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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Apr 29th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman and members of this committee for hearing this bill.
  • This committee and the full House has passed this bill numerous times in a bipartisan way, and the Senate
  • has passed it once, just not in the Senate...
  • Thank you, Chairman, members of the committee.
  • And I'm open to any suggestions by this committee.
Summary: The meeting focused on several key pieces of legislation aiming to address legal representation issues, specifically regarding indigent defendants and the implications of artificial intelligence in legal matters. Notably, House Bill 3694, introduced by Representative Raymond, sought to regulate the use of AI in creating non-consensual explicit media, establishing stricter penalties. Additionally, House Bill 507, presented by Representative Gervin Hawkins, aimed to enhance the quality of legal representation for indigent defendants in capital cases by establishing stricter standards for appointed attorneys and promoting transparency in legal processes. Testimonies were heard for and against various bills, highlighting strong community engagement and varying opinions on these critical issues.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII Feb 27th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII

Transcript Highlights:
  • A couple of interims ago, the Senate Water, Ag, and Rural Affairs Committee looked at that very issue
  • Chairman and committee members.
  • Here is that Senate Bill 30, a supplemental Senate Bill
  • Water and Agriculture Committee.
  • Good morning committee members.
Summary: The committee meeting addressed several pressing issues, notably focusing on funding appropriations for the Gulf Coast Protection District and infrastructure projects, including the Alamo complex. Members expressed concerns over budget constraints, with requests for substantial funds aimed at supporting environmental initiatives and the upcoming biennium. Discussion points included the efficacy of previous funding and the anticipated impact of new capital on local communities. Public testimony was encouraged at various intervals throughout the meeting, adding robust dialogue amongst members and stakeholders.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Human Services Apr 22nd, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The chair offers a committee substitute.
  • Hello Chair Hull and members of the committee.
  • The committee substitute is withdrawn.
  • The chair offers a committee substitute.
  • The committee substitute is just a draft.
Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on several key bills related to health care and adoption services, with a significant emphasis on fostering care systems. Vice Chair Emanuel presented bills that aimed to streamline reporting requirements for the HHSC, while Representative Slauson's bill on voluntary adoption registries prompted a discussion on improving access and procedures within the child welfare system. Each bill was generally met with favorable votes, indicating strong bipartisan support for these initiatives. The committee heard testimonies from various stakeholders who voiced the importance of these legislative efforts in enhancing the quality of life for children and families involved in the welfare system. Notably, the committee also tackled the issue of Medicaid services and accessibility for children needing medical equipment like baby helmets, which have been a burden for many low-income families.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Apr 1st, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman Smithee and committee members.
  • Chairman, Committee, Smiley, everyone on the committee

  • Cook will lay out the committee substitute for the committee to consider.
  • The bill has already been voted out of the Senate committee and is on the way to the Senate floor.
  • This committee substitute.
Summary: The meeting of the Juvenile Justice Committee on March 26th focused on multiple significant bills aimed at enhancing the juvenile justice system. Noteworthy discussions included House Bill 1831, presented by Vice Chair Johnson, which seeks to expand juvenile eligibility for drug court programs with a goal of increasing access to rehabilitative treatment for youth. The bill received strong support, passing with a vote of 9-2, and was recommended for favorable reporting to the full House. Additionally, House Bill 2147, introduced by Chairman Van Dever, allows for remote juvenile depositions and court proceedings to increase access and efficiency in the legal process, also passing unanimously with a vote of 10-1. The committee members engaged in thorough debates regarding the impact of these bills on families and juveniles, emphasizing the importance of rehabilitation over punishment.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm pleased to be here with the committee staff.

  • of Senate Bill 1208 and is currently in the Criminal Jurisprudence Committee.
  • And is the Senate bill identical to that?

