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TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State AffairsAudio only. May 13th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • As a matter of pending business, the chair lays out Senate

  • As a matter of pending business, we now lay...
  • So, the chair lays out as a matter of pending business Senate
  • And the chair, as a matter of pending business, lays out House
  • The chair lays out, as a matter of pending business,

Summary: The meeting of the committee involved discussions on several key pieces of legislation, including House Bill 130, which aims to safeguard sensitive genetic information from adversarial use. Senator Hughes presented a committee substitute to enhance the bill's effectiveness by introducing an exemption for anonymous medical testing trials, garnering unanimous support from the committee. Other significant bills included House Bill 2259, concerning the instructions for early voting ballot applications, and Senate Bill 835, which prohibits nondisclosure agreements in cases of childhood sexual assaults and was also passed unanimously, reflecting broader support for survivor rights.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human ServicesAudio only. Apr 3rd, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, we are going to vote on pending business.

  • The chair lays out, as a matter of pending business, Senate

  • The chair lays out, as a matter of pending business, Senate

  • The chair lays out, as a matter of pending business,

  • The chair lays out, as a matter of pending business, Senate
Summary: The meeting of the Senate committee was marked by the unanimous passage of multiple bills, including SB596, SB1151, and SB1318, which were all recommended for the local and uncontested calendar without any objections. The committee engaged in detailed discussions on SB855, where a committee substitute was presented to clarify court authority related to out-of-network services and establish parameters for foster parent enrollment in health plans. Additionally, the committee discussed SB1233, where changes were made to clarify medical terminologies and regulations pertaining to facilities providing care for life-threatening conditions.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Local Government Apr 16th, 2025

Senate Local Government Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • >Okay, the chair lays out Senate Bill 467 as a matter of pending business
  • p>

    The chair lays out Senate Bill 1531 as a matter of pending business

  • Without objection, so the chair lays out Senate Bill 2173 as a matter of pending business.
  • >

    The chair lays out Senate Bill 1449 as a matter of pending business

  • ="216">The chair votes out Senate Bill 2529 as Pending business
Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government convened and addressed several bills, including SB467, SB1531, SB2173, SB1449, SB2529, SB2538, and SJR84. Notably, the committee members voted to adopt several committee substitutes for the bills, specifically opting to recommend that some bills do not pass, while others were moved forward with recommendations for the full Senate. The meeting was efficiently managed, with unanimous votes on key decisions reflecting strong consensus among committee members. Most bills received recommendations for the local and uncontested calendars, facilitating their progress through the legislative process.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Jurisprudence (Part II)Audio only. Apr 9th, 2025

Senate Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
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    Thank you, members, for helping us consider some pending business

  • The chair lays out, as a matter of pending business, Senate

  • /p>

    The chair lays out Senate Bill 1335 as a matter of pending business

  • As a matter of pending business, the chair lays out Senate

  • As a matter of pending business, the chair lays out Senate

Summary: The Committee on Jurisprudence convened to discuss multiple pending bills aimed at improving various aspects of legal and property matters. Notably, several bills were reported favorably to the full Senate with unanimous support, including SB1335, which addresses issues involving decedents' affairs, and SB1734, focusing on property title documentation. Senator Zaffirini and Senator Johnson were instrumental in moving these bills forward, ensuring the committee maintained a swift pace in considering legislation. Furthermore, the chair highlighted the importance of guardianship for incapacitated persons in upcoming discussions around SB1760, indicating a commitment to addressing vulnerable populations in legislative changes.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Education K-16 May 21st, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Parker as pending business.
  • Paganbo as pending business.
  • 34" data-time="198">The chair now calls up House Bill 5515, sponsored by Senator King as pending business
  • As pending business.

  • Members, there being no further business to come before

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 convened a meeting where they discussed several House Bills ranging from educational policies to student welfare. Notably, House Bill 2310 was moved by Senator Parker, which proposes a strategic plan for improving early learning opportunities for children with disabilities. Additionally, House Bill 5515 was discussed regarding the regulation of freight costs for instructional materials, receiving unanimous support from the senators present. The committee reported several bills favorably to the full Senate while addressing procedural matters efficiently.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II)Audio only. Apr 7th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The chair lays out as a matter of pending business Senate

  • The chair lays out as a matter of pending business Senate

  • The chair lays out as a matter of pending business SCR 42 by
  • If there is no other business to come before the Senate

  • Committee on State Affairs, is there any other business for the committee?
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on State Affairs featured several important bills, particularly focusing on alcohol regulations and controlled substances. Notably, Senator Perry presented Senate Bill 1868, which aims to update the Controlled Substance Act by allowing kratom in its natural state to be legal, recognizing its natural benefits while continuing to ban certain synthetic derivatives. The bill was positively received and reported favorably to the Senate without any objections. Further discussions included provisions related to the sale of alcoholic beverages and a joint resolution concerning veto overrides from the last legislative session.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

JurisprudenceAudio only. Apr 3rd, 2025

Senate Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • As a matter of pending business, the chair lays out Senate

  • As a matter of pending business, the chair lays out Senate

  • marker="9" data-time="75">There's an objection here, so we will treat that as a matter of pending business
  • /p>

    Hearing none, the chair lays out, as a matter of pending business

  • As a matter of pending business, Senate Bill 1923.

Summary: The meeting of the Committee on Jurisprudence focused on several Senate Bills, including SB1559, SB387, SB1838, SB1839, and SB1923. Each bill was discussed and moved forward favorably with recommendations to the full Senate. Notably, SB1559 concerning protective orders was reported without objection, while SB387, dealing with bond requirements for judges, faced objections but was ultimately approved. Significant discussion occurred around SB1838 and SB1839, both presented by Senator Zaffirini, focusing on attorney appointments and the delivery of wills in probate proceedings. These bills were similarly advanced without contention. The meeting concluded with a strong endorsement for these pieces of legislation, highlighting the collaborative efforts of committee members.
US

Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Business meeting to consider certain pending nominations. Apr 29th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • a more than $4 trillion tax hike, and deliver certainty and stability to American families and businesses
  • Donald Trump has left our workers and businesses in

  • Businesses are left with an uncertain economic future.
  • inner circle, these nominees are hand-picked to carry out a dangerous agenda with families and businesses
  • If there are none present, then unless you have any other business

Summary: This meeting of the committee was centered around the consideration of nominations for two key positions: William Kimmett as Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade and Kenneth Keyes as Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy at the Treasury Department. Members were given the opportunity to provide remarks on the nominees, with discussions revealing contrasting views on their potential impact on U.S. economic policy. While some members expressed support for the nominees, highlighting their qualifications and expertise, others voiced strong opposition, arguing that their confirmation would further a harmful economic agenda that favors billionaires over average Americans. Senator Wyden, the ranking member, emphasized concerns about trade chaos and the detrimental effects on workers and businesses across the country.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 29th, 2025 at 10:04 am

House Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, we're going to take up some pending business and

  • The chair lays out his pending business, HB5043.

  • The chair lays out his pending business, HB3945.
  • The chair lays out his pending business, HB444.

  • All right, that's it for pending business.
Summary: The committee meeting covered a variety of bills primarily focusing on public safety, regulatory measures, and licensing issues. Notable discussions included the approval of SB1366, which mandates the inclusion of construction and maintenance work zone information in driver education curriculums, and SB378, which clarifies the restrictions on cosmetologists and estheticians regarding injections and incisions, addressing safety concerns regarding unauthorized procedures. Members actively debated the merits of these bills, with several voiced concerns about the implications for public health and safety. The meeting also saw the passage of several bills without opposition, indicating a generally collaborative atmosphere among members.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • far as to leave the door open for our MWBEs and our HUBs that protect our students, women-owned businesses
  • , minority businesses, and disabled veterans businesses are in jeopardy.
  • ...women-owned businesses, minority businesses, and disabled
  • veterans businesses are in jeopardy.
Summary: During this meeting of the committee, significant discussions centered around Senate Bill 688 and Senate Bill 9, with members expressing deep concerns over the implications of the proposed legislation. Chair Carol Alvarado initiated the meeting by addressing the audience and highlighting the need for robust dialogue regarding the bills in question. Senator Royce West actively contributed to the discussions, emphasizing the necessity to reform existing policies that some believe would regress social progress in the state. The debate revealed a passionate division among committee members, as they navigated the complexities of equity and meritocracy in legislation.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • As a matter of pending business, the chair lays out.

  • As a matter of pending business, the chair lays out Bill

  • As a matter of pending business, the chair lays out House

  • As a matter of pending business, the chair lays out House

  • If there's no other business to come before the committee

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

89th Legislative Session Jan 27th, 2025 at 04:01 pm

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Now, returning to today's business, we will proceed with **[HB 1234](link from function call)**.
  • 9" data-time="240"> Please excuse **Representative Garcia** of Bexar County because of important business
  • p>Please excuse **Representative Compost** because of important business
  • p>Please excuse **Representative Heffner** because of important business
  • span marker="9" data-time="240">Please excuse **Representative Leo Wilson** because of important business
Summary: The meeting was primarily focused on legislative business, highlighting several resolutions and bills for discussion and voting. Notable discussions included HCR 54, which authorizes the legislature to adjourn for more than three days, a matter that was adopted with a significant majority. Furthermore, HR 114 was presented to commemorate January 27th as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, brought forward by Representative Rosenthal, who shared personal insights into his family's heritage and emphasized the importance of remembrance and combating anti-Semitism.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • marker="4" data-time="18">At this time, the chair lays out House Bill 101 as a matter of pending business
  • The chair lays out a matter of pending business, House

  • The matter of pending business, House Bill 2193, by Senator
  • The chair lays out a matter of pending business, House

  • The chair lays out a matter of pending business, House

Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs focused on the discussion and voting of several bills, notably HB101, HB2193, HB5308, and HB5329. Senator Menendez led the proceedings, moving each bill to be reported back to the full Senate with recommendations for passage. Each bill received a unanimous vote of five ayes with no opposition, indicating strong support within the committee. The bills were discussed in a structured manner, with members expressing their opinions and facilitating the voting process efficiently. The session concluded with the acknowledgment of the pending business awaiting further discussion.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Veteran AffairsAudio only. Apr 23rd, 2025

Senate Veteran Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The chair lays out, as a matter of pending business, Senate

  • The chair lays out a matter of pending business.

