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• reimbursements, which include the federal fuels tax.
• we receive from the federal motor fuels tax as well.
• The remainder is provided largely by federal grants.
• Texas is currently a donor state at the federal level.
• If they passed the bill, they would jeopardize their federal funding.

Bills: HJR58, HJR63, HB263, HB542, HB905, HB1288, HB1402, HB2003, HB2262, HB2323, HB2429, HB2876, HB3019

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, elderly, retirement, benefits, transit-oriented projects, constitutional amendment, state highway fund, funding allocation, voter approval, highway fund, transit-oriented projects, constitutional amendment, funding, public transportation, constitutional amendment, state highway fund, transit projects, transportation, local transit

Summary: The recent committee meeting focused heavily on transportation infrastructure, with significant discussions surrounding multiple bills aimed at addressing funding and operational strategies. Notably, HB263 aimed to update grant distribution from the Transportation Infrastructure Fund to better reflect the needs of rural and energy-producing counties, thereby ensuring equitable support for necessary infrastructure improvements. Public testimonies in favor of the bill highlighted its importance to local communities impacted by oil and gas activities on their roads. Additionally, HJR58 was discussed, proposing to permit the Texas Department of Transportation to allocate funds toward transit-oriented projects, marking a shift toward multi-modal transportation strategies to reduce congestion and foster economic development. However, opposition arose regarding the potential misuse of gasoline taxes for non-road purposes.

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• data-time="648">Senate Bill 131 by Hall, relating to the enforcement within this state of certain federal
• data-time="672"> Senate Bill 131 by Hall, relating to the enforcement within this state of certain federal
• laws for federally declared public health emergencies, to State Affairs.
• laws for federally declared public health emergencies, is directed to State Affairs.
• government's responsibility in public health emergencies, is directed to State Affairs.

Bills: SJR36, SB2, SJR6, SJR7, SJR8, SJR9, SJR10, SJR11, SJR12, SJR13, SJR14, SJR15, SJR16, SJR17, SJR18, SJR19, SJR20, SJR21, SJR22, SJR23, SJR24, SJR25, SJR26, SJR27, SJR28, SJR29, SJR30, SJR31, SJR32, SJR49, SCR1, SCR2, SCR3, SCR4, SCR5, SCR6, SCR8, SCR9, SB9, SB41, SB42, SB43, SB44, SB45, SB46, SB47, SB48, SB49, SB50, SB51, SB52, SB53, SB54, SB55, SB56, SB57, SB58, SB59, SB60, SB61, SB62, SB63, SB64, SB65, SB66, SB67, SB68, SB69, SB70, SB71, SB72, SB73, SB74, SB75, SB76, SB77, SB78, SB79, SB80, SB81, SB82, SB83, SB84, SB85, SB86, SB87, SB88, SB89, SB90, SB91, SB92, SB93, SB94, SB95, SB96, SB97, SB98, SB99, SB100, SB101, SB102, SB103, SB104, SB105, SB106, SB107, SB108, SB109, SB110, SB111, SB112, SB113, SB114, SB115, SB116, SB117, SB118, SB119, SB120, SB121, SB122, SB123, SB124, SB125, SB126, SB127, SB128, SB129, SB130, SB131, SB132, SB133, SB134, SB135, SB136, SB137, SB138, SB139, SB140, SB141, SB142, SB143, SB144, SB145, SB146, SB147, SB148, SB149, SB150, SB151, SB152, SB153, SB154, SB155, SB156, SB157, SB158, SB159, SB160, SB161, SB162, SB163, SB164, SB165, SB166, SB167, SB168, SB169, SB170, SB171, SB172, SB173, SB174, SB175, SB176, SB177, SB178, SB179, SB180, SB181, SB182, SB183, SB184, SB185, SB186, SB187, SB188, SB189, SB190, SB191, SB192, SB193, SB194, SB195, SB196, SB197, SB198, SB199, SB200, SB201, SB202, SB203, SB204, SB205, SB206, SB207, SB208, SB209, SB210, SB211, SB212, SB213, SB214, SB215, SB216, SB217, SB218, SB219, SB220, SB221, SB222, SB223, SB224, SB225, SB226, SB227, SB228, SB229, SB230, SB231, SB232, SB233, SB234, SB235, SB236, SB237, SB238, SB239, SB240, SB241, SB242, SB243, SB244, SB245, SB246, SB247, SB248, SB249, SB250, SB251, SB252, SB253, SB254, SB255, SB256, SB257, SB258, SB259, SB260, SB261, SB262, SB263, SB264, SB265, SB266, SB267, SB268, SB269, SB270, SB271, SB272, SB273, SB274, SB275, SB276, SB277, SB278, SB279, SB280, SB281, SB282, SB283, SB284, SB285, SB286, SB287, SB288, SB289, SB290, SB291, SB292, SB293, SB294, SB295, SB296, SB297, SB298, SB299, SB300, SB301, SB302, SB303, SB304, SB305, SB306, SB307, SB308, SB309, SB310, SB311, SB312, SB313, SB314, SB315, SB316, SB317, SB318, SB319, SB320, SB321, SB322, SB323, SB324, SB325, SB326, SB327, SB328, SB329, SB330, SB331, SB332, SB333, SB334, SB335, SB336, SB337, SB338, SB339, SB340, SB341, SB342, SB343, SB344, SB345, SB346, SB347, SB348, SB349, SB350, SB351, SB352, SB353, SB354, SB355, SB356, SB357, SB358, SB359, SB360, SB361, SB362, SB363, SB364, SB365, SB366, SB367, SB368, SB369, SB370, SB371, SB372, SB373, SB374, SB375, SB376, SB377, SB378, SB379, SB380, SB381, SB382, SB383, SB384, SB385, SB386, SB387, SB388, SB389, SB390, SB391, SB392, SB393, SB394, SB395, SB396, SB397, SB398, SB399, SB400, SB401, SB402, SB403, SB404, SB405, SB406, SB407, SB408, SB409, SB410, SB411, SB412, SB413, SB414, SB415, SB416, SB417, SB418, SB419, SB420, SB421, SB422, SB423, SB424, SB425, SB426, SB427, SB428, SB429, SB430, SB431, SB432, SB433, SB434, SB435, SB436, SB437, SB438, SB439, SB440, SB441, SB442, SB443, SB444, SB445, SB446, SB447, SB448, SB449, SB450, SB451, SB452, SB453, SB454, SB455, SB456, SB457, SB458, SB459, SB460, SB461, SB462, SB463, SB464, SB465, SB466, SB467, SB468, SB469, SB470, SB471, SB472, SB473, SB474, SB475, SB476, SB477, SB478, SB479, SB480, SB481, SB482, SB483, SB484, SB485, SB486, SB487, SB488, SB489, SB490, SB491, SB492, SB493, SB494, SB495, SB496, SB497, SB498, SB499, SB500, SB501, SB502, SB503, SB504, SB505, SB506, SB507, SB508, SB509, SB510, SB511, SB512, SB513, SB514, SB515, SB516, SB517, SB518, SB519, SB520, SB521, SB522, SB523, SB524, SB525, SB526, SB527, SB528, SB529, SB530, SB531, SB532, SB533, SB534, SB535, SB536, SB537, SB538, SB539, SB540, SB541, SB542, SB543, SB544, SB545, SB546, SB547, SB548, SB549, SB550, SB551, SB552, SB553, SB554, SB555, SB556, SB557, SB558, SB559, SB560, SB561, SB562, SB563, SB564, SB565, SB566, SB567, SB568, SB569, SB570, SB571, SB572, SB573, SB574, SB575, SB576, SB577, SB578, SB579, SB580, SB581, SB582, SB583, SB584, SB585, SB586, SB587, SB588, SB589, SB590, SB591, SB592, SB593, SB594, SB595, SB596, SB597, SB598, SB599, SB600, SB601, SB602, SB603, SB604, SB605, SB606, SB607, SB608, SB609, SB610, SB611, SB612, SB613, SB614, SB615, SB616, SB617, SB618, SB619, SB620, SB621, SB622, SB623, SB624, SB625, SB626, SB627, SB628, SB629, SB630, SB631, SB632, SB633, SB634, SB635, SB636, SB637, SB638, SB639, SB640, SB641, SB642, SB643, SB644, SB645, SB646, SB647, SB648, SB649, SB650, SB651, SB652, SB653, SB654, SB655, SB656, SB657, SB658, SB659, SB660, SB661, SB662, SB663, SB664, SB665, SB666, SB667, SB668, SB669, SB670, SB671, SB672, SB673, SB674, SB675, SB676, SB677, SB678, SB679, SB680, SB681, SB682, SB683, SB684, SB685, SB686, SB687, SB688, SB689, SB690, SB691, SB692, SB693, SB694, SB695, SB696, SB697, SB699, SB700, SB1047, SB1048, SJR6, SJR7, SJR8, SJR9, SJR10, SJR11, SJR12, SJR13, SJR14, SJR15, SJR16, SJR17, SJR18, SJR19, SJR20, SJR21, SJR22, SJR23, SJR24, SJR25, SJR26, SJR27, SJR28, SJR29, SJR30, SJR31, SJR32, SJR49, SCR1, SCR2, SCR3, SCR4, SCR5, SCR6, SCR8, SCR9, SB9, SB41, SB42, SB43, SB44, SB45, SB46, SB47, SB48, SB49, SB50, SB51, SB52, SB53, SB54, SB55, SB56, SB57, SB58, SB59, SB60, SB61, SB62, SB63, SB64, SB65, SB66, SB67, SB68, SB69, SB70, SB71, SB72, SB73, SB74, SB75, SB76, SB77, SB78, SB79, SB80, SB81, SB82, SB83, SB84, SB85, SB86, SB87, SB88, SB89, SB90, SB91, SB92, SB93, SB94, SB95, SB96, SB97, SB98, SB99, SB100, SB101, SB102, SB103, SB104, SB105, SB106, SB107, SB108, SB109, SB110, SB111, SB112, SB113, SB114, SB115, SB116, SB117, SB118, SB119, SB120, SB121, SB122, SB123, SB124, SB125, SB126, SB127, SB128, SB129, SB130, SB131, SB132, SB133, SB134, SB135, SB136, SB137, SB138, SB139, SB140, SB141, SB142, SB143, SB144, SB145, SB146, SB147, SB148, SB149, SB150, SB151, SB152, SB153, SB154, SB155, SB156, SB157, SB158, SB159, SB160, SB161, SB162, SB163, SB164, SB165, SB166, SB167, SB168, SB169, SB170, SB171, SB172, SB173, SB174, SB175, SB176, SB177, SB178, SB179, SB180, SB181, SB182, SB183, SB184, SB185, SB186, SB187, SB188, SB189, SB190, SB191, SB192, SB193, SB194, SB195, SB196, SB197, SB198, SB199, SB200, SB201, SB202, SB203, SB204, SB205, SB206, SB207, SB208, SB209, SB210, SB211, SB212, SB213, SB214, SB215, SB216, SB217, SB218, SB219, SB220, SB221, SB222, SB223, SB224, SB225, SB226, SB227, SB228, SB229, SB230, SB231, SB232, SB233, SB234, SB235, SB236, SB237, SB238, SB239, SB240, SB241, SB242, SB243, SB244, SB245, SB246, SB247, SB248, SB249, SB250, SB251, SB252, SB253, SB254, SB255, SB256, SB257, SB258, SB259, SB260, SB261, SB262, SB263, SB264, SB265, SB266, SB267, SB268, SB269, SB270, SB271, SB272, SB273, SB274, SB275, SB276, SB277, SB278, SB279, SB280, SB281, SB282, SB283, SB284, SB285, SB286, SB287, SB288, SB289, SB290, SB291, SB292, SB293, SB294, SB295, SB296, SB297, SB298, SB299, SB300, SB301, SB302, SB303, SB304, SB305, SB306, SB307, SB308, SB309, SB310, SB311, SB312, SB313, SB314, SB315, SB316, SB317, SB318, SB319, SB320, SB321, SB322, SB323, SB324, SB325, SB326, SB327, SB328, SB329, SB330, SB331, SB332, SB333, SB334, SB335, SB336, SB337, SB338, SB339, SB340, SB341, SB342, SB343, SB344, SB345, SB346, SB347, SB348, SB349, SB350, SB351, SB352, SB353, SB354, SB355, SB356, SB357, SB358, SB359, SB360, SB361, SB362, SB363, SB364, SB365, SB366, SB367, SB368, SB369, SB370, SB371, SB372, SB373, SB374, SB375, SB376, SB377, SB378, SB379, SB380, SB381, SB382, SB383, SB384, SB385, SB386, SB387, SB388, SB389, SB390, SB391, SB392, SB393, SB394, SB395, SB396, SB397, SB398, SB399, SB400, SB401, SB402, SB403, SB404, SB405, SB406, SB407, SB408, SB409, SB410, SB411, SB412, SB413, SB414, SB415, SB416, SB417, SB418, SB419, SB420, SB421, SB422, SB423, SB424, SB425, SB426, SB427, SB428, SB429, SB430, SB431, SB432, SB433, SB434, SB435, SB436, SB437, SB438, SB439, SB440, SB441, SB442, SB443, SB444, SB445, SB446, SB447, SB448, SB449, SB450, SB451, SB452, SB453, SB454, SB455, SB456, SB457, SB458, SB459, SB460, SB461, SB462, SB463, SB464, SB465, SB466, SB467, SB468, SB469, SB470, SB471, SB472, SB473, SB474, SB475, SB476, SB477, SB478, SB479, SB480, SB481, SB482, SB483, SB484, SB485, SB486, SB487, SB488, SB489, SB490, SB491, SB492, SB493, SB494, SB495, SB496, SB497, SB498, SB499, SB500, SB501, SB502, SB503, SB504, SB505, SB506, SB507, SB508, SB509, SB510, SB511, SB512, SB513, SB514, SB515, SB516, SB517, SB518, SB519, SB520, SB521, SB522, SB523, SB524, SB525, SB526, SB527, SB528, SB529, SB530, SB531, SB532, SB533, SB534, SB535, SB536, SB537, SB538, SB539, SB540, SB541, SB542, SB543, SB544, SB545, SB546, SB547, SB548, SB549, SB550, SB551, SB552, SB553, SB554, SB555, SB556, SB557, SB558, SB559, SB560, SB561, SB562, SB563, SB564, SB565, SB566, SB567, SB568, SB569, SB570, SB571, SB572, SB573, SB574, SB575, SB576, SB577, SB578, SB579, SB580, SB581, SB582, SB583, SB584, SB585, SB586, SB587, SB588, SB589, SB590, SB591, SB592, SB593, SB594, SB595, SB596, SB597, SB598, SB599, SB600, SB601, SB602, SB603, SB604, SB605, SB606, SB607, SB608, SB609, SB610, SB611, SB612, SB613, SB614, SB615, SB616, SB617, SB618, SB619, SB620, SB621, SB622, SB623, SB624, SB625, SB626, SB627, SB628, SB629, SB630, SB631, SB632, SB633, SB634, SB635, SB636, SB637, SB638, SB639, SB640, SB641, SB642, SB643, SB644, SB645, SB646, SB647, SB648, SB649, SB650, SB651, SB652, SB653, SB654, SB655, SB656, SB657, SB658, SB659, SB660, SB661, SB662, SB663, SB664, SB665, SB666, SB667, SB668, SB669, SB670, SB671, SB672, SB673, SB674, SB675, SB676, SB677, SB678, SB679, SB680, SB681, SB682, SB683, SB684, SB685, SB686, SB687, SB688, SB689, SB690, SB691, SB692, SB693, SB694, SB695, SB696, SB697, SB699, SB700, SB1047, SB1048

