Video & Transcript Research : 'Texas Government Code Chapter 418'
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Texas 89th Regular
Energy Resources S/C Underground Facility Safety Oct 22nd, 2025
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- Over the last five years The DPC of Texas has had over 15,500 attendees at chapter meetings across the
- Texas.
- Texas is one of only a few states that continues to follow the 48-hour code. clock.
- Under Chapter 251 of the Texas Utilities Code, a person who intends to excavate at a depth of 16 inches
- correct yes sir Perry Fowler, Fowler Group Texas, also the Government Affairs... person for Texas 811
TX
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- We have 18 different chapters.
- . ...this exciting opportunity for us to build into Texas families and a stronger Texas.
- Senate Bill 1030 removes a significant obstacle in the tax code to allow further expansion of the Texas
- Texas, California, and Florida are the leading states for private aircraft ownership, but Texas is not
- governments if a local government affirmatively refuses the funds in writing or fails to deposit its
Summary:
The Senate Finance Committee heard several tax and economic development bills. SB 935 would exempt counties from the motor fuels tax on fuel used exclusively in county vehicles; Sen. Hall and Cass County Judge Travis Ransom argued it would save counties money without changing fund allocations, and the bill was left pending while the committee waited for the House version. SB 2206 would extend and revise Texas’s research and development incentives by tying the franchise tax credit more closely to federal law and changing the program’s effective date; supporters from business, manufacturing, and tax policy groups said it would protect innovation jobs and help startups, while the Comptroller’s office explained the fiscal note and said the committee substitute was no longer needed. The committee later withdrew the substitute and left the bill pending before ultimately voting it out favorably.
The committee also heard SB 2020, which would repeal the “rehab tax” on nonresidential remodeling. Sen. Campbell said a large fiscal note led him to delay a full presentation, but builders, architects, and contractors testified that the tax raises remodeling costs, complicates audits, and discourages reuse and reinvestment in existing buildings. The bill was left pending. SB 2018 would create a two-year “strong families” tax credit for businesses donating to nonprofits that provide family support services; supporters from Family First, Buckner International, and Texas Baptist said it would strengthen families, father engagement, and upstream prevention, while the author said the Comptroller and HHSC were still working on administration details. That bill was also left pending.
After a quorum was established, the committee heard and later reported several bills favorably. SB 1030 would exempt certain aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul parts from sales tax for general aviation; industry, airport, and local economic development witnesses said it would keep high-wage aviation work in Texas and improve competitiveness with neighboring states, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 214 would create a temporary sales tax holiday for qualifying residential HVAC systems; it was laid out and left pending. SB 1901 would make administrative and ethics changes to the Opioid Abatement Fund Council, including staggered terms, conflict rules, and fund reallocation procedures; it was reported favorably. SB 266 would repeal the Texas Research Incentive Program and use the appropriation to address the existing backlog of unmatched donations; the chair and Sen. Paxton said the state should honor past commitments, and the committee substitute was adopted and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.
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- 66 or chapter 283 for telecoms, that would be cable and telecom.
- Texas Water Code.
- Current statute under Section 21 of the local government code requires municipalities with city council
- Here now calls Trey Larry, uh, Texas Land USA LLC for the bill.
- Texas pedestrian traffic deaths increased by 20%.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 7th, 2026 at 12:19 pm
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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- And as their voice in Congress, I say we oppose the bad government practices that created the... government
- by consent of the governed.
- growth of North Texas.
- On On behalf of the people of Texas' 3rd Congressional District, I congratulate the North Texas Municipal
- of Fort... ...Texas Ranger and retired sheriff of Fort Ben County, Texas, who passed away on March 5
MI
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- Calendar item 91 is Senate Bill 592, a bill to amend the Corrections Code of 1953.
- Calendar item 51 is Senate Bill 900, a bill to amend the Michigan Vehicle Code.
- Calendar item 75 is Senate Bill 968, a bill to amend the Insurance Code of 1956.
- What it will do is increase government spending.
- Item 9-1 is Senate Bill 592, a bill to amend the Corrections Code of 1953.
Summary:
The Senate met with 27 members present and a quorum, opened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a series of motions, recesses, and introductions of bills. Several new bills were read and referred, including measures affecting the Income Tax Act, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, public utilities, nondisclosure agreements, data centers and community benefit agreements, zoning, Medicaid false claims, and the Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Act, with referrals mainly to finance, energy and environment, and housing and human services committees.
In the Committee of the Whole, Senate Bills 592, 49, and 50 were reported without amendment and advanced. On third reading, the Senate passed Senate Bills 900, 820, 966, 967, 968, 973, 974, 975, 976, 977, and 978. SB 900 dealt with the Vehicle Code, SB 820 with election law, SB 966 and SBs 974-978 with housing and insurance-related changes, and SB 967 with the Income Tax Act. SB 966, 967, 973, 974, 975, 976, 977, and 978 all passed on 20-16 votes, while SB 900 passed 35-1.
