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• We would hope that they would comply with the Open Meetings Act.
• The Texas Public Information Act guarantees the public's access to government records.
• In fiscal year 24, we received around... more than 4,000 Public Information Act requests.
• If not, we have to go through. through the Public Information Act process.
• The example of the Texas Public Information Act requires that the act be construed liberally. in favor

Bills: HB 111 , HB1545 , HB2145 , HB2467 , HB2520 , HB4136 , HB4181 , HB4214 , HB4218 , HB4219 , HB4359 , HB4437 , HB4822 , HB111

Committee: House Delivery of Government Efficiency

Keywords: Texas Public Information Act, open records, public records, government transparency, confidentiality, attorney-client privilege, governmental body, Chapter 552, public information law, nonprofit association, quasi-governmental entity, economic development, trade secrets, proprietary information, commercial financial information, Alamo restoration, local workforce board, TDCJ contract facility, civil commitment facility, water supply corporation

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• Bush signed what we now refer to as the Jean Clary Campus Safety Act.
• No, the Enforcement Act of any violations remain the same. and this will kind of help avoid any other
• It's worth noting that the current statute preventing the act. or construction of electrical generation
• Students provide their academic... data like GPA, class rank, SAT and ACT scores to quickly and easily
• During the designated week, the Coordinating Board shall permit individuals in this state to apply to

Bills: HB42 , HB 125 , HB 1233 , HB2853 , HB3148 , HB3326 , HB3701 , HB4066 , HB4361 , HB4762 , HB4909 , HB4912 , HB42 , HB125

Committee: House Higher Education

Keywords: higher education, funding, financial allocation, state budget, Texas A&M University, University of Houston, education funding, medical education, osteopathic medicine, healthcare workforce, Tarleton State University, industry-recognized credentials, workforce development, career opportunities, feasibility study, student fees, university funding, student union, education, UT El Paso

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• After serving in World War II, he utilized the Hazelwood Act to pursue his degree at Texas Western.
• belief... ...across the state of Texas, rural health care CEOs are unified in our belief that if we act

Bills: HB42 , HB 125 , HB 1233 , HB2853 , HB3148 , HB3326 , HB3701 , HB4066 , HB4361 , HB4762 , HB4909 , HB4912 , HB42 , HB125

Committee: House Higher Education

Keywords: higher education, funding, financial allocation, state budget, Texas A&M University, University of Houston, education funding, medical education, osteopathic medicine, healthcare workforce, Tarleton State University, industry-recognized credentials, workforce development, career opportunities, feasibility study, student fees, university funding, student union, education, UT El Paso

Summary: The Committee on Higher Education met to hear several bills and first corrected the minutes from its April 1, 2025 meeting to reflect that a committee substitute for HB 271 had been adopted before the bill was reported favorably. The committee then heard HB 3326, which would help Texas higher education employees, especially adjunct faculty, qualify for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness by counting classroom hours toward full-time status, requiring institutions to verify employment within 60 days, and requiring annual notice to eligible employees. No witnesses testified against the bill, and it was left pending. Members then heard HB 2853, authorizing UTEP to phase in a student union fee increase to fund demolition and reconstruction of its aging student union. Representative Perez and UTEP student and university witnesses said the current facility is outdated and insufficient for a campus of more than 25,000 students, while some members raised concerns about the size of the fee increase and its impact on low-income students. UTEP representatives said most students receive aid, the fee would be phased in over time, and the project was student-approved; the bill was left pending. The committee also heard HB 4066, a one-line bill to abolish the Texas Research Incentive Program after the state cleared its backlog of matching obligations, with the author saying the program was no longer needed in light of newer research funding approaches. The bill was left pending. The committee spent substantial time on HB 125, which would create the Tarleton State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Supporters, including Tarleton leadership, the founding dean, a rural hospital CEO, and a feasibility consultant, argued the school would address severe rural physician shortages by recruiting Texas and rural students, training them in rural settings, and developing new residency slots rather than competing for existing ones. Members asked about affordability, residency placement, and whether the school would draw students from rural Texas; Tarleton said it would seek to keep tuition and debt low, had already raised private donations, and would request $25 million in state support over the biennium. The bill was left pending. Finally, the committee heard HB 42, which would increase the annual Higher Education Fund appropriation and adjust its allocation methodology. The chair and university witnesses described rising deferred maintenance, inflation, cybersecurity needs, and enrollment growth at HEAF-eligible institutions, with witnesses from Texas Tech, Sam Houston State, and UNT saying the additional funding would help address aging facilities and technology needs. After testimony, the committee left HB 42 pending and recessed.

