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Texas 89th Regular

Intergovernmental Affairs May 6th, 2025

Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Is code enforcement not enforcing the codes on those properties? Well, no.
  • I guess I see the code enforcement people running around.
  • Our cities are crumbling because we're not enforcing our codes, and we're going to have the codes—we're
  • It would probably be our code enforcement team.
  • And in Northeast Houston, code enforcement does not mean code enforcement.
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Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Mar 26th, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, please note that this legislation does not affect the Texas Education Code, Chapter 33 funds
  • In my layout, the Texas Education Code, Chapter 133, funds flow separately, and a DOL Registered Apprenticeship
  • So the Texas IRAP grants, those can...
  • The Property Code contains outdated references to the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act and the Business
  • Currently, the Texas Property Code does not recognize solar roof tiles as solar energy, and so allows
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Texas 89th Regular

Business and Commerce May 8th, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • The committee substitute keeps proposed changes within the Texas Utilities Code, Chapter 37, rather than
  • Serve in Texas.
  • In Abilene, Texas.
  • A nuclear Texas is a benefit to all of Texas, and I urge you to support this bill.
  • And it will not just help those who are moving to Texas. Texas, which is hugely important.
Summary: The meeting was a thorough exploration of multiple bills, most notably focused on innovative energy solutions and public safety enhancements. Key discussions centered around HB14, which aims to bolster the state's nuclear energy capabilities through the establishment of a Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office. Senators and expert witnesses discussed the potential of nuclear power as a clean energy source and a strategic necessity for Texas's growth. There was strong support for the bill, with various stakeholders highlighting its importance for the future energy landscape. Additionally, other bills like HB132 addressed the need for enhanced confidentiality protections regarding sensitive information, while HB1584 sought improvements in power restoration procedures during emergencies. Overall, the committee engaged with multiple viewpoints, balancing innovation with safety and ethical considerations.
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  • By maintaining control over the Texas electrical grid, Texas will safeguard its energy sovereignty, ensuring
  • By maintaining control over Texas electrical grid, Texas will safeguard its energy sovereignty, ensuring
  • The committee substitute keeps the proposed changes within Texas Utilities Code Chapter 37 rather than
  • The Texas nuclear plants, Comanche Peak, that Vice Chair King mentioned, and South Texas Project led
  • A nuclear Texas has a benefit to all of Texas, and I urge you to support this bill.
Summary: The committee first took up pending business and quickly reported several measures favorably, including HB 12, SB 1361, SB 1705, SB 1749, SB 1897, SB 2344, SB 2566, HB 3809, and HB 4215, with most sent to the Local and Uncontested Calendar. HB 12’s substitute clarified a limited midterm review of regulatory agencies tied to Sunset Commission recommendations. SB 2696’s substitute changed med spa regulation from a license to a certificate, with training instead of an exam, plus background checks, continuing education, and two-year renewals. HB 3809 dealt with battery energy storage decommissioning and recycling, and HB 4215 was reported without a substitute. SB 1978, concerning interconnection of electric facilities in ERCOT and federal jurisdiction concerns, was reported out on a 5-3 vote after debate, but then the chair later announced the bill was withdrawn and left pending subject to the call of the chair. HB 1899 was also reported favorably, with one nay. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 14, the advanced nuclear energy bill. Senator Schwertner described it as creating a Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, a nuclear permitting coordinator, a development fund, a completion grant program, and a workforce development program. Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including representatives from Fermi America, Dow/X-energy, CPS Energy, Paragon Energy Solutions, Bridge to Nuclear, Aalo Atomics, and the Texas Association of Business, argued that Texas should lead in advanced nuclear, citing future baseload demand, data centers, industrial power needs, supply-chain development, and long-term energy diversification. Opponents, including Public Citizen, Texas Nuclear Watchdogs, Sierra Club, and individual citizens, argued the bill would subsidize unproven, expensive technology, create grants rather than loans, and expose taxpayers to major risk while doing little to meet near-term energy needs. Several members questioned whether the state should fund projects that may not produce grid power for years, and whether the bill’s grant structure and new office were justified. The committee also heard HB 5061, which Senator Schwertner said would prohibit unethical surveillance and misuse of confidential information by state contractors, create a confidential reporting system through the State Auditor’s Office, authorize Texas Rangers investigations, protect whistleblowers, and impose penalties including contract termination, fines, and contracting bans. No public testimony was offered, and the bill was left pending. HB 132, sponsored by Senator Hughes, would extend confidentiality protections for sensitive information to hostile acts by foreign adversaries; it was also left pending after no testimony. HB 1584 was then laid out, with Senator Schwertner explaining it would require utilities to maintain and update priority restoration lists for critical facilities after Hurricane Beryl exposed communication failures, but the transcript cuts off before any action on that bill.
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Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Mar 31st, 2025

