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Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Apr 28th, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
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- And I think all of you would agree with that. As we did last time, this is a Texas thing to do.
- , then the Texas Housing folks, and it just gets... to be crazy.
- I'm the Director of Utilities in San Marcos, Texas, and I'm in full support of the bill.
- I'm the President of Aqua Texas and I'm also a director on the Texas Association of Water Companies.
- Having future and hybrid test year options would incentivize investments in Texas water and sewer infrastructure
Keywords:
migrant labor housing, migrant housing, farmworker housing, migrant agricultural worker, agricultural labor, farm labor contractor, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, TDHCA, civil penalty, housing code enforcement, sanitation, occupancy standards, retaliation, worker complaint, language access, Spanish-language outreach, H-2A visa, temporary agricultural workers, unlicensed housing, rural housing
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- Texas 400, and the Texas Physicians for Patients PAC.
- Derek Burkhalter, I'm a Deputy General Counsel for Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and
- Texas prides itself on cutting red tape and keeping business and innovation moving forward, SB 1252 is
- We're Wendell with Texas Watch. and support of the legislation.
- Oh, Miss Badour with texas apple seed. And then we have a reference witness from TDI.
Keywords:
SB 213, Texas insurance, Insurance Code, Chapter 551, Chapter 541, bundling, tying arrangement, cross-selling, homeowners insurance, residential property insurance, auto insurance, personal automobile insurance, consumer protection, unfair trade practice, deceptive insurance practice, property and casualty insurer, Lloyd's plan, county mutual, reciprocal exchange, farm mutual
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- And now to the greatest state in the country, Texas, honor the Texas flag. God bless. Texas. Mr.
- and families across Texas.
- ... communities and the Texas economy.
- The Texas State Guard and the Texas National Guard has background and experience necessary to conduct
- The J6 and T6 shots, up in the Texas National Guard and Texas State Guard, has dozens of folks that are
Bills:
HB 120, HB20, HB150, HB6, HB 100, HB 124, HB210, HB215, HB1393, HB1587, HB 1151, HB 1268, HB142, HB451, HB39, HB 102, HB 126, HB290, HB300, HB2143, HJR2, HB147, HJR6, HB 120, HB20, HB150, HB6, HB 100, HB 124, HB210, HB215, HB1393, HB1587, HB 1151, HB 1268, HB142, HB451, SB1
Keywords:
career readiness, education reform, workforce training, public schools, financial aid, applied sciences, career education, high school diploma, certificate program, work-based learning, job placement, high-growth jobs, technical training, cybersecurity, state command, information resources, data protection, incident response, mental health, telehealth
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- What I just showed you is a map of the South Central Texas area that shows Maverick County and then if
- Senate Concurrent Resolution 37 aims to promote economic development in Texas and ensure the continued
- strategic utility of the Panama Canal for U.S. and Texas trade.
- In trade capacity, benefiting both the United States and Texas.
- Is a critical link that drives Texas trade and economic growth.
Keywords:
transportation, Farm-to-Market Road, highway designation, Texas Transportation Commission, state highway system, SCR 37, Senate Concurrent Resolution, Panama Canal, Texas ports, port infrastructure, maritime trade, shipping lanes, supply chain resilience, global commerce, exports, LNG, liquefied natural gas, crude oil, refined petroleum, agriculture
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- neuter programs. in Texas and prevented the future potential unwanted births of four million cats and
- A key retailer in Texas, and really all over East Texas, Tractor Supply operates 239 stores across the
- Thank you, and thank you for being here today and for Tractor Supply. in the state of Texas.
- . and doing business in Texas since 1947, and I'm in favor of Senate Bill 2807.
- Texas uses a different test called operations and control and direction.
Keywords:
education, funding, school districts, local control, equity, digital identification, identity verification, Department of Public Safety, Texas legislature, wireless communication, Texas, technology, identification program, fee structure, wireless devices, public safety, hunting license, handgun license, fingerprinting, dealer license
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- House Bill 3486 creates a sales and use tax incentive for restaurants that purchase Texas farm-raised
- It's a new and growing industry in Texas.
- Ninety percent of these sustaining Texas-farmed oysters are sustainably raised and economically viable
- Any restaurant, big or small, records what they... ...purchase, and they are designated as Texas farm-raised
- oysters according to Texas Parks and Wildlife and the health department.
Keywords:
Texas Future Fund, investment review board, economic stabilization, innovative technology, national defense, retirement, service credit, Employees Retirement System of Texas, employee benefits, pension reform, salary supplement, county judges, judicial functions, state law, government compensation, public retirement systems, municipality pensions, firefighters, police officers, retirement age
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Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Apr 8th, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- America and Texas healthy again, interim hearing.
