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• it's uh great and it's the direction it's uh great and it's the direction that<00:08:32.399>
• And that weakens trust in our system. And that weakens trust in our system.
• It is about strengthening that trust.
• turn this over in my opinion is a direct turn this over in my opinion is a direct attack<00:55:58.559
• Um, this is a resolution directing Um, this is a resolution directing Congress<00:57:16.319>

Bills: HF4348, HF4186, HF4202, HF4455, HF3884, HF3883, HF3882, HF3881, HF2688, HF3295, HF3862, HF3362, HF4242, HF3798

Keywords: HF4186, Minnesota local government finance, housing and redevelopment authority, HRA, public investment authority, qualifying government, State Board of Investment, SBI, index mutual fund, multifamily housing development, long-term equity investment, investment-grade fixed income, federally insured securities, government-sponsored entities, municipal investing, local government investments, housing finance, public funds, investment policy, risk of loss

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• ,<00:29:34.799> we aboard in March and at her direction, we aboard in March and at her direction
• And that's the direction that anomalies.
• With this anger trust an HSS provider.
• build a system that earns their trust build a system that earns their trust and<00:58:07.839>
• And I will direct in the private sector.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• on how this um clear, concise directives on how this is<00:28:21.840> going<00:28:21.960>
• And I believe the directive<00:35:59.120> that<00:35:59.280> was<00:35:59.400> given
• There's a lot of work going on there on anti-trust work. Um, now, here's the thing.
• work going on there on anti-trust work. work going on there on anti-trust work.
• Chair, I direct this to the director.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• When students are trusted to explore their interests, learning becomes purposeful.
• When<00:04:50.160> students<00:04:50.560> are<00:04:50.680> trusted<00:04:51.160
• > to<00:04:51.280> explore When students are trusted to explore When students are trusted
• those people to you um want to direct those people to me,<00:51:09.520> that<00:51:09.720>
• and<00:57:03.000> provides strengthens public trust and provides strengthens public trust

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• In fact, that could probably be part of an advanced directive.
• Vice Chair Campos, I have a question on the trust.
• This is going to the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company. This is outside of the legislature.
• And then I've got some people that don't trust any vaccines based on this.
• Representative Frank: ...people that don't trust any vaccines based on this.

Bills: HB216

Keywords: HB216, Texas abortion law, abortion-inducing drug, medication abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, telemedicine, in-person exam, physician presence, out-of-state physician, reproductive healthcare, abortion regulation, Health and Safety Code, Occupations Code, consultation services, remote prescribing, pro-life, pro-choice

Summary: The Committee on Public Health met with a quorum and heard public testimony on a long agenda, with members repeatedly reminded of a two-minute limit for witnesses. Several bills were voted out favorably, including HB 2588 on cottage food, HB 1639 on cancer incidence and female firefighters, HB 2581 on a reporting form for contracted services for pregnant women, and SB 922 on electronic disclosure of certain sensitive medical information. Those measures generally passed on party-line or near-unanimous votes, while HB 216 on itemized medical statements was left pending after the committee substitute was withdrawn. The committee also left pending HB 5141, HB 4638, HB 2035, HB 4813, HB 2264, HB 4014, and HB 3829 after hearing testimony and questions. The final item introduced in the excerpt was HB 4408 on health care market transparency and corporate consolidation, but the discussion was cut off before testimony or action was completed. A major theme of the hearing was mental health diversion and access to treatment. HB 5141, by Rep. Howard, would allow Travis County to use vacated Austin State Hospital property for a local mental health jail diversion center; law enforcement, the Travis County sheriff, county judge, and urban counties group all testified in support, describing the lack of alternatives for people in crisis and the burden on jails and emergency rooms. Members asked about eligible offenses, bed capacity, and whether the facility would serve only Travis County, and the bill was left pending. HB 2264, by Rep. Schoolcraft, would create a friends-and-family form for loved ones to provide information to providers during emergency mental health treatment; NAMI and hospital groups supported it, while one neutral witness and several members raised concerns about patient control, credibility of information, and liability protections. The bill was also left pending. The committee also heard multiple psychedelic-therapy and drug-policy bills. HB 4813 would speed Texas rescheduling of Schedule I substances if the FDA reclassifies them, with testimony focused on psilocybin and MDMA and their potential use for PTSD and depression; members questioned whether the bill was too broad and how state rescheduling works, and it was left pending. HB 4014 would direct HHSC to study psychedelic therapies, building on prior state research, and witnesses said Texas should prepare regulatory and clinical infrastructure before FDA approval; it too was left pending. HB 2035 would require parents to be informed that they may seek substance-use treatment for a child even if one facility turns them away, prompted by a constituent’s account of a fatal fentanyl overdose after receiving incorrect advice; it was left pending. HB 4638 would extend and expand the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative board and timeline, with the author saying the program is still in early implementation and needs more time, and it was left pending as well. Other bills addressed public health administration and animal welfare. HB 3829 would require a study of the animal-friendly account and its grant process for spay/neuter funding, with the author arguing that the current application and reimbursement process is too burdensome for shelters and nonprofits; no opposition was heard and the bill was left pending. HB 2581 and HB 1639 were reported favorably, while HB 216 drew discussion about enforcement of itemized medical billing and was held after the committee substitute was withdrawn. Throughout the hearing, members also discussed broader concerns about homelessness, competency restoration waitlists, jail overcrowding, and the need for more treatment options outside the criminal justice system.

