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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Corrections Apr 16th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Corrections Committee

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  • The bill relates to designating the Windham School District to provide post-secondary education to inmates
  • To be designated for air conditioning last session, we were
  • Many of these require designs.
  • So we put out a design and then we’ll follow that up

  • As an advocate in recent years dealing with certain units that had designated veterans housing, I dealt
Summary: The committee meeting was focused primarily on voting and discussions surrounding a range of house bills, particularly those related to criminal justice reform and the structure of educational programs within correctional facilities. Significant bills discussed included HB1828 on legislative leave for correctional officers and HB5261, which aims to transfer the administration of post-secondary education for inmates from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to the Windham School District. The committee members expressed varying levels of support for the bills and highlighted the need for improvements in the correctional system, particularly in education and health standards for inmates. Additionally, public testimony underscored the urgency of air conditioning in prison facilities, citing recent court findings regarding extreme temperatures as a violation of inmates' rights.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources (Part I) May 7th, 2025

Senate Natural Resources Committee

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  • marker="15" data-time="139"> Construction can be hindered by the requirement for cash bonds that are designed
  • The Interstate Compact is designed to protect and encourage the liquefied natural gas industry along
  • marker="79" data-time="774"> to the committee substitute to SB 410 and simply requires that the final design
  • Texas must ensure that the final design line of the GCPD's gates will not interfere with our pilots'
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources focused on several key bills, including HB206, HB1238, and HB2890. Senator Birdwell introduced HB206, which prohibits counties from mandating cash bonds for pipeline construction, a move aimed at facilitating energy infrastructure development. The bill was supported by witnesses from the industry who voiced their experiences regarding the financial burdens of cash bond requirements. Following this discussion, public testimony was heard but ultimately concluded without any opponents present, leading to the bill being left pending further consideration. Senator Parker then laid out HB2890, which seeks to establish an interstate compact to protect and enhance liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports along the Gulf Coast. The bill aims to improve interstate communication and collaboration while addressing economic impacts due to recent regulatory challenges faced by the LNG industry. Public testimony for this bill was also minimal, with no witnesses registered to testify, but it was noted as an important step for Texas's energy future. The meeting concluded with discussions about pending votes on the bills, indicating a need to reconvene at a later time to finalize actions on these proposals.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Local Government Apr 3rd, 2025

Senate Local Government Committee

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  • span marker="67" data-time="396">It authorizes the Attorney General to bring action on behalf of a property
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government revolved around the discussion and voting on several significant bills. Notably, Senate Bill 1079 was reported to the full Senate with a unanimous recommendation for passage, followed by an equally successful vote for Senate Bill 1243. Discussions included procedural details and recommendations for local calendars, showcasing a disciplined approach to legislative processes. The committee also reviewed Senate Bill 1504, which was similarly passed and referred to local and contested calendars. Throughout the meeting, senators engaged in structured dialogue, ensuring all voices were heard during roll calls and motions.
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  • In a suit to divide certain property not divided or awarded

Summary: The committee meeting focused on multiple bills, with notable discussions occurring primarily around HB1916, HB1973, HB2524, HB2530, and HB3180. Each bill was moved forward favorably to the full Senate, reflecting a collaborative spirit among committee members. Senator Johnson took the lead on several bills, advocating for their passage and ensuring that proper substitutes were adopted where necessary. The meeting witnessed a smooth flow of discussions, with all proposed bills being approved without significant opposition. Additionally, there was a sense of urgency as members sought to clear the agenda efficiently.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Transportation Funding Apr 28th, 2025 at 10:04 am

House S/C on Transportation Funding

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  • A design that TxDOT itself determined was dangerous and inefficient
  • TxDOT concluded that safer, smarter designs better serve mobility
  • We should not be building new frontage roads; instead, we should be designing ramps that safely connect
  • Please preserve the flexibility for TxDOT and local governments to design safer, more efficient alternatives
  • A city like Fort Worth needs to determine that the design
Summary: The meeting focused primarily on discussions surrounding several notable bills, particularly concerning toll roads in Texas. Chairman Metcalf introduced HB5346, which aims to establish clear mandates for the cessation of tolling once a project's financial obligations have been satisfied. This bill sparked considerable debate, with proponents arguing for taxpayer fairness and control, while opponents raised concerns about potential perpetual tolls disguised as public votes every five years. Witnesses voiced strong opinions both for and against the measures, highlighting the ongoing tensions over infrastructure funding and user fees.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Education Mar 11th, 2025 at 02:30 pm

