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• Their property tax exempt status under the Texas Tax Code.
• Bill 2025 aims to correct this by clarifying and updating relevant provisions of the tax code.
• The standard that applies to others in the tax code; we're simply adapting it to this purpose.
• We believe Rio Concho and communities like it already should have that exemption under Texas Tax Code
• I believe with the language that we referenced, subchapter B of Chapter 321 of the Tax Code, which relates

Bills: HB 103, HB 1256, HB1587, HB1632, HB2027, HB2525, HJR88, HJR138, HB103

Keywords: taxing unit, bond database, local government, transparency, civil penalty, education reform, funding allocation, school infrastructure, teacher recruitment, student achievement, tax exemption, water conservation, graywater systems, rainwater harvesting, ad valorem taxation, county commissioners, HB 1587, Texas sales tax holiday, back-to-school tax holiday, clothing tax exemption

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• Municipalities as defined in section 11-40-12 of the Code of Alabama 1975.
• Number one, currently in the Alabama handbook, broadband is considered and defined as a utility, but
• This bill does ensure that the language in the legislation matches what's in the Alabama handbook as
• With the passage of Rebuild Alabama, we've emerged from nearly three decades without any increase in
• I'm here today representing the Broadband Association of Alabama, Mississippi.

Bills: HB606, SB271

Keywords: HB606, Alabama, Department of Transportation, DOT, public highways, utility relocation, right-of-way, state right-of-way, road construction, bridge, tunnel, toll road, interstate highway, defense highway, utility facilities, broadband, telecommunications, cable, electricity, gas

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• I represent the Alabama Beer Association, your Alabama beer wholesalers.
• We're happy to say we're the official whiskey of Alabama.
• The 100,000 gallons is not in the realm of any distillery in Alabama. realm of any distillery in Alabama
• as well. other facilities in Alabama as well.
• We get barley from North Alabama.

Bills: SB312, SB316, SB90

Keywords: alcoholic beverages, ABC Board, Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control, special event license, special events retail license, nonprofit special events retail license, special retail license, event storage license, government venue license, alcohol storage, alcohol transfer, beer, wine, liquor, on-premises consumption, public venue, government-owned property, municipal property, county property, state property

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• HB382 is a bill that changes some Alabama real estate licensing laws. Um, be very...
• Alabama real estate licensing law. Um, be very brief. It does a few things.

Bills: HB95, HB382

Keywords: HVAC, air conditioning, heating, ventilation, warranty transfer, manufacturer warranty, consumer protection, home sale, residential real property, real estate, homebuyer, homeowner, property transfer, fixture, condominium, cooperative, duplex, triplex, quadraplex, warrantor

Bills: SJR50, SJR51, SJR52, SJR53, SJR54, HJR1090, HJR1091, HJR1092, HJR1093, HJR1094, HJR1095, SJR49

Keywords: Medicaid, federal funding, state law, healthcare, low-income adults, Oklahoma Constitution, healthcare regulations, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, permanent rules, joint resolution, OHCA, health care rules, administrative rules, major rule, Title 75, Title 317, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 317:30, health policy, state health programs

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• committee substitute makes non-substantive conforming changes to ensure consistency across the labor code
• Reinstate Section 39.004 of the Utilities Code, which authorized the PUC to obtain assistance for regional
• a follow-up to last session's Senate Bill. 895, which replaced Chapter 151 of the Texas Financial Code
• I'm going to do now is go through a few of the changes that have been made to the Texas Financial Code
• The first change is that the Texas Financial Code, which was created in 1993, is now under new legislation

Bills: HB146, HB150, HB1500, HB1545, HB1562, HB2067, HB2520, HB2818, HB3214, HB3250, HB3466, HB3512, HB3623, HB4063, HB4395, HB4464, HB4668, HB4690, HB5331, HB3833, HB146, HB150

Keywords: HB 146, Texas Capitol, State Capitol, State Preservation Board, Congress Avenue, Travis County, traffic lanes, lane closure, road closure, municipal authority, local control, Capitol area, downtown Austin, special events, construction traffic plan, pedestrian safety, public works, transportation policy, government code chapter 443, cybersecurity

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• Currently, these pilots operate under the General Transportation Code.
• Unlike other local pilot branches with specific governing codes, we have operated under general statutes
• of the Texas Transportation Code.