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Bills: HCR17 , HR993 , HR901 , HR495 , HR1374 , HB1692 , HR1166 , HR708 , HR862 , HR706

Keywords: Holocaust, remembrance, Emancipation Hall, ceremony, commemoration, Iran, Iranian protests, Islamic Republic, free and democratic Iran, human rights, women, life, freedom, morality police, political prisoners, internet shutdown, communications blackout, civil liberties, democracy, self-determination, regime repression, dissidents

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• It's not explicitly provided for in the Consumer Protection Act.
• They describe it as an unfair or deceptive act, which is pretty broad.
• They describe it as an unfair or deceptive act, which is pretty broad.
• They describe it as an unfair or deceptive act, which is pretty broad.
• Preclearance was in the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Bills: HB2073 , HB2403 , HB2587 , HB2607 , HB1170 , HB1570 , HB1710 , HB1750 , HB1834 , HB2441

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: health insurance, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, failure to register, criminal justice, registration requirements, public safety, law enforcement, nonprofit, grant funding, pilot program, financial support, community development, child care, childcare, subsidy rates, rate regions, market rate survey

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• </c> of the Anchor Act. Thank you, Mr. of the Anchor Act. Thank you, Mr.
• Act, as amended. Now more than ever, VA Act, as amended.
• Accountability Act, as amended. The Accountability Act, as amended.
• </c> Accountability Act of 2025 as amended. Accountability Act of 2025 as amended.
• </c><05:49:55.680><c> Act</c> National Emergency Act National Emergency Act 50USC601,<05:49:58.558><c

Bills: HR1286 , HR1263 , HB1578 , HR1364 , HB2201 , HB1823 , HB1815 , HR1147 , HR217 , HB1701 , HB1453 , HR1223

Keywords: trade policy, tariffs, trade enforcement, workers rights, labor standards, environmental standards, Buy America, domestic content, offshoring, manufacturing jobs, factory closures, family farmers, small business, supply chains, dumping, countervailing duties, antidumping, trade agreements, USMCA, investor-state dispute settlement

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• So, as Representative Niska said, this is an act that's an enabling act.
• </c> also give you an update on how this act also give you an update on how this act is<00:03:42.720>
• </c><00:03:49.440><c> It's</c><00:03:49.760><c> meant</c> act that's an enabling act.
• It's meant act that's an enabling act.
• </c><00:06:37.919><c> is</c> uh just this year moving uh the act is uh just this year moving uh the act

Bills: HF2233 , HF1999 , HF1995 , HF1614 , HF2781 , HF1775 , HF1316 , HF2127 , HF2521 , HF689 , HF2380 , HF1273

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money

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• </c><00:15:20.880><c> of</c> to amend the Endangered Species Act of to amend the Endangered Species Act
• , permitting relief, and permitting relief for broadband deployment.
• act and halt fno<02:19:40.960><c> act</c><02:19:41.200><c> which</c><02:19:41.439><c> provide</c><02
• Republicans</c><02:32:34.399><c> passed</c> The Fences Act, which Republicans passed The Fences Act,
• </c> the Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act. the Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act.

Bills: HR1206 , HB6387 , HB4690 , HR1182 , HR1189

Keywords: David Scott, Representative David Scott, Georgia, House resolution, memorial resolution, condolence resolution, death of a member, adjournment in honor, Congressional tribute, House of Representatives, ceremonial resolution, obituary resolution, Clean Air Act, wildfire risk, air quality monitoring, exceptional events, regulations, environmental policy, energy efficiency, federal buildings

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• Today, the committee is hearing testimony on H. 5279, An Act Financing Long-Term Improvements to Municipal
• Administrator Jonathan Gulliver, and the whole MassDOT team, we are here in support of House Bill 5279, an act
• I think my colleague, Silverville, had touched on the MBTA Communities Act potentially as points towards

Bills: H5279

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets

Keywords: municipal roads, bridges, transportation bond bill, infrastructure financing, capital spending, bond authorization, general obligation bonds, special obligation bonds, Commonwealth Transportation Improvement Act, road resurfacing, road repair, bridge repair, pavement, culverts, stormwater management, climate resilience, bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian infrastructure, transit modernization, commuter rail

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• Members, this is following up from part of the Deferred Maintenance Act 71.
• I know anybody that's been dealing with Act 751 and the dollars that we spent, the $100 million we spent
• I know anybody that's been dealing with Act 751 and the dollars that we spent, the $100 million we spent
• They each have a statutory purpose that's defined in the Environmental Quality Act.
• We also have our permit fees and annual fees, application fees, et cetera.

Bills: HB27 , HB290 , HB308 , HB311 , HB382 , HB417 , HB575 , HB755 , HB980

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: HB 290, Act 426, sunset law, Department of the Treasury, Louisiana Treasury, re-creation, reauthorization, statutory entities, termination date, sunset review, Title 49, fiscal administration, state finance, agency continuation, legislative authority, insurance premiums, Municipal Fire and Police, dedicated fund, assessments, Louisiana legislation

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• It amends the Civil Rights Act from 2021 to better match the New Mexico Tort Claims Act.
• Tort Claims Act.
• and under the Civil Rights Act.
• the Civil Rights Act.
• different than when you're injured at 70 or 80 under a tort claims act or civil rights act.

