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• The concurrent resolution would have to identify the federal directive the legislature determines to
• resolution applies to.
• resolution.
• It might deal with fracking, who knows what, but the concurrent resolution would then proceed to the
• Yes, we would have to be in session because it would be like any, uh, uh, uh, Senate concurrent resolution

Summary: The Senate State Affairs Committee met with a quorum present and took up House Bill 796, which had previously been heard and was before the committee with a new substitute. Senator King explained that the bill would allow the Legislature, by concurrent resolution and a two-thirds vote of each chamber, to determine that a federal directive is unconstitutional and to prohibit state or local officers from assisting in its enforcement. He said the measure would not nullify federal law, but would bar state and local cooperation with federal actions the Legislature found unconstitutional, such as directives affecting churches, gun rights, or other state interests. Members asked questions about when the process could be used and whether it would only apply during a regular or special session. Senator King responded that it would require the Legislature to be in session, like any concurrent resolution. Senator Hall expressed support for state sovereignty but worried the bill was too limited and did not go far enough to assert Texas independence from federal overreach. King replied that the bill would still let the Legislature direct state and local officials not to assist in carrying out unconstitutional federal actions. The committee adopted the substitute without objection. Senator Bettencourt then moved to report House Bill 796, as substituted, to the full Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion passed on an 8-2 vote, and the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• President, Senate Resolution Resolution Resolution 148. 148. 148.
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• > uh<01:00:26.720> by Resolution Senate Resolution 108 uh by Resolution Senate Resolution
• resolution Senate Resolution 108, a resolution Senate Resolution 108, a resolution adjourning
• Whiteside of Texas. Whiteside of Texas.

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• <00:25:22.960> Concurrent<00:25:23.520> Resolution Resolution, Senate Concurrent Resolution
• in the concurrent resolution are waved. in the concurrent resolution are waved.
• Speaker, pursuant to House Resolution 1224, I call up the concurrent resolution, Senate Concurrent Resolution
• The clerk will report the title of the concurrent resolution. Senate Concurrent Resolution 33.
• The clerk will report the title of the concurrent resolution. >> Senate Concurrent Resolution 33.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• of the Texas House of Representatives.
• She later served in the Texas Senate. In 1992, she was elected to the U.S.
• Texas.
• People look to Texas and ask, "How do they do it down there?"
• The state of Texas, TxDOT employees, almost 14,000 strong, get up hard every day.

Bills: HB227

Keywords: HB227, kratom, Mitragyna speciosa, kratom products, kratom processor, kratom retailer, controlled substances, Texas Controlled Substances Act, Health and Safety Code, Penalty Group 1, tianeptine, 7-hydroxymitragynine, mitragynine, synthetic kratom, kratom alkaloids, adulterated products, product testing, lab testing, ISO 17025, labeling requirements

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• Uh, Joel Flores, I, I really support and like your resolution.
• Uh, for many, many years, the state of Texas has invested Texas, uh, taxpayers' funds to be able to secure
• For Texas. Members, other questions of Senator Flores.
• Probably daily in the state of Texas for some minor criminal offenses.
• He just wanted to make the entire central Texas community terrified.

Bills: HB 214

Keywords: Texas Women's Privacy Act, HB 214, sex-segregated facilities, bathroom bill, restroom access, locker room, changing room, shower room, single-sex spaces, gender identity, transgender, biological sex, women's privacy, public facilities, state agency, political subdivision, correctional facility, prison housing, jail housing, family violence shelter

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• We represent. and over 20,000 small businesses in Texas across all different industries.
• Members of the Committee, as the owner of Alcon DTS, a Texas small business that has been offering managed
• SB 2610 aligns with these by encouraging Texas businesses to adopt industry-standard protections like
• I urge you to pass SB 2610 to strengthen Texas cybersecurity and safeguard our SMBs. Thank you.
• Riley, testifying for yourself, Texas Association of County Election Officials.

Bills: SB1540, SB2610, SB2373

Keywords: election officials, confidentiality, personal information, government transparency, public safety, cybersecurity, data breach, breach of system security, exemplary damages, punitive damages, liability shield, safe harbor, small business, mid-sized business, Texas Business & Commerce Code, sensitive personal information, personal identifying information, identity theft, fraud prevention, NIST

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• Purchasable Texas Pest, representing the Texas Pest Control Association against the bill.
• And are licensed in Texas have to abide by Texas mandates and rules.
• In Texas.
• Right here in Texas.
• I live in Ivanhoe, Texas, that's south of Woodville in East Texas.

Bills: HB 43, HB 3364, HB 3469, HB 3479, HB 43, HB 3364, HB 3469, HB 3479

Keywords: agriculture, finance, young farmers, financial assistance, pest control, veterinarian, veterinary medicine, veterinary telemedicine, telehealth, telemedicine, veterinarian-client-patient relationship, VCPR, animal health, livestock, pets, remote care, electronic means, telephone consultation, controlled substances, prescription drugs

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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• The Texas miracle is alive and well.
• You need to be in America, you need to be in Texas, but to invest...
• In the state of Texas specifically, domestically is over 50%.
• The state of Texas. Loses. Oh, 100%.
• And we need the Texas concrete to build them.

Bills: SB2037, SB1757, SB1758, SB1759, HB29

Keywords: rock crushing, permits, air quality, environmental monitoring, aggregate production, seismicity, public meeting, land use, SB 1758, cement kiln, portland cement, aggregate production operation, aggregate quarry, semiconductor wafer manufacturing, chip fabrication, semiconductor plant, vibration, seismic disturbance, liability limitation, TCEQ

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• I've said before I love living deep in the heart of Texas, but I'm concerned with the growing to whom
• Um, I work for Texas Materials, a CRH company.
• AGC represents approximately 700 members who build critical infrastructure vital to Texas growth.
• I understand the growth objectives for Texas. I like it here. I want to continue that.
• I understand the growth objectives for Texas. I like it here. I want to continue that.

Bills: SB2037, SB1757, SB1758, SB1759

Keywords: rock crushing, permits, air quality, environmental monitoring, aggregate production, seismicity, public meeting, land use, SB 1758, cement kiln, portland cement, aggregate production operation, aggregate quarry, semiconductor wafer manufacturing, chip fabrication, semiconductor plant, vibration, seismic disturbance, liability limitation, TCEQ

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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• Texas, but I'm concerned with the growing conflicts resulting from our growth.
• Al Kincaid, I work for Texas Materials, a CRH company.
• AGC represents approximately 700 members who build critical infrastructure vital to Texas growth. ...
• I'm here to testify on behalf of the Texas Aggregate and Concrete Association. ...also referenced as
• I understand the growth objectives for Texas. I like it here, and I want to continue that.

Bills: SB2037, SB1757, SB1758, SB1759, HB29

Keywords: rock crushing, permits, air quality, environmental monitoring, aggregate production, seismicity, public meeting, land use, SB 1758, cement kiln, portland cement, aggregate production operation, aggregate quarry, semiconductor wafer manufacturing, chip fabrication, semiconductor plant, vibration, seismic disturbance, liability limitation, TCEQ

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• Senators, my name's Todd Staples with the Texas Oil and Gas Association testifying in favor of Senate

Bills: SB 1150, SB 763, SB 1061, SB 1146, SB 1198

Keywords: concrete plants, environmental regulation, permit process, air quality, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, SB 1061, uranium mining, production area authorization, TCEQ, Water Code, groundwater, groundwater conservation district, restoration table value, restoration values, contested case hearing, Chapter 2001, mineral rights, surface owners, notice requirements, environmental permitting

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• Members, we know Texas first responders are routinely...
• A little bit similar to this, which is the Texas—what's that acronym? Texas TEEX.
• Oh yeah, Texas Engineering Extension Service, through Texas A&M.
• Charles Miller from Texas 2036 is here in support of HB 138.
• How is healthcare in Blanco, Texas? So I thank you for it.

Bills: HB35, HB138, HB754, HB1314, HB1612, HB2254, HB2510, HB2789, HB3560, HB3597, HB4224, HB4273, HB4643, HB4783, HB138

Keywords: peer support, first responders, mental health, confidentiality, emergency services, health impact analysis, cost analysis, coverage mandates, health insurance, legislative analysis, health care data, human trafficking, trafficking prevention, medical assistant training, health care facilities, hospital compliance, clinic compliance, anti-retaliation, whistleblower protection, employee reporting

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• Senator Bergstrom, you're recognized to explain the provisions of House Joint Resolution 1032.
• Is it also correct you said nothing would happen if this resolution were to go through?
• Are there further questions on the House Joint Resolution? Further questions?
• House Joint Resolution 1032 is before you on third reading and final passage. Will there be debate?
• The roll for House Joint Resolution 1032 shows 38 aye votes and eight nay votes.

Bills: HJR1032, SB1314, SB1257, SB1326, SB1365, SB1932, SB169, SB1991, SB1992, SB1204, SB1339, SB182, SB1847, SB1360, SB1346

Keywords: HJR1032, House Joint Resolution 1032, Service Oklahoma, administrative rules, rule repeal, joint resolution, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 670:15-1-10, OAC 670:15-1-14, agency regulation, legislative oversight, Secretary of State, Oklahoma Register, rulemaking, permanent rules, administrative code, groundwater, indemnity fund, well drilling, pollution prevention

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• Members, we received a request to read a House concurrent resolution that the House and Senate adopted
• HCR 304 is a House concurrent resolution celebrating the State House display of Julian Scott's Civil
• the reading of the resolution. the reading of the resolution.
• HCR 303 is a House Concurrent Resolution extending best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery to
• Madam Speaker, we have just heard the concurrent resolution celebrating the State House display of Julian

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Summary: The House opened with routine proceedings, including a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance, then referred three bills to money committees under House Rule 35A: S.197 to Ways and Means, and S.193 and S.278 to Appropriations. The chamber also read and celebrated HCR 304, honoring the display of Julian Scott’s Civil War painting, The Fourth Vermont Forming Under Fire, in the State House and recognizing the people who helped locate and acquire it for Vermont. HCR 303 was also read, extending best wishes for a speedy recovery to Rep. Ann Donahue; members then offered warm remarks welcoming her back to the chamber. Several members introduced guests in the gallery, and caucus announcements were made before the body moved to the calendar. On transportation, the House took up H.944, the fiscal year 2027 transportation program. The House Transportation Committee reported major differences with the Senate version and, by straw poll, recommended a committee of conference. The House refused to concur in the Senate amendment, appointed conferees, and suspended rules to message its action to the Senate forthwith. The House then considered S.214, which would allow the NEK Choice School District to pay tuition for pre-K students to nearby New Hampshire public-school programs, with administration by Essex North Supervisory Union and possible waivers from state agencies. Education, Ways and Means, and Appropriations all recommended concurrence, citing limited fiscal impact and improved access for children in Essex County; the bill was read a third time and ordered to third reading after debate that included support for rural access and concerns about relying on out-of-state capacity. The House also concurred in Senate amendments to H.171, adding “the role of victim advocates” to officer-involved shooting investigation protocols, and to H.577, the Vermont prescription drug discount card program, which added annual reporting requirements and a terminology fix. The House likewise concurred in Senate amendments to H.588, the annual Office of Professional Regulation bill, including changes on rescission authority, substance-use treatment alternatives, CPA language, pharmacy technician authority, fee placement, and background checks. It then concurred in Senate amendments to H.611, a DVHA housekeeping bill, including 340B protections, a one-year delay for the community-based doula certification program, and codification of current HIV-prevention coverage practice. H.921 was postponed for two legislative days. Finally, the House took up S.227 on immigration protocols in Vermont schools, with the member from Williston describing it as a school safety measure that limits collection and sharing of immigration-status information, provides trusted resources to families, and requires a judicial warrant before law enforcement enters non-public school areas for immigration matters.

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• Following bills and resolutions on first reading and referral to committee, the Secretary will read the
• bills and resolutions.
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 18 by Parker, designating the town of Trophy Club as the official Texas
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 19 by Parker, authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve the construction
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 22 by Hughes, designating the cannon as the official state gun of Texas,

Summary: The Senate met briefly to receive first-reading referrals of a large number of bills, resolutions, and joint resolutions. The measures covered a wide range of topics, including public education, health care, criminal justice, business regulation, transportation, water and natural resources, local government, taxation, elections, and public information. Many of the filings were by Senators Hughes, Perry, Alvarado, Creighton, Hancock, Parker, Zaffirini, Blanco, and others, and included proposals on school safety, health records and billing, election procedures, water planning, housing and rent issues, energy and environmental regulation, and criminal penalties. The chamber also read several concurrent and joint resolutions, including measures designating state symbols and local honors, a proposed constitutional amendment related to gaming by the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, a proposal concerning special-session subjects, and resolutions on fiscal restraints and retirement obligations. No debate, testimony, or substantive action on the merits of the measures occurred in this portion of the transcript; the items were simply read and referred to committees. At the close of the proceedings, the Senate adjourned pursuant to a previously adopted motion and announced it would reconvene at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 4.

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• The Senate would vote by majority to adopt the committee's findings via a concurrent resolution that
• It also adds requirements to the concurrent resolution, such as allowing repeal of a declaration by a
• The substitute removes the two-thirds threshold for initial adoption of the concurrent resolution due
• It says the legislature may repeal a concurrent resolution adopted under this section only by concurrent
• Two weeks ago, I testified in our Article V resolution saying that Texas should use every part of its

Bills: HB186, HB201, HB229, HB796, HB1506, HB2702, HB2885, HB3225, HB3909, HB4285, HB5138

Keywords: social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, federal directives, state authority

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• Uh, the chair lays out House concurrent resolution 10. 8.
• So, uh, both Texas, both Texas US senators, As well as many other in the Texas US congressional delegates
• The Arizona State Legislature has already passed a resolution similar to what we're asking the Texas
• The chair lays out House concurrent resolution 127 and recognizes Chairman Lujan to explain the bill.
• I'm honored to present House Concurrent Resolution 127, which reaffirms Texas's strong and growing partnership

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• Chair, members, House Concurrent Resolution 2001 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would be
• Chair, members, House Concurrent Resolution of 2001 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would
• Chairman, I move that House Concurrent Resolution 2001 as amended be returned with a do pass recommendation
• The motion before you is that House Concurrent Resolution 2001 as amended be returned with a do pass
• House Concurrent Memorial 2004 urges the United States Congress to enact House Resolution 55 and repeal

Bills: HB2009, HB2022, HCM2001, HCM2002, HCM2004, HCR2001, HM2001, HM2004

Keywords: campaign contributions, foreign contributions, constitutional amendments, public disclosure, Arizona Revised Statutes, elections, voter registration, provisional ballots, primary election, voter participation, Muslim Brotherhood, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, national security, Islamist extremism, Congress, Arizona, domestic security, CAIR, terrorist organization

Summary: The committee met to hear several measures, beginning with HCM 2001 and HCM 2002, both memorials urging Congress to review and potentially designate the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as foreign terrorist organizations. Supporters argued the groups have documented ties to Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood’s stated goal of undermining Western civilization, citing the Holy Land Foundation case, FBI concerns, and testimony from national-security advocates. Opponents, including CAIR representatives, Muslim community members, and civil-rights advocates, said the memorials relied on guilt by association, would stigmatize Muslims, and lacked a factual or legal basis; they emphasized CAIR’s civil-rights work and warned of First Amendment concerns and community harm. After extensive debate and questions about the relationship between national and Arizona CAIR entities, the committee approved HCM 2001 and HCM 2002 on 4-3 votes, with members on both sides explaining their votes at length. Supporters framed the measures as simple requests to Congress based on existing federal findings, while opponents called them political theater and discriminatory. The committee then recessed briefly. When the committee returned, it heard HB 2009, which would prohibit committees primarily organized to influence constitutional amendments from accepting foreign national contributions and require donor verification and disclosure of out-of-state funding. The sponsor said the bill is meant to help voters understand outside influence on Arizona constitutional initiatives and suggested it could be broadened to all ballot measures. The bill passed 4-3. The committee then took up HCR 2001, a proposed constitutional amendment on elections that would limit voting to U.S. citizens, ban foreign contributions to candidate and ballot measure campaigns, require government-issued ID, and adjust early voting and mail-ballot rules. A late amendment clarified that the citizenship requirement applies to primary, general, and municipal elections, set early voting to end the Friday before an election, and refined mail-ballot rules while preserving federal overseas military voting requirements. The sponsor argued the measure would make Arizona elections more secure and efficient, while critics said it would create barriers and longer lines. The transcript cuts off during sponsor questioning on the amendment and ballot-access provisions.

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• You're recognized on your resolution. I'm sorry, on your concurrent resolution.
• Chairman and members, this morning to lay out House Concurrent Resolution 102.
• House Concurrent Resolution 102 expresses the Texas Legislature's strong support for maintaining federal
• House Concurrent Resolution 102 also directs the Texas Secretary of State to send official copies to
• I appreciate the opportunity to testify before you today on House Concurrent Resolution 102.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• The SMR tax for the city of Coppell is a special sales tax utilized by cities across Texas to repair
• to invest in critical infrastructure that, in turn, will improve the quality of life for Texans. ...Texas
• You're here on behalf of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, and you're here for the bill.
• SB 2529 seeks to protect Texas taxpayers from excessive taxation by installing common sense safeguards
• Thompson is here on behalf of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas.

Bills: SB1277, SB1531, SB2452, SB2520, SB2521, SB2529, SB2538, SB2539, SB2541, SB2873

Keywords: municipal sales tax, street maintenance, local option tax, Tax Code Chapter 327, sales and use tax, street repair, sidewalk maintenance, water infrastructure, wastewater system, stormwater system, local election, ballot language, reauthorization, municipal finance, infrastructure funding, Texas municipalities, street and sidewalk tax, special district tax, public works, property tax