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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Corrections Mar 12th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Corrections Committee

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  • used to coordinate criminal networks outside of the prison, contact victims, organize murders, and plan
  • environment at the center are able to have groceries delivered so they can start learning how to meal plan
  • what you have to spend, the question becomes, how am I going to make that work and how am I going to plan
Summary: The House Committee on Corrections convened to discuss various operational issues and concerns surrounding the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Notably, Executive Director Brian Collier highlighted ongoing initiatives to enhance inmate rehabilitation services, including job training programs aimed at reducing recidivism rates. While the session was not dedicated to voting on bills, the committee reviewed the budget cuts impacting correctional facilities, which raised questions regarding the potential effects on facility operations and inmate management. Concerns were also aired about maintaining standards for educational programs within the correctional framework.
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S/C on Juvenile Justice Mar 26th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House S/C on Juvenile Justice

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  • The bill requires judges to submit a plan to the Office of Court Administration, which will detail how
  • a program that educates system-impacted youth, connects them with pen pals, and co-creates success plans
  • ="859" data-time="5148">I want to give them my knowledge of how they need to come out with a great plan
Summary: Additionally, House Bill 2147 was discussed, which proposes to expand the use of remote proceedings in juvenile justice, streamlining the process and making it more accessible to families. Supporters highlighted that this efficiency is crucial for ensuring that all parties can participate in hearings, especially as many families struggle with transportation. The meeting concluded with several bills remaining pending, showcasing the ongoing deliberation and consideration of how best to address juvenile crime and justice in the community.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee

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  • But what I've learned is whenever you decide to tell the Lord your plans for your life, He tends to laugh
  • marker="922" data-time="5526"> In October of 2019, the Lord put the vision, mission, and business plan
  • Our company's history is anchored by the development of Alliance Texas, a 27,000-acre master-planned
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

Public Education May 6th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Public Education Committee

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  • of school districts parents will fill out forms for their kids so you know what the transportation plan
  • I wanted to talk to you about making a plan for Maria's success in French."
  • From lesson planning to classroom management, to grading and communicating with parents and administration
Summary: The committee meeting focused on the controversial HB1655, which aims to prohibit public school employees from facilitating or promoting the social transitioning of students. Testimonies for the bill emphasized parental rights and concerns about the mental wellbeing of children undergoing social transition without parental knowledge. Witnesses highlighted alarming cases, invoking examples of children being socially transitioned in schools that negate parental involvement, framing it as dangerous and deceptive. Conversely, opposition testimony raised concerns that the bill infringes upon the rights of transgender students to express their identities in supportive environments, highlighting the mental health implications for LGBTQ+ youth.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 Apr 29th, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

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  • ...their individual educational plans and many other aspects
  • They use our lesson plans, our games, our videos, our activities, and our exams. 5,000 of these teachers
  • 5076">And anybody, certainly if you're making that kind of money, can retire eventually if they will plan
  • So, it's four in two-and-a-half years, and no, I did not plan it that way. I was not trying to...
Summary: The meeting focused on several bills related to education, showcasing robust discussions on various legislative measures aimed at enhancing educational frameworks in Texas. Notably, Senate Bill 205 was presented as a refile intended to make fetal development instruction a permanent component of junior high health curricula. The bill garnered support from multiple members as they highlighted its significance in educating students about human development. Public testimony was invited, although no significant opposition was noted during this segment.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 11th, 2025 at 02:00 pm

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • HB 1438 by Zwiener relates to climate change planning

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    HB 1439 by Busey also relates to climate change planning

Summary: The committee meeting featured a thorough examination of several bills, including discussions on SB4 and HB2214. Members expressed varied opinions on the implications of these bills, with particular focus on land management and environmental concerns. The chair facilitated an active dialogue among members, highlighting both support and opposition from various stakeholders. Notably, public testimonies were also heard, contributing to the committee's understanding of community impacts related to the legislation. The meeting reflected a commitment to transparency and thorough consideration of each bill's potential effects.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 25th, 2025 at 02:05 pm

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • SB1380 by Action relating to health care benefit plan

