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• resources and opportunities to thrive in Texas's business landscape while contributing to long-term economic
• My concern is the category is so broad, it’s really about economic development generally for...
• The category is so broad, it's really about economic development generally for veterans and won't meet
• I'd love to work with you on this because I do see a deep need for economic development within this class
• I'd love to work with you on this because I do see a deep need for economic development within this class

Bills: SB390, SB1197, SB1271

Keywords: veteran-owned businesses, state contracting, historically underutilized business, economic opportunity, small business, economic development, veterans, certification, Texas legislation, unmanned aircraft, spaceport, criminal offense, aviation regulations, airspace safety, military installations, concurrent jurisdiction, governor's approval, state agency, land acquisition, 1185

Summary: The Committee on Veteran Affairs heard several bills related to military installations, veterans, and contracting opportunities. Senator Birdwell presented SB 1197, which would extend existing drone restrictions over military bases and airports to spaceports, with exceptions for authorized users; no public testimony was offered at the first hearing, and the bill was left pending before later being reported favorably. Chairman Hancock presented SB 1271, which would allow Texas to accept concurrent jurisdiction over military installations so state and local authorities could handle certain juvenile offenses and provide more rehabilitative options; a committee substitute was explained, but the bill was left pending after no initial witnesses appeared. The committee also considered SB 390, which would expand the state historically underutilized business definition to include SBA-certified veteran-owned businesses regardless of disability rating. Supporters from the Houston Regional Veterans Chamber of Commerce and other veterans argued the change would improve access to state contracting, strengthen the economy, and better recognize veterans’ contributions. Senator Eckhardt raised concerns that broadening the category to all veterans might not satisfy the disparity-study basis typically used for HUB classifications, and Jim Brennan echoed that concern while suggesting a separate category might be more workable. During the pending-legislation portion, the committee voted on several bills. SB 651 and SB 897 were each substituted and reported favorably to the full Senate, with both also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. SB 1814 was likewise reported favorably and sent to the local and uncontested calendar. SB 1197 was reported favorably and recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. SB 1271 was left pending after a motion to report the committee substitute favorably, and SB 390 was left pending after testimony concluded. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• Uh, and actually on the Giddings Economic Development board.

Bills: HB205

Keywords: disaster recovery, economic development, grants, loans, infrastructure support

Bills: HB1, HB 2, HB 3, HB 5, HB20, HB 22, HB 1, HB 2, HB 3, HB 5, HB 20, HB 22

Keywords: youth camps, emergency preparedness, safety standards, health regulations, camp licensing, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace, medical examiner, county judge, sheriff, mayor, emergency coordinator, emergency manager license

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• organizations use the money because we love local control and we're going to let the organizations and economic
• We must do a better job of bringing ideas into companies and jobs and economic growth for the state of

Bills: SB1696, SB1670, SB1687, SB1975

Keywords: SB1696, Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Program, Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Revolving Fund, Department of Commerce, economic development, workforce development, community development, relocation incentives, talent recruitment, in-migration, population growth, household relocation, grant program, revolving fund, local government grants, municipalities, counties, nonprofit organizations, economic incentives, residency

Bills: HM9

Keywords: Mexico, New Mexico, cultural ties, economic partnership, advocacy day

Bills: HM9

Keywords: Mexico, New Mexico, cultural ties, economic partnership, advocacy day

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• four remarkable individuals who have the experience. leadership and commitment needed to restore economic
• Treasury, for financial institutions, has the experience and bipartisan approach needed to address economic

Keywords: nominees, economic growth, financial stability, public testimony, consumer protection

Summary: The meeting centered around the confirmation of four significant individuals nominated for leadership positions within various financial institutions. Members engaged in heated discussions regarding the nominees' qualifications and past track records. Concerns were raised over the potential implications of these appointments on economic stability and consumer protections. Each nominee was scrutinized, with particular emphasis on their political alignments and prior influence in their respective agencies. Despite the contentious atmosphere, there was a clear focus on the need for strong leadership to guide economic policies during challenging times.

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• immediately after a divorce and not being in a, in a court where we can deal with some of those tax implications

Bills: HB116

Keywords: film industry, incentives, economic development, state funding, media production

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• Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Bills: HF2440

Keywords: labor market, employment, economic development, funding, data analysis, 1183, house

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• Calling to order this meeting of the House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
• The workforce, labor, and economic development row is the last one on the spreadsheet, line 24.
• The workforce, labor, and economic The workforce, labor, and economic development<00:03:34.159><
• imagine in our ecosystem, our economic imagine in our ecosystem, our economic development<00:26:
• when we work with our local economic when we work with our local economic development<00:31:57.600

Bills: HF2440

Keywords: labor market, employment, economic development, funding, data analysis, 1183, house

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• It collapsed very early, and it caused significant economic harm.
• You know, the labor force is vital to the economic engine. Totally.
• You know, the labor force is vital to the economic engine. Totally.
• It is vital to the economic engine, totally. And so we look at our landscapers.
• And the downstream economic impact is substantial.

