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TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Public Health Mar 3rd, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Public Health Committee

Summary: The committee meeting featured a series of discussions regarding various issues affecting the community, with notable mentions of economic initiatives and public testimony from concerned citizens. Members expressed diverse opinions on the proposed measures, reflecting varying responses to the changes under consideration. The chair facilitated discussions on key topics, requesting feedback and encouraging engagement from the audience, which included a sizable turnout of community members. Public testimony centered around the implications of the discussed bills, highlighting both support and opposition from local advocates.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Mar 5th, 2025 at 08:00 am

House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • , both those returning and those new to the committee.
  • My chief of staff, Lauren Young, is over here as well.
  • Are there any other comments from any of the committee members?
  • My staff is available.
  • /or his staff.
Summary: The Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence convened for its organizational hearing, marking the beginning of the 89th Legislative session. Chairman Dutton expressed his dedication to strengthening Texas's civil justice system and ensuring access for all Texans. Notable discussions revolved around judicial compensation, with concerns raised about the growing gap between judge salaries and those in executive roles, indicating a potential crisis in recruiting and retaining qualified judges. Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock provided insight into the justice system's challenges and emphasized the importance of legislative support in enhancing the judicial framework, highlighting the committee's ongoing commitment to equal access to justice.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 12th, 2025 at 10:00 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • in session pursuant to their committee post motions.
  • For the purposes of this motion, committees and subcommittees scheduled to meet are reconvened today.
  • in the Department of Family and Protective Services for the Committee on Human Services.
  • ...Project for the Committee on Natural Resources.
  • ...Committee on Environmental Regulations.
Summary: The meeting of the committee addressed a broad range of topics with significant attention paid to HB1554 and HB1569. HB1554, presented by Caprigliano, involved discussions on the authority of political subdivisions to utilize public funds for legal services for unlawfully present individuals, which stirred a debate among committee members regarding state resources and responsibilities. In contrast, HB1569, which concerns prohibitive measures on non-consensual medical procedures for minors with intersex traits, generated compelling testimony from advocacy groups and health professionals, stressing the bill’s implications on patient rights and medical ethics. Overall, the committee dedicated time to hearing from both proponents and opponents of these bills, ensuring a thorough examination of the issues at hand.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human ServicesAudio only. Apr 24th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services will come to order

  • The committee substitute to Senate Bill 2422 is favorably reported.
  • I understand there is a committee substitute. Senator Perry sends up the committee substitute.
  • Act from members of this committee.
  • Is there any other business to come before the committee?
Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services convened to discuss several bills, primarily focused on healthcare reforms. Notably, Senator Perry played a significant role in advocating for various bills, including SB2306 and SB672, which were both favorably reported with unanimous support. The committee adopted committee substitutes for these bills, emphasizing the need for clearer regulations and accountability within the healthcare sector. Additionally, the meeting highlighted the importance of ensuring that harmful practices within the industry are effectively addressed.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • We'll have a lot of different committee meetings today.
  • She then joined my staff to help us negotiate the Water

  • general law in upstate New York, then fired, and is now expected to oversee 200 lawyers and 300 total staff
Summary: The committee meeting focused on the presidential nominations of Brigadier General Brian Nesvick as Director of Fish and Wildlife and Jess Kramer and Sean Donahue as assistant administrators at the EPA. Each nominee presented their qualifications and experiences in their respective fields, with an emphasis on their commitment to uphold the laws passed by Congress. The discussion highlighted the nominees' dedication to addressing environmental issues and their proactive stances on regulatory matters. After deliberation, votes were held to report the nominations favorably, despite some members voicing concerns regarding their qualifications and potential conflicts with environmental interests.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.

Senate Session Aug 8th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Reading in reference to the committee.
  • ="16" data-time="90"> Pending the reading and referral of bills, and the receipt of messages and committee
Bills: SB8, SB4
Summary: The meeting focused on two significant bills: SB3, which pertains to supplemental appropriations for disaster relief, and SB6, which involves measures related to abortion, including civil liability concerning abortion-inducing drugs. The committee members were actively engaged, and the bills were presented and discussed in depth, highlighting their implications and provisions. The chair noted the importance of these bills, with both receiving public testimony that reflected a wide range of opinions. The discussions were robust, suggesting an intent to address these pressing issues thoroughly before moving to the next phase.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman and committee members.
  • I urge you to vote this out of committee.
  • Chairman and members of the committee.
  • Vice Chair, members of the committee.
  • We want to thank the senator for listening to our staff and for your staff listening to us about our
Summary: The meeting was convened to discuss various Senate Bills, focusing on issues pertinent to agriculture, environment, and public health. Notably, Senator Perry spearheaded discussions on SB1247 and SB1948, emphasizing the need for committee substitutes to adapt the bills to recent legislative requirements. SB1948, in particular, was introduced to exempt agricultural structures from certain fire safety regulations, reflecting concerns among agricultural producers regarding compliance costs. Multiple members supported this legislation, highlighting the impact on the agricultural sector's operational viability.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, for the committee subversion.
  • So then, from there, we approve the report, it goes, and then once he gets that, he works on his committee
  • For the committee subversion.
  • 1710">So then from there, we approve the report, it goes, and once he gets that, he works on his committee
  • Having no further business, the House Committee and

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.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Juvenile Justice Mar 4th, 2025 at 11:00 am

House S/C on Juvenile Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Introductory on what the Juvenile Justice Committee will be
  • Talk about what they hope to accomplish with this committee
  • But I'm really thankful to be on this committee.

