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• Representative Anderson has mentioned, this was added about a decade or so ago when the personnel section
• But the data laws in the personnel section didn't allow the disclosure of that because there was no final
• </c><00:08:46.320><c> generally</c><00:08:46.680><c> if</c> under the Personnel section generally if
• under the Personnel section generally if you're<00:08:46.880><c> going</c><00:08:47.000><c> to</c><00
• um all right thank under this section um all right thank you<00:16:09.000><c> Mr</c><00:16:09.240><c

Bills: HF1917 , HF1083 , HF367

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: data practices, public official, transparency, government accountability, employment data, domestic abuse, domestic violence, battered women, victim advocate, advocacy, confidentiality, privilege, evidence law, witness privilege, court-ordered disclosure, shelter, crisis intervention, sexual assault counselor, victim services, protective services

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• I think what's really important is Section 3, the study and report required for the future development

Bills: SB29 , SB64

Committee: House House Education

Keywords: SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention

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• this may place on our teachers and our administration with unfunded mandates imposed in several sections
• this may place on our teachers and our administration with unfunded mandates imposed in several sections
• Also, there's extensive national research that shows that proficiency in mathematics in grade 3 is a
• Chair and Senator, I would say those two sections of this bill are unrelated because the first deals

Bills: SB29 , SB64 , SB29 , SB64

Committees: Senate Senate Education , Senate House Education

Keywords: SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention

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• Okay, so you're talking about 10 sections of land then, roughly, that are being subdivided at once?
• But because it deletes some sections and replaces others, you're saying it puts back or reconfirms the
• In the current statute, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations like Buckner are Exempt from property taxes
• 39, Article 3 of the Texas Constitution.
• In Article 8, Section 1a of the Texas Constitution, it states regarding property taxes that taxation

Bills: SB467 , SB325 , SB867 , SB994 , SB1052 , SB1237 , SB1449 , SB1531 , SB2063 , SB2172 , SB2173 , SB2520 , SB2529 , SB2538 , SB2541 , SJR46 , SJR84

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: SB 467, Texas property tax, ad valorem tax, homestead exemption, residence homestead, fire damage, house fire, destroyed home, temporary tax relief, appraisal district, chief appraiser, local taxing unit, tax rollback, tax refund, Tax Code Chapter 11, prorated exemption, homestead improvement, disaster relief, property tax exemption, residential property

Summary: The committee heard several local government and property tax bills, with most testimony focused on appraisal disputes, tax administration, and development rules. Senate Bill 1052 by Senator Hinojosa would address coastal county appraisal litigation by requiring property owners in certain large-value disputes to report an uncontested taxable value while appeals are pending, so taxing units can base truth-in-taxation calculations on more realistic revenue. Nueces County, Del Mar College, and Corpus Christi ISD testified in support, describing major budget shortfalls caused by refinery valuation disputes; the committee substitute narrowed and clarified the bill’s scope. No opposition was heard, public testimony closed, and SB 1052 was left pending. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1531, which would require local tax collectors to accept common electronic property tax payments such as credit cards, debit cards, and e-checks. Witnesses supported modernizing payment options and the committee substitute removed ACH/electronic funds transfer language to avoid bank-account disclosure concerns. Public testimony closed and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 325, by Senator Perry, would restore platting and groundwater-certification requirements that were unintentionally weakened by prior legislation; supporters from county government, water groups, and builders’ representatives debated whether the real issue was groundwater protection or road standards for private roads. The bill was left pending after extensive testimony and no vote. The committee then took up Senate Bill 994 and SJR 46, which would exempt certain livestock feed inventory from property tax and provide the constitutional amendment needed for that change. Feed store and Farm Bureau witnesses supported the measure as relief for seasonal inventory taxes, and the bills were left pending. Senator Paxton presented SB 467 and SJR 84 to create a temporary property tax exemption for homes completely destroyed by fire, with refunds or corrected bills based on the date of loss; both were left pending. SB 1237 would clarify charitable property tax exemptions for senior housing and retirement communities, with testimony from Catholic and Baptist retirement organizations and a resident describing rising costs and exemption revocations; it was also left pending. The committee later voted 6-0 to report SB 2073, a pending bill on appraisal district authority to purchase or finance real property, and recommended it for the local and uncontested calendar. Finally, the committee heard SB 2172, SB 2173, and SB 2063, all related to property tax administration. SB 2172 would limit when appraisal districts can require homeowners to reapply for homestead exemptions, requiring a specific reason and written notice; SB 2173 would protect new homeowners from surprise tax liabilities caused by prior owners’ erroneous homestead exemptions, with testimony describing large back-assessment bills; both were left pending. SB 2063 would bar appraisal districts from using market-value evidence in unequal appraisal protests, and testimony sharply divided between taxpayer advocates, who said market data improperly overwhelms equity claims, and appraisal district representatives, who argued market value is inherently tied to equal-and-uniform taxation and cited a recent Texas Supreme Court decision; the bill was left pending after testimony.

