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Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 24th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Article III
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- Writer 80 creates a new Texas.
- You're elected to serve them. You're not elected to serve businesses.
- That is one of the core Texas values that we all hold. That is one of the core Texas.
- Roughly 30% of Texas AIM is operating in this area. 30 different clubs across Texas.
- So, the Texas...
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session May 4th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Bills:
SR28, SB201, SB1379, SB1525, SB1966, SB2112, SB2170, HB2749, HB3262, HB3265, HB3673, HB3781, HB3040, HB3076, HB3369, HB3982, HB3462, HB3465, HB3521, HB3796, HB3800, HB4095, HB4298, HB4316, HB4338, HB4408, HB4454
Keywords:
minimum salary, education funding, teacher compensation, Oklahoma education, salary schedule, human trafficking, victims, prevention, support services, Attorney General, pilot program, grant funding, SB1525, tourism, recreation, conference, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission, special agency account, private partnerships
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- In fact, Texas Penal Code Section 38.11 prohibits such things as alcohol, deadly weapons, cell phones
- Under Texas Penal Code Section 38.115, it is an offense to operate a drone below 400 feet on a correctional
- Under Texas Penal Code 38.115, it is an offense to operate a drone below 400 feet on a correctional facility
- And that individual has absolutely no authority to enforce the Transportation Code in Cedar Park, Texas
- We're out in West Texas, San Antonio, Central Texas.
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- T.J. petition or election.
- I represent the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
- Elections will be held in November of odd-numbered years when a countywide election is occurring.
- Cities with governing bodies elected from single-member districts are required to hold new elections
- However, the individuals that were up would be up for election at the time.
Bills:
HB103
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- election at large.
- Requested to alter the method of election of its directors to election at large and numbered positions
- So, House Bill 2293 amends a special district local laws code to specify that the election of directors
- Cities with governing bodies elected from single-member districts to hold new elections for every member
- Chairman,... cities with governing bodies elected from single member districts to hold new elections
Bills:
HB103
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Local Government heard a series of local and special-purpose bills, mostly with brief sponsor explanations and little or no public opposition. Topics included fireworks sales near the Texas-Mexico border for Cinco de Mayo (HB 1629), allowing larger counties to use their own inspectors for county buildings (HB 3234), updating governance and financial rules for the Wood County Central Hospital District (HB 5664), clarifying firefighter collective bargaining and impasse procedures (HB 3171), and exempting certain Fort Worth ETJ properties from release rules to protect infrastructure investments (HB 2512). The committee also heard bills on border subdivision rules in Cameron County (HB 3680), extending a property tax exemption to surviving spouses of certain veterans affected by the PACT Act (HB 2508/HJR 133), drainage district election timing and procedures (HB 5693, HB 2694), utility transparency for municipally owned systems (HB 1991), and management district and hospital district election or appointment changes (HB 5698, HB 2293). Another major bill, HB 1449, would expand a food truck permitting pilot program to counties over one million population; witnesses supported the concept but asked the committee to coordinate it with related fee and standards bills, and the bill was left pending for further work. The committee also heard HB 3732, which would let fire departments obtain extensions to comply with new NFPA protective equipment standards, and HB 5431, which would clarify that mayors and at-large council members do not need new elections after reapportionment; both were left pending after questions about their scope. Several transparency and tax-related bills were also discussed, including HB 103, creating a statewide database of local bond and tax election information, and HB 851, requiring reporting on homestead tax ceiling properties; both drew support and were later voted out. After testimony, the committee reported multiple bills favorably, often unanimously, and recommended many for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also used procedural swaps to substitute House companions for Senate bills on several measures, then recessed with plans to return later to process additional bills.
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- So we respond in Texas from Texas to other states and we see that as well, but just in Texas itself we
- data as described in Texas Water Code 16.026. ex-resident stations began reporting in 2016.
- And there are only two networks in Texas, Texas Mesonet and West Texas Mesonet, that meet this 5-minute
- Texas at Austin.