Keywords: Medicaid, healthcare expansion, affordable care act, federal funding, medical assistance, constitutional amendment, Medicaid, Texas Constitution, healthcare access, federal funding, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, constitutional amendment, Medicaid, healthcare, federal funding, affordable care, state constitution, low-income individuals, Medicaid expansion, federal matching funds

Summary: The meeting of the legislative committee focused on several impactful bills that were discussed thoroughly. Notable among these was SB485, which addresses the duties of landlords regarding disaster preparedness. The discussion highlighted the necessity for increased awareness and readiness among landlords to ensure tenant safety during emergencies. Several members presented opinions on the bill's implications, emphasizing the balance between regulatory demand and the practical capabilities of landlords. Moreover, SB486, concerning the enhancement of penalties for offenses against children, sparked significant debate, reflecting the committee's attention to child safety and justice issues. Witnesses were called to provide input on the repercussions of the bill, both for offenders and victims. In addition, the committee reviewed other proposals focusing on tax reforms and education, including efforts to improve funding mechanisms for public services and the role of local governments in adapting to legislative changes. The receptiveness of committee members displayed a commitment toward advancing public welfare through legislative action. As a result, a range of bills will now proceed to respective committees for further evaluation and discussion. The meeting concluded with a consensus to reconvene in the coming weeks to continue discussions on remaining bills.

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• So we pray for those who act as responsible guardians of our local communities, even when the duties
• change the date on which their general election for officers is held for the Committee on State and Federal
• Each of us has the custody, the high honor, and the responsibility for being their voice on this floor
• change the date on which their general election for officers is held for the Committee on State and Federal
• change the date on which their general election for officers is held for the Committee on State and Federal

Bills: HJR99, HB1399, HB1400, HB1094, HB365, HB1109, HB647, HCR35, SB14, HB12, HB1522, HB422, HB675, HB204, HB748, HB912, HJR99, HB1399, HB1400, HB1094, HB365, HB1109, HB647, HCR35, HCR123, HCR124, HR57, HR87, HR111, HR228, HR230, HR322, HR624, HR625, HR626, HR627, HR628, HR630, HR631, HR634, HR635, HR636, HR637, HR638, HR639, HR640, HR645, HR646, HR648, HR649, HR651, HR652, HR653, HR654, HR664, HR665, HR668, HR675, HR676, HR678, HR679, HR680, HR683, HR686, HR688, HR689, HR694, HR695, HR697, HR698, HR699, HR472, HR622, HR632, HR633, HR643, HR655, HR657, HR660, HR661, HR662, HR663, HR667, HR670, HR674, HR681, HR682, HR696

Keywords: animal feed, tax exemption, ad valorem taxation, retail, constitutional amendment, animal feed, ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, retail sale, tangible personal property, Texas tax code, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption

Summary: In this meeting, significant discussions took place surrounding various bills aimed at improving state operations and addressing public concerns. Notably, HB204 was passed, which deals with the annual salary of certain state prosecutors and was presented by Mr. Tepper. The committee also engaged heavily with HB748, titled Trey's Law, which seeks to end the use of non-disclosure agreements in cases of sexual abuse against minors. The bill received a strong response from the members, reflecting a growing concern for child's rights within the legislature. Furthermore, the committee deliberated on HB912, focused on compensation for renewable generation owners, and moved forward with discussions about infrastructure funding reforms, illustrated by SB14's passage.

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• Currently, the federal constitution and federal criminal law prohibit individuals and states from coining
• federal law.
• within 10 days if no responsive records exist.
• response maps grant program.
• As you strike in the federal government and put...

Bills: HB1520, HB1545, HJR110, HJR203, HB245, HB1465, HB1482, HB294, HB793, HB809, HB3928, HB334, HB2037, HB1973, HB285, HB4341, HB4264, HB1043, HB837, HB1234, HB1193, HB1194, HB1646, HB1729, HB2498, HB1314, HB2295, HB1353, HB1531, HB1988, HB5398, HB3960, HB3923, HB1407, HB1764, HB2221, HB2214, HB2517, HB2518, HB2213, HB5008, HB5092, HB3421, HB3663, HB3748, HB3800, HB3756, HB2613, HB3782, HB5246, HB4344, HB4044, HB4066, HB2702, HB2807, HB2869, HB2898, HB3181, HB3250, HB4153, HB2091, HB2115, HB2542, HB2768, HB3349, HB3352, HB4406, HB1593, HB1899, HB3133, HB4432, HB4960, HB3214, HB3915, HB3508, HB2145, SB304, SB608, SB2312, SB494, SB530, HB45, HB2520, HB35, HB47, HB318, HB349, HB554, HB1359, HB1373, HB2254, HB2259, HB2853, HB3073, HB3088, HB353, HB355, HB786, HB762, HB705, HB932, HB849, HB1119, HB3041, HB713, HB3104, HB3970, HB4042, HB4490, HB1731, HB2607, HB3689, HB1788, HB1612, HB138, HB15, HB1971, HB1338, HB2989, HB267, HB1201, HB2954, HB5265, HB1804, HB5061, HB1520, HB1545, HJR110, HJR203, HB1887, HB1914, HB2402, HB2306, HB1809, HB2350, HB3000, HB3237, HB3326, HB3211, HB1056, HB2081, HB2187, HB3092, HB3308, HB3526, HB3750, HB3527, HB4219, HB4230, HB4290, HB5238, HB4804, HB4749, HB245, HB1465, HB1482, HB294, HB793, HB809, HB3928, HB334, HB2037, HB1973, HB285, HB4341, HB4264, HB1043, HB837, HB1234, HB1193, HB1194, HB1646, HB1729, HB2498, HB1314, HB2295, HB1353, HB1531, HB1988, HB5398, HB3960, HB3923, HB1407, HB1764, HB2221, HB2214, HB2517, HB2518, HB2213, HB5008, HB5092, HB3421, HB3663, HB3748, HB3800, HB3756, HB2613, HB3782, HB5246, HB4344, HB4044, HB4066, HB2702, HB2807, HB2869, HB2898, HB3181, HB3250, HB4153, HB2091, HB2115, HB2542, HB2768, HB3349, HB3352, HB4406, HB1593, HB1899, HB3133, HB4432, HB4960, HB3214, HB3915, HB3508, HB2145, HCR6, HCR12, HCR34, HCR50, HCR55, HCR58, HCR70, HCR71, HCR72, HCR74, HCR75, HCR78, HCR80, HCR93, HCR100, HCR107, HCR116, HCR117, HCR90

Keywords: sunset review, government efficiency, state agencies, regulation, administrative oversight, Texas Sunset Act, healthcare, workforce, education, funding, Texas, military service, retirement, law enforcement, custodial officer, Employees Retirement System, invasive recording, privacy, sex offender registration, security

Summary: The meeting involved extensive discussions centered around multiple resolutions and bills focused on state designations and welfare initiatives. Notably, there were debates regarding the designation of various capitals of Texas, including HCR 55, which established Poteet as the official strawberry capital, and HCR 58, which recognized Derby as the wedding capital. Both resolutions passed unanimously, reflecting strong support among committee members. The session featured significant consideration of bills aimed at enhancing public safety and welfare, such as HB 554, which addresses fireworks sales during Juneteenth, and HB 1359, which focuses on assistance for retail electric customers.

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• They would never take this responsibility for granted.
• They are not absolved of that responsibility.
• So this helps us align with not just some of the federal rules.
• If the court finds that that is in violation of federal law due to Plyler v.
• They have taken responsibility and completed their probation.

