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• separate certification it rolls The Lure separate certification it rolls The Lure into<02:13:32.119><
• This oversight bill, as already described by the prime sponsor, focused on certification.
• The Bureaus of Licensing and Certification unit, so that is a big change.
• <03:04:04.520> it affordability board ought to operate it affordability board ought to operate
• uh having had an opportunity to operate uh having had an opportunity to operate the<03:04:37.600

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• That is operated under the Federal Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act and the Federal Asbestos School
• So depending on what their needs are or the type of business that they're operating, you can receive
• And once you give somebody a certification, Mr. Chair, I'm over here on your far right.
• But if we receive a complaint about... ...their operation, we will go to that specific facility and make
• So the certifications, I would assume they pertain to people who are removing asbestos from residential

Summary: The committee first reviewed the Division of Environmental Quality’s asbestos abatement program. DEQ officials explained that the program licenses asbestos-related workers and businesses, including contractors, workers, inspectors, planners/designers, consultants, air monitors, and training providers, under federal and state requirements. Members asked about asbestos use today, grant funding for removal, inspections funded by fees and fines, complaint handling, enforcement authority, and health risks. DEQ said some asbestos-containing products are still manufactured, grants have not been issued in over six years due to funding constraints, inspectors investigate complaints and can issue civil penalties or other enforcement actions, and exposure can cause asbestosis and mesothelioma. The report was accepted without objection. The committee then heard from the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training. Officials described the agency’s standards and training divisions, three basic academies, advanced training, and jail standards training. Members asked about recruitment, academy capacity, training costs, and curriculum changes. The commission said recruitment and retention are improving, basic academy enrollment is around 700 per year with capacity for about 725 to 750, training costs counties nothing because the state funds it, and basic training is being expanded from 528 hours to 705 hours with more practical instruction based on input from chiefs and sheriffs. Questions also covered detention officer training, school resource officer training, and whether other agencies are subject to the same standards. Officials said detention officers receive separate training, school resource officers have standalone training approved by the commission, and other law enforcement divisions such as the Department of Agriculture are held to the same standards. They also noted a Veterans to Law Enforcement program that allows eligible veterans to attend the academy without first being hired by an agency, with GI Bill support. The report was accepted without objection, and the meeting adjourned after no further business.

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• SB 651 provides an operational cleanup by allowing these officers...
• SB 651 provides an operational cleanup by allowing these offices to report either to Commissioners Court
• MetroCare, in operation since 1967, is the largest provider of mental health services in North Texas.
• Since 2016, MetroCare has partnered with Cohen Veterans Network to operate the Stephen A.
• Senate Bill 1818 would implement a six-month temporary licensing and certification process for military

Summary: The Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs heard a briefing from the Texas Veterans Commission on its major programs and outreach efforts. TVC described its claims assistance, health care advocacy, education oversight, employment services, entrepreneurship support, mental health and suicide prevention work, women veterans services, grant funding for nonprofits and local governments, and support for veteran treatment courts. The agency also highlighted its communications strategy, including media outreach, events, newsletters, social media, and the Texas Veterans State Benefits Booklet, and noted that less than 58% of veterans were aware of TVC in the latest needs assessment. A committee member asked about performance metrics, and TVC said each appropriation has associated measures and that it could provide recent results. The committee then took up Senate Bill 651, which would allow a county veterans service office in a large county to report either directly to commissioners court or to a designated county executive official. Senator West explained the bill as a cleanup of current practice, and Dallas County testified in support, saying the change would streamline internal management. No opposition was heard, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 897 would reduce the non-state matching requirement for the Texas Veterans and Family Alliance grant program in larger counties from 100 percent to 75 percent in the committee substitute, rather than the 50 percent reduction in the filed version. Supporters from MetroCare and Emergence Health Network said the lower match would help sustain and expand veteran mental health services, citing increased demand and program growth. The bill was left pending after testimony. The committee also adopted its rules. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 1814, which would create an interagency database to collect and coordinate contact information for transitioning veterans so agencies could proactively connect them with services. Senator Hancock said the goal was to better use information already being collected, though he noted the bill had a significant fiscal note. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1818, which would create a temporary six-month licensing and certification process for military members and spouses assigned to Texas while they wait for letters of good standing from other states. VFW testified in support, emphasizing the importance of employment for military families. Both bills were left pending, and the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• HB 112, by Button, relating to the creation and operation of science park districts in certain counties
• the training requirements for public school teachers under the school's multi-hazard emergency operations
• HB 1240, by G.A., relating to certain governmental operations affecting the border region.
• HB 1318, by Geren, relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide water or
• HB 1318 by Ghan relating to certificate of public convenience and HB 1319, by Schoolcraft, relating to

