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• The bill would also add administrators to sections that previously referenced only independent executors
• This bill clarifies a point of confusion in the estates code relating to the documentation granted by
• However, when a section of the estates code refers to the certificate of the clerk in addition to letters
• testamentary or letters of administration, this is an old reference in the Texas Estates Code.
• property code as well.

Bills: SB302, SB1335, SB1734, SB1760, SB1975, SB2127

Keywords: probate court, statutory judge, reimbursement, court costs, court proceedings, judicial assignments, judge assignment, cost reimbursement, judicial expenses, estate management, statutory requirement, court expenses, estates, inheritance, representative duties, court authority, personal representative, real property, deed fraud, title fraud

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• notification by certified mail, return receipt requested, and add independent administrators to sections
• This bill clarifies the point of confusion in the estate's code relating to the documentation granted
• However, one estate's code section refers to certificate of the clerk in addition to letters testimony
• So these are all common sense changes to the estates code.
• Property code as well.

Bills: SB 302, SB 1335, SB 1734, SB 1760, SB 1975, SB 2127

Keywords: probate court, statutory judge, reimbursement, court costs, court proceedings, judicial assignments, judge assignment, cost reimbursement, judicial expenses, estate management, statutory requirement, court expenses, estates, inheritance, representative duties, court authority, personal representative, real property, deed fraud, title fraud

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• County, is actually the largest Texas city not currently qualifying for Chapter 3 of the Texas tax code
• ...to the list of eligible cities for a qualified hotel project under Chapter 351 of the Texas tax code
• The committee substitute simply removes the additional 1,000 feet in entitlement under tax code 351.157
• Senate Bill 2532 amends the tax code to create a fiscal accountability mechanism for eligible coastal
• Authorization of the expenditures of taxes is specifically described. in Sales Tax Code 351.105.

Bills: SB317, SB1250, SB1520, SB1950, SB2298, SB2532, SB2539, SB2747, SB2925, SB2993

Keywords: monuments, memorials, public property, historical significance, civil penalties, local governance, project financing zone, municipal tax revenue, convention centers, multipurpose arenas, infrastructure development, hike and bike trails, outdoor recreation, environmental stewardship, Bicentennial Trail, Texas history, cultural heritage, unemployment benefits, eligibility, Texas Workforce Commission

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• There's also a section in here about conflicts of interest.
• There is a section on conflicts of interest in here, is that your understanding as well? Yes, sir.
• Section 601 requires veterans receiving the grant to occupy the manufactured home as their principal
• 433.001 of the government code.
• I am the director of the EMS Trauma Systems Section for the Department of State Health Services.

Bills: HB 104, HB2054, HB3459, HB3745, HB4486, HB4488, HB4601, HB104

Keywords: Texas Future Fund, investment review board, economic stabilization, innovative technology, national defense, HB 2054, Texas volunteer fire department assistance fund, Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program, volunteer fire departments, wildfire mitigation, wildland fire, rural fire protection, insurer assessment, insurance premium tax, state appropriations, firefighting grants, emergency services, high-risk wildfire areas, Texas Comptroller, Texas Government Code

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• consequences by enhancing public safety around fuel transportation. and ensuring compliance with the tax code
• You know, for us, we've always taken the position as the permit states in the Texas Administrative Code
• But overarching all of this are the general requirements under Chapter 26 of the Texas Water Code, and
• Under Subchapter G of the Texas Water Code, under the Oil and Hazardous Substances Bill Prevention and
• They've provided bills of lading with QR codes so that roadside DPS can scan that QR code to make sure

Bills: SB2199, SB2200, SB2201, SB2949, SB2332

Keywords: overweight vehicle, vehicle weight limits, hazardous materials, hazmat, cargo tank, fuel transport, trucking, commercial vehicle, Transportation Code, criminal penalty, second-degree felony, loading violation, truck weight, axle weight, gross weight, public safety, commercial carrier, Texas, commercial truck, truck route

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• The overarching structure of the current criteria includes three sections: 1.
• A third section consisting of two criteria that require the addition of two of the paired criteria.
• Overall, the proposed changes would separate criteria into two sections instead of three.
• Procedures and also in the Penal Code as well.
• First, as Danny stated, the implied section, by taking out...

