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Keywords:
continuing education, district clerks, jury selection, legal training, Texas law, judicial statistics, data collection, Texas Judicial Council, court efficiency, evidence-based policy, wrongful imprisonment, health care benefits, exoneration, Tim Cole Act, spouse and dependents, marital property, reimbursement claims, equitable lien, community estate, family law
Summary:
The Committee on Jurisprudence meeting focused on various bills related to judicial procedures and protections for employers. House Bills such as HB616, HB1819, and HB27 were discussed extensively, with recommendations to report them favorably to the full Senate. Public testimonies were also heard, notably supporting the repeal of juvenile curfews and clarifying procedural requirements for spousal maintenance. Overall, the meeting aimed to streamline legislative processes and improve judicial administration.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular
Natural Resources & Economic Development May 10th, 2023
Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development Committee
Keywords:
development zone, tax revenue, bond issuance, The Woodlands Township, hotel economic development, hotel occupancy tax, economic development, tourism, historic preservation, counties, child-care, prekindergarten, scholarship, development, education, Texas legislation, workforce, hotel occupancy tax, electronic tax administration, county revenue
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Natural Resources met to discuss multiple bills, including HB1034 concerning hotel occupancy tax authority for certain counties and HB2416 established the Gulf Coast Protection Trust Fund. Testimonies were provided by various local representatives in support of the bills, highlighting their potential impact on local communities and economic development. Discussions included the importance of historic preservation, funding for educational programs, and storm surge protection efforts along the Gulf Coast. The meeting concluded with decisions to hold several bills for further consideration, underscoring ongoing legislative priorities.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular
Criminal Jurisprudence May 9th, 2023 at 08:05 am
House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
Keywords:
child pornography, criminal penalties, internet exploitation, child safety, sentencing guidelines, capital murder, peace officer, fireman, penal code, presumption of knowledge, Richard Houston II Act, criminal mischief, fuel pump tampering, organized crime, felony penalties, Texas, illegal dumping, conspiracy charges, environmental crime, prosecution
Summary:
The meeting focused on several bills aimed at addressing criminal offenses related to littering and the unauthorized use of digital technology in explicit content. Key discussions included Senate Bill 467 concerning the increase of penalties for tampering with fuel pumps, and Senate Bill 1346 which aims to strengthen penalties against illegal dumping. Witnesses provided testimony in favor of SB467 highlighting the impact of fuel theft, while amendments were discussed for SB1346. Additionally, Senate Bill 1361 was presented to address deep fake technology used in producing pornographic materials, with calls for support from committee members.