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Wildlife Code requires people to acquire fishing licenses and fishing stamps to fish in Texas waters
  • The bill aims to amend the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code so that saltwater fishing stamp revenue is..
  • It's just that kind of world that you live in in West Texas, for sure, and rural Texas.
  • This bill is in direct conflict with existing provisions of the Texas Health and Safety Code. also incentivize
  • Occupations Code.
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Florida 2025 Regular Session

House in Session Apr 30th, 2025

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Duggan offered the following amendment with the title Amendment Bar Code 893499.
  • Representative Overdorf offered the following strike all amendment with title Amendment Bar Code 370861
  • Representative Overdorf offered the following amendment to the amendment with title Amendment Bar Code
  • or trigger reclassification under the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
  • Her efforts led to his victory in 2004 and re-election in 2008.
Bills: HB 24, HB 45, HB 15, HB 35, HB 38, HB 47, HB 318, HB 349, HB 554, HB 1359, HB 1373, HB 1647, HB 2254, HB 2259, HB 2853, HB 3073, HB 3088, HB 353, HB 355, HB 786, HB 762, HB 705, HB 932, HB 849, HB 1160, HB 1119, HB 1612, HB 3041, HB 713, HB 3104, HB 3970, HB 3962, HB 5061, HB 4042, HB 4115, HB 4490, HB 1731, HB 1705, HB 2607, HB 3556, HB 138, HB 3689, HB 1788, HB 1887, HB 1914, HB 2402, HB 2306, HB 1809, HB 2350, HB 3000, HB 3237, HB 3326, HB 3211, HB 1056, HB 2081, HB 2187, HB 3092, HB 3308, HB 3526, HB 3750, HB 3527, HB 4219, HB 4230, HB 4290, HB 5238, HB 4804, HB 4749, HCR 6, HCR 12, HCR 34, HCR 50, HCR 55, HCR 58, HCR 70, HCR 71, HCR 72, HCR 74, HCR 75, HCR 78, HCR 80, HCR 93, HCR 100, HCR 107, HCR 116, HCR 117, HCR 90, SB 1806, SB 783, SB 1271, SB 326, SB 1637, SB 769, SB 897, SB 1035, SB 1706, SB 1185, SB 1194, SB 384, SB 1426, SB 1468, SB 1215, SB 1066, SB 599, SB 1930, SB 2065, SB 767, SB 1619, SB 1738, HB 1500, HB 718, HB 23, HB 34, HB 119, HB 128, HB 130, HB 132, HB 2756, HB 166, HB 406, HB 186, HB 331, HB 380, HB 1583, HB 1584, HB 621, HB 303, HB 552, HB 366, HB 463, HB 1211, HB 1327, HB 1461, HB 923, HB 1760, HB 2467, HB 5333, HB 1592, HB 1576, HB 1552, HB 2018, HB 3511, HB 1781, HB 2013, HB 2340, HB 2508, HB 2970, HB 865, HB 2851, HB 3385, HB 3336, HB 3309, HB 1127, HB 1232, HB 1397, HB 4236, HB 4041, HB 1965, HB 2730, HB 3698, HB 3699, HB 163, HB 201, HB 272, HB 405, HB 519, HB 654, HB 694, HB 791, HB 1136, HB 1240, HB 1266, HB 1275, HB 1437, HB 1532, HB 1675, HB 1842, HB 1868, HB 1894, HB 1943, HB 1990, HB 2029, HB 2061, HB 2286, HB 2523, HB 2622, HB 2652, HB 2692, HB 2842, HB 2885, HB 3016, HB 3096, HB 3248, HB 3255, HB 3479, HB 3611, HB 3623, HB 3803, HB 3804, HB 3805, HB 3806, HB 3810, HB 3816, HB 4129, HB 4163, HB 4187, HB 4238, HB 4454, HB 4588, HB 4643, HB 4738, HB 4739, HB 4945, HB 5015, HB 5616, HB 1749, HB 1775, HB 118, HB 1762, HB 2520, HB 24, HB 45, HB 15, HB 35, HB 38, HB 47, HB 318, HB 349, HB 554, HB 1359, HB 1373, HB 1647, HB 2254, HB 2259, HB 2853, HB 3073, HB 3088, HB 353, HB 355, HB 786, HB 762, HB 705, HB 932, HB 849, HB 1160, HB 1119, HB 1612, HB 3041, HB 713, HB 3104, HB 3970, HB 3962, HB 5061, HB 4042, HB 4115, HB 4490, HB 1731, HB 1705, HB 2607, HB 3556, HB 138, HB 3689, HB 1788, HB 1887, HB 1914, HB 2402, HB 2306, HB 1809, HB 2350, HB 3000, HB 3237, HB 3326, HB 3211, HB 1056, HB 2081, HB 2187, HB 3092, HB 3308, HB 3526, HB 3750, HB 3527, HB 4219, HB 4230, HB 4290, HB 5238, HB 4804, HB 4749, HCR 6, HCR 12, HCR 34, HCR 50, HCR 55, HCR 58, HCR 70, HCR 71, HCR 72, HCR 74, HCR 75, HCR 78, HCR 80, HCR 93, HCR 100, HCR 107, HCR 116, HCR 117, HCR 90
Summary: The Florida House conducted legislative business including prayer, pledge, and voting on multiple bills. Key legislation included land development and wetlands mitigation (SB 492), renewable natural gas infrastructure investment (SB 1574), local government regulation (SB 1080), housing and accessory dwelling units (SB 184), recovery residences (SB 954), and various health, education, and criminal justice measures. The session also addressed returning messages from the Senate with amendments, transportation facility designations, and claims bills for wrongfully convicted individuals. Several bills passed unanimously while others faced structured debate.
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Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 30th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • As serious as our elections here in the state of Texas. I appreciate Mr.
  • This standardizes the definition of the Texas-Mexico border region across multiple codes to eliminate
  • in Texas.
  • That the state of Texas has more mandates in our code of insurance than the state of California.
  • And more importantly, you know, that's one of the things about the Texas Code of Insurance booklet.
Bills: HB24, HB45, HB15, HB35, HB38, HB47, HB318, HB349, HB554, HB1359, HB1373, HB1647, HB2254, HB2259, HB2853, HB3073, HB3088, HB353, HB355, HB786, HB762, HB705, HB932, HB849, HB 1160, HB 1119, HB1612, HB3041, HB713, HB3104, HB3970, HB3962, HB5061, HB4042, HB4115, HB4490, HB1731, HB1705, HB2607, HB3556, HB138, HB3689, HB1788, HB1887, HB1914, HB2402, HB2306, HB1809, HB2350, HB3000, HB3237, HB3326, HB3211, HB 