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TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) May 25th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

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  • assaulted are assessed and managed to the fullest extent
  • over 150 health care and victim advocacy groups around the state, including many that serve your districts
  • Breeden, who was here earlier, serves the majority of districts in this community.
Summary: The committee meeting included significant discussions surrounding several bills, notably HB220, HB3336, and HB4904. HB220, which addresses access to emergency contraception for survivors of sexual assault, sparked intense debate among committee members and witnesses. Various stakeholders testified for and against the bill, emphasizing the importance of immediate access to such services while also raising ethical concerns regarding contraception. Public testimony was robust, showcasing strong opinions on both sides of the legislation, with many advocating for the rights and protections of survivors.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part I) Feb 5th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • school districts that, or conversely, your school districts
  • fewer funds for the district.
  • Of concerns about a school district in his district possibly
  • of these districts.
  • We have at least one or two districts that received a billion dollars just for that district in federal
Bills: SB2, SJR36, SB2, SB2, SR29, SB2
Summary: The meeting focused extensively on the amendments and discussions pertaining to SB2, which is aimed at establishing an education savings account program. Various members presented and debated amendments that targeted transparency, accountability, and potential conflicts of interest within the private education sector. Notably, Senator Cook proposed an amendment to require educational service providers to make their budgets public, while Senator Blanco highlighted the need for disclosures relevant to parents of special education and English language learners. The bill saw intense discussion around protecting taxpayer dollars and ensuring that the provisions did not segregate or discriminate against students within the program. Throughout the meeting, the committee demonstrated robust engagement with both proponents and opponents of the bill, examining the implications of the proposed amendments critically. The overall atmosphere suggested a strong desire to balance educational freedom with accountability and oversight. The meeting concluded with calls for diligence in ensuring that public funds are appropriately utilized, setting the stage for future discussions as the bill proceeds through the legislative process.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

House State Affairs Committee

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  • adopted clear standards to exclude truly passive investments with no influence over day-to-day management
  • Would it be possible for you to include anger management,
  • To direct the group, I just think anger management would
  • I am the committeeman for State Senate District 3, and I also serve as the Chairman of the Henderson
  • /span> I'm Priscilla Lugo, I'm the Policy and Communications Manager
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.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Apr 22nd, 2025 at 11:04 am

House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

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  • county attorneys, district attorneys, and criminal district
  • And then when I told the district attorney, oh, I'm going to...
  • And I heard District Attorney Ligon earlier talk.
  • I'm an assistant district attorney in Montgomery County, Texas.
  • You're the District Attorney in Williamson.
Summary: The committee meeting focused on a range of topics surrounding criminal justice reform, with significant emphasis on House Bills 3166 and 3330. Representative Cook presented HB 3166, which proposed a system for prosecutor-initiated resentencing, allowing courts to adjust the punishment for inmates based on changing circumstances. This bill aims to rectify injustices in cases where new evidence arises. Public testimony included support from various stakeholders, emphasizing the need for a more flexible justice system that can consider circumstances affecting individual cases, particularly for nonviolent offenders. On the contrary, HB 3330 faced opposition from the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops, which argued that it would undermine key protections established by the Michael Morton Act, designed to prevent wrongful convictions for innocent individuals. Testimonies highlighted concerns about the potential for setbacks in protecting the rights and dignity of the accused, creating a heavy atmosphere during discussions on the bill.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Transportation (Part I) Apr 9th, 2025

