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TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Local Government (Part I) Apr 10th, 2025

Senate Local Government Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • There was a committee substitute laid out at our hearing on Monday.
  • Senator West moves to adopt the committee substitute he just explained.
  • There is a committee substitute that was laid out in the hearing on Monday.
  • All right, hearing no objection, the committee substitute is adopted.
  • There is a proposed committee substitute.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was characterized by the passage of several significant bills, including SB2183, SB2046, SB434, and others with recommendations for further consideration. Discussions involved voting on committee substitutes and the implications of various legislative measures. Senator Paxton and other members provided insights and moved bills forward with emphatic support, leading to their successful passing out of committee. Importantly, the bills addressed various local government concerns, showcasing the committee's focus on practical legislative solutions.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Local Government (Part II) Apr 10th, 2025

Senate Local Government Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Committee on Local Government will come to order.

  • Senator Paxton moves to adopt the committee substitute

  • That it do not pass, but that the committee substitute adopted
  • Admin Committee, no matter what you do...
  • There is a proposed committee substitute for Senate Bill 2010.
Summary: Additionally, SB2010 was reviewed with a focus on tightening language to prevent misuse of funds related to universal basic income (UBI) programs by political subdivisions. The committee adopted a proposed substitute and reported the bill favorably to the full Senate, citing concerns over the use of state funds in supporting UBI initiatives. The meeting concluded without further business, and the committee chairman signaled a recess.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

AdministrationAudio only. Apr 23rd, 2025

Senate Administration Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Committee on Administration will come to order

  • Senator Hinojosa of Nueces moves adoption of the committee

  • span marker="5" data-time="38">Senator Hinojosa of Nueces moves that SCR 19 do not pass, but the committee
  • There is no other business to come before the committee.
  • Senator Hinojosa moves that the committee stand in recess

Summary: The Senate Committee on Administration meeting was convened to discuss SCR 19, which had been considered in a previous hearing. Senator Hinojosa moved for the adoption of a committee substitute for the bill, which was approved without objection. The committee then voted on whether the original SCR 19 would pass or if the substitute would stand. The final voting resulted in a favorable recommendation for the committee substitute to be sent to the full Senate with a vote of four ayes and three nays. The discussions were concise, and no further business was brought before the committee before they moved to recess.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human ServicesAudio only. May 15th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services will come to order

  • Is there any other business to come before the committee

  • With no other business to come before the committee,

  • Senator Perry moves that the committee stands in recess.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services convened to review various House Bills, with significant discussions surrounding HB107, HB694, and HB1639. Each bill was moved for passage with unanimous support, highlighting strong consensus among committee members. The meeting was efficiently conducted, with motions by Senator Perry frequently leading to favorable votes on multiple bills, including HB1700 and HB2187. The committee also recommended several bills for inclusion in the local and uncontested calendar, reflecting the legislative body’s focus on streamlined governance and procedural efficiency.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Economic Development Committee will come to order.

  • Senator Swartner sends up a committee substitute for

  • Senator Sparks sends up a committee substitute for SCR 37.
  • Senator Schwartner moves adoption of the committee substitute.
  • The committee substitute for SCR 37 is adopted by unanimous consent.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Economic Development Committee was marked by a rapid review and voting on several bills. Notably, Senate Bill 217 was reported favorably with a vote of 4-1, showcasing a split opinion among members. Additionally, Senate Bill 529 and Senate Bill 1265 were both unanimously recommended for certification, indicating strong support. The committee also discussed committee substitutes for Senate Bill 1592 and SCR 37, with both passing without objection. These actions illustrate the committee's proactive approach in addressing pending legislation and facilitating its progress to the full Senate.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Economic DevelopmentAudio only. Apr 29th, 2025

Senate Economic Development Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The committee substitute for Senate Bill 1071 is adopted by unanimous consent.
  • Senator Sparks sends up a committee substitute for Senate Bill 2955.
  • There is a committee substitute.
  • the differences between the committee substitute and the bill as filed.
  • There is a committee substitute.
Summary: The Senate Economic Development Committee meeting addressed multiple bills with a focus on committee substitutes and favorable recommendations for passage. Senator Sparks led the meeting, moving several bills, including SB1703, SB2133, and SB2955, through favorable votes. Noteworthy discussions included amendments to SB1950 aimed at streamlining unemployment processes and preventing fraud, which garnered unanimous support. The session emphasized efficiency in legislation and tackled substantial bills relevant to economic development and tax regulations.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Local Government Apr 29th, 2025

Senate Local Government Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Committee on Local Government will come to order

  • There was a committee substitute laid out at our previous hearing.
  • There was a committee substitute laid out previously.
  • I believe there's a committee substitute.
  • With no other bills to come before the Local Government Committee, the committee will stand adjourned
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government focused on evaluating a series of bills crucial to local governance and housing development. A notable highlight was the advancement of various bills, including SB2250 and SB375, both of which received unanimous support from committee members. Additionally, SB867 was passed with the introduction of a committee substitute, demonstrating the committee's willingness to adapt and negotiate terms to ensure suitable legislation. The members voiced their opinions on the importance of these bills in addressing housing and community development needs while ensuring efficient use of resources.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Veteran AffairsAudio only. Apr 3rd, 2025

Senate Veteran Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee will come to order.

