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• HB 4304 by Vo, relating to the licensing of certain persons by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
• HB 4335 by Cook, relating to early evening activities. ...the renewal of the license to practice pharmacy
• HB 4380 by Johnson and Rowley, requiring an occupational license to practice magnetic resonance imaging
• HB 4397 by Thompson, relating to the creation of an auctioneer's license for heavy equipment dealings
• , for the Committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures.

Bills: HJR4, HJR6, HB195, HB 13, HB143, HB135

Keywords: occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax

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• In the absence of any limit on license plate reader data retention, 165 of 192 law enforcement agencies
• SB 1013 addresses this issue by defining legitimate sources and reasons for license plates being added
• SB 1013 addresses this issue by defining legitimate sources and reasons for license plates being added
• If a municipality elects to permit retention of license plate data to enable historical searches, they
• Under SB 1246, remote drivers must be based in the United States and have a U.S. driver's license.

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee met first as a subcommittee due to the lack of a quorum, then later obtained a quorum and took up several bills. The committee heard SB 1064, which would reduce the frequency of Clean Truck Check testing for low-use heavy-duty vehicles; supporters said it would ease burdens on rural agricultural businesses, while clean air advocates opposed it as weakening an important emissions program. The bill was approved and sent to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. The committee also heard SB 1174, which would give Caltrans bid preferences to construction firms with employee stock ownership plans; supporters argued it would build worker wealth and improve project quality, while contractor groups opposed it as likely to raise costs and reduce competition. That bill was approved and sent to the Assembly Judiciary Committee. The consent calendar items SB 607, SB 962, and SB 990 were also approved. The committee then heard SB 1279, which would allow Long Beach to place additional speed safety cameras on Pacific Coast Highway. Long Beach officials and several safety and advocacy groups supported the bill, citing high fatality rates and repeated pedestrian crashes on that corridor, while some members raised concerns about fines, affordability, and whether cameras would address pedestrian-related collisions. The bill passed as amended to the Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. SB 1213, the Clean Truck Transportation Act, would require more price transparency for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission truck incentives and direct agencies to explore alternative financing tools; supporters said it would improve affordability and competition, while one manufacturer and the trucking association raised implementation concerns. It passed to the Assembly Natural Resources Committee. The committee also heard SB 1013, which would tighten rules for automated license plate reader use by limiting retention to 30 days, requiring audits and training, and restricting access and hot list use. Privacy advocates supported the bill as overdue accountability, while law enforcement groups argued the retention limit would hinder investigations and that some technical definitions needed work. The bill passed to the Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. SB 1315, dealing with advanced driver assistance systems, would prevent automakers from disabling a consumer’s ability to drive their own vehicle through software updates and would encourage DMV testing questions about ADAS responsibilities; after amendments, industry opposition softened and the bill passed to the Assembly Judiciary Committee. Finally, SB 1246, on autonomous vehicle emergency response, would require U.S.-based remote drivers, quicker on-scene response, and better coordination with local agencies; first responders and labor groups supported it, while AV industry groups remained opposed unless amended. The bill passed to the Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee. The transcript ended as the committee began hearing SB 1250, a planning bill to incorporate wildlife connectivity into transportation asset management, with the sponsor and supporters explaining it would improve safety and habitat planning without mandating specific projects.

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• In the absence of any limit on license plate reader data retention, 165 of 192 law enforcement agencies
• SB 1013 addresses this issue by defining legitimate sources and reasons for license plates being added
• SB 1013 addresses this issue by defining legitimate sources and reasons for license plates being added
• If a municipality elects to permit retention of license plate data to enable historical searches, they
• Under SB 1246, remote drivers must be based in the United States and have a U.S. driver's license.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I like this bill, but my question is, like, is this just for teachers who, like, have a teaching license
• And when they give their license, it can show the police officer that they are intellectually disabled
• Putting that tag on the license plate and providing that blue envelope, putting the tag on the license
• so that police officers, if they pull them over for, can go on their license so that police officers
• Putting that tag on the license plate and providing that blue envelope, putting the tag on the license

Keywords: 1204, all

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• You know, when we have the donated licenses, that is a mandate from the legislature, um, that comes out
• <00:19:54.160> cost<00:19:55.200> um recruitment of the license cost um recruitment
• of the license cost um within<00:19:55.760> the<00:19:55.919> budget<00:19:56.720>
• that is a have the donated licenses that is a mandate<00:20:00.160> from<00:20:00.320> the
• fees by hunters and anglers, license fees by hunters and anglers, many<00:24:19.520> of<00:24

Bills: SF0024

Keywords: lottery, debit card payments, gambling regulations, state revenue, financial transactions, 916, all

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• My pronouns are they/them, and I am a licensed psychologist and the Executive Director of the Gender
• That licensing requirement would include the requirement for PBMs to submit data to HCAI.
• health plan or a California Department of Insurance licensed insurer.
• DMHC health plan or a California Department of Insurance licensed insurer.
• It would give us the authority to audit licensed PBMs to ensure compliance with the law.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• One of the barriers is just, um, including, you know, the licensing that can take up to eight months
• you<00:03:11.840> know<00:03:11.920> the<00:03:12.159> the<00:03:12.720> licensing
• that can take you know the the licensing that can take up<00:03:14.159> to<00:03:14.319> eight
• marriage license applications by mail marriage license applications by mail faximile<00:24:40.159>
• civil marriage license fee upon completion<00:24:52.640> of<00:24:52.880> premarital<00

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um 3 uh 548 relative to licensing Um 3 uh 548 relative to licensing requirements<00:24:22.799>
• But when you're transporting a patient, you need two people, two licensed providers.
• I don't want to call it lowest level because that sounds disrespectful, but the entry level to licensed
• providers, but get a crew two licensed providers, but get a crew before<00:28:05.279> they<00
• people on the vehicle, two licensed people on the vehicle, two licensed providers,<00:29:14.320>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• When you talk about individual or licensed organization, you know, you could get a local business license
• So we're not saying that it says individual or licensed organization.
• When you talk about individual or licensed organization, you know, you could get a local business license
• So we're not saying that it says individual or licensed organization.
• Licensed person. So you would hire your cousin or your family member.

Summary: The committee first took up CS for Senate Bill 304, which would address child protective investigations involving children with certain genetic or medical conditions that can mimic signs of abuse. Senator Sharif and several family members and advocates described cases in which children were removed after injuries were initially misread as abuse, and argued the bill would give parents more opportunity to obtain qualified medical opinions. The committee adopted a substitute amendment that removed language imposing analysis duties on certain medical professionals, then passed the bill favorably after testimony in support from the Florida chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and several affected families. The committee then considered SB 1430 on post-judgment execution proceedings for terrorism victims, SB 96 on relief for Jacob Rogers, SB 382 on affordable housing rent agreements, SB 4 and SB 6 on claims bills for Patricia Armini and Jose Correa, SB 1142 on release of conservation easements, SB 658 on waiver or release of liens, SB 28 and SB 30 on claims involving South Broward Hospital District and the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, SB 24 on relief for Mandy Penny Lemon, SB 72 on campaign funds for child care expenses, and SB 1622 on recreational customary use of beaches. Most of these bills were explained by their sponsors as narrow relief or technical measures, and the committee heard a mix of support and opposition from claimants, local governments, industry groups, and advocacy organizations. Several bills drew substantive debate. On SB 382, members discussed rent stability and whether the bill should better address lease language and future rent increases; the amendment and bill were both reported favorably. On SB 1142, members raised concerns about environmental and drainage impacts and whether releases of conservation easements should be mandatory or discretionary, but the bill still passed favorably. On SB 72, members questioned the scope of allowable campaign child care expenses and the need for stronger guardrails against abuse; the bill nevertheless passed favorably. On SB 1622, testimony sharply divided between supporters of restoring public beach access and opponents defending private property rights; debate continued when the transcript ended, so no final vote on that bill is reflected here.

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• <00:21:22.880> moratorium um the foster care licensing moratorium um the foster care licensing
• <00:21:45.679> professional reference to licensed professional reference to licensed professional
• This is particularly important because the license is not yet effective.
• that um limited license also permits the that um limited license also permits the department<01:34:24.880
• the health department's licensing the health department's licensing framework<01:36:36.480> that

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It creates stricter licensing and higher fees.
• I think it's $150-something stupid license fee now.
• See licensed medical professionals in lieu of self-medicating.
• So if they have a license.
• We have no licensed inpatient mental health beds.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• And for from Star licensing process.
• This isn't a driver's license situation where almost anyone can get a driver's license.
• > almost<00:42:57.599> anyone license situation where almost anyone license situation where
• It's not can get a driver's license.
• anybody can get a pilot license. Okay. anybody can get a pilot license. Okay.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The 245A licensed residential providers.
• We need more licensing staff. We need licensing staff that come out and visit the programs.
• Strengthening licensing capacity.
• Strengthening licensing let's see.
• providers uh licensing staff coming out. providers uh licensing staff coming out.

Bills: HF3423, HF2354, HF3634

Keywords: healthcare, provider enrollment, medical assistance, legislation, state funds, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, service verification, Medicaid, human services, electronic documentation, 1183, house

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• Senator Campbell's office immediately, and she has stepped forward to include every entity that's a licensed
• home and community support service agency with two or more licenses, and we thank her very much for
• We're licensed; urgent cares are not licensed.
• We're licensed; urgent cares are not licensed. We have a physician on 24/7.
• -licensed vaccines. VAERS is co-managed by the Centers for Disease Control, or CDC, and the U.S.