Summary: The House met to read a large slate of newly filed bills and resolutions and refer them to committees. The measures covered a wide range of topics, including health care and insurance, public education, elections, criminal justice, public safety, taxes, transportation, agriculture, environmental regulation, higher education, housing, and local government. Several proposals focused on abortion and reproductive health, firearms, voter registration and ballot access, school curriculum and accountability, property tax and homestead issues, and state contracting and agency oversight. A number of constitutional amendments were also filed, including proposals on initiative and referendum, veto override authority, vaccination refusal, parental rights in education, gun rights, Medicaid expansion, and various tax exemptions. No substantive debate, testimony, or votes occurred during this portion of the meeting; the clerk simply read the bills and resolutions and announced their committee referrals. The list included both general legislation and joint resolutions, with many items sent to standing committees and several to subcommittees. The House then adjourned without objection until 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

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• the real Commission of Texas in the public utility Commission of Texas to address a failure of the operator
• AB 1018 by Wilson relating to the establishment of a certification program for the public work and contracting
• HB 1030 by Shaheen relating to the reducing school district maintenance and operations of ad valorem
• AB 1073 AB 1074 by Schatzlein relating to the registration, ownership, and operation of certain motor
• Cunningham relating to the creation of a temporary educators certificate for educators certified by other

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Is that an accurate assessment of how this program operates?
• that we've already seen operate that we've already seen operate successfully<03:38:59.399> you
• <03:40:28.040> a administrative burden operating a administrative burden operating a facility
• We had the certificate of need, and then when the certificate of need went away, we replaced it in 2016
• of need and then when the certificate of need and then when the certificate<03:52:58.279> of<

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• operations wise, everything is in order. operations wise, everything is in order.
• I'm Vanessa Young, operating as the director of programs here at 30,000 ft.
• I'm Vanessa Young, operating Thank you.
• ,<01:37:30.400> skills workforce certification, skills workforce certification, skills training
• . certification. certification.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• In Massachusetts, we have a certification in place, a code of ethics, and a 25-year-old professional
• In Massachusetts, we have a certification in place, a code of ethics, and a 25-year-old professional
• barriers, because we know that sometimes certification can be a barrier for CHWs.
• And 37 of our 61 hospitals had negative operating margins.
• Next I'd like to address H. 2360, which would allow funeral establishments to operate crematories.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee hearing covered a wide range of public health bills, with much of the testimony focused on two major themes: expanding access to care and stabilizing health-related workforces and services. On House 2364, an act relative to medical health and fitness facilities, representatives from Dedham Health and Athletic Club argued for a pilot program recognizing supervised exercise as medicine, saying it could improve outcomes for chronic disease, fall prevention, and mental health while reducing costs. On House/Senate bills concerning community health workers (H. 359/S. 251), multiple witnesses from MACHW, Health Care for All, MHA, Cambridge Health Alliance, Mass General Brigham, Boston Children’s Hospital, Asian Women for Health, and the City of Somerville described CHWs as essential for navigation, trust-building, language access, and addressing social needs, and urged reimbursement by MassHealth, the GIC, and private insurers, along with workforce development measures. One pediatric neurologist also told the committee that losing grant-funded CHW support led to more avoidable ER visits and threatened clinic operations. The committee also heard extensive testimony on hospital closures and essential services. Witnesses including Dr. Alan Sager, MNA President Katie Murphy, nurses from Brockton Hospital and Providence Behavioral Health, and local officials and legislators from Norwood described the loss of hospitals and service lines, especially maternity, pediatric, and behavioral health care, and argued current closure processes are too weak to protect communities. They supported bills such as H. 2460/S. 1503 and H. 2534/S. 1574, which would require earlier notice, community input, stronger state oversight, possible receivership, and limits on reopening or expanding after closures. Testimony emphasized the impact of Steward’s bankruptcy, the closures of Carney and Neshoba Valley, and the need to preserve access to essential services in underserved areas. Several end-of-life and professional regulation bills were also discussed. On H. 2436, Representative Omar Gomez and funeral industry witnesses supported eliminating Office of the Chief Medical Examiner fees for the removal of a child’s body in cases involving children five and under, describing the bill as a small but important relief for grieving families. On H. 2444 and related Senate bills, cemetery and consumer advocates supported legalizing alkaline hydrolysis and natural organic reduction as environmentally friendly after-death options, while cemetery representatives opposed H. 2360, which would allow funeral establishments to operate crematories, arguing cemeteries should retain that role. The committee also heard support for H. 2382, which would exempt dentists and oral surgeons from a new office-based surgical center framework, and for H. 2461, which would create hospital efficiency standards; employers and retailers backed that bill as a way to address rising health care costs. Finally, the committee heard testimony on autism services and hospital governance. On S. 1414, behavior analysts and school representatives said Massachusetts already licenses assistant-level ABA providers but MassHealth does not reimburse them, causing long waitlists and limiting school and family access; an actuary testified that a three-tier ABA reimbursement model could reduce MassHealth costs by up to 6% per child served. Senator Lovely also testified in support of S. 1572, which would require at least one registered nurse on each acute care hospital governing board, arguing nurses’ frontline perspective would improve quality and retention. No votes were taken in the hearing excerpt, but many witnesses urged favorable reports on their respective bills.

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• And the attorney for the committee reached out to MDLC to, I guess, receive a copy of her certificate
• So, sir, productive citizen, owns and operates a successful business in the area, and I'm hoping you'll
• Again, both of them are very productive citizens and own and operate a very successful business.
• Senator Hill was looking at the sheet after the discharge certificate, and it's got a bunch of aliases
• after the discharge certificate after the discharge certificate and<00:14:44.320> it's<00

Keywords: Judiciary, Division B - Room 409, 24 March, 2026; 9:00 A.M., 925, all

Summary: The committee considered several suffrage-restoration bills and two nominations. Senate Bill 3394 for Jerene Cummings was explained by Senator Turner Ford, who said Cummings was convicted of false pretense in 1997, has had no further trouble for nearly 30 years, and MDLC records showed no later encounters; the committee approved it. Senate Bill 3400 for Dennis Hopkins was presented by Senator Why, who described Hopkins as a long-time productive community member and church volunteer; it was also approved. Senate Bill 3402 for Cordiero Martin was reviewed in Senator Carter’s absence, with members noting his 2014 felony shoplifting conviction, later controlled-substance conviction while incarcerated, completion of sentence terms, and law-abiding conduct since release; it passed. Bills 3403 and 3404 for Teddy Null and Denise Null were presented by Senator Parks, who said both had completed their sentences, were discharged in 2017 and 2018, and operate a successful business; both were approved together. Senate Bill 3395 for Melvin Jackson and Senate Bill 3396 for Lawrence Daniels were also considered and approved after staff reviewed MDOC/NCIC materials and noted completion of sentence requirements and no outstanding issues. During the discussion of the Jackson and Daniels matters, committee staff noted that MDOC background packets and time sheets had been received, and one member raised a concern about unusual immigration-related entries and aliases appearing on the NCIC sheet associated with the Hopkins file. Staff clarified that the name on the sheet appeared to be different and suggested asking MDOC for clarification or having DPS run a report before the matter reached the floor, to ensure it was not the same person. The committee then moved on without taking further action on that issue during the meeting. At the end of the meeting, the committee considered two confirmations to the Crimestoppers Advisory Council. It recommended advising and consenting to the reappointment of Colonel William R. Bill Allen Jr. of Tupelo for a two-year term beginning July 1, 2025, and to the reappointment of David Jonathan Clayton of Petal to the Polygraph Examiner’s Board for a six-year term beginning October 7, 2025. Both nominations were approved by voice vote. The meeting concluded with a motion to rise and report.

