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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- That's ultimate public safety.
- That's ultimate public safety.
- That's ultimate public safety.
- Chair: Prioritization of safety in the facility and safety in the community.
- BIPs are strong safety.
Bills:
SB1
Keywords:
campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards
Summary:
The committee heard a Legislative Budget Board presentation and then testimony from the Department of Public Safety on the Article 5 public safety budget. LBB said DPS’s 2026-27 recommendation totals $3.7 billion, down from the prior base, while FTEs rise by 856.7. Major items included increased funding for driver license services and customer support, new trooper funding and recruit schools, crime lab operations, border security, and reductions tied to one-time facility, vehicle, and aircraft spending. The committee also discussed new riders, including one to lapse unused trooper funds and require reporting after recruit schools.
Members focused heavily on driver license operations, questioning why prior staffing increases and a prior efficiency study had not solved long wait times, high call abandonment, and appointment delays. DPS and LBB said the agency receives about 22,000 calls per day, answers only about 9 percent, and is seeking more staff plus technology upgrades such as automation, kiosks, and better online processing. Senators also raised concerns about rural access, REAL ID document requirements, and whether the department should rethink its processes rather than simply add employees.
DPS leadership then described needs for the Williamson County training academy, additional troopers, Capitol and Alamo security, border operations, aircraft and vehicle replacement, and regional headquarters in El Paso and San Antonio. Members asked about Operation Lone Star costs, overtime, pursuit safety, border crime, oilfield theft, and sexual assault kit and toxicology backlogs. DPS said border deployments remain focused on criminal threats, that overtime is partly driven by deployments and staffing shortages, and that the sexual assault kit backlog is down to 118 cases with a goal of zero by April. The committee later recessed and began the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission budget presentation, where LBB outlined a $115.1 million recommendation and noted ongoing costs for the AIMS technology project.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll get started on the public safety and criminal justice article, Article 5.
- When they don't come back, to me, public safety is really achieved. That's ultimate public safety.
- true public safety, in my opinion.
- of safety in the facility and safety in the community.
- of safety in the facility and safety in the community.
Bills:
SB 1
Keywords:
campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards
Summary:
The Senate Finance Committee heard a presentation from the Legislative Budget Board on the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Article 5 budget. LBB recommended $3.7 billion in all funds for 2026-27, a 5.2 percent decrease from the base, while FTEs would rise by 856.7. Major items included funding for driver license services, DPS facilities, troopers and recruit schools, crime labs, vehicle and aircraft operations, border security, and rider changes. The committee also reviewed DPS exceptional items not included in the recommendation, including additional staffing, technology, and facility requests.
Members focused heavily on driver license operations, criticizing long wait times, call abandonment, and repeated staffing increases without clear process improvements. LBB said the agency’s call-answer rate was about 9 percent in fiscal 2024, with average hold times around 34 minutes, later reduced to roughly 22-25 minutes. Senators questioned whether more FTEs alone would solve the problem and urged a broader efficiency study and better use of technology. DPS officials said they were pursuing process changes, including appointment-system upgrades, online pre-population of forms, and remote issuance options, while noting that Real ID requirements and population growth continue to drive demand.
DPS leadership then outlined the agency’s priorities: completion of the Williamson County training academy, recruitment and retention of troopers, capital needs for vehicles and aircraft, and expanded responsibilities at the Capitol complex and the Alamo. Officials said the new trooper funding would help address staffing shortages, public safety, and border operations, and that overtime and deployment patterns had been adjusted to reduce burnout and improve flexibility. They also discussed Operation Lone Star, saying DPS spending is largely overtime, travel, and fuel, and that the agency continues to coordinate with federal partners while awaiting clarity on possible federal reimbursement for border security costs. Senators also raised concerns about oilfield theft, cartel activity, high-speed pursuits, bilingual pay, and the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, and DPS said it would follow up on some of those issues.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- passage of legislation, which will be Senator Creighton's, and $400 million to double the school safety
- Within criminal justice and public safety, there is $330.6 million for salary increases to Department
- Within criminal justice and public safety, there is $330.6 million for salary increases to Department
- It looks like a $5.8 billion increase, a 42.8% increase in public safety and criminal justice.
- We will take up the AG's office in Article 1, as well as all of Article 5, which is public safety and
Bills:
SB 1
Keywords:
campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards
Summary:
The Senate Finance Committee held its first hearing of the 89th regular session, adopted nearly identical committee rules from the previous legislature by a 15-0 vote, and began review of Senate Bill 1, the state budget for fiscal years 2026-27. Chair Huffman outlined the budget framework, emphasizing conservative spending, a $332.9 billion all-funds budget, and major priorities including property tax relief, public education, border security, health and human services, transportation, energy, and water infrastructure. She also introduced committee and leadership staff and described the hearing schedule and public testimony procedures.
