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• gentleman from Texas is recognized. gentleman from Texas is recognized.
• Gentleman from Texas reserves. Reserve. Gentleman from Texas reserves.
• The gentleman from Texas, Mr. design. The gentleman from Texas, Mr.
• Gentle from Texas reserves. The Reserve. Gentle from Texas reserves.
• Changes to the tax code, including expanding the child tax credit, will help save the average family

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 5, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• That's within the University of Texas System and the Texas A&M System.
• So there are things, I recall from yesterday's meeting, that there's pieces of the Texas Government Code
• So there are things, I recall from yesterday's meeting that there's pieces of the Texas government code
• families.
• families.

Summary: The committee heard testimony first from the Texas General Land Office and School Land Board. GLO officials described the agency’s role in managing more than 13 million acres of state lands and mineral interests for the Permanent School Fund, overseeing the Alamo, coastal programs, veterans’ services, and federal disaster recovery. They said the agency has generated about $6 billion for the Permanent School Fund since Commissioner Buckingham took office, and that its disaster recovery portfolio is about $14 billion across multiple events, with more than 22,000 housing units rebuilt or reconstructed since Hurricane Harvey. Members asked about land purchases such as Brewster Ranch, rare earth mineral leasing, SpaceX-related beach access, and whether the lands are public access lands; GLO staff said the holdings are managed to maximize revenue for education, that most land is leased rather than open to public access, and that they are coordinating on coastal access and compliance. On the School Land Board, members sought clarification on the difference between GLO-managed lands and the Permanent School Fund Corporation’s investment role, and staff explained that GLO generates the revenue while the separate corporation invests it. No votes or formal actions were taken. The Board for Lease of University Lands then testified. University Lands officials explained that they steward 2.1 million acres of surface and mineral interests in West Texas for the Permanent University Fund, which supports UT and Texas A&M institutions. They said a 2025 lease sale produced about $50 million in bonus revenue from 28,000 acres, and described the Board for Lease’s role in approving lease forms, lease sales, and development agreements. Members asked about the size and use of the PUF, how distributions work through UTIMCO, whether PUF money can be used for athletics, and how the land is managed; the witness said the fund is a constitutional endowment, the land is largely leased rather than sold, and distributions are generally used for buildings, labs, and other permanent structures, with some institutions also using a portion for operations. No votes or formal actions were taken. The committee then took up municipal utility districts. Testimony from a law firm, the Texas Municipal League, Fort Bend County Commissioner Vincent Morales, and Johnson Development largely supported MUDs as a financing tool for infrastructure tied to growth. Witnesses said MUDs help fund water, sewer, drainage, roads, parks, and related infrastructure, allowing development to proceed without shifting costs to existing taxpayers and helping keep housing affordable. They emphasized that MUDs are created with disclosure to homebuyers, are subject to the Open Meetings Act and Public Information Act, and are overseen by TCEQ for bond issuance and related financial stress tests. Members questioned whether MUDs are taxing entities, whether they can be created inside city limits or ETJs, how much control cities and counties retain, and whether MUDs are becoming permanent local governments; witnesses acknowledged they levy taxes and debt, can exist within city limits with city consent, and often function as long-term local entities. The committee did not take any formal action during the hearing.

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• access or control to the Texas power grid.
• And then Trina solar, which is now owned 584 ...by T1, here in Texas, headquartered here in Texas.
• Does Texas have these types of entities that you all can work with so that Texas doesn't have to go outside
• The TSA wants to see as much equipment as possible made in Texas by Texans for the Texas power grid.
• or want to expand in Texas.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce held its first interim hearing on securing critical infrastructure and supply chain integrity, with a focus on Texas’s electric grid and the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act. The chair also highlighted Texas’s relatively low electricity prices and welcomed new committee members. ERCOT, the Public Utility Commission (PUC), and the Attorney General’s office were invited to explain how the state screens market participants and grid equipment for ties to China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, and how the agencies respond to noncompliance. ERCOT testified that it has implemented the requirements of three related Senate bills by requiring attestations on corporate affiliations and on critical grid equipment and services. ERCOT said it has processed thousands of attestations, used additional requests for information and third-party verification tools such as Dun & Bradstreet, and terminated nonresponsive market participants. ERCOT also said it has not seen a case requiring direct Attorney General involvement, but it does refer matters to the PUC when needed. The PUC said it can investigate suspected violations and impose penalties of up to $1 million per violation per day, and that most investigations into late or missing attestations have been resolved through compliance, market exit, or removal by ERCOT. The Attorney General’s office said its role is currently limited to audits and court involvement, and that it lacks broad independent investigatory authority under the act. Members pressed the panel on whether the current system is too reliant on self-reporting and whether it adequately addresses indirect foreign influence, especially through supply chains for batteries, inverters, transformers, and other equipment with routable connectivity. ERCOT acknowledged that the current attestation process has gaps and said it plans to refine definitions of critical grid equipment and grid services, improve information requests, and continue stakeholder rulemaking. The panel also discussed possible legislative changes, including tying prohibitions to the Department of Defense Section 1260H list and the Texas Prohibited Technologies list, clarifying warranty and service access, and expanding the statute to cover grid services more directly. Several senators raised concerns about cost, reliability, and the extent to which foreign-sourced components remain embedded in Texas infrastructure, while others suggested incentives for domestic manufacturing and stronger verification tools, including possible work with national labs such as Sandia.

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• Families move to different areas for different reasons, in some cases for family reasons and other cases
• And like you, health care is personal to me and my family, and you and your family.
• And like you, health care is personal to me and my family, and you and your family.
• And if I may, Madam President, the mental health code is in the developmental disabilities code.
• And if I may, Madam President, the mental health code is in the developmental disabilities code.

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• THSC is the largest statewide advocacy organization for homeschooling and family rights in Texas.
• I'm a senior policy analyst at Texas Appleseed.
• And then the Texas Police Chiefs Association.
• That really would benefit counties, uh, all across Texas.
• code 54.012.

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• AB 2443 by Hicklin relating to requiring the Texas Education Agency to prepare.
• Violence or for the Subcommittee on Family and fiduciary Relationships.
• Association, Texas Fair Plan Association.
• Refer the Subcommittee on Family Fiduciary Relationships. HB 2525 by DARB relating.
• Senate, and the Texas House of Representatives for the Committee on Redistricting.

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• in Texas and the U.S.
• I am from West Texas.
• and in rural Texas.
• The bill also requires that a contract specifically disclose that it is subject to Texas Insurance Code
• So the question is: will those contracts disclose the applicability of the Texas Insurance Code to those

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Joshua was a man of strong faith, a dedicated Texas patriot, and a loving family man.
• The family went home.
• The gentleman from Texas, Mr. design. The gentleman from Texas, Mr.
• assistance to children and families. assistance to children and families.
• Gentleman from Texas is recognized. The gentleman from Texas is recognized. Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Madam Speaker, the whole family is here. introduce. Madam Speaker, the whole family is here today.
• Today, on behalf of the Sutton family, who is my first family and the family of my son's children, Yusef
• That family has a long history, and I'm proud to have married into that family.
• Every family has different economic needs.
• be able to support their families.

Bills: HB145, HB164, HJR6, HR1, HB20, HB65, HB66, HB80, HB166, HB295, HB306, SB29, SB37, HB99, HB206, HB213, HB270, HJR5, SB104, SB193, HJM2, HJM3, HJM1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM13, HM47, HM20, HM51, HM1, HM31, HM35, HM36, HM46, HM53, HM54, HM39, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50

Keywords: high-wage jobs, tax credit, job creation, New Mexico, economic development, lobbying, transparency, public records, government oversight, accountability, constitutional amendment, legislative sessions, veto override, New Mexico legislature, session length, House Resolution 1, HR1, House investigatory subcommittee, special committee, legislative investigation

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• We all know the prioritization for investing in our Texas students and our future Texas workforce.
• I thought Texas was number one.
• As it relates to our particular program in the state of Texas, Texas is number one.
• , Texas is number one.
• to ensure that families receive the assistance they need. replicate what the state pays for Texas CASA's

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• , our Texas public schools.
• The bill created Title I tax code. The property tax code.
• I'm sorry, we're required in the Texas tax code to require it.
• In Texas, of course, that is market value as provided by tax code section 23.01.
• I would think that the state, what's in the Texas property tax code.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Uh, members, uh, in 2023, the Texas Department of Family Protective Services reported over 83,000 cases
• of elder abuse in Texas, up from 60,000 cases reported in 2022.
• Get the Texas Rangers to investigate the probate mafia.
• And um ah I'm also, in addition to that, I am a licensed marriage and family therapist here in Texas,
• courts and this that and the other by adult family services.

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• And now to the Texas flag. Honor the Texas flag. We are the champions.
• Gilbert. to be today on behalf of the great state of Texas And as a close family friend, I have the sole
• families.
• In her honor, Anne Manning is a proud graduate of Texas Tech University and the Texas Tech School of
• Texas Department of Agriculture to promote the Texas strip stake as part of the efforts to support Texas

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Texas is the space state. Texas has got more space companies than anybody else.
• And I was the accountant for the first concierge dock in Lubbock, Texas as well.
• We'll also have 2 non-voting members from the Texas Department of Transportation and the Texas Commission
• Here in Texas.
• It establishes a comprehensive code of ethics, as was mentioned previously.