Bills: SB2199, SB2200, SB2201, SB2949, SB2332

Keywords: overweight vehicle, vehicle weight limits, hazardous materials, hazmat, cargo tank, fuel transport, trucking, commercial vehicle, Transportation Code, criminal penalty, second-degree felony, loading violation, truck weight, axle weight, gross weight, public safety, commercial carrier, Texas, commercial truck, truck route

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• The overarching structure of the current criteria include three sections: stand-alone criteria, where
• Overall, the proposed changes would only separate criteria into two sections instead of three.
• Overall, the proposed changes would only separate criteria into two sections instead of three.
• Procedure and also in the Penal Code as well.
• First, as Danny stated, the implied section.

Bills: SB2199, SB2200, SB2201, SB2949, SB2332

Keywords: overweight vehicle, vehicle weight limits, hazardous materials, hazmat, cargo tank, fuel transport, trucking, commercial vehicle, Transportation Code, criminal penalty, second-degree felony, loading violation, truck weight, axle weight, gross weight, public safety, commercial carrier, Texas, commercial truck, truck route

Summary: The Senate Committee on Border Security heard several bills related to border security, law enforcement databases, DPS aviation maintenance, and transportation motor fuels. SB 2199, after brief invited testimony from the Texas Trucking Association and DPS, was left pending at first and later reported favorably to the full Senate on a 4-1 vote. SB 2332, relating to aircraft owned and operated by the Department of Public Safety, was laid out by Senator Parker, with DPS and TechSOT witnesses explaining that it would centralize DPS aircraft maintenance under DPS, align state law with FAA responsibility rules, and potentially reduce costs and downtime; it was later reported favorably on a 5-0 vote and placed on the local and uncontested calendar. SB 2949, relating to the regulation of transportation motor fuels, was also adopted as a committee substitute and reported favorably on a 4-1 vote, with a member noting continued interest in refining port-of-entry transloading issues. The committee spent the most time on SB 2201, which would revise Texas intelligence database criteria for criminal street gangs and foreign terrorist organizations. Senator Birdwell described the bill as adding safeguards such as requiring officer identification on submissions, setting retention and validation rules, and updating criteria to reflect technology and social media use. Invited witnesses from the district attorney’s office, DPS, and the Texas Anti-Gang Center generally supported the bill and said it would improve reliability and accountability. Public testimony included support from the Texas Public Policy Foundation and opposition from the Texas Civil Rights Project and the ACLU of Texas, which argued the bill’s language on implied or demonstrated self-admission and other criteria was vague, overly broad, and could lead to erroneous inclusion in the database and downstream consequences. After debate, SB 2201 was reported favorably to the full Senate on a 4-1 vote, with Senator Eckhardt voting no. During questioning on SB 2201, members discussed how gang-database entries are used in investigations and prosecutions, the meaning of “family member,” the scope of self-admission, and how “previously documented areas” would be identified in practice. Opponents raised concerns about due process, First and Fourth Amendment issues, racial profiling, and possible federal consequences if state database information is shared. Supporters emphasized that the database is a law-enforcement tool for identifying organized criminal activity and that the committee substitute adds training, audits, and accountability measures. The committee then completed its business and recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• Electricians across our state work tirelessly to ensure that safe, code-compliant, and efficient systems
• Chapter 73.51(c) of the Texas Administrative Code, Electrician's Administrative Rule, states that the
• In addition, the Texas Occupations Code § 1001.053 exempts the public project engineering requirements
• That's in Chapter 16 of the Alcohol and Beverage Code.
• That's not the terminology that's used in the code.

Bills: HB589, HB705, HB1842, HB1874, HB2349, HB2614, HB2827, HB3012, HB3214, HB3308, HB3385, HB3529

Keywords: cosmetology, licensure, interstate compact, state regulations, public safety, workforce mobility, charitable raffles, nonprofit, wildlife conservation, ticket sales, fundraising, master electrician, electrical work, occupational licensing, work scope, Texas law, Texas Real Estate Commission, TREC, real estate broker, sales agent

Bills: SB334

Keywords: SB334, Lauderdale County, Florence, Shoals Economic Development Fund, sales tax, use tax, local tax, economic development, county commission, municipal revenue, tax proceeds, special revenue fund, Colbert County, local legislation, Alabama Code 45-39-245.47, 923, senate, all

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• Mistakes have been made that we’re correcting with this bill, which is adopting the code books and sending

Bills: SB242, SB5, HB596, SB5

Keywords: codification, state law, legal revisions, Alabama code, legislative updates, archives, history, board of trustees, vacancies, government control, catfish, transportation, public waters, criminal penalties, natural resources, education, public schools, constitution amendment, national anthem, weekly broadcast

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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• Section 2063.004 expressly directs the two entities to collaborate.
• Three major sections: the Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Center, the Cybersecurity Incident Response
• If SB 2721 is enacted, that section has no effect.
• Reinstate Section 39.004 of the Utilities Code, which authorized the PUC to obtain assistance for regional
• This bill does not change any of the protections in place for consumers under Section 1304.

