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TX
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  • Committee substitute SCR 19 authorizes the construction of a replica. of the National Life Monument at
  • The original National Life Monument is an 8-foot bronze sculpture by by artist Timothy Schmaltz, depicting
  • historic Capitol grounds in accordance with the State Preservation Board's requirements government code
  • I hope that we pass this resolution in order to have the National Pro-Life Monument in to call it the
  • Administrative code 89.1 requires that each district provide services for gifted students at all grade
Bills: SB2053, SCR19, SCR23, SCR29
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Agriculture & Livestock Apr 1st, 2025 at 02:00 pm

Agriculture & Livestock

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  • We make sure the wind and weather are appropriate and ensure we don't disrupt DPS, National Guard, or
  • In the past three years, these losses have pretty much totaled $15 billion. lead the nation.
  • security because food security is national security.
  • You prove that you've actually passed the national exam.
  • I currently work for the National Veterinary Association. I'm not testifying on their behalf.
Summary: The second bill, House Bill 3469, was introduced to address pest control regulations concerning nuisance birds. Representative Campos explained how the bill proposes non-lethal methods to deter these birds, such as the use of laser lights and sounds, which avoids conflict with both state and federal regulations. The committee heard impassioned testimonies from members of the public who shared firsthand experiences regarding the adverse effects of these birds on property and public health. The meeting concluded with both bills being left pending, reflecting a desire for further deliberation among the committee members.
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  • TCEQ permits are based upon national standards, federal standards.
  • Let's jump on national security, talking about thousands of jobs on one side of national security versus
  • I also look at this from a national security perspective.
  • This industry is important not only to our community, but also to our nation.
  • You know, national security is at stake.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Natural Resources (Part II) Mar 26th, 2025

Natural Resources

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  • seem like a good balance, especially since most of our large APO operators operate throughout the nation
  • seem like a good balance, especially since most of our large APO operators operate throughout the nation
Summary: The Senate Committee on Natural Resources took public testimony on Senate Bill 1757 and its committee substitute, a measure dealing with aggregate production operations and a new permitting option for rock crushers/aggregate facilities. Testimony centered on whether the bill should remain focused on air permitting or also include broader quarry operations such as stormwater, reclamation, monitoring, and public participation requirements. Supporters of the substitute, including representatives of the Texas Aggregate and Concrete Association and Associated General Contractors, said the bill would provide a voluntary third permitting option, preserve existing authorizations, and create a more practical regulatory path for Texas growth. Opponents and critics, including representatives of Texas for Responsible Aggregate Mining, Job Materials, and Public Citizen, argued the bill as written was too weak or too broad in the wrong ways. They said best management practices should be set in statute or through negotiated rulemaking rather than left to TCEQ rulemaking, and they raised concerns about limited monitoring periods, vague air-monitoring standards, public notice procedures, and the inclusion of non-air requirements in an air permit. Several witnesses said the bill should better balance industry needs with neighborhood impacts and public health protections. Chair Birdwell questioned witnesses about ongoing negotiations between industry groups and said the bill was intended to be a practical compromise. After testimony and questions, public testimony was closed. The committee left SB 1757 and its committee substitute pending, with no vote taken.
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  • This clarification law is consistent with the current tax code.
  • So whether that is the health and safety code related to mental health supports or whatever that is,
  • statutory deadlines and persistent or willful violations of bail proceedings under Article 75. 15 of the Code
  • It is out of an abundance of caution that we want to raise opposition. today. 1715 Code of Criminal Procedure
  • This section of the code requires judges is to consider several factors when setting bail amounts and
Bills: SB260, SB263, SB293, SJR18
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Mar 3rd, 2025

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

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  • Board discovered that there is no consistent definition of rural political subdivision in the water code
  • Board discovered that there is no consistent definition of rural political subdivision in the water code
  • The unintended inclusion of urban political subdivisions in rural water statutes, and under the Code
  • I give is in some of these areas, we'll take the interstate running through health center and an electric
  • An electric vehicle fire that comes to that area.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs met on Texas Water Day and limited public testimony to two minutes. The chair emphasized the need to move quickly because of scheduling conflicts with other committees and noted the importance of water policy and related stakeholders. The committee heard several bills focused on water administration, rural utilities, emergency response, and public works contracting. Senate Bill 790 by Senator Alvarado would let the Public Utility Commission create a simplified process for resolving tenant complaints over water or wastewater bill discrepancies; it was described as a way to avoid lengthy contested-case hearings for small disputes. Senate Bill 971 by Senator Sparks would clean up conflicting statutory definitions of “rural political subdivision” so Texas Water Development Board programs are applied consistently; Texas Rural Water Association testified in support. Senate Bill 767, also by Senator Sparks, would expand and improve a statewide database of fire-response equipment so departments, including volunteer and rural departments, can locate and share resources more effectively during emergencies; fire service witnesses supported the bill and suggested annual updates to keep the database current. Chair Perry laid out Senate Bill 480 to clarify that local governments and special districts may enter interlocal agreements for water-related planning and research, including aquifer management and flood/water planning. He also presented Senate Bill 1066, which raises payment and performance bond thresholds for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department public works contracts to $150,000, arguing the change would reflect inflation and help smaller vendors on lower-risk projects. Witnesses were heard on the bills, with no opposition recorded in the transcript. The committee voted out all five bills favorably. SB 1066, SB 480, SB 767, SB 790, and SB 971 each received unanimous committee approval and were recommended to the local and contested calendar, with SB 767 noted as amended by a suggested annual-update requirement for the equipment database.
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Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 7th, 2025

Public Health

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  • We lead the nation. morbidity.
  • Section 178.002.B, I mean, B2 in the health and safety. code.
  • alive in the other code.
  • Well, it might, except for the Code Construction Act.
  • That's. to chapter 311 of the government code. Right.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Rules Feb 3rd, 2026

Rules

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  • straight to the Pentagon if you actually cared about national security.
  • But if we can fix those issues and protect our national security, I'm 100% for this bill.
  • On the Florida National Guard increased force structure. Thank you, Madam Chair.
  • of the Florida National Guard and allow an increase in its force structure.
  • The second to the last for a ratio of guardsmen to population out of the 54 National Guard units.
Summary: The Committee on Rules met with 14 members present and considered a long agenda of bills, including several open-government sunset reauthorizations, consumer and election measures, claims bills, and policy bills on public safety, ethics, and child protection. The committee reported favorably SB 7024 and SB 7026, which extend and consolidate public-records/public-meeting exemptions for cybersecurity information and trade secrets held by agencies, and SB 7020, which reenacts the aquaculture records exemption for the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. It also approved SB 14 and SB 24, two uncontested Miami-Dade County claims bills, and SB 16, a claims bill for Heriberto Sanchez Mayan involving severe injuries after an unlawful arrest and transport incident in St. Petersburg. Several bills drew substantial testimony. SB 308, creating the Florida Museum of Black History Board of Directors and designating St. Johns County as the museum site, received extensive support from advocates and lawmakers who emphasized preserving the full and accurate history of Black Floridians; some speakers urged safeguards to ensure historians and community members help shape the museum’s content. The committee also favorably reported CS for SB 564, allowing registered or pre-registered high school students to volunteer at polling places for community service hours, with supporters saying it would build civic engagement and help election offices. CS for SB 52, which exempts unpaid volunteer armed security at houses of worship from Class D and G licensing requirements, was also reported favorably after testimony both supporting the need for church security and cautioning that congregations should retain control over whether weapons are allowed. The committee approved CS for SB 1396 on litigation financing and consumer protection after a lengthy debate over transparency, foreign funding, and whether the bill would chill access to courts. Supporters said it would create guardrails and disclose foreign involvement; opponents argued it could burden plaintiffs and reveal litigation strategy. The committee also reported favorably CS for SB 504 and SB 506, creating a framework and related public-records exemption for code inspector body cameras, with discussion about notice to property owners and protection of sensitive footage. Additional favorable actions included CS for SB 572, updating ethics law to reflect foster family relationships, and CS for SB 590, tolling the statute of limitations for failure-to-report child abuse offenses until the offense is known to law enforcement or another charging authority.
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  • MOUs, Memoranda of Understanding, are exempted in regards to electrical interconnection.
  • Association and for my company, Metro Code.
  • Galveston's building codes are stricter.
  • This requires specific reviews to meet national flood community rating system requirements.
  • Local jurisdictions enforce more than general state codes.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Transportation May 19th, 2025

Transportation

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  • The committee substitute addresses transportation conflicts, code conflicts by allowing ready-mix trucks
  • to operate under 622.012, the transportation code and bridge the formula under 621.101.