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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Border Security (Part II) Apr 10th, 2025

Senate Border Security Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill will be favorably reported to the full Senate

  • Report of the full Senate.
  • Senator Birdwell moves that Senate Bill 2199 be reported
  • The bill will be favorably reported to the full Senate and will go to the floor.
  • Senator Hinojosa moves that Senate Bill 2949 be reported to the Senate with a recommendation that it
Summary: The meeting of the committee centered around several significant legislative proposals, notably focusing on SB2201, which aims to enhance intelligence databases to tackle organized crime, including street gangs and terrorist organizations. Senator Birdwell led the discussions by emphasizing the need for strong measures to adapt to the evolving landscape of criminal activity in Texas and proposed key amendments designed to strengthen accountability for law enforcement. Members engaged in detailed conversations with testimonies supporting the bill's intention to safeguard civil liberties while bolstering law enforcement's ability to manage public safety concerns effectively. Additionally, SB2200 and SB2199 were discussed and subsequently passed favorably to the full Senate following committee substitutions that addressed minor drafting corrections and compliance with federal standards.
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Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Aug 20th, 2025 at 09:08 am

House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Steve Bresnan, I have you here on behalf of the Texas Court Reporters

  • very much for working with us on the study and for everything this committee has done for court reporters
  • your staff working with us, the Texas Court Reporters Association
  • and the Texas Deposition Reporters Association on this issue.
  • House Bill 16, as substituted, be reported to the full

Bills: HB16
Summary: The meeting of the Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence focused on House Bill 16, an omnibus courts bill that was previously vetoed by the governor. The committee discussed several amendments aimed at addressing the governor's concerns as well as other member requests. Significant changes included the adjustment of court creation dates and the establishment of a new county court at law in Maverick County. Public testimony was heard, featuring insights from representatives including Megan LeVoy of the Office of Court Administration and Steve Bresnan of the Texas Court Reporters Association, both supporting the bill and highlighting its importance for the judiciary system.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Culture, Recreation & Tourism May 14th, 2025 at 09:05 am

House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The chair moves that SCR22, without amendment, be reported

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    The chair moves that SB217, with that amendment, be reported

  • According to a 2024 report,...

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    The Chair moves that SCR18 with the amendment be reported

  • I propose that SB2232 be reported favorably and sent

Bills: SB2801, SB2232, SCR18
Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on reviewing several bills, including SB217, which establishes the historic Friedman Cemetery program, and SB2232, which seeks to designate October 21st as Unplugged Texas Day. The latter bill sparked notable discussions regarding the importance of reducing screen time and encouraging outdoor activities among Texans. Chairperson Metcalfe initiated the agenda, and the public testimony featured passionate arguments for the need for outdoor engagement, emphasizing mental well-being and community bonding. Overall, the bills were met with unanimous support within the committee, advancing toward favorable recommendations for full house votes. Additionally, members voiced concerns about regulations surrounding field trials, as presented in SB2801, which proposes changes to the requirement for hunting licenses during dog field trials. Testimony from various stakeholders showcased a strong desire to facilitate participation in these events while raising awareness of the associated challenges. The meeting concluded with several bills advancing for further considerations, demonstrating a collaborative effort toward legislation that supports both cultural and outdoor initiatives in Texas.
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Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Agriculture & Livestock Aug 19th, 2025 at 02:08 pm

House Agriculture & Livestock Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • That case is reported to be 370 miles away.
  • As of August 5th, there are 35 human cases reported in Mexico.
  • We're depending on folks reporting, you bet, reporting.
  • reports, how do we report those infestations?
  • We've got to have them report.
Summary: The meeting of the Committee on Agriculture and Livestock addressed the ongoing threat of the New World Screw Worm, which poses significant risks to both livestock and wildlife in Texas. Chairman Kitzman emphasized the importance of a coordinated response among state and federal agencies, including the recent $750 million investment for a new sterile fly facility in south Texas, crucial for combating this threat. Several invited witnesses provided insights on current research, management strategies, and the collaboration needed to effectively handle potential infestations.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Corrections Apr 30th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Corrections Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Be reported favorably to the full House with the recommendation
  • span marker="31" data-time="300"> Vice Chair Jones moves that House Bill 5639, as substituted, be reported
  • initially reporting to a parole officer.
  • A victim reported the defendant for stalking to law enforcement.
  • It requires TDCJ to compile and report annually on a...
Summary: The meeting of the committee involved extensive discussions on various legislative bills pertaining to corrections and transparency in Texas' penal system. Notable among these was House Bill 4764, which seeks to enhance data availability regarding individuals in restrictive housing, addressing transparency issues related to mental health and recidivism rates. An extensive public testimony period allowed for voices from advocacy groups and individuals affected by these issues, illuminating the psychological toll of solitary confinement as expressed by proponents of the bill during the discussions. There was also considerable debate around Senate Bill 1610 regarding civil commitment and its implications for public safety, with concerns raised about the potential for punitive consequences over rehabilitative efforts.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Feb 18th, 2025 at 02:02 pm

