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• 2036, the Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals, AARP Texas, and the Texas Association
• Texas Medical Association, Texas Chapter of American College of Physicians Services, and testifying against
• On behalf of the Texas Medical Association and the Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians
• the state of Texas.
• Texas? Texas Radiological Society, in addition to the Texas Medical Association and SELF. Yes, sir.

Bills: HB35, HB4490, HB4454, HB2188, HB3078, HB4743, HB2556, HB46, HB5342, HB4783, HB3785, HB5278, HB1639, HB2581, HB4224, HB4070, HB4099, HB4882, HB3794, HB46

Keywords: peer support, first responders, mental health, confidentiality, emergency services, disclosure, next of kin, public information, deceased persons, privacy rights, patient solicitation, marketing practices, healthcare regulation, task force, deceptive advertising, nurse aide, certification, Texas Board of Nursing, healthcare workforce, nursing standards

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• There is actually one section, Texas Occupations Code 157.060 in the Medical Practice Act, which provides
• We have a problem here in Texas because... what this bill basically relates to is Chapter 49 of the Code
• Right now, those files are subject to Chapter 552 of the Government Code, which is the Public Information
• Chair recognizes Jimmy Widmer, Texas Medical Association, Texas Chapter of American College of Physicians
• On behalf of the Texas Medical Association and the Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians

Bills: HB46, HB35, HB4490, HB4454, HB2188, HB3078, HB4743, HB2556, HB46, HB5342, HB4783, HB3785, HB5278, HB1639, HB2581, HB4224, HB4070, HB4099, HB4882, HB3794

Keywords: local government spending cap, expenditure limit, political subdivision, property tax, ad valorem tax, budget cap, taxpayer protection, spending restraint, inflation adjustment, population growth, voter approval, supermajority vote, county budget, municipal budget, school district finance, junior college district, hospital district, special district, attorney general enforcement, local fiscal limits

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• Purchasable Texas Pest, representing the Texas Pest Control Association against the bill.
• And are licensed in Texas have to abide by Texas mandates and rules.
• In Texas.
• Right here in Texas.
• I live in Ivanhoe, Texas, that's south of Woodville in East Texas.

Bills: HB 43, HB 3364, HB 3469, HB 3479, HB 43, HB 3364, HB 3469, HB 3479

Keywords: agriculture, finance, young farmers, financial assistance, pest control, veterinarian, veterinary medicine, veterinary telemedicine, telehealth, telemedicine, veterinarian-client-patient relationship, VCPR, animal health, livestock, pets, remote care, electronic means, telephone consultation, controlled substances, prescription drugs

Summary: The second bill, House Bill 3469, was introduced to address pest control regulations concerning nuisance birds. Representative Campos explained how the bill proposes non-lethal methods to deter these birds, such as the use of laser lights and sounds, which avoids conflict with both state and federal regulations. The committee heard impassioned testimonies from members of the public who shared firsthand experiences regarding the adverse effects of these birds on property and public health. The meeting concluded with both bills being left pending, reflecting a desire for further deliberation among the committee members.

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• Senators, my name's Todd Staples with the Texas Oil and Gas Association testifying in favor of Senate
• Thank you for the record, Cyrus Street Lone Star chapter of the Sierra Club, um.

Bills: SB 1150, SB 763, SB 1061, SB 1146, SB 1198

Keywords: concrete plants, environmental regulation, permit process, air quality, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, SB 1061, uranium mining, production area authorization, TCEQ, Water Code, groundwater, groundwater conservation district, restoration table value, restoration values, contested case hearing, Chapter 2001, mineral rights, surface owners, notice requirements, environmental permitting

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• Association, Texas chapter itself against House Bill 1554.
• That directly contradicts Texas principles of small governance. ...made sovereign decisions through their
• those they disagree with, or whether Texas is governed in a manner that represents and includes all
• Chapter 12 of the BizOrg Code is the chapter that provides for the Attorney General to be able to revoke
• Chapter 15 of the Business Organizations Code, for example, allows the Attorney General to demand both

Bills: HB256, HCR19, HB256, HB1308, HB1554, HB1743, HB2308, HB2351, HB2858, HB3676, HB3784, HB4312, HB4552, HB4823, HB4852, HB5007, HB5010, HB5520, HB5524, HCR19

