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• House File number 1355, an act relating to occupational safety. The message is signed by Michael R.

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• We have 23 of those in the state of Texas.
• by Texas mobile application.
• I could use a reference in Texas.
• Maritime commerce moves 24/7, 365 through Texas maritime ports, propelling the Texas economy.
• the region that fuel the Texas economy.

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• But we had the South Texas and Central Texas. Hearing on July 25th, 2025.
• Texas is beautiful.
• ...with Palacios, Texas?
• I know Texas values.
• These seats belong to the people of Texas. The great state of Texas. This is a farce.

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• Into the Texas flag. God bless Texas. Members, we have some resolutions.
• One of them on the floor of the Texas Senate and the Texas Senate has moved to final passage, one of
• So the Texas Senate is working.
• The county is home to very cherished traditions such as the Texas Gator Fest, the Texas Rice Festival
• across our great state of Texas.

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• <01:13:30.760> and therapy like speech occupational and therapy like speech occupational and
• And I think every school in this state, regardless of the ZIP code, should be able to do that.
• And I think every school in this state, regardless of the ZIP code, should be able to do that.
• An odd thing happened in Texas in 2005: the state decided that only 88.5% of their children needed and
• adequacy grant will increase from $4,100 to $7,356, ensuring that every child, regardless of their ZIP code

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Summary: The hearing focused on HB 563, which would revise the education funding formula for pupils receiving special education services by replacing the current single special education amount with three differentiated categories. Representative Rick Ladd, the prime sponsor, said the bill largely tracks a House-passed version from the prior session with minor figure adjustments, and explained that the proposal uses projected FY26 amounts for three categories based on time in general education versus more intensive placements. He also noted that the bill does not address catastrophic aid directly, but that special education aid, CAT aid, and proration all remain issues for later work sessions. Ladd and supporters argued that weighted categories better reflect actual costs and are more sustainable than treating all IEPs the same. Representative Margaret Drye said the approach was one of the best ideas from the education funding subcommittee and urged the committee to support differentiated aid. Representative Ames asked how the category amounts were derived, and Ladd said Category A follows the FY26 base, Category B is a higher weight, and Category C is a still higher weight for more intensive services, though he acknowledged the exact multipliers were developed earlier and could be revisited. He also said the committee would continue discussing whether the weights are appropriate and how they interact with CAT aid. Testimony from Bonnie Dunham strongly opposed the bill. She argued that funding based on placement rather than actual service need would create incentives to move students into more restrictive settings, could stigmatize children with labels such as "Category C," and would undermine the least restrictive environment requirements under federal special education law. She described her son’s experience in inclusive settings as beneficial and said the bill would have penalized the district for serving him there. In response to questions, she said schools and parents should base funding on the child’s actual needs and costs, not on placement, and urged the committee to recommend the bill inexpedient to legislate.

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• And to the Texas flag. God bless you.
• that is pro parent in the history of the state so the Texas Senate is working the Texas House has accomplished
• It's an honor to represent Angelina County here in the Texas House, the only county in Texas.
• Rick Demko, President of NYFA Texas.
• great state of Texas.

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• And now to the Texas flag. Honor the Texas flag.
• Today, we recognize the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, or Texas CPA, as they gather.
• to their Texas house.
• to their Texas House.
• Joe Bernal of San Antonio, Texas.

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• Director of Texas Force Service and Al Davis, Director of Texas Force Service. Hmm. All right.
• Texas Forest Service.
• chosen by Texas.
• Texas.
• . and more Texas dollars supporting Texas jobs.

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• The Texas legislative The Texas Legislative, uh, Medal of Honor Committee meeting will come to order.
• as a junior Texas Ranger.
• If, if you're our age and you grew up in Texas, you without a doubt took a course in Texas history, at
• of Texas patch on his chest.
• on it, as is the Texas flag.

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• So they typically will have an individualized education plan that requires occupational therapy or speech
• And we would apply the policies we do have: employee disciplinary policies, conduct policies, code of
• Thank you. ...policies, code of ethics, those sorts of things.
• It's really a variety of different class codes that over the years, based on the evaluation that we've

Summary: The committee heard a series of Arkansas Department of Human Services budget presentations and questions, beginning with the Secretary’s Office and then the Division of Aging, Adult and Behavioral Health Services. Staff described the divisions’ appropriations, funding sources, and major programs, including senior centers, Meals on Wheels, mental health grants, substance abuse treatment, community alcohol safety, the Medicaid tobacco settlement program, and crisis stabilization units. Members raised concerns about flat or limited funding for senior services, the use and tracing of federal block grants, the lack of a funding source for the veterans’ mental health grant, and the mechanics of the community alcohol safety and treatment programs. The committee also discussed patient benefits funds at state facilities, transportation for senior center clients, and whether some special-language appropriations or fund balances should be revisited. Executive recommendations were adopted for the divisions considered. The committee then reviewed the Division of Children and Family Services and the Division of County Operations. Questions focused on foster care growth, adoption subsidies, professional fees tied to staff training and onboarding, vacancies, the Children’s Trust Fund, and TANF subgrants. Members asked about the reduction or elimination of TANF funding to child advocacy centers and other subgrantees, and DHS explained that prior reserves had been spent down and that the department was now trying to live within the annual TANF block grant and rebuild reserves. County operations questions also covered summer EBT, SNAP employment and training, the farmers’ market program, and the expected impact of a federal SNAP administrative match change, which DHS estimated would increase state costs by about $24 million annually, with roughly $18 million affecting the current year because the change begins October 1. Executive recommendations were again adopted. Finally, the committee heard from the Division of Developmental Disability Services and the Division of Medical Services. DDS testimony covered vacancies, staffing shortages, human development center construction and repairs, the reopening of the Boonville work training program, and funding for infant infirmary and child/family life programs. Medical Services testimony covered the Medicaid program, the current FMAP rate, the Our Kids B CHIP program, Medicaid payments to schools, nursing home distress funding, and large appropriation lines used to provide flexibility for claims and potential facility closures. Members asked for more detail on school Medicaid payments, reserve balances, and why some appropriations were much larger than actual spending. In each division, the committee moved and adopted Executive REC after questions concluded.

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• So they typically will have an individualized education plan that requires occupational therapy or speech
• And we would apply the policies we do have: employee disciplinary policies, conduct policies, code of
• And we would apply... ...policies, code of ethics, those sorts of things.
• It's really a variety of different class codes that over the years, based on the evaluation that we've

Summary: The committee heard budget presentations and took executive recommendations on several Department of Human Services divisions, including Aging, Adult and Behavioral Health Services; Children and Family Services; County Operations; Developmental Disability Services; and Medical Services, with most divisions showing little or no significant change in total appropriations. Staff and agency witnesses repeatedly explained that many large appropriations are maintained for flexibility, federal matching requirements, or contingency needs, even when actual spending is much lower than the authorized amount. Members also raised concerns about staffing vacancies, long-vacant budgeted positions, and the use of excess appropriation authority across DHS. In Aging, Adult and Behavioral Health, members questioned federal funding levels for mental health and substance abuse grants, the status of senior centers and Meals on Wheels, the Medicaid tobacco settlement program, community alcohol safety grants, and the veterans mental health grant. Agency officials said federal block grants are largely committed, that senior center funding had been delayed by shutdown timing but was now back on track, that the tobacco settlement program had been moved internally within DHS, and that the veterans mental health appropriation remains unfunded. Senators also criticized the adequacy of support for seniors and asked for more detail on how transportation, meal services, and local contributions are funded. In Children and Family Services, members asked about rising appropriation levels, foster care and adoption subsidies, professional fees, the number of children in foster care, and the Children’s Trust Fund. DHS said increases reflect added flexibility for residential treatment, adoption subsidies, and prevention services, while the foster care population has remained fairly steady at about 3,400 children. The Children’s Trust Fund was described as supporting primary prevention programs such as Baby and Me and community schools, and members asked whether it could be administratively combined with other efforts. Questions also covered TANF subgrants, with DHS explaining that it had reduced outside subgrants after discovering over-obligation and was rebuilding reserves. In County Operations, members focused on the summer EBT program, SNAP employment and training, the farmer’s market program, and the state’s TANF reserve position. DHS said summer EBT is still being funded through temporary appropriations because it is a newer program, SNAP employment and training is largely federally funded and may expand under a pending policy change, and TANF reserves were drawn down after prior over-obligation but are now being stabilized. In Developmental Disability Services, members asked about vacancies, human development center staffing, facility construction funds, and the Booneville work program, and DHS said the program has reopened and staffing recruitment continues. In Medical Services, members asked about FMAP, the Our Kids B CHIP program, school-based Medicaid reimbursements, nursing home distress funds, and several large appropriation lines that far exceed actual spending; DHS said these are maintained for claims payment, nursing home receivership contingencies, and other flexibility needs. Each division reviewed was adopted by executive recommendation after questions concluded.

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• Welcome to the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor.
• My family is from Jacksboro, Texas, so he knows nothing but Jacksboro and Texas.
• Gage grew up watching "Walker, Texas Ranger."
• If you're our age and you grew up in Texas, you without a doubt took at least one course in Texas history
• But the biggest part is the state of Texas is emblazoned on it, as is the Texas flag.

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• Honor the Texas flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
• Brazoria County is where Texas began.
• The House of Representatives of the state of Texas joins citizens of Texas in remembering the life and
• On Texas Physicians Assistance Day we commend the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants and celebrate
• Wukashkhoot to the state of Texas and the Texas House with a big round of applause.

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• Westmorehead, Deputy Director of Texas Force Service, and Al Davis, Director of Texas Force Service.
• It's built in Texas.
• , and more Texas dollars supporting Texas jobs.
• And so if Texas did own.
• I live in rural Texas, um.

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• My family is from Jacksboro, Texas, so he knows nothing but Jacksboro and Texas.
• He was a Junior Texas Ranger, so he's actually in the Texas Ranger Museum listed as a Junior Texas Ranger
• If you're our age and you grew up in Texas, you without a doubt took a course in Texas history, at least
• The biggest part is the state of Texas is emblazoned on it, as is the Texas flag.
• Army Reserve, transferring to the Texas Army National Guard Headquarters Company in Marshall, Texas.

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• And 4th, to address the Colony Ridge situation here in Texas, which is an embarrassment to Texas.
• , it showed the people of Texas that E-Verify.
• but really what should be a priority for all of Texas, and that is protecting Texas kids.
• Like on other issues, the Texas Senate has led the way.
• To 361, it's time for the Texas House to catch up.

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• Now the Texas flag. Alright, we're good, good for doctor.
• Here is a heritage of Texas, and remember there's nothing better than good Texas music.
• Members, today is District 101 at the Texas Capitol.
• Their commitment to Texas values helps our state thrive.
• The Texas Court Reporters Association has over 1000 members supporting the Texas legal system.

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• Here is a heritage of Texas. And remember, there's nothing better than good Texas. this music.
• Today is District 101 at the Texas Capitol.
• Texas Court Reporters Association has over 1,000 members supporting the Texas legal system since the
• Members, please join me in welcoming the Texas Court...
• It's a Texas family, their actual Mr.

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• And now our beloved state, honor the Texas flag.
• Today we are joined by the Texas Police Chiefs Association and police chiefs across Texas. Mr.
• Metcalfe: ...and police chiefs across Texas.
• Police Chiefs Association and police chiefs across Texas.
• Thank you for being here and welcome to your Texas campus.

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• In Central Texas, Mr.
• Many Duchenne families like ours in Texas.
• Breastfeeding Awareness Month in Texas.
• I am Noah Jones, speaking on behalf of the Texas Counseling Association. ...Texas Counseling Association
• Of that... 13.8 million are women in Texas and 8.4 million children in Texas.

Bills: HB321, HB 1027, HB 1295, HB1782, HB2295, HCR29, HCR56

Keywords: Medicaid, child health, express lane option, income verification, supplemental nutrition assistance, telepharmacy, healthcare access, remote dispensing, rural clinics, pharmacy regulations, health literacy, state health plan, health care, patient outcomes, public health, economic impact, healthcare, breast cancer, cervical cancer, insurance eligibility