Transcript Highlights:

• False guarantees, misleading settlements, undisclosed conflicts of interest erode public trust.
• SB 464 is a direct response to these inequities.
• So if we can have directed questions to individuals, that would be appropriate.
• If we can have directed questions to individuals, that would be appropriate. Well, thank you, Mr.
• And I think this bill is a step in the right direction.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, with most drawing support after amendments or ongoing stakeholder negotiations. SB 29, by Senator Laird, would extend a sunset on the law allowing pain-and-suffering claims to survive a plaintiff’s death; supporters, including a family member describing a medical negligence case, labor groups, consumer advocates, and disability and elder organizations, argued it prevents defendants from running out the clock, while hospitals, medical groups, and business organizations warned of higher costs and added liability. After extensive debate about data collection, settlement reporting, and the impact on health care access, the bill passed to Appropriations on a divided vote. SB 294, by Senator Reyes and presented by Senator Laird, would require employers to notify a worker’s emergency contact if the worker is arrested or detained and would create a template to inform employees of state and federal labor rights. Labor and worker advocates said the bill would help workers understand and enforce their rights amid weakened federal enforcement; there was no opposition on file, and the bill passed unanimously to Appropriations. SB 697 would modernize water-rights adjudication by allowing the State Water Board to use technology instead of requiring in-person field investigations; with no opposition, it also passed unanimously. The committee also advanced SB 37 on attorney advertising, SB 645 on peremptory challenges in civil cases, SB 303 on bias-mitigation trainings in public workplaces, and SB 464 on expanding pay-data reporting for specified state workers. SB 37 drew support from consumer and legal groups but concerns from Walker Advertising about joint advertising; members said negotiations were ongoing, and the bill passed. SB 645 would extend anti-bias jury-selection rules to certain civil rights cases; criminal-defense and defense groups said they were close to agreement, and the bill passed. SB 303 and SB 464 were both amended to narrow scope and moved forward after several opponents shifted to neutral or removed opposition. The committee also approved a consent calendar of additional bills, all sent to Appropriations.

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Patrios continued: “The one trusted adult program.
• Direct health care to students, cutting out parents whenever possible.
• <02:10:23.480> from<02:10:23.840> their follow directives from their follow directives
• This is how we create high trust in the voting process.
• <03:46:34.640> in<03:46:34.800> the<03:46:34.920> voting trust in the voting trust

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem, leaves of absence, guest introductions, and memorial remarks honoring former Representative Carolyn Gargas of Hollis, who was remembered for her long House service, work on child and family issues, and community involvement. The House then adopted a consent calendar and approved a motion to withdraw House Bill 431, which would have created a commission to review draft rules on minimum standards for public school approval and state academic standards; the motion failed after a roll call vote, so the bill remained in play. The House next took up House Bill 109-FN, relative to false reports to law enforcement. The majority supported the bill as a way to add penalties for knowingly false reports about law enforcement officers, arguing officers deserve protection from false accusations and that the knowingly standard is a high bar. The minority opposed it as duplicative of existing law and warned it could chill legitimate complaints against police. After debate and a division vote, the majority committee report of ought to pass was adopted, 198-173. The House also considered House Bill 218-FN, which would provide victims of crime a free police report. The committee amendment changed the bill so victims would receive a written confirmation that a crime occurred rather than the initial police report, to avoid conflicts with right-to-know law and active-investigation confidentiality. Supporters said the change was a small but important clarification agreed to by law enforcement and domestic violence advocates, while opponents argued the original language was already workable and that the floor amendment was unnecessary. A division vote was requested on the amendment, and the transcript ends during that debate before the final outcome on HB 218 is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• This resolution would direct Governor Abbott to present...
• But you trust and believe she got it on as an amendment to somebody else's bill, right?
• Members, Senate Bill 66 by Senator Zaffirini directs OCD...
• I trust them to do their job.
• The Texas Water Trust to accept and hold water rights for conservation purposes.

Bills: SB15, SB646, SB800, SB790, SB748, SB571, SB1957, SB1923, SB1896, SB1760, SB1335, SB2368, SB2477, SB2587, SB2986, SB2965, SB1563, SB1467, SB1164, SB1137, SB614, SB705, SB918, SB955, SB869, SB850, SB863, SB1055, SB2206, SB457, SB2337, SB1610, SB1362, SB926, SB1494, SB251, SB456, SB500, SB1307, SB2615, SB2995, SB2321, SB2972, SB973, SB865, SB506, SB1522, SB1558, SB510, SB667, SB763, SB2073, SB1858, SB1660, SB2900, SB1433, SB1540, SB1964, SB1300, SB1644, SB2217, SB2373, SB2431, SB1758, SB974, SB2480, SB3039, SB3047, SB2781, SB826, SB766, SB527, SB1946, SB2885, SB1243, SB2610, SB857, SB2501, SB66, SB268, SB331, SB1302, SB519, SB2807, SB13, SB7, SB1718, SB1567, SB1233, SB413, SB2177, SB30, SB2024, SJR1, SCR27, SB2018, SB1580, SB2121, SB1049, SB1266, SB1400, SB1596, SB2753, SB2221, SB1719, SCR9, SB204, SB437, SB568, SB612, SB672, SB710, SB823, SB876, SB904, SB905, SB968, SB1084, SB1207, SB1230, SB1313, SB1504, SB1790, SB2232, SB2366, SB2367, SB2398, SB2515, SB2520, SB2589, SB2786, SB2790, SB3048, SB3050, SB3052, SB3053, SB3056, SB3029, SCR3, SCR18, SCR30, HCR146, HCR148, HCR149, HCR153, HCR155, HCR157, HB5560, HB762, HB1584, HB 107, HB 114, HB138, HB4386, HB2495, HB581, HB3348, HB5323, HB4341, HB6, HB2712, HB171, HB3153, HB143, HB2688, HB3464, HB449, HB3486, HB4263, HB2, HB1522, HB24, HB 1237, HB2637, HB3126, HB3233, HB4310, HB3487, HCR9, HB5331, HB1397, HB163, HB3250, HB3071, HB3463, HB5033, HB35, HB3824, HB216, HB4226, HB3512, HB18, HB5154, HB 103, HB851, HB647, HB4520, HB3016, HB2313, HB2818, HB2851, HB4486, HB4264, HB1500, HB5081, HB2974, HB2080, HB4384, HB5659, HB493, HB4903, HB2516, HB4488, HB4530, HB3689, HB145, HB43, HB5247, HB2221, HB5671, HB700, HB3711, HB 120, SB17, SB1637, SB1833, SB2155, SB21, SB2778, SB379

Keywords: SB 15, Texas Local Government Code, zoning preemption, housing affordability, small lots, lot size, lot density, single-family zoning, residential subdivision, municipal land use, local control, state preemption, parking requirements, setbacks, infill development, missing middle housing, lot width, lot depth, homebuilders, housing supply

Transcript Highlights:

• In fact, that could probably be part of an advanced directive. Representative Jones.
• This bill directs the Department of State Health Services to conduct a comprehensive study on the use
• The trust this is going to the Texas Treasury safekeeping trust company outside of the legislature.
• And then I've got some people that don't trust any vaccines based on this. Like we have, it's.
• There's still direct billing of the patient.

Bills: HB5141, HB4638, HB2264, HB2035, HB4813, HB4408, HB2684, HB1621, HB2300, HB216, HB3829, HB4466, HB1747, HB2284, HB3614, HB2587, HB3219, HB3318, HB5147, HB4014, HB216

Keywords: lease, state property, public purpose, Travis County, Health and Human Services, pharmaceutical initiative, drug distribution, healthcare services, generic drugs, advanced pharmaceuticals, cost savings, mental health, patient discharge, medical records, health care professionals, substance use, family involvement, chemical dependency, treatment facilities, minor admissions

Transcript Highlights:

• Building on recent wildfire events throughout California, SB 1153 directs water districts to evaluate
• I know, but I was going to say there's no one I trust more to get this right than you.
• I know, but I was going to say there's no one I trust more to get this right than you.
• And I absolutely trust you because you have proved. doing. And so I know there's work to be done.
• Very encouraged by the direction the bill is taking in terms of enforcement.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Trust me, it isn't there anymore. Anyway, Representatives Chair and Shot, or her and Shot.
• Our members are trusted. Because they walk the walk. And we don't just inspire; we measure.
• We know how to lead; we know how to direct; we know how to serve.
• These improvements are a direct result of using evidence-based therapy and... Making it accessible.
• I trust the system; it's working for me.

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• She doesn't trust him driving, so she flew and he drove from Oklahoma today.
• If confirmed, I will work every day to earn and keep the public's trust in EPA and its actions.
• I also want to thank Administrator Zeldin for his trust both in my current role and this nomination.
• I saw firsthand the process of translating policy direction into regulatory outcomes consistent with
• I just want to be clear and just get a direct answer.

Transcript Highlights:

• As many of you know, COVID brought us into a new awareness of the risks and problems with blind trust
• They trusted. the message.
• They trusted the system, but for far too many, that trust was betrayed, not by their neighbors or their
• If we want Texans to continue placing trust in medicine, public health, and science, we must ensure that
• HB3441 is a principled step in that direction. Thank you. I see your testimony. Mr.

Bills: HB220, HB783, HB2240, HB3336, HB4202, HB4449, HB4904, HB3441, HB4284

Keywords: sexual assault, healthcare facilities, forensic examination, survivor support, emergency contraceptive, online impersonation, civil liability, social media, identity theft, defamation, counseling damages, injunctive relief, public health, safety regulations, community health, state standards, healthcare access, HB 3336, alcoholic beverage tax credit, spent grain

Transcript Highlights:

• As many of you know, COVID brought us into a new awareness of the risk and problems with blind trust
• Texans responded, they trusted the message, they trusted the system, but for far too many that trust
• If we want Texans to continue placing trust in medicine, public health, and science, we must ensure honesty
• HB 3441 is a principled step in that direction. Thank you. Thanks for your testimony, Mr. Glass.

Bills: HB 220, HB 783, HB 2240, HB 3336, HB 4202, HB 4449, HB 4904, HB 3441, HB 4284

Keywords: sexual assault, healthcare facilities, forensic examination, survivor support, emergency contraceptive, online impersonation, civil liability, social media, identity theft, defamation, counseling damages, injunctive relief, public health, safety regulations, community health, state standards, healthcare access, HB 3336, alcoholic beverage tax credit, spent grain

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• options of calculating direct options of calculating direct certification,<00:45:59.320> and<
• using the application and direct using the application and direct certification<00:48:18.200>
• They trust their school.
• They trust their school. They trust their school.
• matter of trust. matter of trust.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• In times of trouble, do not let our trust in you fail.
• already know and trust. already know and trust.
• > lawful<01:47:09.000> gun trust while preventing lawful gun trust while preventing lawful
• <02:09:49.880> back brings a little more public trust back brings a little more public trust
• I wish that we the the right direction.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <01:11:02.719> that institution because we trusted that institution because we trusted that
• <01:22:53.600> Well, what direction we go. Well, what direction we go.
• Uh and and then the bit more direct.
• And I do want to direct be approved.
• if we can come up with uh a direction if we can come up with uh a direction that<03:02:16.960>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And then this is just legislatively created and directed.
• Okay, page 109, the Children's Trust Fund, that one.
• And then this is just legislatively created and directed.
• "Yes, sir, that came from the TMPO-900, the trust fund account.
• So that was just a transfer from the trust fund account."

Summary: The committee heard budget presentations and took executive recommendations on several Department of Human Services divisions, including Aging, Adult and Behavioral Health Services; Children and Family Services; County Operations; Developmental Disability Services; and Medical Services, with most divisions showing little or no significant change in total appropriations. Staff and agency witnesses repeatedly explained that many large appropriations are maintained for flexibility, federal matching requirements, or contingency needs, even when actual spending is much lower than the authorized amount. Members also raised concerns about staffing vacancies, long-vacant budgeted positions, and the use of excess appropriation authority across DHS. In Aging, Adult and Behavioral Health, members questioned federal funding levels for mental health and substance abuse grants, the status of senior centers and Meals on Wheels, the Medicaid tobacco settlement program, community alcohol safety grants, and the veterans mental health grant. Agency officials said federal block grants are largely committed, that senior center funding had been delayed by shutdown timing but was now back on track, that the tobacco settlement program had been moved internally within DHS, and that the veterans mental health appropriation remains unfunded. Senators also criticized the adequacy of support for seniors and asked for more detail on how transportation, meal services, and local contributions are funded. In Children and Family Services, members asked about rising appropriation levels, foster care and adoption subsidies, professional fees, the number of children in foster care, and the Children’s Trust Fund. DHS said increases reflect added flexibility for residential treatment, adoption subsidies, and prevention services, while the foster care population has remained fairly steady at about 3,400 children. The Children’s Trust Fund was described as supporting primary prevention programs such as Baby and Me and community schools, and members asked whether it could be administratively combined with other efforts. Questions also covered TANF subgrants, with DHS explaining that it had reduced outside subgrants after discovering over-obligation and was rebuilding reserves. In County Operations, members focused on the summer EBT program, SNAP employment and training, the farmer’s market program, and the state’s TANF reserve position. DHS said summer EBT is still being funded through temporary appropriations because it is a newer program, SNAP employment and training is largely federally funded and may expand under a pending policy change, and TANF reserves were drawn down after prior over-obligation but are now being stabilized. In Developmental Disability Services, members asked about vacancies, human development center staffing, facility construction funds, and the Booneville work program, and DHS said the program has reopened and staffing recruitment continues. In Medical Services, members asked about FMAP, the Our Kids B CHIP program, school-based Medicaid reimbursements, nursing home distress funds, and several large appropriation lines that far exceed actual spending; DHS said these are maintained for claims payment, nursing home receivership contingencies, and other flexibility needs. Each division reviewed was adopted by executive recommendation after questions concluded.

Transcript Highlights:

• The second big bucket are energy revenues, direct energy revenues.
• Very little of it will make its way into the general fund in a direct way.
• These are direct investments. Non-recurring appropriations.
• They go to the Early Childhood Trust Fund, the Medicaid Trust Fund, the Behavioral Health Trust Fund
• And at that point, two months ago, we thought we were on the direction of the red line.

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• <00:58:03.839> result<00:58:04.160> of<00:58:04.319> the occurred as a direct
• result of the occurred as a direct result of the victim's<00:58:04.880> trafficking.
• result of that, but there would direct result of that, but there would be<00:58:10.559> uh<00
• was a direct result of the trafficking. was a direct result of the trafficking.
• are left without access to these trust are left without access to these trust funds<01:03:17.680

Keywords: Judiciary, Division B - Room 409, 3 February, 2026; 5:15 P.M., 925, all

Summary: The committee took up Bill 2802, which would address falsifying residency or enrollment documents to place a child in a different school district. Senator Rhodes explained that the current penalty is a felony with a large fine and possible prison time, but that prosecutors rarely use it; the bill would add a misdemeanor-level penalty to create a more realistic enforcement option. He also proposed an amendment changing language that would have required expulsion of the child, replacing it with language making the child ineligible for enrollment in that district so the child would not have an expulsion on record. The committee adopted that amendment by voice vote. Members then debated the bill’s broader policy effects. Supporters argued the measure is needed because districts have reported problems with parents using false addresses or other fraudulent documents, and they said the bill simply creates a lesser penalty while preserving enforcement. Opponents said the bill punishes parents who are trying to secure a better education for their children, may not increase prosecutions, and could harm families and children who did nothing wrong. One senator compared the issue to other criminalized conduct involving rule violations, while another questioned whether the state should be creating a misdemeanor for conduct that is already a felony. The committee also discussed a proposed amendment to remove the felony component entirely and make the offense only a misdemeanor. That amendment was debated at length, with concerns raised that the broader statute covers more than school enrollment fraud and could affect other forms of false statements to government entities. The transcript ends during that discussion, with no final recorded disposition on the bill itself in the excerpt provided.