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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs Mar 10th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

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  • The substitute adds to real property covered by the bill, groundwater and water.
  • bill; the concept of title is eliminated because real property
  • That means the legal case is against the real property and not an individual.
  • some concern that it is merely the cost of doing business for a prohibited entity to acquire real property
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on State Affairs focused on various legislative bills, including SB1346, which seeks to address challenges in the Texas Lottery resulting from fraudulent activities. Senator Hughes, the bill's author, highlighted recent investigations regarding an international syndicate's attempt to purchase nearly all possible winning tickets for a $95 million jackpot, thus undermining public trust in the lottery system. The committee engaged in a deep discussion about the bill's measures to prevent similar future occurrences, suggesting strict penalties for licensed retailers involved in such schemes. The testimony included endorsements from several stakeholders, emphasizing the bill's significance for fair lottery practices in Texas.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Justice (Part II) Apr 29th, 2025

Senate Criminal Justice Committee

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  • Senator Miles: Um, line 23, first page, public property located
  • within 5,500 feet of the school or daycare center property.
  • 738"> Numerous parents have called the police, but they can't do anything until he steps on school property
  • By the time he steps on school property, it is going to be too late.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice convened to discuss several key legislative bills, focusing significantly on public safety and law enforcement. Among the prominent bills discussed was SB1858, which aims to amend the eligibility criteria for a law enforcement body armor grant program to include independent school districts (ISDs). This bill addresses safety concerns surrounding school resource officers by allowing them access to necessary protective gear. The committee also reviewed SB1723, which received a favorable recommendation for local non-contested status without any opposition. In total, a number of bills were passed with unanimous votes demonstrating bipartisan support for enhancing community security measures.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Mar 18th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

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  • The purpose of the subcommittee is to develop some standards
  • Property crimes are the highest crimes in Harris County, right?
  • They say BMV is a property crime. You should have insurance to cover that.
  • It's a misdemeanor that is not just a property crime.
  • It impacts our property values and everything else, and so this really...
Summary: The committee meeting centered around a range of bills, with significant focus on public safety and welfare issues. Discussions highlighted the implications of HB166, which aims to enhance protections for vulnerable populations against the dangers of fentanyl exposure. Witness testimonies were presented both in support and opposition to the legislation. Representative Capriglione underscored the urgency of addressing this growing concern, as fentanyl's potency poses a lethal risk, particularly to children, elderly individuals, and disabled individuals. The session included a robust debate on how best to enforce these legal protections while balancing concerns about enforcement complexities.
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  • ...kind of more hyperbolic that this is some sort of property
  • personal property.
  • data-time="4248"> It further enhances penalties based on the type of forged documents and the value of property
  • contradiction that I continue to struggle with is witnesses in the same day, insufficient due process for property
  • of time block the deprivation of someone's property.
Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on discussions surrounding several proposed bills, including Senate Bill 990, which aims to expand the death penalty criteria. This bill faced substantial opposition from various stakeholders, including representatives from the Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty. They expressed concerns about the effectiveness and fiscal implications of the death penalty, urging the committee to consider alternative methods for ensuring public safety. Testimony highlighted research disputing the efficacy of the death penalty as a deterrent and called for a nuanced approach to justice, particularly concerning crimes against children. In addition to SB990, the committee reviewed SB1362 and SB1379, both related to increasing penalties for financial crimes in response to fraud surges exacerbated by the pandemic. Witnesses, including law enforcement representatives and banking officials, provided testimonies supporting these bills as proactive measures against rising financial fraud cases. The meeting concluded with motions on these bills pending further consideration, reflecting the committee's ongoing commitment to addressing these critical issues while debating the broader implications of each legislation.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 (Part II) Apr 8th, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

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  • dramatically, region by region, and I've worked to develop
  • belief, my perspective is we're trying to address broadly these kinds of scenarios and areas that can develop
  • So sometimes these properties, Senator Paxton, they're dormant and they're not, you know.
  • construction was possible because of community support from the City of Victoria and the Community Development
Summary: The committee meeting covered a range of important issues, particularly focusing on school safety and the impact of certain proposed bills on vulnerable populations. Notably, Senator Creighton presented Senate Bill 2623, which seeks to establish school safety zones by preventing navigation services near schools, aimed at ensuring the safety of children in educational settings. Concerns were raised regarding the potential adverse effects of this bill on homeless navigation centers, with various stakeholders expressing their positions during the public testimony session. The importance of balancing community services with student safety was a recurring theme throughout the discussions.
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  • However, there's a lot of development now happening.
  • Economic development and fiscal responsibility, but making
  • Significant strides in economic development, such as the
  • I still own property in Lubbock and have a lot of family
  • As a union internet technician and a member of the Workforce and Economic Development Board for the..
Summary: The committee meeting addressed the contentious issue of congressional redistricting, following concerns about the legality and fairness of past maps that allegedly disenfranchised minority voters. The testimony predominantly rejected the notion of conducting mid-decade redistricting, with multiple witnesses arguing against the initiative citing lack of legal justification and the risk of exacerbating racial gerrymandering. Prominent discussions included calls for more transparency in the redistricting process, with several members expressing the need for public engagement through field hearings and meaningful opportunities to review and comment on proposed maps. Senator King and other members led discussions emphasizing the significance of community involvement in shaping equitable congressional districts that reflect Texas' demographics.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 28th, 2025 at 11:04 am

