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• Next, the last speaker is an opponent, Neil Morrison with the Petroleum and Convenience Marketers Association
• Next, the last speaker is an opponent, Neil Morrison with the Petroleum and Convenience Marketers Association
• Next, the last speaker is an opponent, Neil Morrison with the Petroleum and Convenience Marketers Association
• the Petroleum and Convenience Marketers, we did a survey and we probably have less than 3% of our association
• the Petroleum and Convenience Marketers, we did a survey and we probably have less than 3% of our association

Bills: SB59, SB221

Keywords: military families, immunization, education, public health, school enrollment, Mobile County, judge of probate, compensation, salary, expense allowance, 1136, house, all

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• It's just a local bill that allows my county judge to add a judge of a county court at law to our ...
• county judge and three district judges.
• As Judge Phillips mentioned, our county court law judge number two has a specialty court known as Passage
• I've also attended numerous juvenile board meetings. with how Judge Phillips and the other judges run
• It does a lot of things, and it would be helpful, in my opinion, for Judge Dunn to be appointed by Judge

Bills: HB1967, HB3442, HB5525, HB5561, HB5653, HB5667, SB1171

Keywords: juvenile justice, correctional facilities, reform, rehabilitation, Texas Juvenile Justice Department, alcohol awareness, court-ordered programs, substance misuse education, deferred disposition, youth, parole reform, inmates under 18, mental health, educational achievement, reintegration, foster youth, behavior intervention, community services, diversion policies, HB 5653

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• Judge Pipes. Yes. But he's the problem with the private companies, and he wanted to share...
• Senate Bill 221 is a bill for the probate judge.
• did for the sheriff's bill, where we're actually raising that pay to what it was that the probate judge
• Uh, Judge Pipes, I think most of you were at the meeting when he explained the need to get it out of

Bills: SB221, SB224, HB440

Keywords: Mobile County, judge of probate, compensation, salary, expense allowance, electronic monitoring, pretrial defendants, criminal justice, court programs, supervision fees, 1136, house, all

Bills: HB818, HB1063, SB28, SB64, SB142, SB234, SB482

Keywords: higher education, accountability, curriculum review, faculty governance, disciplinary procedures, SB 28, Act 233, associate educator program, associate teachers, teacher certification, alternative teacher pathway, education workforce, teacher shortage, minimum age, age requirement, Louisiana schools, Title 17, R.S. 17:7.8, educator pipeline, teacher recruitment

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• Yeah, so, oh, I'm sorry, Judge, and then. I mean, I, I think I agree with you.
• That is typically left up to the judge. Some judges.
• But as it's drafted right now, would a judge most likely interpret.
• And Most times the judge is like, ah, ah, counsel, that's enough time when it's really not.
• Their credibility is just judged just as hard.

Bills: HB207, HB235

Keywords: HB 207, Texas Government Code, Section 411.201, license to carry, LTC, handgun license, concealed carry, federal judge, immigration judge, immigration court, U.S. immigration court, judicial security, firearm carry permit, Texas handgun license, federal judiciary, HB235, Texas, sales tax exemption, use tax exemption, disabled veteran

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• As the declarants who association.
• > we<00:07:03.880> believe create these associations, we believe create these associations
• I mean, the way that this says election judges, not election judge, right?
• I mean, the way that this says election judges, not election judge, right?
• election judges as possible. election judges as possible.

