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• By HCD, we're obviously continuing to monitor expenditures there, support underperforming grantees, and
• to restore some of the cuts, but like you all, it feels like a game, but all the decks seem to be stacked
• Here we have around funding consolidation and compliance monitoring. we see the Housing and Homelessness
• Because they have to be paired with the federal credits, it sort of just changes how the financing stack
• And I'll just note that our program is specially funded using application fees and compliance monitoring

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• because without strong corporate gauging programs, particularly with older wells that aren't closely monitored
• the export yards in Presidio, as I have done many times, and see quantities of oilfield equipment stacked
• As I have done many times, and see quantities of oilfield equipment stacked there waiting to go to Mexico
• punishment for all four victims, and avoided going to trial, which would have allowed the judge to stack
• And by law, unless the judge decides to stack those cases, those sentences all run concurrently.

Bills: SB476, SB664, SB745, SB826, SB989, SB1080, SB1171, SB1320, SB1437, SB1727, SB1809, SB2289, SB2320

Keywords: education, funding, school infrastructure, public schools, teacher support, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, ignition interlock devices, youth offenders, vehicular homicide, Texas courts, judicial officers, associate judge, magistrate, master, referee, hearing officer, court administration, Government Code Chapter 54, Government Code Chapter 54A

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several criminal justice bills, with most of the discussion focused on oilfield theft, DWI enforcement, juvenile justice, reentry licensing, jail transparency, and court/judicial standards. SB 1320 would create a DPS oilfield theft unit headquartered in the Permian Basin; supporters from industry, law enforcement, and a district attorney described increasingly sophisticated, organized theft tied to cartels and multi-jurisdictional criminal networks, while DPS said it currently has only two officers working the issue. The committee voted SB 1320 out unanimously and placed it on the local and uncontested calendar. SB 826, which would enhance DWI committed in a school zone to a state jail felony, also passed unanimously after brief explanation and no testimony. SB 1171, adding juvenile justice OIG peace officers to Schedule C salary, was reported favorably on a committee substitute, and SB 1080, which would allow incarcerated people to obtain occupational licenses effective upon release, also passed on a committee substitute after testimony from formerly incarcerated advocates and reentry supporters. The committee also considered several bills aimed at tougher DWI penalties. SB 476 would increase intoxication manslaughter penalties when the offender violates an ignition interlock restriction; the bill was supported by the author, victims’ family members, Galveston officials, and law enforcement, but opposed by the Texas Civil Rights Project, which argued treatment and prevention would be more effective. After discussion about possible amendments, the bill was left pending. SB 745 would create a new first-degree felony option for intoxication manslaughter involving multiple deaths, and it was reported favorably after testimony from a prosecutor supporting the need for a stronger sentencing option. SB 2320 would broadly increase penalties for DWI offenses, including first-time DWI, DWI with an open container, high-BAC DWI, and repeat offenses; it was supported by a grieving family member and a sheriff, and the committee voted it out favorably. On juvenile justice, SB 1727 would expand tools to address assaults on staff at Texas Juvenile Justice Department facilities by lowering the age for transfer to adult prison in some cases, allowing earlier transfer of determinate-sentence youth, and restricting release when a criminal case is pending. Juvenile probation officials supported the bill as a public safety and victim-rights measure, while the Texas Civil Rights Project opposed it, arguing it would send children to inappropriate adult facilities and conflict with juvenile justice principles; the bill was left pending. SB 1437 would expand the juvenile justice do-not-hire registry to include non-certified positions, and it passed unanimously after supporters said it would help close loopholes that allow predators to move between child-serving jobs. SB 2289, requiring counties that house inmates out of state to report that information and any deaths to the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, also passed unanimously. Finally, SB 989, requiring criminal background checks for court personnel who determine bail, and SB 664, establishing statewide qualifications and oversight for magistrates and associate judges, were explained and discussed as transparency and public-safety measures, with SB 989 reported favorably and SB 664 under committee consideration at the end of the transcript.