Bills: HB75, HB188, HB199, HB4029, HB330, HB507, HB524, HB1517, HB1065, HB1375, HB1630, HB1398, HB1227, HB689, HB1814, HB2160, HB2140, HB4897, HB5600, HB5489, HB4188, HB2881, HB2048, HB3900, HB4074, HB5568, HB5528, HB3811, HB3726, HB3382, HB4507, HB4775, HB3626, HB3569, HB5212, HB5248, HB5178, HB3453, HB3231, HB3941, HB1571, HB1969, HB1865, HB2879, HB2643, HB4799, HB4891, HB5567, HB5549, HB5187, HB5118, HB3191, HB1730, HB1687, HB2192, HB4511, HB4805, HB1863, HB3195, HB3199, HB5562, HB5551, HB5169, HB3290, HB3712, HB3996, HB5098, HB5097, HB5089, HB3897, HB3868, HB3829, HB4840, HB3753, HB4368, HB4142, HB2841, HB3457, HB3784, HCR46, HCR109, HCR10, SB1844, SB1833, SB2284, SB2052, SB1666, SB1265, SB1146, SB1921, SB480, SB1734, SB296, SB2039, SB462, SB1646, SB2173, SB2925, SB682, SB1173, HB4535, HB4520, HB3824, HB3066, HB2442, HB3863, HB4773, HB4327, HB5115, HB5515, HB3372, HB5659, HB127, HB386, HB115, HB2868, HB1249, HB4766, HB3720, HB4879, HB5383, HB4621, HB5431, HB5678, HB5534, HB4212, HB3954, HB3966, HB3918, HB1422, HB4765, HB4732, HB4742, HB4518, HB5084, HB3986, HB4144, HB3976, HB4473, HB3425, HB3641, HB3642, HB3475, HB3424, HB4744, HB4539, HB3159, HB5228, HB5370, HB4359, HB4443, HB4466, HB3849, HB4240, HB5141, HB5686, HB3629, HB3554, HB3567, HB2015, HB3575, HB5381, HB4398, HB3514, HB4614, HB4546, HB5681, HB5663, HB4271, HB4350, HB4035, HB3812, HB3540, HB3715, HB3664, HB4233, HB3333, HB3510, HB4222, HB2070, HB2854, HB2347, HB113, HJR218, HB5623, HB4921, HB5673, HB5520, HB105, HB4685, HB5354, HB4683, HB75, HB983, HB4847, HB1449, HB3833, HB5151, HB265, HB1845, HB782, HB108, HB1960, HB158, HB1954, HB1955, HB2512, HB605, HB2581, HB2803, HB627, HB2667, HB1738, HB636, HB3679, HB2638, HB2655, HB871, HB2438, HB1107, HB1765, HB1822, HB2153, HB4099, HB3732, HB3171, HB3178, HB3182, HB3749, HB2814, HB3977, HB4204, HB4207, HB4449, HB1820, HB1876, HB1939, HB1347, HB2593, HB2136, HB2132, HB2658, HB2413, HB2757, HB2080, HB3154, HB3063, HB3009, HB3448, HB3006, HB2844, HB3241, HB3680, HB3169, HB2078, HB2507, HB4559, HB3946, HB3460, HB3405, HB475, HB3463, HB3441, HB3441, HB3520, HB2060, HB4731, HB4991, HB1991, HB5596, HB2014, HB2142, HB2673, HB2731, HB2417, HB2399, HB2301, HB2301, HB3335, HB3234, HB3320, HB5573, HB5573, HB4848, HB4848, HB4748, HB4769, HB4795, HB2086, HB2086, HB2234, HB2234, HB2203, HB4916, HB5624, HB4505, HB139, HB5093, HB5302, HB5402, HB5606, HB2333, HB4630, HB4701, HB2583, HB2983, HB4924, HB3339, HB3339, HB3793, HB3631, HB4882, HB5509, HB5499, HB5430, HB5561, HB5561, HB5611, HB5043, HB5064, HB5064, HB3733, HB3733, HB3781, HB3219, HB32, HB4515, HB5348, HB3902, HB4420, HB3269, HB469, HB336, HB316, HB5396, HB993, HB1342, HB1342, HB5216, HB2046, HB2046, HB2188, HB2188, HB2450, HB2813, HB2857, HB4075, HB4075, HB2911, HB4682, HB4682, HB3117, HB3253, HB3442, HB4820, HB4336, HB5356, HB3669, HB3428, HB5465, HB3662, HB2590, HB2288, HB2288, HB1886, HB3458, HB3458, HB5603, HB5620, HB1489, HB1489, HB4101, HB4990, HB5685, HB5685, HB4950, HB4950, HB4980, HB5684, HB3507, HB3507, HB3566, HB4487, HB4487, HB4462, HB4462, HB4876, HB4915, HB4663, HB5570, HB2929, HB5261, HB2920, HB4642, HB4746, HB1609, HB5403, HB5453, HB3844, HB2336, HB1572, HB1226, HB1226, HB2806, HB2806, HB2617, HB2617, HB2827, HB3948, HB3948, HB3945, HB4266, HB4542, HB3319, HB1772, HB2496, HB1970, HB3434, HB5545, HB5545, HB5577, HB5577, HB31, HB31, HB279, HB370, HB370, HB4768, HB513, HB875, HB982, HB1085, HB1085, HB2677, HB2874, HB5478, HB4880, HB4798, HB4514, HB4958, HB4958, HB4508, HB4508, HB3758, HB3830, HB3744, HB3622, HB741, HB741, HB2204, HB2204, HB2860, HB4659, HB4578, HB813, HB712, HB712, HB1551, HB2790, HB2698, HB3365, HB3504, HB3118, HB3118, HB2959, HB1862, HB1862, HB1026, HB4401, HB4401, HB4164, HB4164, HB3920, HB4737, HB4966, HB4966, HB4967, HB1958, HB4979, HB4979, HB5459, HB3862, HB1823, HB1823, HB4415, HB4893, HB2343, HB1228, HB4337, HB188, HB199, HB4029, HB330, HB507, HB524, HB1517, HB1065, HB1375, HB1630, HB1398, HB1227, HB689, HB689, HB1814, HB2160, HB2140, HB4897, HB5600, HB5489, HB4188, HB2881, HB2048, HB3900, HB4074, HB5568, HB5528, HB3811, HB3726, HB3382, HB3382, HB4507, HB4775, HB3626, HB3569, HB5212, HB5248, HB5178, HB3453, HB3231, HB3941, HB1571, HB1969, HB1865, HB2879, HB2879, HB2643, HB4799, HB4891, HB5567, HB5549, HB5187, HB5118, HB3191, HB1730, HB1687, HB1687, HB2192, HB4511, HB4805, HB4805, HB1863, HB3195, HB3199, HB5562, HB5562, HB5551, HB5169, HB3290, HB3712, HB3996, HB5098, HB5098, HB5097, HB5089, HB5089, HB3897, HB3868, HB3829, HB4840, HB3753, HB4368, HB4142, HB2841, HB3457, HB3784, HCR76, HCR76, HCR127, HCR9, HCR40, HCR118, HR559, HCR59, HCR59, HCR135, HCR141, HCR46, HCR46, HCR109, HCR10

Keywords: magistrate, criminal procedure, probable cause, written findings, law enforcement, unemployment benefits, state average unemployment rate, benefit year, economic support, Texas Workforce Commission, law enforcement, Teacher Retirement System, retirement benefits, supplemental retirement, disability benefits, child welfare, substance abuse, pregnancy, treatment programs, family law

Summary: The recent meeting highlighted discussions on several critical bills aimed primarily at enhancing protection for vulnerable populations, particularly those with disabilities and the elderly. Representative Turner advocated for HB1347, emphasizing the necessity of redefining legal loopholes that have historically allowed for the exploitation of these groups. The committee engaged in a vigorous debate over HB2593 concerning the increase of criminal penalties for offenses against elderly individuals, with members underscoring the urgent need for laws that reflect the seriousness of such crimes. Notably, HB4535 on informed consent regarding COVID-19 vaccinations was approved after a passionate plea from its sponsor, focusing on the importance of guiding parents through the vaccination process for their children.

Transcript Highlights:

• So just to confirm, based on your response, the House

• Another part of that $24 billion surplus balance included $6.6 billion in federal COVID relief dollars
• In response to that, I've been working collaboratively with Senator Huffman this session, who I'm so
• At the federal level, this is the federal program, and they
• You know, it has to be approved at the federal level.

Bills: SB1637, SB1, HB300, SB2601, SB37, HB2011, HB3595, HB3071, SB12, HB3372, SB457, HB2067, SB2337, SB447, SB1506, SB1566, SB763, HB3556, SB13, SB2018, SB331, SB379, HB145, SB441, SB2878, HB2885, HB2017, HB5246, SB8, SB2308, SB1540, HB119, SB1405, SB3059, SB15, SB568

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, scholarship, military, higher education, ROTC, Texas Armed Services, landowner compensation, border crime, agriculture damage, law enforcement, crop loss, higher education, curriculum review, governing board, faculty council

Summary: The meeting involved extensive discussions around several key bills, with highlights focused on the implications of SB12, which emphasized the Texas Parent Bill of Rights. Members debated its potential impacts on educational practices, particularly concerning diversity and inclusion efforts in schools. Concerns were raised about how the removal of DEI programs could adversely affect students with disabilities, particularly those on the autism spectrum. Additionally, SB1506 was addressed, with a significant change proposed to include stricter regulations regarding fentanyl possession, reflecting ongoing concerns about substance abuse in the community. The meeting was well-attended, featuring participation from multiple representatives expressing opinions regarding these bills. The chair recognized various members to provide input, and all discussions culminated in multiple votes on the proposed conference committee reports. The atmosphere was charged as representatives weighed the consequences of these legislative actions on their constituents. In conclusion, the committee successfully adopted multiple measures and set the stage for further engagement on the legislative agenda ahead.

Transcript Highlights:

• House Bill 4157 aligns Texas law more closely with federal regulations and mirrors similar statutes in
• A driver is not responsible for the form.
• How about emergency response?
• Right, it's those whose primary responsibility is not in-classroom instruction.
• Second, it focuses the duties and responsibilities of the Director and Nuclear Permitting Coordinator

