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Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Apr 28th, 2025

State Affairs

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  • And Texas has a big voice. Texas has a huge voice. And America is listening.
  • I also found a program, a mental health program created by Lady Gaga, the music singer... ...a mental
  • So, two Texas realtors.
  • Am I correct on Texas? I didn't. Texas. Okay, thank you, sir.
  • Senator Perry, you're ready.
Summary: The Committee on State Affairs heard several bills, mostly on alcohol regulation, ethics procedures, the Alamo, and free speech in professional associations. SB 2633 would let the City of Garland hold local option elections on alcohol sales within designated zones and use zoning/land-use rules for alcohol-selling businesses; Senator Johnson and Garland officials said it would reduce the burden of the petition process and support economic development. SB 2637 would require social media platforms to disclose when posts are made by bot accounts and allow Attorney General enforcement; supporters framed it as consumer protection against misleading automated content, while members raised questions about how platforms would identify bots and how enforcement would work. SB 2334 would allow airlines with passenger transportation permits to store sealed alcoholic beverages within five miles of an airport in the same county, which the sponsor and an American Airlines witness said would improve logistics without changing permits, taxes, or alcohol sourcing. The committee also heard SB 2781 and SB 2782, both related to Texas Ethics Commission procedures. SB 2781 would cap civil penalties tied to certain campaign contribution violations by former legislators who later lobby, and SB 2782 would require TEC to adopt discovery control plans and align discovery rules more closely with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure to limit costly, open-ended discovery. Both bills were left pending after no public testimony. SB 3059 would transfer oversight of the Alamo from the General Land Office to a new Alamo Commission beginning in 2027; Senator Campbell said it would provide long-term stewardship and transparency, while Senator Birdwell questioned the need for a change and the commission’s structure, and GLO witnesses said they were not aware of any problem prompting the shift. HB 1130, a House companion to a previously passed Senate bill, would provide liability protections for cavern entities that post warning signs, and it was also left pending. A major portion of the meeting focused on SB 2713, which would bar professional or trade associations from denying membership or access based on protected characteristics or lawful speech and assembly. Senator Middleton and invited witnesses described disciplinary actions by realtor associations against members for social media posts, sermons, or political speech, arguing that the National Association of Realtors’ ethics rules were being used to punish private expression and threaten livelihoods through loss of MLS access. Committee members and witnesses discussed whether the bill should be narrowed to avoid affecting religious organizations, how association discipline works, and whether the measure should address existing penalties or only future conduct. The bill was left pending after extensive invited testimony and committee discussion.
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Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) Apr 28th, 2025

State Affairs

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  • here in Texas?
  • That dictates what we would do here in Texas? What is the benefit to the citizens of Texas?
  • In Texas, In Texas, the state association, Texas Realtors, we handle the process of all ethics complaints
  • to Texas law.
  • from Central Texas.
Summary: The committee first reopened public testimony on Senate Bill 2713, which concerned protections for freedom of conscience in the context of Realtor association discipline. Texas Realtors representatives testified that their organization is a separate Texas legal entity but affiliated with the National Association of Realtors through a charter and code of ethics. They said Texas Realtors is neutral on SB 2713, that their ethics process is focused on fair housing and equal professional service, and that they have not suspended or terminated anyone in Texas for religious or political speech. Senators pressed them on whether national standards could override Texas law and on examples from other states; the witnesses said state and federal law control and that they would comply with Texas law if the bill passed. Public testimony then closed and SB 2713 was left pending. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1698 on e-cigarettes. Senator Parker explained a committee substitute that tightened enforcement, required distributor registration, expanded regulation to nicotine from any source, added restrictions on child-appealing packaging, authorized inspections and audits, and set compliance deadlines later in 2025 and 2026. After questions, the substitute was adopted and SB 1698, as substituted, was reported favorably to the full Senate on a 6-0 vote, with a recommendation for the local and uncontested calendar. Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 2487 on crisis and mental health facilities. Senator Parker described a substitute that renamed the program a crisis service model, allowed multiple county facilities, added local siting limits, expanded staffing options, shortened clinical timelines, required discharge referrals, directed law enforcement and EMS to transport people there first, and created local boards and expanded reporting. The substitute was adopted and the bill was reported favorably on a 6-0 vote, also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 2819, dealing with political activities of county elections administrators, was then reported favorably on a 6-0 vote and likewise sent to the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 2043 was withdrawn. The committee spent substantial time on Senate Bill 2101, which would require municipal public libraries to move sexually explicit materials out of minors’ sections and impose age-verification and review requirements. Supporters argued the bill would protect children from explicit material in public libraries and that libraries should not be left to self-regulate. Opponents, including librarians, parents, authors, and ACLU representatives, argued the definitions were vague, the bill would be costly and burdensome for small libraries, could function as a book ban, and would restrict teens’ access to classics, research materials, and other books. Several witnesses said parents should make those decisions, not the state. The bill’s author said the committee substitute was still being worked on and asked witnesses to review it; public testimony remained open in the portion provided, with no final action on SB 2101 shown.
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Texas 89th Regular