Bills: SB246 , SB146 , SB300 , SB301 , SB309 , SM17

Committee: Senate Senate Health & Public Affairs

Keywords: massage therapy, licensure, health and safety standards, continuing education, establishment licensing, civil rights, sovereign immunity, damages, public body, lawsuit limitations, legal notice, child welfare, computing infrastructure, data management, Department of Health, appropriation, foster care, Indian children, cultural competency, training services

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• The bill establishes requirements for the beer warehouse license, including having a federal permit or
• However, certain licensed manufacturers and distributors are permitted to operate in the retail tier.
• Certain licensed manufacturers and distributors are permitted to operate in the retail tier.
• For example, microbreweries are permitted to hold a spirits, beer, and wine restaurant license and/or
• So turning to House Bill 2536, the bill permits a licensed domestic winery to hold a spirits, beer, and

Bills: HB2128 , HB2207 , HB1701 , HB2536 , HB2476 , HB2294 , HB2229

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Business

Keywords: alcohol service, sports facilities, amusement venues, recreational activities, patron engagement, alcohol warehousing, regulation, liquor distribution, storage standards, state laws, liquor licenses, multiple premises, alcohol distribution, commercial leasing, regulatory reform, winery, restaurant license, alcohol, spirits, beer

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• The listing was based on Species Act.
• </c><00:53:02.800><c> and</c> agencies responsible for permitting and agencies responsible for permitting
• </c> Nixon signed the Federal Clean Air Act Nixon signed the Federal Clean Air Act in<02:08:24.040><c
• </c><03:45:08.399><c> I</c><03:45:08.560><c> think</c> act. It wasn't that bipartisan. I think act.
• </c> we repeal the Inflation Reduction Act. we repeal the Inflation Reduction Act.

Bills: HJR88 , HJR78

Keywords: HJR88, H.J.Res. 88, Congressional Review Act, CRA, EPA waiver, California waiver, Advanced Clean Cars II, clean cars, vehicle emissions, auto emissions, motor vehicle pollution, engine pollution, California Air Resources Board, CARB, zero-emission vehicles, ZEV, electric vehicles, EV mandate, preemption, federal disapproval

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• Strong to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day.
• </c><00:25:23.799><c> to</c> National Environmental Policy Act to National Environmental Policy Act to
• </c><00:25:50.600><c> Etc</c> with NEPA Endangered Species Act Etc with NEPA Endangered Species Act Etc
• the Halt Fentanyl Act.
• </c> hr101 the taxpayer data protection act hr101 the taxpayer data protection act in<02:42:36.880><c

Bills: HR125 , HCR11 , HR122

Keywords: committee membership, House of Representatives, government structure, ethics, political appointments, concurrent resolution, President communication, Congress assembly, meeting date, government procedure, joint session, Congress, President's address, H.Res. 122, HR122, H.R. 77, midnight rules, Congressional Review Act, CRA, resolution of disapproval

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• Modernization Act. Modernization Act.
• </c> Enforcement Extension Act. Enforcement Extension Act.
• </c> the trafficking survivors relief act. the trafficking survivors relief act.
• We've got to act. You December 1st. We've got to act.
• </c> majority is refusing to act. majority is refusing to act.

Bills: HB4423 , HB5348 , HB4430 , HB4431 , HB4429 , HB3716 , HR225 , HB5349 , HB5346 , HB5345 , HB5284 , HB4313 , HR1262 , SB616 , HR176 , HB2159 , HB4323 , HB2066 , HB4549 , HB4495 , HB4491 , HB3174

Keywords: Burma, Myanmar, World Bank, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, foreign aid, sanctions, military coup, democracy, development financing, multilateral lending, Treasury Department, Executive Director, international financial institutions, human rights, junta, national interest waiver, Social Security, SSN, Social Security number

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• Acting Speaker, the preamble for House Bill 1 begins on page 1 and continues through page 12 of the bill
• Creation Project; and $1 million for laboratory cooperative endeavor agreements to expedite the permitting
• Special order three, House Bill 3, provides relative to enacting the Omnibus Bond Authorization Act of
• modernization, including $5.9 million for the CYPRIS offender management system, $5 million for a new permitting
• to be referred to as the Tiger Team to study the feasibility and public safety implications of permitting

Bills: HR159 , HR160 , HR161 , HR162 , HR163 , HR164 , HCR60 , HCR61 , HCR62 , HCR63 , HCR64 , HR153 , HR154 , HR155 , HR156 , HR157 , HR158 , HCR57 , HCR58 , HCR59 , SB124 , SB399 , SB441 , SB447 , SB460 , HCR4 , HCR47 , HB59 , HB74 , HB159 , HB175 , HB330 , HB364 , HB414 , HB458 , HB525 , HB568 , HB628 , HB786 , HB909 , HB1008 , HB1033 , HB1034 , HB1041 , HB1052 , HB1062 , HB1070 , HB1079 , HB1112 , HB1118 , HB1139 , HB1151 , HB1154 , HB1176 , HB1182 , HB1196 , HB1214 , HB1231 , HB1241 , SB244 , HB1 , HB2 , HB3 , HB312 , HB313 , HB383 , HB314 , HCR3 , HB983 , HB1126 , HR1 , HR17 , HCR5 , HB27 , HB71 , HB214 , HB225 , HB241 , HB244 , HB306 , HB345 , HB366 , HB446 , HB511 , HB514 , HB655 , HB730 , HB743 , HB1027 , HB1037 , HB1043 , HB1082 , HB1091 , HB1096 , HB1103 , HB1167 , HB1174 , HB1175 , HB1230 , HB1237 , HB1238 , HB55 , HB385 , HB394 , HB396 , HB406 , HB608 , HB622 , HB676 , HB772 , HB897 , HB1030 , HB1035 , HB1038 , HB1045 , HB1049 , HB1056 , HB1058 , HB1059 , HB1092 , HB1100 , HB1117 , HB1160 , HB1161 , HB1162 , HB1177 , HB1180 , HB1189 , HB1216 , HB1239 , HB1240 , SB162 , SB349 , SB350 , SB382 , SB383 , SB127 , HB51 , HB58 , HB140 , HB750 , HB911 , HB982 , HB1010 , HB151 , HB180 , HB192 , HB193 , HB310 , HB635 , HB690 , HB961 , HB1003 , HB1146 , HB864 , HB977 , HB181 , HB31 , HB664 , HB615 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HB9 , HB284 , HB393 , HB459 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB682 , HB733 , HB773 , HB996 , HB1113 , HB1234 , HB1236

Keywords: occupational therapy, healthcare, medical professionals, recognition, professional day, property transfer, public records doctrine, bad faith, Louisiana State Law Institute, real estate law, Black Maternal Health Week, maternal health, racial disparities, healthcare access, culturally competent care, Louisiana, community health, motorcycle safety, awareness month, motorcyclists education

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• So 541 Save Act is simply the concept here is to close the primaries.
• So 541 Save Act is simply the morning.
• That small act shows genuine interest and responsibility.
• Alabama Voter Engagement Act.
• And just like the Save America Act And just like the Save America Act currently<00:57:07.040><c> pending

Bills: HB541 , SB194 , HB541 , SB194

Committee: House Ethics and Campaign Finance

Keywords: PFAS, drinking water, public health, environmental management, liability, agriculture authority, eminent domain, property rights, tax exemption, agriculture center, primary elections, party registration, party affiliation, open primary, closed primary, runoff election, crossover voting, voter registration, Secretary of State, absentee ballot

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• Protection Act.
• Protection Act.
• Enforcement of the act is under the Consumer Protection Act and includes a private right of action.
• If that's not a reason to act, I don't know what is.
• It’s time to act.

Bills: SB5984 , SB6119 , SB6076

Committee: Senate Environment, Energy & Technology

Keywords: artificial intelligence, chatbots, regulation, technology, consumer protection, pollutants, tire regulation, 6PPD, environment, public safety, SB 6076, consumer-owned utilities, public utility districts, municipal procurement, competitive bidding, public works, clean energy, renewable energy, nonemitting generation, energy storage

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• Clyde to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day.
• </c> he is acting president of that country. he is acting president of that country.
• </c> Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.
• </c> Child, and Elder Care Solutions Act. Child, and Elder Care Solutions Act.
• </c><08:54:14.478><c> In</c><08:54:14.878><c> 1976,</c> Education Act. In 1976, Education Act.

Bills: HR991 , HB4593 , HB2312 , HB2270 , HB2262 , HR988

Keywords: H.Res. 991, HR 991, House resolution, request return of papers, official papers, legislative procedure, congressional process, Senate return, H.R. 1834, enrolled bill, House Clerk, procedural resolution, motion to reconsider, gridlock, congressional administration, showerhead, regulation, energy policy, consumer protection, overregulation

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• Now, you know, with the Alabama Literacy Act, that is so impactful that our third graders, our initial

Bills: HB447 , HB447

Committee: House Ways and Means Education

Keywords: HB447, school buses, student transportation, public schools, local boards of education, dual enrollment, career technical education, CTE, community college, trade school, technical college, offsite educational venues, student access, transportation policy, school bus law, Alabama education law, Montgomery County, probate court, judge of probate, will registration