1056, HB2081, HB2187, HB3092, HB3308, HB3526, HB3750, HB3527, HB4219, HB4230, HB4290, HB5238, HB4804, HB4749, HCR6, HCR12, HCR34, HCR50, HCR55, HCR58, HCR70, HCR71, HCR72, HCR74, HCR75, HCR78, HCR80, HCR93, HCR100, HCR107, HCR116, HCR117, HCR90, SB1806, SB783, SB1271, SB326, SB1637, SB769, SB897, SB1035, SB1706, SB1185, SB1194, SB384, SB1426, SB1468, SB1215, SB1066, SB599, SB1930, SB2065, SB767, SB1619, SB1738, HB1500, HB718, HB23, HB34, HB 119, HB 128, HB 130, HB132, HB2756, HB166, HB406, HB186, HB331, HB380, HB1583, HB1584, HB621, HB303, HB552, HB366, HB463, HB 1211, HB1327, HB1461, HB923, HB1760, HB2467, HB5333, HB1592, HB1576, HB1552, HB2018, HB3511, HB1781, HB2013, HB2340, HB2508, HB2970, HB865, HB2851, HB3385, HB3336, HB3309, HB 1127, HB 1232, HB1397, HB4236, HB4041, HB1965, HB2730, HB3698, HB3699, HB163, HB201, HB272, HB405, HB519, HB654, HB694, HB791, HB 1136, HB 1240, HB 1266, HB 1275, HB1437, HB1532, HB1675, HB1842, HB1868, HB1894, HB1943, HB1990, HB2029, HB2061, HB2286, HB2523, HB2622, HB2652, HB2692, HB2842, HB2885, HB3016, HB3096, HB3248, HB3255, HB3479, HB3611, HB3623, HB3803, HB3804, HB3805, HB3806, HB3810, HB3816, HB4129, HB4163, HB4187, HB4238, HB4454, HB4588, HB4643, HB4738, HB4739, HB4945, HB5015, HB5616, HB1749, HB1775, HB 118, HB1762, HB2520, HB24, HB45, HB15, HB35, HB38, HB47, HB318, HB349, HB554, HB1359, HB1373, HB1647, HB2254, HB2259, HB2853, HB3073, HB3088, HB353, HB355, HB786, HB762, HB705, HB932, HB849, HB 1160, HB 1119, HB1612, HB3041, HB713, HB3104, HB3970, HB3962, HB5061, HB4042, HB4115, HB4490, HB1731, HB1705, HB2607, HB3556, HB138, HB3689, HB1788, HB1887, HB1914, HB2402, HB2306, HB1809, HB2350, HB3000, HB3237, HB3326, HB3211, HB 1056, HB2081, HB2187, HB3092, HB3308, HB3526, HB3750, HB3527, HB4219, HB4230, HB4290, HB5238, HB4804, HB4749, HCR6, HCR12, HCR34, HCR50, HCR55, HCR58, HCR70, HCR71, HCR72, HCR74, HCR75, HCR78, HCR80, HCR93, HCR100, HCR107, HCR116, HCR117, HCR90
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Transcript Highlights:
  • You know, for us, we've always taken the position as the permit states in the Texas Administrative Code
  • But overarching all of this are the general requirements under Chapter 26 of the Texas Water Code, and
  • Under Subchapter G of the Texas Water Code, under the Oil and Hazardous Substances Bill Prevention and
  • Border Patrol, and Texas DPS.
  • They've provided bills of lading with QR codes so that roadside DPS can scan that QR code to make sure
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  • DPS-owned and operated aircraft... ...maintained by Texas DPS employees.
  • The Crime Records Division at the Texas Department of Public Safety.
  • I am the administrator for the Texas Anti-Gang Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Procedures and also in the Penal Code as well.
  • Texas. This requires a unified real-time intelligence platform.
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Texas 89th Regular

Border Security (Part II) Apr 10th, 2025

Border Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • Texas DPS is the owner and operator of its aircraft.
  • aircraft Bring all maintenance of Texas DPS-owned and operated aircraft maintained by Texas DPS employees
  • We're so grateful to have all of you taking care of Texas.
  • I am the administrator for the Texas Anti-Gang Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Procedure and also in the Penal Code as well.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Border Security heard several bills related to border security, law enforcement databases, DPS aviation maintenance, and transportation motor fuels. SB 2199, after brief invited testimony from the Texas Trucking Association and DPS, was left pending at first and later reported favorably to the full Senate on a 4-1 vote. SB 2332, relating to aircraft owned and operated by the Department of Public Safety, was laid out by Senator Parker, with DPS and TechSOT witnesses explaining that it would centralize DPS aircraft maintenance under DPS, align state law with FAA responsibility rules, and potentially reduce costs and downtime; it was later reported favorably on a 5-0 vote and placed on the local and uncontested calendar. SB 2949, relating to the regulation of transportation motor fuels, was also adopted as a committee substitute and reported favorably on a 4-1 vote, with a member noting continued interest in refining port-of-entry transloading issues. The committee spent the most time on SB 2201, which would revise Texas intelligence database criteria for criminal street gangs and foreign terrorist organizations. Senator Birdwell described the bill as adding safeguards such as requiring officer identification on submissions, setting retention and validation rules, and updating criteria to reflect technology and social media use. Invited witnesses from the district attorney’s office, DPS, and the Texas Anti-Gang Center generally supported the bill and said it would improve reliability and accountability. Public testimony included support from the Texas Public Policy Foundation and opposition from the Texas Civil Rights Project and the ACLU of Texas, which argued the bill’s language on implied or demonstrated self-admission and other criteria was vague, overly broad, and could lead to erroneous inclusion in the database and downstream consequences. After debate, SB 2201 was reported favorably to the full Senate on a 4-1 vote, with Senator Eckhardt voting no. During questioning on SB 2201, members discussed how gang-database entries are used in investigations and prosecutions, the meaning of “family member,” the scope of self-admission, and how “previously documented areas” would be identified in practice. Opponents raised concerns about due process, First and Fourth Amendment issues, racial profiling, and possible federal consequences if state database information is shared. Supporters emphasized that the database is a law-enforcement tool for identifying organized criminal activity and that the committee substitute adds training, audits, and accountability measures. The committee then completed its business and recessed subject to the call of the chair.
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Texas 89th Regular

Ways & Means Mar 24th, 2025

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • So this is a much more thorough... look at the result of bond elections and M&O tax rate elections than
  • And so, again, to impose this tax in Texas and in the United States, Texas alone, would be especially
  • Their property tax exempt status under the Texas Tax Code.
  • We believe Rio Concho and communities like it already should have that exemption under Texas Tax Code
  • I'm very glad to be here, a part of Texas, supporting Texas. Very good.
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Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence May 21st, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • Texas has created.
  • The Texas Chapter has approximately 1,200 members, and Texas music supports over 200,000 jobs across
  • I think this committee has done really important work for the state of Texas.
  • There is another provision relating to billing codes.
  • The legislature changed the name of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to the Texas Commission
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Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill is a joint recommendation of the Texas Veterans Commission and the Texas Health and Human Services
  • And it is a new area for Texas.
  • What this bill does is add it for the state of Texas.
  • In Texas of discrimination against military service members.
  • I'm the legislative director for the Texas.
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Texas 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management May 8th, 2025

Land & Resource Management

Transcript Highlights:
  • It was supported by the Texas Farm Bureau, Texas Realtors, Texas Land and Mineral Owners Association,
  • Legislature and Texas Government Code Section 402.031 in Chapter 21 of the Texas Property Code.
  • The contents of the Bill of Rights are prescribed by the Texas Legislature and Texas Government Code
  • Section 402.031 in Chapter 21 of the Texas Property Code.
  • “Section 111.019 of the Texas Natural Resources Code was enacted to deal with surveys.
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  • The United States and Texas flags.
  • And to the great state of Texas, I honor the Texas flag.
  • Texas counties are not included in the bill, right?
  • There's a cost to running elections? I do not.
  • It's specifically on the election challenges.
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Texas 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management May 22nd, 2025

Land & Resource Management

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill provides much-needed clarity for Texas property owners by reinforcing their ability to challenge
  • While current law under Chapter 211 of the Local Government Code and the Texas Constitution provides
  • General Law City, subject to all the laws of the state of Texas. No home rule, no charter.
  • I respectfully urge you to vote no on SB 2639 and stand up for Texas history for all Texans.
  • Section 16 of the Texas Constitution prohibits this type of action.
Bills: SB2215, SB2639
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  • Property Code.
  • And, Senator, Chapter 209 of the Texas Property Code legally requires every owner the right to serve
  • tax election.
  • On our Texas border and really for our Texas community, when it comes to housing and its importance,
  • Texas Occupations Code to standardize the permitted sales periods for retail fireworks across the state
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Transcript Highlights:
  • I am against this bill because it will undermine my work and research. search by Texas A&M, Texas State
  • So I am working with a team that includes Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute, the Texas Wildlife Association
  • I am the mayor of Westlake Hills, Texas.
  • Texas, Texas, that seal right there on the left-hand side. is a libel.
  • Emily Rosalera Dove with Texas 2036.