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• Speaker, members of the Assembly, I'm sure you all remember Ronald Reagan when he was in a presidential debate
• , and he said to the other party in the debate, 'There you go again.'
• And we're trying to debate something that we can't talk about.
• Please resist this motion for reconsideration, or we'll have another 90 minutes of debate.
• Please resist this motion for reconsideration, or we'll have another 90 minutes of debate.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, pledge, and roll call, establishing a quorum. It then took up a series of appropriations and policy bills, with the most extensive debate centered on Senate Bill 2025, the Department of Veterans Affairs budget. The House approved amendments that shifted governance of the department and veterans’ home from ACOVA to the governor, citing concerns about ACOVA’s salary-setting actions and broader appropriation oversight. Members opposed to the change argued ACOVA had studied compensation and acted within its role. The amended bill passed 57-34, and the final bill passed 69-22 with the emergency clause carrying. The House also passed Senate Bill 2001, the legislative branch budget, which funds the 2027 session, legislative staff, chamber upgrades, IT improvements, and salary adjustments for legislative leaders; the bill passed 62-29, but the emergency clause failed. Senate Bill 2019, the Career and Technical Education budget, passed 82-10 with emergency clause. Senate Bill 2021, the Information Technology Department budget, passed 75-17 after discussion of data center migration, service automation, mainframe transition, ERP study, and DPI’s move from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus. Other measures passed included Senate Bill 2228 for rural grocery store sustainability grants, Senate Bill 2390 creating a rural catalyst community grant program, Senate Bill 2188 adjusting the Clean Sustainable Energy Authority, and Senate Bill 2265 authorizing a veterans national cemetery grant and line of credit with added reporting safeguards. Several House bills returned from the Senate were concurred in and then passed, including House Bill 1361 on mandatory minimum sentences for human trafficking offenders, House Bill 1017 for the Game and Fish Department, House Bill 1588 on firearms and dangerous weapons provisions, House Bill 1429 on harassment and stalking involving robots, House Bill 1591 on county fair resiliency grants, House Bill 1537 on service agreement protection for water projects, House Bill 1203 on edible medical marijuana products, and House Bill 1027 transferring administration of the State Fire and Tornado Fund from the Insurance Commissioner to OMB. The House also rejected a motion to reconsider Senate Bill 2307, which dealt with library materials and obscenity-related restrictions, by a vote of 48-51. In addition, the chamber appointed conference committees on several House and Senate measures where concurrence had failed, and laid over Senate Bill 2340 for two legislative days.

Transcript Highlights:

• I know we could get into the debate on going back and forth whose pardons were worse and what that looks
• I know we could get into the debate on going back and forth whose pardons were worse and what that looks
• I know we could get into<00:30:14.480> the<00:30:14.640> debate<00:30:15.120> on
• going<00:30:15.919> back<00:30:16.080> and<00:30:16.320> forth into the debate
• on going back and forth into the debate on going back and forth whose<00:30:16.799> pardons<00

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• person and we obviously intoxicated person and we could<00:08:51.360> probably<00:08:51.839> debate
• <00:08:52.240> that<00:08:52.440> term could probably debate that term could probably
• debate that term obviously obviously obviously intoxicated<00:08:55.399> but<00:08:55.640>
• will seriously consider this and let it go to the floor or whatever the next step is for further debate
• will seriously consider this and let it go to the floor or whatever the next step is for further debate

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• ANY DEBATE? WE WILL MOVE OVER TO TAB 2.
• DEBATE, NO. THANK YOU SECRETARY DIXON. EXCELLENT JOB.
• ANY DEBATE? TAB 4, WE WILL NOW TAKE A LOOK AT THE CONDITIONAL MEDICAL RELEASE PILOT STUDY.
• SENATORS ANY OTHER QUESTIONS, DEBATE.
• ANY QUESTIONS, DEBATE? WE WILL BE TAKING A TAB FIVE, PROGRAM REVIEW DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• of chip away uh with some smaller amendments, some page and line amendments, amendments to start debating
• of chip away uh with some smaller amendments, some page and line amendments, amendments to start debating
• to start debating ideas and trying<00:05:18.080> to<00:05:18.320> start<00:05:18.560><
• programs. as I think you've uh debated programs. as I think you've uh debated and<01:02:11.839><
• um in the Senate some of the debated um in the Senate some of the concerns<01:02:48.640> that

