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• When utilities expect peak electricity consumption to approach the amount of electricity they're able
• electric system works.
• electric system works.
• CPUC and CEC have ongoing proceedings to address electric grid reliability. That's their purview.
• Our grid needs firm, clean power, our families and businesses need affordable electricity.

Committee: House Utilities and Energy

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• utility... ...if the electric utility disconnects power.
• And it requires compliance with applicable electrical components.
• How much electricity does it use to plug this into an electric outlet? You said it plugs in.
• from the grid.
• Okay, I'm going to read a comment from my electric co-ops.

Bills: HB2099 , HB2263 , HB2264 , HB2330 , HB2341 , HB2492 , HB2757 , HB2782 , HB2843 , HB2889 , HB2912 , HB2915 , HB2918 , HB4025 , HB4100 , HCR2020 , HCR2057

Committee: House Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Keywords: water storage, long-term storage credits, groundwater management, drought contingency, Arizona water regulations, Colorado River, replenishment, groundwater savings facility, groundwater storage, underground water storage, active management area, irrigation non-expansion area, Arizona water law, water rights, water replenishment, recharge, water conservation district, multi-county water conservation district, CAP water, Central Arizona Project

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• </c><00:03:48.560><c> and</c> projected demand for electricity and projected demand for electricity and
• 04:06.480><c> its</c><00:04:06.720><c> greatest</c> the power grid faces its greatest the power grid
• </c> electricity coming about us. Number one. electricity coming about us. Number one.
• Representative Nash. electricity demand at any given time. electricity demand at any given time.

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I can tell you happen to me when I was in Texas, I was making the rest of the club.
• The occupants advised the trooper that they had recently crossed the U.S. border into Texas.
• grid.
• There's a electrical Grid Security Association nationwide and they were working on some exercises.
• Getting back to the one of the GOP's that we we found in the electrical system.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• In November, the first case was 1,100 miles from Texas. Today, it is 350 miles from Texas.
• , Texas AgriLife, and Texas Parks and Wildlife.
• ranches and Texas feed yards.
• The return of New World screwworms to Texas will be devastating to rural Texas and to all of Texas, in
• Litz with the Texas Wildlife Association? What is the Texas Wildlife...

Committee: House Agriculture & Livestock

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• They service other co-ops such as Talkan Electric, things like that. That's seminal electric co-op.
• This is for electric vehicles.
• This is for electric vehicles.
• What role does the commission play in making sure our electrical grid is protected and ready for anything
• grid?

Summary: The committee heard introductory remarks from Chair LaMarca and members, then received presentations on electric utility planning, transportation infrastructure, and broadband deployment. Public Service Commission staff explained how Florida’s utilities plan for reliability and cost through 10-year site plans, demand forecasting, and economic dispatch. The presentation emphasized Florida’s residential-heavy load, growing EV demand, expanding solar and battery storage, continued reliance on natural gas combined-cycle plants, and the role of nuclear power. Members asked about energy efficiency, rates, renewable options beyond solar, cybersecurity, grid resilience, data centers, and small modular nuclear reactors; the witness said efficiency programs are reviewed every five years, utilities must balance reliability and affordability, and large new loads like data centers generally must pay for their own infrastructure needs. Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue described FDOT’s five-year work program, decentralized district structure, and funding mix, noting that the agency is predominantly state-funded and prioritizes maintenance and preservation before expansion. He highlighted record investment levels, major congestion-relief projects, toll-road revenues, seaport and airport partnerships, spaceport investments, workforce and equipment needs, and emerging technology such as advanced air mobility. Members asked about project timing, MPO planning, rail and ferry funding, airport governance, winter storm preparedness, and flooding/sea-level rise; Perdue said faster delivery depends on resources, local governments lead transit operations with FDOT as a capital partner, and coastal and drainage projects are designed around storm surge and resiliency. The Office of Broadband reported on six grant programs supporting infrastructure, community facilities, digital connectivity, and future digital capacity and broadband expansion. Director Leo Garcia said the office has awarded hundreds of millions of dollars across most counties, leveraged significant private investment, and focused heavily on rural areas. He noted that broadband efforts are intended to support telehealth, education, workforce development, and economic growth, and said the state has reduced the number of unserved locations from more than 400,000 to a projected 170,000 after current awards are completed. He also said the office needs additional budget authority for the upcoming digital capacity program and that the larger federal/state broadband deployment program will be used to reach remaining unserved and underserved areas.

