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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Ways & Means Feb 25th, 2025 at 11:00 am

House Ways & Means Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • And it's in order, Brad, Phillip, and Alison. Got it.
  • does not give control or authority to transfer out anything from the Economic Stabilization Fund in order
  • In order to qualify for grace, a school district has to be
  • So in order to receive a TARP, an appraisal district must meet certain criteria.
  • However, in order to receive a TARP, a school district within the appraisal...
Summary: The House Committee on Ways and Means conducted a productive meeting addressing several key issues related to taxation and budget projections. The meeting opened with invited testimony from representatives of the Comptroller's Office and the Legislative Budget Board, focusing on the biennial revenue estimates and significant funding changes. Members participated actively, posing questions about specific budget allocations and the impact of tax policies on both local governments and residents. A significant discussion revolved around property tax relief, with calls for higher measures of relief to support taxpayers amid growing financial burdens. Furthermore, recommendations for financial reforms were proposed, stressing the importance of sustaining the benefits from previous tax relief efforts.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Committee K through 16 comes to order right now

  • There's a broad order of application that specifically

  • At its core, the bill protects the transparency and accountability of our republic by affirming.
  • This bill empowers voters by protecting their access to the full range of perspectives of those whom
  • span marker="643" data-time="3852">With practices three days a week, I spent many hours driving in order
Summary: The meeting of the committee primarily addressed several significant bills, including SB2398 which aims to ensure that students recovering from concussions receive timely accommodations to support their academic, social, and behavioral needs. Senator Campbell presented the bill, emphasizing its importance in preventing long-term setbacks for affected students. The committee heard from various stakeholders, and testimony reflected strong support for the bill's intent, although concerns were raised regarding implementation.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Apr 24th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Career-oriented education will come to order.

  • First order of business.

  • At its core, this bill is about protecting instructional

Bills: HB1209, HB4746
Summary: The committee meeting focused on various educational bills, prominently House Bill 1209, which aims to address concerns surrounding the implementation of four-day school weeks in Texas. Key discussions highlighted the potential negative impacts on student performance, particularly after a report indicated that students in four-day districts scored lower in reading and math compared to their peers in traditional five-day school weeks. Representative Cunningham raised significant points regarding the importance of maintaining instructional time and the need for accountability for school districts opting for shorter weeks.
US

Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

To receive a closed briefing on Department of Defense cyber operations. Feb 25th, 2025 at 03:00 pm

Senate Cybersecurity Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:
  • marker="75" data-time="888"> The committee will come to order
  • Last Tuesday, Secretary Hekseth ordered the Defense Department leadership to submit plans to slash spending
  • They do so because they care about the mission and protecting their fellow citizens.
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on the nomination of Steven Feinberg as Deputy Secretary of Defense. The committee emphasized the urgent need for strong leadership in response to a complex array of global threats posed by adversarial coalitions, including China, Russia, and Iran. The discussions highlighted concerns regarding budget cuts and personnel reductions within the Department of Defense, showcasing the challenges posed by the current economic context and the pressing need to maintain military readiness and capabilities. Various members expressed their apprehensions about how impending layoffs and budget reductions would impact the defense workforce and national security.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations Mar 24th, 2025 at 04:00 pm

House Appropriations Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The point of order is.

  • The consideration of this report is clearly out of order.
  • The point of order is respectfully overruled.
  • When would this particular point of order be in order

  • are not in order when valid committee reports are before the House.
Summary: The meeting of the Appropriations Committee focused on the adoption of subcommittee reports for various articles, emphasizing critical funding needs for Texas. Representative Gonzalez highlighted significant budget recommendations, including appropriations for crime victim services, military community support, and enhancements to juvenile probation departments. The adoption of several articles was met with a mixture of support and dissent, showcasing discussions surrounding the allocation of state resources and adherence to House rules regarding formal meeting records and transparency.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.

