or motions were not highlighted. The members engaged in a dialogue surrounding the financial aspects of policies under review, particularly referencing rate components and reserves. Questions were raised regarding the allocation of premiums and the implications for future budgets, but no concrete resolutions were made. The Chair, after guiding the discussion, indicated the conclusion of the agenda and called for any additional business before moving to adjourn.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Higher Education Mar 11th, 2025 at 10:00 am

House Higher Education Committee

Summary: The committee meeting focused on several administrative matters, alongside public comments and expert testimonies regarding the proposed legislation. Representative Shaheen highlighted concerns regarding the parameters for public comment, ensuring that only embodied testimonies would be allowed during this session. The meeting was well-attended, and members frequently moved in and out due to overlapping committee schedules. The atmosphere was one of collaboration, underscored by a strong presence of both committee members and the public.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 18th, 2025 at 10:00 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Summary: The meeting covered a range of topics related to current legislation and policy updates. A variety of committee members contributed their insights on pressing matters affecting the community. Notable discussions included speeches from local representatives regarding public health initiatives, and debates over the proposed amendments to transportation funding. Several members of the public were present to provide testimony, voicing both support and opposition to various proposed bills.

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