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Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 22nd, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • And the Texas flag.
  • The agriculture program and the interest rate reduction Program.
  • programs.
  • Program and an establishment in the funding of the Texas Moving Industry Incentive Fund for the Committee
  • Mental Health Profession Pipeline Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for the Committee
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Texas 89th Regular

Local Government May 12th, 2025

Local Government

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  • firefighters around the state of Texas.
  • The Trinity River Authority of Texas was created in 195.
  • However, there have been multiple situations across Texas.
  • I think it should be in line with the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552
  • The Texas AG is there, like the Public Information Act would really help Texas and its transparency.
Summary: The Committee on Local Government heard and discussed a series of House bills dealing with municipal structure, tax payment timing, local provider participation funds, firefighter cancer screenings, sunset review of the Trinity River Authority, replacement certificates of occupancy, and open meetings enforcement. HB 303 would remove the 501-resident floor so very small type A and B municipalities can convert to type C cities; HB 2742 would give property owners a later first split-payment deadline when tax bills are mailed after November 30; HB 3305 and HB 3348 were local provider participation fund measures with committee substitutes; HB 198 would require political subdivisions to offer occupational cancer screenings for firefighters; HB 1535 was a sunset bill for the Trinity River Authority; HB 4753 would allow a municipality-issued proof of a certificate of occupancy to substitute for a lost original; and HB 3711 would treat certain Open Meetings Act violations as offenses against public administration and require public explanation when prosecutors decline to act. Testimony was generally supportive or limited, with several witnesses and senators emphasizing practical fixes, firefighter health and cost savings, local government transparency, and administrative cleanup. For HB 198, firefighter representatives gave emotional testimony about cancer deaths and the value of early screening. On HB 3711, a witness supported the bill but urged stronger enforcement and broader application. Several senators raised policy concerns on HB 2715 about routing removal proceedings through a regional presiding judge rather than the local county, arguing it could politicize the process. The committee took no public testimony on most bills and repeatedly left them pending subject to call of the chair before later voting them out. HB 21, HB 30, HB 1535, HB 1520, HB 198, HB 303, HB 2742, and HB 4753 were reported to the full Senate, generally by unanimous or near-unanimous votes, and several were also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. HB 30 passed on a 5-1 vote, while the other reported bills were approved unanimously or with no recorded opposition. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.
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Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 15th, 2025

Public Education

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  • a proud Texas school psychologist.
  • Since 2019, Texas has expanded support for after school and summer programs as well as other expanded
  • and summer programs.
  • There's a scholarship program program that we associate with that.
  • This bill aims to combat the rising trend of uncertified educators in Texas by issuing temporary teacher
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Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 15th, 2025

Public Education

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  • Under the Foundation School Program, the chair offers a committee substitute and recognizes Chairman
  • And we've changed that now to a grant program—simply a grant program.
  • It is not under the Foundation School Program.
  • But all of the students on free and reduced lunch would be eligible for this program.
  • More than one-third are considered at risk by the Texas Code of Education.
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Texas 89th Regular

S/C on County & Regional Government Apr 14th, 2025

S/C on County & Regional Government

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  • programs that would: 1.
  • Allowing more survivors and service programs to exist in Texas would mean more people like me have a
  • Star. ...where, you know, traffic-based stops that turned up cannabis in North Texas got reported as
  • One of my concerns is that while Texas taxpayers are suffering due to Through rising taxes and inflation
  • By requiring Texas law enforcement to participate in the 287G program, it expands intelligence-sharing
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Texas 89th Regular

S/C on County and Regional Government Apr 14th, 2025

S/C on County & Regional Government

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  • This has never been who Texas is, and this should not be what Texas becomes.
  • The Texas AFL-CIO represents 240,000 affiliated working people across Texas.
  • Well, what is it in Texas right now in Austin, Texas? All right.
  • The 286-G program is fraught with issues and costly for localities, especially in Texas, where the largest
  • study program.
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  • Members, the Lone Star card is the ID card for financial assistance programs in Texas, such as the Supplemental
  • Assistance Program, known as SNAP, and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, known as.
  • legislature and act in the best interest of our Texas Texas children.
  • This issue is not new to Texas.
  • As a mom, I recall attending one of my daughter's honors programs at the University of Texas.
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  • Members, last session we passed Senate Bill 1932. to keep Texas wines in the Texas market by authorizing
  • Article 15 of the Texas Constitution currently provides an overview of impeachment in Texas.
  • This issue is not new to Texas.
  • As an activist, I was still traveling between both California and Texas. making Texas my home.
  • As a mom, I recall attending one of my daughter's honors programs at the University of Texas.
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Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Apr 3rd, 2025

