Video & Transcript Research : 'Texas Economic Development'
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- But public education and workforce development is very important for the state of Texas' future.
- , as Senator Roy said, is very important to me in economic development, so those are some issues I look
- Thank you. as Senator Roy said, is very important to me in economic development.
- Raising it gives Texas a bigger tool in the toolbox for future downturns, especially in an economic global
- Luis Soberon: Texas 2036 also supports exceptional item number four, which allows OCA to develop a specialty
Bills:
SB 1
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Commerce and Economic Development Jan 28th, 2026 at 02:54 pm
House Commerce & Economic Development Committee
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- Rob Black from the New Mexico Economic Development Department.
- I'm going to let Secretary Black speak more to the economic development advantages, but I can say that
- So we have been working with LFC, Tax and Revenue, and the Economic Development Department, as well as
- House Bill 27 would allow for more economic development across New Mexico, specifically benefiting our
- , and economic development efforts under a clear statewide strategy.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Delivery of Government Efficiency Apr 30th, 2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency
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- These agencies are the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the Texas Lottery Commission, and the Texas
- Um The bill charges the Texas Education Agency with developing a corrective action plan under certain
- Automated driving systems have the potential to transform mobility, drive economic development, reduce
- Like other autonomous vehicle developers, we choose to come to Texas for a variety of reasons, but one
- Yeah, I think the real models in Texas are the high-performing Texas.
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- I'm looking forward to concentrating on law enforcement and economic development as a deterrent to criminal
- Um, I'm looking forward to concentrating on law enforcement and economic development as a deterrent to
- We developed the training. We had training scheduled.
- We've been around the world in Texas with the Texas Trucking Association and milk truck examples.
- I've been developing legislation.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Border Security held its first hearing of the 89th legislative session, established a quorum, welcomed new and returning members, and adopted the committee rules without objection. The chair said the hearing would be limited to invited state agency witnesses and was intended as a status update for new members on current border operations, especially in light of the change in federal administration.
Testimony came from the Office of the Attorney General, Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Texas Military Department. The Attorney General’s representative said border-related litigation is largely in a holding pattern while the new U.S. Department of Justice awaits additional leadership, and noted prior cases involving concertina wire, buoys, and the CBP One app. DPS described Operation Lone Star’s evolution from filling gaps when Border Patrol was overwhelmed to current operations focused on interdiction, criminal arrests, fentanyl and meth seizures, and national security concerns, while also noting improved morale and more voluntary deployments as border pressure has eased. The Texas Military Department reported more than 5,000 personnel on state active duty, extensive use of barriers, drones, boats, and rapid-response forces, and said Operation Lone Star has resulted in more than 531,000 apprehensions and a 90% reduction in illegal crossings.
Members and witnesses discussed whether the state should maintain its current border-security footprint while federal policy settles, with the chair emphasizing preserving institutional knowledge and leaving tactical decisions to the governor. Questions also covered trooper fatigue, Border Patrol training under SB 602, and concerns about cartel-driven commercial trucking and fuel depots near the border. The committee heard that Border Patrol training with DPS has resumed, and the chair asked agencies to keep the Legislature informed as legal and operational circumstances change. No bills were heard and no votes were taken beyond adopting the committee rules.
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- development.
- development.
- A company in Texas... ...develop every year some information about large loads coming to ERCOT, our capacity
- You know, Texas is the economic engine, not just of this country, but of this world.
- Commenters also reiterated the economic importance... of the Texas coast to the Texas economy, and we're
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- Typically, a developer will require a group of properties to redevelop.
- After the developer has submitted development documents to the city, the city or citizen group will petition
- In the worst circumstances, they stop development completely.
- and any other developer that wishes to develop an area around a historic property to preserve that character
- ... ...possibilities for that developer and investors alike.
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 2215, which would clarify that property owners may challenge municipal zoning ordinances that are adopted without following Chapter 211 procedures, and would expressly waive municipal sovereign immunity for declaratory, injunctive, and mandamus actions in those cases. The bill sponsor and witnesses argued it would simply enforce existing notice, hearing, and due process requirements and give landowners a practical remedy when cities fail to comply. Testimony in support came from attorneys and a landowner describing alleged zoning actions in Selma that they said occurred without proper notice or hearings and caused significant financial harm. After questions, the committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 2639, which would add disclosure and compensation requirements for local historic designations, including compensation based on the greater of repair/restoration costs or the difference in appraised value with and without the designation. The bill author said it was intended to address situations where historic designation delays or blocks redevelopment and to ensure property owners are fairly compensated. A property owner testified in support, describing an Austin case in which a demolition permit led to historic designation and what he said was a costly forced rehabilitation. Opponents, including a preservation advocate and an East Austin resident, argued the current process is already rigorous, rare, and balanced, and that the bill would undermine cities’ ability to preserve historic places and community heritage.