  • Senator Hancock sends up the committee substitute.

  • marker="5" data-time="38"> The chair recognizes Senator Honka to explain the difference between the committee
  • Senator Hancock moves adoption of the committee substitute

  • Members, Senate Bill 1271 is now before the committee

Summary: The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee convened a meeting where multiple bills were discussed, notably Senate Bill 1818 and Senate Bill 1271. Senator Hancock presented SB1818, explaining that a committee substitute was introduced to allow agencies to issue full licenses rather than provisional ones, aimed at reducing costs and enabling service members and their families to work immediately. The committee moved to adopt the committee substitute without objection and recommended it to the full Senate with unanimous support. The discussion then shifted to SB1271, where Senator Hancock similarly moved to adopt a committee substitute, which also passed with minimal dissent from the committee members. The committee efficiently processed both bills, demonstrating a collaborative effort to address the needs of veterans and their families effectively. The meeting concluded with the committee standing in recess, highlighting a productive session requiring further legislative discussion in future meetings.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural ResourcesAudio only. Apr 24th, 2025

Senate Natural Resources Committee

Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources included discussions focused on two key bills: SB2082 and SB2203. Senator Miles presented SB2082, which involves regulations concerning a hospital's surrounding area and the operation of concrete crushing facilities. After a detailed discussion, the committee adopted a substitute for this bill, which places constraints on certain activities in the vicinity of the hospital. The members voted unanimously to recommend the bill to the full Senate, reflecting strong support for its provisions. Furthermore, Senator Birdwell laid out SB2203, which also underwent a committee substitute approval process, indicating potential changes to its original form. This bill similarly received a favorable recommendation for passing to the full Senate, showcasing its importance to the committee's agenda.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Border SecurityAudio only. May 20th, 2025

Senate Border Security Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Committee on Border Security will now come to order.

  • >

    Members, if you know of the business, come before the Senate Committee

Summary: The Senate Committee on Border Security convened to discuss House Bill 180, sponsored by Senator Birdwell and originally proposed by Representative Guillen. The committee successfully established a quorum and moved forward with the reporting of HB180, which received a favorable recommendation for passage. A roll call vote was conducted, resulting in four affirmative votes and one dissenting vote against the bill. The meeting concluded with the announcement that the bill would be favorably reported to the Senate floor for further consideration. Members of the committee demonstrated strong support for the legislation, highlighting its importance.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs will come to order.

  • Committee Substitute House Bill 101 does pass.
  • The Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs will stand in recess
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs focused on the discussion and voting of several bills, notably HB101, HB2193, HB5308, and HB5329. Senator Menendez led the proceedings, moving each bill to be reported back to the full Senate with recommendations for passage. Each bill received a unanimous vote of five ayes with no opposition, indicating strong support within the committee. The bills were discussed in a structured manner, with members expressing their opinions and facilitating the voting process efficiently. The session concluded with the acknowledgment of the pending business awaiting further discussion.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Local Government May 6th, 2025

Senate Local Government Committee

Summary: In this meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government, several key bills were discussed with notable emphasis on committee substitutes and their implications. Senate Bill 2519 was reported back to the Senate with a recommendation to pass, showcasing strong support with a vote of 4-2. A crucial discussion took place around Senate Bill 2522, where clarifying language was added concerning land annexations for municipalities, eventually passing through a narrow vote of 4-3. Additionally, Senate Bill 2639 was debated, with Senator Paxson sending up a committee substitute that was quickly adopted, reflecting the ongoing legislative adjustments.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Economic DevelopmentAudio only. Apr 24th, 2025

Senate Economic Development Committee

Summary: During the Senate Economic Development Committee meeting, several significant bills were discussed and reviewed. Chair Senator Sparks facilitated the review of multiple committee substitutes for various Senate Bills, including SB2532, SB317, SB2925, SB1250, SB1854, and SB2539. All committee substitutes were adopted unanimously, and the bills were moved forward with favorable recommendations to the full Senate. Notably, SB317 and SB1250 were both included in the local and uncontested calendar without any objections, reflecting the committee's consensus for these measures. The positive progress of these bills indicates a cooperative effort among committee members to support legislative initiatives.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human ServicesAudio only. Apr 3rd, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I understand there is a committee substitute.

