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TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Texas Ethics Commission Feb 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair: The Texas Ethics Commission will now hold an executive session pursuant to the government code
- Government Code.
- B is impermissible under section 255.003 of the election code.
- There being no further business, the Texas Ethics Commission adjourns at 11:15.
- Should it be the Texas Fining Commission? Had nothing to do with that.
Summary:
The Texas Ethics Commission convened at 9:03 a.m. and held an executive session, reconvening at 10:18 a.m. During the meeting, the Commission approved a settlement agreement with Michael Quinn Sullivan, ending ongoing litigation. The agreement involved Sullivan dropping his legal challenges regarding a civil penalty previously imposed by the Commission. The Commission also announced personnel changes, including the departure of the director of enforcement, Marie Prim, and the appointment of Jordan Hun as interim director.
The Commission discussed outside counsel contracts, approving the addition of Bickerstaff, Heath, Delgado, Acosta LLP to their pool of qualified vendors. They scheduled their next meeting for September 23rd and approved minutes from previous meetings. The agenda included several rulemaking items, with three rules adopted and five proposed for publication in the Texas Register. Notably, amendments to Chapter 20 regarding reporting contributions and expenditures were approved, as well as changes to lobbyist registration thresholds in Chapter 34, which were proposed for publication.
The Commission also addressed advisory opinions, adopting several, including one regarding political advertising by charter schools and another concerning the revolving door prohibition for former state employees. Appeals for administrative waivers and reductions of fines were considered, with several fines waived or reduced based on individual circumstances. Lastly, the Commission discussed policies related to alternative dispute resolution and clarified responsibilities between the Commission and staff, concluding the meeting at 11:15 a.m.
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Transcript Highlights:
- It modified the Texas Family Code to expand programs for certificate for determinate sentencing laws
- The requirement under Title III of the Texas Family Code, community, The requirement under Title III
- of the Texas Family Code, community safety, is number one.
- Judge Wheeles just mentioned the Texas Family Code, Chapter 51.01, specifically states to provide for
- Amendments to Chapter 574 of the Texas Health and Safety Code and the current provisions of Article 46C
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Transcript Highlights:
- Texas isn’t perfect, but no place in this life ever will be.
- And under this Supreme Court, it is the law in Texas.
- But the State Bar of Texas is a public organization, and every lawyer in Texas is compelled to join.
- It's Chapter 161.001B10 of the Family Code. 161.001 of the Family Code, and it allows a parent's rights
- And surely He has been with us, as Texas has grown and prospered.
Summary:
The House and Senate met in joint session under HCR 5 to hear an address from Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock, with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick introducing him. The session included recognition of the justices, judges, law enforcement officers, and interpreters present, and it also marked the formal completion of the joint session once the address ended.
Chief Justice Blacklock said the state of the judiciary is strong, while paying tribute to former Chief Justice Nathan Hecht and thanking Governor Abbott for his appointment. His remarks focused on judicial administration and public safety, including a call for a 30% increase in district judge salaries, which he argued is needed to attract and retain qualified judges. He also urged support for law enforcement, backed efforts to keep violent offenders in custody pending trial, and said the court is gathering data to identify underperforming judges and use constitutional remedies where necessary.
Blacklock emphasized that Texas courts should interpret statutes and the constitution according to text and original meaning, rejecting the “living constitution” approach. He highlighted reforms to improve efficiency and reduce litigation costs, including changes to docketing practices, civil procedure, and the regulation of legal services, and he urged the State Bar to remain politically neutral. He also discussed family law and child welfare, arguing for stronger legal representation for parents and suggesting repeal of Family Code subsection O, which he said can unfairly lead to termination of parental rights. The joint session concluded after his remarks, and the House stood at ease as guests departed.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 72, an act relating to hazardous duty retirement for code enforcement personnel of a consolidated
- House Bill 72, an act relating to hazardous duty retirement for code enforcement personnel of a consolidated
- House Bill 147, an act related to inheritance and estate tax. Representative Griffy.
- House Bill 147, an act related to inheritance and estate tax. Representative Griffy.
- House Bill 206, an act relating to the Kentucky Building Code. Representative KC Carney.
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Video Starts 00:00
Convene 01:02
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 07:51
Stand at Ease 11:46
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 26:33
Adjournment 46:41, 958, all
Summary:
The House convened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum with 98 members present. The chamber approved the journal from January 6, excused absent members, and suspended the rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications. No committee reports, second readings, or orders of the day were needed.
During announcements, a member invited colleagues to a Welcome Back to Frankfurt reception and the House adopted a citation honoring Michael Dean Hilton, with remarks noting his long career in Kentucky politics and lobbying. The House also adopted a citation recognizing Hank Parker. The clerk reported a large number of new filings, including House Bills 35 through 230 and several resolutions and constitutional amendments covering topics such as education, taxes, health care, firearms, housing, labor, elections, agriculture, public safety, and retirement systems.
Among the measures introduced were bills on scholarship eligibility, respiratory care, retirement benefits, alcohol licensure, public notices, school curriculum, privacy protection, medical billing, housing, firearms-related issues, Medicaid expansion, cannabis, wage transparency, and healthcare price transparency. Resolutions included one recognizing election principles in Kentucky, one honoring victims of UPS Airlines Flight 2976 and responders, and others on political violence, memorial highways, law enforcement support, and ALS awareness. No substantive votes on legislation occurred beyond the citation adoptions and routine procedural approvals, and the House adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Texas Ethics Commission Jun 12th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Meeting of the Texas Ethics Commission to order at 9:15 a.m.
- of the Texas Government Code.
- Um, We are pursuant to sections 551.002 and 571.139B of the Texas government code, we are ready to proceed
- Optional reporting mechanism in the Texas Register.
- Uh, the Texas Ethics Commission adjourns at 2:51 p.m. Thank you all.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Transportation Code establishes the roads on which the Texas Department of Transportation may authorize
- Under existing Texas law, licensed automotive parts recyclers are the only entities in Texas permitted
- Under existing Texas law, licensed automotive parts recyclers are the only entities in Texas permitted
- Earl Cook, Texas Independent Automobile Dealers. Earl, if... 5436.
- Earl Cook, Texas Independent Automobile Dealers.
Summary:
The Senate Transportation Committee heard a series of mostly local transportation and memorial designation bills. Several measures would rename highway segments in honor of fallen service members or public servants, including HB 2026 (Gary C. Johnston memorial highways in Archer County), HB 4429 (McIlroy Family Memorial Highway in Blanco and Burnet counties), SB 3062 (Hamby-Webb Memorial Highway in Panola County), HB 3510 (Sergeant Mark Butler Memorial Highway in Brazos County), and HB 3986 (Corporal Speedy Espiriueta Memorial Highway in Mission). The committee also heard HB 2560, which would create an optional county-road “adopt-a-road” style program allowing donations for county road repair and maintenance.
Two bills drew more substantive policy discussion. HB 2427 and HB 2455 concerned oversized/overweight freight corridors and permit authority in Hidalgo County tied to cross-border trade near the FARR International Bridge. Supporters, including the bridge director, said the measures would correct prior road descriptions, put existing TxDOT actions into statute, improve truck routing, and support trade and bridge expansion. The committee substitute for HB 2427 also removed Roma permit language, barred certain hazardous-material permits, raised permit fees, required local cost responsibility for road maintenance, and made the bill contingent on SB 2949. HB 5436 would allow licensed automotive recyclers to buy certain older, long-unregistered vehicles for dismantling or scrap without a title, with reporting, lienholder notice, and anti-theft safeguards; recyclers and dealers supported it as a way to curb illegal untitled-vehicle sales and VIN cloning.
HB 3966, authored by Sen. Alvarado, was the most contested bill. It would require commercial passenger bus companies to mail advance notice to residents within one mile before opening a new stop or terminal. Alvarado said the bill responded to the relocation of a Greyhound terminal into a Houston neighborhood without notice and to resulting crime and nuisance concerns. Greyhound opposed the bill, arguing the notice requirement would be burdensome and could delay emergency relocations during hurricanes, flooding, or lease changes. After testimony, the committee voted to report most bills favorably, with HB 3966 passing on a 5-2 vote; the other reported bills passed unanimously. Several bills were also placed on the local and uncontested calendar, and the committee recessed to the call of the chair.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on County & Regional Government Mar 24th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- And again, John Hawkins, Texas Hospital Association.
- by the state of Texas like almost like every other lake is now.
- Now, Texas, a good portion of Texas is in a drought. The drought never left Bandera County.
- The alignment with existing law updates the health and safety code and the code of Criminal Procedure
- In Chapter 775 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, which governs emergency service districts in Texas
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Transcript Highlights:
- Because Texas uses NFPA fire code standards, this mandate will most likely be adopted by all jurisdictions
- I'm with the Texas Poultry Federation, and we are in favor of 3630.
- Now, because I'm in North Texas.
- Uh, is located in AWBD North Texas region.
- I'm the mayor of Fayte, Texas.
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Transcript Highlights:
- Association and the Texas Fair Plan.
- Examples are organizations like the Texas Municipal League and the Texas Association of Counties.
- Like most states, Texas is a file-in-use state.
- We serve on the board of the Texas Certified Self-Insured Guarantee Association. the Texas Self-Insurance
- Texas coast.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Labor and Employment Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Labor and Employment
Transcript Highlights:
- Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, are improperly inserting themselves into hotel operations.
- Some background information to start: real estate investment trusts, or REITs, were created decades ago
- REITs were designed to give everyday investors access to real estate.
- To be honest with you guys, I didn't know what a real estate investment trust was until this committee
- For example, though not in the Labor Code, FLCs submit fingerprints for background checks.
Summary:
The Assembly Labor and Employment Committee heard and advanced a series of bills, mostly on worker safety, wages, workforce training, and retirement savings. AB 2137 (Chen) would strengthen workplace safety in the artificial stone fabrication industry by creating a certification program, requiring supplier verification, and adding enforcement tools; it passed to Appropriations. AB 1534 (Irwin) would create a state process to approve short-term workforce training programs eligible for new federal Pell Grant funding; it also passed. AB 2499 (Gibson), “Adrienne’s Act,” would direct Cal/OSHA to develop heat illness protections for incarcerated workers and correctional-facility workers; it passed after emotional testimony from the family of a woman who died from heat exhaustion in prison. AB 2300 (Arambula) would streamline workforce funding disbursement and create a unified sub-grant structure; it was held on call amid concerns about reduced oversight. AB 2650 (Pellerin) would expand CalSavers with emergency savings accounts, benefits assistance, and domestic worker inclusion; it passed with no opposition. AB 2634 (Sabir) would tighten High Road Training Partnership funding to prioritize labor-management programs; it passed. AB 1888, a companion to the Safe Home Grant Program, would require skilled-and-trained workforce and prevailing wage standards for wildfire home-hardening work; it passed unanimously. The committee also approved AB 1904, AB 1980, AB 2550, AB 2078, and AB 2682 on consent, all to Appropriations.
Several bills drew significant support and opposition. AB 2646 (Krell) would set a $19.75 minimum wage with COLA for agricultural employees; farmworker advocates described poverty-level wages and wage theft, while agricultural business groups warned of major cost increases and impacts on family farms. The bill passed to Appropriations. AB 2227 (Connolly) would increase farm labor contractor bond amounts, strengthen license renewal, and create default judgment procedures to speed wage recovery; supporters cited long delays and unpaid wages, while opponents argued the bill added burdens and that the real problem was the Labor Commissioner process. It also passed to Appropriations. AB 1869 (Haney) would create a reporting process for hotel workers to flag real estate investment trusts that allegedly overstep their passive-investor role; labor groups supported it, but hotel and property industry groups warned it would disrupt federal REIT conformity and investment stability. The committee approved it, and later add-on votes confirmed it passed out of committee.
Throughout the hearing, members emphasized worker protections and the need for timely enforcement, while some expressed concern about administrative burdens or reduced oversight. Most measures were approved on party-line or near-unanimous votes and re-referred to the Committee on Appropriations, with the committee adjourning after completing the add-on roll calls and consent calendar.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 03/03/25
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- There are 122 local departments in Texas.
- In Texas we have 102 prisons.
- We have a strong partnership with the Texas Association of Business, as well as the Texas Restaurant
- So there's a part of our code. You send your, to my staff, that provision in the code.
- At the time, the Texas Youth Commission, now the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And this is based on the Dallas City Code.
- But that's a lot of what these fire codes do.
- Owners, which are over 430 parks in the state of Texas.
- and associate members across the state of Texas, um.
- JD Hill, Texas Association of Builders.
Bills:
HB24
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County & Regional Government Mar 24th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- , well, with the Texas drought.
- Now, Texas, a good portion of Texas is in a drought. The drought never left Bandera County.
- The alignment with existing law updates the Health and Safety Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure
- The current $2,000 limit was established in Chapter 775 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, which governs
- emergency service districts in Texas.
Keywords:
family leave, leave pool, county employee, sick leave, vacation leave, family care, pandemic, guardianship, fencing, reservoirs, local government, regulation, land use, conservation capacity, property regulation, fence regulation, reservoir safety, county authority, fencing regulations, counties
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
The July 2025 Flooding Events, General Investigating Apr 28th, 2026
The July 2025 Flooding Events, General Investigating
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to read to you Texas Administrative Code, Section 265.15E.
- Rules and Responsibilities under Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, challenges that we face,
- Explain Code Red. Great question. Code Red is a trade name. Code Red is a reverse telephone system.
- We are Texas. We are bad." We are Texas. We are better than anybody else.
- Isn't that required by the Texas Administrative Code?
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Transcript Highlights:
- The government code and the local government code allow governmental entities and political subdivisions
- Examples are organizations like the Texas Municipal League and the Texas Association of Counties.
- To benefit Texas consumers.
- Uh, we serve on the board of the Texas Certified Self-Insured Guarantee Association, the Texas Self Insurance
- Chapter 2210 of the Texas Insurance Code directs TWIA to operate as an insurance company.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding Aug 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We have our network, Texas Mesonet, that's part of that. Of course, we couple it with West Texas.
- As you know, the state experienced historic flooding in Central West Texas and West Texas last month,
- 141 of the Health and Safety Code.
- the state of Texas.
- Texas needs to step up and work with its communities to remap Texas flood risk.
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TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
The July 2025 Flooding Events, General Investigating Jun 18th, 2026
The July 2025 Flooding Events, General Investigating
Transcript Highlights:
- Administrative Code.
- Not reported the deaths of the campers to DSHS, as required by the Texas Administrative Code.
- That the Texas Administrative Code is still not being complied with, despite them being implored to do
- It will confirm this is required by the plain text of the Texas Administrative Code, as I showed you
- And again, we can confirm this is a plain black and white requirement in the Texas Administrative Code
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Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a 23-year prosecutor who has seen almost every type of crime here in Texas.
- statewide experts to transform Texas' response to sexual violence.
- I represent the Safe Alliance in Austin, Texas.
- Last session, the seminal program for Texas game wardens was passed.
- I'm the criminal district attorney in Smith County, which is Tyler, Texas.