  • I'm glad to be on this committee; I appreciate being here.
  • everything that we can to make this an impactful committee.
Summary: The meeting of the Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice opened with introductory remarks and set out to discuss the responsibilities and upcoming discussions on juvenile justice matters. Members expressed a commitment to addressing the serious issues faced by the juvenile population and the need for rehabilitative approaches within the system. Members recognized that the committee's work could significantly impact the lives of young individuals who enter the juvenile system, emphasizing the importance of effective programs and policies that will contribute to their rehabilitation and reduce recidivism rates. Representative Jones and other members shared insights from their experiences, reinforcing the notion that the state's juvenile system is evolving for the better and aims to align with practices from across the country that have shown positive outcomes.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Jan 22nd, 2025 at 02:01 pm

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • agency information sessions are occurring this week and would be a good opportunity for you and your staff
  • agency information sessions are occurring this week and would be a good opportunity for you and your staff
Summary: In this meeting, the committee convened to discuss SCR7. The session started with a prayer led by Honorable Gio Capriclione, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flags. Members were reminded of the agency information sessions taking place during the week, providing opportunities for legislative engagement with constituents and agency leadership. The atmosphere was collegial, and members appeared engaged in the preliminary discussions.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16Audio only. May 7th, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Okay, the Senate Committee K through 16 will come to order.

  • The Chair lays out the committee substitute for Senate

  • Senate Bill 2928 be reported to the Senate with the recommendation that it do not pass, but that the committee
  • span marker="15" data-time="131">There being eight ayes, two nays, Senator Paxton moves that the committee
Summary: During this committee meeting, the primary focus was on SB2928, which pertains to the scheduling of the first day of school for public school students. Senator Creighton introduced a committee substitute for the bill, aiming for uniformity in school start dates by establishing a standard no earlier than the third Wednesday of August. Various members, including Senator Menendez, raised questions about how this measure would affect different types of schools, leading to a thorough discussion about its implications and the potential for future adjustments as the policy is implemented. Ultimately, the committee voted on the bill, with a recommendation for adoption and an emphasis on future evaluation.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 May 26th, 2025

Senate Education K-16 Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Committee on Education K-16 will come to order

  • adopted before voting it out of the committee.
  • Hearing no objections, the committee substitute is adopted.
  • Hearing no objections, the committee substitute is adopted.
  • I recognize Senator Creighton to explain the changes in the new committee substitute.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 convened to address several legislative proposals, primarily focusing on bills related to education and public safety. Among the notable discussions was House Bill 121 concerning public school safety measures. Advocates highlighted the need for enhanced security protocols and the commissioning of peace officers, while the committee unanimously passed the bill for further review by the full Senate. Additionally, House Bill 1105, which provides tuition exemptions for certain parent paramedics, sparked an engaging debate about educational incentives and support for emergency responders, resulting in a favorable recommendation from the committee. The session also witnessed an intensive discussion on HB 4623 that intertwines the liability of educational institutions and their employees in the context of student protection, reflecting on the impact of recent testimony on children’s abuse cases heard previously.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate special committee on congressional redistricting will come

  • Our committee heard SB 4 on Sunday, August...

  • reported SB 4 out of committee by a vote of 6...
  • The House Committee stated...

  • I will be giving a no vote on this and any other committee substitute that comes before this committee
Summary: The meeting of the special committee on congressional redistricting was convened to discuss and vote on HB4, a key bill aimed at revising congressional district maps in Texas. Chairman King presented the bill, which is a companion to SB4 that had already passed out of the Senate. The discussion focused on minor differences between HB4 and SB4, primarily revolving around the political implications of the proposed changes. Several senators highlighted concerns over the lack of public testimony for the amendments, raising questions about the inclusiveness of the redistricting process. The committee ultimately voted to report HB4 favorably to the Senate, with a narrow vote of 5 to 3. This spirited debate underscored the contentious nature of redistricting and its impact on electoral outcomes.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Jan 23rd, 2025 at 02:01 pm