Bills: HB 220 , HB 783 , HB 2240 , HB 3336 , HB 4202 , HB 4449 , HB 4904 , HB 3441 , HB 4284

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: sexual assault, healthcare facilities, forensic examination, survivor support, emergency contraceptive, online impersonation, civil liability, social media, identity theft, defamation, counseling damages, injunctive relief, public health, safety regulations, community health, state standards, healthcare access, identification, real estate, proof of identity

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• The Texas State Association of Firefighters disagrees with the implications of House Bill 1691.
• Education to prepare Texas for success in these rapidly growing sectors.
• Thank you for your attention to this crucial matter. industry in Texas.
• Texas Clete as the Deputy Executive Director testifying for the bill, is that correct?
• Workers' Compensation Act under Texas Labor Code Chapter 14.

Bills: HB1654 , HB1691 , HB2545 , HB2652 , HB3799 , HB4144 , HB5008

Committee: House S/C on Workforce

Keywords: peace officers, firefighters, employment protection, worker's compensation, job security, maximum medical improvement, government employment, firefighter cancer benefits, emergency medical technicians, compensation claims, cancer exposures, firefighting hazards, workforce training, rural development, grant program, job-specific training, Texas Workforce Commission, child care, single-parent, subsidized

Bills: HB 9 , HB 22 , HB 908 , HB 1392

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment

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• Representative [ID: member_20914] and others, House Bill 513, a bill to be entitled and actuating to electric
• Gulf of America provides essential resources that impact the daily lives of those of us who live in Texas

Bills: HB 9 , HB 22 , HB 908 , HB 1392

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment

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• He then served his constituents in the Texas Senate before serving the entire state of Texas as a Texas
• His goal quickly became a reality in 2013 when the University acquired Texas Wesleyan Texas Wesleyan
• It is home to the incredible University of North Texas and Texas Women's University.
• Texas.
• electric generating facilities.

Bills: HB9 , HB22 , HB908 , HB1392

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment

Bills: HB609 , HB630 , HB654 , HB676

Committee: House Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Keywords: oyster mariculture, aquaculture, farming, water quality, regulations, outboard motors, certificate of title, vessel regulation, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, marine documentation, hunter education, criminal charge, illegal hunting, mule deer, white-tailed deer, sustainability, wildlife conservation, unmanned aircraft, wildlife retrieval, Hunting

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• </c><01:31:33.600><c> So</c> regulated electricity in Wyoming. So regulated electricity in Wyoming.
• </c> director of the Wyoming Rural Electric director of the Wyoming Rural Electric Association.<02:02
• </c> them get to them to the grid. them get to them to the grid.
• </c> the the grid and you're fur regulated. the the grid and you're fur regulated.
• </c> on existing Wyoming electric customers. on existing Wyoming electric customers.

Committee: Joint Minerals, Business & Economic Development

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I welcome you to the Texas Capitol.
• Such an important thing for Texas. Texas can lead the country in this area. that.
• grid by ensuring planned coordination between Texas utilities, local law enforcement, the PUC, and ERCOT
• Given the criticality of certain facilities to maintain grid Reliability is paramount for Texas, along
• Texas Supreme Court and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.

Keywords: legislation, Senate Joint Resolution 40, Senate Bill 871, constitutional amendment, emergency powers, governor authority, legislative oversight

Summary: The meeting focused on several crucial pieces of legislation, notably Senate Joint Resolution 40, which proposed a constitutional amendment to clarify the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the Supreme Court during emergencies. Senator Birdwell presented the resolution, emphasizing the need for legislative involvement during prolonged crises. It garnered broad support, passing with 29 votes in favor and only 1 against. Following this, Senate Bill 871, considered the enabling legislation, was also moved for discussion, with the aim of reinforcing the legislature's authority during emergencies while establishing clear guidelines for the governor's powers.

