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• OSSP, as they are known in Texas, help children succeed.
• a proud Texas school psychologist.
• And we are in Central Texas, Del Valle.
• Texas to educate them will improve the our education system.
• A 2024 study by the University of Texas University of Texas College of Education found a startling fact

Bills: HB 1178, HB1411, HB1441, HB1773, HB1813, HB2107, HB2598, HB2911, HB2967, HB3672, HB5263, HB3797

Keywords: education, temporary certification, out-of-state educators, teacher shortage, military spouses, personal leave, school holidays, employee compensation, overtime provisions, school safety, peace officers, mental health, de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, student trustee, school board, student representation, education policy, nonvoting position, school governance

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• of the estimates... are that we're talking about probably close to 200,000 students in the state of Texas
• Jennifer Deacons, on behalf of the Texas Optometric Association, and you are testifying for the bill,
• More than one-third are considered at risk by the Texas Code of Education.
• Our optometrists in Texas are really at the forefront of diagnosing and addressing these issues.
• Lori Lachance on behalf of the Texas School of Nursing Nurses Organization and yourself testifying for

Bills: HB 1178, HB1411, HB1441, HB1773, HB1813, HB2107, HB2598, HB2911, HB2967, HB3672, HB5263, HB3797

Keywords: education, temporary certification, out-of-state educators, teacher shortage, military spouses, personal leave, school holidays, employee compensation, overtime provisions, school safety, peace officers, mental health, de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, student trustee, school board, student representation, education policy, nonvoting position, school governance

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• and track federal border agents, find weaknesses in the border, and even smuggle illegal items into Texas
• Texas is on the front lines.
• Texas has the constitutional duty to protect its citizens and maintain sovereignty over our borders.
• HB 160 seeks to codify this authority and enable Texas to coordinate directly with Mexican officials.

Bills: HCR98, HB180

Keywords: counter-unmanned aircraft systems, C-UAS, counter-drone, drone mitigation, unmanned aircraft systems, UAS, border security, U.S.-Mexico border, aviation safety, airspace regulation, federal preemption, Homeland Security, Department of Defense, Department of Justice, Department of Energy, FBI, state-local coordination, tribal and territorial partners, border patrol, cartels

Summary: The Senate Committee on Border Security met with a quorum present and first took up HCR 98, a resolution urging Congress to improve coordination among federal, state, and local authorities on counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) technology for border security. The author and sponsor described increasing drone activity along the border, saying unauthorized drones are used to track agents, identify weaknesses, and smuggle contraband, and argued for clearer procedures to detect, identify, and neutralize such aircraft. There was no public testimony, and the committee voted 4-0 to report HCR 98 favorably to the full Senate; the resolution was also ordered for local and uncontested calendar placement without objection. The committee then heard HB 180, sponsored by Chairman Birdwell, which would authorize the governor to coordinate directly with Mexican officials and individual Mexican states on border security agreements and appoint representatives to implement them. Birdwell said the bill would codify prior border-security cooperation efforts, improve responses to cross-border challenges such as drug and human trafficking, and include a finding that entrants from foreign countries must use a legal port of entry. No questions were asked, and there was no invited or public testimony. After the hearing, the committee left HB 180 pending. The meeting concluded with no further business and the committee standing in recess subject to the call of the chair.

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• In the Natural Resources Code, the fine would increase from $10,000 to $25,000, and in the Water Code
• Code from $5,000 to $25,000.
• For natural gas systems, Texas Utility Code Section 121 gives the Railroad Commission this specific authority
• My name is Craig Cowden, and I'm a rancher and property owner in Pampa, Texas.
• I am here to represent the Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers, but also myself as a private property owner

Bills: HB2766, HB2891, HB3334, HB3791, HB3911, HB4021, HB4041, HB4042, HB4384, HB4426

Keywords: inactive wells, oil and gas regulation, environmental protection, Railroad Commission of Texas, well plugging, Railroad Commission, penalties, violations, pipeline safety, civil penalties, criminal penalties, wildfire prevention, oil and gas, safety inspections, administrative penalties, excavation, notification, utilities, underground facilities, regulatory compliance

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• The parity we are providing in Chapters 501, 502, 503, and 505 of the Labor Code governs the Texas Department
• of Public Safety, Texas A&M University, the University of Texas, and the Texas Department of Transportation
• I'm with the Texas Municipal Police Association.
• We represent about 35,000 law enforcement officers across the state of Texas.
• or just locate to Texas in general is workforce.

Bills: HB322, HB331, HB673, HB 1147, HB 1154, HB2488

Keywords: JET Grant Program, career education, technical education, community colleges, technology solutions, high demand jobs, first responders, acute myocardial infarction, stroke, benefits, compensation, presumption of disability, emergency services, healthcare, Medicaid, mental health, substance abuse, treatment access, cost, insurance coverage

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• Texas receives approximately $5 billion.
• The property.
• We look forward to working with the Texas House on HB 2798 to achieve the right balance to protect Texas
• Finance Code.
• Ago, in Texas, we had salary lenders.

Bills: HB1453, HB1718, HB2043, HB2207, HB2798

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

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• I am very proud to welcome Texas A&M University and the University of Texas. of Texas to the Texas Senate
• Albertine in Texas program.
• non-profits. across Texas in celebration of Texas Nonprofit Strong and United Way Day at the Texas Capitol
• Thank you for coming to your Texas Capitol and your Texas Senate. Thank You Senator Middleton.
• Texas, the strength of community and the state pride that makes Texas, Texas.

Bills: SB26, SB28, SJR36, SB26, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB28

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement

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• session, it's time for our for Texas to lead the nation in supporting our Texas teachers and with this
• Is Texas is 15th in the nation.
• Yeah, never in history, as we look back on the history of Texas. as the Texas legislation ever gave any
• Texas changes, and all of a sudden, that very rural part of Texas becomes. hub and it gets in that fast
• Once again bipartisanship in the Texas Senate for teachers and education in Texas.

Bills: SB26, SB28, SJR36, SB26, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB28

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement

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• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas.
• Texas.
• Texas ranks, Texas ranks 48th out of 50 in terms of what we pay our district judges.
• But the State Bar of Texas is a public organization, and every lawyer in Texas is compelled. to join.
• It's chapter 161.001B1. 1-0 of the family code.

Bills: SB26, SB28, SJR36, SB26, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB28

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement

Bills: HB109, HB136, HB 109, HB136, HB694, HB 1201, HB1716, HB2071, HB2216, HB2358, HB2807, HB2886, HCR78

Keywords: taxation, ballot propositions, public funding, voter information, transparency, training, public officials, candidates, requirements, political education, mental health, inpatient psychiatric facility, juvenile treatment, residential treatment facility, emotionally disturbed juveniles, Department of State Health Services, Health and Human Services Commission, state grant, facility construction, facility expansion

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• They are required basically to acquire their property from ABC, and then if you use your credit card,

Bills: SB277, HB395, HB482, SB251, HB513

Keywords: decentralized nonprofit association, unincorporated nonprofit association, blockchain, distributed ledger technology, smart contract, digital asset, crypto, web3, DAO, decentralized autonomous organization, nonprofit governance, digital membership, consensus mechanism, ledger, Alabama nonprofit law, entity formation, liability protection, service of process, real property, winding up

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• House Bill 3630 unifies the Texas Election Code. ...to align with federal law while balancing voter access
• Even if we're not having one of those in Texas, it can affect a Texas voter's mail ballot if it happens
• The chair calls Marlisa Marin with Common Cause Texas. Thank you.
• The elections process in Texas.
• You are here on behalf of the Texas Election Committee and the Secure Texas Election LP Subcommittee,

Bills: HB2139, HB2253, HB3632, HB4171, HB4309, HB4508, SB760, SB1470

Keywords: voting access, polling place, disability, caretaker provisions, ballot delivery, election code, HB 2253, Texas Election Code, bond election, bond issuance, local government, election cancellation, disaster declaration, natural disaster, emergency election, county election officer, polling place notice, open meeting, election workers, voter safety

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• Texas, I have a very blinded view of what's going on.
• I'm the Vice Chair of the Libertarian Party of Texas.
• Texas Election Code, Chapter 181.061, Parts C and D.
• Just basic business to allow our delegates to come and fulfill our duties under Texas election code.
• As people that represent, we don't have any third parties in the Texas House or the Texas Senate, but

Bills: HB2139, HB2253, HB3632, HB4171, HB4309, HB4508, SB760, SB1470

Keywords: voting access, polling place, disability, caretaker provisions, ballot delivery, election code, HB 2253, Texas Election Code, bond election, bond issuance, local government, election cancellation, disaster declaration, natural disaster, emergency election, county election officer, polling place notice, open meeting, election workers, voter safety

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• Let me find the section of code.
• So, we are a member of the Texas Water...
• I have lots of family in East Texas.
• Prescriptions for it, often out of fear of being reported to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy or Texas
• Cindy Castillo, president of the Texas Eagle Forum, is testifying on behalf of the Texas Eagle Forum

Bills: HB 265, HB25

Keywords: youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting, child neglect, mandatory reporting, background check, criminal history check, sex offender registry, CPR training, first aid, public health, child protection, camp operator, camp counselor, Health and Safety Code

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• Let me find the section of code, um.
• Today, Texas Texas camps are still allowed to self-police.
• I have lots of family in East Texas.
• State Board of Pharmacy or Texas Medical Board.
• Shows Cindy Castilla, president of Texas Eagle Forum, testifying on behalf of Texas Eagle Forum and self

Bills: HB 265, HB25

Keywords: youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting, child neglect, mandatory reporting, background check, criminal history check, sex offender registry, CPR training, first aid, public health, child protection, camp operator, camp counselor, Health and Safety Code

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• Current Texas law recognizes this injustice by allowing orders of non-disclosure for a limited set of
• I'm here today on behalf of the Texas Probation Association in support of Senate Bill 663.
• I'm a director of a probation department in Texas. I've been in the business since 1990.
• May, Harris County Director, Texas Probation Association, and yourself, and you're for the bill.
• Those sorts of things involve the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Bills: SB663, SB958

Keywords: community supervision, budget approval, corrections department, strategic plan, judicial oversight, SB 958, Texas Government Code, nondisclosure, order of nondisclosure, criminal history record information, trafficking of persons, human trafficking, compelling prostitution, survivor rights, record sealing, expunction, deferred adjudication, prostitution, controlled substances, theft

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• Under the current law, the Texas Penal Code section 31.04(a)(4) requires proper notice demanding payment
• Consider that as defined by Texas Penal Code 16.0T, the manufacture, distribution, or possession of this
• Texas prosecutors face limitations when charging cases involving theft of intangible personal property
• This bill changes Texas Penal Code section 12.01 by extending the statute of limitations for felony election
• Understand that the Code of Criminal Procedure in the state of Texas does not require a prosecutor to

Bills: HB200

Keywords: HB 200, emergency communication, backup communications, satellite phone, portable satellite equipment, radio, floodplain, 100-year floodplain, FEMA, natural disaster, disaster preparedness, emergency preparedness, vulnerable populations, children, elderly, seniors, people with disabilities, care facilities, residential care, assisted living

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• Brain Institute, and Texas A&M Veterinary College. with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department using
• The study will compare Texas CWD management strategies with those of other states, identifying strengths
• and areas for improvement to ensure Texas employs the most effective practices.
• The bill requires the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to hold public hearings. and provide an online
• I'm the Wildlife Division Director for Texas Parks and Wildlife, and I'm testifying neutral.

Bills: SB2031, SB2386, SB2476, SB2801, SB2843, SB2844, SB2846, SB2885

Keywords: deer breeding, chronic wasting disease, wildlife management, release site, landowner rights, TCEQ, environmental quality, administrative actions, public notice, legislative oversight, water supply, Angelina and Neches River Authority, ownership transfer, public utilities, Certificate of Convenience and Necessity, SB 2801, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Parks and Wildlife Code, field trial permit, hunting dog field trial

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• So the primary consideration according to Texas Family Code is always the best interest of the child,
• We moved to Texas at the beginning, well, the very end of 2022. Well, welcome to Texas.
• The Family Code defines abuse.
• Uh, well, she's in Texas, and so I'm sure that it wasn't in Texas, but you should ask her her story.
• People in Texas, I have friends in Texas that are wondering if they have to move from out of state or

Bills: HB 2646, HB 3941, HB 5153, HB 5155, HB 5394, HB 1106, HB 426, HB 4529, HB 3984, HB 4273, HB 1097, HB 3940, HB 1941, HB 4377, HB 3153

Keywords: child care, task force, high-quality care, affordability, prekindergarten partnerships, foster care, transitional living, Medicaid reform, youth assistance, independent living, services for youth, employment training, educational support, mental health services, health care, public health, child health program, reimbursement, local health entities, maternal health

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• Currently, the Texas Election Code requires continuous counting of ballots at precincts.
• Otherwise, you'll end up with a patchwork quilt of complying with the Texas election code on election
• Against some part of the Texas election code to make sure that it's applied equally across the state.
• That resulted in Texas election code being in conflict with federal law.
• That in the bill because that definition already stands in the Texas code.

Bills: HB304, HB401, HB556, HB1475, HB1489, HB2259, HB2424, HB2773, HB2811, HB3323, HB304

Keywords: voter ID, citizenship proof, provisional ballot, election security, Texas, voting rights, deep fakes, misleading videos, election integrity, criminal offense, digital misinformation, deep fake, political manipulation, misinformation, artificial media, political influence, artificially generated media, election influence, Texas Election Code, healthcare reform