Video & Transcript Research : 'Texas tax code'
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- Texas.
- road signs, Texas dump trailers, and Texas dump trucks and trailers.
- I'm a proud native of East Texas. I grew up in Pittsburgh, Texas.
- , real Texas.
- I'm the East Texas field representative for Texas Realtors.
Summary:
The committee held a hearing on high-capacity groundwater wells proposed in Anderson, Henderson, and Houston counties, with members framing the issue as one of local water supply, fairness, and the need to modernize groundwater law while protecting private property rights. Opening remarks focused on the scale of the proposed Redtown Ranch and Pine Bliss projects, the potential export of tens of thousands of acre-feet of groundwater annually, and concerns that the applications lacked sufficient technical detail and could harm nearby landowners, cities, agriculture, and manufacturing. Members also noted the broader context of the recent flooding tragedy in central Texas and the Legislature’s intent to address water-related loss of life in the upcoming special session.
Witnesses from the Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts and the Texas Water Development Board explained the current groundwater management framework. They described groundwater conservation districts as the state’s preferred management method, the role of groundwater management areas and desired future conditions, and how the Water Development Board uses those conditions to calculate modeled available groundwater. They emphasized that districts rely on local data, monitoring wells, and planning processes, but that information is often more limited in areas without a district, where the rule of capture applies. Members pressed witnesses on recharge rates, export permits, subsidence, the effect of pumping on nearby wells, the age and real-time availability of model data, and whether the proposed project would exceed modeled available groundwater in some counties.
TCEQ explained its limited oversight role over groundwater conservation districts, including inquiries, compliance actions, and, in extreme cases, dissolution authority. Water Development Board staff also outlined funding programs, saying the New Water Supply for Texas Fund is limited to projects such as brackish desalination, reuse, ASR, and other new-supply projects, and does not fund fresh groundwater exports alone. They said the project at issue had not applied for board funding. A water lawyer then testified on the rule of capture, ownership in place, and district regulation, arguing that districts must use permitting and other tools to manage production within modeled available groundwater and that the Legislature could consider additional authority over groundwater exports under current law.
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- So, a key retailer in Texas, and really all over East Texas and Texas, Tractor Supply operates 239 stores
- I live in Frisco, Texas.
- I live in Frisco, Texas.
- Laura Temez, Texas Trial Lawyers Association.
- Texas uses a different test called operations and control and direction.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Transportation heard several bills, mostly local memorial highway designations and transportation-related regulatory measures. Senator Hinojosa presented SB 1351 to designate part of US 281 in Hidalgo County as the Jose Rodriguez Lua Memorial Highway in honor of a Border Patrol processing coordinator killed by a drunk driver; a family member testified emotionally in support, and the bill was left pending. The committee also heard and left pending SB 2245 on bonded titles for vehicles when a lienholder has gone out of business, SB 1568 on animal-friendly specialty license plates with a second “spay, neuter, adopt” plate, SB 2589 on handling closed county roads in Webb County, SB 1104 on allowing large retailers to use one fingerprinted employee of record across multiple Texas locations, SB 1423 naming the Bill Stout Parkway in Longview, and SB 1931 naming part of US 83 the Rodolfo Valdez Memorial Highway. Most of these bills drew supportive testimony or were presented as local measures with no opposition.
The committee also took up broader policy bills. SB 215 would create a digital identification program for Texas driver’s licenses and certain other licenses, but the sponsor said he was mainly laying the bill out for discussion and study; testimony was limited and the bill was left pending. SB 2707 would clarify that government entities such as TxDOT and the military remain exempt from fees on oversized/overweight permit authority, though a county commissioner raised questions about road-use impacts and fee revenue. SB 2807 drew the most discussion: it would prevent a motor carrier’s use of safety technology, training, and related practices from being used as evidence that an independent contractor is actually an employee. Supporters said the bill would encourage adoption of safety tools like cameras and braking systems without increasing misclassification risk, while opponents from the trial lawyers’ side warned the wording could conflict with existing labor-code definitions and create litigation. The sponsor and committee members discussed possible clarifying floor amendments.
