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• Transfer all my assets to a trust, to the beneficiaries of my will, that we're going to get them anyway
• Heartbeat International also runs the Abortion Pill Reversal Network, a propaganda group dedicated to

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services convened to discuss interim charges regarding fraud, waste, and abuse in Texas human services, particularly focusing on Medicaid and childcare programs. The meeting highlighted the importance of preventing misuse of taxpayer funds, with testimony from various stakeholders emphasizing the need for increased oversight and accountability in these programs. Key points included the alarming rise in healthcare fraud in other states, the necessity for Texas to enhance its fraud prevention measures, and the potential financial repercussions of failing to meet federal compliance standards. Several committee members expressed concerns about the impact of fraud on vulnerable populations, particularly those relying on Medicaid services. Testimonies from experts underscored the effectiveness of Texas's Office of Inspector General (OIG) in combating fraud, yet pointed out existing vulnerabilities, such as inconsistent enforcement and the need for better data sharing among agencies. The discussion also touched on the challenges faced by hospice care providers, with a significant increase in the number of hospices in Texas raising concerns about quality and oversight. The committee heard from various witnesses, including representatives from health plans and advocacy organizations, who provided insights into the complexities of managing Medicaid and the importance of maintaining program integrity. The meeting concluded with a commitment to further explore legislative solutions to enhance oversight and ensure that resources are directed to those in genuine need.

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• If we want to make America healthy again and end hunger now, Congress must reverse these cuts now.
• :06.800> to<03:08:06.960> a The President of the United States went to a dignified transfer

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• years older and you commit a first degree felony with a firearm, your, your case will be, will be transferred
• generally opposed to charging children as adults, um, but we fear that this proposal of automatic transfer
• judicial discretion, mandatory, um, is, is really important to us, and removing that with mandatory transfer
• They get sent to TYC and then after TYC, then they get transferred to TDC.
• If they meet certain criteria, including not being committed to TJJD or transferred to district court

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• And lastly, and most excitingly, um, we made the legislation around transfer on death deeds retroactive
• and intended for this additional legislation just to make it easier for people who do their own transfer
• 09.240> the<00:29:09.360> legislation<00:29:09.840> around<00:29:10.159> transfer
• made uh the legislation around transfer made uh the legislation around transfer on<00:29:10.960>
• on death Deeds um if own um transfer on death Deeds um if they<00:29:23.120> make<00:29:23.360

Keywords: 1183, house

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• If a child wanted to transfer to a school, a school that he wants to transfer to does not have to take
• If a child wanted to transfer to a school, a school that he wants to transfer to does not have to take
• other issue is even if that transfer other issue is even if that transfer school<00:54:24.160>
• that transfer school. that transfer school.
• because we do not want a transfer?

Keywords: MS House Floor - 15 January, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a quorum present, and approval to dispense with the reading of the journal. Members introduced guests from Humphreys County and South Haven, then moved to the calendar and took up House Bill 2, a broad education-related measure. The bill was called up, the rules were suspended, and a committee substitute was adopted. An initial amendment correcting drafting errors in the charter school section and subsection numbering was then adopted without objection. Members then gave extended explanations of HB 2, describing it as a comprehensive school choice and education reform package. Supporters said the bill would create Magnolia student accounts/education savings accounts funded from existing per-pupil dollars, prioritize lower-income families, require testing and financial audits, expand special needs ESAs, and allow public-to-public transfers without a sending district veto. The bill also would expand charter schools into districts with D or F schools, create an accountability dashboard for public and private school reporting, expand the Tim Tebow Act for homeschool extracurricular participation, extend literacy and math requirements through eighth grade, adjust teacher and assistant teacher pay and retirement-related provisions, create a specialized school option program, and require a federal testing waiver. Supporters framed the measure as empowering parents while preserving public schools. During questions, members raised concerns about charter schools, the cost of the program, accountability, and whether the bill would help or harm public education. One member asked whether failing charter schools were addressed; the response was that the bill was aimed at reconstituting the system rather than directly fixing those schools. Another questioned why a child accepted for transfer could still be denied by a receiving district; the bill sponsor said districts would set and publish acceptance policies and could deny students for lack of room. The discussion remained focused on the bill’s scope and policy rationale, and the transcript does not show a final vote on passage of HB 2 in the excerpt provided.

