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• We have a committee substitute. Oh, we have a committee substitute. All right.
• Did you speak to the substitute, Chairwoman Thompson [ID: member_12088]?
• is neutral on the changes that are affected in the substitute.
• So the impact of the amendment, the bill, the substitute has...
• Substitute for House Bill 120. Thank you.

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• Chair offers a committee substitute.
• The substitute is adopted.
• Chair moves that Committee Substitute House Bill 2042, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full
• That committee substitute is also in your inboxes as well.
• Is there any objection to the adoption of the committee substitute?

Bills: HB3129, HB3251, HB3556, HB3724, HB3887

Keywords: construction, wildlife impact, height restrictions, national wildlife refuge, environmental regulations, HB 3887, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Parks and Wildlife Code, performance bond, payment bond, contractor bonding, public works, construction contracts, public building, procurement, bid security, subcontractors, suppliers, contractor payment protection, project completion

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• The chair also offers a committee substitute.
• I do have a committee substitute.
• The committee substitute is withdrawn.
• The chair notes that there are no substitutes withdrawn.
• We are working on the committee substitute. The committee substitute does remove the rate.

Bills: HB245, HB700, HB2783, HB3526, HB3900, HB4061, HB4124, HB4166, HB4395, HB4534, HB4609, HB4641, HB4736, HB4738, HB4739, HB4945, HB5015, HJR175, HB245

Keywords: military service, retirement, law enforcement, custodial officer, Employees Retirement System, commercial financing, brokers, registration, disclosures, finance, consumer protection, fees, deferred compensation, automatic participation, county employees, payroll deductions, retirement plans, fiscal transparency, local government, bond issuance

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• I move the Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Concurrent Resolution 21 be voted do pass.
• You have voted Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Concurrent Resolution 21 do pass.
• Senate Committee substitute for Senate Concurrent Resolution 21.
• The public hearing on Senate committee substitute for Senate concurrent resolution 21.
• You have voted Senate Committee substitute for Senate Concurrent Resolution 21 due pass.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• The, uh, clerk will call the roll and vote whether or not to adopt the substitute.
• If you wish to adopt the substitute, vote aye.
• OK, with, uh, 22 ayes and one nay, the committee substitute is adopted.
• Is there any objection to adoption of the committee substitute?
• Hearing none, the substitute is adopted.

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• We're going to have a committee substitute that's passed out.
• We'll ask that you explain the substitute.
• For House Judiciary Committee substitute for House Bill 151.
• Comment any opposition to adopting that substitute? Okay, we've adopted the substitute.
• House Appropriations and Finance Committee Substitute for House Judiciary Committee Substitute for House

Bills: HB97, HB280, HB183, HB151, HB202

Keywords: Shaken Baby Syndrome, abusive head trauma, child safety, training and education, healthcare funding, youth internships, workforce development, education, grant funding, employment, drinking water, water quality, environment, public health, water filtration, private well testing, federal funding, childhood sexual abuse, time limitations, civil actions

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• I do have a committee substitute, and I'll be laying out the substitute.
• Senator Hall sends up the committee substitute and is recognized to explain the substitute and the differences
• Having worked on the committee substitute, I haven't seen the committee substitute.
• I think the substitute will help you.
• And so, under the substitute...

Bills: SB82, SB1807, SB2254, HB119, HB130, HB581, HJR98, SB1988, SB 18, SB 34

Keywords: business liability, concealed carry, handgun policy, premises liability, criminal acts, civil liability, business premises, concealed handgun, property liability, property rights, gun regulations, criminal liability, protective order, confidentiality, personal information, court records, victim protection, charitable raffle, nonprofit, wildlife conservation

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• Well, we have a substitution, correct?
• And that was a substitution described. So I'll offer the substitution. Do I have a second?
• >> Well, we have a substitution, correct?
• >> And that was a substitution described.
• >> And that was a substitution described.

