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• For the local and uncontested count, is there an objection? Hearing none, it is so ordered.
• Senator Bettencourt moves that the bill be certified for the local and uncontested calendar.
• Senator Bettencourt moves that the bill be recommended for the local and uncontested calendar.
• Senator Bettencourt moves the bill be recommended for local and uncontested calendars.

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

Keywords: Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water permit, water appropriation, dam permit exemption, reservoir, flood control, floodwater control, erosion control, sediment control, watershed protection, flood prevention, Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS, USDA, local sponsor, district, authority, water infrastructure

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• This bill amends the Occupations Code to create an exception for non-profit wildlife associations to
• But if you're somewhere where the only place that you can shop for groceries is your local H-E-B and
• You have to make a choice here between surrendering your Second Amendment right or going hungry.
• I do Second Amendment law for a living, so. Thanks for your testimony. Senator Birdwell. Thank you.
• Second Amendment.

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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• And so the constitutional amendment just creates.
• A lot of dollars were put in, and so were local dollars.
• We have a program that we created through Texas Tech that we fund locally.
• House Bill and the Constitutional Amendment are needed, and we'll let the people decide.
• That does require a constitutional amendment.

Bills: HB188, HB265, HJR35, HJR47, SB1901, HB188, HB265, HJR35

Keywords: Texas STRONG defense fund, severance tax revenue, oil and gas revenue, constitutional transfers, rainy day fund, economic stabilization fund, state highway fund, oil and gas production, qualifying county, county grants, water infrastructure, first responders, public safety, DPS staffing, commercial motor vehicle safety, gang violence prevention, human trafficking prevention, economic development, TxDOT grants, school districts

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• As a matter of pending business, the chair moves that House Bill 279 without amendment be reported favorably
• there are suitable, no or low-cost alternatives that could include things like a county courthouse, local

Bills: HB 279, HB 310, HB 365, HB 391, HB 420, HB 422, HB 638

Keywords: HB 279, uranium mining, uranium permit, production area authorization, production zone, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, contested case hearing, administrative hearing, groundwater restoration, groundwater baseline, water quality, mining permit, restoration values, natural resources, environmental regulation, in-situ uranium mining, permit amendment, public hearing

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• back to some of the former ways in which the EDAP program was established, because we've heard from local
• We even announced the meetings on the local community social media groups.
• The MUT are their local taxing authority.
• HB 420 just limits this to a local bill, adds complications.
• Requests to authorize or amend a production area may trigger a separate administrative hearing.

Bills: HB279, HB310, HB365, HB391, HB420, HB422, HB638, HB279, HB310

Keywords: HB 279, uranium mining, uranium permit, production area authorization, production zone, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, contested case hearing, administrative hearing, groundwater restoration, groundwater baseline, water quality, mining permit, restoration values, natural resources, environmental regulation, in-situ uranium mining, permit amendment, public hearing

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• As a matter of pending business, the chair moves. that House Bill 279 without amendment be reported favorably
• There are suitable no or low cost alternatives that could include things like a county courthouse, local
• members. and we'll continue to support transparency measures that provide value and benefit at the local

Bills: HB279, HB310, HB365, HB391, HB420, HB422, HB638, HB279, HB310

Keywords: HB 279, uranium mining, uranium permit, production area authorization, production zone, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, contested case hearing, administrative hearing, groundwater restoration, groundwater baseline, water quality, mining permit, restoration values, natural resources, environmental regulation, in-situ uranium mining, permit amendment, public hearing

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• Senate amendments ask Ms. Orr to explain the Senate amendments. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• The House concurs with the Senate amendments. Amendments.
• Members, the Senate added two amendments. The first amendment revised...
• So the Senate put on amendments, and your intent is to take off these amendments or to amend the amendments
• We're going to amend the amendment. We're going to amend the amendment.

