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• of Criminal Appeals by means of a petition for writ of certiorari.
• of the Court of Criminal Appeals.
• of.
• Two of them are still open, none of the defendants are the same people, none of them have. any kind of
• Of our bills off of their local calendar.

Bills: HB 1181, HB3704, HB1363, HB1610, HB1615, HB1620, HB3223, HB1317, HB2884, HB2176, HB4027, HB1664, HB933, HB2613, HB3353, HB2086, HB4101, HB3441, HB4145, HB3455

Keywords: judiciary, judges, justices, retired, legal assignments, judicial conduct, notary public, criminal offense, education requirements, official documents, record retention, implicit bias, bias training, judicial training, judge education, court personnel, continuing legal education, CLE, state bar, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

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• A lot of them, a lot of businesses don't meet the number of jobs.
• It's the obligation of the people of Oklahoma to endure that shortfall of that revenue that should be
• I can think off of the top of my head acts of God.
• It was an act of the state of Oklahoma in furtherance of a compelling state interest that.
• Can you think of any other instance in the past of a financial transaction of this magnitude that the

Bills: HB3044, HB3465, HB3625, HB3704, HB3759, HB3920, HB3972, HB4191, HB4311, HB4426

Keywords: veterans, tax refund, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, capital improvement, donations, Oklahoma Emission Reduction, incentive, taxation, environment, revenue, investment, school funds, treasurer, education funding, financial policy, income tax, scholarship, tax credit, Oklahoma Tax Commission, school funding

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• Some of the changes include lowering the number of jobs required to 10 jobs or 10% of the company's payroll
• I can think off the top of my head, acts of God.
• of the state of Oklahoma in furtherance of a compelling state interest that resulted in the unfortunate
• And one final question: Can you think of any other instance in the past of a financial transaction of
• of not being... ...it's broadly written for the purpose of fulfilling the requirements of not being

Bills: HB3044, HB3465, HB3625, HB3704, HB3759, HB3920, HB3972, HB4191, HB4311, HB4426

Keywords: veterans, tax refund, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, capital improvement, donations, Oklahoma Emission Reduction, incentive, taxation, environment, revenue, investment, school funds, treasurer, education funding, financial policy, income tax, scholarship, tax credit, Oklahoma Tax Commission, school funding

Summary: The Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee considered several House bills dealing with tax credits, fee changes, school funding, and investment authority. House Bill 4426 extended the sunset on the SIDE tax credit to December 31, 2032, and passed 7-2. House Bill 3704 elected Oklahoma into the federal income tax credit for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations and passed 9-2. House Bill 4311 raised the unclaimed property division’s administrative fee from 4% to 6% to cover increased duties and costs; it passed 8-3 after debate over whether the increase was justified. House Bill 3044 reauthorized the veterans income tax checkoff and the associated capital improvement fund, and passed 10-0. House Bill 4191 revised the Smaller Employer Quality Jobs Act by lowering job thresholds, expanding qualifying locations and industries, and changing other eligibility rules; it passed 6-4. House Bill 3465 extended the emission tax credit sunset from July 1, 2027 to July 1, 2029 and passed 6-4, with opponents arguing it subsidized compliance with federal mandates. House Bill 3972, a title-off bill addressing ad valorem reimbursement issues tied to the state purchase of a prison, drew extensive debate over precedent and scope; an amendment to add a sunset failed 5-5, and the bill then passed 8-2 as amended.

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• /c> one of the organizers of the Stop the one of the organizers of the Stop the Pine<00:10:06.000><c>
• ><c> not</c> any number of of contracts, they're not any number of of contracts, they're not signing<
• </c><00:36:21.839><c> of</c> we you know we had a number of of we you know we had a number of of projects
• </c><01:20:47.920><c> of</c> if you're not legally capable of of if you're not legally capable of of
• </c> the finances of our local units of the finances of our local units of government<01:26:33.920><c

Bills: HF4077, HF3798, HF3886

Keywords: municipal nondisclosure agreement, NDA, public records, transparency, local government, county, city, town, school district, housing and redevelopment authority, economic development authority, port authority, economic development, land development, public financing, tax increment financing, TIF, abatement, municipal bonds, debt obligations

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• So this is a map of good—well, first of all, good morning Chairman Lujan and members of this committee
• As of today, we have secured a resolution of support from Maverick County, and we've also had resolutions
• so they can more safely secure this portion of the road.
• I ask for your favorable consideration of this piece of legislation. I thank you for your patience.
• It acknowledges the importance of the security and efficiency of the canal to ensure that trade remains

Bills: HB 1026, SCR37

Keywords: transportation, Farm-to-Market Road, highway designation, Texas Transportation Commission, state highway system, SCR 37, Senate Concurrent Resolution, Panama Canal, Texas ports, port infrastructure, maritime trade, shipping lanes, supply chain resilience, global commerce, exports, LNG, liquefied natural gas, crude oil, refined petroleum, agriculture

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• He was kicked out of his preschool, out of Miracle League-based baseball, and out of speech therapy.
• Many of the safety measures include ensuring the barrel of a gun remains clear of obstructions and that
• lot of heart.
• It basically designates Port Aransas as the fishing capital of Texas. Any questions, members?
• Texans of all ages benefit from the work of counseling professionals, and the designation of April as

Bills: SB2959, HB3096, HCR29, HCR56, HCR12, HCR55, HCR74, HCR78, HCR116, HCR117, HCR6, HCR50, HCR107, HCR80, HCR58, HCR70, HCR71, HCR72, HCR75, HCR93, HCR12, HCR6

Keywords: firearm safety, awareness month, public safety, responsible ownership, storage, recreational use, profound autism, awareness day, caregiver, disabilities, support, counseling, mental health, awareness, support services, community health, necrotizing enterocolitis, premature infants, breastfeeding, health awareness

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• So as a matter of fact, the assessor's part of that is purely ministerial.
• All of us... ...of the need for this. It's a winner-take-all thing.
• off of the, of the, Certain amount of roof pitch to ensure that the snow flows off of the roof, right
• I don't think any of you do. Walls of any design, anything?
• An HOA board can dictate the color of your home, the height of your fence, the species of your trees,

Bills: SB1254, SB1431, SB1478, SB1566, SB1787

Keywords: workers' compensation, industrial commission, safety regulations, employee protection, penalties, compliance, municipal planning, homeowners associations, design regulations, property rights, building permits, single-family homes, liquor, alcohol, spirituous liquor, liquor license, liquor licensing, Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, restaurant to-go cocktails, mixed cocktails

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• Commissioner and Phyllis Sadhoff of Port Freeport Executive Director.
• And we're blown away by the sheer volume of goods coming in and out of the port.
• great job, Port of Corpus Christi.
• the state bar of texas hispanic judges formed the first statewide organization with the mission of advancing
• She's an alumna of the American Inns of Court and remains an active member of the local bar association

Bills: SB 26, SJR 36, SB 26, SB 616, SB 565, SB 384, SB 28, SR 109, SR 122, SR 126, SR 130, SR 136, SR 137, SR 141, SR 142, SCR 20

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension, utility consolidation, regionalization, water supply, sewer

Summary: The meeting was marked by significant resolutions recognizing various contributions to Texas and celebrating community initiatives. Key discussions included the adoption of resolutions commemorating Texas Hispanic Judges Day and highlighting the 100th anniversary of Memorial Park. Senators expressed appreciation for the judges' dedication and legacy, with notable mentions of individual judges and their impact on the community and legal landscape in Texas. The Senate also honored students and organizations contributing positively to their communities, showcasing the interconnectedness of public service and the legislative process.

