Video & Transcript Research : 'Mexican gray wolf'
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Mexican trucks are billed to carry more weight than is allowed on Texas roads.
- In the last few years, the Mexican government has periodically, with little to no notice, closed...
- Incentives by Mexican truckers to violate Texas laws.
- The chair calls William Wolfe. Mr.
- Good evening, my name is William Wolfe with Davis Crane Group out of Irving, Texas.
Bills:
HB137, HB283, HCR114, HB137, HB283, HB1398, HB1960, HB2153, HB2431, HB2638, HB2699, HB2999, HB3208, HB3389, HB3413, HB3510, HB3642, HB3859, HB3974, HB3986, HB4142, HB4173, HB4174, HB4542, HB4605, HB4663, HB4731, HB5064, HB5216, HB5218, HB5332, HB5453, HB5577
Keywords:
state budget, fiscal biennium, budget repeal, financial management, state funding, Medicaid, healthcare access, Affordable Care Act, federal funding, low-income individuals, insurance coverage, memorial, pedestrian bridge, Houston, Sergio Ivan Rodriguez, city council, oversize vehicles, transportation permits, Hidalgo County, port authority
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Is the spouse of our president, and that's Tisha Wolf. She's sitting up in the gallery as well.
- President, Wolf, he's a Lobo at New Mexico Highlands University. Thank you all very much.
- I'm probably missing some, but President Wolf did a great job Hearted and laughing through what could
- Across the state of New Mexico, and approximately 1,687 New Mexicans sought and gained employment across
- President, I want to end with every donation setting up New Mexicans for the ability to thrive at any
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Mexican gray wolves were nearly eliminated from this earth and were totally absent from the wild for
- Mexican wolf numbers have increased, but remember Mexico.
- Mexican wolf numbers have increased, but remember, Mexican wolves once roamed throughout the southwestern
- Mexican wolf experts have stated that we need at least three populations of these wolves, stated that
- House Concurrent Memorial 2011, a concurrent memorial to the Congress to list the Mexican wolf as an
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, December 18, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It's been a lot of discussion about the gray wolf.
- The gray wolf has been the latest recovery success.
- I remind everyone we are in gray wolf territory, historical gray wolf territory. Now, Mr.
- The gray wolf is a recovered species.
- The gray wolf is a recovered species.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, December 9, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Folks in our region know why our grandparents worked so hard to control the gray wolf population.
- Gray wolf populations have recovered.
- Folks in our region know why our grandparents worked so hard to control the gray wolf population.
- Gray wolf populations have recovered.
- Gray wolf populations have recovered.
AZ
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- please rise for the invocation to be led today by Executive Director Desiree Bernard for the New Mexican
- Board Supervisors Sharon Luna and Russell Wolfe, both big landowners and ranchers, thank you for all
- We had such a wonderful New Mexican time in Rules this morning.
- In June of 2024, 768,000 New Mexicans are using Medicaid, and I think it's appropriate to give a shout
- We currently have about 6,600 New Mexicans working in the bioscience industry.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/17/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #6
Transcript Highlights:
- employee from using any personal financial resource to enforce, administer, or cooperate with the Mexican
- wolf reintroduction program pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, excepting the Livestock
- It's managing the wolf program, and what we're trying to get is we're trying to minimize the wolf program
- Madam Webb, is this different then from your other bill on the Mexican wolves? Is this different?
- Endangered Species Act. ...and so we're urging Congress to change the Endangered Species Act from the wolf
Summary:
The meeting was a rapid bill review caucus with the chair emphasizing a hard stop before 11 a.m. and asking members to keep questions brief. A large number of bills were introduced or summarized, with many placed on third-read consent or consent calendars and several receiving brief sponsor explanations. The topics ranged widely, but much of the discussion centered on artificial intelligence, education, health care, water policy, state land management, commerce, transportation, public safety, and local government finance.
In the AI and education sections, members heard bills requiring disclosure when minors interact with AI, allowing AI-assisted divorce arbitration by consent, creating an AI education program, recognizing certain AI communications as privileged, and requiring schools to teach AI ethics and basic prompting. Other education measures addressed superintendent employment rules, school district oversight, anti-Semitism prohibitions, fetal and prenatal development standards, and a resolution expanding race- and ethnicity-based nondiscrimination rules in public education. Health-related bills included funding and oversight for ESA administration, childhood cancer research grants, health facility licensure and complaint timelines, a firefighter cancer registry, nurse anesthetist reimbursement parity, and a bill criminalizing nonconsensual abortion-inducing drugs.
The committee also reviewed many land, water, and natural resources bills, including measures on groundwater transportation fees, assured water supply reviews, water hauling, state land audits and oversight, solar and mining land-use mapping, and state land disposition planning. Several bills focused on wildlife and ranching, such as landowner permits for deer and wolves, expanding predatory animal definitions, and a memorial urging federal reform of the Endangered Species Act and Migratory Bird Conservation Act. Transportation and public safety bills covered towing regulation, DUI interlock rules, motorcycle lane splitting/filtering, digital driver licenses, and a resolution on tax and fee increases for municipalities and counties. Members asked a number of questions on controversial items, especially the municipal tax/fee moratorium, water policy, and state land governance, but no roll-call votes were taken in the transcript; most items were simply advanced or noted as consent-calendar measures, with one bill (HB 2913) being pulled from consent for further discussion.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Natural Resources and Environment Apr 15th, 2026
Natural Resources & Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- So this is an issue that, you know, both myself and Secretary Gray inherited at the department, understanding
- He comes to the Mexican restaurant. He's still got deer... farmers and especially hunters.
- He comes to the Mexican restaurant. He's still got deer. We're out in Texas with Uncle Ted.
- He comes to the Mexican restaurant. He's still got deer blood on his clothes.
- countrywide, you know, in all of the states that have it now, we've been working on delisting the wolf
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm New Mexican through and through. I was born in Albuquerque and grew up in Alamogordo.
- For many reasons, the Mexican gray wolf program is also relevant to our discussions.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Water and Natural Resources Jul 1st, 2025
Water & Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- So, with that, I'd like to turn to our introduction of our first panel, and it is Neil Wolfe, the President
- Neil Wolfe. The President of the University and Mayor David Romero, please.
- throughout the state, and so we're excited to expand that and provide terminal degrees to help more New Mexicans
- Wolfe, I just want to say, I really appreciate the housing efforts.
- That's why we have a lot of indigenous people. blood within the Native New Mexican Hispanic culture.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 11th, 2026 at 11:30 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He was named the second ever notable New Mexican by the Albuquerque Museum Foundation.
- He was named a notable New Mexican. And, Mr.
- And if this bill is not adopted, it is going to make New Mexicans less safe.
- And New Mexicans are watching, Mr. President and colleagues, particularly young New Mexicans.
- As an elected official for many years, I have witnessed industry cry wolf all too often.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee Apr 14th, 2026
Natural Resources and Water
Transcript Highlights:
- California had the opportunity to do things differently when it comes to gray wolf recovery, but the
- California had the opportunity to do things differently when it comes to a gray wolf recovery, but the
- By a wolf that killed that elk on the front porch.
- They could be pit bulls, and the wolf wins.
- They could be pit bulls, and the wolf wins.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee Apr 14th, 2026
Natural Resources and Water
Transcript Highlights:
- California had the opportunity to do things differently when it comes to gray wolf recovery, but the
- California had the opportunity to do things differently when it comes to a gray wolf recovery, but the
- By a wolf that killed that elk on the front porch.
- They could be pit bulls, and the wolf wins.
- They could be pit bulls, and the wolf wins.
Summary:
The committee first heard SB 1135, which would reestablish the California Wildlife Coexistence Program to promote nonlethal human-wildlife conflict reduction and support coexistence efforts for species such as wolves, bears, and mountain lions. Supporters, including wildlife groups and local government representatives, said the prior program was effective and that proactive tools like fladry, guardian animals, deterrents, reporting, and outreach reduce conflicts and costs. Ranching and agricultural groups were opposed unless amended, saying they supported the concept but wanted changes to the wolf-livestock compensation program, including clearer practicability standards, protection of compensation funds, and more flexibility on nonlethal requirements. The bill was moved to Appropriations on a 2-0 vote, with the measure left on call.
The committee then took up SB 1085, which would preserve water supply assessments for large development projects even when those projects are exempt from CEQA, so local agencies still receive information about whether sufficient water exists for the project. The author and sponsor argued the bill would keep water planning and land use planning linked and prevent “paper water” problems, while the California Building Industry Association opposed it, warning it could add delay, uncertainty, and litigation risk for housing projects already subject to other water-supply safeguards. Members discussed how the bill would affect different local structures, especially cities that also operate their own water systems, and whether the assessment adds value in those cases. The bill passed 4-1 to Local Government and was left on call.
SB 1270 was next, expanding the California wildfire mitigation home-hardening pilot beyond the original six counties to include four additional high-risk counties identified by Cal OES and Cal Fire, and directing future funding toward those areas. Supporters said the recent Los Angeles fires showed the need to broaden access to home-hardening assistance, while members discussed whether the program should remain geographically targeted or be made available statewide based on need. The bill was amended in committee and passed 5-0 to Emergency Management, left on call.
Finally, the committee heard SB 895, a major proposal to place a $23 billion bond on the ballot to create a California Foundation for Science and Health Research and stabilize scientific research funding in the state. The author, UC, UAW, and many research, labor, health, and university groups supported the measure, arguing that federal cuts and instability threaten California’s research workforce, innovation, and economy. Some members raised concerns about the size of the bond and about political issues involving one sponsor, but the author said the foundation would operate under California law and the bill is intended to keep science funding open and collaborative. The bill was moved out of committee on a 5-0 vote and left on call.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Mexican gray wolves were nearly eliminated from this earth and were totally absent from the wild for
- The captive population is managed for maximum genetic integrity by experts with the Mexican wolf species
- Mexican wolf numbers have increased, but remember... Goal recovery.
- House Concurrent Memorial 2011, a concurrent memorial to the Congress to list the Mexican wolf as an
- All Arizonans should pledge undying hatred of the Mexican wolf, and I vote aye.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, journal approval, guest introductions, and a proclamation recognizing March as International Women’s Celebration Month. Members also welcomed guests from several school districts and the Arizona FFA. The chamber then moved through first readings of numerous Senate bills and took up several motions, including reconsideration of HB 2169 and referral of HB 210 and HB 2103 to an additional Committee of the Whole for further amendment.
In Committee of the Whole, the House advanced HB 2100 and HB 2103 with technical amendments and due-pass recommendations. It then considered a series of bills on Calendar 2, including HB 2048, HB 2364, HB 2415, HB 2775, HB 2833, HB 2862, HB 2870, HB 2995, and HB 4067. Debate centered on election administration, sovereignty and international organizations, private school regulation, law enforcement face coverings, domestic violence and coercive control, and voter roll categories. HB 2862 drew the most procedural attention, with a division vote on a substitute amendment; the House rejected a motion to replace the adopted amendment, and the report was later adopted.
On Calendar 3, the House considered education bills. HB 2093, which repeals the requirement for K-12 health education to include mental health instruction, prompted extensive debate over student suicide prevention, school counseling, parental responsibility, and whether schools should provide mental health support; it received a due-pass recommendation by a 27-22 division vote. The House also advanced HB 2313, which was described as responding to a Tucson Unified School District work stoppage tied to a political protest, and HB 2423, HB 2478, and other education measures after amendments and, in one case, withdrawal of an appropriations amendment. The session continued into HB 2830 as the transcript ended.
AZ
LA
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
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Natural Resources and Environment Apr 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So this is an issue that, you know, both myself and Secretary Gray inherited at the department, understanding
- He comes to the Mexican restaurant. He's still got deer... We were out in Texas with Uncle Ted.
- He comes to the Mexican restaurant. He's still got deer blood on his clothes.
- countrywide, you know, in all of the states that have it now, we've been working on delisting the wolf
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 706 by Representative Riser, which would set a more detailed process for commercial saltwater disposal wells, including site-specific modeling and pressure review. Riser and industry witnesses argued the bill would provide clearer, more predictable rules for operators who have faced long delays and changing requirements, while Department of Conservation and Energy officials said they are already developing guidance and that any pressure standard must remain site-specific to avoid fracturing confining layers, protecting drinking water, and staying within EPA primacy requirements. The department emphasized that geology varies widely across Louisiana and that a fixed pressure number in statute could be unsafe in some locations. Members also discussed the fiscal note, the need for additional staff, and whether the bill would tie the department’s hands or force approvals; witnesses said the bill’s modeling requirements were conservative, but opponents warned the statutory pressure ranges could conflict with site-specific safety determinations. After a technical amendment was adopted, the committee voted on the bill and it failed on a 6-6 tie.
The committee then took up House Concurrent Resolution 4 by Representative McCormick, which would suspend Louisiana’s deer baiting ban for 18 months in areas affected by chronic wasting disease (CWD). McCormick and Hunter Nation representatives argued that baiting bans have not stopped CWD in other states, that deer feeders and food plots are part of hunting culture, and that Louisiana should rely on science and a more flexible approach. They cited Wisconsin as an example where CWD spread despite long-standing feed bans and said there has been no proven human transmission. Department of Wildlife and Fisheries officials said bait bans are one of the few tools available to reduce artificial congregation of deer and help limit disease spread, and they explained that the department is also working with a CWD task force and another proposal that would tie restrictions to a 1.5% prevalence threshold rather than an across-the-board suspension. The discussion ended with the department providing information on the impacts of both measures, but no final action on HCR 4 was recorded in the transcript.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Congressional Redistricting, Select Jul 26th, 2025
Congressional Redistricting, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- Wolf, for what purpose? Just a brief statement. The Chair recognizes Mr.
- Wolf for a brief statement. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- I am the whip of the Mexican-American Legislative Caucus.
- has primarily grown with our Central American brothers and sisters, but it's still predominantly a Mexican-Mexican-American
- Congressman Gray, may I add one thing? Mr. Chairman, it's hard. Not at this time.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Military and Veterans Affairs Jul 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a native New Mexican Marine Corps veteran, and I'm Chair of the New Mexico Veterans and Military
- Wolfe and the Veterans Integration Center.
- I'm Brock Wolf. I'm the CEO of the Veterans Integration Centers.
- The compacts really reflect something that's good for all New Mexicans, not just our military members
- On the far right-hand side of our block diagram, you can see a very long, thick gray line that's supposed