After public testimony, the committee voted on the pending bills. All measures were reported favorably on 6-0 votes, with committee substitutes adopted where applicable. SB 1351, SB 1423, SB 1568, SB 1931, SB 2245, SB 2589, SB 2707, SB 2807, and SB 2841 were all sent to the full Senate, and several were recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee recessed subject to the call of the chair after completing the votes.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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- growth of North Texas.
- On On behalf of the people of Texas' 3rd Congressional District, I congratulate the North Texas Municipal
- of Fort... ...Texas Ranger and retired sheriff of Fort Ben County, Texas, who passed away on March 5
- That means in nine budget years, 31% of every tax dollar that's paid, every tax dollar it's paid.
- This is income tax. This is, um, payroll taxes. This is, um, tariffs. This is... Taxes.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 3, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- People were bursting with questions about how a bill that can change the tax code for the next 10 years
- about how a bill that can change the tax about how a bill that can change the tax code<00:11:54.560
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Texas. from Texas. from Texas. - everyone's taxes go up. everyone's taxes go up.
- Well, you do things that you invest to create productivity, the incentives within the tax code,
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Jan 28th, 2025
House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Renewable energy companies already pay gross receipts tax, corporate income tax, personal income tax,
- tax on payroll, land lease payment, and property tax.
- , corporate income tax, and property tax.
- Texas is based upon the income tax rate, so that is a little different, but it's very similar.
- in this state a more severe tax and regulatory policy than Texas.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Mar 27th, 2025
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education
Transcript Highlights:
- The data is clear, 90% of Texas high school students graduate and 62% of Texas jobs require some sort
- Uh, this is a completely separate portion of the Texas education code. So the answer is no.
- There are separate sections of Texas education code.
- So this would establish Texas Education Code Chapter 30B.
- competitive Texas.
Bills:
HB117
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Tax Reform and Relief Advisory Committee Mar 17th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Transcript Highlights:
- tax.
- tax.
- One of theirs is, I'll get the correction on the Texas tax.
- One of Texas tax rates is 4.6, and I believe the other is 6% or 7% for the type of tax, so I'll get that
- valorem tax.
Summary:
The committee met to continue its tax reform and relief study agenda, approved the December 3, 2025 minutes, and announced a new subcommittee to examine property tax statement issues with counties, auditors, and the tax office. Representative Headland was named chair, Senator Rummel vice chair, and Representatives Dressler and Dr. Dr. and Senator Patton were also assigned. The chair noted the group may need an additional meeting and thanked staff and attendees.
A major portion of the meeting focused on economic development incentives. The Department of Commerce presented on the Renaissance Zone program and TIF districts, describing Renaissance Zones as locally tailored tools that combine local property tax relief with state income tax incentives. Commerce said the program has supported thousands of projects since 1999 and cited examples from Beach and Mandan showing increases in property and taxable value, business retention, housing, and downtown revitalization. Committee members raised concerns that smaller rural communities often lack the staff and expertise to apply, and Commerce said it provides outreach through conferences, office hours, and one-on-one assistance. League of Cities and local officials from Bismarck and Ellendale echoed the capacity issue, discussed how the programs have worked in their communities, and suggested possible reforms or more targeted support for small towns. Ellendale’s mayor also described two TIF districts, one for industrial infrastructure in Oaks and one for housing infrastructure tied to a data center project in Ellendale.
