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• She serves as ok on hall rocos now in progress.
• Roll call in the hall.
• Roll call in the hall. Roll call is now in progress.
• Now it's ok and Hall. Roll call is now in progress.
• Hall roll goes down progress. Cover machines. Turn now. Roll on. Hall roll goes down progress.

Bills: HB3407, HB1242, HJR1081, HB3443, HB3781, HB1939, HB4237, HB3430, HB3321, HB3905, HB3329, HB4253, HB4421, HB4311, HJR1046, HB2015, HB3244, HB4265, HB3941, HB4203, HB2941, HB3695, HB3380, HB3132, HB3673, HB3134, HB3383, HB4490, HB4058

Keywords: property rights, abandoned homes, manufactured homes, notification, salvage, real estate, Oklahoma Tax Commission, landowner liability, redemption, HB1242, cervidae, deer, elk, sales tax exemption, agricultural exemption, livestock, ranching, farm tax, agricultural sales tax, agriculture

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• Sergeant, and the roll call in the hall. Roll call is now in Cja.
• And even though Coach Dustin Hall is my nephew, I'm still gonna read this: whereas Coach Dustin Hall
• Representative Hall votes "Yea." Representative Marti votes "Yea."
• Sergeants announced roll call in the hall.
• Clerk, activate the machines; sergeants, announce roll call in the hall.

Bills: HB4319, HB4317, HB1225, HB3076, HB3081, HB4226, SCR17, HB4432, HB3304, HB3411, HB3435, HB4339, HB4331, HB4341, HB4342, HB1770, HB1016, HB4113, HB2950, HB4141, HB3277, HB2988, HB3029, HB3338, HB1889, HB3834, HB3831, HB2939, HB3045, HB3657, HB1739, HB3759, HB3755, HB4484, HB4486, HB4108, HB1250, HB2961, HB1219, HB3025, HB1782, HB1907, HB3718, HB4459, HB2976, HB3548, HB3545, HB2952, HB2929, HB2956, HB2973, HB3055, HB3086, HB3040, HB3794, HB4336, HB3151, HB1590, HB3581, HB3313, HB3429, HB3448, HB1752, HB2650, HB3584, HB4202, HB3586, HB4321, HB4280, HB3650, HCR1020, HB2116, HB2206, HB4301, HB3625, HB3147, HB3403, HB3498, HB3970, HB3975, HB3976, HB3980, HB4265, HB4266, HB3638, HB3880, HB3930, HB3942, HB3944, HB4191, HB3242, HB3678

Keywords: administrative procedures, rulemaking authority, specific authority, legislative review, agency rules, accounting, CPA, licensure, educational requirements, reciprocity, professional conduct, vital records, birth certificate, birth registration, biological sex, sex designation, male, female, nonbinary, gender identity

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• Hall. Yes. Mr. Hall, yes. Mr. Spiegelman. Mr. Mr. Wendellman, yes. Mr. Williams. Mr. Williams, yes.
• Snyder-Hall? Thank you. The House hereby passes the bill.
• Snyder-Hall, yes. Mr. Spiegelman, yes. Mr. Vanderwende absent. Hall. Ms. Snyder-Hall, yes. Mr.
• Snyder-Hall, yes. Mr. Spiegelman, yes. Mr. Vanderwende absent. Ms. Snyder-Hall, yes. Mr.
• Snyder Hall? Yes. Mr. Sneder Hall? Yes. Mr. Spiegelman? No. Mr. Vanderman? No. Mr. Vanderman? No.

