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• data through performance measures.
• For the agency's FY27 budget request, 99% will go to programs at these highest tiers of evidence.
• evidence-based programs, including how many participants are served by programs at different evidence tiers
• reminder of the things Simon went over earlier in this presentation regarding our different evidence tiers
• And lastly, $10 million for Target Zero implementation to continue our work in performing safety and

Keywords: 996, all

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• had set a deadline of October 1st, so we had a very short and intense period of time in which to perform
• So, for example, within our system, the Tier 1, the Carnegie Tier 1 University, is Texas Tech University
• And they're looking across the breadth of Tier 1s that they hope will compete within the source selection
• Or our tier one institutions for which may be best suited, but unfortunately is in a moment of crisis
• , take that capacity and reinvest it in the high performers. technologies that the economy is showing

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• This would move from 10 years to five years to be the minimum years that makes a Tier 2 member eligible
• ><00:28:11.880> member<00:28:12.559> eligible<00:28:13.559> um that makes a a tier
• 2 member eligible um that makes a a tier 2 member eligible um for<00:28:14.159> retirement<00
• <00:54:56.000> function<00:54:56.520> related of personnel to perform function related
• of personnel to perform function related to<00:54:56.960> The<00:54:57.119> Establishment<

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• The 41 called two-tier imports.
• that prices got brought down is two-tier that prices got brought down is two-tier sugar<01:47:52.000
• And then you also have the two-tier tariff, or second-tier tariff, like I mentioned earlier, where you
• And then you also have the two-tier tariff, or second-tier tariff, like I mentioned earlier, where you
• So all the form of a tier 2 tariff.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We have top-tier venture capital companies from around the country and starting to be around the world
• We have invested with about 30 different venture capital funds, and these are absolute top-tier groups
• So early childhood and higher education are performing and highly ranked because of state investment
• Now, with state investments, once again we're seeing high performance.
• To use one of the supercomputers at one of the national laboratories, a high-performance computer...

Keywords: 996, all

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• They're fluctuating tiers. They're fluctuating tiers.
• 4 down to Tier 2.
• is that these tiers are not static. is that these tiers are not static.
• <01:13:56.800> So<01:13:56.960> that from Tier 4 down to Tier 2.
• So that from Tier 4 down to Tier 2.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation and pledge, established a quorum, approved the prior journal, and received a message from the House announcing passage of House Bills 364, 534, 600, and 662 and requesting concurrence. The chamber then took up second-reading reports, placing several bills on the Rules Committee calendar, and briefly recessed for caucus meetings before returning to floor business. The first major floor action was Senate Bill 11, a residential safe room rebate program aimed at rural tornado preparedness. Supporters described it as a way to use FEMA or private funds to help homeowners build personal storm shelters that could also serve neighbors; one senator opposed it over a fiscal note and concerns about unintended consequences in rural areas. The Senate adopted a committee substitute and passed SB 11 by a vote of 33–3. The Senate then considered Senate Bill 8 on public utilities and PSC intervention procedures. A committee substitute and floor amendment were adopted to clarify intervention standards, limit delay tactics, allow written comments from non-intervenors, and revise transmission-line approval thresholds; supporters said the changes would improve PSC efficiency and protect ratepayers, while some senators objected to a provision moving records from the Energy and Environment Cabinet to the state auditor as politically motivated. SB 8 passed 30–5. Senate Bill 94, dealing with dealer compensation for warranty and recall work, was also amended and passed unanimously after supporters said it reflected agreement between auto dealers and manufacturers. Finally, Senate Bill 197 on economic development incentives was amended to create county tiers, expand incentives for distressed areas, allow cross-border projects near state lines, and correct clerical errors; it passed 36–0.

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• And in order to do that, one thing that you can do is look at tiered eligibility.
• In ECECD's regulations, right now, there's a tiered eligibility system that is not being implemented,
• And performance and audits over the previous fiscal years.
• So those are the providers who've opted in to one of our highest quality tiers.
• At the end of the day, the performance the governor talked about yesterday, the performance that you're

Bills: SB2

Keywords: SB 2, State Highway Project Bonds, highway funding, transportation bonds, state road fund, motor vehicle fees, vehicle registration fees, electric vehicle fee, EV surcharge, plug-in hybrid fee, weight distance tax, road construction, infrastructure financing, Department of Transportation, State Transportation Commission, bonding authority, county road funds, municipal road funds, transportation improvement program, state highways

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• And in order to do that, one thing that you can do is looking at tiered eligibility.
• In ECECD's regulations right now, there's a tiered eligibility system that is not being implemented,
• aware of, you know, that's kind of a good reference of what's been happening with spending and performance
• So those are the providers who've opted into one of our highest quality tiers.
• At the end of the day, the performance the government talked about yesterday—the performance that you're

Bills: SB2

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• you were at the Department of Justice, you received a Department of Justice Award for superior performance
• . performance as an AUSA for your work in a case called United States vs.
• When they knew that there were two tiers of justice, two tiers of access, two tiers of truth. treatment
• Blanche, on the two tiers of justice and the weaponization.
• two tiers of justice.

Keywords: nominations, Deputy Attorney General, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice, Todd Blanch, Gail Slater, confirmation hearing

Summary: The meeting focused on the nominations of Todd Blanch and Gail Slater for the positions of Deputy Attorney General and Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust, respectively. The committee considered the qualifications of both nominees, with opening statements provided by the nominees themselves. There was an evident emphasis on the rigorous vetting process that nominees undergo before their selection, highlighting the importance of the roles within the Department of Justice. Members of the committee engaged in a structured question-and-answer session to further evaluate the nominees' capabilities and fit for the positions they were nominated for, with each member allotted seven minutes to pose questions.

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• Those new tiers are intended to help individuals transition from Medicaid to CHIP, all the way up to
• Now, if a family's income drops or decreases, they just drop into the lower tier.
• There are six different tiers in there to help with graduating levels of income.
• similar component: if a family member's income decreased, they would just be dropped into a lower tier
• You know, the legislation, you know, we developed six different premium tiers for payment of premium

Summary: The committee met to receive implementation updates on recently enacted health care laws from AHCA and the Department of Health. AHCA reported on rural emergency hospitals, explaining the new Class 4 hospital designation, rule changes completed June 1, 2025, and that no Florida hospitals have yet converted, though one North Walton/DeFuniak Springs-area hospital has expressed interest. AHCA also reviewed the non-emergent care access plan requirement for hospitals with emergency departments, saying 83 plans had been received since July 1 and 63 approved, with plans emphasizing patient education, referrals to primary care or urgent care, and coordination for Medicaid managed care enrollees through the Florida HIE/ENS system. Members asked about HIE capacity, data collection, and whether the plans would identify shortages or trigger accountability measures; AHCA said it had moved to a new HIE vendor and would continue gathering data. AHCA also updated the committee on the TEACH workforce program, reporting $6.8 million in FY 2024-25 spending across 59 parent organizations and 229 facilities, with more than 1,800 students and nearly 380,000 clinical hours reimbursed, and said a federal 1115 workforce waiver was unlikely to move forward under CMS. On KidCare, AHCA said House Bill 121’s expansion to 300% of the federal poverty level remains blocked by federal litigation and CMS action tied to premium nonpayment rules, and members and public witnesses urged prompt implementation and asked for enrollment/disenrollment data and the rural health transformation funding outlook. Public testimony largely supported the NCAP and TEACH programs and pressed for action on KidCare. Representatives from health centers said NCAP has strengthened hospital-health center relationships and improved care coordination, including reduced recidivism in some hospitals. A Bond Community Health Center physician said TEACH is helping offset the burden of training students and could help address workforce shortages, especially in rural and underserved areas. Advocacy groups urged the committee to push for implementation of the KidCare expansion, citing children in the coverage gap and rising uninsured rates. The Department of Health then presented on several programs from the 2024-25 session. It reported on the Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education (FRAME) program, including 78 dentists and 15 dental hygienists funded under the dental track and nearly 1,300 medical professionals funded overall, with 123 dental applications and 71 funded dentists in the most recent cycle. DOH also updated the Screening and Services Grant Program, the Health Care Innovation Revolving Loan Program, the statewide telehealth maternity care program, and the swimming lesson voucher program, noting strong participation and outcomes such as reduced ER visits and improved postpartum follow-up in the maternity program. Finally, DOH said implementation of the HIV prevention drug/pharmacist dispensing law is underway, with three certification courses approved and five certifications issued. Members asked about barriers to wider use of HIV prevention drugs, more detailed maternal outcome data, and the dental workforce program report; DOH said more detailed reports would follow.

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• And so, yes, I think our performance has been quite good.
• Our performance measure is a minimum of two departments every three years.
• because they couldn't get their money, or do you think we're getting first tier?
• because they couldn't get their money, or you think we're getting first tier?
• I'm a director of Government Performance and Fiscal Policy for Texas 2036.

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee heard budget presentations for the Texas Historical Commission, the Pension Review Board, the Employees Retirement System (ERS), Social Security and benefit replacement pay, the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System (TESSRS), and the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). The Legislative Budget Board outlined recommendations and major changes for each agency, including reductions tied to one-time projects at the Historical Commission, continued funding for courthouse grants, heritage trails, and Holocaust/genocide education, as well as new or modified riders and capital items. For the pension-related items, LBB described funding changes for PRB, ERS, Social Security, and TESSRS, including ERS health plan cost growth driven largely by pharmacy costs, the status of pension funding reforms, and TESSRS’s request for additional state support to address its unfunded liability and staffing needs. Members asked extensive questions about the Historical Commission’s one-time funding, unexpended balance authority, courthouse preservation, the Presidio La Bahia and National Museum of the Pacific War projects, and coordination of Texas history messaging across sites such as the Alamo, San Jacinto, Washington on the Brazos, and other heritage locations. The Historical Commission chair emphasized heritage tourism, economic development, and the need for continued investment in historic sites, staffing, IT modernization, and vehicles. On the pension items, senators discussed PRB oversight of local systems, including the Dallas police and fire pension situation, and ERS investment returns, benchmark comparisons, and rising health costs. ERS officials said the plan remains well funded overall, noted a 2021 cash balance reform and a planned supplemental legacy payment, and explained that GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro are a major driver of pharmacy spending; they also said the agency is working with the Texas Pharmacy Initiative and that rebates are contractually returned to ERS. For TESSRS, LBB and agency staff said the system serves volunteer and part-paid emergency personnel, is facing an infinite amortization period, and is requesting additional appropriations, staffing, and IT funding, along with a statutory change to allow an actuarially determined state contribution. The agency said it may otherwise need to cut benefits for volunteer firefighters. For CPRIT, LBB reported about $600 million in recommended funding for the biennium and a 10-FTE increase, while the agency described its $6 billion voter-approved program, $3.75 billion in grants awarded to date, and $10.4 million in revenue sharing since 2011. CPRIT’s only exceptional item was a request for a 10% salary increase for two exempt positions. No committee votes or formal actions were taken in the transcript.

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• We have several key initiatives, uh, with defined metrics of success, progress reporting, multi-tiered
• and systems of support, multi-tiered and systems of support, behave<00:03:56.080> positive<00
• Our districtwide initiatives in practice are positive behavior intervention, multi-tiered systems of
• If you look at our ACT performance levels, our composite score, Carter G. is the purple.
• If you look at our um ACT performance If you look at our um ACT performance levels,<00:25:47.919

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the September meeting minutes, and heard presentations from Carter G. Woodson Academy in Lexington and related school programs in Fayette County Public Schools. School leaders described the academy as an all-male public school option focused on culture, belonging, and opportunity, with a mission to educate, empower, and equip young men academically, socially, and morally. They emphasized culturally responsive instruction, restorative practices, mentorship, brotherhood circles, and access to advanced coursework, dual enrollment, and career pathways. Student speakers highlighted school culture, leadership opportunities, and clubs such as SGA, Beta Club, FFA, and the Bow Tie Club, along with service and community engagement. Presenters said the academy began in 2012, is housed with Frederick Douglass High School, uses an application and lottery process, and can serve up to about 350 students but is intentionally kept near 300 because of space. They reported 302 enrolled students, about 38 seniors, a 100% graduation rate, 95% average attendance, 100% postsecondary success, and $1.8 million in scholarship offers last year. They also shared demographic and achievement data, noting growth in MAP scores, strengths in reading and writing, and math as an ongoing focus area. The school said 90% of high school scholars are taking at least one dual credit class this year, and some students have earned opportunities at selective programs such as Gatton Academy and Craft Academy. Committee members praised the school’s results and asked about enrollment, funding, and whether the model could be replicated statewide. School leaders said the program is fully funded through Fayette County Public Schools, could be replicated with committed staff and training, and that teachers receive preparation through the Gearing Institute to better understand how boys learn. They also noted that Fayette County has other specialized programs, including girls’ academies and other options for underrepresented students. Members expressed interest in long-term tracking of graduates, and the school said it is preparing to study outcomes as the first graduating class approaches its 10-year anniversary.

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• So the 23-24 performance audit: no findings. The 21-22 performance audit: no findings.
• Black's also on our committee now, the Challenge Grant Committee, and we've tiered, they've tiered our
• But it's basically tied to particularly the highest-performing students, academically performing students
• How do we keep some of our highest-performing students in the state, if possible?
• But it's basically tied to particularly the highest performing students, academically performing students

Keywords: 908, all

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• I've seen such strong performance by this Board of Supervisors that I don't see anything broken, so don't
• has ever happened, partially withheld if an operator is not consistently or fairly applying the performance
• some of the policy bills that we adopted last year, current funding for transit has been put down in Tier
• It has been put down in Tier 3 and is not projected to be there, according to a lot of projections that

Summary: The committee met on June 17, 2026, beginning without a quorum and initially proceeding as a subcommittee. Members heard several Senate bills, with testimony focused mainly on redistricting, Bay Area transit funding, and military/overseas voting access. The chair also announced committee membership changes and that SB 1369 had been pulled by the author. Written testimony was accepted through the committee portal, and public testimony was limited by the chair’s rules. SB 1414 by Senator Reyes would create an independent redistricting commission for San Bernardino County. Supporters, including Inland Empire United, Common Cause, and the League of Women Voters, argued the bill would improve transparency and reduce political influence in map drawing. Opponents, including San Bernardino County and several local government/election groups, said the county’s existing advisory commission already provided substantial public input and raised concerns about cost. The bill was moved do pass as amended and re-referred to Local Government, with one no vote from Assembly Member Lackey; it was later taken off call and passed 6-1. SB 830 by Senator Wiener made technical changes to the administration of the Bay Area regional transit sales tax measure authorized by SB 63, including uniform ballot naming and county-specific ballot arguments. Support came from labor, transit, business, and advocacy groups, who said the bill would help voters understand the measure and protect transit funding. Members emphasized the Bay Area’s transit funding crisis and the need for local action. The bill passed do pass as amended, 5-1, and was later recorded as out 6-0 on call. The committee also approved a consent calendar containing six bills. SB 970 by Senator Cervantes addressed military and overseas voting after the federal discontinuation of the Department of Defense fax service used for ballot return. Supporters, including county election officials and local government organizations, said California needed a secure replacement to avoid disenfranchising service members and overseas voters. The Secretary of State’s office and Verified Voting raised security concerns and suggested a task force or more detailed standards, but the author and supporters argued the bill was urgent and should direct the Secretary of State to develop secure regulations. The bill passed do pass and was re-referred to Military and Veteran Affairs, and the meeting adjourned after all agenda items were completed.

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• I've seen such strong performance by this Board of Supervisors that I don't see anything broken.
• has ever happened, partially withheld if an operator is not consistently or fairly applying the performance
• some of the policy bills that we adopted last year, current funding for transit has been put down in Tier
• It has been put down in Tier 3 and is not projected to be there according to a lot of projections that

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• This is the three-tier license, uh.
• With the 5000 increase to everybody, uh, in the teaching tiers and it adds the literacy amendment to
• Uh, yes, the amendment adds to the, um, three-tier bill.
• What is her favorite on the tier system? Thank you Mr.
• referred to the consultation that the new board of the new board of directors for the African-American Performing

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• Tier one component.
• And this also increases tier one to 17.5% from the statutory 15%.
• And this also increases tier one to 17.5% from the statutory 15%.
• <00:26:59.760> Since of enhancement on performance. Since of enhancement on performance.
• <01:10:42.600> fund postsecondary education performance fund postsecondary education performance

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Free Conference Committee on the 2026 General Assembly budget met to reconcile differences between the House and Senate versions of House Bill 500. Leaders opened by thanking the other chamber’s work, asking members to turn microphones on and off to avoid feedback, and stressing the need to clearly note decision points so both chambers record the same actions. Staff then walked through the bill page by page, explaining that the committee was comparing only House and Senate differences, not the governor’s proposed budget. The discussion covered a wide range of appropriations and language items, including next generation non-911 services, school safety reporting tools, restored funding for brain injury, epilepsy, veteran service, homeless veterans, and rocket docket programs, debt service changes, rural infrastructure, disaster aid caps, Attorney General and Medicaid fraud funding, agriculture and county fair grants, auditor and pension-related appropriations, school facilities and SEEK funding, and numerous education programs. Members also discussed charter-related funding such as Star Academy, Dolly Parton Imagination Library, school resource officers, school-based mental health providers, AP/IB exams, Governor’s Scholars and Entrepreneurs, and several pilot or initiative programs in economic development, energy, and labor. Several items were described as technical corrections or restorations of language and funding, while others reflected differences in amounts or how funds would be distributed. There were several questions and comments from members about wording such as “implement and carry out,” the absence of the governor’s budget from the comparison document, and whether SEEK funding should be tied to teacher raises. The chair and other members emphasized that the committee’s role was to reconcile the two chambers’ budgets, not to adopt the governor’s proposal. Members also raised concerns about opioid settlement funds and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library match rate, with one senator urging restoration of the House language. No final vote or formal action was taken in the portion provided; the meeting primarily consisted of explanation, questions, and discussion of proposed budget differences.

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• He said the bill excludes, quote, any professional service or creative work performed in the fields of
• He continued that such work is appropriately performed by a licensed professional engineer.
• work that should remain under perform work that should remain under oversight<01:03:51.160> of
• But the intent here, right, right, right, is that the chapter is focused on work performed through the
• in Enterprises today is being performed in Enterprises today uh<01:22:58.440> in<01:22:58.639

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <05:06:58.360> and health has on academic performance and health has on academic performance
• And very right, we usually, before we even go to referral, say, okay, in tier one we did this, in tier
• two we did this, in tier three, you know, and this is why it's not working.
• <06:14:19.680> two<06:14:20.280> in in tier one we did this in tier two in in tier
• one we did this in tier two in tier<06:14:20.760> three<06:14:21.360> you<06:14:21.478>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first noted that House Bill 398, concerning Holocaust and genocide studies, and House Bill 131 had already been handled previously and were off the schedule. It then took up House Bill 740, which would require the Department of Education to maintain permanent records for closed charter schools. After brief discussion about overlap with another charter-school bill that already addressed closure and records, Representative Freeman moved to table the bill. The committee voted 16-0 to table/ITL the bill, and it was placed on the consent calendar. The main discussion centered on House Bill 557, which would require additional information on school budget ballots, including average cost per pupil, enrollment history, and teacher-to-administrator ratios. Members raised concerns that the bill was duplicative of existing law, overly detailed, costly to towns, and potentially electioneering or cumbersome on ballots. Supporters argued it would improve transparency and help voters who do not attend deliberative sessions or use online resources. The committee did not vote on the bill during the discussion; instead, members moved into caucus and later indicated they would hold the bill until Monday for further review. Later, the committee turned to House Bill 699 on special education definitions and considered Amendment 0606H. The sponsor explained the amendment was developed with the Department of Education after hearing testimony and was intended to align state definitions with federal law and incorporate recommendations from a prior audit, including changing “functionally blind pupils” to “students with visual impairments.” Some members supported the changes as responsive to the hearing and audit, while others objected that the amendment was still confusing, had not fully addressed stakeholder concerns, and should wait for a more comprehensive special education audit. The discussion also referenced House Bill 754 and another amendment, but the transcript ends before final action on HB 699 is shown.

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• And our last subcommittee heard from Cub out planned performance and the measures upon which they're
• We are focused on improving the new tier.
• there is a access to care problem because physicians aren't getting paid for the services that are performed
• But I think the liquidated damages are also tiered, which is helpful.
• But that investment comes with the obligation that we recognize the Valley outcomes improve performance