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• Yeah, but the state of Texas many years ago.
• of medicine and doctors in the state of Texas.
• And even to carry a firearm in the state of Texas, just to name a few.
• in the state of Texas.
• the state of Texas.

Committee: House Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Thank you for the great state of Texas. The 28 states in the Union of the United States.
• You know the challenges we face in this great state of Texas.
• He served the state of Texas honorably. He never stopped trying to help people.
• We are proud to have you in Texas and members, will you please help me welcome them to their Texas State
• Thank you again for all you do across our state and welcome to our Texas Capitol, Mr. Speaker.

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• We have 23 of those in the state of Texas.
• The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles supports mobility across the state by administering state motor
• And do you have an estimate of the incremental cost just to the state of Texas on this bill?
• It's burden, it's excess cost to the state of Texas.
• We have 8 urban offices around the state of Texas, the newest one being in Laredo.

Committee: House Transportation

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• So that has been a huge help to getting more plumbers licensed in the state of Texas.
• And so I appreciate your time and consideration for this important bill. the state of Texas.
• universities in our great state of Texas.
• Today, our request to you is simple: Please allow CLT to compete in the state of Texas.
• education, which will, in turn, provide better students and citizens of the state of Texas.

Committee: Senate Education K-16

Summary: The committee heard and discussed several higher education and public school bills. Senator Burwell presented SB 1242 to remove an outdated Coordinating Board approval requirement for Texas State Technical College land and facility acquisitions, and SJR 59 to create a constitutionally dedicated endowment for TSTC capital needs; both drew strong support from industry and workforce groups and were left pending. SB 757, by Senator Middleton, would create a debt-to-earnings accountability system for public college programs, with supporters saying it would protect students from low-value degrees and opponents warning it could unfairly penalize programs with long-term value, especially graduate, medical, and public service fields; it was also left pending. SB 1241, by Senator Millington, would expand acceptable college entrance exams beyond the SAT and ACT, including the Classic Learning Test, and was left pending after testimony from CLT, homeschool, and student groups in support. SB 1085, by Senator Blanco, would let Sul Ross State University offer lower-division courses at its satellite campuses in the Middle Rio Grande region; it too was left pending. The committee then took up a series of public school and higher education measures, voting several out favorably. SB 605, as substituted, limits commissioner approval of charter school expansion amendments for schools under conservatorship or a management team and was reported favorably 9-0. SB 1871 and SB 1873, both by Senator Perry, were revised to narrow teacher immunity, clarify removal and suspension procedures, require periodic review of in-school suspension placements, and align discipline rules; both substitutes were adopted and reported favorably. SB 1872, SB 1874, SB 762, SB 1962, SB 1750, SB 2252, SB 2253, SB 2365, SB 1924, and SB 37 were also considered, with most reported favorably on party-line or near-unanimous votes. SB 1750 would replace a flat charter school facilities funding cap with an attendance-based formula; SB 2252 and SB 2253 address kindergarten readiness, early literacy/numeracy, and educator preparation; SB 2365 concerns student phone use during instructional time; SB 1924 restores local citation authority for certain school offenses and adds reporting, notice, and completion requirements; and SB 37 would expand state oversight of higher education curriculum, governance, faculty senates, and compliance with state law. Other measures heard included SB 769, which would require a Coordinating Board report on barriers faced by students with disabilities in higher education; supporters emphasized the need for better data and accessibility, while witnesses suggested broader reporting on race, disability types, and K-12-to-college transitions. SB 2231 would designate a Free College Application Week in October and was left pending. SB 1878 would modernize the Josie School statute and provide formula funding and aid eligibility for Polytechnic College. SB 1409 would authorize universities to offer self-funded student health benefit plans, with Rice University and Texas 2036 supporting the measure as a way to lower costs and expand coverage. SB 2431 would require universities to give foreign language credit for study abroad programs, SB 2314 would require schools to inform students about opting in or out of record sharing for direct admissions through My Texas Future, and SB 2138 would extend the state’s anti-ESG contracting restrictions to public higher education endowments and governing boards; these later bills were introduced and left pending.

