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• Members, committee substitute to House Bill 1233. directs a collaborative effort to better integrate
• and trust and credibility of Texas's academic research on a global scale.
• Direct admissions.
• In the My Texas future to fill out their district or their direct admissions profile.
• Direct admissions is a feature that's housed within my technology.

Bills: HB42, HB 125, HB 1233, HB2853, HB3148, HB3326, HB3701, HB4066, HB4361, HB4762, HB4909, HB4912, HB42, HB125

Keywords: higher education, funding, financial allocation, state budget, Texas A&M University, University of Houston, education funding, medical education, osteopathic medicine, healthcare workforce, Tarleton State University, industry-recognized credentials, workforce development, career opportunities, feasibility study, student fees, university funding, student union, education, UT El Paso

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• Anyone with the National Republican Redistricting Trust? No. Okay.
• We're being asked to trust a process that hasn't even shown its hand.
• Have you ever seen such a directive from the Department of Justice?
• I've never seen such a directive from the Department of Justice.
• That is what we are elected to office to do: to use that public trust, use that public trust of office

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• It's just to clarify the form for health directives in mental health facilities.
• An act to amend Title 16 of the Delaware Code relating to advance health care directives.
• An act to amend Title 16 of the Delaware Code relating to advance health care directives.
• This resolution builds on those efforts by directing the Department of Health and Social Services to
• Many states are moving in that direction.

Keywords: 1064, all

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• They don't see the direct benefits from the proposed reservoir.
• They don't see the direct benefits from the proposed reservoir.
• They don't see the direct benefits from the proposed reservoir.
• proponents. they don't see the direct proponents. they don't see the direct benefits<00:49:37.040
• headed, that's a direction the agency's headed, that's a direction those holdout landowners have said

Keywords: 916, all

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• I am committed to ensure that UGRA plays the same role in restoring that trust.
• So we've really gained the trust of our community to input that data.
• There is a—you have to have trust in someone in order to share your trauma Trust in someone in order
• And so the community trust, but nobody wants to waste people's time.
• We receive no direct baseline funding through the state budget.

Summary: The joint Senate and House disaster preparedness hearing convened in Kerrville with quorum, public testimony limited to three minutes and invited testimony to 10 minutes. Leaders from both chambers, along with the lieutenant governor and speaker, framed the hearing as an unprecedented joint effort focused on learning from the July 4 flood, honoring victims, and identifying actions to reduce future loss of life. The committee also heard opening remarks about decorum, logistics, and the intent to continue work in future sessions. The first panel included Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly, Sheriff Larry Leitha, Emergency Management Coordinator William B. Thomas IV, Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr., Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice, Upper Guadalupe River Authority representative William Rector, Kendall County Judge Shane Stolarczyk, and Real County Judge Bella Rubio. They described the flood as sudden and catastrophic, with Kerr County reporting 108 deaths and two missing. Local officials emphasized that they received no timely warning of the scale of the event, that responders and volunteers acted heroically under extreme conditions, and that communications, cell coverage, and rural emergency resources were strained. Several witnesses said the county’s existing alert systems were limited by geography, sparse broadband, and the speed of the flood. Testimony focused on possible improvements, including real-time flood gauges and predictive monitoring, stronger rural emergency management staffing and training, better interoperability and alerting tools such as IPAWS, CodeRED, WENS, and sirens, and expanded broadband and radio coverage. Kerrville asked for a flood warning system before next summer and state help for stormwater, floodplain, and disaster recovery funding. UGRA described its past and current flood-warning and mitigation efforts, including gauge funding, a new software-based flood prediction project, and consideration of additional retention dams. Kendall and Real counties highlighted successful or needed alerting and evacuation practices, while also stressing the difficulty of funding and maintaining such systems in small rural counties. Members asked detailed questions about the timeline of the flood response, low-water crossings, communications failures, sirens, bridges, and whether regional consolidation or additional infrastructure could improve future preparedness.

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• We're moving in that direction. Yeah. I We're moving in that direction. Yeah.
• a replace this education budget trust a replace this education budget trust fund when when we taking
• the issue is you're not trusting the issue is you're not trusting the machines.
• Why should you trust that trust that trust that light? Cuz it's 50 years old. light?
• I But trust me, I didn't in a long time. I But trust me, I didn't in a long time.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Direct care workers... ...exacerbated a workforce crisis in the community-based human services sector
• The state sets the benchmark for a direct care one staff member in the community-based human services
• Similarly, direct care three jobs make just more than $27 an hour, while the state role makes $31.25
• Similarly, direct care three jobs make just more than $27 an hour, while the state role makes $31.25
• It can mean starting over with someone new when what they need most is trust and stability.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities held a hearing focused on accessibility-related legislation, with the chairs emphasizing ASL and CART accessibility and asking testifiers to speak slowly and clearly. The committee heard testimony first on H.223/S.130, a bill to establish a livable wage for community-based human service workers by reducing the pay gap with state employees. Providers’ Council, Communities for People, the Key Program, and BAMSI all supported the bill, describing persistent wage disparities, high vacancy and turnover rates, and the impact on continuity of care for children, youth, and families. Witnesses said the bill would help recruitment and retention and stabilize services across the Commonwealth. The committee then heard extensive testimony on H.224/S.160, the ACE Act, which would create a dedicated funding source to improve accessibility in the creative economy. Arts organizations and advocates, including Community Access to the Arts, Abilities Dance Boston, Jacob’s Pillow, the Multicultural Arts Center, Northampton Community Music Center, Mass Creative, Open Door Arts, and Monkey House, described barriers such as inaccessible buildings, lack of ASL interpretation and captioning, inadequate lifts and backstage access, and the high cost of renovations. Testifiers said the bill would help smaller and historic institutions make physical and programmatic improvements and allow people with disabilities to participate as artists, workers, and audiences. The committee also heard testimony on H.4180, which would require DDS to consider neuropsychological evaluations when determining eligibility for intellectual disability services. Parents and advocates argued that IQ cutoffs alone can miss significant functional needs, especially for autistic adults and others with complex developmental profiles, and urged broader access to DDS supports. Additional testimony supported S.101 on closed captioning and telecommunications in public areas, and S.158 on requiring restaurants to have some chairs with arms to better accommodate physically disabled and older patrons. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair adjourned after hearing from the scheduled witnesses and noting a few signups that were not present.

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• As police officers, we are trained to build rapport and trust with victims in order to provide support
• While visiting a dealership, she disclosed her limited income, and they directed her toward a 2008 Hyundai
• But giving the AG direct access to the bond will drive the price of that bond through the roof.
• So if she has, or the Attorney General has, direct access to the bond, there’s going to be a multitude
• Training evaluators use industrial engineering methods, direct time studies, predetermined motion and

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure heard testimony on a wide range of bills involving consumer protection, auto regulation, alcohol licenses, and professional licensure. A major focus was legislation to require a one-hour domestic violence awareness training for salon and cosmetology licensees (H.323/S.200), supported by District Attorney Marion Ryan, law enforcement, and a salon industry witness who described the program’s value in identifying and helping victims. The committee also heard strong support from the Attorney General’s office for auto consumer protection legislation (S.228/H.379) that would expand used-car warranty protections, extend the Lemon Law return period to seven days after receipt of the vehicle, raise the mileage cap to 200,000 miles, and increase dealer surety bonds to $50,000. Independent dealers opposed those changes, arguing they would burden small businesses and that dealer education, not expanded liability, was the better solution. The committee also took testimony on bills related to vehicle financial products and repair information. A trade association supported GAP waiver legislation (H.4188/S.281), saying it would create clear consumer protections and standard disclosures. On right-to-repair and heavy-duty vehicle service information (S.266), engine and truck manufacturers supported an exemption for commercial vehicles, while others argued that releasing service data to the general public could create safety, cybersecurity, and emissions risks. The committee then heard extensive testimony on auto dealer franchise and warranty reimbursement legislation (S.201/H.406), with dealer groups supporting changes to warranty labor reimbursement and manufacturer groups opposing them as costly and unnecessary. Manufacturers from GM, Volvo, Toyota, Hyundai, Mazda, and others said their current time-study and appeals processes already compensate dealers fairly and that the bill would raise costs for consumers. In addition, the committee heard testimony on H.333, which would move auto damage appraiser licensing from the Division of Insurance to the Division of Occupational Licensure. Collision repair advocates supported the change, saying the current board structure leads to repeated dismissals of complaints and lacks accountability, while emphasizing that the bill is intended to protect consumers and ensure proper repair reimbursement. The hearing also included testimony in support of a local alcohol license petition for Westwood and a separate local alcohol measure for a town grant license. At the end of the hearing, the chairs announced that all docketed bills had been heard, noted that a joint poll would be held on H.4184, and the committee voted to adjourn by voice vote.

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• The direction is swinging. It's not working.
• This bill will move us in that direction.
• Our program assistance could have been supporting direct staff in the field where they are needed most
• Our program assistance could have been supporting direct staff in the field where they are needed most
• The burden is not projects that would have an actual direct impact on the individuals we serve.

Summary: The Assembly Human Services Committee met with quorum established after beginning as a subcommittee. The committee heard AB 790, which would require jurisdictions receiving state homelessness funds to develop systems specifically supporting women and children, especially single mothers and survivors of domestic violence. Supporters said current homelessness programs overlook this population; the bill was amended and passed unanimously on a 7-0 vote. The committee also heard ACA 4, the Housing Opportunities Made Equal Act, which would dedicate a minimum share of the state general fund to affordable housing and homelessness programs. Supporters argued more stable funding is needed to address the housing crisis, while opponents questioned whether more spending would help; the measure passed 5-2 to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Members then heard AB 349, which would index the infant supplement for parenting foster youth to inflation. The author and sponsor described the needs of pregnant and parenting teens in foster care and rising costs for diapers and formula; the bill passed 6-0 to Appropriations. AB 779, which expands a domestic violence consultant pilot in child welfare offices statewide, also passed 6-0 after testimony that it would help keep families together safely and improve trauma-informed responses. AB 1335, which would remove a private CARF accreditation requirement for regional center employment programs and rely on state oversight instead, drew support from disability service providers but opposition from the chair over concerns about weakening quality checks; it failed on a 2-2 vote and reconsideration was denied. The committee also considered AB 1066, a bill to bar state-funded immigration legal services for people unlawfully present in the country who have certain serious felony convictions. Supporters framed it as a public-safety and fiscal-responsibility measure, while opponents said it would restrict due process and align California with mass-deportation policies. The bill failed on a 2-2 vote. Two bills, AB 277 and AB 318, were pulled by the author and not heard. After final roll calls on absent members, the committee adjourned.

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• We need to make sure our students are protected first and foremost, and the level of trust that are given
• We need to make sure our students are protected first and foremost, and the level of trust that are given
• direct all new teachers would<00:20:25.880> have<00:20:26.040> to<00:20:26.160> to<
• from parents that they're safe trust from parents that they're safe place<00:25:49.679> and<00
• And hopefully we'll gain more and more trust as we move forward with the local accountability model,

Keywords: 958, all

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• First, using disinformation to erode trust in election systems.
• First, using disinformation to erode trust.
• And as leaders, voters look to everyone in this room for trusted information.
• in this room for trusted information. in this room for trusted information.
• Maybe it would be better to direct it to someone. Um, I don't know, Ms.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Not having access to basic hydration is a direct threat to our health and safety, and I believe it's
• I broke her trust as well. true story that happened last week I one true story that happened last week
• I<00:26:35.440> I<00:26:35.720> broke<00:26:36.039> her<00:26:36.320> trust
• I I I broke her trust as well a<00:26:37.360> lot<00:26:37.520> of<00:26:37.640> our
• as well insurers just breaks the trust as well insurers and<00:26:47.039> the<00:26:47.200>

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• May we conduct ourselves in a manner worthy of the trust placed in us, and may Your grace guide this
• I mean, you could trust me on this. I will. Thank you. Yes, ma'am, thank you.
• It directs public access to pricing data, targets annual reporting standards, and provides a clearer
• It directs public access to pricing data, targets annual reporting standards, and provides a clearer
• Senate Bill 505 by Senator Kathy is dealing with the underground storage trust fund.

Bills: HR295, HR296, HR297, HR298, HR299, HR300, HR301, HR302, HR303, HR304, HR305, HR306, HR307, HCR115, HCR116, HCR117, HR286, HR287, HR288, HR290, HR291, HR292, HR293, HR294, SCR61, SCR68, SB121, SB250, SB348, SB444, SB485, HR252, HR253, HCR96, HCR103, HCR108, SB268, SB283, SB414, HCR98, HR179, HR223, HR225, HR274, HCR89, HCR26, HB250, HB265, HB339, HB427, HB445, HB463, HB468, HB606, HB639, HB649, HB665, HB746, HB781, HB853, HB861, HB872, HB886, HB916, HB937, HB1054, HB1068, HB1117, HB1237, HB74, HB108, HB956, HB1085, HB1137, HB75, SB39, SB99, SB111, SB112, SB124, SB134, SB174, SB189, SB190, SB201, SB233, SB236, SB258, SB270, SB273, SB288, SB307, SB313, SB320, SB321, SB325, SB326, SB331, SB339, SB341, SB345, SB346, SB347, SB353, SB357, SB359, SB387, SB393, SB401, SB415, SB419, SB422, SB426, SB435, SB437, SB440, SB451, SB464, SB470, SB487, SB488, SB495, SB504, SB505, SB518, SB523, HR84, HB646, HB998, HB1191, SB78, SB81, SB97, SB100, SB109, SB123, SB125, SB208, SB385, SB479, SB56, SB163, SB197, HB901, HR20, HR74, HR168, HCR65, HCR71, HB284, HB302, HB306, HB341, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB603, HB605, HB614, HB625, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB798, HB911, HB955, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1240, HB1255, SB82, SB89, HB134, HB258, HB359, HB782, SB29, SB42, SB43, SB149, SB382, SB441

Keywords: Energy Caucus, Louisiana House of Representatives, energy policy, fossil fuels, oil and gas, natural gas, renewable energy, solar, wind power, nuclear power, legislative caucus, industry group, economic development, state legislature, House resolution, energy sector, victims' services, criminal justice, Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Act No. 370

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• But uh the to go that direction.
• Yes. >> Family trusts are only $11,000. >> Those are for family trusts. >> Family trusts, right?
• Yes. and and trust >> and trust companies.
• family trusts are only 11,000. family trusts are only 11,000.
• >> Those are for family trust. >> Those are for family trust.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I can say with clarity, we do not trust President Donald Trump.
• He directed a draconian federal freeze on critical resources—resources for school lunches. life-saving
• And so I trust him to continue to do that and to protect the Californians that we were brought here to
• But the policies just get so extreme here that it's hard to trust that some organizations aren't going
• And we will do this in regular session and I trust our leaders that we will do it fast, that we will

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• This has led to inconsistent practices across Texas. ...diminishes the public's trust.
• It's essential to earning and keeping the public's trust.
• With far-reaching impacts for rebuilding public trust, the Texas Commission on Jail Standards must publish
• I direct a lion dance team where I teach lion dancing, dragon dancing, and the music, as well as Kung
• House Bill 1563 directs the specialized training to be developed in collaboration with the Texas Department

Bills: HB2814, HB4477, HB5084, HB5108, HB5127, HB5383, HB5611, HB5663, HB5664, SB1563, HB2668, HB3841, HB4114

Keywords: juvenile justice, release documents, children, identification, Texas Juvenile Justice Department, civil service, staffing requirements, local government, positions exemption, Texas legislation, fireworks, Lunar New Year, retail permits, public safety, Texas law, holiday sales, HB 5108, deaths in custody, custodial death, jail death

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• The bill directs the treasurer to contract with a third-party vendor to authorize electronic payment
• This is just another way to pay, that's all it is, and it offers three T's: trust, people trust in gold

Bills: HB2123, HB2140

Keywords: bullion, depository, legal tender, Arizona, finances, precious metals, financial transactions, investment, state treasurer, gold bullion, treasury management, financial regulations, 1182, all

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• Lord, I pray that you would replace fear with faith and trust in you.
• Lord, give these men and women the courage to do what's right and to trust you with the results.
• President, I'm directed by the House to inform the Senate that the House has taken the following action

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• This has created significant frustration and eroded trust.
• and eroded trust. and eroded trust.
• And I think we can all agree that we're heading in the right direction.
• <00:28:54.560> non-partisan Means Committee and direct non-partisan Means Committee and direct
• heading in the right direction. heading in the right direction.

Bills: HF4211, HF3426, HF4819, HF3466, HF3793, HF3339

Keywords: air pollution, lead emissions, continuous emissions monitoring system, CEMS, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, MPCA, environmental monitoring, emission compliance, air quality, public health, industrial pollution, permitted facility, residential exposure, toxic metals, emission limits, pollution control, stack monitoring, real-time emissions monitoring, natural resources, environment

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• It's a strong step in the right direction and we urge your support. Thank you, Sir.
• you will not—we can't trust you will not go back and do it again.
• The Inmate Welfare Trust Fund.
• This trust is funded from items that happen at the prison like phone use, tablet use, and canteen.
• My question is we have an Inmate Welfare Trust Fund.