Summary: The House received a series of Senate communications and committee reports, then took up a long consent calendar and several individual measures. Early actions included passing consent calendar items, recognizing Freedom of Speech Week and Juneteenth, and hearing numerous introductions and tributes, including remarks honoring House fellows, Father’s Day, and Representative Mara Gorman. The chamber also adopted several procedural motions and recesses, with roll calls recorded throughout. Among the bills considered, the House passed House Bill 134 on animal cruelty, increasing penalties for repeat offenses; House Bill 131 with Senate Amendment 1 on pet stores and animal welfare; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 320 on technical corrections to the Delaware Constitution; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 407 on technical updates to the Hazardous Substance Control Act; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 425 on salary supplements for certain school employees; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 450, the Road Delaware Act, on land use and permitting reform; House Bill 459 on restricting energy drink sales in schools; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 439 on electric moped and motorcycle disclosures; and House Bill 444, the Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act, after amendment delaying its effective date to July 1, 2027. House Amendment 1 to House Bill 459 was adopted, and House Amendment 1 to House Bill 444 was adopted before final passage. The House also rejected House Amendment 1 to House Substitute 1 for House Bill 425 after debate over salary supplement policy for school-related certifications, then passed the substitute bill itself. House Bill 407 prompted questions about the increase in civil penalties, which DENREC said was intended to update outdated fines and align the penalty structure with other laws. House Bill 444 drew floor speeches emphasizing voting rights protections and concerns about voter suppression and dilution. The session ended with the House moving to recess after continuing consideration of House Bill 355, the Speaker Truth Act, which had just adopted an amendment changing damages language to attorney’s fees and costs.

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• SECRETARY HALL.
• RIGHT ON TIME, SECRETARY HALL. >> Eric Hall: GOOD AFTERNOON. >> Chair Garcia: YOU ARE RECOGNIZED. >>
• >> Chair Garcia: YOU ARE RECOGNIZED. >> Eric Hall: THANK YOU MADAM CHAIR.
• WE ARE GOING TO GO TO SIX NOW. >> Eric Hall: THANK YOU MADAM CHAIR.
• , ANY QUESTIONS FOR SECRETARY HALL?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Senate Bill 1393 by Hall relating to electronic health record requirements.
• Senate Bill 1394 by Hall relating to weight and tire load restrictions for the operation of a vehicle
• Senate Bill 1395 by Hall relating to membership of the school district's local school health advisory
• Senate Bill 1473 by Hall.
• Senate Bill 1480 by Hall, Relaying to Transporting an Unsecured Load to Transportation.

Bills: SJR34, SB10, SB18, SB19, SB21, SB72, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB480, SB495, SB627, SB703, SB767, SB790

Keywords: parental rights, parents, children, custody, care and control, upbringing, family law, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, child welfare, education policy, medical decisions, parental authority, primary decision makers, family autonomy, education, Ten Commandments, public schools, religious display, First Amendment

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• Senator Hall for supporting this bill for us.
• And thank you, Senator Hall, for sponsoring this bill.
• Senator Hall, real quick, this is a good bill. Just real quick.
• Sitter Hall and then sitter you process it.
• I appreciate your question, Senator Hall. Senator Cook.

Bills: SB 53, SB53, SB125, SB315, SB379, SB457, SB541, SB599, SB896, SB921, SB963, SB1038, SB1084, SB1330, SB1461

Keywords: voter registration, election procedures, provisional ballot, change of address, residence requirements, mental health, court proceedings, notice requirements, legal filings, electronic documents, autologous blood donation, direct blood donation, blood bank, hospital, Health and Safety Code, physician order, preoperative blood donation, patient blood reserve, transfusion, surgery

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• Hall? Here. Hinojosa? Present. Middleton? Here. Parker? Here. Terry? Here. Schwertner? Present.
• Senator Hall, do we adopt the substitute? Is there an objection?
• Hall? Aye. Hinojosa? Aye. Middleton? Aye. Parker? Aye. Perry? Aye. Zaffirini? Aye. Paxton? Aye.
• Hall? Aye. Hinojosa? Aye. Middleton? Aye. Parker? Aye. Perry? Aye. Schwertner? Aye. Zaffirini? Aye.
• Hall? Nay. Hinojosa? Aye. Middleton? Aye. Parker? Aye. Perry? Aye. Schwertner? Aye.

