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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance (Part I) Mar 31st, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • It will certainly put us in a top tier.
  • dream of and all of us enjoy.
  • That's up to us.
  • Tell us about how you have been able to use the local workforce here and what we need to do to continue
  • It helped us to create this building in 2022.
Bills: SB22
Summary: The meeting centered around the discussion of SB22, the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program, which aims to provide reimbursement grants for projects produced in Texas. Senator Huffman presented the bill highlighting its potential to create jobs and grow the state's economy. Several members discussed the advantages of keeping film production within Texas, emphasizing that for every dollar spent in grants, an estimated $4.69 is returned to the state's economy. Additionally, a portion of the discussion focused on the need for careful oversight of taxpayer money utilized in the reimbursement process, ensuring grants are awarded only to those projects that align with the state's values.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Energy Resources Apr 14th, 2025 at 11:04 am

House Energy Resources Committee

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  • It is used in abundance.
  • of other ways to use hydrogen.
  • use of funds like this.
  • It helps us understand the process, so different processes are used.
  • So we'll use operators then, okay, if I just use operators.
Summary: The meeting focused on a series of bills primarily related to oil and gas infrastructure, safety, regulatory issues, and the burgeoning hydrogen industry in Texas. Several bills were discussed and voted on, including HB3911 concerning voluntary plugging of orphan wells, HB3021 related to oil and gas emergencies, and HB5600 aimed at establishing Texas as a leader in the clean hydrogen market. The Chair and members debated the provisions of these bills, considering environmental implications and economic impacts, particularly in light of recent natural disasters like the winter storm Uri.
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Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.

Senate Session (Part II) Jul 21st, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • That's what redistricting allows us to do.
  • This resolution is necessary for us to pursue that objective.
  • We don't have a bill before us; we don't have anything before us but the resolution.
  • Instead of taking up this resolution, which the governor called upon us to do, it causes us to venture
  • We have a resolution before us. If you have.
Summary: The meeting focused primarily on the congressional redistricting resolution prompted by the governor's request due to constitutional concerns flagged by the U.S. Department of Justice. Members discussed the procedural steps necessary to establish a special committee on congressional redistricting, emphasizing the need for transparency and public participation. Concerns were raised about the limited number of planned regional hearings and the implications for community input. A strong commitment to include public testimony through both in-person and virtual means was stated, ensuring that Texans can engage with the process regardless of their geographical location. Discussions included the necessity of adopting prior successful procedures similar to those in past sessions, with an acknowledgment of the unique challenges posed by current legal requirements. Members expressed varying viewpoints on balancing the need for thorough public participation while addressing logistical challenges inherent in the redistricting process. Overall, the meeting demonstrated a collaborative atmosphere aimed at crafting a fair and lawful redistricting plan while acknowledging the diverse opinions of constituents throughout Texas.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Border Security (Part I) Apr 3rd, 2025

Senate Border Security Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you for joining us this morning.
  • For us, it's problematic.
  • And we don't use that.
  • We use it as a tool to point us in a direction, but you know, it's very limited what you can use that
  • with us today.
Bills: SB36, SB2202
Summary: The Senate Committee on Border Security convened to discuss SB36, which aims to establish a Homeland Security Division within the Department of Public Safety. Senator Parker presented the bill, highlighting its intent to consolidate various homeland security operations to enhance coordination across federal, state, and local levels. Notable discussions revolved around the bill's focus on border security, critical infrastructure protection, and emergency preparedness. Testimonies from law enforcement officials and security experts emphasized the need for enhanced collaboration and the integration of advanced technologies in ensuring Texas’ safety against transnational threats and local criminal activity.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs Mar 5th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House State Affairs Committee

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  • They will occasionally visit with us and give us updates

  • have to leave the grid to use it.
  • So what's holding us back?
  • If they want to use their backup generation, they actually have to leave the grid to use it.
  • So what's holding us back?
Summary: The meeting convened primarily to discuss HB5066, focusing on energy policy and power generation in Texas. Key discussions revolved around the challenges and opportunities associated with forecasting energy demand and the balance between different types of generation sources, including renewables and thermal energy. Members voiced concerns about the speed at which new power generation can be integrated into the grid, with panelists emphasizing the critical need for effective transmission enhancements to keep pace with increasing demand. Notably, members also scrutinized the historical allocation of a $5 billion fund intended for energy projects, urging a review of previous allocations before committing further funds.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources Mar 5th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • At a certain rate, we take a draw and we use that as our subject.
  • us more flexibility.
  • A consistent rule definition for us to use for our financial
  • I know for those of us that are in construction, I am.
  • So, water systems throughout the state send us water loss reports.
Summary: During this meeting of the Texas House Natural Resources Committee, critical discussions centered on various legislative proposals impacting water management and conservation in the state. Chairman Harris emphasized the importance of balancing economic growth with conservation efforts, noting the urgency of addressing Texas's finite water resources. Several members raised concerns about the administrative processes governing water laws, and a variety of bills were presented, including a definition cleanup bill and modifications to reporting requirements. The committee heard testimony from multiple stakeholders who provided insights on existing issues and proposed solutions to enhance water management in Texas.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Culture, Recreation & Tourism Apr 23rd, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman Hunter promised us movie roles, but those of us with a better face for radio know better.
  • That in and of itself is used to promote the arts.
  • We will also be using CRC to build our campus there.
  • None of us knew how that would work out.
  • Thank you all for sticking it with us.
Summary: The meeting of the House Committee on Culture, Recreation and Tourism centered around the discussion of HB4568, aimed at enhancing the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program. Key witnesses including film industry representatives, local officials, and the Executive Director of the Texas Film Commission, Adriana Cruz, presented testimony supporting the bill's potential to boost economic growth and job creation in Texas. Notably, celebrity supporters, such as Matthew McConaughey, emphasized the importance of keeping film production within Texas, highlighting the economic benefits it brings to local communities and industries.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources Apr 23rd, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • If there's a flood, they already tell us how destructive the flooding was.
  • All of us are welcome.
  • Yes, you are going with us too, Chairman. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
  • for domestic and agricultural uses in other areas.
  • at the expense of essential use in the rural areas.
Summary: In this meeting, the committee engaged in extensive discussions surrounding House Bill 1523, which addresses the City of Austin's Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) project. Representative Gerdes laid out substantial concerns regarding the potential risks posed to local aquifers, as he emphasized the lack of transparency and community engagement by the City of Austin. Testimonies from members of the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District supported the bill, citing worries about adverse chemical reactions and the implications for groundwater as crucial reasons for opposing the project. Conversely, representatives from the City of Austin expressed the necessity of the ASR project for regional water supply planning and addressed the purported benefits it would provide.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance May 14th, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I really appreciate what everybody has done about listening to us, helping us out, and of course, Senator
  • What House Bill 1056 proposes is using.
  • You can use this card anywhere in the world where you can use a MasterCard debit or credit card.
  • And we have a responsibility to use it.
  • These institutions are who can do this already, and you can use all of them; you don't have to use one
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.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • us what's happening.
  • You could help us.
  • Help us to understand the golden penny issue.
  • She said she'd get it to us.
  • Could you do us a favor and help us?
Bills: HB2
Summary: The meeting focused prominently on the discussions surrounding HB2, which entails significant investments in public education and aims to reform funding mechanisms to better support students and teachers. Multiple stakeholders, including educators and policymakers, conveyed their support while also voicing concerns about the bill's potential shortcomings. Witnesses discussed the urgent need for increased funding for special education and the necessity of expanding pre-K eligibility for students with disabilities. The testimony highlighted the historical context of the funding model and emphasized the importance of creating equitable solutions for all public school districts.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) May 8th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Texas bishops are committed to using all efforts to end the evil.
  • Yes, second, they deem to tell us so we can remove them.
  • Well, as I've said, we don't use NDAs.
  • Introduce yourself and give us your testimony.
  • Why do you use the word coercion?
Summary: The Committee on State Affairs convened to discuss critical legislation aimed at preventing child sexual abuse, focusing on HB748 and SB835. Both bills received significant support from various witnesses, including representatives from the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops, who emphasized the importance of eliminating non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that allow perpetrators to escape accountability. Witnesses shared impactful personal testimonies, illustrating the harmful effects of NDAs on survivors and stressing the need for a transparent legal environment to protect vulnerable populations. The atmosphere underscored a collective commitment to reform and to stop allowing predators to hide behind confidentiality clauses.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 28th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman Phelan is with us now.
  • Men are also more likely to use illicit drugs and struggle with substance use disorders.
  • With this study, how do you see us using this study?
  • However, it is not done with us.
  • The one vendor also uses the same chemistry that is used in the traditional lab.
Summary: The committee meeting focused on several pressing legislative issues, with a significant emphasis on immigration-related bills such as HB256 and HB253. Witnesses provided differing perspectives on the implications of these bills, particularly concerning privacy and familial integrity in the context of immigration law. Notably, there were arguments against the invasive DNA testing proposed in HB256, highlighting concerns about accuracy and the potential consequences of errors leading to wrongful separations of families. This discussion revealed a palpable tension between security measures and the preservation of individual rights, prompting the committee to consider the ethical ramifications of such legislation. Additionally, House Bill 4552 was introduced, aimed at ensuring equal treatment in government contracting, which spurred further debate on the balance of meritocracy and social equity in public sectors.
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Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.

Education K-16 Aug 6th, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We still use the term beta testing as well.
  • And so they use that to identify the DNF-rated campuses.
  • Otherwise, you're using last year's rules.
  • perfectly defined data needfully for us.
  • But more importantly, the House has been working with us.
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.
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Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Senate Session (Part II) Aug 18th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • to use it again.
  • They don't use SB15; they use Chapter 143.
  • I got a memo here for us.
  • Some of us have met with parents; some of us have met...
  • against us.
Summary: The committee meeting focused on flood response and preparedness legislation in the wake of recent natural disasters. Key discussions revolved around Senate Bills 2, 3, and 5, which are aimed at improving disaster management and enhancing public safety through the installation of outdoor warning sirens in flood-prone areas. Senator Bettencourt and Senator Huffman led significant discourse on these bills, emphasizing the urgent need for robust funding and systems to protect communities. The meeting was marked by unanimous support for the bills, showcasing a collective commitment to implementing effective disaster response strategies.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources Apr 9th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • , and industrial uses.
  • Of that water that gets used for irrigation, about half of it is used in inefficient ways, where up to
  • joining us.
  • to use the term that's being used, to move into their neighborhoods
  • That is a big issue for us, and I do...
Summary: The meeting of the committee was primarily focused on water management and infrastructure issues, highlighted by discussions surrounding several bills intended to address water supply and flood control. Representative Kitzman presented HB1535, which aims to extend the sunset review date for the Trinity River Authority, ensuring continued governance and operational improvements. Furthermore, HB3915 was introduced as a multi-purpose flood mitigation measure, offering solutions to the severe water scarcity in the region, particularly following recent catastrophic flooding events that emphasized the urgent need for improved water management. Public commentary reflected a strong interest in flood mitigation strategies, especially given the impacts of climate change and rapid population growth in the area.
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  • Us this morning.

