Video & Transcript Research : 'Texas Funeral Service Commission'
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TX
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- Not ban or prohibit associations like Texas Association of Counties, Texas Municipal League.
- First. the Texas Association of School Administrators, and the Texas Association of School Boards.
- Texas Cog.
- For your service.
- So what my team did is we combed through. registration data maintained through the Texas Ethics Commission
Keywords:
Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water permit, water appropriation, dam permit exemption, reservoir, flood control, floodwater control, erosion control, sediment control, watershed protection, flood prevention, Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS, USDA, local sponsor, district, authority, water infrastructure
TX
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- It will still be our electors, we choose, speaking for the people of Texas and I yield. Thank you.
- We trust that the committee will continue to measures to safeguard the well-being of Texas kids.
- Texas does it very well. Even the states that we may not agree with politically do it.
- Constitution. of Texas and the United States.
- Tom Glass, Texas Constitutional Enforcement, and we are in... favor of this bill.
Keywords:
municipal libraries, state funding, gender identity, public events, children's literature, SB 19, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county, city, municipality, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying ban, public funds, registered lobbyist, Chapter 305, Government Code, Local Government Code, county association dues
TX
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- The bill relates to participation in the Texas Leadership Scholars Program.
Keywords:
educator misconduct, reporting requirements, local law enforcement, public and private schools, penalties for non-compliance, expressive activities, freedom of speech, public forum, higher education, protests, student rights, telework, public education, employee rights, emergency provisions, Holocaust education, Holocaust Remembrance Week, antisemitism, genocide education, public schools
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Feb 26th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Commerce & Economic Development Oversight
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- It removes the requirement that the funeral director in charge be duly licensed as both the funeral director
- I thought I had filed an amendment to get rid of Texas A&M on this. I am not seeing an amendment.
- Texas is still involved. We will declare your bill out of committee.
Bills:
HB2445, HB2123, HB3048, HB3176, HB3239, HB3263, HB3794, HB3796, HB4265, HB4266, HB4317, HB4321, HB4322, HB3673
Keywords:
HB2445, Route 66, Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Forward Commission, centennial, historic highway, preservation, tourism, historical society, scenic byway, National Historic Trail, Route 66 Alliance, Route 66 Association, Oklahoma Historical Society, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, historic preservation, heritage tourism, public-private partnership, sunset extension, commission extension
TX
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- While the majority of county fire marshals in Texas are qualified veterans of the fire service or law
- Fire Commission.
- I'm a policy analyst for the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
- Texas is about 306,000 homes short of what's needed.
- Thank you for your service to all the people of Texas and for your time.
Bills:
SB3038, SB3045, SB3065, SB3069, SB3071, HB2025, HB2149, HB3370, HB4205, HB4506, HB5424, HB5652, HB24, HB3687, HB24
Keywords:
Fort Bend County, Municipal Utility District, MUD, special district, Rosenberg, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TCEQ, ad valorem tax, bond issuance, assessments, fees, taxes, eminent domain, road district, storm drainage, infrastructure financing, development agreement, municipal consent, temporary directors, public utility district
TX
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- about dropping the population bracket so that San Marcos can have an election to keep their civil service
Bills:
HB24, SB3038, SB3045, SB3065, SB3069, SB3071, HB2025, HB2149, HB3370, HB4205, HB4506, HB5424, HB5652, HB24, HB3687
Keywords:
groundwater, conservation, water permits, sustainability, resource management, Fort Bend County, Municipal Utility District, MUD, special district, Rosenberg, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TCEQ, ad valorem tax, bond issuance, assessments, fees, taxes, eminent domain, road district, storm drainage
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Business and Insurance Apr 9th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Business and Insurance
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, sir, very much for your service to the great state of Oklahoma. Thank you.
- Members, House Bill 22035 defines transportation protection agreement and the funeral services licensing
- Act has an agreement that primarily provides for all services related to the preparation of remains
- continuing education credits required for funeral director license renewal.
- This bill tells the Abbel Commission they can request purchase records, but there's now going to be a
Bills:
HB4248, HB4429, HB2588, HB3472, HB4317, HB3462, HB2035, HB3501, HB3127, HB3143, HB3144, HB3260, HB4321, HB3011, HB3522, HB3530
Keywords:
HB4248, hemp beverage, hemp drinks, THC beverage, cannabis beverage, intoxicating hemp, age restriction, under 21, minor possession, youth access, public health and safety, Title 63, Oklahoma Statutes, retail sales, alcohol-style regulation, controlled substances, beverage regulation, proxy advisory services, shareholder rights, financial transparency
TX
TX
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- These include the Texas Campaign for Mothers, the Texas Civil Justice League, the Texas Medical Association
- . the Texas Hospital Association, Texas Right to Life, Texas Alliance for Life, Texans for Life Committee
- in Inouye, Texas and Texas v.
- According to data from the Health and Human Services Commission, doctors have reported. performing 151
- We moved back to Texas after my husband's Air Force service to start a family near Grand parents, uncles
Keywords:
HB 44, Life of the Mother Act, abortion exceptions, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, spontaneous abortion, fetal survival, Texas abortion law, abortion ban, physician liability, health care provider, disciplinary action, aiding and abetting, emergency abortion, obstetric care
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Texas Ethics Commission Dec 10th, 2025 at 09:12 am
Transcript Highlights:
- 2 3 Chair calls this meeting of the Texas Ethics Commission at 9-10 p.m.
- We want to recognize the contribution. of three former chairs of the Texas Ethics Commission.
- So, please join me in thanking Chair Kennedy for her service on the commission. Thank you.
- So, please, join me. and thanking my friend, Chair Cravecraft, for his service on the Commission.
- The Texas Ethics Commission adjourns at 1.17 p.m.
Keywords:
Texas Ethics Commission, HB18, SB12, political contributions, civil penalties, Attorney General, criminal election offenses, legislation
Summary:
In the latest meeting of the Texas Ethics Commission, significant discussions centered around newly passed legislation, specifically HB18 and SB12. HB18 introduces a civil penalty for members who accept political contributions while absent from the state, addressing potential obstructions to legislative actions. Senators and commissioners engaged in an in-depth dialogue about the implications of this bill, with many expressing concerns regarding enforcement and compliance. In contrast, SB12 expands the jurisdiction of the Attorney General to prosecute criminal election offenses, further tightening the oversight of election activities. The meeting concluded with acknowledgement of the efforts put forth by previous commission chairs, highlighting their contributions to the commission's success.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Senate in Special Session B Jan 28th, 2025
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
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- Every state, county, district, authority, municipal officer, department, division, board, commission,
- Does that include nonprofits that would have to cooperate, perhaps ones that offer homeless services?
- Maybe this number is wrong too, but we are told FAMU has a 20 percent commission rate.
- Why go to the Commission of Agriculture? Let's talk about what he does.
- The Commission of Agriculture has some of these previous.
Keywords:
accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, advocacy, legislation, business issues, memorial, law enforcement, sacrifice, tribute, community support, service, community, Holocaust, remembrance, antisemitism, human rights, education, Holocaust Remembrance Day, memorialization, sexual assault
TX
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- The Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants is gathering at the Capitol today for Texas CPA Advocacy
- Thank you, guys, for what you do for Texas.
- I am heartened by the mission of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission, and I'll close with this
- The mission of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission is to combat and to confront hatred, prejudice
- , and certainly the Texas Senate.
Keywords:
accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, advocacy, legislation, business issues, memorial, law enforcement, sacrifice, tribute, community support, service, community, Holocaust, remembrance, antisemitism, human rights, education, Holocaust Remembrance Day, memorialization, sexual assault
TX
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- Specifically, the bill now exempts law enforcement officers. is licensed by the Texas Commission on Law
- located in Austin, Texas.
- The substitute gives flexibility to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to be able to either
- Real Estate Commission.
- Texas Alliance of Retired Americans.
Keywords:
SB 383, ERCOT, Texas Utilities Code, interconnection, wind power facility, offshore wind, coastal wind, nearshore wind, Gulf of America, Texas coast, three marine leagues, electric grid, transmission line, distribution facility, renewable energy, battery storage, energy storage, grid access, power grid, electric service
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Specifically, the bill now exempts law enforcement officers licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
- located in Austin, Texas.
- State Library and Archives Commission.
- The substitute gives flexibility to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to be able to either
- Real Estate Commission. ...and any fine policy it has adopted with the Texas Real Estate Commission
Keywords:
SB 383, ERCOT, Texas Utilities Code, interconnection, wind power facility, offshore wind, coastal wind, nearshore wind, Gulf of America, Texas coast, three marine leagues, electric grid, transmission line, distribution facility, renewable energy, battery storage, energy storage, grid access, power grid, electric service
Summary:
The committee took up a long list of pending bills before moving to several bills on the day’s posting. It reported favorably SB 438, SB 512, SB 647, SB 648, SB 715, SB 758, SB 1964, SB 2121, SB 2145, SB 2167, SB 2330, SB 2349, SB 2443, SB 2629, SB 2702, SB 1495, and SB 2268, with several of those adopted from committee substitutes. Some measures were sent to the local and uncontested calendar, while others were reported to the full Senate. Votes on the pending-business bills were generally strong, though SB 715 and SB 2330 drew recorded opposition; SB 647 and SB 648 had one member present not voting because of confusion over the deed-related bills.
A major discussion centered on SB 715, which would establish a reliability standard and penalties/incentives for generation resources. Senator Sparks said the committee substitute would avoid unfairly penalizing existing dispatchable generation, allow wind and solar to qualify through storage or backup power, give the PUC flexibility to set standards and phase in the program, and exempt switchable units. Critics raised concerns that it could raise consumer costs and destabilize the market, while supporters argued it would improve reliability. The committee substitute was adopted and the bill was reported out 6-4.
The committee also heard testimony on SB 2330, dealing with payroll deduction for association dues, where the author said the bill would end state involvement in dues collection except for first responders covered by meet-and-confer agreements. Members questioned why teachers and other employees were treated differently, and the bill was reported out 6-5. Other notable bills included SB 2864 on building-integrated photovoltaics, SB 1012 on sale of surplus state property, SB 2221 on fraudulent UCC filings, SB 1705 regulating cryptocurrency kiosks with licensing, transaction limits, fee caps, and a 72-hour hold, SB 1181 on combative sports licensing, SB 2586 on HOA transparency, SB 2075 as a TDLR cleanup bill, and SB 383 restricting offshore wind interconnection based on impacts to shipping, wildlife, and coastal interests. Several of these were left pending after testimony, with SB 1705 drawing both law enforcement support and industry concerns over the fee caps and limits.
TX
Keywords:
regulatory reform, state agencies, efficiency, rulemaking, judicial review, SB 217, Historic Texas Freedmen's Cemetery Designation Program, Texas Historical Commission, Freedmen's cemetery, freed slave burial site, cemetery designation, historic cemetery, African American history, Black cemetery, burial grounds, cemetery preservation, historical marker, medallion, property owner notice, adjacent landowners
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 26 Mar 17th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So, is the concern then that we have sex offenders who might be trying to engage the services of a surrogate
- will it carry the same penalties and perjury of law as it does if you falsify paperwork to the tax commission
- House Bill 4322 removes the requirement that a funeral director in charge be duly licensed as a director
Keywords:
HB2936, children, child protection, adoption, Oklahoma Adoption Code, gestational carrier, gestational agreement, surrogacy, intended parent, preplacement home study, home study, prospective adoptive parent, foster placement, child abuse, child neglect, child sexual abuse, child sexual exploitation, lewd molestation, sex offender registry, Oklahoma Sex Offenders Registration Act
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 26 Mar 17th, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So is the concern then that we have sex offenders who might be trying to engage in services of a surrogate
- affidavit, will it carry the same penalties of perjury as it does if you falsify paperwork to the Tax Commission
- House Bill 4322 removes the requirement that a funeral director in charge be duly licensed as a director
Keywords:
HB2936, children, child protection, adoption, Oklahoma Adoption Code, gestational carrier, gestational agreement, surrogacy, intended parent, preplacement home study, home study, prospective adoptive parent, foster placement, child abuse, child neglect, child sexual abuse, child sexual exploitation, lewd molestation, sex offender registry, Oklahoma Sex Offenders Registration Act
Summary:
The House convened, took the roll, offered an invocation, led the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized the nurse of the day, Stephanie Cooper. Members also adopted motions related to a multi-day adjournment request and received several guest introductions, including students, athletes, family members, and constituents in the galleries.
