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Elections Apr 9th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Elections Committee

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  • You're assuming there's two ballots because that's based on what the results showed.
  • If it were based on population, then it would make more sense.
  • No, it is not based on population.

  • When we create our voter registration precincts based on
  • Some of them are based on population, while others are based on the way office lines fall.
Summary: The House Committee on Elections convened to discuss HB3709, a bill focused on reforming the post-election audit process. Representative Dialo presented the bill, emphasizing its bipartisan support and the critical need for modernization to enhance the integrity and transparency of the voting process. The existing auditing method, which relied on random precinct selection, was criticized for being outdated and inefficient. The proposed changes aim to standardize audits across various voting methods, allowing election officials to evaluate results by voting locations instead of individual precincts, and thus improving accuracy and efficiency.
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  • ...based on race, age, income, or party affiliation.
  • Of all people, not based on race, color, gender, or anything
  • Based on the letter that was sent to Governor Abbott

  • 691" data-time="4140"> Unconstitutional coalition districts, and for our state to rectify these race-based
  • So based on the request in the letter, we are going to interject race-based considerations to redo these
Summary: The Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting convened to gather public input regarding redistricting in the North Texas region. With an emphasis on improving public participation, several committee members expressed the need for in-person hearings, highlighting the limitations of virtual formats. Despite technical glitches, participants were encouraged to provide testimony via video conference. Notably, one citizen voiced concerns about the legislature's shift away from traditional redistricting processes, arguing that mid-decade changes undermine fair representation. The committee reiterated its commitment to collecting public opinion and plans to hold future hearings in different regions of Texas.
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Criminal Justice (Part II) Feb 12th, 2025

Senate Criminal Justice Committee

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  • data-time="126">Yet as Texans, we cannot support legislation that treats people any less than human beings based
  • ...are in opposition to this bill, largely based on the immigration
  • community safer and move Texas towards a more risk-based pretrial
  • This conviction was based solely on false testimony and lacked any credible evidence.
Summary: The Senate Committee for Criminal Justice convened to discuss several significant pieces of legislation, including SB999, SB1047, SB40, SJR1, and SJR5. Notably, SJR5 sparked a robust debate among committee members and witnesses regarding its potential implications on pre-trial detention practices. Witnesses expressed concerns about the risks of pre-emptive detention outlined in the bill and the associated human costs, particularly for those who are innocent. Testimonies highlighted the disparity in how such legislation could disproportionately affect marginalized communities and lead to increased incarceration rates without addressing the root causes of crime. Overall, the committee displayed a commitment to ensuring public safety while wrestling with the balance of due process rights for individuals.
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  • And they're boundaries based on biological truth.
  • They're boundaries based on biblical truth.
  • When institutions put ideology above common-sense, sex-based boundaries, it is the women and girls—our
Bills: SB15, SB9, SB4, SB8, SB60, SB4, SB8, SB60
Summary: The committee meeting focused on Senate Bill 7, known as the Texas Women's Privacy Act, which aims to reinforce the separation of men's and women's private spaces such as restrooms, locker rooms, and shelters based on biological sex. The discussions highlighted personal testimonies from women advocating for this bill, emphasizing the importance of privacy and safety. Several supporters, including a representative of Texas Values, expressed strong sentiments regarding the necessity of this legislation to protect women's rights against what they perceive as encroaching ideological views that deny biological realities. The testimonies were powerful and emotional, advocating for a return to maintaining distinct gender-specific spaces, especially in vulnerable settings like prisons and schools.
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Finance Apr 2nd, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

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  • for SB1377 updates the programs by limiting eligibility to public providers, prioritizing funding based
  • We don't have the volunteer base that we used to.
  • That's where that goes, but it's based on population.
  • This is the first stab based on the data that we had, and so we're definitely open for more discussion
  • span> The severance tax has reached its cap, so further amounts based
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance included the introduction of SB1337 by Senator Krayton. This bill aims to provide a fair and accurate system for calculating tax obligations, mandating the comptroller to assess penalties only on the net tax due from a taxpayer rather than allowing overpayments to offset underpayments under limited circumstances. Senator Krayton elaborated on how the bill ensures that taxpayers who overpay can use that surplus to cover any underpaid taxes of the same type, ensuring fairness for both the state and taxpayers. Several discussions ensued regarding the administration of the bill, with contributions from various members including representatives from the Comptroller's Office.
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Health and Human Services May 20th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