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• Management Program, would be transferred Management Program, would be transferred from<04:47:14.080
• South Central Foundation Land Transfer South Central Foundation Land Transfer Act.<04:48:20.080>
• By transferring deteriorating building.
• transfer within 180 days of enactment. transfer within 180 days of enactment.
• The Pit River Land Transfer Act will transfer approximately 583 acres of land into trust for the benefit

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, December 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The subcommittee filed quarterly reports by the Department of Corrections and Post-Prison Transfer Board
• , and Restricted Reserve Fund transfers.
• These are appropriation fund transfer requests for the Game and Fish Commission or Conservation Incentive
• Infrastructure investment and jobs Act Appropriation, appropriation transfers, restricted reserve fund
• transfers, the state central services deduction and a reallocation of resources.

Summary: The meeting began with a quorum call, prayer, and approval of the previous minutes. Members then adopted a resolution honoring Lori McDonald of the Department of Human Services for nearly 28 years of state service, with remarks praising her legislative work, constituent services, leadership, and emergency response roles. McDonald thanked the committee, and the Senate also presented her with a citation, flag, and commemorative coin. The committee received the May 2026 revenue report, which showed gross adjusted collections of $7.76 billion year-to-date, up 4.4% from the prior year, and a projected surplus of $585.8 million. The executive subcommittee report was adopted, covering emergency rules for DHS and the Department of Education, school district waiver requests, committee fund allocations, cancellation of the July ALC meeting, and authorization for subcommittees to meet in July on urgent matters. The administrative rules report was also adopted after members noted that most rules were approved, with a few pulled by agencies or held. Members then heard a lengthy exchange on the Arkansas Education Department’s ClassWallet contract and delays in expense review for education savings account payments. Department officials said they were meeting regularly with ClassWallet, enforcing contract standards, keeping some reviews in-house, and adding staff and technology improvements to speed processing while maintaining oversight. The committee also adopted reports from Game and Fish and State Police, Hospital/Medicaid/Developmental Disabilities, Lottery Oversight, Occupational Licensing Review, Peer Review, Review, State Insurance Programs Oversight, and Personnel, including a Department of Commerce reallocation tied to a broader shared-services realignment. Under review of communications, members filed several retirement system investment items as reviewed, approved rural community grant funding, gave favorable advice for state park additions, approved special maintenance funding for state parks, and filed Office of State Technology service-rate changes as reviewed. The meeting concluded with no new business and adjournment.

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• HB 542 by Buc relating to the use of certain monies transferred and deposited in the state highway fund
• referred to the Committee on Public Health, HB 542 by BUC relating to the use of certain monies transferred
• HB 579 by Reynolds relating to prohibiting the transfer of semi-automatic rifles to certain recipients
• HB 579 by Reynolds were linked to prohibiting the transfer of semi-automatic rifles.
• benefit areas of the state significantly affected by oil and gas production, and providing for the transfer

Summary: The House met for first reading and referral of a large number of bills and joint resolutions, with no substantive debate on the measures themselves. The filings covered a broad range of topics, including agency rulemaking and regulatory deference, occupational licensing reciprocity, business entities, eviction procedures, higher education, public education, health care, elections and voting procedures, criminal justice, property tax and appraisal issues, transportation, agriculture, energy, and local government authority. Several proposals also addressed constitutional amendments on matters such as Medicaid expansion, property tax limits, quorum and special-session rules, voting citizenship proof, parental rights, reproductive autonomy, and state funding allocations. Many of the measures focused on education, public health, and election administration. Examples included bills on financial literacy in schools, school nurses and librarians, student meal debt policies, suicide prevention notices, menstrual products, and community-based learning programs, as well as election-related bills on voter registration, disability access, ballot corrections, political advertising, and voting equipment or procedures. Other notable bills dealt with housing and property issues, including evictions, homestead tax exemptions, and land ownership, along with criminal justice measures involving sentencing, juror challenges, trafficking-related nondisclosure, and firearm reporting or transfer restrictions. The House also referred a set of resolutions to the Local and Consent Calendars Committee. At the end of the proceedings, Mr. Bell moved that the House adjourn until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in memory of James Edward Cook of Eustace, Texas. There was no objection, and the House adjourned.

