Video & Transcript Research : 'Texas Rising Star Program'
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 1186 would allow Midland to participate in the program established under Texas law, providing a state
- Midland delivers for Texas.
- This legislation will benefit Texas agriculture, Texas economy, and Texas environment, and I ask that
- This program would allow Texas businesses to earn $1 for dollar tax credits while helping to build strong
- Lubbock is the home of Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Texas Chris
Bills:
HB249
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 26, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Stars.
- This program has trained over programs.
- I rise today because there are children in Texas going hungry, and Governor Greg Abbott just made it
- across Texas.
- Texas has the second across Texas.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 5, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- She instituted award-winning programs like the South Texas Book Festival, championed bilingual initiatives
- Speaker, I rise today to recognize a group of remarkable young women from the plains of West Texas who
- Speaker, I rise today to recognize a group of remarkable young women from the plains of West Texas who
- to this program.
- The Community Advantage program and the The gentleman from Texas reserves.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 8, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas is recognized. Texas is recognized.
- Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 6916, the Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act.
- Speaker, I rise today also in support of H.R. 6916, the Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention
- I rise today in support of the Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act, bipartisan legislation
- I rise in favor of H.R. 6916, the Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act of 2025.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 9, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I rise today in support of House Resolution 481, which condemns the disturbing rise in anti-Semitic attacks
- This bill serves as a prime example of the Port Infrastructure Program, a bipartisan program that invests
- The Port Infrastructure Development Program, a competitive grant program administered by the Maritime
- THE PORT INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, A COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE MARITIME
- Speaker, I rise today because the President's trash bill is out here cutting funding for a program that
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Appropriation and Revenue. (2-25-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- on a matching grant type program? on a matching grant type program?
- Um, since 2021, continue to rise.
- Senate Bill 191 is set up to take the place of the Kentucky All-Stars program that is currently in place
- That program, although I was very proud as a CEO to be operating a five-star program, is a once-every-three-year
- The speaker explains that the Kentucky All-Stars program is a once-every-three-year assessment that provides
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Roll Call 00:00:10
SB 11 Discussion 00:01:20
SB 11 Vote 00:05:00
SB 41 Discussion 00:5:43
SB 41 Vote 00:15:03
SB 59 Discussion 00:20:30
SB 59 Vote 00:28:15
SB 57 Discussion 00:29:40
SB 57 Vote 00:40:00
SB 125 Discussion 00:42:43
SB 125 Vote 00:50:53
SB 191 Discussion 00:53:19
SB 191 Vote 00:59:38, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 11, a proposal to create a matching-grant program for neighborhood storm shelters in rural Kentucky. Sponsor Steve Meredith and supporters from the Kentucky League of Cities and the City of Morgantown said the idea was to use FEMA-style funding to help residents who live far from community shelters, noting that in some rural counties it can take 30 to 45 minutes to reach a shelter during severe weather. The committee adopted the substitute and passed the bill 11-0, with no nay votes.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 41, which would require a ballot referendum whenever a taxing entity raises property taxes more than 4 percent, rather than relying on the current petition process. Sponsor Gary Boswell said the bill would give taxpayers more direct control and argued that local governments should simply avoid raising taxes above the threshold. Superintendents from Rockcastle and Casey counties opposed the bill, saying it would weaken local control, add election costs, delay budgets, and make it harder for school districts to keep up with inflation, insurance, transportation, and construction costs. After debate, the committee passed the bill 7-3 with favorable expression.
Next, the committee heard Senate Bill 59, which would add criminal penalties to KRS 65.013, the law barring public funds from being used to advocate for or against ballot questions. Sponsor Steve Rawlings said the measure was prompted by reports of school officials using public resources to oppose a 2024 ballot issue and argued the law needs real enforcement to protect taxpayers and election integrity. Members raised concerns about First Amendment issues and the bill’s gray areas, especially for public employees speaking on their own time; Rawlings said the substitute removed volunteer references, allowed balanced issue debates, and clarified that employees acting on their own time and resources would not be prohibited. The committee passed the bill 8-3 with favorable expression.
The committee also began hearing Senate Bill 57, as substituted, from Senator Danny Carroll. The bill would create a nuclear-ready site readiness pilot program under the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority, with up to three projects receiving up to $25 million each to help cover early site permitting and related licensing costs. Carroll, along with witnesses from the UK Center for Applied Energy Research and the Public Service Commission, said the goal is to build a nuclear energy ecosystem in Kentucky, with safeguards including surety bonds, deadlines, and cost-recovery provisions. The discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 29, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I rise today to address a growing threat to the rule of law in my state of Texas.
