Bills: HB 220 , HB 783 , HB 2240 , HB 3336 , HB 4202 , HB 4449 , HB 4904 , HB 3441 , HB 4284

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: sexual assault, healthcare facilities, forensic examination, survivor support, emergency contraceptive, online impersonation, civil liability, social media, identity theft, defamation, counseling damages, injunctive relief, public health, safety regulations, community health, state standards, healthcare access, identification, real estate, proof of identity

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• tampering of temporary vehicle tags, aiming to reduce the amount of fraud related to vehicle registration
• They were bypassing a lot of the laws that the state of Texas put in place.
• Chairman, yes, I know it's true of all of us. We're making a lot of committees.
• So one of those. 42.
• I will see some of y'all don't run.

Bills: HCR 10 , HCR 9

Committee: Senate Administration

Keywords: balanced budget amendment, federal budget, deficit reduction, deficit spending, fiscal restraint, constitutional amendment, U.S. Constitution, Congress, PAYGO, Gramm-Rudman-Hollings, national debt, budget deficit, taxpayer dollars, balanced budget resolution, memorial resolution, Texas Legislature, federal spending, budget reform, fiscal conservatism, HCR 9

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• Judge Herman, I have you here on behalf of the statutory probate judges of Texas and yourself registered
• Now, on top of that, you want to rob me of my inheritance for the benefit of this crook?
• As each of you should know, a forcible detainer is what we see about 99% of the time.
• Many of the leases out there choose a shorter period of time—one day... ...of the leases out there choose
• the right of occupancy.

Bills: SB1015 , SB2933

Committee: House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Keywords: statutory probate courts, probate court fees, judicial fund, county reimbursement, comptroller, Texas Government Code, Local Government Code, court fees, fee allocation, excess contributions, judicial education and support fund, presiding judge salary, county finance, court administration, Texas judiciary, revenue distribution, SB 2933, elder abuse, neglect, judicial training

Summary: The Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence heard testimony on Senate Bill 1015, which would clarify that the comptroller is responsible for distributing excess judicial fund payments back to statutory probate courts. Judge Guy Herman testified in support, saying the bill would help ensure probate courts receive funding they are entitled to, while Ed Heimlich testified against the bill with broad criticism of probate courts and judicial practices. The committee then heard Senate Bill 2933, which would add elder abuse training to required judicial education for several categories of judges and judicial officers; Dr. Bruce Hargrave supported the bill, citing the prevalence and underreporting of elder abuse and the need for judges to recognize warning signs. No votes were taken on either of those bills, and SB 2933 was left pending. The committee then reconsidered Senate Bill 38, an eviction-related bill, and Vice Chair Hayes described two agreed floor amendments: one limiting the summary disposition procedure to forcible entry and detainer cases involving squatters, and another requiring a notice to pay rent or vacate for tenants who had been timely payers but missed a payment. After discussion, the committee voted 6-4 to report SB 38 without amendments. The committee also adopted or advanced a series of other bills and resolutions, including SB 293, SB 1141, SB 1448, SB 1536, SB 1558, SB 1838, SB 1940, SB 2127, SB 53, SB 251, SB 311, SB 387, SB 441 (with a substitute), SB 1164, SB 1335, SB 1574 (with a substitute), SB 1719, SB 1760, SB 1839, SB 1923 (with a substitute), SB 2807, and SJR 27 (with a substitute). Most measures were reported favorably on largely party-line or near-unanimous votes, with a few close votes on SB 942, SB 311, SB 2807, and SJR 27. SB 942, relating to retroactive child support beginning at conception, initially failed 5-5 but was reconsidered and then passed 6-5. The committee adjourned after completing its agenda.

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• Members of... Quorum is not established, of course. It's that time of session.
• Instead of making on behalf of ACSC. I'm testifying against the bill as it was filed.
• Was that I shouldn't make That type of statement unless I have proof of it or evidence of it.
• in favor of the bill.
• of that, any of those guideposts.

Bills: HB1237 , HB2663 , HB3071 , HB4384

Committee: Senate Natural Resources

Keywords: occupational licenses, renewal, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, registration, license expiration, HB 2663, inactive well, plugging extension, Railroad Commission of Texas, RRC, oil and gas, orphan wells, well cleanup, well plugging, abandoned wells, surface equipment removal, electric service termination, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, Section 89.029

Summary: The Senate Committee on Natural Resources heard several House bills dealing with environmental regulation, oil and gas safety, landfill permits, and utility cost recovery. HB 1237, by Rep. Geren and sponsored by Sen. Zaffirini, would extend TCEQ occupational license renewal deadlines from 30 days to 90 days, allow renewal up to one year with higher fees, and require a new application after longer expiration; the committee substitute clarified that applicants may continue working only until renewal is approved or denied and set a 180-day cutoff for renewal. HB 3071, sponsored by Sen. Hancock, would require TCEQ to cancel certain long-dormant municipal solid waste permits; members discussed concerns about precedent, ownership changes, and whether the bill should be narrowed, and the bill was left pending with a committee substitute expected. The committee also heard HB 2663, sponsored by Sen. Birdwell, which would require operators of inactive oil and gas wells to remove or de-energize electrical equipment after 10 years and authorize Railroad Commission penalties for false compliance. Testimony from landowners, cattle raisers, and the Sierra Club supported the bill as a wildfire-prevention measure, and the bill was left pending. HB 4384, also by Rep. Darby and sponsored by Sen. Birdwell, would let natural gas utilities defer certain infrastructure costs for later recovery through the GRIP process; utility representatives supported it as credit-positive and consistent with existing accounting, while consumer advocates opposed it as increasing rates without enough oversight. The committee discussed possible amendments to add more cost controls, and the bill was left pending. Later, the committee voted HB 2563, the companion to SB 2510, favorably to the full Senate by a 5-0 vote and ordered it certified for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee then took up HB 143, which would codify interagency procedures for addressing electrical power line safety at well sites and related facilities after wildfire concerns; members said a committee substitute had been negotiated with agencies and stakeholders to clarify responsibilities, timelines, and inspection authority while reducing fiscal impact. No final vote was taken on HB 143, and the committee recessed with several bills still pending.

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• Judge Herman, I have you here on behalf of the statutory probate judges of Texas and yourself registered
• Now, on top of that, you want to rob me of my inheritance for the benefit of this crook?
• As each of you should know, a forcible detainer is what we see about 99% of the time.
• Many of the leases out there choose a shorter period of time—one day... ...of the leases out there choose
• the right of occupancy.

Bills: SB1015 , SB2933

Committee: House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Keywords: statutory probate courts, probate court fees, judicial fund, county reimbursement, comptroller, Texas Government Code, Local Government Code, court fees, fee allocation, excess contributions, judicial education and support fund, presiding judge salary, county finance, court administration, Texas judiciary, revenue distribution, SB 2933, elder abuse, neglect, judicial training

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• Is there objection to the adoption of the committee substitute?
• You're all well aware of this. This bill aims to prohibit the sale of lottery tickets...
• Senate Bill 2864 clarifies how the state regulates the installation of a relatively new type of rooftop
• If you think of a tongue and groove kind of wood floor type situation where they snap together on the
• Senate Bill 2167 relates to the licensing of massage therapy.

Bills: SB1346 , SB1376 , SB2075 , SB2167 , SB2864

Committee: House Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Keywords: lottery, prohibited sales, winning tickets, sales agents, license revocation, code enforcement, training requirements, supervision, registered officer, occupations code, advisory boards, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, public members, occupational regulations, professional standards, massage therapy, licensing, human trafficking, regulation, Occupations Code

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• This is important to rural utilities or Alabama Power, and any of the utility companies because of the
• length of a utility trailer with poles on it.
• Um, and of... ...being against my chairman.
• Um, and of course, in the absence of the amendment for class one municipalities for Birmingham, I can't
• Chair, that is my further explanation of my no vote.

Bills: HB323 , SB271 , SB295

Committee: Senate Transportation and Energy

Keywords: electric utility, transportation, oversize vehicles, transport permits, state highway system, SB271, Alabama, municipalities, city fees, town fees, franchise fees, utility franchise, natural gas, manufactured gas, gas utility, public streets, public places, right-of-way, municipal consent, gross receipts tax

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• from the city of Birmingham.
• They would be locked, and it mentions an effective date of December 31st of 2025.
• And our price index would not be reflective of all of the other smaller municipalities.
• In the bill, even with the vote of the people, all of us know... ...people, all of us know that who is
• I'm with the Alabama Department of Transportation. Um, and... Department of Transportation.

Bills: SB271 , SB295 , SB309

Committee: Senate Transportation and Energy

Keywords: SB271, Alabama, municipalities, city fees, town fees, franchise fees, utility franchise, natural gas, manufactured gas, gas utility, public streets, public places, right-of-way, municipal consent, gross receipts tax, license tax, privilege tax, Public Service Commission, PSC, utility regulation

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• This is about the Office of Information Technology.
• This piece of legislation deals with the emergency management agency of Alabama.
• Most of the agencies law for this?
• Coming out of your budget. Let's start Coming out of your budget. Let's start there.
• We of course can't stop them; it's a division of power, separation of powers, but certainly something

Bills: HB207 , SB269 , SB279 , SB291 , SB266

Committee: Senate State Governmental Affairs

Keywords: cybersecurity, Office of Information Technology, data management, telecommunications, state government, emergency management, public awareness, promotional materials, education, state funding, Alabama State House, Montgomery, Legislative Council, demolition, state capitol, state capitol building, historic preservation, state property, inventory removal, fixtures

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• Schools are pushing roof repair further and further back because of budgeting shortfalls.
• Schools are pushing roof repair further and further back because of budgeting shortfalls.
• Schools are pushing roof repair further and further back because of budgeting shortfalls.
• Schools are pushing roof repair further and further back because of budgeting shortfalls.
• Schools are pushing roof repair further and further back because of budgeting shortfalls.

Bills: HF51 , HF1161 , HF2201 , HF2786 , HF1053

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: HF51, Sibley County, State-Aid Highway 21, capital investment, bonding bill, general obligation bonds, transportation infrastructure, road improvements, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, local infrastructure, county grant, Minnesota Department of Transportation, bond proceeds fund, public works, utility infrastructure, education finance, school district funding, tax base adjustment

Bills: HB609 , HB630 , HB654 , HB676

Committee: House Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Keywords: oyster mariculture, aquaculture, farming, water quality, regulations, outboard motors, certificate of title, vessel regulation, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, marine documentation, hunter education, criminal charge, illegal hunting, mule deer, white-tailed deer, sustainability, wildlife conservation, unmanned aircraft, wildlife retrieval, Hunting

Bills: SB 393 , SB 414 , SB 472 , SB 578 , SB 617 , SB 710 , SB 785 , SB 973 , SB 1059 , SB 1062 , SB 1352 , SB 1450 , SB 1502 , SB 1547 , SB 1566 , SB 1567

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: appraisal, tax code, property ownership, appraisal district, chief appraiser, homelessness, public notice, municipality, conversion of property, local government, housing, community engagement, electronic communications, municipal entities, transparency, public access, government accountability, property tax, reappraisal, data privacy

Bills: SB 393 , SB 414 , SB 472 , SB 578 , SB 617 , SB 710 , SB 785 , SB 973 , SB 1059 , SB 1062 , SB 1352 , SB 1450 , SB 1502 , SB 1547 , SB 1566 , SB 1567

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: appraisal, tax code, property ownership, appraisal district, chief appraiser, homelessness, public notice, municipality, conversion of property, local government, housing, community engagement, electronic communications, municipal entities, transparency, public access, government accountability, property tax, reappraisal, data privacy

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• , and all of that because of this issue.
• I know of friends of ours that choose to take their kids to private school, none of which make sense.
• All of us.
• He invested a good portion of his life and millions of dollars of his own money.
• Well, it's basically, that number of 500% of federal. and the 200% are based on a family of four.