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • In the past year alone, more than 4,200 incidents were reported where a volunteer helped a client in
  • to recognize the Texas Court Reporters Association.
  • Court reporters are over here on the south side of the gallery; could you please stand?
  • In those respects, members, court reporters undergo years
  • Reporters Association to their State Capitol. Thank you.
Summary: The meeting of the committee featured several resolutions and bills being discussed, highlighting statewide recognitions and honors. Notable among the resolutions was HR185, commemorating February 18, 2025, as Mission Day, which brings attention to the city of Mission's rich history and contributions to the economy, particularly in citrus production and international trade. Additionally, HR277 recognized the Alabama Cushata Tribe of Texas Day, honoring the tribe's heritage and its longstanding presence in the state.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations May 6th, 2025 at 09:05 am

House Appropriations Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • marker="19" data-time="108">Representative Kitzman moves that House Bill 188, as substituted, be reported
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    Representative Tepper moves that House Bill 265 be reported

  • span marker="37" data-time="216">Representative Oliverson moves that House Joint Resolution 35 be reported
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    Representative Orr moves that House Joint Resolution 47 be reported

  • Senator Fairley moves that Senate Bill 1901 be reported

Summary: The House Appropriations Committee convened to discuss several significant legislative bills, including HB188, HB265, HJR35, HJR47, and SB1901. During the session, each bill was presented, and members engaged in lively discussions about their implications. Notably, the committee adopted a committee substitute for HB188, which expanded eligibility for grants related to water infrastructure. The substitute aimed to prioritize municipal utility districts, garnering a generally positive reception among committee members. Both HJR35 and HJR47 were reported favorably for consideration by the full House, demonstrating strong bipartisan support despite some dissenting votes.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Human Services May 13th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The chair moves that Senate Bill 1589 be reported favorably

  • genetic history of a child if DFPS targets getting these reports
  • However, there have been cases when the reports can take

  • Placing a child for adoption should receive the reports within 45 days, and the prospective adoptive
  • parents of a child should receive the reports within 90 days.
Summary: The Committee on Human Services meeting was marked by meaningful discussions on multiple bills affecting the welfare of children and senior citizens in Texas. Notably, SB500 was presented to establish clearer timelines for adoption processes, aiming to decrease the wait times significantly from several months to within a few weeks for critical health and personal history reports. This bill was met with positive feedback from committee members and stakeholders, highlighting the importance of expediting adoption to ensure permanency for children in foster care. Additionally, the committee discussed SB1522, which modernizes regulations for continuing care retirement communities to enhance consumer protections and clarify definitions that have long created confusion in the marketplace. Stakeholders emphasized the need for greater transparency in advertising and regulations, underscoring the bill's potential to better safeguard seniors.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Energy Resources May 12th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Energy Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I'd be happy to share the report with anybody if we're...
  • Vail, will you provide that TCEQ report to the committee?
  • Back in the fall, it was just in the valley, but now they have been reporting these fuel depots that
  • Do you and your members report transporters engaging in transloading activities? Is that the...
  • As a result, I got a number of new pictures and reports of different fuel depots popping

Bills: SB290, SB2949
Summary: The meeting featured robust discussions surrounding several bills, particularly focusing on HB2 and SB2949, which aim to establish better regulations for gas facilities and address concerns over fuel transportation. Representative Rosenthal introduced HB2, explaining its intent to improve protocols for gas installations, and shared a personal account of safety concerns that arose from similar incidents in his area. SB2949 was discussed with emphasis on curbing illegal fuel operations while protecting legitimate trade across the Texas-Mexico border. The bill drew attention due to a rise in fuel-related crimes and the need for effective tracking of fuel movements. Both bills left pending, highlighting the committee's commitment to revisiting and refining the proposed measures.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on County & Regional Government Mar 24th, 2025 at 10:03 am

