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MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 25 March, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, I see the report's been filed. You're recognized to explain the report. Thank you, Mr.
- open until the last conference<00:59:17.040><c> report</c><00:59:17.520><c> is</c><00:59:17.760><c> filed
- </c> conference report is filed. conference report is filed.
- c><00:59:25.760><c> is</c> until the last conference report is until the last conference report is filed
- If you favor that motion filed.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- I remember as a new rank-and-file Democrat in the House when I first got elected, Bob would come and
- 00:10:28.560><c> and</c> remember as a as a as a new rank and remember as a as a as a new rank and file
- Democrat in the in the house when I file Democrat in the in the house when I first<00:10:31.280><c>
- The notice was filed in the clerk's office this morning. 2581, House Draft 2.
- notice was filed in the clerk's office this<00:26:39.800><c> morning.
Bills:
SB3123 , HB1853 , HB1961 , HB1965 , HB1962 , HB1959 , HB2505 , HB2576 , HB1801 , HB1804 , HB1864 , HB2319 , HB2314 , HB2115 , HB1854 , HB2062 , HB1511 , HB1535 , HB2614 , HB2282 , HB1870 , HB1695 , HB1626 , HB1643 , HB1972 , HB1550 , HB1974 , HB1966 , HB1973 , HB2545 , HB1946 , HB1939 , HB1721 , HB1741 , HB1700
Keywords:
conditional gifts, private education, scholarships, donor conditions, Hawaii education law, HB1853, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, cognitive impairment, memory care, memory clinic, Hanai Memory Network, Executive Office on Aging, aging services, kupuna, caregiver support, long-term care, elder care, geriatrics, public health
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 22 Morning Session Mar 10th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So it came after the issue was brought up after the deadline for filing legislation in December.
- Was this a request bill from a constituent, or how did you come about filing this?
- If you look back at the original filed version of this, it looks a little different.
- Will it go in their file or or Not?
- But then the next sentence says it will be placed in their file.
Bills:
HB4104 , HB3722 , HB3787 , HB3700 , HB3701 , HB3310 , HB3404 , HB2964 , HB2398 , HB3024 , HB3499 , HB3278 , HB3279 , HB3645 , HB3649 , HB2293 , HB3260 , HB3176 , HB3177 , HB3114 , HB3172 , HB3322 , HB3323 , HB4248 , HB3720 , HB2210 , HB1322 , HB1937 , HB3301 , HB4107
Keywords:
Oklahoma criminal law, felony classification, Class B5, Class D1, sentencing enhancement, repeat offender, domestic violence, stalking, voyeurism, peeping tom, clandestine recording, hidden camera, privacy offense, sex offender registry, Sex Offenders Registration Act, protective order violation, animal cruelty, cockfighting, dogfighting, public safety
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Supportive housing provider grant funding 2/25/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The first bill on the agenda today is House File 3425.
- Uh so that brings us to this bill, House File 3425.
- </c> brings us to this bill, House File 3425. brings us to this bill, House File 3425.
- So this House File 3425 is not charity. It is smart.
- </c> So this house file 3425 is not charity. So this house file 3425 is not charity.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
GVO DEFER, WLA-PSM-GVO, WLA-GVO Public Hearings 02-19-2026
Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- our agenda, SB 3067 relating to records, which removes outdated requirements and formats for plans filed
- <00:15:47.120><c> formats</c><00:15:47.839><c> for</c><00:15:48.079><c> plans</c><00:15:48.399><c> filed
- </c> requirements and formats for plans filed requirements and formats for plans filed with<00:15:48.880
- ><00:16:41.600><c> committee</c><00:16:42.000><c> reports</c><00:16:42.480><c> and</c> deadline to file
- committee reports and deadline to file committee reports and measures<00:16:43.519><c> as</c><00:16:
Bills:
SB3294
Committee:
Senate Government Operations
Keywords:
wrongful conviction, compensation, Hawaii Revised Statutes, innocence, legal process, burden of proof, case manager, medical coverage, judicial discretion, 912, senate, all
Summary:
The committees first took up SB 3294, a controversial measure concerning post-release assistance for people pursuing reversals of prior court decisions where innocence is in question. Members discussed keeping the bill moving on the “human side” while a House companion addressed the legal issues. The adopted amendments removed advanced compensation language and instead required DCR, with DHS, to help petitioners prepare applications for financial and medical assistance, notify DHS upon release, assign a case manager to assist with a cell phone for one year, housing, employment, mental health counseling, and expedited benefits, and provide a state ID upon release. The measure also included technical amendments and a defective date, and it passed unanimously.
The joint committees then heard SB 2237 on fire prevention, which would require state agencies to create and update hazard maps and direct DNR to adopt rules and clear brush. DLNR testified that a single lead agency should develop the maps with input from other agencies, that a five-year timeline would be more reasonable, and that assigning DNR all fuels management on state lands would create an unfunded mandate. Members discussed using the newly created fire marshal’s office as the lead, and the committees ultimately deferred the bill in favor of a broader wildfire mitigation measure already moving in another committee.
The final agenda included SB 2596 on government leases, SB 30002 on the Hawaii State Planning Act and green infrastructure, and SB 3067 on records and filing requirements. SB 2596 was advanced unamended to Ways and Means. On SB 30002, OPSD explained that a 2025-2027 comprehensive review of chapter 226 is underway, with a report and draft legislation due in 2027, and members debated whether to move piecemeal changes now or wait for the broader review; the bill nevertheless passed unamended. SB 3067, which updates outdated filing formats and drawing scales, also passed unamended with DAGS supporting the measure in writing.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Nudification technology access prohibited 2/19/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And so I'd like to move House File 1600 before us and ask Representative Hansen to come forward.
- Representative Hansen moves the DE amendment to House File 16006.
- House File 160 is a bill that defines nutified content and it requires that nutifying features on apps
- </c> amendment to House File 16006. amendment to House File 16006.
- House File 160 is a bill that thing.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- For me, when I filed, I was retired. I was a retired state trooper. I had a great reputation.
- That, so that was the bill that was filed by Representative Fitzwater at the time.
- That, so that was the bill that was filed by Representative Fitzwater at the time.
- That, so that was the bill that was filed by Representative Fitzwater at the time.
- It was March 17 filing; it was at the end of the month. They were searching.
Summary:
The House Elections Budget Committee held a public hearing on several joint resolutions dealing with Missouri legislative term limits and chamber structure. Representatives Peggy McGaugh, Marty Joe Murray, Bruce Sassman, and Jeff Myers presented versions of HJR 104, 121, 122, 149, and related measures that would allow legislators to serve up to 16 total years in either chamber rather than being limited to eight years in one chamber and eight in the other. The sponsors argued the change would preserve institutional knowledge, reduce lobbyist influence, and let voters choose whether experienced members should continue serving. They also discussed leadership limits, with proposals to cap service as Speaker or President Pro Tem, and debated whether those limits should be consecutive or total terms. One proposal also would reduce the size of the House to 103 members, which Myers said would improve efficiency and avoid a senator controlling House members in a three-representative-per-Senate-district model.
Committee members raised concerns about self-serving motives, the optics of extending service, possible gaps when members run for the Senate with time left on their 16-year limit, and whether smaller or larger districts would weaken rural representation or shift power toward population centers. Some members supported the concept as a way to preserve expertise and reduce the influence of lobbyists, while others argued the public may view the change skeptically, especially given the original 1992 term-limit vote. Myers defended the smaller House proposal as a way to lower costs, reduce staff redundancy, and improve legislative effectiveness, while opponents questioned whether the fiscal savings would offset the need for more staff and whether the change would actually solve the problems described.
Public testimony was split. An opponent argued Missouri voters should not be asked to revisit a decision they made on term limits, said the General Assembly should not be trying to overturn the public’s earlier choice, and urged rejection of all the resolutions. He also criticized lobbyist influence and cited past corruption cases to argue for keeping strict term limits. After testimony concluded, the committee moved into executive session and passed House Bill 3146 by a vote of 10-2. The meeting then adjourned with no further business.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- My career was abridged, taken away from me because my domestic abuser filed false police reports and
- I know something's been filed last year, something was filed the year before.
- But to the casual observer, what Bill, I know something's been filed last year, something was filed the
- Chair, does this also apply to minors or anyone who's direct filed?
- Yeah, this would apply as a direct file.
Committee:
Senate Criminal Justice
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 10 (1-20-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- purpose of allowing members to co-sponsor bills and resolutions or to submit vote modifications and have filed
- 04:15.920><c> modifications</c><00:04:16.639><c> and</c><00:04:16.880><c> have</c><00:04:17.040><c> filed
- </c> submit vote modifications and have filed submit vote modifications and have filed the<00:04:17.519
- I'd like to make a motion to withdraw Bill 292, and I have filed the proper paperwork with the clerk
- the proper paperwork with the filed the proper paperwork with the clerk<00:25:56.320><c> to</c><00:25
Keywords:
Convene 00:00
Senate Message 04:27
Report of Committees 05:14
Orders of the Day 06:02
HB 184 06:16
HB 265 09:38
HJR 24 13:00
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 19:39
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 26:58
Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 28:48
ConC and Rules Report 37:47
Impeachment Committee Announcement 40:50
Adjournment 41:13, 958, all
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Finance Committee in Session Jan 19th, 2026 at 02:59 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- continues to be the heavy favorite of our business customers, taking in 99% of all annual report filings
- Again, expedited services are any of the business filings, certified copies, whether they're requested
- fee. the Secretary of State's office, but one of them that we all pay is a candidate filing fee.
- That the salary of the Legislature correlates to what you pay for your filing fee.
- So the fee that we pay to file for office is a real exception to the rule of your other fees?
Summary:
The Senate Finance Committee met with a quorum, approved the minutes from the prior meeting, and heard budget presentations from the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the State Auditor. The Secretary of State’s office described its FY27 budget, emphasizing efficiency gains from technology, election security work, and business services. It said it is operating with fewer staff than a decade ago, but rising costs and outdated statutory fees are creating deficits in service of process and other operations. The office asked the committee to consider either increasing fees or allowing it to retain a larger share of business-service revenue, and it also proposed creating an Office of Entrepreneurship to help small businesses navigate state government, grants, permits, and related services.
Committee members questioned the Secretary of State’s office about fee increases, the current 50-50 split of certain revenues with general revenue, and whether the proposed entrepreneurship office would duplicate existing services. The office said it would complement, not replace, Commerce, SBDC, or grant programs, and would report metrics and policy recommendations to the legislature. The Attorney General then requested a one-time $2 million special revenue appropriation to hire additional lawyers and support staff, citing increased litigation, federal and state legal work, and the need to defend new laws. He also discussed embedded DMV lawyers handling DUI revocation hearings and said the arrangement costs the office just over $200,000.
The State Auditor reported that his office is largely self-funded through special revenue and said he wants to reduce reliance on general revenue over time. He highlighted savings from renegotiated leases and an open government contract, discussed the need for more auditors in the Chief Inspector’s Division, and described fraud recovery and P-card operations. A major topic was delinquent land sales: the auditor said the office sold about 17,000 parcels last year and believes online bidding and better marketing could generate substantially more revenue, with the surplus potentially shared among counties, the state, and other programs. Members also asked about securities fee changes, fairness hearings, fire department audits, IT/cybersecurity, and how surplus proceeds from delinquent land sales should be handled. The committee adjourned after the presentations and questions.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- The supervising nurse must file a written protocol with the Department of Health.
- Program directors are responsible for filing annual reports. This is essential.
- Senator Harrell on filing this bill again and for all the hard work she has done.
- So the legislature said, all right, you don't have to file an application for a new program.
- So the legislature said, all right, you don't have to file an application for a new program.
