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• changes, right, the origin of your shrimp. It seems, I mean, and I'm a business owner, so.
• Right. About a third of Texas restaurants were not profitable last year.
• Sure, but not for my members, right? Okay, just here speaking on behalf of restaurants.
• But right now, that way of life is under threat. ...threat.
• The chair lays out SB72 by Senator Zaffirini relating to... to the regulation of private passenger vehicle

Bills: HB2226 , HB2269 , HB2343 , HB2760 , HB3621 , HB4079 , HB4204 , HB4518 , HB4531 , HB4555 , HB4850 , HB4876 , HB4903 , HB4996 , HB5122

Committee: House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Keywords: construction trust funds, Property Code, Chapter 162, construction payments, mechanics lien, contractors, subcontractors, laborers, material suppliers, materialmen, real property improvement, assignment of payment rights, unpaid trust funds, trust fund beneficiaries, construction industry, payment protection, Texas construction law, property owners association, landscaping, grass maintenance

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• As well as the rights of members and administrators.
• We believe privacy is a human right, and the First Amendment protects our freedom of speech.
• The time and the know-how to do all of that stuff with what you have right now? We do. OK.
• Testifying on behalf of Heritage Action for America, are you in support of the bill?
• I work with Fusion Law and I'm appearing on behalf of Heritage Action for America.

Bills: HB2226 , HB2269 , HB2343 , HB2760 , HB3621 , HB4079 , HB4204 , HB4518 , HB4531 , HB4555 , HB4850 , HB4876 , HB4903 , HB4996 , HB5122

Committee: House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Keywords: construction trust funds, Property Code, Chapter 162, construction payments, mechanics lien, contractors, subcontractors, laborers, material suppliers, materialmen, real property improvement, assignment of payment rights, unpaid trust funds, trust fund beneficiaries, construction industry, payment protection, Texas construction law, property owners association, landscaping, grass maintenance

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• Texas. ...to invest all $300 million of private funding before receiving a single tax credit.
• I'm a proud husband, father of three, and a member of Workers... ...Action Fund in Houston.
• step toward the type of protection that we, the members of Workers Defense Action Fund, have been fighting
• Sylvain, on behalf of the Workers Defense Action Fund testifying for the bill, is that correct?
• All right, please proceed. Good morning, Chair and members of the committee.

Bills: HB446 , HB1609 , HB4443 , HB4464 , HB4735 , HB5476

Committee: House S/C on Workforce

Keywords: heat illness prevention, workplace safety, Texas Workforce Commission, advisory board, employee rights, administrative penalties, training requirements, employee training, occupational health, employer penalties, worker rights, heat illness, volunteer firefighter, volunteer emergency responder, emergency medical services volunteer, EMS volunteer, firefighter, fire department, emergency services, declared disaster

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• Yes, of course. Right?
• And so if the test is valid and there was no violation of rights there, no violation of rights probably
• And so if the test is valid and there was no violation of rights there, no violation of rights probably
• They should be able to defend themselves, regardless of the time of day of that. All right.
• From this should be able to defend themselves, regardless of the time of day of that. All right.

Bills: HB 1194 , HB 1221 , HB1738 , HB1913 , HB2177 , HB2178 , HB2180 , HB2229 , HB2282 , HB2448 , HB2492 , HB2777 , HB2984 , HB3357 , HB3553 , HB3602

Committee: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Keywords: emergency protection order, protective order, magistrate, criminal procedure, victim safety, family violence, domestic violence, stalking, assault, magistrate's order, temporary protection, court order duration, defendant restrictions, Article 17.292, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, emergency restraining order, victim protection, firearm restriction, pretrial intervention, reimbursement fee

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2777 by Representative Rose, which would bar the death penalty for defendants who can prove by clear and convincing evidence that they had schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and active psychotic symptoms at the time of the offense. Rose said the bill would still hold defendants accountable through life without parole, would save money by avoiding lengthy capital litigation, and would address cases where severe mental illness was not adequately considered. Supporters from NAMI Texas, the Catholic bishops, and a forensic psychologist said the bill is narrowly tailored, consistent with neuroscience and moral principles, and would prevent executions of people whose psychosis substantially impaired reality testing. Committee members questioned how the bill interacts with existing competency and insanity law, whether the diagnosis is sufficiently defined, and whether the statute requires active psychosis at the time of the offense. An opponent argued the death penalty should remain available for juries to decide in all cases. The bill was left pending. The committee then heard House Bill 1221 by Representative Lozano, which would raise the cap on pretrial intervention program fees from $500 to $1,200. Lozano and a district attorney witness said the increase is needed because program costs have risen and the fees help make diversion programs self-sustaining, allowing first-time or low-level offenders to complete rehabilitation and potentially obtain expunction. Opponents from the Texas Fair Defense Project argued the higher fee could make diversion unaffordable for indigent defendants and undermine an important alternative to incarceration, especially where related supervision and monitoring costs already add up. Members discussed whether the fee applies only to PTI participants, how payment plans and waivers work, and whether ability to pay should be addressed more explicitly. The bill was left pending. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1738 by Representative Jones, which would repeal Penal Code Section 21.06 and related Health and Safety Code references concerning homosexual conduct. Jones said the law is unconstitutional under Lawrence v. Texas, remains harmful on the books, and has led to confusion and unnecessary costs even though it is unenforceable. Supporters said the bill simply removes outdated language and protects civil liberties, while opponents from Texas Values argued the statute still serves as a statement that homosexual conduct is unacceptable and should remain as a warning, even if unenforceable. Members debated whether the law’s remaining language is merely symbolic or still harmful, and whether other criminal statutes already cover conduct such as prostitution, incest, and offenses involving minors. The bill was left pending after testimony.

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• This is another method of finance to get roads built, right?
• Vice Chair, very aware of the intricacies of these arrangements.
• I provided the committee with a section of several analyses of each section of code in which the Space
• He promised my daughter when he left that he was going to protect the rest of us, rights that many women
• of the bill.

Bills: HCR7 , HB1557 , HB1608 , HB2061 , HB2201 , HB2210 , HB2426 , HB2754 , HJR165 , HB2513 , HCR7

Committee: House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs

Keywords: Veterans of Foreign Wars, veterans, commemoration, military service, recognition, September 29, waiver programs, toll roads, discount programs, transportation, affordable housing, land bank program, low-income households, Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation, HB 2061, Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 225, State Highway 242, Interstate Highway 69, Montgomery County

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• But my daughter had seen this man too, right there in front of us with the gun.
• I'm the executive director of the Texas Private Schools Association.
• I'm the Executive Director of the Texas Private Schools Association.
• All right, let me make sure I understand this. First of all, I apologize.
• Not burden of proof, that's not the right phrase.

Bills: HB316 , HB353 , HB 1160 , HB1414 , HB1422 , HB1443 , HB1713 , HB1789 , HB1902 , HB2073 , HB2666 , HB2695 , HB316

Committee: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Keywords: motor fuel, criminal offense, metering device, organized crime, Texas Penal Code, trespassing, school safety, day-care centers, education, trespass, public safety, utility employees, criminal penalties, assault, harassment, public duties, safety, law enforcement, driving offenses, license regulations

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• I just have a couple of practical questions. One, there's no fiscal note, right?
• The no new revenue rate is defined by the taxable value of the district, right?
• The fact of the matter is that I think the time will prove that that's not right, and it's one of those
• Right now, it's gone down a couple of hundred thousand. I'm very thankful for that.
• Part of it's the right for direct staff, but part of it is because group home providers can't find homes

Bills: HB511 , HB972 , HB 1035 , HB2481 , HB2723 , HB2742 , HB2894 , HB2962 , HB3077 , HB3093 , HB3307 , HB3684 , HJR67 , HJR72

Committee: House Ways & Means

Keywords: ad valorem taxation, caregiver exemption, Medicaid, long-term services, tax relief, assisted living, housing support, property tax exemption, caregiver support, residence homestead, tax exemption, unpaid caregiver, state tax code, property tax, caregiver, waiting list, intellectual disability, developmental disability, ad valorem tax, family support

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• Thank you for your consideration of our comments. All right. Thank you. Thank you.
• All right, Ms. Villalobos. Hi, what's the number of projects you all have in back?
• All right, let's proceed. Good afternoon Chairman Harris and members of this committee.
• Would any of you like to hear from them? All right?
• inspiring this bill is that the issue of Lack of clarity on acquiring those private those private water

Bills: HB 1089 , HB 1163 , HB 1177 , HB 1238 , HB1318 , HB1400 , HB1407 , HB1532 , HJR7 , HJR7

Committee: House Natural Resources

Keywords: coastal protection, environmental management, Gulf Coast, storm risk management, funding, Texas General Land Office, healthcare, insurance reform, patient access, insurance regulation, affordable care, health insurance, consumer rights, coverage transparency, claims process, insurance regulations, aggregate production, environmental impact, financial responsibility, reclamation

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• Representative Ashby in a second here, but when these assets are The former actions of kind of and configure
• This includes identifying goals and objectives of potential actions, providing restoration alternatives
• I do have resource witnesses from TCEQ and I reserve the floor. of the right to close.
• They did a survey of it right before the event. that happened end of April, beginning of May.
• Because these quarries are right along the side of the river.

Bills: HB 1089 , HB 1163 , HB 1177 , HB 1238 , HB1318 , HB1400 , HB1407 , HB1532 , HJR7 , HJR7

Committee: House Natural Resources

Keywords: coastal protection, environmental management, Gulf Coast, storm risk management, funding, Texas General Land Office, healthcare, insurance reform, patient access, insurance regulation, affordable care, health insurance, consumer rights, coverage transparency, claims process, insurance regulations, aggregate production, environmental impact, financial responsibility, reclamation

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• the normal right-of-way when you're looking at where the right-of-way is for your pipeline.
• So we, this is a part of. what our right-of-way group does, and each one is really individually negotiating
• Texas, for all of us, right? If there's...
• feasibility. of this being implemented, right?
• A lot of those are related to the private line.

Bills: HB206 , HB 1285 , HB1335 , HJR107 , HB206

Committee: House Energy Resources

Keywords: pipeline, construction, cash bond, county authority, local government, HB 1285, Railroad Commission of Texas, RRC, drones, unmanned aircraft, UAS, drone inspections, oil and gas, pipeline inspection, surface mining, well sites, tank batteries, disposal wells, injection sites, natural resources

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• All right. Members, other questions of... Mr.
• Senator Lambert for all of his efforts to get the balance right. We all share.
• All right. Members, other questions of this witness? None, thank you for being here.
• All right, we've got a couple of witnesses, so we'll call you back when it's closed.
• All right. Members, further questions of Mr. Mills at this time? Seeing none, thank you.

Bills: HB256 , HB1308 , HB1554 , HB1743 , HB2308 , HB2351 , HB2858 , HB3676 , HB3784 , HB4312 , HB4552 , HB4823 , HB4852 , HB5007 , HB5010 , HB5520 , HB5524 , HCR19 , HB256 , HCR19

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: E-verify, employment verification, illegal employment, state contracts, government entities, license suspension, immigration compliance, state grant funding, E-Verify, compliance, penalties, immigration, government contracts, employee status, state contractors, E-verify program, legally present, employment practices, legal services, public money

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• You know, Texas is founded on private property rights, and as a private property owner, if somebody wants
• to limit the legal rights of specific groups.
• their families, but who support the rights of immigrants and all people in the state of Texas.
• Graduate of University of Texas Law School, right? I am, yes.
• We are a human rights advocacy organization that works to uplift and protect the dignity and rights of

Bills: HB256 , HCR19 , HB256 , HB1308 , HB1554 , HB1743 , HB2308 , HB2351 , HB2858 , HB3676 , HB3784 , HB4312 , HB4552 , HB4823 , HB4852 , HB5007 , HB5010 , HB5520 , HB5524 , HCR19

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: severe weather, adaptation plan, vulnerability assessment, environmental protection, state agencies, federal agents, transparency, law enforcement, identification, public trust, immigration enforcement, HCR 19, Texas concurrent resolution, federal immigration enforcement, masked agents, facial coverings, visible identification, uniforms, badges, name tags

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• All right. We got a couple of cards with us: Ms.
• Right, from a list of names provided to them to choose. From a list of... okay.
• Your reference to presidents of accredited nonprofit private institutions of higher education.
• You kind of eliminate some of that concern. So it's just where my head's at right now.
• You're right. Anyway, thank you, Mr. Chair. Okay, one of the debate of the representative, right?

Bills: HB248 , HB249 , HB997 , HB1052 , HB1193 , SB1 , SB161 , SB218 , SB220 , SB289 , SB435

Committee: House House and Governmental Affairs

Keywords: Compensation Commission, elected officials, salary evaluation, government accountability, Louisiana legislature, compensation, independent commission, salary adjustment, consumer price index, official journal, public notices, government transparency, local government, municipal website, school board notices, parish council, police jury, special districts, levee district, drainage district

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• Is that my understanding of this? I think you're right, yes. Okay.
• Is that my understanding of this? I think you're right, yes. Okay.
• Someone right after they experience something kind of traumatic.
• I think the spirit of the bill is right, though.” “I think the spirit of the bill is right, though.
• All right, a couple of questions. Representative Newell.

Bills: HB267 , HB478 , HB617 , HB659 , HB800 , HB922 , HB924 , HB947 , HB1166 , HB1223

Committees: House Commerce , House Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Keywords: home inspectors, board membership, licensing, term limits, Louisiana State Board, utility, reimbursement, overcharges, consumer protection, economic relief, hidden fees, junk fees, drip pricing, price transparency, mandatory fees, surcharges, unfair trade practices, advertising disclosures, total price, service fees

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• will be part of your nutrient management plan, farm location, and those kind of things.
• of it.
• of mushrooms, then and there's a A shortage of that in the Panhandle.
• Of course, how much water does red cedars use per day? I would be going off of memory.
• Of the provisions of Senate House Bill 3404. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Bills: HB3406 , HB2975 , HB3977 , HB3263 , HB2988 , HB3404 , HB1770

Committee: Senate Agriculture and Wildlife

Keywords: agriculture, burn bans, fire danger, drought conditions, emergency declaration, poultry waste, nutrient management, environmental regulations, water quality, pollution prevention, best management practices, HB3977, State Veterinarian, Oklahoma veterinary license, food animal veterinary practice, livestock, animal health, State Board of Agriculture, veterinary qualifications, appointed office

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• requires a tracking number issued when they mail driver's licenses and req and allows for an option of
• Chairman, and members of the committee. I also really appreciate your patience.
• It's a busy day at the capital for all of us, but that's a good thing, right?
• It's already in the lot, but we are going to make it kind of solidify that within the statute.
• There's no debate with you on what the Humphreys is going on right now.

Bills: SB1213 , SB1221 , SB1636 , SB1687 , SB1772 , SB1932 , SB2062

Committee: House Public Safety

Keywords: SB1213, earned credits, inmate credits, good time, sentence reduction, Department of Corrections, DOC, prison reform, corrections policy, inmate classification, class levels, rehabilitation credits, achievement credits, vocational training, educational credits, prison programs, public safety, violent offenders, violent crime exclusions, sex offense exclusions

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• Right now, because of the statutory language as it is, it actually is a non-starter because of liability
• Right now, because of the statutory language as it is, it actually is a non-starter because of liability
• Members, by vote of five to two, you pass House Bill 2939. All right. Folks, because Ms.
• Instead of just adding it to the cost of the home, it gets spread out, right? Yes, sir.
• Okay, any other questions of the sponsor? All right, Mr. Vice Chairman. All right, Mr.

Bills: HB2091 , HB2140 , HB2320 , HB2384 , HB2398 , HB2502 , HB2780 , HB2918 , HB2939 , HB2950 , HB2999 , HB4020 , HB4026 , HB4029

Committees: Senate Finance , Senate Senate Finance Committee of Reference

Keywords: insurance, financial surveillance, regulations, assessments, Arizona Revised Statutes, investment, state treasurer, gold bullion, treasury management, financial regulations, school districts, bonds, financial advisors, elections, municipal advisors, cost of borrowing, lease agreements, school property, tax exemptions, impact aid revenue bonds

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• a huge fight over right-of-way dedication.
• a huge fight over right-of-way dedication.
• Cities operate under the authority of the state, I don't know about you, I support private property rights
• off of the, of the, Certain amount of roof pitch to ensure that the snow flows off of the roof, right
• the nanny state and for private property rights, and some of the stuff I heard today kind of blew my

Bills: SB1254 , SB1431 , SB1478 , SB1566 , SB1787

Committees: House Commerce , House House Commerce Committee of Reference

Keywords: workers' compensation, industrial commission, safety regulations, employee protection, penalties, compliance, municipal planning, homeowners associations, design regulations, property rights, building permits, single-family homes, liquor, alcohol, spirituous liquor, liquor license, liquor licensing, Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, restaurant to-go cocktails, mixed cocktails

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• So right now you can have a composition of this committee that leaves certain parts of the state not
• More students, more homes to—fire ratings, all of those things. Right. So.
• Not much of a coincidence that's right after an election year, right?
• Right? I mean, to Rep. DeWitt's, he's getting a lot of calls about it.
• It's a bunch of feral nature right now.

Bills: HB287 , HB340 , HB412 , HB440 , HB514 , HB515 , HB521 , HB543 , HB553 , HB570 , HB961

Committee: House Ways & Means

Keywords: HB 287, Louisiana Tax Commission, ad valorem, property tax, property assessment, assessment fees, fee extension, sunset extension, public service property, utility property, insurance company property, financial institution property, tax administration, R.S. 47:1838, Act 296, reappraisal, ad valorem tax, valuation, Louisiana tax law, homestead exemption

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• the third-party litigation costs of the private rights action, so I don't believe that this has any
• Again, as we heard in testimony, the private rights of action, as well as some of the other legal mechanics
• This would remove the private right of action, trying to ensure that when this piece of legislation ends
• Again, as we heard in testimony, the private rights of action, as well as some of the other legal mechanics
• This would remove the private right of action, trying to ensure that when this piece of legislation ends

Bills: HB2689 , SB5420 , SB5868 , SB5877

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: Working Connections Child Care, child care subsidy, subsidized child care, Washington DCYF, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, low-income families, child care providers, licensed child care centers, family child care, market rate survey, subsidy rates, income eligibility, state median income, SNAP, Basic Food, collective bargaining, provider reimbursement, daily payment, half-day care, partial-day care