- My name is Matthew Cadman, and my family owns Shady Grove Ranch in Jefferson, Texas, and Senator Hughes
- I'm here on behalf of myself and the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance in support of the We'll want to
- First, thank you for your leadership and service to Texas, and also thank you, Senator Blanco and staff
- and abuse in Texas Medicaid.
Keywords:
SB 500, Texas adoption law, Family Code, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child-placing agency, prospective adoptive parents, adoption records, confidential information, nondisclosure agreement, child history report, health history, social history, educational history, genetic history, termination of parental rights, permanency plan, single source continuum contractor, privacy, redaction
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- My name is Matthew Cadman, and my family owned Shady Grove Ranch in Jefferson, Texas, in Senator Hughes's
- I'm here on behalf of myself and the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance in support of the bill.
- First, thank you for your leadership and service to Texas.
- fraud, waste, and abuse in Texas Medicaid.
- I am president of True Texas Project and I am here representing True Texas Project and myself in support
Keywords:
SB 500, Texas adoption law, Family Code, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child-placing agency, prospective adoptive parents, adoption records, confidential information, nondisclosure agreement, child history report, health history, social history, educational history, genetic history, termination of parental rights, permanency plan, single source continuum contractor, privacy, redaction
Summary:
The committee first took up several pending bills and reported them favorably: SB 968, SB 636 as substituted, SB 1137, and SB 1138 as substituted. Each was advanced by roll call vote, and the committee also recommended the approved bills for the local and uncontested calendar. The chair then moved to the posted agenda and heard SB 719, a mental health bed-capacity study bill by Senator Eckhart, with a committee substitute that refined the data collection to distinguish state and non-state beds, child and adult beds, include two point-in-time counts, and capture jail diversion data.
Testimony on SB 719 was largely supportive from Integral Care, NAMI Texas, and the Children’s Hospital Association of Texas, all of whom said Texas needs better data on inpatient psychiatric capacity, workforce needs, and future demand. Several witnesses described long waits for beds, especially for forensic restoration, and argued the study would help target future investments. Senator Perry and others noted the state has already made major investments in new beds and urged the bill to account for beds already coming online; the committee ultimately withdrew the substitute and left SB 719 pending after public testimony closed.
The committee then heard SB 1864, which would allow small egg producers to sell ungraded eggs more broadly, including to restaurants and retailers, with the substitute increasing the weekly sales threshold and addressing sanitation and labeling. Supporters said grading is about size, not safety, and that the bill would help small farms reach new markets; opponents from the Texas Poultry Federation argued grading and candling help identify cracks and defects that can affect safety and quality. The committee adopted the substitute and left the bill pending. It also heard SB 1467, requiring DSHS to share death record information with hospitals for record accuracy and quality review, and SB 912, which would modernize continuing education tracking for health licensing agencies; both bills drew supportive testimony and were left pending. Finally, the committee heard SB 2023, which would create an HHSC grant program to help counties pay for indigent burial costs, with county representatives testifying in support.
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- on the Texas and Pacific, Missouri Pacific, and Union Pacific.
- Those locations are Sunray, Texas; Gonzales, Texas; and Brownwood, Texas.
- In Texas, we have over 2,000 miles of short-line railroads, and we are the economic drivers for Texas
- The Texas Ports Association consists of 21 member ports, and the Texas Ports Association is in full support
- For only George Leal from the Texas Farm Bureau and John Esparza from Texas Trucking.
Keywords:
memorial highway, Captain Kevin Williams, Firefighter Austin Cheek, Smith County, transportation, pedestrian right-of-way, sidewalk users, bicycle safety, micromobility, electric scooter, motor-assisted scooter, electric personal assistive mobility device, skateboard, roller skates, driveway crossing, alley crossing, traffic safety, yield law, Texas Transportation Code, vehicle-pedestrian collision
Summary:
The meeting of the committee focused on several bills aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of Texas transportation and port authorities. Key discussions included the implications of SB2080, which seeks to streamline operations for navigation districts by raising procurement authority, exempting security discussions from recording requirements, and aligning Texas ports with national standards to foster economic growth. Senator Alvarado advocated fervently for the bill, emphasizing its positive impact on competitiveness with ports in states like Virginia and New Jersey. Public testimony reflected mixed responses, with strong support from industry representatives but opposition from some municipal authorities concerned about the potential overreach of port authorities into local development.
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- a conductor on the Texas and Pacific, Missouri Pacific, and Union Pacific.
- Joey Evans, Texas Shortline Association, come up and Mr. Young.
- smart development of both freight and passenger rail in Texas.