Business and Commerce Aug 1st, 2025

Senate Business & Commerce Committee

Transcript Highlights:
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    The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce will come to order

  • combined the last civil deed fraud work we need to do with the criminal deed fraud work we need to do in order
  • Members, this is about protecting Texans' private property
Bills: SB15
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Business and Commerce focused primarily on the discussions surrounding SB15 and SB2611, which address the significant issues of property fraud and deed theft. Senator Kolkhorst led the meeting, emphasizing the integration of these bills to effectively tackle the criminal aspects of deed fraud. Numerous testimonies were heard from affected individuals and stakeholders, highlighting the growing problem of property fraud which has seen a disturbing rise over recent years. Guests shared personal accounts of the devastating impacts of such fraud, stressing the bill’s necessity for safeguarding property rights.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Elections Aug 25th, 2025 at 11:08 am

House Elections Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Protecting quorum is that correct?

    That is accurate.

  • Contributions and expenditures are protected political speech
  • you agree with that ruling, would you agree it's possible that this bill would unlawfully limit protected
  • judges to interpret legislative intent and political strategy, which the Constitution explicitly protects
Bills: HB18
Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on the discussions surrounding HB18, which aims to prevent legislators from financially benefiting when they break quorum. Chairman Shaheen emphasized that this bill addresses the integrity of the Texas legislature and responds to constituent concerns about lawmakers being absent and raising funds simultaneously. Throughout the meeting, members discussed the implications of enforcing penalties for breaking quorum and the balance between legislative strategy and financial transparency. Various representatives expressed their views, with some supporting the bill for enhancing accountability, while others argued that it imposes unfair restrictions on a constitutional tactic historically used by minority factions.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) Mar 17th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Committee on State Affairs will come to order

  • We do have a distiller here today who will share their story about what they have gone through in order
  • hit an all-time high, and we voiced concern about extending their credit further by delivering the order
  • Orders that had been sent by us and received by them on December 2nd, 9th, and 16th remained unpaid for
  • I appreciate all you do in protecting Texas and all the critical work you do every day keeping...
Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs conducted a thorough review of multiple bills including SB1349, SB1585, and SB667, with extensive public testimony and discussion. Witness Samantha Fillmore-Vick provided insights on SB667, while the committee emphasized the need for clarity in the legislative process amid a lengthy session. Other bills were also presented, but they remain pending with no final decisions made during this meeting.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Feb 11th, 2025 at 02:02 pm

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The House will come to order
  • Chair hears none, so ordered.
  • Chair hears none, so ordered.
  • So, can we get order, Mr. Speaker?
  • Alright, can we have order for this?

Summary: The meeting commenced with a series of resolutions presented by various members, including HR214 honoring Bastrop County on February 11, 2025, and HR206 congratulating Annette Adiobo on her selection as Miss Texas 2024. The members engaged in highlighting local entities and achievements during these resolutions, fostering a sense of community and pride. Additionally, individuals from Tarrant County were acknowledged, and resolutions were adopted without objection.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • marker="1" data-time="0"> The Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs will come to order
  • Order.

  • including payment bonds and performance bonds, for contracts in excess of certain sums of money in order
  • Hearing none, so ordered.
  • Hearing none, so ordered.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs convened to discuss multiple key pieces of legislation focused on water management, emergency response, and related matters commemorating Texas Water Day. Notably, Senate Bill 790, introduced by Senator Alvarado, seeks to implement a simplified resolution process for tenant complaints regarding water discrepancies, which could reduce lengthy administrative hearings. During the session, several bills were passed without opposition, including SB971, which cleaned up inconsistent definitions related to rural political subdivisions, and SB1066, which amended payment and performance bond thresholds, promoting more local vendor access for community projects. The discussions revealed the committee's intent to streamline processes and better address the ongoing challenges faced in water management and emergency services, which are becoming increasingly critical in the face of climate change and resource scarcity.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Higher Education May 6th, 2025 at 10:05 am

House Higher Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • And as Christians, we are duty-bound to protect the poor and the children and make sure that they get
  • across the state of Texas, including therapists, faculty, students, health care workers, child protective
  • This bill also removes shared governance protections

