Bills: HB1845, HB2192, HB2438, HB2529, HB2607, HB2658, HB3348, HB3505, HB3305

Keywords: rural prosecution, salary assistance, staffing grant, legal support, criminal justice, fireworks, permit requirements, sale, county regulations, public safety, hospital district, administration, elections, director qualifications, public contracts, salary supplement, county judges, judicial functions, state law, government compensation

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• and gas site.
• I am in the oil and gas business and I participate in oil and gas. I would want these...
• as I go to the bank and borrow money or go to investors and borrow money from them.
• substantiate all of those costs and, and.
• and landholders.

Bills: HB1237, HB2663, HB3071, HB4384

Keywords: occupational licenses, renewal, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, registration, license expiration, HB 2663, inactive well, plugging extension, Railroad Commission of Texas, RRC, oil and gas, orphan wells, well cleanup, well plugging, abandoned wells, surface equipment removal, electric service termination, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, Section 89.029

Summary: The Senate Committee on Natural Resources heard several House bills dealing with environmental regulation, oil and gas safety, landfill permits, and utility cost recovery. HB 1237, by Rep. Geren and sponsored by Sen. Zaffirini, would extend TCEQ occupational license renewal deadlines from 30 days to 90 days, allow renewal up to one year with higher fees, and require a new application after longer expiration; the committee substitute clarified that applicants may continue working only until renewal is approved or denied and set a 180-day cutoff for renewal. HB 3071, sponsored by Sen. Hancock, would require TCEQ to cancel certain long-dormant municipal solid waste permits; members discussed concerns about precedent, ownership changes, and whether the bill should be narrowed, and the bill was left pending with a committee substitute expected. The committee also heard HB 2663, sponsored by Sen. Birdwell, which would require operators of inactive oil and gas wells to remove or de-energize electrical equipment after 10 years and authorize Railroad Commission penalties for false compliance. Testimony from landowners, cattle raisers, and the Sierra Club supported the bill as a wildfire-prevention measure, and the bill was left pending. HB 4384, also by Rep. Darby and sponsored by Sen. Birdwell, would let natural gas utilities defer certain infrastructure costs for later recovery through the GRIP process; utility representatives supported it as credit-positive and consistent with existing accounting, while consumer advocates opposed it as increasing rates without enough oversight. The committee discussed possible amendments to add more cost controls, and the bill was left pending. Later, the committee voted HB 2563, the companion to SB 2510, favorably to the full Senate by a 5-0 vote and ordered it certified for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee then took up HB 143, which would codify interagency procedures for addressing electrical power line safety at well sites and related facilities after wildfire concerns; members said a committee substitute had been negotiated with agencies and stakeholders to clarify responsibilities, timelines, and inspection authority while reducing fiscal impact. No final vote was taken on HB 143, and the committee recessed with several bills still pending.

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• aircraft parts from state sales and use tax, and also the lease and rental version of the state.
• I believe the second section, because the first section of the code is where we amended the sale and
• sales tax... ...and amended the sale and sales tax.
• And it does not include credit and debit card transactions.
• And my third question, and I'll... Third question, and I'll be through.

Bills: HB61, HB327, HB253, HB297

Keywords: home school, career and technical education, public schools, K-12 education, enrollment policy, parental leave, state employees, adoption, employee benefits, aircraft tax, aviation tax, sales tax exemption, use tax exemption, lease tax, rental tax, commercial aircraft, air carrier, airline, aircraft parts, maintenance

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• Chairman and members.
• This unintended inclusion of urban political subdivisions in rural water statutes and under code construction
• and do their audit.
• Texas Water Code.
• Affairs and Finance and Nominations actually on some Mondays, so.

Bills: SB480, SB767, SB790, SB971, SB1066

Keywords: water resources, interlocal contracts, local government, collaboration, planning activities, wildfire response, firefighting equipment, emergency services, state database, Texas Forest Service, customer complaints, Public Utility Commission, water service, complaint process, utility regulation, SB 971, Texas Water Assistance Program, Water Code, rural political subdivision, rural water

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• You know that there are already federal and state laws to address violations of civil rights, and we
• And then on page four, line four, delete: 'An interested party may bring civil action to enforce the
• Strike 'an interested party may bring civil action and enforce the provision.'
• civil action and enforce the may bring civil action and enforce the provision.<00:38:50.640> I
• And, uh, I guess I feel like this is a way of trying to remedy that and trying to get caught back up.

Bills: SF0101

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all

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• You know, states need both a criminal and a civil process.
• federal firearms-related activity. need both a criminal and a civil need both a criminal and a civil
• But this civil and and hurt recruitment.
• provide a civil and they essentially provide a civil path<01:14:39.280> for<01:14:39.520>
• Can't we lift one and apply it to the other and vice versa so that both have a civil and a criminal,

Bills: SF0101

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all

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• Under law, this non-profit was created to advance civil and human rights for Jewish people.
• Protecting education, civil rights, and open dialogue is vital to my future and to the ability of my
• The actions of this administration are divisive and they erode the civil rights and basic freedoms of
• And it shouldn't be the Office of Civil Rights. Where do you turn? You can't have it both ways.
• Solomon, do you think schools and universities are doing enough education on civil discourse?