- Those locations are Sunray, Texas; Gonzales, Texas; and Brownwood, Texas.
- I'm showing two cards registered. for George Leal, Texas Farm Bureau, and John Esparza, Texas Trucking
Keywords:
memorial highway, Captain Kevin Williams, Firefighter Austin Cheek, Smith County, transportation, pedestrian right-of-way, sidewalk users, bicycle safety, micromobility, electric scooter, motor-assisted scooter, electric personal assistive mobility device, skateboard, roller skates, driveway crossing, alley crossing, traffic safety, yield law, Texas Transportation Code, vehicle-pedestrian collision
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- And the best senator in Texas. Senate... I cannot disagree with that statement.
- So, members, let's ensure Texas patients and Texas doctors are covered when it comes to telemedicine.
- Raul Benavides testifying on behalf of the Texas Medical Association and Texas Society for Pathologists
- The Texas Medical Association (TMA) and Texas Society for Pathologists (TSP) believe that if an entity
- Realtors, Texas Watch, and independent insurance agents for Texas support this bill, and I want to thank
Bills:
HB854, HB 1052, HB1642, HB2076, HB3042, HB3695, HB3787, HB4062, HB4092, SB213, SB493, SB896, HB5519, HB4635
Keywords:
insurance, replacement cost, homeowner's policy, renter's policy, condominium insurance, property damage, claims process, telemedicine, teledentistry, telehealth, health benefit plan, insurance coverage, out-of-state services, anxiety, pain management, contraceptive devices, women's health, medical procedures, healthcare, laboratory
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- The applicant provider must be licensed and in good standing, and must submit all.
- Chairman and members.
- I'm here in support of House Bill 1642 on behalf of myself and the Texas Chiropractic Association.
- I am a chiropractor that practices in New Braunfels, Texas.
- Thank you, Chair and members. I'll just close with this.
Bills:
HB854, HB 1052, HB1642, HB2076, HB3042, HB3695, HB3787, HB4062, HB4092, SB213, SB493, SB896, HB5519, HB4635
Keywords:
insurance, replacement cost, homeowner's policy, renter's policy, condominium insurance, property damage, claims process, telemedicine, teledentistry, telehealth, health benefit plan, insurance coverage, out-of-state services, anxiety, pain management, contraceptive devices, women's health, medical procedures, healthcare, laboratory
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- thought on pupil transportation in Texas and nationwide.
- These veterans have served this country and state very well and represent the core principles of Texas
- as roadworthy and suitable for on-road use in Texas.
- with Farm to Market Road 1520 and U.S.
- and powers granted by Chapters 49... 54 and subchapters E & M of Chapter 60 in the Texas Water Code.
Bills:
SB249, SB546, SB744, SB927, SB1227, SB1229, SB1353, SB1365, SB1366, SB1394, SB1464, SB1709, SB1729, SB1733, SB1744, SB1745, SB1746, SB1772, SB1816, SB1841, SB1939
Keywords:
memorial markers, law enforcement, officer memorials, killed in the line of duty, highway signage, school bus, school district, student transportation, child safety, seat belts, three-point seat belt, two-point seat belt, bus retrofit, bus warranty, Texas Education Agency, TEA, transportation code, school activity bus, multifunction school activity bus, school-chartered bus
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Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Mar 12th, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- all mental commitments. in the state of Texas and we're very particular we want you know the records
- Yet given the success of newborn screening, both in Texas and nationally, I might also...
- I'm a licensed physician in the state of Texas. I am representing myself, and I support SB 125.
- Supported by the health plans, primary care consortium and Texas 24.
- We work 24-7, 365 to support the needs of Texas patients. and the hospitals that we service.
Bills:
SB 53, SB53, SB125, SB315, SB379, SB457, SB541, SB599, SB896, SB921, SB963, SB1038, SB1084, SB1330, SB1461
Keywords:
voter registration, election procedures, provisional ballot, change of address, residence requirements, mental health, court proceedings, notice requirements, legal filings, electronic documents, autologous blood donation, direct blood donation, blood bank, hospital, Health and Safety Code, physician order, preoperative blood donation, patient blood reserve, transfusion, surgery
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Transcript Highlights:
- We worked closely with stakeholders and steak eaters alike to ensure we honor this great steak of Texas
- It highlights the historical and economic significance of the Texas cattle industry and its role in..
- . ...historical and economic significance of the Texas cattle industry and its role in shaping the state's
- Texas strip steak and urges the Texas Department of Agriculture to promote the name in efforts to support
- and flounder.