Senate Bill 973, creating a state-based health insurance exchange as a nonprofit corporation, drew the most debate. Senators Weber, Lindsay, and Halk offered amendments, all of which were defeated after recorded votes; Weber argued for cost controls and consumer savings, while supporters said the bill would give Michigan more control over health care decisions and could lower premiums. Senator Irwin spoke in support of the housing-related package, saying it would help address the state’s housing shortage. Senate Bill 592, concerning the Corrections Code, was also passed after a 31-5 vote, with Senator Lindsay explaining his no vote as concern about how the bill treats juvenile offenders.
The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 133, urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to honor commitments to Michigan farmers participating in the Rural Energy for America Program. Senator McCann supported the resolution, citing farm losses from federal rollbacks, while Senator McBroom gave a strong no-vote explanation criticizing state energy policy and the resolution’s framing. The session ended with remarks recognizing Juneteenth and an anecdotal bipartisan exchange between senators before the chamber adjourned until June 23 at 10:00 a.m.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine breaking the cycle of senior loneliness, focusing on strengthening family and community support. Mar 12th, 2025 at 02:30 pm
Aging (Special) Committee
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- 393 394 395 396 397 398 399 400 401 402 403 404 405 406 407 408 409 410 411 412 413 414 415 416 417 418
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- Education Code, which was created by the Texas... ...in my mind is something called the Texas Education
- Code, which was created by the Texas Supreme Court in 1989, which begs integrity and ethics in the legal
- Under Chapter 582 of the Government Code, for draft investigation reports in cases where TEA settles
- 5452 of the Government Code.
- The agreement must include, Under Chapter 550 of the Government Code.
Summary:
The Committee on Education K-16 heard several bills focused largely on special education transparency, school safety, and student support services. Senate Bill 1908, by Senator Zaffirini, would direct the Higher Education Coordinating Board to study the feasibility of a statewide system for coordinating clinical training placements, including regional portals for healthcare clinical slots, with a report due by December 1, 2026. A representative of the Texas Nurses Association and the Nursing Legislative Agenda Coalition testified in support. The bill was left pending subject to the call of the chair.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 111, by Senator Hall, which in its committee substitute was narrowed to a reporting bill requiring school districts to disclose legal proceedings involving special education due process complaints when legal fees exceed $10,000, rather than capping spending. Several parents and advocates testified that districts spend large sums on litigation against families of children with disabilities and that greater transparency is needed; some senators raised concerns about unintended consequences, including possible pressure to settle cases. The committee adopted the substitute and left the bill pending. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1551 on automated external defibrillators in public schools, Senate Bill 865 on CPR instruction requirements for certain volunteers, Senate Bill 1032 on the Governor’s University Research Initiative, and Senate Bill 571 on school employee misconduct reporting and access to the Do Not Hire Registry; each was reported favorably after committee substitute adoption and roll-call votes.
Additional bills discussed included Senate Bill 1884, which would formalize and expand dedicated staff support for the State Board of Education and give the board chair hiring authority over that staff; members questioned whether it duplicated TEA functions, while a witness argued the workload increase justified the change, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 625 would replace the current half-credit economics requirement with a half-credit in personal financial literacy; educators and advocates strongly supported making the course required, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 582 would make TEA settlement agreements in special investigations publicly available when sanctions are imposed, and Senate Bill 2600 would bar transportation fees for students living within two miles of campus unless districts do not receive state transportation funding; both were left pending. The committee also heard Senate Bill 2751, which would require TEA inspections of non-public special education programs to consider medical standards of care and crisis-prevention training; testimony from a program operator described severe student behaviors and the need for more flexibility, and the bill was left pending after the substitute was adopted.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Rules Committee Jun 30th, 2025
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- Is there a motion on Item 10, the urgency clause request for SB 418 by Senator Menjivar?
Summary:
The Rules Committee was called to order, a quorum was established, and the committee took up a consent agenda. One item, Item 10, was removed from consent at the request of a member so it could be considered separately. The remainder of the consent agenda was approved by roll call vote.
The committee then considered Item 10, an urgency clause request for SB 418 by Senator Menjivar. A motion and second were made, and the item was approved on roll call, with one member voting no and another briefly changing a vote during the call. After the vote, the committee adjourned.
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- I think that 21.06 does need to be stricken from the Texas Penal Code. Okay.
- In Chapter 724 of the Transportation Code, that's where it lays out the type of breath specimens that
- We have a buildout chapter 9 of the Penal Code covers deadly force use.
- Of a buildout, Chapter 9 of the Penal Code covers deadly force use in our state.
- Government Code contains a provision that allows a service provider to U.S.
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The committee first took up House Bill 2777 by Representative Rose, which would bar the death penalty for defendants who can prove by clear and convincing evidence that they had schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and active psychotic symptoms at the time of the offense. Rose said the bill would still hold defendants accountable through life without parole, would save money by avoiding lengthy capital litigation, and would address cases where severe mental illness was not adequately considered. Supporters from NAMI Texas, the Catholic bishops, and a forensic psychologist said the bill is narrowly tailored, consistent with neuroscience and moral principles, and would prevent executions of people whose psychosis substantially impaired reality testing. Committee members questioned how the bill interacts with existing competency and insanity law, whether the diagnosis is sufficiently defined, and whether the statute requires active psychosis at the time of the offense. An opponent argued the death penalty should remain available for juries to decide in all cases. The bill was left pending.
The committee then heard House Bill 1221 by Representative Lozano, which would raise the cap on pretrial intervention program fees from $500 to $1,200. Lozano and a district attorney witness said the increase is needed because program costs have risen and the fees help make diversion programs self-sustaining, allowing first-time or low-level offenders to complete rehabilitation and potentially obtain expunction. Opponents from the Texas Fair Defense Project argued the higher fee could make diversion unaffordable for indigent defendants and undermine an important alternative to incarceration, especially where related supervision and monitoring costs already add up. Members discussed whether the fee applies only to PTI participants, how payment plans and waivers work, and whether ability to pay should be addressed more explicitly. The bill was left pending.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1738 by Representative Jones, which would repeal Penal Code Section 21.06 and related Health and Safety Code references concerning homosexual conduct. Jones said the law is unconstitutional under Lawrence v. Texas, remains harmful on the books, and has led to confusion and unnecessary costs even though it is unenforceable. Supporters said the bill simply removes outdated language and protects civil liberties, while opponents from Texas Values argued the statute still serves as a statement that homosexual conduct is unacceptable and should remain as a warning, even if unenforceable. Members debated whether the law’s remaining language is merely symbolic or still harmful, and whether other criminal statutes already cover conduct such as prostitution, incest, and offenses involving minors. The bill was left pending after testimony.
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- Midland delivers for Texas.
- This legislation will benefit Texas agriculture, Texas economy, and Texas environment, and I ask that
- Lubbock is the home of Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Texas Chris
- Then I applied for property tax relief under Texas tax code chapter 11, Section 11.131, subchapter B,
- Members, House Bill 4044 amends Chapter 172 of the tax code to reauthorize the participation of institutions
Bills:
HB249
MN
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Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs May 11th, 2026
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
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- Code, 1502.057, Local Government Code, and case law.
- code, 1502, 057, local government code, and case law.
- I’ll begin with water rights permitting, which is governed by the Texas Water Code, Chapter 11.
- Code through the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, or TPDES, or the Texas land application
- So Texas Water Code 16.060 outlines the criteria for zone designation.
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Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII Feb 25th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII
TX
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- The federal government maintains a list. That list can change.
- . ...of these hostile foreign governments.
- the policy right here in Texas.
- on to join a limited government at the federal level.
- This is about Texas colleges and universities, that's right.
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Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Licensing & Administrative Procedures Mar 25th, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
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- architectural firm in Lubbock, Texas.
- Um, according to the Texas Council on Family Violence's Honoring Texas Victims Report, in 2023, 205 Texans
- And right here in Texas, Texas, I've worked with survivors who first found courage when their hairstylist
- With hundreds of people moving to Texas daily and many businesses relocating to Texas, the need for CPA
- Regulations fall under Chapter 234 of the Local Government Code, but the local government code says this
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 27th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
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- Decreasing local government jobs have a multiplying effect on the rest of the economy.
- You're talking about commission law enforcement agents of the federal government who are acting in the
- program or because of a government entitlement.
- I'm not aware of what is going on or what the federal government is doing or trying to do or what the
- federal government programs I'm specifically looking at only the state recruit state programs where
Bills:
SJR50, SJR51, SJR52, SJR53, SJR54, SJR39, SB1290, HB4028, HB4029, HB4073, HB4074, HB4075, HB4076, HB4077, HB4078, HB1250, HB2951, HB2961, HB3151, HB3581, HB3705, HB3970, HB3972, HB3980, HB3981
Keywords:
Medicaid, federal funding, state law, healthcare, low-income adults, Oklahoma Constitution, healthcare regulations, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, permanent rules, joint resolution, OHCA, health care rules, administrative rules, major rule, Title 75, Title 317, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 317:30, health policy, state health programs
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Civil Judiciary REVISION 2: HB4094 and HB3407 - Added Feb 19th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Civil Judiciary
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- would finally make our law here in Oklahoma more in line with the laws of three of our border states: Texas
- I believe that there is legal precedent that there are certain restrictions that the government can place
- That there are certain restrictions that the government can place on constitutional rights.
- So... ...who has served in government has at least been elected by the people.
- ..of the Texas law that just passed fairly recently.
Bills:
HB1453, HB2933, HB2941, HB2945, HB2959, HB3087, HB3094, HB3297, HB3298, HB3319, HB3321, HB3386, HB3453, HB3471, HB3505, HB3510, HB3544, HB3549, HB3652, HB3727, HB3791, HB3845, HB3906, HB4119, HB4125, HB4126, HB4198, HB4236, HB4425, HB4343, HB4094, HB3407
Keywords:
foreign ownership, property rights, agricultural land, Attorney General, divestment, real estate, felony penalties, insurance regulation, homeowner claims, premium discounts, catastrophe mitigation, civil penalties, fentanyl, overdose, first responders, drug reporting, immunity, controlled substances, penalties, abortion
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine navigating Syria policy after Assad. Feb 13th, 2025 at 09:30 am
Foreign Relations Committee
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