Video & Transcript Research : 'Texas Rising Star Program'

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TX
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  • We work very closely with the University of Texas, UNT, and their program.
  • Furthermore, Texas Mesonet is a member of the National Mesonet Program.
  • , Texas does provide funding through FIF and other programs.
  • Texas Clean Rivers Program that the state uses to assess the health of the river.
  • We also oversee the water quality monitoring programs and the Texas Clean Rivers Program within the basin
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on discussions around the recent floods in Texas, specifically addressing emergency preparedness, response coordination, and recovery efforts. Officials from various agencies provided testimonies on the challenges faced during the emergency, including issues with communication systems among first responders. Notably, the need for improved inter-agency communication and technology integration was emphasized, with recommendations for establishing regional communications units for better coordination during disasters. The audience included local government representatives and emergency management partners, who shared insights and experiences from the recent flooding events.
TX
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  • , and the Texas Ethics Commission.
  • , and the Texas Ethics Commission, we will also revisit recommendations 6.5 and 6.6 from the Texas Department
  • Lastly, the Sunset staff completed their evaluation of the Texas Lottery Commission as directed at the
  • The next agency we're voting on is the Texas Ethics Commission.
  • There were no modifications or new recommendations offered for the Texas Ethics Commission.
Summary: The meeting of the Sunset Advisory Commission served as a concluding assembly for the current biennium, where various agencies were reviewed. Notably, the Commission focused on staff recommendations and modifications regarding the Angelina and Natchez River Authority, Lower Natchez Valley Authority, and Texas Ethics Commission. After discussing various modifications, the members voted unanimously on multiple recommendations aimed at improving operational efficiency and accountability within these agencies. The Chair emphasized the collaborative effort of the Commission members and staff, acknowledging their hard work throughout the biennium.
TX
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  • The United States and Texas flags.
  • And to the great state of Texas, I honor the Texas flag.
  • Texas counties are not included in the bill, right?
  • Texas State Firefighters Association opposed this bill.
  • In rural Texas, we're seeing just an explosion of MUDs.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 20th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Will members and our guests in the gallery please rise as you're able for the invocation?
  • In June 1967, Lieutenant Craig served in Vietnam, where he was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star
  • is the youngest junior ROTC program in the state.
  • The Lincoln Christian wrestling program just capped off the best year in the history of their program
  • has been an integral part of building the program.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/27/25

Energy Finance and Policy

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  • concerns about the Legacy program.
  • The program should continue because, one, the low- and moderate-income, or LMI, income CSG program is
  • The program is not the program of 12 years ago.
  • The program is not the program of 12 years ago.
  • We do not stop the program today.
Bills: HF2103, HF2793
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs May 14th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

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  • While Texas efforts have had a significant impact, there remains an unprecedented rise of cartels and
  • I'm Matt Hicks with Texas DPS, testifying as a resource witness here.
  • Texas DPS.
  • we implement the Texas gang database.
  • And once again, Texas is leading with this legislation.
TX
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  • At this point, we believe there are about 66 cities that fall under this program.
  • The center hotel tax rebate program to the City of South Padre Island.
  • for South Padre Island, which has the best... ...speech in Texas.
  • Holding hotel occupancy tax revenue is in contradiction of Texas statute.
  • Your service and your time for the state of Texas are appreciated.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 14th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

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  • Texas MPH is an interfaith policy organization with congregations and membership all across Texas.
  • for those whose job it is to keep Texas public safe?
  • I was born and raised in Waco, Texas.
  • I'm Michael Cargill, owner of Central Texas Gun Works.
  • domestic violence programs.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 14th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

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  • Granbury Independent School District has the largest school marshal program in the state of Texas.
  • Through the state of Texas, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. OK, so you have a TCO license?
  • Programs.
  • These programs.
  • Programs.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Insurance Apr 2nd, 2025

Insurance

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  • This fortified program, which is a strong program, will help us protect our homes.
  • ...harder with the discount program.
  • This isn't even new to Texas.
  • Texas Baptist is a convention of about 5,000 Baptist churches across the state of Texas.
  • Texas Windstorm and the Texas Fair Plan Association.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Insurance Apr 2nd, 2025

Insurance

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  • but also to the citizens of Texas.
  • The nation is, as Texas is experiencing a rise in property and casualty rates; so is everywhere else
  • And so there are programs for this.
  • Due largely to this program. So the program does work.
  • So this is a program we highly support. We think it's a good program. Questions for the witness?
TX
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  • Wholesalers of Texas, and the Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission. to set up a complaint process for distillers
  • It leaves Texas farmers and Texas wine businesses with no solution. to the exact same problem in the
  • wine and Texas farmers.
  • Can't do that in Texas. It's put a hard cap on how far Texas wine can go.
  • into Texas. liquor.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Mar 24th, 2025

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

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  • Over 7,000 of these, approximately 11 percent, lived in Texas.
  • I'm Heather King from the Texas Family Law Foundation.
  • across Texas.
  • Texas, regardless of when that abuse has occurred.
  • There's a program established under the IC MacGyver program that lends money to providers, the Justice
TX
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  • I serve as Deputy Comptroller at the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
  • The adjusted thresholds are codified in the Texas Ethics Commission rules.
  • Voting to adopt the changes to the thresholds today will allow the Texas...
  • The Texas Register.
  • that has been newly enacted, and encouraging Texas parents to take advantage of this program.
Summary: The meeting focused on the Texas Ethics Commission's (TEC) evaluation of legislative recommendations and personnel updates, including the appointment of a new general counsel and discussions about upcoming quarterly meetings. Commissioner Schmidt reported on the progress of various bills, including amendments to existing laws, the need for increased regulation on foreign lobbying, and the publication of new rules in the Texas Register. Public testimonies were heard regarding compliance issues and proposed changes in political contribution regulations. The Commission agreed to schedule further review on the legislative items discussed and the proposed rule amendments.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Licensing & Administrative Procedures Mar 25th, 2025

Licensing & Administrative Procedures

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  • My name is Carla Jackson, and I'm a registered interior designer in the state of Texas.
  • My grandfather actually immigrated from Germany to Central Texas in 1845, right before Texas became a
  • I graduated from Texas Tech University in 1982 with a degree in interior design and later went on to
  • In 1991, when Texas passed the Interior Design Title Act, I was...
  • I was working as an interior designer for an architectural firm in Lubbock, Texas.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Public Health Mar 17th, 2025

Public Health

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  • Now they want to move back to Texas. And be home or they get stationed back in Texas.
  • So Texas is actually getting ahead of the federal government, not surprising, but The rise of mental
  • right here in Texas.
  • We got a place here in Austin, Texas called Texas One Center.
  • Texas Center. Oh, Texas One Center. Uh, is there a cost to get an ID for them?
Bills: HB163, HB 296
TX
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  • And it's good for the state of Texas, and it was also good for the state of Wisconsin.
  • In year two, it was $93, and in year three, it continued to rise.
  • When it was implemented, the same could happen here in Texas.
  • Please support Senate Bill 629 and bring hope, stability, and opportunity back to Texas.
  • I'm also the president of the Texas Association of Family Defense Attorneys.