Bills: SB 18, SB 34, SB82, SB1807, SB2254, HB119, HB130, HB581, HJR98, SB1988

Keywords: Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water permit, water appropriation, dam permit exemption, reservoir, flood control, floodwater control, erosion control, sediment control, watershed protection, flood prevention, Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS, USDA, local sponsor, district, authority, water infrastructure

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• >> Representative<00:25:18.560> Hall. >> Representative Hall.
• >> Representative<00:34:45.040> Hall. >> Representative Hall.
• >> Representative<01:53:39.040> Hall. >> Representative Hall.
• >> Representative<02:22:44.080> Hall. >> Representative Hall.
• >> Representative<02:28:05.760> Hall. >> Representative Hall.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Senator Hall, here is not okay. We will also skip through Senator Hall's bill.
• Senator Hall, you are recognized to explain the provisions of Senate Bill 1877.
• Chairman Hall asks permission to work from a committee sub without objection.
• Chairman Hall, you're recognized. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• So, second Do, passed by Senator Rossino, second by Senator Hall.

Bills: HJR1024, SB1316, SB1491, SB1552, SB1679, SB1877, SB2040, SB2133, SB2153, SB2174, SB2180, SB227, SJR39, SJR47, SJR48

Keywords: Judicial Nominating Commission, congressional districts, terms of office, Oklahoma Constitution, legal qualifications, political party restrictions, family ties, administrative rules, sunset provision, state agencies, regulatory review, legislative oversight, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, elections, county home rule charter, home rule, county government

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• Senator Hall, any questions?
• Senator Hall, you're recognized.
• Senator Hall about not being one.
• Hall, Hinojosa, Middleton, Parker, Perry.
• Senator Hall, you're recognized.

Bills: SB16, SB76, SB310, SB311, SB396, SB505, SB827, SB964, SB1209, SB1210, SB1386, SB1470, SB2035, SJR37, SB 16

Keywords: voter registration, proof of citizenship, Election Code, criminal offenses, limited federal ballot, transportation, infrastructure, funding, public safety, state regulation, election, polling places, voter access, state oversight, electronic voting, voting, polling place, elections, countywide program, election integrity

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• Senator Hall, Hall here. Senator Hamilton, Hamilton here. Senator Haste, Haste here.
• Senator Hall, you are recognized to introduce the psychologist of the day.
• Please recognize Chairman Hall again for an additional introduction.
• Senator Hall, you're recognized for an introduction of the gallery. Mr.
• Please recognize Chairman Hall to Those wishing to vote or change their vote.

Bills: SB1323, SB1863, SB1932, SB1950, SB1956, SB1970, SB1599, SB1312, SB1776, SB1858, SB1985, SB1302, SB1809, SB1401, SB2053, SB1503, SB1553, SB1427, SB1642, SB1421, SB1837, SB1566, SB1567, SB1794, SB1484, SB1557, SB1564, SB1591, SB1395, SB1456, SB1562, SB1613, SB1983, SB1550, SB2065, SB2152, SB2159, SB2172, SB2110, SB2111, SB2114

Keywords: memorial designation, highway, Sheriff Marty Grisham, transportation, Oklahoma Statutes, memorial highway, road designation, John Skelley, motor carrier, administrative hearing, legal representation, corporate liability, aviation, aircraft, surveillance, regulations, fees, Oklahoma statutes, memorial, highway designation

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• Um, the bill is for the Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame, and the bill proposed is $5 million for general
• and infrastructure, and then also $20 million cash appropriation requested for the Minnesota Hockey Hall
• Um, the bill is for the Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame, and the bill proposed is $5 million for general
• Hockey Hall of Fame? And do we need two in the state? Who would like to take that one?
• One is the National Hockey Hall of Fame, and this will be specific to Minnesota.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Representative Clardy introduced House File 4238, seeking a $5 million state general obligation investment for roads and infrastructure in Inver Grove Heights tied to the planned Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame project, along with a separate requested $20 million cash appropriation for the facility itself. He described the bill as having statewide value and asked to focus first on the $5 million GO request. Mayor Brenda Dietrich and Community Development Director Jason Ziemer testified in support, calling the Hall of Fame a once-in-a-lifetime, transformative project for the city, the Twin Cities region, and the state. They said Inver Grove Heights expects to invest $14 million to $17 million locally for land acquisition and site improvements, and that the state funds would help pay for roads, utilities, stormwater work, grading, and right-of-way needs. They also emphasized that the public investment would support broader economic development in the area and accommodate a future I-494 interchange. Members asked about long-term ownership and maintenance, and were told the facility would be privately owned, with a developer owning about half and the Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame nonprofit owning the ice arena portion. Another question raised whether the project would compete with the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame; testifiers said it would instead work in tandem, with collaboration on exhibits and a potential benefit to the Eveleth institution. No vote or formal action was taken in the portion of the meeting shown.

