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• Gender dysphoria is a mental illness.
• And gender liberation movement, which one would you like to keep?
• I am here as co-founder of the Gender Liberation Movement.
• That clearly is designed to advance one narrow set of religious beliefs.
• This isn't just a Texas ban; it is designed to follow us. wherever we go.

Bills: HB7, SB 8, HB7, SB 8

Keywords: abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam, prohibition, state law, sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, 997, house, all

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• These are designed to monitor the progress of students and report their growth each cycle.
• I'm showing my age as a systems designer. Yes, right. Age is...
• The simple answer to that is that a norm-referenced test is designed for half the kids to fail.
• There needs to be some amount of training and support so that people can understand the new design—what
• it's designed to do and, importantly, what it is not.

Bills: SB8, SB 8

Keywords: education, accountability, public school assessment, state law, transparency, intervention, performance ratings, sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, 1185, senate, all

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• HB 2522 will allow large retailers that operate several locations in Texas to designate a single manager
• Um, the, this bill addresses the enforcement of parking regulations for spaces designated for persons
• House Bill 2427 amends language relating to West Dauphin Road and designates a new corridor on Spur 29
• OK, um, are there, uh, I mean, We are a hazmat designated bridge. We do have that permit.
• Now, um, are you all designated a tier one international port bridge?

Bills: HB 767, HB 1242, HB 1373, HB 1404, HB 1708, HB 1936, HB 2041, HB 2198, HB 2270, HB 2315, HB 2415, HB 2427, HB 2455, HB 2457, HB 2522, HB 2523, HB 2686, HB 2763, HB 2775, HB 2944, HB 3034, HB 1683, HB 1695

Keywords: highway designation, memorial, Montgomery County, Paul P. Mendes, transportation, HB 1242, Texas Transportation Code, U.S. Highway 281, Brooks County, Ernesto Soliz Cantu, memorial highway, road naming, TxDOT, road signage, commemorative resolution, memorial markers, county road 304, Huppergate Road, Los Robles Trail, Farm-to-Market Road

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• At all times, HB 2522 will allow large retailers that operate several locations in Texas to designate
• This bill addresses the enforcement of parking regulations for spaces designated for personal use.
• House Bill 2427 amends language relating to West Doffing Road and designates a new corridor on Spur 20
• Are there— I mean, we are a hazmat designated bridge. We do have that permit.
• Now, are you all designated a Tier 1 international port bridge where you only cross commercial traffic

Bills: HB767, HB 1242, HB1373, HB1404, HB1708, HB1936, HB2041, HB2198, HB2270, HB2315, HB2415, HB2427, HB2455, HB2457, HB2522, HB2523, HB2686, HB2763, HB2775, HB2944, HB3034, HB1683, HB1695

Keywords: highway designation, memorial, Montgomery County, Paul P. Mendes, transportation, HB 1242, Texas Transportation Code, U.S. Highway 281, Brooks County, Ernesto Soliz Cantu, memorial highway, road naming, TxDOT, road signage, commemorative resolution, memorial markers, county road 304, Huppergate Road, Los Robles Trail, Farm-to-Market Road

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• House Bill 767 would designate the section of Texas Highway 249 running through Montgomery County as
• House Bill 1242 designates a segment of U.S.
• this designation.
• House Bill 2457 seeks to designate a portion of US Highway 287 as the... Mollie Mullins Mile.
• Substantively, this concludes our Memorial Highway designations.

Bills: HB767, HB 1242, HB1373, HB1404, HB1708, HB1936, HB2041, HB2198, HB2270, HB2315, HB2415, HB2427, HB2455, HB2457, HB2522, HB2523, HB2686, HB2763, HB2775, HB2944, HB3034, HB1683, HB1695

Keywords: highway designation, memorial, Montgomery County, Paul P. Mendes, transportation, HB 1242, Texas Transportation Code, U.S. Highway 281, Brooks County, Ernesto Soliz Cantu, memorial highway, road naming, TxDOT, road signage, commemorative resolution, memorial markers, county road 304, Huppergate Road, Los Robles Trail, Farm-to-Market Road

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• HCR 194 and HR 184, establishing the Joint Legislative Mattress Stewardship Program Design Working Group
• now, the system is a judicially managed, lean system, which is very consumer-friendly, and it's designed
• that this does create kind of a separate route that goes around the 663 process, which is, again, designed
• SB 2530 was originally designed to do exactly that.
• This bill was designed to close it, but it was gutted.

Bills: HCR93, HCR14, HR85

Keywords: image-based sexual abuse, working group, gender-based violence, Hawaii Commission on the Status of Women, prevention efforts, survivor protections, new technologies, legal reform, HCR14, House Concurrent Resolution, perpetual easement, non-exclusive easement, state submerged lands, submerged lands, shoreline easement, drainage outfall, stormwater outfall, lagoon outfall, pipelines, Kahala Hotel & Resort

Bills: HB3147, HB4299, HB4265, HB4266

Keywords: special license plates, Route 66, Oklahoma, funding, community support, memorial, infrastructure, transportation, Toby Keith, road designation, highway, bridge, license plates, Oklahoma State Beekeepers Association, higher education, special interest, vehicle registration

Summary: The Transportation Committee first announced it would lay over House Bill 3664, then took up several transportation-related measures. House Bill 3147, by Rep. Hilton Brand, would create a voluntary Route 66 centennial license plate to mark the 2026 centennial of Route 66 and support the Oklahoma Route 66 Association; the sponsor said an emergency clause was included so plates could be in production before the celebration. The committee voted 9-0 to pass the bill. The committee then considered House Bill 4299, by Rep. Blair, to rename the interchange at Indian Hills Road and I-35 as the Toby Keith interchange. Members asked for clarification on the location and whether the Keith family had been consulted; the sponsor said the family was ready to move forward and that the effort had been started previously by a former member. The bill passed 8-2. Under oversight, the committee approved a PCS for House Bill 4265, the omnibus memorial roads and bridges naming bill, on a 9-0 vote. It then took up House Bill 4266, the special license plates omnibus bill, where members asked about how funds from out-of-state college and university plates would be handled; the sponsor said the money would stay in Oklahoma through the state system and that no funds would go to out-of-state schools. That bill also passed, 10-0. The chair noted the committee would meet again the following week and members would be told by Friday whether there would be an agenda.

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• Chairman, members, House Bill 129 by Representative Walters designates a portion of Louisiana Highway
• 3194 between Linear Street and LaGardy Street in Treeport, Louisiana, shall be known and is hereby designated

Bills: HB129, HB130, HB854

Keywords: HB 129, Act 783, highway designation, memorial highway, Louisiana Highway 173, Louisiana Highway 3194, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Dr. Harry Blake Sr., Virginia Green Evans, DOTD, Department of Transportation and Development, road signage, honorary naming, commemorative sign, transportation, HB 130, Act 124, Louisiana highway memorial, road naming

Summary: The House Transportation Committee met on March 17 and first took up House Bill 129, which would designate a portion of Louisiana Highway 173 as the Dr. Harry Blake Senior Memorial Highway. An amendment package was adopted that also added a separate designation for a portion of Louisiana Highway 3194 in Shreveport as the Virginia Green Evans Memorial Highway. Representative Walters described both honorees as important figures in civil rights and community service. HB 129 was then reported with amendments. The committee next considered House Bill 130, which redesignates the elevated portion of Interstate 220 in Caddo Parish as the American Legion Post No. 14 Memorial Bridge. Amendments were adopted to add “Memorial Bridge” to the name. Representative Walters spoke in support of honoring veterans, and HB 130 was reported with amendments. The committee then heard House Bill 854, a specialty license plate bill. Amendments added several schools, made technical changes, required OMV implementation when statutory and system requirements are met, removed a provision allowing OMV to retain $1 per annual fee, and redirected annual fees to the Louisiana chapters of the Alzheimer’s Association and the R. Tamney-Fleming Lupus Foundation. Members raised concerns about the growing number of specialty plates and OMV’s ability to produce them, but HB 854 was also reported with amendments. After the bills, the committee received an update on the proposed privatization of the Cameron Ferry Service. The Secretary said the process began with an unsolicited proposal from Laborde and a competitive solicitation that produced a qualified bid, and that negotiations would focus on service improvements rather than guaranteed cost savings. Members asked about costs, maintenance, fuel, staffing, and the impact on travel times if the ferry is out of service. The Secretary said the goal is to complete the process by the end of the fiscal year, around July 1. The committee then adopted the minutes from the listed 2025 regular session dates and adjourned.

