Video & Transcript Research : 'Texas Water Code'
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Transcript Highlights:
- They sign a contract with me about attendance and dress code and behavior and all that kind of stuff,
- They sign a contract with me about attendance and dress code and behavior and all that kind of stuff,
- They sign a contract with me about attendance and dress code and behavior and all that kind of stuff,
- Texas would call us and ask, OK, what are you guys doing?
- In 1968, Oklahoma rewrote its juvenile codes. Y'all are probably very familiar with this.
Summary:
The committee held an interim study on how to educate and support students with severe violent or disruptive behavior while protecting classmates, teachers, and school staff. Members framed the issue as one involving students who have often experienced trauma and may be removed from class through suspension, expulsion, or juvenile placement, but who still need a meaningful path back to school. Several legislators shared personal experiences as former educators or administrators and emphasized that schools need clearer criteria for removal and return, along with stronger support for families and staff.
Dr. Michelle Butler, an alternative education director, testified that Oklahoma’s current alternative education system is not designed to serve students removed for major discipline issues because placement is generally voluntary and programs are built around students who need a different learning environment, not punitive removal. She argued for early intervention, stronger attendance enforcement, trauma screening, teacher training, and a regional or cooperative model that would combine credentialed educators, social workers, therapists, and family counselors. She also described existing programs such as Trace Academy, Rogers County Youth Services diversion programs, and the limitations of virtual-only models and current funding, saying the system lacks sufficient resources and staffing.
Representatives and senators asked about funding, staffing, credentials, and whether statutes should be changed to prevent alternative education dollars from going to programs that do not provide direct services. Other testimony came from Family and Children’s Services and Mid-Del Youth and Family Services, both of which described embedded school-based mental health, crisis response, intensive outpatient services, family engagement, and juvenile diversion programs. Witnesses stressed that wraparound services, school-community partnerships, and a bridge back to the home school are essential, and that many students and families need mandatory or strongly supported participation rather than purely voluntary help. The study concluded with members noting possible next steps, including expanding or supplementing alternative education, improving early intervention, and examining participation requirements and transition supports; no votes were taken, and the committee adjourned after the presentations.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 16th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston and announced that enslaved people in Texas
- It's a day marked with music, dance, food, especially red soda water, food that's of resilience and joy
- The slaves of Galveston, Texas had to wait for more than two years after Lincoln's decree to receive
- or have Texas roots.
- She was a student athlete who played soccer and water polo.
Summary:
The Assembly met after a quorum call and opened with a prayer, a Father’s Day reflection, and a moment of silence for the victims of the Minnesota lawmaker shooting. Members then moved through guest introductions recognizing student legislative programs, Black conservation leaders, interns, and first responders, including an off-duty firefighter who saved a driver’s life. The chamber also heard multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes, most notably for former Senator and Los Angeles Councilman Nate Holden, whose civil rights and housing discrimination work was highlighted, along with tributes to Stephen Golden Kranz, Emily Carpenter, and Doug Kranwinkel.
On the Daily File, the Assembly adopted ACR 90, Assembly Member Gibson’s resolution recognizing Juneteenth. The measure drew strong support from multiple caucuses, including the Latino, Jewish, LGBTQ, Women’s, and AAPI caucuses, with members emphasizing Juneteenth’s historical significance, the legacy of slavery, and the continuing need to combat racism and inequality. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 66 co-authors were added.
The Assembly also adopted ACR 92, Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez’s resolution declaring June 2025 as Electronic Dance Music Month in California. Supporters described EDM as a cultural and economic force rooted in diverse communities and praised its values of inclusion and unity; the resolution received 65 co-authors and passed by voice vote. Finally, HR 45, Assembly Member Castillo’s resolution for Animal Rights Awareness Week, was adopted by voice vote after 55 co-authors were added, with the author and a guest from Sierra Pacific Fur Babies speaking about animal rescue and welfare work. The session ended with announcements and adjournment until June 19.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Nov 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We require water projects through the Water Trust Board to receive legislative authorization annually
- Aquifer sustainability, and this is related to the Texas v.
- And then, I mean, on the water truck and the drinking water, and Marquita, when she's listening, so I
- I understand there may be water projects in the Game and Fish, there may be water projects in the Environment
- Department, there may be water projects in other places.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas is operating through a loophole called the Right to Try Act.
- Texas is operating through a loophole called the Right to Triact.
- I own a clinic in Austin, Texas, called Ways to Well, and we've been utilizing these treatments for..
- One of them is encephalitis with children in Japan born with water on the brain.
- Think of it as scuba diving without water around you, okay?
Bills:
SB1052, SB1115, SB1118, SB1120, SB1121, SB1124, SB1171, SB1172, SB1174, SB1175, SB1214, SB1233, SB1235, SB1316, SB1345, SB1372, SB1399, SB1458, SB1494, SB1496, SB1564, SB1602, SB1621, SB1628, SB1630, SB1631, SB1668, SB1672, SB1814, SB1821
Keywords:
assisted living, health care, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, physician orders, informed consent, AHCCCS, remote work, state agency, employment, public health, housing, zoning, middle housing, urban development, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhomes, historic preservation, radiation protection
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-04-29 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the map color-coded that you received?
- There were no other codes or colors other than the map.
- It doesn't matter what happened in Texas. It doesn't matter what happened in California.
- It talks about justice rolling down like water and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
- We know when water flows, it nourishes everything it touches.
Summary:
The Senate convened in special session with an opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved to the special order calendar to consider congressional redistricting legislation, beginning with Senate Bill 8D and then substituting the identical House Bill 1D. The bill would establish Florida’s congressional districts. Senator Gaetz, presenting the measure, said the Governor had proposed the map to address population growth and to draw race-neutral districts, and argued that mid-decade redistricting is legally permissible and has occurred before in Florida and other states. He repeatedly said the Legislature could accept, reject, or amend the proposal, but that the Governor had the prerogative to propose it.
The floor debate focused heavily on the legality and timing of the map, especially after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Louisiana redistricting decision was announced during the session. Several senators, including Rouson, Sharief, Smith, Polsky, Arrington, Bracy Davis, Bernard, Nathan, and Berman, questioned whether the map complied with the Florida Constitution’s Fair Districts Amendment, the Voting Rights Act, and equal protection principles. They raised concerns about the short notice, lack of statewide public hearings, the use of partisan data, the absence of sworn testimony from the Governor’s representatives, the claimed severability of the Fair Districts Amendment, and the impact on minority communities and communities of interest. Gaetz generally declined to offer legal opinions, saying those issues would ultimately be for the courts, but he relayed the Governor’s position that race-based provisions in the Fair Districts Amendment are unconstitutional and that the proposed map is race-neutral and compact.
Members also debated whether the map’s population data and compactness scores justified the district lines, with critics arguing that the plan cracked and split communities in places such as Central Florida, Tampa Bay, and South Florida. Gaetz said the Governor’s office relied on 2020 census data plus updated population estimates from the Office of Economic and Demographic Research and the American Community Survey, and that the mapmaker said he drew the map himself without outside consultants. After questions concluded, the Senate adopted a motion to substitute HB 1D for SB 8D, read the bill a third time, and proceeded to debate the House bill. The transcript ends during debate, with no final vote on passage shown.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 02/19/25
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, this legislation is only for regulated natural gas utilities and does not affect electric or water
- Currently, we do use this tool in other states right now, in Texas, for example.
- when we found out that it wasn't just a Texas thing.
- Well, they hadn't hardened the grid in Texas, I guess.
- Well, they hadn't hardened the grid in Texas, I guess.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas wildlife.
- not limited to the Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers, the Texas Farm Bureau, the Texas Cattle Feeders
- of Texas?
- But FDA always recognizes Texas has to take care of Texas.
- Conservation, or excuse me, State of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Wildlife Conservationist of the
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Two, serving the children of Texas through the enforcement of the state's child support laws.
- I ask that you continue to support them in the work that they do for Texas.
- **General Paxton**: I ask that you continue to support them in the work that they do for Texas.
- I want businesses in Texas.