House Public Education Committee

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  • get that official designation as a student with a disability
  • dollars annually in tuition, all while continuing to fund underperforming public schools through our property
Bills: HB3
Summary: The meeting centered around critical discussions regarding HB3, particularly focusing on public school funding and educational mandates. There were passionate exchanges among committee members as they debated the implications of the bill on equity in education and funding transparency. Expert testimonies were heard, including an education policy expert who underscored previous findings that highlighted the potential negative impacts of voucher systems on students, especially those from marginalized backgrounds. The discussion raised vital questions regarding how similar programs in other states had fared, emphasizing lessons learned from their experiences.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 22nd, 2025 at 11:04 am

House Public Education Committee

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  • Physically harm a student or damage property.

    2.

  • rhetorical and physical acts of anti-Semitism directed towards Jewish or non-Jewish individuals, their property
Summary: The committee meeting focused on multiple bills pertaining to educational reforms and initiatives. Notable discussions included the passage of HB824, which aims to expand civics education in Texas high schools, emphasizing the importance of understanding government functions and participation in democracy. The bill received unanimous support from the committee members, reflecting broad consensus on the need for enhanced civic education. Similarly, HB1581 and HB1579 were discussed, aiming to improve bilingual education and establish a state seal of bilingualism and biliteracy for high school students, respectively, thereby emphasizing the educational framework's inclusivity and quality enhancement.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs May 19th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

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  • Details to obtain property or services with the intent to defraud
  • It has a whole lot of different properties in it.
Summary: The meeting of the State Affairs Committee focused on several significant bills, notably HB4145, HB2820, and HB4157, which address healthcare billing practices, charitable bingo operations, and protections for employees in the commercial spaceflight industry, respectively. Each bill received attention from members of the committee, with public testimony highlighting both support and concern among stakeholders. For instance, testimony on HB4145 underscored the importance of timely healthcare billing to prevent patient financial distress, while discussions surrounding HB2820 illuminated the challenges charities face in maintaining sufficient reserves amidst outdated regulations.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Licensing & Administrative Procedures May 13th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee

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  • available, removing barriers for under-resourced communities and preventing backlogs like abandoned properties
Summary: The committee meeting addressed several notable pieces of legislation, focusing particularly on SB650, which requires electronically readable information for verifying purchasers' ages in alcohol sales. The bill was substituted and subsequently reported favorably with unanimous support. Another key piece of legislation was SB1376, aimed at enhancing code enforcement by allowing trainees to operate unsupervised in towns lacking registered officers, crucial for effective zoning and sanitation enforcement. Following discussions, the committee agreed to leave SB1346 related to lottery regulations pending as further considerations were necessary. The meeting concluded with a collective acknowledgment of the importance of these bills in addressing both public safety and regulatory clarity in Texas.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 25th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Appropriations - S/C on Article III

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  • Additionally, because all of our universities are designated as military-friendly, something that I'm
  • , and landscape design.
  • If you look at the period designated here, there were 29,000 health care providers created.
  • Every component of the request is designed to deliver results.
  • So this program is designed to target that malady.
Summary: The meeting focused on key funding initiatives related to mental health and higher education in Texas, highlighting the importance of sustaining the loan repayment program for mental health professionals. Public testimony underscored a significant 600% increase in applications resulting from recent funding and legislative changes, positioning Texas as a critical area for addressing mental health provider shortages, particularly in rural communities. The discussion also touched on the Behavioral Health Innovation Grant Program, which remains unfunded despite its potential to further strengthen the state’s workforce pipeline.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human Services Apr 16th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

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  • Like a piece of property. Like a building.
  • In a bush, that was one report, and the other was a body of water in a pond on the same property.
  • It even goes as far as to say what you do with the property you find on their bodies, and if there's
Summary: The Senate meeting featured extensive discussions on significant legislative proposals, primarily focusing on the ethical treatment and regulation of unclaimed bodies in Texas. The committee addressed concerns raised by Senator Parker regarding the alarming misuse of unclaimed remains, urging the necessity for stricter guidelines and accountability for organizations involved in anatomical donations. Public testimonies illustrated harrowing experiences of families affected by these practices, prompting legislators to consider more robust regulatory measures, including possible criminal penalties for bad actors in the industry. The committee exhibited a unified stance in advocating for enhanced protections that would ensure the dignity of deceased individuals is respected.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Human Services Mar 4th, 2025 at 08:03 am

House Human Services Committee

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  • And so the $125,000 that you see in our LAR is just for the design of the exam.
  • What we're talking about here, though, is just the design.
  • Our LAR is now just asking for the design of it.
  • On the right, you'll see the Children's Health Insurance Program again, designed for children.
  • We were built to be a system that was designed to protect children.
Summary: The meeting of the committee centered around the presentation of Senate Bill 593, which focuses on reforming licensing requirements for kinship and foster care homes. Significant discussions revolved around the proposed changes to reduce duplicative regulations aimed at helping kinship families qualify for foster care payments. Members emphasized that the reforms would ensure that health and safety standards remain paramount while streamlining processes for providers. Various stakeholders expressed optimism that these changes would eliminate barriers and improve the system for both kinship caregivers and the children they support. Public comment on the new rules is anticipated in May 2025, with the new regulations set to take effect in October 2025. The chair and committee members expressed gratitude towards the agencies involved for their contributions during the review process.
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  • continue to maintain rigorous oversight of BOE to ensure the safety and compliance of its aircraft designs
  • Why would you allow this airspace, this design? This is the wrong design.
  • So we are reviewing all the airspace designs to see where we may have this indication of risk with mixed
  • we have a task force working on what we call "hot spots" to ensure that we're looking at airspace design
  • We have a number of people as part of that effort to make sure that we're looking at the airspace design
Summary: The meeting focused on the discussions surrounding the tragic midair collision involving American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter, which resulted in the loss of 67 lives. Testimonies were provided by key figures including NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy and FAA Acting Administrator Chris Richelieu. The committee expressed grave concerns regarding the existing safety protocols, questioning why the FAA failed to act on numerous warnings and data indicating potential collision risks. Members emphasized the need for urgent reforms in aviation safety to prevent such tragedies in the future. Specific highlights included the recognition of the importance of ADS-B out technology and concerns about the operational practices of military helicopters in controlled airspaces.
TX
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  • H.C.R. 59 designates April as Promise Month in Texas, a time to recognize and celebrate the enduring.
  • Members, H.C.R. 10 designates May 23rd as Family Abduction
  • H.C.R. 59 designates
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Administration focused on multiple resolutions, including the designation of important dates and recognitions for communities across Texas. HCR 9, pushed by Senator Hinojosa, proposed the first Saturday of each month to be designated as 'Small Business Saturday', intended to support local businesses and foster community ties. The committee reported favorably on this resolution, alongside others like HCR 135 which recognizes Slayton as the official 'Banana Pudding Capital of Texas'. Public testimony was held for several of the proposals, but most passed with little opposition, showcasing bipartisan support for promoting local initiatives. Additionally, the meeting featured emotional testimony concerning HB 1135, which aims to combat fraud involving vehicle tags. Tawni Solberg spoke passionately about her son's tragic experience related to the misuse of temporary tags, underscoring the necessity for legislation that honors victims and prevents future incidents. The committee members expressed their sympathy and support, highlighting the bill's importance in ensuring safety and accountability on the roads. Overall, the atmosphere was collaborative, with a clear focus on generating positive outcomes for Texas communities.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Workforce Apr 1st, 2025 at 09:00 am

House S/C on Workforce

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  • This designation would provide them with the protections that accompany being a first responder.
  • This designation would benefit MEs and death investigators
  • support House Bill 1306 and provide medical examiners and death investigators with first responder designation
  • ...protections that this designation affords.
  • substitute are as follows: the committee substitute removes the responsibility of the priority designation
Summary: The meeting of the Workforce Committee included extensive discussions around several key bills, primarily focusing on issues related to wage theft and child care services. Representative Gonzalez presented HB 669, highlighting the significant problem of wage theft affecting low-income workers. Testimonies from various stakeholders underscored the importance of creating a transparent database that would hold employers accountable for wage violations, emphasizing the need for a fair labor market for all workers. Several witnesses provided support for the bill, discussing its potential positive impact on Texas families and businesses.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Education Mar 6th, 2025 at 08:03 am

House Public Education Committee

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  • data-time="1062">Improvement is often quoted by Deming, reminding us that every system is perfectly designed
  • To be successful and to design an education system in Texas
  • We are currently in the design phase of the great state

  • I will end with this question: Is our system for public education in Texas perfectly designed to provide
  • encourage the committee to consider policies that address this fundraising issue as a fundamental design
Bills: HB2
Summary: The Public Education Committee meeting primarily focused on discussions related to House Bill 2, which addresses public education funding and the need for increased Texas teacher salaries. Testimonies were provided by various educators and stakeholders expressing concerns about the existing funding levels, particularly highlighting the inadequacy of the proposed $220 per student increase, which many believe falls short of what is necessary to meet inflation and the growing costs of education. During the testimony, members emphasized the need for a substantial increase to at least $1,300 per student, citing a critical shortage of certified teachers and the impact this has on student learning outcomes. Witness statements indicated that without a significant funding overhaul, students and teachers would continue to suffer from underfunded programs and resources.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Mar 5th, 2025 at 02:00 pm

House S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education

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  • Part of becoming an RPEP designated district is to have a contract between all of the districts and the
  • embarrassing to say this, but the top certificates issued in our high schools in Texas are floral design
  • Design would take this.
  • "5472">That's what this bill is trying to do: concentrate on why school districts focus on floral design
  • In my school districts, the number one was floral design.
Bills: HB20, HB120
Summary: The meeting focused on significant discussions surrounding career and technical education, particularly in relation to House Bills 120 and 112. Various representatives and experts testified on the importance of enhancing CTE accessibility for students, especially those in economically disadvantaged and rural areas. Notably, there was strong advocacy for integrating current job market needs into curriculum offerings, including emerging fields like artificial intelligence. The committee heard passionate arguments about the need for better funding for guidance counselors and CTE programs to prepare students for high-demand jobs, while ensuring they can earn post-secondary credits.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Health Mar 24th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Public Health Committee

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  • The committee substitute for House Bill 18 amends this section to include that the designated signer
  • provide maternal and neonatal levels of care verification surveys for hospitals as required for designation
  • While all facilities with a maternal designation are currently required to provide bereavement care that
  • There are about 200 hospitals with this type of designation
  • the advisory boards who would then in turn go to the practitioners to implement this new protocol designed
Summary: The committee meeting centered around significant discussions on healthcare legislation, specifically focusing on two main bills: HB18 and HB37. HB18, known as the Rural Health Stabilization and Innovation Act, was presented to ensure that rural Texans have access to healthcare services, outlining a series of grants and the establishment of a new office to aid rural hospitals. The chair emphasized the importance of this legislation, particularly for counties with limited access to hospitals. In contrast, HB37 was discussed with emphasis on perinatal palliative care, where various members voiced their opinions regarding its impact and necessity, noting the compassionate approach it signifies for families dealing with life-limiting diagnoses.
US
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  • Experts have told us how big tech designs their platforms

  • This was a law that was designed to incentivize platforms.
  • That is an amendment designed to help inform us on how to handle these sticky issues.
  • ...affects the conduct involved in product design.
  • It's not free speech to design a defective and harmful product; it's conduct.
Summary: The committee meeting focused on the pressing issues surrounding child safety online, with a particular emphasis on recent legislative efforts aimed at curbing child sexual exploitation and harmful content accessible through social media platforms. Senators engaged in a heated discussion regarding the implications of Big Tech's lobbying efforts against vital bills such as the Stop CSAM Act and the Kids Online Safety Act. Noteworthy testimonies highlighted real-life impacts of online dangers, including tragic cases of child exploitation and drug-related fatalities linked to social media interactions. The bipartisan nature of the committee's commitment to address these issues showcased a collective determination to make the digital environment safer for the younger generation.

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