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• Texas Military Department, technical.
• It's for the State Active Guard and the National Guard.
• a small percentage of the State Guard that access the program.
• E is protective equipment for a Texas Highway Patrol. 5C is taser lease cost. for Texas Highway Patrol
• Specialist FTEs to assist the Texas Rangers with their duty.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• They’re from the largest county in the state of Missouri, Texas County.
• The largest county in the state of Missouri, Texas County, we have fourth graders from Raymondville,
• Missouri, in Texas County, the largest county in the state of Missouri.
• Gentleman from Texas. Mr.
• She reminded us how the State Tax Commission traveled the state with us.

Summary: The Missouri House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior day’s journal 117-1, and held several points of personal privilege and guest introductions. Members recognized Women Legislators of Missouri for raising $100,000 for scholarships, honored fallen officer James Anthony Mitchell, Sr. with a moment of silence, welcomed the Blair Oaks state championship football team, visiting students from Bakersfield, Kirbyville, and Raymondville, hospital representatives promoting healthy eating, a former member of the House, and several interns. The chamber then took up committee reports and a supplemental budget measure, House Bill 2014. The budget chairman explained the Senate substitute made limited changes, including removing funding for the capital commission and a D.C. promotional event, restoring $600,000 for an agriculture fee fund, and adding $14 million for tobacco settlement shortfalls. He also noted major funding for MoDOT, disaster relief, and rural health care. The House adopted the Senate substitute 135-14 and finally passed the bill 137-13. Members next debated and passed House Bill 2559, the Raines Act, which would require more legislative review of rules with fiscal impacts; supporters framed it as reining in bureaucracy, while opponents said it would add delay and another layer of government. It passed 103-44. The House also passed House Bill 2710 on school accountability and A-F report cards for schools and districts after extensive debate over transparency, local control, and whether the bill would unfairly label schools; it passed 96-53. Other bills passed included HB 2404/2172 on repurposing unused school buildings (91-54), HB 1797 on alternative CPA licensure pathways (142-0), HB 1786 increasing Highway Patrol vehicle revolving fund spending authority (139-4), HB 2105 on water/sewer billing transparency for tenants (129-9), HB 2397 giving water district boards flexibility on dissolution thresholds and ballot language (130-15), HB 2108 conveying land to address a Jefferson City viaduct/emergency access issue (143-1), HB 2818 allowing St. Joseph to annex an airport it has owned since 1942 (137-8), and HB 1980 expanding peer review protections to emergency medical professionals, which was introduced and discussed near the end of the transcript.

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• Van Duyne of Texas. Mr. Connolly of Virginia.
• McCaul of Texas. Ms. Letlow of Louisiana. Mrs. Beatty of Ohio.
• Pfluger of Texas. Mr. Crank of Colorado.
• Ellzey of Texas. Mr. Franklin of Florida.
• ELLZEY OF TEXAS. MR. FRANKLIN OF FLORIDA.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, January 24, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• This is State Representative Christina Morales, State Representative Charlene Ward Johnson, State Representative
• I am Yolanda Jones, State Representative for House District 147.
• We stand here in solidarity at state level.
• The Texas election code states that it is the intent of the legislature that the application of the Texas
• Special election on December 11, 2018 for the Texas State Senate after the resignation of Sylvia Garcia

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• clear around the state.
• In the United States.
• From the cities in Texas, Pennsylvania, and most recently for the state of New Mexico.
• stated.
• states as well.

Committee: House Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee

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• I'd like to make a comment that today since the lieutenant Governor and the governor are out of the state
• , our president pro tempore is the acting governor for the state of Texas that happens to be our chairman
• Uh, Governor and lieutenant governor are out of state, so I appreciate you mentioning that very much.
• Granting rulemaking authority to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to adopt rules necessary
• The spying carried out on its behalf is directed by the Chinese state.

Bills: SB 37

Committee: Senate Education K-16

Keywords: fetal development, education, public health curriculum, middle school, age-appropriate instruction

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• States Senate to serve as United States States Senate to serve as United States District<00:25:41.200
• </c> US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for<00:39:34.160><
• Federal Courthouse in San States Federal Courthouse in San Antonio,<00:55:57.680><c> Texas.
• Now in largest state in the land.
• </c> Texas who is the sponsor of this bill. Texas who is the sponsor of this bill.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• OK All right, so, uh, Haley, let's move on to Texas Military Department.
• And then turning to page 21, item 5, state tuition assistance.
• It's for, um, The state active guard and the National Guard, most of the members that use state tuition
• Moving to page 26. 5B is protective equipment for Texas Highway Patrol. 5C is taser lease costs for Texas
• 7C is 18 forensic specialist FTEs to assist the Texas Rangers with their duties.

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• the state.
• Prior to joining BNSF, he was the chief of police in Arlington, Texas.
• Academy Sports operates 298 stores in 19 states and three distribution centers in Texas, Tennessee, and
• We employ approximately 22,000 members across 298 stores in 19 states, including Texas, Illinois, Indiana
• HSI when investigating cargo theft that crosses state lines?

Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee , Senate Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight, and Ports

Keywords: Committee, Transportation, aviation safety, confirmation, Lieutenant Commander, Deputy Secretary, Bradbury, Hafensteiner, aircraft incidents

Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation convened to consider the promotion of Coast Guard Lieutenant Samuel Hafensteiner to Lieutenant Commander and the nomination of Stephen Bradbury as Deputy Secretary of Transportation. The meeting highlighted ongoing concerns regarding aviation safety, especially in light of recent aircraft incidents. Members discussed the critical need for knowledgeable leadership within the Department of Transportation to address these safety challenges effectively. Mr. Bradbury's background as a former General Counsel of the Department was presented as a strong asset for the role he seeks.

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• in the state of Missouri, I would ask this body to vote yes.
• Florida, Texas, these states that have growing economies. What have they done?
• These states that have growing economies. What have they done?
• Florida, Texas, these states that have growing economies. What have they done?
• These states that have growing economies. What have they done?

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• I just did some quick math, and we have seven COGs in the state.
• Back when the state was broke, we started robbing it a little bit too so that we could fund the State
• Let's go to the Texas-New Mexico settlement first.
• We've been fighting with Texas on the water since then.
• I've watched state engineers make really bad—I’ve watched attorneys for the state of New Mexico over

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: 996, all

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• Michael Gosset, pastor of Greenacres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, to the United States House of Representatives
• </c><00:09:26.959><c> House</c><00:09:27.200><c> of</c> Texas, to the United States House of Texas, to
• It's my good friend Chip Roy from the state of Texas, the author of the bill, who I've been working with
• </c><01:16:11.360><c> of</c><01:16:11.520><c> Texas,</c><01:16:11.920><c> the</c> Chip Roy from the state
• of Texas, the Chip Roy from the state of Texas, the author<01:16:12.400><c> of</c><01:16:12.560><c>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, April 10, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And I think the entire state of California and this state house is better having been touched.
• Like Texas where my family was born and raised.
• or have Texas roots.
• in Galveston, Texas.
• And welcome him to the California State Assembly.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c><00:03:03.040><c> of</c> the state of the state of Minnesota<00:03:04.680><c> thank</c> you<00:03
• We're the only place in the United States, the only state, that requires the need to find a way out,
• </c> Minnesota which is the only state-based Minnesota which is the only state-based Statewide<00:35:
• So that's current state law.
• It was repeated in 1884 in State v. Senson, and again in 1905 in State v. Garner.

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c><00:14:38.880><c> from</c> The Sovereign on the United States from The Sovereign on the United States
• </c> a player the program now has 11 state a player the program now has 11 state championships<00:58:
• Goldman from Texas, who served with him in the Texas General Assembly.
• of Texas.
• The gentleman from Texas, Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Specifically, state health insurance mandates only apply to certain state-regulated health plans, including
• State law will apply.
• Let's puff our chest as a state.
• Bismarck State College has been approved by the State Board of Higher Education to offer programs in
• Today we are predominantly going to look at Medicaid as compared to six other states: the states that

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee met to review the history and current treatment of North Dakota health insurance mandates, with presentations from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Sanford Health Plan, the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and the Insurance Department. The discussion focused on how mandates apply differently to fully insured, self-funded, ACA, Medicaid, and PERS plans; how the state’s benchmark plan and federal essential health benefits affect coverage; and how the existing process requires cost-benefit analysis and, for certain measures, a PERS pilot period before broader application. Presenters also reviewed the long list of existing state mandates, including provider, beneficiary, and coverage requirements, and noted that many were enacted decades ago and have not been revisited despite changes in medical evidence and treatment options. Witnesses from the carriers argued that mandates should be reviewed periodically because some are outdated, can create unintended costs, and may not align with current medical guidance. Examples cited included PSA screening, off-label drug coverage, prior authorization rules, step therapy, and cost-sharing provisions for mental health and substance use treatment. They emphasized that carriers often cover services without a mandate when supported by clinical evidence, and that mandates can shift costs to employers and employees, especially in the fully insured small-group market. They also suggested possible policy improvements such as clearer mandate definitions, better transparency around cost-benefit analyses, a regular 10-year review of mandates, and more timely submission of proposals through the interim process. PERS and the Insurance Department highlighted a recurring tension over what counts as a mandate and when a measure triggers the state’s defrayal obligation under federal law. PERS described its interim committee process, the April 1 deadline for fiscal-impact proposals, and the limited pilot program used for certain measures, noting that only a few bills have gone through the full pilot process. The Insurance Department explained that it views new benefit mandates through the lens of the ACA benchmark plan and essential health benefits, distinguishing true new benefits, such as infertility coverage, from changes to existing benefits, such as telehealth or insulin cost-sharing caps. No votes were taken on policy changes; the meeting was informational, with members asking questions about costs, applicability, transparency, and whether a periodic mandate review should be established.

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• So not much has changed about insurance providers leaving the state or coming into the state.
• Texas caps non-economic damages, so the value of somebody's life is capped in those states.
• Between Texas and Colorado or Texas and New Mexico is that New Mexico has higher rates of malpractice
• And so we're doing things that, again, a few states still do. Most states have since abandoned.
• So you want to state it again? Mr.

Bills: HB99 , HJR5 , HM39 , HB206 , HB213 , SB41 , SB153 , SB165 , SB261 , SB264

Committee: Senate House Judiciary

Keywords: medical malpractice, malpractice reform, patient's compensation fund, PCF, health care liability, tort reform, damage caps, punitive damages, hospital liability, physician liability, nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, outpatient facility, ambulatory surgical center, urgent care, free-standing emergency room, insurance surcharge, superintendent of insurance, New Mexico hospitals, medical review process

Summary: The committee first took up a lengthy informational presentation on the Patient Compensation Fund (PCF) and New Mexico medical malpractice insurance. Teresa Hassey, a plaintiffs’ attorney, described the PCF’s origin in the 1976 Medical Malpractice Act, its role as a state-backed excess coverage system, and her view that it was mismanaged when hospital participation expanded without individualized risk assessments. She argued that hospitals underpaid surcharges, that the fund was depleted by claims, and that the 2021 amendments and later legislative infusions were meant to shore up deficits and phase hospitals out. Superintendent of Insurance Alice Kane and LFC analyst Julia Rodriguez presented a different perspective, emphasizing recent general fund infusions, current surcharge collections, the use of actuarial reviews, and the PCF’s budget and settlement activity. Kane said the market is highly concentrated, New Mexico’s malpractice costs and defense expenses are high, and the fund still provides lower-cost coverage than the open market, while also noting ongoing issues with future medical claims, TPA transition, and investment management. Committee members questioned the presenters at length about why New Mexico malpractice premiums are so high, whether defense costs were being conflated with claim payouts, how the PCF works with primary coverage and excess coverage, and whether hospitals were properly assessed when they entered the fund. Several senators raised concerns about punitive damages, corporate practice of medicine, and whether the state’s legal environment is driving doctors away. Others challenged the data comparisons, noting differences between one-year figures and multi-year averages, and asked why New Mexico’s costs remain far above neighboring states. Kane and Hassey disagreed on the causes, with Kane pointing to high claims and defense costs over time and Hassey arguing that hospital participation and punitive-damage exposure distorted the market. The chair concluded the discussion by saying the committee had not exhausted the topic and that he still wanted a clear path to reducing doctors’ insurance costs. After a break, the committee moved on to Senate Bill 41. Senator Charlie introduced the bill, which would eliminate the statute of limitations for the most serious sexual crimes in New Mexico. He argued that trauma, coercion, fear, and delayed disclosure often prevent survivors from reporting promptly, and said the law should reflect that reality. The bill was presented as a response to survivor testimony heard in a prior hearing, and the sponsor framed it as part of a broader effort to modernize the justice system for sexual violence cases.

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• As mentioned by the treasurer, Utah, but also Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and 20-some other states have
• As mentioned by the treasurer, Utah, but also Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and 20-some other states have
• So the research that I've done over the past three years, I think one of the things the state of Texas
• be very important, as this is in the state of Texas.
• think would be very important, as this is in the state of Texas.

Committee: Senate Banking and Insurance

Summary: The committee first took up SB 794, as amended by a late-filed strike-all, which would require a human being to make insurance claim denial decisions and prohibit artificial intelligence from being the sole basis for a denial. The sponsor said the bill was intended to preserve human oversight while allowing innovation in claims processing. Public testimony included support from the Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate and the Florida Medical Association, along with one speaker urging additional protections for homeowners. The committee adopted the strike-all and reported SB 794 favorably with committee substitutes. Members then heard SB 134, which removes the $500 threshold on the sales tax exemption for bullion, making sales of gold, silver, and platinum bullion fully exempt and eliminating certain dealer documentation requirements. Supporters argued the change would reduce a regressive tax and help consumers preserve savings; the sponsor estimated a revenue impact of about $300,000. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also adopted a strike-all on SB 888, which directs the Office of Insurance Regulation to create a more consumer-friendly homeowners insurance website with premium comparison information, market data, rate filing access, and educational resources. The sponsor and Leader Boyd said the goal was to improve transparency and help consumers navigate a stabilizing market. SB 888 was reported favorably with committee substitutes. The final bill heard was SB 1578, covering mammograms and supplemental breast cancer screenings. The sponsor said it would expand coverage requirements in ACA plans and private insurance policies, including annual mammograms for women ages 40 to 50 and supplemental screening coverage, while noting Medicaid already provides these services. The Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate waived in support, and the bill was reported favorably. After the bills, the committee held a lengthy panel discussion on gold and silver as legal tender and transactional money, with testimony from officials from Utah and Florida, industry representatives, and advocacy groups. Panelists discussed constitutional authority, consumer protections, depository oversight, taxation issues, and possible transactional platforms for precious metals. No further action was taken after the discussion, and the committee adjourned.

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• They're all out of state.
• My concerns are that we don't end up like Texas, and I have a lot of real estate in Texas, and I do a
• lot of things in Texas, and Texas started their spiral effect, and now they're almost 22% reliable on
• Texas by any means.
• How many states?

Committee: House Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Summary: The House Committee on Commerce met on May 11, 2026, with a quorum present and took up a series of Senate bills, a resolution, and one House bill. The committee reported favorably Senate Bill 79 to recreate Louisiana Economic Development, Senate Concurrent Resolution 5 to establish the Louisiana-Ireland Trade Commission, Senate Bill 375 on firefighting foam with amendments clarifying use in declared emergencies, Senate Bill 398 moving manufactured and modular housing oversight under the Contractors Licensing Board with technical and substantive amendments, Senate Bill 163 on virtual currency business licensing with an amendment providing for federal preemption if Congress enacts a national licensing regime, and Senate Bill 287 on virtual currency kiosks with consumer-protection provisions and technical amendments. The committee also reported favorably House Resolution 197, as amended, urging the Public Service Commission to study distributed energy generation and storage resources with LSU involvement, and Senate Bill 54, which would allow estheticians to blow-dry hair after certain services; that bill drew extensive testimony from supporters and opponents in the cosmetology and aesthetics industries before being reported favorably. Several bills prompted detailed discussion and testimony. On Senate Bill 398, the sponsor and Contractors Licensing Board representatives said the change would improve enforcement and consumer safety for manufactured-home installation, especially tie-downs, leveling, and foundation blocking, while not affecting HUD-regulated construction. On the virtual currency bills, OFI said it currently licenses 37 virtual currency businesses with 33 pending applications, and supporters described the kiosk bill as a response to fraud complaints by requiring clearer disclosures, refund procedures, live customer support, and reporting to OFI. For House Resolution 197, the sponsor, PSC officials, and energy stakeholders said the study would examine the value of distributed energy resources, including rooftop solar and battery storage, in light of rising demand and grid reliability concerns; PSC staff and LSU energy experts described the study as focused on market value and avoided-cost benefits. House Bill 744, which would have shifted regulation of certain New Orleans utilities from the city council to the PSC, generated discussion about constitutional history, rate impacts, and utility consolidation. PSC officials and the sponsor said the current city-council regulation is a constitutional exception dating back to 1921, and they argued that PSC regulation could reduce costs and simplify oversight, but the sponsor ultimately moved to defer the bill rather than force a floor fight, and the committee agreed. The committee then began consideration of Senate Bill 386, the Louisiana Data Privacy Act, adopting technical amendments and then a larger amendment package that revised definitions and compliance provisions; the transcript ends while that bill’s amendment process is still underway, with no final action shown in the excerpt.

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• </c> the eighth state to enter the Union. the eighth state to enter the Union.
• This affects everybody, red states and blue states, Republican and Democrat.
• This affects everybody, red states and blue states, Republican and Democrat.
• <02:52:33.279><c> blue</c><02:52:33.600><c> states,</c> everybody, red states and blue states, everybody
• Gentleman from Texas reserves. reserve. Gentleman from Texas reserves.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 1012, house, all