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• Chambers, this bill would simply allow interviews to take place in other appropriate locations within
• It reinstates the clause on reporting appropriate guardians or designated caregivers for the child to
• How do we tweak that language so that it makes it appropriate for a protective order, a forever protective
• Well, how is our federal judiciary going to view that?
• Taking it down to $15,000, which we in the foundation think is much more appropriate than the original

Bills: HCR10 , HB1814 , HB2160 , HB2353 , HB2643 , HB2971 , HB3282 , HB3382 , HB3996 , HB4507 , HB4509 , HB4805 , HB5551 , HB1863 , HCR10

Committee: House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

Keywords: family abduction, child safety, custodial rights, parental kidnapping, awareness day, marriage license, informal marriage, family code, identity verification, child support, family law, child custody, court interview, parent-child relationship, child welfare, attorney ad litem, compensation, legal representation, government entity, HB 2643

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• We're still deeply rooted in the fact that only women mothers can raise children appropriately up until
• These statistics were compiled with Texas money to inform the judiciary about what's good for for children
• But if the judiciary isn't holding it up, then that's where our problem is. Thank you.

Bills: HCR 16 , HB 782 , HB 2159 , HB 2288 , HB 3281 , HB 3819 , HB 4656 , HB 4696 , HB 5494

Committee: House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

Keywords: fatherhood, family support, fatherlessness, community engagement, youth development, social policy, male role models, child development, policy reform, role models, mental health, parenting, single-parent homes, welfare reform, economic opportunity, mentorship, community initiatives, children, welfare programs, education

Bills: SB2232 , SCR1 , SCR6 , SCR15 , SCR27 , SCR32

Committee: Senate Administration

Keywords: Unplug Texas Day, digital detox, family activities, outdoor recreation, community engagement, crossing guard, school crossing guard, crosswalk safety, school safety, student pedestrian safety, traffic safety, elementary school, campus safety, pedestrian awareness, bicycle safety, traffic regulations, commemorative resolution, appreciation day, Texas Legislature, honorary designation

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• But this is a direct appropriation to fund now all free school lunches, and we're looking at close to
• But this is a direct appropriation to fund now all free school lunches, and we're looking at close to
• But this is a direct appropriation to fund now all free school lunches, and we're looking at close to
• But this is a direct appropriation to fund now all free school lunches, and we're looking at close to
• But this is a direct appropriation to fund now all free school lunches, and we're looking at close to

Bills: HB2117 , HB2155 , HB1832 , HB1601 , HB2297 , HB2397 , HB1893 , HB2533 , HB1890 , HB2004 , HB1810 , HB2323 , HB1691 , HB1671 , HB2619 , HB1481 , HB2314 , HB2319 , HB2214 , HB2488 , HB2009 , HB2007 , HB1964 , HB2218 , HB1535 , HB1977 , HB2054 , HB2046 , HB146 , HB2094 , HB2181 , HB2515 , HB2444 , HB2385 , HB1724 , HB1733 , HB2416 , HB2001 , HB1603 , HB1753 , HB2140 , HB1962 , HB1963 , HB2096 , HB1959 , HB1960 , HB2293 , HB2288 , HB1752 , HB1573 , HB469 , HB2091 , HB1851 , HB1688 , HB1696 , HB2417 , HB2375 , HB2333 , HB2152 , HB1881 , HB2395 , HB1721 , HB1921 , HB1730 , HB1697 , HB1824 , HB2282 , HB2078 , HB2321 , HB2279 , HB1522 , HB2097 , HB2433 , HB2106 , HB2274 , HB2452 , HB1764 , HB2438 , HB1860 , HB2604 , HB2118 , HB2017 , HB2216 , HB1934 , HB2454 , HB2427 , HB2207 , HB1840 , HB1644 , HB1645 , HB1946 , HB1648 , HB2324 , HB1509 , HB1514 , HB1515 , HB2164 , HB2165 , HB2283 , HB2386

Keywords: arts education, data mapping, task force, creative economy, cultural preservation, workforce development, geographic information systems, agriculture, data collection, statistical program, sustainable practices, Hawaii, aquaculture, biosecurity, food security, sustainable seafood, regulatory framework, interagency coordination, environmental stewardship, invasive species

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• Welcome to the Appropriations subcommittee. You are recognized to present House Bill 4326.
• So once a school district decides we're gonna spend state appropriated money on x, they'll just change
• I'm just looking to make sure that we, as appropriators, know where the money we appropriate is going
• I would be happy to come to a good solution with not only This committee, as well as Appropriations A
• And this would essentially be a fund that the state could appropriate money into and outside entities

Bills: HB3674 , HB4326 , HB4331 , HB3029 , HB2963 , HB3551 , HB2973 , HB3019 , HB3461 , HB2961 , HB3261 , HB3759 , HB3429 , HB3069 , HB3372 , HB3705

Committee: House A&B Education Subcommittee

Keywords: school resource officer, sexual assault training, law enforcement training, CLEET, school safety, mental health, continuing education, HB4326, Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program, Oklahoma's Promise, scholarship, tuition assistance, higher education, State Regents for Higher Education, eligibility expansion, adopted students, foster care, DHS custody, child-placing agency, tribal custody

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• It would not appropriate state funding.
• That would have to be done through a future appropriations bill or Or once the grant program exists,
• This is not an ongoing appropriation. This money is to stand up the council.
• and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations.
• This is the supplemental appropriation bill that we just discussed. I move passage.