House Public Health Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Sometimes, in some locations, there's rent fees on the property that they're using.
  • Organized sports play a major role in a child's physical, social, and emotional development.
  • These vaccines were developed at unprecedented speed under emergency use authorization.
  • God forbid one of them should develop cancer.
  • I was privileged to do their web development, and many of this had to do with the vaccination.
Summary: During this meeting of the health committee, several key bills were discussed primarily focusing on health care practices and patient rights in Texas. In particular, House Bill 4553 drew significant attention as it aims to improve transparency in midwifery practices and ensure the safety of out-of-hospital births. Testimonies were presented both in support and opposition, with concerns raised by midwives regarding the implications of the bill on their practice and autonomy. Additionally, House Bill 3708, designed to assist those burdened by medical debt, was strongly supported by several witnesses bringing forth personal stories underscoring the need for improved access to charity care information. The meeting also covered discussions on organ transplant eligibility and informed consent related to vaccines, echoing larger public health considerations in the post-pandemic era.
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  • data-time="1026">What I found was when I started implementing some different programs to clean up properties
  • I agree with you right there with property taxes, and

Summary: The meeting of the committee witnessed significant discussions surrounding several Senate Bills aimed at healthcare and child welfare. Notably, Senate Bill 916, presented by multiple representatives, garnered positive testimonials from various stakeholders including emergency medical service leaders who emphasized the bill's potential to promote transparent billing practices, thereby reducing the financial burden on patients. The committee also heard extensive testimony supporting Senate Bill 1122, which aims to regulate pharmacy benefit managers to ensure that cancer patients are not forced into medication access issues. Stakeholders argued for and against the bill, suggesting that it may raise healthcare costs for Texas businesses in the long run, eliciting a vigorous debate.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Education Mar 18th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Public Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • ...to children's brain development.
  • We also offer free professional development training

  • development.
  • practices and child development.
  • Over time, I developed a list in a spiral notebook of all her friends and their phone numbers and the
Summary: The committee meeting predominantly focused on educational reform, discussing several bills designed to enhance school safety and address chronic absenteeism. In particular, House Bill 6 was scrutinized for its proposals to modify disciplinary measures within schools, specifically allowing longer in-school suspensions for students who cause significant disruptions. Advocates and experts presented testimonies emphasizing the importance of maintaining a safe learning environment while also addressing behavioral issues in a manner that supports at-risk students. The discourse highlighted the need for balancing discipline with educational support, particularly for students with disabilities who may exhibit challenging behaviors due to their conditions.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 27th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Appropriations - S/C on Article III

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  • The fact that we can't levy property taxes means that we <
Summary: This committee meeting included extensive discussions on the impact of CDL licensing across Texas, with a strong emphasis on the need to address CDL training facilities. Multiple members expressed the necessity of enhancing accessibility and ensuring uniform quality in CDL education, citing the pressing demand for qualified drivers in various sectors including transportation and logistics. The Texas Trucking Association endorsed the proposed establishment of several training centers, further highlighting the significance of this initiative for economic growth and job creation across the state. The session included testimony from experts in the field who supported the proposal, reinforcing the committee's decision to prioritize this issue.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services May 19th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee

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  • the first involves Northeast ISD, which in 2020 utilized $2 million from a 2015 bond to purchase property
  • And she said the following about property taxes, quote, "
Bills: SB414, SB621, SB2395
Summary: The committee meeting focused on several key bills impacting public funds, particularly regarding the use of unspent bond proceeds and mandated transparency during bond elections. Notably, Senate Bill 621 was discussed, which seeks to prohibit political subdivisions from establishing public banks, emphasizing core governmental functions and preventing taxpayer exposure to financial risks. Testimonies from various stakeholders highlighted concerns about the appropriateness of using public funds for non-essential projects, which led to vigorous debate amongst committee members. Additionally, Senate Bill 414 was addressed, which requires clear disclosures about estimated interest costs in bond proposals, aiming to enhance voter awareness and accountability.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance Feb 3rd, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I would hope that if we pursue this, we develop some policies for working remotely, including developing
  • We're unable to take property. If they have an issue, they can come to us.
  • But we can develop some ideas to bring to you all.
  • To my fellow members, I was there when the beginning of Schedule C was developed.
  • We’re developing the system to capture and analyze that data effectively.
Bills: SB1
Summary: The meeting focused on various topics related to child welfare, particularly emphasizing the importance of kinship placements in the foster care system. Senators Alvarado and Hinojosa engaged in a detailed discussion regarding the benefits of kinship care, highlighting better outcomes for children and the financial implications for the state. They emphasized a need for continued investments in kinship care as a strategy to improve child welfare outcomes, encouraging the legislature to consider this approach moving forward. Additionally, the committee reviewed community-based care programs, which aim to keep children in their communities to promote stability and familial connections.
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  • It can be the economic development areas, and I'll use as another example, my home county of Parker,
  • ...in the more suburban and less developed areas of Bexar
  • I want them to benefit from public schools that help develop intelligent and kind students.
  • marker="1636" data-time="9810"> We're also working on other issues while we're here, such as reducing property
Summary: The meeting of the Committee on Congressional Redistricting focused primarily on the discussion of HB4 and SB4, concerning the redistricting process based on the 2020 Census data. Chairman King opened the session, expressing gratitude to the committee members for their attendance and emphasizing the importance of completing redistricting within the special session's 30-day timeframe. Public testimony was a major component, with numerous individuals voicing their opinions both in favor and against the proposed redistricting maps, emphasizing issues of representation and concerns of racial injustices inherent in the process. The majority of witnesses highlighted the need for immediate attention to pressing issues such as flood relief instead of focusing solely on redistricting.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee

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  • They prevent loss of life and property through fire code enforcement.
  • officers may still support fire investigations, enforce building and fire codes, and respond to property
  • primary responsibility seems to be stopping and frisking people they don't like on or around public property
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on the discussion and voting of various bills, with significant attention given to HB2082, which addresses the definition of short barrel firearms, and HB5528, related to the establishment of the Texas Law Enforcement Crisis Prevention Task Force. Chairman Heffner led the meeting, facilitating discussions that included debates on several bills and their implications. Notably, HB3626 concerning coroners' state benefits saw a unanimous vote supporting its passage. Public testimony highlighted the impacts of these legislative efforts, particularly in relation to law enforcement's operational effectiveness and community safety initiatives.
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Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.

89th Legislative Session - First Called Session Jul 28th, 2025 at 10:07 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • " data-time="162">We pray for all citizens of Texas that are suffering from the loss of life and property
Summary: The meeting was primarily focused on procedural motions and the attendance status of committee members. A number of excusals were noted due to important district business, indicating active participation in local matters by several representatives. The chair acknowledged the invocation and the pledges of allegiance led by a member, which framed the session with a sense of civic responsibility and decorum. However, no substantial discussions on specific bills were recorded in the transcript, showcasing a more administrative nature of the meeting rather than legislative debate or public engagement.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Health Mar 31st, 2025 at 08:03 am

House Public Health Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • While this was a huge development that helped consumers access a highly demanded product,
  • This market has grown and developed in Texas to be

  • CSG, through our national center for interstate compacts, has facilitated the development process for
  • At the Institute for Justice, we very strongly believe that the government should not have to develop
  • One, a few of my clients have developed health problems.
Summary: The public health committee meeting convened to discuss a variety of bills aimed at improving health-related policies in Texas. Noteworthy discussions included House Bill 1887, which seeks to enhance access to birth certificates for adult adoptees, and House Bill 754, which mandates medical assistance personnel to complete training on human trafficking. Both bills received positive support from the members present, and there were assurances that the bills would be reported favorably to the full House. Public testimony was also encouraged, allowing stakeholders to voice their opinions on these significant pieces of legislation.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) Mar 20th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

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  • This had the effect of requiring local officials to develop their finances first and then enter into
  • Well, as you'll see from the Texas Comptroller's The property
  • As my wife and I have come to grow and develop in the Hayes
  • That's not why I pay my property taxes.
  • Does it increase personal liberty, free enterprise, personal responsibility, or property rights?
Summary: The meeting focused on significant discussions regarding several bills, particularly SB396 and SB827. Public testimonies were heard against SB396, expressing concerns over government overreach regarding voter registrations. Various witnesses highlighted potential disenfranchisement of eligible voters and the inefficiencies of the proposed residency confirmations. SB827 was another bill of interest, with discussions centered around the methods of election monitoring and concerns regarding the accuracy and cost-effectiveness of hand-counted audits.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Feb 26th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • The power to take your money, to take your property

  • The power to take your money, to take your property, to take your life.
  • The power to take your money, to take your property, to take your life, your freedom, to take your children
Summary: The meeting featured a address by Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock, who emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of the legal system and ensuring fair access to justice for all Texans. He addressed the challenges facing the judiciary, notably the need for increased funding for district judges, which has not seen a raise since 2013. The Chief Justice highlighted how inadequate compensation has affected the ability to attract and retain qualified judges. He urged the legislature to consider a substantial increase in judicial salaries as a matter of public interest and necessary for the state's judicial system.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

Senate Veteran Affairs Committee

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  • recent changes in the code and include transition language directing the transfer of contracts, property
Summary: The Senate Veteran Affairs Committee convened to discuss several key bills, primarily focusing on HB39, HB114, HB1875, and HB1965. Notably, Senator Parker presented a committee substitute for HB39, addressing concerns raised by state agencies to ensure better information accuracy and extending report deadlines to December 1st. The committee members unanimously adopted this substitute and recommended its passage. Further discussions included amendments and swift votes on multiple bills, with HB114 following suit with a similar committee substitute process, which was also passed without objection.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Local Government Apr 3rd, 2025

Senate Local Government Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • 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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