  • It lays out a matter of pending business, Senate Bill

  • The chair lays out a matter of pending business.

  • SB 2543 is a matter of pending business by Senator Hancock

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

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural ResourcesAudio only. Apr 9th, 2025

Senate Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We just have the pending business.
  • The Chair lays out as a matter of pending business, Committee

  • The Chair lays out as a matter of pending business Senate

  • The Chair lays out as a matter of pending business the

  • Is there any other business to come before the Senate

Summary: The Senate Committee on Natural Resources meeting addressed several key bills, including SB1150, SB2122, SB1757, and SB2050. A notable discussion involved the adoption of a committee substitute for SB1757 led by Senator Bergamot, focusing on improving public meeting regulations associated with permit applications. This modification aims to enhance transparency by replacing 'public hearing' with 'public meeting' and ensuring residents are informed through posted signs. The committee also emphasized the importance of public comment periods remaining open longer, thus increasing public engagement in the permitting process. Overall, the tone was collaborative, with members working together to refine legislation based on stakeholder feedback.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

JurisprudenceAudio only. Mar 20th, 2025

Senate Jurisprudence Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, we're here to consider some pending business.

  • The chair lays that as a matter of pending business, interval

  • p>

    The chair lays out this Senate Bill as a matter of pending business

  • As a matter of pending business, the chair lays out Senate

  • Senate team and committee team, there’s no other business

Summary: The Senate Committee on Jurisprudence convened to discuss several important bills concerning guardianship, child support, and property owners. Notable discussions included the passage of SB746, a bill aimed at improving guardianship matters, which was reported favorably with unanimous consent. A committee substitute was also adopted, covering essential considerations around local and uncontested statuses, indicating smooth bipartisan support. Furthermore, the committee discussed SB1403 and SB1404, both related to procedures affecting parent-child relationships and support enforcement, demonstrating a focused effort on family law reform.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Appropriations May 6th, 2025 at 09:05 am

House Appropriations Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • As pending business, House Bill 188 is offered up as a complete
  • The chair lays out as pending business House Joint Resolution 35 by Chairman Craddick.
  • The chair lays out as pending business House Joint Resolution
  • The chair lays out as pending business.

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

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Jan 15th, 2025 at 10:01 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Shaheen because of important business in the district on motion of Representative Paul.
  • notify the Senate and one to notify the governor that the House is organized and prepared to transact business
  • notify the Senate and one to notify the governor that the House is organized and prepared to transact business
  • I know that session started and we had a very busy day, but I would like you all to please join me in
  • I know that session started and we had a very busy day, but I would like you all to please join me in
Summary: The meeting commenced with acknowledgments and thanks from the speaker for the staff's efforts in ensuring the session's success. Several members expressed their gratitude for the law enforcement presence which contributed to the safety of all attendees. The chair recognized members for various announcements, including a birthday celebration for a colleague, which contributed to a familial atmosphere within the chamber despite the busy schedule. Notably, Representative Guerin introduced SCR 7, which authorized the legislature to adjourn for more than three days, allowing for a planned break in procedures until the following Wednesday.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Senate Session (Part II) Sep 2nd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • 234"> The Dean of the Senate moves to excuse Senator Eckhardt on the matters of important family business
  • The Dean of the Senate moves to excuse Senator Birdwell and Senator West on matters of important business
  • suspend Senate Rules 7.09, 11.11, 11.10, 11.18, and 11.19 to permit the consideration of referred business
  • So the motion was for referred business.

  • data-time="1548"> At my desk, Desk 1, pursuant to the motion previously adopted, to consider referred business
Bills: SB2, SB5, SB10, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB17, HB7, HB7, HB15, HB15, HB27, HB1
Summary: The meeting hosted by the Senate Select Committee covered several bills, with members actively engaging in discussions that highlighted various concerns. Notably, the committee focused on HB1 regarding youth camp emergency preparedness and HB20 aimed at preventing fraudulent charitable solicitations during disasters. Senator Hughes moved to suspend certain rules to expedite the consideration of these bills. During the proceedings, Senator Johnson expressed concerns regarding the implications of some bills, emphasizing the need for a clear understanding of the outcomes. The atmosphere remained collaborative as members aimed to address pressing issues through the proposed legislation. Furthermore, a moment of personal reflection was shared by one senator, acknowledging past insensitive remarks and encouraging a respectful dialogue among colleagues.

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