Keywords: anti-Semitism, hate crimes, college campuses, civil rights, public safety, protests, intimidation

Summary: The committee meeting focused on addressing the rising tide of anti-Semitism across the nation. Among the discussions, members expressed concerns about the disturbing acts of hate witnessed on college campuses, with instances of harassment and intimidation targeting Jewish students being highlighted. High-profile incidents, including vandalism and the display of extremist symbols, prompted urgent calls for investigations and measures to protect civil rights. The importance of moral clarity in confronting such hate crimes was emphasized as well, outlining the responsibilities of leaders to ensure safety and uphold justice.

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• Enforcing our civil rights laws and ending discrimination.
• legal practices, and adherence to the highest standards of conduct and ethics.
• And the role that you think DOJ, and in particular the Civil Rights Division, can or should play in ensuring
• The Civil Rights Division was established in 1957, and it has a long and storied history of standing
• those civil rights laws is has and will be a passion of mine and a top priority to make sure that the

Keywords: Department of Justice, nominations, Assistant Attorney General, civil rights, enforcement, committee discussion

Summary: The meeting covered important discussions surrounding key nominations in the Department of Justice, specifically for the roles of Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights and the Office of Legal Policy. Various committee members took turns to express their views on the nominees, emphasizing the implications of their potential confirmation on civil rights enforcement in the country. Alongside the committee discussion, the nominees provided insights into their professional backgrounds and how their experiences align with the responsibilities of the positions for which they have been nominated.

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• > we complexities and and more importantly we complexities and and more importantly we believe
• <00:28:11.760> used structured and intended for um and used structured and intended for um
• and support from HSTA and UPA members. and support from HSTA and UPA members.
• and the 15th. and the 15th.
• style and insert consistency, and style and insert defective<00:59:12.799> date<00:59:13.040>

Bills: SB2119, SB3131, SB3069, SB3180, SB2137, SB2993, SB2778, SB2672, SB2014, SB2967

Keywords: reimbursement, public employees, travel costs, government travel policy, finance management, job title, administrative assistant, executive assistant, state personnel, civil service, modernization, employment standards, DAGS, Department of Accounting and General Services, comptroller, civil service exemption, collective bargaining exemption, public works special project branch, specialized public works, information technology modernization

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• by Representatives Canales, Cortez, Mary Gonzalez, Longoria, Martinez, Moody, Ati, Morales, Munoz, and
• You must register from your desk, and you may not register for any other member.
• we ask you to continue to be with them and bless them as they represent them and represent Texas.
• And Father, please be with those that are here today, and it's in Jesus' name that we pray, amen.
• Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag and the Texas flag.

Bills: HB4, HB1, HB2, HB20, HB19, HB18

Keywords: district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, youth camps, emergency preparedness, safety standards, health regulations, camp licensing, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace, medical examiner

Summary: The House convened with a strict roll-call enforcement request, but only 95 members were present, so a quorum was not present. The chamber heard an invocation from Furman Carpenter, DPS chaplain, followed by the pledges to the U.S. and Texas flags. A member raised a parliamentary inquiry asking whether members must be present to make a motion and whether all members who requested strict enforcement were present; the Speaker said he would need to check the journal. The Speaker then announced that the House was about to receive a motion to adjourn sine die and noted that the governor might call another special session soon. Representative Garin moved that the House of Representatives of the First Called Session of the Eighty-Ninth Legislature adjourn sine die. There was no objection, and the motion carried, ending the session.

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• and Safety Code.
• Um, I'm looking at, I think it's the Health and Safety Code, Health and Safety Code 141009 youth camps
• Well, the health and safety code would either be Health and Human Services or the Department of State
• And we shouldn't be pulling those things out and burning them as sometimes are the practices that we
• Conservation, easements, improved alerts, and updated building codes are all necessary and helpful.

Bills: HB1, HB 2, HB18, HB19, HB20

Keywords: youth camps, emergency preparedness, safety standards, health regulations, camp licensing, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace, medical examiner, county judge, sheriff, mayor, emergency coordinator, emergency manager license

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• Memorial roads and bridges, just let's just say a little miscommunication between the House and Senate
• And I yield for questions and move for passage. Thank you, Representative. Would you agree that...
• , train, monitor, check the dollars, and go out in the field to make sure it's implemented and spent
• But CSBG does require some planning and some implementation, and we have a couple of FEs for both of
• And so, thank you so much for being willing to stay and to hear Marshall's presentation.