Comptroller Glenn Hager presented the biennial revenue estimate, saying the state has $194.6 billion available for general-purpose spending, including a $23.8 billion ending balance, but warned that revenue growth is returning to more normal levels and that lawmakers should avoid using temporary spikes for ongoing commitments. Senators questioned him extensively about the Economic Stabilization Fund cap, sales tax trends, inflation, and whether the state should consider raising the cap or using severance-tax revenues differently. Hager said the Rainy Day Fund is expected to hit its cap, which would leave more severance-tax revenue in general revenue, and he stressed that infrastructure needs remain significant.
The Legislative Budget Board then gave a detailed overview of SB 1 and the budget’s major components. LBB staff explained that the bill includes continued funding for the Foundation School Program, $850 million for the Texas State Technical College endowment, $1.3 billion for the Texas University Fund, $6.5 billion for border security, salary increases for correctional officers and state troopers, $3 billion for dementia research, higher community attendant wages, expanded community-based care, $5 billion for the Texas Energy Fund, and funding to clear volunteer fire department grant backlogs. They also outlined supplemental priorities such as water infrastructure, retirement legacy payments, rail grade separations, wildfire aircraft, and emergency facilities, and said the current controlling budget limit is the tax spending limit.
A major portion of the hearing focused on property tax relief. LBB explained that prior-session relief grew from an expected $18 billion to $22.7 billion because of higher-than-anticipated property values and interactions among hold-harmless provisions, and that SB 1 continues and expands relief with $51 billion in total property tax relief, including $3 billion more for compression, $3 billion to raise the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000, and a $500 million placeholder for business tax relief. Senators discussed the automatic nature of some of these costs, the effect of the non-homestead circuit breaker, the role of federal COVID funds, and the need to maintain school finance commitments if the state continues to compress school tax rates.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- the passage of legislation that will be Senator Creighton's, and $400 million to double the school safety
- Within criminal justice and public safety, there is...
- Within criminal justice and public safety, there is $330.6 million for salary increases to Department
- It looks like a $5.8 billion increase, a 42.8% increase in public safety and criminal justice.
- We will take up the AG's office in Article 1, as well as all of Article 5, which is public safety and
Bills:
SB 1
Keywords:
campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards
Summary:
The Senate Finance Committee convened for its first hearing of the 89th regular session, confirmed a quorum, adopted committee rules by a 15-0 vote, and began review of Senate Bill 1, the state budget for fiscal years 2026-27. Chair Huffman outlined the committee’s organization, introduced staff, and described the budget as conservative and focused on one-time investments. She highlighted major SB 1 priorities including property tax relief, full funding for public education formulas, teacher pay, school safety, border security, Medicaid growth, dementia research, energy and water infrastructure, transportation, wildfire suppression, and other capital and public safety needs.
Comptroller Glenn Hager presented the biennial revenue estimate, saying the state has $194.6 billion available for general-purpose spending in 2026-27, with a projected $23.8 billion ending balance from the current biennium. He cautioned that revenue growth is returning to more normal levels and that lawmakers should avoid committing short-term surpluses to ongoing expenses. He also explained that the Economic Stabilization Fund is projected to hit its constitutional cap, meaning an estimated $5.6 billion in severance tax and related revenue would remain in general revenue in the upcoming biennium rather than flow into the fund. Senators discussed whether to raise or rename the fund and the implications of keeping more severance-tax revenue in general revenue.
The Legislative Budget Board then gave an overview of SB 1 and the budget’s major funding changes. LBB staff explained that the bill is essentially flat at $332.9 billion in all funds, but includes large method-of-finance shifts and major property tax relief. They detailed how prior property tax relief enacted in the 88th Legislature grew from an estimated $18 billion to $22.7 billion because of higher property values and hold-harmless provisions, and said SB 1 continues that relief with a total of $51 billion in ongoing and new property tax support. Members asked extensive questions about the automatic growth in school tax compression, the constitutional homestead exemption, COVID-era federal funding, Medicaid assumptions, and the sunset of the non-homestead circuit breaker. No additional votes or final budget actions were taken beyond adoption of the committee rules.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Item number 32 is the Office of the Inspector General's third priority facility safety and training.
- Moving to the department of public safety. There were four adopted technical adjustments.
- Item 4, amend Writer 77, contingency for Senate Bill 260, related to school safety.
- Item number four, oversight and safety.
- Flood control dam safety engineer, one FTE for $250,000. On to page 50 for the water development.
Bills:
SB 1
TX
Bills:
SB 1
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Today we review Article V, Public Safety and Criminal Justice Agencies.
- Today, we review Article V, Public Safety and Criminal Justice Agencies.
Bills:
SB 1
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- That's ultimate public safety.
- So to me, public safety is really achieved if they don't come back. That's ultimate public safety.
- true public safety in my opinion.
- Speaker: ...focus on safety and a prioritization of safety in the facility and safety in the community
- of safety in the facility and safety in the community.
Bills:
SB 1
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- the passage of legislation which will be Senator Creighton's and $400 million to double the school safety
- Within criminal justice and public safety, there is $330.6 million for salary increases to Department
- We will take up the AG's office in Article 1 as well as all of Article 5, which is public safety and
- We will take up the AG's office in Article 1, as well as all of Article 5, which is public safety and
- s office in Article 1 as well as all of Article 5, which is public safety and criminal justice.
Bills:
SB 1
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- need for this bill came to light after a serious incident in which a faculty member feared for their safety
- need for this bill came to light after a serious incident in which a faculty member feared for their safety
- The legislation strengthened campus safety, so no one is left guessing.
Keywords:
campus safety, higher education, university safety, college safety, student safety, threat assessment, violence prevention, credible threat, campus security, law enforcement notification, emergency response, public universities, Florida College System, student conduct, workplace violence, security escorts, incident reporting, title IX-like safety procedures, institutional safety policy, school violence
Summary:
The Committee on Education Postsecondary met with a quorum present and considered several bills and one confirmation. Senate Bill 720, relating to resident status for tuition purposes for previously incarcerated Floridians, was presented by Senator Osgood and supported by testimony from Eddie Fordham, who described his own reentry and college experience and the difficulty of proving residency after long incarceration. Senators Jones and Rodriguez spoke in favor, emphasizing rehabilitation and access to education. The bill was reported favorably by roll call vote.
The committee then approved Senate Bill 372, which would extend the state employee tuition waiver program to sheriff’s office employees on a space-available basis, with support noted from the Florida Sheriffs Association. Senate Bill 176, dealing with campus emergency management, conduct, and workplace violence policies, was also reported favorably after discussion focused on clearer reporting protocols, protective measures, and timely updates for students, faculty, and staff; several groups waved in support.
Members also voted to recommend confirmation of Douglas Broxton to the Board of Governors of the State University System. Finally, Senate Bill 816, establishing the University of Florida Diabetes Institute in statute to advance research, prevention, care, education, collaboration, and outreach on diabetes, received supportive testimony from medical and university representatives and favorable comments from senators, including remarks about research, federal funding, and improved outcomes. The bill was reported favorably, and the committee adjourned without objection.
TX
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- Appropriations for public school finance and school safety bills.
- The committee substitute maintains our commitment to public safety.
- Additionally, there is funding for 567 new state troopers at the Department of Public Safety.
- Additionally, in Article 5, Public Safety and Criminal Justice, we allocated $378 million to increase
- This is a child safety issue, and we ask for your support.
Keywords:
appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, state budget, mental health funding, education funding, infrastructure improvements, public safety, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1184, house, all
TX
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- all of Texas are doctors of chiropractic, so we play a huge role in work-related injuries and the safety
- Our board is given the mission of promoting, preserving, and protecting the health and safety of the
TX
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- No patient safety issues are under consideration.
- TMB has become an agenda-driven, not safety-driven, agency.
TX
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- Safety projects and stuff. So, some of us are a little bit concerned we might be drawing it down.
- Much of that is driven by by the Department of Public Safety, which we support out there, as well.
- It is our section 130 program that is specifically associated with rail crossing safety at on-system
- And what I can tell you is that that is something that we place as a priority. is the the safety of our
- And so, if we're going to address safety, be it in our work zones or be it across the state.
TX
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- The third would direct the GLO and Department of Public Safety to enter into an interagency agreement
- These vehicles are critical to the GLO's safety carrying out our mission of stewarding millions of acres
- This is followed by a request. to enhance employee safety, reduce maintenance costs, and meet U.S.
TX
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- Related to a federal rule change stemming from the Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- That being said, our rules match the FEMSA, the federal pipeline safety administration rules.
- To that end, we as an agency obviously say safety is priority for all of us.
- water safety. I'd have to follow up with that exact number. OK.
- Moving to page 6 in priority number 2, fleet safety and improvements, a request of $1,400,000.
TX
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- of psychological safety.
- safety.
- TCTA appreciates the funds for school safety improvements.
- . safety, to name a few.
- We would also like to say thank you for the money that you have put into student safety and teacher safety
TX
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- The safety, functionality, and resilience of the institution are paramount.
- And are there health and safety issues associated with that building? Yes, sir.
- So, our mission is safety first. Department or whatever y'all call it, sir.
- We're working on safety plans to keep from hurting people on campus.
- UHD has consistently produced leaders in a field that is vital to community safety.
TX
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- It also enables us to do additional work on food security and safety.
- The Lieutenant Governor put together a special committee on school safety.
- At our facility, we have no serious safety events, and we have zero deaths in some areas.
- We're partnering with the Texas School Safety Center to provide school safety opportunities. training
- information and resources for safety for our schools.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The state has got a $400 million budget item in base on both sides of the chambers for school safety.
- Is that something that the school safety dollars should have paid for?
- as a legislature believe alerts are important, but I also think it was tied specifically to school safety
- The state has got a $400 million budget item in base on both sides of the chambers for school safety.
- Is that something that the school safety dollars should have paid for?