Bills: HF2614, HF3587, HF3589, HF3588

Keywords: homeowners associations, local government, building permits, housing policy, residential development, voter access, polling place, elections, ballot, unexpected needs, election judge, public information, political parties, transparency, 1183, house

Summary: The committee took up House File 2614, a bill aimed at preventing local governments from requiring or effectively mandating homeowners associations (HOAs) as a condition of residential development approval. The committee first approved the February 25 minutes, then adopted the DE1 amendment to HF 2614 before hearing the bill. The authors said the measure is a bipartisan piece of a larger HOA reform effort and that the language was negotiated with the League of Minnesota Cities and other stakeholders; they emphasized that developers could still choose to create HOAs, but cities and counties could not require them. Testimony in support came from Housing First Minnesota and the Minnesota Homeownership Center. Supporters argued that unnecessary HOAs raise housing costs, reduce affordability, and are often used to shift public infrastructure costs onto homeowners. They said HOAs remain appropriate for shared-wall housing, shared amenities, and other situations where common property is truly needed, but should not be imposed for single-family developments or minor features. Several members shared examples of HOA overreach and asked for clarification on how the bill would work, including whether developers could still request neighborhood signs or other features; staff and the authors said that would still be possible if the developer requested it rather than the local government requiring it. A significant portion of the discussion focused on stormwater ponds and other infrastructure. One member said the bill should not prevent cities from requiring stormwater facilities because maintenance costs and water-quality responsibilities can be substantial and should not be shifted to all taxpayers. The authors responded that the amendment language was intended to balance concerns about unnecessary HOA mandates with the need to address maintenance, noting that some maintenance responsibilities could remain with cities or be handled through developer agreements. A member requested a roll call on the bill, but the transcript does not include a final vote or disposition beyond the discussion and amendment adoption.

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• I am the Vice President of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association. I was President in 2021.
• No one from the Texas Trial Lawyers Association was there.
• I am the former President of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association.
• When it got back to the judge, it had been forensically wiped clean.
• Judge Lindsey, later Senator Lindsey, worked on it. The county did it with citizens' approval.

Bills: SB39, SB2129, SB2141, SB2246, SB2323, SB2439, SB2722, SB 39

Keywords: commercial motor vehicle, truck liability, motor carrier, trucking, civil liability, respondeat superior, negligent entrustment, negligent maintenance, negligent loading, negligent repair, bifurcated trial, exemplary damages, punitive damages, personal injury, collision, employer liability, vicarious liability, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Texas tort reform, commercial truck accident

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• Senate Bill 2141 discusses specialty license plates for state and federal judges.
• Current law requires specialty license plates issued to state and federal judges to display "state judge
• " or "U.S. judge" providing clear identification.
• This requirement, however, creates a security risk by making judges easily identifiable.
• If not wishing to testify, I have a point from Royce that protects the Motorcycle Dealers Association

Bills: SB39, SB2129, SB2141, SB2246, SB2323, SB2439, SB2722, SB 39

Keywords: commercial motor vehicle, truck liability, motor carrier, trucking, civil liability, respondeat superior, negligent entrustment, negligent maintenance, negligent loading, negligent repair, bifurcated trial, exemplary damages, punitive damages, personal injury, collision, employer liability, vicarious liability, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Texas tort reform, commercial truck accident

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• I see that you've found the three-judge panel.
• The American Bar Association recommends that all states require implicit bias training for all judges
• I think two hours for judges is important, because we had judges that wanted to be here today.
• But they can't because they're judging.
• retired judges come in.

Bills: HB 1181, HB3704, HB1363, HB1610, HB1615, HB1620, HB3223, HB1317, HB2884, HB2176, HB4027, HB1664, HB933, HB2613, HB3353, HB2086, HB4101, HB3441, HB4145, HB3455

Keywords: judiciary, judges, justices, retired, legal assignments, judicial conduct, notary public, criminal offense, education requirements, official documents, record retention, implicit bias, bias training, judicial training, judge education, court personnel, continuing legal education, CLE, state bar, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

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• Judge Williamson, justices. of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas for the bill, is that correct
• However, the judge judge decided to take my rights away in specific terms.
• a judge had to serve before they could be eligible to be a visiting judge.
• Thanks for sticking around, Judge. Members, any questions for Judge Herman?
• Thank you, Judge.

Bills: HB 1181, HB3704, HB1363, HB1610, HB1615, HB1620, HB3223, HB1317, HB2884, HB2176, HB4027, HB1664, HB933, HB2613, HB3353, HB2086, HB4101, HB3441, HB4145, HB3455

Keywords: judiciary, judges, justices, retired, legal assignments, judicial conduct, notary public, criminal offense, education requirements, official documents, record retention, implicit bias, bias training, judicial training, judge education, court personnel, continuing legal education, CLE, state bar, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

Bills: HB292, HB307, SB33, HB292, HB307, SB33

Keywords: economic development, incentives, transparency, compliance, Alabama Jobs Act, speedy trial, visiting judge, court administration, public interest, criminal justice, SB33, marriage, premarital class, conflict resolution, marriage license reform, probate judge, Administrative Office of Courts, AOC, domestic violence, intimate partner violence

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• Members, Chapter 32 of the Election Code provides for the ...judge and alternate presiding judge for
• alternate judge may appoint clerks.
• You have to write the judge a letter, and you have to send the judge two names of clerks to vote.
• The signature on the dotted line is the presiding judge, not the alternate judge. ...that only signs
• We don't want different teams that align with the judge or the alternate judge, because that would just

Bills: HB3097, HB3691, SB108, SB827, SB1541, SB1862, SB2166, SB2216

Keywords: Texas elections, Election Code, uniform election date, November election, local elections, political subdivisions, general election date, election administration, municipal utility district, county elections, local government, ballot scheduling, candidate filing, voter turnout, election calendar, HB 3097, early voting, electronic application, mail-in ballot, voting accessibility

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• This bill protects the personal information of administrative law judges to help keep these judges safe
• The State Office of Administrative Hearings is tasked with overseeing these judges and ensuring their
• When a private citizen has a complaint about a state agency, that complaint is heard by a SOAH judge.
• Criminal conduct by state licensees can pose threats to administrative law judges due to the severity
• We show that you registered as Steve Kennard on behalf of the AI Innovation Association.

Bills: HCR141, SB438, SB1495, SB1964, HB 1225

Keywords: HCR 141, House Concurrent Resolution, NASA, Houston, Space City, Johnson Space Center, Mission Control, Apollo 11, moon landing, aerospace, commercial space, space exploration, Texas Space Commission, space policy, federal resolution, memorial resolution, Congress, Washington D.C., headquarters relocation, space industry

Bills: HB271, HB271

Keywords: HB271, ReEngage Alabama Grant Program, Alabama Commission on Higher Education, adult learner, adult education, returning student, college completion, higher education grant, tuition assistance, mandatory fees, FAFSA, workforce development, community college, university, associate degree, bachelor's degree, stop-out, nonreverting funds, financial aid, postsecondary education

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• This would not be a good thing to have your name associated with, saying you want a trade office, that
• I'm the President and CEO of the Texas Association of Business.

Bills: HB1240, HB2768, HB2788, HB3146, HB4850, HB5032, HCR90

Keywords: border region, infrastructure, economic development, government operations, education, HB 2768, Texas information technology apprenticeship, state IT credential, information resources workforce, junior college, technical institute, apprenticeship program, workforce development, state agency hiring, job classification, career ladder, bachelor's degree substitution, associate degree, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, state auditor classification officer

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• I'm the president and CEO of the Texas Association of Business.
• I'm the president and CEO of the Texas Association of Business.

Bills: HB1240, HB2768, HB2788, HB3146, HB4850, HB5032, HCR90

Keywords: border region, infrastructure, economic development, government operations, education, HB 2768, Texas information technology apprenticeship, state IT credential, information resources workforce, junior college, technical institute, apprenticeship program, workforce development, state agency hiring, job classification, career ladder, bachelor's degree substitution, associate degree, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, state auditor classification officer

Summary: The Senate Economic Development Committee met without a quorum, so no votes or formal actions were taken. The chair laid out several bills and resolutions for explanation and public testimony, with each item left pending subject to the call of the chair. Early items included House Bill 1240, a cleanup measure to create a single uniform definition of the Texas-Mexico border region across state law, and House Bill 2768, which would establish an IT apprenticeship credential through junior colleges and technical institutions to help fill state government technology jobs. The committee also heard House Concurrent Resolution 90, which would encourage establishing a Texas trade and investment office in Jerusalem. Testimony on the resolution was sharply divided: one witness opposed it on foreign policy and values grounds, while a Texas Association of Business representative strongly supported it, citing Israel’s innovation and trade potential. Another major item was House Bill 4187, a committee substitute for legislation affecting the Texas Historical Commission; the sponsor described changes expanding use of trust fund money for historic sites, allowing more affiliated nonprofits, clarifying retail operations, and creating a framework for training and consistent interpretation at historic sites. A Texas Historical Commission witness explained that the bill would shift responsibility for maintaining many state-owned historical markers and monuments, including markers on private land, to the commission. Additional measures included House Bill 2788, which would shield Texas Workforce Commission fraud-prevention methods from public information requests; House Bill 5032, directing state agencies to plan for public display of the Texas Declaration of Independence, Texas Constitution, and the Victory or Death letter at the Capitol Complex; House Bill 3146, which would eliminate outdated memoranda-of-understanding requirements for certain State Office of Administrative Hearings arrangements; and House Bill 4815, a cleanup bill modernizing economic development statutes, revising the Made in Texas standard to 51% Texas-origin content, repealing the Governor’s Broadband Development Council, and making other conforming changes. The committee ended by recessing, with members indicating they would likely vote on pending business later when a quorum was available.

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Bills: HB465, HB307, SB338, HB465, HB307, SB338, SB359

Keywords: emergency management, public funds, educational materials, promotional materials, state agency, speedy trial, visiting judge, court administration, public interest, criminal justice, New Hope, Madison County, municipal boundary, corporate limits, deannexation, boundary adjustment, local act, city limits, municipal jurisdiction, annexation rollback

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• All right, thank you, Judge Herman. Any questions of Judge Herman? Show of vise, chair. Mr.
• Thank you, Judge Herman. Any questions of Judge Herman, members?
• Thank you, Judge Alvarez. Any questions for Judge Alvarez, members?
• Our judges report that these judges are.
• Anybody have any questions of Judge Herman? Thank you, Judge Hummer, for being here.

Bills: SB387, SB1335, HB1671, SB1760, SB1839, SB1923, HB1928, HB4942, HB5628, HB5642, HB1980

Keywords: judicial bond, guardianship, probate law, county judge, statutory county court, estates, inheritance, representative duties, court authority, personal representative, retroactive child support, parentage, genetic testing, family code, child's conception, incapacitated persons, court proceedings, guardianship fees, estate management, probate

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• business, the chair lays out Senate Bill 2127, which is about the assignment of retired and former judges

Bills: SB302, SB1335, SB1734, SB1760, SB1975, SB2127

Keywords: probate court, statutory judge, reimbursement, court costs, court proceedings, judicial assignments, judge assignment, cost reimbursement, judicial expenses, estate management, statutory requirement, court expenses, estates, inheritance, representative duties, court authority, personal representative, real property, deed fraud, title fraud

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• appointment as visiting judges from eight years to six years, and prevent visiting judges from practicing
• Currently, most uncontested probate cases are heard by the county judge.
• to hear a contested case, the county judge is required to assign the case to a traveling judge.
• There are only 12 counties with a permanent probate judge out of 254.
• traveling probate judge, they will have to pay for it.

Bills: SB302, SB1335, SB1734, SB1760, SB1975, SB2127

Keywords: probate court, statutory judge, reimbursement, court costs, court proceedings, judicial assignments, judge assignment, cost reimbursement, judicial expenses, estate management, statutory requirement, court expenses, estates, inheritance, representative duties, court authority, personal representative, real property, deed fraud, title fraud