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• Overnight, use permit for the flag pole.
• seasonal placement of the American flag seasonal placement of the American flag at<03:56:05.600>
• <03:56:36.640> and seeking to honor the American flag and seeking to honor the American flag
• These agency policies are flag pole.
• Forest Service restricted the display.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• He said he wanted to flag four different sections and go through them one by one.
• He wanted to flag that a subcommittee of the House Municipal and County Government Committee met and
• does happen with sober homes um I want does happen with sober homes um I want to<00:37:21.119> flag
• Senate Bill 186 allows the Joint Legislative Historical Committee to accept and display a portrait of
• a portrait of former accept and display a portrait of former Senator<01:18:41.960> Jeb<01:18:

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I think we have roughly 250 to 260 actual stories and displays in the galleries themselves.
• It is a six-foot-tall, 28-foot-wide wall of nothing but dog tags, and it forms the American flag—over

Summary: The Committee on Veterans and Armed Forces met primarily for a presentation from Nina DiAngelo, executive director of the Mid-America Veterans Museum in O’Fallon, and Renee Esri, a founding member and bookkeeper. DiAngelo described the museum’s mission to preserve veteran stories, honor legacies, educate the public, and provide a free, accessible space for veterans and families. She highlighted the museum’s origins with World War II veteran Ralph Borrelli Sr., whose vision led to the museum’s creation, and emphasized that the museum serves as a place of healing, reflection, and connection for veterans across Missouri. DiAngelo reported that the museum has collected more than 650 stories, recorded over 2,000 Veteran History Project interviews for the Library of Congress, produced more than 77 podcast episodes, and welcomes about 2,000 visitors annually. She also described the museum’s outreach to veterans in need, including helping one veteran obtain disability benefits and repair his home, and said the museum maintains a resource database to refer veterans to services. Committee members and guests responded with supportive comments about the museum’s impact, its role in encouraging veterans to share their stories, and its broader community engagement. The presentation also covered future plans, including expanding outreach to rural and underserved areas, modernizing preservation technology, and building partnerships with schools and other organizations. DiAngelo invited members to help spread the museum’s mission and connect it with local veteran groups, and mentioned the upcoming “Light and the Shadows” event marking the fifth anniversary of the Abbey Gate bombing, featuring a memorial for the 13 fallen and the Veterans and Athletes United Traveling Memorial. No bills were considered and no votes were taken; the committee adjourned after the presentation and discussion.

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• that our assault statutes want to flag that our assault statutes are<01:12:02.639> severe<01:
• viewing that body warn camera displaying viewing that body warn camera which<02:10:31.440> the
• without Authority any uniform displays without Authority any uniform badge<03:34:05.040> or<03
• <03:37:07.840> information Protocols are for displaying information Protocols are for displaying
• <03:45:19.040> a<03:45:19.199> uniform<03:45:19.880> without displays a uniform

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Homes don't display a 30.06 sign, but if I'm injured at an event with a high risk of injury, I'm going
• No one raised a flag. There were no whistleblowers.
• Nobody raised a flag, maybe one whistleblower that nobody listened to.
• But other than that, nobody raised a flag. It just kept their head down and kept moving.

Bills: SB82, SB1807, SB2254, HB119, HB130, HB581, HJR98, SB1988, SB 18, SB 34

Keywords: business liability, concealed carry, handgun policy, premises liability, criminal acts, civil liability, business premises, concealed handgun, property liability, property rights, gun regulations, criminal liability, protective order, confidentiality, personal information, court records, victim protection, charitable raffle, nonprofit, wildlife conservation

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• Texas Flags. would you please join me in the pledges to our flags.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United.
• AB 4425 by Cain-Rowling, prohibiting public officers please from displaying preferred gender pronouns

Bills: HJR1, HJR2, HB9, HB22, HB908, HB1392, HB195, HB 13, HB143, HB135, HJR1, HJR2, HB9, HB22, HB908, HB1392

Keywords: constitutional amendment, property tax, ad valorem tax, tax exemption, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, equipment exemption, machinery, local government finance, school district revenue, county taxes, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, tax relief, commercial property, death tax, inheritance tax, estate tax, property transfer

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• And so just wanted to flag that for the committee because I think it's important that we have a strong
• And sometimes it does get displayed in places publicly.
• And sometimes it does get displayed in places publicly.
• Uh and sometimes it does get displayed<00:32:40.000> in<00:32:40.240> places<00:32:40.559
• So, I just displayed in places publicly.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I don't know. >> Okay, it is properly displayed.
• properly displayed.
• This cell phone has been displayed. What I mean, what are we looking at? >> Rep.
• The amendment has been properly displayed. >> It's just a thank you, Chair.
• The Senate sent it back our way with edits made in grand display.

