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• maintain the security operation operations of the Alamo.
• I'm the chief information security officer for the Texas General Accounts.
• In time to make sure that when we released that website, we released it in a secure manner.
• We've expanded our security operations. We've expanded our roadside stations.
• What is the unmet need in terms of hunger and security and food and security?

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• In the supplemental bill to deposit to the flood infrastructure fund or fifth.
• There's been various assessments done with respect to aging infrastructure.
• I'm the Executive Director of the Texas Water Infrastructure Network.
• Jeremy Mazur. of Infrastructure and Natural Resources Policy for Texas 2036.
• the stage for a potentially historic water infrastructure recession.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• You have the Santa Fe 10 memorial that is in there, and then an expansion of funding for food security
• In our environment, that has to be very secure because of the environment the students are in.
• How do you have one-time funding for security personnel? Are they not going to keep coming back?
• The third group for consideration includes campus infrastructure and operations.
• As we have said before, the greatest enemy to TRS retirement security is inflation.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• We have targeted our efforts in very specific ways, including 36% for campus security infrastructure
• I mean, A&M has got to slow down; we've outgrown our infrastructure.
• AI is a national security... security imperative.
• We've said we need to build the infrastructure, and we need to optimize that infrastructure to be able
• We need additional utilities and IT infrastructure.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• That is correct, cyber security. So what is the status?
• as a... of excellence with our cyber security program.
• Cyber security is this much, that there's a cyber security in the software world, and there's a cyber
• security in the hardening of assets.
• It just seems that model decentralizes and provides some security.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• The future competitiveness of the state requires a stronger research and development infrastructure to
• But I would expect with what you do, you would make sure those spots are secure.
• And from a policy perspective, if we're for big, strong secure borders and walls, then we should also
• Because as we fund community college initiatives and infrastructure for those, and even high schools,
• **Collin Brock.** Item 3F outlines recommendations for the infrastructure formula.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• , in a secure facility.
• However, the infrastructure is already here to address this need.
• However, the infrastructure is already here to address this.
• We were able to secure $8.1 million per year in House Bill 1. Joel Levine.
• However, the infrastructure is already here to address this.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• Social Security increase to directly fund an annual equivalent increase in the base rate while keeping
• We propose repurposing existing facilities to create secure community-based residential care models,
• A well-functioning IT infrastructure is the crucial foundation for developing innovative policies to
• and security for our individuals as well.
• Because I can't secure enough staff to make sure those individuals are cared for safely.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• forensic versus maximum security, they may have more up-to-date information. information that I would
• The room and so forth, and they look down and say, wow, you have access to a bunch of social security
• And when they log in, they're in a secure connection.
• So they have all the same. security protections as someone sitting in the office.
• It's epidemiology and lab capacity, public health infrastructure, public assistant category B funds.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• funding. ...of border security funding.
• that you have appropriated. ...of border security funding.
• And also national security. All of these products have national security implications.
• state security road or something like that.
• Have we been able to secure any of that?

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• It was $300 million for historical infrastructure. That's an endowment fund that they have.
• messages through a secure portal.
• Social Security and Benefit Replacement Pay. Mr. Posey, you can present. We have no agency.
• This time I'm presenting recommendations for Social Security and benefit replacement pay.
• Social Security and Benefit Replacement Pay. Mr. Posey, you can present. We have no agency.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• The first two, advanced tax compliance and unclaimed property securities, were transferred to comptroller
• responsibilities such as tax collection, fleet management, financial reporting, and information security
• We also seek additional funding to enhance our IT security protocols, update legacy systems to ensure
• Glenn Hager: You know, the number of people that I have dedicated in the IT and security world is a big
• And is the cyber security systems within your office top notch in terms of we let me I'll just be very

Bills: SB 1, SB1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, 1185, senate, all

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• Um, we'll establish the Higher Education Research Security Council.
• Chair calls Kevin Gamache, Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief for research security.
• Secure academic research at all Texas public institutions.
• Texas A&M established back in 2017 the academic security and counter-exploitation program.
• from external manipulation and potential security risks.