Keywords: severe weather, adaptation plan, vulnerability assessment, environmental protection, state agencies, federal agents, transparency, law enforcement, identification, public trust, immigration enforcement, HCR 19, Texas concurrent resolution, federal immigration enforcement, masked agents, facial coverings, visible identification, uniforms, badges, name tags

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• Lawyers Association, Texas chapter and yourself and you're against the bill. Is that correct?
• in Texas penal code chapter 51, that definition is dangerously overbroad and misaligned with federal
• No Texas. Federal law. Texas has no law. Texas law, is it? No. Damn, I didn't know that.
• Lawyers Association Texas chapter and yourself testifying against the bill is that correct?
• , Texas.

Bills: HB256, HB1308, HB1554, HB1743, HB2308, HB2351, HB2858, HB3676, HB3784, HB4312, HB4552, HB4823, HB4852, HB5007, HB5010, HB5520, HB5524, HCR19, HB256, HCR19

Keywords: E-verify, employment verification, illegal employment, state contracts, government entities, license suspension, immigration compliance, state grant funding, E-Verify, compliance, penalties, immigration, government contracts, employee status, state contractors, E-verify program, legally present, employment practices, legal services, public money

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• Under current law, all Texas licensed dentists may administer.
• And you are with the Texas Academy of General Dentistry, the Texas Dental Association, and you are for
• I'm representing myself, the Texas Academy of General Dentistry, and the Texas Dental Association, which
• together represent more than 11,000 member dentists in Texas.
• Academy of General Dentistry and the Texas Dental Association.

Bills: SB1117, SB1373, SB672, SB1986, SB1098, SB626, SB1784, SB2480, SB2487, SB437, SB660

Keywords: dentistry, botulinum toxin, aesthetic treatments, dental regulation, training, medical staff privileges, hospital administration, healthcare regulation, Texas Health and Safety Code, consistency in privileges, SB 672, Texas hospital emergency operations plan, hospital diversion, emergency department, cyberattack, cyber security, power outage, electrical outage, patient diversion, hospital preparedness

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• So, we're very blessed to have such a school in Texas.
• of podiatry under the state of Texas.
• Now that's a program in Texas run by the Medical Board.
• Notably here in Texas, we saw Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in Lubbock and El Paso targeted by a
• I serve as the CEO for the Texas Council. We represent the 39 LMHAs across Texas. As you said, Mr.

Bills: SB1117, SB1373, SB672, SB1986, SB1098, SB626, SB1784, SB2480, SB2487, SB437, SB660

Keywords: dentistry, botulinum toxin, aesthetic treatments, dental regulation, training, medical staff privileges, hospital administration, healthcare regulation, Texas Health and Safety Code, consistency in privileges, SB 672, Texas hospital emergency operations plan, hospital diversion, emergency department, cyberattack, cyber security, power outage, electrical outage, patient diversion, hospital preparedness

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• According to Section 392 of the Local Government Code, this appointment structure hasn't changed.
• Miss, the layout seems to me that this is about the government code.
• Public funds is defined in Chapter 55.2 of the Government Code as public funds, meaning funds of the
• Code.
• Activity under Chapter 20A of the Penal Code makes it unlawful for anybody who benefits from human trafficking

Bills: HB164, HB164, HB411, HB627, HB 1226, HB1677, HB1865, HB1997, HB2985, HB3462, HB4188, HB4685, HB4840, HB5370, HB5424, HB5466, HB5509, HB5660, HB5673

Keywords: HB 164, HB164, Texas Flood Recovery, Reimbursement, and Reconstruction Program, Texas Division of Emergency Management, TDEM, Hill Country floods, July 2025 floods, flood recovery, disaster relief, flood reimbursement, reconstruction grants, resiliency standards, floodplain, base flood elevation, FEMA, Federal Emergency Management Agency, insurance denial, property damage, tenant assistance, rental property

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• Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers, as well as the Texas Association of Builders.
• I'm a builder and developer from El Paso, Texas.
• This change will facilitate the creation of more affordable housing in Texas and increase government
• And a member of the Government Affairs Committee.
• Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers for the bill.

Bills: HB164, HB411, HB627, HB 1226, HB1677, HB1865, HB1997, HB2985, HB3462, HB4188, HB4685, HB4840, HB5370, HB5424, HB5466, HB5509, HB5660, HB5673, HB164

Keywords: migrant labor, housing regulations, civil penalties, complaints, occupants' rights, remediation, education, retaliation, housing, rental regulation, municipal authority, local government, leasing, housing regulation, local control, rental properties, leasing laws, landlord, tenant rights, municipal regulation

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• Nurses are governed by and adhere to the code of ethics for nurses.
• And we think this violates Texas Election Code 127.066A.
• Chapter 418 of the Disaster Act recognizes no distinction in gubernatorial authority between a tornado
• The Government Code speaks to disasters and Chapter 433 of the same code deals specifically with emergencies
• Members, my intent here is to restore the checks and balances of Texas government and legislate that

Bills: SB31, SB33, SB510, SB871, SB1868, SB2024, SB2166, SB2309, SB2880, SJR27, SJR39, SJR40, SB 31, SB 33

Keywords: SB 31, Life of the Mother Act, Texas abortion law, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, miscarriage, unborn child, abortion exception, abortion ban, physician liability, health care liability claim, aiding and abetting, Texas Medical Board, State Bar of Texas, continuing medical education

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• Many in the medical community called upon the Texas Health Department, Texas Medical Board, and Texas

Bills: SB31, SB33, SB510, SB871, SB1868, SB2024, SB2166, SB2309, SB2880, SJR27, SJR39, SJR40, SB 31, SB 33

Keywords: SB 31, Life of the Mother Act, Texas abortion law, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, miscarriage, unborn child, abortion exception, abortion ban, physician liability, health care liability claim, aiding and abetting, Texas Medical Board, State Bar of Texas, continuing medical education

Bills: SJR 12, SCR 39, SB 27, SB 29, SB 241, SB 406, SB 414, SB 464, SB 568, SB 578, SB 609, SB 660, SB 689, SB 693, SB 785, SB 857, SB 879, SB 921, SB 922, SB 955, SB 985, SB 993, SB 996, SB 1008, SB 1035, SB 1036, SB 1059, SB 1098, SB 1120, SB 1122, SB 1147, SB 1188, SB 1197, SB 1209, SB 1227, SB 1245, SB 1267, SB 1307, SB 1321, SB 1332, SB 1386, SB 1396, SB 1453, SB 1484, SB 1494, SB 1536, SB 1537, SB 1596, SB 1610, SB 1664, SB 1741, SB 1814, SB 1822, SB 1841, SB 1948, SB 2065, SB 2155, SB 2188, SB 2230, SB 2406, SB 2407

Keywords: parental rights, education, constitutional amendment, school choice, child education, business organization, internal management, corporate governance, partnerships, liability reduction, public camping, homelessness, local governance, enforcement, state authority, local entity, complaints, housing, public safety, birth certificate

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• However, however, that's not always as easy. to effectuate as it should be under the Texas election code
• Furthermore, Texas already utilizes government databases to verify citizenship.
• Labor Code to adhere to the U.S. and Texas constitutions. by prohibiting the factoring in of race, color
• Texas election code 122.001 clearly states that voting must be private.
• program in the Texas election code and required. are in precinct-only voting for any in-person voting

Bills: SB16, SB76, SB310, SB311, SB396, SB505, SB827, SB964, SB1209, SB1210, SB1386, SB1470, SB2035, SJR37, SB 16

Keywords: voter registration, proof of citizenship, Election Code, criminal offenses, limited federal ballot, transportation, infrastructure, funding, public safety, state regulation, election, polling places, voter access, state oversight, electronic voting, voting, polling place, elections, countywide program, election integrity

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• What would happen mechanically if the Texas Supreme Court, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals reached
• The Supreme Court of Texas can.
• Texas Supreme Court, which violates the very fundamental principles of our Texas Constitution that have
• In doing so, the Texas Constitution created The Texas Supreme Court and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
• Senate Bill 311 will amend section 22.002A of the Texas Government Code, and it will allow the Texas

Bills: SB16, SB76, SB310, SB311, SB396, SB505, SB827, SB964, SB1209, SB1210, SB1386, SB1470, SB2035, SJR37, SB 16

Keywords: voter registration, proof of citizenship, Election Code, criminal offenses, limited federal ballot, transportation, infrastructure, funding, public safety, state regulation, election, polling places, voter access, state oversight, electronic voting, voting, polling place, elections, countywide program, election integrity

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• I grew up in Fort Worth, Texas. My zip code of birth is 76104.
• entire state of Texas.
• Government Accountability Office, currently only around 2% of maternity care providers practice in Texas
• Texas Family Code Title 5, Sections 161 and 261 are still binding, and if a parent is neglectful or abusive
• So, that's Texas Code Title V, Section 261.001, and I'll get you a copy of that as well.

