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• HB 2256, salvage vehicles and manning insurance claim.
• Across the nation, we have seen horrific tragedies occur at the hands of masked individuals who claim
• the FBI interviewed a girl who said when she was 13, four times they interviewed her because she claimed
• There is a conversation to be had in which you can support clean energy technologies, but not in this
• for example, when we wanted to add regulations that an insurance company should not use AI to deny claims

Keywords: 1182, all

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• and processed more claims than we have in any other fiscal year.
• It's usually, we hold enough in that actual fund to pay open claims.
• There are million-dollar claims, but like you said, probably 80% of the claims are under $500.
• claimed by quite large firms.
• And the majority of those are claimed by quite large firms.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The court has not issued any decisions or reached any conclusions about the plaintiffs' claims in the
• The court has not issued any decisions are reached any conclusions about the plaintiff's claims in the
• By the time we got all done cleaning things up and restoring and rebuilding and replacing, the city of
• Affected with this right-of-way easement claim. And so you're talking about hundreds of owners.
• They claim the project provides flood control and ecological conservation.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• That was a Clean Water Act case that the feds thought they had control of, and the U.S.
• And so when you say that the claim isn't valid or is valid, I... ...those total receipts are?
• And that's until a claim is valid and substantial, it's not something that he's going to require.
• So I guess I could make the claim that my rights are being trod upon, but I'm not.
• I could make the claim that my rights are being trod upon, but I'm not.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate State Affairs Committee first approved the March 11 and March 13, 2026 minutes and advanced the gubernatorial reappointment of Bud Tracy to the State Building Authority with a recommendation for confirmation. It then heard House Bill 650, a measure described as a formal statement of federalism reaffirming state and federal constitutional limits; the Idaho Farm Bureau testified in support, and the bill was sent to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee also took up House Bill 674, which would streamline the process for discontinuing telecommunications service by relying on FCC findings rather than duplicating review at the Idaho PUC. Lumen Technologies testified in support, explaining the FCC discontinuance process and customer-notice protections, while several senators raised concerns about state sovereignty and whether the bill would give the FCC final authority; the bill passed the committee 6-3 and was sent to the floor. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1365, which would exempt religious organizations from certain campaign-finance donor disclosure requirements when they participate in ballot measures, so long as their spending stays below 10% of prior-year receipts. Supporters, including Catholic Church representatives and pastors, argued the current law chills churches’ participation and forces disclosure of ordinary tithes and offerings; Secretary of State Phil McGrane said the current rules are overly broad, but recommended using PACs and noted his office could investigate complaints and financial records if needed. Opponents argued the bill would create a special rule for churches, weaken transparency, and potentially open the door to broader political activity, including recalls. A motion to send the bill to the 14th order for possible amendment failed, and a substitute motion to hold the bill in committee passed 5-4. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 1411, which expands disclosure requirements for paid in-person canvassing and campaign activity, including paid efforts related to candidates and ballot measures, while exempting volunteers and incidental costs. The sponsor said the bill is intended to increase transparency around paid political canvassing and out-of-state money. After brief clarification that the bill would cover paid youth canvassers and similar activity, the committee voted to send Senate Bill 1411 to the floor with a do pass recommendation, with Senators Toews and Shippy recorded as voting no.

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• So they go and get a complaint that an officer has had unsubstantiated claims or they don't prove to
• And to be clear, the things that will go into the departmental file are unsubstantiated claims.
• That is not a high enough standard for us to feel like unsubstantiated claims are false complaints.
• So my understanding to this bill is to seal unsubstantiated claims.
• They go into the department file, and those things are letters, memorandums, unsubstantiated claims,

Bills: SB 15

Keywords: law enforcement, department file, employee records, misconduct, confidentiality, Texas occupations code

Transcript Highlights:

• I will not be surprised when my Republican colleagues again claim that the Democrats have weaponized
• He falsely claimed that the FBI was planning January 6th for a year before it happened.
• Yet he claimed at his hearing that this wasn't accurate. You don't have it on tape.
• He claimed not to know an anti-Semitic extremist named Stu Peters.
• And he tried to claim no involvement with the January 6th choir.

