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• On the basis of filing an application for a place on the general primary election ballot or for nomination
• candidacy and candidates' ineligibility on the basis of filing an application for a place on the general
• There's a general enforcement mechanism with the Secretary of State over election administration, correct
• On a slow day in a constitutional election, that might not matter much, but in a primary or a general
• I think it skips a generation. We'll look into that genetically.

Bills: HB2139, HB2253, HB3632, HB4171, HB4309, HB4508, SB760, SB1470

Keywords: voting access, polling place, disability, caretaker provisions, ballot delivery, election code, HB 2253, Texas Election Code, bond election, bond issuance, local government, election cancellation, disaster declaration, natural disaster, emergency election, county election officer, polling place notice, open meeting, election workers, voter safety

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• someone is homeless, they can register at their local shelter, a religious establishment, churches, general
• When third parties play, it just goes to the general.
• That money was deposited into the general fund.
• Our money just goes into the general fund of the state of Texas.
• In my county, there is generally no opposition to one candidate.

Bills: HB2139, HB2253, HB3632, HB4171, HB4309, HB4508, SB760, SB1470

Keywords: voting access, polling place, disability, caretaker provisions, ballot delivery, election code, HB 2253, Texas Election Code, bond election, bond issuance, local government, election cancellation, disaster declaration, natural disaster, emergency election, county election officer, polling place notice, open meeting, election workers, voter safety

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• It also clarifies that owners cannot use contract language to shift the retainage burden onto general
• Bear in mind that owners and general contractors are often, and typically, large companies, often with
• If there is a default on a project, generally the lender forecloses on its deed of trust and takes the
• The OEM warranty period generally varies between one to four years, and the OEM updates firmware with
• I'm Jeannie Boyd Curtis, a third-generation commercial roofer from Mansfield...

Bills: HB2963, HB3005, HB3287, HB3288, HB3289, HB3290, HB3344, HB3712, HB3862, HB3874, HB4196, HB4308, HB4901, HB4984

Keywords: digital equipment, repair rights, manufacturers, maintenance, consumer rights, construction contracts, payment regulations, public works, dispute resolution, audit procedures, construction, trust funds, mechanic's lien, contractor, subcontractor, residential properties, disputes, payment obligations, accountability, payment disputes

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 3862, which would restrict social media app use for minors and limit smartphone/social media access in classrooms. Supporters, including representatives from Champions for Childhood, argued that smartphones and social media are linked to addiction, distraction, cyberbullying, and worsening youth mental health, and said the bill would help parents and schools protect children. After testimony, the committee left HB 3862 pending. Members then heard HB 3712, a construction retainage bill that would stop owners from withholding reserved funds on specially fabricated materials once they are delivered, approved, and warranted, while still allowing retainage for labor and installation. Witnesses from the precast concrete industry said current retainage practices delay payment for years and create financial risk for subcontractors and suppliers. The bill was left pending after closing. The committee also heard HB 2963, a right-to-repair bill requiring manufacturers to provide parts, tools, and information for owners and independent repair providers, with carve-outs for medical devices, vehicles covered by existing repair agreements, trade secrets, and security protections. Support came from consumer, environmental, repair, and policy groups, while one witness from Safelite was neutral and urged removal of the MOU reference for auto manufacturers. HB 2963 was left pending. The committee also heard HB 4308, which would create county industrial development districts to attract industrial employers and finance infrastructure through local elections and a board structure. Supporters, including the Fort Bend County commissioner, said the bill would help counties diversify tax bases and create jobs; the bill was left pending. Later, the committee took up several pending bills and voted to report HB 74, HB 112, HB 2214, HB 3016, HB 3133, HB 3173, HB 3807, HB 4063, HB 4115, HB 5008, and HB 2652 favorably to the full House, with some sent to the Local and Consent Calendars. The committee also heard HB 3874 on construction contract transparency and HB 4196 on creating a task force to modernize manufacturing, both of which were left pending. Finally, the committee heard HB 3344, which would create a licensing and regulatory framework for re-roofing contractors; supporters said it would curb storm-chasing and protect homeowners, while one roofing contractor opposed it as too restrictive and argued existing fraud laws are sufficient. HB 3344 was also left pending.

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• Many OEM warranty periods generally The OEM warranty period generally varies between one to four years
• Our members generally sell auto and home insurance policies.
• We're a general contractor, construction manager.
• I mainly represent general contractors, and as Mr.
• And in modern times, that owner is generally a one-asset corporation or LLC.

