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• FOR BACKGROUND WE HAVE A REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT COMPANY BASED IN CENTRAL FLORIDA, I AM A FOUNDING MEMBER
• MY CAREER HAS BEEN FOCUSED ON REAL ESTATE, I'VE NEVER SEEN MANAGEMENT ON TENS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS
• OF REAL ESTATE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
• AS A SENIOR EXECUTIVE OF TWO FORTUNE 500 REAL ESTATE COMPANIES EACH OF THESE COMPANIES HAVE BEEN FOCUSED
• TEXAS IS ALMOST 20 TIMES BIGGER.

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• In fact, before 1981 in Texas, homeschooling in Texas was legal.
• Real simple statement.
• Government Relations for Texas Values and Texas Values Action.
• The Texas State Board of Education and here at the Texas level. Legislature.
• Commission.

Bills: SB12 , SB1565 , SB13 , SJR12 , SB686 , SB371 , SB204 , SB609 , SB112 , SB400 , SB813 , SB 12 , SB 13

Committees: Senate Education , Senate Education K-16

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• At the same time, his family's real estate empire in New York was in trouble after years of mismanagement
• At the same time, his family's real estate empire in New York was in trouble after years of mismanagement
• </c> The gentleman from Texas is recognized. The gentleman from Texas is recognized.
• The gentleman from Texas yields.
• </c> Energy Regulatory Commission or FK. Energy Regulatory Commission or FK.

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• The issue that we're talking about is let's live in the real world.
• But in the real world, anytime we can reduce that harm, and we have real-world examples of that with
• It would be for the answer to the question is the Tax Commission.
• And the Tax Commission currently does this for this program.
• I mean, it, they're, they're, yes, so it is, it's real important.

Bills: HB3329 , HR1039 , HR1040 , HB3413 , HB3414 , HB3415 , HB3416 , HB3417 , HB3418 , HB3419 , HB3420 , HB3706 , HB3711 , HB4139 , HB1268 , HB3660 , HJR1023 , HB3298 , HB3056 , HJR1084 , HB3934 , HB3919 , HB4118 , HB4119 , HB3791 , HB4260 , HB4178 , HB4215 , HB4324 , HB3270 , HB4352 , HB4305 , HB2955 , HB3315 , HB3066 , HB1245 , HB4125 , HB3075 , HB3129 , HB3239 , HB4153 , HB3265 , HB4491 , SB680 , HB4263 , HB4268 , HB1675 , HB3885 , HB2984 , HB3697 , HB2959 , HB3671 , HB3852 , HB2933 , HB3057 , HB3802 , HB4294 , HB4285 , HB3708 , HB3979 , HB3977 , HB3986 , HB3985 , HB3588 , HB3742 , HB3845 , HJR1070 , HB3590 , HB3595 , HB3391 , HB3183 , HB3764 , HB3765 , HB1002 , HB4434 , HJR1086 , HB4060 , HB3881 , HB3500 , HB4408 , HB3648 , HB3127 , HB3606

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• I know our county treasurers, when they have to act as take over an estate because there's no one that'll
• If I may, real quick. Certainly. Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Representative Haws.
• You have groundwater districts, you have irrigation districts, you have commissions, et cetera, et cetera
• Representative Alfieri says that over the last year, the Idaho Lottery Commission has paid out nearly
• Andrew Rulandum, with the Lottery Commission and the Idaho State Liquor Division, responds that they

Committee: House State Affairs

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• And that's the real problem on hand with KCNA.
• I'm a real estate appraiser by trade.
• I'm a real estate appraiser by business.
• I'm a real estate appraiser by trade.<00:50:44.000><c> I</c><00:50:44.160><c> go</c><00:50:44.319><c>
• So, I'm a real estate appraiser by trade, and I do appraise property.

