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• With Middle Ground Prison Reform, we fully support Senate Bill 1032.
• We urge your support, and I'd be glad to answer any questions.
• Specifically, we're requesting support for critical...
• I stand here today in support of 1062 and with the support of 25 different HOAs.
• The City of Mesa residents support photo safety. Mr.

Bills: SB1024, SB1032, SB1059, SB1062, SB1064, SB1097, SCM1001, SCR1004

Keywords: roadable aircraft, registration, vehicle title, license plates, aviation safety, corrections oversight, funding, state budget, criminal justice, reform, appropriation, Department of Transportation, right turn lane, traffic improvement, infrastructure funding, transportation funding, authorization, road improvements, intersection safety, transportation

Summary: The committee began with a JLBC presentation comparing the baseline budget to the governor’s proposal. JLBC said the baseline shows a positive cash balance in each year, with about $577–$578 million available above statutory formulas, but that major items such as tax conformity, state employee health subsidies, school repairs, SNAP administrative changes, and possible SNAP error-rate costs are not fully funded. JLBC also reviewed executive revenue and spending proposals, including border-security funding, sports betting tax changes, data-center tax changes, short-term rental and water surcharges, and several one-time items that JLBC said appear to be ongoing in practice. Members questioned SNAP error rates, Medicaid/Access enrollment and costs, possible fraud involving Access-to-Marketplace shifting, prison receivership risk, and the need for more oversight of waste and fraud. The committee then heard and passed SB 1032, which appropriates $1.5 million to fund the Independent Correctional Oversight Office created last year. The sponsor and several advocates said the office is needed to provide independent oversight, improve transparency, help whistleblowers, and reduce the risk of federal receivership over the prison system. Testimony from advocacy groups and former incarcerated individuals strongly supported the bill, and the committee approved it 10-0. Next, the committee considered several transportation appropriations. SB 1064 would provide $3 million to Flagstaff for improvements along U.S. Route 66; the mayor and local planning officials described safety problems, congestion, and housing growth along the corridor, while some members objected to using general fund dollars for roads instead of HURF and to bypassing the normal transportation board process. The bill passed 7-3. SB 1059 would appropriate $9.2 million for a right-turn lane at SR 87 and SR 260 in Payson, and SB 1062 would appropriate $1 million for a left-turn lane at US 60 and Superstition Mountain Drive in Gold Canyon; both were supported by local witnesses citing congestion and safety concerns and both received do-pass recommendations, 7-3 and 6-4 respectively. The committee also began hearing SCR 1004, a voter-referral measure to prohibit photo enforcement systems, with the sponsor and public commenters arguing that photo radar is unconstitutional, abusive, and tied to ticket revenue, but the transcript cuts off before any committee action on that measure.

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• One is private property rights, and the second is publicly funded infrastructure.
• In the coming years, you're going to see unprecedented infrastructure building.
• This goes to hard infrastructure. It's very specific.
• Honorable Chairman and Representatives, Bob Yancey, testifying in support.
• This will not stop all of our infrastructure growth.

Bills: HB5489, HB5695, HB5699, SB291, SB292

Keywords: impact fee, moratorium, local government, Texas legislation, infrastructure funding, municipal utility district, eminent domain, bonds, assessments, infrastructure, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Harris County, Municipal Utility District, territory exclusion, debt service taxes, property taxation, condemnation, property acquisition, real property, appraisal reports

Bills: SB746, SB1404, SB1536, SB1559, SB1838

Keywords: guardianship, guardian ad litem, incapacitated person, proposed ward, ward, probate, Estates Code, Texas probate, elder abuse, adult protective services, capacity restoration, guardian removal, annual account, annual report, estate guardian, person guardian, civil immunity, court-appointed representative, judiciary, civil jurisprudence

Bills: HB 1193, HB 2495, HB 2733, HB 3104, HB 3395, HB 4325, SB 3009

Keywords: child enrollment, parent rights, managing conservator, education, family law, civil liability, barratry, penalties, legal actions, damages, judgment enforcement, court fees, child support enforcement, dormant judgments, legal proceedings

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• My name is David Fagan testifying in support of House Bill 175.
• In conjunction with Maverick County and the unwavering support of Senator Ted Cruz, and also the support
• I am here to testify on behalf and on support of House Bill 74.
• Infrastructure between a dry creek bed and a wet creek bed.
• Supporting in House District 74.

Bills: HB74, HB175

Keywords: environmental project, public money, political subdivision, greenhouse gas emissions, federal law compliance, renewable energy, water conservation, retroactive child support, child conception, paternity, family law, health care expenses

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• shall be used to replace any technology that is produced by a foreign adversary from any critical infrastructure
• I'm here today in support of SB 1308 on behalf of State Armor, an organization that works with states
• I urge your support of SB 1308 and look forward to your questions. Thank you, Kelly.
• I urge your support of SB 1308 and look forward to your questions.
• So members, I'm going to ask you to support this bill. I think it's a good bill.