- On a smaller scale, here in Texas, we have the South Texas Weather Modification Association. by the Texas
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Texas 89th Regular
Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Jul 31st, 2025
Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select
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- I want to know, as a commissioner, you submitted two state of Texas grants. error code: 520 Okay, based
- The values of Texas, especially as you've seen in Central Texas.
- as described in Texas Water Code 16.026. resident stations began reporting in 2016.
- And there are only two networks in Texas, Texas, Texas Mesonet and West Texas. that meet this five-minute
- Texas Flood Hub.
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- associated with the property's ownership, which is not explicitly made confidential under the tax code
- number of a child as provided in exemption application confidential under Section 11.48 of the tax code
- Uh, and again we show you as the chief appraiser and and you're here on behalf of the Texas Association
- There was some significant pressure put on her to go vote for a bond election.
- Chapter 6 of the Texas Property Tax Code provides the legal requirements for an appraisal district to
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- Scenario confronting Texas.
- There are multiple lines going through West Texas and North Texas.
- And in Texas, the answer should be straightforward. We cannot raise costs for Texas families.
- We want it in Texas, and we want it to work for the people of Texas.
- The Texas Solar Energy Society did an analysis in Texas under that framework and found an appropriate
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee Jul 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2025, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill No. 149, the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence
- code a little bit too.
- code a little bit too.
- Texas, although as a percentage, Texas is projected to be kind of similar to North Dakota.
- Texas, although as a percentage, Texas is projected to be kind of similar to North the Texas, although
Summary:
The committee held its first meeting on artificial intelligence and data centers, established a quorum, and heard introductory remarks from Majority Leader Hogue and the chair about the committee’s charge. Members said the goal was to build a factual foundation on AI, hear from experts and stakeholders, and develop practical North Dakota-focused recommendations rather than simply produce a large volume of bills. Legislative Council also reviewed interim committee rules and procedures before the informational presentations began.
Staff and NCSL presenters then gave overviews of AI concepts and the state and federal policy landscape. The background memo and presentations covered AI categories and terms, state laws in areas such as consumer protection, algorithmic discrimination, deepfakes, chatbots, children’s safety, health, education, and government use, as well as data center siting and economic impacts. NCSL described a growing number of AI bills introduced and enacted across the states, with comprehensive laws in places like Utah, Colorado, Texas, California, and Illinois, and noted recurring issues around transparency, privacy, liability, and protections for minors.
A major focus of the discussion was federal preemption and the tension between state regulation and national AI policy. NCSL said a recent White House executive order and related federal framework seek a light-touch, innovation-friendly national standard, with possible challenges to state laws and possible funding conditions tied to compliance, though no broad federal preemption has yet been enacted. Members asked about Commerce Clause concerns, industry pushback, oversight models, and whether AI policy is bipartisan; presenters said the issue cuts across party lines, with broad agreement on child safety and deepfake restrictions but more disagreement on broader regulatory approaches. No votes or formal actions were taken at the meeting, and the committee recessed briefly for technical issues during the second presentation.
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North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee Jul 15th, 2026
Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- code a little bit too.
- Texas regulators—Texas operates somewhat uniquely within the U.S. because the ERCOT system is solely
- contained within Texas, so there's less federal authority over ERCOT—but the Texas regulators just, I
- Texas, although as a percentage, Texas is projected to be kind of similar to North Dakota.
- Texas, although as a percentage, Texas is projected to be kind of similar to North Dakota.
Summary:
The committee held its first meeting on artificial intelligence and data centers, establishing its purpose as a study and policy-development body rather than one aimed at producing many bills. Majority Leader Hogue urged members to move quickly, focus on federal and other states’ AI laws, consider possible federal preemption, child protections, and the siting and economic impacts of data centers. Committee leadership echoed that the goal is practical, balanced governance that protects North Dakota while allowing innovation to continue.
Legislative Council staff provided a background memo and NCSL presented a detailed overview of AI concepts and the current state legislative landscape. The presentations distinguished narrow AI, generative AI, agentic AI, and theoretical AGI/ASI, and summarized major state policy themes: comprehensive AI laws in states such as Utah, Colorado, Texas, California, and Illinois; targeted laws on deepfakes, chatbots, health, education, notifications, and digital likeness; and growing use of appropriations and agency inventories. Members asked about Colorado’s repeal and reenactment, Texas’s sandbox and training provisions, oversight structures, and whether AI regulation is bipartisan; presenters said most issues cut across party lines, with broad agreement on child safety and deepfakes but more division on broader regulatory approaches.
The federal update focused on executive orders, preemption, and congressional activity. NCSL described a White House framework favoring a single federal standard, a DOJ litigation task force, Commerce Department review of state laws, and possible funding conditions tied to state AI policy, though no formal state-law challenge had yet occurred. The presentation also covered a recent executive order creating a voluntary federal vetting process for advanced frontier models after safety concerns, and congressional proposals including a failed 10-year state moratorium, Senator Blackburn’s child-safety bills, the Kids Online Safety Act, a House-passed children’s digital safety package, a Senate data center moratorium proposal, and a House ratepayer/data-center bill. The committee took no formal action beyond receiving testimony and asking questions.
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Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services May 12th, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Department of Banking website, there's 180 companies that are, have this type of license in Texas.
- In some bond elections, Texas voters reject bond propositions placed on a ballot by their local governments
- I represent the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
- Those are all under the local government code 271.05612 and 3.
- And, you know, you hear it all the time that Texas is not a one size fits all.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 9, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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- power-wise in those that are elected. power-wise in those that are elected.
- The gentleman from Texas, Mr. design. The gentleman from Texas, Mr.
- Gentleman from Texas. Mr.
- The code got more progressive.
- Gentleman from Texas is recognized. The gentleman from Texas is recognized. Mr.
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- And over the years, we build to the strongest codes in the state of Texas.
- And, you know, over the years, we build to the strongest codes in the state of Texas.
- We don't have a statewide building code in Texas.
- The cities have a minimum code that they can adopt, and then the counties can elect to have a code, which
- The Texas Constitution and the Texas Family Code provide that property owned before marriage remains
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- I think that 21.06 does need to be stricken from the Texas Penal Code. Okay.
- But as a matter of fact, when Ann Richards was working on revamping the Texas Penal Code, there was an
- To make that protection enforceable, the bill amends Article 6.053A of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
- House Bill 3553 amends Section 9.42 of the Texas Penal Code to modify the justification for the use of
- And if you look at Section 9.42 of the Texas Penal Code, there are several steps that you have to go
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 2777 by Representative Rose, which would bar the death penalty for defendants who can prove by clear and convincing evidence that they had schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and active psychotic symptoms at the time of the offense. Rose said the bill would still hold defendants accountable through life without parole, would save money by avoiding lengthy capital litigation, and would address cases where severe mental illness was not adequately considered. Supporters from NAMI Texas, the Catholic bishops, and a forensic psychologist said the bill is narrowly tailored, consistent with neuroscience and moral principles, and would prevent executions of people whose psychosis substantially impaired reality testing. Committee members questioned how the bill interacts with existing competency and insanity law, whether the diagnosis is sufficiently defined, and whether the statute requires active psychosis at the time of the offense. An opponent argued the death penalty should remain available for juries to decide in all cases. The bill was left pending.
The committee then heard House Bill 1221 by Representative Lozano, which would raise the cap on pretrial intervention program fees from $500 to $1,200. Lozano and a district attorney witness said the increase is needed because program costs have risen and the fees help make diversion programs self-sustaining, allowing first-time or low-level offenders to complete rehabilitation and potentially obtain expunction. Opponents from the Texas Fair Defense Project argued the higher fee could make diversion unaffordable for indigent defendants and undermine an important alternative to incarceration, especially where related supervision and monitoring costs already add up. Members discussed whether the fee applies only to PTI participants, how payment plans and waivers work, and whether ability to pay should be addressed more explicitly. The bill was left pending.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1738 by Representative Jones, which would repeal Penal Code Section 21.06 and related Health and Safety Code references concerning homosexual conduct. Jones said the law is unconstitutional under Lawrence v. Texas, remains harmful on the books, and has led to confusion and unnecessary costs even though it is unenforceable. Supporters said the bill simply removes outdated language and protects civil liberties, while opponents from Texas Values argued the statute still serves as a statement that homosexual conduct is unacceptable and should remain as a warning, even if unenforceable. Members debated whether the law’s remaining language is merely symbolic or still harmful, and whether other criminal statutes already cover conduct such as prostitution, incest, and offenses involving minors. The bill was left pending after testimony.
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Texas 89th Regular
Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting Jul 29th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- in the Texas legislature.
- In Texas 16, we lost the El Paso International Airport in a past election, and we also lost a part of
- Vista, Texas.
- As elected officials, we are entrusting you with representing the people of Texas.
- Today's comments focus on West Texas and the Texas Panhandle.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 04/21/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So a new call it a special election was held to replace them, and seven new delegates were all elected
- So the state of Texas, the red state of Texas, all of their new generation has been in renewables because
- You require the sponsor requires compliance with fire code.
- Does the fire code require GFCIs or circuit breakers or...
- SO IT IS A CODE THAT IS USED GENERALLY STATEWIDE, RIGHT.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several guest introductions, including students from Brooklyn and St. John’s University, followed by adoption of the resolution calendar with exceptions for two items. The chamber then took up a series of previously adopted resolutions recognizing Black Maternal Health Week, Workplace Violence Prevention Month, the one-year anniversary of the Jet Set nightclub tragedy in the Dominican Republic, New York Constitution Day, and the Month of the Military Child. Senators speaking on the maternal health resolution emphasized racial disparities in maternal mortality and the need for culturally competent care; the workplace violence resolution highlighted hospital safety programs; the Jet Set resolution was adopted in memory of the victims; and the Constitution Day speech reviewed New York’s delayed but eventual support for independence in 1776. The military child resolution stressed the sacrifices of military families and support for children of service members. All of these resolutions were adopted, and the resolutions were opened to co-sponsorship.
The Senate then moved through the third reading calendar, passing several bills and laying others aside. Measures passed included bills on public health, environmental conservation, executive law, public authorities, and consumer protection. One notable debate involved a bill to require transparency from private arbitration organizations handling consumer cases; supporters argued it would provide basic public data and guard against conflicts of interest, while opponents said it would burden a useful dispute-resolution process and intrude on privacy. The bill passed after debate. Another debated bill would phase out number 4 heating oil statewide; supporters said cleaner alternatives exist and the fuel is harmful to public health, while opponents raised cost and transition concerns, especially for colder regions. That bill also passed.
The chamber also considered a bill to create a rebate program for battery-powered landscaping equipment, funded through utility-related mechanisms administered by NYSERDA. Supporters said it would reduce air and noise pollution and help companies transition, while opponents argued ratepayers should not subsidize landscaping equipment. The bill passed after being restored to the non-controversial calendar. Finally, the Senate began discussion of a housing-related bill aimed at preserving manufactured home parks by enabling nonprofits or municipalities to acquire development rights and keep the land dedicated to that use, with the sponsor explaining that the goal is to protect affordable housing and help residents remain in their homes.
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- , the Texas Association of Election Administrators, the County and District Clerks Association of Texas
- about how the 2024 elections were managed and conducted in Texas.
- In Texas, election officials held strong and secure elections with minimal issues.
- And additional all Texas elections are audited through the partial manual count after each election so
- Every election, Texas clerks and election administrators perform a series of tests on their voting devices
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- of Texas at Austin.
- Andrea Gore: Your own Texas House consists of democratically elected representatives, and you elect your
- Chavez: Texas A&M, he's talking about these courses that were not worth his time, but those are elective
- I recently graduated from Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas.
- I am associate professor of political science at Texas A&M University, San Antonio, and I am also president-elect
Bills:
SB 37
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- So in May of 2026, as you all know, Chapter 62 or 16.22 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure requires
- Under Section 573 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, we currently have the apprehension of a police
- I was the chief magistrate judge, appointed under Chapter 54 of the Texas Government Code.
- It's under the Texas Health and Safety Code 573.001, just for everybody's reference.
- Furthermore, while recent legislation strengthening the Texas Health and Safety Code provisions related