Video & Transcript DataContr Research : 'Texas housing'

Page 58 of 61
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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

Senate Criminal Justice Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • data-time="19"> At this time, I will be handing the gavel to the Vice Chairman so that I can lay out House
  • As a matter of pending business, House Bill 3664.

  • The chair sends up the committee substitute for House Bill

  • as in our hearing this past Thursday, I presented the initial draft of the committee substitute to House
  • The committee substitute to House Bill 3664 implements

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
Transcript Highlights:
  • data-time="36">Of course, I'd like to welcome my dear friend, Chairman Bonin, and the rest of our House
  • "7" data-time="36">The role of this committee is to resolve differences between the Senate and the House
  • We are discussing the House version of Senate Bill 1, the General
  • marker="16" data-time="90">And with that, Chairman Bonin, I'll turn it over to you to introduce your House
  • We have a great group of House members, and it's been a really good process up to this point.
Summary: The meeting of the conference committee on SB1 focused on reconciling differences between the House and Senate versions of the General Appropriations Bill. Chairman Bonin and his Senate counterparts outlined the critical articles and engaged in discussions to ensure that the final budget aligns with constitutional and statutory spending limits while also addressing the needs of the growing state. The environment in the meeting was collaborative, with both sides utilizing their experienced members in the budget crafting process. The urgency of finalizing the budget was a recurring theme, as it is a primary duty of the legislature.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • Just last year, Big Tech and its allies in the House killed a bill that aimed to protect kids online.
  • It passed the Senate 91-3, but Big Tech blocked it in the House.
  • As we know, some of these are stalled out in the House for safeguarding our data.
  • You serve now in the South Carolina House of Representatives.
  • Over 30 years ago in the House, I introduced a little bill to ban smoking on airplanes.
Summary: The committee meeting focused on the pressing issues surrounding child safety online, with a particular emphasis on recent legislative efforts aimed at curbing child sexual exploitation and harmful content accessible through social media platforms. Senators engaged in a heated discussion regarding the implications of Big Tech's lobbying efforts against vital bills such as the Stop CSAM Act and the Kids Online Safety Act. Noteworthy testimonies highlighted real-life impacts of online dangers, including tragic cases of child exploitation and drug-related fatalities linked to social media interactions. The bipartisan nature of the committee's commitment to address these issues showcased a collective determination to make the digital environment safer for the younger generation.
US

Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine the President's 2025 trade policy agenda. Apr 8th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • In the last week, the White House has been all over the map when it comes to this question.
  • Then the stories changed again on Sunday when the Secretary of Agriculture and the top White House economic
  • In the last week, the White House has been all over the map when it comes to this question.
  • In the last week, the White House has been all over the map when it comes to this question.
  • In the last week, the White House has been all over the map
Summary: The meeting focused on various significant topics concerning the recent tariff policies and their wide-ranging implications on the American economy. Members expressed their concerns regarding the negative impact of increased tariffs as proposed by the Trump administration, with specific emphasis on how families might suffer from higher costs and market access issues. The discussion was lively, with members questioning the clarity of the tariff plan and raising concerns about its potential effects on small businesses and American exports.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • The Chair lays out a matter of pending business: House

  • Senator, we're going to say Senator Hall moves in House

  • House Bill 5646 does pass.
  • Senator Hall now moves that House Bill 5646 be recommended

Summary: The City Committee on Veteran Affairs convened with a quorum present to discuss House Bill 5646. Senator Hall initiated the meeting by moving to withdraw the committee substitute, which was adopted without objection. The committee then deliberated and ultimately passed the bill to be printed and recommended it for inclusion on the Logan contest calendar. The meeting was characterized by a swift progression through the agenda items with a clear focus on HB5646, demonstrating the committee's efficiency in handling legislative matters.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 29th, 2025 at 04:08 pm

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The House will come to order.

  • This resolution pertains to the House rules of procedure

  • proportional penalties for members absent without leave for the purpose of impeding the action of the House
  • The House will stand at ease.

Summary: The meeting included procedural resolutions and referrals to various committees, covering topics such as constitutional compliance and absences within the House. Member discussions primarily revolved around resolutions HR 108 to HR 125, demonstrating a focus on local governance and procedural efficiency. The clerk read through numerous resolutions, which drew the attention of present members, suggesting active participation from the representatives in handling local matters.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • It's not something that we've been able to get through both houses of Congress in the same Congress.
  • 21 House Republicans think that it sure as hell has.
  • In your view, could housing be...

  • and Urban Development and the Department of the Interior to address housing affordability in the West
  • And it's one of the reasons why in the Houses Act...
Summary: The committee meeting was dominated by discussions on a variety of legislative bills including major topics such as nuclear energy advancement, the effects of regulatory hurdles on energy production, and proposals to improve national park staffing and maintenance. Members expressed concerns over the federal government's handling of uranium imports and the necessity for maintaining a robust domestic nuclear supply chain. Efforts to streamline permitting processes to facilitate more efficient energy project development were also a focal point, alongside public testimony from stakeholders in the energy and environmental sectors. The meeting highlighted the urgent need for infrastructure development to meet rising energy demands while addressing climate change impacts.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • him in charge of regulating these middlemen is almost like letting the fox guard the proverbial hen house
  • But now we have to fight the negotiations between the House

  • He would not say no and certainly not no to President Donald Trump, or Elon Musk, or to the House of
  • Some were attended by members of the House; others had just an empty chair.
  • Even the president—I was in the White House with the president two weeks ago.
Summary: The committee meeting focused heavily on the nomination of Frank Bisignano as the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, with intense discussions around the current state of Social Security and its management under the current administration. Members voiced significant concerns regarding potential changes to Social Security and Medicaid, specifically addressing issues such as office closures, delays in benefit processing, and the perceived policies from Elon Musk's association with the administration. Public testimonies highlighted fears that these changes would severely impact the accessibility of benefits for seniors and vulnerable individuals, resulting in a chaotic environment at the SSA. Members expressed a unified opposition to the notion of dismantling these critical programs, emphasizing the long-term implications on their constituents' well-being.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources (Part II)Audio only. May 7th, 2025

Senate Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The House version, as engrossed, is identical to the bill

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

  • The Chair lays out House Bill 206.

  • Senator Birdwell moves that House Bill 206 be reported

Summary: The Senate Committee on Natural Resources convened to discuss several bills, primarily focusing on environmental and land resource management. Notable discussions included the passage of HB1089, related to the Gulf Coast Protection Account, which was presented by Senator Alvarado and reported favorably to the full Senate without objections. Additionally, the committee discussed HB2970 and HB1238, both of which were recommended for local and uncontested calendars. The meeting was efficient, with each bill swiftly moving through the agenda after being presented and debated by committee members, primarily led by Dean Zaffirini.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Health and Human ServicesAudio only. Aug 27th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Chair lays out House Bill 25 and recognizes the sponsor

  • you for allowing me to say a little statement, especially after all the discussion we heard on the House
  • Senator Hughes moves that House Bill 25 do pass and be

  • There being six ayes and one nay, House Bill 25 is favorably

Bills: HB25
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services predominantly focused on discussions surrounding House Bill 25, which proposes allowing pharmacists to dispense ivermectin over the counter. Senator Hall, the bill's sponsor, outlined the potential benefits of increased access to ivermectin, particularly for rural Texans who may struggle to get timely medical care. The discussions included various perspectives on the safety and efficacy of ivermectin as a treatment for viral infections, with witnesses providing testimonials on its use. Senator Hall emphasized that the bill would promote medical freedom by enabling pharmacists to dispense the drug without a prescription, yet concerns were raised regarding the off-label use of such drugs and the responsibilities of pharmacists under this bill.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Sep 4th, 2025 at 09:09 am

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • data-time="54"> The House
  • marker="16" data-time="90">The Chair announces the signing of the following in the presence of the House
  • Pursuant to a previously adopted motion, the House stands

Summary: During this meeting of the committee, representatives engaged in detailed discussions surrounding various bills, primarily focusing on HB18 and HB20. Notably, the committee members deliberated on HCR2 through HCR20, assessing their implications on local governance and community welfare. A notable point of discussion was the sponsorship of HCR3, which aims to address environmental concerns in the region. The meeting also incorporated public testimonies, allowing stakeholders to voice their opinions on these legislative matters. In conclusion, the committee moved forward with several bills, expressing intent to reconvene for further discussions.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 46.
  • For House Bill 46, will the clerk call the roll?

