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• reserves such as... of the oil and gas industry the practice of the oil and gas industry the practice
• which only protects oil and gas which only protects oil and gas producers<00:42:30.000> we
• argue today that this bill is a solution argue today that this bill is a solution in<00:44:51.079
• is one of the largest oil and gas is one of the largest oil and gas companies<00:55:09.880> in
• unless the runoff comes from oil and gas unless the runoff comes from oil and gas development<00

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, February 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• methane pollution each year oil and gas methane pollution each year oil and gas operators<02:39:
• the cleanest most efficient natural gas the cleanest most efficient natural gas production<02:50
• instead of Russian gas.
• The natural gas tax won't stop the use of all... The gas tax won't stop the use of all natural gas.
• American energy solutions are clean energy solutions.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 1012, house, all

Bills: SJR18, SCR9, SCR13, SB10, SB14, SB19, SB263, SB412, SB441, SB523, SB569, SB687, SB688, SB707, SB766, SB914, SB971, SB1006, SB1066, SJR36, SJR18, SCR9, SCR13, SCR25, SB565, SB372, SB495, SB842, SB971, SB1066, SB765, SB523, SB62, SB19, SB18, SB666, SB688, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB706, SB847, SB290, SB766, SB11, SB10, SB13, SB263, SB412, SB441, SB569, SB914, SB1248, SB740, SB14, SB1006, SB504, SB917, SB925, SB388, SB1902, SB1121, SB995, SB857, SB305, SB296, SB284, SB35, SB6, SB815, SB3, SB1281, SB1379, SB1300, SB1497, SB1499, SB1498, SB1451, SB263, SB523, SB569, SB688, SB766, SB914, SB971, SB1066, SR215, SR245, SR247, SR258, SCR9, SJR56, SJR63, SJR64, SJR69, SJR70, SJR71, SCR30, SCR31, SCR32, SCR33, SB1701, SB1702, SB1703, SB1704, SB1705, SB1706, SB1707, SB1708, SB1709, SB1710, SB1711, SB1712, SB1713, SB1714, SB1715, SB1716, SB1717, SB1718, SB1719, SB1720, SB1721, SB1722, SB1723, SB1724, SB1725, SB1726, SB1727, SB1728, SB1729, SB1730, SB1731, SB1732, SB1733, SB1734, SB1735, SB1736, SB1737, SB1738, SB1739, SB1740, SB1741, SB1742, SB1743, SB1744, SB1745, SB1746, SB1747, SB1748, SB1749, SB1750, SB1751, SB1752, SB1753, SB1754, SB1755, SB1756, SB1757, SB1758, SB1759, SB1760, SB1761, SB1762, SB1763, SB1764, SB1765, SB1766, SB1767, SB1768, SB1769, SB1770, SB1771, SB1772, SB1773, SB1774, SB1775, SB1776, SB1777, SB1778, SB1779, SB1781, SB1782, SB1783, SB1784, SB1785, SB1786, SB1787, SB1788, SB1789, SB1790, SB1791, SB1792, SB1793, SB1794, SB1795, SB1796, SB1797, SB1798, SB1799, SB1800, SB1801, SB1802, SB1803, SB1804, SB1805, SB1806, SB1807, SB1808, SB1809, SB1810, SB1811, SB1812, SB1813, SB1814, SB1815, SB1816, SB1817, SB1818, SB1819, SB1820, SB1821, SB1822, SB1823, SB1824, SB1825, SB1826, SB1827, SB1828, SB1829, SB1830, SB1831, SB1832, SB1833, SB1834, SB1835, SB1836, SB1837, SB1838, SB1839, SB1840, SB1841, SB1842, SB1843, SB1844, SB1845, SB1846, SB1847, SB1848, SB1849, SB1850, SB2188, SB2230, SB2312, SB2345, SJR56, SJR63, SJR64, SJR69, SJR70, SJR71, SCR30, SCR31, SCR32, SCR33, SB1701, SB1702, SB1703, SB1704, SB1705, SB1706, SB1707, SB1708, SB1709, SB1710, SB1711, SB1712, SB1713, SB1714, SB1715, SB1716, SB1717, SB1718, SB1719, SB1720, SB1721, SB1722, SB1723, SB1724, SB1725, SB1726, SB1727, SB1728, SB1729, SB1730, SB1731, SB1732, SB1733, SB1734, SB1735, SB1736, SB1737, SB1738, SB1739, SB1740, SB1741, SB1742, SB1743, SB1744, SB1745, SB1746, SB1747, SB1748, SB1749, SB1750, SB1751, SB1752, SB1753, SB1754, SB1755, SB1756, SB1757, SB1758, SB1759, SB1760, SB1761, SB1762, SB1763, SB1764, SB1765, SB1766, SB1767, SB1768, SB1769, SB1770, SB1771, SB1772, SB1773, SB1774, SB1775, SB1776, SB1777, SB1778, SB1779, SB1781, SB1782, SB1783, SB1784, SB1785, SB1786, SB1787, SB1788, SB1789, SB1790, SB1791, SB1792, SB1793, SB1794, SB1795, SB1796, SB1797, SB1798, SB1799, SB1800, SB1801, SB1802, SB1803, SB1804, SB1805, SB1806, SB1807, SB1808, SB1809, SB1810, SB1811, SB1812, SB1813, SB1814, SB1815, SB1816, SB1817, SB1818, SB1819, SB1820, SB1821, SB1822, SB1823, SB1824, SB1825, SB1826, SB1827, SB1828, SB1829, SB1830, SB1831, SB1832, SB1833, SB1834, SB1835, SB1836, SB1837, SB1838, SB1839, SB1840, SB1841, SB1842, SB1843, SB1844, SB1845, SB1846, SB1847, SB1848, SB1849, SB1850, SB2188, SB2230, SB2312, SB2345

Keywords: capital gains, taxation, constitutional amendment, state revenue, individual investment, Supreme Court, judicial independence, Keep Nine, checks and balances, water rights, treaty compliance, Rio Grande, agriculture, drought, international water, Texas water supply, education, Ten Commandments, public schools, religious display

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• And I'm asking for that repeal because the prevention of the sale of gas-powered cars in Massachusetts
• And I'm asking for that repeal because the prevention of the sale of gas-powered cars in Massachusetts
• These are difficult problems and solutions and approaches that we must now take deserve to go through
• These problems, solutions, and approaches that we must now take deserve to go through a transparent and
• administration to diversify the portfolio to include traditional energy sources like clean natural gas

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House met in a session centered on the FY26 budget, especially the Energy and Environmental Affairs and Labor/Economic Development sections, while also taking time to recognize several championship teams and other guests. Early in the day, the chamber adopted a set of commemorative resolutions, including observances for Apraxia Awareness Day, International Celiac Awareness Day, and Jewish American Heritage Month. Members also welcomed Franklin High’s cheerleading and boys basketball champions, Winthrop boys hockey champions, St. Mary’s of Lynn girls basketball champions, Holy Trinity School students, and later Boston Celtics guard Drew Holiday and Lauren Holiday. The most contentious debate involved amendments related to Massachusetts’ climate and clean-car policies. Representative Lombardo offered amendments to delay or repeal ACC2/zero-emission vehicle requirements and to convert climate mandates into goals rather than requirements, arguing the rules were unrealistic, costly, and harmful to dealers, consumers, and the economy. Opponents said the House had already addressed the issue, and that climate and energy policy should remain under review through a public process. The House rejected Lombardo’s ACC2-related amendments, including after a ruling of the Chair was upheld by roll call, and later adopted a consolidated Energy and Environmental Affairs amendment by a wide margin. The House then adopted a consolidated Labor and Economic Development amendment and ultimately passed the FY26 budget to be engrossed. Supporters highlighted major funding for environmental protection, parks, fish and game, clean energy, food insecurity programs, agricultural support, economic development, tourism, and an immigration legal assistance fund. The chamber also observed a moment of silence for Molly McGovern, and at the end of the session adopted an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. before adjourning.

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• The GUIC is about maintaining safety of natural gas system. natural gas system.
• compliance work on the existing gas compliance work on the existing gas system. system. system.
• <00:04:59.800> distribution<00:05:00.440> gas operators of a gas distribution gas operators
• safety of the existing natural gas safety of the existing natural gas system. system. system.
• uh, CenterPoint's Gas Workers Local 340. uh, CenterPoint's Gas Workers Local 340.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Nine years ago, we thought we had one with the natural gas generating plant signed by Governor Dayton
• <00:07:44.040> Nine<00:07:44.320> years for bipartisan solutions.
• Nine years for bipartisan solutions.
• generating plant signed by natural gas generating plant signed by Governor<00:07:48.920> Dayton,<
• , but the idea is to take these solution, but the idea is to take these sites<00:15:35.160> that

Keywords: 1183, house

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• In contrast to oil and gas and its associated infrastructure, even though oil and gas wells, pipelines
• As for natural gas power plants, I don't believe there's a significant natural gas power plant set up
• Well, we have folks... who build natural gas.
• How soon can natural gas plants be built?
• So you all do some natural gas, where?

Bills: SB458, SB819, SB1238, SB1642, SB1643, SB1644, SB1791, SB1810, SB1824, SB1825, SB758, SB1455, SB1706

Keywords: insurance appraisal, property insurance, auto insurance, homeowners insurance, residential property, disputed loss, loss valuation, appraisal clause, appraiser, umpire, Texas Department of Insurance, TDI, insurance dispute resolution, claims adjustment, total loss, windstorm insurance, FAIR Plan, surplus lines insurance, policyholder, insurer

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• The long-term solution is to have a publicly regulated source.
• So I think we need a singular, almost legitimate solution.
• This acid gas injection is generally something that is in support of oil and gas development.
• Uniquely, the orphan well problem in the oil and gas space.
• Is it going to be natural gas? Is it going to be solar?

Keywords: 996, all

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• He loves to look for solutions, and I'm happy to go to those. I will just be very brief.
• He loves to look for solutions, and I'm happy to go to those. I will just be very brief.
• And I think the solutions you have here are very evident and educational opportunity. >> I appreciate
• >> Um, yeah, we do have some bills on the gas tax, not specifically about the, um, about the, uh, you
• <00:18:27.680> tax,<00:18:28.080> not<00:18:28.360> not bills on the gas tax

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: House Republican leaders and Speaker Melissa Hortman held a press event promoting House File 3490, which would opt Minnesota into a federal education tax credit program. They argued the bill has no state cost and would keep donations made by Minnesotans benefiting Minnesota students and schools rather than out-of-state scholarship organizations. Supporters said the funds could help with tutoring, extracurriculars, school supplies, special education-related services, learning loss, and other school needs, and they repeatedly urged Governor Tim Walz to opt in or publicly explain why he would not. Rep. Andrew Myers, the bill’s chief author, said the proposal is personal to him as a parent and legislator and described recent school budget pressures, including staff and resource cuts and larger class sizes. Rep. Ben Bakeberg, a middle school principal, said the bill could generate significant funding if many taxpayers participate and argued it could help offset school district shortfalls and the Blue Ribbon Commission. Rep. Griesbach also backed the bill, calling it a “no-brainer” and saying he would not work with the governor on other budget items unless the governor opted in. In response to questions, supporters said scholarship-granting organizations could be created by a variety of entities, including education foundations, and could support both private-school tuition and public-school-related costs such as extracurricular fees, field trips, and transportation for summer learning. They rejected the idea that the bill pits public and nonpublic schools against each other, saying it is meant to expand educational opportunity for all students. No vote or formal committee action was taken during the event; it ended with questions from reporters on the bill and other Republican priorities such as rental assistance, gas taxes, and energy costs.

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• There have been many issues from water to gas, from gas to high rates in phone systems and things of
• would attempt to take over. ...that they would attempt to take over, whether it be power, whether it be gas
• have sat down at the table before we got to this point, and I think we could have offered up some solutions
• of us come to the table that have the knowledge of what has happened in order to come up with a solution
• that manage water and gas operations under the same ...gas operations under the same organization.

Bills: SB330

Keywords: water management, regional boards, municipal governance, ethics compliance, public utility, 1136, house, all

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• The solution is an overhaul. And those four things.
• Work, this is not putting a band-aid; the solution is an overhaul.
• solution than another wire solution?
• DERs provide a bridge solution to that.
• But I believe we have a great profit by bringing solutions.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• We obviously have a lot of natural gas here, and we're all for continuing to put natural gas generation
• Also, we're blessed to have cheap, abundant natural gas today.
• And she said that the... natural gas generation there on site was...
• The gas plant, according to the nuclear industry...
• I would argue that if gas, natural gas, encounters supply or cost difficulties, so does Dow Chemical,

Bills: HB 11, HB 14, HB 132, HB 1584, HB 1606, HB 5061, HB 1041, HB 2286

Keywords: licensing, reciprocity, regulation, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, interstate agreements, nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 132, Texas Government Code Chapter 418, Public Information Act, confidential records, homeland security, foreign adversary, terrorism, critical infrastructure, emergency response, law enforcement

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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• We have in District 2 of Hood County one Bitcoin mining operation, three gas generating plants with a
• Let's not, we don't need any more feet on the gas. And I think that's important.
• So we have already a subsidy for oil and gas under 405.
• So we have already a subsidy for oil and gas under 405.
• We are part of the Aspen Forum for Community Solutions.

Bills: SB913, SB1086, SB1087, SB1143, SB1534, SB1553, SB1718, SB1754, SB2004, SB2322, SB2448

Keywords: hotel occupancy tax, municipal revenue, tax code, local government funding, Texas legislation, county taxation, economic development, hotel industry, local government, counties, taxation, tourism, workforce development, youth programs, employment, education, technical training, health physics, higher education, nuclear energy

Summary: The committee heard a series of bills, mostly related to economic development, tax incentives, and workforce programs. Senate Bill 1534 would direct a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Texas Workforce Commission on health physics education and workforce needs; resource witnesses from the Workforce Commission and Coordinating Board testified, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 1553 would authorize Kerr County to impose a hotel occupancy tax for tourism-related uses, and Senate Bills 1086 and 1087 would authorize similar county hotel taxes for Children’s County and Mason County; all three bills received supportive testimony and were left pending. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1754, which would prohibit county and local tax abatements for renewable energy facilities selling power wholesale, with testimony sharply divided between landowners and policy groups opposing renewable subsidies and industry representatives and some senators arguing the bill would harm clean energy investment and local decision-making; the bill was left pending. The committee then heard Senate Bill 2322, which would exempt dispatchable electric generation facilities from the JEDI program’s compelling-factor test so they could qualify for school district tax incentives; testimony was mixed, and the bill was left pending. Later, the committee heard Senate Bill 1718, which would add the NRA annual meeting to the state’s major events reimbursement program. The bill’s sponsor and NRA representatives argued the event brings substantial tourism and economic activity, while opponents said it would use taxpayer funds to subsidize an organization that opposes gun safety measures; the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 2004 would add the Arlington Grand Prix to the major events reimbursement program, with the committee substitute exempting it from the usual competitive site-selection requirement because of timing; testimony from the event organizers and Arlington tourism officials was supportive, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 2448 would create a rural workforce development grant program at the Texas Workforce Commission to support college-and-career readiness and technical assistance in rural communities; witnesses from Texas 2036, Collegiate Edgination, and a rural school district supported it, and it was left pending. Finally, Senate Bill 913 would repeal a special requirement that Alpine dedicate at least 50% of its hotel occupancy tax to advertising and promotion, and Senate Bill 1143 would require more coordination and reporting for youth workforce programs serving disconnected young Texans; both bills received supportive testimony and were left pending. At the end of the hearing, Senator Johnson moved that the committee stand in recess, subject to the call of the chair.

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• Supermarket, gas station.
• That is not a solution.
• It's not a one-size-fits-all solution.
• We saw it in a lot of gas stations. Our store was connected to a gas station. It's still there.
• We're asking to be part of the solution.

Bills: HB28, SB3, SB 3

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, state health, youth protection, licensing fees, criminal offenses, flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program

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• It could be natural gas with some type of clean fuel or carbon capture.
• Hydro is certainly a proven solution, but we're not building a lot of new large hydro right now.
• We have to make sure we've diversified our options to get to the solution we want.
• So I think we see a solution on the horizon.
• I think we see a solution on the horizon.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Because battery energy storage facilities sometimes accompany firm dispatchable natural gas generation
• here; we don't need any more feet on the gas.
• Right now, to incentivize the production of natural gas, a little property tax abatement is not what's
• So we have already a subsidy for oil and gas under 405.
• So, the solution in this bill is that it amends section 403 to exclude electric generation facilities

Bills: SB913, SB1086, SB1087, SB1143, SB1534, SB1553, SB1718, SB1754, SB2004, SB2322, SB2448

Keywords: hotel occupancy tax, municipal revenue, tax code, local government funding, Texas legislation, county taxation, economic development, hotel industry, local government, counties, taxation, tourism, workforce development, youth programs, employment, education, technical training, health physics, higher education, nuclear energy

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• What this did was move oil and gas GRT revenue away from municipalities and gave it to the state.
• This bill would be a solution to those unintended consequences and would help 33 counties.
• This is something that I think we need to find a solution for.
• And so I do appreciate the way in which you have framed this solution.
• So, um, I'd like to find a solution for this.

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• Someone mentioned the gas tax. You know, that's how we pay for roads in this state.
• You know, in the next year, two, three, or five, we're going to have to raise the gas tax.
• So I included some possible solutions throughout this presentation that we could take urgently.
• Possible solutions include time-of-day restrictions, like we mentioned. Is there a curfew?
• So what's the solution to making things happen faster to keep citizens safe?

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• war that is causing gas to skyrocket. war that is causing gas to skyrocket.
• Gas is up to nearly $4 a gallon, up 34%. Gas is up to nearly $4 a gallon, up 34%.
• That solution can be their problem.
• I urge my colleagues targeted solution.
• . solution. solution.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, March 27, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Our members want to be part of this solution.
• Our members want to be part of this solution.
• Our members want to be part of this solution.
• It must natural gas as a primary fuel.
• The an existing natural gas pipeline.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all