Bills: HB5560, HB2, HB24, HB3233, HB1397, HB2067, HB3133, HB5696, HB5680, HB2885, HB3966, HB3556, HB3595, HB144, HB26, HB2038, HB521, HB4, HB 1178, HB42, HB 1211, HB783, HB3963, HB2240, HB1690, HB 1234, HB3372, HB27, HB4211, HB2243, HB2853, HB4638, HJR7, HB 100, HB 126, HB3783, HB5138, HB2512, HB5616, HB4751, SB17, SB1637, SB1833, SB2155, SB21, SB2778, SB260, SB8, SB12, SB37, SB379, SB441, SB1566, SB2878, HB4112, HB3866, HB4749, HB2844, HB150

Keywords: groundwater, civil penalties, water conservation, drought contingency, environmental protection, public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, zoning, public notice, local government, residential development

Bills: HB5560, HB2, HB24, HB3233, HB1397, HB2067, HB3133, HB5696, HB5680, HB2885, HB3966, HB3556, HB3595, HB144, HB26, HB2038, HB521, HB4, HB 1178, HB42, HB 1211, HB783, HB3963, HB2240, HB1690, HB 1234, HB3372, HB27, HB4211, HB2243, HB2853, HB4638, HJR7, HB 100, HB 126, HB3783, HB5138, HB2512, HB5616, HB4751, SB17, SB1637, SB1833, SB2155, SB21, SB2778, SB260, SB8, SB12, SB37, SB379, SB441, SB1566, SB2878, HB4112, HB3866, HB4749, HB2844, HB150

Keywords: groundwater, civil penalties, water conservation, drought contingency, environmental protection, public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, zoning, public notice, local government, residential development

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• That kind of transparency builds trust in local government and reduces costly legal disputes down the
• HB 3572 is a timely and thoughtful improvement to the local government code.
• Chairman Gates, and I would say my local colleague, Dr.
• Adopted, and as was already stated, cities can already do local amendments or go beyond these codes.
• We've worked with the local officials, and we're all in support of this.

Bills: HB407, HB871, HB882, HB2011, HB3572, HB3578, HB4038, HB4866, HB4897, HB4978, HB5380, HB5555, HB5668, HB5670, HB5674, HB5676, HB5679, HB5688, SB673

Keywords: solar energy, residential construction, building code, municipal regulations, energy compliance, building codes, interconnection, education, funding, teacher support, student resources, school infrastructure, municipal requirements, environmental sustainability, municipalities, construction, agricultural operation, International Code Council, county regulations, construction fees

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• Local regulations governing short-term rentals in cities are expressly allowed to extend those regulations
• As a local housing leader, we should be taking a more nuanced approach to how we look at helpful and
• However, as we have discussed, the mandated changes to our local development code would unfortunately
• The restrictions that local governments place on the construction of who can build, what can be built
• Additionally, we have a significant parking issue due to overriding local parking requirements.

Bills: HB407, HB871, HB882, HB2011, HB3572, HB3578, HB4038, HB4866, HB4897, HB4978, HB5380, HB5555, HB5668, HB5670, HB5674, HB5676, HB5679, HB5688, SB673

Keywords: solar energy, residential construction, building code, municipal regulations, energy compliance, building codes, interconnection, education, funding, teacher support, student resources, school infrastructure, municipal requirements, environmental sustainability, municipalities, construction, agricultural operation, International Code Council, county regulations, construction fees

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• So the local jurisdictions do have jurisdiction over their activities locally.
• I've also been lobbying for the RICA amendments to pass and...
• generated up to $1.70 in local economic impact.
• This money is used to buy local fresh food and put it in those folks' hands that need it.
• We also have the assurance that our local food has impact for local folks that need fresh, healthy food

Bills: SB66, SB79, SB108

Keywords: environment, cleanup, contamination, uranium mining, abandoned sites, state funding, mosquito control, public health, surveillance, prevention funds, local government grants, food security, agriculture, food bank, regional program, appropriation, 996, all

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• I'm sorry, I thought you stepped out to get an amendment. CL, call the amendment.
• We've got an amendment on this. Who's offering an amendment? I will.
• Let's get on the amendments. Chair, I have both amendments.
• Amendment. Representative Clark has an amendment.
• But like Library Board... that local governing bodies, local boards... Elected.

Bills: HB333, HB329, HB362

Keywords: law enforcement, training facility, regional authority, municipal cooperation, public safety, military installations, tall structures, local government, construction approval, wind energy facilities, transparency, public meetings, accountability, education, 1136, house, all

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• <01:03:01.839> Second, locally operated facilities. Second, locally operated facilities.
• local partnerships to work effectively. local partnerships to work effectively.
• <01:09:44.159> Local<01:09:44.560> jails locally operated facility.
• Local jails locally operated facility.
• <01:17:51.440> jail state bonding funds for local jail state bonding funds for local jail

Bills: HF3700, HF3982, HF3927, HF3933, HF3949, HF4238, HF4275, HF4476, HF4504

Keywords: Duluth, Lake Superior Zoo, capital improvements, funding, bonds, appropriations, capital investment, port development, grant caps, state assistance, navigation facilities, Dakota County, state bonds, park improvements, infrastructure, transportation, safety, congestion, water infrastructure, bond issuance

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• The following amendment, Secretary will read the amendment. Floor amendment number one by Alvarado.
• Secretary, read the amendment. Floor amendment number two by Eckhardt.
• Thank you for that amendment, and I will be supporting the amendment.
• Secretary, read the amendment. Floor amendment number three by Miles.
• Ayes 19, nays, the amendment fails. File an amendment. Secretary, read the amendment.

Bills: SR5, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35

Keywords: redistricting, Senate procedures, public input, Texas Legislature, amendments, Texas Senate, congressional districts, legislative procedures, legislative transparency, Senate rules, public hearings, committee procedures, hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes

Summary: The meeting centered around the discussion of congressional redistricting, where the committee established the procedures to ensure a fair and transparent process. Led by Senator King, the session focused on adopting a resolution that authorized a special committee dedicated to congressional redistricting and allowed for regional hearings to gather public input via videoconferencing. Concerns were raised about ensuring adequate notice for public participation, especially from marginalized communities potentially affected by proposed changes. Disagreements emerged regarding the timeline for regional hearings and how to address the implications of the redistricting process on minority districts. Overall, participants acknowledged the complex nature of redistricting and the importance of engaging constituents in the legislative process.

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• The second is amending it similar to HCR number 145 to remove the AG's theme convening a working group
• The second<00:17:17.320> is<00:17:17.720> amending<00:17:18.079> it<00:17:18.160
• . amendments. amendments.
• and amend and amend um<00:47:15.960> section<00:47:16.840> four You want to put that
• The vice chair's recommendation is to pass with amendments, noting the presence of Rep.

Bills: SCR118, SCR173

Keywords: climate change, insurance affordability, working group, disaster recovery, fossil fuel companies, insurance stability, Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund, ticket scalping, task force, consumer protection, event accessibility, local economy, 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Consumer Protection heard two resolutions. SCR 118 SD1 would urge the Insurance Division and the Attorney General to convene a working group on climate change impacts on insurance availability and affordability. The Insurance Division deferred to written testimony, while the Attorney General opposed the measure because of an ongoing lawsuit, asking that references to legal recovery and the AG’s role in convening the group be removed. Members questioned how the resolution might relate to the state’s climate damages litigation and whether it could inform damages calculations. The committee later recommended passage with amendments, including removing the Attorney General as co-convener and changing certain membership references to board chairs; the motion passed unanimously with one excused member. The committee also heard SCR 173 SD1, which would create a task force on event ticket scalping. The Office of Consumer Protection supported the concept but asked to be added as a task force member and said the draft left its role unclear. Supporters, including the National Independent Venue Association and D-BAT, described high resale prices, fraudulent or speculative tickets, and harm to consumers and local businesses. StubHub and the Ticket Policy Forum supported the task force but urged broader scope to include the primary ticket market and ticket sellers, and StubHub also sought inclusion on the task force. Members discussed whether the task force should focus on the secondary market or the broader ticketing ecosystem, and whether the Office of Consumer Protection should be part of the task force or only consulted. The vice chair recommended passage with amendments adding the Office of Consumer Protection as a member and clarifying the consultation language, and the committee adopted that recommendation unanimously with one excused member.

