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TX
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- I'm Steve Bresnan here on behalf of Texas.
- Say you would I have been practicing in Texas I've been I've been in Texas since 1986, and I've been
- This is not Texas. That is not freedom.
- I live in Lubbock, Texas, out on my farm. as a working farm.
- Then-Texas Governor John Connally named our cavern a jewel in the crown. of Texas attractions.
TX
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- And then last, for those of you from West Texas.
- And Texas is higher than the national average. Rep.
- And council member, I have the illustrious title of former city council member in Cedar Park, which is
- Texas is one of Kannecock's largest. markets.
- My name is Joseph Cleave and I live in Huntsville, Texas.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development May 14th, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
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- I'm the Executive Director of the Texas Private Schools Association.
- My husband John and I are Texas catfish farmers, and we run and rent sawhorse in Southeast Texas.
- Half the catfish produced in Texas comes from our farms.
- Kelsey Erickson-Stroyford from the Texas Restaurant Association.
- So to be fair to Texans, Texas farmers, and Texas restaurateurs, we need this.
Keywords:
DNA privacy, genetic privacy, genetic testing, genetic material, DNA ownership, property right in DNA, genetic consent, biological sample, genomics, genetic data, HIPAA, health information privacy, health care provider, research ethics, human subjects research, law enforcement DNA, forensic DNA, paternity testing, medical examiner, genetic discrimination
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 23rd, 2025 at 10:04 am
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
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- Have you registered as Tabitha Harrison, testifying on behalf of the Texas Council on Family Violence
- My name is Tabitha Harrison, and I'm testifying today on behalf of the Texas Council on Family Violence
- We have HHSC, DFPS, as you mentioned, and yourself with Texas Council on Family Violence.
- Mel Wright, Recycling Council of Texas. Thank you, Chairman.
- Mel Wright, Recycling Council of Texas. Thank you, Chairman Hefner, members of the committee.
Bills:
HB1455, HB1777, HB2101, HB2136, HB2609, HB3142, HB3552, HB3846, HB4155, HB4514, HB4879, HB4995, HB5014, HB5139, HB5228, HB5436, HCR40
Keywords:
mental health, jail diversion, law enforcement, reporting requirements, criminal justice, data collection, criminal justice reform, intellectual disability, mental illness, data reporting, public safety, reporting, substance abuse, sex offender, driver's license, identification, gunshot detection, unreported gunshots, municipal police, crime investigation
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and heard several bills, generally leaving them pending after testimony. HB 4995 would create a training/certification program allowing licensed physicians and certain EMS personnel assigned to tactical units to carry firearms during high-risk deployments, with supporters saying it would protect tactical medical staff and improve emergency care; the committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill left pending. HB 2609 would repeal the OmniBase/failure-to-appear-or-pay license hold program; the author and supporters argued it unfairly compounds debt and traps drivers in noncompliance, while judges and municipal court representatives said it is an effective, voluntary tool that prompts court appearances and reduces warrants. HB 4879 would create a grant program to help local law enforcement pay for lab testing of suspected hemp/THC substances, and HB 5436 would allow licensed auto recyclers to purchase certain untitled vehicles for scrap or parts to curb illegal sales, VIN cloning, and chop shop activity; both bills drew supportive testimony and were left pending.
The committee also heard HB 1777, which would place a discrete sex-offender designation on driver’s licenses and state IDs for registrants under Chapter 62. The author said the marker would help law enforcement and businesses quickly identify potentially dangerous offenders and cited other states and research in support, while opponents argued it would function as a scarlet letter, increase harassment, and punish people who are already complying with the law. HB 4155 would create a Family Violence Criminal Homicide Prevention Task Force in the Governor’s Office to study risk factors, coordinate agencies, and recommend policy changes; the author, HHSC, TCFV, and a survivor testified in support, emphasizing the number of family violence homicides and the need for coordinated, data-driven prevention, and the bill was left pending.
