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• Just yesterday we shared a draft MOU with UH System and UHV, and we, I say we being the A&M System, anticipate
• I think Representative Lauterbach has realized that he's hitching a ride behind a juggernaut.
• The typical market share of other universities in the A&M system is around 10% within 100 miles of those
• My anecdote, as I've shared before, is that they're not.
• that they are eligible to apply to college, and gives all students the option to opt in or out of sharing

Bills: SB530, SB757, SB769, SB1085, SB1241, SB1242, SB1409, SB1878, SB2138, SB2314, SB2231, SB2361, SB2431, SJR59

Keywords: accreditation, postsecondary education, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, baccalaureate degrees, junior colleges, program delivery, faculty recruitment, higher education, performance standards, student loan debt, degree programs, funding, students with disabilities, accessibility, enrollment, report, SB 1085, Sul Ross State University, Rio Grande College, Del Rio

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 met with a large agenda and repeatedly recessed for floor activity and other committee conflicts. The committee heard and left pending several higher education bills, including SB 2361 to transfer University of Houston-Victoria from the University of Houston System to the Texas A&M System and rename it Texas A&M University Victoria; testimony from university officials, local leaders, and industry representatives strongly supported the move as a way to better align degree programs with regional workforce needs in engineering, agriculture, and STEM. SB 530, which would align Texas accreditation statutes with federal rules allowing institutions to choose among nationally recognized accreditors, also received supportive testimony and was left pending. SB 1085, allowing Sul Ross satellite campuses to offer lower-division coursework toward bachelor’s degrees, was laid out and left pending as well. The committee also took up a series of education policy bills. SB 1241 would expand the standardized tests Texas public universities may accept for admission beyond the SAT and ACT, with supporters from the Classic Learning Test, homeschool advocates, and student-choice groups arguing it would increase access and competition; it was left pending. SB 769 would require a TEA/Higher Education Coordinating Board report on barriers faced by students with disabilities in higher education, and testimony from The Arc of Texas and others emphasized the need for better data and accessibility; the bill was left pending. SB 2231 would designate the second week of October as Free College Application Week, and SB 1878 would modernize terminology and support workforce-oriented programs at the Josie School; both were laid out and left pending. The committee reported several bills favorably after adopting committee substitutes. SB 605, concerning charter school expansion applications while under conservatorship or a management team, passed on a 9-0 vote. SB 1871, SB 1873, and SB 1874, all related to school discipline and teacher immunity/placement review provisions, were adopted and reported favorably, with members noting the need for further discussion on some language. SB 762, dealing with flag displays in public schools, passed on a 7-1 vote. SB 1962, relating to public school accountability and challenges to school system operations, passed 7-1 after a corrected vote. SB 1750, replacing a $60 million statewide charter facilities cap with an attendance-growth-based allotment, passed 7-1 with one member voting present not voting. SB 2252, supporting kindergarten readiness and early literacy/numeracy, SB 2253, concerning educator preparation and certification, SB 2365, on student use of wireless devices during instructional time, and SB 1924, restoring local peace officer citation authority for school offenses and adding reporting and parent-notification requirements, were also reported favorably. The committee additionally heard SB 37 on higher education governance and compliance oversight, which passed 7-1 after a substitute that refined curriculum review, governing board authority, faculty senate rules, and a new compliance office within the Higher Education Coordinating Board.

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• Senator Davis, I think it's a good opportunity for us to have another its share a moment as I'm thinking
• It's very important that we share the understanding of what we mean by words.
• Chair and thank you to all the families for coming and sharing your your story.
• So let me share some specific feedback on this will on how this bill will affect your city's back home
• I've been on this ride with you every committee stop and appreciate the changes and an open door along

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I'd like to start with what we all share.
• I'm here to share our strong opposition to this resolution.
• Factual information can still be shared.
• Factual information can still be shared.
• That's all I wanted to share for information.

Summary: The Committee on Appropriations took up SJR 2-F, a proposed constitutional amendment to reduce property taxes by lowering assessment caps on non-homestead property, expanding homestead exemptions over time, and allowing local governments to increase exemptions further. The sponsor argued the measure would provide broad property tax relief while requiring revenues to be directed to core services such as public safety, education, infrastructure, and natural resource projects, with a trust fund intended to help local governments transition. Senators raised concerns about the lack of a fiscal score, the effect on counties, cities, school districts, and special districts, and whether the proposal would shift costs to fees or other taxes. Several amendments were debated. Senator Polsky’s amendment to explicitly authorize user fees and non-ad valorem assessments to offset lost property tax revenue failed. Senator Avila’s amendment broadening permissible uses of ad valorem revenue to include county constitutional officers and other expenditures approved by local governing bodies was adopted after debate over whether the bill would otherwise underfund essential functions. Senator Smith’s sunset amendment, which would have made the constitutional changes expire after five years, failed. Senator Smith’s amendment to allow tourism development tax revenue to support public safety and education also failed. Senator Graal’s amendment removing the constitutional trust fund language was adopted, with supporters arguing the Constitution should not promise an unfunded account. Additional late-file amendments were considered. Senator Berman’s proposal to change the ballot title to more neutrally describe the measure as affecting property taxes and local community service reductions failed. Senator Trumbull’s amendment removing school board ad valorem taxes from the proposal was adopted, preserving school taxes. Senator Smith’s amendment narrowing the non-homestead assessment cap reduction to small businesses only failed. The committee then returned to the bill as amended and continued questioning the sponsor about eligibility, fiscal impacts, and whether the proposal could lead to local governments offsetting lost revenue through special assessments or other charges.

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• descendants of the Groveland Four, dividing the funds equally so that each family receives 25% of the share
• I'm deeply committed to justice, truth, and preserving the integrity of our shared history.
• I just want to say thank you for letting me share our story, and thank you all.
• I just want to say thank you for letting me share our story, and thank you all.
• I share a lot of the same concerns as Senator Grall.

Bills: S0330, S0474, S0694, S1120, S1216, S1366, S1442, S7018

Keywords: firefighter disability, law enforcement disability, correctional officer disability, correctional probation officer, presumptive disability, workers' compensation, line of duty presumption, heart disease presumption, hypertension presumption, tuberculosis presumption, public safety employees, first responders, physical examination, preemployment exam, medical specialist, Medicare reimbursement, employing agency, Florida Statutes 112.18, Florida Statutes 943.13, occupational disease

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills, beginning with SB 694 on compensation for the descendants of the Groveland Four. Senator Bracey Davis described the wrongful accusations, convictions, deaths, and long-term harm to the families, and an amendment added a $4 million appropriation and updated the recipient for Ernest Thomas’s family. Multiple family members, advocates, clergy, and supporters testified in favor, emphasizing the decades-long delay in justice and the need for accountability and repair. Senators from both parties spoke in support, and the committee reported the bill favorably after a roll call vote. The committee then approved SB 330 on disability provisions for firefighters, law enforcement, and correctional officers; SB 474 on military affairs leave and related benefits; and SB 96 on the Veterans Dental Care Grant Program. SB 96 drew the most discussion, with Senator Sharief explaining that the bill raises eligibility to 400% of the federal poverty level and moves $500,000 in recurring funding to the General Appropriations Act. Senator Wright and Senator Harrell raised concerns about whether expanding eligibility could worsen the existing waitlist, while supporters argued the change would help more veterans access needed dental care. The bill was ultimately reported favorably. The committee also passed SB 7018 on child welfare, making the Step Into Success pilot program permanent and statewide, adjusting visitor/background-check rules for foster homes, and creating a best-practices program through the Florida Institute for Child Welfare. SB 480 on information technology was reported favorably after amendments creating a central IT governance structure under the Governor’s office, adding vendor performance metrics and a preferred vendor list, and restoring criminal justice information security provisions. SB 1066 on the Ocklawaha River and Rodman Dam also advanced after extensive testimony from supporters and historians about partial restoration, recreation, and economic benefits; the sponsor said he would continue working through permitting questions before floor consideration. Later, the committee approved SB 1216 on educator compensation, which gives districts more flexibility on cost-of-living adjustments, advanced degrees, and performance pay caps, and SB 1120 on water management district oversight and reporting. The committee also reported favorably SB 1366 on sovereign immunity and claims against government, which would raise damages caps, index them to CPI, shorten claim deadlines, and cap attorney fees at 25%. That bill drew testimony from hospitals, cities, counties, school districts, and others, with some supporting the Senate’s compromise approach and others raising concerns about impacts on self-insured law enforcement agencies and attorney incentives. The meeting concluded with the favorable report on the bill after debate continued over those issues.

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• And I called a couple that I thought I would share with you this morning as we look forward to the FY27
• Again, this is a shared enterprise that responds to shared challenges the executive faces with disasters
• I think there's a shared opportunity here. To think about how we respond to natural disasters.
• Let's ride this thing out. Let's roll up our sleeves. Let's leave the house at 6 in the morning.
• So I just want to share the ideas of balance. I think we're in a good position.

Keywords: 996, all

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• who want to do some initiatives to improve the overall solvency of the fund, which we're going to share
• Threshold, then, that they move into the all our profit share model.
• You're in that risk-share, profit-share model. You have to be age 75.
• Chairman, we administer 31 different plans with two different shares of benefits.
• Currently, the member has to pay the member share plus the employer share based on their highest 36 months

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• With our wisdom eyes open, we know that all of humanity lives sharing this one and only earth.
• Legislative council has stated this bill does not violate either, and I'm happy to share that opinion
• Members, I know we all share that vision of a California where young people have the support and care
• As a proud Latino, I know that our culture share the same deep values of family, tradition. resilience
• And the company initially shared clip footage of the accident until DMV was made aware of the extent

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• One of the things that we don't understand is that a lot of our folklore, you know, like Little Red Riding
• you belong to where you find community and support from other members of your community because you share
• in common religion, common cultural practices, Community because you share in common religion, common

Bills: HB2908, HB4042, HCM2001, HCM2002, HCM2005, HCM2006, HCR2047

Keywords: constitutional convention, faithless delegates, state delegates, oath of office, class 2 felony, civil penalties, parent-child relationship, termination of parental rights, child welfare, court procedures, abandonment, neglect, reunification services, felony conviction, Muslim Brotherhood, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, national security, Islamist extremism, Congress

Summary: The committee approved the March 9, 2026 minutes and then heard House Bill 2908, which would require any approved U.S. constitutional amendment to be ratified by bill and gubernatorial action, create oath and reporting requirements for convention delegates, and impose penalties for “faithless” delegates. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill was a needed safeguard against a runaway Article 5 convention, while opponents said the proposed guardrails would be ineffective and could create a false sense of security. An amendment changing recall to disqualification was adopted, and HB 2908 as amended passed 4-3. The committee then considered HCR 2047, a memorial supporting the use of “Judea and Samaria” instead of “West Bank” in official state communications. Supporters framed it as a matter of historical and biblical accuracy and solidarity with Israel, while opponents argued it injected the legislature into an international conflict and raised First Amendment and civil-rights concerns. The memorial passed 4-3. The committee also passed HCM 2006, urging Congress to reform the Endangered Species Act and Migratory Bird Conservation Act in response to Mexican gray wolf impacts on ranchers, and HB 4042, which clarified the evidence needed to terminate a parent-child relationship by requiring a potential father to both file and serve a paternity action within 30 days. Later, HCM 2005 passed 4-3 after debate over restricting foreign ownership of real property by communist or authoritarian governments. The committee then took up HCM 2001 and HCM 2002, both focused on Muslim organizations: HCM 2001 urged the President and Congress to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization, and HCM 2002 urged a review of CAIR for possible terrorist designation. Witnesses and members opposing both measures argued that state lawmakers lacked authority or evidence for such designations and that the memorials would stigmatize Muslim communities and chill civic participation; supporters described them as appropriate statements of concern. Both memorials passed 4-3, and the committee adjourned after completing its calendar.

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• Examples of critical software we rely on heavily today are Microsoft and also our share of [questionable
• People need to learn how to share. We're doing it for teachers.
• I mean, we've enjoyed a great ride, and thanks to oil and gas, thanks to corporate income tax, thanks

Bills: HB2, SB152

Keywords: general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion

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• I would also say... that, well, I have some more that I'm willing to share here in a minute, but again
• To view it one way and take it on and put it into one system so it can be shared nationally.
• In the same instance, maybe our rural kids need to be able to go into the urban area and ride a bicycle

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• Because I think it's about 12,500 is their share for each dog, if I remember right. Mr.
• frankly, that needs to go in front of a policy committee for a hearing, in my opinion, but others may share
• They're providing rides for us right now.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee took up Senate Bill 2025, the Veterans Home/Veterans Affairs budget, and worked through the long sheet line by line. Members discussed base payroll, salary and health insurance increases, FTE pool adjustments, IT rate increases, operating expenses, transportation grants, the PTSD service dog program, salary equity requests, temporary help/intern funding, a Veterans Benefit Specialist FTE, accrued leave, and several one-time or carryover items including the Fisher House, document scanning, and veterans medical transportation. The committee also reviewed proposed policy language that would shift governance authority for the Veterans Home and Department of Veterans Affairs from the Administrative Committee on Veterans Affairs to the governor, and would remove board authority over salary-setting and related hiring powers. A major portion of the meeting focused on clarifying the commissioner salary equity line and how the agency had shifted operating dollars to fund the commissioner’s current salary increase. After discussion with agency staff and Lonnie, the committee voted to remove the separate commissioner salary equity increase line and instead restore operating funding, ultimately setting the operating line at $50,000 above the prior amount rather than fully funding the executive request. The committee also approved funding for the Veterans Benefit Specialist FTE, approved a carryforward/exemption for accrued leave, approved authority to accept $200,000 in federal transportation grant funds, approved the $500,000 transfers related to veterans homelessness, and approved the exemption language for certain federal/state fiscal recovery funds after discussing whether the funds were properly obligated. On the governance amendment, members expressed concern about making a major policy change in an appropriations bill, but also frustration over the board’s salary actions. After debate, the committee adopted the amendment transferring governance authority to the governor by a 7-1 vote. The committee also approved a smaller amount for veteran service officer salary equity than requested, and rejected funding for temporary salaries and an intern. The chair then directed staff to prepare the amended bill for further action, with the committee planning to revisit it once the revised version was ready.

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• It's it's much more advanced than that and just want you to if you wouldn't mind share with the members
• I wanted to share, you know, every victim to us matters, including the child victims in TJAD, both of
• There are just too many choices for a safe ride home. hours and six minutes.

Bills: SB 476, SB 664, SB 745, SB 826, SB 989, SB 1080, SB 1171, SB 1320, SB 1437, SB 1727, SB 1809, SB 2289, SB 2320

Keywords: education, funding, school infrastructure, public schools, teacher support, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, ignition interlock devices, youth offenders, vehicular homicide, Texas courts, judicial officers, associate judge, magistrate, master, referee, hearing officer, court administration, Government Code Chapter 54, Government Code Chapter 54A

Summary: The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice convened to address pressing issues surrounding oil field crime and safety on Texas highways. The meeting was initiated by Chair Flores, who emphasized the need for improved tools to combat repeat offenders having committed intoxicated driving, alongside tackling oil field theft that has escalated due to organized criminal activities. The committee heard public testimonies and engaged with various stakeholders, including law enforcement and industry representatives, who highlighted the complexities and dangers associated with these crimes. Notably, a significant focus was placed on Senate Bill 1320, which aims to establish a dedicated unit within the Department of Public Safety to investigate and address thefts specific to the oil and gas industry. This initiative seeks to strengthen coordination among various law enforcement agencies and improve training for local officers to combat these sophisticated theft operations more effectively.

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• Often times these vehicles are used in multiple criminal activities, and suspects may be riding in them
• <00:27:52.320> as<00:27:52.440> was stolen vehicles enjy riding as was stolen vehicles
• enjy riding as was previously<00:27:53.080> testified<00:27:54.080> often<00:27:54.360
• She said she reached out to the county attorney, sharing information about one of the individuals involved
• Chairman, as your colleague, Chair Mher, uh, then um, will be co-chair in the future, we'll share with

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I have Dan Kitzberger, our legislative director, here as well, and if it works, we will share a few slides
• Share a few slides about the governor's proposal.
• This is the part that makes this job really awful because everything you have shared as testifiers is
• This is the part that makes this job really awful because everything you have shared as testifiers is
• I will talk about that if the Senate, they have to share the money, and I'm...

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And because I'm a professor, I do have in this bag 30 pages of facts that I can share with you for 30
• It promotes a more comprehensive understanding of our shared history and values, allowing students to
• HB 178 aligns with our shared Texas values, honoring family, respecting elders, protecting freedom, and
• I was admitted to the University of Texas at Austin with an academic full ride.
• Rooted in truth and shared heritage, upholding Texas values.

Bills: HB178, HB178, HB1551, HB1939, HB2040, HB2354, HB2674, HB3029, HB3460, HB3631, HB3662, HB5201, HB5381

Keywords: efficiency audit, political subdivision, tax rate, fiscal management, government accountability, Texas education, public schools, curriculum, social studies, high school graduation requirements, State Board of Education, Education Code, ethnic studies, world history, world geography, U.S. history, government, economics, personal financial literacy, free enterprise

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• 5009 by Hayes relating to the collection and execution of certain judgments before the committee to share
• of involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship for the subcommittee and family of day-share
• Provided legislative it by any number for the committee on state affairs a share 193 by hopper proposing
• or for the Canadian elections A share 198 by Goodwin purpose in costume room for the right to reserve
• property or for the presence Purchases of the school district for the committee on ways and means a share

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

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• I was riding it at that point, correct? That's correct.
• I don't share it, and I'm... Mr. Chairman, this is a bill.
• Most share the belief that those who serve our country overseas, whether it...
• We appreciate the opportunity to appear before you and thank you for allowing us to share the League's
• Is there an example that you wanted to share?

Bills: HB376, HB817, HB 1297, HB1478, HB1661, HB1783

Keywords: HB 817, Texas Election Code, majority vote, majority threshold, ranked-choice voting, preferential voting, instant runoff voting, vote reassignment, ballot ranking, election administration, public office election, Election Code Section 2.0215, runoff elections, plurality vs majority, voting systems, education reform, budget allocation, teacher retention, student performance, accountability measures

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• was presenting a bill in another committee, so this may have already been addressed, but I want to share
• The 25% cost share. State Parks will have to come up with for the FEMA reimbursements.
• We could share pictures with you, but it's a very clean operation.
• It's where you can ride horses on the beach. It's a wonderful park.
• Very briefly, I wanted to share our praise for CalRecycle in developing the SB 1013 dealer cooperative

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• > model<00:09:31.040> that transparent revenue sharing model that transparent revenue sharing
• <08:14:14.798> shared Academy.
• And uh, a lot of shared shared Academy.
• And uh, a lot of shared shared connection<08:14:16.520> to<08:14:17.520> the<08:14:17.920
• Go on a ride-along and learn what they do.

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

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• Um, we share a wall to the south with the operation and maintenance facility with the light rail.
• I will share all month long, Mayor Carter. That's right. I appreciate that.
• Right now, we have the opportunity to guarantee these remarkable moments we share at the X can carry
• The opportunity to guarantee these remarkable moments we share at the X can carry on for generations.
• to Frogtown and seeing and getting rides to Frogtown and seeing the<01:44:56.000> construction

Bills: HF2080, HF356, HF1968, HF228, HF569, HF603, HF692, HF1455, HF2224, HF1361

Keywords: contamination, water supply, municipal bonds, environmental mitigation, city funding, Sauk Rapids, PFAS contamination, drinking water, pollution control, bond issuance, Cokato, capital investment, school infrastructure, state bonds, HF228, Lakes Area Police Commission, Lindstrom, Chisago City, regional training facility, public safety facility