Bills: HB1 , HB 2 , HB 3 , HB 5 , HB20 , HB 22 , HB 1 , HB 2 , HB 3 , HB 5 , HB 20 , HB 22

Keywords: youth camps, emergency preparedness, safety standards, health regulations, camp licensing, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace, medical examiner, county judge, sheriff, mayor, emergency coordinator, emergency manager license

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• Out of committee today to Judiciary, where these issues still need to be fixed.
• They are funded to do the work appropriately and with the appropriate oversight.
• Um, the candies with the little dots where we have no appropriation.
• </c><00:25:30.480><c> And</c><00:25:30.800><c> and</c> where we have no appropriation.
• And and where we have no appropriation.

Bills: SF856 , HF4482 , HF3672 , HF1234 , HF4591 , HF3554 , HF936

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Keywords: Inspector General, fraud prevention, state audit, public funds, misuse, transparency, government accountability, HF4482, Minnesota Historical Society, state historic sites, historic site management, historic preservation, county historical society, local historical society, municipality, county government, admission fees, grants-in-aid, site operations, site maintenance

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• To be added to the $50 out of the appropriation contingency fund for a total of 200, Mr. Chairman.
• Because it doesn't include some appropriations. Is it all the language? Or what exactly is it?
• We are left the fire and the reconciliation appropriation contingency fund and the other one.
• Well, there's contingencies built in out of the appropriate disaster fund, which is the appropriation
• If that bill's enacted and the governor signs it, that fund is no longer the appropriate fund for the

Bills: SB190 , HB247 , HB2 , HB8

Committee: Senate House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: cancer treatment, revenue bonds, Gila Regional Medical Center, Nor-Lea General Hospital, healthcare funding, capital outlay, capital projects, appropriations, reversion, encumbrance, reauthorization, reappropriation, general fund, capital development and reserve fund, tribal infrastructure project fund, Department of Finance and Administration, DFA, state board of finance, severance tax bonds, tax-exempt bonds

Summary: The committee reviewed drafting instructions and spending sheets for House Bill 2, focusing on both recurring and nonrecurring appropriations, reserve levels, and several late changes. Staff explained that the package would leave reserves around 28% under the current scenario, with the possibility of rising to about 30% if a separate natural disaster reform bill is enacted. Members discussed how disaster funding would be handled through a replacement Section 8 and the appropriation contingency fund, and whether the operating reserve could be tapped with explicit authorization. There was also clarification on fund types, including other state funds and interagency transfers, and on how line items were reflected in the spreadsheets. A major point of debate was how to offset additions by reducing funding elsewhere. Members discussed shifting money from the state fair/multipurpose arena request, the Office of Natural Resources Trustee, and other capital items to accommodate changes. Several senators raised concerns about cutting the Office of Natural Resources Trustee too deeply and about the purpose of those funds, including possible land purchases and floodplain mitigation in Ruidoso. The committee also discussed whether the state fair money should be reduced, with some members supporting a $25 million restoration and others preferring to leave the executive’s request intact. Staff noted that some reductions were not true cuts but swaps or offsets, such as moving local road money and using excess capital outlay reserves. Other corrections and policy items were addressed, including an increase for UNM and NMSU stadium funding, a correction to a project distribution on line 105, and funding for the Health Council. Members also noted that the public employee 1% raise was no longer funded because recurring capacity was used elsewhere, and that no COLA was included. After discussion, Senator Woods moved to adopt the drafting instructions, Senator Gonzalez seconded, and the motion passed without objection. The committee then directed staff to prepare a catch-up cleanup version of House Bill 2 for later review and said House Bill 8 would be taken up the next morning.

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• The House Appropriations Committee will come to order for the purpose of a public hearing and possible
• The Appropriations Committee will come back to order for the purpose of possible executive session.
• The Appropriations Committee will come back to order for the purpose of possible executive session.
• By your vote, Second Substitute House Bill 1622 is reported out of appropriations with a due pass recommendation
• and we have to come up with a plan for how we get there so that we can take care of these folks appropriately

Bills: HB2565 , HB1607 , HB2254 , HB2385 , HB2531 , HB2543

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: investment, gifts, grants, University of Washington, funding, higher education, recycling, waste reduction, environmental policy, sustainability, municipal regulations, HB 2254, Washington, Health Care Authority, partnership access line, psychiatric consultation line, first approach skills training, behavioral health, mental health, assessment

Bills: HB483 , HB3345 , HB3643 , HB3821 , HB3849 , HB4472 , HB4523 , HB4524 , HB5346 , HB5347 , HB5376

Committee: House S/C on Transportation Funding

Keywords: high-speed rail, Texas Department of Transportation, TxDOT, public-private partnership, comprehensive development agreement, CDA, Interstate 35, I-35 corridor, Dallas, Waco, Austin, San Antonio, intercity passenger rail, rail infrastructure, private entity, transportation infrastructure, rail corridor, passenger rail, infrastructure finance, vehicle registration

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• Subsection C would clarify that under Subsection B, Subsection 3 would not be applicable when money is appropriated
• This would correct the use of appropriations to establish the revolving loan program.
• subsection C would clarify that under subsection B, subsection 3 would not be applicable when money is appropriated
• This would... correct the use of appropriations to establish the revolving loan program.

Bills: HB483 , HB3345 , HB3643 , HB3821 , HB3849 , HB4472 , HB4523 , HB4524 , HB5346 , HB5347 , HB5376

Committee: House S/C on Transportation Funding

Keywords: high-speed rail, Texas Department of Transportation, TxDOT, public-private partnership, comprehensive development agreement, CDA, Interstate 35, I-35 corridor, Dallas, Waco, Austin, San Antonio, intercity passenger rail, rail infrastructure, private entity, transportation infrastructure, rail corridor, passenger rail, infrastructure finance, vehicle registration

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycpqF6KjtjU, 2026-06-21T07:17:03+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, MEETING START 00:00:00 ROLL CALL 00:00:09 DISCUSSION WITH JOHN HICKS, STATE BUDGET DIRECTOR ABOUT APPROPRIATIONS TO CONTINUE BEING AVAILABLE FOR THE EK SAFE FUNDS THAT WAS GIVEN BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 00:00:36 HB 319 DISCUSSION 00:09:21 HB 319 VOTE 00:14:42 HB 9 DISCUSSION 00:18:00 HB 9 VOTE 00:30:29 HB 200 DISCUSSION 33:36 HB 200 VOTE 38:51 HB 189 DISCUSSION 00:40:53 HB 189 VOTE 00:42:25 HB 448 DISCUSSION 00:44:43 HB 448 VOTE 00:45:56 HB 444 DISCUSSION 00:48:07 HB 444 VOTE 00:50:05 HB 360 DISCUSSION 00:52:57 HB 360 VOTE 01:06:32, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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• Governor's Message No. 725 is referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Bills: HB2240 , SB896 , SB2060 , SB2152 , SB2315 , SB2544 , SB2577 , SB2580 , SB99 , SB2110 , SB2115 , SB2259 , SB2382 , SB2442 , SB2485 , SB895 , SB2112 , SB3019

Keywords: appropriations, legislative expenses, auditor, legislative reference bureau, state ethics commission, ombudsman, government transparency, education, capital improvement, reporting, transparency, technical expertise, rental housing revolving fund, HHFDC, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, mixed-income housing, mixed-income rental project, affordable housing, low-income housing, housing finance

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• So I will call to order this hearing of the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee.
• We don't think that's appropriate, but we're seeking to clarify that to make certain and crystal clear
• but we're seeking to clarify appropriate but we're seeking to clarify that<00:55:39.839><c> to</c><00
• It's nice to be in Judiciary again this year. I'm glad to be here to present House File 1855.
• It's nice to be in Judiciary again this year. I'm glad to be here to present House File 1855.

Bills: HF1855 , HF102 , HF1082 , HF1354 , HF2184 , HF1792 , HF2296 , HF2429 , HF2543 , HF2566

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: veterans, benefit services, accreditation, consumer protection, civil penalties, disclosure requirements, HF102, Sibley County Road 166, Freedom Drive, Arlington, Sibley County, Minnesota transportation bonds, bonding bill, capital investment, road extension, highway access, intersection improvements, right-of-way acquisition, water main, sewer improvements

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• House Bill 236 is the ENT appropriation.
• So any money we put in that fund, we would then appropriate that later, and we would appropriate money
• </c><00:40:14.400><c> that</c> would then and we'll appropriate that would then and we'll appropriate
• </c> later and we'll we would appropriate later and we'll we would appropriate money<00:40:16.640><c>
• </c><00:59:26.880><c> to</c> about 2 million of this appropriation to about 2 million of this appropriation

Bills: HB235 , HB236 , HB565 , HB237 , HB238 , HB239 , HB240 , HB241 , HB242 , HB235 , HB236 , HB565 , HB237 , HB238 , HB239 , HB240 , HB241 , HB242

Committee: House Ways and Means Education

Keywords: social media, age verification, minors, under 16, children online safety, online privacy, platform regulation, deceptive trade practice, Attorney General, civil penalties, punitive damages, consumer protection, account creation, algorithmic feeds, internet safety, youth social media, HB236, Baldwin County, Board of Equalization, per diem

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• The Carter family complained to the Judiciary Commission.
• Jonathan Isaac in the record from the Judiciary Commission.
• Judiciary Commission to open an investigation.
• And this is just a check against the power of the judiciary.
• The Judiciary Commission. That's the only one? Okay.

Bills: HB1011 , SCR11 , SB41 , SB49 , SB107 , SB123 , SB224 , SB292 , SB425 , SB479

Committee: House House and Governmental Affairs

Keywords: tax credits, higher education, workforce development, brain drain, economic incentives, public meeting minutes, transparency, government accountability, publication deadlines, open meetings, SB49, Louisiana elections, party primary, primary elections, BESE, State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, school board elections, election law, candidate qualification, ballot access

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• The Judiciary Committee is called to order. Excuse me. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
• Gabe Livingston, District Committee, Appropriations Committee.
• Chairman, again, I believe it has so many problems that a strike-everything amendment would be more appropriate
• And we thought that it was appropriate to add that to our groups of protected class. Can you?
• probation officer that can do a risk-needs assessment to determine what sort of interventions are appropriate

Bills: HB2076 , HB2135 , HB2175 , HB2186 , HB2223 , HB2345 , HB2364 , HB2417 , HB2440 , HB2666 , HB2763 , HCR2043

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: school safety, employee training, firearm certification, crisis response, school policies, reimbursement fund, local law enforcement, HB2135, Arizona, civil liability, private right of action, DEI, diversity equity and inclusion, critical race theory, anti-racism, race stereotyping, sex stereotyping, race scapegoating, sex scapegoating, gender identity

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• mission of advancing current and future hispanic judges promoting integrity and excellence in the judiciary
• Doing so, we honor more than 500 of them who have contributed significantly to the judiciary statewide
• Hispanic attorneys and left an immeasurable impact on our judiciary and on the Texas Supreme legal system
• At every level of the judiciary they serve in a variety of capacities to administer justice fairly and
• mano, in building a strong and just legal system. among the distinguished Hispanic members of the judiciary

Bills: SB 26 , SJR 36 , SB 26 , SB 616 , SB 565 , SB 384 , SB 28 , SR 109 , SR 122 , SR 126 , SR 130 , SR 136 , SR 137 , SR 141 , SR 142 , SCR 20

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension, utility consolidation, regionalization, water supply, sewer

Summary: The meeting was marked by significant resolutions recognizing various contributions to Texas and celebrating community initiatives. Key discussions included the adoption of resolutions commemorating Texas Hispanic Judges Day and highlighting the 100th anniversary of Memorial Park. Senators expressed appreciation for the judges' dedication and legacy, with notable mentions of individual judges and their impact on the community and legal landscape in Texas. The Senate also honored students and organizations contributing positively to their communities, showcasing the interconnectedness of public service and the legislative process.

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• House Bill number 94 relating to crimes and offenses is referred to the Judiciary Committee.
• The Judiciary using the previous roll call, is there any objection? No objection?
• We're on the Judiciary Committee Amendment.
• With that, I'd move to adopt the Judiciary Committee Amendment on SB118. ...Judiciary Committee Amendment
• There was a committee amendment that I will be moving to table at the appropriate time.

Bills: SB 26 , SJR 36 , SB 26 , SB 616 , SB 565 , SB 384 , SB 28 , SR 109 , SR 122 , SR 126 , SR 130 , SR 136 , SR 137 , SR 141 , SR 142 , SCR 20

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension, utility consolidation, regionalization, water supply, sewer

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• Everyone, please remember to silence your cell phones, fill out appropriate cards if you wish to speak
• The definition contains express exclusions for Medicaid providers, recipients of line-item appropriations
• So it will go to appropriations if it makes it out of here today.
• And they serve as a huge area, but they also receive a line-item appropriation, like in the bill that
• And some of the amendments were that if they just receive a line-item appropriation, they would be excluded

Bills: HR290 , HR298 , SB405 , SCR61 , HR318

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Keywords: gender-affirming care, gender affirming therapy, gender-affirming hormone therapy, transgender health, trans youth, LGBTQ, mental health, psychosis, psychiatric conditions, puberty blockers, androgen blockers, cross-sex hormones, estrogen, testosterone, informed consent, screening, monitoring protocols, Louisiana Department of Health, LDH, House Health and Welfare