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• The state of Texas does appropriate money for it. Does it stay in the?
• There's a variety throughout the. state that are operated ones operated by Texas Tech in West Texas and
• They do the best for the state. of Texas, they try to do what's best for the state of Texas, and it must
• agency that had enabled child abuse in the state of Texas.
• Due to the history of how Texas became a state, Texas is a high percentage of private land. to preserve

Committee: House Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• of Texas, Jane Nelson, Secretary of State of the State of Texas, call the Texas House of Representatives
• I am Jane Nelson, Texas Secretary of State, and it is my privilege to join. 28 29 I want to tell you,
• Of the 89th Legislature of the state of Texas. And will to the best of my ability.
• and of the great state of Texas.
• May God continue to bless the great state of Texas.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• We have 23 of those in the state of Texas.
• We also have the don't mess with Texas campaign that is intended to reduce litter across the state.
• The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles supports mobility across the state by administering during state
• costs just to the state of Texas on this bill, the way it's sitting right now.
• We have eight urban offices around the state of Texas, the newest one being in Laredo.

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• In accordance with the Constitution and laws of the state of Texas, I, Jane Nelson, Secretary of State
• of the state of Texas, call the Texas House of Representatives of the eighty-ninth legislature to order
• and of the great state of Texas.
• of Texas. of the state of Texas and will to the best of my ability and will to the best of my abilities
• May God continue to bless the great state of Texas. Thank you.

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• Texas, like many other states, adopted this model.
• the state of Texas.
• Texas is a great state for this type of policy.
• The state of Texas dropped the ball.
• exchange data exchange across the state of Texas.

Committee: Senate Health & Human Services

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services convened to discuss interim charges regarding fraud, waste, and abuse in Texas human services, particularly focusing on Medicaid and childcare programs. The meeting highlighted the importance of preventing misuse of taxpayer funds, with testimony from various stakeholders emphasizing the need for increased oversight and accountability in these programs. Key points included the alarming rise in healthcare fraud in other states, the necessity for Texas to enhance its fraud prevention measures, and the potential financial repercussions of failing to meet federal compliance standards. Several committee members expressed concerns about the impact of fraud on vulnerable populations, particularly those relying on Medicaid services. Testimonies from experts underscored the effectiveness of Texas's Office of Inspector General (OIG) in combating fraud, yet pointed out existing vulnerabilities, such as inconsistent enforcement and the need for better data sharing among agencies. The discussion also touched on the challenges faced by hospice care providers, with a significant increase in the number of hospices in Texas raising concerns about quality and oversight. The committee heard from various witnesses, including representatives from health plans and advocacy organizations, who provided insights into the complexities of managing Medicaid and the importance of maintaining program integrity. The meeting concluded with a commitment to further explore legislative solutions to enhance oversight and ensure that resources are directed to those in genuine need.

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• The Secretary of State is the chief election official for the state of Texas.
• ... and outside the state of Texas.
• It wasn't just a state of Texas. It was all over the United States.
• of Texas by the Texas Secretary of State.
• That's only in a handful of states. Those do not exist in the state of Texas.

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Okay, so out of the 13 million, how much of it is owned by the state of Texas?
• Okay, so out of the $13 million, how much of it is owned by the state of Texas?
• We're talking about the state of Texas and the entire state.
• MUDs are highly regulated by the state of Texas.
• Stated simply, Texas is special.

Committee: House Land & Resource Management

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• In the state of Texas.
• Is a regulated entity in the state of Texas.
• state agencies in Texas have 75% telework policies.
• the state of Texas.
• in the state of Texas?

Committee: House Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII

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• Yes, going forward in the state of Texas.
• Yes, going forward in the state of Texas.
• We're the state of Texas. We're the most energy-rich state in the lower 48.
• Please state your name and begin. Salado, Texas.
• I would also suggest that you contact the State Bar of Texas.

Summary: The Senate Business and Commerce Committee held its third interim hearing on Texas electric grid reliability and 765 kV transmission lines/private property rights. Chair Schwertner opened by noting record ERCOT summer demand of 91,089 MW and emphasized the committee’s focus on managing rapid load growth, ensuring adequate generation, and protecting homeowners, businesses, landowners, and ratepayers. The committee also adopted strict two-minute limits for public testimony and planned to hear invited witnesses first, then public testimony. PUC Chairman Thomas Gleeson, ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas, and OPUC Chief Counsel Benjamin Barclay testified on Senate Bill 6 implementation, large-load interconnection, transmission cost allocation, and market design. Gleeson said the PUC has adopted or is finalizing rules on net metering/co-location, large load interconnection standards, and a transmission cost recovery rule that would move from 4CP to 12CP, lengthen the interval to 30 minutes, and add a minimum demand charge to better allocate costs to large loads. Vegas explained ERCOT’s new batch process for large loads, saying it provides year-by-year capacity allocations, clearer financial obligations, and a transmission plan; he reported 205 GW eligible for Batch Zero, with 65 GW classified as baseload, 25 GW in an intermediate category, and 114 GW as allocated load. Barclay supported the changes as better protection for residential and small commercial customers, while warning that the minimum demand charge may need an exit-fee concept to address stranded costs if large loads leave. Members pressed witnesses on whether additional market changes are needed to attract dispatchable thermal generation and whether DRS/DRRS Plus could become a capacity-market substitute. Gleeson and Vegas said the current market still favors solar, batteries, and other low-variable-cost resources, and that more incentives may be needed for gas and other thermal generation; Gleeson said the commission’s reliability standard assessment will begin this year and conclude next year with a 2029 outlook. They described DRS as an ancillary service for intraday reliability and DRS Plus as a proposed real-time revenue mechanism for thermal resources during scarcity, not a forward capacity market. Senators also questioned whether 12CP could still be gamed, whether curtailment authority under SB 6 should be expanded from EEA 2 to earlier stages, and whether the batch process should be bifurcated so traditional industrial loads are handled differently from data centers. Witnesses said the batch process is intended to prevent speculative projects from driving transmission costs, that most large-load projects are data centers, and that future rules may need to better distinguish among types of large loads.

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• I would urge our representation for the great state of Texas.
• As the state chair, I see environmental problems all over Texas.
• The state legislature and the State Board of Education districts were completed by Texas lawmakers during
• As stated in our state song, "Texas, our Texas," so wonderful, so great, boldest and grandest, withstanding
• This isn't just for Texas now, but for my three grandkids and every grandchild in the state of Texas.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• You know what, you really should direct that question to the governor of the state of Texas who designated
• Visitors come to see the and include our beautiful Padre Island National Seashore, Texas State Aquarium
• HR number 215 by Guilhan commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Texas state chapter of the National
• state has developed a plan to address kidney disease and the Texas Renal Coalition continues its vital
• across our great state of Texas.

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• state.
• I'm proud to represent the heart of Texas in the United States Congress.
• of Texas.
• I'm the Texas State Lead for Climate Cabinet.
• When our state is still looking at the devastating outcome of flooding in mid-Texas...

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• Since Texas remains only one of 10 states who refuse to expand Medicaid, leaving millions of low-income
• across the state began.
• Texas is the most uninsured state in the nation. 1 out of 10 children in Texas have no healthcare.
• Planned Parenthood South Texas is one of 3 Planned Parenthood affiliates in the state, including Planned
• that Texas families are healthy, and Texas communities are healthy, no matter what.

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• Collin County to lead us in the Pledges of Allegiance to the United States of Texas Flags.
• that is pro parent in the history of the state so the Texas Senate is working the Texas House has accomplished
• For decades of our history in the state of Texas, it was more. common than not that we would suspend
• Visitors come to see and include our beautiful Padre Island National Seashore, Texas State Aquarium.
• great state of Texas.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• and Texas flags.
• And now to the Texas flag. Honor the Texas flag.
• I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible. Thank you.
• H.R. 110 by Lalani, recognizing Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants Advocacy Day at the State
• House, former member of the Texas Senate, and former member of the State Board of Education.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• So the state tax commission collects the taxes from any wind farms or geothermal facilities that exist
• in the state.
• Is it, again, is the state involved, or is it another entity? Representative Monks?
• The state is not necessarily involved in that. Any further questions? Senator Anthony. Mr.
• The state is not necessarily involved in that. Any further questions? Senator Anthony. Mr.

Summary: The Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee heard three House bills. House Bill 734, presented by Rep. Ben Furman, would change how wind and geothermal tax revenues are distributed to school districts that do not have supplemental levies, using the county levy rate instead. Furman said the bill closes an unintended loophole and does not change total revenue or affect solar. After brief questions, the committee voted to send HB 734 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. House Bill 670, presented by Rep. Monks, would clarify last year’s urban renewal law regarding whether fire protection and ambulance districts may withdraw from existing or new urban renewal districts when there are no outstanding bonds or contractual obligations funded by district revenues. Monks said the bill is meant to reflect legislative intent and address ongoing litigation. Testimony from the Association of Idaho Cities, the Redevelopment Association of Idaho, and Garden City Urban Renewal Agency opposed the bill, arguing it could increase ambiguity and litigation and that the courts should resolve the current disputes first. The committee voted to send HB 670 to the 14th order for possible amendment. House Bill 658, also presented by Rep. Birch, would create a process for county commissioners to fill vacancies on cemetery maintenance district boards when a quorum is lost, and would allow counties to handle temporary district functions until a board is restored. Birch said the bill responds to a cemetery district board vacancy problem and has support from local government associations. The committee asked a few light questions and then passed HB 658 to the floor with a due pass recommendation before adjourning.