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• <01:27:03.239> that services uh and so they transferred that services uh and so they transferred
• over was the authority to not transfer over was the authority to pick<01:27:10.440> the pick
• The reason they do it is because there's a lot of interfacility transfers back and forth.
• <01:44:28.199> especially all of the crossb transfers especially all of the crossb transfers
• So not really, because you never transfer care without giving a couple of basic things.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And these are a result of the school unemployment aid appropriation being transferred to the special
• And that would be the transfer of $100 million in fiscal year 2026.
• transferred into the special<00:08:41.919> revenue<00:08:42.240> fund<00:08:42.640>
• And that would be the transfer of fund.
• ...taking care of our students and our schools if we take the 100 million out of the NLX and transfer

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The money was transferred within minutes. I mean, within minutes.
• A no-cost instant transfer fee to the debit card.
• And transfer fee or no-cost product.
• Otherwise, you can transfer your wages at no cost.
• Some had $1.99 for an Insta transfer. Now it's $5.99 for an instant transfer.

Bills: HB1453, HB1718, HB2043, HB2207, HB2798

Keywords: local governments, anticipation notes, certificates of obligation, public works, flood control, financial management, local government, municipal financing, private activity bonds, closing definition, real estate finance, bond issuance, government regulation, bond election, general obligation bonds, GO bonds, political subdivision, city bonds, county bonds, school district bonds

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• These projects are essential to preparing students for transfer, career pathways, and participation in
• creating a new mission for the California community colleges that they should spend less time on transfer
• creating a new mission for the California community colleges that they should spend less time on transfer
• process, including the Associate Degree for Transfer and transfer student success pathway programs,
• applicants, that is more... ...of San Diego State, we're admitting 150% of the transfer applicants.

Summary: The Assembly Higher Education Committee heard several Senate measures focused on community college procurement, higher education access, and student support. SB 1154 by Senator Reyes would allow community college districts to use best-value procurement for public works projects over $1 million. Supporters, including San Bernardino Valley College, the San Bernardino Community College District, labor groups, and several districts, said it would improve delivery of complex facilities and align community colleges with other education systems. Opponents, including the Associated General Contractors, argued the bill’s skilled-and-trained workforce requirements and labor-compliance scoring would narrow the bidder pool and raise costs. The committee passed the bill to the Assembly Floor on a due-pass vote, with some members voting no or not recorded. SB 1255, also by Senator Reyes, would create a California Hispanic-serving institution designation. Supporters from HACU, the CSU Chancellor’s Office, UC, community colleges, and other education organizations said the designation would recognize campuses that serve large numbers of Latino and low-income students and strengthen accountability and student success. The committee approved the bill as amended and re-referred it to Appropriations, with one no vote. SB 1328, presented on behalf of Senator Cervantes, would require LGBTQ+ points of contact at satellite or branch campuses of CSU and community colleges, either through designated staff or regular office hours. Testimony emphasized gaps in access at remote centers and the need for confidential support; one member raised concerns about staffing, costs, and whether existing systems could meet the need remotely. The bill was passed as amended and sent to Appropriations. The committee also considered SB 960 by Senator Cabaldon, which would expand the circumstances under which community colleges could offer bachelor’s degrees in response to unmet workforce needs, especially where CSU programs are impacted or not realistically accessible locally. Supporters said the bill would help meet workforce demand and expand access for place-bound and adult learners. CSU and faculty representatives opposed unless amended, urging stronger partnership requirements, clearer workforce-need standards, and safeguards around duplication and Prop 98 funding. Members discussed impaction, regional access, and the role of partnerships; the bill was passed as amended and re-referred to Appropriations. Finally, SB 632 by Senator Otagan would extend the California College Promise fee waiver to part-time community college students enrolled in nine units. Supporters said many students cannot attend full time because of work, caregiving, and living costs, and the bill would better reflect student realities; the transcript ends during testimony on this measure, before any vote is shown.

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• These projects are essential to preparing students for transfer, career pathways, and participation in
• process, including the Associate Degree for Transfer and transfer student success pathway programs,
• Ninety-one percent of transfer applicants are currently admitted to the CSU, and we expect that number
• process, including the Associate Degree for Transfer and transfer student success pathway programs,
• Ninety-one percent of transfer applicants are currently admitted to the CSU, and we expect that number

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Additionally, on our Act 90 transfers, we completed five transfers to DAB of pasture lands, amounting
• <03:02:26.360> to and then it got transferred to and then it got transferred to DOA.
• the transfer. the transfer.
• Oh, he said that they did transfer five. Yeah, we've completed those transfers last...
• Supposed to be 10. transfer. That was a uh 13,000 acres. transfer. That was a uh 13,000 acres.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• of unexpended information the transfer of unexpended information technology<00:27:30.080> annual<
• connection therewith transferring connection therewith transferring unspent<00:27:54.080> money
• And there will be no reporting requirements on the cash fund that was created to transfer these funds
• And there will be no reporting requirements on the cash fund that was created to transfer these funds
• pay attention to this, it's a transfer pay attention to this, it's a transfer from<01:09:45.880>

Keywords: 981, all

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• IN THE TESTIMONY YOU HEARD LAST WEEK NO ONE AT DCF WAS NOTIFIED OF THIS TRANSFER AND THE FOUNDATION WAS
• NOT CONSULTED PRIOR THE TRANSFER BEING MADE.
• HOPE FLORIDA FOUNDATION ITSELF HAD NOT YET BEEN INFORMED THAT THEY RECEIVED THIS $10 MILLION WIRE TRANSFER
• BETWEEN OCTOBER 17th AND OCTOBER 29th SECURE FLORIDA FUTURE AN ARM OF THE FLORIDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TRANSFERRED
• BETWEEN OCTOBER 23rd AND 28th SAVE OUR SOCIETY FROM DRUGS TRANSFERRED $4.75 MILLION TO THE SAME POLITICAL

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• The bottom two transferred from the Department of Education: Early Childhood Health and Developmental
• of custody to a relative um transfer of custody to a relative um financial<00:37:37.440> support<
• We just want to make sure that everybody is very clear about exactly who's being transferred and who
• We just want to make sure that everybody is very clear about exactly who's being transferred and who
• Clear about exactly who's being transferred and who is not. So that's the A30 amendment.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And we funded our schools at a school foundation program and we made some transfers, certainly.
• And we funded our schools at a school foundation program and we made some transfers, certainly.
• Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit the transfer of personal data that is transferable
• of personal data that is transfer of personal data that is transferable<00:34:26.320> pursuant
• So it prevents them from being able to transfer that to a third party.