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up Senate File 856, a bill to create a statewide Office of Inspector General to combat fraud. Representative Norris presented a delete-everything amendment that would keep most of the Senate bill but add more emphasis on fraud prevention, fully fund the office, avoid duplicating work already done by the BCA’s financial crimes division, and preserve subject-matter expertise by keeping some existing inspectors general in their agencies. He said the amendment would retain strong investigative powers, including subpoenas, while using the BCA for arrests, and he acknowledged his original version was likely too broad, so he planned to offer smaller amendments if needed. Chair Nash and other members challenged the DE on both process and substance. Nash said the amendment had not been shared with key stakeholders, noted that the Senate author had publicly distanced herself from it, and pointed to a governor’s office document saying the administration wanted a different approach than the Senate bill. He argued the Senate bill was a bipartisan, bicameral product and said the committee should be careful about accuracy and process. Representative Davis questioned Norris about the claim that the Senate bill was underfunded and about the governor’s role in selecting the inspector general, arguing that the governor should not have broad control over the office. Norris responded that the Senate bill’s fiscal note estimated roughly $12 million for the biennium, but the bill appropriated less than that amount, and he said the Constitution requires the governor to appoint the inspector general if the office is in the executive branch. He said the DE tried to preserve independence through a bipartisan advisory commission, Senate confirmation, a five-year term, restrictions on partisan activity, and removal only for cause with a public hearing. After debate from several members, the committee held a roll call and the DE failed on a 7-7 tie, so it was not adopted.

Transcript Highlights:

• It's actually ridiculous that we're debating this because...
• The people who are on CFIUS, and I think you heard the debate, are very serious.
• They don't have this debate.
• Write in all the debate tonight on SB 17 and place it in the journal.
• Members, please refrain from talking over one another during the debate.

Bills: SB17, SB1569, SB2420, HB5138, HJR161, HB1937, HB3334, HB5444, HB5137, HB361, HB321, HB5447, HB464, HB678, HB2294, HB4172, HB3225, HB1769, HB5394, HB1837, HB1787, HB2271, HB2440, HB5134, HB5149, HB2151, HB2073, HB2186, HB2025, HB1936, HB1777, HB1663, HB 1306, HB 1290, HB1527, HB4802, HB3462, HB2963, HB2462, HB2560, HB644, HB2725, HB2621, HB2588, HB1443, HB1403, HB3032, HB1557, HB1664, HB2811, HB2088, HB2598, HB3062, HB3134, HB3940, HB4027, HB4097, HB4862, HB4170, HB4157, HB4205, HB4279, HB4377, HB4838, HB5424, HB5294, HB4870, HB4763, HB5639, HB4112, HB2275, HB1677, HB5014, HB3848, HB3797, HB3727, HB3709, HB3177, HB3057, HB4176, HB4202, HB2180, HB3528, HB3658, HCR76, HCR127, SB906, SB1229, SB855, SB703, SB1025, SB888, SB1119, SB1080, SB929, SB1355, SB2231, SB1877, SB1998, SB552, SB17, SB1569, SB2420, HB2697, HB3801, HB3488, HB3477, HB3466, HB3469, HB2594, HB2564, HB2298, HB5331, HB5646, HB5247, HB5323, HB4384, HB3896, HB4014, HB3627, HB3594, HB2524, HB510, HB561, HB 1181, HB3963, HB5111, HB2785, HB1661, HB200, HB1803, HB249, HB721, HB851, HB 1128, HB1904, HB30, HB1916, HB541, HB5560, HB3071, HB5627, HB5435, HB2688, HB3045, HB3483, HB4213, HB4226, HB783, HB175, HB4735, HB5155, HB5057, HB4813, HB5339, HB5196, HB5033, HB3486, HB4211, HB74, HB4730, HB4743, HB4463, HB4139, HB4752, HB4486, HB4437, HB4426, HB4396, HB4263, HB3487, HB3418, HB2266, HB2229, HB2189, HB5224, HB5195, HB3947, HB3358, HB3370, HB3745, HB3697, HB2001, HB1968, HB3371, HB3909, HB4944, HB2284, HB4506, HB3317, HB4166, HB3913, HB1768, HB4603, HB2494, HB3099, HJR138, HB133, HB3832, HB1988, HCR34, HB3421, HB3892, HB5138, HJR161, HB1937, HB3334, HB5444, HB5137, HB361, HB321, HB5447, HB464, HB678, HB2294, HB4172, HB3225, HB1769, HB5394, HB1837, HB1787, HB2271, HB2440, HB5134, HB5149, HB2151, HB2073, HB2186, HB2025, HB1936, HB1777, HB1663, HB 1306, HB 1290, HB1527, HB4802, HB3462, HB2963, HB2462, HB2560, HB644, HB2725, HB2621, HB2588, HB1443, HB1403, HB3032, HB1557, HB1664, HB2811, HB2088, HB2598, HB3062, HB3134, HB3940, HB4027, HB4097, HB4862, HB4170, HB4157, HB4205, HB4279, HB4377, HB4838, HB5424, HB5294, HB4870, HB4763, HB5639, HB4112, HB2275, HB1677, HB5014, HB3848, HB3797, HB3727, HB3709, HB3177, HB3057, HB4176, HB4202, HB2180, HB3528, HB3658, HCR76, HCR127

Keywords: foreign ownership, real property, national security, criminal penalties, civil penalties, personal information, higher education, privacy protection, governing board, institutional security, software applications, mobile devices, age verification, parental consent, data protection, app store regulation, HJR 161, Texas constitutional amendment, voting rights, non-citizen voting

Transcript Highlights:

• This concern calls for a debate.
• You know, we've spent a lot of time and a lot of energy an effort and debate in this committee and on
• And, you know, there was a good debate on whether we use a more modern translation and I looked it up
• Yeah, I don't know if these things are things that are up for debate, but I do want to...
• So it's not even debatable as a valid case precedent anymore. Thanks for sticking here.

Bills: HB4, HB54, SB 10, SB 24, HB4, HB54, HB775, HB850, HB 1122, HB 1249, HB1405, HB2336, HB2757, HB3372, HB3622, HB4442, HB4687, HB4893, HB5089, HB5515, HB5606, SB10, SB24, HB1573, HB3369

Keywords: district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, citizenship, U.S. citizen, non-citizen, public office, advisory board, task force, state government, local government, political subdivision, commission board, appointment eligibility, officeholder qualifications, public service, naturalization, Texas Government Code

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• But I wonder, as I'm listening to the debate, it's been a great debate, by the way. I do.
• ,<04:15:30.960> by<04:15:31.120> the debate, it's been a great debate, by the debate
• . debate. debate.
• Uh, you know, we might have just had one up there, real close debates, Crick, over some town hall debates
• Uh, you know, we might have just had one up there, real close debates, Crick, over some town hall debates

Keywords: 916, all

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• I'm sure we'll be doing enough debating in our executive sessions to cover that. Excuse me, Mr.
• <01:32:52.920> in area um that is always up for debate in area um that is always up for debate
• But that was a policy debate that happened in this committee. I don't want to glance over 18913B.
• <01:38:42.639> that field but that was a policy debate that field but that was a policy debate
• <01:57:53.199> these think about these bills debate these think about these bills debate these

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Education Committee held its organizational meeting for the new term, with members introducing themselves and describing their backgrounds in teaching, school boards, special education, administration, law, and related fields. Chair Glenn Cordelli outlined the committee’s goals and procedures, emphasizing civility, professionalism, and respectful treatment of witnesses and members. He also noted that the committee has been split into two this year because of the large volume of bills, and said the committee had already sent three bills to the other education committee, with 36 bills currently assigned and more expected. The chair reviewed committee rules and logistics: hearings should start on time, members should minimize cell phone use and avoid searching during testimony, and questioning of witnesses is limited to one question at a time unless the chair allows a follow-up. Members were told to use the title “Representative,” to sign up on pink cards to testify, and to submit written testimony to the clerk. He also explained that hearings are for listening rather than debating, while executive sessions are where debate and motions occur. Possible motions include ought to pass, inexpedient to legislate, and retain in committee for further work, including subcommittees. Additional procedures covered scheduling, with the committee expected to meet Wednesday and Thursday the following week because of a holiday, and regular meetings generally planned for Monday and Wednesday. The chair also discussed the consent calendar, reports from majority and minority positions, and the expectation that members who testify on a bill should not then question other witnesses on that same bill. No legislation was voted on at this meeting; it was a procedural and orientation session for the committee.