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• When they just submit written logs months later, the guy admitted to signing just stacks of big blank
• There were no consequences for him signing stacks of false logs.
• him signing stacks of false logs. him signing stacks of false logs.
• them and and state monitor them and and state infrastructure<01:25:07.840> to<01:25:07.920>
• information are being monitored. Okay. information are being monitored. Okay.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee met on March 2 and approved the February 23 minutes after a quorum was reached. The main presentation was from the Department of Human Services on non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT), a federally required Medicaid benefit that helps Minnesota Health Care Program enrollees get to medically necessary appointments. DHS said the program served more than 250,000 people in 2025 at a cost of $127 million, with participation up about 14% over five years, and described the seven transportation modes, provider enrollment requirements, STS certification, background checks, prior authorization rules, and planned transitions to a single administrator for parts of the program in 2026 and 2027. DHS officials emphasized fraud prevention efforts, saying NEMT is one of the agency’s high-risk Medicaid services. They described enhanced prepayment review, provider revalidation and site visits, removal of inactive providers, and a provider moratorium in metro counties. Inspector General James Clark said the governor’s anti-fraud proposal would add pre-enrollment risk assessments, more staffing and technology, and electronic visit verification. He also noted that about 80% of NEMT spending is in managed care and that managed care organizations have their own compliance and special investigations units. Committee members raised concerns about fraud, oversight, and privatization. Chair Robbins questioned DHS about the absence of the commissioner and the program’s use of brokers, citing past concerns and asking about the vendor MTM’s history; DHS said the RFP for the new broker had closed and the vendor selection was still underway. Representative Pinto questioned why oversight is outsourced to managed care organizations and suggested bringing more oversight back in house. MTM representative Phil Stahlberger defended the company’s record, said the Missouri dispute was about contract terms from about 15 years ago, and said MTM currently works in Minnesota counties and many other states, with on-site reviews, trip verification, and complaint review processes. No further votes or final actions on the NEMT policy were taken in the portion provided.

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• they're involved in criminal activity is when we run a surge operation and no trucks move and they stack
• And then they end up stacking.
• in this process and is accurately and, and transparently collecting the appropriate revenue and monitoring

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• Vice Chair, for monitoring the time as we very much want to hear from everyone.
• very aware and is closely monitoring very aware and is closely monitoring some<02:06:46.800>
• Next up from our stack of pink >> Okay.
• <04:33:34.719> or you know be able to only monitor or you know be able to only monitor or
• <04:34:22.480> like<04:34:22.719> I monitored more closely because like I monitored

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first continued its hearing on HB 1287, which concerns the definition of “veteran.” Representative Manion explained that the amendment would adopt the federal-style definition by including a general discharge under honorable conditions, while restoring documentation requirements such as a DD214 and removing a problematic reference to World War II allied veterans. The chair said the committee would close the hearing and take the bill up later in executive session. The committee then moved to HCR 13, a resolution calling for an Article V convention limited to proposing a constitutional amendment imposing term limits on members of Congress. Representative Joe Alexander, the prime sponsor, said the measure is narrowly focused on congressional term limits, that 12 states have already passed similar resolutions, and that broad public support in New Hampshire justifies action. Members asked whether the effort would prompt Congress to act on its own, whether the resolution should also cover Supreme Court justices, and how many states are needed; Alexander said the goal is to pressure Congress, that the Constitution already treats Supreme Court justices differently, and that 34 states are required. Testimony in support came from former Representative Linda Masamela, who gave a history-based argument for Article V conventions as a constitutional check, and from Deborah Childs and Aaron Ducet of U.S. Term Limits. Childs said New Hampshire voters strongly support term limits and argued they would open seats to younger, more diverse candidates. Ducet said the application is single-topic and would allow only one amendment, described Article V applications as historically common, and argued that state pressure can force Congress to act. No vote was taken in the portion provided; the chair continued hearing testimony on HCR 13.

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• protocols, including thorough screening, the co-administration of magnesium, and constant cardiac monitoring
• You were monitored with a doctor and paramedics that were there, and you're on a cardiac monitor to make
• that everything's safe, but you're basically... ...at paramedics were there and you're on a cardiac monitor
• It's basically a 12- to 15-hour experience, and you're monitored throughout the whole time.
• about we're super vigilant about measuring it so far the key here is always you know long-term monitoring