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• My home state, California's power grid, is already struggling to deliver electricity to meet existing
• So if we mandate this shift to electric vehicles, it would place additional strain on the grid, leading
• My home state, California's power grid, is already struggling to deliver electricity to meet existing
• So if we mandate this shift to electric vehicles, it would place additional strain on the grid, leading
• So if we mandate this shift to electric vehicles, it would place additional strain on the grid, leading

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• </c><00:36:37.119><c> Um</c><00:36:37.680><c> we</c> producing electric for our grids.
• Um we producing electric for our grids.
• They're asking for electric. They're asking for grid space. Um, where are we all headed?
• </c> electric. They're asking for grid space. electric. They're asking for grid space.
• And 69% of our grid I'd want electric.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:01:12 Approval of Minutes 00:02:25 Co-Chair & Member Comments 00:02:48 Discussion of 2025 SB 137 00:06:58 Outdoor Adventure Tourism Opportunities 00:41:56 Public Service Commission Update 01:21:37, 958, all

Summary: The committee meeting began with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of the prior minutes. Members also observed a moment of reflection for Charlie Kirk and offered condolences to Representative Bobby McCool on the death of his mother. Representative Fugate then made announcements about the ongoing ATV/UTV trail system, including an October 21 opening in Letcher County and an October 2 groundbreaking in Knott County, and staff was asked to circulate the dates to members. The main agenda item was Senate Bill 137, presented by Senator Cassie Chambers Armstrong with testimony from George Ecklan of the Coalition of the Homeless and Wesley Bryant, a flood survivor and Eastern Kentucky resident. The bill would prohibit utility disconnections for non-payment during dangerous weather and emergencies, including extreme cold, excessive heat, and declared natural disasters. Supporters said the measure is narrow, does not forgive past-due balances or change reconnection policies, and is intended to protect vulnerable residents, reduce risks to first responders, and create a minimum statewide standard amid a patchwork of utility policies. They cited weather thresholds and historical examples of extreme weather and disaster declarations in Kentucky. Testimony emphasized the human impact of shutoffs, especially for low-income households, older adults, and families facing illness or disaster recovery. Bryant described experiences with people shivering without heat or struggling to keep children cool when power was cut off, calling electricity a lifeline rather than a luxury. Representative Gu raised concerns that utility bills have become unaffordable due to broader policy and rate issues, argued that some customers may not pay if shutoffs are prohibited, and questioned whether the bill was needed. Senator Chambers Armstrong responded that the proposal is limited to non-payment shutoffs during short periods of dangerous conditions and is meant to keep people safe during emergencies. No vote or final action on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Subgrantees were to use the funds on projects to harden the electrical grid, enhance grid resiliency,
• prevent wildfires, and prevent electricity outages.
• are doing that work—they're doing the engineering in Idaho, but they're doing the manufacturing in Texas
• are doing that work they're doing the engineering in Idaho but they're doing the manufacturing in Texas
• They're doing the engineering in Idaho, but they're doing the manufacturing in Texas because that's where

Summary: The joint Senate Finance and House Appropriations committee first reviewed the Department of Juvenile Corrections budget. Legislative analyst Noah Peterson outlined the agency’s three programs, funding sources, recent expenditure trends, and proposed FY 2027 requests, including replacement items, IT upgrades, a clinician services transfer from Health and Welfare, and endowment-funded facility and vehicle needs. Director Ashley Dowell described the department’s mission, declining juvenile census, and the role of county partnerships, youth assessment centers, and prevention/diversion services. Members asked about the governor’s holdback, vehicle replacements, staffing, and whether any juveniles were under mandatory minimums; Dowell said the holdback was managed through contract reductions, travel/training savings, and internal efficiencies, and that the staffing analysis found the department was understaffed by 12 positions, with six vacancies already reclassified into direct care roles. The committee then heard the budget review for the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources. Analyst Peterson explained that the office is mostly federally funded, with several dedicated funds and large reappropriated balances tied to energy resilience projects; he also noted a home energy rebates request that was not recommended by the governor because of uncertainty at the federal level. Administrator Calli Younger said the office uses federal and state funds to support rural energy efficiency, wildfire prevention, permitting coordination, and policy work on hydropower, geothermal, mining, and nuclear energy. She emphasized the new nuclear task force, the office’s request for flexibility to support nuclear policy work, and efforts to improve permitting efficiency through a one-stop-shop approach and participation in FAST-41 processes. Members asked about nuclear fuel recycling, workforce needs, incentives, and a possible merger with the Office of Species Conservation; Younger said Idaho’s lab and regulatory certainty make it well positioned for nuclear growth, but workforce development and policy clarity remain key, and she described the merger idea as a way to consolidate overlapping permitting functions and reduce costs.

