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TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Feb 6th, 2025 at 10:02 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House will assemble in front of the members' microphone and face the speaker rostrum for the administration
  • Bush administration in 1989 and worked in the White House Presidential Personnel Office, becoming an
  • Bush administration in 1989 and worked in the White House Presidential Personnel Office, becoming an
  • The administration of the official oath to which each

  • Bush administration in 1989 and worked in the White House Presidential Personnel Office, becoming an
Summary: In this meeting of the legislative body, the committee engaged in a series of significant discussions and recognitions. Dr. Lalani honored Prince Rahim for his contributions to education and community service, linking it to a larger narrative of Texas being a global economic powerhouse. Furthermore, numerous resolutions, such as HR 135 recognizing Howard County Day and HR 190 in memory of Antonio Cornelius Baker, were adopted, highlighting community contributions and memorializing impactful individuals. Representative Jones stressed the importance of HIV/AIDS awareness, reflecting the meeting's commitment to societal issues. The session culminated in a call for unity and service to the public from the speakers present.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 27th, 2025 at 10:08 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Who controls the Food and Drug Administration that we don't want to let the science speak?
  • Would you agree to my stipulation that it's the Food and Drug Administration?
  • I think the Trump administration has not made Ivermectin over the counter.
  • One was in Tennessee during the administration.
  • appoint conferees and administrative actions.
Summary: The meeting included significant discussions on several bills, with a notably vibrant debate around HB25, which seeks to authorize pharmacists to dispense ivermectin without prescription. Supporters highlighted the potential benefits for rural communities by improving access to affordable medications, while opponents raised concerns around safety and the implications of over-the-counter availability. Following extensive discussion, HB25 ultimately passed with a vote of 88 ayes to 51 nays. Additionally, HB192 and HB254 were discussed, both of which passed with strong support, marking a productive session for those advocating for the modernization of public health and infrastructure funding.
US

Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine improving the Federal environmental review and permitting processes. Feb 19th, 2025 at 09:15 am

Senate Environment and Public Works Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • administration to administration, and a complex web of judicial
  • While this confusing and complex body of administrative

Summary: The meeting focused on critical discussions surrounding the need for modernizing the federal environmental review and permitting processes. Witnesses from various sectors, including Nucor, provided testimony on the delays and costs associated with current regulations, emphasizing the impact on infrastructure and economic growth. Major projects in West Virginia, such as the Corridor H and Coalfield Expressways, were highlighted as examples of initiatives stalled by excessive permitting hurdles, prompting calls for bipartisan legislation to streamline these processes while maintaining environmental protections. The committee expressed a commitment to address these issues immediately, highlighting the urgency to enhance efficiency in permitting to facilitate economic development.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 19th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • marker="955" data-time="5724">Additionally, the committee substitute gives the Office of Court Administration
  • the reporting requirement for charitable bail organizations to be sent to the Office of Court Administration
  • this amendment is intended to assist the Department of Public Safety and the Office of Court Administration
  • I will be saying that I'm looking at this carefully, and I'm working with the Office of Court Administration
  • The Office of Court Administration has no record at all.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate addressed significant legislative changes regarding bail procedures and the use of public funds in bail payments. Notably, the committee reviewed SB9 and SB40, both aimed at tightening regulations surrounding bail bonds and enhancing public safety. Senator Huffman presented an amendment to SB9 that allows judges to reassess bail after indictments, especially in cases of violent offenders, reiterating the need for strict bail practices to protect victims and communities. Additionally, SB40 introduces restrictions on the use of public funds by local governments to cover bail for defendants, addressing public concerns over the transparency and safety implications of such practices.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources (Part I) Mar 12th, 2025

Senate Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Let me read through some of the administrative notes that

  • Let me make one administrative announcement based upon

  • May be subject to another administrative hearing, which
  • Members, this bill aims to increase administrative

  • I eventually became NASA's Associate Administrator for Human Exploration, overseeing the Artemis program
Summary: The meeting centered around the discussion of SB1150, which is designed to address the issue of inactive wells in Texas. Senator Middleton presented the bill, highlighting the concerns surrounding the current regulations that allow wells to remain inactive indefinitely, which poses various risks to health, safety, and the environment. The proposed legislation includes requirements for owners to plug or return inactive wells to production after certain timelines, with a compliance plan to be evaluated by the Railroad Commission. Several stakeholders participated in the discussion, expressing their support and emphasizing the importance of addressing the rising costs associated with orphaned wells and the financial burden on taxpayers. The bill is seen as a critical step toward sustainable oil and gas management in Texas.
US

Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine restoring Boeing's status as a great American manufacturer, focusing on safety first. Apr 2nd, 2025 at 09:00 am

Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think that our FAA Acting Administrator shed some light on this, but certainly not enough, and I agree
  • The last federal Aviation Administration Boeing Aviation Safety Oversight Office leader, Ian Wan, decided
  • If the Trump administration moves forward with proposed tariffs, what impact would this have on Boeing's
  • I asked the former FAA administrator whether he believed that the FAA should have oversight into those
  • was going to move forward or pause, as was seen in the previous administration.
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on significant safety concerns surrounding Boeing and its compliance with federal aviation standards. Lawmakers expressed frustration over the Army's failure to provide requested operational transparency regarding helicopter operations near Washington, D.C., amid recent incidents indicating a strained air traffic control situation. Several members called for reform in Boeing's oversight, emphasizing the need for a robust safety culture and mandatory safety management systems to prevent future disasters like the 737 MAX crashes. The discussions were passionate, with survivors and families impacted by past accidents present, highlighting the urgency and seriousness of the issues at hand.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Border Security May 22nd, 2025

Senate Border Security Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Let me briefly mention a few administrative items.

  • people have paid due to the inaction that has occurred over the course of the previous federal administration
  • President Trump, our commitment to being a strong and reliable partner is reaffirmed, and the current administration
  • must continue to override the mistakes of the Biden administration.
Bills: HCR40, HB214
Summary: The committee convened to discuss two significant bills: HCR40, regarding reimbursement for border security costs, and HB214, which addresses the prosecution of firearm and ammunition-related offenses. Senator Flores represented HCR40, urging Congress to reimburse Texas for expenses incurred under Operation Lone Star, citing ongoing issues with illegal crossings and drug trafficking. Though there was a commendable attempt at public testimony, none was received, and the bill was left pending with intentions for further discussions. Much emphasis was placed on the state's security responsibilities and federal inaction that led to a substantial financial burden on Texas taxpayers. In discussing HB214 introduced by Chairman Birdwell, key points included the need for refinement in identifying which offenses classify as terroristic. The members engaged in a comprehensive debate surrounding the expansion of offenses related to firearms smuggling and terrorism. Members expressed concern over including overly broad definitions that could lead to misuse of power and mislabeling of offenses. The committee's focus shifted towards creating a more precise framework that separates economic offenses from true acts of terrorism. The meeting emphasized collaboration and careful consideration in drafting legislation aimed at enhancing public safety without infringing on rights.
US

Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine the nomination of Linda McMahon, of Connecticut, to be Secretary of Education. Feb 13th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • You were very successful leading the Small Business Administration in President Trump's first term.
  • Under the last administration, the Department of Education's

  • I'm pleased to see the Trump administration has already

Summary: The committee meeting engaged in discussions focused primarily on educational reform, the influence of federal grants on local education systems, and the growing disparities in wealth and access to quality education. Members expressed concerns about the bureaucracy surrounding federal funding that hampers schools' ability to obtain necessary resources for improvement. Several members highlighted personal anecdotes from constituents, emphasizing the urgent need for reform to help students succeed in both K-12 and higher education environments. The meeting included public testimonies that provided insights into various community perspectives on these pressing issues.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 4th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • president, Taylor Amey, and the UT Health acting president, as he does both, and the students and administrators
  • marker="77" data-time="1824">I want to thank President Amey for all of his hard work and the administrators
  • marker="292" data-time="1746"> Health Acting President, as he does both, and the students and administrators
  • I want to thank President Amy for all of his hard work, and the administrators that came with him, and
  • Is there an objection to the administration?

Bills: SB2, SJR36, SB2, SR19, SR27, SR30, SR32, SCR11
Summary: The meeting focused on several resolutions, notably including House resolutions which recognized the academic achievements of the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and its merging with the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio. Senator Menendez and others praised the benefits of the merger, highlighting its potential for advancing research and education in Texas. Furthermore, various senators acknowledged the presence of community leaders and representatives, emphasizing the importance of local contributions to state development.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources (Part I) Mar 26th, 2025

Senate Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The State Office of Administrative Hearings currently

  • If a contested case hearing is requested, the State Office of Administrative Hearings' Administrative
  • Members, let me make a quick administrative note.
  • Our air permit application was declared administratively complete in November 2021.
  • Administrative hearings for a hearing, a preliminary and
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Natural Resources Committee centered around several key pieces of legislation, particularly focusing on the energy and infrastructure sectors. Discussion highlighted Senate Bill SB2037, aimed at expediting the LNG export terminal permitting process, receiving strong support from industry representatives. Notably, SB1758 and SB1759 were also discussed, addressing the contentious interactions between aggregate production operations and semiconductor wafer manufacturing, with testimonies from stakeholders emphasizing the need for careful regulatory oversight to cater to all parties involved. Concern was voiced regarding the vibrations caused by mining operations, potentially impacting manufacturing processes, particularly in Grayson County.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

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

House Public Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • marker="16" data-time="90"> instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration
  • norm-referenced achievement perspective and a norm-referenced growth perspective on all three administrations
  • They allow for flexible administration of smaller tests throughout the year.
  • There's a checking process, but if you think about the scale of Texas, there are 3 million administrations
  • Administrators or whatever, are requiring a teacher to do more testing because they love...
Bills: HB8
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on House Bill 8, which seeks to reform the public school accountability and assessment system in Texas. Key discussions included the repeal of the STAAR test and its replacement with a series of shorter assessments throughout the school year, aimed at reducing the high-stakes nature of a single day test. Educators and advocates provided testimony on the need for assessments that better reflect student progress while ensuring accountability measures are fair and based on diverse community needs. Members raised concerns about the implementation timeline and the necessity of teacher involvement in the development of assessment items to enhance trust in the system. Overall, the atmosphere was collaborative, with many participants eager to improve educational outcomes for Texas students.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 6th, 2025 at 10:00 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • H.B. 142 by Noble relating to the administration authority

  • H.B. 890 by Basu, relating to the administration, more

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    H.B. 899 by Jones of Harris, relating to the administration

  • law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings and contested cases, referred to the Committee
  • span> H.B. 973 by Noble, relating to prohibiting a court, administrative
Summary: The meeting focused on celebrating Jim Wells County Day at the Capitol, where various dignitaries from the county, including Judge Pete Trevino and County Commissioners were present. Representative Lozano took the floor to explain the significance of Jim Wells County, highlighting its historical importance, particularly as a once-thriving oil boom town and its cultural contributions, such as Tejano music. The discussion praised ongoing economic development efforts and future plans for water resource management through desalinization initiatives.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Economic Development Apr 23rd, 2025