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Access to Breakthrough Mental Health Therapies met to discuss psychedelic-assisted treatments for serious mental health conditions, with a focus on psilocybin, ibogaine, MDMA, and related compounds. The chair framed the issue as a clinical and access problem for veterans, first responders, and others with PTSD, depression, TBI, addiction, and suicidal ideation, emphasizing that these therapies are intended for supervised medical settings rather than take-home use. Members reviewed research claims and policy trends, including FDA breakthrough therapy designations, state-level psychedelic legislation, and the role of Arizona’s right-to-try law in expanding access once federal approval is in place. Testimony came from Alan Mullen, a retired Army Special Forces veteran, who described his PTSD/TBI history and said ibogaine treatment helped him confront trauma and showed promise in reducing symptoms under strict medical monitoring. Dr. Sue Cisley of Scottsdale Research Institute described ongoing FDA-controlled trials in Arizona, said current medications often fail high-need patients, and urged removal of research barriers and preparation for right-to-try and expanded access. Dan Freiberg of the Professional Firefighters of Arizona said firefighters face chronic exposure to trauma, often rely on alcohol or other coping mechanisms, and need effective alternatives beyond traditional therapy. Dr. Chung Trin discussed late-stage psychedelic trials, the FDA breakthrough pathway, safety oversight, and the need for state readiness when approvals occur. Committee members asked about how the treatments work, whether they require psychotherapy support, safety concerns including suicidality and black-market abuse, patenting and synthetic versus natural versions, and costs compared with ketamine and other treatments. Witnesses said the therapies are administered with extensive screening, monitoring, and integration support, and argued that addiction potential appears low under medical supervision. The discussion ended with interest in sending correspondence to federal officials to support right-to-try cooperation and in continuing the research and policy work; no formal vote or action was taken in the portion provided.

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• And then stacked on top of that is the Fresh Rx incentives.
• And then stacked on top of that is the Fresh Rx incentives.
• And then stacked on top of that is the Fresh Rx incentives.
• And then stacked on top of that is the Fresh Rx incentives.
• And then stacked on top of that is the Fresh Rx incentives.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:50 Approval of Minutes 00:01:21 KOAP Report 00:01:42 Community Farm Alliance and KY Double Dollars 00:20:25 Feeding Kentucky 00:40:55, 958, all

Summary: The Tobacco Settlement Oversight Committee received a monthly report from the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy and the A Development Board/Finance Corporation. Staff reviewed May activity, including county council visits, loan and grant approvals, farm safety funding, and support for beginning farmers, agricultural infrastructure, processing, and county/state projects. The committee also recognized an intern and thanked Tara Roberts for her service as she prepares to leave the agency. Members were reminded about a June 20 anniversary event marking 25 years of the office and related programs. A major topic was K-CARD, the Kentucky Center for Agricultural and Rural Development. Staff explained that the program is being expanded to provide more technical assistance for beginning farmers and farm families, including help with business plans and estate planning/farm transition discussions. Members asked how farmers would access the service and were told the extension office would be the front-line contact, with K-CARD providing the technical assistance and neutral-site consultations. The committee also discussed support for large food animal veterinarians. Staff said the incentive program has helped more than 33 veterinarians and is intended to support existing providers rather than quickly increase numbers; members raised concerns about the pipeline and selection process at Auburn University, and staff said discussions with the university were ongoing. The committee then heard from Community Farm Alliance on Kentucky Double Dollars, Fresh Rx for Moms, and farmers market support programs. CFA reported expansion to roadside stands, more retail onboarding, seven new counties, and estimated economic and farmgate impacts, emphasizing that state funding helps leverage federal and private dollars and stabilize local food access programs. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken beyond approving the May minutes.

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• This Senate Bill 59 conference report relates to photo speed monitoring devices, photo monitoring systems
• This Senate Bill 59 conference report relates to photo speed monitoring devices, photo monitoring systems
• That's a limit on per-product penalty stacking for technical violations.

Keywords: March 14, 2026 - Regular Session Part 3, 976, house, all

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• So this shows the drought monitor categories from.
• It goes with these stacks, and it's a severance tax.
• dedicated monitoring wells, not just somebody's irrigation well being monitored is the goal of that
• With those wells, we also hope to establish some monitoring sites.
• those monitoring wells.

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• very aware and is closely monitoring very aware and is closely monitoring some<02:06:46.800>
• Next up from our stack of pink >> Okay.
• <04:33:34.719> or you know be able to only monitor or you know be able to only monitor or
• <04:34:22.480> like<04:34:22.719> I monitored more closely because like I monitored
• <04:53:04.400> on This is something that's been stacked on This is something that's been stacked

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• You also stack overtime with that. So now we're talking real money when you get to that point.
• You also stack overtime with that. So now we're talking real money when you get to that point.
• You also stack overtime with that. So now we're talking. the set in stone rate.
• You also stack overtime with that. So now we're talking real money when you get to that point.
• Nobody wanted to go, so nobody wanted to be under monitoring, and so they wouldn't take the hardest to

Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation and then took up several conference committee matters and resolutions. It granted the House request for a conference committee on House Bill 46 and adopted a conference report on Senate Bill 37, which was described as higher education governance reform, including stronger board authority, changes to faculty senates, general education requirements, and a new ombudsman office. Senators also adopted a large package of resolutions and HCRs by voice vote. A major focus was Senate Bill 12, the “Parental Bill of Rights,” whose conference report was adopted after extended questioning. The bill was described as giving parents more access to school materials and grievance procedures, requiring parental consent for student clubs, and restricting school district employees from assisting with social transitioning or related gender-identity instruction. Senators raised concerns about effects on students already socially transitioned and on parental rights in medical or psychological decisions; the author said the House language was retained in key areas and that districts would need policies and parent notification. The report passed 20-11. The Senate then adopted a resolution allowing the conference committee on Senate Bill 1, the state budget for fiscal years 2026-2027, to go outside the bounds, and later adopted the budget conference report. Senators highlighted major funding for public education, property tax relief, public safety, health and human services, child care, water and transportation infrastructure, and the Texas Energy Fund. The budget discussion also covered higher education, mental health facilities, community attendant wages, rural hospitals, DFPS case management, child care assistance, and a study rider on TRS. The report passed unanimously, 30-0. Finally, the Senate suspended rules to take up Senate Bill 8 and adopted its conference report. The bill requires counties with jails or jail contracts to participate in the federal 287(g) immigration enforcement program, with sheriffs choosing among available models and counties receiving tiered grants to help cover costs. Supporters framed it as a public safety measure targeting criminal illegal aliens, while opponents questioned whether it would divert local resources and increase fear in immigrant communities. The report was adopted after debate.

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• because we strong corporate gauging programs, particularly with older wells and and aren't closely monitored
• As I have done many times and see quantities of oil field equipment stacked there waiting to go to Mexico
• punishment. for all four victims and avoided going to trial, which would have allowed the judge to stack
• And by law, unless the judge side stack those cases. Those sentences all run concurrently.

Bills: SB 476, SB 664, SB 745, SB 826, SB 989, SB 1080, SB 1171, SB 1320, SB 1437, SB 1727, SB 1809, SB 2289, SB 2320

Keywords: education, funding, school infrastructure, public schools, teacher support, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, ignition interlock devices, youth offenders, vehicular homicide, Texas courts, judicial officers, associate judge, magistrate, master, referee, hearing officer, court administration, Government Code Chapter 54, Government Code Chapter 54A

Summary: The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice convened to address pressing issues surrounding oil field crime and safety on Texas highways. The meeting was initiated by Chair Flores, who emphasized the need for improved tools to combat repeat offenders having committed intoxicated driving, alongside tackling oil field theft that has escalated due to organized criminal activities. The committee heard public testimonies and engaged with various stakeholders, including law enforcement and industry representatives, who highlighted the complexities and dangers associated with these crimes. Notably, a significant focus was placed on Senate Bill 1320, which aims to establish a dedicated unit within the Department of Public Safety to investigate and address thefts specific to the oil and gas industry. This initiative seeks to strengthen coordination among various law enforcement agencies and improve training for local officers to combat these sophisticated theft operations more effectively.

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• Representative Petri, William Baker, Laura Sudamp, John Hicks, Lisa Lee, Sheila Schuster, Stephen Stack
• 00:01:28.720> Schuster, Sheila Schuster, Sheila Schuster, >> Stephen<00:01:31.520> Stack
• , >> Stephen Stack, >> Stephen Stack, Tom<00:01:34.079> Stevens, >> co-chair
• and monitoring data management and validation<01:14:06.640> and<01:14:06.960> quality<
• we talk about certification monitoring we talk about certification monitoring um<01:16:34.159>

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Medicaid Oversight Advisory Board’s fourth meeting focused primarily on a presentation from University of Kentucky and University of Louisville health leaders about the state university directed payment program. Mark Birdwhistle and Ken Marshall described the program as a long-running, value-based Medicaid arrangement that began in 2019, uses university-provided matching funds rather than provider taxes, and ties a portion of payments to quality outcomes. They said the program has improved measures such as tobacco cessation, diabetes control, depression screening, and cancer screening, while supporting access to specialty care, medical education, and workforce training. They also emphasized that Kentucky’s model is nationally notable and has helped improve health rankings and generate cost savings. A major topic was the federal reconciliation bill signed July 4, which the presenters said will reduce directed payments by 10% annually for 10 years beginning in 2028. UL Health estimated a first-year loss of about $75 million and a cumulative loss of about $600 million over the decade; UK estimated about $100 million in the first year, for a combined first-year impact of roughly $175 million. Both speakers warned the cuts could affect access to care, training capacity, and the sustainability of Kentucky’s value-based model, though they expressed hope that congressional action could alter or delay the changes. They also noted that 340B drug pricing changes could further strain already thin operating margins, but did not provide exact figures during the meeting. Committee members responded positively to the program’s reported outcomes and the institutions’ role in Kentucky health care. Senator Berg praised the quality of care and shared a personal example of being advised to stay at UofL for breast cancer treatment. Representative Moer highlighted Kentucky’s strong cancer-control score and asked for more explanation of the value-based payment structure; the presenters said the system is built around ongoing measurement, accountability, and collaboration with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the amended August 27 minutes by voice vote.

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• If you're in a county, then the county rate applies and stacks on top of that.
• And then if you're in a municipality, the municipal rate stacks on top of that.
• , things like Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) and oil and gas withholding within the personal income tax, stack
• When you stack that along with your Land Grant Permanent Fund distributions, you see that not only do
• I inquired of NCSL, which is the national organization that monitors state governments.

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• care in Florida and ultimately no matter what anyone says, in my opinion, you cannot compare a small stack
• You cannot compare a small stack of medical malpractice premium rates that are optional to the price
• Our mother slowly bled to death over 24 hours in a room with broken monitoring equipment, the pathologist

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Are there other tax credits that can stack on top of IRBs? If anyone knows the answer.
• There are tax credits that would stack like JTIP that can be worked in conjunction.
• This is actually one of the only that doesn't allow us to stack, is the research and development and
• Thank you. of the only that don't allow us to stack is the research and development and IRBs.
• Madam Chair, I would only say that this is a profound shift stacking this kind of credit with an IRB.

Bills: SB97, SB55, SB40, SB38, SB120, SB113, SB116, SB117, SB118

Keywords: tax credits, municipality, county property, industrial revenue bonds, economic development, qualified expenditures, solar energy, tax credit, renewable energy, photovoltaic, solar thermal, New Mexico, economic incentive, energy independence, SB40, Driver Privacy and Safety Act, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate reader, vehicle surveillance

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• One of our nuns, Sister Virginia, literally sat outside monitoring the situation.
• First, it allows for sentence stacking of sexual assaults and aggravated sexual assault cases, cases,
• Sentence stacking is discretionary for the prosecution to request and the judge to grant, but currently
• The other issue that we really like in Representative Hall's bill is the stack sentencing, which right
• The key thing in allowing Stack sentences for sexual assault cases is discretion.

Bills: HB316

Keywords: Medicaid, healthcare, affordable care act, medical assistance, federal funding

Transcript Highlights:

• One of our nuns, Sister Virginia, literally sat outside monitoring the situation, and when he...
• First, it allows for sentence stacking of sexual assaults and aggravated sexual assault cases, which
• Sentence stacking is discretionary for the prosecution to request and for the judge to grant.
• The other issue that we really like in Representative Hull's bill is the stacked sentencing, which right
• The punishment is two years to 20 years, and the judge is the only one who has the option to stack the

Bills: HB316, HB353, HB 1160, HB1414, HB1422, HB1443, HB1713, HB1789, HB1902, HB2073, HB2666, HB2695, HB316

Keywords: motor fuel, criminal offense, metering device, organized crime, Texas Penal Code, trespassing, school safety, day-care centers, education, trespass, public safety, utility employees, criminal penalties, assault, harassment, public duties, safety, law enforcement, driving offenses, license regulations

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• Articulated systems: how can these programs and proposals stack and braid with coherence to educator
• In the most recent assignment monitoring report, we found that 19% of the courses that were taught were
• Well, what we do is assignment monitoring, and we have data on, and we compare this data with the Department
• So, these special education And general education used to be stacked in the 1990s and before, you know
• That's based on state data, and the tool is called our Teacher Assignment Monitoring Outcomes Data Tool

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• child home without informing the parent could. deprive the parent of the knowledge that they need to monitor
• These S.B.s should mandate data tracking. to monitor the new system and determine whether or not the
• rest remain This material some of which would never be allowed on the radio or TV has passed through stacked
• participate on the committees, avoid using some open language that allows the district to kind of... stack
• He did, and she had a stack of books, and she said, I'm not returning them.

Bills: SB12, SB1565, SB13, SJR12, SB686, SB371, SB204, SB609, SB112, SB400, SB813, SB 12, SB 13

Keywords: parental rights, education, social transitioning, diversity, equity, inclusion, school policy, student clubs, school district, grievance procedure, public education, diversity and inclusion, funding penalties, school libraries, library advisory councils, library materials, educational content, challenging materials, constitutional amendment, school choice