  • Is there any further business for the committee to address?
  • Hearing none, the committee stands adjourned, subject to the call of the chair.
Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on discussing various bills addressing public safety and criminal penalties within Texas. Notable discussions included the introduction of HB544, which aims to expand consecutive sentencing for crimes against children and vulnerable adults. Representative Gervin Hawkins highlighted the urgent need for this legislation by referencing a shocking case in Bexar County involving severe abuse, illustrating the limitations of current law in imposing adequate penalties. The bill received public support and raised awareness of the ongoing issues surrounding the safety of vulnerable populations.
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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:
  • If you'd like to register and you need any assistance, please let our committee clerk, Madison Cooper-Knauf
  • I'm sorry, the chair offers up a committee substitute as well
  • Good morning, committee members, Chairman, Vice Chair, and my good friend over there, Representative
  • Campbell filed a similar bill last session, Senate Bill 2368
  • because I had all the committee members' schools that were
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.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Mar 26th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Dyson offers up the committee substitute.
  • For these reasons, I urge the committee to support HB3163.
  • The advisory committee pushed it out to the higher level.
  • Senate members of the esteemed committee,

  • The committee substitute, which you do not have before you, and I'm not testifying on the committee substitute
Summary: The committee meeting featured extensive deliberations on several bills, most notably House Bill 1110, concerning civil suits against individuals reporting suspicious activity in good faith, proposed by Chairman Shaheen. The committee expressed unanimous support for the bill, and it was reported to the full House without amendments. Additionally, House Bill 865, introduced by Speaker Moody, addressing civil liability related to firearm hold agreements, also garnered unanimous approval, underscoring a collaborative effort among committee members. Public testimony highlighted concerns regarding proposed bills, specifically criticisms of House Bill 1748, aimed at exempting municipal courts from language certification requirements, which raised significant opposition related to equitable access to justice for non-English speakers.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Intergovernmental Affairs Apr 22nd, 2025 at 11:04 am

House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The House Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs will come to
  • Chairman and committee.
  • I've got to go back to my other committee. OK.
  • And a member of the Government Affairs Committee.
  • Thank you for your time, committee.

Summary: The meeting centered around discussions on affordable housing legislation, particularly focusing on HB627 and HB1865. The chair laid out HB627, which aims to address issues related to the resolution of no objection (RONO) requirement for affordable housing projects. This bill is designed to improve the process for developers by mandating timely responses from local jurisdictions, which would facilitate an increase in affordable housing units in Texas. Numerous witnesses, including representatives from housing associations, testified in favor of the bill, highlighting the need for greater efficiency in housing development. Concerns were raised regarding the removal of public hearing requirements for smaller jurisdictions, with some members expressing the need for community input on housing developments.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you, Senator, for that.
  • Thank you, Senator, for that.
  • Thank you, Senator.
  • **Senator Perry**: Okay, Senator Perry.

  • Thank you, Senator.
Summary: The meeting involved a comprehensive review of various legislative bills, with members voicing their opinions and concerns on each. Significant discussions centered around land use policies, education reforms, and public health initiatives. A number of witnesses were called to share their insights, providing both supportive and opposing perspectives on the proposed bills. The committee demonstrated a commitment to thorough deliberation, ensuring all voices were heard before taking votes on the legislation.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Transportation Mar 27th, 2025 at 10:03 am

House Transportation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you, Madam Chair, members of the committee.
  • The committee simplifies the definition of a frack tank in statute.
  • The committee substitute brackets it only to the city of Pharr.
  • The committee.
  • The chair hears no objection, and the committee is adjourned.
Summary: The committee meeting comprised extensive discussions on various legislative bills, focusing particularly on transportation, school safety, and accessibility issues. One prominent topic was HB3034, which seeks to clarify and expand the use of school bus stop-arm cameras, allowing communities to implement this life-saving technology more effectively. Testimony from multiple community leaders highlighted the need for clear regulations to protect children from vehicle accidents during school bus boarding and disembarking times. Concerns were raised about the potential misuse of ticketing from these cameras, with calls for accountability from the companies involved in managing these systems. Other bills such as HB2427 and HB2455 addressed the movement of commercial vehicles across international bridges, emphasizing the need for fair competition and safety in transportation infrastructure.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Mar 17th, 2025 at 11:00 am