Bills: SB 35, SB 249, SB 546, SB 1353, SB 1493, SB 2246, SB 1902, SB 1029

Keywords: transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County

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• Currently, these pilots operate under the General Transportation Code.
• Unlike other local pilot branches with specific engineering codes, we have operated under.
• General Statutes of the Texas Transportation Code to formalize our operations and support future growth

Bills: SB35, SB249, SB546, SB1353, SB1493, SB2246, SB1902, SB1029

Keywords: transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County

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• report child abuse is a Class A misdemeanor. when the actor is professional, as defined by family code

Bills: SB127, SB456, SB482, SB659, SB739, SB816, SB1234, SB1666, SB1886, SB1980, SB2580, SB2611, SB2693, SB2776

Keywords: child abuse, reporting obligation, statute of limitations, negligence, legal professionals, human organs, criminal penalties, physician license, medical ethics, illegal trade, smuggling, human trafficking, felony offenses, law enforcement, authorized peace officer, peace officer definition, tracking equipment, communications access, electronic surveillance, cell phone records

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• First inguinity, second degree of affinity is defined in the government code. second degree of infinity
• The updated, the outdated language in the Texas Education Code. 37.82 refers to things such as paging
• Code of Federal Regulations, specifically accessibility of child's eyes. AP to teacher and others.

Bills: SB451, SB762, SB1490, SB1262, SB1459, SB1750, SB1962, SB2252, SB2253, SB2365

Keywords: instructional materials, public schools, Education Code, adoption, rejected materials, local funds, open educational resources, Texas Education Code, school districts, open enrollment charter schools, funding restrictions, environmental regulation, business compliance, local authority, economic development, state preemption, local control, open education resources, SB 762, Texas public schools

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• We see Louisiana and Alabama, in particular, with math.
• I think Alabama is the only state in the nation that saw like larger than our Better scores than they
• bill relates to the procedure of the public schools or public institution of higher education student code
• region, they always ask about the schools that they're going to end up sending their kids to. error code
• The updated, the outdated language in the Texas Education Code. 37.82 refers to things such as paging

Bills: SB451, SB762, SB1490, SB1262, SB1459, SB1750, SB1962, SB2252, SB2253, SB2365

Keywords: instructional materials, public schools, Education Code, adoption, rejected materials, local funds, open educational resources, Texas Education Code, school districts, open enrollment charter schools, funding restrictions, environmental regulation, business compliance, local authority, economic development, state preemption, local control, open education resources, SB 762, Texas public schools

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• The Texas Education Code currently places limited restrictions on such misconduct. severance pay for

Bills: SB 1079, SB 1243, SB 1504, SB 1579, SB 1708, SB 1844, SB 1851, SB 1879, SB 1921, SB 1951, SB 2237, SB 2238, SB 2406, SB 2407

Keywords: SB 1079, Texas, county government, commissioners court, Local Government Code, Chapter 263, surplus property, salvage property, data storage device, hard drive, electronic media, digital records, confidential information, protected information, privacy, records retention, information security, data destruction, device disposal, sensitive data

Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was marked by significant discussions on multiple bills aimed at enhancing governance and protecting taxpayer interests. Among the notable legislations was SB1951, where Senator Paxton emphasized reforms to reduce erroneous penalty notices imposed by appraisal districts, eliminating the financial incentive for such penalties. The session concluded with public testimonies that highlighted the importance of transparency and accountability in taxpayer dealings. Additionally, Senator Middleton presented SB1504 and SB2237, focusing on the operational frameworks of local authorities and executive severance payments, respectively, both of which sparked considerable debate among committee members.

Bills: HB109, HB136, HB 109, HB136, HB694, HB 1201, HB1716, HB2071, HB2216, HB2358, HB2807, HB2886, HCR78

Keywords: taxation, ballot propositions, public funding, voter information, transparency, training, public officials, candidates, requirements, political education, mental health, inpatient psychiatric facility, juvenile treatment, residential treatment facility, emotionally disturbed juveniles, Department of State Health Services, Health and Human Services Commission, state grant, facility construction, facility expansion

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• And my question is why not if we have a bad actor that does not have their equipment up to code and up
• On 43, the addition that I would have to your bill is you reference the National Electrical Code, which
• And the second is not only installation through the code, but also maintenance through things.
• and facilities, so having the additional knowledge. of the electrical side, the National Electric Code
• We also use the Texas Administrative Code 25 if there is a dangerous condition.