State Affairs

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  • secret transgender program to the public.
  • I'm an attorney and president for the nonprofit organization Texas Values.
  • Texas Values is the largest faith and family, freedom law and policy organization in the state of Texas
  • I'm a licensed attorney in the state of Texas.
  • We've already had a hospital go woke by going against Texas law.
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Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) Apr 3rd, 2025

State Affairs

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  • Members, the Lone Star Card is the ID card for financial assistance programs in Texas, such as the Supplemental
  • Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program
  • Texas can and must do better.
  • Texas system.
  • As a mom, I recall attending one of my daughter's honors programs at the University of Texas.
Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 1183, by Senator Creighton, which would require Lone Star Cards used for SNAP and TANF benefits to display the recipient’s name and photo, add fraud-reporting information, and require HHSC to track replacement-card requests. Creighton argued the bill would reduce fraud and protect taxpayer dollars, citing Texas SNAP theft and overpayment data. HHSC testified that photo IDs on the card are technically possible and explained how authorized secondary users are added. Dr. Amber O’Connor of Every Texan testified against the bill, saying SNAP fraud is a small share of expenditures, that the proposal would be costly and ineffective, and that federal rules limit mandatory photo requirements. Public testimony closed and SB 1183 was left pending. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1184, also by Senator Creighton, which would lower from 20 years to 10 years the minimum age of collectible wine that Texas collectors may sell to permitted restaurants. Supporters said the change would help Texas restaurants access desirable vintages, keep collectible wine in-state, and align with market demand; invited witnesses from the wine industry testified in favor. No opposition was heard, public testimony closed, and SB 1184 was left pending. Next, Senator Birdwell laid out Senate Bill 2051 and Senate Joint Resolution 68, both aimed at revising Texas impeachment procedures in response to issues identified during the 2023 impeachment process. The measures would clarify constitutional and statutory impeachment authority, require sworn testimony, extend review periods for House members, address conflicts of interest and presiding officers, require cost reporting, and modify rules for impeaching the governor or lieutenant governor. A committee substitute added protections for the accused, longer review periods, and a fallback presiding-officer option. Witnesses generally supported stronger accountability but raised questions about whether the language should also cover retired or visiting judges. Both measures were left pending after testimony. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1577, which would expand Texas Motor Speedway’s alcohol sales authority to include distilled spirits and remove certain event and concession limits; the Speedway’s representative supported the bill and it was left pending. Later, the committee heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 42 and Senate Bill 240, which would recognize only two sexes and restrict access to sex-designated private spaces in public facilities based on biological sex. Supporters argued the measures were needed to protect women’s privacy and safety, including in schools and shelters, while opponents warned about enforcement problems, privacy concerns, and impacts on transgender Texans and others who do not fit stereotypical sex traits. After extensive testimony, both measures were left pending. The committee then took up multiple pending bills and reported several favorably, including SB 511, SB 33, SB 510, SB 871, SB 2024, SB 2166, SJR 27, SJR 40, SB 1313, SB 1314, SB 1316, SB 1541, SB 2420, SB 1999, SB 2309, SB 1860, and SB 2429, with some also certified for the local and uncontested calendar.
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  • Honor the Texas flag.
  • Legislation relating to a groundwater study of East Texas aquifers by the Texas Water Development Board
  • This license will be issued by the Texas Commission.
  • Review by the Texas Sunset Commission.
  • Please rise. The resolution is unanimously adopted. Ms.
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Florida 2025 Regular Session

House in Session Apr 9th, 2025

Florida House Floor Meeting

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Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 9th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • My thanks go to Texas Speaker.
  • Justin Burroughs and Texas State Representative the Honorable David Cook of District 96, my Texas Representative
  • The museum features beautiful work by Texas artists. a yearly Fiesta gown exhibit, and a Texas wildlife
  • We understand that Texas is for all of us, and Ms.
  • This program is for the Committee on Public Health.
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  • I'm a veteran from Texas. I'm in Senate District 25, New Braunfels, Texas.
  • If Texas is going to own gold, if the state of Texas is going to own gold, let's have it here.
  • stay in Texas.
  • Okay, and then as we know Texas...
  • I live here in Texas, Lago Vista, Texas.
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Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Mar 12th, 2025

