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• be printed. recommendation that it do pass and be printed in the Kirkwood Code.
• While these imports are often... ...and less expensive, their quality and safety standards raise serious
• At the same time, domestic shrimpers in Texas must adhere to strict federal safety and sustainability
• The Texas Business and Commerce Code has it different that the spam texts are not classified.
• for using justified force and self-defense under Chapter 9 of the Texas Penal Code.

Bills: HB1958, HB2031, HB2879, HB3285, HB3995, HB4487, HB4558, HB4560, HB4876, HB4899, HB5212, HB5317, HB5543, HB5567, SB1333

Keywords: firearm possession, tenant rights, landlord regulations, civil penalties, property code, justified use of force, deadly force, property rights, home defense, smart devices, data privacy, personal data collection, user consent, mobile application, data transparency, HOA, property owners association, property owners' association, Texas Property Code, Chapter 202

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• I chaired Public Health, and it was truly an honor and a pleasure to serve the people of Texas, just
• Hi, I'm Deborah Danberg, and I was staff in the 70s and a member all through the 80s and 90s. from the
• And I love Houston. And we won. The Astros won yesterday.
• And this place is really a lot of fun, and you can move mountains here.
• I'm Tracy King and I served 14 terms and retired on January 14th of this year.

Bills: HR33, HR138, HR200, HR243, HR267, HR307, HR353, HR383, HR443, HR446, HR449, HR451, HR453, HR457, HR459, HR460, HR461, HR462, HR464, HR466, HR467, HR474, HR475, HR477, HR479, HR481, HR482, HR483, HR484, HR486, HR487, HR490, HR491, HR497, HR502, HR505, HR509, HR510, HR511, HR512, HR513, HR515, HR516, HR527, HR531, HR532, HR541, HR542, HR547, HR548, HR549, HR550, HR555, HR557, HR564, HR568, HR574, HR575, HR576, HR577, HR578, HR580, HR584, HR586, HR587, HR588, HR589, HR594, HR595, HR597, HR599, HR606, HR607, HR608, HR609, HR610, HR611, HR612, HR613, HR615, HR616, HR617, HR619, HR620, HCR65, HCR119, HR434, HR447, HR450, HR454, HR455, HR458, HR463, HR476, HR478, HR488, HR489, HR492, HR496, HR499, HR522, HR523, HR524, HR533, HR534, HR535, HR536, HR537, HR539, HR546, HR552, HR553, HR554, HR556, HR579, HR582, HR598

Keywords: autism, neurodiversity, awareness, acceptance, public health, HR 138, H.R. 138, House Resolution, Texas House, 89th Texas Legislature, Susan Christian, Houston Mayor's Office of Special Events, MOSE, retirement resolution, congratulatory resolution, ceremonial resolution, Houston, special events, city events, civic events

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• develop recommendations intended to improve teacher and student safety and accountability through a
• process, and updates safety and health policy by updating epinephrine usage to cover all approved devices
• process and updates safety and health policy by updating epinephrine usage to cover all provided devices
• This legislation enhances safety, transparency, and accountability measures for school districts focused
• at the expense of safety, and dignity should never mean silence."

Bills: S0824, S1170, S1620, S1738, S7036

Keywords: school district, real property, inventory, land use, education, video monitoring, safety, special education, parental rights, public education, school board rights, transparency, employment conditions, nondisclosure agreements, educational facilities, student safety, teacher accountability, physical plant, school design, construction standards

Summary: The Education Pre-K-12 Committee considered several K-12 bills and resolutions. SJR 1104, by Senator Massullo, would place on the ballot a proposed constitutional amendment protecting voluntary religious expression in public schools; supporters said it simply codifies existing law and protects student and employee rights, while opponents warned it could entrench religious pressure and exclusion. The resolution was reported favorably. The committee also heard SB 1738, by Senator Yarborough, on educational facilities; an amendment removed crime-prevention-through-environmental-design language and adjusted transparency/safe-space provisions, and the bill was reported favorably as amended. SB 824, by Senator Truenow, was amended into a transparency measure requiring districts to submit annual reports on unimproved land holdings to DOE, and it was reported favorably. Appointments in tabs 7 and 8 were recommended for confirmation. The committee then took up SPB 7036, a comprehensive education package by Chair Simon. The bill would expand educational emergency triggers, adjust Title I withholding uses, align charter school rules with school improvement processes, update safety and early learning provisions, expand literacy and math interventions, and revise educator pipeline policies. Members raised concerns about a provision that could allow the state to develop instructional materials; Simon said that section was still being considered and would need guardrails. The committee adopted a motion to submit the bill as a committee bill, and it was reported favorably. SB 1620, by Senator Leak, proposed a “school board members’ bill of rights” giving board members direct access to district documents and staff, limiting district attorneys’ dual representation, strengthening nepotism rules, and prohibiting nondisclosure agreements. Volusia County school board members and others testified both for and against the bill, with supporters citing transparency and accountability and opponents warning about confidentiality, staff pressure, and undermining the superintendent’s authority. The bill was reported favorably. Finally, SB 1170, by Senator Calatayud, as amended, would allow parents of students in self-contained ESE classrooms to request cameras, with district policies governing review, notice, timelines, and appeals. Parents, advocates, and educators testified strongly in support, while one witness opposed it as an unfunded mandate. The committee reported the bill favorably.