Summary: The meeting began with routine business, including welcoming new committee member Senator Reginald Thomas, approving the minutes, and receiving a correspondence report on several information items. Those items included University of Kentucky research equipment funding, UK capital project funding using federal/private funds, debt issues from McGoffin County and Owen County school districts, lease modifications by the Division of Real Properties, asset preservation project revisions at Eastern Kentucky University and Northern Kentucky University, and Kentucky Communications Network Authority (KCNA) information on Kentucky Wired critical infrastructure. The main discussion focused on a dispute over the Kentucky Wired communication shelters, or “huts,” and related payments under KCNA’s agreement with Asellicom/Excel. Brad Kilby of Asellicom testified that KCNA had not paid for the huts, that Asellicom had not received the alleged $8 million or any later payment, and that Asellicom remained the legal owner. Committee members pressed him on whether payment had been received, whether anyone else might have received it, and whether the lawsuit or dispute resolution process clarified the issue. Kilby said no payment had been received and that the matter was part of ongoing litigation. KCNA Executive Director Doug Hendricks and General Counsel Adam Atkins then testified. They said a certified check for $8.5 million was mailed in July, based on the Finance and Administration Cabinet secretary’s determination that $8.5 million was due under the model procurement code, even though KCNA had initially requested about $12 million to cover a worst-case estimate. They said the contract allowed payment in full or in tranches, that the huts were completed and operational, and that KCNA had not received documentation supporting Asellicom’s higher $10.1 million claim. Members expressed frustration over the missing check and the broader implications for Kentucky Wired, and one member requested that the committee obtain all agency requests related to KCNA/Kentucky Wired since inception; the co-chairs said they would look into making that information available. No formal vote was taken on the dispute during the portion provided.

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• they brought back a ton of hardware from the National American Dance Drill Competition in Denton, Texas
• Drill competition in Denton, Texas, one of the largest competitions in the world.
• one of the largest dance team competitions in the country, held March 27th through 28th in Denton, Texas
• House Bill 2650 increases the value of an estate for which a petition for summary administration may
• If they sell the property, are they audited on the real value of the property?

Bills: HB3834 , HB3940 , HB4346 , HB2947 , HB3257 , HB3264 , HB4326 , HB4421 , HB3944 , HB3979 , HB4118 , SCR22 , SB169 , HB1047 , HB2123 , HB2650 , HB3260 , HB3403 , SR41 , HB3649 , HB3742 , HB3831 , HB3996 , HB4321 , HB4339

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation, and recognized several guests and groups in the gallery, including the Ponca City High School Poe High Steppers, the Edmond Democratic Women, family members of senators, a Grace Reform Baptist Church co-op group, and Oklahoma 4-H participants. The chamber also honored the Red Oak Lady Eagles state championship basketball team with a citation and remarks celebrating their first school basketball title and strong season. The Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 22, supporting the Lights Out Oklahoma campaign to reduce bird mortality during migration by encouraging reduced exterior lighting in peak migration months. The chamber also adopted Senate Resolution 41, proclaiming April 22, 2026, as the 27th annual 4-H Day at the Capitol, with testimony from 4-H representatives emphasizing youth leadership, civic engagement, and workforce readiness. Several bills passed, including House Bill 169 (house amendments adopted and the bill passed as an emergency measure), House Bill 2123 on the Arkansas River bridge, House Bill 2650 on summary administration estate thresholds, House Bill 3260 on funeral director continuing education approvals, House Bill 3403 on a DEQ/OSU sewage sludge pilot study, House Bill 3649 on the Mental Health Department real property trust, House Bill 3742 on criminal discovery, House Bill 3831 on a Task Force One revolving fund, House Bill 3996 on indigent defense experts in capital cases, House Bill 4321 on limits on retroactive building rule application, and House Bill 4339 on summary administration notice timing. House Bill 1047, which would have authorized a tribal sports betting framework and related revenue distributions, drew extensive debate over gambling addiction, revenue, tribal compacts, geofencing, and NIL funding, but failed 21-27; Senator Coleman gave notice of intent to reconsider. The Senate then announced an Appropriations Committee meeting and adjourned until the next scheduled session.

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• And I know we talked some about the commercialization of the real estate, but I'm not saying I'm asking
• Does California have the real estate locations?
• be the ability to, you know, commercialize, you know, the real estate value that's around the stations
• The proposed trailer bill language would authorize professional real estate staff at the department to
• Mexico and into Texas.

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• He's Louisiana State Chaplain with the Capitol Commission, president of Grace Adventures.
• He's Louisiana State Chaplain with the Capitol Commission, president of Grace Adventures, which reaches
• All right, members, if y'all want to take your seat real quick, if staff could clear the floor.
• House Bill 1166 by Representative Carver is an act to amend Title 9 relative to real estate to provide
• House Bill 1166 by Representative Carver is an act to amend Title 9 relative to real estate to provide

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• To that end, Texas Southern has engaged with the Texas Facilities Commission to obtain their service
• This is why I specifically referred to our desire to partner with the Texas Facilities Commission.
• This is just my opinion, but I think one of the real needs of the state of Texas is..."
• First of all, I wanted to say you are a real gem. ...for the state of Texas.
• We have real estate. We know how to grow.

Bills: SB1 , SB 1

Committee: Senate Finance

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• Estate.
• House Bill 2750 establishes the Arizona-Sonora Trade Commission.
• Madam Chair, yeah, real quickly.
• Florida, Texas, they're moving here.
• Florida, Texas, they're moving here.

Summary: The meeting was a caucus-style run-through of many bills and resolutions across Appropriations, Commerce, Education, Federalism/Military Affairs/Elections, Government, Health and Human Services, Judiciary, ENRU, Public Safety, and Rural Economic Development. Measures discussed included housing and HOA rules, school policy and funding, health care licensing and records timelines, public safety and corrections funding, election and campaign rules, water and environmental policy, and several criminal justice and juvenile justice changes. Many items were described as being on third-read consent or consent calendars, with staff often noting that no questions were raised and no sponsor was present. Several bills drew sponsor explanation or member discussion. In education, members reviewed bills on teacher strikes, school safety, math placement, student outcomes, free school meals, parent permission for clubs, and school bond ballot disclosures. In health, bills covered prior authorization data reporting, nursing board rules and complaint procedures, pharmacist testing/treatment authority, opioid antagonist expiration dates, board continuations, and a constitutional amendment on refusing medical mandates. In government and public safety, members discussed DCS legal representation, inmate medical records, public safety parity funding, sheriff authority, border support funding, and a resolution supporting county sheriffs. In commerce and housing, bills addressed condominium and HOA authority, shade structures, pet restrictions, insurance certificates, apprenticeship definitions, automatic renewal contracts, and a state housing affordability district. There was notable discussion on House Bill 4044, which would create a Public Safety Parity Fund for DPS and DOC salaries using interest from the state rainy day fund and other revenue sources. The sponsor argued it would provide a reliable way to fund public safety pay, while others objected that it would consume interest needed to preserve the fund’s value and that a general fund appropriation would be more appropriate. The bill prompted extended back-and-forth, with some members supporting the concept and others saying it was fiscally irresponsible. Another point of discussion came on House Bill 2775, where staff noted a possible misprint in the bill history, and on House Bill 467, where staff clarified that the inactive voter list changes related to e-poll book status categories. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, and the meeting appears to have been a review of measures before floor action.

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• I was recruited to work in Texas for the Texas Medicaid director.
• I would say my time in Texas really exposed me to working in a huge system.
• , but this is in Texas.
• I talk about this with my team a lot, and I talked about it in my time in Texas.
• The next line item request is for an estate recovery system contractor.

Committee: Senate Health and Welfare

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• However, for the City of Houston and for other cities across Texas.
• The real estate runs out, I get it. Thank you for being here and thanks for waiting for us.
• I mean, some might say, well, your budget's real big; ten million is really just a rounding error on
• Okay, rather than testifying, Todd Baxter with the Texas Cable Association is against the bill.
• Todd Baxter representing the Texas Cable Association.

Bills: HB2838 , HB2964 , HB3213 , SB924

Committee: House S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband

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• And whose legacy of service will forever be a part of Texas. Thank you.
• Ah Texas, Texas and Houston are better off because of his public service.
• estate in this in this building.
• The great state of Texas, and our nation and beyond.
• That's Collins Today we honor one of Texas great leaders. I will reminders.

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• Travel and tourism is among the largest export industries in the state, behind oil and gas and real estate
• To create economic opportunity for Texas.
• past 9 o'clock in the morning in western Texas.
• The Texas Attorney General is responsible for enforcing the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act of
• I'm Jonathan Covey, Director of Policy for Texas Values.

Bills: SB1888 , SB3003 , SB2417 , SB2459 , SB3055 , HB1393 , HB2884 , SB2943

Committee: Senate State Affairs

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• I’m open to discussing it, but I’m not just going to a commission whose name I can't to a commission
• </c> education commission. education commission.
• estate property taxes.
• </c><02:40:37.280><c> estate</c> reduce its reliance on local real estate reduce its reliance on local
• real estate property<02:40:38.080><c> taxes.

Summary: The work session began with HB 656, as amended, which would treat federal funds received by school districts as unanticipated money unless already listed in the annual report, and would require notices and school board minutes to identify the grant and summarize any obligations attached to accepting it. Supporters said the bill was aimed at transparency so voters would understand the “strings attached” to grants, while opponents raised concerns that the amendment was new, potentially vague, and could require districts to publish lengthy or redundant information, increasing costs and administrative burden. Several members suggested alternative approaches, such as a state-level list of common grant obligations or posting grant documents online. No vote was taken, and some members argued the bill was not ready for action. The committee then moved to HB 665, which would expand eligibility for free school meals to households at up to 300% of federal poverty guidelines and use education trust fund money to cover the added cost. Representative Damon strongly supported the bill, citing food insecurity and arguing the fiscal note likely overstated costs because the bill requires at least one free meal, not necessarily both breakfast and lunch. The discussion was just beginning when the transcript ended, and no vote or final action on HB 665 was recorded in the excerpt.

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• For seven years, I worked for an affordable housing nonprofit in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in their real
• estate development office, building housing for working Michiganders.
• Twelve states, including Texas, Montana, Tennessee, and Colorado, and large cities like New York and
• Estate Group; Nick Cook from the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness; Jarrett Skirup from the Mackinac
• Estate Group; Nick Cook from the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness; Jarrett Skirup from the Mackinac

Committee: Senate Housing and Human Services

Summary: The Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services met with a quorum, adopted the June 16, 2026 minutes, and then unanimously adopted S-1 substitutes for House Bills 5570 and 5571. The chair said the committee would take testimony and likely not move to final passage that day, in order to allow more discussion and questions. The bills, as substituted, would allow local governments to permit certain multifamily buildings up to four stories to be built or converted with a single staircase, subject to conditions such as limits on units per floor, floor size, and existing fire safety requirements. A sunset provision was described as ending the statute once LARA adopts corresponding building code rules. Representatives Fairbairn and Wooden testified in support, saying the bills are intended to address Michigan’s housing shortage by making smaller infill and “missing middle” projects more feasible and less costly. They argued the current two-stair requirement drives up costs, makes land assembly harder, and limits development on narrow or irregular lots. Senators asked about stair width, emergency safety, the choice of four stories instead of six, and why the American Institute of Architects opposed the approach; the sponsors said the 48-inch stair width was intended to allow two-way movement, four stories was a compromise aligned with expected code changes, and the architects preferred rulemaking over statutory change. Supportive testimony came from Pew Charitable Trusts, which said research from New York City, Seattle, and other places found fire death rates in modern single-stair buildings to be indistinguishable from other multifamily buildings, and that modern safety features such as sprinklers, alarms, and fire-rated construction make these buildings safe. A developer from Ann Arbor and the Michigan Home Builders Association said the reform would improve floor-plan efficiency, reduce wasted circulation space, lower construction costs, and help smaller projects pencil out. Abundant Housing Michigan also supported the bills, estimating they could reduce apartment construction costs by nearly 13%. The clerk read in numerous written cards in support from business, housing, municipal, and advocacy groups, while the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs and the Michigan Professional Firefighters Union were listed as neutral. The committee adjourned without further business.

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• But these are not assets like multiple houses, multiple, you know, estates, multiple vehicles, two vehicles
• Vice Chair, I don't think there's anybody signed in to speak, but check real quick.
• material and prohibits the AI system from leading a user into believing that they are experiencing a real
• , Illinois... ...me to acknowledge that similar bills in Utah, Texas, Illinois, California, and Maine
• world, the real new world.

Bills: HB2311 , HB2371 , HB2409 , HB2410 , HB2456 , HB2457 , HB4005

Committee: House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation

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• Wang, a Chinese American business executive with over three decades of international experience in real
• estate development, infrastructure, and cross-border leadership.
• Wang has held senior roles at Gimdell USA, Power China Real Estate Group, Walt Disney Engineering, and
• The president, President Trump, the first time he was president, created a federal commission that was
• This bill is a technical fix, but with real consequences for student success.

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• That is, it's not reality in real estate.
• </c><01:01:58.119><c> for</c><01:01:58.400><c> 5</c> real estate agent in Massachusetts for 5 real estate
• </c> that that is it's not reality in real that that is it's not reality in real estate<01:02:24.160>
• </c><01:02:25.480><c> estate</c> estate um the New Hampshire real estate estate um the New Hampshire
• If you talk to the Real Estate Association here, get their data, and you will see the bulk of closings

Committee: Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs