Video & Transcript Research : 'Texas Finance Code'
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, I call this meeting of the Energy Finance and Policy Committee to order.
- We need the legislature to protect us from the suggestion of finance and the absolute false promises
- Like Texas, Utah, and Indiana. And they're still investing there.
- The building will be roughly 40% more efficient than code requires.
- The piece around how excited I am to hear a 40% energy reduction from base code, that's a big deal.
Keywords:
water appropriation, data centers, environmental review, energy conservation, permit application, carbon-free energy, geothermal energy, renewable energy, Macalester College, appropriation, sustainability, solar energy, pollinator programs, license plates, agrivoltaics, environmental sustainability
MD
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Summary:
The Senate reconvened with a quorum and quickly moved through committee reports and second-reader bills, adopting committee amendments and sending several measures to third reading without objection. Bills advanced included SB 10 on State Highway Administration approval timelines for speed monitoring systems; SB 487 on speed monitoring systems in safety corridors; SB 689 creating a task force on post-release services and re-entry; SB 811 requiring reporting of new home sale prices in multiple listing services; SB 877 authorizing a Baltimore City stop sign monitoring pilot in the 41st district; SB 937, the Maryland Fair Chance Housing Act, limiting use of criminal history in tenant screening; SB 984 barring private immigration detention facilities; SB 465 on out-of-court statements and second-degree assault; SB 187 on pre-release services for incarcerated women; SB 388, the Decade Act, revising multiple economic development and tax credit programs; and SB 844, the annual corrective bill.
Most of the floor discussion focused on explaining amendments and the policy effects of the bills. Supporters described the housing bill as expanding second-chance opportunities while adding safeguards, and a senator asked detailed questions about how landlords could screen for serious offenses and sex offender registry status. SB 984 was described as an emergency measure preventing state and local approval of private detention facilities and authorizing enforcement by the Attorney General. SB 465 was presented as closing a gap in Maryland law on witness intimidation and aligning the state with broader practice. SB 187 would rename and expand the women’s pre-release facility into a re-entry facility and require progress reports.
The most extended debate came on SB 165, the on-site wastewater systems bill. One amendment to exempt redevelopment properties from inspection was offered and failed by roll call with 27 votes in the negative. A second amendment to require consultation with Maryland Realtors in developing regulations was then offered; supporters argued it would help avoid delays in property settlements and bring real estate professionals into the regulatory process, while opponents said the bill concerned broader wastewater regulations, not just property transfers. The transcript cuts off during that amendment’s discussion, before the final vote is shown.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Conservation Jan 31st, 2026 at 09:07 am
Senate Conservation
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- They all... ...other states including Texas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska.
- And it amends the tax code. And we're not getting that kind of review.
- And it amends the tax code, and we're not getting that kind of review.
- And finance is about the impact on the finances.
- And just remember us when we come over to finance, please.
Keywords:
food recovery, composting, waste management, solid waste surcharge, organic waste reduction, environment, grants, advisory group, bosque management, Rio Grande, environmental protection, water resources, fiscal appropriation, drinking water, well owners, water testing, water treatment, public health, agriculture, New Mexico Department of Agriculture
TX
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- Chairman and members, House Bill 1629 would extend the allowable distance from the Texas-Mexico border
- By the way, I understand the Texas Association of Builders has worked in drafting these with the city
- I represent the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
- Keep in mind, no matter where you live in Texas, this only applies to municipally owned utilities.
- I represent the Texas Association of School Boards. I'm here to testify on the bill.
Bills:
HB103
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Commerce and Economic Development Jan 28th, 2026 at 02:54 pm
House Commerce & Economic Development Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm going to be up in Senate Finance for my budget in about five to ten minutes.
- and with the activities that are going on with the Texas Space Commission and Heather Wilson at UTEP
- We're familiar directly with Arizona, Maryland, Virginia, as well as Florida and Texas.
- Texas, in Brownsville, is starting to look at a spaceport.
- We see Texas is just blowing up in a lot of different ways in space as well.
TX
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, January 12, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Jul 8th, 2026
Health & Human Services
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- On this slide, you see a citation to Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 192.001. I don't know.
- See a citation to Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 192.001, which requires that each child born
- under Texas Family Code Chapter 160.
- Exploitation of the, as it's called in Texas, family code gestational mother, I am...
- governed by Texas. ...compliance with the Texas Family Code for every gestational surrogacy arrangement
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII Feb 25th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII
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- Texas and to protect its licensees.
- These are the summary of recommendations for the Texas Board, Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.
- In the state of Texas.
- the state of Texas.
- in the state of Texas?
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Grant Program for School District Local Accountability Plans and actions challenging the Texas Education
- Psychologist licensed under the Occupations Code.
- One research security officer for Texas Southern, one for the Texas University System.
- Members, the bill relates to student union building fees at the University of Texas, El Paso.
- Members, this bill relates to the creation of the Texas Commission on Teacher Job Satisfaction and Retention
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- The Texas lottery has contributed more than $296.3 million to veterans programs.
- "You had mentioned Texas. Yes, sir.
- I've used them in Texas. I drive one almost every day, the Causeway.
- I've used them in Texas. I drive one almost every day, the causeway.
- Texas did one for gold, silver, and digital assets.
Bills:
HB165, HB175, HB198, HB272, HB457, HB488, HB566, HB603, HB763, HB902, HB909, HB971, HB981, HB1066, HB1125, HB1154, HB1231
Keywords:
HB165, lottery proceeds, Lottery Proceeds Fund, Veterans Service Grant Fund, constitutional amendment, veterans, military veterans, veterans' benefits, veterans services, family support, state lottery, education funding, Minimum Foundation Program, problem gambling, compulsive gaming, state treasurer, ballot proposition, constitutional referendum, lottery revenue, Louisiana resident veterans
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Revenue Stabilization and Tax Policy Aug 14th, 2025
Revenue Stabilization & Tax Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Code to really figure out exactly how that state conforms.
- So it references the Internal Revenue Code Section 62.
- Business-wise, I'm thinking, how are you competing against Texas?
- These contractors are moving to Texas and Arizona.
- We need to get away from dollars and cents in the tax code.
NM
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- and Administration, Department of Transportation, and Legislative Finance Committee.
- How much money do we spend through the tax code? What are our tax expenditures?
- is at the Department of Finance as well.
- Chair, as I understand it, Texas v.
- Funding OSI for continued work on potential Texas v. New Mexico.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, March 25, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Kentucky Housing Task Force 2025 (10-21-25)
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Meeting Start 00:00:07
Roll Call 00:00:25
Discussion of Lexington’s Housing Affordability Partnership 00:02:26
Discussion of Northern Kentucky’s Housing Blueprint 00:30:12
Discussion of Religious Institution Land Use 00:57:33
Discussion of Free-Market Solutions to Kentucky’s Housing Crisis 01:04:18
Adjournment 01:26:37, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met without a quorum and began informally, with members noting this was the final information-gathering meeting on housing before a November meeting to discuss findings and report back to the LRC. The main presentation focused on the Lexington Affordable Housing Partnership, a public-private effort supported by a $10 million state allocation. Presenters described Fayette County’s housing shortage, citing a gap of more than 22,000 units, rising home prices, and the challenge of assembling land and capital for affordable projects.
The partnership explained that five local banks created a $3 million capital investment fund to buy and hold land at no interest, with deed restrictions keeping the site at 80% or below area median income and allowing the banks to seek Community Reinvestment Act credit. The first project is a 12.5-acre former Transylvania University baseball field, planned for about 242 units, including detached homes, townhouses, garden-style apartments, and senior housing. Speakers said the project required extensive neighborhood engagement and zoning/development approvals, but that the planning phase is now largely complete and infrastructure work should begin soon.
Financing details included roughly $64 million in additional funding through tax credit equity, market-rate loans, city support, Kentucky Housing Corporation resources, and donations from nonprofit partners. Developers said the multifamily bond applications are due to Kentucky Housing Corporation the next day, and they expect the land purchase to be repaid into the revolving fund once the property is entitled and closed, allowing the original $3 million to be redeployed for future projects. They estimated rental units could be filled within about six months of completion, while for-sale units would come online over 12 to 36 months.
In discussion, members asked about regulatory barriers and project timelines. Presenters pointed to rising construction costs tied to new federal and state requirements, and one member highlighted the need to continue reviewing planning and zoning reforms to speed development plan approvals and reduce delays. The group also endorsed a possible statewide $20 million housing fund, a residential infrastructure fund, and efforts to avoid additional regulatory burdens on housing development.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, February 7, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, March 27, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Also, a grant program for school district local accountability plans and actions challenging the Texas
- This bill relates to a school psychologist licensed under the Occupations Code.
- There's just individual language where there's one research security officer for Texas Southern, one
- for council member four in Texas, and universal system.
- Members, the bill relates to student union building fees at the University of Texas at El Paso.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Education K-16 met with a quorum and considered a long agenda of education-related bills, mostly from the House and several taken up in lieu of Senate measures. Early action included House Bill 27 on personal financial literacy for high school students, which was reported favorably and sent to the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also advanced House Bill 4 on public school accountability and assessment, House Bill 4687 on liability and immunity for certain charter school campuses or programs, House Bill 2598 on school psychologists, House Bill 3629 barring registered sex offenders from serving on ISD boards, House Bill 824 adding civics instruction to high school government curriculum, and House Bill 4236 creating a task force to review the comptroller’s school district property value study. Most of these bills were reported out unanimously or near-unanimously and several were certified for the local and uncontested calendar.
The committee also heard and advanced higher education and school governance measures, including House Bill 127 on protecting public higher education from foreign adversaries and trade secret theft; members adopted a committee substitute after explanation that it revised the Research Security Council, clarified definitions, adjusted gift restrictions, and removed redundant procurement language. House Bill 4361 on timely emergency notifications at public institutions of higher education, House Bill 1868 on studying dual credit funding and workforce capacity, House Bill 718 on restricting certain private partnerships for student housing, House Bill 4848 on competency-based/work-based/degree programs at public institutions, House Bill 2853 on student union building fees at UTEP, House Bill 100 on instructional materials adoption, and House Bill 2243 creating the Texas Commission on Teacher Job Satisfaction and Retention were also reported favorably, with House Bill 2853 drawing one no vote.
One bill was held pending further clarification: House Bill 1105, concerning tuition and lab fee exemptions for certain paramedics, after a member raised questions about whether the exemption already exists and whether the bill merely clarifies coverage for EMS first responders. The committee also discussed House Bill 100 as a companion to Senate Bill 451 and noted that House Bill 27 and House Bill 127 were being used in lieu of Senate bills. Overall, the committee reported most measures favorably, often by unanimous vote, and several were placed on the local and uncontested calendar.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 5, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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