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• Cuellar of Texas, Mr. Kera of California, Mr. Vicente Gonzalez of Texas, Mr.
• from Texas seek recognition? Mr. from Texas seek recognition? Mr.
• The gentleman from Texas is recognized. The gentleman from Texas is recognized.
• >> The gentleman from Texas yields. The >> The gentleman from Texas yields.
• gentleman from Texas is recognized. gentleman from Texas is recognized.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, September 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Rest in peace, Councilwoman Williams. thank you to her family for allowing for thank you to her family
• <00:34:46.879> hopes stability to countless families hopes stability to countless families
• The Millan family owns the Miller family farm, and it has received the designation of a Century Farm
• <02:10:27.280> Life church has renamed its Family Life church has renamed its Family Life
• responsibility to ensure the tax code responsibility to ensure the tax code works<03:27:58.560><

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The only reason that we cannot serve Texas Medicaid families is that the rates are inadequate.
• The reason that we cannot serve Texas Medicaid families is that the rates are inadequate, as discussed
• Action Behavior Centers currently serves just under 5,000 Texas families, and unfortunately, we do not
• The reason that we cannot serve Texas Medicaid families is that the rates are inadequate.
• Jason Berry: I'm Jason Berry, and I'm the CEO of Berry Family Services, an HCS and Texas Home Living

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• Texas is coming to the forefront now because Texas is deploying billions to close the digital divide.
• rates under Texas Utility Code 54.204(c).
• As stated in Texas Utility Code 54.204(d), the regulatory commission decides these disputes when they
• Across the state of Texas.
• Water Code.

Bills: HB3445, HB3448

Keywords: telecommunications, electric cooperative, rights-of-way, infrastructure, provider access, right-of-way, pole attachment, regulatory access, 1184, house, all

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• Yeah, together they reside in Edmond with their beautifully blended family of six.
• Aaron and your family, thank you for your service and your sacrifice and your continued leadership.
• They also heard from family members who shared what it meant to carry on after loss.
• She plays varsity softball and is on the center of family love teen board.
• He wants to attend Texas A&M to study horticulture.

Bills: HB3522, HB4300, HB4359, HB4363, HB3467, HB2987, HB3076, HB4427, HB3026, HB3288, HB3315, HB3711, HB3885

Keywords: alcoholic beverages, ABLE Commission, licensing, regulation, annual reporting, child care, criminal history, background checks, child safety, Oklahoma laws, advisory committees, statewide assessments, student testing, testing window, end-of-year testing, Oklahoma Academic Standards, Oklahoma School Testing Program, State Board of Education, grade 3-8, alternate assessment

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• , Hawaiian headstone of your family, Hawaiian headstone of your family, Kalani,<00:27:15.679>
• They also even contacted family Kapuna.
• <00:43:37.520> burial the area as the Kila family burial the area as the Kila family burial
• where projects may be um like a family where projects may be um like a family might<00:49:32.960
• <02:38:10.000> revenue $5 billion HUD multif family revenue $5 billion HUD multif family revenue

Bills: HB2611, HB2102, HB1710, HB1868, HB1920, HB1812, HB1733, HB1715, HB1723, HB1724, HB1727, HB1711

Keywords: HB2611, Hawaii antitrust, rental housing, rent price-fixing, algorithmic pricing, algorithmic rent-setting, property management software, pricing algorithms, rent coordination, price-fixing, collusion, cartel, multifamily housing, landlord software, occupancy levels, lease terms, Attorney General, public education program, consumer protection, housing affordability

Summary: The committee first took up HB 2611, which would prohibit algorithmic price-setting in Hawaii’s rental market, require public education by the Attorney General, and establish fines and penalties. The Department of the Attorney General opposed the bill, saying its language was too unclear and could expose landlords and agents to criminal and civil liability for ordinary rent-setting practices based on public information or assistance from property professionals. Members asked about antitrust standards, tacit agreement, and whether using county-published affordable-rent schedules would be unlawful; the AG said that would not be unlawful if based on public information and without collusion. Testimony was mixed, with the chair noting support from the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, Hawaii Realtors with comments, 50501 Hawaii and General Strike Hawaii, Haloha Project, 13 individuals, and one opponent. The committee then heard HB 2102, which clarifies that residential projects involving ground disturbance in high-risk areas remain subject to state historic preservation review and removes an exemption for lands presumed nominally sensitive. The Office of Planning and Sustainable Development and the Department of Planning and Permitting supported the measure, saying it would improve clarity and ensure review focuses on projects most likely to affect historic properties or iwi kupuna, while also urging language refinements to better define sensitive sandy-soil areas and balance preservation with housing timelines. NAP Hawaii opposed the bill, arguing it would undo progress made last session and that the current process already includes protections for inadvertent discoveries and efficiency for lower-risk areas. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs strongly supported HB 2102, explaining it was responding to beneficiary complaints about late-added language in last year’s law and saying the nominally sensitive-area language should be removed because it was adopted without sufficient stakeholder input and could be harmful to iwi kupuna protections. Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation and several individuals also supported the bill. Committee discussion focused on how “nominally sensitive” areas are determined, whether project proponents could self-certify areas as exempt, and how high-density residential projects should be treated; SHPD said it uses survey and monitoring data to map sensitivity, that highly sensitive areas like Kīauea are not nominally sensitive, and that some high-density projects should remain exempt if they do not involve new ground disturbance. The hearing included no final vote in the portion provided, but the chair noted 48 individuals in support and continued questioning on the bill’s definitions and implementation.