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• We also have the BIA, which has one of its big points—the training center—and one of its Big points that
• a lot of Indian Country comes to train.
• We're going to provide training opportunities on.
• You did mention Navajo Tech and others, but has there been any effect on Budget cuts or grant freezing

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• kind of evaluating technology solutions that manage some of the feedback that we received from Ledge Tech
• We don't know exactly because we're still working with Ledge Tech, but it is going to look different.

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Summary: The committee began by approving the November minutes on a roll-call vote, with a majority of members voting aye and the minutes adopted. Staff then provided updates on pending pension-related litigation, including Fowler et al. v. Leathers, where cross-motions for summary judgment were scheduled for May 1, and Dolan v. King County, where the court ruled against the state’s position on reimbursement of attorney’s fees but did not award fees against the state. The actuary also previewed upcoming presentations on OSA’s annual update and the June actuarial valuation and contribution rates, which will reflect updated demographic assumptions. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on the interim work plan and possible study topics. Members discussed a potential study of Plan 3, including how it compares with Plan 2, retirement ages, benefit adequacy, and whether the plan is meeting its original purpose. Staff agreed to work with DRS on a study outline and bring back a proposal. Members also raised the ongoing COLA issue, noting interest from retiree groups and the need to develop a recommendation for the next budget cycle, likely by October or November. Another major topic was LEOFF 1 disability/medical boards; staff said they are still gathering basic information on how many boards exist, who administers them, and what they cost, and suggested separate briefings on House Bill 2034, LEOFF 1 governance, and the medical study. The committee also reviewed constituent correspondence, which included requests related to Plan 1 COLAs, a Plan 3 study, teacher retirement age, and a missed early retirement factor. Staff explained that correspondence procedures are being revised for cybersecurity and privacy reasons, and future public correspondence may be handled differently. The committee approved the draft May agenda, which will include the OPMA refresher, OSA’s annual update, the LEOFF 1 medical board study update, a Plan 2/Plan 3 study outline, an overview of House Bill 2034, and a correspondence update. The meeting then adjourned without further business.

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• his belt, designing wastewater and storm water systems, and teaching the next generation about water tech
• Tech. Jay, aloha, congratulations and mahalo for stepping up to serve. Let's give him a hand.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• enforcement agency, and we're at the forefront of developing cutting edge technology to combat these high-tech
• HB 3014 was written to address a high-tech crime that is relatively new and not adequately addressed

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• and we're at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technology to combat these high-level crimes. tech
• HB3014 was written to address a high-tech crime that is relatively new and not adequately addressed in

Bills: HB3014, HB3109, HB3126, HB3474, HB3594

Keywords: gift card fraud, counterfeit gift card, gift card tampering, gift card theft, prepaid card, stored value card, retail fraud, financial crimes, consumer protection, organized retail crime, gift card skimming, magnetic stripe, chip card, redemption information, gift card packaging, Penal Code, felony theft, state jail felony, third-degree felony, second-degree felony

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• By happenstance, he had a friend who was a researcher at Texas Tech, and they came down and helped us
• So I love you so much, A researcher at Texas Tech came down and helped us.

Bills: HB147

Keywords: government contracting, business program, discrimination, state procurement, equity, underutilized businesses

Summary: The House Committee on Agriculture and Livestock met with a quorum present and heard several bills, all of which were left pending. HB 1113, by Rep. Cain, would update Texas hemp law to keep state rules aligned with federal changes, require timely rule amendments by the Department of Agriculture, and create hemp research permits for universities and nonprofits. Supporters from the Texas Hemp Coalition said it would improve research, licensing, testing, and enforcement while helping the industry stay compliant and competitive; the author said the bill was intended to reward good actors and deter bad ones. HB 1203, by Rep. Gonzalez, would create an Office of Food System Security and Resiliency within the Department of Agriculture to address food insecurity and coordinate local food access efforts. Gonzalez said the office would build on a prior Department of Agriculture study and help connect farmers, agencies, schools, and local governments; members asked about the fiscal note, consumer costs, and whether the office would overlap with existing programs. HB 1269, HB 1276, and HB 1277 focused on plant disease and pest prevention, including a grant program and studies to identify gaps and track outbreaks. Gonzalez emphasized the need for a more intentional state response, citing crop losses from pests and a recent cotton disease outbreak in his district. HB 1437 would create a pollinator task force to address threats to Texas honeybees and related pollination industries. A Texas Beekeepers Association witness described major recent colony losses, emerging threats such as mites and hornets, and the need to bring agencies and researchers together; Gonzalez noted prior work adding a bee specialist at AgriLife Extension. Finally, HB 147, by Chairman Guillen, would modernize cattle brand registration by moving it to an electronic system at the Texas Animal Health Commission while keeping county clerks involved. Supporters said it would improve efficiency, accuracy, and access for ranchers and law enforcement, while an opponent warned about possible electronic tracking implications and costs for small producers. The committee took no final votes and adjourned after leaving HB 147 pending as well.