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• It's just requesting LDH do a study on the effects of the gender-affirming medication use on psychosis
• It's just requesting LDH do a study on the effects of the gender-affirming medication use on psychosis
• It's just requesting L.D.H. do a study on the effects of the gender-affirming medication, use medications
• Rep., are you opposed to all gender-affirming care for minors? No, no, Representative.
• also like to thank Representative Chassion for my lessons in microbiology, chemistry, and molecular design

Bills: HR290, HR298, SB405, SCR61, HR318

Keywords: gender-affirming care, gender affirming therapy, gender-affirming hormone therapy, transgender health, trans youth, LGBTQ, mental health, psychosis, psychiatric conditions, puberty blockers, androgen blockers, cross-sex hormones, estrogen, testosterone, informed consent, screening, monitoring protocols, Louisiana Department of Health, LDH, House Health and Welfare

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• Before you is House Bill 1759, sponsored by Representative Mena, relating to designating the Day of the
• The bill before you designates December 12th as the Day of the 12s, a legislatively recognized day.
• here today representing my chapter and the Seahawkers Booster Club in strong support of H.B. 1759, designating
• To have a day in Washington designated for the 12s would mean recognition of the loyalty, dedication,
• have enacted or implemented a covered policy without obtaining preclearance for such policy while designated

Bills: HB1759, HB2632, HB2574, HB2235, SGA9267

Keywords: designation, commemoration, December 12, local observance, cultural significance, citizenship, immigration, terminology, rights, legal status, election, ballot, candidates, deceased, voting law, public records, concealed pistol licenses, firearm purchases, transfers, exemptions

Summary: The Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Committee met on February 20, 2016, and first suspended the five-day notice rule for several House bills. The committee then heard a gubernatorial appointment to the Washington State Women’s Commission from Gauri Shotriara, who described her background in public service, equity work, legal advocacy, and community volunteering; no member questions were raised, and the vote was scheduled for a later meeting. The committee heard several bills related to elections and voting rights. HB 1759 would designate December 12 as the Day of the 12s; testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, including from Seahawks fan representatives, and the hearing was closed with 342 signed in pro and 2 con. HB 1710 would add a state preclearance requirement to the Washington Voting Rights Act for certain jurisdictions with prior voting-rights violations; supporters said it would prevent discriminatory changes before they occur, while cities, county auditors, and counties raised concerns about burden, rulemaking, annexations, and litigation risk. HB 1750 would create clearer standards for vote suppression and vote dilution claims under the WVRA; supporters called it a technical fix, while local government groups argued it was overbroad and could create uncertainty and litigation. Both bills drew large numbers of signed-in opponents. The committee also heard HB 2475 on language-accessible public programs, which would require the Office of Equity to develop statewide guidelines and address interpreter shortages; the Office of Equity, language-access advocates, and business representatives supported it, while many others signed in opposed. HB 2632 would replace the term “alien” with “non-citizen” in state law except where federal law requires otherwise; supporters called the change more accurate and respectful, while no major opposition testimony was presented in the excerpt. HB 2420 would raise small works roster contract limits in phases and exclude sales tax from the project-cost calculation; it received supportive testimony from public universities and had unanimous support among those signed in. HB 2574 would establish procedures for removing deceased nonpartisan candidates from ballots; testimony focused on ballot administration and voter choice, with some concern about write-in options and vacancy procedures. HB 2637 would expand Public Records Act exemptions for personal information such as age, language preference, birthplace, geolocation, and certain identifiers; media and open-government groups opposed it as overbroad and costly, while supporters argued it would protect sensitive data. HB 2123 would add a $6,000 threshold for foreign-national contribution certifications and attestations in campaign finance; the Public Disclosure Commission explained the current certification system, campaign treasurers supported reducing paperwork, and opponents warned the bill could weaken safeguards. Finally, HB 2235 would exempt firearm purchase/transfer records and related concealed pistol license documents from disclosure; it received limited testimony and the hearing was closed. No floor votes were taken on the bills during this meeting, and the chair closed the hearing after completing the full agenda.

Bills: HB3147, HB4299, HB4265, HB4266

Keywords: special license plates, Route 66, Oklahoma, funding, community support, memorial, infrastructure, transportation, Toby Keith, road designation, highway, bridge, license plates, Oklahoma State Beekeepers Association, higher education, special interest, vehicle registration, 914, all

Bills: HB 1209, HB4746

Keywords: school funding, instructional days, education, public schools, school performance, four-day school week, performance rating, school governance, school calendar, education funding, emergency closures, school district, school operations, Texas education, public school accountability, academic distinction designation, postsecondary readiness, career and technical education, CTE, P-TECH

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• I respectfully urge the committee to support this designation as a meaningful, well-deserved recognition
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 43 would designate Port Aransas, Texas, as the official fishing capital

Bills: SCR4, SCR18, SCR31, SCR43, SCR46

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.

Bills: SCR4, SCR18, SCR31, SCR43, SCR46

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

Bills: SB154, SB362, SB544, SB714

Keywords: conservation, water management, Colorado River, environment, sustainability, mining, federal minerals, Bull Mountains, Montana, coal, land management, environmental impact, mining regulation, hardrock mining, land use, environmental protection, Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund, critical minerals, energy regulation, material designation

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• This resolution would designate February 10 as Crossing Guard Appreciation Day and if passed would remain
• Resolution commemorates multiple decades of Rockwall County. being a popular marriage designation dating
• This designation will remain in effect for 10 years. to score in the county's enduring connection to
• visitors that come to just the Creamery itself, so it's my great honor to propose SCR 15, which designates

Bills: SB2232, SCR1, SCR6, SCR15, SCR27, SCR32

Keywords: Unplug Texas Day, digital detox, family activities, outdoor recreation, community engagement, crossing guard, school crossing guard, crosswalk safety, school safety, student pedestrian safety, traffic safety, elementary school, campus safety, pedestrian awareness, bicycle safety, traffic regulations, commemorative resolution, appreciation day, Texas Legislature, honorary designation

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• Um, we designation is not necessary.

Bills: HF3919, HF3467, HF3741

Keywords: veterans benefits, Secret War, Laos veterans, eligibility process, burial fees, veteran designation, veterans affairs, food insecurity, homelessness, suicide prevention, state resources, reporting requirements, agency initiatives, veterans, educational assistance, tuition waiver, spouses, children, military service, benefits

Bills: HB 39, HB 114, HB 1875, HB 1894, HB 1965, HB 2513

Keywords: veterans, mental health, Texas Veterans Commission, peer support, suicide prevention, community mental health, grant program, cemetery, General Land Office, burial plot, remembrance, monthly designation, honoring military, Texas legislation, rural services, paid leave, fire protection personnel, military service, public employees, employment benefits

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• House Bill 1894 amends current law relating to designating November as Veterans Month in Texas.

Bills: HB39, HB114, HB1875, HB1894, HB1965, HB2513

Keywords: veterans, mental health, Texas Veterans Commission, peer support, suicide prevention, community mental health, grant program, cemetery, General Land Office, burial plot, remembrance, monthly designation, honoring military, Texas legislation, rural services, paid leave, fire protection personnel, military service, public employees, employment benefits

Summary: The Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs heard several House bills related to veterans’ services, mental health, military leave, burial access, suicide data, and Veterans Month. House Bill 114 would transfer administration of certain veterans’ mental health initiatives from HHSC to the Texas Veterans Commission, create a TVC grant program for community-based mental health services, require a statewide veteran suicide prevention action plan, and mandate annual reporting. A committee substitute was mentioned, but members said they were not prepared to adopt it yet. No one testified for or against the bill, and it was left pending. House Bill 1965 would direct TVC to study ways to expand access to mental health services through the military veteran peer network, including increasing peer support coordinators, with emphasis on rural communities and broader use in veterans treatment courts. Support testimony came from the Texas VFW, which emphasized the value of peer-to-peer support and the network’s role in suicide prevention. The bill was left pending after testimony. House Bill 2513 would clarify military leave rules for state-employed firefighters by counting their 24-hour or 48-hour shifts appropriately so they do not have to use vacation time to fulfill military duty; a firefighters’ representative testified in support, and the bill was left pending. The committee also heard House Bill 1875, which would require the General Land Office and TVC to study veterans’ burial needs, access to cemeteries, and cemetery operational needs, and House Bill 39, which would require DSHS to provide TVC de-identified death certificate data when a veteran dies by suicide or homicide to improve understanding of veteran deaths. The Texas VFW supported HB 39. House Bill 1894 would designate November as Veterans Month in Texas. All of these bills were left pending, and members indicated they were waiting on committee substitutes before voting, with possible action later on the floor or in committee.

Bills: SB15, SB9, SB7, SB1, SB2, SB67, SB15, SB9, SB7

Keywords: real property, fraud, theft, elderly, disabled, statute of limitations, criminal offense, property rights, property tax, ad valorem tax, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, tax rate calculation, Tax Code, local government finance, municipality, county, special taxing unit, sales and use tax, property tax cap