  • In order to effectively teach my subject, it is not optional to explain that all evidence indicates the
  • data-time="8496"> Post higher education, I strongly urge this committee to vote no on this bill and to protect
Summary: The committee meeting focused on heated discussions surrounding SB37 and HB4848, with numerous testimonies given by concerned citizens, educators, and students. Advocates for SB37 emphasized the need for educational reform, arguing that current higher education standards are overly influenced by political ideologies and do not adequately prepare students for the workforce. Opponents voiced strong concerns about the bill's potential to undermine academic freedom and lead to the removal of essential courses from the curriculum, which would diminish the quality of education in Texas. The meeting highlighted a clear divide on the future of educational policies and governance in universities, reflecting broader social and political tensions.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Hearing none, so ordered.

    Senator Parker.

  • I cannot tax or call a bond vote in order to address our facility needs.
  • We make it work, but it definitely requires sacrifice in order to do so.
  • put in order to sort of protect daycare operators, I think
  • Sorry, I just didn't know how many orders of coffee to make, so thank you.
Bills: HB2
Summary: The meeting focused prominently on the discussions surrounding HB2, which entails significant investments in public education and aims to reform funding mechanisms to better support students and teachers. Multiple stakeholders, including educators and policymakers, conveyed their support while also voicing concerns about the bill's potential shortcomings. Witnesses discussed the urgent need for increased funding for special education and the necessity of expanding pre-K eligibility for students with disabilities. The testimony highlighted the historical context of the funding model and emphasized the importance of creating equitable solutions for all public school districts.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 14th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Public Health Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • What did you say about the disciplinary order?
  • We can order medications, we can order different therapeutic regimens, durable medical equipment (DME
  • They license them, regulate their scope of practice, and enforce the Nurse Practice Act in order to protect
  • that order to being the practice of nursing when I take over that order.
  • And I order anesthesia.
Summary: The meeting of the Committee on Public Health addressed a range of health-related bills, with significant discussions surrounding House Bill 3717, aimed at establishing a grant program for clinical trials related to Ibogaine as a treatment for opioid use disorder. Representative Harris presented the bill, which received unanimous support from the committee. Other bills, such as House Bill 3800, which seeks to create an advisory group for local workforce partnerships in education and health care, were also approved with committee substitutes, reflecting clarifications made for better implementation. The overall atmosphere was positive with members actively engaging in voting and discussion.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Mar 3rd, 2025 at 10:00 am

House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • marker="1" data-time="0"> The Committee on Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services will come to order
  • We are very protective of that designation, and we believe

Summary: The committee meeting covered various legislative topics, with a focus on upcoming bills and their implications for local communities. Members discussed the importance of public input and oversight in the legislative process. Some members expressed concerns about maintaining transparency while navigating complex issues. The session included testimonies from stakeholders, emphasizing the significance of collaboration between legislators and the community. The meeting ended with a call for more comprehensive discussions in future sessions, as well as a commitment to address the feedback received.
US

Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine the Arctic and Greenland's geostrategic importance to U.S. interests. Feb 12th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • marker="99" data-time="1176"> Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will come to order
  • the Danish Crown in 1917 to secure a strategic military position in the Caribbean, especially to protect
Summary: The meeting convened by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation focused on the potential acquisition of Greenland by the United States. This issue, first raised by President Trump in 2019, has gained renewed significance amidst shifting global dynamics and the strategic importance of Greenland in relation to transatlantic trade routes and national security. The members discussed the geopolitical implications of Greenland's position, especially given the increasing influence of China and Russia in the Arctic region. Notably, the urgency to address military presence and icebreaker capabilities in the Arctic was a major point of contention, with a call for a new fleet to counter foreign dominance in the area.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Justice Apr 22nd, 2025

Senate Criminal Justice Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Just as we come to order, the clerk will call the roll.

  • No objection, hearing none, so ordered.
  • > The information provided to the clerk regarding the restitution, whether TDCJ or a parole panel ordered
  • span>

    Texas has a duty and a responsibility to strengthen protections

Summary: During the meeting, several critical bills were discussed with emphasis on public safety and ethical legislation. Notably, SB456 aimed to increase penalties for illegal organ purchases and trafficking was presented and discussed thoroughly, where members raised concerns about the current low-level misdemeanor classification of such offenses. Public testimony was sought, with support and opposition being voiced, highlighting the bill's relevance in addressing urgent ethical issues surrounding organ trade. Furthermore, SB476 focused on legislative measures that enhance officer safety amid rising incidents of violence against law enforcement in Texas, drawing passionate support from various stakeholders, including local police representatives. These topics underscored a broader commitment to reforming policies for public safety and ethical enforcement in the Lone Star State.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on State-Federal Relations May 1st, 2025 at 08:05 am

House S/C on State-Federal Relations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Correlations will come to order. The clerk will call the roll.

  • Acceptance of real IDs would simplify identification for U.S. citizens and allow customs and border protection
  • to DPS right now in the U.S., I had to show my passport when I just got mine renewed in November in order
  • I know in order to get a REAL ID, so I'm saying if I'm going
Bills: HB3484, HCR112, HCR125
Summary: During the meeting, the committee addressed significant legislative topics, focusing on HB3484 and HCR112. HB3484 was presented by Chairman Van Dever, who detailed the challenges faced by border cities like Texarkana in accessing funding for facilities located across state lines. The discussion included testimonies from community members highlighting the necessity of operational agreements between neighboring municipalities to streamline resource management and funding eligibility. This bill aims to ensure that infrastructure projects serving both Texarkana, Texas and its Arkansas counterpart are recognized adequately for funding purposes. The testimony emphasized the benefits of cooperative projects such as wastewater treatment plants and how these arrangements have historically contributed to the well-being of residents in both regions. HCR112, presented by Representative Perez, urged Congress to accept state-issued Real ID cards for U.S. citizens reentering the country, streamlining identification processes at border crossings. The resolution sparked dialogue about the practical impacts of federal ID compliance on daily border interactions and the potential economic benefits for border communities.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on International Relations Apr 14th, 2025 at 10:04 am

House S/C on International Relations

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's responsible trade policy that protects both workers and
  • Doing so is crucial to safeguarding Texas's economy, protecting jobs, and ensuring that consumers continue
  • span> Really, and I understand it, they're pushing for their protection
Bills: HCR108, HCR127
Summary: The committee meeting focused on two significant resolutions: HCR108 and HCR127. HCR108 urges the U.S. Department of Commerce to maintain the tomato suspension agreement, which has been pivotal for Texas's economy and food security since its inception in 1996. Numerous stakeholders, including county commissioners and mayors, testified on the agreement's importance, claiming that its termination could jeopardize over 30,000 jobs and lead to a $4.5 billion loss in the Texas economy. The tomatoes imported under this agreement are crucial not only for fresh produce availability but also for maintaining a stable market for local farmers and businesses. The chair acknowledged the testimony and discussed the economic ramifications of potential changes to trade policies, insisting on the need for support to continue the current agreement.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations Apr 15th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Appropriations Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • And those best practices have been used in order to...
  • But certainly, one can build into the guidelines, you know, the protection to not crowd out other investment
  • span> ...asset allocation, but they can also use that funding in order
  • It's a smart, flexible way to support the people, to protect our homes and our lands and our lives.
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
Transcript Highlights:
  • marker="81" data-time="960"> The committee will come to order
  • Instead of protecting our own border, 2.1 million dollars...
Summary: The committee meeting addressed government spending and foreign aid, with a particular emphasis on perceived wasteful expenditures. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing a funding resolution for the committee, which received unanimous support from the members present. The chair noted a quorum at the beginning of the meeting, signaling that the committee was ready to conduct its business. Discussions highlighted ongoing debates concerning fiscal responsibility and the necessity of legislative oversight, notably regarding foreign aid allocations and their implications for domestic fiscal health.

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