Bills: HB 13, HB143, HB144, HB145, HB366, HB470, HB805, HB912, HB13, HB143, HB144, HB145

Keywords: emergency communication, infrastructure, first responders, grant program, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, local governments, HB 143, Texas Railroad Commission, Public Utility Commission of Texas, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas, well site, surface facility, electrical power line, National Electrical Code, NEC, electrical safety, utility disconnect, service disconnection

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• It's about the election code. Again, this bill is solely within the election code.
• Chapter E, so of Title 15, of Chapter 253, sorry. of the Election Code, and it allows that for a person
• Consistent with other sections in the election code, which this bill amends, we'd like to see the criminal
• is that while we have a true source of communication statute in chapter 55 or 255 of the election code

Bills: HB 13, HB143, HB144, HB145, HB366, HB470, HB805, HB912, HB13, HB143, HB144, HB145

Keywords: emergency communication, infrastructure, first responders, grant program, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, local governments, HB 143, Texas Railroad Commission, Public Utility Commission of Texas, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas, well site, surface facility, electrical power line, National Electrical Code, NEC, electrical safety, utility disconnect, service disconnection

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• a proposed. comprehensive zoning change which includes broad scale changes such as adopting a new code
• to have that as well, and then they would also have to be in violation of Chapter 51 of the Penal Code
• Section 303.0002, Utilities Code, as added by the bill.
• QR code on there or something that provides a lot of information about the authenticity of that device
• This bill resolves lingering misalignments in the code with respect to HHSC Executive Council.

Bills: HJR34, HB 113, HB184, HB198, HB247, HB367, HB449, HB1778, HB514, HB576, HB632, HB1395, HB2225, HB2582, HB2494, HB766, HB2715, HB2712, HB3069, HB3505, HB 1269, HB4224, HB3609, HB5032, HB2240, HB5180, HB3348, HB4668, HB4909, HB4665, HB4895, HB3395, HB3157, HB4762, HB4395, HB4325, HB4952, HB4386, HB4273, HB2760, HB2697, HB2820, HB1828, HB1768, HB1579, HB1773, HB1871, HB2035, HB2448, HB2492, HB1411, HB4753, HB4666, HB4529, HB1499, HB1610, HB2028, HB1506, HB886, HB3546, HB796, HB223, HB1475, HB3556, HB4638, HCR126, HB38, HB 104, SB1008, SB1106, SB1172, SB2629, SB2964, SB616, HB2214, SB552, HB3181, HB3628, HB589, HB3529, HB3354, HB333, HB2914, HB4130, HB4131, HB24, HB 1160, HB3962, HB4115, HB2295, HB5398, HB1407, HB3800, HB2613, HJR138, HB42, HJR34, HB 129, HB677, HB426, HB668, HB1699, HB2017, HB2128, HB2038, HB3783, HB3717, HB2316, HB3686, HB2563, HB3883, HB4021, HB2788, HB2663, HB3305, HB3173, HB3474, HB 1105, HB3531, HB3490, HB3597, HB 1295, HB3512, HB3010, HB3112, HB4215, HB3223, HB3464, HB3120, HB4214, HB4511, HB3704, HB4081, HB4783, HB4063, HB2783, HB4937, HB5085, HB2510, HB3426, HB4361, HB 1169, HB2516, HB2347, HB4034, HB4700, HB3560, HB5150, HB3860, HB3146, HB3924, HB 113, HB184, HB198, HB247, HB367, HB449, HB1778, HB514, HB576, HB632, HB1395, HB2225, HB2582, HB2494, HB766, HB2715, HB2712, HB3069, HB3505, HB 1269, HB4224, HB3609, HB5032, HB2240, HB5180, HB3348, HB4668, HB4909, HB4665, HB4895, HB3395, HB3157, HB4762, HB4395, HB4325, HB4952, HB4386, HB4273, HB2760, HB2697, HB2820, HB1828, HB1768, HB1579, HB1773, HB1871, HB2035, HB2448, HB2492, HB1411, HB4753, HB4666, HB4529, HB1499, HB1610, HB2028, HB1506, HB886, HB3546, HB796, HB223, HB1475, HB3556, HB4638, HCR98, HCR92, HCR126

Keywords: HJR 34, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, ad valorem tax, property tax exemption, real property, border counties, U.S.-Mexico border, United Mexican States, border security, border security infrastructure, landowner, county tax base, local government, tax relief, property value increase, infrastructure improvements, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, statutory construction

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• Yep, so we're modifying the water code or the water board code to mandate that they have... have sirens
• And if you look at the Texas Education Code, I have here A12.
• It is Section 1.0118—I'm sorry, it's Section 39.023A-16 in current law of the Texas Education Code.
• It amends Section 273.021 of the Election Code by replacing language stating that the Attorney General
• This is in reference to Section 273.021 of the Election Code.

Bills: HB8, HB12, SB 3, HJR1, SB 11, SB 16, SB 14, HB 8, HB 12, SB 3, HJR 1, SB 11, SB 16, SB 14

Keywords: HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround

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• The Family Code provides narrowly tailored lists of approval persons who may access information in juvenile
• purse. some language from the theft and fraud statutes have been moved into specific new criminal codes
• So we're just simply bringing fentanyl and related opiates into the same code. where methamphetamine
• The offense was added. the penal code last session and addresses conduct intended to prepare or entice
• Code 151.001 clearly states parents have a right to possession and access of their children.

Bills: HB166, HB2000, HB3248, HB3513, SB155, SB1659, SB1730, SB1778, SB1790, SB1848, SB2017, SB2105, SB2794, SB2917, HB2756, HB353, HB166

Keywords: child endangerment, controlled substances, penalty group, elderly protection, disabled individual rights, child grooming, sex offender registration, criminal justice, reportable conviction, law enforcement, defense, peace officers, local government, security, juvenile board, Moore County, appointments, juvenile justice, county legislation, dangerous dogs

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• Right now, Alpine is specifically restricted by a section of the Texas tax code that requires. them to
• Under the current law, in Subchapter C of Chapter 31 of the tax code, 66 Texas cities are authorized
• This bill would add the city of Monaghan through a, well, to section 351.106. of the Texas tax code.
• House Bill 3500 adds a backdrop to Section 351.157 of the tax code.
• Currently, provisions in the Local Government Code and Tax Code, specifically sections 334.0082 and 351.001

Bills: HB 1039, HB2289, HB2370, HB2404, HB3066, HB3076, HB3117, HB3118, HB3169, HB3178, HB3179, HB3182, HB3196, HB3241, HB3377, HB3500, HB3567, HB3715, HB3954, HB4098, HB4109, HB4222, HB4226, HB4412, HB4659, HB4682, HB4683, HB4755, HB4926, HB5165, HB5562, HB5596

Keywords: hotel occupancy tax, municipal revenue, tax authority, border counties, tax legislation, municipalities, hotel tax revenue, convention centers, economic development, local government authority, HB 2370, HOT tax, venue projects, convention center, municipal finance, local government code, Section 334.0082, tourism tax, debt financing, bond repayment

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• House Bill 1894 by Chairman Metcalfe updates Government Code Chapter 662.
• It also includes two additional sections. under the Texas Penal Code to include compelled prostitution
• Texas' code for a new set of threats, many of which are being described here today.
• Because again, DGI is, they're humans building code, and they make mistakes too.
• The same as it is in the Texas Transportation Code, 522.00.

Bills: HB17, HB34, HB41, HB 118, HB 119, HB 127, HB 128, HB 129, HB 130, HB132, HB133, HB17, HB41, HB118, HB119, HB127, HB128, HB129, HB130, HB132, HB133

Keywords: foreign ownership, real estate, national security, designated countries, Texas property law, lobbying, foreign adversaries, compensation prohibition, transparency, civil penalties, higher education, foreign adversary, research security, trade secrets, academic partnerships, HB 128, sister city, sister-city agreement, international exchange, municipal diplomacy