Finally, HB 4514 would authorize DPS to use facial image verification, with consent and confidentiality protections, to help businesses verify identities and combat fraud. Supporters from the lumber and identity-verification industries said it would reduce losses from fake IDs and organized theft, while the author stressed privacy safeguards and limited, consent-based use. The committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 23rd, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
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- Texas should join them.
- But the Texas Council on Family Violence, the statewide advocacy organization, is actually listed as
- Go ahead. and I'm testifying today on behalf of the Texas Council on Family Violence in strong support
- We have law enforcement, we have HHSC, DFPS, as you mentioned, and yourself with the Texas Council on
- Chris Harris, Texas Civil Rights Project.
Bills:
HB1455, HB1777, HB2101, HB2136, HB2609, HB3142, HB3552, HB3846, HB4155, HB4514, HB4879, HB4995, HB5014, HB5139, HB5228, HB5436, HCR40
Keywords:
mental health, jail diversion, law enforcement, reporting requirements, criminal justice, data collection, criminal justice reform, intellectual disability, mental illness, data reporting, public safety, reporting, substance abuse, sex offender, driver's license, identification, gunshot detection, unreported gunshots, municipal police, crime investigation
TX
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- We do simulations for Texas City, Texas International Terminal.
- Companies of Texas.
- invested in Texas.
- I also will soon be the chair of the Regional Transportation Council of North Central Texas COG.
- The state of Texas.
Bills:
HB2007, HB2863, HB2921, HB3331, HB3332, HJR144, HB3514, HB3528, HB3720, HB3751, HB3859, HB3947, HB4148, HB4346, HB4880, HB5603, HB4337
Keywords:
commercial signs, county approval, transportation code, regulations, road signage, vehicle title, revocation, hearing process, Transportation Code, county assessor-collector, confidentiality, personal information, local government, airport data, public records, vehicle regulation, transportation, steel industry, state fees, safety standards
TX
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- Have you registered as Jay Thompson, Insurance Council of Texas, for HB4877? That's correct.
- The Chair calls Pete Powers, Texas Pharmacy Association.
- I'm from pharmacies in Gilmer, Texas.
- Cossio, Senior Associate State Director, AARP of Texas.
- I'm a board member of the Texas Neurological Society.
Keywords:
prescription drugs, drug pricing, pharmacy benefits, health insurance, health benefit plan, insurer, HMO, self-insured employer, public employer, school district, county, municipality, university system, higher education, retirees, dependent coverage, stop-loss coverage, bulk purchasing, group purchasing, purchasing pool
TX
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- I'm representing the Texas Medical Association, the Texas Pediatric Society, and the Texas Public Health
- and the Texas customers.
- This is why we need a Texas-specific list.
- These are spreading rapidly across Texas.
- In Texas, CRH's federation of companies includes Texas Materials Group, Juul, Old...
Keywords:
gambling, criminal offenses, penalties, defense, electronic devices, tobacco advertising, youth protection, public health, criminal offense, retailer regulation, e-cigarettes, nicotine products, health, public safety, regulation, advertising restrictions, health and safety, elections, election audit, county elections
TX
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- The state of Texas was paying for his care under the Texas Medicare.
- In a day, there would be 5.4 million people in the state of Texas.
- would lead to me being a different Texas, that we understand.
- Passing this resolution would be a start for a differently Texas.
- The chair called Sarah Crockett and you are the director of public policy and in Texas, with Texas CASA
Keywords:
commercial sexual exploitation, child sex trafficking, human trafficking, child welfare, foster care, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, juvenile probation, risk assessment, needs assessment, trauma screening, child abuse prevention, exploitation screening, validated screening tool, evidence-informed tool, conservatorship, juvenile justice, at-risk youth, trafficking prevention, Child Sex Trafficking Prevention Unit
TX
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- Any Texas resident who wishes to make public comment on the agenda item can do so on the house website
- Of course, like I said, I'm a native Texan, so here in Texas at the age of three, they started to try
- At that time, they sent me to the Texas School for the Deaf, which uses sign language for communication
- After graduation from Texas School for the Deaf, I attended college at Southwest College.
- Collegiate Institute for the Deaf in Big Springs, Texas, and there I did meet several other students.
Keywords:
commercial sexual exploitation, child sex trafficking, human trafficking, child welfare, foster care, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, juvenile probation, risk assessment, needs assessment, trauma screening, child abuse prevention, exploitation screening, validated screening tool, evidence-informed tool, conservatorship, juvenile justice, at-risk youth, trafficking prevention, Child Sex Trafficking Prevention Unit
TX
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- Council, thank you for being here.
- Texas Constitution that has a clause.
- Texas Supreme Criminal.
- I've worked for the Texas Attorney General.
- In the 2024 election cycle, turnover rate in Texas was about 40 percent.
Keywords:
elections, Election Code, poll workers, election clerks, presiding judge, alternate presiding judge, polling place, central counting station, county chair, political party, gubernatorial election, vote counting, election administration, Texas elections, precinct officials, ballot counting, county election officials, election integrity, election fraud, Attorney General
TX
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- Grissom. the Council for the Texas Gun Rights. We have Kyle first, and then CJ.
- I'm an attorney here in Texas.
- , it stays in Texas, it doesn't leave Texas.
- Texas shouldn't be really engaged.
- Thank you, Council.
Keywords:
elections, Election Code, poll workers, election clerks, presiding judge, alternate presiding judge, polling place, central counting station, county chair, political party, gubernatorial election, vote counting, election administration, Texas elections, precinct officials, ballot counting, county election officials, election integrity, election fraud, Attorney General
TX
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- I am the lead counsel for Texas Gun Rights. I'm also a Second Amendment attorney here in Texas.
- , it stays in Texas, it doesn't leave Texas.
- I am the lead counsel for Texas gun rights. I'm also a 2nd Amendment attorney here in Texas.
- , it stays in Texas, it doesn't leave Texas.
- Texas shouldn't be really engaged in that.
Keywords:
elections, Election Code, poll workers, election clerks, presiding judge, alternate presiding judge, polling place, central counting station, county chair, political party, gubernatorial election, vote counting, election administration, Texas elections, precinct officials, ballot counting, county election officials, election integrity, election fraud, Attorney General
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 1596, which would remove short-barreled rifles from the list of prohibited weapons in the Texas Penal Code. The author, Sen. Hagenbuch, said the bill would align state law with federal realities and argued that the current prohibition is arbitrary and unnecessary. Supporters, including representatives from Gun Owners of America and Texas Gun Rights, said the bill would reduce confusion, protect lawful gun owners, and preserve the ability to use shorter firearms for self-defense, hunting, and for smaller shooters. One supporter also described a recent case in which an AR pistol was mistaken for a short-barreled rifle and led to a state charge that was later dismissed.
Public testimony was split. Supporters said stabilizing braces and shorter firearms can improve accuracy, safety, and accessibility for women, children, and smaller-statured shooters. Opponents, including Texas Gun Sense and two Santa Fe shooting survivors, argued that short-barreled firearms are more concealable and dangerous, and pointed to the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting as evidence of the risks of easier access. They urged the committee to keep the existing restrictions in place to protect public safety.
After public testimony closed, the committee took up pending business. Senate Bill 1505, relating to the Compassionate Use Program, was reported favorably to the full Senate on an 8-0 vote. Senate Bill 17, relating to the acquisition of real property by certain aliens or foreign entities, was first amended by adopting a committee substitute and then reported favorably to the full Senate by a 7-1 vote. The committee then recessed until after the Senate’s adjournment or final recess.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Appropriations - S/C on Article II Mar 13th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Article II
Transcript Highlights:
- This is by Representative Howard, Health Resources for Texas schools respiratory emergencies.
- This would expand the Texas AI program and provide maternal safety initiatives.
- Page 98, Charity care clinics in Texas. This would um direct.
- so basically Southeast Texas all the way on up.
- Is, is it possible for funding for this to come out of thriving Texas families?