Senate Economic Development Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We take our oversight and administrative role of these hotel occupancy tax funds very seriously.
  • But I want to impress upon you that the administrative oversight is critical for the city council.
  • 3258"> But it demonstrates and reinforces the importance of an elected body having oversight and administrative
  • The Trump administration and the Biden administration recommended
  • span> 19 after some activists, city councils, and university administrators
Summary: The meeting was marked by an extensive discussion of several bills aimed at enhancing Texas' economic landscape and infrastructure. Notably, SB2925 focused on modernizing the state's manufacturing sector by promoting automation and digital technology, which received strong support from industry representatives, emphasizing its potential job growth impact. Public testimonies reflected a consensus on the need for Texas to lead in innovation to remain competitive in the manufacturing arena. Furthermore, SB1520, which seeks to create the Texas Bicentennial Trail, also garnered significant support, particularly for its vision of connecting historical sites across Texas without resorting to private property condemnation. The committee faced a good turnout of stakeholders, which added depth to the discussions.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • The Veterans Administration did that same thing in 2016.
  • the primary care they need in the communities where they live, as is the case with the Veterans Administration
  • As with the case with the Veterans Administration in more than half of the states across this country
  • The Veterans Administration did that same thing in 2016.
  • As is the case with the Veterans Administration in this country
Bills: SB2, SJR36, SB2, SB2, SR29, SB2
Summary: The committee meeting centered around the discussion of SB911, the Heal Texans Act, aimed at improving access to healthcare in underserved areas of Texas. Senator Cesar Blanco opened the discussion by highlighting the healthcare crisis affecting millions of Texans, emphasizing the need for immediate reform to allow nurse practitioners (APRNs) to deliver essential services without cumbersome regulations. The senator expressed gratitude towards his colleagues, including Vice Chair Charles Perry, for their joint efforts in advocating for this critical legislation. The need for SB911 was reiterated by several speakers, including healthcare advocates and those impacted by the lack of accessible care, underscoring personal stories that illustrated the dire situation faced by many rural residents who cannot easily reach medical care.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance May 14th, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Therefore, House Bill 4738 would repeal these administrative fees.
  • the Administration of Contributions to and Benefits under
  • as I understand and the market administration fees—whatever that typical market fee is?
  • Deeming or depositing, there's an administrative fee?
  • I'm currently the administrator of the Texas Bullion Depository.
Summary: The meeting covered multiple bills, primarily focusing on House Bill 2802, which relates to the Austin Firefighter Retirement Fund Pension, and House Bill 1056 regarding the establishment of gold and silver as legal tender in Texas. Senator Schwartner introduced several committee substitutes aimed at improving provisions in these bills, with the committee discussing amendments and seeking public testimony on the implications of these changes. Notably, the discussion highlighted varying perspectives on the use of gold as a currency and its constitutional implications, eliciting significant public and legislative engagement.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Elections Apr 3rd, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Elections Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We can go, you know, get them from the Williamson County Election Administrators Office.
  • None of us want to be picking on them; they're doing what the Election Administrator and the...
  • It says the manager's in charge of the overall administration.
  • Could this be fixed administratively by the Secretary of State to make this clarification?
  • It's not required, but it's very common to be the elections administrator. And it can be who else?
Summary: The committee meeting focused on several key legislative bills relating to election integrity and voter registration. Notable discussions were held around HB817, HB1478, and HB1661, which addressed issues such as the termination of majority votes, compliance with voter registration laws, and penalties related to election supplies. Throughout the meeting, various representatives vocalized their opinions, alongside public testimonies that provided diverse perspectives on the bills being considered. The chair led the proceedings efficiently, allowing for a balance of viewpoints while ensuring that legislative business was conducted promptly. Overall, the atmosphere was characterized by active engagement from members of the committee, with many bills being reported favorably to the full House for consideration.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Feb 12th, 2025 at 10:02 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • data-time="24">And this is, by the way, especially embarrassing, given that President Trump and his administration
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Summary: The committee meeting revolved around a variety of legislative matters, with significant emphasis placed on ongoing debates surrounding public safety initiatives and educational reforms. Members expressed diverse perspectives, particularly on how proposed amendments might impact local communities. A number of stakeholders offered insights, highlighting both potential benefits and drawbacks associated with the new policies being discussed. Notably, there were discussions regarding funding allocations and their implications for state resources.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships May 19th, 2025 at 02:05 pm

House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

Transcript Highlights:
  • the court administration to conduct an interim study on the
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    The substitute also outlines who at the Office of Court Administration

Bills: SB66
Summary: The meeting focused on Senate Bill 66, which addresses supportive decision-making agreements for individuals with disabilities. The bill aims to provide an alternative to full guardianship, allowing those with the ability to make their own choices the supportive assistance they may need. There was a discussion about the implications of authorizing such a supporter during legal proceedings, especially concerning confidentiality and attorney-client privilege. Some concerns were raised regarding how these agreements would work in practice, prompting the committee to consider conducting a study on these legal and ethical implications before proceeding further.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Item 3A, this would be funding for seven FTEs to provide legal support for administrative cases referred
  • to the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
  • for two FTEs that would enable TQL to conduct research to improve law enforcement and police administration
Summary: The meeting of the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee focused primarily on discussions surrounding the details of HB1, along with recommendations regarding law enforcement stipends. Several members expressed their concerns about updating the stipends to address discrepancies with local law enforcement agencies and enhance competitiveness. The conversation also touched on the technical adjustments and modifications needed for the current funding proposals, affirming a collaborative approach to managing the agency's budget and needs. Members expressed appreciation for each other's hard work and laid out future meeting plans to review riders and finalize recommendations for the chairman.

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