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• And I'm anticipating we'll be taking a look at the compacts that were passed out of House Health and
• We will meet on Saturdays and Health and try to move those along as quickly as possible.
• And then within the Health Sciences Center, they actually have a vice president.
• And then within the Health Sciences Center, they actually have a vice president.
• and required disclosure related to substance use, mental health issues, and other life challenges.

Bills: SB1, SB3

Keywords: interstate medical licensure compact, physician licensure, medical license reciprocity, expedited licensure, medical practice act, New Mexico medical board, compact commission, physician mobility, telemedicine, license portability, background check, disciplinary action, joint investigation, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, scope of practice, medical board transparency, multistate compact, licensure renewal, health care workforce

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• The definition of harm to self, harm to others, and the Mental Health and Development Disabilities Code
• The Chamber views behavioral health as closely tied to public safety, workforce stability, and economic
• The impacts are felt across communities by families, employers, first responders, and the health care
• The Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code is about inpatient civil commitment.
• Chair, mental health, mental disorder is defined, and mental health are.

Bills: SB1, SB3

Keywords: interstate medical licensure compact, physician licensure, medical license reciprocity, expedited licensure, medical practice act, New Mexico medical board, compact commission, physician mobility, telemedicine, license portability, background check, disciplinary action, joint investigation, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, scope of practice, medical board transparency, multistate compact, licensure renewal, health care workforce

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• from the Minnesota Department of Health rule and the CMS claims manual.
• from the Minnesota Department of codes from the Minnesota Department of Health<00:15:48.839> Rule
• Health Rule and the CMS claims Health Rule and the CMS claims manual<00:15:52.519> and<00
• > of<00:40:31.319> Public<00:40:31.520> Safety and uh the Department of Public Safety
• and uh the Department of Public Safety are<00:40:31.920> routinely<00:40:32.400> bringing<

Bills: HF1470, HF1310, HF1837

Keywords: opioids, substance use, addiction recovery, mental health, state cabinet, HF1310, Office of Cannabis Management, cannabis, marijuana, tribal consultation, government-to-government relationship, Minnesota tribes, Tribal governments, state government, consultation, rulemaking, Indian affairs, cannabis regulation, tribal sovereignty, state-tribal relations

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• And so, while I do not shy away from partisanship, ...public schools, and so while I do not shy away
• but moms who are Republicans and leaders in their party, in their communities, and in this state.
• and reprioritize that money to what matters: teacher pay, school safety, and closing the special education
• And that starts at the top.
• So Texas schools need significantly more money this session to close the school safety funding gap, and

Keywords: education funding, House Bill 5419, zero-based budgeting, public testimony, school safety, special education

Summary: State Representative Gina Hinojosa and a group of parents and education advocates testified in support of House Bill 5419, a zero-based budgeting proposal aimed at reviewing Texas Education Agency spending and redirecting more public education dollars to classrooms. Hinojosa argued that public schools are being weakened by chronic underfunding, teacher shortages, delayed special education services, and inadequate school safety funding, and said the bill would help cut bureaucracy, vendor contracts, and other non-classroom spending in favor of teacher pay, safety, and special education. Several witnesses, including self-identified Republicans and former GOP officials, backed the bill as a good-government measure and said they were crossing party lines because public schools need more direct investment. They criticized TEA growth, vendor contracts, public-private partnerships, and what they described as unfunded mandates from the state, including school safety requirements. One witness said rural districts are being forced into four-day school weeks, while others cited campus closures, deferred maintenance, and local tax increases tied to state funding shortfalls and recapture payments. The discussion also focused on the need for a systematic review of TEA spending and the lack of a sunset review for the agency since before 2005. Hinojosa and others said increasing the basic allotment would help districts, reduce recapture pressures, and prevent local tax hikes. The exchange was primarily a public hearing and advocacy session; no vote or formal committee action was described in the transcript.