Bills: SB801, SB867, SB2717, SB2919, HJR7, HB4, HB14, HB27, HB42, HB46, HB100, HB111, HB112, HB121, HB126, HB146, HB186, HB223, HB229, HB322, HB367, HB500, HB521, HB640, HB705, HB783, HB1052, HB1056, HB1105, HB1106, HB1178, HB1211, HB1234, HB1306, HB1403, HB1449, HB1506, HB1661, HB1690, HB1871, HB1960, HB2017, HB2078, HB2128, HB2240, HB2243, HB2348, HB2407, HB2512, HB2820, HB2844, HB2853, HB2854, HB2885, HB3000, HB3005, HB3053, HB3057, HB3181, HB3333, HB3372, HB3425, HB3441, HB3516, HB3749, HB3783, HB3812, HB3848, HB3923, HB3963, HB4070, HB4134, HB4157, HB4158, HB4211, HB4449, HB4623, HB4638, HB4687, HB4690, HB4748, HB4749, HB4795, HB4848, HB5093, HB5115, HB5129, HB5138, HB5294, HB5616, HB5629, HB5646, HB5661, HB5672, HB5674, HB5699, HCR40, SJR5, SJR27, SJR59, SB4, SB6, SB8, SB9, SB10, SB12, SB22, SB23, SB25, SB27, SB34, SB36, SB37, SB38, SB40, SB57, SB140, SB261, SB293, SB441, SB447, SB467, SB512, SB650, SB777, SB785, SB924, SB1188, SB1281, SB1318, SB1333, SB1398, SB1448, SB1566, SB1579, SB1621, SB1723, SB1838, SB1862, SB2167, SB2405, SB2406, SB2407, SB2878, SB3059, SB3070, SB1, SB17, SB21, SB260, SB379, SB509, SB1198, SB1405, SB1506, SB1637, SB1833, SB2155, SB2308, SB2601, SB2778, HB300, HB2011, HB2525, HB5246, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SCR12, SCR39, SB2023, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB507, SB1434, SB1772, SB2016, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB1200, SB1845, SB2458, SB801, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB2797, SB2076, SB2876, SB1640, SB1449, SB1181, SB1234, SB2926, SB2841, SB1528, SB1854, SB317, SB1250, SB2082, SB1237, SB2819, SB629, SB2608, SB1602, SB2009, SB867, SB640, SB1698, SB2680, SB913, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1483, SB1444, SB1553, SB1556, SB1703, SB2133, SB2297, SB2298, SB2622, SB2955, SB2334, SB1367, SB2044, SB2363, SB2565, SB1888, SB3036, SB3057, SB3043, SB3063, SB3035, SB203, SB2688, SB2522, SB2459, SB2655, SB2251, SB1884, SB2928, SB2566, SB2549, SB2553, SB2919, SB1944, SB1232, SB1798, SB2603, SB2607, SB2683, SB1319, SB3045, SB3071, HJR7, HB5115, HB3053, HB1403, HB223, HB748, HB5652, HB3395, HB180, HB1306, HB322, HB126, HB5650, HB4894, HB1629, HB5698, HB3171, HB2694, HB5664, HB4690, HB4464, HB3623, HB2520, HB2213, HB252, HB146, HB5596, HB3619, HB5320, HB5651, HB5670, HB5665, HB5437, HB5679, HB5699, HB5661, HB5662, HB5654, HB5672, HB5656, HB3812, HB3057, HB2035, HB721, HB346, HB2512, HB5695, HB5694, HB5674, HB3185, HB2348, HB1871, HB1135, HB101, HB5666, HB5677, HB5682, HB5658, HB4144, HB3642, HB3815, HB2686, HB2012, HB1960, HB227, HB654, HB1690, HB2128, HB4158, HB4630, HB1523, HB2078, HB1973, HB3333, HB3697, HB3546, HB3225, HB3181, HB2820, HB1506, HB1234, HB640, HB521, HB229, HB186, HB119, HB4795, HB4466, HB3749, HB1106, HB4, HB4170, HB3909, HB4081, HB4145, HB4157, HB4285, HB4463, HB4995, HB5138, HB5624, HB1449, HB2598, HB3629, HB4361, HB824, HB1868, HB4848, HB2243, HB40, HB117, HB3686, HB500, HB3793, HB112, HB104, HB1056, HB42, HB3000, HB100, HB2240, HB718, HB27, HB4904, HB4202, HB2853, HB5129, HB5093, HB4765, HB4748, HB4559, HB4350, HB4214, HB3388, HB3112, HB5196, HB4211, HB3516, HB3092, HB4233, HB4687, HB705, HB1094, HB2037, HB3005, HB3848, HB1105, HB121, HB3372, HB367, HB783, HB3336, HB3441, HB4449, HB5616, HB2407, HB2854, HB3425, HB5294, HB1178, HB4623, HB14, HB3963, HB1211, HB5646, HB5629, HB3783, HB4236, HB46, HB4638, HB1052, HB4070, HB5509, HB5435, HB4134, HB3923, HB3520, HB3320, HB2517, HB2488, HB5663, HB2731, HB3073, HB2655, HB2399, HB541, HB4099, HB111, HB1532, HB3483, HB2963, HB4580, HB3748, HB713, HB632, HB426, HB4730, HB127, HB5690, HB5689, HB5655, HB3385, HB2757, HB4359, HB5381, HB20, HB123, HB549, HB5606, HB2217, HB2594, HB796, HB150, HB1057, HCR141, HCR40, HCR59, HCR76, HCR81, HCR46, HCR111, HCR83, HCR84, HJR7, HB4, HB14, HB27, HB42, HB46, HB100, HB126, HB150, HB322, HB367, HB500, HB640, HB705, HB783, HB1105, HB1178, HB1211, HB1234, HB1506, HB1690, HB1871, HB2078, HB2128, HB2240, HB2243, HB2407, HB2512, HB2853, HB2854, HB3000, HB3057, HB3181, HB3372, HB3425, HB3441, HB3749, HB3783, HB3812, HB3923, HB3963, HB4070, HB4134, HB4157, HB4211, HB4449, HB4623, HB4638, HB4687, HB4748, HB4795, HB5093, HB5129, HB5616, HB5629, HB5699, HB229, HB521, HB1056, HB1106, HB5138, SR583, SCR52, HB223, HB229, HB521, HB1056, HB1106, HB1403, HB3053, HB5115, HB5138

Keywords: housing finance, low income, moderate income, affordable housing, ad valorem tax exemption, open meetings, tenant protections, multifamily developments, housing choice voucher, emergency plans, renal disease, healthcare facilities, power requirements, generator, water fund, Texas water supply, constitutional amendment, state revenue, infrastructure, nuclear energy

Summary: The meeting focused on several critical bills concerning education and school safety. Notably, House Bill 4623 was highlighted by Senator Bettencourt, emphasizing the importance of school safety as a non-negotiable issue in Texas. The bill aims to hold schools accountable for the protection of children, receiving strong support and passing unanimously. Additionally, the Senate discussed House Bill 4, which includes measures for public school assessment and accountability, with Senator Bettencourt mentioning significant changes meant to improve educational outcomes for students. He pointed out the removal of low expectations and the focus on creating a more effective accountability system.

Transcript Highlights:

• According to public Federal Trade Commission data, these scams often involve individuals creating...
• It bolsters emergency and disaster response capabilities
• Texas Historical Commission, and it ensures that crime victim services are not reduced due to the federal
• Currently, there is no law preventing the disclosure of personal identifying information in response
• The bill includes a fiscal responsibility amendment to

Bills: SB801, SB867, SB2717, SB2919, HJR7, HB4, HB14, HB27, HB42, HB46, HB100, HB111, HB112, HB121, HB126, HB146, HB186, HB223, HB229, HB322, HB367, HB500, HB521, HB640, HB705, HB783, HB1052, HB1056, HB1105, HB1106, HB1178, HB1211, HB1234, HB1306, HB1403, HB1449, HB1506, HB1661, HB1690, HB1871, HB1960, HB2017, HB2078, HB2128, HB2240, HB2243, HB2348, HB2407, HB2512, HB2820, HB2844, HB2853, HB2854, HB2885, HB3000, HB3005, HB3053, HB3057, HB3181, HB3333, HB3372, HB3425, HB3441, HB3516, HB3749, HB3783, HB3812, HB3848, HB3923, HB3963, HB4070, HB4134, HB4157, HB4158, HB4211, HB4449, HB4623, HB4638, HB4687, HB4690, HB4748, HB4749, HB4795, HB4848, HB5093, HB5115, HB5129, HB5138, HB5294, HB5616, HB5629, HB5646, HB5661, HB5672, HB5674, HB5699, HCR40, SJR5, SJR27, SJR59, SB4, SB6, SB8, SB9, SB10, SB12, SB22, SB23, SB25, SB27, SB34, SB36, SB37, SB38, SB40, SB57, SB140, SB261, SB293, SB441, SB447, SB467, SB512, SB650, SB777, SB785, SB924, SB1188, SB1281, SB1318, SB1333, SB1398, SB1448, SB1566, SB1579, SB1621, SB1723, SB1838, SB1862, SB2167, SB2405, SB2406, SB2407, SB2878, SB3059, SB3070, SB1, SB17, SB21, SB260, SB379, SB509, SB1198, SB1405, SB1506, SB1637, SB1833, SB2155, SB2308, SB2601, SB2778, HB300, HB2011, HB2525, HB5246, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SCR12, SCR39, SB2023, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB507, SB1434, SB1772, SB2016, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB1200, SB1845, SB2458, SB801, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB2797, SB2076, SB2876, SB1640, SB1449, SB1181, SB1234, SB2926, SB2841, SB1528, SB1854, SB317, SB1250, SB2082, SB1237, SB2819, SB629, SB2608, SB1602, SB2009, SB867, SB640, SB1698, SB2680, SB913, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1483, SB1444, SB1553, SB1556, SB1703, SB2133, SB2297, SB2298, SB2622, SB2955, SB2334, SB1367, SB2044, SB2363, SB2565, SB1888, SB3036, SB3057, SB3043, SB3063, SB3035, SB203, SB2688, SB2522, SB2459, SB2655, SB2251, SB1884, SB2928, SB2566, SB2549, SB2553, SB2919, SB1944, SB1232, SB1798, SB2603, SB2607, SB2683, SB1319, SB3045, SB3071, HJR7, HB5115, HB3053, HB1403, HB223, HB748, HB5652, HB3395, HB180, HB1306, HB322, HB126, HB5650, HB4894, HB1629, HB5698, HB3171, HB2694, HB5664, HB4690, HB4464, HB3623, HB2520, HB2213, HB252, HB146, HB5596, HB3619, HB5320, HB5651, HB5670, HB5665, HB5437, HB5679, HB5699, HB5661, HB5662, HB5654, HB5672, HB5656, HB3812, HB3057, HB2035, HB721, HB346, HB2512, HB5695, HB5694, HB5674, HB3185, HB2348, HB1871, HB1135, HB101, HB5666, HB5677, HB5682, HB5658, HB4144, HB3642, HB3815, HB2686, HB2012, HB1960, HB227, HB654, HB1690, HB2128, HB4158, HB4630, HB1523, HB2078, HB1973, HB3333, HB3697, HB3546, HB3225, HB3181, HB2820, HB1506, HB1234, HB640, HB521, HB229, HB186, HB119, HB4795, HB4466, HB3749, HB1106, HB4, HB4170, HB3909, HB4081, HB4145, HB4157, HB4285, HB4463, HB4995, HB5138, HB5624, HB1449, HB2598, HB3629, HB4361, HB824, HB1868, HB4848, HB2243, HB40, HB117, HB3686, HB500, HB3793, HB112, HB104, HB1056, HB42, HB3000, HB100, HB2240, HB718, HB27, HB4904, HB4202, HB2853, HB5129, HB5093, HB4765, HB4748, HB4559, HB4350, HB4214, HB3388, HB3112, HB5196, HB4211, HB3516, HB3092, HB4233, HB4687, HB705, HB1094, HB2037, HB3005, HB3848, HB1105, HB121, HB3372, HB367, HB783, HB3336, HB3441, HB4449, HB5616, HB2407, HB2854, HB3425, HB5294, HB1178, HB4623, HB14, HB3963, HB1211, HB5646, HB5629, HB3783, HB4236, HB46, HB4638, HB1052, HB4070, HB5509, HB5435, HB4134, HB3923, HB3520, HB3320, HB2517, HB2488, HB5663, HB2731, HB3073, HB2655, HB2399, HB541, HB4099, HB111, HB1532, HB3483, HB2963, HB4580, HB3748, HB713, HB632, HB426, HB4730, HB127, HB5690, HB5689, HB5655, HB3385, HB2757, HB4359, HB5381, HB20, HB123, HB549, HB5606, HB2217, HB2594, HB796, HB150, HB1057, HCR141, HCR40, HCR59, HCR76, HCR81, HCR46, HCR111, HCR83, HCR84, HJR7, HB4, HB14, HB27, HB42, HB46, HB100, HB126, HB150, HB322, HB367, HB500, HB640, HB705, HB783, HB1105, HB1178, HB1211, HB1234, HB1506, HB1690, HB1871, HB2078, HB2128, HB2240, HB2243, HB2407, HB2512, HB2853, HB2854, HB3000, HB3057, HB3181, HB3372, HB3425, HB3441, HB3749, HB3783, HB3812, HB3923, HB3963, HB4070, HB4134, HB4157, HB4211, HB4449, HB4623, HB4638, HB4687, HB4748, HB4795, HB5093, HB5129, HB5616, HB5629, HB5699, HB229, HB521, HB1056, HB1106, HB5138, SR583, SCR52, HB223, HB229, HB521, HB1056, HB1106, HB1403, HB3053, HB5115, HB5138

Keywords: housing finance, low income, moderate income, affordable housing, ad valorem tax exemption, open meetings, tenant protections, multifamily developments, housing choice voucher, emergency plans, renal disease, healthcare facilities, power requirements, generator, water fund, Texas water supply, constitutional amendment, state revenue, infrastructure, nuclear energy

Summary: The meeting of the committee was marked by significant discussions centered around key legislation aimed at addressing various state challenges. Notably, House Bill 500, which addresses supplemental appropriations, was approved and discussed extensively, highlighting the need for targeted funding to tackle pressing issues such as disaster response and infrastructure improvement. Senator Huffman presented the bill, emphasizing its importance in supporting economic growth and public services through strategic investments. Another significant bill was House Bill 322, which also passed, aimed at optimizing the use of funds for the Jobs and Education for Texans grant program, ensuring alignment with career and technical education solutions.

Transcript Highlights:

• So, notwithstanding a federal law that says you can't be liable for a vaccine...
• ...and very clear in his response.
• You have all the federal capabilities that are both federal military as well as federal civilian.
• Court of Federal Claims, which is reviewed by the U.S.
• We have the same federal constitution.

Bills: SB801, SB867, SB2717, SB2919, HJR7, HB4, HB14, HB27, HB42, HB46, HB100, HB111, HB112, HB121, HB126, HB146, HB186, HB223, HB229, HB322, HB367, HB500, HB521, HB640, HB705, HB783, HB1052, HB1056, HB1105, HB1106, HB1178, HB1211, HB1234, HB1306, HB1403, HB1449, HB1506, HB1661, HB1690, HB1871, HB1960, HB2017, HB2078, HB2128, HB2240, HB2243, HB2348, HB2407, HB2512, HB2820, HB2844, HB2853, HB2854, HB2885, HB3000, HB3005, HB3053, HB3057, HB3181, HB3333, HB3372, HB3425, HB3441, HB3516, HB3749, HB3783, HB3812, HB3848, HB3923, HB3963, HB4070, HB4134, HB4157, HB4158, HB4211, HB4449, HB4623, HB4638, HB4687, HB4690, HB4748, HB4749, HB4795, HB4848, HB5093, HB5115, HB5129, HB5138, HB5294, HB5616, HB5629, HB5646, HB5661, HB5672, HB5674, HB5699, HCR40, SJR5, SJR27, SJR59, SB4, SB6, SB8, SB9, SB10, SB12, SB22, SB23, SB25, SB27, SB34, SB36, SB37, SB38, SB40, SB57, SB140, SB261, SB293, SB441, SB447, SB467, SB512, SB650, SB777, SB785, SB924, SB1188, SB1281, SB1318, SB1333, SB1398, SB1448, SB1566, SB1579, SB1621, SB1723, SB1838, SB1862, SB2167, SB2405, SB2406, SB2407, SB2878, SB3059, SB3070, SB1, SB17, SB21, SB260, SB379, SB509, SB1198, SB1405, SB1506, SB1637, SB1833, SB2155, SB2308, SB2601, SB2778, HB300, HB2011, HB2525, HB5246, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SCR12, SCR39, SB2023, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB507, SB1434, SB1772, SB2016, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB1200, SB1845, SB2458, SB801, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB2797, SB2076, SB2876, SB1640, SB1449, SB1181, SB1234, SB2926, SB2841, SB1528, SB1854, SB317, SB1250, SB2082, SB1237, SB2819, SB629, SB2608, SB1602, SB2009, SB867, SB640, SB1698, SB2680, SB913, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1483, SB1444, SB1553, SB1556, SB1703, SB2133, SB2297, SB2298, SB2622, SB2955, SB2334, SB1367, SB2044, SB2363, SB2565, SB1888, SB3036, SB3057, SB3043, SB3063, SB3035, SB203, SB2688, SB2522, SB2459, SB2655, SB2251, SB1884, SB2928, SB2566, SB2549, SB2553, SB2919, SB1944, SB1232, SB1798, SB2603, SB2607, SB2683, SB1319, SB3045, SB3071, HJR7, HB5115, HB3053, HB1403, HB223, HB748, HB5652, HB3395, HB180, HB1306, HB322, HB126, HB5650, HB4894, HB1629, HB5698, HB3171, HB2694, HB5664, HB4690, HB4464, HB3623, HB2520, HB2213, HB252, HB146, HB5596, HB3619, HB5320, HB5651, HB5670, HB5665, HB5437, HB5679, HB5699, HB5661, HB5662, HB5654, HB5672, HB5656, HB3812, HB3057, HB2035, HB721, HB346, HB2512, HB5695, HB5694, HB5674, HB3185, HB2348, HB1871, HB1135, HB101, HB5666, HB5677, HB5682, HB5658, HB4144, HB3642, HB3815, HB2686, HB2012, HB1960, HB227, HB654, HB1690, HB2128, HB4158, HB4630, HB1523, HB2078, HB1973, HB3333, HB3697, HB3546, HB3225, HB3181, HB2820, HB1506, HB1234, HB640, HB521, HB229, HB186, HB119, HB4795, HB4466, HB3749, HB1106, HB4, HB4170, HB3909, HB4081, HB4145, HB4157, HB4285, HB4463, HB4995, HB5138, HB5624, HB1449, HB2598, HB3629, HB4361, HB824, HB1868, HB4848, HB2243, HB40, HB117, HB3686, HB500, HB3793, HB112, HB104, HB1056, HB42, HB3000, HB100, HB2240, HB718, HB27, HB4904, HB4202, HB2853, HB5129, HB5093, HB4765, HB4748, HB4559, HB4350, HB4214, HB3388, HB3112, HB5196, HB4211, HB3516, HB3092, HB4233, HB4687, HB705, HB1094, HB2037, HB3005, HB3848, HB1105, HB121, HB3372, HB367, HB783, HB3336, HB3441, HB4449, HB5616, HB2407, HB2854, HB3425, HB5294, HB1178, HB4623, HB14, HB3963, HB1211, HB5646, HB5629, HB3783, HB4236, HB46, HB4638, HB1052, HB4070, HB5509, HB5435, HB4134, HB3923, HB3520, HB3320, HB2517, HB2488, HB5663, HB2731, HB3073, HB2655, HB2399, HB541, HB4099, HB111, HB1532, HB3483, HB2963, HB4580, HB3748, HB713, HB632, HB426, HB4730, HB127, HB5690, HB5689, HB5655, HB3385, HB2757, HB4359, HB5381, HB20, HB123, HB549, HB5606, HB2217, HB2594, HB796, HB150, HB1057, HCR141, HCR40, HCR59, HCR76, HCR81, HCR46, HCR111, HCR83, HCR84, HJR7, HB4, HB14, HB27, HB42, HB46, HB100, HB126, HB150, HB322, HB367, HB500, HB640, HB705, HB783, HB1105, HB1178, HB1211, HB1234, HB1506, HB1690, HB1871, HB2078, HB2128, HB2240, HB2243, HB2407, HB2512, HB2853, HB2854, HB3000, HB3057, HB3181, HB3372, HB3425, HB3441, HB3749, HB3783, HB3812, HB3923, HB3963, HB4070, HB4134, HB4157, HB4211, HB4449, HB4623, HB4638, HB4687, HB4748, HB4795, HB5093, HB5129, HB5616, HB5629, HB5699, HB229, HB521, HB1056, HB1106, HB5138, SR583, SCR52, HB223, HB229, HB521, HB1056, HB1106, HB1403, HB3053, HB5115, HB5138

Keywords: housing finance, low income, moderate income, affordable housing, ad valorem tax exemption, open meetings, tenant protections, multifamily developments, housing choice voucher, emergency plans, renal disease, healthcare facilities, power requirements, generator, water fund, Texas water supply, constitutional amendment, state revenue, infrastructure, nuclear energy

Summary: The meeting centered around critical discussions regarding several proposed bills, notably HB150, which focuses on establishing the Texas Cyber Command. This bill aims to streamline cybersecurity efforts across the state, thereby enhancing protections against digital threats. Senator Parker emphasized the necessity of quick implementation and collaboration with smaller municipalities that currently lack adequate resources for cybersecurity. The committee debated potential amendments before finally passing the bill, highlighting the collaborative effort among various senators to address urgent cybersecurity needs for Texas. In addition to HB150, several other bills were also discussed, including HB4748, which pertains to state agency purchasing procedures, and HB1690, regarding groundwater conservation permits. These discussions featured various senators praising the associated benefits of these bills, particularly in enhancing efficiency within state agencies and improving communication in environmental management. Overall, the meeting was marked by a strong sense of purpose and cooperation among the members as they navigated complex legislative issues, resulting in the successful passage of multiple bills.

Transcript Highlights:

• This is regarding Public Information Act responses. Move passage.
• Pressure responsibilities.
• What age group do you think is responsible for most of the balloon releases?
• Speaker, this amendment basically just ties this to the federal open market.
• Counties still face federal mandatory annual inspections, while 237 do not. Creating a...

Bills: HB200, HB541, HB1803, HB30, HB175, HB249, HB721, HB851, HB897, HB1128, HB1904, HB1916, HB5560, HB3071, HB5627, HB5435, HB3913, HB2921, HB2695, HB2688, HB3045, HB3483, HB3673, HB4213, HB4226, HB783, HB4373, HB4735, HB5155, HB5057, HB4984, HB4944, HB4813, HB5339, HB5196, HB5033, HB4853, HB3486, HB4211, HB74, HB4670, HB4730, HB4743, HB4603, HB4463, HB3892, HB4139, HB4752, HB4520, HB4517, HB4486, HB4437, HB4426, HB4396, HB4263, HB3487, HB3418, HB2284, HB2266, HB2229, HB4912, HB2189, HB4506, HB5269, HB5224, HB5195, HB3317, HB4166, HB3947, HB3358, HB3370, HB4438, HB3745, HB3602, HB3697, HB2001, HB1968, HB3371, HB3909, HCR7, SB1744, SB1364, SB1316, HB2026, HB3302, HB3368, HB1639, HB5652, HB4655, HB5654, HB5658, HB5656, HB4894, HB4996, HB5088, HB5650, HB4464, HB3751, HB5665, HB5661, HB1237, HB2802, HB5437, HB2703, HB5666, HB5667, HCR113, HCR86, SB2196, SB463, SB856, SB1245, SB1169, SB509, SB985, SB305, SB552, HB1535, HB123, HB1804, HB426, HB1773, HB1871, HB2035, HB2492, HB1411, HB4753, HB4666, HB4529, HB1499, HB1610, HB2028, HB1506, HB886, HB3546, HB796, HB223, HB3556, HB2448, HB4638, HB111, HB180, HB1027, HB1178, HB610, HB1277, HB1615, HB1620, HB5342, HB4885, HB4751, HB4530, HB4488, HB2149, HB2071, HB2282, HB2248, HB2243, HB2522, HB2310, HB2513, HB2300, HB1902, HB1813, HB3719, HB4284, HB3743, HB3778, HB5153, HB5147, HB4877, HB4850, HB3261, HB3005, HB3033, HB2849, HB2967, HB3531, HB1768, HB333, HB2914, HB2613, HB3717, HB3704, HB2697, HB3801, HB3099, HB3488, HB3477, HB3466, HB3396, HB3469, HB2594, HB2776, HB2564, HB2298, HB5331, HB5646, HB5247, HB5323, HB4384, HB3896, HB4014, HB3627, HB3594, HB2524, HB510, HB561, HB5111, HB5446, HB1181, HB3963, HB2785, HB1661, HB2460, HB200, HB541, HB1803, HB30, HB175, HB249, HB721, HB851, HB897, HB1128, HB1904, HB1916, HB5560, HB3071, HB5627, HB5435, HB3913, HB2921, HB2695, HB2688, HB3045, HB3483, HB3673, HB4213, HB4226, HB783, HB4373, HB4735, HB5155, HB5057, HB4984, HB4944, HB4813, HB5339, HB5196, HB5033, HB4853, HB3486, HB4211, HB74, HB4670, HB4730, HB4743, HB4603, HB4463, HB3892, HB4139, HB4752, HB4520, HB4517, HB4486, HB4437, HB4426, HB4396, HB4263, HB3487, HB3418, HB2284, HB2266, HB2229, HB4912, HB2189, HB4506, HB5269, HB5224, HB5195, HB3317, HB4166, HB3947, HB3358, HB3370, HB4438, HB3745, HB3602, HB3697, HB2001, HB1968, HB3371, HB3909, HCR98, HCR92, HCR126, HCR7

