Transcript Highlights:

• So earlier today, I got a truck wash.
• We talked pretty good today.
• We talked pretty good today.
• They're operating as close as Oklahoma City.
• They're operating as close as Oklahoma City.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• don't have access to it, okay, we're going to get that to you in the next—well, we'll try to do that today
• And we want to make sure this is based on, I believe it's Article 5 of the Oklahoma and Article 1 of
• I believe it's Article 5 of the Oklahoma Constitution and Article 1 of the federal Constitution that

Summary: The meeting was an opening orientation for the Administrative Rules Committee. The chair explained that, under recent legislation including the Raines Act, HB 20, HB 2728, Senate Bill 995, and Senate Bill 1024, administrative rules now require affirmative approval and must be reviewed more carefully and on a tighter timeline. He emphasized that the committee’s role is procedural and compliance-based, not to relitigate policy, and outlined four review standards: statutory authority, fiscal analysis and cost methodology, legislative intent, and compliance with the Administrative Procedures Act. The chair also described new procedures for the session. Rules will be grouped into six oversight bundles: business and commerce, education, energy and natural resources, general government, health, and judicial and public safety. Members will be assigned packets based on workload, with an effort to balance page counts, and major rules must be flagged immediately because they must be reviewed by the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency within 21 days. He said oversight chairs may provide input, but assigned members will make the recommendations back to him. Staff support and reference materials on Title 75 and the APA were also highlighted. No formal votes were taken. In response to a question, the chair said new members would generally receive a heavier workload, consistent with prior years. He closed by noting that the committee had seven bills assigned for later consideration and that a committee meeting would likely be held the following week to begin substantive work on the rules and legislation.

Transcript Highlights:

• Hi, thank you for having me today.
• Today, other states and global competitors are strengthening their R&D tax policies.
• Today, Texas does not receive the lion's share of MRO sales tax revenue.
• Thank you, Chair Huffman, for the opportunity to testify today.
• It's New Mexico, Colorado, Kansas, and Oklahoma.

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee heard several tax and economic development bills. SB 935 would exempt counties from the motor fuels tax on fuel used exclusively in county vehicles; Sen. Hall and Cass County Judge Travis Ransom argued it would save counties money without changing fund allocations, and the bill was left pending while the committee waited for the House version. SB 2206 would extend and revise Texas’s research and development incentives by tying the franchise tax credit more closely to federal law and changing the program’s effective date; supporters from business, manufacturing, and tax policy groups said it would protect innovation jobs and help startups, while the Comptroller’s office explained the fiscal note and said the committee substitute was no longer needed. The committee later withdrew the substitute and left the bill pending before ultimately voting it out favorably. The committee also heard SB 2020, which would repeal the “rehab tax” on nonresidential remodeling. Sen. Campbell said a large fiscal note led him to delay a full presentation, but builders, architects, and contractors testified that the tax raises remodeling costs, complicates audits, and discourages reuse and reinvestment in existing buildings. The bill was left pending. SB 2018 would create a two-year “strong families” tax credit for businesses donating to nonprofits that provide family support services; supporters from Family First, Buckner International, and Texas Baptist said it would strengthen families, father engagement, and upstream prevention, while the author said the Comptroller and HHSC were still working on administration details. That bill was also left pending. After a quorum was established, the committee heard and later reported several bills favorably. SB 1030 would exempt certain aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul parts from sales tax for general aviation; industry, airport, and local economic development witnesses said it would keep high-wage aviation work in Texas and improve competitiveness with neighboring states, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 214 would create a temporary sales tax holiday for qualifying residential HVAC systems; it was laid out and left pending. SB 1901 would make administrative and ethics changes to the Opioid Abatement Fund Council, including staggered terms, conflict rules, and fund reallocation procedures; it was reported favorably. SB 266 would repeal the Texas Research Incentive Program and use the appropriation to address the existing backlog of unmatched donations; the chair and Sen. Paxton said the state should honor past commitments, and the committee substitute was adopted and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.