Keywords: 981, all

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• Without House Bill 54 by Representative Gerdes, relating to the display of and allowance of non-human
• It was flagged on.
• Display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
• I think it's a wholesome thing to display. All right. Representative Leo Wilson. Mr.
• Are we ready to display all of those too? I believe those. have some great values.

Bills: HB4, HB54, SB 10, SB 24, HB4, HB54, HB775, HB850, HB 1122, HB 1249, HB1405, HB2336, HB2757, HB3372, HB3622, HB4442, HB4687, HB4893, HB5089, HB5515, HB5606, SB10, SB24, HB1573, HB3369

Keywords: district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, citizenship, U.S. citizen, non-citizen, public office, advisory board, task force, state government, local government, political subdivision, commission board, appointment eligibility, officeholder qualifications, public service, naturalization, Texas Government Code

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• This is going to be talking about fire episodes in the Panhandle with absolutely red flags.

Bills: SB8, SB4, SB43, SB1, SB2, SB13, SB6, SB10, SB16, SB14, SB3, SB8, SB4, SB43, SB1, SB2, SB13, SB6, SB10, SB16, SB14, SB3

Keywords: education, accountability, public school assessment, state law, transparency, intervention, performance ratings, Texas congressional redistricting, U.S. House districts, congressional map, redistricting, gerrymandering, 2020 Census, census tracts, block groups, voting districts, election law, Texas House of Representatives districts, federal congressional districts, 2026 elections

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• properly displayed to the amendment. properly displayed to the amendment.
• and L9 has been properly displayed. and L9 has been properly displayed.
• I move L016 to HB 0001 and ask that it be properly displayed. L16 is properly displayed.
• and ask that be properly displayed. and ask that be properly displayed.
• >> L10 is displayed to the amendment. >> L10 is displayed to the amendment.

Keywords: 981, all

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• Remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, which will be led by Senator Finchum.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
• It states that an HOA shall not prohibit the outdoor display of any of the following, and now this bill
• It might be a lot more acceptable if it were simply that an HOA cannot ban somebody from flying a flag
• ... ...administrators to a Class 2 misdemeanor, the external display on a single printer or e-poll book

Keywords: 1182, all

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• . displayed. displayed.
• and ask that it be displayed. and ask that it be displayed.
• and ask that it be displayed. and ask that it be displayed.
• The amendment is properly displayed. The amendment is properly displayed.
• It is displayed. Please proceed. It is displayed. Please proceed.

Keywords: 981, all

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• One protester was seen carrying a Hamas flag. This movement is mushrooming. We are Hamas!
• We saw prominent displays of Hezbollah flags, Hamas armbands.
• Protesters tore down our flags. Shredding them and hanging them from trees and lampposts.
• Who is it that burnt the flag at Union Station?
• In the back are Jewish students waving American flags and Israeli flags in the. front is a Columbia student

Keywords: anti-Semitism, hate crimes, college campuses, civil rights, public safety, protests, intimidation

Summary: The committee meeting focused on addressing the rising tide of anti-Semitism across the nation. Among the discussions, members expressed concerns about the disturbing acts of hate witnessed on college campuses, with instances of harassment and intimidation targeting Jewish students being highlighted. High-profile incidents, including vandalism and the display of extremist symbols, prompted urgent calls for investigations and measures to protect civil rights. The importance of moral clarity in confronting such hate crimes was emphasized as well, outlining the responsibilities of leaders to ensure safety and uphold justice.

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• That's kind of when the flag went up. First flag—this is a history lesson, but it's a real one.
• The flag went up. Some of that money that built the Harris County Toll Road was federal money.
• Senate Bill 2129 aims to double the traffic fines for disregarding warnings given by a flag or at a railroad
• During the daytime, we have to have a flag or a stop paddle.
• Current law requires specialty license plates issued to state and federal judges to display "state judge

Bills: SB39, SB2129, SB2141, SB2246, SB2323, SB2439, SB2722, SB 39

Keywords: commercial motor vehicle, truck liability, motor carrier, trucking, civil liability, respondeat superior, negligent entrustment, negligent maintenance, negligent loading, negligent repair, bifurcated trial, exemplary damages, punitive damages, personal injury, collision, employer liability, vicarious liability, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Texas tort reform, commercial truck accident

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• sort of know-your-customer protocols that, you know, whether it was an algorithm or whatever, it flagged
• Many residents here and across the country are not attuned to detect red flags from this nascent technology
• requiring clear disclosures ranging from the risks involved in the cryptocurrency market to clearly displayed
• to follow a rigorous licensing program, clear disclosures about cryptocurrency risks, prominently displayed
• suspicious activity reports, or SARs, on potential scams or questionable transactions for any transaction flagged

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several financial services bills, with the main focus on cryptocurrency kiosk regulation, financial literacy, and earned wage access. Legislators and witnesses described widespread crypto-related scams targeting older adults, often involving impersonation, urgency, spoofed phone numbers, and rapid transfers through kiosks that are difficult to trace or recover. Supporters of the kiosk bills said Massachusetts needs licensing, registration, transaction limits, warning notices, receipts, refund protections, and other safeguards; some also urged a “pause” or hold on transactions to give victims time to reconsider and allow law enforcement to intervene. The Attorney General’s office, AARP, local law enforcement, and several prosecutors and sheriffs backed the consumer-protection approach, while Bitcoin Depot supported a narrower regulatory framework but opposed low fee caps and strict daily limits, arguing they would function like a ban and reduce legitimate use. Witnesses from Waltham police, Middlesex and Essex County law enforcement, and the AG’s office said crypto scams are growing quickly, losses are often unrecoverable once funds move, and current tools are limited. They described cases involving elderly victims losing thousands of dollars, and said warnings alone are not enough because scammers keep victims on the phone and guide them through the process. Some witnesses said a temporary hold or refund mechanism has worked in at least one case, while others emphasized that transaction limits and visible disclosures could reduce harm even if they do not stop fraud entirely. The AG’s office also said it would submit written opposition to separate earned wage advance legislation, while DailyPay testified in support of that bill, saying earned wage access helps workers bridge short-term gaps without debt or credit reporting. The committee also heard support for mandatory financial literacy education from Representative Jim Hawkins, who said high school students need instruction on credit, debt, and inflation before they enter adulthood. In addition, the committee took testimony on litigation financing bills from insurance industry representatives, who argued for disclosure and regulation of predatory litigation lending and warned about foreign interference and reduced plaintiff recoveries. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing; members asked questions throughout, and the chair noted the need to move testimony along because of time constraints.

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• As part of those minimum ...requesting dangerous advice are flagged for human review.
• those minimum standards, when the user expresses harmful intent, the bill requires the chatbot to display
• If the system detects a second crisis expression from the user, AB 1988 requires that the chatbot display
• the crisis expression and determines the appropriate course of action. ...requires that the chatbot display
• It can also be used to flag potential matches with dangerous persons known to the operators, such as

