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• On November 7, the A&M System formally submitted a notice of intent to the U.S.
• A notice of intent to the U.S.
• Chairman and members, House Bill 1606 by Representative Will Metcalf relates to the notice provided to

Bills: HB132, HB 11, HB14, HB132, HB1584, HB1606, HB5061, HB 1041, HB2286

Keywords: nuclear energy, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, energy policy, regulation repeal, state energy strategy, licensing, reciprocity, regulation, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, interstate agreements, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, HB 132, Texas Government Code Chapter 418, Public Information Act, confidential records, homeland security, foreign adversary, terrorism

Summary: The committee first took up pending business and quickly reported several measures favorably, including HB 12, SB 1361, SB 1705, SB 1749, SB 1897, SB 2344, SB 2566, HB 3809, and HB 4215, with most sent to the Local and Uncontested Calendar. HB 12’s substitute clarified a limited midterm review of regulatory agencies tied to Sunset Commission recommendations. SB 2696’s substitute changed med spa regulation from a license to a certificate, with training instead of an exam, plus background checks, continuing education, and two-year renewals. HB 3809 dealt with battery energy storage decommissioning and recycling, and HB 4215 was reported without a substitute. SB 1978, concerning interconnection of electric facilities in ERCOT and federal jurisdiction concerns, was reported out on a 5-3 vote after debate, but then the chair later announced the bill was withdrawn and left pending subject to the call of the chair. HB 1899 was also reported favorably, with one nay. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 14, the advanced nuclear energy bill. Senator Schwertner described it as creating a Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, a nuclear permitting coordinator, a development fund, a completion grant program, and a workforce development program. Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including representatives from Fermi America, Dow/X-energy, CPS Energy, Paragon Energy Solutions, Bridge to Nuclear, Aalo Atomics, and the Texas Association of Business, argued that Texas should lead in advanced nuclear, citing future baseload demand, data centers, industrial power needs, supply-chain development, and long-term energy diversification. Opponents, including Public Citizen, Texas Nuclear Watchdogs, Sierra Club, and individual citizens, argued the bill would subsidize unproven, expensive technology, create grants rather than loans, and expose taxpayers to major risk while doing little to meet near-term energy needs. Several members questioned whether the state should fund projects that may not produce grid power for years, and whether the bill’s grant structure and new office were justified. The committee also heard HB 5061, which Senator Schwertner said would prohibit unethical surveillance and misuse of confidential information by state contractors, create a confidential reporting system through the State Auditor’s Office, authorize Texas Rangers investigations, protect whistleblowers, and impose penalties including contract termination, fines, and contracting bans. No public testimony was offered, and the bill was left pending. HB 132, sponsored by Senator Hughes, would extend confidentiality protections for sensitive information to hostile acts by foreign adversaries; it was also left pending after no testimony. HB 1584 was then laid out, with Senator Schwertner explaining it would require utilities to maintain and update priority restoration lists for critical facilities after Hurricane Beryl exposed communication failures, but the transcript cuts off before any action on that bill.

Bills: SB317, SB1250, SB1520, SB1950, SB2298, SB2532, SB2539, SB2747, SB2925, SB2993

Keywords: monuments, memorials, public property, historical significance, civil penalties, local governance, project financing zone, municipal tax revenue, convention centers, multipurpose arenas, infrastructure development, hike and bike trails, outdoor recreation, environmental stewardship, Bicentennial Trail, Texas history, cultural heritage, unemployment benefits, eligibility, Texas Workforce Commission

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• doing... is researching the May 2024 election cycle and I collected data from different election notices
• I said, well, we got a notice here that you request a mail-in ballot.