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• Seeing none, will there be debate? Senator Reinhard questions. Seeing none, will there be debate?

Summary: The Senate Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism Committee met to consider the nomination of Cecil “Andy” Duval of Jenks to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission for a six-year term. Senator Reinhardt presented Duval, describing his background as a plumber and business owner, his community service, and his interest in tourism, outdoor recreation, and even noodling. Duval told the committee he loves Oklahoma, the outdoors, and serving people, and said he was excited to learn more about the commission’s work. There were no questions or debate from members. Senator Reinhardt moved for approval, with a second from the chair. The committee voted unanimously, 8-0, to approve the nomination and forward it to the full Senate for consideration. The meeting then adjourned.

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• But no event shall debate continue beyond 11:50 a.m.
• The chair will morning hour debate.
• But no event shall debate five minutes.
• HR881,<04:11:22.399> my Today we are debating HR881, my Today we are debating HR881, my legislation
• All time for debate has expired.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• because you know case during the debate because you know 1569<00:37:24.920> was<00:37:25.240>
• thought thought that during the debate thought thought that during the debate on on on 1569<00:37
• As a new representative this term, I'm not as familiar with the whole debates on 1569 since I wasn't
• As a new representative this term, I'm not as familiar with the whole debates on 1569 since I wasn't
• <00:45:15.880> on familiar with the whole debates on familiar with the whole debates on 1569

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Senator Fessi, I think we debated this bill a long time last year. Yes.
• I'm not getting involved in that policy debate at all. Let me get to the point.
• In 2016, we debated the whole issue of surrogacy, and we came up with something that seemed to be what
• Under our current surrogacy arrangements, as Representative Cruz pointed out, those bills were debated
• Do you feel that since y'all have been discussing and debating this bill, that y'all are prepared, if

Bills: HR267, HCR105, HCR107, HCR110, HCR113, HCR114, SB4, SB52, SB57, SB145, SB152, SB194, SB237, SB333, SB433, SB483, SCR37

Keywords: diabetes, amputation, amputations, diabetic foot ulcer, peripheral artery disease, PAD, wound care, podiatry, vascular disease, endocrinology, limb salvage, health policy, public health, healthcare costs, insurance coverage, Louisiana Department of Health, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana Center for Health Innovation, patient education, screening

Transcript Highlights:

• I'd like to just remind the committee that we debated this bill for hours and hours last session.
• I was in those debates.
• We had debate in committee.
• As I understand it, the debate is that it imposes on a general First Amendment right and the public's
• I don't know, is this motion debatable? I don't know. Yes, it is, okay.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then took up House Bill 4852, a strike-and-insert bill revising West Virginia’s food additive restrictions. Counsel explained that it moved the existing additive list into a new code section, kept the 2028 effective date, added exceptions for dietary supplements, alcoholic liquor, non-intoxicating beer, and small sellers under $5,000 per month, and created civil penalties for knowing violations. Testimony split between industry witnesses, who argued the bill and last year’s law would raise costs, burden interstate commerce, and conflict with federal regulation, and advocates who said the law is already prompting companies to reformulate and that the bill clarifies vague language tied to a federal injunction. Several amendments were offered to tie the law to FDA action or exempt soda, pepperoni rolls, frozen confections, and snack foods; some were adopted and others failed. The committee then adopted the strike-and-insert amendment as amended and reported HB 4852 to the full Senate with a do-pass recommendation. The committee next considered House Bill 5484, which creates felony offenses for interfering with a victim’s access to medical treatment or forensic care related to a sexual offense, or for forcing a victim of a sexual offense who becomes pregnant to have an illegal abortion, along with a conspiracy offense. Counsel said the strike-and-insert added clarifying language and definitions. Members raised concerns that the conspiracy language could be read to include the victim herself, and the bill sponsor said the intent was to target traffickers and abusers who keep victims from medical care and force abortions outside medical facilities. An amendment was adopted clarifying that nothing in the subsection imposes criminal liability on the victim of the sexual offense. The committee then adopted the strike-and-insert amendment, reported HB 5484 to the full Senate with a do-pass recommendation, and adopted a title amendment. The final bill discussed in the excerpt was House Bill 4468, which narrows confidentiality protections for victims in criminal complaints by limiting redaction to names and addresses, while still allowing disclosure to other governmental entities and permitting victims to request redaction of addresses from appellate decisions after July 1, 2026. Counsel said the bill would replace broader existing confidentiality language and remove provisions allowing disclosure upon a showing of justice or by subpoena. Members questioned whether the change would weaken victim privacy protections, noting that identifying information can include much more than names and addresses. The committee then began hearing testimony from a county prosecutor on the bill, but the excerpt ends before any vote or final action on HB 4468.