Keywords: juvenile offenders, parole eligibility, youth justice, criminal justice reform, inmate rehabilitation, direct patient care, healthcare, physicians, medical services, insurance regulation, dentist, dental hygienist, interstate practice, licensure, compact privilege, public health, military members, disaster relief, tax rates, local government

Summary: The committee meeting focused on the passage of multiple bills with significant discussions surrounding digital content authenticity, mental health treatments, and veterans' recognition. One of the notable moments was the passing of HB4437, which establishes requirements for the Department of Information Resources to authenticate digital media to combat misinformation through AI technologies. Representative Capriglione emphasized its importance in addressing the rise of synthetic media, which generated unanimous support among lawmakers. The meeting also included the passage of HB4014, concerning research on utilizing psychedelic therapies to treat mental health conditions. Lawmakers expressed enthusiasm about advancing innovative healthcare solutions in Texas.

Transcript Highlights:

• Does your bill address that if there are errors in this with federal law, we will follow valid federal
• It's a federal process.
• 2022, the same response. In 2022, same response, sir.
• Same response.

• Same response. 2024, same response.

Bills: SB17, SB1569, SB2420, HB5138, HJR161, HB1937, HB3334, HB5444, HB5137, HB361, HB321, HB5447, HB464, HB678, HB2294, HB4172, HB3225, HB1769, HB5394, HB1837, HB1787, HB2271, HB2440, HB5134, HB5149, HB2151, HB2073, HB2186, HB2025, HB1936, HB1777, HB1663, HB1306, HB1290, HB1527, HB4802, HB3462, HB2963, HB2462, HB2560, HB644, HB2725, HB2621, HB2588, HB1443, HB1403, HB3032, HB1557, HB1664, HB2811, HB2088, HB2598, HB3062, HB3134, HB3940, HB4027, HB4097, HB4862, HB4170, HB4157, HB4205, HB4279, HB4377, HB4838, HB5424, HB5294, HB4870, HB4763, HB5639, HB4112, HB2275, HB1677, HB5014, HB3848, HB3797, HB3727, HB3709, HB3177, HB3057, HB4176, HB4202, HB2180, HB3528, HB3658, HCR76, HCR127, SB906, SB1229, SB855, SB703, SB1025, SB888, SB1119, SB1080, SB929, SB1355, SB2231, SB1877, SB1998, SB552, SB17, SB1569, SB2420, HB2697, HB3801, HB3488, HB3477, HB3466, HB3469, HB2594, HB2564, HB2298, HB5331, HB5646, HB5247, HB5323, HB4384, HB3896, HB4014, HB3627, HB3594, HB2524, HB510, HB561, HB1181, HB3963, HB5111, HB2785, HB1661, HB200, HB1803, HB249, HB721, HB851, HB1128, HB1904, HB30, HB1916, HB541, HB5560, HB3071, HB5627, HB5435, HB2688, HB3045, HB3483, HB4213, HB4226, HB783, HB175, HB4735, HB5155, HB5057, HB4813, HB5339, HB5196, HB5033, HB3486, HB4211, HB74, HB4730, HB4743, HB4463, HB4139, HB4752, HB4486, HB4437, HB4426, HB4396, HB4263, HB3487, HB3418, HB2266, HB2229, HB2189, HB5224, HB5195, HB3947, HB3358, HB3370, HB3745, HB3697, HB2001, HB1968, HB3371, HB3909, HB4944, HB2284, HB4506, HB3317, HB4166, HB3913, HB1768, HB4603, HB2494, HB3099, HJR138, HB133, HB3832, HB1988, HCR34, HB3421, HB3892, HB5138, HJR161, HB1937, HB3334, HB5444, HB5137, HB361, HB321, HB5447, HB464, HB678, HB2294, HB4172, HB3225, HB1769, HB5394, HB1837, HB1787, HB2271, HB2440, HB5134, HB5149, HB2151, HB2073, HB2186, HB2025, HB1936, HB1777, HB1663, HB1306, HB1290, HB1527, HB4802, HB3462, HB2963, HB2462, HB2560, HB644, HB2725, HB2621, HB2588, HB1443, HB1403, HB3032, HB1557, HB1664, HB2811, HB2088, HB2598, HB3062, HB3134, HB3940, HB4027, HB4097, HB4862, HB4170, HB4157, HB4205, HB4279, HB4377, HB4838, HB5424, HB5294, HB4870, HB4763, HB5639, HB4112, HB2275, HB1677, HB5014, HB3848, HB3797, HB3727, HB3709, HB3177, HB3057, HB4176, HB4202, HB2180, HB3528, HB3658, HCR76, HCR127

Keywords: foreign ownership, real property, national security, criminal penalties, civil penalties, personal information, higher education, privacy protection, governing board, institutional security, software applications, mobile devices, age verification, parental consent, data protection, app store regulation, wildfire prevention, oil and gas, safety inspections, administrative penalties

Summary: The meeting of the committee primarily focused on the discussion and passage of several key pieces of legislation. Notably, House Bill 5195, aimed at modernizing state agency systems to improve online access and reduce paperwork, was passed unanimously after a friendly amendment was accepted. Additionally, discussions around HB 3371 revolved around improving transportation planning by metropolitan organizations to consider individuals with disabilities, highlighting the need for inclusivity in public planning. The meeting showcased robust participation from committee members, underscoring a collective commitment to legislative improvement and public welfare.

Transcript Highlights:

• of this reality, you would help them to be faithful and diligent to fulfill their roles and responsibilities
• If we're going to have the boards, they ought to be responsible for their own provider groups.
• A provider that's licensed ought to be responsible for
• And until we get to where we want to hold those people responsible for doing their delegated jobs, and
• certainly with federal policies, and so that really struck

Bills: SB27, SB8, SB15, SB30, SB268, SB568, SB650, SB1405, SB1540, SB1610, SB1637, SB1660, SB2024, SB2217, SB2308, SB2753, SB2878, SB2900, SB2972, SB3059, HB4, HB40, HB46, HB119, HB145, HB493, HB705, HB1545, HB2017, HB2516, HB2885, HB2963, HB2974, HB3642, HB3909, HB5138, HB5246, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SCR12, SCR39, SB2023, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB507, SB1434, SB1772, SB2016, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB1200, SB1845, SB2458, SB801, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB2797, SB2076, SB2876, SB1640, SB1449, SB1181, SB1234, SB2926, SB2841, SB1528, SB1854, SB317, SB1250, SB2082, SB1237, SB2819, SB629, SB2608, SB1602, SB2009, SB867, SB640, SB1698, SB2680, SB913, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1483, SB1444, SB1553, SB1556, SB1703, SB2133, SB2297, SB2298, SB2622, SB2955, SB2334, SB1367, SB2044, SB2363, SB2565, SB1888, SB3036, SB3057, SB3043, SB3063, SB3035, SB203, SB2688, SB2522, SB2459, SB2655, SB2251, SB1884, SB2928, SB2566, SB2549, SB2553, SB2919, SB1944, SB1232, SB1798, SB2603, SB2607, SB2683, SB1319, SB3045, SB3071, HB796, HB1523, HB5294, HB748, HB3395, HB180, HB3171, HB146, HB5596, HB5694, HB1135, HB3225, HB186, HB1449, HB3793, HB112, HB104, HB3336, HB3520, HB3320, HB5663, HB2399, HB111, HB3483, HB4580, HB3748, HB632, HB4730, HB5690, HB5689, HB3385, HB4359, HB5381, HB123, HB5606, HB1057, HB3664, HCR141, HCR40, HCR59

Keywords: immigration enforcement, ICE agreements, sheriff grants, law enforcement, county jail, federal immigration law, health care, licensing, complaint procedure, disciplinary action, law enforcement, special education, funding, individualized education program, visual impairments, accessibility, support services, state education code, broadband access, tax reduction

Summary: The committee meeting held a comprehensive discussion on multiple bills, with significant focus on Senate Bill 2900 and its implications for streamlining agency oversight regarding advisory committees. Senator Sparks led the conversation, emphasizing the need for ensuring local communities maintain their input on critical funds essential for indigent health care, following amendments that were made in the House. Additionally, the conference committee reports for Senate Bill 2753, which deals with election code changes, and House Bill 46, focusing on prescription medication management, were passed with a strong bipartisan support, reflecting the commitment to improving state governance in these areas.

Transcript Highlights:

• The county's not responsible.
• My understanding is that in response to rapidly...
• That responsibility rests with them.
• That was, you know, from the federal government.
• Members, I was surprised to learn that in federal courts, the federal courts in the Southern District