Bills: SB37, SB1489, SB452, SB724, SB1067, SB1741, SB1273

Keywords: higher education, curriculum review, governing board, faculty council, ombudsman, faculty governance, decision-making, transparency, public meetings, department head, employment approval, public institutions, institutional oversight, education, funding, accountability, state budget, school performance, employment, Texas legislation

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• researchers at Texas Institutions of Higher Education, ensuring they are knowledgeable about national security
• The Ministry of State Security or MSS, which is responsible for gathering foreign intelligence, is literally
• In the words of one former U.S. national security official, the plan is a road map for theft.
• maintain Texas' competitive edge in research and innovation, and safeguard our nation's national security

Bills: SB37, SB1489, SB452, SB724, SB1067, SB1741, SB1273

Keywords: higher education, curriculum review, governing board, faculty council, ombudsman, faculty governance, decision-making, transparency, public meetings, department head, employment approval, public institutions, institutional oversight, education, funding, accountability, state budget, school performance, employment, Texas legislation

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• In fact, Hawaii's fuel network is deemed critical infrastructure and specifically identified under the
• <00:15:44.440> We<00:15:44.600> recently homes and infrastructure.
• We recently homes and infrastructure.
• There are security measures in the machine and in the systems that flag different behavioral things,
• There are security measures in machine.

Bills: SB1166, SB888, SB2387, SB2471

Keywords: insurance, climate change, responsible parties, damages, Hawaii Property Insurance Association, Hurricane Relief Fund, civil action, climate disasters, extreme weather, SB888, Hawaii, consumer protection, smart home security, smart household security device, home security camera, video doorbell, Ring, Nest, connected devices, internet of things

Summary: The committee heard SB 1166 SD2, a bill on insurance and climate-related damages that would authorize the Hawaii Property Insurance Association and, in amended versions discussed during testimony, other public and private entities to pursue civil actions to recover losses tied to climate disasters and extreme weather. DCCA’s Insurance Division and the Department of the Attorney General raised legal concerns, saying the bill’s scope may not fit the insurance code section being amended, that it could create subject-matter and title issues, and that some subrogation language may be duplicative of existing rate-filing practice. Lawyers for Justice opposed the measure, arguing it conflicts with existing subrogation law and recent Hawaii Supreme Court rulings that treat the judicial lien process as the exclusive remedy. The American Petroleum Institute also opposed, warning the bill would add liability and litigation risk for companies operating under existing permits and could undermine energy reliability and investment. Supporters said the bill would help shift climate-related insurance costs away from residents and onto fossil fuel companies and other responsible parties. Testimony in support came from the Polluters Pay Hawaii Coalition, Center for Climate Integrity, Hawaii Island Council, Our Hawaii, Sierra Club of Hawaii, and others, who described recent flooding, storm damage, rising premiums, non-renewals, and underinsurance as evidence of a worsening climate-driven insurance crisis. Several supporters urged amendments to give the Attorney General explicit authority to recover insurance-related losses for the Hurricane Relief Fund, HPIA, and private insurers, and to ensure recovered amounts benefit policyholders. Committee members questioned whether HPIA is a private entity, whether the Attorney General could represent it, whether the bill could create double recovery or affect pending climate litigation, and whether insurers would have standing or damages if they are only paying contractual claims. The committee then took up SB 888 SD2, a consumer protection bill that would restrict smart household security device operators from sharing user data with law enforcement without consent or a judicial order, and would bar conditioning device use on such consent. The Office of Consumer Protection testified in support and said an Illinois law could serve as a useful template for exceptions to the warrant requirement. An individual supporter said the measure would protect immigrant communities, judges, and others from surveillance and misuse of private data. No vote was taken during the portion of the meeting provided, and the chair noted additional written testimony submitted in support of SB 1166.

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• Uh, since 2008, the state has been mapping out broadband infrastructure.
• out<00:02:06.719> broadband been mapping out broadband been mapping out broadband infrastructure
• And finally, tools that infrastructure.
• There's a lot of steps involved in securing financing and whatever.
• There's a lot of steps involved in securing financing and whatever.