Bills: SB331

Keywords: fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations, law enforcement, Kash Patel, FBI director nomination, S331, Fentanyl Act, committee meeting, legislative discussion

Summary: In this committee meeting, the primary focus was on the nomination of Kash Patel for the position of director of the FBI, which had sparked considerable debate over the past week. Members discussed the extensive vetting process Patel underwent, including a lengthy hearing where he addressed numerous questions, which emphasized his qualifications and the support he received from various law enforcement organizations. The meeting included significant arguments from both sides, reflecting the polarized nature of the nomination, especially regarding the allegations made against Patel by some committee members. As discussions continued, the committee decided to hold off on the Fentanyl Act, listed as S331, until the next meeting, indicating a prioritization of the nomination vote over new legislative measures at this time.

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• and clarifying amendments out with Republicans not voting AB 250 a gear curry sexual assault Civil Claims
• AB 911 CREO advanced clean feets exemption do pass out on an a-roll call.
• AB 964, Hadwick, mandate claims, hold in committee.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• library here in the state is as smooth as possible, and regardless of what local jurisdictions may claim
• Charlotte County has presented several that were threats of gun violence from someone who claims to have
• pushing for the audit and moving forward with the audit, which, by the way, came back and was not clean

Summary: The Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee heard and voted on several local and statewide bills. HB 69, by Rep. Andrade, preempted local zoning and land-use authority to the state for presidential libraries; after an amendment clarifying the scope of preemption, it passed 13-2. HB 63, by Reps. Gerwig and Cassel, created a public-records exemption for city and county administrators and their deputies, citing threats and harassment against local administrators; it included a 10-year sunset and passed 15-0. HB 4045, by Rep. Alvarez, updated the City of Tampa firefighters’ and police officers’ pension plan, including extending the DROP period by three years; it passed 14-0 with a committee substitute. HB 4023, by Rep. Hunschofsky, tightened conflict-of-interest rules for officers and employees of the North Springs Improvement District after prior audit concerns; it passed 16-0. HB 4017, by Rep. Oliver, codified the Bermont Drainage District’s charter and corrected a statutory cross-reference via amendment; it passed 16-0 with committee substitute. HB 4009, by Rep. Kendall, renamed the St. Johns County regional airport to the St. Augustine Airport and passed 16-0. The committee also considered PCB IAS 25-01, by Vice Chair Griffiths, which would standardize county constitutional officers’ budget procedures and create an appeal process for clerks of court and supervisors of elections similar to that used by sheriffs; after testimony from the clerks and supervisors’ associations, it passed 16-0.

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• Does it make sure water is clean, drinking water? I don't understand. Representative Cross.
• I mean, what literally do we do if we don't have clean water for everybody in this state?
• I mean, what literally do we do if we don't have clean water for everybody in this state?
• I mean, what literally do we do if we don't have clean water for everybody in this state?
• One of them asked for a DOGE, which came back clean.

Summary: The House met in special session, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal, and adopted the special order report setting the day’s calendar. The chamber then took up CS/House Joint Resolution 1F, the Governor’s property tax proposal, which would raise the homestead exemption for non-school taxes, lower the annual assessment cap on non-homestead property from 10% to 5%, and restrict county and municipal ad valorem revenue to public safety and certain other uses. Sponsor Rep. Overdorf said the measure would return money to homeowners and give local governments flexibility, while opponents repeatedly argued the ballot language was misleading and that the proposal could create large local revenue shortfalls, shift costs to other taxpayers, and threaten local services and debt obligations. Members debated a series of amendments aimed at protecting specific programs from the bill’s effects. Rep. Bartleman’s amendment to exempt Children’s Services Councils and Children’s Trusts was defeated 25-74 after supporters said those entities fund child care, mental health, aftercare, and family support, while opponents said local governments could still choose to fund them. Rep. Cross’s amendment to include water management districts in allowable uses of ad valorem taxes was also defeated, despite testimony that the districts are essential for flood control, water supply, Everglades restoration, and drought response. Rep. Eskamani’s amendment to require the Legislature to backfill public safety funding failed 25-71 after debate over whether the proposal could reduce police and fire budgets and response times. The House then rejected Rep. Woodson’s amendment to require state backfill for senior services, with supporters citing Meals on Wheels, transportation, adult day care, and other aging services, and opponents saying the state already funds senior programs. Finally, Rep. Gant’s amendment to protect veteran services was introduced and debated, with members emphasizing housing, mental health, transition assistance, and homelessness concerns for veterans; the transcript cuts off before the vote on that amendment. Throughout the debate, sponsors and supporters of the main resolution maintained that local governments would retain spending discretion and could use other revenue sources, while critics argued the measure lacked clear backfill provisions and could force cuts or tax shifts at the local level.

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• in and figure out what can be done to expedite litigation that arises after property catastrophic claims
• This committee will be Catastrophic claims due to hurricanes and natural disasters.
• It frees up deputies to do other law enforcement activities besides handling crash claims and tickets
• At its core, this issue your claim. At its core, this issue is about access to justice.
• You said that it was going to be cleaned up in the Senate. Correct.

Bills: SCR59, SCR70, HR275, HR279, HR282, HR289, HR307, HCR112, SCR61, SCR62, SCR64, SB121, HR310, HR314, HR316, HR317, HR321, HCR117, SCR5, SCR29, SCR33, SCR37, SCR63, SCR30, SCR40, SCR65, HCR3, HCR49, HCR66, HCR67, HB54, HB137, HB321, HB368, HB386, HB414, HB431, HB552, HB555, HB578, HB590, HB593, HB618, HB638, HB670, HB692, HB707, HB708, HB715, HB718, HB732, HB741, HB748, HB776, HB796, HB807, HB822, HB848, HB856, HB887, HB888, HB917, HB921, HB1082, HB1243, HB1246, HB1, HB2, HB42, HB45, HB71, HB79, HB126, HB133, HB159, HB213, HB218, HB222, HB289, HB291, HB312, HB313, HB324, HB352, HB383, HB398, HB403, HB429, HB457, HB459, HB549, HB571, HB579, HB591, HB608, HB616, HB624, HB766, HB769, HB783, HB804, HB864, HB874, HB909, HB951, HB971, HB983, HB1005, HB1017, HB1051, HB1056, HB1126, HB1186, HB1193, HB1223, HB1224, HB1235, HB1249, SB259, SB295, SB312, SB348, SB444, SB485, SB441, SB149, HB359, SB29, SB43, SB78, HB463, HB998, SB197, SB268, SB123, SB276, SB326, SB80, HB901, HR20, HR74, HCR65, HCR71, HCR98, HB284, HB306, HB341, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB603, HB605, HB614, HB625, HB646, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB798, HB911, HB955, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1191, HB1240, HB1255, SB82, SB89, SB97, SB479, HB74, HB119, HB134, HB210, HB258, HB468, HB784, HB870, HB953, HB956, HB1117, HB1236, SB42, SB208, SB217, SB274, SB300, SB341, SB379, SB382, SB387, SB401, SB449, SB487

Keywords: Major Richard Star Act, veterans, military retirement, disability compensation, VA benefits, combat-wounded, medically retired, military retirees, service members, veterans benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, concurrent receipt, retirement offset, combat-related disability, bipartisan support, memorial resolution, Congressional memorial, Louisiana delegation, Richard Star

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• There will be a carve-out to some degree relating to wildfire claims, I believe.
• I just want to reiterate that I have personally been involved in many claims where an attached unit..
• . ...involved in many claims where an attached unit is on fire and the owner did not have insurance,
• This is a little bit different because it's not quite as clear-cut and clean as catalytic converter theft
• This is a little bit different because it's not quite as clear-cut and clean as catalytic converter.

Bills: AB6, AB102, AB131, AB212, AB213, AB220, AB259, AB282, AB376, AB396, AB479, AB503, AB570, AB572, AB574, AB576, AB593, SB185, SB207, SB507, AB6

Keywords: fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, FASD, prenatal alcohol exposure, children's health, developmental disability, early intervention, treatment assistance, Aging and Disability Services Division, Department of Health and Human Services, Autism Treatment Assistance Program, public health, parent education, evidence-based treatment, Nevada NRS 427A, disability services, behavioral health, emergency medical services, ambulance, licensing, health district

Transcript Highlights:

• The underlying bill updates and clarifies how our state's Clean Energy Transformation Act applies to
• minimis amounts of fossil fuels for emergency backup requirements are exempt from compliance under the Clean
• minimis amounts of fossil fuels for emergency backup requirements are exempt from compliance under the Clean
• It also adds a new section providing immunity to the state for claims against the Washington Tourism

Keywords: 904, all

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• California's coast supports a trillion dollar economy driven by tourism, fishing, recreation and clean
• Over the past decade, California's wildfires have destroyed 53,970 structures. structures, and claimed
• It's a cleaned-up version of the failed Bill AB307 from last year.
• We're trying to keep the bill lean and clean and not add a whole bunch of details to it, and in particular

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It was cleaned up last session.
• What this bill does is it cleans that up again, creating a fine of up to $1 million a day for market
• The bill also improves the claims process.
• The bill would also allow an applicant to be awarded an amount necessary to clean up debris, pollutants

Bills: SB231, SB667, SB689, SB825, SB965, SB992, SB1059, SB1220, SB2368, SB2601

Keywords: temporary emergency electric energy facility, temporary generation, emergency power, backup generation, mobile generator, portable generator, grid resilience, power outage restoration, transmission and distribution utility, TDU, Public Utility Commission of Texas, PUCT, Utilities Code Section 39.918, competitive bidding, lease authorization, emergency procurement, bulk power system, locational marginal pricing, reliability model, black start

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• Uh, the, um, investigate claims of possible merit involving, uh, false forensic science while also.
• Thank you, Senator Miles, for pointing that out, and we want to be able to make sure it comes out clean
• We want to make sure it comes out as clean as possible for you. Yeah. Yeah, yeah, OK.
• Lastly, it cleans up some aspects of the victim notification process to make it easier for TDCJ to give

Bills: SB 614, SB 872, SB 1199, SB 1212, SB 1278, SB 1573, SB 1588, SB 1602, SB 1660, SB 1704, SB 1723, SB 1833, SB 1858, SB 1946, SB 2009, SB 2146, SB 2177, SB 2373, SB 2460, SB 2785

Keywords: forensic science, capital writs, criminal justice, case review, Texas Forensic Science Commission, SB 872, burglary of a vehicle, vehicle burglary, theft of a firearm, stolen gun, firearm theft, Penal Code Section 30.04, third-degree felony, Class A misdemeanor, criminal penalty enhancement, gun theft, vehicle break-in, property crime, sentencing enhancement, Texas criminal law

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• Uh, currently in 2023, uh, there was about a little over 200,000 workers that claimed this credit in
• talking about police officers we're talking about firefighters, we're talking about the individuals that clean
• primarily into our high-tech areas of aerospace and space, biosciences, advanced computing, as well as clean
• One is clean energy, quote unquote, is not at all defined, and I think the bill should instead state

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• Solar remains crucial to helping California meet its 100% clean energy goals, and we must continue in
• So we're balancing the fossil fuel with the clean energy.
• So we're balancing the fossil fuel with the clean energy.
• Again, balancing fossil fuel with clean energy incentives.
• You know, we in the Legislature have made incentives a priority to move into clean energy options.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• HB 2256, salvage vehicles and insurance claims. HB 2257, Watercraft Fund distribution of monies.
• We have seen horrific tragedies occur at the hands of masked individuals who claim to be working for
• the FBI interviewed a girl who said when she was 13, four times they interviewed her because she claimed
• There's a conversation to be had in which you can support clean energy technologies, but not in this
• regulation, when we wanted to add regulations that an insurance company should not use AI to deny claims

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, guest introductions, and approval of the journal. The chamber then moved through several Committee of the Whole calendars, considering a large number of bills and resolutions, mostly on second reading or in committee-of-the-whole format. Most measures were advanced with do-pass recommendations, often after adopting committee or floor amendments. Among the early items, SB 1515 (Industrial Commission revisions), SB 1645 (Auditor General performance audit), SB 1678 (health facilities), and SCR 1023 (Independent Redistricting Commission changes) were debated and approved. SCR 1023 drew the most discussion, with supporters arguing it would add geographic diversity, expand the commission to three Democrats, three Republicans, and three independents, and tighten population deviation standards to 5,000 people; opponents warned it could skew the commission and reduce nonpartisanship. The Senate also adopted amendments and advanced SB 1399, SB 1507, SB 1564, SB 1621, SB 1629, and SB 1811, with topics including AHCCCS cost reports, school district consolidation, electronic monitoring in long-term care, obesity prevention, behavioral health network adequacy, and public-school internet/wireless device issues. Later calendars addressed elections, public safety, and criminal justice. The Senate advanced SB 1134 (political signs) with an emergency clause, SB 1489 (ballot measures and circulators) after removing certain paid-circulator disclosure requirements, and SB 1725 and SCR 1048 concerning marijuana smoke as a public/private nuisance, shifting much of the issue into civil law and leaving only substantial, deliberate conduct on the criminal side. In public safety, SB 1416 on missing and kidnapped children reporting was amended to require law-enforcement training every two years and documentation of online information-sharing decisions; senators clarified it did not alter the Turquoise Alert. SB 1751 and SCR 1049, both related to capital punishment, were amended to make firing squad an available option rather than a mandatory method in certain cases, with one senator speaking in opposition to the death penalty. The Senate also advanced SB 1012, SB 1573, SB 1661, SB 1662, SB 1569, SB 1634, SB 1647, SB 1655, and SB 1664, covering concealed weapons notice appeals, judicial determinations and religious secular laws, paternity/genetic testing support, probation conditions, election-related voter registration and signature handling, foreign campaign contributions, election worker summonsing, and nomination petition signatures. Several bills were retained or moved between calendars, and the Committee of the Whole reports were adopted, sending the listed bills forward as amended.

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• Read the next bill. >> By Judiciary Committee, Civil Justice and Claim Subcommittee and Representative
• Read the bill a third time by title. >> By Judiciary Committee, Civil Justice and Claim Subcommittee
• Civil Justice and Claim Subcommittee Representative Greco another's fees for House Bill 15157, a bill
• Representative Black talked about the fact we have A process that filters through claims.
• The bill changes nothing about insurance claims.

Bills: HJR 99, HB 1399, HB 1400, HB 1094, HB 365, HB 1109, HB 647, HCR 35, SB 14, HB 12, HB 1522, HB 422, HB 675, HB 204, HB 748, HB 912, HJR 99, HB 1399, HB 1400, HB 1094, HB 365, HB 1109, HB 647, HCR 35, HCR 123, HCR 124, HR 57, HR 87, HR 111, HR 228, HR 230, HR 322, HR 624, HR 625, HR 626, HR 627, HR 628, HR 630, HR 631, HR 634, HR 635, HR 636, HR 637, HR 638, HR 639, HR 640, HR 645, HR 646, HR 648, HR 649, HR 651, HR 652, HR 653, HR 654, HR 664, HR 665, HR 668, HR 675, HR 676, HR 678, HR 679, HR 680, HR 683, HR 686, HR 688, HR 689, HR 694, HR 695, HR 697, HR 698, HR 699, HR 472, HR 622, HR 632, HR 633, HR 643, HR 655, HR 657, HR 660, HR 661, HR 662, HR 663, HR 667, HR 670, HR 674, HR 681, HR 682, HR 696

Keywords: animal feed, tax exemption, ad valorem taxation, retail, constitutional amendment, retail sale, tangible personal property, Texas tax code, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption, regulation, deceased transportation, HB 365

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• It's going to make it easier for utilities to make energy efficiency upgrades and invest in clean energy
• But it does advance progress in our clean energy transformation for everybody in our state, asking for
• It really makes sure that there is transparency on who is claiming property, who are they working on
• So why would we do that to clean energy facilities? Again, urge adoption.
• The Tri-Cities in Richland have about four really complicated clean energy projects.

Bills: SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, SB5808, SB5949, HB1347, HB1759, HB1983, HB2120, HB2264, HB2338, HB2385, HB2495, HB2521, HB2604, HB2610, HB2675, HB2426, SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, HB1796, HB2091, HB2249, HB2353, HB2431, SB5808, SB5949, HB2124, HB2104, HB2624, HB2510, HB1347, HB1759, HB1983, HB2120, HB2264, HB2338, HB2385, HB2436, HB2495, HB2521, HB2604, HB2610, HB2675

Keywords: tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, state capital projects