Bills: HB3902, HB4420, HB3269, HB469, HB336, HB316, HB5396, HB993, HB1342, HB5216, HB2046, HB2188, HB2450, HB2813, HB2857, HB4075, HB2911, HB4682, HB3117, HB3253, HB3442, HB4820, HB4336, HB5356, HB3669, HB3428, HB5465, HB3662, HB2590, HB2288, HB1886, HB3458, HB5603, HB5620, HB1489, HB4101, HB4990, HB5685, HB4950, HB4980, HB5684, HB3507, HB3566, HB4487, HB4462, HB4876, HB4915, HB4663, HB5570, HB2929, HB5261, HB2920, HB4642, HB4746, HB1609, HB5403, HB5453, HB3844, HB2336, HB1572, HB1226, HB2806, HB2617, HB2827, HB3948, HB3945, HB4266, HB4542, HB3319, HB1772, HB2496, HB1970, HB3434, HB5545, HB5577, HCR59, HCR135, HB4, HB46, HB3221, HB1403, HB3892, HB4234, HB722, HB4105, HB4413, HB170, HB551, HB3053, HB3142, HB3180, HB3722, HB1794, HB1784, HB1581, HB2530, HB4308, HB1896, HB2974, HB3359, HB4580, HB2458, HB2215, HB3332, HB2278, HB3015, HB3151, HB1368, HB40, HB101, HB112, HB146, HB214, HB413, HB1523, HB493, HB521, HB594, HB557, HB305, HB549, HB854, HB1057, HB1052, HB842, HB3174, HB3196, HB824, HB1039, HB2529, HB2713, HB4936, HB4995, HB4830, HB4864, HB5219, HB5263, HB5154, HB2674, HB5525, SB529, SB541, SB2004, SB1012, SB2269, SB1886, SB1236, SB693, SB2308, HB2486, HB4862, HB4689, HB4520, HB2225, HB168, HJR218, HB4921, HB5623, HB2494, HB2545, HB2587, HB2625, HB5520, HB5436, HB4926, HB1573, HB5165, HB4811, HB5081, HB4755, HB3179, HB4310, HB4611, HB2159, HB4626, HB3637, HB3153, HB3066, HB2786, HB2966, HB638, HB640, HB876, HB497, HB5539, HB4809, HB5308, HB4687, HB4070, HB4421, HB4412, HB3284, HB3369, HB3420, HB3449, HB4098, HB4281, HB4120, HB4504, HB4370, HB1106, HB2370, HB2404, HB3863, HB2407, HB2253, HB2273, HB2040, HB1586, HB3788, HB3993, HB4690, HB4309, HB4696, HB2308, HB1142, HB1533, HB1621, HB2242, HB2012, HB2193, HB2442, HB2464, HB2348, HB2313, HB2289, HB1942, HB2011, HB1629, HB2993, HB3592, HB3824, HB4076, HB4535, HB4623, HB4773, HB1091, HB5115, HB5515, HB3372, HB5659, HB127, HB386, HB115, HB2868, HB1249, HB4766, HB3720, HB4656, HB4879, HB105, HB5383, HB4621, HB5431, HB5678, HB5534, HB4174, HB4212, HB3954, HB3966, HB3636, HB3918, HB1422, HB4765, HB4732, HB4742, HB5122, HB4518, HB5084, HB3986, HB4045, HB4144, HB3911, HB3976, HB4473, HB3425, HB3641, HB3642, HB3475, HB3509, HB3424, HB3383, HB4744, HB4531, HB4539, HB3159, HB5228, HB5370, HB4359, HB4398, HB4443, HB4466, HB3861, HB3849, HB4240, HB4706, HB4685, HB5354, HB5141, HB5686, HB3629, HB3554, HB3567, HB2015, HB3575, HB5381, HB1431, HB3514, HB4614, HB4546, HB4683, HB5681, HB5673, HB5663, HB4271, HB4350, HB4035, HB3807, HB3812, HB3552, HB3540, HB3715, HB3710, HB3664, HB4196, HB4233, HB4173, HB1998, HB3333, HB3510, HB4222, HB2070, HB2854, HB2347, HB113, HB983, HB4847, HB1449, HB3833, HB5151, HB265, HB1845, HB782, HB108, HB1960, HB158, HB1954, HB1955, HB2512, HB605, HB2581, HB2803, HB627, HB2667, HB1738, HB636, HB3679, HB2638, HB2655, HB871, HB2438, HB1107, HB1765, HB1822, HB2153, HB4099, HB3732, HB3171, HB3178, HB3182, HB3749, HB2814, HB3977, HB4204, HB4207, HB4449, HB1820, HB1876, HB1939, HB1347, HB2593, HB2136, HB2132, HB2658, HB2413, HB2757, HB2080, HB3154, HB3063, HB3009, HB3448, HB3006, HB2844, HB3241, HB3680, HB3169, HB2078, HB2507, HB4559, HB3946, HB3460, HB3405, HB475, HB3463, HB3441, HB3520, HB2060, HB4731, HB4991, HB1991, HB5596, HB2014, HB2142, HB2673, HB2731, HB2417, HB2399, HB2301, HB3335, HB3234, HB3320, HB5573, HB4848, HB4748, HB4769, HB4795, HB2086, HB2234, HB2203, HB4916, HB5624, HB4505, HB139, HB5093, HB5302, HB5402, HB5606, HB2333, HB4630, HB4701, HB2583, HB2983, HB4924, HB3339, HB3793, HB3631, HB4882, HB5509, HB5499, HB5430, HB5561, HB5611, HB5043, HB5064, HB3733, HB3781, HB3219, HB32, HB4515, HB5348, HB3902, HB4420, HB3269, HB469, HB336, HB316, HB5396, HB993, HB1342, HB5216, HB2046, HB2188, HB2450, HB2813, HB2857, HB4075, HB2911, HB4682, HB3117, HB3253, HB3442, HB4820, HB4336, HB5356, HB3669, HB3428, HB5465, HB3662, HB2590, HB2288, HB1886, HB3458, HB5603, HB5620, HB1489, HB4101, HB4990, HB5685, HB4950, HB4980, HB5684, HB3507, HB3566, HB4487, HB4462, HB4876, HB4915, HB4663, HB5570, HB2929, HB5261, HB2920, HB4642, HB4746, HB1609, HB5403, HB5453, HB3844, HB2336, HB1572, HB1226, HB2806, HB2617, HB2827, HB3948, HB3945, HB4266, HB4542, HB3319, HB1772, HB2496, HB1970, HB3434, HB5545, HB5577, HCR76, HCR127, HCR9, HCR40, HCR118, HR559, HCR59, HCR135

Keywords: Medicaid, reimbursement, nursing facilities, ownership change, healthcare policy, commercial vehicle, safety standards, enforcement, Texas counties, transportation, law enforcement, law enforcement, sheriff, constable, contracts, county governance, motor fuel, criminal offense, metering device, organized crime

Summary: The meeting covered various legislative bills with significant discussions surrounding HB4279, a proposal aimed at stabilizing funding for the Urban Scholarship Program. Representative Yvonne Davis emphasized the need for timely disbursement of funds to nonprofits supporting urban students. The motion to reconsider the failed vote on this bill was successful, indicating a shift towards understanding its importance in ensuring educational support in urban areas. The committee also addressed concerns regarding the regulation of roadside vendors with HB2012, where local counties would gain the power to implement regulations to enhance public safety and welfare. This bill received the support of the Montgomery County Commissioner's Court, showcasing local backing for the initiative.

Transcript Highlights:

• heavy burden of the responsibility of that job.
• Members, HB 1633 promotes responsible groundwater practices, and I move passage.
• to practice federal law?
• The ordinary due process for that would be to file suit in federal court, would it not?
• So this bill, in essence, essentially bypasses that requirement of federal jurisdiction.

Bills: HB29, HB125, HB145, HB171, HB255, HB50, HB796, HB363, HB116, HB491, HB589, HB1495, HB368, HB1285, HB1905, HB1360, HB2002, HB917, HB2723, HB2067, HB1238, HB2337, HB745, HB1188, HB1606, HB2003, HB2147, HB2391, HB2355, HB2546, HB2495, HB2818, HB2249, HB1749, HB3109, HB3228, HB3240, HB1507, HB658, HB1748, HB1851, HB1922, HB2001, HB2798, HB107, HCR29, SB5, SB262, HB11, HJR72, HB106, HB18, HB48, HB27, HB37, HB1481, HB581, HB1696, HB2216, HB1035, HB1633, HB742, HB754, HB1689, HB1690, HB2669, HB391, HB517, HB1024, HB1607, HB252, HB1716, HB1562, HB4116, HB1866, HB1741, HB2103, HB2637, HB2884, HB503, HB1089, HB2986, HB972, HB502, HB29, HB125, HB145, HB171, HB255, HB50, HB796, HB363, HB116, HB491, HB589, HB1495, HB368, HB1285, HB1905, HB1360, HB2002, HB917, HB2723, HB2067, HB1238, HB2337, HB745, HB1188, HB1606, HB2003, HB2147, HB2391, HB2355, HB2546, HB2495, HB2818, HB2249, HB1749, HB3109, HB3228, HB3240, HB1507, HB658, HB1748, HB1851, HB1922, HB2001, HB2798, HB107, HCR29

Keywords: medical education, osteopathic medicine, higher education, healthcare workforce, Tarleton State University, wildfire mitigation, utilities, electric service, liability, risk management, self-insurance, Texas Division of Emergency Management, chemical dependency, court-ordered treatment, mental health, health care, treatment facility, juvenile justice, criminal justice reform, ad valorem taxation

Summary: The committee meeting featured extensive discussions surrounding multiple bills, with a clear focus on issues related to privacy and technology. One notable discussion was led by Mr. Morales, who introduced HB1495 aimed at protecting the privacy of jurors after alarming incidents of intimidation. The bill garnered support and passed with a unanimous vote, reflecting a strong consensus on the importance of juror safety in civil trials. Furthermore, the committee reviewed HB368, concerning the use of remote control over electronic devices in protective orders, which also passed without opposition, indicating a proactive approach to evolving technological concerns in legislation. Additionally, Mr. Capriglione emphasized the establishment of an artificial intelligence division within the Department of Information Resources through HB2818, which was seen as a critical step toward leveraging AI for state modernization projects.

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• We ended up under federal investigation at that time.
• This is a resolution for an amendment to the federal initial agreement on Indigenous Victims' Rights,
• This aligns with the Federal Rule for Congressional Testimony, which is limited to testimony immunity
• Concurrent Resolution 44 by Parker and Cochran urging Congress and the Trump administration to stop federal
• " data-time="12006">Senate Concurrent Resolution 44 by Parker and Cochran urging Congress to stop federal

Bills: SJR12, SJR81, SCR39, SB22, SB32, SB241, SB393, SB414, SB458, SB464, SB568, SB583, SB609, SB660, SB693, SB731, SB732, SB746, SB783, SB785, SB897, SB993, SB996, SB1008, SB1029, SB1035, SB1036, SB1120, SB1122, SB1147, SB1163, SB1188, SB1197, SB1209, SB1227, SB1245, SB1267, SB1307, SB1321, SB1332, SB1386, SB1394, SB1396, SB1470, SB1494, SB1537, SB1596, SB1598, SB1610, SB1664, SB1814, SB1822, SB1841, SB1948, SB2065, SB2155, SB2406, SB2407, SJR12, SJR36, SJR81, SJR50, SJR4, SCR22, SCR12, SCR39, SB765, SB62, SB666, SB888, SB687, SB847, SB1248, SB504, SB305, SB296, SB284, SB241, SB304, SB1023, SB204, SB609, SB670, SB850, SB854, SB413, SB1346, SB1033, SB1220, SB1073, SB810, SB1539, SB447, SB1119, SB1505, SB1215, SB1302, SB583, SB673, SB681, SB1172, SB955, SB957, SB1120, SB541, SB266, SB1415, SB53, SB1352, SB785, SB1450, SB1502, SB1566, SB414, SB1062, SB711, SB746, SB1404, SB1448, SB507, SB1026, SB1349, SB1355, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596, SB1403, SB667, SB1059, SB1567, SB310, SB311, SB505, SB1209, SB1210, SB1470, SB264, SB1029, SB1358, SB1364, SB1569, SB1376, SB1228, SB519, SB1350, SB462, SB827, SB1585, SB1396, SB1484, SB1273, SB927, SB1227, SB1229, SB1353, SB1464, SB1709, SB1729, SB1733, SB1744, SB1772, SB1841, SB1147, SB1008, SB2016, SB1173, SB1163, SB996, SB568, SB1370, SB1321, SB1101, SB860, SB993, SB693, SB1610, SB1537, SB1332, SB1307, SB963, SB493, SB984, SB619, SB1122, SB455, SB522, SB1057, SB1239, SB1254, SB1255, SB1259, SB1341, SB1664, SB1877, SB464, SB1277, SB32, SB732, SB660, SB731, SB921, SB268, SB1822, SB1188, SB1589, SB397, SB1058, SB1036, SB1267, SB2112, SB1930, SB532, SB1035, SB2155, SB508, SB292, SB291, SB901, SB1333, SB1436, SB1494, SB964, SB779, SB1378, SB2312, SB1719, SB1386, SB287, SB2143, SB1245, SB261, SB1247, SB1948, SB2406, SB2407, SB1882, SB1197, SB1814, SB618, SB38, SB393, SB2065, SB1371, SB1394, SB1365, SB2243, SB2226, SB2039, SB1919, SB1895, SB1598, SB1493, SB1810, SB1791, SB1706, SB1644, SB1238, SB783, SB458, SB22, SB651, SB897, SB1809, SB1080, SB745, SB826, SB989, SB1320, SB1437, SB2320, SB2289, SB1171, SB664, SB1637, SB2064, SB868, SJR40, SJR27, SCR38, SCR37, SB1079, SB1243, SB1504, SB1851, SB1879, SB2237, SB1257, SB2034, SB1522, SB883, SB249, SB1318, SB1151, SB596, SB1191, SB226, SB570, SB870, SB991, SB60, SB365, SB1067, SB1786, SB326, SB1401, SB1592, SB1728, SB1265, SB586, SB529, SB217, SB209, SB1923, SB1559, SB1839, SB387, SB1874, SB1872, SB1873, SB1921, SB1883, SB1677, SB95, SB1620, SB1838, SB2024, SB2429, SB1999, SB511, SB2309, SB2166, SB871, SB510, SB33, SB2420, SB1860, SB1541, SB1316, SB1314, SB1313, SB1426, SB1398, SB1869, SB1750, SB1871, SB36, SB855, SB1233, SB760, SB2425, SB2037, SB1758, SB1759, SB2365, SB1924, SB762, SB1271, SB1818, SB605, SB1405, SB1762, SB1968, SB1977, SB2077, SB2148, SB2321, SB1967, SB1662, SB1663, SB2124, SB2204