Bills: SB108, SB318, SB507, SB511, SB533, SB1026, SB1386, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596

Keywords: elections, Election Code, poll workers, election clerks, presiding judge, alternate presiding judge, polling place, central counting station, county chair, political party, gubernatorial election, vote counting, election administration, Texas elections, precinct officials, ballot counting, county election officials, election integrity, election fraud, Attorney General

Bills: SB108, SB318, SB507, SB511, SB533, SB1026, SB1386, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596

Keywords: elections, Election Code, poll workers, election clerks, presiding judge, alternate presiding judge, polling place, central counting station, county chair, political party, gubernatorial election, vote counting, election administration, Texas elections, precinct officials, ballot counting, county election officials, election integrity, election fraud, Attorney General

Bills: SB108, SB318, SB507, SB511, SB533, SB1026, SB1386, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596

Keywords: elections, Election Code, poll workers, election clerks, presiding judge, alternate presiding judge, polling place, central counting station, county chair, political party, gubernatorial election, vote counting, election administration, Texas elections, precinct officials, ballot counting, county election officials, election integrity, election fraud, Attorney General

Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 1596, which would remove short-barreled rifles from the list of prohibited weapons in the Texas Penal Code. The author, Sen. Hagenbuch, said the bill would align state law with federal realities and argued that the current prohibition is arbitrary and unnecessary. Supporters, including representatives from Gun Owners of America and Texas Gun Rights, said the bill would reduce confusion, protect lawful gun owners, and preserve the ability to use shorter firearms for self-defense, hunting, and for smaller shooters. One supporter also described a recent case in which an AR pistol was mistaken for a short-barreled rifle and led to a state charge that was later dismissed. Public testimony was split. Supporters said stabilizing braces and shorter firearms can improve accuracy, safety, and accessibility for women, children, and smaller-statured shooters. Opponents, including Texas Gun Sense and two Santa Fe shooting survivors, argued that short-barreled firearms are more concealable and dangerous, and pointed to the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting as evidence of the risks of easier access. They urged the committee to keep the existing restrictions in place to protect public safety. After public testimony closed, the committee took up pending business. Senate Bill 1505, relating to the Compassionate Use Program, was reported favorably to the full Senate on an 8-0 vote. Senate Bill 17, relating to the acquisition of real property by certain aliens or foreign entities, was first amended by adopting a committee substitute and then reported favorably to the full Senate by a 7-1 vote. The committee then recessed until after the Senate’s adjournment or final recess.

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• Currently, we believe, um, a drafting oversight, the statute requires us to give notice to the Department
• to counties when there are divorces with or without children, but the only real reason to give the notice
• As a result, the only time you need to give that notice is when there are children as part of the divorce
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Bills: HF3877, HF3714, HF3750, HF3024

Keywords: public authorities, dissolution cases, court system, child protection, legal notice, foster care, child welfare, enrollment priority, education programs, child care assistance, foster youth, extended foster care, bill of rights, out-of-home placement, Minnesota Statutes chapter 260C, social services agency, caseworker, permanency team, sibling visitation, relative contact

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• Travel insurance is a discretionary product that provides peace of mind by providing coverage for the
• Travel insurance is a discretionary product that provides peace of mind by providing coverage for the
• If you don't purchase it on that credit card, you're not going to have coverage at all through that.
• Your medical plan will also provide travel coverage as well.
• also provide travel coverage as well. also provide travel coverage as well.

Bills: HF3604, HF2236, HF3709, HF3766, HF2400

Keywords: bulk fuel, nonoxygenated gasoline, environment, exemption criteria, transportation, HF2236, Minnesota commerce, obsolete language, statutory cleanup, retail installment contract, consumer credit, vehicle financing, auto loans, retail buyer, retail seller, delinquency charge, collection fee, attorney fees, assignment notice, payment receipt

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from February 26, after correcting the header date to Thursday, February 26. It then took up House File 36004, as amended by the author’s technical A1 amendment. Representative Van Binsbergen described the bill as a change to statute governing bulk delivery of nonoxygenated fuel, especially for boats and other watercraft, to allow direct delivery to vehicles rather than requiring transport of fuel in containers or removal of boats from the water. Members generally supported the concept, citing convenience for lake users, reduced travel and potential invasive species spread, and fewer spill risks, but the chair said the bill would be laid over pending additional clarification from the State Fire Marshal’s Office and other agencies. House File 2236 was then introduced as a vehicle bill for possible future omnibus use and laid over without testimony or opposition. The committee also heard House File 3709, which would allow Minnesota banks and credit unions to offer custodial accounts for digital assets such as cryptocurrency. The authors framed the bill as a consumer-protection and competitiveness measure that would let local institutions keep pace with customer demand and prevent Minnesotans from relying on out-of-state or offshore providers. Testimony from the Department of Commerce and credit union representatives supported the bill, saying it would level the playing field, keep digital assets under Minnesota oversight, and help local institutions remain relevant; one witness said significant liquidity had been leaving local communities for outside exchanges. Questions from members focused on whether the accounts would be NCUA-insured, how the bill related to unclaimed property, and whether the policy goal was consumer protection or simply preserving bank relevance. Several members expressed support but also cautioned about crypto volatility, scams, and the need to avoid turning credit unions into exchanges. The discussion ended without a final vote in the excerpt, with the bill still under committee consideration.

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• Public notice of this hearing was given on May 9, 2025, according to Rule 4, Section 11A of the Texas
• Public notice posting is intended to inform the chair to end witness registration on today's agenda at
• We look forward to hearing from you regarding excavation notices.
• And then as they began to notice that our...
• It adds that the entity that sends the notice must make sure the notice was delivered.

Bills: SB290, SB2949

Keywords: LP-gas, property owner notice, natural resources, gas installations, safety notification, motor fuel, fuel transport, fuel export, transloading, export fuel transloading facility, fuel terminal, terminal operator, comptroller, Texas Tax Code, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TCEQ, Department of Public Safety, DPS, border security, ports of entry