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 17th, 2026
County and Municipal Government
Keywords:
lottery winnings, lottery prize, state lottery, income tax exemption, tax exemption, gambling, games of chance, prize proceeds, Alabama Department of Revenue, state income tax, tax relief, winnings, jackpot, lotto, Alabama State House, Montgomery, Legislative Council, demolition, state capitol, state capitol building
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Mar 18th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- As you know, bond debt can stretch over consecutive terms, so one council or commission could really
- is—well, let me finish—what happens is if Alabama tourism wants to spend dollars, say in New York or Texas
Keywords:
vehicle registration, disability access, fines, law enforcement, public accommodation, bond financing, municipal bonds, county debt, local government debt, debt service schedule, bond disclosure, public finance, bond underwriter, county commission, city council, refunding bonds, swap agreements, interest rate swaps, derivatives, fiscal transparency
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Capital Planning Advisory Board (8-9-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KibpUJZhtrE, 2026-06-21T07:17:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:00:01
Information Items 00:01:58
Postsecondary Capital Project Review 00:02:41
Review of Executive Branch Agency Plans 00:34:00
A. Council on Postsecondary Education 00:34:01
B. KY Court of Justice 00:52:36
C. KY Cabinet for Economic Development 01:07:00
D. Department for Local Government 01:21:25
E. Board Discussion of Planning Issues 01:55:52, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- We are doing all these purchases, and we're not interoperable.
- Going into full-scale production of interoperability across the state.
- No wonder they don't interoperate with what we're going to construct in ACA with FIX.
- And the procurements have to be interoperable across the enterprise.
- It goes across every single cabinet-level office, and the interoperability will be there.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee met with a quorum present and considered three items. First, it heard and passed SB 158, which eliminates cost-sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations under the state employee health plan. Senator Berman described the bill as a way to remove financial barriers to early breast cancer detection, and several senators spoke in strong support, emphasizing the importance of follow-up screening and the life- and cost-saving value of early diagnosis. The bill was reported favorably by roll call vote.
The committee then took up SPB 7024, a committee bill on state planning and budgeting. Senator Brodeur explained that the proposal modernizes and simplifies the state agency long-range planning process by focusing on key data points, removing stale measures, and improving how plans are presented to the Legislature. Senator Berman supported the bill, highlighting new provisions on implementation status and budget consequences if enacted laws are not carried out. The committee voted to submit the proposal as a committee bill and reported it favorably.
Finally, the committee considered SPB 7026, a major overhaul of state information technology governance. Senator Harrell described a transition from the current Florida Digital Service structure to a new cabinet-level Agency for State Systems and Enterprise Technology (ASSET), with enterprise-wide standards, interoperability, procurement oversight, cybersecurity coordination, technical debt tracking, a testing laboratory, workforce development, and annual IT expenditure reporting. Members raised questions about procurement authority, judicial branch inclusion, existing contracts, cybersecurity, and staffing; Harrell said agencies would retain final procurement decisions but would have to follow enterprise standards, the courts were not included, existing contracts would continue, and the bill would add significant state IT staffing. Several amendments were adopted, including changes on CIO selection conflicts, removal of the Northwest Regional Data Center from a definition, reporting on deviations from standards, and technical updates related to the data center and workforce positions. Public testimony strongly supported the bill as a needed modernization of Florida’s fragmented IT system. The committee then reported SPB 7026 favorably as a committee bill. The meeting adjourned after members recorded their votes on the three items.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Ways and Means Committee considers agriculture finance bill, HF2446 4/21/25
Ways and Means
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- Leadership for the Minnesota A Education Leadership for the Minnesota A Education Leadership Council
- or Melia on line 209 of $300,000 Council or Melia on line 209 of $300,000 each He said line 217 is a
Keywords:
agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant
MN
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- Lassard Sams Outdoor Heritage Council Lassard Sams Outdoor Heritage Council and<01:16:45.440>
- On line 379 is the Indian Affairs Council.
- On line 379 is the Indian Affairs Council.
- On line 379 is the Indian Affairs Council.
- <01:27:10.719>
Chair Outdoor Heritage Council. Um, Mr. Chair Outdoor Heritage Council.
Keywords:
agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant