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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session Jan 28th, 2025 at 03:01 pm
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
The House will come to order.
- Speaker, I have a messenger from the Senate at the door of the House.
- Speaker, I'm directed by the Senate to inform the House that the Senate has taken the following action
- I'm directed by the Senate to inform the House that the Senate
- marker="2" data-time="30">The Chair announces the signing of the following in the presence of the House
Summary:
The meeting primarily focused on the passage of House Concurrent Resolution 54 (HCR54), which authorizes the legislature to adjourn for an extended period in early 2025. The resolution, sponsored by Zaffirini, was discussed in detail, emphasizing its importance for maintaining legislative efficiency. Members expressed varied perspectives on the resolution, with some advocating for more flexibility in adjournment periods to accommodate pressing legislative matters. Overall, the discussions were marked by collaboration and a shared commitment to advancing legislative goals.
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Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.
Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Aug 20th, 2025 at 09:08 am
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Questions about the committee substitute to House Bill 16?
- House Bill 16.
- All right, seeing none, the chair will close public testimony on House Bill 16.
- for House Bill 16.
- House with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
Bills:
HB16
Keywords:
House Bill 16, judiciary, omnibus courts bill, public testimony, court creation dates, Maverick County, amendments
Summary:
The meeting of the Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence focused on House Bill 16, an omnibus courts bill that was previously vetoed by the governor. The committee discussed several amendments aimed at addressing the governor's concerns as well as other member requests. Significant changes included the adjustment of court creation dates and the establishment of a new county court at law in Maverick County. Public testimony was heard, featuring insights from representatives including Megan LeVoy of the Office of Court Administration and Steve Bresnan of the Texas Court Reporters Association, both supporting the bill and highlighting its importance for the judiciary system.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session Feb 20th, 2025 at 10:00 am
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- "145" data-time="864"> All those not entitled to the privilege of the floor under the rules of the House
- Speaker, I have a message from the Senate at the door of the House. Admit the messenger.
- I am directed by the Senate to inform the House that the Senate has taken the following action.
- It's House Resolution 320, and it's to take up and consider bills prior to 60 days.
- I move to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider House Resolution 173.
Keywords:
education reform, healthcare access, environmental regulations, public testimony, funding mechanisms
Summary:
The meeting encompassed extensive deliberations on various bills and their implications on public policy. Members voiced their opinions on key issues including education reform, healthcare access, and environmental regulations. Notably, debates arose around HB123, where representatives expressed concerns about funding mechanisms, with some advocating for a more equitable distribution of resources. Public testimonies were also heard, bringing different perspectives to the table and illustrating the diversity of opinions on the proposed legislation.
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Transcript Highlights:
- House HCR81.
- Do we know if the House has any more local and uncontested calendars?
- House Bill 5689 amends current law relating to the powers and duties and values.
- Is there anyone who would like to testify for or against House Bill 5689?
- House Bill 4202 will be removed.
Keywords:
beekeeping, pollination, agriculture, local economy, Combes, Bee Capital of Texas, water management, eminent domain, bond issuance, Fort Bend County, public infrastructure, special district, government validation, local authority, bonds, Cole Ranch Improvement District, Hunter Ranch Improvement District, bonds, property taxes, infrastructure funding
Summary:
The meeting held by the committee involved discussions on multiple house and concurrent resolutions including HCR83, HB5689, and HB5655. Senator Hinojosa presented HCR83, which recognizes Rusk County as the Syrup Capital of Texas, emphasizing the cultural significance of ribbon cane syrup production in the area. The resolution passed favorably with no public testimony against it, showcasing community support. Additionally, HB5689, which amends laws regarding the Coal Ranch Improvement District No. 1, was reported favorably to the full Senate alongside HB5655, aimed at improving drainage systems in Fort Bend County. Both bills progressed without opposition, suggesting a consensus among committee members.
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Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Session (Part I)Receipt of House messages; reading and referral of bills. Aug 26th, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President, there's a message from the House.
- President, I’m directed by the House to inform the Senate.
- The Chair announces the signing of the House Bill 4, calling
- President, there's a message from the House.
- I am directed by the House to inform the Senate that the House has...
Keywords:
disaster relief, emergency preparedness, flood management, local government grants, meteorological forecasting, state appropriations, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, abortion, civil liability, abortion-inducing drugs, qui tam actions, Texas Citizens Participation Act, Religious Freedom Restoration Act, healthcare regulations, judicial branch, court security
Summary:
The meeting primarily focused on the discussion of several key bills, including HB17 which addresses the notification requirements regarding property tax by taxing units to local governments, and HB23 which seeks an exemption from ad valorem taxation for property owned by non-profit corporations. Senate Bill 19 was also a highlight, prohibiting political contributions during special legislative sessions. Significant attention was given to SB53, which relates to election procedures regarding voter registration issues, emphasizing the need for clarity in the election process. Discussions were lively, with members raising differing viewpoints and implications of the proposed changes.
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Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.
Press Conference: Testing & Accountability Aug 25th, 2025 at 09:08 am
Transcript Highlights:
- data-time="0"> Good morning, I'm Senator Gina Inocencio and I represent Central Austin in the Texas House
- , House District 49.
- , we are considering a bill, House Bill 8, to address these issues.
- than we have currently with House Bill 8.
- It was House Bill 4, and that bill would also do...
Keywords:
House Bill 8, standardized testing, student testimony, education policy, mental health, parent concerns, Texas Education Agency
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on the impacts of House Bill 8, which proposes increasing the frequency of state testing for students in Texas. During the meeting, various testimonies were provided by students, highlighting their concerns about the negative effects of standardized testing on their educational experience. Students expressed that the pressure of multiple assessments causes significant stress and detracts from the joy of learning. Some lawmakers voiced their opposition to the bill, emphasizing the need for a thorough review and consideration of alternative evaluation methods that prioritize student well-being over testing metrics.
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Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.
House Administration Sep 1st, 2025 at 06:09 pm
House Administration Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- In other words, anyone that was not here during the last call on the house.
- The fine currently in the House rules is set at $500 a day. The fine goes to three times per diem.
- No member could know what that is, and the constitutional provision does not permit the House to create
- be passed and moved to the floor of the house.
- Without objection, the Committee on House Administration stands adjourned.
Keywords:
HR128, quorum break, sanctioning provisions, seniority recalculation, due process, penalties, Texas Constitution, committee meeting
Summary:
The meeting of the committee focused primarily on the passage of HR128, a resolution which revises the sanctioning provisions for quorum breaks. Mr. Moody provided an overview of the changes proposed in the resolution, emphasizing that no retroactive fines would be applied and detailing the recalculation of seniority among members. The discussion highlighted potential penalties for those breaking quorum, including increased fines and the automatic rescission of certain appointments. Concerns were raised regarding the vagueness of new penalties and the need for due process in these matters, particularly relating to the Texas Constitution. After deliberations, the resolution was passed with a vote of six in favor and two against.
Public commentary was invited but limited, indicating a streamlined process during this session. The environment was professional, with members expressing gratitude for attendance despite the complexities of the topics discussed. The meeting concluded with remarks from the chair and a summary of future discussions, ensuring that all members were informed of the next steps regarding the resolution.
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Transcript Highlights:
The chair lays out House Bill 796.
- out and it went over to the House and didn't move.
Essentially, SB 700—I'm sorry, House Bill 7—would authorize
- The sponsor of the subject on House Bill 796.
Bettencourt moves that House Bill 796, as substituted
Keywords:
House Bill 796, federal directives, state sovereignty, committee substitute, Senator King, Senator Birdwell, Senate proceedings
Summary:
The meeting of the committee primarily focused on House Bill 796, which seeks to establish a framework for the legislature to declare federal directives unconstitutional. Senator King introduced a committee substitute that provided a detailed explanation of the bill's intent, emphasizing the importance of state sovereignty in opposing what they deem unconstitutional actions from the federal government. The discussion included various viewpoints on how effective the bill would be in empowering the state against federal overreach. Senator Birdwell moved to adopt the substitute without any objections, indicating broad support for the measure. The bill was subsequently reported favorably to the full Senate for further consideration.
In addition to HB796, SB707 was mentioned as part of the discussions but did not receive as much focus as the primary bill. The committee sessions were indicative of a collaborative effort amongst the senators to assert Texas's legal stances on federal directives, pushing forward with legislation intended to protect state rights. With a quorum present, the session was efficient and concluded with a sense of purpose and agreement on future proceedings.
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Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.
89th Legislative Session - First Called Session Aug 9th, 2025 at 11:08 am
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
Without objection, the House stands adjourned until
- The House will
Without objection, the House stands adjourned until
- The House will come to order.
- Without objection, the House stands adjourned until 1 p.m. Monday.
Summary:
The meeting convened with the intention to address multiple legislative issues; however, little concrete progress was made regarding any specific bills. There were a few discussions about forthcoming legislation and budgetary approvals, but the discussions remained largely general and lacked in-depth evaluations of any proposals. The chair indicated a need for further alignment among committee members to facilitate discussions in the future, especially with looming deadlines for certain bills.
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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
Keywords:
grand jury reform, HB3664, committee substitute, Senator Flores, Brady evidence, training requirements
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.
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Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.
89th Legislative Session - First Called Session Jul 28th, 2025 at 10:07 am
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- data-time="36"> The House
The House Gallery, please rise for the invocation offered
- Speaker, I move that the House grant permission for all committees and subcommittees to meet while the
- House is in session through and including Wednesday, July 30, pursuant to the committee postings.
Hearing none, the House stands adjourned.
Summary:
The meeting was primarily focused on procedural motions and the attendance status of committee members. A number of excusals were noted due to important district business, indicating active participation in local matters by several representatives. The chair acknowledged the invocation and the pledges of allegiance led by a member, which framed the session with a sense of civic responsibility and decorum. However, no substantial discussions on specific bills were recorded in the transcript, showcasing a more administrative nature of the meeting rather than legislative debate or public engagement.
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Transcript Highlights:
- House companion in.
- The Senate, Senate Bill 1377, House Bill 3000 is on the same
So the chair lays out House Bill 3000.
Senator Perry moves that House Bill 3000 be.
- House Bill 3000 will be reported favorably to the full Senate.
Keywords:
Senate Committee on Finance, HB3000, ambulance service grants, HGR7, Texas Water Fund, constitutional amendment, funding allocation, rural counties
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Finance convened to discuss several key bills focused on public finance and water resources. Senator Perry presented House Bill 3000, which proposes a $90 million grant program aimed at providing financial assistance to qualified ambulance service providers in rural counties. The bill received strong support, being reported favorably to the full Senate without any opposition. Concurrently, the committee adopted a substitute for HGR 7, which seeks to amend the state constitution for revenue allocation to the Texas Water Fund, extending the dedication period from 16 to 20 years. This change was met with discussions on revenue splits and interim allocations, pivotal for funding future projects related to water infrastructure in Texas.
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Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 16, House Bill 23, House Bill 25,
- marker="4" data-time="18">House Bill 26, House Bill 192.
Keywords:
disaster relief, emergency preparedness, flood management, local government grants, meteorological forecasting, state appropriations, property tax, school funding, enrollment changes, inflation adjustment, tax rate notice, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, abortion, civil liability, abortion-inducing drugs, qui tam actions
Summary:
The meeting predominantly focused on the discussion of several bills, including SB3, SB16, and a number of House Bills such as HB16, HB23, HB25, HB26, and HB192. Members engaged in lively debates concerning the implications of these bills, with notable discussions centered around community impacts and administrative implications. The committee heard testimony from various stakeholders, reflecting a distribution of opinions on the bills being considered. The atmosphere was one of collaboration as members worked through differing perspectives on the proposed legislation.
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Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Session (Part I)Receipt of House messages; reading and referral of bills. Sep 2nd, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President, there's a message from the House.
I'm directed by the House to inform the Senate that the
- House has taken the following action: The House has passed the
House Bill 15, relating to certain files maintained by
Keywords:
school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, abortion, civil liability, abortion-inducing drugs, qui tam actions, Texas Citizens Participation Act, Religious Freedom Restoration Act, healthcare regulations, judicial branch, court security, juvenile boards, mental health services, election challenges, judicial procedures, court security, mental health services
Summary:
The meeting convened to discuss important legislative matters, particularly focusing on HB7, which involves prohibitions on abortion-inducing drugs, and HB15, addressing law enforcement record-keeping regarding agency employees. The Committee members engaged in significant discussions regarding the implications of these bills, considering legal jurisdictions and potential impacts on public health and safety. Key testimonies were heard, which highlighted varying perspectives surrounding these legislative measures. The meeting concluded with motions to advance the bills for further review by related committees.
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Transcript Highlights:
- President, there's a message from the House. Admit the messenger.
- President, I'm directed by the House to inform the Senate that the House has taken the following action
- :
The House has passed the following measures:
- span marker="34" data-time="198"> Members, we're going to take a brief recess until we wait for the House
Keywords:
real property theft, real property fraud, criminal offenses, restitution, elderly protection, disabled individuals, property tax exemption, title fraud, recording requirements, real property theft, real property fraud, criminal offenses, elderly protection, disability rights, recording requirements, restitution, disaster relief, emergency preparedness, flood management, local government grants
Summary:
The committee meeting featured discussions on several important resolutions, particularly HCR2 through HCR5. Notably, HCR2 commemorates the victims of the Hill Country Floods, while HCR3 recognizes the contributions of Children's Emergency Relief International. HCR4 celebrates the anniversary of a local couple, and HCR5 honors a recipient of the Chief Roughneck Award from the Independent Petroleum Association of America. These resolutions highlight community solidarity and recognition of service within Texas. During the session, members expressed their sentiments on these resolutions, contributing to a respectful and reflective atmosphere.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session Jan 22nd, 2025 at 02:01 pm
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
The House will come to order.
The House and Gallery will please rise for the invocation
- Following in the presence of the House, SCR7.
- Capriglione moves that the House stand adjourned until 2 p.m. tomorrow. Is there an objection?
The House stands adjourned until 2 p.m. tomorrow.
Keywords:
SCR7, committee meeting, agency information session, Pledge of Allegiance, legislative engagement
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.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular
Conference Committee on SB 1Senate and House budget conferees. Apr 24th, 2025
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.
Keywords:
Senate Bill 1, General Appropriations Bill, budget, reconciliation, legislation, collaboration
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.
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Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.
89th Legislative Session - First Called Session Aug 15th, 2025 at 10:08 am
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- data-time="36"> The House
The House and Gallery, please rise for the invocation
Be present to make a motion of the House.
- Guillen moves that the House of Representatives of the first called session of the 89th Legislature stand
- The House stands adjourned. Sine Die.
Keywords:
redistricting, congressional districts, Texas Legislature, elections, 2020 Census, disaster response, emergency management, mass fatality, justices of the peace, training programs, emergency manager license, volunteer management, disaster response, mass fatality, emergency management, justice of the peace training, volunteer management, criminal history checks, state health services, emergency communication
Summary:
The meeting focused on various procedural motions and discussions related to the governance of the legislative session. Members addressed issues surrounding the enforcement of specific legislative measures, with motions being presented to put certain procedures into effect. A notable moment was when a motion was made to adjourn the first called session of the 89th legislature, signaling the potential for future special sessions as indicated by several members' comments regarding upcoming legislative matters. The presence of influential members emphasized the significance of the topics laid out, even though specifics on bills and substantial debates were minimal.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular
Culture, Recreation & Tourism May 15th, 2025 at 09:05 am
House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- created Alamo Commission, which will be composed of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House
- marker="46" data-time="270">Senate Bill 3059, without amendment, will be reported favorably to the full House
- marker="52" data-time="306"> Members, this is referred Senate Bill 2031, which is the companion to House
- DeAyala, we are voting on House Bill 4543 by Chairwoman Orr, which is a companion to Senate Bill 2031
- data-time="342"> The chair moves Senate Bill 2031 with that amendment to be reported favorably to the full House
Bills:
SB3059
Keywords:
Alamo, historic preservation, cultural heritage, restoration, Texas history, state parks, commemoration, Alamo Commission, SB3059, preservation, public funds, committee meeting, testimony
Summary:
The meeting of the committee began with Chairman Metcalfe introducing the members present, which included Vice Chair Flores and Representatives Cole, Ayala, Kerwin, and others. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing SB3059, which focuses on the establishment of the Alamo Commission tasked with the preservation and protection of the Alamo. Members engaged in passionate discussions regarding the responsibility of maintaining such an iconic landmark, with acknowledgment of the need for transparency in the management of public funds allocated for this purpose. Ultimately, the bill was reported favorably to the full house without amendments after thorough deliberation.