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The committee heard AB 1988, which would require companion chatbots to respond to credible crisis expressions with a 988 lifeline notice, human review after repeated crisis signals, and a pause in the chat. The author and supporters said AI chatbots are increasingly used for emotional support but are not equipped to handle suicidal or violent ideation safely; they cited cases of harmful chatbot responses and argued the bill is a limited safety measure, not a ban. Support came from crisis, family medicine, and child/family service organizations, and there was no formal opposition testimony. Members praised the bill’s intent and the author’s work, and the bill was held pending quorum before later discussion moved on to the next item. The committee then took up AB 1709, which would set a minimum age of 16 for accounts on social media platforms with harmful addictive features and create an e-safety advisory commission. The author argued that social media product design—such as infinite scroll, autoplay, and algorithmic feeds—drives compulsive use and mental health harms, especially for children, and said the bill would still allow safer, non-addictive platforms and online spaces. Supporters, including a psychologist and the Organization for Social Media Safety, described cyberbullying, predation, addiction, and mental health harms; several organizations and advocates also supported the measure. Opponents, including EFF, privacy groups, civil liberties organizations, and youth and LGBTQ advocates, argued the bill is overbroad, raises privacy and First Amendment concerns, and could cut off young people from community, news, and support. They pointed to Australia’s experience as evidence that age restrictions are easy to circumvent and may shift harms elsewhere, and urged feature-level regulation instead of age-based exclusion. Committee members debated whether the bill is a “ban” or a delay, how age assurance would work, and whether the commission could meaningfully define and update harmful features; several members said they would support the bill while acknowledging it needs further work and ongoing oversight.

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• Electioneering means visibly displaying or audibly disseminating information that a reasonable person
• Electionary means visibly displaying it.
• Electionary means visibly displaying or<00:04:50.240> audibly<00:04:50.639> disseminating
• Um, and I know it's not the intent of this, but the term legal resident thrown in there, to me, flagged
• out as green card holders are flagged out as green card holders are legal<00:40:46.480> residents

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• of giv I pledge allegiance to the flag of giv I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of
• he don't want to be got God on display he don't want to be got God on display he don't want to be on
• on on display he want to be display he want to be display he want to be implemented and it should be
• that particular person process to flag that particular person process to flag that particular person
• it wouldn't even be an issue of flagged it wouldn't even be an issue of flagged it wouldn't even be

Bills: HCR 21, HCR 22, HCR 23, HCR 24, HCR 25, HCR 26, HCR 27, HCR 31, HCR 41, HCR 42, HCR 43, HCR 44, HCR 45, HCR 52, HCR 53, HCR 66, HCR 67, HCR 73, HR 8, HR 10, HR 13, HR 20, HR 21, HR 50, HR 59, HR 61, HR 71, HR 74, HR 79, HR 84, HR 86, HR 90, HR 91, HR 102, HR 103, HR 107, HR 113, HR 125, HR 126, HR 132, HR 142, HR 145, HR 149, HR 150, HR 152, HR 167, HR 179, HR 181, HR 183, HR 186, HR 192, HR 196, HR 199, HR 207, HR 211, HR 212, HR 213, HR 216, HR 249, HR 256, HR 259, HR 261, HR 263, HR 272, HR 281, HR 285, HR 294, HR 295, HR 300, HR 305, HR 311, HR 313, HR 315, HR 316, HR 323, HR 331, HR 339, HR 340, HR 346, HR 349, HR 352, HR 357, HR 358, HR 360, HR 363, HR 374, HR 377, HCR 20, HCR 28, HCR 30, HCR 32, HCR 49, HR 14, HR 15, HR 19, HR 23, HR 24, HR 25, HR 26, HR 27, HR 29, HR 47, HR 48, HR 55, HR 56, HR 66, HR 85, HR 92, HR 93, HR 95, HR 96, HR 140, HR 155, HR 164, HR 204, HR 241, HR 242, HR 250, HR 253, HR 260, HR 262, HR 265, HR 279, HR 310, HR 312, HR 328, HR 332, HR 359, HR 362, HR 367

Keywords: recognition, award, petroleum industry, leadership, community service, HCR 22, House Concurrent Resolution, Texas Legislature, commendation, honorary resolution, Dr. James Olson, James Olson, University of Texas Permian Basin, UT Permian Basin, psychology professor, 50 years of service, faculty recognition, academic award, Piper Professor Award, Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award

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• ><00:01:26.720> uh<00:01:26.960> and<00:01:27.200> audible<00:01:27.680> displays
• <00:01:28.320> of<00:01:28.560> or any public uh and audible displays of or any public
• uh and audible displays of or shouts<00:01:29.520> or<00:01:29.840> booze<00:01:30.240
• And then I'd just flag privacy concerns.
• <00:24:39.360> privacy And then we I'd just flag privacy And then we I'd just flag privacy

Keywords: 1183, house