Committee:
Senate Health Policy
Summary:
The committee heard and approved several health care bills. Senate Bill 68, by Senator Harrell, would require all hospital emergency departments to be prepared to treat children by maintaining pediatric equipment, staff training, written policies, a pediatric care coordinator, and completion/public posting of the National Pediatric Readiness Assessment. Senator Harrell said the bill is intended to improve pediatric emergency care in general hospitals, and the bill was supported by the Florida College of Emergency Physicians and the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. It passed favorably.
The committee also approved Senate Bill 154, which corrects the Mobile Act for dentists and dental hygienists by requiring graduates of out-of-state dental schools seeking licensure by endorsement to have attended a CODA-accredited school. The bill drew support from dental and dental hygienist groups and passed favorably. Senate Bill 40, by Senator Sharif, would require Medicaid managed care networks to ensure at least half of primary care providers offer appointments outside regular business hours, including evenings and weekends, to improve access and reduce emergency room use; it also passed favorably.
A lengthy discussion centered on Senate Bill 254, also by Senator Harrell, which would tighten oversight of nursing education programs, create a temporary provisional license and preceptorship for new graduates awaiting NCLEX results, require remediation for low-performing programs, add standardized admission and exit-exam requirements, and allow the Department of Health to inspect programs unannounced. Supporters said the bill would improve quality and help students gain experience, while opponents warned it could reduce the number of nursing programs and worsen shortages, especially among private schools. After debate and testimony from nursing and school representatives, the bill passed favorably, with Senator Davis voting no.
The committee then received an OPPAGA presentation on interstate health care licensure compacts. OPPAGA reviewed how Florida uses licensure by endorsement, telehealth registration, and compacts for nurses, psychologists, and physicians, and explained the potential benefits and drawbacks of joining additional compacts, including portability, data sharing, and emergency staffing versus costs, administrative burdens, and possible conflicts with Florida scope-of-practice laws. No action was taken on the presentation, and the meeting adjourned after Senator Davis requested to be recorded in support of SB 68 and SB 154.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 8, 2025 - 08:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Furthermore, Florida law prohibits the mass mailing of vote-by-mail ballots without a request on file
- That we no longer have standing requests that stay on file forever. The voter has to be proactive.
- So now we can actually bulk upload voter lists and voter files, where before it was a manual process;
- The primary had already occurred, so apparently his mother was trying to file a primary ballot.
- The primary had already occurred, so apparently his mother was trying to file a primary ballot.
Summary:
The Government Operations Subcommittee met to hear a lengthy presentation from Secretary of State Cord Byrd on Florida election administration, with a focus on how elections are handled during natural disasters, election security, and preparations for the 2026 cycle. Byrd described Florida’s response to hurricanes in 2022 and 2024, saying the state works directly with county supervisors of elections to tailor executive orders to local conditions, add or relocate polling sites, extend deadlines, and help displaced voters and emergency workers cast ballots. Members from affected areas echoed that local supervisors had managed storm disruptions well and that turnout remained strong despite major damage.
A large portion of the meeting covered election integrity and security. Byrd emphasized Florida’s use of paper ballots, pre-election logic and accuracy testing, post-election audits, public canvassing, standardized voter-intent rules, and strict vote-by-mail request and signature-match requirements. He said the Department of State’s Office of Election Crimes and Security investigates complaints and refers matters to law enforcement, and that Florida has expanded access to the federal SAVE database to verify citizenship. Members asked about threats to election workers, staffing vacancies, cybersecurity, ballot design, vote-by-mail address changes, and how the state coordinates with county supervisors, emergency management, and other agencies.
Several members raised questions about voter eligibility and returning citizens, and Byrd said the department provides free information to help people determine whether their rights have been restored, while noting that court and clerk reporting practices still create challenges. He also said the department is considering additional legislative proposals, including more safeguards tied to driver’s license and citizenship verification and a possible statewide 100% audit of races before certification. The meeting ended with the chair encouraging members to visit supervisors of elections offices and submit specific ideas for future elections legislation; no votes were taken and the committee adjourned.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 7, 2025 - 12:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- The agencies create, they send batch files over and we load the information to FACS.
- And our IT department, they process the batch files. Very good.
