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• Supporting pro-life laws is a part of our history and heritage as Texans.
• I'm a published bioethicist and the president of Texas Right to Life, the oldest and largest pro-life
• Is this an ectopic pregnancy and the pro-life laws don't apply?
• Uh, I'm pro-life. I will always stand for life.
• Texas is a pro-life state. Texans are pro-life.

Bills: SB 31, SB 33, SB 510, SB 871, SB 1868, SB 2024, SB 2166, SB 2309, SB 2880, SJR 27, SJR 39, SJR 40

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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• The Speaker pro tempore: The House will be in order.
• The Speaker pro tempore: One minute. Mr.
• The Speaker pro tempore: One minute.
• President. I yield back. The Speaker pro tempore: The gentleman from Massachusetts. Mr.
• PRESIDENT. I YIELD BACK. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS. MR.

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

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• The Speaker pro tempore: The House will be in order.
• The Speaker pro tempore: Representatives.] The Speaker pro tempore: The House will be in order.
• THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: MEMBERS ARE REMINDED TO REFRAIN FROM ENGAGING IN PERSONALITIES TOWARD THE PRESIDENT
• The Speaker pro tempore: Members are reminded to refrain from engaging in personalities toward the President
• THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT >> Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The Speaker pro tempore: The The House will be in order.
• The Speaker pro tempore: Without objection.
• THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION.
• THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: MEMBERS ARE ADVISED TO DIRECT THEIR The Speaker pro tempore: Members are advised
• THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE The Speaker pro tempore: The gentlewoman from Connecticut reserves.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The Speaker pro tempore: Thank you. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THANK YOU.
• THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THANK YOU.
• THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THANK YOU.
• The Speaker pro tempore: Members are reminded to refrain from engaging in personalities toward the President
• The Speaker pro tempore: Members are reminded to refrain from personalities toward the President. >>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, September 8, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The Speaker pro tempore: The House will be in order.
• The Speaker pro tempore: You're recognized. Mr.
• The Speaker pro tempore: Without objection. Mr.
• The Speaker pro tempore: Without objection. Mr.
• THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE The Clerk: Ms.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, November 17, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The Speaker pro tempore: The House will be in order.
• Taylor to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day.
• THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE CHAIR WILL ENTERTAIN REQUESTS The Speaker pro tempore: The Chair will entertain
• THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE The Speaker pro tempore: The gentleman reserves.
• The Speaker pro tempore: The...

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 31, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The Speaker pro tempore: The House will be in order.
• Gimenez to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day.
• The Speaker pro tempore: The gentlewoman yields.
• THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEWOMAN YIELDS.
• The Speaker pro tempore: Members are reminded to refrain from engaging in personalities towards the President

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The Speaker pro tempore: The House will be in order.
• THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: PURSUANT TO THE RULE, THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE, The Speaker pro tempore:
• THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE Mr.
• Speaker, messages from the President of the United States. The Speaker pro tempore: Mr. Secretary.
• THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON The Speaker pro tempore: Referred to the Committee

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

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• The Speaker pro tempore: The House will be in order.
• Begich III to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day.
• The Speaker pro tempore: Amen.
• THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE Mr.
• THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: MEMBERS ARE REMINDED TO REFRAIN FROM Engaging in personalities toward the President

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

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• This would also be inclusive of our pro shops at our golf courses.

Bills: SB1307, SB1425, SB1826, SB1365, SB1696

Keywords: SB1425, health care, healthcare workforce, workforce board, Health Care Workforce Resources Board, Health Care Workforce Resources Act, Oklahoma Health Care Workers and Educators Assistance Program, repeal, statutory repeal, health care workers, educators, workforce development, health professions, state board, assistance program, Oklahoma statutes, economic development, incentives, enterprise zones, local government

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• I serve as the President for Tech.
• We do feel like this is a... ...piece of being a pro-life state.
• At Texas Right to Life, we've been trying to put a coalition together of how to build a pro-life state
• In pro-life states, this is national data, but we don't have data broken out by state.
• I'm president and CEO of the Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute, representing myself, and I'm

Bills: HB163, HB216, HB721, HB2035, HB2038, HB3057, HB3153, HB3233, HB3595, HB3801, HB3812, HB4076, HB4129, HB4377, HB4535, HB4666, HB4730, HB4743, HB4903, HB5149, HB5155, HB1534, HB163, HB216

Keywords: epinephrine, healthcare, emergency response, administration, medical policy, health care, itemized billing, patient rights, provider regulations, Texas Health and Safety Code, cost disclosure, insurance, benefit plan, administrators, chemical dependency, treatment facilities, minor admissions, parental notice, mental health, medical licensing

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• We have Michael Bullitt testifying as president of the Austin Police Association on behalf of the Austin
• I serve as the President of NAMI.
• President of Texas Eagle Forum, testifying on behalf of Texas Eagle Forum. I'm sorry.
• So it's pro-family, pro-child, I appreciate your favorable consideration and I close. Thank you.
• I show Wendy O'Dell, President of Texas Association of Nurses. anesthetist and self.

Bills: HB5141, HB4638, HB2264, HB2035, HB4813, HB4408, HB2684, HB1621, HB2300, HB216, HB3829, HB4466, HB1747, HB2284, HB3614, HB2587, HB3219, HB3318, HB5147, HB4014, HB216

Keywords: lease, state property, public purpose, Travis County, Health and Human Services, pharmaceutical initiative, drug distribution, healthcare services, generic drugs, advanced pharmaceuticals, cost savings, mental health, patient discharge, medical records, health care professionals, substance use, family involvement, chemical dependency, treatment facilities, minor admissions

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• The Speaker pro tempore: The House will be in order.
• The Speaker pro tempore: Thank you.
• The Speaker pro tempore: The The Speaker pro tempore: The question is, will the House suspend the rules
• THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: IS THERE OBJECTION TO THE The Speaker pro tempore: Is there objection to the
• THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR The Speaker pro tempore: For what purpose does the gentleman from Rhode

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Brodeur, as President Pro Tempore.
• Pro Tempore.
• Pro Tempore.
• President, I move that the nominations for President Pro Tempore be closed. Okay. Okay.
• Joining President Pro Tempore Brodeur for the oath of office is his wife, Christy.

Summary: The Florida Senate convened for its organizational session with prayer, presentation of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem, followed by a moment of silence for the mother of Senator Fine. The chamber then received special guests and administered oaths to newly elected senators after reading certificates of election from the Secretary of State. Tracy Campbell Cantella was nominated and unanimously elected Secretary of the Senate, then sworn in. Ben Albritton was nominated, seconded, and elected as President of the Senate for the 2024–2026 term, and Jason Brodeur was later nominated, seconded, and elected President Pro Tempore. Both leaders were sworn in and delivered extended remarks about faith, service, Florida’s economy and education, hurricane recovery, insurance, rural communities, agriculture, water quality, Israel, veterans, and the need for data-driven, accountable government. After the leadership elections, the Senate adopted its rules for the new term and authorized the Secretary to make technical and conforming changes. The chamber also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 2-O-RG, which establishes the joint rules of the Florida Legislature for 2024–26. A committee was appointed to notify the House that the Senate had convened for organization, and the committee later reported back that the House had been informed. The Senate then received a communication from the Democratic caucus certifying that Senator Jason Pizzo was elected Democratic leader and Senator Tracie Davis Democratic leader pro tempore for the term. The session included additional remarks recognizing Senate staff and security personnel, as well as tributes to the late John Pasidomo and a moment of silence for him. The meeting concluded with a performance of “Amazing Grace,” brief closing comments, and an attempted motion to adjourn sine die that was briefly tabled until the House confirmed it was convened and ready to transact business. The Senate then adjourned sine die.

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• The motion carries, and Senator Creighton is elected President Pro Tempore of the Texas Senate.
• The secretary will read: Escort committee for President Pro Tempore. Perry will read.
• Escort committee for President Pro Tempore: Senator Kolkhorst, chair; Senator Campbell; Senator Hall;
• I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of President Pro Tempore of the Senate of the State
• Members, may I now present to you the President Pro Tempore of the 89th Legislative Session?

Summary: The Texas Senate convened for the opening of the 89th Legislature with an invocation, roll call, and certification of the newly elected senators by the Secretary of State. Senators-elect were then administered the oath of office by Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock, formally seating the new members. Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott addressed the chamber, congratulating members and emphasizing priorities such as border security, education, energy, foster care, and school choice, while Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick highlighted the Senate’s bipartisan culture and the work ahead. The chamber then held its organizational business, including the election of Senator Brandon Creighton as President Pro Tempore. Senator Parker nominated Creighton and Senator Bettencourt seconded the nomination, both praising his background, legislative record, and leadership. The Senate voted by standing vote to elect Creighton, who was then escorted to the dais and sworn in. In his remarks, Creighton reflected on his family, his time as a Senate messenger, and his priorities for the session, including Texas sovereignty, economic opportunity, education, and conservative policy goals. The only formal legislative action taken was adoption of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 7, granting permission for the Legislature to adjourn for more than three days during the specified period. The resolution passed by a roll call vote of 31 ayes and no nays. The Senate then adopted a motion to recess until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 15, after a caucus meeting earlier that morning.

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• Montgomery, Senator Brandon Creighton, to the office of President Pro Tempore of the Texas Senate.
• The motion carries, and Senator Creighton is elected President Pro Tempore of the Texas Senate.
• The secretary will read: Escort committee for President Pro Tempore. Perry will read.
• Escort committee for President Pro Tempore: Senator Kolkhorst, chair; Senator Campbell; Senator Hall;
• Members, may I now present to you the President Pro Tempore of the 89th Legislative Session.

Bills: SCR7

Keywords: legislature, adjournment, permissions, Texas Constitution, session, legislative authority

Summary: The Texas Senate convened for the opening of the 89th Legislature with an invocation, roll call, and certification of the newly elected senators. Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock administered the oath of office to the senators-elect, and Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott addressed the chamber, emphasizing priorities such as foster care, the budget, border security, school choice, and maintaining Texas’s economic growth and constitutional principles. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick also welcomed members and guests, noted the Senate’s bipartisan culture, and highlighted the chamber’s organization for the session. The Senate then held its organizational election for President Pro Tempore. Senator Tan Parker nominated Senator Brandon Creighton, and Senator Paul Bettencourt seconded the nomination, both praising Creighton’s background, legislative record, and leadership. The chamber voted by standing vote to elect Creighton, who was then escorted to the front and sworn in as President Pro Tempore by State Minister Scott Wall. Creighton delivered remarks about his family, his time as a Senate messenger, and his priorities for the session, including education, border issues, energy, and Texas sovereignty. After the leadership election, the Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 7, granting permission for either house to adjourn for more than three days during the specified January period. The resolution passed by a recorded vote of 31 ayes and no nays. The Senate then adopted a motion by Senator Zaffirini to recess until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 15, after a caucus at 10 a.m. in the Betty King Room.

Transcript Highlights:

• The next order of business is the election of the president pro tempore.
• The office of President Pro Tempore is not ceremonial fluff. It is a solemn trust.
• Pro Tempore.
• Perry, for president pro tempore at interim.
• Senator Perry is elected President Pro Tempore. Congratulations.

Bills: SB27, SB30, SB293, HB4, HB2974, HB5138, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SCR12, SCR39, SB2023, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB507, SB1434, SB1772, SB2016, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB1200, SB1845, SB2458, SB801, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB2797, SB2076, SB2876, SB1640, SB1449, SB1181, SB1234, SB2926, SB2841, SB1528, SB1854, SB317, SB1250, SB2082, SB1237, SB2819, SB629, SB2608, SB1602, SB2009, SB867, SB640, SB1698, SB2680, SB913, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1483, SB1444, SB1553, SB1556, SB1703, SB2133, SB2297, SB2298, SB2622, SB2955, SB2334, SB1367, SB2044, SB2363, SB2565, SB1888, SB3036, SB3057, SB3043, SB3063, SB3035, SB203, SB2688, SB2522, SB2459, SB2655, SB2251, SB1884, SB2928, SB2566, SB2549, SB2553, SB2919, SB1944, SB1232, SB1798, SB2603, SB2607, SB2683, SB1319, SB3045, SB3071, HB796, HB1523, HB5294, HB748, HB3395, HB180, HB3171, HB146, HB5596, HB5694, HB1135, HB3225, HB186, HB1449, HB3793, HB112, HB104, HB3336, HB3520, HB3320, HB5663, HB2399, HB111, HB3483, HB4580, HB3748, HB632, HB4730, HB5690, HB5689, HB3385, HB4359, HB5381, HB123, HB5606, HB1057, HB3664, HCR141, HCR40, HCR59

Keywords: judicial conduct, judges discipline, judicial compensation, retirement benefits, judicial transparency, SJR 50, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, securities tax, transaction tax, occupation tax, financial markets, broker-dealer, stock exchange, securities exchange, trading platform, clearing agency, transfer agent, FINRA

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• President Pro Tempore.
• President Pro Tempore.
• President Pro Tempore.
• President Pro Tempore.
• Thank you, President Pro Tempore. I rise to explain my vote.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and a series of guest introductions recognizing Maricopa County community college leaders and students, a doctor of the day, and other visitors. The chamber also received a gubernatorial withdrawal of a nomination to the State Board of Psychologist Examiners. The Senate then moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars and later third-reading votes on a large number of House bills, concurrent memorials, and a Senate bill. On the first calendar, the Senate considered HB 2342 (planned communities), HB 2456 (small modular reactors and siting), HB 2457 (power plant and transmission line siting), HB 2752 (Arizona Commerce Authority trade offices), and HB 2923 (court-ordered mental health treatment). Several floor amendments were adopted, including changes to HB 2456, HB 2752, and HB 2923, and all five measures received due-pass recommendations from the Committee of the Whole. On the second calendar, the Senate handled HB 2249 (Parents’ Bill of Rights remedies), HB 2482 (school facilities/building renewal grants and job order contracting), and HB 2895 (Native American language instruction certification), while HB 2379 was retained on the calendar; the first three bills advanced, with HB 2249 amended by a Mesnard floor amendment and HB 2482 amended on job-order contracting limits. On the third calendar, the Senate considered HB 2661 and HB 2662 (both family-law/parental-rights related), HB 2793 (annexation procedures), HB 2805 (electronic signatures on nomination petitions), HB 467 (voter registration), H.C.M. 2005 (foreign government property ownership limits), and H.C.M. 2006 (Endangered Species Act reform). The chamber also took up HB 2641 (PFAS firefighting foam prohibition), HB 2673 (mental illness and prisoner diagnosis/treatment), HB 2745 (legislative subpoena/perjury/contempt), HB 2763 (shooting ranges), and H.C.M. 2011 (Mexican wolf delisting), with amendments adopted on HB 2641, HB 2673, and HB 2745. In third reading, the Senate passed HB 2035, HB 2109, HB 2189, HB 2244, HB 2440, HB 2594, HB 2932, H.C.M. 2007, H.C.R. 2059, and SB 1503; HB 2035 and HCR 2059 drew notable debate, and SB 1503 passed with the required emergency and supermajority votes. The Senate also concurred in House amendments to SB 1503, appointed a free conference committee on HB 2000, announced upcoming conference committee meetings, and adjourned until the next scheduled session.

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• The Speaker pro tempore: The House will be in order.
• I hereby appoint the Honorable Mike Collins to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day.
• The Speaker pro tempore: The prayer will be offered by guest Chaplain Dr.
• THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: AMEN.
• THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE The Chair announces the Speaker's appointment, pursuant to section 4 of

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