Bills: HF3508, HF3548, HF3549

Keywords: dairy assistance, agriculture, investment, relief initiative, farm support, farm assistance, down payment, state funding, loan modification, grain indemnity, financial security, crop insurance, Minnesota agriculture, 1183, house

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• This bill proposes to establish an Oklahoma education infrastructure linked deposit program, making it
• So we're looking at this as a loan to a business for its infrastructure needs.
• No, and this has to do with infrastructure needs, building needs were this not already in place successfully
• So, therefore, I would conclude that only a nonprofit providing education services that had infrastructure
• Except that in the case of a charter school, the charter school board is reviewing the infrastructure

Bills: HB1590, HB1242, HB3818, HB4305

Keywords: education funding, linked deposits, education infrastructure, charter schools, nonprofit organizations, Oklahoma Education Infrastructure Program, HB1242, cervidae, deer, elk, sales tax exemption, agricultural exemption, livestock, ranching, farm tax, agricultural sales tax, Oklahoma Tax Commission, agriculture, producer sales, private treaty

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• Seeing none, we'll move on to the next one, which is 2435, electrical vehicle charging infrastructure
• not only to meet the infrastructure not only to meet the needs<00:13:46.320> of<00:13:46.480>
• that can accommodate that infrastructure that can accommodate that growth.<00:14:02.639> And<
• Thank you, everybody. 2435 electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
• What's good for the infrastructure.

Bills: SB2543, SB2435, SB2352

Keywords: state construction, construction manager, design review, public works, capital improvement, DAGS, Department of Accounting and General Services, DOE, Department of Education, comptroller, pilot program, design review special fund, county permit review, accessibility compliance, Disability and Communication Access Board, state infrastructure, government construction, project oversight, civil service exemption, county agencies

Summary: The Committee on Government Operations reconvened on February 10, 2026, to take up measures previously heard on February 5. It advanced SB 2983 on criminal destruction of trees with technical, non-substantive amendments and a committee report note asking Judiciary to clarify that removal of invasive species remains allowed; the measure passed with one no vote. SB 2930 on the state risk management revolving fund also passed with amendments, including blanking out the amount, setting a defective date, and directing Ways and Means to review a spreadsheet before further action. The committee likewise passed SB 2928 on making the small business procurement program permanent and SB 2970 on standards of conduct for state agency contracts, adopting the Ethics Commission’s recommended language assigning compliance responsibility to department directors and deputy directors. SB 2927 and SB 3068 on procurement were deferred to a time certain on February 12, and SB 3015 on personal information, SB 2929 on public notice, and SB 2938 on search and rescue were also deferred for further discussion or to avoid re-referral issues. SB 2662 on external consultants was amended to remove a cap and preemptive approval language, narrow the expertise standard, and note possible auditor staffing or appropriation needs; it then passed with amendments. The joint GVO-EIG hearing then took up SB 2543 on state construction projects and an Office of the State Construction Manager within DAGS. Testimony from the Hawaii Iron Workers Stabilization Fund strongly supported the bill, saying it could reduce wasteful spending on large design-build projects and free money for tax credits and other public needs. DAGS, the University of Hawaii, and DLNR offered written comments, while one witness from KIC opposed the measure and asked for an exemption for member-owned electric cooperatives. A Hawaii Solar Energy Association witness also supported the bill but asked that landscape architects be excluded from the bill’s definition of design professionals, and Rocky Mold said Kauai permitting was efficient enough that he had no objection to carving it out. The committee adopted amendments from DNR, DAGS, and UH and passed SB 2543. The hearing also considered SB 2435 on EV charging infrastructure at state facilities. DAGS and the Hawaii State Energy Office supported the concept and explained that the goal was to retrofit managed parking facilities with infrastructure that can meet current and future EV needs, while acknowledging that some stalls can sit unused and that the state must balance space and enforcement. Members raised concerns about whether dedicating 25% of stalls to EV charging would reduce usable parking, and about rural and Big Island conditions where EV range and battery capacity remain limiting. The discussion noted that DOT, DNR, DOE, and DOH may have their own parking facilities outside DAGS control. The committee then indicated it would broaden the bill to apply to all state agencies and lower the threshold in response to member concerns, with final action not fully shown in the transcript.

Bills: HB626, SB265

Keywords: tax increment district, economic development, manufacturing zone, local governance, ad valorem tax, data processing centers, tax abatements, construction related taxes, energy infrastructure, 1136, house, all

Bills: SB265, HB593

Keywords: data processing centers, tax abatements, economic development, construction related taxes, energy infrastructure, small craft distilleries, wineries, alcoholic beverages, licensing, craft beverage industry, 1136, house, all