Keywords: 916, all

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• And then we push that out as tech transfer as well.
• But once it's financed, it transfers to the university.
• Just a question on the transfers. That's interesting.
• Just a question on the transfers. That's interesting.
• These credits already can transfer.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee first reviewed the 2024-25 tuition waiver report for the North Dakota University System. Staff explained that waivers were reported for degree-seeking students and broken out by residency, institution, and waiver type. Members asked about partial versus full waivers, institutional discretion, athletic waivers, and whether campuses have published guardrails or transparency requirements. Staff said most waivers are set by institutions, with some statutory and board-required categories, and that athletic waivers are a small share of total waiver dollars. The report showed total gross tuition of $354.5 million, tuition waived of $38.9 million, and 11,193 of 42,040 students receiving some waiver. Members also discussed how waivers affect net tuition revenue, housing and food collections, and whether campuses are using waivers strategically compared with scholarships and other funding sources. The committee then heard a presentation on tuition rates by campus and State Board policy. Staff explained the board’s tuition factors for resident, Minnesota reciprocity, contiguous-state/U.S. nonresident, and international students, and noted that campuses often seek exceptions based on program-specific competition and enrollment goals. Members asked whether rates are based on cost or competition, and staff said campuses typically bring forward estimates and market comparisons when requesting special rates. The presentation also reviewed general fund appropriations versus net tuition revenue by campus, and members discussed how local tuition decisions and waivers do not directly affect the state funding formula, though they do affect institutional revenue and reserves. Questions were also raised about the Higher Learning Commission’s financial composite indicator and how it differs from the more intuitive reserve and revenue figures. The committee next received a broad overview of non-higher-education entities affiliated with the State Board of Higher Education, beginning with NDSU agriculture-related units. Dr. Greg Lardy described the State Board of Agricultural Research and Education, the NDSU Extension Service, the Agricultural Experiment Station, and the branch research centers, emphasizing their statewide role in crop and livestock research, extension education, and county-based outreach. He outlined funding mixes for extension, the experiment station, and branch stations, noting that grants and contracts support both research and education, while the agronomy seed farm is self-funded through seed sales. Members asked about the new and vacant FTE pool, R1 research status, matching requirements for grants, and whether state appropriations count toward research expenditures. Dr. Lardy also highlighted major research impacts, including crop varieties, virtual fencing, AI-assisted weed control, and NDAWN weather data. The Northern Crops Institute and the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute also presented. NCI described its role in market development, technical services, and education for regional agriculture, its governance through the Northern Crops Council, and its funding from state appropriations, other states, and earned revenue. Members asked about the source of out-of-state funding, intellectual property, and the institute’s international reach. UGPTI then outlined its transportation research, federal and state funding structure, and work on road and bridge condition assessments, travel demand modeling, and workforce training. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting reflected in the transcript.

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• tax revenues, reducing the amount of money that would be transferred and preventing additional transfers
• The transfer mechanism...
• transfer.
• If there's not a transfer, in other words, it stays in general revenue, does that cut off the transfer
• So the transfer—or is it transfer into general revenue?

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee held its first hearing of the 89th regular session, adopted nearly identical committee rules from the previous legislature by a 15-0 vote, and began review of Senate Bill 1, the state budget for fiscal years 2026-27. Chair Huffman outlined the budget framework, emphasizing conservative spending, a $332.9 billion all-funds budget, and major priorities including property tax relief, public education, border security, health and human services, transportation, energy, and water infrastructure. She also introduced committee and leadership staff and described the hearing schedule and public testimony procedures. Comptroller Glenn Hager presented the biennial revenue estimate, saying the state has $194.6 billion available for general-purpose spending, including a $23.8 billion ending balance, but warned that revenue growth is returning to more normal levels and that lawmakers should avoid using temporary spikes for ongoing commitments. Senators questioned him extensively about the Economic Stabilization Fund cap, sales tax trends, inflation, and whether the state should consider raising the cap or using severance-tax revenues differently. Hager said the Rainy Day Fund is expected to hit its cap, which would leave more severance-tax revenue in general revenue, and he stressed that infrastructure needs remain significant. The Legislative Budget Board then gave a detailed overview of SB 1 and the budget’s major components. LBB staff explained that the bill includes continued funding for the Foundation School Program, $850 million for the Texas State Technical College endowment, $1.3 billion for the Texas University Fund, $6.5 billion for border security, salary increases for correctional officers and state troopers, $3 billion for dementia research, higher community attendant wages, expanded community-based care, $5 billion for the Texas Energy Fund, and funding to clear volunteer fire department grant backlogs. They also outlined supplemental priorities such as water infrastructure, retirement legacy payments, rail grade separations, wildfire aircraft, and emergency facilities, and said the current controlling budget limit is the tax spending limit. A major portion of the hearing focused on property tax relief. LBB explained that prior-session relief grew from an expected $18 billion to $22.7 billion because of higher-than-anticipated property values and interactions among hold-harmless provisions, and that SB 1 continues and expands relief with $51 billion in total property tax relief, including $3 billion more for compression, $3 billion to raise the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000, and a $500 million placeholder for business tax relief. Senators discussed the automatic nature of some of these costs, the effect of the non-homestead circuit breaker, the role of federal COVID funds, and the need to maintain school finance commitments if the state continues to compress school tax rates.