Keywords: parental rights, education, constitutional amendment, school choice, child education, tax exemption, ad valorem, tangible personal property, income production, constitutional amendment, Texas, moving image industry, incentive program, film production, grant funding, job creation, economic development, ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on educational reforms, particularly in special education funding. Notably, Senator Bettencourt laid out the transformative impacts of Senate Bill 568, which aims to lift a historical cap on special education funding that affected approximately 775,000 students. The discussions included plans for an intensity-based funding model that could ensure fair distribution of resources depending on individual needs, thereby enhancing educational support for diverse learning requirements. Senators acknowledged past failures in the special education framework, emphasizing the necessity of moving towards a system that is transparent and focused on delivering adequate services.

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• We sure appreciate all you do to keep the financial responsibilities in place in the county.
• 865" data-time="5184"> ...tire load restrictions for ready-mix trucks, aligning them with current federal
• Current federal waivers put in place during COVID allow states to use information from applications for
• In response...

Bills: SJR12, SJR81, SB22, SB32, SB241, SB393, SB414, SB458, SB464, SB568, SB583, SB609, SB660, SB664, SB693, SB731, SB732, SB746, SB779, SB783, SB785, SB868, SB897, SB921, SB955, SB1008, SB1029, SB1036, SB1057, SB1059, SB1120, SB1122, SB1147, SB1163, SB1188, SB1197, SB1209, SB1245, SB1321, SB1332, SB1365, SB1394, SB1396, SB1470, SB1484, SB1494, SB1537, SB1596, SB1598, SB1637, SB1644, SB1809, SB1814, SB1822, SB1841, SB1948, SB2064, SB2065, SB2112, SB2155, SB2226, SB2320, SB2406, SJR36, SJR81, SJR50, SJR4, SJR40, SJR27, SCR22, SCR12, SCR39, SCR38, SCR37, SB1396, SB1209, SB765, SB62, SB666, SB888, SB687, SB847, SB1248, SB504, SB305, SB296, SB284, SB241, SB304, SB1023, SB204, SB609, SB670, SB850, SB854, SB413, SB1346, SB1033, SB1220, SB1073, SB810, SB1539, SB447, SB1119, SB1505, SB1215, SB1302, SB583, SB673, SB681, SB1172, SB955, SB957, SB541, SB266, SB1415, SB53, SB1352, SB785, SB1450, SB1502, SB1566, SB1062, SB711, SB746, SB1404, SB1448, SB507, SB1026, SB1349, SB1355, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596, SB1403, SB667, SB1059, SB1567, SB310, SB311, SB505, SB1210, SB1470, SB264, SB1358, SB1364, SB1569, SB1376, SB1228, SB519, SB1350, SB462, SB827, SB1585, SB1484, SB1273, SB927, SB1227, SB1229, SB1353, SB1464, SB1709, SB1729, SB1733, SB1744, SB1772, SB1841, SB1147, SB1008, SB2016, SB1173, SB1163, SB996, SB1370, SB1321, SB1101, SB860, SB993, SB693, SB1537, SB1332, SB1307, SB963, SB493, SB984, SB619, SB1122, SB455, SB522, SB1057, SB1239, SB1254, SB1255, SB1259, SB1341, SB1877, SB1277, SB32, SB732, SB660, SB731, SB921, SB268, SB1822, SB1589, SB397, SB1058, SB1267, SB2112, SB1930, SB532, SB2155, SB508, SB292, SB291, SB901, SB1333, SB1436, SB1494, SB964, SB779, SB1378, SB2312, SB1719, SB287, SB2143, SB1245, SB261, SB1247, SB1948, SB2406, SB2407, SB1882, SB1814, SB618, SB38, SB393, SB1371, SB1394, SB1365, SB2243, SB2226, SB2039, SB1919, SB1895, SB1598, SB1493, SB1810, SB1791, SB1706, SB1644, SB1238, SB783, SB458, SB22, SB651, SB897, SB1809, SB1080, SB745, SB826, SB989, SB1320, SB1437, SB2320, SB2289, SB1171, SB664, SB1637, SB2064, SB868, SB1079, SB1243, SB1504, SB1851, SB1879, SB2237, SB1257, SB2034, SB1522, SB883, SB249, SB1318, SB1151, SB596, SB1191, SB226, SB570, SB870, SB991, SB60, SB365, SB1067, SB1786, SB326, SB1401, SB1592, SB1728, SB1265, SB586, SB529, SB217, SB209, SB1923, SB1559, SB1839, SB387, SB1874, SB1872, SB1873, SB1921, SB1883, SB1677, SB95, SB1620, SB1838, SB2024, SB2429, SB1999, SB511, SB2309, SB2166, SB871, SB510, SB33, SB2420, SB1860, SB1541, SB1316, SB1314, SB1313, SB1426, SB1398, SB1869, SB1750, SB1871, SB36, SB855, SB1233, SB760, SB2425, SB2037, SB1758, SB1759, SB2365, SB1924, SB762, SB1271, SB1818, SB605, SB1405, SB1762, SB1968, SB1977, SB2077, SB2148, SB2321, SB1967, SB1662, SB1663, SB2124, SB2204, SB1855, SB863, SB37, SB241, SB1147, SB1394, SB1814, SB1948, SB2155, SB1209, SB1396, SB609, SB660, SB921, SR373, SR374, SR376, SR377, SR379, SR381, SR386, SB2332, SB3040, SB3041, SB2332, SB3040, SB3041

Keywords: parental rights, education, constitutional amendment, school choice, child education, tax exemption, ad valorem, tangible personal property, income production, constitutional amendment, Texas, moving image industry, incentive program, film production, grant funding, job creation, economic development, ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit

Summary: The meeting of the Texas Senate encompassed a wide range of bills, with focused discussions on HB22 and SB4, among others. Senator Flinstone led a key conversation on the implications of HB22, addressing concerns related to sentencing and justice reform. Members engaged in a robust debate regarding the anticipated effects of these legislative pieces on communities across Texas. Additionally, public testimony was heard, providing valuable insights both for and against the proposed legislations, highlighting the community's involvement in the legislative process. The atmosphere was one of earnest dialogue, with many members expressing their views thoughtfully and passionately.

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  Senate Bill 1151 by Blanco, relating to an insurer's responsibility

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  Senate Bill 1151 by Blanco, relating to an insurer's responsibility

• Bill 1187 by Hughes, relating to an unauthorized vote by a delegate or alternate delegate at the Federal
• Senate Bill 1306 by Cook, relating to the age of criminal responsibility
• United States Constitution for proposing one or more amendments to impose fiscal restraints on the federal

Bills: SJR36, SJR3, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB5, SJR52, SJR53, SJR54, SJR55, SCR18, SCR19, SCR22, SB27, SB29, SB35, SB1151, SB1152, SB1153, SB1154, SB1155, SB1156, SB1157, SB1158, SB1159, SB1160, SB1161, SB1162, SB1163, SB1164, SB1165, SB1166, SB1167, SB1168, SB1169, SB1170, SB1171, SB1172, SB1173, SB1174, SB1175, SB1176, SB1177, SB1178, SB1179, SB1180, SB1181, SB1182, SB1183, SB1184, SB1185, SB1186, SB1187, SB1188, SB1189, SB1190, SB1191, SB1192, SB1193, SB1194, SB1195, SB1196, SB1197, SB1198, SB1199, SB1200, SB1201, SB1202, SB1203, SB1204, SB1205, SB1206, SB1207, SB1208, SB1209, SB1210, SB1211, SB1212, SB1213, SB1214, SB1215, SB1216, SB1217, SB1218, SB1219, SB1220, SB1221, SB1222, SB1223, SB1224, SB1225, SB1226, SB1227, SB1228, SB1229, SB1230, SB1231, SB1232, SB1233, SB1234, SB1235, SB1236, SB1237, SB1238, SB1239, SB1240, SB1241, SB1242, SB1243, SB1244, SB1245, SB1246, SB1247, SB1248, SB1249, SB1250, SB1251, SB1252, SB1253, SB1254, SB1255, SB1256, SB1257, SB1258, SB1259, SB1260, SB1261, SB1262, SB1263, SB1264, SB1265, SB1266, SB1267, SB1268, SB1269, SB1270, SB1271, SB1272, SB1273, SB1274, SB1275, SB1276, SB1277, SB1278, SB1279, SB1280, SB1281, SB1282, SB1283, SB1284, SB1285, SB1286, SB1287, SB1288, SB1289, SB1290, SB1291, SB1292, SB1293, SB1294, SB1295, SB1296, SB1297, SB1298, SB1299, SB1300, SB1301, SB1302, SB1303, SB1304, SB1305, SB1306, SB1307, SB1308, SB1309, SB1310, SB1311, SB1312, SB1313, SB1314, SB1315, SB1316, SB1317, SB1318, SB1319, SB1320, SB1321, SB1322, SB1323, SB1324, SB1325, SB1326, SB1327, SB1328, SB1329, SB1330, SB1331, SB1332, SB1333, SB1334, SB1335, SB1336, SB1337, SB1338, SB1339, SB1340, SB1341, SB1342, SB1343, SB1344, SB1345, SB1621, SJR57

Keywords: dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, hunting license, fishing license, donation, operation game thief fund, wildlife conservation, dementia

Summary: The Senate committee meeting was marked by discussions surrounding numerous senate bills covering a wide array of topics, including environmental regulations, public safety measures, and changes to educational frameworks. Several bills, particularly those addressing healthcare provisions and youth safety, drew significant attention. For instance, SB1257 focused on health coverage related to gender transition, which prompted discussions among committee members regarding the implications for healthcare policy in the state. Members voiced their opinions on the necessity of updates to legislation addressing drug safety and educational programs for minors.

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• Senate Bill 1 is a responsible balanced budget that falls within.
• They need to know what they've agreed to do with the federal government.
• It's a federal crime.
• I am not an ICE officer or a federal immigration official.
• We've got a very friendly federal partner.

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