  • I had not planned to speak on this Senate joint resolution today.
  • Number three, the state works on a plan to preserve food access, not just enforce penalties.
  • It includes a comprehensive business plan and addresses
  • /span> Members, in anticipation of the next two days, please plan
Bills: SB835, SB3070, SB22, SJR59, SB926, SB1494, SB251, SB456, SB500, SB1307, SB2615, SB2995, SB2321, SB973, SB974, SB865, SB506, SB781, SB1522, SB1558, SB510, SB667, SB763, SB2073, SB1858, SB1660, SB505, SB2900, SB1433, SB1540, SB1964, SB1300, SB1644, SB2217, SB2373, SB2431, SB1758, SB2480, SB3039, SB3047, SB3073, SB2920, SB2781, SB826, SB766, SB2460, SB527, SB1946, SB2885, SB1243, SB2610, SB2595, SB857, SB37, SB8, SB10, SB227, SB261, SB12, SB15, SJR27, SB552, SB835, SB3070, SB22, SJR59, SB25, SB57, SB127, SB293, SB441, SB3059, SB512, SB241, SB1718, SB140, SB2055, SB2075, SB2018, SB1534, SB1567, SB785, SB1233, SB1580, SB1663, SB413, SB447, SB519, SB467, SB1579, SB1191, SB1021, SB1838, SB2807, SB2835, SB546, SB2121, SB2167, SB2035, SB2024, SB1032, SB1049, SB1266, SB1400, SB1302, SB401, SB1596, SB1281, SB1242, SB1343, SB310, SB1346, SB2753, SB2703, SB2221, SB1719, SB2177, SB800, SB790, SB748, SB571, SB1957, SB1923, SB1896, SB1760, SB1335, SB2368, SB2477, SB2587, SB2972, SB2986, SB2965, SB1563, SB1467, SB1164, SB1137, SB614, SB705, SB961, SB918, SB955, SB869, SB850, SB863, SB1610, SB1055, SB2206, SB457, SB2337, SB1362, SB926, SB1494, SB251, SB456, SB500, SB1307, SB2615, SB2995, SB2321, SB973, SB974, SB865, SB506, SB781, SB1522, SB1558, SB510, SB667, SB763, SB2073, SB1858, SB1660, SB505, SB2900, SB1433, SB1540, SB1964, SB1300, SB1644, SB2217, SB2373, SB2431, SB1758, SB2480, SB3039, SB3047, SB3073, SB2920, SB2781, SB826, SB766, SB2460, SB527, SB1946, SB2885, SB1243, SB2610, SB2595, SB857, SCR9, HB5560, HB762, HB107, HB114, HB300, HB138, HB4386, HB2495, HB581, HB3348, HB5323
Summary: The meeting covered a variety of bills including discussions around SB261, SB12, and SB15, with members expressing diverse viewpoints on their implications. A significant focus was on SB12, also known as the Texas Parent Bill of Rights, which sparked a debate over parental rights in public education and the responsibilities of school districts. The bill passed with a notable vote of 88 to 47, reflecting its contentious nature. Other bills like SB15 were challenged, raising concerns about their potential to limit application to specific municipalities and address the ongoing affordability crisis in Texas by modifying residential housing requirements. Overall, the atmosphere was characterized by vibrant debate and active participation from both members and the public.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human ServicesAudio only. Apr 3rd, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

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  • marker="17" data-time="150">It limits the ability of foster parents to enroll a child in a health plan
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

Insurance Apr 30th, 2025 at 10:04 am

House Insurance Committee

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  • their practice, the new doctor must go through a lengthy credentialing process with health insurance plans
Summary: The meeting focused on House Bill 1642, which aims to establish an expedited credentialing process for chiropractors to help ensure patients receive timely treatment. Representative Cain presented the bill and emphasized that the lengthy credentialing delays harm patients seeking prompt care. Witnesses, including representatives from the Texas Chiropractic Association, voiced support for the bill, reiterating how essential it is for chiropractors to have the same expedited process available as other healthcare providers. The discussions highlighted the impact of delays in credentialing on patient care, particularly for those in pain, and proposed that the bill would alleviate these issues by enabling faster access to care for chiropractic patients. The meeting also included public testimony, where individuals expressed their concerns about current delays and the financial burden on patients. Representative Cain responded to queries and emphasized the importance of passing the bill to prevent unnecessary suffering and provide patients with timely access to chiropractic services. Ultimately, HB 1642 was left pending, allowing for further consideration, and the meeting concluded with appreciation for the witnesses and attendees present.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence May 7th, 2025 at 10:05 am

House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee

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  • So, the plan is...

  • But in the instance of what they can use in terms of a life care plan, it can be just what I told you
  • data-time="10152"> For future medical expenses, the problem with that is, for example, a life care plan
  • Ever seen, because you will have a life plan, or you will
  • I plan to point more at the bills, Chair.
Bills: HB4806
Summary: The meeting addressed several bills, primarily focusing on HB4806, which aims to reform the legal framework surrounding medical expenses and personal injury claims. The discussions included strong opinions from both advocates and opponents of the bill. Advocates argued that the bill is essential to ensure fairness by allowing juries to see comprehensive evidence regarding medical costs and preventing abuses in the system. Senators and committee members expressed the need for transparency in the medical billing process while addressing concerns that the changes may adversely impact injured plaintiffs seeking justice.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Mar 24th, 2025 at 02:00 pm

House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

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  • state to terminate a parent's rights just because they didn't meet every requirement in a service plan
  • With a service plan, it would ensure that you're only taking
  • The mother whose rights were terminated in that case worked diligently to complete the plan and even
Summary: The meeting of the committee was marked by rigorous discussions focused primarily on child protection legislation, particularly HB116. The bill seeks to amend existing laws that allow for the termination of parental rights under vague circumstances, often without sufficient due process. Kate Murphy, Director of Child Protection Policy at Texans Care for Children, delivered a heartfelt testimony supporting the bill's intent to prioritize family preservation and ensure that parents facing challenges receive adequate support rather than facing punitive measures. This stirred considerable discussion among committee members about the implications of the current legal framework and how it disproportionately affects families without proven endangerment.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Transportation Mar 27th, 2025 at 10:03 am

House Transportation Committee

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  • So earlier you brought up that you're planning to increase

  • We have our strategic plan, and we're keeping it very conservative
  • The next 10-year plan has $4 billion of infrastructure that
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

Senate Session (Part II) Feb 5th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • And while Senator Creighton says it's a myth that this plan takes funding out of public schools, his
  • By the way, those numbers for 74 school choice plans across 32 states are 50% white, 20% black, and 20%
Bills: SB2, SJR36, SB2, SB2, SR29, SB2
Summary: The meeting focused on various legislative issues, with committee members engaging in detailed discussions regarding proposed bills and their implications. Key points included debates on economic policies and public safety initiatives, with members expressing differing viewpoints on certain legislative measures. The atmosphere was collaborative, as various stakeholders provided input on the legislation under consideration. Public commentary was encouraged, contributing to a robust dialogue among committee members and attendees.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Mar 26th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee

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  • While PIDs service plans are now required to be filed with
  • termination option only if the municipality or the county that established the PID has filed the service plan
Summary: The meeting addressed several key pieces of legislation, with significant focus on bills related to property owners' associations and the Texas Workforce Commission's training programs. Representative Harris-Navila presented HB517, which aims to allow property owners' associations to impose fines for discolored vegetation during watering restrictions. The committee adopted a community substitute for this bill before moving it forward with a recommendation for passage. Meanwhile, HB2791, highlighted by Chairwoman Button, focusses on vocational rehabilitation programs for individuals with disabilities, with provisions that require efficient operation to avoid lapses in service.
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  • What is his plan regarding this new Trump administration issue of tariffs?
Summary: The meeting was convened to announce the formation of the Texas Legislative U.K. Caucus, aimed at strengthening the relationship between Texas and the United Kingdom. Representative Claudia Ordaz and other legislators discussed the historical significance of this relationship and its implications for trade, cultural exchange, and innovation. The formation of this caucus is seen as a vital step towards promoting Texas interests abroad and enhancing bilateral policy discussions on key economic sectors such as energy, technology, and healthcare. Talks included plans for establishing a Texas trade office in the U.K., inspired by successful models with Texas and Taiwan.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 May 21st, 2025

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  • It relates to developing a strategic plan for improvement

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 convened a meeting where they discussed several House Bills ranging from educational policies to student welfare. Notably, House Bill 2310 was moved by Senator Parker, which proposes a strategic plan for improving early learning opportunities for children with disabilities. Additionally, House Bill 5515 was discussed regarding the regulation of freight costs for instructional materials, receiving unanimous support from the senators present. The committee reported several bills favorably to the full Senate while addressing procedural matters efficiently.
TX
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  • I am going to go back; I wasn't planning on going.

Bills: SB15, SB9, SB4, SB8, SB60, SB4, SB8, SB60
Summary: The committee meeting focused on Senate Bill 7, known as the Texas Women's Privacy Act, which aims to reinforce the separation of men's and women's private spaces such as restrooms, locker rooms, and shelters based on biological sex. The discussions highlighted personal testimonies from women advocating for this bill, emphasizing the importance of privacy and safety. Several supporters, including a representative of Texas Values, expressed strong sentiments regarding the necessity of this legislation to protect women's rights against what they perceive as encroaching ideological views that deny biological realities. The testimonies were powerful and emotional, advocating for a return to maintaining distinct gender-specific spaces, especially in vulnerable settings like prisons and schools.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

Senate Education K-16 Committee

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  • That ties directly to how close a new school can be planned
  • The bill requires clear financial planning, including realistic enrollment projections and transparent
Summary: The meeting focused on advancing several significant pieces of legislation, particularly those pertaining to education and school finance. Notable discussions included the adoption of committee substitutes for various Senate Bills, such as SB2392, which introduced new reporting requirements for educators regarding misconduct cases. The committee also addressed SB1635, aimed at alleviating the financial burdens of high coastal insurance costs on school districts, which included provisions for credits against required recapture payments. Senator Hinojosa emphasized the urgency of responding to the challenges faced by local districts, underscoring the need for legislative support to ensure fair funding in coastal areas.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Transportation Apr 16th, 2025

Senate Transportation Committee

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  • Our plan was impossibly simple: hold the line and improve.
  • data-time="3366"> The city, the county, and school districts would be detrimental to the necessary planning
Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on several bills aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of Texas transportation and port authorities. Key discussions included the implications of SB2080, which seeks to streamline operations for navigation districts by raising procurement authority, exempting security discussions from recording requirements, and aligning Texas ports with national standards to foster economic growth. Senator Alvarado advocated fervently for the bill, emphasizing its positive impact on competitiveness with ports in states like Virginia and New Jersey. Public testimony reflected mixed responses, with strong support from industry representatives but opposition from some municipal authorities concerned about the potential overreach of port authorities into local development.
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Education K-16 (Part II) Apr 10th, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

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  • data-time="288">A biennial assessment of regional labor market data will help inform regional workforce planning
  • At our Austin and Taylor construction sites, I lead our five-star workforce development plan, which focuses
Summary: During the meeting, the committee engaged in extensive discussions surrounding several key pieces of legislation, including SB1961, which focuses on improving the data reporting on post-secondary outcomes for graduates. The bill was supported by various stakeholders, including workforce development representatives from Samsung, highlighting the importance of aligning educational outcomes with job market needs. Multiple testimonies were provided that underscored the need for robust data to aid both students and institutions in making informed decisions regarding career paths and education. Additionally, the committee addressed SB1325, which was subject to amendments and subsequently passed, with motivations surrounding the effective distribution of respiratory distress medication in schools. The meeting concluded with the passage of several bills to favorable reports for further consideration in the Senate, reflecting a collaborative effort to enhance educational compliance and workforce development initiatives throughout Texas. Members actively participated in both providing essential context for these bills and facilitating public input, emphasizing the shared commitment to benefiting the state's educational infrastructure and workforce readiness.

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