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• Many entities therefore operate by listing out every single individual. that can cry the sale in the
• the Subcommittee on International Relations. by Chairman Guillen relating to certain governmental operations
• does, HB 175, is it allows for us to create a program I mean, sorry, it'll provide an optional certification
• And so, you can already be a Texas Rising Star, but if you also want to get a special certification,
• you can get that, and that certification will help you get additional funds, and if you need help, give

Bills: HB74, HB175, HB460, HB576, HB2271, HB2294, HB2874, HB3016, HB3133, HB3191, HB3458, HB3929, HB4063, HB4115, HB4394, HB74, HB175

Keywords: Puerto Verde, Port Authority, eminent domain, bonds, tax assessments, economic development, infrastructure, transportation, public welfare, child care, certifications, Texas Rising Star Program, grant program, disability inclusion, family income, affordability, economic impact, state study, cost analysis, government support

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• nutrition programs but also operating nutrition programs but also operating under<00:31:25.320><
• <00:47:46.359> and differentiation between operational and differentiation between operational
• evaluate the district's um operating evaluate the district's um operating Capital<00:48:12.800><
• proposal is around our operating proposal is around our operating adjustment<00:56:11.960> this
• unexpended non-grant operating unexpended non-grant operating operations<00:56:41.400> from

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Yeah, I guess the challenge that we have is what the original language, the core issue is operation,
• At time of operation, there's nothing that I can use.
• No, no, but we still have to prove operating.
• And we only caught those on a cremation death certificate review to come into us.
• This is... ...paperwork saying, yes, these are the... they signed the death certificate.

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2777 by Representative Rose, which would bar the death penalty for defendants who can prove by clear and convincing evidence that they had schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and active psychotic symptoms at the time of the offense. Rose said the bill would still hold defendants accountable through life without parole, would save money by avoiding lengthy capital litigation, and would address cases where severe mental illness was not adequately considered. Supporters from NAMI Texas, the Catholic bishops, and a forensic psychologist said the bill is narrowly tailored, consistent with neuroscience and moral principles, and would prevent executions of people whose psychosis substantially impaired reality testing. Committee members questioned how the bill interacts with existing competency and insanity law, whether the diagnosis is sufficiently defined, and whether the statute requires active psychosis at the time of the offense. An opponent argued the death penalty should remain available for juries to decide in all cases. The bill was left pending. The committee then heard House Bill 1221 by Representative Lozano, which would raise the cap on pretrial intervention program fees from $500 to $1,200. Lozano and a district attorney witness said the increase is needed because program costs have risen and the fees help make diversion programs self-sustaining, allowing first-time or low-level offenders to complete rehabilitation and potentially obtain expunction. Opponents from the Texas Fair Defense Project argued the higher fee could make diversion unaffordable for indigent defendants and undermine an important alternative to incarceration, especially where related supervision and monitoring costs already add up. Members discussed whether the fee applies only to PTI participants, how payment plans and waivers work, and whether ability to pay should be addressed more explicitly. The bill was left pending. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1738 by Representative Jones, which would repeal Penal Code Section 21.06 and related Health and Safety Code references concerning homosexual conduct. Jones said the law is unconstitutional under Lawrence v. Texas, remains harmful on the books, and has led to confusion and unnecessary costs even though it is unenforceable. Supporters said the bill simply removes outdated language and protects civil liberties, while opponents from Texas Values argued the statute still serves as a statement that homosexual conduct is unacceptable and should remain as a warning, even if unenforceable. Members debated whether the law’s remaining language is merely symbolic or still harmful, and whether other criminal statutes already cover conduct such as prostitution, incest, and offenses involving minors. The bill was left pending after testimony.

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• Slide five is a well count by operator. It's a simple bar chart that shows that.
• And we run through all of those wells with each of those operators.
• They put that dollar amount in their certificate of levy as dollars.
• I am here, as I have prior quarters, to give you a update on our IT operational fund.
• IT operational fund. I've handed the packet out. I hope I got to everyone.

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• So this bill doesn't change anything about ...the current law except to clarify that if someone operates
• But I am, if you're talking about something other than the ...way this bill or how this bill operates
• of holding the ability to create the ordinances that anyone who wants to use that property has to operate
• Hazard to health or safety, and it requires cities to issue certificates of occupancy no later than the
• It requires that the city be on the certificate of insurance or whatever you...

Bills: SB1708, SB2523, SB1450

Keywords: county platting, subdivision platting, Local Government Code Chapter 232, Section 232.022, Section 232.0014, model subdivision rules, Water Code Section 16.343, Texas county subdivision law, residential subdivision, land conveyance, gift deed, family transfer, consanguinity, affinity, third degree relative, five acres or less, county land use, platting exemption, rural land division, property subdivision

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• TWO ARE THE HEALTH CARE LICENSING AND THREE ARE RELATED TO CERTIFICATES.
• NEEDS, TO THIS RELATED CERTIFICATE OF NEED, WHAT SPECIFICALLY SHOULD THE AGENCY DO NOTHING WOULD IT
• ALL ENTITIES ARE SUBJECT TO CERTIFICATE WHICH INCLUDES MY RECOLLECTION OF NURSING HOMES, AND I NEED TO
• AGENCY AND THE PUBLIC THAT MAINTAINING IS REALLY A USEFUL THING IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE AGENCY'S OPERATIONS
• INSTEAD THE COMMISSION NOW OPERATES UNDER THE FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS READING OF THE STATUTORY

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We are going to have a certificate today to be read for New Mexico Teacher of the Year, and that'll be
• Now, Gabriel enjoys hunting, fishing, and baseball, and in the future, he plans to open and operate a
• President, that has been in operation now for 10 years, founded by Mr.
• At this point, I would yield to Senator Nava, who is going to do the Certificate of Congratulations.
• Unanimous consent that the reader be allowed to read the certificate of recognition.

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• Operators must be licensed automobile drivers that are 16 years old or above.
• And the amendment, what it actually does is it has certification requirements.
• Operators must have liability insurance.
• It establishes a certification process, requires insurance, and does give...
• not operate on public roads."

Bills: HB352, HB366, SB272, SB296

Keywords: HB352, cotton, cotton bale assessment, cotton levy, cotton producers, agriculture, forestry, Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee, per bale fee, commodity assessment, producer referendum, cotton sales tax, Alabama Code 2-8-199, cotton commission, agricultural funding, HB366, Lakyn Canine Act, police dog, K9, K-9

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• So I thought you could sign a certificate that if this was going to be for sale, that you could sign
• a certificate that it wouldn't be paid until it was sold, is what I'm getting at, Mr.
• You have a certificate of completion, or it is sold, one or the other.
• The certificate of occupancy doesn't trigger the tax payment.
• YHSI should operate like immediately, be like snapping your fingers. You apply.

Keywords: 996, all

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• >> and then 150 per >> and then 150 per certification certification certification >>
• > eligibility, one-year certificate of eligibility, one-year certificate of eligibility, which<00
• Certification Certification ND NDTEC [questionable].
• You should use this operating expenses. You should use this for<02:00:46.960> operating."
• operate similarly? operate similarly?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• During her tenure, the foundation built a very capable team and a strong operational infrastructure,
• In the gallery today are the owners and operators of a beloved institution in my district, Table Talk
• which honored Table Talk for achieving a rare milestone in any business: 50 years of continuous operation
• House Bill 1220 relates to photo speed monitoring devices, placement, and operation.
• House Bill 1523, which relates to certified violence prevention professionals certification.

Keywords: March 11, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all