House S/C on County & Regional Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • not administer Senate Bill 22 grant funding, and there is a struggle with filling out compliance reports
  • And appropriation rider reporting requirements.
  • Basin Highlights Report.
  • Ninety-eight percent of Texas hospitals report that

  • The surge in workplace violence, of course, has been widely reported.
Summary: During this meeting, significant discussions revolved around essential bills, including HB1646, HB605, HB2379, and HB2115. HB1646, aimed at amending the Health and Safety Code, was presented as a means to enhance the operational efficiency of emergency service districts by raising the expenditure threshold for board approval from $2,000 to $50,000. Testimonies from emergency service officials were notably in favor of the bill, highlighting the improved response times and operational flexibility it would provide. On the other hand, HB605 sought to grant the Harris County Hospital District the authority to employ and commission its peace officers, tackling the increasing concerns of workplace violence in healthcare settings, which was addressed with urgency as it aimed at improving safety for both staff and patients. The bill was left pending to allow further considerations.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Insurance Apr 9th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Insurance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We report, we have to report all of our transactions through a manufacturer's contract.
  • One recent report highlights this issue.
  • and now it will not be reported.
  • What I'll do for you is let me get a report from our vendor that puts these reports together.
  • There's a report that we generated.
Summary: The House Committee on Insurance convened to discuss multiple bills aimed at enhancing consumer protection and improving access to essential services. Notable discussions included HB2528, which seeks to eliminate prior authorization requirements for medications treating substance use disorders, thereby expediting access to crucial treatments for Texans. Representative Boosie laid out HB722, addressing transparency in auto insurance valuation processes, prompting engagement from various witnesses on how current practices potentially exploit consumers. Members voiced concerns about the intersection of bureaucratic delays and the urgency of addiction treatment, emphasizing the bill's potential life-saving implications.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • All member states must report any...
  • The current method of determining when a report has

  • The substitute is favorably reported.
  • Be favorably reported to the Senate.
  • All right, there being six ayes and zero nays, the bill is favorably reported.
Summary: The meeting focused on various legislative proposals with notable discussions surrounding bills aimed at improving transparency in public information access, adapting workforce policies for state employment, and addressing public health workforce shortages in Texas. The key highlights included HB4214 which seeks to centralize public records request processes for better accessibility, and HB1803 aimed at enhancing the state's dental workforce through participation in a compact with other states. Several members presented arguments highlighting the necessity of these legislative initiatives in light of ongoing economic and social challenges facing Texas. Public testimonies supported these bills, demonstrating stakeholder engagement and community concerns regarding transparency, workforce efficiency, and health access.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • In 2023, this committee released a report that found

  • I was alarmed to see yesterday the news reports that Dr.
  • Move to favorably report Dr. Monty McCary's nomination.
  • The nominations are agreed to and will be favorably reported to the Senate.
  • The nomination is agreed to and will be favorably reported to the Senate.
Summary: The meeting focused on vital health-related nominations, primarily emphasizing the roles of Dr. Jay Bhattacharya for NIH Director and Dr. Monty McCary for FDA Commissioner. During the discussion, various senators expressed their support and concerns regarding these nominations. Senator Sanders voiced opposition to both candidates, highlighting issues related to drug affordability and public trust in health agencies. He emphasized the need for leaders committed to transparency and addressing the epidemic of high prescription drug prices, advocating for action against pharmaceutical industry greed. Overall, the conversation underscored the critical crossroads in public health leadership amidst ongoing challenges such as trust restoration and healthcare accessibility.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human Services Apr 8th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Perry moves that Senate Bill SB968 be reported to the Senate with the recommendation that it
  • Committee substitute Senate Bill SB636 is favorably reported.
  • Senator Perry moves that Senate Bill SB1137 be reported to the Senate with the recommendation.
  • Senate Bill SB1137 is favorably reported.
  • And VAERS is under-reported, so it's got to be even worse than that.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services primarily focused on several pieces of legislation aimed at improving mental health care in Texas, especially for vulnerable populations. Notable discussions were held around SB719, which seeks to conduct a comprehensive assessment of inpatient psychiatric bed capacity in Texas, addressing the significant shortages faced by facilities. There was widespread support from committee members and public testimonies praising the need for improved mental health resources and proactive measures to enhance service delivery. Witnesses highlighted the critical situation surrounding mental health admissions, emphasizing the human impact of ongoing bed shortages and the tragic consequences for patients awaiting treatment.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Nominations May 19th, 2025

Senate Nominations Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's included in our interim report.

  • It's a very intense report, yes, sir. When do you...
  • So, DRS is yet in the progress report, RTC. E plus B is obviously still forthcoming.
  • These are items that were not part of the initial sunset report.
  • Y'all issued a report after Beryl, and the report included legislative and regulatory recommendations
Summary: The committee meeting, focused primarily on the ongoing regulatory reforms following the recent weather-related crises, commenced with the introduction of Thomas Gleason as the new Chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The Chairman emphasized the need for resilience and proactive measures to improve infrastructure and communications among utility companies, especially in light of recent disasters that impacted service delivery. High-level discussions revolved around HB1500, which mandates stronger oversight and accountability mechanisms for ERCOT, pushing the commission to enhance its monitoring capacity. Several topics of concern, including vegetation management and cost distribution among consumers, were highlighted as priorities moving forward.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Clerk, please provide a report.

  • Clerk, please provide a report.

  • Clerk, please provide a report.

  • Fertitta be reported to the floor with the recommendation that he be confirmed.
  • Clerk, your report.

Summary: The meeting featured a thorough examination of various bills, including substantial discussions on HB22 and SB4. Key points included amendments proposed by committee members, particularly from Senator Flinstone, who emphasized the need for clarifications on certain provisions. The committee actively engaged with several witnesses providing public testimony, some in favor of the proposed legislation while others highlighted concerns and potential implications. The discussions were vibrant, showcasing different perspectives, especially on the environmental and economic impacts of the bills in question. The meeting concluded with a consensus to reconvene after a recess to further address the outstanding issues related to the bills.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Energy Resources Mar 3rd, 2025 at 11:03 am

House Energy Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Utility manager reporting, local government reporting, and
  • In response, we formed the Texas Hydrogen Production Policy Council, which produced its first report
  • We want to implement an online gas utility annual report system.
  • I will submit to you that the hydrogen report is available in your drop boxes.
  • As Chairman Craddick noted, they released their report in December.
Summary: The House Committee on Energy Resources held its inaugural meeting where members emphasized their commitment to addressing critical issues facing the energy sector in Texas. Chairman Darby initiated discussions focused on legislative priorities, notably the management of inactive and orphaned wells, which have become a significant economic and environmental concern. The committee also discussed the balance between regulatory oversight and industry growth, emphasizing collaborative efforts among members and stakeholders to create effective policy. Testimonies highlighted the importance of tackling concerns related to produced water and ensuring sustainable practices in Texas's vast energy landscape, including innovations in hydrogen production and recycling.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Veteran Affairs Apr 15th, 2025

Senate Veteran Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • span marker="19" data-time="108"> Prevention Action Plan, and fourth, it requires TVC to submit a report
  • It requires the county sheriffs to submit daily reports

  • This designation will also be included in any reports or record inquiries.
  • span marker="184" data-time="1098"> Service Member Civil Relief Act search, but the Motor Vehicle Report
  • marker="268" data-time="1602"> unemployment rate—nearly four times the national average—with 46% reporting
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs focused on multiple bills aimed at improving services and protections for veterans in Texas. Discussion centered on Senate Bill 2926, which transfers the administration of veterans' mental health initiatives to the Texas Veterans Commission to enhance efficiency and service delivery. Public testimony was heard both for and against the bill, but ultimately it will be left pending. Other notable discussions included Senate Bill 2938, addressing the mental health challenges faced by justice-impacted veterans, aiming to better connect them with necessary resources. Additionally, Senate Bill 2543 and Senate Bill 2545 aimed to expand veteran cemetery locations and housing assistance for veterans, respectively, highlighting the increasing demand for support services in these areas.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources Apr 23rd, 2025

Senate Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Hancock moves that SB410 be reported to the

  • The move was reported favorably as substituted to the full
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    There being seven ayes and no nays, the bill was reported

  • Senate Bill 2550 be reported to the full Senate with

  • There being six ayes and no nays, we reported favorably to the full Senate.
Summary: The meeting of the committee convened to discuss multiple bills including SCR48, SB2351, SB2550, SB2203, SB410, and SB2082. Notably, Senator Miles presented SB2082, which aims to prevent concrete crushing facilities from operating near hospitals, following community outcry over health concerns linked to air pollution. The committee heard public testimony from various stakeholders, highlighting the community's significant opposition to such facilities in close proximity to critical healthcare services. Senator Alvarado's SB2351, addressing concrete plant regulations, was supported with favorable votes but faced concerns over the environmental implications of expansion requests. The meeting concluded with a recommendation for several bills to move forward to the full Senate for consideration.

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