Bills: HB514, HB1652, HB2117, HB2298, HB3269, HB46, HB46

Keywords: maternal health, maternal care, pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum, doula, birth worker, midwife, obstetric care, women's health, rural health, health workforce, workforce development, trauma-informed care, public outreach campaign, health equity, minority health, underserved communities, Texas Department of State Health Services, HHSC

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• House Bill 1630 amends the Government Code to make social workers eligible participants in the Homes
• Nicole Malone with the National Association of Social Workers, Texas chapter.
• House Bill 1998 proposes amendments to various sections of the Education Code and the Local Government
• They both have an entire chapter in the Texas Penal Code. I came here with an empty toolbox.
• Corruption is a term of art, and that's why it's in Chapter 36 of the Texas Penal Code.

Bills: HB158, HB714, HB 1198, HB1630, HB1998, HB3509, HB3788, HB3875, HB3948, HB3977, HB4097, HB4313, HB4314, HB4317, HB158

Keywords: housing, veterans, surplus government property, affordable housing, funding sources, housing assistance, homeless prevention, landlord incentives, rural housing, domestic violence, community development, tenant readiness, program participants, financial assistance, homelessness, rental support, Texas Tenant Readiness Program, tenant assistance, housing stability, Texas Department of Housing

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• It ensures that local government stays focused on the primary issues of local government and doesn't
• Texas? Well, not just—I mean, we have air quality monitors around every city in Texas.
• Section 11.201 of the Texas Education Code places limitations on severance pay for school district superintendents
• Plan that is currently required under Chapter 395 of the Local Government Code.
• There is, in the local government code right now, every municipality is required to conduct an audit

Bills: HB158, HB714, HB 1198, HB1630, HB1998, HB3509, HB3788, HB3875, HB3948, HB3977, HB4097, HB4313, HB4314, HB4317, HB158

Keywords: housing, veterans, surplus government property, affordable housing, funding sources, housing assistance, homeless prevention, landlord incentives, rural housing, domestic violence, community development, tenant readiness, program participants, financial assistance, homelessness, rental support, Texas Tenant Readiness Program, tenant assistance, housing stability, Texas Department of Housing

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• Two, it seeks to harden the Texas state government.
• Texas has been a leader in identifying transnational repression as a threat to Texas and Texans. ...but
• Texas is more acutely aware of foreign threats. and the history of Texas as well as any other state.
• It would certainly be a tribute to the state of Texas and to the country more broadly if Texas has already
• Texas has the resources, Texas has the will, and Texas has the leadership to take on this issue—the full

Bills: SB1540, SB2225, SB2284, SB2382, SB2487, SB2514, SB2595, SB2876, SB2877, SB3031, SB2753, HB45

Keywords: election officials, confidentiality, personal information, government transparency, public safety, spirit beverages, alcoholic beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, distribution, taxation, firearms, local regulation, archery equipment, weapons, voter registration, statewide list, county requirements, election integrity, computer services contracts, mental health

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• Senate Bill 2595 creates a new criminal offense in the Texas Penal Code for harassing and intimidating
• There is... ...one maybe inconsistency in this with Chapter 127 of the Election Code, which is the Central
• This update will bring additional information, and this update within the code itself would align Texas
• In the Texas Health and Safety Code, this is already the standard officers use when detaining an individual
• Senate Bill 2284 simply amends and clarifies Chapter 342 of the Local Government Code to conform to that

Bills: HB45, SB1540, SB2225, SB2284, SB2382, SB2487, SB2514, SB2595, SB2876, SB2877, SB3031, SB2753

Keywords: flooding, disaster response, emergency preparedness, state guidance, public safety, election officials, confidentiality, personal information, government transparency, spirit beverages, alcoholic beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, distribution, taxation, firearms, local regulation, archery equipment, weapons, voter registration, statewide list