Energy Resources Mar 17th, 2025

Energy Resources

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  • The legislature also funds our 25-year old State of Texas Advanced Resource Recovery, or STAR program
  • The Texas seismic monitoring and seismology research program is a multidisciplinary program funded by
  • the state of Texas.
  • Specifically, in 2019, SALS participated in a pilot program with Texas 811.
  • Texas 8-1-1 is a 501... C-4 founded in 1984 in Dallas, Texas.
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  • Not ban or prohibit associations like Texas Association of Counties, Texas Municipal League.
  • First. the Texas Association of School Administrators, and the Texas Association of School Boards.
  • TASB, the Texas Association of School Boards.
  • Texas Cog.
  • It's just six hours, and we rely on Texas.
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  • and see what we can get done. doing my bills first only because they have few witnesses and they're ready
  • It will still be our electors, we choose, speaking for the people of Texas and I yield. Thank you.
  • Texas does it very well. Even the states that we may not agree with politically do it.
  • Constitution. of Texas and the United States.
  • Tom Glass, Texas Constitutional Enforcement, and we are in... favor of this bill.
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Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part I) Mar 19th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Texas.
  • The Texas County Report.
  • to the Texas Senate.
  • It's an honor to have you here in the Texas Senate today. Welcome to your Texas Senate.
  • 1505 is going to expand our compassionate use program that Texas has today.
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Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part III) Mar 19th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Many prophets believe that God has revealed truth to us that at the time that we were ready for them
  • Texas who value religious freedom for all.
  • That's what Texas stands for.
  • That's what's dangerous. we will not let it happen in Texas.
  • If you believe Texas should lead the nation in standing up for our families...
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Texas 89th Regular

Public Education May 20th, 2025

Public Education

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  • with Texas students.
  • With Texas parents and educators in mind, Texas families deserve to have confidence that their local
  • TEKS are adequate for Texas school districts.
  • Chapter 28 of the Texas Education Code is adequate for Texas school districts.
  • Just as we banned Common Core in Texas, we should ban the harmful NSE standards to protect Texas children
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Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Transportation Apr 17th, 2025

Transportation

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  • and Bechtel knows the program and knows how we can execute it.
  • Is that, is it on Texas Central's or? OK, um, but you don't have.
  • As it relates to the balance sheet, I believe it's on Texas Central's balance sheet.
  • We're really trying to work with the state of Texas. It's going to be important.
  • This is not going to get done without the help of Texas.
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Texas 89th Regular

Transportation Apr 17th, 2025

Transportation

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  • I represent Texas Central, and I'm neutral on what we're doing today. I'm not 100% sure.
  • is that Texas Central has what I'll call a controlling partner, is that...
  • As it relates to the balance sheet, I believe it's on Texas Central's balance sheet.
  • But your response is Texas Central doesn't have a balance sheet, right?
  • This is not going to get done without the help of Texas.
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Texas 89th Regular

Transportation May 19th, 2025

Transportation

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  • John Esparza here on behalf of the Texas Trucking Association.
  • Look at design-build in Texas.
  • And so, yes, they buy from Texas dealers.
  • Major Omar Villarreal, Texas Department of Public Safety.
  • This bond and title process can be reviewed by the Texas DMV.
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Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Mar 5th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • state of Texas in 2023.
  • Ambulance Association that have come from across the state of Texas to be here at their Texas Capitol
  • EMS in Texas.
  • A program for trained engineers, physicists, mathematicians, and a beginning of the American space program
  • Thank you for coming to your Texas Capitol and your Texas Senate.
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Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Mar 31st, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Family Medicine Residency Program.
  • Welcome to the Texas Capitol.
  • You're probably not ready to vote for the bill today because I'm not sure Jim is ready to vote for it
  • Well, we don't run the program; it's federally run. But we have a program.
  • It's a bi-Texas amendment, pro-Texas amendment.
Bills: SJR37, SJR57, SB7, SB8, SB16, SB108, SB125, SB207, SB318, SB371, SB379, SB396, SB406, SB503, SB533, SB565, SB578, SB599, SB686, SB689, SB707, SB763, SB854, SB857, SB875, SB878, SB920, SB924, SB961, SB965, SB985, SB988, SB1021, SB1024, SB1026, SB1038, SB1059, SB1185, SB1202, SB1207, SB1252, SB1330, SB1396, SB1484, SB1527, SB1535, SB1596, SB1619, SB1697, SB1737, SB1741, SB1841, SJR36, SJR12, SJR57, SJR37, SCR22, SCR12, SB565, SB765, SB62, SB666, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB847, SB1248, SB504, SB857, SB305, SB296, SB284, SB1497, SB1498, SB241, SB304, SB621, SB1023, SB1024, SB686, SB371, SB204, SB609, SB670, SB850, SB854, SB413, SB1346, SB1033, SB1220, SB1073, SB810, SB1539, SB447, SB875, SB406, SB985, SB965, SB1119, SB1505, SB1215, SB1302, SB856, SB583, SB673, SB681, SB1172, SB1252, SB608, SB955, SB957, SB988, SB1021, SB1120, SB251, SB541, SB379, SB1737, SB266, SB1415, SB1527, SB125, SB599, SB1330, SB53, SB1352, SB785, SB472, SB1450, SB1502, SB1566, SB414, SB1062, SB961, SB1038, SB578, SB711, SB746, SB942, SB1404, SB1448, SB1738, SB108, SB8, SB318, SB507, SB533, SB689, SB1026, SB1349, SB1355, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596, SB1403, SB763, SB667, SB1059, SB617, SB1567, SB503, SB16, SB310, SB311, SB396, SB505, SB1209, SB1210, SB1470, SB264, SB924, SB1029, SB1185, SB1202, SB1358, SB1364, SB1569, SB1697, SB1376, SB1228, SB519, SB878, SB1350, SB462, SB1535, SB827, SB1585, SB207, SB1207, SB1619, SB1396, SB920, SB1484, SB1273, SB1741, SB7, SB927, SB1227, SB1229, SB1353, SB1366, SB1464, SB1709, SB1729, SB1733, SB1744, SB1772, SB1816, SB1841, SB2188, SB1147, SB879, SB1008, SJR81, SJR50, SCR39, SB1536, SB2016, SB1453, SB1173, SB1163, SB996, SB27, SB568, SB1370, SB1321, SB1101, SB906, SB860, SB1563, SB993, SB693, SB1610, SB1537, SB836, SB1332, SB1307, SB963, SB493, SB922, SB984, SB1084, SB619, SB1098, SB1122, SB455, SB522, SB1057, SB1239, SB1254, SB1255, SB1259, SB1341, SB1664, SB1877, SB464, SB1277, SB32, SB732, SB660, SB731, SB921, SB268, SB1822, SB1188, SB1939, SB1589, SB397, SB1388, SB2230, SB1058, SB1036, SB1267, SB2112, SB1930, SB532, SB1035, SB2155, SB508, SB29, SB292, SB291, SB901, SB1333, SB1436, SB1494, SB964, SB779, SB1378, SB2312, SB1719
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Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Aug 22nd, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

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  • And that's the best sheriff in Texas right there too.
  • Ready, go ahead and proceed with your testimony.
  • Alicia Castillo, um, representing the Texas Civil Rights Project.
  • the state of Texas in rural Texas is that public corruption, public investigation, public integrity role
  • They can utilize the Texas Rangers.
Bills: SB 15
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  • On the Texas flag, I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas. One state, under God, one...
  • on the floor of the Texas House.
  • Texas, our own Texas.
  • The people of Texas spoke, and the leaders of Texas ignored them.
  • HB243 by Munoz relating to the creation and operation of the Texas Interability Council and a grant program
Bills: HB4, HB 4
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Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Aug 20th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas to the Special Committee
Bills: HB4, HB4, HB4
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  • Honor the Texas flag.
  • They are critical measures that would expand the powers of the Texas Legislature.
  • Honor the Texas flag.
  • They are critical measures that would expand the powers of the Texas Legislature.
  • The Department of Public Safety has special agents deployed in every region of Texas.
Bills: HB4, HB 4
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  • recognizes the Honorable Pat Curry to lead us in the Pledges of Allegiance to the United States and Texas
  • domesticate the civil arrest warrants in the state of Illinois, seeking to make them enforceable beyond Texas
Bills: HB4, HB 4