The committee then turned to stripper oil taxation. The Tax Department gave a comparison of oil and gas tax structures in selected states, noting that most have some form of stripper or marginal well provision, while Alaska does not appear to have a specific stripper-well exemption. Members asked for more detail on definitions and North Dakota’s annual adjusted rate. The Department of Mineral Resources followed with a detailed presentation on North Dakota stripper wells, explaining the statutory thresholds, the 12-consecutive-month production test, and the fact that once a well qualifies it remains on stripper status even if production later rises. DMR said about 11,332 stripper wells are active, representing roughly 54% of wells and about 16% of state production, and emphasized that stripper status can extend well life, preserve tax revenue, and reduce orphaned wells. Committee members and industry witnesses discussed refracs, the economics of keeping marginal wells active, and the competitive disadvantage created by North Dakota’s oil price discount. No votes were taken on these informational items.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, March 27, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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- Gentleman from Texas is reserves.
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This knowledge of the tax code. This knowledge of the tax code. - Green, is gentleman from Texas, Mr.
TX
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- We don't want to leave Texas.
- in Texas.
- in Texas Medicaid.
- of Texas.
- Texas currently has.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, January 9, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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really manufactured housing codes really manufactured housing codes really - 3rd, 2025, the gentleman from Texas, Mr. 3rd, 2025, the gentleman from Texas, Mr.
- of any state in the country, the highest gas tax, the highest overall tax burden.
- But a wealth tax is something unique because a wealth tax is not merely the taxation of earned income
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The tort tax is dramatically increasing.
- We've looked at the other top 10 states in the United States other than Texas, so Texas is the 2nd largest
- And if that's not what Texas used, I, I just want to know what Texas has used for pain and suffering.
- Um, so I'm president of Texas Trans Eastern.
- This is a Texas issue.
WY
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- category code.
- Amount and tax charge. You're not it. Amount and tax charge.
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TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 29th, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
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- is Dean Thompson's bill that we previously voted out relating to combating human trafficking by the Texas
- The Texas Medical Board has disciplinary oversight over physicians.
- Under current law, the Texas Department licensing regulation must update the Texas Workforce Commission
- Status as a co-employer for unemployment, taxes, workers' comp, and workers' benefits.
- Additionally, inconsistency in the definition of a license holder between labor code and occupation code
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Ports and Marine Resources - Room 216, 30 January, 2026; 11:00 AM
Ports and Marine Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- DMR administers Go Mesa tax.
- Uh DEEQ administers restore act that tax Uh DEEQ administers restore act that tax about about about
- DMR administers GOMESA tax, about $25 million a year.
- Um Texas developed land loss issues.
- And this the code section that's time.
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 2263, which would require Department of Marine Resources law enforcement officers to have probable cause before boarding or stopping a vessel or conducting a search at a marina. The bill sponsor said current law does not require probable cause for DMR stops, and members discussed complaints from constituents about boats being stopped and searched without cause, including checks for life jackets, fish measurements, whistles, and flares. Questions also raised whether the bill should be consistent with wildlife officers and other law enforcement standards; the sponsor noted a separate bill addressing freshwater officers was in another committee. The committee ultimately moved the bill forward with a do pass recommendation.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 2264, a coastal restoration and conservation planning bill. The sponsor explained that Mississippi receives multiple streams of restoration-related funding, including RESTORE Act, GOMESA, tidelands, and other federal funds, but lacks a coordinated science-based plan for how those dollars should be deployed. The bill would create a technical advisory board with representatives from state agencies, universities, and an NGO to develop a strategic plan and annual report on priorities such as water quality, habitat loss, and Mississippi Sound restoration. Members confirmed the bill would not change executive branch control over the funds and that GCRF economic damage funds were not included. The committee adopted the bill and reported it out.
Next, Senate Bill 2370 was taken up to allow airport authorities to remove abandoned vehicles using the same procedures available to municipalities and private landowners. The sponsor said airports were dealing with vehicles left in parking areas for long periods and needed authority to begin the abandonment process. The bill was reported out. Senate Bill 2618, which would authorize airport authorities to enter public-private partnerships for property on airport-controlled land, was amended with a reverse repealer so it could be studied further; the committee then adopted the amendment, passed the bill as a committee substitute, and reported it out. Finally, Senate Bill 2634, which would let DMR create and pay reserve officers for special events and other staffing needs, was also approved and reported out.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Congressional Redistricting, Select Jul 26th, 2025
Congressional Redistricting, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- fails to rectify the racial gerrymandering of Texas 9, Texas 18, Texas 29, and Texas 33.
- I served Southeast Texas in Congress for a decade. ...and is the Jefferson County Tax Assessor-Collector
- That is not Texas.
- Texas 9 is a community of interest. Texas 9 is a community of interest.
- It should truly represent the reality of Texas as Texas has changed.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, September 16, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They voted against no tax on tips. They voted against no tax on overtime.
- They voted against no tax on tips. They voted against no tax on overtime.
- code made permanent.
- THEY VOTED AGAINST NO TAX ON TIPS. THEY VOTED AGAINST NO TAX ON OVERTIME.
- CODE MADE PERMANENT.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 1st, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Part 4, Chapter 73, Rule 73.51C states that the design of an electrical
- Chapters 73.51C of the Texas Administrative Code.
- In addition, the Texas occupations Code 1,001.053 exempts the public project engineering requirements
- I make 100% Texas wine. And I grow 100% Texas grapes.
- of Texas.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- IF I COULD SUMMARIZE, IT TALKS ABOUT HOW IN TEXAS THIS WAS SIMILARLY DRY, IN TEXAS THEY TRIED TO CREATE
- YOU MENTIONED THE FACT THAT THEY PAY TAXES.
- IF YOU OWN A BUSINESS, YOU ARE PAYING TAXES. IF YOU USE OUR TOLLWAYS, YOU PAY TAXES.
- IF YOU BUY SOMETHING AT ANY STORE, YOU ARE PAYING TAXES. IF YOU WORK, YOU ARE PAYING TAXES.
- THESE ARE FAMILIES WHO PAY TAXES.
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, unauthorized alien entry, death penalty, capital felonies, 287G agreements, in-state tuition, undocumented students, DACA, TPS, Venezuelan immigrants, law enforcement funding, immigration detention, federal preemption, equal protection, constitutional challenges, immigration status determination, school resource officers, conscientious objection, clergy protection, teacher protection
Summary:
The Florida House passed two immigration enforcement bills during a special session. Senate Bill 4C creates new state offenses for unauthorized alien entry/reentry into Florida and mandates the death penalty for unauthorized aliens convicted of capital felonies. Senate Bill 2C establishes a state immigration enforcement board, provides $300+ million for local law enforcement immigration cooperation, creates a $1,000 bonus program for officers participating in federal immigration enforcement, and repeals in-state tuition for undocumented students effective July 1, 2025. Multiple amendments were proposed but failed, including protections for Venezuelan TPS holders, DACA recipients, students in critical professions, and conscientious objection provisions for clergy and teachers. Debate included constitutional concerns about federal preemption, equal protection violations, and mandatory death penalty provisions. The session also included a memorial urging DHS to provide 287G agreement training opportunities.
TX
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- Extra capacity because that's wasted tax dollars.
- In 2023, Texas ranked 3rd in the US for deaths.
- Texas has ranked in the top 3 for the last decade. 42.4% of our fatal crashes in Texas are due to impaired
- Because I know GEO ran some prisons in Texas and MTC also ran some prisons in Texas, and I believe MTC
- This is good for the Texas economy.
Bills:
HB153
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 8841.05 of the Health and Safety Code to align with Article 26.051 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
- Aligning the language of the Health and Safety Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure will clarify.
- gainfully employed and help me pay my taxes.
- In Texas criminal justice system, it continues the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, uh, for 12 more
- Doors, Texas Appleseed, Texans for Free Enterprise, EdTrust in Texas Lone Star Justice Alliance, Cicero
Bills:
HB153