Video & Transcript Research : 'Texas Chapter'
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Garcia Hernandez of Dallas County to lead us in the Pledges of Allegiance to the United States and Texas
- And now, the Texas flag.
- of the office of officer of the House of Representatives of the 89th legislature. of the state of Texas
- Big Spring, designated as the lighted poinsettia capital of Texas.
- Texas is the 8th largest global economy and that is not by accident, because we have the fine people
TX
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- Texas State Board of Examiners of professional counselors, Ms. Nadia M.
- Stewart from Round Rock, Texas Historical Commission, Mr. John W. Crane, Dallas, General.
- Dick Tips, San Antonio, the Texas Department of Information Resources, Chancellor Glenn A.
- One call board of Texas, Mr. Keith L.
- Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Mr. Brian E.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We work for the taxpayers of Texas, is that a fair statement? Sure. Yeah, thanks.
- I mean, Texas is a pretty amazing state.
- because Texas is the best place to live and do business.
- The Texas economy starts to shift, and that's the hard part.
- Is that we are generating in Texas alone.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- God of justice and mercy. state of Texas, the 28th state in the Union of the United States.
- For over 31 million souls, that's called Texas home.
- You know the challenges we face in this great state of Texas.
- flags. pledges to the American flag, the United States flag, and the Texas flag.
- Senate campaign, and he was coordinating a lot of Texas for us.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- So in Texas, the Texas higher education research and protection code does not force or require private
- universities in Texas to act under that law.
- Do you think it was necessary that they implement that in Texas?
- The Texas one? I'm warm and fuzzy with the Texas one, yes. Agreed. You agree? Okay, thank you.
- The Texas one? I'm warm and fuzzy with the Texas one, yes. Agreed. You agree? Okay, thank you.
Keywords:
HR171, House Resolution 171, M.J. Foster Promise Program, TOPS-Tech, TOPS Tech Award, Board of Regents, Louisiana Works, Louisiana Community and Technical College System, LCATCS, financial aid, scholarship, workforce development, career training, technical education, vocational education, postsecondary credential, associate degree, industry-based credential, high-demand jobs, high-wage occupations
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The Texas Juvenile Justice Department has the authority to permanently disqualify individuals who commit
- My name is Kate Stoops, and I'm the public policy and advocacy assistant for the Ark of Texas.
- requirements for facilities within the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
- Texas makes major investments in education, but if students are not in class, those investments go to
- Those figures came from the TEA, Texas Education Agency.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Appropriations - S/C on Article II Mar 13th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Article II
Transcript Highlights:
- This is by Representative Howard, Health Resources for Texas schools respiratory emergencies.
- This would expand the Texas AI program and provide maternal safety initiatives.
- Page 98, Charity care clinics in Texas. This would um direct.
- so basically Southeast Texas all the way on up.
- Is, is it possible for funding for this to come out of thriving Texas families?
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Resources, Recreation and Development (01/21/2026)
Resources, Recreation and Development
Transcript Highlights:
- So, a storm event possibly somewhat similar to what happened down in Texas during the summer or Hurricane
- So, a storm event possibly somewhat similar to what happened down in Texas during the summer or Hurricane
- So, a storm event possibly somewhat similar to what happened down in Texas during the summer or Hurricane
- So, a storm event possibly somewhat similar to what happened down in Texas during the summer or Hurricane
- So, a storm event possibly somewhat similar to what happened down in Texas during the summer or Hurricane
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Criminal Jurisprudence S/C New Offenses and Changed Penalties May 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- There's clearly an effort in the state of Texas to expand gambling, which I strongly oppose.
- in Texas for fiscal year 2024.
- Currently, the minimum term of confinement for a Class A misdemeanor in Texas is zero days.
- Texas public transit. Thank you, sir. Questions? Thank you. Chair calls Brigido Almanza.
- But in Texas, we don't have a bright line rule.
TX
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- And I have you here on behalf of the Texas Court Reporters Association, registered for the bill.
- I really appreciate Megan, your staff working with us, the Texas Court Reporters Association and the
- Texas Deposition Reporters Association on this issue.
- an amicus letter that Amy Bresnan and I sent to the Third Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Texas
- The exclusive original jurisdiction in the Texas Supreme Court, uh, to address those, uh, issues, and
Bills:
HB16
Keywords:
judicial administration, court reform, juvenile diversion, court security, mental health services, drug offenses, constitutional amendments
Summary:
The Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence met with a quorum present and took up House Bill 16, the omnibus courts bill that had been vetoed by the governor after the regular session. The committee substitute made several changes, including moving certain court creation dates, creating a new county court at law for Maverick County, repealing a missed youth diversion article, removing a civil preference for the 456th District Court in Guadalupe County, clarifying the digital court recording study makeup, correcting a drafting error involving prosecutors in the Special Prosecution Unit, and allowing the Office of the Attorney General to represent SPU prosecutors.
Megan LaVoie of the Office of Court Administration testified as a resource witness in support of the bill and thanked the committee for working with the judiciary on the measure. Steve Bresnan of the Texas Court Reporters Association also testified in support of the bill, but used his time to urge action on a separate anti-SLAPP appeal that he said had been pending for 47 months; he distributed materials and proposed an amendment to impose deadlines on the courts, though he said he was not expecting discussion of it that day.
After public testimony closed, the committee adopted the substitute without objection. Representative Hayes moved that House Bill 16, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full House with the recommendation that it be passed and printed. The motion prevailed on a 10-0 vote, and the committee then adjourned.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: Texas House Democratic Caucus Jan 23rd, 2025 at 02:01 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- He says, good, because the people of Texas need you.
- And the people of Texas should be really proud of the Democrats that stood strong and have a lot to bring
- And today, actually, the Texas House has taken a stand with 116 members saying, no.
- As Democrats, we are here to make sure that the people of Texas know we are ready to get to work.
- And let's get down to the business of the state of Texas. Any questions? Okay.
Keywords:
House rules, Democrat chairs, legislative power, public education, maternal health, political debate
Summary:
The meeting primarily centered around the discussion of newly approved House rules, which sparked significant debate among members. Notably, the Democratic representatives expressed concerns regarding the ban on Democrat chairs, which they argued undermines their power within the legislative body. Chair Ramon Romero and Representative Ann Johnson articulated the sentiment that, despite these challenges, the Democrats are committed to advocating for the needs of all Texans. They emphasized the need for honest discussions around critical issues such as public education, women's health care, and maternal mortality rates.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Press Conference: Lt. Governor Dan PatrickRegarding a proposal to lower the "senior" homestead exemption age threshold from 65 to 55. Dec 9th, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The median home in Texas is $332,000. That's the median price. Uh, the median homebuyer.
- Um, today, the average senior homeowner in Texas no longer pays school taxes for the rest of their life
- The average Texas homeowner has saved $2000 on their property taxes by homestead exemptions going up
- So we have about 6.1 million homeowners in Texas, 3.3 million homeowners. will have their tax, their
- We have to grow in Texas.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee Feb 16th, 2026 at 10:00 am
A&B Education Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- In Texas and Kansas, they do not count instructional days the same way we do.
- And one of the specific examples in here related to Texas was that in Texas, they require 1,160 instructional
- I mean, in Texas, they have, Electricity and fuel and all those sorts of things.
- I mean, in Texas, they have those same costs that we do in Oklahoma.
- I'm not familiar with the specific comparison between Texas and Oklahoma.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
November 18, 2025 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- First of all, that Texas case was dismissed 18 months ago.
- Second of all, that Texas case, I'm not an expert on Texas law, but this law does not track Texas law
- Texas, but this law is bringing it more in line with those kinds of Texas precedent.
- So in the Texas case, the friends counter-sued.
- We have seen this happen in Texas and Arizona.
Summary:
The Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee met to consider one measure, PCS for HB 289, which would amend Florida’s wrongful death statute to allow parents of an unborn child to recover damages for the child’s wrongful death and to include parents in the definition of survivors. The sponsor said the bill is intended to give parents a remedy when a wrongful act, negligence, breach of contract, or breach of warranty causes the loss of an unborn child, while also preserving existing protections for lawful medical care and the mother. Members questioned the bill extensively about the meaning of “survivors,” whether it could reach surrogacy situations, friends or family who assist someone in obtaining abortion care, paternity issues, and whether abusive or unqualified fathers could bring claims. The sponsor repeatedly said the bill is limited to parents, does not authorize suits against the mother or lawful medical providers, and would still require the normal wrongful death procedures, including appointment of a personal representative. He cited Duncan v. Flynn as the case holding that current law does not allow recovery for the death of an unborn child.
Representative Gottlieb offered an amendment modeled on criminal-law protections, aimed at expanding explicit immunity for a pregnant woman and for persons providing medical care or abortion-related conduct with consent. Supporters of the amendment said it would better align civil law with criminal protections; opponents argued it was overly broad and could shield unlicensed conduct. The amendment failed on a voice vote. Public testimony was divided, with supporters from pro-life and Catholic organizations backing the bill and some asking to remove the health care exemption, while opponents from ACLU, Equality Florida, Planned Parenthood affiliates, Florida Voice for the Unborn, Voices of Florida, and others warned the bill could chill reproductive health care, increase liability for doctors and hospitals, and invite lawsuits involving surrogates, family members, and abortion-related care.
In debate, supporters said the bill simply recognizes the value of unborn children and gives parents a remedy for wrongful loss, while opponents argued it could create unintended consequences in family law, surrogacy, IVF, and medical practice, and could empower abusive partners or rapists. After closing remarks, the committee voted 13 yeas and 3 nays to report PCS for HB 289 favorably. The meeting then adjourned.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Committee to Study Long-Term Managed Care (09/24/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- So, but I understand Texas has, and I still have yet to research the Texas system, but I understand Texas
- So, but I understand Texas has, and I still have yet to research the Texas system, but I understand Texas
- So, but I understand Texas has and >> Okay.
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possible.
Summary:
The Committee to Study Long-Term Managed Care approved the prior meeting minutes as amended after correcting the first paragraph. The chair then outlined the committee’s plan to produce a preliminary report by October 1, with additional meetings to follow, since some questions remain about the federal One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3) and its effects on Medicaid financing and managed care.
The main discussion focused on New Hampshire nursing home funding and how ProShare and MQUIP work. Members reviewed Medicaid rates, supplemental payments, intergovernmental transfers, and the role of federal matching funds. The chair and Mr. Litman concluded that OB3’s phase-down of payments above the Medicare rate likely would not directly eliminate ProShare or MQUIP in New Hampshire, but uncertainty remains about intergovernmental transfers and about how these payments would function if the state moved nursing facilities into managed care. Mr. Litman said managed care would likely require waivers for supplemental payments, and Texas was cited as an example of a state operating under such waivers.
The committee also discussed dual eligibles, DNIP, PACE, and the possibility of carving out HCBS from nursing facility services. DHS said its managed care contract would allow the state to use MCOs for DNIP, with the goal of better coordination between Medicaid and Medicare, while PACE would likely require more study and might be more feasible in populated counties. Members also reviewed OB3’s new presumptive eligibility provisions and a state waiver request modeled on Washington’s approach, plus a separate grant for transitioning people from facilities back to the community. The rural health transformation fund was discussed as a possible source for workforce, telehealth, mobile integrated health, and other support investments, but not for direct construction or major building renovation. County representatives emphasized that any county role in PACE or DNIP would require significant vetting, infrastructure, capital investment, and a realistic timeline. The meeting ended with the chair saying the draft report would outline issues and possible alternatives, but not recommendations yet, and the committee adjourned without taking further action.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Aug 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- If I had to guess, I would say probably a location in Texas.
- I used to run big power plants in Texas, and guess what?
- Bailey plant in Texas. We've got examples of that.
- We did have a development partner file for an air permit in Texas.
- Texas and Dallas, Texas; in the Midwest, Chicago, Illinois; on the East Coast, northern Virginia, southern
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Transportation Infrastructure Revenue Subcommitee Jul 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And then lastly, I-10 goes through Texas.
- Listen, 95% of the revenue is coming in from Texas.
- Anytime you go into the parking lot, 95% of those plates are from Texas.
- Also, refresh our memory: gambling is not allowed in Texas, correct? Mr.
- Ray is the safety manager for the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and now Texas.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Criminal Jurisprudence S/C New Offenses and Changed Penalties May 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- in Texas for physical year 2024.
- In Texas is 0 days.
- We urge you to pass House Bill 689 to prevent further assaults on Texas public transit.
- I'm the president of Amalgamated Local 694 out of San Antonio, Texas.
- We show you registered as Kirsten Budwein from the Texas Civil Rights Project.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Delivery of Government Efficiency May 14th, 2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- In recent years, Texas companies under 250 employees have been sued for exemplary damages following data
- Uh, we represent over 20,000 small businesses in Texas across all different industries.
- Uh, as the owner of Alcon DTS, a Texas small business that has been offering managed IT and cybersecurity
- I urge you to pass 2 SB 2610 to strengthen Texas cybersecurity and safeguard our SMBs. Thank you.
- The chair calls Jim Riley, testifying for yourself, Texas Association of County Election Officials.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Small Business and Information Technology (3-12-25)
Transcript Highlights:
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- constitutionality part of the litigation in Texas.
- That line is now being challenged and is currently being amended in Texas.
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Meeting Start 00:00
Roll Call 00:36
SB 4 Discussion 01:16
SB 4 Vote 28:30
SB 130 Discussion 31:18
SB 130 Discussion 36:02, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 4, as amended by a committee substitute, which would create a state artificial intelligence governance framework for Kentucky government agencies and address AI-generated misinformation in campaigns and elections. The bill’s sponsors said it is intended to regulate only state government use of AI, not the private sector, and would require oversight by the Office of Technology, agency reporting, and annual reporting to the General Assembly. They also said the elections provisions were narrowed to focus on AI-generated audio and video, remove image disclosures, eliminate prior restraint and monetary damages, and rely on disclosure requirements modeled on laws they said had survived constitutional review in Texas.
Testimony on SB 4 was mixed. Supporters emphasized transparency, human accountability, and the need to prepare state government for rapidly changing AI tools, citing possible uses such as fraud detection, inmate classification, and transportation planning. An opponent from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression argued the bill would burden core political speech, create First Amendment problems, and invite litigation and abuse, especially in the election context. Members asked about litigation, constitutional concerns, costs, and whether the bill should be expanded later to cover ordinary citizens harmed by AI-generated content. Several members expressed support but noted reservations about the election sections or the need for future amendments.
After discussion, the committee voted on SB 4 and reported it favorably. The roll call showed the measure passing with favorable expression, with some members explaining votes as supportive but cautious, and one member initially passing before later recording a yes vote. The chair then moved to Senate Bill 130, and Senator Scott Maiden and Kentucky Retail Federation representative Shannon Stiglets began presenting it as a response to gift card scams and theft of redemption information, describing recent large-scale supermarket fraud cases in Kentucky and saying the problem is tied to broader organized retail crime.