Bills: SB227, SB269, SB407, SB463, SB527, SB547, SB1283, SB1380, SB1383, SB1511, SB1640, SB1784, SB2069

Keywords: school funding, education reform, state budget, property taxes, equity in education, healthcare policy, vaccines, exemptions, religious beliefs, public health, workplace violence, healthcare facilities, definition expansion, safety regulations, health and safety code, health insurance, anesthesia, pediatric dental services, coverage, medical necessity

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services met with several members initially absent, then later established a quorum. The committee heard multiple bills, with most testimony focusing on access to care, insurance practices, senior safety, and health care worker protections. Several bills were laid out with committee substitutes, and public testimony was limited to two minutes per witness. Most bills were left pending after testimony, with no final votes taken in the portion provided. Senate Bill 2069 would create a work group to study the feasibility of a statewide acute psychiatric bed registry; the substitute shifts appointment authority to the Health and Human Services Commissioner and extends reporting and sunset dates. Senate Bill 463 would expand workplace violence protections to additional hospice, home and community support, intermediate care, and state-supported living center settings. Senate Bill 1283 would require background checks and transparency measures for senior retirement communities after testimony about the Dallas-area serial killings of elderly residents. Senate Bill 1784 would require 60 days’ written notice before medical debt is sent to collections. Senate Bill 527 would require medical insurance coverage for general anesthesia for medically necessary pediatric dental procedures for children under 13 with qualifying conditions; pediatric dentists testified that denials delay needed care. A major portion of the meeting centered on prior authorization. Senate Bill 1380 would eliminate prior authorization for a broad list of services, including emergency, primary, mental health, substance use, chemotherapy, preventive, pediatric hospice, and certain chronic-condition care. Physicians and hospice advocates supported the bill, describing delays, administrative burden, and patient harm, while health plans opposed blanket exemptions and argued prior authorization helps prevent unnecessary care and control costs. Relatedly, Senate Bill 547 would require insurers to report gold-card prior authorization exemptions to TDI and create a centralized database and annual report; TMA supported better tracking, while health plans warned of duplicative reporting and administrative cost. Senate Bill 407 would require health care facilities to honor conscience- and religion-based vaccine exemptions for employees, with testimony from a physician and vaccine-choice advocate supporting the bill. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1383, which would regulate senior living referral agencies, allow more flexible compensation structures, and add disclosure and consumer protections; an out-of-state referral company and A Place for Mom supported it. Senate Bill 1511 would allow freestanding emergency centers to provide outpatient services in addition to emergency care, with consumer protections such as estimates, limits on facility fees, and restrictions on balance billing. The chair repeatedly announced that bills were being left pending after testimony, and no final committee action or recorded votes were taken in the transcript provided.

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• The animal-friendly license plate is one of the five most popular specially licensed plates offered.
• We have the Department of Motor Vehicles and the agency sponsor for this license plate fund.
• We created an animal-friendly fund through the sale of special motor vehicle license plates.
• Those license plates are $30.
• We also believe that the current license plate design is outdated.

Bills: HB341, HB791, HB1564, HB1695, HB1722, HB1729, HB1772, HB2003, HB2954, HB2989, HB3084, HB3134, HB3135, HB3309, HB3611, HB3679, HB3727, HB3832

Keywords: affordable housing, zoning, development, community support, local regulations, bicycle lanes, traffic collisions, Texas Department of Transportation, study, public safety, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, road safety, transportation study, HB 791, Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, specialty license plate, specialty plates

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• You have to have a license to drive a car. You have to have a license to catch a fish.
• You have to have a license... You have to have a license to catch a fish.
• A profession may require you to have a certification, license, training.
• This would be a new statute that defines what a license plate obscuring device is.
• For manufacturing or selling a license plate obscured. it would be a second-degree misdemeanor.

Summary: The Criminal Justice Subcommittee heard a series of bills, beginning with HB 759, which would lower Florida’s minimum age to purchase or transfer firearms from 21 to 18. The bill drew strong opposition from gun-violence prevention groups, Parkland survivors and families, and several members who argued the current law was enacted after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting and should not be reversed. Supporters, including gun-rights advocates and some members, argued 18-year-olds are legal adults who serve in the military, vote, and should have full Second Amendment rights. After debate, the committee voted 13-5 to report HB 759 favorably. The committee then unanimously approved HB 431, extending Level 2 background screening requirements for youth athletic coaches through July 1, 2026, and HB 231, which keeps certain medical examiner information confidential, both with little opposition. It also approved HB 663, increasing penalties for unlawfully using tracking devices or apps in furtherance of dangerous crimes, after adopting a technical amendment, and HB 845, which clarifies the intake process for Veterans Treatment Court and removes Veterans Hall of Fame language from the bill. Each of those measures passed without recorded opposition. Members also approved PCS for HB 255, known as Dexter’s Law, which creates a sentencing multiplier for aggravated animal cruelty cases. The bill was presented as a response to a high-profile dog abuse case and was supported by animal welfare and law enforcement groups; members cited animal cruelty as a predictor of broader violence. The committee then approved HB 1021, allowing active law enforcement officers to carry concealed weapons at sporting events, after debate over identification, venue procedures, and whether the bill should extend more broadly; it passed 16-1. Finally, HB 653, adding aggravating factors for capital felonies involving the assassination or attempted assassination of a head of state, was reported favorably after brief discussion about federal penalties and deterrence. The transcript ends as the committee begins hearing HB 6025, a repeal bill related to emergency restrictions on firearms during local states of emergency, but the discussion is cut off before action is taken.

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• A license, because we license even a hair salon that gives away one glass of wine. >> No, no, they're
• So, it's not a license, but it's a baby step towards a license. I really like that.
• So, it's not a license, but it's a baby step towards a license.
• <00:45:49.720> for<00:45:49.840> the repealing the license for the repealing the license
• . license. license.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I'm happy to stand for any questions. to conditional license orders, all to conditional license orders
• through a licensing revocation action. through a licensing revocation action.
• Instead, state licensed halfway houses.
• The ability to access licensing staff.
• <00:04:07.599> This does not change jail licensing. This does not change jail licensing.

Bills: HF3405, HF3413, HF3769, HF3768, HF3771, HF3465

Keywords: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Use of Force Investigations Unit, federal agents, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, Customs and Border Protection, CBP, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, USCIS, officer-involved death, use of force, law enforcement accountability, police oversight, independent investigation, criminal sexual conduct, sexual assault, peace officers

Summary: The committee approved the minutes from February 25, 2026, and then took up several Department of Corrections-related bills. House File 3768, as amended by the A1 amendment, would extend the DOC’s graduated licensing and enforcement tools to juvenile detention facilities and state-licensed halfway houses, allowing corrective action plans and conditional licenses instead of only revocation. Commissioner Paul Schnell and Dakota County Juvenile Services Center Deputy Director Matt Bower testified in support, saying the bill would improve consistency, stability, and accountability without changing jail licensing. Members asked about costs and sheriff input; the commissioner said the bill is cost-neutral and that sheriffs were informed but did not provide input. The committee adopted the amendment and recommended the bill to the general register. The committee then heard House File 3769, another DOC technical update bill, which would clarify tuberculosis screening procedures when incarcerated people refuse testing, allow mental health units at more than one facility and short-term stabilization at Oak Park Heights when clinically appropriate, and clarify the department’s substance use disorder treatment programs. Schnell said the changes were technical but important for effective operations. Members again asked about county costs and sheriff support, and the commissioner said the bill affects only DOC facilities and is cost-neutral. The committee approved the motion to re-refer the bill to the Health Finance and Policy Committee. The final major item was House File 3405, the chair’s bill, as amended by the A3 amendment. The amendment broadened the definition of federal agents, made the effective date retroactive, and removed a sexual assault investigation section to eliminate the fiscal note. The bill would require the BCA’s use-of-force unit to investigate deaths caused by federal agents in Minnesota, not just Minnesota peace officers. Chair Mohler argued the bill closes a loophole and ensures state-level, independent investigations; Dr. B.B. Newman testified in support, saying it preserves Minnesota’s investigative authority and public confidence. Deputy Superintendent Scott Mueller said the BCA already investigates deadly-force cases and has handled some federal-related cases, but he did not think the bill was necessary and recommended a no vote. Members debated whether the bill was needed given existing practice, with supporters saying the statute should clearly require state investigation and opponents questioning whether it would change anything. The committee adopted the amendment and continued discussion of the bill as amended.

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• And then you see for purposes license.
• > don't license. uh provisionary licenses don't license. uh provisionary licenses don't extend
• Can we do requirements for licensing? >> Yes.
• So, I just people's getting licensed.
• <01:42:49.760> or<01:42:50.560> additional this uh license or additional this uh license

Bills: HB0076, HB0102, HB0115

Keywords: annexation, landowner rights, municipal law, city planning, property, local government, artificial intelligence, synthetic sexual material, child protection, self-harm, criminal liability, cardiac emergency, defibrillator, school safety, training, public health, 916, all

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• license as well. license as well.
• So, I'm very license plate data.
• status. driver's license status.
• driver's license consequences. driver's license consequences.
• licensed peace officers. licensed peace officers.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all