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• The targeted tax relief, and I very much support this targeted tax relief.
• I'm here to testify in support of... bill.
• We are here, Texas Realtors, to strongly support Senate Bill 4 and SJR 2.
• I am testifying today in support of SB 4 and the accompanying resolution.
• I'm here to offer my strong support for SB4 and SJR2.

Bills: SB4, SJR2, SB 4, SJR 2

Keywords: property tax, homestead exemption, school funding, state aid, constitutional amendment, SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval

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• I always uh support that.
• I always uh support that.
• I always uh support that.
• I always uh support that.
• </c> support SB209. Thank you. support SB209. Thank you.

Bills: HB329, HB8, HB353, HB329, HB8, HB353, HB50, HB78, HB225, SB75, SB209

Keywords: military installations, tall structures, local government, construction approval, wind energy facilities, tobacco regulation, vaping, sales restrictions, youth protection, tobacco compliance, public health, education programs, electronic nicotine delivery systems, judicial compensation, salary adjustments, district attorneys, Judges, local officials, computer science, education reform

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• I'm in support of the founding of a Profound Autism Awareness Day in Texas as a mother.
• Steven Price is our only invited witness to testify in support of this bill.
• I am for the bill and I support this. This is 100% plus.
• Support the senator. I was looking for one day, but the senator is asking for a full month.
• Chairman and members of this committee for your consideration and support. Thank you very much.

Bills: SB2959, HB3096, HCR29, HCR56, HCR12, HCR55, HCR74, HCR78, HCR116, HCR117, HCR6, HCR50, HCR107, HCR80, HCR58, HCR70, HCR71, HCR72, HCR75, HCR93, HCR12, HCR6

Keywords: firearm safety, awareness month, public safety, responsible ownership, storage, recreational use, profound autism, awareness day, caregiver, disabilities, support, counseling, mental health, awareness, support services, community health, necrotizing enterocolitis, premature infants, breastfeeding, health awareness

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• It carved out and left out the elderly, the poor, and veterans. Okay?
• I'm gonna support it. But I am not gonna order by no state.
• I support the troopers. I support Aaliyah.
• So I support your... Correct those things.
• So I support your bill, and I don't see where any additional funding will be needed either.

Bills: SB210, SB225, HB280, HB287, HB94, HB88, SB157, HB7, HB8, HB42

Keywords: hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, blood tests, DUI, law enforcement, traffic offenses, chemical analysis, public nuisance, event liability, local government, community health, legal action, transparency, reporting, public safety, regulation, accountability

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• We educate consumers, support responsible legislation, and regulation.
• We're not trying to hurt small businesses; we're trying to support them.
• So, I mean, essentially, this is why the judges support legislation.
• The judges support legislation, the District Attorneys Association supports the legislation because oftentimes
• Did Representative England, did you say the district attorneys are in support of this bill?

Bills: SB210, SB225, HB280, HB287, HB94, HB88, SB157, HB7, HB8, HB42

Keywords: hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, blood tests, DUI, law enforcement, traffic offenses, chemical analysis, public nuisance, event liability, local government, community health, legal action, transparency, reporting, public safety, regulation, accountability

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• One in support or opposition? One in support. All right, so let's go ahead and get those.
• One in support or opposition? One in support? All right.
• I hope you support this. Thank you.
• We have one in support or opposition? In support? All right.
• We stand in support of SB 189.

Bills: SB20, SB21, SB166, SB177, SB181, SB189, SM6

Keywords: prior authorization, pharmacy benefits manager, PBM, health insurer, prescription drugs, step therapy, formulary, auto-adjudication, electronic portal, appeals, medical necessity, serious mental illness, mental health, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, substance use disorder, addiction treatment, cancer, autoimmune disorder

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• Thank you, Chairman, members of the Thank you for the opportunity to present Senate Bill 2776, which supports
• So we would ask that the committee support this bill and thank 170 Thank you.

Bills: SB127, SB456, SB482, SB659, SB739, SB816, SB1234, SB1666, SB1886, SB1980, SB2580, SB2611, SB2693, SB2776

Keywords: child abuse, reporting obligation, statute of limitations, negligence, legal professionals, human organs, criminal penalties, physician license, medical ethics, illegal trade, smuggling, human trafficking, felony offenses, law enforcement, authorized peace officer, peace officer definition, tracking equipment, communications access, electronic surveillance, cell phone records

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• Green cards are for support. Red cards are in opposition.
• It requires child support payments by persons convicted of vehicular homicide.
• It allows a child, when they lose their parent, to be able to get child support.
• So it just says, do you support an amendment to require that, except in capital cases, the prosecuting
• We do have cards and support but not wishing to speak.

Bills: HB375, HB986, HB1098, SCR35, SB97, SB123, SB466

Keywords: liability, regional transit, streetcars, trolley cars, motor vehicles, HB986, vehicular homicide, child support, surviving child, minor child, parent killed in crash, criminal restitution, family law, Louisiana child support schedule, R.S. 9:315.48, R.S. 14:32.1, victim compensation, traffic fatality, wrongful death, sentencing enhancement

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• I'm here to strongly support HB 1873. I'm here to strongly support HB 1873.
• for direct support professionals.
• It's a supported living facility in SETAC. I'm testifying to support House Bill 2600.
• It's a supported living facility in SETAC. I'm testifying to support the bill 2,600.
• Without the 24/7 support of direct support providers like me, our supported living clients would not

Bills: HB1873, HB2600, SB5957

Keywords: child care, Working Connections Child Care, WCCC, graduate students, professional students, higher education, full-time student, affordable child care, subsidized child care, child care subsidy, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, DCYF, income eligibility, state median income, copayment, copay waiver, family support, workforce participation, working families, special needs child care

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• I urge us all to agree with support for the proposed substitute. Thank you.
• Nance echoed support for the sponsor's amendment. Please support.
• talked about: foster kids, and those kids that really need support.
• I hope that you will support this amendment. Thank you. Rep.
• I do support this bill because I do support the trades.

Bills: HB2438, HB2422, HB2525, HB2586, HB2427, HB2458, HB2474, HB2540, HB2589

Keywords: education, scholarship, early childhood, funding, higher education, early education, support, degree seekers, private security, security guard, armed security guard, security company, licensing fees, license renewal, endorsement fee, fingerprints, background check, workforce retention, low-wage workers, public safety

Summary: The committee met on February 3 and considered several bills for possible executive session, with no public hearings. Members were told that House Bill 2538 would be heard later in the session, and no action was taken on House Bills 2422, 2427, or 2589 while amendments were still being worked on. The committee then reviewed House Bill 2438, which creates the Supporting Our Early Education Degree Seekers Scholarship for early childhood education students. A proposed substitute made the scholarship a yearly $10 million allocation from the GET account, capped administrative costs at $500,000, adjusted eligibility for students who already hold an associate degree, created a scholarship account, added a statute of limitations, and required notice to GET account holders. The substitute was adopted and the bill was reported out 13-4, with supporters emphasizing early childhood educator shortages and opponents raising concerns about moving funds from GET accounts. The committee also advanced House Bill 2525, establishing a heritage orchard program at Washington State University. A proposed substitute removed requirements related to preserving orchards and propagating rare apple breeds, and an amendment added a null and void clause; the bill passed 17-0. House Bill 2586, which automatically qualifies Passport to Careers students for the Washington College Grant and aligns financial-need calculations with federal formulas, also passed unanimously. House Bill 2458, expanding Washington College Grant eligibility to certain non-degree credential programs, was amended to require the Student Achievement Council and the College Board to propose a maximum award amount; it passed 11-6 after debate over fiscal impacts and support for trades and certificate programs. House Bill 2474, concerning student consumer protections when institutions or programs close, was amended to narrow exemptions for certain private institutions, including Independent Colleges of Washington and Northwest Indian College, and to clarify teach-out and reimbursement rules. Supporters said it would better protect students when schools change materially or close, while opponents argued the guardrails were too restrictive for institutions; it passed 9-8. Finally, House Bill 2540, extending recertification intervals for emergency medical technicians from every three years to every six years after 10 years of Washington certification, passed 17-0, with supporters saying it would reduce redundant training while maintaining standards.

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• That's why I support the bill. I think it's a good bill. Thank you. All right.
• TREP supports this bill.
• You can be held in contempt for failing to pay child support.
• And again, I think it's more in line with the way we treat child support.
• So we are supporting the bill; it seems to be an easier one.

Bills: HB368, HB3311, HB1734, HB2495, HB2716, HB793, HB3376, HB2524, HB3421, HB3446, HB3181

Keywords: electronic devices, family violence, criminal prosecution, protective orders, tracking, harassment, family allowance, decedent's estate, surviving spouse, minor children, inheritance, child support, maintenance, HB 1734, Family Code, Section 155.207, suit affecting the parent-child relationship, SAPCR, continuing exclusive jurisdiction, jurisdiction transfer

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• systems, which can help guardians feel supported.
• I urge you to support this bill and help provide these grieving children with the support they deserve
• The child support vision collects more child support than any other state in the United States.
• He doesn't necessarily owe child support for those two. I mean, court-ordered child support.
• He would owe child support, but he wouldn't...

Bills: HB368, HB3311, HB1734, HB2495, HB2716, HB793, HB3376, HB2524, HB3421, HB3446, HB3181

Keywords: electronic devices, family violence, criminal prosecution, protective orders, tracking, harassment, family allowance, decedent's estate, surviving spouse, minor children, inheritance, child support, maintenance, HB 1734, Family Code, Section 155.207, suit affecting the parent-child relationship, SAPCR, continuing exclusive jurisdiction, jurisdiction transfer

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• Stuart Lichtenberg to testify in support of the bill.
• And I'd ask for your support. Thanks, Chair Hanson.
• So I'd ask for your support for House File 2579, as amended.
• So I'd ask for your support to lay this over.
• I ask for your support.

Bills: HF2784, HF2785, HF2778, HF2281, HF2576, HF2280, HF2579

Keywords: beginning farmers, agriculture, loans, economic opportunity, farmers' equity, agriculture appropriations, farm to school, early care, child care food program, school lunch program, local food, Minnesota agriculture, food access, farm-to-institution, limited market access, county fairs, biofuels, E25, ethanol, meat processing

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• Representative Vang renews her support.
• </c> grant program and one is agri support. grant program and one is agri support.
• I'd ask for your support. continue. I'd ask for your support.
• </c><00:59:19.920><c> laying</c> of comments and yeah I I support laying of comments and yeah I I support
• Ask for your support.

Bills: HF2784, HF2785, HF2778, HF2281, HF2576, HF2280, HF2579

Keywords: beginning farmers, agriculture, loans, economic opportunity, farmers' equity, agriculture appropriations, farm to school, early care, child care food program, school lunch program, local food, Minnesota agriculture, food access, farm-to-institution, limited market access, county fairs, biofuels, E25, ethanol, meat processing

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• stand and make sure that we make it clear that any American that is killed abroad is going to be supported
• Then I think we would have an underlying bill that just about everybody could support.
• Just about everybody could support. So please vote yes on the amendment.
• I forgot to turn my microphone on, but it benefits veterans, and I think we need to support our veterans
• We agree, support the veterans. We will be proceeding to a voice vote.

Bills: SB5000, SB5325, SB6044, SB6313

Keywords: state nickname, evergreen state, identity, cultural heritage, tourism, state cactus, symbolic designation, ecological significance, state symbols, SB 6044, Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas, Washington state holidays, RCW 1.16.050, state holiday recognition, religious observance, Hindu holiday, Sikh holiday, cultural recognition, paid holiday

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• So I would appreciate your support.
• Levin has supported and sponsored this bill.
• I'm here to testify in support of HB 2110.
• I believe this flexibility is critical to support timely transfers and will support improved patient
• I believe this flexibility is critical to the support timely transfers and will support improved patient

Bills: HB2340, HB2155, HB2531

Keywords: HB 2340, nursing assistants, nurse aide, substance use disorder monitoring program, monitoring program, credentialing, licensure, disciplinary records, enforcement action, public disclosure, privacy, third-party website, stipend program, financial assistance, treatment costs, drug testing, peer support, recovery, rehabilitation, board-approved program

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• Is there anyone here in support in the room in support of Senate Bill 246?
• So I want to support the bill.
• I'm here today in support of Senate Bill 146.
• So we still very much support the Civil Rights Act.
• I stand in full support. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Bills: SB246, SB146, SB300, SB301, SB309, SM17

Keywords: massage therapy, licensure, health and safety standards, continuing education, establishment licensing, civil rights, sovereign immunity, damages, public body, lawsuit limitations, legal notice, child welfare, computing infrastructure, data management, Department of Health, appropriation, foster care, Indian children, cultural competency, training services

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• Commission operates the Military Veteran Peer Network, which is tasked with providing peer-to-peer support
• Decades of research have shown that peer support services are highly effective and can promote a sense
• The study will include recommendations on how Texas can increase the number of peer support coordinators
• Our rural communities are key here because the peer support coordinators are navigating a geographical
• I'm Mitch Fuller, the legislative director for the Texas VFW, and we enthusiastically support this.

Bills: HB39, HB114, HB1875, HB1894, HB1965, HB2513, HB39, HB114

Keywords: veterans, mental health, Texas Veterans Commission, peer support, suicide prevention, community mental health, grant program, cemetery, General Land Office, burial plot, remembrance, monthly designation, honoring military, Texas legislation, rural services, paid leave, fire protection personnel, military service, public employees, employment benefits

Bills: HB39, HB114, HB39, HB114, HB1875, HB1894, HB1965, HB2513

Keywords: public school finance, property values, homestead exemptions, funding allocation, education policy, public school bonds, school funding, guarantee prohibition, education finance, state law change, veterans, mental health, Texas Veterans Commission, peer support, suicide prevention, community mental health, grant program, cemetery, General Land Office, burial plot

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• Andrew Brown, Texas Public Policy Foundation, in support of Senate Bill 2052.
• Under current statute, if a child subject to an order of support from the child support After 154, the
• We are testifying in support of this bill.
• So we agree. that child support should follow the caregiver.
• And that's why I'm in strong support of this. all the statutory probate courts.

Bills: SB387, SB1650, SB1838, SB1839, SB1923, SB1940, SB2052

Keywords: judicial bond, guardianship, probate law, county judge, statutory county court, attorney general, criminal prosecution, public order, law enforcement, jurisdiction, attorney ad litem, parent-child relationship, compensation, legal representation, government entity, probate, court proceedings, record delivery, wills, legal documentation