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• upon completion of the ceremony, the House will stand adjourned until noon tomorrow for morning-hour debate
• UPON COMPLETION OF THE CEREMONY, THE HOUSE WILL STAND ADJOURNED UNTIL NOON TOMORROW FOR MORNING HOUR DEBATE

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, January 20, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• It is non-debatable, however.
• Motion is non-debatable, requires a constitutional majority of 51.
• Motion is non-debatable. amendment 14.
• Requires constitutional non-debatable.
• Speaker. democratic debate in this chamber. and I democratic debate in this chamber. and I hope<02:17

Keywords: Several minutes after the convene vote and before the introduction failed to properly steam. This version was pulled from a local back up., 958, all

Summary: The House convened with 97 members present, declared a quorum, approved excusing absent members, and suspended the rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications. The journal for February 25, 2026 was approved. The clerk also reported that the Senate had passed Senate Bills 98 and 122 and requested concurrence. The House then received second-reading reports on a range of bills, including measures on prison educational programs, respiratory care, dietitians, wildlife depredation, temporary structures, military families, civil rights, local boards of education, light pollution, controlled-substance prescribing licenses, youth health services, class sizes for exceptional children, the athletic trainer compact, limited commercial driver’s licenses, and Senate Bill 145 relating to the Department of Agriculture and Alcohol Beverage Control. Committee reports moved several bills forward, including the main budget bills House Bill 500 and House Bill 504, along with measures on workforce investment, data centers, domestic violence, guardians ad litem, domestic relations, health delivery and “food is medicine” initiatives, state personnel, open records, and fish and wildlife resources. House Bill 500 and House Bill 504 were taken from the Rules Committee and placed on the orders of the day. House Bill 500, the executive branch budget bill, was then taken up for third reading and explanation. Members presented extensive floor explanations of House Bill 500 and House Committee Substitute 1, describing it as a “good first draft” of the executive budget. Supporters said the proposal emphasizes restrained spending growth, base reductions with exemptions for key areas, employee salary increments, and deposits to the Budget Reserve Trust Fund for future one-time investments. They highlighted funding for K-12 education, postsecondary aid and workforce training, Medicaid and behavioral health, public health infrastructure, pensions, veterans, public safety, economic development, tourism, and state technology and facility maintenance. The budget substitute was adopted by voice vote, and the discussion continued with detailed descriptions of the bill’s provisions; no final passage vote was shown in the excerpt.

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• As this has been debated and sort of out there, I have talked to many many people who have said um you
• c><00:09:28.560> this<00:09:28.800> has<00:09:29.000> being<00:09:29.280> debated
• As this has being debated and sort them.
• As this has being debated and sort of<00:09:30.160> out<00:09:30.360> there,<00:09:30.600

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• um, just because I know it's the end of a long day, I won't offer an amendment and get us into a debate
• get<00:21:32.840> us<00:21:32.960> into<00:21:33.200> a<00:21:33.240> debate
• <00:21:33.560> on amendment and get us into a debate on amendment and get us into a debate

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Based on the last debate, kind of, I guess, you know, but it is a public institution versus private institution
• Based<00:11:12.920> on<00:11:13.000> the<00:11:13.040> last<00:11:13.200> debate
• ,<00:11:13.440> kind<00:11:13.839> of,<00:11:14.120> I Based on the last debate
• , kind of, I Based on the last debate, kind of, I guess,<00:11:14.760> you<00:11:14.839> know

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I think we should have a vigorous and intense partisan debate over it.
• > should have a vigorous and intense should have a vigorous and intense partisan<00:15:52.480> debate
• partisan debate over it. partisan debate over it.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all