House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • with the committee clerk.
  • Chairman and members of the committee.
  • This bill was bipartisan, both 99 to 0 in the Arizona Senate.
  • A slew of other U.S. senators and congressmen believe it's also.
  • Is there any further business for the committee to address?
Bills: HB39, HB227, HB930, HB1078
Summary: During the meeting, the committee deliberated on several bills primarily focused on veteran welfare and transition issues. One of the main highlights was the discussion of HB39, which proposes to improve data collection on veteran suicide rates, addressing the alarming statistics that reveal veterans are dying by suicide at a rate significantly higher than the general population. The bill seeks to mandate the Texas Department of Health and Human Services to submit aggregate data regarding deceased veterans to the Texas Veterans Commission, ensuring proper analysis and reporting on this critical issue. Witnesses, including mental health professionals and veterans, provided their insights, emphasizing the importance of having accurate data to inform better policies for preventing veteran suicides.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine bipartisan legislative frameworks for digital assets. Feb 26th, 2025 at 01:30 pm

Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Digital Assets

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm really grateful to Senator Scott for creating this subcommittee, and as I said, Senator Gallego,
  • We sure have come a long way since I first arrived in the Senate.
  • Many members of the Senate were still trying to wrap their heads around what is Bitcoin.
  • I'm optimistic the Senate Banking Committee will soon mark up Senator Hagerty's.
  • Chairman Scott, Senators Gillibrand and I are all co-sponsors.
Summary: The inaugural meeting of the Digital Assets Subcommittee brought a wave of excitement and anticipation regarding the future of digital assets, including Bitcoin and stablecoins. Chair Lummis expressed gratitude towards Senator Scott for establishing the subcommittee, indicating a commitment to promote responsible innovation while safeguarding consumers. Members discussed the necessity for a bipartisan legislative framework to regulate digital asset markets effectively while outlining the potential benefits such legislation could have on enhancing financial inclusion and streamlining payments. The meeting featured expert testimonies from key figures in the digital asset industry, highlighting the importance of creating clear regulatory guidance for digital assets to foster innovation without compromising consumer protections.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 29th, 2025 at 10:04 am

House Public Education Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill is before the committee.
  • The committee substitute...
  • We're against Senate Bill 24.
  • Chairman Buckley and committee.
  • The committee substitute for House Bill 4 before this committee represents a powerful shift towards a
Summary: The committee meeting was marked by significant discussions surrounding House Bill 4, which aims to reform the Texas public school assessment and accountability system. The bill proposes to eliminate the existing STAAR testing framework and replace it with a nationally norm-referenced assessment that emphasizes growth over year-end testing, promoting a more individualized learning experience for students. This shift was widely supported among educators and stakeholders, with many testifying in favor of creating a system that aligns better with both educational outcomes and community accountability. Notably, there were concerns raised about maintaining adequate oversight and integrity in the assessment process, as well as the timing of implementing these significant changes.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Energy Resources Mar 24th, 2025 at 11:00 am

House Energy Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, there is a committee substitute. The chair offers a committee substitute.
  • Because this committee and other committees in this legislature
  • Thank you, committee.
  • If we vote this out of committee, I look forward to participating with the committee on the floor of
  • Senator Perry in his Senate Bill 7... that I think we heard got voted out today, maybe, on the water
Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on the discussion and advancement of several key bills, notably HB1285, HB2890, HB1971, and HB1169. Chairman Darby opened the session by presenting HB2890, addressing the economic impact of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, particularly in light of recent federal pauses on LNG projects which have affected Texas significantly. The committee heard testimonies regarding the necessity of increasing communication between Gulf states to protect the industry, illustrating the importance of unified action against federal regulations that may harm Texas's LNG sector.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • "864"> The committee
  • The Senate.

  • Now, we'll turn to Senator Heinrich for his opening statement
  • As ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural

  • Resources Committee and also a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, counterintelligence
Summary: The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee convened to address pressing issues related to research security risks at the Department of Energy, focusing specifically on foreign nationals' access to sensitive information. The meeting highlighted the increasing threats posed by espionage from the Chinese Communist Party, which has sought to infiltrate U.S. national laboratories and exploit American research for military purposes. Discussions included the importance of tightening security protocols to safeguard national interests and maintain technological advantages. Witnesses provided insight into historical contexts and current vulnerabilities, emphasizing that without proper measures, the gaps could jeopardize national security.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Apr 28th, 2025 at 09:04 am