Keywords:
Pflugerville, Trail Capital, health and wellness, outdoor recreation, community connectivity, patriotism, town designation, community engagement, Trophy Club, Texas Town of Patriotism, Mineola, Sweets Capital, Texas, local economy, cultural identity, community events, Port Aransas, Mustang Island, Fishing Capital of Texas, Texas fishing
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Administration met with a quorum and heard several Senate Concurrent Resolutions recognizing Texas places and traditions. SCR 46, by Senator Sparks, proposed renaming the New York strip steak as the Texas strip steak to honor Texas cattle production and the state’s beef industry. No public testimony was offered, and the committee voted 4 ayes and 1 present not voting to report it favorably to the full Senate.
The committee also heard SCR 18, by Senator Parker, designating Trophy Club as a symbol of Texas patriotism, SCR 4, by Senator Eckhardt, naming Pflugerville the Trail Capital of Texas, and SCR 43, by Senator Hinojosa, designating Port Aransas as the official fishing capital of Texas for 10 years. Each resolution received no public testimony, was reported favorably by unanimous or near-unanimous committee vote, and was placed on the local and uncontested calendar for April 24, 2025.
Afterward, the committee reviewed the April 24 local and uncontested calendar, noting several bills removed because of penalties, fiscal notes, or significant opposition, with SB 1727 specifically raised by a member. The committee then certified the April 24, 2025 list by a 6-0 vote and recessed. SCR 31 was left pending.
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Transcript Highlights:
- It recognizes the state's economic vitality and the contributions of the ranchers, farmers, and chefs
- It highlights the historical and economic the significance of the Texas cattle industry and its role
- The Texas Strip steak urges the Texas Department of Agriculture to promote it as a key component of Texas's
- It invites everyone to celebrate our delicious Texas Strip steak and to continue building a vibrant food
- the Stars and Stripes.
Keywords:
Pflugerville, Trail Capital, health and wellness, outdoor recreation, community connectivity, patriotism, town designation, community engagement, Trophy Club, Texas Town of Patriotism, Mineola, Sweets Capital, Texas, local economy, cultural identity, community events, Port Aransas, Mustang Island, Fishing Capital of Texas, Texas fishing
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- McGeary, we have you registered as Judith McGeary, Executive Director of the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance
- My name is Judith McGeary, I'm here on behalf of the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance and I'm in support
- of farmers markets and farm stands do just that.
- My name is Doug Hoffman and I own and operate Mesquite Field with my wife in Nixon, Texas, located in
- And let's be realistic. All farms can't afford mistakes.
Bills:
SB1864
Keywords:
eggs, ungraded eggs, egg grading, poultry, farm products, local food, small farmers, direct-to-consumer sales, wholesale food sales, food safety, refrigeration requirements, sanitation standards, occupational license, dealer-wholesaler license, Texas Department of Agriculture, restaurants, small grocery stores, cooperatives, farmers cooperative, agricultural regulation
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (7-25-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxYJG0MLYyo, 2026-06-21T07:17:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, • 00:00:00 Roll Call Attendance
• 00:01:20 Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer
• 00:04:05 Distinguished Veterans
• 00:12:12 Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Veterans
• 01:04:18 Ashanti Alert System
• 01:19:04 Army JROTC Pilot Program – Kentucky Department of Education
• 01:36:00 Connect Community Village and Bluegrass Veterans Ranch, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
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Transcript Highlights:
- It is my hope that Unplugged Texas Day will encourage Texans from across the state to go outside and
- get active while enjoying the many parks and outdoor spaces that Texas has to offer.
- Sorry, my name is Bailey Bass, and I'm here today as a representative of Environment Texas and as a proud
- And how many are in Texas every year? How many trials, how many events are in Texas?
- I took it to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Director, and I said, hey.
Keywords:
SB 2801, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Parks and Wildlife Code, field trial permit, hunting dog field trial, coonhound trial, dog trial, squirrel hunting, fur-bearing animals, nongame animals, hunting license exemption, wildlife management, public land permit, private land hunting, game fish and water safety account, permit fee, commission rules, Parks and Wildlife Department, Unplug Texas Day, digital detox
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- And so this bill and the... ...housing and industrial properties and so on.
- For the record, my name is Patrick Bray, representing the Arizona Farm and Ranch Group.
- follow the statute and are trying to make a living either farming or grazing.
- For the record, my name is Patrick Bray, representing the Arizona Farm and Ranch Group.
- and ranch group this is actually an attempt to kind of get ahead of all the board of equalization and
Keywords:
tax penalties, filing, tax returns, administration, Arizona Revised Statutes, agricultural property, classification, county assessor, property inspection, appeal process, property tax, agricultural classification, Department of Revenue, property valuation, inspection notice, inspection report, on-site inspection, full cash value, rural land, farm land