Bills: HB3 , HB3

Committee: House Public Education

Keywords: education savings account, educational expenses, certified educational assistance organization, school choice, funding, special education, tuition reimbursement, emergency communication, public safety, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, grant program, emergency communications, public safety radio, first responders, radio system, dispatch, 911, emergency management, Texas Division of Emergency Management

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• Why a district would do that is probably because of one of two things, which goes to the heart of what
• So all of the longitudinal evaluations of school. choice programs, of which I've been a part of, either
• think of.
• So that sort of. of sort of bottom-up accountability is something. that you see in a sort of very robust
• At Muslim schools, we have 25 of them in the state of Texas, 16 of them in the state of them are already

Bills: HB3 , HB3

Committee: House Public Education

Keywords: education savings account, educational expenses, certified educational assistance organization, school choice, funding, special education, tuition reimbursement, emergency communication, public safety, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, grant program, emergency communications, public safety radio, first responders, radio system, dispatch, 911, emergency management, Texas Division of Emergency Management

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• the glory of God.
• of this section.
• So, this is one of the priorities of the Governor.
• We noticed there was a lot of cash going out of Alabama that was not going out of Alabama that was not
• You know, they take care of it. You know, they take care of it at the end of the year.

Bills: HB61 , HB327 , HB253 , HB297

Committee: House Ways and Means Education

Keywords: home school, career and technical education, public schools, K-12 education, enrollment policy, parental leave, state employees, adoption, employee benefits, aircraft tax, aviation tax, sales tax exemption, use tax exemption, lease tax, rental tax, commercial aircraft, air carrier, airline, aircraft parts, maintenance

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• We are not at some of the low levels that we've seen some of our colleagues across the country kind of
• final closing of gap financing, which also, of course, negatively impacts the tax basis of the cities
• And to the larger question of now we're into a time of tariffs internationally, the cost of goods, it
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Bills: HF1277 , HF812 , HF457 , HF633

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: data centers, tax exemption, Minnesota statutes, economic development, employment growth, income tax, tax brackets, tax adjustments, Minnesota, tax policy, underutilized buildings, adaptive reuse, building conversion, historic preservation, downtown revitalization, vacant property, vacancy reduction, refundable tax credit, income tax credit, grant in lieu of credit

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• You only need to ask the family of Steve Perkins of Montgomery, Alabama, who... of Steve Perkins of Montgomery
• a result of use of force in various states.
• Of privacy.
• Of the owner of the private property, you can do this.
• of thing.

Bills: SB156 , SB134 , SB108 , SB47 , SB88 , SB89 , SB106 , SB18 , SB9 , HB38 , HB54

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: habitual felony offender, resentencing, Alabama Department of Corrections, victim notification, criminal justice reform, life sentences, parole eligibility, pardon, parole, law enforcement, GPS monitoring, data sharing, mail theft, stolen mail, criminal penalties, personally identifying information, felony, misdemeanor, expungement, criminal records

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• But where the real chaos is in terms of where the real chaos is in terms of injuries.
• With the help of Safe Kids in Washington, DC, if you've ever heard of that organization, this law was
• So that is one of the thresholds of what we're...
• One of the thresholds of what we're trying to do... I have an amendment.
• The idea of being able to pass this type of legislation, I think, speaks volumes about the kind of future

Bills: SB140 , HB102 , SB133 , SB34

Committee: Senate Education Policy

Keywords: Coach Safely Act, youth athletics, noncompliance penalties, Department of Public Health, youth athlete, dual enrollment, high school, community college, university, educational access, high school credit, juvenile court, juvenile delinquency, school notification, student safety, K-12, public schools, private schools, superintendent, principal

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• of Americans.
• I'll say this: after having a number of conversations with CEOs of banks around the country, one of the
• From many of us on our side of the aisle here.
• So a lot of things go into long rates, and one of them is the expected future short rate of Fed policy
• Powell, he's kind of running along that vein of thought.

Bills: SB257

Committee: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Keywords: supply chain resilience, critical supply chains, critical goods, manufacturing, domestic manufacturing, reshoring, nearshoring, supply chain security, supply chain shock, supply chain disruption, critical infrastructure, emerging technologies, semiconductors, microelectronics, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, robotics, advanced manufacturing, blockchain, cybersecurity