During closing on SB 2639, the chair raised a concern that Section 3B appeared to apply retroactively to pending cases, which he said could be unconstitutional under the Texas Constitution’s prohibition on retroactive laws. The committee did not resolve that issue during the hearing, and the bill was left pending. The committee then adjourned.
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- development.
- This will help Texas.
- Water development particularly supports economically distressed and rural communities.
- From across Texas who make up this great body, the Texas State Senate.
- And that the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is tasked with developing rules necessary for
Summary:
The Senate opened with an invocation and then took up several conference committee matters and resolutions. It granted the House request for a conference committee on House Bill 46 and adopted a conference report on Senate Bill 37, which was described as higher education governance reform, including stronger board authority, changes to faculty senates, general education requirements, and a new ombudsman office. Senators also adopted a large package of resolutions and HCRs by voice vote.
A major focus was Senate Bill 12, the “Parental Bill of Rights,” whose conference report was adopted after extended questioning. The bill was described as giving parents more access to school materials and grievance procedures, requiring parental consent for student clubs, and restricting school district employees from assisting with social transitioning or related gender-identity instruction. Senators raised concerns about effects on students already socially transitioned and on parental rights in medical or psychological decisions; the author said the House language was retained in key areas and that districts would need policies and parent notification. The report passed 20-11.
The Senate then adopted a resolution allowing the conference committee on Senate Bill 1, the state budget for fiscal years 2026-2027, to go outside the bounds, and later adopted the budget conference report. Senators highlighted major funding for public education, property tax relief, public safety, health and human services, child care, water and transportation infrastructure, and the Texas Energy Fund. The budget discussion also covered higher education, mental health facilities, community attendant wages, rural hospitals, DFPS case management, child care assistance, and a study rider on TRS. The report passed unanimously, 30-0.
Finally, the Senate suspended rules to take up Senate Bill 8 and adopted its conference report. The bill requires counties with jails or jail contracts to participate in the federal 287(g) immigration enforcement program, with sheriffs choosing among available models and counties receiving tiered grants to help cover costs. Supporters framed it as a public safety measure targeting criminal illegal aliens, while opponents questioned whether it would divert local resources and increase fear in immigrant communities. The report was adopted after debate.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 23, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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- infused into Texas politics. Mr. infused into Texas politics. Mr.
- It reads, “If the state of Texas fails to rectify the racial gerrymandering of Texas 9, Texas 18, Texas
- “If the state of Texas fails to rectify the racial gerrymandering of Texas 9, Texas 18, Texas 29, and
- Born in 1925 in Green, Texas, 28th. Born in 1925 in Green, Texas, Texas,<00:50:42.960>
Mr. - Texas is recognized. Texas is recognized.
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- What it does is completely gut non-economic damage recovery in Texas.
- Texas currently recognizes at least six elements of non-economic damages.
- These are common-law non-economic damage elements, and when I say common-law, they were developed over
- of non-economic damages.
- And I'm going to be speaking here, of course, between economic and non-economic.
Bills:
HB4806
Keywords:
civil action, damages, health care services, noneconomic damages, negligence, legal standards, 1184, house, all
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- of Texas citizens through the development and enforcement of recognized professional standards for individuals
- I believe it goes through Governor's Office of Economic Development. Okay, okay.
- Talking to the governor's economic development office, and we know Tesla's coming and so then we you
- This was developed with the assistance of the Correctional Management Institute of Texas.
- Our roads and bridges and broadband infrastructure are inadequate and hinders energy. economic development
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- women to the Texas Capitol.
- In accordance with the interim charge given to the Natural Resources and Economic Development Committee
- The bill requires a study and a report to be conducted by the University of Texas Bureau of Economic
- And you're asking this T-BEG, the Texas Bureau of Economic Geology, to do a seismic study?
- Texas Broadband Office and aligning Texas statute with federal rules.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation, received a House message announcing passage of H.B. 500, and a gubernatorial nomination for the Upper Neches River Municipal Water Authority Board. The chamber adopted several resolutions, including SR 409 recognizing Blue Ribbon Lobby Day, SR 402 honoring the discovery of the woolly devil plant at Big Bend National Park, and recognitions for Operation Christmas RGV and Wilson County Day. The Senate also heard an announcement that the Committee on Senate Nominations action report had been placed on members’ desks.
The body then took up and passed several bills. SB 2365 was passed to prohibit personal wireless communication devices by public school students during instructional time, with exceptions for health, special education, and safety needs. SB 1869 was passed to reaffirm the DSHS commissioner’s authority over controlled-substance schedule changes without rulemaking or judicial review. SB 1124 was passed to revise criminal discovery procedures in response to the Heath decision, with supporters saying it preserves exculpatory evidence protections while limiting suppression of inculpatory evidence when the defense already knew of it. SB 1758 was passed to create a Grayson County pilot study and temporary permitting hold concerning a cement kiln/quarry near a semiconductor wafer facility, and SB 2078 was passed to regulate composting in certain counties, after a clarifying amendment.
The Senate also passed SB 33, barring governmental entities from transactions that support abortion assistance or out-of-state abortion procurement; SB 34, expanding wildfire preparedness measures, studies, equipment databases, and rural fire department funding; SB 1208, increasing the penalty for interference with public duties from a Class B misdemeanor to a state jail felony; SB 1030, removing the maintenance, repair, and overhaul tax for general aviation; SB 505, creating processes to address election irregularities; SB 2411, updating the Business Organizations Code and changing filing-method requirements; and SB 1333, addressing unauthorized entry, occupancy, sale, rental, lease, or conveyance of real property. Most measures advanced on voice vote or recorded roll call after motions to suspend the regular order and the constitutional three-day rule, with several members raising questions or objections, especially on the criminal justice, abortion, and public duties bills.
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- On behalf of the Texas flag, I pledge allegiance to the flag of Texas, one state under God.
- Cody Johnson a big Texas Welcome to the Texas House. Thank you. Thank you. Mr.
- We have Susie Torres from Killam Development. and Naomi Perales from Texas Gas Service, all board members
- Texas FFA.
- Texas Advocacy Day.
Summary:
The committee meeting was conducted with several discussions surrounding various proposed bills, addressing both public interests and legislative concerns. Specific bills were presented, and members debated the implications of each, emphasizing their potential impact on the community and state regulations. Notably, several testimonies were heard from stakeholders, which enriched the conversation and provided different perspectives on the bills being reviewed.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Mar 5th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
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- I have the privilege of chairing the Texas Energy Reliability Council, the Texas Emergency Management
- Uh, they developed the, uh, Texas Homeland, uh, Security strategic plan, which I hope you'll become familiar
- Gang in Texas.
- in North Texas.
- development.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 3, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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- Texas is recognized. Thank you, Mr. Texas is recognized. Thank you, Mr.
- The gentleman from Texas. I time. The gentleman from Texas.
- The gentleman from Texas reserve. time. The gentleman from Texas reserve.
- Gentleman from<04:23:27.359>
Texas. from Texas. from Texas. - economic activity.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Tax committee hears HF173 2/25/25
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- Our state has a strong foundation for R&D according to the Department of Employment and Economic Development
- Our state has a strong foundation for R&D according to the Department of Employment and Economic Development
- Our state has a strong foundation for R&D according to the Department of Employment and Economic Development
- This bill is to drive economic growth by ensuring that research and development stays done in Minnesota
- This bill is to drive economic growth by ensuring that research and development stays done in Minnesota
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, November 17, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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- First responders across Texas, U.S.
- First responders across Texas, U.S.
- First responders across Texas, U.S.
- First responders across Texas, U.S.
- Roy: I thank my friend from Texas.
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- The bill supports business growth, tourism, and economic development while ensuring that RV parks and
- That is set up on the state under the state water plan and the Texas Water Development Board.
- to Texas homebuyers, and this would add a cost to the developer that would ultimately be passed on to
- Um, JD Hill, Texas Association of Builders here on behalf of our, uh, homebuilders, remodelers, and developers
- for Texas families.
Bills:
HB24
TX
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- of Texas citizens through the development and enforcement of recognized professional standards for individuals
- I believe it goes through Governor's Office of Economic Development.
- And you tell me, is that more of a study, and I mean like with the Texas Development Water Board, TechSot
- This was developed with the assistance of the Correctional Management Institute of Texas at Sam Houston
- Our roads and bridges and broad, broadband infrastructure are inadequate and hinders economic development
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, September 2, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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- It goes without saying that control and manufacture of these cables matter not just for economic development
- matter not just for economic matter not just for economic development,<04:52:43.440>
but < - The gentleman from Texas is recognized. The gentleman from Texas is recognized.
- Texas is recognized. Texas is recognized.
- And the refrain I heard one Texas.
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- Related work, and we, we developed a micro grid and that work was actually funded by the state of Texas
- So, we plan to develop that over at RIS and we're also looking at developing EMP test facilities for
- Sure, workforce development, development is very critical in this field also.
- development.
- Section 1 adds section 21 to Article seven of the Texas Constitution to establish the Texas Healthcare