  • We can use that term then.
  • Donald Trump is using Texas.
  • Serving as impeachment managers in the Trump impeachment, listen to us.
  • So they attacked us.
Summary: The meeting highlighted significant concerns regarding the proposed redistricting in Texas, primarily driven by perceived political motivations from the Republican leadership. Speaker after speaker emphasized the urgency of stopping what they described as an attempt to gerrymander districts and suppress the votes of marginalized communities. Key figures such as House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries underscored that the current plans threaten not just democratic principles but directly impact the well-being of Texas constituents, particularly minority populations. The meeting stirred passionate debate about ensuring equitable representation and addressing systemic injustices within the electoral process. The persistence of local leaders and their collective stand against these actions was a focal point throughout discussions, showcasing a unified front against manipulation of electoral boundaries.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Transportation Apr 22nd, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Transportation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 4337 helps us do that.
  • Are you okay with us electronically?
  • Use that as an academic point for discussion.
  • We also have shared with us the usefulness of crash reports
  • use it.
Summary: The committee meeting focused on significant discussions surrounding various legislative bills, particularly those affecting infrastructure and navigation regulations in Texas. Notable among these was HB4148, which aims to modernize outdated regulations impacting navigation districts and port authorities. Vice-Chairman Peruzza presented this bill emphasizing its importance in enhancing operational efficiency and updating management practices to better serve Texas's economic needs. Additionally, the chair laid out HB3332, which addresses regional mobility needs and aims to expedite infrastructure projects, reflecting the growing pressures on local communities due to population influx and outdated facilities. The meeting featured public testimonies that highlighted the urgency for legislative action to support infrastructure developments crucial for economic vitality in the region.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Transportation Mar 27th, 2025 at 10:03 am

House Transportation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • used for various purposes.
  • None of us are perfect.
  • HB3034 does not force us or other ISDs to do anything; it simply allows communities like ours to use
  • Right now with all technology, technology can be for us or against us if we have a cell phone.
  • If we have it in the bus, it's for us.
Summary: The committee meeting comprised extensive discussions on various legislative bills, focusing particularly on transportation, school safety, and accessibility issues. One prominent topic was HB3034, which seeks to clarify and expand the use of school bus stop-arm cameras, allowing communities to implement this life-saving technology more effectively. Testimony from multiple community leaders highlighted the need for clear regulations to protect children from vehicle accidents during school bus boarding and disembarking times. Concerns were raised about the potential misuse of ticketing from these cameras, with calls for accountability from the companies involved in managing these systems. Other bills such as HB2427 and HB2455 addressed the movement of commercial vehicles across international bridges, emphasizing the need for fair competition and safety in transportation infrastructure.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Apr 3rd, 2025 at 08:00 am

House S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • We don't use Spanish as a stepping point to English; we use it to accelerate and to improve English.
  • I mean, well, it's difficult for us.
  • If the legislature gives us the authority to tell them they have to give it to us, then yes.
  • Instead of using the definition that the author just mentioned, if he had used the Jerusalem Declaration
  • That's why I advocate for the use of the.
Summary: The meeting focused on several significant bills, notably House Bill 2189, which aims to address healthcare workforce challenges in Texas. Representative Howard presented the bill, emphasizing its components that seek to align educational programs and reduce duplication of efforts for students entering the healthcare field. The discussion included concerns regarding the costs associated with advancements in technology for training programs, with suggestions to share laboratory resources between schools and higher education institutions. Public testimony supported the need for a cohesive strategy to prepare Texas students for careers in healthcare while addressing the shortage of qualified professionals in the state. Another important bill discussed was House Bill 295, aimed at expanding the definition of bullying in school policies to include anti-Semitic actions. Chairman Shaheen highlighted the increase in anti-Semitic incidents and reiterated the importance of creating a safe learning environment. The bill garnered bipartisan support, with testimonies reflecting a deep concern over rising hate incidents. The meeting concluded with a commitment to address the urgency of these legislative issues and ensure quality education and safety for all Texas students.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • These are the happy memories that make us smile even long after our loved ones have left us.
  • After all, it is they who are ultimately watching us here in D.C. and they are hoping for us to work
  • all in us.
  • When I hear public lands, I think of multiple use and public sustained yield under multiple use lands
  • Are you willing to work with us on it?
Summary: The committee meeting was dominated by discussions on a variety of legislative bills including major topics such as nuclear energy advancement, the effects of regulatory hurdles on energy production, and proposals to improve national park staffing and maintenance. Members expressed concerns over the federal government's handling of uranium imports and the necessity for maintaining a robust domestic nuclear supply chain. Efforts to streamline permitting processes to facilitate more efficient energy project development were also a focal point, alongside public testimony from stakeholders in the energy and environmental sectors. The meeting highlighted the urgent need for infrastructure development to meet rising energy demands while addressing climate change impacts.

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