The chamber then considered and passed several bills. HB 2936 clarified that certain offenders may not adopt children, including in surrogacy-related situations; it passed 71-0. HB 2967 exempted certain vehicle title transfers between guardians and children or grandparents and grandchildren from motor vehicle excise tax; it passed 69-10. HB 3627 added the State Committee of Blind Vendors to the list of public bodies allowed to meet by video or teleconference and passed 70-2, with the emergency clause also approved. HB 3721 created a survivor-benefit option for children of unmarried public safety officers who die before retirement after qualifying for benefits; it passed 77-3, and the emergency clause was adopted.
Additional measures passed included HB 4132, a data protection bill, by 77-0; HB 4303, extending the deadline for municipalities to publish ordinances, by 70-0; HB 4478, raising the daily deposit threshold for school activity funds from $100 to $500 while requiring weekly deposits, by 73-5; HB 4322, removing the requirement that a funeral director in charge also be a licensed embalmer/director, by 61-17; and HB 4227, protecting the legal rights of child sexual abuse victims, which was amended with cleanup language and then passed with no recorded nays. The House then adjourned until Monday, March 23 at 1:30 p.m.
TX
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- I was running the Railroad Commission of Texas 811 Damage Prevention Program for them until I retired
- to hold the Railroad Commission of Texas accountable to its mission through legislative involvement.
- The Commission regulates approximately 18,500 propane service lines.
- Commission to maintain customer service for these systems as more continue to come online.
- The Railroad Commission of Texas will review these costs in the rate proceeding.
Keywords:
inactive wells, oil and gas regulation, environmental protection, Railroad Commission of Texas, well plugging, Railroad Commission, penalties, violations, pipeline safety, civil penalties, criminal penalties, wildfire prevention, oil and gas, safety inspections, administrative penalties, excavation, notification, utilities, underground facilities, regulatory compliance
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Business and Commerce (Part II) May 1st, 2025
Business & Commerce
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- This aligns with the core Texas ethos.
- In closing, the AI development in Texas is currently the Wild West.
- I'm the president and CEO of the Texas Association of Business.
- I am the general counsel for the Commission on Judicial Conduct.
- , because it is a voluntary duty, and the staff that is working to provide service to the state of Texas
Bills:
HB12, HB149, HB12, HB149, SB229, SB1361, SB1749, SB1897, SB2113, SB2566, SB2677, SB1652, SB2327, SB2344, SB2696
Keywords:
election law, attorney general, prosecution, criminal offenses, law enforcement, jurisdiction, voter fraud, local prosecuting attorney, public safety, communication, governor approval, interoperability, political subdivision, radio systems, artificial intelligence, regulation, biometric data, ethical AI, consumer protection, AI governance
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Business and Commerce (Part I) May 1st, 2025
Business & Commerce
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- Services Commission Executive Commissioner or designee to obtain criminal history record information
- of the Texas Humane Legislation Network.
- I am currently the Director of Animal Services in Athens, Texas, and before that I spent ...about 10
- , which is overseen by the Texas Finance Commission. ...that the rulemaking portion of the bill includes
- Our average deal in Texas is about...
Bills:
HB12, HB149, SB229, SB1361, SB1749, SB1897, SB2113, SB2566, SB2677, SB1652, SB2327, SB2344, SB2696, HB12, HB149
Keywords:
artificial intelligence, regulation, biometric data, ethical AI, consumer protection, AI governance, automobile sales, finance, retail seller, motor vehicle purchase, motor vehicle sales, pricing restrictions, third-party financing, education, funding, student assessment, accountability, standards, motor vehicle, financing