Bills: HB2963, HB3005, HB3287, HB3288, HB3289, HB3290, HB3344, HB3712, HB3862, HB3874, HB4196, HB4308, HB4901, HB4984

Keywords: digital equipment, repair rights, manufacturers, maintenance, consumer rights, construction contracts, payment regulations, public works, dispute resolution, audit procedures, construction, trust funds, mechanic's lien, contractor, subcontractor, residential properties, disputes, payment obligations, accountability, payment disputes

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills related to technology, construction, economic development, and consumer protection. HB 3862 would restrict minors’ access to certain social media apps and limit smartphone use in classrooms; supporters, including Champions for Childhood, argued that smartphones and social media contribute to addiction, distraction, depression, self-harm, and trafficking risks, and the bill was left pending. HB 3712 would change Texas retainage rules so owners could not withhold payment on specially fabricated construction materials once they are delivered, approved, and warranted; subcontractors and suppliers said current retainage practices delay payment for years and create financial risk, and the bill was left pending. HB 2963, the right-to-repair bill, would require manufacturers to provide parts, tools, and information for independent repair of digital devices, with exemptions for medical devices, vehicles under existing agreements, and trade-secret protections; consumer, environmental, business, and repair advocates supported it, while Safelite asked that automotive manufacturers not be excluded from the bill, and it was left pending. HB 4308 would create county industrial development districts to attract major employers and finance infrastructure through local elections and bonds; Fort Bend County supported it as a tool to add jobs and broaden the tax base, and it was left pending. The committee also heard HB 3344, which would create a licensing system for re-roofing contractors, require insurance and bonding, and establish a public database and complaint process. Supporters said it would help curb storm chasers and protect homeowners after storms, while opponents argued it would add burdens on legitimate small roofers, duplicate existing fraud laws, and potentially restrict consumer choice and contractor pricing flexibility. After extensive testimony and questions, the bill was left pending. HB 4196 would create a task force on modernizing manufacturing through digital integration and automation; Schneider Electric and the Texas Workforce Commission supported it as a way to improve competitiveness and create skilled jobs, and it was left pending. HB 3874 would require contractors to receive copies of incorporated contract documents before signing if requested; subcontractors and construction attorneys said it would improve transparency and prevent parties from being bound by unseen terms, and it was left pending. In pending business, the committee voted out several bills. HB 74, creating the Port Verde Port Authority District, was reported favorably to the full House without amendment. HB 112, relating to a science park in certain counties, was reported favorably as substituted. HB 2214, on floodplain notice requirements for leased dwellings, HB 3016, on rental vehicle damage waivers, HB 3133, on explicit deepfake material on social media, HB 3173, on workforce development program planning and evaluation, HB 3807, on child care waiting list priority for children of certain child care workers, HB 463, on unilateral memoranda of contract for residential property, HB 4115, on shareholder proposals to certain domestic corporations, and HB 5008, on use of the Skills Development Fund by certain entities, were all reported favorably, most without amendment and some as substituted. HB 2652, creating a certified caregiver pilot program in the Borderplex workforce area, was also reported favorably and sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.

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• Our members generally sell auto and home insurance policies.
• As a Gen Z 26-year-old, I grew up in a generation where we give everything away.
• We're a general contractor. construction manager.
• I mainly represent general contractors, and as Mr. Brannan shared with you that.
• It's found within your contracts generally.

Bills: HB2963, HB3005, HB3287, HB3288, HB3289, HB3290, HB3344, HB3712, HB3862, HB3874, HB4196, HB4308, HB4901, HB4984

Keywords: digital equipment, repair rights, manufacturers, maintenance, consumer rights, construction contracts, payment regulations, public works, dispute resolution, audit procedures, construction, trust funds, mechanic's lien, contractor, subcontractor, residential properties, disputes, payment obligations, accountability, payment disputes

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• So you have the ability to go do searches that the general public may or may not.
• I would just speak generally to the nonprofit.
• Talk about the bill and not generally about PIA, but just about this bill.
• That too. is existing Texas Attorney General opinions. That is the law.
• So this generally is in line with what I expected it to be.

Bills: HB 111, HB1545, HB2145, HB2467, HB2520, HB4136, HB4181, HB4214, HB4218, HB4219, HB4359, HB4437, HB4822, HB111

Keywords: Texas Public Information Act, open records, public records, government transparency, confidentiality, attorney-client privilege, governmental body, Chapter 552, public information law, nonprofit association, quasi-governmental entity, economic development, trade secrets, proprietary information, commercial financial information, Alamo restoration, local workforce board, TDCJ contract facility, civil commitment facility, water supply corporation

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• In Texas, transition planning generally doesn't start until age 14.
• So I would just not make it per. permissive as it relates to recess in general and just cross-reference
• I'm a 19-year-old health advocate. for my generation, and I'm here in support of HB 1290.
• Perhaps most devastating of all, this is the first generation and recorded. human history predicted to
• But I ask you this, what is the cost of watching our children become the first generation to live shorter

Bills: HB367, HB497, HB549, HB983, HB 1188, HB 1290, HB1368, HB2243, HB2310, HB2849, HB3099, HB3546, HB3629, HB3627

Keywords: education, absences, severe illness, life-threatening, school policy, verification, healthcare, insurance, affordability, coverage, patient rights, school health, respiratory distress, airway clearance devices, medication training, public health, HB 983, Texas Education Agency, TEA, educator privacy

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• This bill does not grow government, it simply codifies general practice the agency has acknowledged and
• correct, so they currently... work for T.A. so they don't report to the board which is functional generally
• And parental consent would be per incident, per treatment, or is it a general form at the beginning?
• I would envision it to be a general form about you give your consent to do certain.
• I'm a fourth-generation Texan, chairman, committee members.

Bills: HB367, HB497, HB549, HB983, HB 1188, HB 1290, HB1368, HB2243, HB2310, HB2849, HB3099, HB3546, HB3629, HB3627

Keywords: education, absences, severe illness, life-threatening, school policy, verification, healthcare, insurance, affordability, coverage, patient rights, school health, respiratory distress, airway clearance devices, medication training, public health, HB 983, Texas Education Agency, TEA, educator privacy

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• Language Heritage Cohort, a program that has enriched my growth and empowered me to uplift future generations
• . generations.
• empower individuals, provide opportunities for people to dream, achieve, and create hope for future generations

Bills: HF1966, HF54, HF2043, HF1171, HF2741

Keywords: HF1966, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs, STARS program, alternative education, alternative programs, education finance, general fund appropriation, student support services, career readiness, employment skills, academic skills, social skills, student conferences, training grants, Minnesota Department of Education, specialized education, at-risk students, nontraditional education, HF54, Silver Lake

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• Language Heritage cohort, a program that has enriched my growth and empowered me to uplift future generations
• empower individuals, provide opportunities for people to dream, achieve, and create hope for future generations
• empower individuals, provide opportunities for people to dream, achieve, and create hope for future generations
• empower individuals, provide opportunities for people to dream, achieve, and create hope for future generations
• empower individuals, provide opportunities for people to dream, achieve, and create hope for future generations

Bills: HF1966, HF54, HF2043, HF1171, HF2741

Keywords: HF1966, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs, STARS program, alternative education, alternative programs, education finance, general fund appropriation, student support services, career readiness, employment skills, academic skills, social skills, student conferences, training grants, Minnesota Department of Education, specialized education, at-risk students, nontraditional education, HF54, Silver Lake

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• The motion passed, and House File 2171 was sent to the General Register.
• a statute uh and I have generally a statute uh and I have generally sometimes<01:39:27.360> voted
• uh house file 2171 on way to the general uh house file 2171 on way to the general register<01:40
• General Register for this?
• c> Frasier am I right about that General Frasier am I right about that General register<01:45:06.920>

Bills: HF3023, HF3078, HF107, HF2171, HF3079, HF689, HF1316

Keywords: unemployment benefits, iron ore mining, economic support, workforce development, Minnesota, unemployment insurance, deferred resignation, employment, worker rights, benefits eligibility, Ellsworth Independent School District, ISD 514, school construction, school renovation, sales tax exemption, use tax refund, construction materials, HVAC replacement, boiler replacement, window replacement

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• I'm a mother in a sixth-generation family, and my ancestor fought at the Alamo to protect them.

Bills: HB514, HB1652, HB2117, HB2298, HB3269, HB46, HB46

Keywords: maternal health, maternal care, pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum, doula, birth worker, midwife, obstetric care, women's health, rural health, health workforce, workforce development, trauma-informed care, public outreach campaign, health equity, minority health, underserved communities, Texas Department of State Health Services, HHSC

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• The A1 is largely technical changes, and this house file in general is a clone of Chair Schoer's House
• The A1 is largely technical changes, and this house file in general is a clone of Chair Schoer's House
• Aridian, Legislative Director for the DHS Office of Inspector General.
• I would move House File 1429 to be re-referred to the General Register, and then I would like to move
• <00:49:03.880> register pass and placed on the general register pass and placed on the general

Bills: HF1379, HF1596, HF2260, HF1429

Keywords: nonopioid directive, opioid refusal, opioid-free care, pain management, health care directive, advance directive, patient autonomy, informed consent, substance use disorder, opioid epidemic, prescriber immunity, provider liability, emergency medical services, EMS, health record, Minnesota Department of Health, health care agent, medical power of attorney, Metropolitan Council, Minnesota government data practices

Bills: HB25, HB38, HB997, HB 1119, HB25, HB38

Keywords: HB 25, Texas nutrition, nutrition education, healthy living, public health, school physical activity, recess, physical education, nutrition and wellness course, health curriculum, State Board of Education, Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee, ultra-processed foods, artificial colors, food additives, chronic disease, metabolic health, culinary medicine, functional medicine, dietary guidelines

Bills: HB25, HB38, HB997, HB 1119, HB25, HB38

Keywords: HB 25, Texas nutrition, nutrition education, healthy living, public health, school physical activity, recess, physical education, nutrition and wellness course, health curriculum, State Board of Education, Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee, ultra-processed foods, artificial colors, food additives, chronic disease, metabolic health, culinary medicine, functional medicine, dietary guidelines

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• A lot of changes happened in the state in general and in the legislative process. Very good.
• and in the legislative general and in the legislative process<00:13:52.759> very<00:13:53.000
• and now they've added with your generous and now they've added with your generous support<00:42:
• Generally speaking, if you compare us to other states, we are water abundant.
• Paul improve storm water management and reduce the pollution from urban runoff?

Keywords: 1183, house

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• and the next generations. on Leech Lake. and the next generations. on Leech Lake.
• > next<00:07:26.479> seven menomomen for the next seven menomomen for the next seven generations
• :28.319> for<00:07:28.479> the<00:07:28.639> past<00:07:28.800> few generations
• So for the past few generations.
• The declining acreage spread of wild rice is due to a lot of factors: climate change, agricultural runoff

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:02:36.080> do<00:02:36.239> not<00:02:36.480> benefit soybeans generally
• I'm a fourth-generation soybean farmer. My name is Darren Johnson.
• I'm a fourth-generation soybean and corn farmer from Wells, Minnesota.
• Reduced erosion and runoff.
• Reduced erosion and runoff.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I'm Elizabeth McGreevy, born in Houston, a sixth-generation Texan and a Texas A&M graduate. of A&M, class
• I have helped generational and newer landowners with tens of thousands and thousands of acres to improve
• runoff to become extremely dangerous to your property values and to your quality of life.
• I am a fifth-generation Texan. We made our money in oil and gas. We do real estate. understand.
• So current law in general zoning changes can be initiated by the city or the property owner. happens,

Bills: SB434, SB844, SB898, SB1177, SB1214, SB1454, SB1920, SB1927, SB1935, SB1965, SB2010, SB2046, SB2068, SB2073, SB2183, SB2260, SB3034, SB907

Keywords: SB 434, Harris County Hospital District, hospital district police, peace officers, commissioned officers, law enforcement authority, Health and Safety Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, public safety, hospital security, county hospital district, local government, Texas criminal procedure, district police, armed security, SB 898, low income housing tax credits, LIHTC, affordable housing, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

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• I'm Elizabeth McGreevy, born in Houston, a sixth-generation Texan and a Texas A&M graduate of A&M, 9,
• assure that someone that's building on a hilly mountainside above you isn't going to cause silt and general
• runoff to become extremely dangerous to your property values and to your quality of life.
• I am a 5th generation Texan. We made our money in oil and gas. We do real estate.
• In general, zoning changes can be initiated by the city or the property owner. That happens.

Bills: SB 434, SB 844, SB 898, SB 1177, SB 1214, SB 1454, SB 1920, SB 1927, SB 1935, SB 1965, SB 2010, SB 2046, SB 2068, SB 2073, SB 2183, SB 2260, SB 3034, SB 907

Keywords: SB 434, Harris County Hospital District, hospital district police, peace officers, commissioned officers, law enforcement authority, Health and Safety Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, public safety, hospital security, county hospital district, local government, Texas criminal procedure, district police, armed security, SB 898, low income housing tax credits, LIHTC, affordable housing, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs