Bills: SB746 , SB1404 , SB1536 , SB1559 , SB1838

Committee: House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

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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• </c> notifying the public of our notices. notifying the public of our notices.
• </c> notice website to inform the public of notice website to inform the public of the<00:31:27.919><
• And that's after all the goal of public notice.
• their public notices, and only has 3% of the residents of Prior Lake and their circulation.
• And that's after all the goal of public notice.

Bills: HF1532 , HF1290 , HF2231 , HF2013

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

Keywords: eminent domain, reimbursement, property acquisition, appraisal, landowner rights, HF1290, AED, automatic external defibrillator, defibrillator signage, wayfinding signs, roadside signs, directional signage, public access AED, emergency medical response, cardiac arrest, sudden cardiac arrest, public safety, Minnesota Department of Transportation, road authority, transportation law

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• , in and out of ports of, of Galson County safely, and this would just be another project for us.
• Is this the only piece of information or notice that you know of that you did not receive?
• Do you know of anywhere in the section where notice is defined? It does not define notice.
• OK, so that could be any form of notice, correct? Yeah. So do you use smoke signals, sir, in Tex?
• of me.

Bills: HB 2065 , HB 2462 , HB 2621 , HB 3187 , HB 3539 , HB 3563 , HB 3726 , HB 4164 , HB 4207 , HB 4368 , HB 4706 , HB 4916 , HB 4950 , HB 4967 , HB 5177 , HB 4429 , HB 5597

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: commercial vehicles, parking regulations, residential areas, local governance, land use, traffic safety, high occupancy vehicle lane, pregnant operators, transportation, parental rights, motor vehicle regulations, live video feed, state agency, transparency, public safety, regional transportation, mobility program, sales tax, public infrastructure, local government

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• Are you aware of any types of expenditures on the part of the county of HCTRA's funds that may not have
• The question of the out-of-city users versus the in-city users going in and out of the city of Houston
• of the state of Texas.
• I mean, you've noticed that we're... whether it's a map or the number of people.
• To the loss of the jobs of some of my co-workers.

Bills: HB2065 , HB2462 , HB2621 , HB3187 , HB3539 , HB3563 , HB3726 , HB4164 , HB4207 , HB4368 , HB4706 , HB4916 , HB4950 , HB4967 , HB5177 , HB4429 , HB5597

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: commercial vehicles, parking regulations, residential areas, local governance, land use, traffic safety, high occupancy vehicle lane, pregnant operators, transportation, parental rights, motor vehicle regulations, live video feed, state agency, transparency, public safety, regional transportation, mobility program, sales tax, public infrastructure, local government

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• Part of Bill 4429 to name a portion of Highway 281 as the McElroy Memorial Highway.
• The outpouring of love we have felt from so many, and the goodness of people, Aiming this stretch of
• The three of them were mine.
• We're staying out of it.
• a standard of care and a standard of safety that needs to be upheld on our...

Bills: HB2065 , HB2462 , HB2621 , HB3187 , HB3539 , HB3563 , HB3726 , HB4164 , HB4207 , HB4368 , HB4706 , HB4916 , HB4950 , HB4967 , HB5177 , HB4429 , HB5597

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: commercial vehicles, parking regulations, residential areas, local governance, land use, traffic safety, high occupancy vehicle lane, pregnant operators, transportation, parental rights, motor vehicle regulations, live video feed, state agency, transparency, public safety, regional transportation, mobility program, sales tax, public infrastructure, local government

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• Notice to the public of the opt-in decision must be posted at least twice in the local journal.
• Notice to the public of the opt-in decision must be posted at least twice in the local journal.
• Page 3 of the digest gives an overview of all...
• care of in their branch of government.
• care of in their branch of government.

Bills: HB27 , HB143 , HB205 , HB308 , HB311 , HB417 , HB430 , HB562 , HB812 , HB1129

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: inmates, department of public safety, per diem, local correctional facilities, jail funding, insurance premiums, Municipal Fire and Police, dedicated fund, assessments, Louisiana legislation, hazardous waste, cleanup fund, environmental protection, state treasury, Consumer Price Index, law enforcement, firefighters, health insurance, survivors benefits, Lafayette

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• , the parties to the transaction must provide written notice of the change to the Attorney General.
• Parties to the transaction must provide written notice of the change to the Attorney General.
• receiving notice of the transaction.
• That is one of the expanded coverages that triggers the 60-day notice if one of those transactions occurs
• However, the conditions that trigger that 60-day notice are slightly broader than just involvement of

Bills: HB2255 , HB2320 , HB2548

Committee: House Civil Rights & Judiciary

Keywords: litigation finance, legal funding, lawsuit, financial services, access to justice, firearm regulation, manufacturing, safety standards, background checks, license requirements, health care market standards, hospital consolidation, merger review, health care transaction notice, attorney general review, antitrust, provider organizations, hospital systems, contracting affiliation, material change

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• Good morning, Madam Chair, members of the committee.
• infractions for purposes of enforcing this bill, as written.
• It accomplishes a couple of things. Number one, it excludes tribes from the definition of employer.
• All those in favor of final passage, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed?
• All those in favor of final passage, please say aye. Aye. Opposed?

Bills: SB6134

Committee: House Labor & Workplace Standards

Keywords: unemployment insurance, UI benefits, striking workers, strike, labor dispute, retroactive wages, overpayment assessment, overpayment recovery, Employment Security Department, ESD, claimant notice, benefit recoupment, Washington unemployment law, worker notice, federal unemployment tax credit, state unemployment fund, 904, all

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• The bill requires the local government to provide notice to adjacent landowners of property located within
• Notice requirements of the administrative process must be set forth in development regulations, and the
• And as part of the GMA, my property was rezoned again without my notice.
• And as part of the GMA, my property was owned again without my notice. agenda.
• And as part of the GMA, my property was owned, again, without my notice, is middle family housing.

Bills: SB5633 , SB6279 , SB6291 , SB6274 , SB6309 , SB5903 , SB6016 , SB5820 , SB6132 , SB6189

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: land subdivision, zoning, property development, local government authority, real estate, infrastructure, wildfire, wildland urban interface, WUI, building code, fire-resistant construction, defensible space, hazard map, risk map, state building code council, department of natural resources, fire marshal, regional fire defense board, roofing standards, exterior walls

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• us a lot of time and a lot of money.
• us a lot of time and a lot of money.
• And some recoveries are very large, but some of the cases that I've been the most proud of are some of
• the timeline of implementation of a new form.
• that's required of why, of all of the providers that happen to be empowered to sign these orders?

Bills: HB2453 , HB2590 , HB2445 , HB2386 , HB2585

Committee: House Civil Rights & Judiciary

Keywords: psychiatric pharmacists, mental health, pharmacy regulations, healthcare, pharmacological treatments, limited equity cooperatives, common interest ownership, housing, exemption, community ownership, probate, estate administration, inheritance, heir finder, heir locator, beneficiary interest, transfer of inheritance rights, probate for profit, personal representative, executor

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• Members, Section 22.002A of the Government Code is the codification of Article 5, Section 3 of the Texas
• The chair calls Judge David Schenk of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
• I'll give you a couple of examples of notable cases. ...of the ACJC deemed unworthy of investigation.
• I'm the judge of the State of Texas, representing myself and my court.
• all types of courts.

Bills: SJR27 , SB53 , SB311 , SB1164 , SB2807 , SB1574 , SB 53

Committee: House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Keywords: judicial conduct, state commission, judicial misconduct, commission membership, constitutional amendment, mental health, court proceedings, notice requirements, legal filings, electronic documents, Texas Supreme Court, writ power, mandamus, quo warranto, certiorari, procedendo, extraordinary writs, Government Code Section 22.002, separation of powers, judicial authority

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• Each of those are 58s of a mile County.
• </c><00:49:06.400><c> locations</c> of machines at dozens of locations of machines at dozens of locations
• </c> title 10 of which we lose a lot of title 10 of which we lose a lot of authorities<01:35:22.080><
• The second half of uh my of thing.
• </c> a bit of state resources to sort of a bit of state resources to sort of prime<01:48:14.960><c> the

Bills: SF0045 , SF0058 , SF0067

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting, historic horse racing, HHR terminals, horse racing, gaming commission, Wyoming Gaming Commission, local control, city approval, county approval, municipal approval, permit renewal, gaming permit, wagering regulation, racetrack, live pari-mutuel event, district court appeal, public notice, land use, public safety

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• Representatives of the House of Representatives of the House of Representatives of the Legislature of
• Representatives of the House of Representatives of the House of Representatives of the Legislature of
• instead of Department of Labor and Department of Department of Labor and Department of Department of
• And I've noticed a couple of instances where I've noticed a couple of instances where I've noticed a
• a lot of this know, and I' I've noticed a lot of this know, and I' I've noticed a lot of this of these

Bills: HJR 4 , HJR 6 , HB 195 , HB 13 , HB 143 , HB 135

Keywords: occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax

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• of the Republican Party of Texas in the mid-'80s.
• The chair of the investigative committee of the Panhandle Wildfires, through hours of testimony, it became
• Releasing the authority of the Comptroller of Public Accounts and certain political subdivisions of this
• HB 4262 by Perez of El Paso, relating to the recall of members of school district boards of trustees,
• HB 4365 by Metcalfe, relating to training requirements for a member of the board of trustees of an independent

Bills: HJR4 , HJR6 , HB195 , HB 13 , HB143 , HB135

Keywords: occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax

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• of the minutes of March 13th approval of the minutes of March 13th representative representative representative
• A3</c><00:04:53.960><c> Amendment</c> favor of adoption of the A3 Amendment favor of adoption of the
• </c><00:41:12.760><c> here</c> we're kind of running out of time here we're kind of running out of time
• </c> half of violent crimes over 2third of half of violent crimes over 2third of property<01:36:28.760
• the</c> second to kind of explain some of the second to kind of explain some of the nuts<01:37:33.880

Bills: HF1662 , HF1224 , HF1836 , HF1367 , HF1168 , HF1999 , HF1792 , HF102 , HF2127 , HF104

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: veterans, veterans affairs, State Soldiers Assistance Program, Veterans Stable Housing Initiative, MAXIS, human services data, data sharing, eligibility verification, informed consent, private data, benefits coordination, veteran housing, veteran assistance, Department of Human Services, Children Youth and Families, state benefits, federal benefits, privacy, public assistance, foreclosure

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• Most of the scam victims were above the age of 60.
• be in the public interest of the citizens of Texas.
• the direction of the Office of the Governor. 2.
• On November 7th, the A&M System formally submitted a notice of intent to the U.S.
• of Texas.

Bills: HB 11 , HB 14 , HB 132 , HB 1584 , HB 1606 , HB 5061 , HB 1041 , HB 2286

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

Keywords: licensing, reciprocity, regulation, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, interstate agreements, nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 132, Texas Government Code Chapter 418, Public Information Act, confidential records, homeland security, foreign adversary, terrorism, critical infrastructure, emergency response, law enforcement

Summary: The meeting was a thorough exploration of multiple bills, most notably focused on innovative energy solutions and public safety enhancements. Key discussions centered around HB14, which aims to bolster the state's nuclear energy capabilities through the establishment of a Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office. Senators and expert witnesses discussed the potential of nuclear power as a clean energy source and a strategic necessity for Texas's growth. There was strong support for the bill, with various stakeholders highlighting its importance for the future energy landscape. Additionally, other bills like HB132 addressed the need for enhanced confidentiality protections regarding sensitive information, while HB1584 sought improvements in power restoration procedures during emergencies. Overall, the committee engaged with multiple viewpoints, balancing innovation with safety and ethical considerations.

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• I'm one of the co-founders of Fermi America.
• On November 7, the A&M System formally submitted a notice of intent to the U.S.
• A notice of intent to the U.S.
• As one of the original owners of the South Texas Project in Bay City, As one of the original owners of
• I sent each of you, I think I sent each of you. Either of those.

Bills: HB132 , HB 11 , HB14 , HB132 , HB1584 , HB1606 , HB5061 , HB 1041 , HB2286

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

Keywords: nuclear energy, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, energy policy, regulation repeal, state energy strategy, licensing, reciprocity, regulation, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, interstate agreements, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, HB 132, Texas Government Code Chapter 418, Public Information Act, confidential records, homeland security, foreign adversary, terrorism

Summary: The committee first took up pending business and quickly reported several measures favorably, including HB 12, SB 1361, SB 1705, SB 1749, SB 1897, SB 2344, SB 2566, HB 3809, and HB 4215, with most sent to the Local and Uncontested Calendar. HB 12’s substitute clarified a limited midterm review of regulatory agencies tied to Sunset Commission recommendations. SB 2696’s substitute changed med spa regulation from a license to a certificate, with training instead of an exam, plus background checks, continuing education, and two-year renewals. HB 3809 dealt with battery energy storage decommissioning and recycling, and HB 4215 was reported without a substitute. SB 1978, concerning interconnection of electric facilities in ERCOT and federal jurisdiction concerns, was reported out on a 5-3 vote after debate, but then the chair later announced the bill was withdrawn and left pending subject to the call of the chair. HB 1899 was also reported favorably, with one nay. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 14, the advanced nuclear energy bill. Senator Schwertner described it as creating a Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, a nuclear permitting coordinator, a development fund, a completion grant program, and a workforce development program. Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including representatives from Fermi America, Dow/X-energy, CPS Energy, Paragon Energy Solutions, Bridge to Nuclear, Aalo Atomics, and the Texas Association of Business, argued that Texas should lead in advanced nuclear, citing future baseload demand, data centers, industrial power needs, supply-chain development, and long-term energy diversification. Opponents, including Public Citizen, Texas Nuclear Watchdogs, Sierra Club, and individual citizens, argued the bill would subsidize unproven, expensive technology, create grants rather than loans, and expose taxpayers to major risk while doing little to meet near-term energy needs. Several members questioned whether the state should fund projects that may not produce grid power for years, and whether the bill’s grant structure and new office were justified. The committee also heard HB 5061, which Senator Schwertner said would prohibit unethical surveillance and misuse of confidential information by state contractors, create a confidential reporting system through the State Auditor’s Office, authorize Texas Rangers investigations, protect whistleblowers, and impose penalties including contract termination, fines, and contracting bans. No public testimony was offered, and the bill was left pending. HB 132, sponsored by Senator Hughes, would extend confidentiality protections for sensitive information to hostile acts by foreign adversaries; it was also left pending after no testimony. HB 1584 was then laid out, with Senator Schwertner explaining it would require utilities to maintain and update priority restoration lists for critical facilities after Hurricane Beryl exposed communication failures, but the transcript cuts off before any action on that bill.

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• </c> me ask a couple of questions. me ask a couple of questions.
• </c> damages of $25,000 or more. damages of $25,000 or more.
• And on line 46, you see the stability is part of that equation of of taking the child and um allowing
• Foster parents get notice of hearings and reviews in these cases. They have a right to be heard.
• They're just getting notice of the hearings and reviews.

Bills: HB227 , HB454 , SB323 , HB266 , SB52 , SB53 , SB296 , HB37 , HB429 , HB93 , HB249 , HB328 , HB111 , HB132 , HB26 , SB261 , HB227 , HB454 , SB323 , HB266 , SB52 , SB53 , SB296 , HB37 , HB429 , HB93 , HB249 , HB328 , HB111 , HB132 , HB26 , SB261

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: firefighter benefits, occupational disease, line of duty, disability pension, death benefits, retirement benefits, hypertension, heart disease, respiratory disease, cancer presumption, HIV, hepatitis, municipal firefighters, state firefighters, fire districts, workers' compensation, public safety employees, post-retirement benefits, benefit eligibility cutoff, occupational illness

Bills: SB 393 , SB 414 , SB 472 , SB 578 , SB 617 , SB 710 , SB 785 , SB 973 , SB 1059 , SB 1062 , SB 1352 , SB 1450 , SB 1502 , SB 1547 , SB 1566 , SB 1567

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: appraisal, tax code, property ownership, appraisal district, chief appraiser, homelessness, public notice, municipality, conversion of property, local government, housing, community engagement, electronic communications, municipal entities, transparency, public access, government accountability, property tax, reappraisal, data privacy

Bills: SB 393 , SB 414 , SB 472 , SB 578 , SB 617 , SB 710 , SB 785 , SB 973 , SB 1059 , SB 1062 , SB 1352 , SB 1450 , SB 1502 , SB 1547 , SB 1566 , SB 1567

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: appraisal, tax code, property ownership, appraisal district, chief appraiser, homelessness, public notice, municipality, conversion of property, local government, housing, community engagement, electronic communications, municipal entities, transparency, public access, government accountability, property tax, reappraisal, data privacy