- What they do is we have a batch file format, and this is a What they do is we have a batch file format
- And so in order to, what they do is they just do a file extract.
- And so in order to, what they do is they just do a file extract from that system, but the file extract
Summary:
The subcommittee heard a panel on Florida’s IT procurement process from the Florida Digital Service, the Department of Management Services, and the Department of Financial Services. Witnesses walked through the procurement lifecycle, including planning, market research, solicitation, evaluation, award, implementation, and closeout, and emphasized the role of budget timing, contract managers, and subject matter experts. DMS described the state’s enterprise contracting system, noting more than 1,100 active vendor agreements, over 800 involving IT services, and the statutory requirement to request 25 quotes for certain IT purchases. DFS demonstrated the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACS), explaining how agencies upload contract and payment data and how the public can search contracts and related documents online.
Members focused on accountability, transparency, and whether the state is getting the best products and vendors. Questions addressed how contracts are vetted, how technical evaluations are performed, how financial consequences are used for missed deliverables, how public records and confidential information are handled, and how the state screens vendors for foreign-concern or bad-actor issues. Witnesses said agencies rely on technical experts for evaluations, that contract terms should include measurable deliverables and meaningful financial consequences, and that agencies—not procurement staff—generally manage performance, though Florida Digital Service oversees large IT projects of $10 million or more.
The committee then shifted to broader policy discussion, including Senate Bill 7026 and proposals to reorganize state IT governance. Several members argued for stronger centralization under a state CIO or similar enterprise authority, while others cautioned against abrupt restructuring and stressed the need for a transition plan. Members also raised concerns about workforce retention, consulting services, recurring project overruns, and the need for better planning and periodic monitoring. No votes were taken; the meeting ended with the chair thanking members and staff and adjourning the subcommittee.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House DFL Press Conference 3/27/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul, and I'm here today to advocate for House File 2215, which is a state-run, low-cost auto insurance
- Paul in Minnesota Foundation, and I am here in support of the Minnesota Lifeline program, House File
- file file 2215<00:02:27.560><c> one</c><00:02:27.680><c> of</c><00:02:27.840><c> our</c><00:02:28.160
- thank representative her for allowing thank representative her for allowing house<00:04:04.680><c> file
- 2215 to be heard in her house file 2215 to be heard in her committee<00:04:08.680><c> yesterday</c><
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight Committee (6-11-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- We're archived all our files. We've gotten rid of a lot of filing cabinets.
- I don't like filing cabinets.
- We've gotten rid of a lot of files. We've gotten rid of a lot of filing<00:08:58.240><c> cabinets.
- </c> filing cabinets.
- I don't like filing filing cabinets.
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:18
KOAP Report 00:58
Approval of Minutes 53:58, 958, all
Summary:
The Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight Committee met on June 11 but did not have a quorum, so it could not approve the prior minutes. The committee then received a compliance and program update from Brandon Reed and Bill McClowski of the agricultural development board, who said the office is fully staffed, has digitized most records, and has added a Facebook page to share board actions, projects, and compliance work. They also reported that the board and finance corporation continue to operate with strong county-council participation and that the office had completed numerous site visits, program reviews, and project closeouts over the reporting period.
The presenters reviewed monthly funding actions from December through May, including board approvals ranging from hundreds of thousands to several million dollars, with a December finance meeting delayed by a snowstorm. They highlighted that the Kentucky Agriculture Finance Corporation now has 57 loans generating more than $2 million per month in payments, and that the revolving loan program has grown to support more than $24 million annually in repayments available for relending. They also noted that 75% of the portfolio is in beginning farmer loans and that the office had recently surpassed 1,000 active loans.