- It is only Texas. Other states can't afford it, and the federal government often won't do it.
Bills:
SB 1
Keywords:
campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, Attorney General, budget recommendations, funding swaps, salary increases, Landowner's Compensation Program, public testimony, law enforcement
Summary:
The meeting focused on the budget recommendations for the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), where key issues included the proposed decrease of $163.9 million for the 2024-25 biennium and various methodology swaps for funding. Attorney General Paxton discussed ongoing litigation expenditures and emphasized the need for continued investments in agency staffing to address rising demands within law enforcement. Notably, he requested a 6% salary increase for 2026 and 2027 to retain talented personnel amidst competitive job markets. Public testimony highlighted community awareness challenges regarding the Landowner's Compensation Program, indicating a need for enhanced outreach efforts.
MN
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to Their entire family moved from Texas to Their entire family moved from Texas - We don’t want our families to move to Texas. >> We’d like to compete with Texas for those employees.
- Um, do we have a similar from Texas?
- Um, so if our arrangement with Texas?
- families to move to Texas. families to move to Texas.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 4/25/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- of the clean water council and governor. of the clean water council and governor.
- like they are our lands and waters. like they are our lands and waters.
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LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Deputy Chief Engineer for the Safe Drinking Water Program, Department of Health.
- They do not have to use this method to pay the Safe Drinking Water fee.
- The fee, the safe drinking water fee, is actually collected by the water system from customers, which
- So the water system is what remits the payment to...
- These are water systems. Okay.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- There's nine sectors on the Texas southern border, and five of those are in Texas.
- But really, the 10-hour workday has really, really saved us in East Texas, West Texas, and the Texas
- Texas, what driver license has done, we're 98% Real ID compliant in Texas.
- Texas, what driver license has done, we're 98% real ID compliant in Texas.
- We can hire people in South Texas and West Texas.
Bills:
SB 1
Keywords:
campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards
Summary:
The Senate Finance Committee heard a presentation from the Legislative Budget Board on the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Article 5 budget. LBB recommended $3.7 billion in all funds for 2026-27, a 5.2 percent decrease from the base, while FTEs would rise by 856.7. Major items included funding for driver license services, DPS facilities, troopers and recruit schools, crime labs, vehicle and aircraft operations, border security, and rider changes. The committee also reviewed DPS exceptional items not included in the recommendation, including additional staffing, technology, and facility requests.
Members focused heavily on driver license operations, criticizing long wait times, call abandonment, and repeated staffing increases without clear process improvements. LBB said the agency’s call-answer rate was about 9 percent in fiscal 2024, with average hold times around 34 minutes, later reduced to roughly 22-25 minutes. Senators questioned whether more FTEs alone would solve the problem and urged a broader efficiency study and better use of technology. DPS officials said they were pursuing process changes, including appointment-system upgrades, online pre-population of forms, and remote issuance options, while noting that Real ID requirements and population growth continue to drive demand.
DPS leadership then outlined the agency’s priorities: completion of the Williamson County training academy, recruitment and retention of troopers, capital needs for vehicles and aircraft, and expanded responsibilities at the Capitol complex and the Alamo. Officials said the new trooper funding would help address staffing shortages, public safety, and border operations, and that overtime and deployment patterns had been adjusted to reduce burnout and improve flexibility. They also discussed Operation Lone Star, saying DPS spending is largely overtime, travel, and fuel, and that the agency continues to coordinate with federal partners while awaiting clarity on possible federal reimbursement for border security costs. Senators also raised concerns about oilfield theft, cartel activity, high-speed pursuits, bilingual pay, and the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, and DPS said it would follow up on some of those issues.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (01/29/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Code of speech, a laptop running press.
- <00:54:33.920>
What codes, and commercial regulation. - What codes, and commercial regulation.
- , other states, Utah, Louisiana, Texas, other states, Utah, Louisiana, Texas, who<02:19:21.120>
- <02:33:26.800>
act, the age appropriate design code act, the age appropriate design code act - <02:33:26.800>
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas is one of only three states to do that. And this law that Texas uses is...
- Now, the whole idea is that the Juvenile Code is...
- We're in the family code, and it's there for a reason.
- You have to be 21 in Texas to buy cigarettes.
- Under Texas law, it was considered a crime of moral turpitude. Now, I'm a lawyer.
Keywords:
housing, affordable housing, state regulations, zoning, local government authority, drug court, juvenile justice, diversion programs, rehabilitation, criminal justice reform, remote proceedings, depositions, virtual hearings, court technology, criminal responsibility, age of maturity, expungement, mental health services, juvenile record sealing, 1184
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- for college admissions in Texas.
- That's all good for Texas. It's good for businesses in Texas.
- from the Texas-Louisiana border to the Big Bend region of West Texas.
- And Texas Women's University.
- We'll have the Texas Tech system in as well as, uh, Texas State Technical College.
TX
Texas 89th 1st C.S.
89th Legislative Session - First Called Session Jul 21st, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker: In accordance with the proclamation of the Honorable Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, I call
- families for their sacrifice, their willingness to serve their communities and all of the citizens of Texas
- And now to the great state of Texas. Honor the Texas flag.
- I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
- Clerk: To all to whom these presents shall come, I, Greg Abbott, Governor of the State of Texas, by the
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 31 March, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- prevention, and water quality. prevention, and water quality.
- <01:22:34.240>
systems grading system as far as water systems grading system as far as water - already an existing crime in the code. already an existing crime in the code. >> Mhm.
- placement of that new crime in the code placement of that new crime in the code and<02:22:12.400
- , or into the code rather. neglect.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum present, received an invocation from Dr. Reginald Anderson, and recited the pledge of allegiance. The journal and committee reports were dispensed with by voice vote. Early in the meeting, senators also introduced guests, including Dr. Adrian Gilliam Pierre as doctor of the day and several school groups and community visitors in the galleries.
A major portion of the session was devoted to recognizing student athletes and coaches through commendation resolutions. The Senate honored the Northside High School Gators boys basketball team for winning its first Class 2A state championship, the Morton High School Panthers boys basketball team for winning the 2025 Class 4A title, East Rankin Academy teams for multiple championships, Simpson County Academy’s boys cross country team and Lily Overby, Brookhaven Academy’s fast-pitch softball team, and several other schools and programs. The chamber also recognized Mississippi artist Castro Coleman (Mr. Sipp) for his music contributions, and later introduced the Meridian High School Choir, Brookhaven Academy fifth graders, and David Hoke, who has delivered Bibles to all 50 state legislatures.
The Senate then took up nominations and approved three by advise-and-consent: Kent Gerard Nico to the Mississippi Hospital Equipment and Facilities Authority, Marcus Jones Martin to the State Tax Appeals Board, and Keith Allen Williams Jr. to the Mississippi Business Finance Corporation. After that, Senator Kirby moved to suspend the rules and take up a large block of commending resolutions, which the Senate agreed to consider together. The block included numerous resolutions honoring schools, athletes, educators, and community figures, and the Senate agreed to proceed to final passage by roll call with no objection noted.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- She also does many indoor projects, including woodworking and boiling water canning for the show season
- He'd never taken care of chickens before, and he had to learn to keep them clean, keep their water and
- adventures at the time were mainly in the southern part of the state, until I took a road trip to Texas
- distinguishing health care sharing ministries from insurers as defined by the New Mexico Insurance Code
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Instructional materials are broadly defined by the Education Code.
- So there was a question about whether this applies, you know, the same code section.
- There was a question about whether this applies, you know, the same code section.
- I mean, you know, basically, and it's not just in the Ed Code, it's in all statutes.
- I mean, you know, basically, and it's not just in the ed code, it's in all statutes.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Feb 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Primarily fentanyl is the new cut water use and we're seeing on the silencing but also to other opioids
- I can tell you happen to me when I was in Texas, I was making the rest of the club.
- 46,000 individual day and night away from their families are troopers have served on the border in Texas
- The occupants advised the trooper that they had recently crossed the U.S. border into Texas.
- If you want to do a tax state government, we have the legislature here this week attack our water system