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• Uh, moving on to the criminal section. Uh, moving on to the criminal section.
• It says in section and I'm reading from our says in section and I'm reading from our says in section
• It says section two establishes here. It says section two establishes here.
• The third thing I want to mention is in section mention is in section mention is in section 2D, it says
• Uh, it took out a part the code section. Uh, it took out a part the code section.

Bills: HB265 , HB146 , SB254 , HB202 , HB3 , HB42 , SB18

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: resisting arrest, penalties, criminal justice, law enforcement, public safety, youthful offender, capital murder, victims' rights, SB254, Alabama, statute of limitations, civil procedure, civil action, sex offense, sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, survivor rights, tolling, disability, minor plaintiff

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• I just wanted to start with section two, the appropriation.
• nonpartisan staff and maybe help correct a little bit and remove that dot dot by just removing a small section
• by just uh and remove that dot dot by just uh removing<00:17:43.880><c> small</c><00:17:44.200><c> section
• </c><00:17:44.480><c> of</c><00:17:44.840><c> that</c><00:17:45.840><c> Mr</c> removing small section
• of that Mr removing small section of that Mr Berg<00:17:47.840><c> um</c><00:17:48.039><c> Mr</c><00

Bills: HF958 , HF688 , HF702

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Keywords: mental health, behavioral health, psychiatric care, collaborative care model, healthcare funding, service dog, service animal, service dog in training, assistance dog, guide dog, disability rights, housing accommodations, fair housing, landlord, rental housing, homeowners association, HOA, Minnesota human services, accessible housing, reasonable accommodation

Bills: HB242 , HB342 , HB392 , HB493 , HB521 , HB614 , HB631 , HB 1090 , HB 1091 , HB1477 , HB242

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: voter registration, elections, Election Code, registrar, county clerk, application rejection, rejection notice, voter eligibility, ballot access, transparency, administrative procedure, Texas, voting rights, election administration, notice of rejection, election, poll watcher, conviction, ineligibility, Texas election code

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• Seeing no questions, there is an amendment, which is barcode 9-1-3. Questions on the bill?
• In 2001, the legislature created a public records exemption, section 119.0712Q, which made conviction
• y'all did a lot, 7006 in the affirmative; tab 5, which is Senate Bill 7008 in the affirmative; and tab 3,
• y'all did a lot, 7006 in the affirmative; tab 5, which is Senate Bill 7008 in the affirmative; and tab 3,

Bills: S7000 , S7002 , S7004 , S7006 , S7008 , S7012 , S7014 , S7016 , S0350

Committee: Senate Governmental Oversight and Accountability

Keywords: public records exemption, open government sunset review, OGSR, emergency shelter, public emergency shelter, storm shelter, catastrophic event, evacuees, disaster response, hurricane, evacuation, privacy, confidential records, address confidentiality, telephone number, Florida Statutes section 252.385, agency records, public records law, Open Government Sunset Review Act, Florida Public Service Commission

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• So as you're all keenly aware, Section 702 of FISA is an extremely useful authority to help keep our
• Senator, Section 702, which authorizes the foreign collection of non-U.S. persons outside of the United
• That section of CISA seems to have been destroyed.

Committee: Senate Intelligence (Select) Committee

Keywords: national security, cyber threats, civil liberties, transnational crime, FISA Section 702, public-private partnership, intelligence community, Annual Threats Hearing

Summary: The Senate Intelligence Committee convened for a significant meeting focused on the Annual Worldwide Threats Hearing. Prominent officials from various intelligence agencies presented their insights on emerging national security threats, including concerns over increasing cyber threats, particularly from China and non-state actors. A major discussion point included the balance between national security and civil liberties, as evidenced by conversations surrounding Section 702 of FISA and its implications for privacy protection. The challenges posed by cartels and transnational criminal organizations, especially related to narcotics trafficking, were emphasized as pressing issues necessitating coordinated responses from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. This meeting underscored the necessity of public-private partnerships to tackle these multifaceted threats effectively.

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• President Trump's executive order recently invoked the guarantee clause of article four, section four
• I'm here in support. of this bill, but I specifically want to speak to section 4, number 3, which states
• But Harris County recently approved a $3 million to reduce overtime hours and hire new officers in county
• In Texas, the retail industry employs about 3 million people, in addition to being a fairly significant

Bills: SB476 , SB664 , SB745 , SB826 , SB989 , SB1080 , SB1171 , SB1320 , SB1437 , SB1727 , SB1809 , SB2289 , SB2320

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Keywords: education, funding, school infrastructure, public schools, teacher support, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, ignition interlock devices, youth offenders, vehicular homicide, Texas courts, judicial officers, associate judge, magistrate, master, referee, hearing officer, court administration, Government Code Chapter 54, Government Code Chapter 54A

Summary: The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice convened to address pressing issues surrounding oil field crime and safety on Texas highways. The meeting was initiated by Chair Flores, who emphasized the need for improved tools to combat repeat offenders having committed intoxicated driving, alongside tackling oil field theft that has escalated due to organized criminal activities. The committee heard public testimonies and engaged with various stakeholders, including law enforcement and industry representatives, who highlighted the complexities and dangers associated with these crimes. Notably, a significant focus was placed on Senate Bill 1320, which aims to establish a dedicated unit within the Department of Public Safety to investigate and address thefts specific to the oil and gas industry. This initiative seeks to strengthen coordination among various law enforcement agencies and improve training for local officers to combat these sophisticated theft operations more effectively.

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• One is the entity must be a 501(c)(3), (c)(4), or (c)(6) nonprofit, foundation, or professional association

Bills: HR290 , HR298 , SB405 , SCR61 , HR318

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Keywords: gender-affirming care, gender affirming therapy, gender-affirming hormone therapy, transgender health, trans youth, LGBTQ, mental health, psychosis, psychiatric conditions, puberty blockers, androgen blockers, cross-sex hormones, estrogen, testosterone, informed consent, screening, monitoring protocols, Louisiana Department of Health, LDH, House Health and Welfare

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• Chair, I move to amend Senate Bill 1473 on page four, line 4.5, by inserting a new section D to read
• Chair, I move to amend Senate Bill 1473 on page four, line 4.5, by inserting a new section D to read
• many organizations would fall within this parameters that are already set there forth on B2 and or 3
• Currently, there are 5 certified human trafficking programs. 3 are urban, 2 are rural.
• So, I think it's on page two, yes, line six, section two.

Bills: SB1195 , SB1245 , SB1379 , SB1420 , SB1473 , SB1534 , SB1743 , SB1769 , SB1945

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: nuisance, racing facility, racetrack, qualified defense, local property rights, noise regulation, legal claims, felony offenses, criminal justice reform, drug offenses, DUI penalties, residential treatment, human trafficking, victims, prevention, support services, Attorney General, pilot program, grant funding, public comment

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• This bill simply adds the professional prosecutor of Fayette County to section 46.6.002 of the government
• Felony jurisdiction are subject to section 46.002 of the government code, also known as the Professional

Bills: HB4922 , HB4713 , HB4256 , HB872 , HB1571 , HB4266 , HB4559 , SB251 , SB441 , SB1719

Committee: House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Keywords: healthcare liability, emergency medical care, standard of proof, negligence, legal reforms, Texas General Arbitration Act, arbitration, binding arbitration, statute of limitations, limitations period, tolling, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Section 16.073, alternative dispute resolution, ADR, civil procedure, lawsuit filing, court jurisdiction, Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence, procedural law

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• </c><00:44:53.599><c> 1326</c> and today under um section 1326 and today under um section 1326 um<00:
• Under the Speaker's announced policy of January 3, 2025, the gentleman from Texas, Mr.
• Under the Speaker's announced policy of January 3, 2025, the gentleman from Texas, Mr.
• Since the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, section two of the Voting Rights Act, section four
• Rights Act, section four of the Voting Rights Act, section<03:33:38.160><c> five</c><03:33:38.319><c

Bills: HB3944 , HB3486

Keywords: appropriations, military construction, veterans affairs, VA funding, USDA, agriculture appropriations, legislative branch appropriations, fiscal year 2026, omnibus, spending bill, rural development, rural housing, broadband, SNAP, WIC, school lunch, food safety, FDA user fees, veterans health care, toxic exposure

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• Penal Code Section 2503 already has.
• Substantially similar language is in place under Section 2503(c)(2) for cases where the child is taken
• What section? Right above section two. But that brings an important question.
• Can you cite that section, please, about the one that talks about family violence?
• Section 2503, section c2? You said that's all you said? That that, that's already in the law.

Bills: SB456 , SB826 , SB872 , SB957 , SB993 , SB1660 , SB2017 , SB2611 , SB2785 , SB2794 , SB442

Committee: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Keywords: human organs, criminal penalties, physician license, medical ethics, illegal trade, SB 826, Texas, DWI, driving while intoxicated, intoxicated driving, school crossing zone, school zone, reduced speed limit, traffic safety, child safety, pedestrian safety, felony DWI, state jail felony, Penal Code Section 49.04, Transportation Code Section 541.302

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• Pursuant to the order of the House of January 3, 2025, the Chair will now recognize members from lists
• In the opinion of the chair, 2/3 no.
• 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 2483, and section 301 of Title 3, United States
• 2483 and section 301 of Title<05:50:08.638><c> 3,</c><05:50:08.958><c> United</c><05:50:09.360><c> States
• Section 4B of Executive United States.

Bills: HR1286 , HR1263 , HB1578 , HR1364 , HB2201 , HB1823 , HB1815 , HR1147 , HR217 , HB1701 , HB1453 , HR1223

Keywords: trade policy, tariffs, trade enforcement, workers rights, labor standards, environmental standards, Buy America, domestic content, offshoring, manufacturing jobs, factory closures, family farmers, small business, supply chains, dumping, countervailing duties, antidumping, trade agreements, USMCA, investor-state dispute settlement

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• I moved to delete the phrase on Senate Bill 237, page 17, section 1, line 13, by deleting the phrase
• January 1, 2027, and by inserting in lieu thereof the phrase January 5, 2028, and page 17, section 1,
• line 21, by inserting after the word 'section' and before the comma the following language period.
• Senate Bill 1204 requires each school district employee 3 days of paid bereavement leave.

Bills: SB44 , SB237 , SB248 , SB985 , SB1204 , SB1239 , SB1307 , SB1360 , SB1390 , SB1400 , SB1405 , SB1427 , SB1428 , SB1732 , SB1832 , SB1859 , SB1989 , SB2018 , SB2143

Committee: House Appropriations and Budget

Keywords: sales tax exemption, nonprofit organizations, contractors, charitable purposes, state law, ad valorem tax, manufacturing facilities, exemption, battery energy storage, employment, payroll, state tax regulation, tourism, revolving fund, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, real property, fund management, Oklahoma Local Food for Schools, school meals, local food procurement

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• Sorry, Representative Archer, and then the Catddo Bruins, 5 to 3 in the championship game, marking their
• trans people make up less than 1% of our state, we've spent at least one day in this building where 3%

Bills: HR1041 , SB137 , SB1255 , SB1226 , SB1238 , SB1258 , SB1325 , SB1460 , SB1543 , SB1730 , SB1921 , SB1733 , SB1216 , SB1256 , SB1061 , SB1534 , SB1873 , SB1653 , SB540 , SB1948

Keywords: Oklahoma, House Resolution, HR1041, Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus, Department of Energy, DOE, advanced nuclear, nuclear energy, small modular reactors, SMRs, microreactors, energy innovation, advanced energy, energy security, economic development, job creation, workforce training, research and development, nuclear supply chain, clean energy

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• We lost 3 to 2. My husband would say it wasn't a fair game, but I wasn't there to see it.

Bills: HR1041 , SB137 , SB1255 , SB1226 , SB1238 , SB1258 , SB1325 , SB1460 , SB1543 , SB1730 , SB1921 , SB1733 , SB1216 , SB1256 , SB1061 , SB1534 , SB1873 , SB1653 , SB540 , SB1948

Keywords: Oklahoma, House Resolution, HR1041, Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus, Department of Energy, DOE, advanced nuclear, nuclear energy, small modular reactors, SMRs, microreactors, energy innovation, advanced energy, energy security, economic development, job creation, workforce training, research and development, nuclear supply chain, clean energy

Bills: HB166 , HB487 , SB130 , SB181 , HB166 , HB487 , SB130 , SB181

Committee: Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund

Keywords: education policy, wireless communication devices, internet safety, social media, mental health, HB487, Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program, veterans, disabled veterans, dependents, spouse benefits, widow benefits, children of veterans, tuition assistance, education benefits, scholarship, college aid, undergraduate tuition, private school reimbursement, books and fees