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Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Mar 19th, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

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  • Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code.
  • Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code is specific to self-storage facilities and self-storage only.
  • Texas property code empowers HOAs to issue unlimited fines and even foreclose on homes.
  • Currently, the tax code defines a rental as up to 180 days.
  • For our customers, it's unknown to us maybe why the tax bill and the business and commerce code definitions
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Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence May 13th, 2025

Criminal Jurisprudence

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  • I'm also a municipal court judge and Texas magistrate.
  • of forensic science in Texas.
  • Um, Chapter 8 of the Penal Code.
  • I'm with the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
  • We have offices in five states, including right here in Texas.
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  • County, Texas.
  • She was a fifth grader from Livingston, Texas.
  • I'm here on behalf of a new non-profit I co-founded called Not On Our Watch Texas. of Texas Women in
  • The procedure was not accompanied by a corresponding update to the Texas Family Code.
  • I want Texas to be number one.
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Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs met with a quorum present and considered several pending measures. On Senate Bill 1868, Senator Perry explained a committee substitute that would keep kratom in its natural state legal while continuing to ban 7-OH and other synthetic derivatives, and would also add three synthetic opioids from another bill. The substitute was adopted, and SB 1868 was reported favorably to the full Senate and certified for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also adopted a committee substitute for Senate Joint Resolution 39, Senator Birdwell’s proposed constitutional amendment related to veto overrides after a regular session, and reported it favorably to the full Senate; members noted a floor amendment would also be offered later. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1184, relating to the age of wine authorized to be sold by a wine collection seller, and reported it favorably to the full Senate. After some procedural discussion and a revote to clarify members’ positions, SB 1184 was also certified for the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 1194 was likewise certified for the local and uncontested calendar without objection, though the transcript does not include its substantive discussion. Senate Bill 1577, relating to the temporary sale of alcoholic beverages at certain racing facilities, was reported favorably to the full Senate and then certified for the local and uncontested calendar. Finally, Senate Concurrent Resolution 42, by Chairman Hughes, was reported favorably to the full Senate on an 8-1 vote. The committee then recessed until called back by the chair.
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Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Apr 7th, 2025

State Affairs

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  • Senate Bill 2626 requires the Texas Medical Board and the Texas Board of Nursing to create a continuing
  • Texas Values Action is the largest Christian nonprofit law and policy organization in Texas, dedicated
  • SB 2681 amends the Election Code to allow for someone to challenge SB 2681 amends the Election Code to
  • And we already have a tool in the code, Texas Election Code 31.14(c), which specifies they must update
  • You're going to have a code check.
Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs heard testimony on several bills, with most measures left pending after public testimony closed. SB 801, by Sen. Menéndez, would require DSHS and local clerks to issue birth certificates at no cost to people experiencing homelessness. The author and Maria Benavides of SA Youth said the fee and mailing requirements are major barriers to obtaining ID, housing, and work, and Benavides described clients who were able to secure housing and employment after getting birth records and IDs through her program. The bill was left pending. The committee also heard a set of bills related to the Gulf of Mexico/Gulf of America naming issue: SB 1410 would require state agencies to use “Gulf of Mexico” in official documents, SB 1717 would conform state law to the federal renaming to “Gulf of America,” and SJR 63 would amend the Texas Constitution to match that change. Support testimony for the latter two emphasized alignment with federal action and the use of different geographic names by different countries. All three measures were left pending. Members then heard SB 1200, which would require plaintiffs suing defense contractors to disclose in discovery whether they are receiving litigation funding from adversarial nations such as China, Russia, or Cuba. The author and Texans for Lawsuit Reform said the bill targets third-party litigation funding and foreign influence on lawsuits, especially those affecting defense contractors; the committee substitute narrowed the definition of defense contractor and expanded applicability to actions involving defense contractors’ activities. SB 2626, which requires continuing medical education on pregnancy-related emergencies for OB-GYN physicians and nurses, drew support from witnesses who said it would reduce confusion about Texas abortion law and improve care in emergencies. SB 506, SB 2681, SB 1862, SB 1863, and SB 2216 all focused on elections, including ballot language standards, voter registration challenges, interstate voter-roll cleanup, procedural audits, and election equipment security; testimony split between supporters who said the bills improve transparency and integrity and opponents who warned of vague standards, added costs, and possible voter disenfranchisement. Each of those bills was left pending after testimony.
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Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Justice Apr 1st, 2025

Criminal Justice

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  • , East Texas as well.
  • The Texas Higher Education In Prison Consortium, Lioness, Unlocking Doors, Texas Appleseed Texans for
  • Free Enterprise, EdTrust in Texas, Lone Star Justice Alliance, Cicero Action, and the Texas Business
  • We have issues with DWI in Texas.
  • I am the Executive Director of the Texas Retailers Association. here in Texas.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice convened to address pressing issues surrounding oil field crime and safety on Texas highways. The meeting was initiated by Chair Flores, who emphasized the need for improved tools to combat repeat offenders having committed intoxicated driving, alongside tackling oil field theft that has escalated due to organized criminal activities. The committee heard public testimonies and engaged with various stakeholders, including law enforcement and industry representatives, who highlighted the complexities and dangers associated with these crimes. Notably, a significant focus was placed on Senate Bill 1320, which aims to establish a dedicated unit within the Department of Public Safety to investigate and address thefts specific to the oil and gas industry. This initiative seeks to strengthen coordination among various law enforcement agencies and improve training for local officers to combat these sophisticated theft operations more effectively.
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  • And that's going to be down in South Texas, East Texas as well. And I think that we, Mr.
  • And that's going to be down in South Texas, East Texas as well. And I think that we, Mr.
  • Chairman, South Texas, East Texas as well. And I think that we, Mr.
  • I am the executive director of the Texas Retailers Association here in Texas.
  • I am the executive director of the Texas Retailers Association here in Texas.
Summary: The committee heard and advanced several criminal justice bills, with most of the discussion focused on oilfield theft, DWI enforcement, juvenile justice, reentry licensing, jail transparency, and court/judicial standards. SB 1320 would create a DPS oilfield theft unit headquartered in the Permian Basin; supporters from industry, law enforcement, and a district attorney described increasingly sophisticated, organized theft tied to cartels and multi-jurisdictional criminal networks, while DPS said it currently has only two officers working the issue. The committee voted SB 1320 out unanimously and placed it on the local and uncontested calendar. SB 826, which would enhance DWI committed in a school zone to a state jail felony, also passed unanimously after brief explanation and no testimony. SB 1171, adding juvenile justice OIG peace officers to Schedule C salary, was reported favorably on a committee substitute, and SB 1080, which would allow incarcerated people to obtain occupational licenses effective upon release, also passed on a committee substitute after testimony from formerly incarcerated advocates and reentry supporters. The committee also considered several bills aimed at tougher DWI penalties. SB 476 would increase intoxication manslaughter penalties when the offender violates an ignition interlock restriction; the bill was supported by the author, victims’ family members, Galveston officials, and law enforcement, but opposed by the Texas Civil Rights Project, which argued treatment and prevention would be more effective. After discussion about possible amendments, the bill was left pending. SB 745 would create a new first-degree felony option for intoxication manslaughter involving multiple deaths, and it was reported favorably after testimony from a prosecutor supporting the need for a stronger sentencing option. SB 2320 would broadly increase penalties for DWI offenses, including first-time DWI, DWI with an open container, high-BAC DWI, and repeat offenses; it was supported by a grieving family member and a sheriff, and the committee voted it out favorably. On juvenile justice, SB 1727 would expand tools to address assaults on staff at Texas Juvenile Justice Department facilities by lowering the age for transfer to adult prison in some cases, allowing earlier transfer of determinate-sentence youth, and restricting release when a criminal case is pending. Juvenile probation officials supported the bill as a public safety and victim-rights measure, while the Texas Civil Rights Project opposed it, arguing it would send children to inappropriate adult facilities and conflict with juvenile justice principles; the bill was left pending. SB 1437 would expand the juvenile justice do-not-hire registry to include non-certified positions, and it passed unanimously after supporters said it would help close loopholes that allow predators to move between child-serving jobs. SB 2289, requiring counties that house inmates out of state to report that information and any deaths to the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, also passed unanimously. Finally, SB 989, requiring criminal background checks for court personnel who determine bail, and SB 664, establishing statewide qualifications and oversight for magistrates and associate judges, were explained and discussed as transparency and public-safety measures, with SB 989 reported favorably and SB 664 under committee consideration at the end of the transcript.
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  • Uh, Kevin Hale, Libertarian Party of Texas.
  • My name is Kevin Hale, Libertarian Party of Texas.
  • I spend a lot of time in Giddings, Texas, in that district.
  • Texoga, Texas Royalty Council, and Texas Civil.
  • Justice League, TML, Texas Manufacturers, etc.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • The laws that make up the Texas Election Code are merely suggestions if breaking them has no consequences
  • Texas has some of the strongest election code laws in the country.
  • Paul was denied entry by the election administrator. which is a violation of Texas Election Code 127.201
  • This is a violation of Texas Election Code 1.012 E through H.
  • Texas Election Code 122.001 states that election systems must be accurate.
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Texas 89th Regular

Elections Apr 17th, 2025

Elections

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  • Current Texas election code 61.014 has not been updated since then, and technology and people's use and
  • Under section 16.033 of the Texas Election Code, if a person responds to a jury summons to say that they're
  • our tax money every year.
  • I see no tax justification.
  • This legislation amends the Texas Election Code to prohibit candidates from filing.
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Texas 89th Regular

Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 1st, 2025

Licensing & Administrative Procedures

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  • Chapter 73.51(c) of the Texas Administrative Code, Electrician's Administrative Rule, states that the
  • In addition, the Texas Occupations Code § 1001.053 exempts the public project engineering requirements
  • This sounds like a good bill for Texas and Texas wineries.
  • I make 100% Texas wine, and I grow 100% Texas grapes.
  • Texas wine. ...grow Texas grapes.
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  • Honor the Texas flag. I pledge allegiance.
  • , adding Chapter 446 to the Health and Safety Code, the Texas State Board of Pharmacy in accordance with
  • Texas Board of Pharmacy, that's a standard Texas Board of Pharmacy. Rules, protocols, etc.
  • The Texas Medical Board has been... You are making my point. Doctor with the Texas Medical Board.
  • Of the Texas Statewide Alert System.
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Texas 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services May 12th, 2025

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Texas Department of Banking website lists 180 companies that have this type of license in Texas.
  • I represent the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Good morning.
  • Tax notes are backed by full faith and taxation.
  • or short-term versions of bonds, and so they aren't covered under the same section of the tax code.
  • Currently, we use it to stay within our current tax rate.
Bills: SB512, SB1024
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Florida 2025 Regular Session

House in Session Apr 9th, 2025

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The commercial rent tax, known as the business tax, will be reduced from 2% to 1.25%.
  • This legislation is neither a tax package nor does it relate to the income tax. It's for sales tax.
  • I also do see the value in reducing sales tax to universally provide tax relief.
  • Sales tax is one of the most regressive taxes on working families.
  • Property taxes are the single largest tax burden on the homeowners.
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Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 9th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • My thanks go to Texas Speaker.
  • They want us to cut their taxes, but they understand they can't cut their taxes until we cut government
  • The museum features beautiful work by Texas artists. a yearly Fiesta gown exhibit, and a Texas wildlife
  • Members, currently Texas law provides motor fuel tax exemptions for school districts, volunteer fire
  • from having to spend property tax revenue on motor fuel taxes.
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Florida 2025 Regular Session

House in Session Apr 30th, 2025

Florida House Floor Meeting

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  • 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
  • You're losing money associated with any tax revenue that's coming from that.
  • Representative Overdorf offered the following amendment to the amendment with title Amendment Bar Code
  • or trigger reclassification under the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
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.