Bills: HCR77, HB81, HB512, HB663, HB717, HB1194

Keywords: crawfish, agricultural labor, H-2B program, H-2A program, labor shortage, temporary workers, Louisiana economy, HCR77, crawfish industry, H-2B visa, seasonal labor, agriculture, immigration, arborist, property disputes, tree trimming, neighborhood, landowner rights, Delta Economic Research and Sustainability District, board of commissioners

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• resources and opportunities to thrive in Texas' business landscape while contributing to long-term economic
• growth. ...economic resilience.
• Thank you. ...veteran-owned businesses, there's been a Texas GDP economic impact of about $1.8 billion
• My concern is the category is so broad. ...it's really about economic development generally for veterans
• I'd love to work with you on this because I do see a deep need for economic development. ...within this

Bills: SB 390, SB 1197, SB 1271

Keywords: veteran-owned businesses, state contracting, historically underutilized business, economic opportunity, small business, economic development, veterans, certification, Texas legislation, unmanned aircraft, spaceport, criminal offense, aviation regulations, airspace safety, military installations, concurrent jurisdiction, governor's approval, state agency, land acquisition, Veteran Affairs

Summary: The meeting of the Committee on Veteran Affairs addressed several significant bills aimed at supporting veterans and their businesses. Among the bills discussed was SB390, which seeks to expand the definition of historically underutilized businesses to include all veteran-owned businesses, regardless of disability status. This change aims to create a more equitable economic landscape for veterans and to foster their participation in state procurement opportunities. The committee heard strong testimony supporting this initiative, emphasizing the importance of providing veterans with fair chances in business development.

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• Members, we do have a quorum here at the House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and
• immense positive impact that will come when together we in this room get these safety broadband and economic
• motans who would lose the economic motans who would lose the economic benefits<00:04:09.400>
• safety broadband and economic safety broadband and economic development<00:04:31.759> policies
• <01:31:19.000> development economic development economic development project<01:31:21.400>

Bills: HF47, HF335

Keywords: telecommunications, installation, certification, safety, underground utilities, HF335, Greater Minnesota, economic development, public infrastructure, grant program, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, business development, infrastructure grants, local government aid, general fund appropriation, rural development, site development, utilities, roads

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• I'm calling to order this meeting of the House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and
• <00:21:05.600> Um<00:21:05.919> this them took economic losses.
• Um this them took economic losses.
• <00:21:10.799> It<00:21:11.039> does the economic release package.
• It does the economic release package.

Bills: HF3732

Keywords: workforce development, unemployment benefits, youth training, economic development, grants, job creation

Bills: HM9

Keywords: Mexico, New Mexico, cultural ties, economic partnership, advocacy day, 996, all

Bills: HF2436

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras

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• The first article is the Economic Assistance Article.
• Due to high food prices and economic hardship in communities statewide, at the same time federal challenges
• However, requiring centers to obtain cameras and record and retain footage will have serious implications

Bills: HF2436

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras

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• Our school already does it, and we have not seen any negative implications there.
• We're already in that season of having to file our economic statements.
• work in government, if they have already filed a statement of have already filed a statement of economic
• because having a balanced playing field because having a balanced playing field when it comes to economics

Bills: SB165

Keywords: candidates, economic interests, disclosure, ethics, transparency, public officials, 1136, house, all

Bills: SB 2, SJR 36, SB 2, SB 2, SR 29, SB 2

Keywords: Maverick County, recognition, economic development, Texas Senate, community celebration, 920, all

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• [Music] The House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Policy and Finance Committee.
• <00:26:48.159> growth constrain our state's economic growth constrain our state's economic
• I oversee the Blooming program as part of our economic development work.
• <00:59:31.839> mobility leading to increased economic mobility leading to increased economic
• employment barrier boost economic employment barrier boost economic mobility<01:08:33.839> and

Bills: HF1936, HF849, HF989, HF1130, HF1223, HF1907, HF1847, HF1957

Keywords: workforce development, youth employment, career guidance, education, job skills, Duluth Promise, education funding, career training, employment support, youth apprenticeship, economic development, minority support, internship program, Bloomington, funding, youth mentorship, job training, disadvantaged youth, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Youthprise