Transcript Highlights:

• After we're done, vote this bill out today and, and get it moving. Let's, let's get it done.
• Thank you for being here today.
• Thank you for being here today.
• No, thank you for being here today. Chair calls Grayson Gee. Thank you for being here today.
• Thank you for being here today. Thank you.

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• </c><00:08:00.000><c> Today,</c> purchased by John Tracy. Today, purchased by John Tracy.
• 00:09:12.320><c> faced</c> today, consumers are increasingly faced today, consumers are increasingly
• Speaker, I rise today to Mr.
• I rise today in support of Rep.
• I rise today in support of Rep.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 27, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• I appreciate your time today.
• and in TWEA today, we are writing.
• There are witnesses here today, Mr.
• I'm 22 years old today.
• Thank you for the opportunity to speak today.

Bills: HB778, HB 1266, HB1576, HB2213, HB2517, HB2518, HB2841, HB3306, HB3320, HB3388, HB3508, HB3520, HB3689

Keywords: credentialing, healthcare, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, managed care, hurricane, windstorm, loss mitigation, grants, insurance discounts, property retrofitting, insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, board composition, coastal counties, property insurance, taxation, Texas FAIR Plan Association, premium taxes, maintenance taxes

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• We are here today to discuss that very issue.
• That's what we're looking for today.
• How did we get here today?
• We're going to run out of time today.
• That was kind of talked about today.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Um and today for this that position is.
• We'll figure that out today.
• We'll figure that out today.
• ,</c> War II connection earlier today, War II connection earlier today, interestingly.<01:57:30.880><
• </c><02:03:30.960><c> repres</c> thank you for your service today repres thank you for your service today

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Speaker Mr Speaker today I Rise and Speaker Mr Speaker today I Rise and opposition<01:03:12.240><c> to
• </c> Arkansas Georgia Idaho Nevada Oklahoma Arkansas Georgia Idaho Nevada Oklahoma and<01:55:45.119><
• Speaker I rise today in opposition to HB Speaker I rise today in opposition to HB 377<03:15:44.399><c
• I'm here today because I got lucky.
• I know this perspective may be new for many of you, and so that's why I speak today. I speak today.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Today is March 18th.
• 18.079><c> simply</c><00:04:18.400><c> return</c> before you today would simply return before you today
• And in the aftermath of that, there's the Oklahoma City bombing or Oklahoma the government building there
• </c><00:18:54.280><c> the</c> Oklahoma City bombing or Oklahoma the Oklahoma City bombing or Oklahoma
• </c> our discussion today. our discussion today.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you for allowing me to be here today, will you bow your head?
• Family Practice Center. residency in Lawton, Oklahoma.
• Also, with us today, Mr. President and members, our members of the Longoria family.
• And I will say that big changes are on the horizon for UHV, and so we want to say today welcome.
• Thank you guys for being here today. With that, Mr.

Bills: SJR36, SJR34, SJR18, SCR9, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB372, SB495, SB627, SB764, SB842, SB971, SB767, SB480, SB1066, SB929, SB765, SB523, SB62, SB19, SB18, SB666, SB688, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB706, SB847, SB869, SB890, SB992, SB1145, SB494, SB290, SB766, SB11, SB10, SB13, SB263, SB412, SB20, SB441, SB442, SB1621, SCR13, SB569, SB314, SB25, SB293, SB914, SB260, SB1248, SB740, SB14, SJR34, SCR9, SB10, SB11, SB19, SB20, SB25, SB62, SB140, SB260, SB262, SB290, SB293, SB314, SB370, SB384, SB412, SB441, SB442, SB480, SB494, SB495, SB616, SB627, SB706, SB707, SB764, SB767, SB869, SB890, SB929, SB992, SB1145, SB1621, SJR34, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB480, SB627, SB764, SB767, SR224, SB1626, SB1627, SB1628, SB1629, SB1630, SB1631, SB1632, SB1633, SB1634, SB1635, SB1636, SB1637, SB1638, SB1639, SB1640, SB1641, SB1642, SB1643, SB1644, SB1645, SB1646, SB1647, SB1648, SB1649, SB1650, SB1651, SB1652, SB1653, SB1654, SB1656, SB1657, SB1658, SB1659, SB1660, SB1661, SB1662, SB1663, SB1664, SB1665, SB1666, SB1667, SB1668, SB1669, SB1670, SB1671, SB1672, SB1673, SB1674, SB1675, SB1676, SB1677, SB1678, SB1679, SB1680, SB1681, SB1682, SB1683, SB1684, SB1685, SB1686, SB1687, SB1688, SB1689, SB1690, SB1691, SB1692, SB1693, SB1694, SB1695, SB1696, SB1697, SB1698, SB1699, SB1700, SB1626, SB1627, SB1628, SB1629, SB1630, SB1631, SB1632, SB1633, SB1634, SB1635, SB1636, SB1637, SB1638, SB1639, SB1640, SB1641, SB1642, SB1643, SB1644, SB1645, SB1646, SB1647, SB1648, SB1649, SB1650, SB1651, SB1652, SB1653, SB1654, SB1656, SB1657, SB1658, SB1659, SB1660, SB1661, SB1662, SB1663, SB1664, SB1665, SB1666, SB1667, SB1668, SB1669, SB1670, SB1671, SB1672, SB1673, SB1674, SB1675, SB1676, SB1677, SB1678, SB1679, SB1680, SB1681, SB1682, SB1683, SB1684, SB1685, SB1686, SB1687, SB1688, SB1689, SB1690, SB1691, SB1692, SB1693, SB1694, SB1695, SB1696, SB1697, SB1698, SB1699, SB1700

