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• Texas has created.
• The Texas Chapter has approximately 1,200 members, and Texas music supports over 200,000 jobs across
• the state.
• Fully understanding that Texas wants to enact these protections at the state level, we provided feedback
• I think this committee has done really important work for the state of Texas.

Bills: SB1960, SB1730, SB766, SB2342, SB2501, SB2903

Keywords: digital rights, replication, Voice likeness, visual likeness, private causes of action, fee structure, online service providers, postmortem rights, self-defense, stand your ground, castle doctrine, use of force, deadly force, civil immunity, civil liability, tort claims, attorney fees, court costs, lost income, Chapter 9 Penal Code

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• Hi, members, um, Feeding Texas is not against fraud prevention measures.
• In fact, 0 states continue to mandate this practice today.
• In fact, an auditor in Missouri recommended this practice be halted, stating, and I quote, state officials
• , goes from southeast Texas all the way up to Austin, even affects North Texas in Dallas.
• We're OK with video surveillance from the state having that information.

Bills: SB 596, SB 961, SB 1398, SB 1183, SB 1952

Keywords: DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, foster care, child welfare, Family Code, conservatorship, managing conservator, parental child safety placement, authorization agreement, temporary authorization order, child abuse, child neglect, placement reporting, court-ordered removal, investigation, family preservation, transparency, public reporting, data reporting

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• The reason being is that Texas is a big state, and the solutions to the problems that are encountered
• State, Texas. So we're over in the Beaumont, Lufkin, Nacogdoches area.
• We are one of the child placing agencies in the state, and I've been serving Texas children for a long
• A nonprofit founded in 1965 that provides foster care services in Texas and for other states.
• Building a system that reflects the values and needs of our communities in the state of Texas.

Bills: SB596, SB961, SB1398, SB1183, SB1952

Keywords: DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, foster care, child welfare, Family Code, conservatorship, managing conservator, parental child safety placement, authorization agreement, temporary authorization order, child abuse, child neglect, placement reporting, court-ordered removal, investigation, family preservation, transparency, public reporting, data reporting

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• With Feeding Texas against the bill, is that correct? That is correct.
• This is evidenced by every single other state that has... ever implemented this.
• In fact, zero states continue to mandate this practice today.
• In fact, an auditor in Missouri recommended this practice be halted, stating, and I quote, "State officials
• It goes from Southeast Texas all the way up to Austin, even affects North Texas and Dallas.

Bills: SB596, SB961, SB1398, SB1183, SB1952

Keywords: DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, foster care, child welfare, Family Code, conservatorship, managing conservator, parental child safety placement, authorization agreement, temporary authorization order, child abuse, child neglect, placement reporting, court-ordered removal, investigation, family preservation, transparency, public reporting, data reporting

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• What are the challenges facing our state?
• chamber,</c><00:09:35.839><c> Chamber</c> Every year, our state chamber, Chamber Every year, our state
• and are the challenges facing our state?
• </c> Hopefully they all um win some state Hopefully they all um win some state medals.<00:15:43.040><
• </c> amazing teachers from the Hawaii State amazing teachers from the Hawaii State Teachers<00:16:31.199

Bills: HB2118, HB1764, HB1815, HB2117, HB2436, HB2438, HB2532, HB2566, HB2573, HB1736, HB2425, HB1590, HB1913, HB1573, HB1542, HB1804, HB1976, HB1704, HB1996, HB1541, HB1926, HB1703, HB1866, HB1710

Keywords: business development, arts, cultural affairs, Hawaii, commissions, administrative transfer, funding appropriation, music education, public concerts, Hawaii State Library, cultural collaboration, music accessibility, State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, SFCA, Performing Arts Grants Program, arts grants, culture and the arts, history and the humanities, King Kamehameha Celebration Commission, Works of Art Special Fund

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• And I think this is a wonderful way for us to honor all workers across the state.