- The rise of Sharia, the law of Islam, has reached a tipping point in the Lone Star State, tipping point
- in the Lone Star State, especially in North Texas, which I represent.
- I thank the Texas Public Policy Foundation and the Texas legislators advancing common sense ...measures
- I rise to support H.R. 7128, the TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026, sponsored by Representative
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Pledges of Allegiance to the United States and Texas Flags.
- Salute, I honor the Texas flag, I pledge allegiance to the United States of America, and to the Texas
- Over the past decade, more than 5,000 students have participated. in teen PACs programs in Texas.
- The Texas Rural Education Association continues to honor Mr.
- The Asian American Pacific Islander community is a vital and growing part of Texas. Texas.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It emphasizes public safety in Texas. It reinforces.
- In 2023, Texas ranked 3rd in the US for deaths.
- Texas has ranked in the top 3 for the last decade. 42.4% of our fatal crashes in Texas are due to impaired
- Because I know GEO ran some prisons in Texas and MTC also ran some prisons in Texas, and I believe MTC
- This is good for the Texas economy.
Bills:
HB153
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 22nd, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Drill competition in Denton, Texas, one of the largest competitions in the world.
- Thank you for supporting programs like ours and for celebrating these athletes.
- Programs used for treatment of compulsive gambling disorder will also receive funds.
- Those states have seen a rise in financial and family problems. It's not good.
- I drove all the way up to the Kansas Star Casino, 45 miles from my house.
Bills:
HB3834, HB3940, HB4346, HB2947, HB3257, HB3264, HB4326, HB4421, HB3944, HB3979, HB4118, SCR22, SB169, HB1047, HB2123, HB2650, HB3260, HB3403, SR41, HB3649, HB3742, HB3831, HB3996, HB4321, HB4339
Keywords:
HB3834, Oklahoma Breakthrough Therapy Act, ibogaine, ibogaine-based therapeutics, ibogaine analogs, clinical trials, FDA approval, breakthrough therapy designation, opioid use disorder, substance use disorder, traumatic brain injury, mental health, neurological disorders, drug development, public-private partnership, State Department of Health, intellectual property, revolving fund, research funding, medical licensing
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation, and recognized several guests and groups in the gallery, including the Ponca City High School Poe High Steppers, the Edmond Democratic Women, family members of senators, a Grace Reform Baptist Church co-op group, and Oklahoma 4-H participants. The chamber also honored the Red Oak Lady Eagles state championship basketball team with a citation and remarks celebrating their first school basketball title and strong season.
The Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 22, supporting the Lights Out Oklahoma campaign to reduce bird mortality during migration by encouraging reduced exterior lighting in peak migration months. The chamber also adopted Senate Resolution 41, proclaiming April 22, 2026, as the 27th annual 4-H Day at the Capitol, with testimony from 4-H representatives emphasizing youth leadership, civic engagement, and workforce readiness.
Several bills passed, including House Bill 169 (house amendments adopted and the bill passed as an emergency measure), House Bill 2123 on the Arkansas River bridge, House Bill 2650 on summary administration estate thresholds, House Bill 3260 on funeral director continuing education approvals, House Bill 3403 on a DEQ/OSU sewage sludge pilot study, House Bill 3649 on the Mental Health Department real property trust, House Bill 3742 on criminal discovery, House Bill 3831 on a Task Force One revolving fund, House Bill 3996 on indigent defense experts in capital cases, House Bill 4321 on limits on retroactive building rule application, and House Bill 4339 on summary administration notice timing. House Bill 1047, which would have authorized a tribal sports betting framework and related revenue distributions, drew extensive debate over gambling addiction, revenue, tribal compacts, geofencing, and NIL funding, but failed 21-27; Senator Coleman gave notice of intent to reconsider. The Senate then announced an Appropriations Committee meeting and adjourned until the next scheduled session.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Feb 4th, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Transcript Highlights:
- I have a re-entry program, pre-entry program, an outreach program, a homeless initiative program.
- I can tell you it happened to me when I was in Texas.
- It’s a program that we’re very proud of.
- You’re all very familiar with our service in Texas.
- or homeland security programs.
Summary:
The committee heard a series of domestic security and law enforcement presentations from the Florida Sheriffs Association, Florida Police Chiefs Association, Florida Highway Patrol, and FDLE. Sheriff Rob Hardwick outlined the sheriffs’ legislative priorities, focusing on adding xylazine to Florida’s trafficking statute and increasing penalties for luring or enticing a child under 12 from a misdemeanor to a felony. He also discussed domestic security coordination, fusion center intelligence sharing, and jail-based reentry efforts. Members asked about xylazine prevalence in Broward County and whether canine units can detect it; Hardwick said he would follow up with data and noted that dogs are not specifically trained for xylazine, though fentanyl-certified dogs may alert on mixtures.
Chief Charlie Vasquez of the Florida Police Chiefs Association presented three priorities: stronger protections for law enforcement, judges, prosecutors, public defenders, and their families when threatened because of their jobs; faster and more consistent access to blood-borne pathogen testing results after exposure incidents; and mandatory life without release for anyone convicted of murdering a police or correctional officer, reviving a version of the Jason Raynor Act. Senators asked about delays in blood testing after exposure, and Vasquez said officers can be forced to take prophylactic medication while waiting for results and that the process should be streamlined.
Florida Highway Patrol Director Dave Kerner described FHP’s domestic security role, including criminal interdiction, canine units, traffic homicide investigations, aviation, drones, border operations, and responses to threats such as human smuggling and the October 7-related security posture at synagogues and campuses. He said staffing remains constrained by vacancies and pay disparities, so he was not seeking more authorized troopers at this time. FDLE Deputy Commissioner David Binder then reviewed the state’s domestic security structure, fusion centers, critical infrastructure assessments, and grant funding, warning that federal homeland security dollars have declined sharply while threats remain high. He highlighted work on drone mitigation, radiological detection, vehicle barriers, and school security assessments, and emphasized the need for continued interagency coordination. The committee took no formal votes and adjourned after the presentations and questions.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, February 12, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It was like walking with a rock star.
- Prices, rising energy prices, and rising health care prices.
- please rise. please rise.
- <03:20:18.000>
Texas primaries." What did Texas do? Texas primaries." What did Texas do? - Midcycle racist redistricting in Texas. Midcycle racist redistricting in Texas.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Friendly Texas and Digital Media Friendly Texas Community Certificate. programs.
- A few more details about these programs, the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program, which is
- The Film Friendly Texas program works with communities to.
- Friendly Texas program, which you'll see on slide 25.
- All states have some sort of program like the Texas Farm and Ranch Land Program in Florida.
TX
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 8th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I rise today.
- I rise in support of this bill.
- Today I rise to present AB 898.
- Star Wars franchise in 2012 and gave rise to a new and expanded universe with new films, television series
- I rise today in support of this resolution, admitting that I have never actually seen a Star Wars movie
Summary:
The Assembly met after a quorum call, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved routine procedural motions, and recognized several guest groups, including First Five California, a fourth-grade class from Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School, visitors from Modoc and Lassen counties, and representatives from the Port of Long Beach. The chamber then moved through second reading and concurrence items, with most bills and resolutions being read, deemed adopted, or passed on file without debate.
The main floor action centered on ACR 39, designating May 2025 as Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Month. Assembly Member Ramos and many caucus members spoke in strong support, describing the crisis as a state of emergency and emphasizing violence against Native women, girls, and two-spirit people, the need for better data collection, agency coordination, tribal sovereignty, and continued action beyond symbolic recognition. The resolution passed concurrence with 67 ayes and 0 noes.
The Assembly also passed a series of bills on topics including classified school employee pay stubs (AB 374), allowing voucher preferences in housing (AB 282), authorizing nurse practitioners to sign death certificates (AB 583), student health insurance protections (AB 594), local housing pre-approval programs (AB 1206), veterans education program administration (AB 1509), expanding the Family Urgent Response System (AB 898), Star Wars Day (H.R. 33), local news sale notice requirements (AB 611), mask-wearing protections in public spaces (AB 1326), a Chula Vista university land-use measure (AB 76), undercover officer record protections (AB 1178), and preservation of Clover Valley in Rocklin (AB 1152). Most passed with broad support, though AB 282 and AB 611 drew some opposition.
A major debate occurred on AJR 10, which urged the President to reverse cuts to the U.S. Forest Service. Members from both parties discussed wildfire prevention, forest health, staffing, and federal-state responsibility, with some criticizing the administration and others emphasizing forest management and the need for bipartisan cooperation. The resolution was adopted after a co-author roll and final roll vote of 67 ayes and 0 noes. The chamber then adopted the second-day consent calendar, heard an adjournment in memory for Giovanni “Johnny” of East Side Italian Deli, and adjourned until Monday, May 12, 2025.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding Aug 20th, 2025
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 9th, 2026 at 11:18 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I rise here... Thank you, Mr. President.
- I am joined today by Star Nate Sway.
- If the chamber can please help me welcome Star. Welcome, Star. And Mr.
- And through that program, he was eligible to attend. of NMSU College Assistance Migrant Program, and
- Senator Muñoz, for what purpose do you rise?
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Many of our programs support the needs of mothers, children, and families in Texas, and this includes
- So you'll see at the top left, the STAR program is children and pregnant and postpartum women.
- We also here have our program STAR Kids, which is for children and youth with disabilities.
- And then again, that STAR Plus Program, which is older adults and people with disabilities, as well as
- Like the StAR Plus program really doesn't have a list.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Kelsey Vela: Since its launch, Texas has spent over $11 billion in Operation Lone Star, and we have about
- The number one exceptional item is our State of Texas Army Revitalization Program, known as STAR.
- The number one exceptional item is our State of Texas Armory Revitalization Program, known as STAR.
- The STAR program addresses deteriorating armories that are degraded beyond routine maintenance, repair
- The STAR program addresses deteriorating armories that are degraded beyond routine maintenance, requiring
Bills:
SB1
Keywords:
campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards
Summary:
The committee heard a Legislative Budget Board presentation and then testimony from the Department of Public Safety on the Article 5 public safety budget. LBB said DPS’s 2026-27 recommendation totals $3.7 billion, down from the prior base, while FTEs rise by 856.7. Major items included increased funding for driver license services and customer support, new trooper funding and recruit schools, crime lab operations, border security, and reductions tied to one-time facility, vehicle, and aircraft spending. The committee also discussed new riders, including one to lapse unused trooper funds and require reporting after recruit schools.
Members focused heavily on driver license operations, questioning why prior staffing increases and a prior efficiency study had not solved long wait times, high call abandonment, and appointment delays. DPS and LBB said the agency receives about 22,000 calls per day, answers only about 9 percent, and is seeking more staff plus technology upgrades such as automation, kiosks, and better online processing. Senators also raised concerns about rural access, REAL ID document requirements, and whether the department should rethink its processes rather than simply add employees.
DPS leadership then described needs for the Williamson County training academy, additional troopers, Capitol and Alamo security, border operations, aircraft and vehicle replacement, and regional headquarters in El Paso and San Antonio. Members asked about Operation Lone Star costs, overtime, pursuit safety, border crime, oilfield theft, and sexual assault kit and toxicology backlogs. DPS said border deployments remain focused on criminal threats, that overtime is partly driven by deployments and staffing shortages, and that the sexual assault kit backlog is down to 118 cases with a goal of zero by April. The committee later recessed and began the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission budget presentation, where LBB outlined a $115.1 million recommendation and noted ongoing costs for the AIMS technology project.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- So I would rise in opposition to this floor amendment.
- I rise to explain my vote. Please proceed.
- I rise to explain my vote. Please proceed.
- I rise to explain my vote. Please proceed. Thank you.
- I rise to explain my vote. Please proceed. Thank you.
Summary:
The House convened, approved the journal, heard the prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and welcomed several guests and a Doctor of the Day. Members also adopted a proclamation honoring the people of Iran and heard a brief disturbance in the gallery that led to the sergeant-at-arms escorting a person out. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider several Senate bills.
In Committee of the Whole, SB 1166 received a do pass recommendation without debate. SB 1184, a bill concerning flags that homeowners and condominium associations may not prohibit, drew debate over a proposed floor amendment by Rep. Villegas to add the pride flag to the protected list; the amendment was defeated 21-32 after division, and the bill then received a do pass recommendation. SB 1252 also received a do pass recommendation. The House later adopted the Committee of the Whole report, placing SB 1166, SB 1184, and SB 1252 on third reading. An additional Committee of the Whole was then used to amend SB 1092, which was reported out as amended and deferred to engrossing.
On third reading, SB 1020, a special license plate bill supporting the Arizona Space Commission and space-related education/workforce efforts, passed 35-21 with several members explaining votes in favor and against, including objections that a community college scholarship plate had not been heard. SB 1247, an emergency measure relating to health care institutions, passed 55-1 and met the two-thirds threshold. The House also concurred in Senate amendments to HB 2307, and later passed HB 2307 on final reading with the required emergency vote. The chamber also passed HB 2072 on final reading by a two-thirds margin after extensive debate over repealing Cesar Chavez Day in light of allegations of abuse and whether the day should instead be replaced with a farm worker recognition day. The House adjourned until Tuesday, March 31, 2026.