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• . amendment. amendment.
• amend amend this bill make sure we can amend amend this bill um<00:25:14.480> with<00:25:14.640
• That was a friendly amendment to the amendment. Okay, amendment to the amendment.
• 37:55.440> amendment >> Friendly amendment to the amendment >> Friendly amendment
• <00:38:12.880> Okay, amendment to the amendment. Okay, amendment to the amendment.

Bills: HB0101, HB0062, HB0109

Keywords: guardianship, monitoring, ward protection, financial independence, case management, governmental claims, liability limits, inflation adjustment, public safety, local government insurance, property tax, tax exemption, homeowner, armed forces, residency requirement, 916, all

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• Amendment. Who has the amendment? Representative Calvin, you have the amendment?
• Amendment. What's who has the amendment. Amendment. What's who has the amendment?
• And that's the<00:20:47.440> amendment. the amendment. the amendment.
• the bill as amended. the bill as amended.
• . amended. amended.

Bills: HB87, HB96, HB28, HB87, HB96, HB28

Keywords: HB87, Marengo County, coroner, deputy coroner, county commission, expense allowance, mileage allowance, travel reimbursement, local act, local legislation, county general fund, public official compensation, county office, Section 45-46-60, Alabama Code, salary increase, allowance increase, National Signing Day, athletic scholarships, military enlistment

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• GDP and generates more than $11 billion in state, local, and federal tax and royalty payments.
• HB 2890 amends Chapter 760 of the Government Code to create an interstate compact aimed at increasing
• third-party licensed engineers or geoscientists who inspect the proposed injection well to determine the local

Bills: HB206, HB1238, HB2890, HB2970

Keywords: pipeline, construction, cash bond, county authority, local government, injection wells, environmental regulation, water quality, site inspection, geoscientist, satellite imagery, interstate compact, liquefied natural gas, energy resources, Gulf Coast, regulatory coordination, HB 2970, Gulf Coast Protection District, Special District Local Laws Code, governor appointment

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• Senator Alvarado recommends the bill for local and uncontested. Is there any objection?
• Senator Zaffirini moves that the bill be recommended for local and uncontested.
• The bill be recommended for local and uncontested. Is there any objection?
• That the bill be recommended for local and uncontested. Is there any objection?
• Senator Birdwell moves that it be recommended for the local non-contested calendar.

Bills: HB206, HB1238, HB2890, HB2970

Keywords: pipeline, construction, cash bond, county authority, local government, injection wells, environmental regulation, water quality, site inspection, geoscientist, satellite imagery, interstate compact, liquefied natural gas, energy resources, Gulf Coast, regulatory coordination, HB 2970, Gulf Coast Protection District, Special District Local Laws Code, governor appointment

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• Do we have any amendments on the bill at this time?
• We've got the amendment and we've got first and second.
• All in favor of the amendment say "I." I. Any opposed? All right. The amendment passes.
• Oh, can I do an amendment? I have... Yeah, we got an amendment. Okay, I'm sorry. That's okay.
• So the amendment allows a 20% allocation to the black...

Bills: SB268, SB262, HB237, SB90

Keywords: mixed spirit beverages, alcohol regulation, licensing, excise tax, distribution agreements, retail sales, wholesalers, SB262, White Hall, Lowndes County, pari-mutuel wagering, simulcast, historical racing, historical horse racing, dog racing, horse racing, charitable bingo, off-track betting, OTB, gambling