Senate Transportation Committee

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  • ...of their management committee and I've tried cases all
  • > And it goes on to say, "Be prepared for many of these root causes to wind back toward company management
  • say, "Find that 90% of all accidents are caused by management
  • Senator Nichols, I'm in your district. I work in Lufkin, Texas.
  • I'm the secretary-treasurer and business manager of Teamsters Local Union 745.
Summary: During the committee meeting, significant discussions revolved around three main bills: SB39, HB19, and SB2246. Senator Bettencourt laid out SB39, aimed at revising the admission rule related to commercial vehicle collision cases. The intention behind this bill is to standardize trial procedures by limiting the evidence admissible in the first phase, ensuring that unnecessary complexity does not cloud the issue of fault. Various stakeholders, including trial lawyers and business representatives, provided insights into the impact of these changes, highlighting concerns over insurance costs and practical implications on litigations. Public testimony reflected a mix of support and opposition, showcasing the contentious nature of the bill's modifications. Additionally, the committee addressed SB2246 regarding salvage auto dealers and the process of obtaining titles for vehicles that will not return to the road, which was met with relatively little challenge as stakeholders recognized the necessity for clarity and efficiency in this process. The meeting concluded with promises from members to continue discussions on these important legislative measures, indicating an ongoing commitment to addressing the complex issues at hand.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human Services Mar 18th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

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  • Kevin Rand, I think, from Senate District 18.
  • prescription benefit coverage, and it's only due to the actions of the patient's pharmacy benefit manager
  • Just briefly, I grew up in Senator Hancock's district, so I thought that was kind of a cool thing, too
  • Last weekend, a nurse manager relayed the recent experience
  • For the incidents in College Station, my Senate district
Summary: The meeting of the committee was focused predominantly on various bills concerning healthcare and insurance policies, reflecting significant discussions on how these laws impact the community. Notably, Senate Bill 660 was introduced to enhance safety measures at healthcare facilities, discussing the necessity for bollards to prevent unauthorized vehicular access, highlighting a bipartisan understanding of public safety. Senator West emphasized the importance of these regulations, citing real-world incidents that necessitate such actions. Public testimonies complimented this discussion, providing insight into community needs for enhanced security in hospitals.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human Services May 13th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

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  • Emergency Management, UT Health San Antonio, and UT in Texas
  • I represent Dallas City Council District 9, and in accordance
  • of the Dallas Opioid Strike Force, we brought together stakeholders in our city, county, school district
Summary: The committee meeting centered on several significant bills regarding public health and safety, particularly focusing on healthcare access, transparency, and opioid crisis response. Notably, House Bill 4783 sparked considerable discussion as it aims to enhance the state's approach to prevent opioid overdoses by directing the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to prepare biannual reports on opiate antagonist programs. The testimony from public officials like Dallas City Council's Paula Blackman, who spoke passionately about the ongoing fentanyl epidemic, highlighted the urgent necessity of improved access to life-saving medications. In addition, House Bill 1314 drew attention for addressing hospital pricing transparency, attempting to ease financial burdens on patients by mandating accurate upfront estimates for healthcare costs.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 30th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee

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  • As the Operations Manager of a venue that hosts everything...
  • In my district, as I was driving down the road one day, I
  • say, my mental health is in need of help, and grant them the mental health leave that they need to manage
Summary: The committee meeting convened to discuss various issues pertinent to recent legislative proposals. Notably, several bills were reviewed and debated, with members expressing differing opinions on their implications and potential impact on the community. Discussions ranged from public safety measures to resource allocation, reflecting the committee's broad mandate and the importance of legislative oversight. Engaging testimonies from citizens and stakeholders underscored the significance of the proposed legislation, bringing personal perspectives and expert opinions into the dialogue.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 14th, 2025 at 02:04 pm

House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

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  • The committee substitute says that in order to collect DNA, the state, which is the managing conservatorship
  • bill was brought to me by former State Representative Robert Puente, who also served in my House District
  • I'm the Managing Attorney of both the Family Helpline and the Care Project at the Texas Legal Services
Summary: The committee meeting covered a range of legislative bills centered around child welfare and family rights. Notably, House Bill 4870, presented by Representative Aisha Davis, aimed at supporting kinship caregivers by creating a grant program to alleviate the high legal fees for obtaining custody authority. The bill received strong support from testimony highlighting the importance of kinship care in keeping families together and reducing the costs associated with foster care. The witnesses included representatives from various legal aid organizations, all emphasizing the significant financial savings and emotional benefits of formalizing kinship arrangements. Additionally, discussions surrounding HB3758 focused on ensuring due process for parents in child protective services cases, stressing the need for legal protections during therapy and treatment. Observers noted the passionate debates around parental rights and child welfare, underscoring the delicate balance legislators seek to maintain.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

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

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • Jones of Dallas because of important business in the district.
  • A medication that I know I've used for asthma management.
  • creates a nine-member alert notification system working group within the Texas Division of Emergency Management
  • Bill 26 protects an extremely popular program in Harris County, giving neighborhoods and school districts
Summary: The meeting included significant discussions on several bills, with a notably vibrant debate around HB25, which seeks to authorize pharmacists to dispense ivermectin without prescription. Supporters highlighted the potential benefits for rural communities by improving access to affordable medications, while opponents raised concerns around safety and the implications of over-the-counter availability. Following extensive discussion, HB25 ultimately passed with a vote of 88 ayes to 51 nays. Additionally, HB192 and HB254 were discussed, both of which passed with strong support, marking a productive session for those advocating for the modernization of public health and infrastructure funding.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human Services Apr 16th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

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  • Sunset Chair, then you had that unfortunate incident in your district
  • of low means, low income, and people who are uneducated, and don't know, and that's a lot of my district
  • I'm the Vice President of Tissue Management for Science Care. I'm here to speak on SB2721.
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.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 7th, 2025 at 03:30 pm

House Public Health Committee

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  • If someone is managing...
  • I no longer needed the seven medications I was on to manage my symptoms.
  • On December 14th, 1995, the FDA approved Purdue Pharma's OxyContin for the management of moderate to
  • > a funeral planning workshop in the Dallas County College District
  • and the Tarrant District.
Summary: The meeting of the public health committee focused on the pressing issue of opioid addiction in Texas, with a particular emphasis on House Bill 3717. Chairman Harris detailed the bill's intent to fund a grant program for Ibogaine clinical trials, framing it as a critical response to the ongoing opioid crisis. He shared poignant testimonies highlighting the struggles of families and veterans battling addiction and mental health issues. The conversation underscored the necessity of innovative treatments, like Ibogaine, which showed promising results in studies for reducing symptoms of withdrawal and PTSD.
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  • September 19, 2022, when VA awarded $52.5 million to 80 community-based organizations in 43 states, the District
  • /p>

    Stephen Crow, Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox, Program Manager

  • I now serve as the program manager for the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant
Summary: The committee meeting focused primarily on the critical issues surrounding veterans' mental health and suicide prevention. Discussions centered on the reauthorization of essential programs aimed at providing non-clinical support services to veterans, particularly the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program. Senators emphasized the urgent need for adequate mental health resources as the suicide rate among veterans remains alarmingly high. Key testimonies were provided by various advocates and officials, illustrating both successful implementations of these programs and areas needing improvement.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Mar 31st, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

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  • Any reasonable person should understand we are just trying to manage what is age-appropriate for our
  • I'm in San Antonio representing District 10 here today testifying on SBCC.
  • District Judge Beth Freeman in California when evaluating similar legislation.
  • ...be in your district, linked to drug trafficking.
  • Okay, but who is it that's telling the sheriffs and the district attorneys that they're okay?
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on State Affairs featured intense discussions centered around the regulation of tobacco and e-cigarette products, with a particular focus on protecting minors from harmful marketing practices. Senators presented various bills addressing the marketing of these products, which included SB1313, SB1314, and SB1316. Senator Cook laid out SB1313, aimed at prohibiting deceptive marketing techniques that entice minors, alongside testimony from concerned parents advocating for stronger regulations against smoke shops near schools. The committee also examined the App Store Accountability Act, led by Senator Paxson, which aims to ensure age verification for app downloads and hold app stores accountable for protecting minors online. Public testimony played a crucial role in the discussion, with parents and experts weighing in on the necessity of stringent regulations to safeguard youth from exploitation by marketers of addictive products.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Licensing & Administrative Procedures May 6th, 2025 at 10:05 am

House Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee

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  • This bill will require that facility managers and instructors be certified to teach children to swim.
  • San Antonio, where I'm from, is probably like every other district; it is a city of small businesses.
Summary: The meeting of the committee primarily focused on discussing various bills, including HB1800, which aims to establish safety standards for swim schools. The bill was introduced by Ms. Garcia, who shared a heart-wrenching personal story about her son, Mitchell, who drowned during a swim program due to inadequate safety protocols. This led to strong public testimony both supporting and opposing the bill, with many witnesses emphasizing the need for stringent regulations to protect children in swim schools. In contrast, some representatives voiced concerns about over-regulating well-established programs that already have safety measures in place.
TX
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  • All assets in the reserve will be managed under the same prudent investor standard currently followed
  • I think all those funds that are managed by the comptroller are outside the state treasury.
  • But there are ways to manage that potential.
  • Our office is also responsible for the nation's first and only state-managed bullion depository.
  • Obviously, we are managing those for people for the education of their children in the future.
Summary: This meeting featured discussions regarding various legislative issues that are currently affecting the community. Members debated a number of bills, taking into account public opinions and expert testimonies. Key highlights included a pointed discussion about environmental regulations and the implications of new policies on local businesses. Furthermore, concerns were raised about the effectiveness of recent legislation pertaining to healthcare reforms.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations Apr 15th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Appropriations Committee

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  • Take UTEMCO, which manages endowments for the University of Texas and Texas A&M.
  • by a professional team that has institutional asset management.
  • Do actively managed funds always beat market averages?
  • Do actively managed funds always beat market averages?
  • I mean, it depends on what actively managed funds and it depends on what...
Summary: During this meeting, the committee engaged in detailed discussions surrounding various legislative proposals, notably focusing on HB2054 and HB4601. HB2054 was discussed in the context of addressing financial support for victims' families during declared emergencies, removing existing procedural barriers. Representative Manuel presented HB4601, which aims to assist Texas veterans in purchasing affordable housing by creating a down payment assistance program financed through a dedicated tax fund. This program is essential to simplify homeownership for veterans facing financial challenges in the current housing market.
US

Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine the censorship industrial complex. Mar 25th, 2025 at 01:00 pm

Senate Constitution Subcommittee

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  • The Office of Management and Budget imposed a freeze on all
  • Supreme Court and the District of Columbia.
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on the implications of government involvement in censorship, particularly regarding social media platforms and compliance with misinformation standards. senators and witnesses discussed growing concerns over the influence of large tech companies, like Facebook and Google, in shaping public discourse and suppressing dissenting views. A significant part of the meeting included testimonies from various experts emphasizing the dangers of the 'censorship industrial complex'—a term used to describe the collaborative efforts between government entities and private organizations to control information flow. This collaboration is viewed as a violation of First Amendment rights, with calls for urgent legislative action to restore free speech protections.
TX
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    The River Authority has all the technical capability to manage

  • Just their water management was under sunset, but the energy production and power distribution were not
  • Here's a resource witness, Senator Kelly Holcomb, General Manager of the Angelina River Authority.
  • To the next sunset, yeah, management audit or actually the
  • This could potentially guide future breeding and management programs.
Summary: This committee meeting focused on the discussions surrounding SB2476, which proposes the transfer of the Woodlawn Water Supply Corporation to the Angelina and Natchez River Authority. Senator Nichols presented the bill, highlighting its local agreements and the technical capabilities of the River Authority to manage the water supply efficiently. The discussion included inquiries about the implications of this transfer, particularly regarding sunrise accountability and whether the new arrangement would adhere to sunset processes in the future. Members engaged in a collaborative dialogue, reflecting an understanding of the local needs and the importance of maintaining water supply management.

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