Bills: SB80, SB1101, SB1813, SB1966

Keywords: SB80, legislation, state law, public safety, community impact, local governance, dental coverage, insurance reporting, healthcare access, dental loss ratio, community benefits, Oklahoma law, Athletic Trainer, Compact, interstate practice, licensure, public health, workforce development, military spouses, telehealth

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• So right now AOC is holding money for the Supreme Court, Civil Appeals, and Criminal Appeals.
• The Court of Civil Appeals' fund holds money for the Supreme Court, the Court of Civil Appeals, and the
• So right now AOC is holding money for the Supreme Court, Civil Appeals, and Criminal Appeals.
• So right now AOC is holding money for the Supreme Court, Civil Appeals, and Criminal Appeals.
• Um and<00:29:16.320> and<00:29:16.640> I<00:29:16.880> just and and I just and and

Bills: SB182, SB251, SB252, HB74, HB159, HB292, SB182, SB251, SB252, HB74, HB159, HB292

Keywords: psychoactive cannabinoids, cannabis, beverage prohibition, criminal penalties, youth access, Jefferson County, pistol permit, gun permit, concealed carry, firearm permit, sheriff fee, permit fee, weapons license, gun licensing, school security, Jefferson County Sheriff's Fund, retirement system, Gardendale, Birmingham legislative office, local bill

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• And we should truly be looking at that and focusing on those parents or those adults and issues.
• I don't really know how that plays out in practice, so I'm concerned about the bill and the issue you're
• We appreciate the legislature's efforts to strengthen both the safety and civil rights.
• We appreciate the legislature's efforts to strengthen both the safety and civil rights for those who
• **SB 40** sends a different message, however, that New Mexico values both safety and civil rights.

Bills: HB294, SB40, SB43, SB35

Keywords: cannabis, cannabis packaging, cannabis labeling, cannabis regulation, Cannabis Control Division, adulterated cannabis, artificial color additive, food dye, youth appeal, minor appeal, child-resistant packaging, black-and-white packaging, edibles, product labeling, consumer protection, marijuana, hemp, dispensary, licensed cannabis business, cannabis manufacturer

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• I mean, when somebody arrives on the scene and they see somebody who has black eyes and they're, and
• Yes, it is already included, and then this adds to it and makes it to where it's 10%.
• And you don't put them in a vault. And there's a mountain of problems that we had to face.
• And as an administrator, I faced. And what this does is really plays into that.
• And I sure appreciate everybody accommodating it. And we'll be back next week.

Bills: SB1192, SB1264, SB1284, SB1810, SB1921

Keywords: substance abuse, counseling, assessment fees, mental health, alcohol and drug programs, domestic violence, domestic abuse, assault and battery, assault, battery, strangulation, dangerous weapon, family or household member, intimate partner, pregnant woman, great bodily injury, batterers intervention program, batterers' intervention, anger management, victim safety

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• I'm sure the Delta is over in other camps, including RV parks and such. We've addressed both codes.
• I was trying to download the health and safety code.
• And so.
• Now, they didn't practice, and then they didn't have a plan that said you go there in the event, but
• So the current Health and Human Safety Code has allowed waivers to camps for decades.

Bills: SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, SB 1, HB4, HB4, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB1, SB2, SB5

Keywords: school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments, through-year assessment, diagnostic reports, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plans

Bills: SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, SB 1, HB4, HB4, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB1, SB2, SB5

Keywords: school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments, through-year assessment, diagnostic reports, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plans

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• and and do this post-election audit. and and do this post-election audit.
• <00:13:27.320> and<00:13:27.560> and<00:13:28.040> folks I think what and and
• and and and folks I think what and and and and and folks have<00:13:28.480> not<00:13:28.720>
• and who and who picks the inspectors >> And and who and who picks the inspectors again?
• And<00:19:50.000> so And so And so and<00:19:51.560> another<00:19:51.880> question<

Bills: HB91, HB95, HB255, HB318, HB91, HB95, HB255, HB318

Keywords: county housing authority, public housing, housing authority, affordable housing, low-income housing, mixed-use development, community facilities, subsidiary, affiliate, public corporation, municipal tax exemption, deed tax, mortgage tax, probate fee, bond financing, housing project, urban redevelopment, rural housing, public-private partnership, eminent domain

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• And DPS has to respond? We do respond. OK. And the response is yes or no.
• , and human terrain.
• And so the cartels have infiltrated law enforcement and the military, and they are working actively with
• Kate Gibson-Kumar, I'm an attorney with the Texas Civil Rights Project and I'm testifying in opposition
• communications technology, authorizing a civil penalty, and creating a criminal offense.

Bills: SB659, SB1585, SB2201, SB2514, SB2569

Keywords: smuggling, human trafficking, criminal penalties, felony offenses, law enforcement, foreign adversary, foreign-owned company, scrutinized company, China, national security, cybersecurity, information technology, communications technology, ICT, critical infrastructure, state contracts, government procurement, vendor certification, debarment, civil penalty

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• So this bill attempts to remedy that, and that's basically all it does.
• inspection practices to study and make recommendations regarding the impact of post-2005 building code
• And the state code council, though, does take that into account.
• Construction Code regarding the frequency of inspections and testing devices, barometric loops, and
• And the only reason why that's in the plumbing code is because it's in the state sanitary code.

Bills: HB1163, HB1168, HR252, HR253, HCR103, HCR108, SB80, SB131, SB251, SB254, SB279, SB384, SB414, SB468, SB469, SB496

Keywords: fireworks, retail sales, fire safety, legislation, holiday celebrations, construction standards, precast concrete, DOTD, building regulations, minimum requirements, public projects, private projects, consumer protection, credit card fees, cash transactions, rounding practices, transparency, low-income, economic impact, residential construction