State Affairs

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  • across the state of Texas.
  • I represent the Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions. based here in Texas of the larger
  • I am the president of the Texas.
  • And they have a very good program.
  • The Texas Interoperability Communications Coalition, by growing programs like TIRIS in Kansas.
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Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Mar 12th, 2025

State Affairs

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  • Tenley, I show you as General Counsel. for the Texas Ethics Commission. Thank you.
  • You know, in terms of a heat map, Texas is like dark, dark red or whatever.
  • I believe I have. of input into the entire state of Texas. Yes, sir.
  • I'm from the North Texas area.
  • There was an accession that said you can't do that around the state of Texas.
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  • Help us to stand for making Texas great.
  • Honor the Texas flag.
  • A grant program for school district local accountability plans and actions that challenge Texas Education
  • Are we on track for the STAR?
  • Texas House.
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Florida 2025 Regular Session

House in Session Apr 25th, 2025

Florida House Floor Meeting

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  • What purpose does Representative Gottlieb rise? I rise to raise a point of order.
  • I rise in support of this amendment.
  • We're talking about commercial enhancement programs, business incentive programs.
  • We're talking about home rehabilitation programs, first-time home buyer programs and for an area like
  • There could be economic-based or part of a work program. I'm sorry, work training program. Rep.
Bills: HB 118, HB 388, HB 114, HB 205, HB 2789, HB 2791, HB 499, HB 2960, HB 3163, HB 3135, HB 2427, HB 1618, HB 1672, HB 1722, HB 1338, HB 787, HB 2618, HB 879, HB 1126, HB 4134, HB 3513, HB 718, HB 1536, HB 1445, HB 1640, HB 1893, HB 1734, HB 3229, HB 3306, HB 1276, HB 3272, HB 3276, HB 3516, HB 4145, HB 1585, HB 4810, HB 2989, HB 2558, HB 3014, HB 2742, HB 1695, HB 29, HB 125, HB 145, HB 171, HB 255, HB 50, HB 363, HB 116, HB 491, HB 1495, HB 368, HB 1285, HB 1905, HB 2002, HB 917, HB 2723, HB 2067, HB 1238, HB 745, HB 1188, HB 1606, HB 2003, HB 2147, HB 2355, HB 2546, HB 2495, HB 2818, HB 2249, HB 3228, HB 3240, HB 1507, HB 658, HB 1748, HB 1851, HB 1922, HB 2798, HB 107, HB 1587, HB 3684, HB 118, HB 388, HB 114, HB 205, HB 2789, HB 2791, HB 499, HB 2960, HB 3163, HB 3135, HB 2427, HB 1618, HB 1672, HB 1722, HB 1338, HB 787, HB 2618, HB 879, HB 1126, HB 4134, HB 3513, HB 718, HB 1536, HB 1445, HB 1640, HB 1893, HB 1734, HB 3229, HB 3306, HB 1276, HB 3272, HB 3276, HB 3516, HB 4145, HB 1585, HB 4810, HB 2989, HB 2558, HB 3014, HB 2742, HB 1695, HB 609, HB 630, HB 420, HB 767, HB 1708, HB 1404, HB 2457, HB 140, HB 227, HB 913, HB 2198, HB 2763, HB 1261, HB 1135, HB 1318, HB 2358, HB 2765, HB 2735, HB 3307, HB 1242, HB 2842, HB 333, HB 201, HB 694, HB 2415, HB 155, HB 272, HB 405, HB 519, HB 1136, HB 1275, HB 1437, HB 1532, HB 1675, HB 1868, HB 1888, HB 1990, HB 2286, HB 2523, HB 3129, HB 3251, HB 3354, HB 3479, HB 3803, HB 3804, HB 3805, HB 3806, HB 3887, HB 4163, HB 4238, HB 1240, HB 1842, HB 2029, HB 2622, HB 3255, HB 654, HB 4643, HB 4945, HB 3611, HB 3724, HB 3623, HB 3810, HB 4127, HCR 78, HCR 12, SB 767
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Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 25th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • Honor the Texas flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas. One state under God, one and indivisible.
  • They were 18. and serving for decades in the Texas House and the Texas Senate.
  • Speaker members, this is the teach for Texas scholarship program.
  • Dark Sky Day at your Texas house.
  • We want to make sure that the stars and at night are big. And bright deep in the heart of Texas.