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• So I have to actively go out and have relationships with other professional law enforcement agents and
• Since January 2025, one DOJ special agent in charge and two DOJ special agent supervisors have attended
• Since January of 2025, one DOJ special agent in charge and two DOJ special agent supervisors have attended
• And my agents are not trained in addressing generational trauma.
• First, California DOJ's agents continue to increase their performance and set records.

Summary: The hearing focused on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) grant program under the Board of State and Community Corrections and related Department of Justice efforts. BSCC reported that it now administers 36 MMIP grants across three cohorts, with awards ranging from $436,000 to $1 million, plus five collaborative grants at $2 million each, totaling $35.4 million awarded to federally recognized tribes. Testimony from tribal leaders and grantees described how the funding supports prevention, family advocacy, domestic violence services, law enforcement coordination, youth programming, culturally grounded healing, and new tribal public safety positions such as investigators, social workers, and drone operators. Speakers repeatedly emphasized that the crisis is longstanding, tied to generational trauma, and that the grant has helped build trust and infrastructure in tribal communities. Several witnesses and committee members urged continued and preferably ongoing funding, noting that demand now exceeds available one-time money. BSCC and tribal representatives described outreach efforts that increased participation from four applicants in cohort one to 20 in cohort two and more applicants than funding in cohort three. Tribes also raised implementation concerns, especially the burden of quarterly narrative reporting, limited staff capacity, and the need for flexible administration. BSCC said it uses steering committees, separate small- and large-project categories, orientations, monitoring visits, and technical assistance to support grantees. Tribal leaders and advocates stressed that the program should remain accessible without requiring a waiver of tribal sovereignty. The second major topic was DOJ’s update on AB 3099, the Tribal Assistance Program, and the tribal police pilot under AB 134. DOJ officials said the Office of Native American Affairs and the Division of Law Enforcement have been conducting outreach, trainings, listening sessions, and coordination with tribal, local, state, and federal partners to address Public Law 280 jurisdictional issues, improve reporting and data, and support Feather Alert and MMIP-related resources. DOJ said the AB 3099 report is in internal review and that the tribal police pilot is moving forward with the Yurok Tribe as a participant, with a July 1, 2026 start date. DOJ and tribal witnesses said the pilot’s main barriers are cost and, for some tribes, the waiver of sovereign immunity. No votes were taken, and the hearing ended with broad support for expanding and sustaining MMIP-related funding and infrastructure.

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• over 20,000 participants, and the funds have been used for establishing, creating, and expanding registered
• For example, a registered nurse earns almost $65,000, a line worker almost $90,000, and a public school
• I'm not trying to put people out of work, but there is what they call an IBM agent.
• Registration, financial aid, changing classes—we can build an AI agent that students can access on their

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And it would fit on number two, whereas by a provider agent of a provider entity... ...where this is
• by a provider agent of a provider entity affiliated with a provider that primarily represents political
• sections 2, 3, 5, and 6, but since we don't have an opinion on the other sections of the bill, we registered
• Is there anyone else here that is registered that would like to testify on, for, or against Committee

Summary: The Committee on Education K-16 heard testimony on SB 1635, which would give certain coastal, recapture-paying school districts a credit against recapture payments for mandatory windstorm and hail insurance costs. Senator Hinojosa said the bill is intended to offset unusually high insurance expenses for districts in Tier 1 or Tier 2 coastal zones, and he estimated about a $12 million impact to state revenue. Witnesses from Port Aransas ISD and Gregory-Portland ISD described sharp premium increases, reduced coverage, higher deductibles, and the effect on teacher pay and classroom spending. Senators asked about the number of affected districts, the accuracy of the fiscal estimate, and whether the bill might encourage districts to maintain coverage. Public testimony was closed and SB 1635 was left pending. The committee then took up several other bills and committee substitutes, adopting and reporting favorably SB 2786, SB 2623, SB 646, SB 843, SB 2392, SB 1998, SB 1418, SB 2788, and SB 2076, with most votes unanimous or near-unanimous. SB 2392 was amended to add improper relationship between educator and student to mandatory reporting offenses and to authorize an attorney general civil penalty for failure to report. SB 2623 was revised to clarify duties and exemptions related to the Safe Schools and Neighborhood Task Force and school proximity restrictions. SB 843 would create a TEA database of school district bonds and related projects, and SB 2788 would exempt certain PSAT scorers from the Texas Success Initiative assessment. The committee also heard SB 2929, which would allow referees and other officials at school athletic events to immediately eject disruptive spectators. The Texas Association of Sports Officials testified in support, citing abusive spectator behavior and a shortage of officials. SB 2929 was left pending. Finally, the committee heard a substitute for SB 2927 on 1882 partnerships and a substitute for SB 2619, which would require more transparency and accountability for failing school districts, superintendent hiring, trustee training, and takeover timelines. Testimony on SB 2619 was mixed, with one witness from Texas 2036 supporting parts of the bill’s accountability provisions. The committee adopted the substitute for SB 2619, left it pending, and then recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• All vendors are registered with the Secretary of State's office.
• >> Yes, Community health worker and registered behavioral technician.
• So, the co-op is just a fiscal agent for the fellowship, the cost of the fellowship.
• They have changed the way they do things and recommended a fiscal agent moving forward.
• <01:07:14.079> moving and recommended a fiscal agent moving and recommended a fiscal agent

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the October 13 minutes and then moved through a large agenda of contracts and agreements, including a deferred list from the September 2025 agenda. Members questioned several agencies about the purpose, cost, and duration of the items before them, with repeated motions to consider the contracts reviewed without objection passing by roll call. The Office of Energy Policy and Energy and Environment Cabinet presented a solar-and-battery program. Members asked about panel and battery lifespan, warranty coverage, who would pay for replacement or disposal, and whether the program made sense in Kentucky. The agency said panels and batteries generally last 25 to 30 years, warranties would cover replacement during the warranty period, EPA guidance would govern disposal, and federal funds would cover program expenses. Officials estimated the program could reduce participating homeowners’ utility bills by about 70%, with a minimum required savings of 20%. The Department for Community Based Services explained a new vendor contract for SSI initial and redetermination work for children in out-of-home care, saying the work is federally required, the department lacks in-house capacity, and the contract replaced a prior vendor after an RFP protest and rebid. The Department of Highways described umbrella traffic engineering contracts for smaller highway safety projects, noting they are used for spot improvements and are nearing full utilization. The Kentucky Historical Society said its contract funded a temporary exhibit tied to 250th anniversary programming, and the Board of Medical Licensure discussed an amended audit contract, explaining that annual audits were adopted after an auditor’s recommendation and that the board is funded by state allocation plus fees and fines. The Department for Natural Resources/Abandoned Mine Lands gave the most extensive presentation, describing a $5 million engineering services contract as part of a much larger workload increase driven by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding, with projects prioritized by citizen complaints and safety impacts; the agency said the contract supports design and oversight for community-scale mine reclamation projects that exceed in-house capacity.

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• As a reminder, for anyone present wishing to provide testimony today, please ensure you register in advance
• Registered as Annie Fierro on behalf of yourself testifying for the bill, is that correct?
• We show you registered as Marina Roberts on behalf of your organization.
• We show you registered as Ana Gonzalez on behalf of the. Texas AFL-CIO testifying for this bill.
• I have you registered as Daniela Silva on behalf of yourself testifying for the bill. Yes.

Bills: HB446, HB1609, HB4443, HB4464, HB4735, HB5476

Keywords: heat illness prevention, workplace safety, Texas Workforce Commission, advisory board, employee rights, administrative penalties, training requirements, employee training, occupational health, employer penalties, worker rights, heat illness, volunteer firefighter, volunteer emergency responder, emergency medical services volunteer, EMS volunteer, firefighter, fire department, emergency services, declared disaster

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• These two agents flashed their badges and asked for my collaboration in exposing Dr.
• And we'll make sure we get you registered and everything. Chair: Thank you.
• And sir, sir, um, Chair: Denise, we have you registered actually. We, yours came through.
• If you wouldn't mind, uh, filling out a card over here so we can— Denise Sibert: I'm sorry, I registered
• Chair: Thank you for your testimony and thank you for registering over here.

Bills: SB 240, SB 1183, SB 1184, SB 1577, SB 2043, SB 2051, SCR 42, SJR 68

Keywords: biological sex, gender identity, public facilities, civil penalties, local government, EBT, electronic benefits transfer, food stamps, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, TANF, temporary assistance for needy families, welfare benefits, benefit card fraud, fraud hotline, card replacement, photo ID, recipient photograph, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission

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• We show you registered as Annette Donker on behalf of yourself and show you registered to testify for
• Renteria Renteria, we show you registered as Martin Renteria on behalf of yourself and show you registered
• We show you registered as Anne Badour on behalf of Texas Appleseed and show you registered to testify
• We show you registered as Pam Slate on behalf of yourself and so you registered to testify for the resolution
• We show you're registered as Charles Ortiz on behalf of Laguna Madre Water District and show you registered

Bills: HJR40

Keywords: Medicaid, healthcare access, Affordable Care Act, federal funding, constitutional amendment

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• We have you registered as neutral. I am neutral.
• We did not have anybody registered to testify, but if there is anyone registered to testify for or against
• We do not have anybody registered to testify.
• I do not see anybody registered to testify.
• I do not see anybody registered, but is there anyone?

Bills: HB1397, HB1886, HB3088, HB4187, HB4229, HB4230, HB5032, HCR6, HCR34, HCR50, HCR55, HCR58, HCR70, HCR71, HCR72, HCR74, HCR75, HCR80, HCR86, HCR93, HCR100, HCR107, HCR116, HCR117, HCR6

Keywords: Texas Constitution, Declaration of Independence, victory or death letter, display, historic preservation, lifeguard requirements, public beaches, municipalities, county regulations, exemptions, Parks and Wildlife, procurement, goods and services, revenue generation, Texas legislature, historical preservation, Texas Historical Commission, fees, nonprofit organizations, fundraising

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• If you are here today and did not pre-register for testimony, you may sign up to speak on forms provided
• It has been sealed, if you will, because it is on the National Historic Register.
• From there, I was assigned the role of counterintelligence agent and Portuguese linguist.
• We're done with the registered Senator Ellis, and now we have some sign-ins. Pat Ford.
• That's the last of the registered sign-ins.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a hybrid public hearing on seven House bills and seven Senate bills related to the Massachusetts National Guard and U.S. Armed Forces Reserves. Opening remarks covered hearing procedures, livestreaming, testimony limits, and expected reporting dates, and chairs noted the committee’s focus on Guard and Reserve issues. Testimony then moved through several bills, including S. 2465 to expand the National Guard welcome-home veterans bonus to all deployed Guard members regardless of residency, H. 3876/S. 2462 to authorize military-style headstones for long-serving or deceased Guard members, and S. 2482/H. 3833 to establish a Massachusetts National Guard Museum in Salem. Supporters of the bonus and headstone bills argued they would correct inequities and better honor service; Senator Lovely described the museum proposal as a way to preserve the Guard’s history in Salem and potentially support federal funding for the project. A major portion of the hearing focused on H. 3829/S. 2471, the “Defend the Guard” proposal that would bar Massachusetts National Guard deployments into active combat absent a formal congressional declaration of war. Supporters argued the bill would restore constitutional war powers, reduce repeated undeclared deployments, and protect Guard members’ mental health and state readiness. Opponents, including retired Guard leaders and current service members, warned it could conflict with federal law and Title 10 authority, undermine federal funding and training, and harm readiness, force structure, and unique Guard capabilities. Committee members repeatedly questioned the bill’s legal authority, constitutional basis, and practical effects under the Supremacy Clause and Title 10, and several witnesses were asked to submit additional written legal support. The committee also heard testimony on H. 3831, which would extend Chapter 115 benefits to currently serving Guard and Reserve members who do not meet federal veteran-status thresholds, and on related proposals to clarify Guard command structure and the duties of the Adjutant General. Supporters said these changes would improve access to benefits, reduce confusion in the chain of command, and strengthen discipline and responsiveness. Separately, the National Guard Association of Massachusetts backed H. 3860/S. 2458, the Guard Enlistment Enhancement Program, as a recruiting tool, while opposing the Defend the Guard bills. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• <02:28:58.479> or and Border Patrol a federal agent or and Border Patrol a federal agent or
• Someone who wants to register as a voter must present proof of citizenship to be able to do so.
• Someone who wants to register as a voter must present proof of citizenship to be able to do so.
• Someone who wants to register as a voter must present proof of citizenship to be able to do so.
• Someone who wants to register as a voter must present proof of citizenship to be able to do so.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 758, which would establish a study committee on airport operation hours and possible noise abatement measures, including whether New Hampshire should prohibit departures between midnight and 6 a.m. The sponsor said the committee would examine the pros and cons and consult stakeholders. The Bureau of Aeronautics testified neutrally, noting that New Hampshire has 25 public airports, 12 with federal funding and grant assurances that may require them to remain open during those hours, and that cargo operations, including at Manchester, commonly occur overnight. Members also discussed existing noise abatement programs and how mitigation is determined by noise contours and FAA funding decisions. No vote was taken; the chair closed the hearing after testimony. The committee then heard House Bill 489, allowing voluntary emergency workers to use rear-facing blue lights on private vehicles when responding to emergencies. The sponsor said the bill corrects an oversight in existing law, would not cost the state or towns money, and would improve visibility and safety, especially in rural areas. Supportive testimony from a volunteer responder emphasized that blue lights help cut through fog, snow, and nighttime conditions, and that the bill would only add a single rear-facing blue light to existing red, amber, and white emergency lighting. The New Hampshire State Police opposed the bill, arguing that expanding blue lights to private vehicles would confuse the public and desensitize drivers to blue lights, which are associated with law enforcement. The hearing closed without action. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 533, which the sponsor and State Police clarified is actually two separate changes: one authorizing civilian automotive equipment inspectors to assist with vehicle inspection work, and another expanding language in motor carrier enforcement to include new entrant safety audits and compliance reviews. The State Police explained that civilian inspectors are hired and trained through the department and that any findings of state-law violations would be referred to troopers; they also said the new motor carrier language was requested to satisfy federal audit concerns about right of entry. The New Hampshire Motor Transport Association said it had no position if the civilian inspectors were not doing commercial truck inspections, but would oppose the bill if they were. Members asked about the difference between audits and compliance reviews, and the State Police said audits are for newer carriers and are non-enforcement, while compliance reviews look for violations. The chair then closed the hearing on HB 533. After a brief reset, the committee opened House Bill 594, which would repeal an alternate definition of “way” for the driving-after-suspension statute. The sponsor said the change was requested by the Department of Justice. Representative Erica Leon opposed the repeal, explaining that the prior language was intended to avoid criminalizing people who mow lawns or perform similar work near property edges while suspended, but she worried the repeal could create a loophole allowing driving on places like highway medians. Members questioned whether the issue was limited to mowing or broader vehicle use on property edges, and Leon said she would work with agencies to clarify the language so it protects lawful mowing without allowing misuse. No vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• Therefore, all invited visitors or witnesses will register as neutral on the agenda item for which they
• So that's registered student organization, high schools, colleges both have them.
• Registered university organizations can also host a guest speaker in these areas, and again, to do so
• Very simply, a trooper or a special agent will courteously let them know that they're not allowed.
• We have undercover agents. We just have not come across that evidence yet to.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• violated the Senate's proposed childlike sex doll crime, which appears later in the article, to register
• violated the Senate's proposed childlike sex doll crime, which appears later in the article, to register
• <00:32:30.559> as<00:32:30.799> predatory article, to register as predatory article
• c><00:47:53.200> when<00:47:53.520> transferring<00:47:54.240> uh protective agents
• when transferring uh protective agents when transferring uh incarcerated<00:47:55.400> individuals

Keywords: 1183, house

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• There are three that have registered for the bill.
• There are six registered for the bill, zero... against.
• We only have registered to testify a resource witness.
• We have no one registered on this bill.
• One person registered for, zero against.

Bills: HB163, HB216, HB721, HB2035, HB2038, HB3057, HB3153, HB3233, HB3595, HB3801, HB3812, HB4076, HB4129, HB4377, HB4535, HB4666, HB4730, HB4743, HB4903, HB5149, HB5155, HB1534, HB163, HB216

Keywords: epinephrine, healthcare, emergency response, administration, medical policy, health care, itemized billing, patient rights, provider regulations, Texas Health and Safety Code, cost disclosure, insurance, benefit plan, administrators, chemical dependency, treatment facilities, minor admissions, parental notice, mental health, medical licensing

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• for publication the Federal Register for publication the enclosed<02:12:08.560> notice<02:12:
• challenges of of the coming agentic challenges of of the coming agentic world<03:30:37.760> in
• He was on a list of people not to register to vote because he organized Blacks in the community.
• He was on a list of people not to register to vote because he organized Blacks in the community.
• He was on a list of people not to register to vote because he organized Blacks in the community.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• With people registering to know, do you want a roll call vote?
• Cyber units employ illegal cyber... espionage, and hacking operations, and Chinese agents coerce American
• Each and every one of them, whether they like it or not, is an agent of the Chinese Communist Party.
• of Justice Investigation Bureau have made a number of arrests recently, exposing networks of CCP agents
• These agents are actually there to stir up trouble, to be in place for sabotage, and in some cases to

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• Do not register until you hear the bell. The House will now proceed to register.
• Have you all registered?
• 483, charter schools; HB 485, bill available offenses; HB 486, referral agencies; HB 488, escrow agents
• 4085 I refer. 479 charter schools 483 bill available offenses 485 referral agencies 48 86 escrow agents

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Chair and members, Senate Bill 1803 prohibits a person from acting as an agent or attorney in preparing
• By creating this new category in the law, an agent correction acting as an agent attorney, the state
• Being an agent means something. Representative means something.
• agents and attorneys.
• I'm a mom and a registered nurse.

Bills: SB1232, SB1421, SB1505, SB1511, SB1520, SB1803

Keywords: outdoor advertising, military compatibility, zoning, electronic signage, permitting, undocumented immigrants, financial services, identification requirements, loans, foreign remittances, transitional housing, military, veterans, grant program, supportive services, SB1511, commercial driver license, CDL, nondomiciled CDL, nondomiciled commercial driver license

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• I've been asked to register support for Dianu. One second. Let's get that microphone on.
• Jason Miranda, Local 442 business agent, stands in opposition to this bill.
• Any other persons in the hearing room would like to have their opposition registered?
• To have their opposition registered.
• Any other persons in the hearing room looking to register their opposition?

Summary: The committee hearing centered first on AB 1243, the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025, which would direct CalEPA to identify major fossil fuel companies, study California’s climate damages, and assess fees on the largest polluters to fund resilience, recovery, and related projects. The author and supporters argued the bill would make polluters help pay for climate harms, protect taxpayers, create jobs in construction and clean energy, and dedicate at least 40% of funds to disadvantaged communities. Support testimony came from environmental justice groups, labor, youth advocates, health organizations, and many individual witnesses, while opponents from the building trades, chambers of commerce, petroleum, and business groups warned it would raise fuel and consumer costs, threaten refinery jobs, and create legal and economic uncertainty. Committee members debated the bill’s impact on affordability, jobs, refinery closures, and whether cap-and-trade already addresses climate funding needs. The committee ultimately voted to give AB 1243 a due pass recommendation to the Judiciary Committee, with the roll left open. After AB 1243, the committee moved to another bill on wildfire mitigation and related resilience work. The author said the measure addresses a long-running wildfire problem and accepted committee amendments, describing the bill as a response to increasingly severe wildfire seasons and the need to help communities stay safe and rebuild after disasters. The transcript cuts off as that presentation begins, so no final action on the second bill is shown in the excerpt.

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• We serve a little over 15,000 patients currently registered for the therapeutic cannabis program.
• in sharing in them with federal agents in sharing in them with federal agents so<02:02:24.119>
• agents agents um<04:35:42.719> of<04:35:42.879> organizations<04:35:43.561> that
• So Narcan is an opioid reversal agent.
• <06:05:03.638> patients longer necessary uh register patients longer necessary uh register

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We show you registered as Bruce Wadley on the behalf of the Granbury City Council, and that you will
• Anyone else needs to registered.
• And if you did speak, I will need you to register to come up and speak.
• We show you registered as Albert Cortez on behalf of yourself and that you will be testifying for the
• We show you registered as Eddie Oliver on the behalf of the City of Goldson. Golson.

Bills: HB24

Keywords: groundwater, conservation, water permits, sustainability, resource management