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• 04:23:14.439> the executive orders for Big Oil and the executive orders for Big Oil and the tech
• Well, the Republicans are divided between two extreme positions: the big-business tech oligarchs who
• Julio demonstrated remarkable courage and presence of mind, applying his training to save a life during
• to Save a Life during a training to Save a Life during a critical critical critical emergency<07:58:
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Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• That's my training. I do drugs for a living. We're talking about the seized drugs.
• So that means we've got to train them.
• Then you're going to have to train them, and then the tests, as we've talked a lot about.
• And the chair recognizes Lance McMahon, Texas Tech Health Science Center.
• They come to our facility. ...and they do training in our facility.

Bills: HB5

Keywords: hemp, cannabinoids, regulation, occupational licenses, consumable products, marketing, criminal offenses, labeling requirements, health and safety, 997, house, all

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• Some of that training includes de-escalation, because surveyors sometimes go into situations where it's
• But then also using AI to maybe take those policies and turn them into trainings, into slides.
• Maybe take those policies and turn them into trainings, into slides.
• Well, what plans do you have to utilize the power of the latest tech advantage?
• We also have monthly trainings in AI where a lot of assistant directors of the department are getting

Keywords: 1182, all

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• doing procurement and getting the equipment on hand, as well as hiring the staff and getting them trained
• We are in the process of developing our schedules and training our drivers.
• However, that gives us an opportunity to get staff hired and trained properly to begin internments.
• The oil and gas training, for example, had over 200 participants from over 75 different companies.
• An $80,000 increase or 16.3% in the other services category for travel, IT costs, and training.

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• Could it be a training issue? I have no idea.
• Is training involved in a school marshal?
• OK, and that training is? 40 hours?
• We train very frequently.
• How are you trained to stop that?

Bills: HB259, HB259, HB 1128, HB1337, HB1506, HB1794, HB2215, HB2470, HB2771, HB2882, HB2993, HB3053, HB3428, HB3669, HB3789, HB3924, HB4201, HB4675

Keywords: redistricting, Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission, Texas Legislature, elections, district boundaries, voter representation, healthcare, insurance, patient rights, medical expenses, access to care, affordability, legislation, firearms, penal code, regulation, short-barrel firearms, ammunition, gun control, public safety

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• Physical education, fine arts, career and tech education, and community schools, as each of these programs
• people Talk about is increased time on accountability measures, increased time because of mandated training

Keywords: 996, all

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• If confirmed, I will drive actions to ensure the CBP workforce has the training, resources, and the policies
• Chairman, this is one of the areas I've suggested for years, that the Science and Tech Directorate in

Keywords: Customs and Border Protection, Rodney Scott, border security, asylum, transparency, Hernandez Rojas, migrant treatment, public testimony

Summary: The meeting centered on the nomination of Rodney Scott to serve as the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Throughout the session, various senators expressed concerns regarding CBP's recent practices, including issues related to border security and the treatment of migrants. Questions were raised about Scott's involvement in previous incidents, particularly surrounding the controversial death of Mr. Hernandez Rojas while in custody, which sparked a heated discussion about accountability and transparency in current border policies. Senators emphasized the importance of balancing efficient border security with humane treatment of individuals seeking asylum.

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• However, these NOMs are both qualified by their experience and their training to serve in these positions
• conduct a realistic evaluation of our current system under development and determine if our current tech

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• Carla Velardo, and I'm an OBGYN in training at St. David's. ...health care here in Austin.
• Chair calls Katherine Strandberg. ...We show you as Katherine Strandberg, policy director, EveryBody Tech

Bills: HB854, HB 1052, HB1642, HB2076, HB3042, HB3695, HB3787, HB4062, HB4092, SB213, SB493, SB896, HB5519, HB4635

Keywords: insurance, replacement cost, homeowner's policy, renter's policy, condominium insurance, property damage, claims process, telemedicine, teledentistry, telehealth, health benefit plan, insurance coverage, out-of-state services, anxiety, pain management, contraceptive devices, women's health, medical procedures, healthcare, laboratory

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• Undergone training and gained experience in the field.
• help strengthen TURP, help provide better economic benefits so that these companies can look here at tech

Bills: HB5057, HB4519, HB5033, HB3997, HB 1237, HB1904, HB4400, HB 1227

Keywords: solid waste management, exclusive contracts, public agency, contract amendment, notification requirements, Texas Health and Safety Code, Texas Emissions Reduction Plan, TERP, air quality, emissions reduction, clean fleet, alternative fuel, natural gas vehicles, hydrogen fuel, hydrogen infrastructure, diesel replacement, fleet grants, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, clean school buses

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• Social workers serve as crisis-ready workforce trained to support the health and well-being of all Texans
• We've heard the testimony from Tech Doc for raw materials Rick Thompson: Which we buy a lot of since

Bills: HB158

Keywords: public funds, lobbying activities, political subdivision, government spending, transparency

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• The secretary has four highly paid tech staff living out of state that appear to have little oversight
• I know you all know that I'm trained as an auditor and an accountant, and I just decided that the state

Summary: The State Administration Budget Subcommittee met for budget day, heard agency follow-up questions, and then presented its recommended budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. Chair Lopez opened with remarks about reducing spending, emphasizing vacancy reductions and recurring savings across agencies. The recommendation eliminated 452.5 vacant positions and produced recurring savings of $57.2 million overall, while still funding selected priorities. Notable funded items included $500,000 for a new DBPR website for condominium complaints and document filing, $481.3 million for the MICEF Florida Home Program in DFS, funding for Florida PALM implementation, $330,000 for a Tampa office in the Office of Insurance Regulation, $835,000 for warehouse space for confiscated gambling machines, $821,000 for the Lottery gaming system contract, and major DMS capital and facilities funding. Lopez also criticized DMS leadership and said the secretary’s salary would be held in reserve pending answers on fleet management, remote workers, SUNCOM billing, and other issues. The committee then questioned DBPR Secretary Griffin about condominium records, structural integrity reserve studies, and milestone-inspection compliance. Members focused on how the division tracks condominiums, whether it can identify buildings with three habitable stories, and whether the current filing system can be improved to better capture building height and story count. Griffin said the division relies heavily on self-reporting and complaint-driven checks, but has updated forms to capture whether a condominium has buildings three stories or higher and has received additional submissions. Members also asked about staffing and the Miami-area office; Griffin said DBPR now has two Fort Lauderdale offices and a Doral office, with about 82% of new positions filled. Secretary Davis of the Florida Lottery also testified, defending travel to Paris and other conferences as part of industry engagement, technology research, and best-practice sharing. He said the travel was reimbursed through lottery-related organizations, described the Lottery as an enterprise fund that receives no general tax revenue, and said the agency has remained a top revenue generator nationally. Members questioned Orlando travel reimbursements and dues to the Multi-State Lottery Association, and asked for more information on how increased revenue translates into more Bright Futures scholarships. Davis said he would provide additional details. The subcommittee then unanimously passed two conforming bills. PCB SAB 25-01 removed statutory references to the legacy FLAIR accounting system in preparation for Florida PALM and was reported favorably. PCB SAB 25-02 addressed Capitol Center space after the planned House lease cancellation, declaring the governor, cabinet, and legislature permanent tenants, protecting existing space and parking allocations, giving the legislature first right of refusal on vacant space, and giving legislative leaders control over utilities in their space; it also passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned after the bills were reported favorably.

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• At the University of Texas Health Science Center, which is a medical training facility that does research
• CEO, Tech Association of Health Plans, and we show you testifying for the bill. Is that correct?

Bills: HB138, HB335, HB388, HB138

Keywords: health impact analysis, cost analysis, coverage mandates, health insurance, legislative analysis, health care data, education, funding, classroom resources, teacher support, student outcomes, health benefits, provider dentists, payment reimbursement, insurance code, noncontracting, dental care, reimbursement, health benefit plans, noncontracting providers

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• IN YOUR DEBATE YOU TALK ABOUT TRAINING, RESEARCH, MARKETING PROGRAMS AND HOW IT WILL BE IMPLEMENTED THROUGHOUT
• IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING FROM OUR TECH AND ALSO OUR COMMENTS THAT IT WOULD ONLY BE THE CHILDREN OR THE

Keywords: 999, senate, all