Bills: SB63, HB156, HB289, SB80, SB84, SB63, HB156, HB289, SB80, SB84

Keywords: immigration, law enforcement, fingerprints, DNA collection, illegal aliens, Alabama state law, out-of-state warrants, criminal procedure, extradition, Alabama Code, arrest authority, interstate cooperation, Marshall County, TVA, Tennessee Valley Authority, in-lieu-of-taxes, payments distribution, local legislation, school funding, education finance

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• We do have a substitute, so we’ll need to—we’ll go ahead and read out the...”
• Can I have a motion and a second to discuss the H.A.F.C. substitute?”
• The substitute keeps the 80% employer contribution requirement, but it...
• This is why the substitute is... ...with student enrollment.
• This is why the substitute is being presented to you, because it addresses that shortfall.

Bills: HB63, HB64, HB184, HB200, HB47, HB48, HB2, HB9

Keywords: water project fund, New Mexico Finance Authority, NMFA, Water Trust Board, water infrastructure, wastewater, drinking water, flood prevention, watershed restoration, water storage, conveyance, delivery, water treatment, recycling, reuse, municipal infrastructure, local government finance, capital outlay, grants, loans

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• Does everyone have the committee substitute? Senator Wilson, do you have a copy of the substitute?
• Section 4D, line 12: strike 12 months and substitute 3 years.
• Chair, I move to strike 12 months and substitute 3 years.
• I know the committee does have a committee substitute.
• I know the committee does have a committee substitute.

Bills: SB20, SB111, SB211, SB218, SB14

Keywords: prior authorization, pharmacy benefits manager, PBM, health insurer, prescription drugs, step therapy, formulary, auto-adjudication, electronic portal, appeals, medical necessity, serious mental illness, mental health, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, substance use disorder, addiction treatment, cancer, autoimmune disorder

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• There is a committee substitute.
• Senator Johnson sends up a committee substitute, and you are recognized on the bill and substitute.
• The difference between the committee substitute and the original is that the committee substitute looks
• The difference between the committee substitute and the original is that the committee substitute looks
• The committee substitute sets out in some detail, but not too much detail.

Bills: SB75, SB715, SB776, SB1299, SB1405, SB1968, SB2021, SB2077, SB2148, SB2321, SB2330, SB2411

Keywords: electric generation, reliability, ERCOT, Public Utility Commission, penalties, performance requirements, energy policy, construction contracts, compensatory damages, government delays, contractor, legislation, nonprofit donor privacy, membership lists, supporter confidentiality, volunteer privacy, association rights, public records exemption, Texas Public Information Act, government transparency

Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce heard Senate Bill 2021 by Senator Johnson, as substituted, on distributed energy resources (DERs). Johnson said the bill was intended to create a regulatory framework for DERs and virtual power plants, address interconnection and registration issues, and prevent regulatory capture as the industry grows. Testimony was split: Texas Electric Cooperatives asked for clarification so co-ops would not be unintentionally excluded from owning or operating DERs; AECT supported the bill as providing needed rules and customer protections; TABA, Texas Solar and Storage Association, Sierra Club, Texas Solar Energy Society, and several others opposed it or raised concerns that it was too utility-centric, imposed red tape, and could burden homeowners and small businesses with registration and interconnection requirements. Johnson repeatedly said the bill was not meant to stop rooftop solar or backup systems and that he was open to specific redlines and further changes. SB 2021 was left pending after testimony. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2330 by Senator Parker, which would end government payroll deduction for dues to certain public employee organizations, while exempting first responders under Chapters 143 and 147 and making other conforming changes in a committee substitute. Parker argued the bill was about government neutrality, transparency, and employee freedom from coercion, and said organizations can collect dues directly using modern payment methods. Supporters from Texas Public Policy Foundation, Texas Business Coalition, Freedom Foundation, ABC Texas, and Texans for Fiscal Responsibility said taxpayer-funded payroll systems should not be used to collect dues for private organizations, especially ones involved in political activity. Opponents, including ATPE, Texas Classroom Teachers Association, Texas Public Employees Association, and correctional employees, said payroll deduction is a convenient, secure service that helps professional associations and employee groups, and argued the bill would burden teachers and other public employees. Several witnesses and senators focused on the bill’s exemptions and whether it treated teachers differently from first responders. Senator Menendez questioned why some public employees were excluded while others were not, and a Houston police union representative said he moved from opposing to supporting the bill after being told the substitute would preserve meet-and-confer deductions under Chapters 143 and 147. Senator Parker closed by saying the bill was not meant to eliminate associations or payroll deduction entirely, only to remove the state as a middleman. SB 2330 was left pending, and the committee then recessed subject to call.

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• Members, I do have a committee substitute.
• Yeah, I'm looking at your committee substitute right now.
• Committee substitute. Yeah, Senator Bettencourt sends up the substitute.
• Committee substitutes adopted. Blaster.
• Committee substitute? Do you have a committee substitute? We do. Thank you, Senator Creighton.

Bills: SB27, SB226, SB326, SB570, SB605, SB870, SB991, SB1871, SB1872, SB1873, SB1874, SB1924, SB1925

Keywords: residency, public schools, child safety placement, enrollment, education code, antisemitism, student conduct, education, disciplinary actions, Texas Education Code, truancy, attendance policy, chronic absenteeism, school attendance, student absence notifications, parent notification, home visit, attendance officer, truancy court, school district

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• The committee substitute was adopted without objection. That is withdrawn.
• Senator Perry sends up the new committee substitute to HGR 7.
• The substitute constitutes dedication to the Water Fund. Committee substitute to HGR 7.
• Third, the new committee substitute removes the provision that would have.
• The committee substitute to HCR 7 will be reported favorably.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• The clerk will call the roll and vote whether or not to adopt the substitute.
• If you wish to adopt the substitute, vote aye; if you do not, vote nay.
• With 22 ayes and one nay, the committee substitute is adopted.
• Is there any objection to adoption of the committee substitute?
• Hearing none, the substitute is adopted.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Adoption of the committee substitute. The substitute is adopted. Luther? Is that OK? Move? OK.
• First, is that the committee substitute to HB2788?
• Hearing none, the substitute is adopted.
• To the adoption of the committee substitute. Hearing none, the substitute is adopted.
• The community substitute for HB3698, community substitute for HB3698.

Bills: HB 112, HB199, HB621, HB1349, HB2214, HB3466, HB3698, HB3699, HCR9, HB112, HB199, HCR9

Keywords: science park district, economic development, technology innovation, higher education collaboration, infrastructure development, Texas Economic Development Office, workforce development, unemployment benefits, state average unemployment rate, benefit year, economic support, Texas Workforce Commission, property owners' association, free speech, assembly rights, government officials, political candidates, floodplain, landlord, tenant

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• House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2884 and 1655 through House Committee Substitute for House
• Substitute for Senate substitute for Senate Bill 937, Senate Bill 938, and House Committee Substitute
• for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 973.
• for Senate committee substitute...
• For Senate substitute, for Senate committee substitute, for House committee substitute, House Bills 2637

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the House Journal for the previous day by a vote of 123-1, and then recognized a series of special guests, including a physician, several sheriffs, school groups, interns, and other visitors. The chamber then moved into third reading and perfection of bills, with some measures sent to the informal calendar before debate began on House Bill 1758, which would make daylight saving time permanent in Missouri. Supporters argued it would end the twice-yearly clock change and could improve productivity and convenience, while opponents raised concerns about dark winter commutes, safety, and health effects. The bill passed third reading by a vote of 107-31 with two present. The House next took up House Bill 3329, which repeals expired or unused tax credits to clean up the statutes and reduce Department of Revenue reporting work. Members from both parties generally supported the bill as a government-efficiency and accountability measure, though one member questioned whether removing credits from statute could make them harder to revive later. The bill was perfected and printed without opposition. The chamber then considered House Bill 3405, which clarifies that the state and local tax (SALT) pass-through entity provision is a deduction rather than a tax credit, with sponsors saying the change would streamline Department of Revenue processing and improve the accuracy of tax credit reporting. That bill was also perfected and printed after discussion about tax administration and fiscal note implications. Finally, the House debated House Bill 2426, a parental rights bill covering education, medical, privacy, and related decisions for children, and applying a strict-scrutiny standard to government actions affecting those rights. Debate focused heavily on whether the bill merely codified existing protections or expanded parental authority in ways that could affect school records, recordings, evaluations, truancy, medical consent, and district transparency requirements. The House adopted House Amendment 1 by a vote of 98-25 with six present, an amendment addressing IEP procedures and requiring parental consent for certain major changes unless due process requirements are met. Further debate continued on the underlying bill, with supporters emphasizing parental involvement and opponents warning about unintended consequences for schools, child welfare, and existing legal standards.

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• There's a committee substitute. Is there objection to the adoption of the committee substitute?
• The substitute is adopted.
• The chair offers a committee substitute.
• Committee Substitute House Bill 1453, the committee substitute makes substantial changes.
• The substitute does allow anticipation.

Bills: HB1453, HB1718, HB2043, HB2207, HB2798

Keywords: local governments, anticipation notes, certificates of obligation, public works, flood control, financial management, local government, municipal financing, private activity bonds, closing definition, real estate finance, bond issuance, government regulation, bond election, general obligation bonds, GO bonds, political subdivision, city bonds, county bonds, school district bonds

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• The committee substitute for Senate Bill 1592 is adopted by unanimous approval. ...consent.
• Senator Sparks sends up a committee substitute for SCR 37.
• Senator Schwartner moves adoption of the committee substitute. Is there objection?
• The committee substitute for SCR 37 is adopted by unanimous consent.
• But that the committee substitute adopted in lieu thereof do pass and be printed.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• and with amendment by 6 with substitute and with amendment by 6 with substitute and with amendment by
• by bill number 312 with substitute by bill number 312 with substitute by representative Lee relating
• if you'll do have that substitute if you'll do have that substitute if you'll explain it please and
• you C to explain your substitute you C to explain your substitute you C to explain your substitute um
• you want talk on substitute substitute you want talk on substitute substitute you want talk on substitute

Bills: HB 9, HB 22, HB 908, HB 1392

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment

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• We do have a committee substitute to House Bill 66.
• Is there a motion on the proposed committee substitute?
• All in favor of the committee substitute, please say I. I. Any opposed?
• The committee substitute is now adopted and before us.
• The committee substitute that you'll see before you does four main things.

Keywords: HB 66 – discussion began at 00:03:37, 958, all

Summary: The House State Government Committee met and established a quorum after opening with the Pledge of Allegiance and introductions of several guests and interns. Representatives introduced their interns and other visitors, who were welcomed by the chair before the committee turned to its only agenda item, House Bill 66, sponsored by Representative Hodgson. The committee adopted a committee substitute for HB 66. Hodgson explained that the bill concerns the use of video meetings by public agencies, boards, and commissions. The substitute would require agencies to post members’ names, term dates, and contact information; allow routine, informational, or advisory meetings to be conducted entirely by video conference to reduce travel costs; require a physical quorum for meetings involving policy, taxation, regulation, or large grants; and require agencies to adopt procedures for remote participation. He emphasized that the bill would not affect legislative committee meetings. Members asked whether the bill would apply to local boards, whether board members are compensated for attendance and travel, and whether it would affect legislative committees. Hodgson said it would apply broadly to public agencies, including local boards such as library boards, but not to legislative committees. He also said compensation for attendance would remain unchanged, while travel expenses would not be paid when no travel occurs. The committee then voted HB 66 favorably with 18 yes votes and one pass, and later adopted a title amendment by voice vote.