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• security and American intellectual property, and defend against any foreign adversary nation; and the
• But the learning environment about science and fuel and water and plant growth and cooperation working
• Go ahead and just state your name for the record and who you're representing, and then I guess you're
• For many districts, the only barrier is interest; it's the initial cost of tools, soil, and irrigation
• For many districts, the only barrier is interest; it's the initial cost of tools, soil, and irrigation

Bills: SB1074, SB1327, SB1475, SB1582, SB1583, SB1598

Keywords: student discipline, classroom management, temporary removal, administrative action, education policy, foreign relations, university governance, research security, international agreements, Arizona Board of Regents, interscholastic activities, student eligibility, criminal offenses, school district, youth sports, academic participation, conduct, planned communities, homeowners association, HOA

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• And so that, in essence, Mr.
• and services and software that we currently already have.
• And Chair and Senator Woods, from my perspective, as you know, I chaired the Science and Tech Committee
• Chair, and Senator Woods.
• And this is for table and permanently. Senator Pat Woods and who's second? Senator Lanier.

Bills: SB193, SB132, SB35, SB145

Keywords: SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law, agricultural water, farmers, Rio Grande, acequia association, forest land protection revolving fund, state fund transfer, irrigation projects, SB132, DOIT, Department of Information Technology, software replacement, equipment replacement

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• And then technology and innovation: investing in digital health tools, telehealth, data sharing, and
• And Mr.
• part, and then you have some on the acequias and also the water and sanitation districts.
• And, Mr.
• So, and Mr.

Bills: SB193, SB132, SB35, SB145

Keywords: SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law, agricultural water, farmers, Rio Grande, acequia association, forest land protection revolving fund, state fund transfer, irrigation projects, SB132, DOIT, Department of Information Technology, software replacement, equipment replacement

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• and wanted.
• I have prepared a document; I believe you all have this in front of you, and I'm going to very quickly
• about how other advocates and... and state and federal governments can improve their systems.
• Being accomplished, and the way we do that is to use a tool that measures that.
• So regardless of what tool you use, it's how we react to that data and information in our... in order

Bills: HB8

Keywords: HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround

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• But it should also be a tool to use. to drive better instruction, and I think in the current state it's
• We have information that documents the need and the opportunity, and we welcome any of your questions
• I'm trying to figure out what we can and cannot use, where and why, and why not.
• They went and played, and then they flunked out.
• It's not us, but I mean those principals and those teachers. with the tools they need to do their job

Bills: HB8

Keywords: HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround

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• like the length of the test and, and, and.
• And the way we do that is to use a tool that measures those current tools, STAAR, um, and revised versions
• And the way we do that is to use a tool that 625 measures that current tools, star, um, and revised versions
• So regardless of what tool you use, it's how we react to that data and information in order to improve
• So regardless of what tool you use, it's how we react to that data and information in 650 order to improve

Bills: HB8

Keywords: HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround

Summary: The House Committee on Public Education met to hear House Bill 8, which would replace STAAR with a new assessment and accountability system beginning in the 2027-28 school year. The chair described the bill as reducing testing time, limiting benchmark tests, adding beginning-, middle-, and end-of-year assessments, requiring faster score turnaround, involving Texas teachers in test development, and tightening accountability timelines and transparency rules. Members also discussed provisions on A-F ratings, cut scores, CCMR, local accountability plans, and TEA reporting requirements. Committee members and invited witnesses split sharply on the bill’s approach. Supporters, including the chair, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath, and Ed Trust’s Nicholas Munyon Penny, argued the bill would reduce high-stakes pressure, provide quicker and more actionable data, limit over-testing, and better align assessments to Texas standards while preserving criterion-referenced accountability. They said the new system would help teachers and parents intervene sooner and would improve transparency, including parent access to student responses and automatic rescoring in some writing cases. Opponents, including Rep. Hinojosa and student witness Ella Moran, argued the bill still increases testing and replaces one high-stakes test with multiple TEA-created tests. Moran testified that STAAR creates anxiety, disrupts instruction, and does not reflect real learning, while Hinojosa said the House had previously passed a better bill based on a nationally norm-referenced model and criticized the new proposal as a concession to the Senate. Questions also focused on AI scoring of writing, rescoring rates, and whether the bill’s new accountability rules would be reliable and fair. The committee did not take a final vote during the portion provided, but the chair said a vote on HB 8 would be called after public testimony later in the day.

Bills: SB 3074, HB 49, HB 2440, HB 3556, HB 3619, HB 3866, HB 4042, HB 4112, HB 4271, HB 4413, HB 4426, HB 5033

Keywords: oil waste, gas waste, liability, treatment processes, environmental safety, beneficial use, motor vehicle, air quality, energy source, engine, state implementation plan, construction, wildlife impact, height restrictions, national wildlife refuge, environmental regulations, surface estate, well plugging, Railroad Commission, landowner rights

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• Morales, and Laverbeck.
• drones and other unmanned aerial systems at the border.
• Hearing and seeing none, public testimony is closed.
• Direct communication and cooperation is critical. ...between the state and individual Mexican states
• The governor would also be able to develop and execute border protection agreements with Mexico and its

Bills: HCR98, HB180, HB180

Keywords: counter-unmanned aircraft systems, C-UAS, counter-drone, drone mitigation, unmanned aircraft systems, UAS, border security, U.S.-Mexico border, aviation safety, airspace regulation, federal preemption, Homeland Security, Department of Defense, Department of Justice, Department of Energy, FBI, state-local coordination, tribal and territorial partners, border patrol, cartels

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• And the, and the rush to get something done.
• And so that, that's what we can't understand. And, and I'm, and I'm really sympathetic, um.
• part of the school district to fend for itself and to use that as a tool to close a budget gap.
• And, and you're in favor of that.
• And, and, and so one of the solutions might be that we ought to explore um.

Bills: HB4, HB54, SB 10, SB 24

Keywords: district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, citizenship, U.S. citizen, non-citizen, public office, advisory board, task force, state government, local government, political subdivision, commission board, appointment eligibility, officeholder qualifications, public service, naturalization, Texas Government Code

Bills: SB 128, SB 640, SB 672, SB 904, SB 1141, SB 1263, SB 1525, SB 1528, SB 2041, SB 2306, SB 2308, SB 2357, SB 2446, SB 2695, SB 2857, SB 2891, SB 2583

Keywords: hospital reporting, child abuse, neglect, administrative penalty, medical ethics, child protection, hearing instruments, licensing, continuing education, patient protection, medical evaluations, parent-child relationship, Department of Family and Protective Services, adversary hearing, protected rights, legal custody, prescription drugs, prior authorization, neurodegenerative diseases, health benefits

Bills: SB 128, SB 640, SB 672, SB 904, SB 1141, SB 1263, SB 1525, SB 1528, SB 2041, SB 2306, SB 2308, SB 2357, SB 2446, SB 2695, SB 2857, SB 2891, SB 2583

Keywords: hospital reporting, child abuse, neglect, administrative penalty, medical ethics, child protection, hearing instruments, licensing, continuing education, patient protection, medical evaluations, parent-child relationship, Department of Family and Protective Services, adversary hearing, protected rights, legal custody, prescription drugs, prior authorization, neurodegenerative diseases, health benefits

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• And so you and I have talked about the increase.
• Once the review is complete, the final documentation is sent to the Governor's Office of Compliance and
• And 41 days of car and van rentals. Woody and I just shot six Salesforce commercials here.
• and Corpus.
• I, myself, am Spanish, Tejana, and Mexican, and so Texas heritage and values are very diverse.

Bills: HB4568, HB5458, HB4543, HB2703, HB3728, HCR113, HCR126

Keywords: film industry, incentives, grants, Texas, moving image, economic development, production companies, content standards, HB 5458, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, TPWD, chronic wasting disease, CWD, cervids, deer, elk, moose, wildlife management, game animals, disease management

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• So we really compete on a global level, and we truly believe that these tools we have currently in the
• Texans, and making sure that we have the training centers, and the educational facilities, and the coverage
• attract a workforce of trained and skilled film creatives and workers. ...and continue building our
• And, you know, I know we have so many months and weeks, and all these celebrations and recognitions we
• I support this bill and its intent to protect the species and the ecosystem. systems of these bays and

Bills: HB4568, HB5458, HB4543, HB2703, HB3728, HCR113, HCR126

Keywords: film industry, incentives, grants, Texas, moving image, economic development, production companies, content standards, HB 5458, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, TPWD, chronic wasting disease, CWD, cervids, deer, elk, moose, wildlife management, game animals, disease management

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• States for eyeglasses and contacts and then divide that by our population.
• with great broadband and with great roads and transportation.
• and all supporting.
• From grades seven and eight all the way through nine and twelve, we have both middle and upper school
• Okay, and it seems to... ...okay, and it seems to fluctuate between 20 and 25.

Bills: SB1, HB176, HB86, SB1, HB176, HB86

Keywords: workers' compensation, public education, employee injury, insurance trust fund, on-the-job injury, administrative procedures, HB176, Alabama sales tax, use tax, sales and use tax exemption, optical aids, eyeglasses, contact lenses, prescription glasses, vision care, optometrist, ophthalmologist, optician, medical devices, local option tax exemption

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• Members, I call the Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee to order.
• Maybe they went and fished with Billy next door; they come back home, they talk to mom and dad and say
• And...
• bringing deer home and making sausage and doing the rest.
• And, um, our.

Bills: HF647, HF2824, HF1249, HF623, HF820

Keywords: water appropriation, aquifer management, potable water, water conservation, environmental policy, fishing regulation, angling, sustainability, biodiversity, game fish, Carley State Park, Minnesota state parks, state lands, park boundary expansion, Wabasha County, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, public lands, land acquisition, park addition

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• And they, I think, looked at both capacity and focus and decided to move that off.
• We do analysis, including collecting data and reports. We have comparison tools.
• Basic training, counting tools, CTAHS might be something you're familiar with, and then we also do a
• As a result, we were able to find tools and implement some changes that mean we will not necessarily
• Also, have our counties and municipalities found that to be a helpful tool?

Bills: HF627, HF474, HF361, HF1837

Keywords: HF627, fiscal note, fiscal notes, Minnesota Legislature, state government, committee procedure, ranking minority member, minority party, standing committee, Ways and Means, Finance Committee, legislative process, budget analysis, fiscal impact, Minnesota Statutes 3.98, committee chair, legislative transparency, HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice

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• They come back home, they talk to Mom and Dad, and say, hey, we would really love to have you, Mom and
• They come back home, they talk to Mom and Dad, and say, hey, we would really love to have you, Mom and
• And then in 2024 was five, three rifle and...
• And you know, we've got a population issue and whitetail deer because of this now, and I think looking
• worked very hard and we've done well and worked very hard and we've done well and for<01:08:03.760

Bills: HF647, HF2824, HF1249, HF623, HF820

Keywords: water appropriation, aquifer management, potable water, water conservation, environmental policy, fishing regulation, angling, sustainability, biodiversity, game fish, Carley State Park, Minnesota state parks, state lands, park boundary expansion, Wabasha County, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, public lands, land acquisition, park addition

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• As a result, we were able to find tools and do some things that means we will not necessarily spend all
• <00:08:47.839> that<00:08:48.240> means find tools and do some things that means find
• tools and do some things that means we<00:08:48.680> will<00:08:48.839> not<00:08:49.000
• asked whether counties and municipalities have found it to be a helpful tool. auditor suggested is why
• asked whether counties and municipalities have found it to be a helpful tool.

Bills: HF627, HF474, HF361, HF1837

Keywords: HF627, fiscal note, fiscal notes, Minnesota Legislature, state government, committee procedure, ranking minority member, minority party, standing committee, Ways and Means, Finance Committee, legislative process, budget analysis, fiscal impact, Minnesota Statutes 3.98, committee chair, legislative transparency, HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice

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• they wanted a new zoning and they were going to work under a tool called affordability.
• What other tools, mechanisms, and levers can they use to ensure that, you know, the bad apples out there
• There are various tools that municipalities have to draw off of, and I would say if Texas A&M is listening
• And you'd say, "It's my wife and me and my children," and we'd say, "Thank you very much."
• There are various tools that municipalities have to draw from, and I would say if Texas A&M is listening

Bills: HB24, HB2015, HB2149, HB2559, HB2701, HB2797, HB3172, HB24

Keywords: zoning, public notice, local government, residential development, protests, water conservation, municipal utility districts, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, environmental regulation, groundwater management, nonconforming uses, zoning regulations, land use, property rights, municipal authority, municipal moratorium, development moratorium, property development, subdivision, site plan

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• ..business here forever, and the city rezones me, and I don't want to leave, and then I'm forced out,
• And the city can't come in and take that away from me?
• And the way the document is formatted, required to be formatted, looks at your utility's historic use
• And yes, sir.
• About landscaping and water use for irrigation, and that can be a very effective tool for people to think

Bills: HB24, HB2015, HB2149, HB2559, HB2701, HB2797, HB3172, HB24

Keywords: zoning, public notice, local government, residential development, protests, water conservation, municipal utility districts, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, environmental regulation, groundwater management, nonconforming uses, zoning regulations, land use, property rights, municipal authority, municipal moratorium, development moratorium, property development, subdivision, site plan