Bills: SB1097, SB1308

Keywords: appropriation, claims, relief, state funding, named claimants, foreign adversary, consumer fraud, technology security, critical infrastructure, Arizona attorney general, fraud office, appropriations, 1182, all

Summary: The House Appropriations Committee met on March 11, 2026, and considered two bills. The first, SB 1097, was described as the annual name claimants’ bill, appropriating $370,211.08 from the General Fund and $33,021.08 from other specified funds to pay claims against state agencies in fiscal year 2026. There was no public testimony, no questions from members, and the committee voted 14-0 to give the bill a due pass recommendation. The committee then heard SB 1308, which would create a Foreign Adversary Fraud Office and Fund in the Attorney General’s Office to pursue consumer fraud involving technology produced by foreign adversaries. The bill also appropriates $500,000 from the General Fund for fiscal year 2027 and establishes a mechanism to transfer excess fund balances to a new Foreign Adversary Technology Rip and Replace Fund administered by the Department of Homeland Security. Kelly Curry testified in support on behalf of State Armor, arguing the bill addresses both consumer fraud and national security risks tied to connected technologies and foreign-made surveillance equipment. Members asked about similar cases and settlements in other states, and Curry cited recent filings in Nebraska, Tennessee, and Texas, as well as a Missouri case that reportedly settled in the tens of millions. During the vote, some members explained support while expressing general caution about creating new funds or appropriations outside the budget process. The committee approved SB 1308 on a 10-4-2 vote and sent it forward with a due pass recommendation before adjourning.

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• Recommendations also include $1.6 million for eight additional FTEs to support the program with. and
• Retaining this experienced staff has been key to supporting our work.
• On the infrastructure side, we expect resiliency and reliability to play an increasingly large role in
• We've come a long way as an agency in just the past two legislative sessions, thanks to your support.
• These two strategies need to be supported adequately.

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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• Thank you, Commissioner, for your support and for being here today.
• Thank you for the support you have given us in the past.
• related to infrastructure, resiliency, and reliability, making sure...
• I'm here in support of the PUC's appropriation in Senate Bill...
• We also support their exceptional item number...

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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• You referred to a maritime infrastructure program.
• Last session, we created a maritime infrastructure fund to help our seaports with some of the infrastructure
• No longer has funds to support the demand. to support the Texas Veterans Leadership Program.
• We're here today in support of the County Transportation Infrastructure Grant Program.
• Support, wraparound support for 190 14 to 18 year olds and the thing I want to specifically mentioned

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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• Your support helps us carry out our constitutional and statutory obligations.
• Beginning with a request for $150 million in general revenue to continue support of the Alamo plan.
• They certainly have enough veterans to support that.
• Funding in all funds for the rural health program to support quality health care for rural Texas.
• Appreciate your support of the industry. Thank you, madam. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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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• These appropriations support the regulation of oil and gas development.
• This is for $24 million to support our servers, our databases, applications. websites, infrastructure
• And thank you for their continued support for the agency.
• Thanks for supporting Texas Parks and Wildlife.
• of a dedicated revenue stream. infrastructure.

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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• So I think I would completely agree and support.
• The support of the district.
• I have to spend $20,000 to support a given student, but I receive only $10,000 to support that student
• As we continue to grow that technology, it takes more of a team to provide that support and infrastructure
• So, I want to thank you for that support.

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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• This will aid in modernizing the campus infrastructure backbone to support learning delivery and create
• The first issue discusses the recommended funding. for infrastructure support inside Brazos County.
• Infrastructure support for all agencies totals $41.1 million in general revenue. revenue, which is an
• support staff.
• By the Texas legislature in that session, we got the funding for the infrastructure we needed to support

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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• In some cases, at UT Austin, it supports research infrastructure, which has helped it to become one of
• support?
• So, increased HEEF investment is critical to us, and it will support infrastructure, modernizing our
• and through infrastructure support is critical, especially for high-growth institutions like UNT.
• Finally, funding will support the additional computer infrastructure and support that these efforts will

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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• Sub-item two provides information on the infrastructure support formula, which provides funds to all
• I urge you to support **SB 1**.
• I urge you to support **SB 1**.
• So, three programs that John talked about: One to support clinical capacity by supporting preceptors.
• So, three programs that **John** talked about focus on supporting clinical capacity by supporting preceptors

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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• Please support SB1.
• We support over 400.
• support.
• life-changing support.
• We would like to support more people coming off the interest list, but how can providers support more

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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• I urge you to support it.
• of your support.
• support staff.
• In addition, we support the...
• With the Direct Support Professional (DSP) turnover at state-supported living centers in 2022, we were

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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• . continued support of our agency in serving the needs of Texans.
• We have cameras in state supported living centers.
• And I totally support the.
• These are fee-supported tests, but we just need to increase.
• among Article II agencies for administrative supports.

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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• We are making these one-time infrastructure investments that will support...
• Chair: ...and we are making these one-time infrastructure investments that will support.
• These costs include increases in staff support, infrastructure, software, and an additional one-time
• Working with the museum foundation, these costs include increases in staff support, infrastructure, software
• This will help the Texas Space Commission continue to support the space ecosystem. support the space

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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• services and infrastructure improvements.
• Thank you for your support.
• I appreciate your support.
• I'm here today to express our strong support.
• Thank you for your attention and support.

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