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  • Our local child welfare entities enter into performance-based
  • contracts with the Department of Family and Protective Services to provide the community-based care
  • I was able to build and sell three insurance companies that were Texas-based insurance companies and
  • I do not base my decisions off of emotions in the moment
  • of a transplant based solely on vaccination status.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services discussed multiple bills focused on diverse health issues including maternal care, organ transplant eligibility, and child welfare regulations. Notably, HB215, presented by Senator Perry, received attention for its provisions on requiring itemized bills from healthcare providers to enhance transparency. The bill garnered support from various witnesses who emphasized the importance of clearer billing processes for patients. Another significant discussion point was HB4076, which aimed to prevent discrimination against individuals seeking organ transplants based on vaccination status. This bill sparked public testimony highlighting the ethical implications of such mandates on vulnerable patients, especially children. Overall, the committee's deliberations emphasized a commitment to improving health care transparency and patient rights in Texas.
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Jurisprudence (Part I) May 21st, 2025

Senate Jurisprudence Committee

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  • I'm not even sure, based upon that language, how we would implement that as an agency, and I'm not sure
  • next month was only designed based upon the interest rate
  • We designed our system based upon that, and anything that has to do with...
  • My name is Taryn Champagne, and I would like to change my testimony from opposed to for based on the
  • What does that sound like to you based on your experience? Does that make sense to you?
Summary: The Committee on State Affairs meeting was predominantly focused on several pivotal bills, including HB3783, HB4213, and HB1916. Notably, the chair initiated discussions on HB3783, which aims to regulate court-ordered counseling practices, particularly targeting what is known as 'reunification therapy.' The bill generated significant attention due to allegations surrounding its misuse, with multiple witnesses providing testimonies both for and against the measure. Concerns were raised about the practices involved, particularly regarding forced separations from custodial parents which many argue could lead to further trauma for children involved in high-conflict situations. The meeting also saw robust discussions regarding HB4213, aimed at revising child support interest rates and improving compliance levels for non-custodial parents, highlighting the financial burdens these families face. Each bill was left pending for further consideration at future meetings, reflecting the complex nature of the topics discussed and the need for deeper examination of possible implications.
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Land & Resource Management Mar 13th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Land & Resource Management Committee

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  • Under current statute, based on agreement...
  • /span> But aren't you also receiving rising income from the tax base
  • We're based in Houston, Texas, and we have communities throughout the state.
  • Will it help clean up issues that other counties are occurring based on your experience?
  • successful enough to generate the property value to support the bonds to pay them back, it's performance-based
Bills: HB23, HB363, HB447, HB954
Summary: The meeting was convened by Chairman Gates, focusing primarily on discussions of several key bills including HB363, HB954, and others pertaining to municipal utility districts (MUDs). Notably, a public testimony highlighted the need for comprehensive reform in the MUD process, emphasizing the importance of pre-petition notices to counties to ensure transparency and effective community involvement. The committee members engaged in a dialogue about the necessity of legislative measures to improve notification processes, public safety, and county jurisdiction in these developments. Representative Bell presented HB363, detailing the need for timely notifications to affected parties, which was heavily supported during the discussions.
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Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs May 14th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee

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  • If, for some reason, the individual feels like they have not received satisfaction based on the review
  • So it's ideology, money-based bribery, you name it. They operate like foreign service agents.
  • The investigation wasted taxpayer money and created fear among faith-based humanitarians.
  • types of land, so we're deeply concerned that these changes will harm humanitarian groups and faith-based
Summary: The meeting of the committee centered on several critical pieces of legislation concerning public safety and foreign influence. A significant focus was placed on SB659, which addresses the prosecution of smuggling offenses using government resources, with witnesses presenting varying perspectives on the implications of the bill. Supporters highlighted the necessity to combat cartels and foreign terrorist organizations effectively, while opponents raised concerns about potential overreach impacting humanitarian aid efforts. The discussion around SB2201 aimed to enhance law enforcement capabilities by improving intelligence database criteria, which sparked debates on privacy and civil liberties safeguards. Throughout the proceedings, multiple bills were moved favorably for further consideration in the legislature.
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Education K-16 May 19th, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

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  • between the supplemental and regular appropriations, this bill will govern on funding that curriculum based
  • data-time="360"> for the future, their growth plans, and how that capacity affects them and what they need based
  • they play out in comparison for my district, so I didn't want you to think if I vote present today based
Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 convened to discuss House Bill 2, which focuses on public education funding and reforms. Senator Creighton presented amendments to the bill, highlighting significant increases in funding for special education and enhancements to teacher pay. Notably, the committee adopted a new substitute version of the bill after thorough discussions regarding its implications on districts and educators. Several senators expressed their concerns and support for the bill, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that all educational stakeholders are adequately compensated and that the bill addresses ongoing educational challenges in Texas.
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State Affairs Mar 5th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House State Affairs Committee