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• of all humanity.
• When I call your name, if you could please stand: members of the Association of County Commissions of
• Be it resolved by the Senate of the legislature of Alabama that immediately upon the adoption of this
• I talked about the... ...talked about the inclusion of the minority caucus in terms of a third of the
• The citizens of the state of Alabama passed that a couple of years ago.

Bills: SB 26, SJR 36, SB 26, SB 616, SB 565, SB 384, SB 28, SR 109, SR 122, SR 126, SR 130, SR 136, SR 137, SR 141, SR 142, SCR 20

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension, utility consolidation, regionalization, water supply, sewer

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• If many of you have been to the Port Aransas area, one of the big things in their economy is fishing,
• Brett Stauer, President of the Port Aransas Tourism Bureau and Chamber of Commerce.
• But fishing just isn't a way of life for Port Aransas.
• fishing all within minutes of our harbor and how the location of Port Aransas is unlike any other fishing
• As the birthplace of Texas sport fishing, it has been ingrained in the cultural fabric of Port Aransas

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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• This doesn't have the psychotropic effects of the other stuff that we're doing.
• with a number of members to further...
• of members to further improve the bill.
• age of wine authorized to be sold by a wine collection seller.
• It's kind of an expansion about bar... we will sell no wine before it's time.

Bills: SB801, SB1200, SB1410, SB1717, SB1862, SB1863, SB2216, SB2681, SB506, SB2626, SJR63

Keywords: SB 801, birth certificate, birth record, certified copy, homeless, homelessness, unhoused, vital records, state registrar, local registrar, county clerk, fee waiver, identity documents, ID access, housing insecurity, shelter, transitional housing, Health and Safety Code, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission

Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs met with a quorum present and considered several pending measures. On Senate Bill 1868, Senator Perry explained a committee substitute that would keep kratom in its natural state legal while continuing to ban 7-OH and other synthetic derivatives, and would also add three synthetic opioids from another bill. The substitute was adopted, and SB 1868 was reported favorably to the full Senate and certified for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also adopted a committee substitute for Senate Joint Resolution 39, Senator Birdwell’s proposed constitutional amendment related to veto overrides after a regular session, and reported it favorably to the full Senate; members noted a floor amendment would also be offered later. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1184, relating to the age of wine authorized to be sold by a wine collection seller, and reported it favorably to the full Senate. After some procedural discussion and a revote to clarify members’ positions, SB 1184 was also certified for the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 1194 was likewise certified for the local and uncontested calendar without objection, though the transcript does not include its substantive discussion. Senate Bill 1577, relating to the temporary sale of alcoholic beverages at certain racing facilities, was reported favorably to the full Senate and then certified for the local and uncontested calendar. Finally, Senate Concurrent Resolution 42, by Chairman Hughes, was reported favorably to the full Senate on an 8-1 vote. The committee then recessed until called back by the chair.

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• Of those 200, we have helped 128 of them get copies of their birth certificates and their IDs. ...get
• This bill would direct the Department of Health... ...of the state.
• that was renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.
• Similarly, near the waters of the People's Republic of China, Near the waters of the People's Republic
• And I know a lot of individuals have brought up the idea of countywide being part of the problem.

Bills: SB801, SB1200, SB1410, SB1717, SB1862, SB1863, SB2216, SB2681, SB506, SB2626, SJR63

Keywords: SB 801, birth certificate, birth record, certified copy, homeless, homelessness, unhoused, vital records, state registrar, local registrar, county clerk, fee waiver, identity documents, ID access, housing insecurity, shelter, transitional housing, Health and Safety Code, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission

Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs heard testimony on several bills, with most measures left pending after public testimony closed. SB 801, by Sen. Menéndez, would require DSHS and local clerks to issue birth certificates at no cost to people experiencing homelessness. The author and Maria Benavides of SA Youth said the fee and mailing requirements are major barriers to obtaining ID, housing, and work, and Benavides described clients who were able to secure housing and employment after getting birth records and IDs through her program. The bill was left pending. The committee also heard a set of bills related to the Gulf of Mexico/Gulf of America naming issue: SB 1410 would require state agencies to use “Gulf of Mexico” in official documents, SB 1717 would conform state law to the federal renaming to “Gulf of America,” and SJR 63 would amend the Texas Constitution to match that change. Support testimony for the latter two emphasized alignment with federal action and the use of different geographic names by different countries. All three measures were left pending. Members then heard SB 1200, which would require plaintiffs suing defense contractors to disclose in discovery whether they are receiving litigation funding from adversarial nations such as China, Russia, or Cuba. The author and Texans for Lawsuit Reform said the bill targets third-party litigation funding and foreign influence on lawsuits, especially those affecting defense contractors; the committee substitute narrowed the definition of defense contractor and expanded applicability to actions involving defense contractors’ activities. SB 2626, which requires continuing medical education on pregnancy-related emergencies for OB-GYN physicians and nurses, drew support from witnesses who said it would reduce confusion about Texas abortion law and improve care in emergencies. SB 506, SB 2681, SB 1862, SB 1863, and SB 2216 all focused on elections, including ballot language standards, voter registration challenges, interstate voter-roll cleanup, procedural audits, and election equipment security; testimony split between supporters who said the bills improve transparency and integrity and opponents who warned of vague standards, added costs, and possible voter disenfranchisement. Each of those bills was left pending after testimony.

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• Some of them come in and get temporarily admitted with the, of course, approval of a licensed Louisiana
• Senate Bill 68 proposes to amend Article V, Section 5(B) of the Constitution of Louisiana.
• Some of y'all are too young to remember 9/11, but most of us who have gray hair remember, Some of y'all
• This gives them the authority to go in and do a basic study of some of the...
• custody or visitation is against public policy of the state of Louisiana.

Bills: HR38, HR96, HR160, HCR31, HCR61, HB578, HB668, HB1198, SCR19, SB66, SB68, SB76, SB139, SB336, SB475

Keywords: privacy rights, surveillance, USA Patriot Act, FISA, Fourth Amendment, civil liberties, government oversight, civil bench warrants, judgment debtors, notification process, judgment debtor examination, Louisiana State Law Institute, property transfer, public records doctrine, bad faith, real estate law, HCR 31, House Concurrent Resolution 31, foreign entities, foreign corporation

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• on each of those bills.
• And we also require the state bar of Texas to develop an education course for attorneys that's offered
• of Senate Bill 31.
• women of Texas.
• Regardless of what side of the issue of abortion you're on, to me, this bill is not really just about

Bills: SB 31, SB 33, SB 510, SB 871, SB 1868, SB 2024, SB 2166, SB 2309, SB 2880, SJR 27, SJR 39, SJR 40

Keywords: SB 31, Life of the Mother Act, Texas abortion law, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, miscarriage, unborn child, abortion exception, abortion ban, physician liability, health care liability claim, aiding and abetting, Texas Medical Board, State Bar of Texas, continuing medical education

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• </c> me ask a couple of questions. me ask a couple of questions.
• </c> damages of $25,000 or more. damages of $25,000 or more.
• And on line 46, you see the stability is part of that equation of of taking the child and um allowing
• Special Advocate—as well as representatives of Office of Prosecution Services, Department of Human Resources
• </c> state in those types of hearings. state in those types of hearings.

Bills: HB227, HB454, SB323, HB266, SB52, SB53, SB296, HB37, HB429, HB93, HB249, HB328, HB111, HB132, HB26, SB261, HB227, HB454, SB323, HB266, SB52, SB53, SB296, HB37, HB429, HB93, HB249, HB328, HB111, HB132, HB26, SB261

Keywords: firefighter benefits, occupational disease, line of duty, disability pension, death benefits, retirement benefits, hypertension, heart disease, respiratory disease, cancer presumption, HIV, hepatitis, municipal firefighters, state firefighters, fire districts, workers' compensation, public safety employees, post-retirement benefits, benefit eligibility cutoff, occupational illness

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• Of whose fault and went on.
• He waves any more questions of the author. Any more questions of the author?
• More questions of the author. More questions of the author.
• not hundreds, of gift cards that they have Taken the information off of.
• of Oklahoma.

Bills: SB1226, SB1456, SB1462, SB1463, SB1980, SB1479, SB1608, SB1923, HB2979, HB2980, HB3662, HB4107, HB3082, HB2997, HB3083, HB3055, HB2951

Keywords: motor vehicle, accident, notification, liability, civil action, gender neutral, SB1456, Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence, sunset extension, sunset law, breath alcohol testing, DUI, DWI, drunk driving, drug testing, chemical testing, field sobriety, roadside screening, blood test, saliva test

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• I'm the port director at the Port of Harlingen, and I am for this bill. All right, thank you.
• the Port of Harlingen.
• We have a few major pieces of infrastructure in South Texas, the Port of Brownsville, the Port of Harlingen
• Yes sir, I'm William Dietrich, and I serve as the port of director and CEO for the Port of Brownsville
• of Pilot commissioners for those ports.

Bills: HCR 114, HB 137, HB 283, HB 1398, HB 1960, HB 2153, HB 2431, HB 2638, HB 2699, HB 2999, HB 3208, HB 3389, HB 3413, HB 3510, HB 3642, HB 3859, HB 3974, HB 3986, HB 4142, HB 4173, HB 4174, HB 4542, HB 4605, HB 4663, HB 4731, HB 5064, HB 5216, HB 5218, HB 5332, HB 5453, HB 5577

Keywords: memorial, pedestrian bridge, Houston, Sergio Ivan Rodriguez, city council, oversize vehicles, transportation permits, Hidalgo County, port authority, highway routes, healthcare, insurance, mental health, treatment access, state funding, transportation, axle weight, aggregates, regulations, Texas law

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• Senate Bill 1353 creates a regulatory framework for towing vessel pilots in the Port of Brownsville.
• I'm so happy to announce that we have letters of support from both the Port of Brownsville and our Cameron
• Our federally licensed state commission team safely guides commercial vessels at the port of Brownsville
• We have provided letters of support from the Port of Brownsville, uh, Cameron County judge, and the Texas
• An unintended consequence of that legislation was dealers storing hundreds of thousands of metal license

Bills: SB 35, SB 249, SB 546, SB 1353, SB 1493, SB 2246, SB 1902, SB 1029

Keywords: transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County

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• Port of Brownsville. Currently, these pilots operate under the General Transportation Code.
• I'm so happy to announce that we have letters of support from both the Port of Brownsville and our Cameron
• The State Commission team safely guides commercial vessels at the Port of Brownsville and the Port of
• We have received vital letters of support from the Port of Brownsville, the Cameron County judge, and
• The unintended consequence of that legislation was dealers storing hundreds of thousands of metal license

Bills: SB35, SB249, SB546, SB1353, SB1493, SB2246, SB1902, SB1029

Keywords: transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County

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• Of those 200, we have helped 125 of them get copies of their birth certificates and their IDs.
• Of course. Thank you.
• The names, there was a true interpretation off of it, off of what was printed in terms of who they had
• And I know a lot of individuals have brought up the idea of countywide voting being part of the problem
• But I think at the top of the list of what we have to consider is the right of the individual, all individuals

Bills: SB801, SB1200, SB1410, SB1717, SB1862, SB1863, SB2216, SB2681, SB506, SB2626, SJR63, SB 3

Keywords: SB 801, birth certificate, birth record, certified copy, homeless, homelessness, unhoused, vital records, state registrar, local registrar, county clerk, fee waiver, identity documents, ID access, housing insecurity, shelter, transitional housing, Health and Safety Code, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission