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TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Aug 22nd, 2025

Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select

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  • My family is very familiar with that area.
  • So very much support the bill.
  • I know families, you know, I know families that lost kids. So please take care of those kids.
  • Our cell service, because it's not much of a valley, but it's a little bit, Our cell service is horrific
  • Also, to provide support for relocation so families aren't forced back into high-risk areas.
Summary: The committee met in special session to hear a series of flood, preparedness, and youth-camp safety bills, with members repeatedly noting that many of the measures were intended as planning, warning, or authority-clarifying bills rather than direct spending bills. House Bill 254 would expand eligibility for the Rural Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Program to include Kerr County and 18 other flood-affected counties by raising the GDP cap and lowering the poverty threshold; it drew no opposition and was left pending. House Bill 68 would direct a study of flood mitigation in flatland areas, especially in the Rio Grande Valley, to develop cost-effective drainage and infrastructure recommendations; local officials and advocates supported it, and it was also left pending. The committee then heard several youth camp bills tied to the recent Hill Country flooding. House Bill 75 would impose flood-aware building and site standards for youth camps near floodplains, and House Bill 71 would require camps and youth activity entities to submit emergency preparedness plans to TDEM, coordinate with local responders, and maintain readiness protocols; both bills were supported by safety advocates and camp representatives, and both were left pending. House Bill 171 would require campgrounds near flood-prone waters to give written flood-risk notice to campers and obtain signed acknowledgment; it was presented as informed consent and left pending. Testimony on these bills emphasized Camp Mystic and other recent flood tragedies, with some witnesses urging broader building-code and floodplain reforms. The committee also heard House Bill 117, which would let counties regulate impervious cover for flood mitigation in unincorporated areas. Supporters, including county officials, environmental groups, and residents, argued that rapid development in the Hill Country and other growing areas is worsening runoff and downstream flooding; opponents from the builders’ association said counties already have substantial authority and warned about overreach into rural property use. After extensive testimony, the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 18 would streamline permitting for certain flood control districts to repair dams and reservoirs and build small holding areas, and it was left pending after supportive testimony from Plum Creek Conservation District. Senate Bill 3 would create a state-backed outdoor flood warning siren program for identified flood-prone areas, funded through a grant program; witnesses generally supported it, though some cautioned that sirens are not sufficient by themselves and may not be heard indoors or in overnight storms. It too was left pending. The committee also began hearing House Bill 149 on public-safety radio interoperability, but the transcript cuts off before the bill’s full testimony or action is shown.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government (Part II) May 15th, 2025

Local Government

Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government met with a quorum and took up a series of pending bills, mostly local-government measures. Early action included final committee approval of Senate Bill 1633 and S.J.R. 60, followed by Senate Bill 3038 and Senate Bill 3045, both reported favorably and placed on the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also considered House Bill 24, adopted a committee substitute, and reported the substitute version favorably; House Bill 2025 was likewise reported favorably and sent to the local and uncontested calendar. Members then handled several companion and local bills, including House Bill 2713 as the companion to Senate Bill 1331, which was reported favorably and placed on the local and uncontested calendar. House Bill 3348, House Bill 3370, House Bill 3505, and House Bill 4506 were each reported favorably, with no objections to local-and-uncontested placement. House Bill 5424 passed on a 6-1 vote, and House Bill 5652 passed with one present-not-voting, both also sent to the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also adopted substitutes and reported House Bill 3687 and House Bill 4205, though both were later reconsidered because the wrong script had been read. After reconsideration, House Bill 3687 and House Bill 4205 were each re-voted and reported favorably to the full Senate, with both placed on the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 3071 was also reported out on a 5-2 vote after adoption of a committee substitute. The meeting ended with no further business and the committee standing at recess subject to the call of the chair.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Transportation May 1st, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman, members, thank you for your time and your service this evening.
  • Um, a service support director and CEO of the Port of Brownsville, a political subdivision entrusted
  • I have 4, so happy to support them, and I ask for your support as well.
  • With the support of Texas state government and the city of Dallas.
  • C Chalk has been an oilfield services provider since 2006.
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  • I strongly support Senate Bill 2610 to support and protect our businesses. businesses and citizens from
  • Families thrive; it's time to call their bluff.
  • Their land and obtain services from another source.
  • facilitates the hiring of skilled local workers throughout our union halls, providing opportunities for family-supporting
  • We strongly support SB324 and urge you to pass it. you to support SB324.
TX
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  • This firsthand account is supported by the data.
  • I think they indicted 20 officers; 17 were dismissed because there was no evidence to support. ...support
  • We provide free and low-cost legal advocacy for low-income individuals and families. ...services to people
  • you all strongly support in the recommendation.
  • I am here in support of SB1506.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • So I want to begin with Michael does not support this.
  • I am very pleased to testify in strong support of Senate Bill 1806.
  • Currently, I am the service director for compliance enforcement in the Regulatory Services Division,
  • We support game wardens and public law enforcement around the state.
  • Thank you all for your service and for being here.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Justice (Part II) Apr 8th, 2025

Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Michael does not support this.
  • I'm currently the service director for compliance enforcement in the regulatory services division.
  • Thank you for your service. Thank you.
  • Thank you all for your service.
  • They wouldn't support my five lines. Okay, but thank you.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice heard testimony on several bills dealing with criminal discovery, crime lab access, controlled substances, community supervision, interference with officers, oilfield theft, and copper theft. On SB 1124, witnesses split over whether the bill clarified discovery law after the Heath decision or rolled back the Michael Morton Act; opponents argued it narrowed disclosure and shifted responsibility away from prosecutors, while supporters said it restored balance, limited harsh sanctions, and preserved exculpatory-disclosure duties. The committee later voted 4-0 to report SB 1124 favorably and place it on the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also heard and later reported favorably SB 1372, which resolves a statutory conflict over access to the DPS crime lab portal, and SB 1936, which changes how LSD “abuse units” are defined for testing and charging purposes; both were sent to the local and uncontested calendar. SB 1937, which would require a subject-matter expert from the testing lab to participate in pretrial meetings in capital cases involving biological evidence, was also reported favorably and placed on the local and uncontested calendar. The committee then heard SB 552, which would make people defined in the bill as “illegal aliens” ineligible for judge-ordered or jury-recommended community supervision, including deferred adjudication. Supporters said the bill would prevent state-funded early release of people who entered or remained in the country unlawfully, while county officials and immigration advocates warned it would be overbroad, difficult to administer, and costly to local jails and taxpayers. Despite those concerns, the committee voted to report SB 552 favorably, and Senator Huffman requested it be taken to the floor. On SB 1208, which increases interference with a peace officer or public official from a Class B misdemeanor to a state jail felony, law enforcement witnesses said repeat “auditors” and similar actors were creating dangerous confrontations and needed stronger deterrence; opponents argued the bill would chill protected filming and protest activity. The committee voted to report SB 1208 favorably and place it on the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also took testimony on SB 1806, a committee substitute addressing oilfield theft and related crimes. Supporters from law enforcement and the oil and gas industry said organized theft of crude, equipment, and related materials is a growing problem and that the bill would strengthen penalties, allow seizure and sale of stolen product, and improve inspection and forensic tools. The committee substitute was adopted and the bill was reported favorably, with placement on the local and uncontested calendar. Finally, the committee heard SB 1646, which targets copper theft and fiber vandalism by increasing penalties, requiring reporting and recordkeeping for certain purchases, and adding training and enforcement tools. Telecommunications, law enforcement, and emergency-network witnesses supported the bill as necessary to protect 9-1-1 and critical infrastructure, while metal recyclers warned the bill could overregulate legitimate businesses and sweep too broadly. The committee later voted to report the committee substitute for SB 1646 favorably as well.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Justice (Part I) Apr 8th, 2025

Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're very much in support of the chairman's bill.
  • We're in very much support of the chairman's bill.
  • I'm here to testify in support.
  • you all strongly support in the recommendation.
  • I support law enforcement.
Summary: The committee heard a series of criminal justice bills, beginning with SB 1870 and SB 1727, both of which were adopted as committee substitutes and reported favorably to the full Senate. SB 1870 would bar local governments from adopting policies that decriminalize controlled substances or direct officials not to enforce state drug laws, with civil penalties enforced by the Attorney General for violations. SB 1727 was described as a technical change to make the draft a formal Legislative Council version of a TDCJ-related assault bill; both bills were also sent to the local and uncontested calendar. The committee then took up SB 2405, the major Sunset bill for TDCJ, the Board of Pardons and Paroles, Windham School District, and the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee. Senator Parker explained that the bill continues and modernizes those agencies, requires a 10-year facilities and staffing plan, expands rehabilitation and reentry programming, improves parole-board consistency and training, and codifies various cleanup and inspector general recommendations. Sunset staff and agency witnesses discussed the bill’s data-sharing, program coordination, and projected savings from reducing delays in parole-voted programming; public witnesses generally supported the post-secondary education and reentry provisions, while some urged stronger statutory direction for Windham and more reform to medically recommended intensive supervision. The bill was left pending. SB 1804, SB 1099, SB 2569, and SB 2570 were also heard. SB 1804 would allow restitution for tattoo removal for human trafficking survivors and remove the age restriction so adult survivors can qualify; it was reported favorably and sent to the local calendar. SB 1099 would increase penalties for certain felony offenses when committed by a person determined to be unlawfully present in the country; immigration and civil rights witnesses opposed it as overbroad and difficult to administer, but it was reported favorably. SB 2569 would modernize unmanned aircraft reporting by requiring law enforcement agencies to post reports on public websites; it passed unanimously and was sent to the local calendar. SB 2570 would create a defense to prosecution for peace officers and correctional guards using less-lethal force weapons within the scope of their training; law enforcement witnesses supported it, civil rights and prosecutor witnesses raised concerns that it was too broad and could weaken existing use-of-force standards, and the bill was left pending for further work.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Insurance Committee Feb 19th, 2025

Insurance

TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Mar 18th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • A lot of great families. family memories when the Rangers became well in the the Senators became the
  • We're grateful for the service. sacrifices they've made to keep our families and communities safe.
  • Sadly, these individuals are often excluded from essential services, leaving their families and caregivers
  • and we are committed to increasing support and access to services.
  • I support your resolution. Welcome to the Senate.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Finance May 11th, 2026

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Pharmacy Association, present and in support.
  • Lauren Hayden, present in support, Women's Hospital. Mr.
  • Support, provide information if requested.
  • I'm sure it's along with the help of the Department of Family and Children Services.
  • Department of Family and Children's Services.
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  • Bless and comfort his dear wife Judy and family. We pray.
  • There is someone here who is our earthly queen, and our family keeps everything moving.
  • When it became apparent that the family, particularly the young children, were caught in the crossfire
  • the state trooper, moved toward the truck and began attempting to break its windows to extract the family
  • They take time away from their families and do what needs to be done to protect us and our way of life
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  • Bless and comfort his dear wife, Judy, and family, we pray.
  • Colleagues, there is someone here who is our earthly queen and our family keeps everything moving.
  • When it became apparent that the family of five, particularly the young children, were caught in the
  • They take time away from their families, and they do what? They're doing it selflessly.
  • They take time away from their families, and they do what needs to be done to protect us and our way
Summary: The House convened, the roll was called, and the chamber proceeded with opening formalities including an invocation by Chaplain Ronnie Wilson and the Pledge of Allegiance. The chaplain’s message focused on valuing each person’s unique contribution, making the most of each opportunity, and remembering members and families who have experienced loss, including a tribute to Harvey. The House also briefly stood at ease for announcements and administrative matters, including reassignment of measures and scheduling notices. A special floor presentation honored law enforcement officers and first responders involved in a dangerous May 30 pursuit in Atoka County. Representative Eves described how officers from the Atoka Police Department, Stringtown Police Department, and the county sheriff’s office responded to a theft, pursued an armed suspect, and risked their lives to protect a trapped family of five and other citizens. Members gave the officers a standing ovation in recognition of their courage and service. Additional announcements included a reminder about the Civil Judicial Area Committee meeting, introductions of guests in the gallery, birthday wishes for Representative Hasenbeck’s daughter, and notice of a Veterans Military Caucus/committee. No substantive legislation was debated or voted on in the portion provided. The House then adjourned until Monday, February 9, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Aug 22nd, 2025

Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select

Transcript Highlights:
  • My family is very familiar with the area.
  • I appreciate the bipartisan support from Vice Chairman Armando Martinez, and thank you for your support
  • Our cell service...
  • Additionally, we should provide support for relocation so families aren't forced back into high-risk
  • I wholeheartedly support this bill.
TX
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  • This establishes the Hills of Walnut Creek municipality district, which will support.
  • My name is Robert Tautenhahn, here in support of MCMD number 3, Senate Bill 3069.
  • I'm here to testify in support of House Bill.
  • Thank you for your service to all the people of Texas and for your time.
  • I think I support what you're trying to do.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation May 1st, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, I'm happy to support them and I ask for your support as well. All right, thank you very much.
  • I'm a huge supporter...
  • I support it. Thank you.
  • And so I'd appreciate your support.
  • Chalk has been an oilfield services provider since...
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation May 1st, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you for your service to the community.
  • I just want to thank the San Benito community for being so supportive of Lieutenant Resendez's family
  • Police Association, and we are here today in support of this bill.
  • I ask for your support. Thank you.
  • I mean, there are other people here that support this.
TX
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  • By requiring broader voter support, SB 1548 would be.
  • I appreciate y'all's support for this bill. Mr.
  • A lot of times, it's related to utility services.
  • But I am here in support of this bill. Excellent testimony.
  • I serve as mayor pro tem in support of the bill.