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• of technology for efficiency and safety.
• We must drive sound policy and regulations to ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability. for all projects
• This ensures a return on our investment and public safety.
• Maintaining and improving our infrastructure is vital to our safety, health, and prosperity. for all
• safety, and resilience.

Keywords: Texas, Infrastructure Report Card, ASCE, population growth, climate change, investment, public safety, engineering standards

Summary: The meeting focused on the release of the 2025 Texas Infrastructure Report Card, highlighting key findings and recommendations for improving infrastructure across various sectors in the state. Julie Jones, Vice President of ASCE Texas, opened the session by introducing key speakers, including Dr. Art Wood and committee co-chairs Griselda Gonzalez and Austin Mazzarelli. Throughout the discussion, the report's grades were revealed, showing the state's infrastructure received an overall grade of 'C'—adequate but requiring significant attention and investment. Emphasis was placed on the rising challenges posed by climate change and increased population growth, underscoring the need for strategic investments in infrastructure to support Texas' economic growth and public safety.

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• around the state that are teaching safety individuals from various companies about safety and improving
• I'm CEO of Elevate Brain Injury and Mental Health.
• We pass our DOT safety audits, we have a formal safety plan, and we employ a full... time mechanic to
• I'm President of Research and Planning Consultants, and we do analysis of reasonable value of health
• services for plaintiff and defense personal injury attorneys, healthcare providers, and health plans.

Bills: HB4806

Keywords: civil action, damages, health care services, noneconomic damages, negligence, legal standards, 1184, house, all

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• It also allows health care providers and facilities, through the affidavit and counter-affidavit process
• Then they'll come in and do their own coding and billing and say this is the rate that it really should
• When you have health insurance, state and federal rules force providers to submit clean, coded claims
• particular CPT code, okay, which is the code that all doctors are supposed to use and it's the same thing
• It is known and understood that there are people that will not—and I'm talking about health insurance

Bills: HB4806

Keywords: civil action, damages, health care services, noneconomic damages, negligence, legal standards, 1184, house, all

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• And of course, the general curriculum code that's in... in the statute lays out a general code for what
• , safety, and well-being of our communities.
• I work at Dell Medical School, and I also teach their health equity curriculum.
• in fields like health care and education where we already face shortages.
• Improving college accessibility and addressing the health care shortages is at risk.

Bills: SB 37

Keywords: fetal development, education, public health curriculum, middle school, age-appropriate instruction, 1184, house, all

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• assign primary importance to the safety and well-being of the child and domestic violence victim, including
• assign primary importance to the safety and well-being of the child and domestic violence victim, including
• Really, this should be about health care and women's health and not about child support.
• That is basic child safety. Children deserve courts that... ...and reliable, not radical.
• presumptively relevant to the safety of the child and the fitness of the parent.

Bills: HB2041, HB2144, HB2239, HB2321, HB2371, HB2594, HB2661, HB2662, HB2793, HB2968, HB2995

Keywords: child neglect, financial resources, behavioral health, Christian Science treatment, parental rights, child support, preborn children, retroactive support, medical expenses, child welfare, child care, grant program, low-income, early learning, infrastructure, economic growth, security freeze, credit reporting, dependent children, parental notification

Bills: HB 842, HB 1907, HB 2844, HB 2892, HB 3439, HB 4211, HB 4536, HB 5111, HB 5138, HB 5182, HB 5247, HB 5269, HB 5323, HB 5435, HJR 201, SB 871, HB 3896, SJR 40

Keywords: power lines, Gulf Coast, weather-related outages, Public Utility Commission, infrastructure, government contracts, Chinese companies, information technology, cybersecurity, state regulations, food safety, mobile vendors, licensing, permitting exemptions, health inspections, nonprofit organizations, personal information, government disclosure, privacy, criminal penalties

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• order and decorum.
• Currently, Chapter 2258 of the Government Code governs the enforcement of prevailing wage laws. and publicly
• Well, if you look at that area of code that's being updated, it talks about investigations and prosecutions
• House Bill 5435, assessed and authored and passed.
• and stuff, and ID you want there, fingerprints and, I mean, what?

Bills: HB842, HB1907, HB2844, HB2892, HB3439, HB4211, HB4536, HB5111, HB5138, HB5182, HB5247, HB5269, HB5323, HB5435, HJR201, SB871, HB3896, SJR40

Keywords: power lines, Gulf Coast, weather-related outages, Public Utility Commission, infrastructure, government contracts, Chinese companies, information technology, cybersecurity, state regulations, food safety, mobile vendors, licensing, permitting exemptions, health inspections, nonprofit organizations, personal information, government disclosure, privacy, criminal penalties

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• and safety. ...for the patrons of these food trucks.
• both health standards and small businesses.
• Services and rules involve multiple health permits, redundant inspections, and stacked fees.
• What we're really looking for is to have this one permit that has a uniform health and safety standard
• If they just have one uniform standard to meet, that still protects the health and safety of their customers

Bills: HB842, HB1907, HB2844, HB2892, HB3439, HB4211, HB4536, HB5111, HB5138, HB5182, HB5247, HB5269, HB5323, HB5435, HJR201, SB871, HB3896, SJR40

Keywords: power lines, Gulf Coast, weather-related outages, Public Utility Commission, infrastructure, government contracts, Chinese companies, information technology, cybersecurity, state regulations, food safety, mobile vendors, licensing, permitting exemptions, health inspections, nonprofit organizations, personal information, government disclosure, privacy, criminal penalties

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• And so Representative Bedo looked at some other states and what they do.
• And well... This five-year thing... and well, guess why?
• And so that's the issue there.
• and enforce it.
• And so, I believe... ...to bring us more up to code, and so I believe that's what this bill is doing.

Bills: SB197, HB140, SB214, HB214, HB147, HB270, SB73

Keywords: food trucks, mobile vendors, health inspection, fire safety, state law, regulation, food service, business license, subdivision, transfer of land, immediate family, exemption period, county regulations, Sweet Home Alabama Tourism Investment Act, tourism rebate, tax rebate, sales tax rebate, lodging tax rebate, transactional taxes, tourism development

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• Volunteers that are doing this, and if they're following this code, it's a phone number that they can
• The election code got broken last session, and counties over 1.2 million...
• And in the code, they took this out of early voting.
• , and some other bills that were also touching that code.
• So the bill does not say 'excluding' barcodes and QR codes because that is scannable.

Bills: HB569, HB766, HB1638, HB2316, HB2773, HB2785, HB3113, HB3709, HB3775, HB4275

Keywords: early voting, ballot correction, voting rights, election integrity, mail-in voting, voter notification, HB 766, precinct chair, precinct chair candidate, ballot application, Texas Election Code, Section 172.021, election administration, candidate filing, party precinct chair, county party, political party office, email address, telephone number, confidential candidate information

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• you go in and you can trade Bitcoin and the Trump coins and all those other coins.
• language to include Service Oklahoma and delete Department of Public Safety.
• And we have debated and gotten back and forth. Calculate savings.
• And we have debated and gotten back and forth in a variety of means and methods, people calculating,
• , and 60-day for a... ...and out of state, and 60-day for in-state.

Bills: HB4284, HB1250, HB4190, HB3086

Keywords: animal abuse, offender registry, public safety, animal welfare, criminal justice, Oklahoma legislation, local law enforcement, Public Safety Technology Revolving Fund, grants, state funding, law enforcement technology, cyber crime, fraud prevention, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, insurance fee, digital forensics, investigative support, revolving fund, prisons, corrections

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• Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming to our committee meeting this morning, and members, thank
• We got a motion to... and got a second. All in favor say 'I'. I. Okay.

Bills: HB443

Keywords: HB443, Underground Damage Prevention Program, One-Call Notification System, 811, utility locate, dig law, excavation safety, damage prevention, underground utilities, pipeline safety, public utilities, buried facilities, excavation notice, demolition notice, Alabama Public Service Commission, sunset extension, utility protection, locate request, call before you dig, gas pipeline

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• /c><00:18:34.559> so million of Fraud and and and it it's so million of Fraud and and and it it's
• <00:48:41.359> um<00:48:41.640> and motion and then and a statement um and motion and
• the health and welfare of nursing home workers.
• Industry, the Department of Human Services, and the Minnesota Department of Health, and six members
• The top three things that folks wanted to see were: one, a raise in pay; second, health insurance; and

Bills: HF23, HF1355

Keywords: whistleblower, whistleblower protections, public employees, state employees, retaliation, reporting fraud, misuse of authority, personal gain, state government, state services, state programs, legislative auditor, constitutional officer, public corruption, fraud reporting, government accountability, employee rights, labor law, Minnesota Statutes 181.931, Minnesota Statutes 181.932