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• I'm the Executive Director of the Texas Broadband Association. Texas Broadband Association.
• allocated about $3.3 billion to provide here in Texas.
• I'm an attorney here in Austin, Texas.
• This Texas Constitution requires that fair market value be paid to the city. of the state of Texas for
• It was the Southwest, SBC Texas versus Harris County.

Bills: HB3713, HB3953, HB4055, HB4272

Keywords: telecommunications, local exchange companies, universal service fund, rate maintenance, business expansion, broadband access, internet service, multiunit residential properties, urban areas, affordability programs, fiber-optic cables, public land, construction permits, environmental impact, notification requirements, municipal projects, infrastructure, facility relocation, public right-of-way, 1184

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• Texas. Yes.
• to regulate Texas positions.
• in the state of Texas.
• the state of Texas.
• Medical Association, Texas.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• <00:14:45.839> seek purposes, the gentleman from Texas seek purposes, the gentleman from Texas
• Nven was named the Texas Superintendent of the Year by the Texas Association of School Boards.
• ,<00:18:03.760> serving school districts in Texas, serving school districts in Texas, serving
• District of Texas proud. With that, Mr. District of Texas proud. With that, Mr.
• to obey the established government. to obey the established government.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• We show you registered as Andrea Sparks, not on our watch, Texas. Yes, Chairman.
• Transportation Code.
• I'm a director of a probation department in Texas. I've been in the business since 1996.
• The second thing is, is that there's 3 branches of government in this country.
• CSCDs remain under the judicial branch in the government code, and judges still hold responsibility for

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• today, under House Rule 4, Section 13, House committees are subject to the same rules of decorum that govern
• Cole was in city government and, I'm not sure if anybody else was in local government, but we've got
• I've worked in the government system for 22 years. I'm a big woman. Next week I'll be 58.
• Brandon Wood, executive director, Texas Commission on Jail Standards.
• They're very important to the state of Texas.

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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.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• category code.
• Meyer, if if those laws, the US code<01:20:03.920> or<01:20:04.239> or code or or code
• Category codes.
• <01:35:59.760> to codes and apply those codes to codes and apply those codes to construction
• <01:36:20.880> of<01:36:21.040> of has a code that's that's the code of of has a code

Bills: HB0111, HB0112, HB0122

Keywords: capital construction, state funding, Wyoming, major maintenance, community colleges, task force, legislative services, budget appropriation, unexpended funds, sunset clause, healthcare, rural health, transformation program, funding, incentives, training, access, perpetuity fund, 916, all

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• Because if we want Texas to be the best place to raise a family, we have to make sure Texas is the best
• The Texas Education Code and past actions of this body have prioritized a well-rounded education for
• Lieutenant, Cushing ISD, East Texas.
• We stand tall for the U.S. and Texas flags.
• I know the worth of Texas children, and I'm sorry to say this bill does not reflect the worth of Texas

Bills: HB2

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, 1185, senate, all

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• But that day, we federal government.
• Gentleman from Texas is reserves.
• <02:37:46.080> This knowledge of the tax code. This knowledge of the tax code.
• I yield my time. government money. This is about government money.
• <04:33:22.639> or<04:33:22.959> government entirely government or government entirely

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, March 27, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• <00:22:18.880> And government, community relations. And government, community relations.
• Then also from Texas, Friendswood, Texas, Electrician's Mate Second Class Nicholas Smith volunteered
• He worked long hours for... hailing from Bo Belde, Texas. Mahalo for hailing from Bo Belde, Texas.
• Fre<00:30:26.720> Friendswood, Then also from Texas, Fre Friendswood, Then also from Texas
• > secondclass Texas, electrician mate, secondclass Texas, electrician mate, secondclass Nicholas<

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• It's a win-win, we think for Texas because it gives Texas a good secured investment that is backed by
• What happens on the coast impacts Texas.
• It is important to the state of Texas.
• coast but also to the citizens of Texas.
• Uh, growing extremely well here in Texas.

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• Honor the Texas flag. I pledge allegiance to the Texas, one state under God, One and indivisible.
• , and citizens of Texas.
• Texas GSA used to be Texas Gay Straight Alliance.
• , the same state that can—I'm Law in the state of Texas, the same state government that can determine
• Every student in Texas, every student in every Texas school, is a gift from God, every single one of

Summary: The House met in a late-session floor session that began with prayer, pledges, quorum, and a series of excused absences and Senate messages reporting action on numerous bills, conference committee appointments, and conference reports. Members also adopted a memorial resolution honoring Mark James Hanna, a Capitol lobbyist and advocate for nurses, and a congratulatory resolution for Rishi Tarumalasetti, an eighth-grade civics bee winner from Katy. The chamber also received and recorded a parliamentary colloquy about an unusual Senate request on SB 293, with the Chair stating the House could not recede from only part of its amendments and could not suspend the rules because the bill had not been returned from the Senate. The bulk of the session was devoted to taking up conference committee reports and related procedural resolutions, especially the state budget. The House adopted a resolution allowing the SB 1 conferees to go outside the normal bounds, then adopted the SB 1 conference report on a 107-21 vote. Debate on the budget centered on public education funding, tax relief, health care, corrections pay, and judicial compensation, with supporters calling it a responsible compromise and opponents arguing it was overly expansive and insufficient on property tax relief. The House also adopted a technical correction resolution tying judicial pay increases in SB 1 to the House version of SB 293, and members discussed at length the relationship between judicial salaries and legislative pensions. The chamber then adopted a long series of conference reports on measures covering topics such as school library review and book challenges (SB 13), SNAP restrictions on sweetened drinks and candy (SB 379), hospital price transparency (SB 331), nursing home accountability (SB 457), school district personnel compensation conflicts (HB 3372), property notice rules (HB 2011), research and development tax credits (SB 2018), and several other bills affecting elections, permits, education, and criminal justice. Most reports passed by wide margins, though some drew significant opposition, especially SB 13 and SB 379. The House also granted several Senate requests for conference committees and introduced additional resolutions to suspend conferee limits on various bills as the session moved toward adjournment.

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• So we did expand it to where it could include adjoining states like Texas has a Texas State Bullion Depository
• No, I'm talking about other states that have, you know, does Texas have the Texas gold program?
• If you this. by the government to select vendors.
• I see the government seal.
• Sherry Teamer with CONS, Codes, and Standards.

Summary: The committee took up several House measures. HCR 66, as amended, asked Louisiana Economic Development and the Governor’s Office of Rural Development to study rural parish assets, infrastructure, workforce, and development opportunities, and it was moved forward without objection. HB 387, a clarification to allow the fire marshal’s office to review architectural and engineering plans equally, also passed favorably without objection. HB 1223, which would have LED promote Louisiana’s clinical trial capacity and adjust internal review board processes, was amended and moved favorably. HB 950, aimed at helping older adults recognize and avoid fraud through materials and resources from the Office of Elderly Affairs, was reported favorably. HB 975, a routine measure to recreate the Public Service Commission, was also reported favorably. HB 1186, which would create a more uniform statewide building code and licensing system for inspectors, was amended and moved favorably. HB 1222, described as a Grocery Initiative Act to let LED identify ways to address food deserts and food insecurity, was introduced near the end of the meeting. The most extensive debate centered on HB 617, a consumer transparency bill requiring mandatory fees to be included in upfront pricing. The author said the bill was intended to curb hidden fees and help consumers compare prices, with examples such as hotel resort fees and automatic restaurant service charges. Supporters argued it would improve transparency, while opponents from grocery, restaurant, hotel, housing, retail, and business groups said the bill was too broad, vague about terms like “total price,” unclear on enforcement and penalties, and could create compliance burdens and litigation risk, especially for small businesses. Housing advocates opposed the bill’s housing carve-out, arguing it could weaken renters’ ability to bring unfair-practice claims. Senator Morris moved to defer HB 617, and the committee agreed without objection. The committee also heard lengthy testimony on HB 797, which would create a Bayou Gold certification for certain transactional gold vendors that meet state-defined standards such as segregation, insurance, and nearby storage. The sponsor said the goal was to give consumers confidence and encourage vendors to keep gold closer to Louisiana, while critics argued the program would amount to a state endorsement of private companies, create misleading consumer impressions, and expose the state to confusion or liability. The bill drew opposition from the Sound Money Defense League and others, but the committee ultimately reported HB 797 favorably, with the understanding it still had to go to Finance. HB 1228, a hearing-aid cleanup bill updating definitions, contracts, testing periods, and licensing rules, was also moved favorably without objection.

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• I'm a physician in Austin, and I'm here representing the Texas Medical Association and the Texas Pediatric
• This isn't about expanding government regulations.
• I, I'm still here for the Texas Pediatric Society and the Texas Medical Association, and, um, we are
• As a naturopathic doctor in Tyler, Texas, I am seeing patients come in.
• I'm supporting Senator Hughes because I'm from Tyler, Texas.

Bills: SB 25, SB 314

Keywords: nutrition, health standards, food labeling, education, dietary guidelines, medical education, food safety, school meals, child nutrition, food additives, public health

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• The gentleman from Texas. Mr.
• The gentleman from Texas. Mr. Arrington: Mr.
• I yield one minute to the gentleman from Texas.
• TO THE CHAIRMAN, THIS IS NO WAY TO GOVERN.
• RESTORE COMMON SENSE TO GOVERNMENT.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I represent the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
• It's just amending the code to say that.
• Local government impact is projected to be no significant fiscal implication to units of local government
• I represent the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
• I represent the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

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• Third, it leverages existing code.
• So this is an expansion of the code itself.
• So this is an area within the jurisdiction of a local government.
• Key for me is that it's local government option.
• who works on who Texas has a statute that's very similar to this, including Texas property managers

Keywords: 996, all

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• Honored to our Texas flag.
• Katie group from Katie, Texas, the Chamber of Commerce.
• We were elected as 150 people representing the state of Texas.
• It will provide government transparency in operations.
• government requests, you know.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Local governments can't carry this burden alone.
• Second is our code enforcement.
• Second is our code enforcement.
• She lives in Texas.
• So within focusing on the Rio Grande, we have our Texas v.

Keywords: 996, all

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• You attended the College of Texas A&M University on an ROT.
• He went to Texas A&M. He is a proud Aggie.
• It is the only position in the entire federal government. government that is required by statute to be
• Association of Texas, a letter from the Chairman of the Board of Regents at Texas Southern University
• Now, all our judiciary has, an equal branch of government. government has is its legitimacy.

Keywords: Department of Justice, nominations, Assistant Attorney General, civil rights, enforcement, committee discussion

Summary: The meeting covered important discussions surrounding key nominations in the Department of Justice, specifically for the roles of Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights and the Office of Legal Policy. Various committee members took turns to express their views on the nominees, emphasizing the implications of their potential confirmation on civil rights enforcement in the country. Alongside the committee discussion, the nominees provided insights into their professional backgrounds and how their experiences align with the responsibilities of the positions for which they have been nominated.