  • There being eight ayes and no nays, the committee substitute for House
Summary: The meeting of the Committee on State Affairs focused primarily on House Bill 46, which was sponsored by Senator Perry and presented by Representative King. The discussion included a committee substitute that requires fingerprinting for teacup owners to maintain program integrity, as well as regulations around teacup licensing and location restrictions, particularly in relation to schools. The committee adopted the substitute without objection and recommended that the bill do pass and be printed for further consideration by the full Senate. The meeting concluded with a unanimous vote in favor of the bill, with no opposing voices heard.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

State AffairsAudio only. May 14th, 2025

Senate State Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The second is House Bill 748, the non-disclosure bill.

  • House Bill 748.

  • Senator Paxton moves that House Bill 748 be reported favorably
Summary: The Committee on State Affairs convened to discuss several important bills. The focus was primarily on Senate Bill 740 concerning non-disclosure agreements related to victims of sexual abuse and House Bill 748, which addresses similar concerns. Senator Paxton played a pivotal role in advocating for HB748, proposing that it be reported favorably to the Senate with unanimous support. Additionally, Senator Hall introduced Senate Bill 3070 aimed at restructuring the Lottery Commission and transferring its responsibilities to the TDLR, which also garnered unanimous support. The meeting concluded with both bills being recommended for passage without opposition.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • , the findings in today's worldwide threat report should be a wake-up call to all of us to get our house
  • , the findings in today's worldwide threat report should be a wake-up call to all of us to get our house
  • As the White House previously stated, I can confirm...
  • Is this submitted to the White House routinely in anticipation of its public release?
  • ...I think the White House has acknowledged that the text
Summary: The Senate Intelligence Committee convened for a significant meeting focused on the Annual Worldwide Threats Hearing. Prominent officials from various intelligence agencies presented their insights on emerging national security threats, including concerns over increasing cyber threats, particularly from China and non-state actors. A major discussion point included the balance between national security and civil liberties, as evidenced by conversations surrounding Section 702 of FISA and its implications for privacy protection. The challenges posed by cartels and transnational criminal organizations, especially related to narcotics trafficking, were emphasized as pressing issues necessitating coordinated responses from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. This meeting underscored the necessity of public-private partnerships to tackle these multifaceted threats effectively.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • had a first-hand understanding of the legislative process, having served as Chief Tax Counsel on the House
  • had a first-hand understanding of the legislative process, having served as Chief Tax Counsel on the House
  • They're not talking about how to build more housing, which is what I hear about at all of my town meetings
  • Rent, mortgages, housing. No talk about it here, though. Lots of talk about it at my town halls.
Summary: The committee convened to discuss various bills and nominees, including the critical nominations of William Kimmett for Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade and Ken Keyes for Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy at the Treasury Department. Discussions highlighted the nominees' roles in managing critical trade and tax policies amidst rising economic concerns, particularly focusing on inflation and its impact on American families. Members expressed both support and skepticism, emphasizing the significance of fostering fair trade practices and ensuring tax policies that benefit the middle-class amidst claims of an agenda favoring affluent individuals and corporations.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.
  • House China Select Committee for a joint hearing focused on the threats that Americans face when they're
  • our seniors and using today's hearing and our partnership with our colleagues in the Senate and the House
Summary: The meeting primarily addressed concerns regarding the impact of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on American investments and the financial security of retirees. The chair discussed legislation aimed at ensuring the protection of American investors against the risks posed by Chinese companies. There was a consensus among the members regarding the necessity to enforce existing policies that require compliance from foreign companies wishing to trade on American exchanges. The discussion included testimony from various stakeholders highlighting the urgent need to limit exposure to the CCP in retirement portfolios. Additionally, there were calls for increased accountability of regulatory bodies such as the SEC to better shield American investors from potential loss.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • I mentioned a moment ago that I was informed by the White House

  • He served at the Department of Energy, at the Office of Management and Budget, and at the White House
  • I then served at the White House as a Special Assistant to the President.
Summary: The meeting was convened to discuss several significant nominations, particularly focusing on Preston Wills Griffith III for Undersecretary of Energy and Dr. Dario Gil for Undersecretary of Science. The committee underscored the importance of these roles in shaping American energy policy and scientific innovation. The discussion highlighted the nominees' backgrounds, with Griffith having extensive experience at the Department of Energy and the White House, and Gil bringing expertise in quantum technology and energy research. Members expressed a strong desire to understand the nominees' perspectives on current challenges facing the energy sector, including regulatory mandates and national security concerns. The meeting concluded with a commitment to ensuring thorough evaluations of the candidates and their proposed approaches to pressing issues.

Research Filters

States
Terms / Sessions
Date Range
Chamber Records
Meetings / Events / Calendars