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Fourteen pages contain changes not related to committee structure, and the rest relate to the committee
  • certain committees.
  • So we've combined those issues with that committee.
  • So we've combined those issues with that committee.
  • voted or not, to the full committee.
Summary: The meeting convened to discuss the adoption of H.R. 4 and the structuring of new committee roles within the legislature. A significant point of contention was the restructuring of committees, where several committees were abolished in favor of creating two new committees: Delivery of Government Efficiency and Intergovernmental Affairs. Speaker Hunter emphasized the importance of these changes for efficiency and collaboration, while some members expressed concern about the rapidity of these changes and their implications for democratic input. The passage of H.R. 4 was ultimately approved, signaling the start of the committee assignment process within the newly defined legislative framework. Discussions highlighted a commitment to ensuring thorough understanding of new rules among members, particularly the newly elected members. It was noted that in the interest of transparency and efficiency, the committee makeup would be predominantly composed of members from the majority party with specific roles allocated to facilitate collaboration. The session concluded with appeals for unity and a collective effort to address key issues impacting constituents throughout the state.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

JurisprudenceAudio only. Apr 28th, 2025

Senate Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Committee on Jurisprudence has come to order.

  • Senator Creighton moves that we adopt the committee substitute.
  • There is a committee substitute which has been laid out.
  • And so, if there's no other business, with great thanks to our Senate staff, each member and their staff
  • Thank you to the Senate staff that keeps us going.

Summary: The committee meeting focused on significant legislative proposals, with several bills being advanced to the full Senate for further consideration. Notable discussions included SB2903 which was reported favorably after being substituted, as well as SB629 regarding child support interest accrual. The proceedings saw efficient decision-making, with motions passing unanimously and no objections raised for most bills. The atmosphere was collaborative, suggesting a productive day in the committee's efforts to address various legal and social issues.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • I've got a committee member on 40.
  • Chairman, and I'll ask our committee team now, are we...
  • He's the Senator of the Committee Substitute. Wow.
  • So this committee amendment will...
  • If not, the committee substitute is adopted.
Summary: The committee meeting focused on multiple bills, with notable discussions occurring primarily around HB1916, HB1973, HB2524, HB2530, and HB3180. Each bill was moved forward favorably to the full Senate, reflecting a collaborative spirit among committee members. Senator Johnson took the lead on several bills, advocating for their passage and ensuring that proper substitutes were adopted where necessary. The meeting witnessed a smooth flow of discussions, with all proposed bills being approved without significant opposition. Additionally, there was a sense of urgency as members sought to clear the agenda efficiently.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Justice (Part II)Audio only. May 27th, 2025

Senate Criminal Justice Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice has come to order.

  • The chair sends up the committee substitute for House Bill

  • Is there any objection to adopting the committee substitute

  • The committee substitute to House Bill 3664 implements

  • That concludes our business, and the committee stands in recess subject to the call of the chair.
Summary: In the meeting of the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice, notable discussions centered around House Bill 3664, which focuses on grand jury reform. The session commenced with a roll call and the presence of a quorum. Senator Flores introduced a committee substitute for HB 3664, which implements new training requirements for prospective grand jurors and emphasizes the importance of disclosing Brady evidence during grand jury proceedings. The committee voted unanimously in favor of the substitute, demonstrating broad support for the improvements suggested.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Veteran AffairsAudio only. Apr 23rd, 2025

Senate Veteran Affairs Committee

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

  • It does not pass, but the committee substitute to SB 2543 does
  • There being seven ayes and zero nays, the committee substitute

  • This is being taken care of, the Senate Committee on

Summary: The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee meeting focused on discussing several important bills, including SB210, SB2007, SB2926, SB2938, and SB2543. Each bill was put forth for a vote, and all passed unanimously with no objections. Notably, Senator Parker played a significant role in moving several of these bills to the full Senate for further action. The committee also adopted a substitute for SB2543, clarifying the references to Veterans Cemeteries in the legislation, which showcased the committee's commitment to refining the language and ensuring clarity in legislative texts. The atmosphere was collaborative, with members actively participating in the discussions and decision-making processes.
TX
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services was marked by the passage of several key bills, all reported favorably without opposition. Senator Perry played a prominent role in moving bills forward, including HB3151 and HB3749, which both passed unanimously. A notable discussion centered on the committee substitute for HB3963, which was adopted and passed to be printed, showcasing the committee's proactive approach in advancing legislative proposals. The deliberative atmosphere indicated a well-coordinated effort towards swift approvals, maintaining momentum in legislative progress.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • The committee substitute... There is a committee substitute.
  • Apparently, the committee substitute is for Senator Hinojosa.
  • It says I have a committee substitute.
  • The committee substitute, Madam Chair, it...
  • Chairman, as I look over this committee substitute on...
Summary: During this committee meeting, a total of 16 bills were discussed, covering various topics mainly focused on education and support for vulnerable populations. Notably, House Bill 1211 was a significant highlight, aiming to remove the 25th birthday deadline for former foster youth to utilize state college tuition benefits. This bill garnered strong support from multiple members, including personal testimonies from individuals who benefited from such educational support. The conversation around HB1211 emphasized the challenges faced by former foster youth, including lack of awareness and support, which aligns with the bill's objective of extending opportunities regardless of age.

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