Several projects were discussed in detail. These included a grain facility in Callaway County supporting organic corn production for expanding egg-layer operations, a Union County cattle business expansion, a West Liberty Veterinary Clinic project to build a working cattle facility, a Grayson County farmers market project, a Casey County veterinary services project, and a packing warehouse for the Kanye family to support specialty crops. The presenters emphasized that county and state tobacco settlement funds are often combined, sometimes with participation loans, to leverage local investment. They also stressed the importance of supporting greenhouses, farmers markets, specialty crops, and large-animal veterinary services as key agricultural priorities. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond the lack of quorum and the informational presentations.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- > bring</c><00:37:38.000><c> this</c> Senate File 3754 would bring this Senate File 3754 would bring
- Seeing none, Senate File 3754, as amended, is now laid over.
- Next up, we have Senate File 3164, Next up, we have Senate File 3164, which is Senator Nelson's bill
- </c> opportunity to hear uh Senate File 3164. opportunity to hear uh Senate File 3164.
- And with that, Senate File 3164 is laid over.
Committee:
Senate Higher Education
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Modifying when firearms are permitted on school property 2/25/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I uh would like to move uh House File 3401 to be referred to public safety. >> Thank you.
- Um, so I am here today to present House File 3401. Um, I have some co-presenters with me.
- Uh we are here to present House File 3401, which will do two main things.
- </c> File 3401 which will do two main things. File 3401 which will do two main things.
- Thank you for the opportunity to testify on House File 3401.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 02/25/26
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- within<00:21:45.679><c> 60</c><00:21:46.000><c> days</c><00:21:46.720><c> of</c><00:21:46.960><c> filing
- a rate case within 60 days of filing a rate case without<00:21:48.320><c> analysis</c><00:21:48.799>
- </c><00:26:00.559><c> Um</c><00:26:00.880><c> as</c><00:26:01.039><c> I</c> project that's been filed
- Um as I project that's been filed.
- Minnesota Power just filed theirs, and Otter Tail will be filed in the next couple of weeks.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 2/10/25 - Part 2
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- In front of us is House File 5. Thank you to everybody that had to readjust their schedule.
- Representative Joy, please present and move your House File 5 to the Tax Committee, please.
- Chair, I move House File 5 to the Tax Committee and a little bit about the bill.
- Thank you for the opportunity to share some thoughts on House File 5.
- If you look at the House File 5 fiscal analysis from Mr.
Bills:
HF5
Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I file an application for a permit.
- I file an application for a permit.
- We haven't filed an application to produce water.
- Okay, there's nobody to file with.
- Okay, there's nobody to file with.
Committee:
House Natural Resources
Summary:
The committee held a hearing on high-capacity groundwater wells proposed in Anderson, Henderson, and Houston counties, with members framing the issue as one of local water supply, fairness, and the need to modernize groundwater law while protecting private property rights. Opening remarks focused on the scale of the proposed Redtown Ranch and Pine Bliss projects, the potential export of tens of thousands of acre-feet of groundwater annually, and concerns that the applications lacked sufficient technical detail and could harm nearby landowners, cities, agriculture, and manufacturing. Members also noted the broader context of the recent flooding tragedy in central Texas and the Legislature’s intent to address water-related loss of life in the upcoming special session.
Witnesses from the Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts and the Texas Water Development Board explained the current groundwater management framework. They described groundwater conservation districts as the state’s preferred management method, the role of groundwater management areas and desired future conditions, and how the Water Development Board uses those conditions to calculate modeled available groundwater. They emphasized that districts rely on local data, monitoring wells, and planning processes, but that information is often more limited in areas without a district, where the rule of capture applies. Members pressed witnesses on recharge rates, export permits, subsidence, the effect of pumping on nearby wells, the age and real-time availability of model data, and whether the proposed project would exceed modeled available groundwater in some counties.
TCEQ explained its limited oversight role over groundwater conservation districts, including inquiries, compliance actions, and, in extreme cases, dissolution authority. Water Development Board staff also outlined funding programs, saying the New Water Supply for Texas Fund is limited to projects such as brackish desalination, reuse, ASR, and other new-supply projects, and does not fund fresh groundwater exports alone. They said the project at issue had not applied for board funding. A water lawyer then testified on the rule of capture, ownership in place, and district regulation, arguing that districts must use permitting and other tools to manage production within modeled available groundwater and that the Legislature could consider additional authority over groundwater exports under current law.