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• ><c> may,</c><00:15:01.120><c> with</c> electric distribution utility may, with electric distribution
• </c> the electric industry starting in 1996. the electric industry starting in 1996.
• The transmission grid in costs.
• </c> electricity. Um, oil is expensive. electricity. Um, oil is expensive.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• </c> them to be off the grid. them to be off the grid.
• </c> average grid power. average grid power.
• with the grid.
• </c> on the generation of electricity. on the generation of electricity.
• </c> electricity bills. electricity bills.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Thursday, April 2, 2026, 960, senate, all

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• In California, refineries in Texas, or the resources supply.
• The third important point is electric vehicle uptake. Arizona is selling electric vehicles.
• For each electric vehicle sold, there are 400 gallons a year less consumed.
• Texas to Arizona and then to California.
• And also, different forms of electricity generation have different impacts on communities.

Committee: Senate Senate Natural Resources Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee first heard an informational presentation on transportation fuel supply in Arizona from Gordon Shemp of Nemecu Analytics. He described Arizona’s dependence on pipeline deliveries, limited terminal inventories, and the resulting vulnerability to outages and price spikes. He also discussed recent refinery closures in California, increased imports from overseas, and a proposed Kinder Morgan project that could add east-to-west capacity into Phoenix. Committee members asked about fuel formulations and how many fuel types move through the system; Shemp said the project would not change destination fuel specifications and that multiple fuel products already move through the pipelines. The committee then took up House Bill 2758, which would allow groundwater transport from the McMullen Valley basin to an initial AMA and related uses, with provisions for eligible entities, transportation fees, and water improvement programs. Supporters, including Stan Barnes, Jim Downing, and Barry Arons, argued the bill follows the 1991 transfer-basin framework, provides needed water augmentation for urban Arizona, and includes local benefits and guardrails. Opponents, including La Paz County Supervisor Holly Irwin, Devonna Sater, and Ed Curry, said the bill would worsen groundwater decline, subsidence, and well failures in Salome and Wenden and favored rural communities being used to solve urban water shortages. The committee approved HB 2758 on a 4-3 vote. The committee also considered HB 2078, which clarifies that certain aggregate mining reclamation notice requirements apply only to new reclamation plans and new aggregate operations, not existing mines. The sponsor said the bill fixes confusion from prior legislation, and the committee passed it 5-0. HB 2031, extending the deadline for applying for a certificate of grandfathered right in the Wilcox AMA from 15 to 27 months, also passed after some members argued the extension was needed for affected applicants while others said it would delay needed protections. HB 2102, allowing county improvement districts in certain basins to use eminent domain for a well and standpipe site and to operate domestic water delivery systems, and HB 2103, allowing gifts and fee revenues to support water hauling and local water improvement programs, both passed 4-3 despite opposition that they were only partial fixes. Later, HB 2117, which increases the annual distribution cap for conservation district education centers and shifts Environmental Special Plate Fund disbursements to the Natural Resource Conservation Board, passed 5-2 after supporters called it a technical cleanup and one member objected to changing the administering entity. HB 2261, revising agricultural property tax valuation terminology and requiring income-based valuation for agricultural real property, passed 4-3 after assessors and county representatives warned it would remove agricultural improvements from the tax rolls and shift costs to homeowners, while farm groups said it would clarify and stabilize agricultural taxation. Finally, HB 2262, transferring the Resource Analysis Division from the State Land Department to the Arizona Geological Survey and changing related geospatial advisory duties, was presented with State Land Department concerns that the bill left several duties and funding questions unclear; the transcript ends before any final action on HB 2262.