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

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
• Code from the standpoint of 25194 on report. 195 on you know section 24 I'm sorry section 2594 on review
• And the second is not only installation through the code, but also maintenance through things.
• We also use the Texas Administrative Code 25 if there is a dangerous condition.
• It would just amend section 38. and add the poll plans to it.

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
• The white section would be the proposed expansion.

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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• President, on page 3, section 10, I see that there is also.
• Approves the permanent rules from the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code mission.
• Do you have any more information on that particular code? Thank you.
• Those three sections are the mandatory meter requirement.
• And we added the no red flag fire warning section on page four, line number 8.

Bills: HJR1088, HJR1090, HJR1091, HB1370, SB2154, HJR1092, HJR1093, HJR1095, HJR1099, HJR1100, HB3021, SB893, SB206, SB248, SB259, SB423, SB563, SB604, SB633, HJR1077, SB667, SB1224, SB1257, SB1264, SB1319, SB1360, SB1437, SB1531, SB1543, SB1806, HB3004, SB1572, HB4342, SB1618, SB2, SB237, SB1632, SB1687, SB1726, SB1859, SB1894, SB1461, HB4432, SB1948, SB1589, SJR52, SR46, HCR1030, SB2071, SB2182, SB1451, HJR1088, HJR1090, HJR1091, HJR1092, HJR1093, HJR1095, HJR1096, HJR1099, HJR1100, SB2185, SB893, HB3021, SR46, SB206, SB237, SB248, SB259, SB423, SB563, SB604, SB625, SB633, SB667, SB1224, SB1257, SB1264, SB1319, SB1360, SB1378, SB1437, SB1531, SB1543, SB1572, SB1618, SB1632, SB1687, SB1726, SB1806, SB1859, SB1894, SB1948, SB2071, SJR52, HB1370, HJR1077, SB2, SB1451, SB2182, HCR1030

Keywords: education rules, administrative rules, joint resolution, Oklahoma State Department of Education, higher education, State Regents for Higher Education, Teachers' Retirement System, charter schools, Statewide Charter School Board, career and technology education, CTE, OEQA, rule approval, legislative oversight, permanent rules, school governance, teacher retirement, education agencies, Oklahoma Register, Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry

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• The section of the bill that most impacts members is the section on standards for the construction, operation
• The International Fire Code...
• All right, TDLR's proposed legislative changes to Occupations Code 801.
• Page 21 is actually at the bottom of page 20, section...
• It says, "Occupations Code is amended to read as follows."

Bills: SB34, SB119, SB261, SB532, SB1035, SB1245, SB1247, SB1267, SB1442, SB1930, SB1948, SB2078, SB2112, SB2143, SB2155

Keywords: wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, volunteer fire department, Texas A&M Forest Service, West Texas A&M University, prescribed burning, fuel loading, fuel reduction, firefighting equipment database, emergency communications, disaster preparedness, rural fire protection, asset hardening, natural resource management, emergency management, large wildfire risk, fire grant funding, fire suppression, Texas Legislature

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• to match the occupations code by describing a license holder as a person who holds a license rather
• Additionally, Senate Bill 1977... modifies Section 13.185H of the Water Code to include restrictions
• state-funded buildings, and the ability to adopt the latest energy codes from the International Code
• The 2021 energy code has been found to be approximately 5-10% more energy efficient than the 2015 code
• It allows SECO to adopt future editions of both of the codes, and it allows SECO to move forward.

Bills: SB483, SB522, SB783, SB1239, SB1254, SB1255, SB1259, SB1341, SB1664, SB1762, SB1856, SB1877, SB1977

Keywords: utility, proprietary information, customer data, data protection, electric service, customer information, emergency communication, electric utility, privacy, certification, public accountants, interstate licensing, accounting, regulatory amendment, energy efficiency, construction regulations, building codes, Texas, sustainability, cost-effectiveness