Bills: HB2118, HB1764, HB1815, HB2117, HB2436, HB2438, HB2532, HB2566, HB2573, HB1736, HB2425, HB1590, HB1913, HB1573, HB1542, HB1804, HB1976, HB1704, HB1996, HB1541, HB1926, HB1703, HB1866, HB1710

Keywords: business development, arts, cultural affairs, Hawaii, commissions, administrative transfer, funding appropriation, music education, public concerts, Hawaii State Library, cultural collaboration, music accessibility, State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, SFCA, Performing Arts Grants Program, arts grants, culture and the arts, history and the humanities, King Kamehameha Celebration Commission, Works of Art Special Fund

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• The kids of the state of Texas more so than you and I.
• Okay, it's not in Texas law. The only thing it states is that the patient may be informed.
• I think you... stated Texas Right to Life, but yes, can you state both because you're registered for
• In Texas, this makes it the largest employment sector in the state.
• I have to say this: I'd like to have a bill that says you own your own DNA in the state of Texas.

Bills: SB95, SB268, SB493, SB619, SB660, SB922, SB984, SB1098, SB1188, SB1307, SB1332, SB1822

Keywords: immunization, written informed consent, civil liability, health care provider, vaccine compensation, administrative penalty, health care, licensing, complaint procedure, disciplinary action, law enforcement, pharmacy benefit manager, PBM, gag clause, prescription drug pricing, out-of-pocket cost, cash price, pharmacist, pharmacy, prescription drug benefit

Bills: SB746, SB1404, SB1536, SB1559, SB1838

Keywords: guardianship, guardian ad litem, incapacitated person, proposed ward, ward, probate, Estates Code, Texas probate, elder abuse, adult protective services, capacity restoration, guardian removal, annual account, annual report, estate guardian, person guardian, civil immunity, court-appointed representative, judiciary, civil jurisprudence

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• Now what happens now in the state of Texas, we fund about $12,000 for every student.
• I guess what is the definition of affordable housing to the state of Texas?
• On behalf of the housing authorities across the state of Texas under our member organization Texas NAHRO
• We believe that our state is stronger when more Texas families are economically secure.
• In the state of New York right now. Denver. I live in Texas.

Bills: HB21, HB211, HB223

Keywords: HB 21, Texas Tax Code, ad valorem tax, property tax, delinquent taxes, tax delinquency, penalty reduction, interest rate, split payment, installment payment, tax relief, county tax collector, taxing unit, property owner, tax collection, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, tax increase election, supermajority, 60 percent threshold

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• For a number of years now, the state of Texas has taken a strong stance against illegal immigration,
• Texas agriculture contributes over $860 billion to the state economy and tax fairness is essential in
• Today I'm here to speak to you about HER 6, which prohibits a capital gains tax in the state of Texas
• We're trying and continuing to, uh, make Texas the most business friendly state in the United States
• Governor Abbott talked about making Texas the financial capital of America during his State of the State

Bills: HB195, HB247, HB255, HJR6, HJR31, HJR34

Keywords: HB 195, Texas Controlled Substances Act, Schedule IV, controlled substances, mifepristone, misoprostol, carisoprodol, Health and Safety Code, drug scheduling, pharmacy regulation, prescription drugs, reproductive health, abortion medication, medication abortion, women's health, prescribing, dispensing, law enforcement, drug control, education reform

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• Yeah, you got West Texas where you got 200 people, right, and you've got more landowners than that.
• If you could state your name, who you're with. Come on down all the way down.
• All right, state your name, who you're with, and your position on the bill.
• Adam, state your name here, with position on the bill. Adam Haines: Mr.
• You'd have a county and an ISD because there's no place in the state that doesn't have an ISD.

Bills: HB17, HB23

Keywords: property tax, school funding, enrollment changes, inflation adjustment, tax rate notice, property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, Texas Tax Code, nonprofit corporation, charitable organization, educational nonprofit, scientific nonprofit, agriculture support, youth programs, community education, county population threshold, large county, local government revenue, leasehold interest, possessory interest

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• This is a real issue, and it affects property owners throughout the state.
• General Law City, subject to all the laws of the state of Texas. No home rule, no charter.
• across the state today.
• I’m glad to be here in the state. Thank you for your time.
• Section 16 of the Texas Constitution prohibits this type of action.

Bills: SB2215, SB2639

Keywords: zoning, municipality, municipal immunity, governmental immunity, local government, Chapter 211, Texas Local Government Code, land use, declaratory relief, injunctive relief, mandamus, attorney's fees, court costs, property rights, home rule city, code enforcement, planning and zoning, land development, municipal ordinance, historic landmark

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• to state.
• In the state of Texas, there's over 10,000 people who are waiting for a transplant right now.
• of Texas.
• Over 45,000 of those in Texas. Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in the United States.
• of Texas representing all of the community in the state and what I can tell you is that.

Bills: HB46

Keywords: local government spending cap, expenditure limit, political subdivision, property tax, ad valorem tax, budget cap, taxpayer protection, spending restraint, inflation adjustment, population growth, voter approval, supermajority vote, county budget, municipal budget, school district finance, junior college district, hospital district, special district, attorney general enforcement, local fiscal limits

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• Texas faces significant challenges not only along our border but across our state.
• The state is taking on sometimes at the state level in this instance and sometimes at the local level
• of Texas.
• Texas DPS is a lot different because we have the Texas Highway Patrol that feeds a lot of stuff into
• I fully support all law enforcement across the state and all the efforts the state is going through,

Bills: SB 36, SB 2202

Keywords: homeland security, border security, critical infrastructure, Department of Public Safety, intelligence operations, public-private partnerships, SB 2202, firearm trafficking, gun trafficking, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, Texas-Mexico border, United Mexican States, Mexico, DPS, second-degree felony, weapons transfer, illegal firearms transfer, arms smuggling, cross-border crime

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• , including about 14,000 from Texas.
• However, the relationship between the United States and Mexico is still evolving.
• State your name, who you represent, and we'll start with Tanya.
• Because again, my ultimate concern was having some state parallel with state definition in the event
• Houston, Texas.

Bills: SB36, SB2202

Keywords: homeland security, border security, critical infrastructure, Department of Public Safety, intelligence operations, public-private partnerships, SB 2202, firearm trafficking, gun trafficking, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, Texas-Mexico border, United Mexican States, Mexico, DPS, second-degree felony, weapons transfer, illegal firearms transfer, arms smuggling, cross-border crime

Summary: The Senate Committee on Border Security heard Senator Birdwell present SB 2202, which would create a state offense for knowingly transferring a firearm for profit or other remuneration to a member of a foreign terrorist organization. Birdwell argued the bill responds to cartel violence and southbound gun trafficking, and he explained a committee substitute that removed an exemption for federally licensed gun dealers and removed a requirement that DPS coordinate with Mexican law enforcement. He said the goal was to give Texas a state-level tool if federal enforcement is lacking. Invited testimony came from DPS Colonel Freeman Martin and border prosecution unit chair Tanya Ash. Both said the bill could be useful in some organized-crime and cartel cases, but they emphasized that proving a defendant knowingly transferred a gun to a foreign terrorist organization would be difficult and would usually require strong direct or circumstantial evidence, such as recorded statements, informants, or coordinated investigations. They said the measure would be more workable in complex cartel cases than in routine patrol stops, and they noted existing state and federal tools already address straw purchases, firearms trafficking, and related offenses. Members also discussed tracing seized firearms, cooperation with ATF, and the limits of state jurisdiction over international issues. No public testimony was offered, and SB 2202 was left pending. The committee then took up SB 36 as pending business. A committee substitute was adopted without objection, and the substitute bill was reported favorably to the full Senate by a 4-0 vote, with Senators Birdwell, Flores, Hinojosa of Hidalgo, Eckhardt, and Hinojosa of Nueces participating. The committee also accepted a motion in writing and ordered the bill recommended for local and uncontested calendar placement. The chair then announced the committee would recess subject to call.

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• I know with that the state of Minnesota.
• Last year in FSC versus Paxton, the United States Supreme Court upheld a similar Texas law requiring
• Supreme Court upheld a similar States Supreme Court upheld a similar Texas<00:31:40.880><c> law</c><
• </c><00:46:09.920><c> for</c> your state than from another state for your state than from another state
• </c><00:52:28.960><c> because</c> much for my area of the state because much for my area of the state

Bills: HF357, HF3389, HF1434, HF2500, HF1606

Keywords: HF357, hasenpfeffer, card games, social skill game, Minnesota gambling law, tournament, contest, prize limit, low-stakes gaming, card game exemption, gambling exemption, cribbage, bridge, euchre, pinochle, Texas hold'em, whist, skat, sheepshead, gin

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• We were just asking the question: How many female firefighters do we have in the state of Texas?
• I represent the Texas State Association of Firefighters and myself. I love it, Fire Rescue.
• It's an interesting trend across the state of Texas.
• state of Texas.
• I'm a Senior Associate State Director at AARP Texas. We are in support of House Bill 2402.

Bills: HB107, HB742, HB1639, HB1700, HB2071, HB2187, HB2402, HB2516, HB3211, HB4529, HB5342, HB694, HB923, HB4655, HB107

Keywords: sickle cell disease, registry, health data, confidentiality, healthcare access, human trafficking, first responders, health care, training, reporting, protection, cancer, female firefighters, health study, state health services, fire protection, telemedicine, teledentistry, telehealth, health records

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• We were just asking the question: how many female firefighters do we have in the state of Texas?
• I represent the Texas State Association of Firefighters and myself and the Lubbock Fire Rescue.
• So a very interesting trend across the state of Texas. Thank you for coming and testifying today.
• university, you're on scholarship from the people of the state of Texas.
• I'm a Senior Associate State Director at AARP Texas. We are for HB 2402.

Bills: HB 107, HB742, HB1639, HB1700, HB2071, HB2187, HB2402, HB2516, HB3211, HB4529, HB5342, HB694, HB923, HB4655

Keywords: sickle cell disease, registry, health data, confidentiality, healthcare access, human trafficking, first responders, health care, training, reporting, protection, cancer, female firefighters, health study, state health services, fire protection, telemedicine, teledentistry, telehealth, health records

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a series of health and human services bills and left each one pending after public testimony. HB 4655 would expand financial literacy instruction for youth aging out of foster care to include credit scores, predatory lending, scams, banking, budgeting, and related consumer topics; the sponsor and Buckner International described the need to protect foster youth from financial pitfalls. HB 923 would add three public members and one physician to the Texas Medical Disclosure Panel; supporters said it would improve informed consent and patient voice, while a witness raised concerns about a House amendment requiring a physician majority for decisions and senators questioned scope-of-practice limits. HHSC said the panel is an independent body and the bill expressly bars it from changing scope of practice.

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• This could be approximately 4,500 taxing jurisdictions in the state.
• Yeah, if you could state your name, who you're with, come on down, Kelly.
• I work in government relations for the Texas Association of School Boards.
• Kelly and someone want you to look at it; it's Texas property.
• Adam, state your name and your position on the bill. Mr.

Bills: HB17, HB23

Keywords: property tax, school funding, enrollment changes, inflation adjustment, tax rate notice, property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, Texas Tax Code, nonprofit corporation, charitable organization, educational nonprofit, scientific nonprofit, agriculture support, youth programs, community education, county population threshold, large county, local government revenue, leasehold interest, possessory interest

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• The great state of Texas safe.
• I am with the Texas State Association of Fire and Emergency Districts, which is a state association for
• 21 rows of Excel sheets of different funds that come in. ...into the state of Texas.
• ESDs protect about a third of the state, approximately 10 million people across Texas.
• Throughout all of the purview of the state of Texas.

Bills: HB17, HB23, SB 10

Keywords: property tax, school funding, enrollment changes, inflation adjustment, tax rate notice, property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, Texas Tax Code, nonprofit corporation, charitable organization, educational nonprofit, scientific nonprofit, agriculture support, youth programs, community education, county population threshold, large county, local government revenue, leasehold interest, possessory interest