Keywords: parental rights, parents, children, custody, care and control, upbringing, family law, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, child welfare, education policy, medical decisions, parental authority, primary decision makers, family autonomy, capital gains, taxation, state revenue, individual investment, Supreme Court

Transcript Highlights:

• But today, members, you have the right to vote.
• I'm here today because of my son Ashton.
• Why am I here today? Because I can.
• So I just ask you today to support.
• Today, you're in shame. Today, it's embarrassing. Today, it's hurtful.

Bills: HB34, HB128, HB621, HB748, HB2259, HB2960, HB3113, HB4749, SB835, HB128

Keywords: HB 128, sister city, sister-city agreement, international exchange, municipal diplomacy, local government, state agency, political subdivision, foreign adversary, China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Taiwan, major non-NATO ally, cultural exchange, educational exchange, tourism, bilateral cooperation, foreign relations

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• who are here today.
• She doesn't trust him driving, so she flew and he drove from Oklahoma today.
• After David graduated from high school in Oklahoma City...
• As we consider Aaron Szabo's nomination to serve on the EPA today, to serve at the EPA today, I want
• I would not be here today without them. today as the nominee for Assistant Administrator of the Office

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• I rise today, more than 5 Mr. Speaker.
• Speaker, I rise today to Mr.
• Today, we celebrate Yolanda.
• Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate<01:40:05.360><c> Dr.
• So today, Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Dear Heavenly Father, we come to you today in prayer, Lord.
• That's the only ringer I have today.
• Also recognized, though not present today, is the...
• Today, Senator King.
• I have the honor of talking about Senator English and just honoring her today.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• They all... ...other states including Texas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska.
• If Texas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska can do it... ...carbon emissions and create rich soils.
• If Texas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska can do it, so can we. Thank you. Thank you. Next.
• Senator, I appreciate you having this bill here today.
• My hands aren't working with it today. Thank you. Commercial feed, Mr.

Bills: SB47, SB110, SB122, SB143, SB168

Keywords: food recovery, composting, waste management, solid waste surcharge, organic waste reduction, environment, grants, advisory group, bosque management, Rio Grande, environmental protection, water resources, fiscal appropriation, drinking water, well owners, water testing, water treatment, public health, agriculture, New Mexico Department of Agriculture

Transcript Highlights:

• Prayer by our chaplain, Tom Doherty, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, provided today by Adam Blank
• Now, this is the more heavenly of the two bills that we've seen today.
• Second announcement would be that the majority will caucus at 3:30 today. Be greatly appreciated.
• Second announcement would be that the majority will caucus at 3:30 today upstairs. Thank you.
• Laramie Wheeler, who's in the gallery today. Welcome. Further announcements. Clerk may read.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the prior day’s journal, received substitute member appointments, and handled several messages from the Governor and Senate, including transmission of enrolled bills and committee referrals. Standing committee reports moved a number of bills to second or third reading, and several new bills were introduced covering manufactured homes, land use, execution procedures, dental hygiene, physician assistants, Medicaid, immunization/medical mandates, child protective act terminology, and election qualifications. On the floor, the House debated and passed House Bill 711, creating an alternative authorization pathway for principals and superintendents; House Bill 658, allowing county appointment of cemetery district board members when vacancies leave a district unable to govern; House Bill 661, changing a county waste-disposal provision; House Bill 715, giving city councils more authority over city library directors; House Bill 662, giving the Department of Agriculture authority to expand milk testing/payment rules; House Bill 687, restricting state procurement of AI systems built with DEI principles; House Bill 665, redirecting specialty plate funds to the Appaloosa Horse Club museum and adjusting related plate provisions; House Bill 666, requiring new Idaho residents to obtain a license and registration within 30 days; House Bill 712, creating a voluntary state seal of excellence in civics; House Bill 762, revising charter school lottery priorities to include foster children and military families; House Bill 777, updating the Uniform Controlled Substances Act; and House Bill 688, making knowingly installing counterfeit airbags a misdemeanor. Most passed with substantial majorities, though HB 687 and HB 688 drew the most opposition. The House also adopted a motion to hold the remaining third-reading bills for one legislative day, referred House Concurrent Resolution 31 commemorating Linden Bateman for printing, and signed/enrolled House Concurrent Resolution 28. The session ended with announcements and a motion to adjourn, with members noting the chamber’s workload and indicating the House would begin meeting at 10:30 a.m. the following day.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> you are considering this bill today. you are considering this bill today.
• ,</c> of Tiny House Magazine, of Tiny House Magazine, and<00:58:04.360><c> he</c><00:58:04.520><c> supports
• You got to serve everywhere today. You got to serve everywhere today. I<01:25:12.600><c> am.
• today I believe.
• My name's behalf of this bill today.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Since we're just doing public hearings today, we do not need a quorum to proceed.
• I'm here today presenting House Bill 3328 relating to homeowners insurance, the Missouri Disaster Mediation
• I hope you don't have too many questions for me today.
• And again, similar programs have been recently enacted in Oklahoma.
• And again, similar programs have been recently enacted in Oklahoma.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• We have a dozen proposals on the agenda today. But first, it's the superintendent's birthday.
• And I'm says, "I'm getting fired today."
• </c><01:38:06.159><c> Greater</c> today providing these educators?
• Greater today providing these educators?
• Just today I was on a call with one of the states. I believe it was Ohio.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee on Education heard testimony on HB 1895, which would add education-worker protections by expanding harassment-related offenses. The Department of Education, HSTA, HGA, and several school employees and principals testified in support, describing increased harassment and threats toward teachers and staff, especially since COVID, and saying the bill would help deter bad actors. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the measure, saying the language was vague and overbroad, could criminalize ordinary parental advocacy or speech, and might not survive constitutional scrutiny. In response to questions, the public defender said existing statutes already cover threatening or assaultive conduct against educational workers, while DOE representatives said the bill was aimed at excessive and repetitive disruptive behavior. No vote or final action was taken in the excerpt. The committee then took up HB 1592, concerning protections for educational workers and sports officials. DOE, the Charter School Commission, HGA, HSTA, school principals, athletic programs, and many individual testifiers supported the bill, with several describing threats, harassment, and aggressive behavior at schools and athletic events. One principal said he had repeatedly involved law enforcement after threats and incidents on campus, and a teacher testified about the need to keep school environments safe and orderly. The Office of the Public Defender again opposed the bill, arguing that current law already enhances penalties for assaults and terroristic threatening against educational workers and sports officials, and that new offenses would have little deterrent effect. Committee members questioned whether the bill should be a separate statute and how to distinguish passionate advocacy from harassment; DOE said the line was crossed when conduct became excessive and repetitive, while the public defender urged clearer drafting and more emphasis on prevention, education, security, and de-escalation. No vote or final action was announced in the excerpt.