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• The prayer will be offered by Chaplain Kibbon. Would you pray with me?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The prayer will be offered by Chaplain Kibbon. Would you pray with me?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Furman Carpenter, the DPS chaplain. Let us pray.

Bills: HB1, HB2, HB18, HB19, HB20, HB4, HB1, HB2, HB18, HB19, HB20, HB 1, HB 2, HB 18, HB 19, HB 20, HB 4

Keywords: disaster response, emergency management, mass fatality, justices of the peace, training programs, emergency manager license, volunteer management, justice of the peace training, criminal history checks, state health services, emergency communication, interoperability, grant program, first responders, state council, broadband, public safety, disaster preparedness, funding, flood disaster plan

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• and Gallery, please rise for the invocation, which will be offered by Furman Carpenter, the DPS chaplain

Summary: The House met under a call of the House with strict roll call enforcement, but only 95 members were present, so a quorum was not achieved. After the invocation and pledges, a parliamentary inquiry was raised about whether committee budgets could be amended to remove funds for absent vice chairs or deans, but the chair said not at that time. The speaker then explained that, because quorum was still lacking, the House could not take up the scheduled critical flood response legislation intended to aid families and communities affected by recent devastation. He said DPS costs associated with compelling attendance were already well over six figures and would be charged back to absent members under House rules. He also warned that absent members remained subject to civil arrest and that the House would continue efforts to secure quorum. Members present were told they would not be punished and could return to their districts for Wednesday and Thursday, but should remain within six hours of the Capitol if quorum appeared likely. The speaker announced another attempt to convene on Friday, with the possibility that if quorum still was not reached, the House and Senate would sine die and the governor would call a second special session. The House then adjourned until 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.

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• The prayer will be offered by Chaplain Kib. Would you pray with me?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, May 23, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Chaplain Kibben: O Lord, reign forever. You rule the nations with fairness.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, January 20, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Please stand for the prayer by Donna Khafer, our legislative chaplain, or remain standing for the Pledge

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then recorded attendance, approved the journal from April 27, 2026, and heard a point of personal privilege recognizing guests from the Light Group of the World and several pastors from around the state. The body also adopted a motion to extend the second regular session beyond the period authorized by Senate Rule 27, and it noted that House messages and calendar items would be entered into the journal without being read aloud. The chamber then moved to second reading of a large package of 2026-2027 budget and appropriations measures, including the general appropriations act, state budget limitations, and agency-specific bills covering commerce, criminal justice, environment, healthcare, higher education, human services, K-12 education, local government, state properties, revenue, taxation, and transportation. No debate or votes on those bills were recorded in the transcript. The Senate also considered a gubernatorial nomination from the Education Committee. The committee recommended confirmation of John Schneider to the State Board for Charter Schools for a term ending January 21, 2030, and the Senate voted to advise and consent. The ayes prevailed, the confirmation was approved, and the Secretary was instructed to notify the Governor and Secretary of State before the Senate recessed.

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• The last session we authorized chaplains in our public school.
• So of course, that. as an example of either paid or volunteer chaplains could potentially lead this period
• And I'm a retired... hospital chaplain. My chaplaincy specialization was in neonatal, in pediatric.

Bills: SB 10, SB 11

Keywords: human trafficking, trafficking victim, compelling prostitution, affirmative defense, criminal defense, coercion, force fraud or coercion, sexual exploitation, victim protection, Penal Code, Texas criminal law, prosecution, party liability, affirmative defense statute, survivor rights, 1185, senate, all

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• Members and guests, please stand as you're able for the invocation by House Chaplain Ronnie Wilson to

Summary: The House convened with a quorum call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved into announcements and introductions. Members noted upcoming Hispanic Heritage Day hosted by the Latino Caucus and discussed the legislative schedule, including that the Senate was not expected to meet and that the House clerk’s desk would still open in case business was needed. Floor leaders clarified that there would be no quorum requirement for the next day because no Senate business was coming over, though the House would still be available if the Senate unexpectedly returned. There was also a light exchange about possibly introducing the Senate and a suggestion to play frisbee in the empty parking lot. No bills were debated or voted on. The House adjourned until the next day at 1:30 p.m.

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• The prayer will be offered by Chaplain Kibben. Would you pray with me?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, May 4, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Please stand for the prayer by Donna Khafer, our legislative chaplain, or remain standing for the Pledge

Keywords: 1182, all

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• The prayer will be offered by Chaplain Kibbon. Would you pray with me?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 5, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Prayer by the Chaplain. God of creation, you have blessed our state.

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• Prayer will be offered by Chaplain Kibben. Would you pray with me?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, March 20, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Prayer will be offered by Chaplain Gibbon. >> Would you pray with me? God, be patient with us.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, February 13, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• appreciate his first-hand experience and what he brings to the table as a veteran, as a military chaplain

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• Jody Harrison, and I'm an ordained minister, chaplain, and member of First Baptist Church here in Austin
• I was a hospital chaplain in three teaching. hospitals in Texas and Virginia for 10 years, and was blessed
• Typically, chaplains are called by nurse or the attending physician to provide pastoral care for the
• Witnessing her agony, if a mom wants an end-of-life ritual, and With her blessing, a chaplain often invites
• Later the chaplain works with her pastoral team to provide support for the medical team.

Bills: HB44, HB2200, HB1612, HB2747, HB2038, HB3717, HB1431, HB3800, HB3801, HB3560, HB3246, HB44

Keywords: HB 44, Life of the Mother Act, abortion exceptions, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, spontaneous abortion, fetal survival, Texas abortion law, abortion ban, physician liability, health care provider, disciplinary action, aiding and abetting, emergency abortion, obstetric care

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• We will be led in prayer this afternoon by our chaplain. And in the gallery, please rise.
• We will be led in prayer this afternoon by our chaplain, Sister Michelle Gorman, after which please remain

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through privileges of the floor recognizing Fresno State Ag Leadership Development Program students and members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The body also approved the Senate journals and took up several gubernatorial appointments, including confirmations to the Court Reporters Board and the California Law Revision Commission, each approved by roll call vote. The chamber then considered SCR 136 marking the 50th anniversaries of the California Coastal Act, Coastal Commission, and Coastal Conservancy. Supporters emphasized coastal access, habitat protection, public trails, and resilience, while one senator argued the commission can overrule local control and slow development. The resolution passed 27-4. The Senate also adopted SR 68 for Denim Day and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, with broad support focused on survivor advocacy and accountability, and SCR 130 recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month, which passed unanimously. Several bills were then approved on unanimous roll call, including SB 1058 on school nutrition procurement, SB 930 on encryption for school exam proctoring, SB 917 on winery sales at farmers’ markets, SB 1002 on continuity of out-of-state telehealth care, SB 1036 on mitigation fee credits for redevelopment, SB 1285 on juvenile record dismissals, and SB 969 on remote developmental services. Later, SCR 131 called for an urgent, coordinated response to unsheltered homelessness, emphasizing interim shelter, permanent housing, and supportive services. Supporters said the state must stop normalizing encampments and better coordinate resources; one senator objected that the resolution did not sufficiently address self-sufficiency or alternatives to housing-first approaches. The resolution passed 34-0. The Senate also adopted SCR 157 honoring school bus drivers, approved the consent calendar, heard committee announcements, and adjourned in memory of Sandy Steers, a conservation advocate and longtime executive director of Friends of Big Bear Valley.

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• Madam President, Chaplain Harry, thank you both for the invitation to be here.
• And again, I thank our Senate chaplain for once again bringing in important voices.

Keywords: 996, all

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• That we do on our facilities with our chaplains.
• We have chaplains located on our facilities, but we also have 28,000. and volunteers that bring a lot

Keywords: 1184, house, all