House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Please contact the committee staff.
  • Chairman and members, and I do have a committee substitute.
  • and Senator Huffman carried it in the Senate.
  • Chairman and committee, for the opportunity to lay this out.
  • The committee substitute is withdrawn.
Summary: The committee meeting was centered on the discussion of various bills, notably focusing on House Bill 3521, which aims to enhance retention incentives for police officers in Houston. Chairman Harless opened discussions highlighting the urgency of the bill due to staffing challenges within the Houston Police Department. Testimonies were given by several members of the police department and pension fund representatives, stipulating the need for actionable changes to prevent a significant exodus of experienced officers. The bill was met with supportive testimony that underscored the precarious staffing situation and the necessity for improved retention strategies. Following deliberations, the bill remained pending for further review.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Transportation Funding Mar 31st, 2025 at 10:03 am

House S/C on Transportation Funding

Transcript Highlights:
  • I used the words of former Senate Finance Committee Chair
  • Good morning, Chair and committee members.
  • The chair offers up a committee substitute to HB1288.
  • Chairman, members of the committee.
  • And so Senator Nelson and a number—Senator Taylor—

Summary: The recent committee meeting focused heavily on transportation infrastructure, with significant discussions surrounding multiple bills aimed at addressing funding and operational strategies. Notably, HB263 aimed to update grant distribution from the Transportation Infrastructure Fund to better reflect the needs of rural and energy-producing counties, thereby ensuring equitable support for necessary infrastructure improvements. Public testimonies in favor of the bill highlighted its importance to local communities impacted by oil and gas activities on their roads. Additionally, HJR58 was discussed, proposing to permit the Texas Department of Transportation to allocate funds toward transit-oriented projects, marking a shift toward multi-modal transportation strategies to reduce congestion and foster economic development. However, opposition arose regarding the potential misuse of gasoline taxes for non-road purposes.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 21st, 2025 at 12:04 pm

House Public Health Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman, committee members.
  • And the committee said...
  • Senator Perry said in the Senate Health Committee

  • for this bill that mirrors Senate Bill 1233 by Senator Hancock.
  • Good evening, committee.
Summary: The Committee on Public Health convened to discuss various bills related to mental health, public health initiatives, and animal care. Notably, representatives presented House Bill 2264, which aims to facilitate communication between mental health patients and their families, allowing family members to provide important medical information during emergencies. The bill sparked a substantial discussion, with advocates from the National Alliance on Mental Illness supporting its intention to improve patient outcomes. Other significant bills included HB 1747, introduced to create a council for mental health and substance use, fostering collaboration among affected systems, and HB 2684, which focuses on palliative care options for parents facing life-limiting diagnoses for their unborn children. Public testimonies supported these measures, highlighting their importance in enhancing care and support for vulnerable populations.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • As we get started, I will lead us in prayer, and then Senator Ernst will lead us.
  • on Small Business and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  • The chair is authorized to declare a recess of the committee at any time.
  • Over and over again, this committee has heard how the

  • Just last week, a small business owner testified before the House Committee that the Tax Cuts and Jobs
Summary: In this joint hearing of the House Committee on Small Business and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, the primary focus was on the importance of making the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) permanent. The chair emphasized that small businesses are crucial for the nation's economic recovery, especially in the wake of current federal policies perceived as detrimental. Witnesses shared their experiences and highlighted how the tax cuts facilitated job creation and business expansion, stressing the need for continued support through ongoing tax relief measures. The meeting included discussions about the economic implications of the TCJA's potential expiration, with members voicing their concerns regarding how this could impact small businesses and the broader economy.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 17th, 2025 at 09:04 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Leno, the committee is adjourned.
  • to consider pending referred and committee business.
  • And so he could have not brought this to committee, could have not voted it out of committee, and we
  • committees and Committee is scheduled to meet or reconvene
  • and all of your committee members.
Summary: The meeting of the legislative committee featured discussions on various proposed bills, focusing on issues pertinent to education, taxation, and public health. Notably, the committee addressed HB 4847 regarding the discrimination of school district tax-related information, which sparked significant debate among members. There were multiple public testimonies in favor of and against provisions within the new legislation concerning the delivery of tax notices to property owners, showcasing the diverse opinions held by stakeholders. The committee chair emphasized the importance of transparency and equity in tax communications, and members were urged to consider the implications of the proposed changes carefully.

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