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQO6cldMmyI, 2026-07-02T01:23:19+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:30 - GM527 03:25 - DM GM527 03:59 - GM659 08:40 - DM GM659 09:13 - GM660 21:26 - DM GM660 22:04 - GM661 25:12 - DM GM661 25:39 - GM662 27:55 - DM GM662 28:19 - GM663 32:14 - DM GM663 32:53 - GM664 36:44 - DM GM664 37:04 - GM685 40:43 - DM GM685 Hearing Notice: JDC 9:30 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_04-12-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKHHBpdFUhU, 2026-07-02T01:23:19+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 1:30 - GM705 2:00 - GM706 6:45 - GM707 15:40 - GM708 17:30 - GM709 18:30 - GM631 19:16 - GM737 20:20 - GM739 26:30 - GM740 28:10 - GM741 28:58 - GM742 31:08 - GM743 31:53 - GM744 33:33 - GM745 35:20 - DM CPN 9:30 AM 36:00 - GM705 Hearing Notice: CPN 9:30 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_04-05-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fUIuJcVjzU, 2026-07-02T01:23:19+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:54 - GM 579 03:25 - GM 580 05:27 - GM 581 07:55 - GM 602 08:30 - GM 572 11:07 - GM 573 13:54 - GM 574 16:21 - GM 575 18:43 - GM 576 22:47 - GM 637 24:44 - GM 578 25:55 - GM 577 30:25 - DM TCA 3:00 PM Hearing Notice: TCA 3:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA_04-04-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7nhiFb3K70, 2026-07-02T01:23:17+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 1:00 - HB 2340 HD2 5:30 - HB 1541 6:30 - HB 1580 HD1 26:23 - HB 1879 HD1 27:00 - HB 1880 27:50 - HB 1884 HD1 28:25 - HB 1927 HD1 41:36 - HB 1980 HD1 1:22:00 - HB 2058 HD1 1:31:35 - DM JDC 9:30 AM Hearing Notice: JDC 9:30 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_03-14-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Q2aQbypo0o, 2026-07-02T01:23:17+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 1:40 - HB 1581 HD1 5:18 - HB 1781 HD2 39:50 - HB 1923 HD1 47:35 - HB 2261 HD2 1:07:30 - HB 2361 HD1 1:19:40 - HB 2365 HD1 1:20:55 - HB 2467 HD1 1:22:45 - HB 2471 HD2 1:32:10 - HB 2473 HD2 1:42:00 - HB 2505 HD1 Hearing Notice: WTL 1:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL_03-13-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q68KQFiL1UU, 2026-07-02T01:23:16+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 03:08 - GM 582 16:43 - GM 583 39:33 - DM GM 582, GM 583 40:49 - GM 584 55:59 - GM 585 1:09:07 - GM 600 1:18:56 - DM GM 584, GM 585, GM 600 1:22:33 - GM 586 1:40:33 - GM 610 1:45:01 - DM GM 586, GM 610 Hearing Notice: WTL 2:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL_03-04-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5ZFMS20kH8, 2026-07-02T01:23:15+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:50 - SB 2555 17:45 - SB 2721 19:00 - SB 2156 36:06 - SB 2157 36:53 - SB 2050 38:00 - SB 2057 45:28 - SB 2182 46:39 - SB 2183 55:50 - SB 513 1:07:53 - SB 2296 1:09:44 - SB 3167 1:17:47 - SB 3268 1:39:51 - SB 3168 Hearing Notice: WTL 1:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL_02-12-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flbtMiQM7zg, 2026-07-02T01:23:15+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - start 00:50 - SB 2512 01:25 - SB 2781 06:25 - SB 2808 10:52 - SB 2924 11:39 - SB 3041 12:45 - SB 3068 14:57 - SB 3072 15:36 - SB 3085 16:35 - SB 3096 21:20 - SB 3198 23:27 - SB 3259 26:10 - SB 3283 49:54 - DM PSM 3:01 PM Hearing Notice: PSM 3:01 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM_02-09-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGCuVOaZSwc, 2026-07-02T01:23:14+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 2:00 - SB 3157 3:00 - SB 2545 11:30 - SB 3329 19:00 - SB 2933 26:15 - SB 2961 30:30 - SB 3025 32:00 - SB 3079 34:20 - SB 3315 1:00:00 - SB 3316 1:14:00 - SB 3365 1:15:00 - SB 3247 1:24:00 - SB 3302 1:28:30 - SB 2814 Hearing Notice: AEN 1:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN_02-07-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_SnzwCZxKg, 2026-07-02T01:23:14+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:50 - SB 2039 02:40 - SB 2680 03:47 - SB 2355 07:38 - SB 2348 10:58 - SB 2806 12:41 - SB 2630 25:20 - SB 2097 1:05:17 - SB 2742 1:09:11 - SB 3069 1:10:11 - SB 2314 1:11:37 - DM TCA 3:00 PM Hearing Notice: TCA 3:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA_02-01-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg0g2DpdUUQ, 2026-07-02T01:23:13+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:01 - SB 2374 04:18 - SB 2395 18:23 - SB 2514 25:50 - SB 2523 26:30 - SB 2556 39:46 - SB 2927 40:14 - SB 2685 45:12 - SB 2823 45:49 - SB 2627 51:45 - SB 2333 01:00:41 - SB 2334 01:05:33 - JDC 9:00 AM DM Hearing Notice: JDC 9:00 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_02-01-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Il1VXd_r9s, 2026-07-02T01:23:13+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - start 01:05 - SB 2579 02:34 - SB 2306 11:57 - SB 2317 12:12 - SB 2202 13:08 - SB 2536 17:16 - SB 2570 18:03 - SB 2827 18:43 - SB 2828 19:48 - SB 2482 20:28 - SB 2116 25:18 - SB 2637 26:51 - SB 2517 28:54 - SB 2172 30:14 - SB 2292 Hearing Notice: GVO 3:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO_01-30-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47