  • Senator Perry sends up the committee substitute.

  • I understand there is a committee substitute.

  • I understand there's a committee substitute.

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

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Local Government Apr 16th, 2025

Senate Local Government Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Committee on Local Government will come to order.

  • There is a committee substitute laid out here.
  • There being seven ayes and no nays, the committee substitute to Senate Bill 1531 is adopted.
  • There is a committee substitute that was laid out in the hearing on.
  • There was a committee substitute laid out at our hearing.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government convened and addressed several bills, including SB467, SB1531, SB2173, SB1449, SB2529, SB2538, and SJR84. Notably, the committee members voted to adopt several committee substitutes for the bills, specifically opting to recommend that some bills do not pass, while others were moved forward with recommendations for the full Senate. The meeting was efficiently managed, with unanimous votes on key decisions reflecting strong consensus among committee members. Most bills received recommendations for the local and uncontested calendars, facilitating their progress through the legislative process.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Economic DevelopmentAudio only. May 13th, 2025

Senate Economic Development Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Economic Development Committee will come to order.

  • There is a committee substitute.

  • The committee substitute for House Bill 4187 is adopted.
  • Senator Schwertner sends up a committee substitute for House Bill...
  • The committee substitute for House Bill 4850 is adopted unanimously.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Economic Development Committee included significant discussions around several bills, notably House Bill 4187, Senate Bill 2603, and Senate Bill 2607, all of which received favorable votes for progression to the full Senate. Senator Sparks played a prominent role, advocating for the adoption of committee substitutes for several bills and successfully moving them for favorable recommendations. There was a clear focus on ensuring legislative items were being addressed efficiently, as evidenced by the discussions on local and uncontested calendars to streamline processes.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Finance (Part II)Audio only. Mar 31st, 2025

Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Committee on Finance will come to order.

  • data-time="38">The Senate, with the recommendation of Senate Bill 22, do not pass, but that the committee
Bills: SB22
Summary: The Senate Committee on Finance convened to discuss and vote on Substitute Senate Bill 22. The bill was moved by Senator Huffman, who successfully argued for its passage with a recommendation to do pass, resulting in a vote tally of 11 ayes and no nays. This indicates solid bipartisan support for the bill, with multiple members present and participating in the voting process. The meeting concluded with the chairman noting that the committee would remain in recess at the call of the chair, suggesting further discussions may occur later.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources (Part II)Audio only. May 14th, 2025

Senate Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Committee on Natural Resources will now come to order.
  • Senator Zaffirini moves adoption of the committee substitute

  • moves that HB1237 be reported to the Senate with a recommendation that it do not pass, that the committee
  • We have no other business to come before the Senate Committee.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Natural Resources convened to discuss several bills, including HB1237, HB2663, and HB4384. The committee adopted a committee substitute for HB1237 without objections and recommended it for local and uncontested passage. Both HB2663 and HB4384 were supported by committee members, resulting in their passage with unanimous votes, showcasing a strong consensus among senators. After considering these bills, the committee concluded their session with no additional business.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Health and Human Services Apr 30th, 2025

Senate Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator, I understand there is a committee substitute.
  • Chair lays out the committee substitute.
  • committee.
  • I understand there is a committee substitute.
  • I'd like to thank the committee for inviting me here today and the senator and the committee for their
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services covered multiple bills focusing on healthcare, education, and child welfare. A key highlight was the presentation of Senate Bill 3001, which aims to add medical nutrition counseling as a Medicaid service for patients with chronic conditions. Chairman Korkhorst emphasized the importance of this bill in addressing healthcare needs in low-income communities. Public testimony was gathered, with several professionals supporting the inclusion of nutrition services to improve health outcomes for Texans, particularly those battling chronic diseases. Another notable discussion revolved around Senate Bill 425, designed to enhance the accuracy of investigations into child and adult protective services. Members raised concerns regarding the need for transparency and improved protocols in these sensitive areas.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Apr 24th, 2025 at 08:04 am

House S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • Registering or testifying, please contact the committee staff
  • Do we have a committee substitute?
  • Okay, the Chair lays out the committee substitute for

  • Committee substitute for House Bill 2610.

  • Good morning, committee.
Summary: The committee meeting focused on addressing critical maternal health issues through discussions of two main bills, HB2140 and HB2610. Representative Simmons presented HB2140, which proposes to add two doula seats to the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee, emphasizing the importance of including diverse perspectives in discussions about maternal health. Testimony from various witnesses highlighted the positive impacts doulas can have during pregnancy and postpartum care, particularly for vulnerable populations. The bill left pending after debate reflects the committee’s commitment to enhancing maternal health outcomes in Texas.

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