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  • ...paper-based processes, and more importantly, it's automating
  • ...recommendations regarding being able to get away from the randomness and select certain reports based
  • And 130 based on the conversations I've had with customers
  • marker="964" data-time="5778">Now I will say there will be another update that ERCOT will provide based
  • Is it your sense that market-based approaches might work as well?
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on the activities and initiatives of the Public Utility Commission (PUC) since the last legislative session. Key discussions included the implementation of Senate Bill 1929 regarding large crypto miners in Texas, which has led to 12 companies registering with the PUC and a projected demand of around 4,000 megawatts. Additionally, the committee addressed system resiliency plans authorized by HB2555, which allows electric utilities to file these plans to better handle extreme weather events and security threats. The meeting showcased the ongoing efforts to ensure infrastructure can meet growing demands, particularly in the rapidly expanding Permian Basin, and highlighted the need for minimum standards for utility infrastructure design, construction, and maintenance to improve resiliency against adverse conditions.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

Senate Education K-16 Committee

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  • But, you know, there are a lot of bases that you've got to
  • And what I mean by bases, like calling CPS, making

  • Please include our hospital-based clinics in the discussions.
  • faith-based and community partners that do an incredible
  • We're based in Fort Worth, and we are the lead agency for our local continuum of care.
Summary: The committee meeting addressed critical issues regarding educator misconduct and legislative measures to improve reporting standards. Significant discussions revolved around SB1224, which mandates that superintendents report allegations of sexual or abusive conduct directly to law enforcement rather than relying solely on internal investigations. This bill, presented by Senator Sparks, reflects an ongoing effort to close loopholes in the education system that enable misconduct to persist without proper accountability. Senators emphasized the alarming rise in educator misconduct cases and the need for more stringent reporting practices to protect children in schools.
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Ways & Means May 19th, 2025 at 09:05 am

House Ways & Means Committee

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  • example, the chief appraiser's contract, which I have, includes a performance bonus of 4%, 5%, or 6% based
  • It's based off of, as I understand it, whatever their tax payment is.
  • based on knowing that this option is available down the road
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on a series of Senate Bill presentations, particularly highlighting SB1277 which aims to extend the reauthorization period for the municipal street maintenance (SMR) tax in the city of Coppell from four years to ten years. This extension aims to stabilize funding for vital infrastructure projects, helping the city avoid potential financial disruptions and additional tax burdens on residents. Testimonies included insights from public representatives, including Mayor Pro Tem Don Carroll, who emphasized the bill's importance for ongoing maintenance efforts and taxpayer savings.
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  • Secondly, if you and John have the list up here, we included many of the DPS exceptional items in the base
  • ="97" data-time="576">everybody yes, because... sorry, I know you see what is set establishes is a base
  • second of all, if you and John have the list up here, we did a lot of the DPS exceptional items in the base
Summary: The meeting of the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee focused primarily on discussions surrounding the details of HB1, along with recommendations regarding law enforcement stipends. Several members expressed their concerns about updating the stipends to address discrepancies with local law enforcement agencies and enhance competitiveness. The conversation also touched on the technical adjustments and modifications needed for the current funding proposals, affirming a collaborative approach to managing the agency's budget and needs. Members expressed appreciation for each other's hard work and laid out future meeting plans to review riders and finalize recommendations for the chairman.
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  • TROs are based on the idea that the harm the party is facing is so urgent that there's not time for the
  • Legislation on this topic must be based on the merits, not
  • That is based on the DREAM Act, which I introduced a long time ago, and my pleadings with President Obama
  • That can be based on how many active judges you have, how many senior judges you have, how many judges
  • This is outside of their decision, which is based on the law and the facts.
Summary: During this meeting, the committee focused on the implications of universal injunctions, which have become a significant concern in recent years. The discussion centered around various legislative proposals aimed at addressing the perceived overreach of district judges who issue nationwide injunctions that affect policies across the entire country. Several members expressed the belief that such injunctions undermine judicial authority and disrupt the balance of power between the judiciary and executive branches. Expert witnesses testified about the historical context of universal injunctions and the necessity for reforms that would limit the power of courts to grant remedies benefitting non-parties.
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Public Education Apr 29th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Public Education Committee

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  • Five board members attempted to determine the fate of 22,000 students based on a loophole in the law.
  • funding, curriculum, legal liabilities, or even the operational realities of splitting a district based
  • So my understanding, based upon the reading of the

  • So my understanding based on my reading of it and discussions

  • I think labeling whether a kid can be prosperous based upon
Summary: The committee meeting focused on House Bill 5089, concerning the creation of new school districts through detachment of existing territories. During the discussions, multiple committee members expressed significant concerns about the implications of the bill, emphasizing the need for community involvement and public voting whenever major district changes are proposed. Witnesses from the Keller Independent School District testified against the bill, highlighting the potential for confusion and the erosion of local control if school boards could make such determinations without voter approval. The testimonies painted a picture of a heated community reaction regarding the handling of the detachment process and underscored a general agreement that any significant changes should require a public vote to ensure accountability and transparency.
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Corrections Mar 26th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Corrections Committee

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  • ...in copper mines, copper and gold mines, chemical plants, radiation tanks, nuclear plants, Navy bases
  • , Air Force bases, all over this country.
  • with officers, disciplinary cases, and attacks on inmates, usually because of escalated exchanges based
  • more community-based treatment as opposed to someone who
  • will not, again based solely on their immigration status, forcing them to serve a mandatory minimum,
Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on several significant bills addressing public safety and reform within the correctional system. Notably, HB2103 was discussed, which aims to provide mental health leave for correctional officers, amid growing concerns about their wellbeing due to the psychological stress associated with their duties. Support was voiced by various stakeholders, highlighting the need for better support systems for officers facing trauma related to their jobs. This bill was aimed at recognizing the critical role that mental health plays in maintaining a safe working environment for those in the corrections field. In another part of the meeting, HB2017 sparked heated debates, as it sought to instate stricter penalties for intoxication manslaughter committed by undocumented individuals. The discussion brought forth views on fairness and the implications of distinguishing sentences based on immigration status. Several witnesses offered testimony, both for and against the bill, leading to a contentious atmosphere that reflected the broader societal debates about immigration and public safety. Overall, the meeting highlighted the challenges of reforming laws while considering the variables of mental health and immigration status in the context of public safety.
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Human Services Mar 18th, 2025 at 10:30 am

House Human Services Committee

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  • Champion Home and Community-Based Services.
  • Anderson, the owner of Champion Home and Community-Based Services, was listed as the primary beneficiary
  • After a meeting that was held on April 17, a heated discussion occurred at Champion Home and Community-Based
  • Again, he's the owner of Champion Home and Community-Based Services at the time.
Summary: The committee meeting focused on three significant bills: HB1151, HB1155, and HB1041. A notable discussion arose surrounding HB1151, which aims to protect parental rights regarding medical decisions for children, especially in foster care settings. Supporters highlighted concerns about coercive practices by Child Protective Services that could label parents as neglectful for refusing certain medical treatments. Several witnesses testified in favor of the bill, emphasizing the need for parents to retain autonomy over their children's medical care. There was also a compelling narrative shared regarding a family's struggle with the complexities of health decisions under CPS supervision, further underscoring the importance of this legislation. The committee also reviewed HB1155, aimed at providing temporary financial assistance to economically disadvantaged families who have completed their service plans for the reunification of children removed by the Department of Family and Protective Services. The sentiment in favor of this bill echoed the challenges faced by families trying to navigate the system while meeting their basic needs. Furthermore, HB1041 was discussed, which seeks to prevent non-family caregivers from being named beneficiaries on life insurance policies of individuals under their care, highlighting a moral obligation to protect vulnerable populations.
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Transportation May 14th, 2025

Senate Transportation Committee

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  • Assuming that there's 700,000 LASIK surgeries a year in the United States, based on our 9% population
  • The Supreme Court ruling was based on a 1904 statute that relates to inner urban electric work railway
  • , which was based on the old-fashioned trolley car.
  • And it was based on interurbans, but there have been a lot
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Transportation Committee included crucial discussions surrounding various bills pertaining to transportation and public safety. Notably, House Bill 647 was presented to streamline the process for individuals who have undergone corrective eye surgery, allowing them to update their driver's licenses without needing to visit the Department of Public Safety in person. This bill was celebrated for potentially decreasing traffic at DMV offices and optimizing resources, with members expressing general support and a positive sentiment surrounding its passage. Additionally, public testimony was gathered for House Bill 2003, concerning high-speed rail projects, where witnesses voiced differing opinions, emphasizing the bill's relevance to current transit challenges and community impacts.
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Health and Human Services Apr 2nd, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

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  • Changes remove family-based safety services and reunification services from the rubric of Family Preservation
  • It condenses data reporting requirements from the filed version in community-based care.
  • And finally, it reduces the audit requirements by the state and the state's Office for Community-Based
  • These include jail-based competency restoration and outpatient competency restoration.
  • We have developed a jail-based competency restoration

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services convened to discuss several significant bills, including SB968, SB966, and SB437. Senator Zaffirini presented SB968, which aims to modernize podiatry regulations in alignment with current practices, while SB966 involves the licensing and regulation of podiatry, addressing outdated provisions following a 2017 transition to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Both bills indicate a necessary clean-up of statutory language to better reflect contemporary standards in healthcare regulations. Additionally, Senator Hinojosa proposed SB437, which focuses on providing effective regulatory frameworks for chemical dependency treatment facilities, highlighting an urgent increase in demand due to rising substance abuse rates post-COVID-19.

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