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• Senator Perry, Senator Hancock, Senator Hall, Senator Miles.
• My name is Ash Hall.
• Okay, my name is Ash Hall. I represent myself and the ACLU of Texas.
• Senator Hall. Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank each one of you.
• Senator Hall? Okay. I think it's a good bill.

Bills: SB95, SB268, SB493, SB619, SB660, SB922, SB984, SB1098, SB1188, SB1307, SB1332, SB1822

Keywords: immunization, written informed consent, civil liability, health care provider, vaccine compensation, administrative penalty, health care, licensing, complaint procedure, disciplinary action, law enforcement, pharmacy benefit manager, PBM, gag clause, prescription drug pricing, out-of-pocket cost, cash price, pharmacist, pharmacy, prescription drug benefit

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• Maze Hall on our campus is approaching a hundred years old.
• <00:10:40.597> [snorts]<00:10:40.720> Maze construct a new maze hall.
• [snorts] Maze construct a new maze hall.
• dorms, residence halls? dorms, residence halls?
• Morgan, Maize Hall, is that a residence hall? Yes, sir. It is. It's a residence hall. Okay.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education met to hear from Morehead State University President Jay Morgan, who outlined the university’s budget and capital priorities. He described Morehead as a Kentucky-serving, largely low-income student institution with an aging campus, and said the university’s long-term plan is to renovate existing facilities, decommission older buildings, and replace outdated space with more efficient construction. He thanked the General Assembly for prior support, especially asset preservation funding, fire and tornado insurance premium support, and a prior university inflationary adjustment. On the operating side, Morgan asked that insurance premium support continue, that the earlier inflationary adjustment roll forward, and that the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education’s request for a minimum distribution in the performance funding formula be supported. He noted Morehead has received little or no performance funding in recent years and said that if no additional formula funds are added, the university would prefer a line-item appropriation. On the capital side, he requested continued asset preservation funding and outlined several construction priorities: a new applied science building, a new agriculture science building, a new space science technology building, and a cost-share replacement for the aging Maze Hall residence hall, with the state covering $10 million of a $20 million project and Morehead matching the rest. Morgan also discussed the Craft Academy, saying the current appropriation supports 200 students and that the university would like to increase the line item to expand enrollment by about 20 students. In response to questions from Chairman Tipton, he said Morehead had previously explored but ultimately rejected a public-private partnership model for housing, preferring to own and control its residence halls to keep housing costs manageable for students. He also explained that the land surveying courses in the applied science proposal are a popular part of related programs and that Morehead’s space science program is a major research-and-contracts-driven operation with about 250 students, federal and private research ties, and graduates working both in Kentucky and elsewhere. The committee then approved the prior meeting minutes and discussed that upcoming postsecondary budget meetings would continue over the next several weeks to gather input on the new budget process.

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• Bettencourt, Birdwell, Hall—here.
• Thanks, Senator Hall. Members, any questions for Senator Hall on Senate Bill 1065?
• Senator Hall, you have the panel. Thank you. Just, Mr.
• Thank you, Senator Hall. Senator, any other questions for our...
• Senator Hall, you're recognized.

Bills: SB1065, SB2117, SB2217, SB2363, SB2533, SB2742, SB2743, SB2881, SB2964, SB3013, SB3014

Keywords: SB 1065, handgun carry, license holder, concealed carry, open carry, government contracts, governmental entity, property lease, state agencies, local government, higher education, university, Texas Government Code, Penal Code 30.06, Penal Code 30.07, Penal Code 46.03, Second Amendment, gun rights, firearms, civil penalty

Summary: The Senate State Affairs Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 1065, which would require government property contracts to prohibit contractors from barring licensed handgun holders from carrying firearms on leased or owned public property, with civil penalties and attorney general enforcement for violations. Senator Hall and invited witnesses from the Texas State Rifle Association, NRA, and Texas Gun Rights argued the bill would close a loophole exposed by the State Fair of Texas gun ban and protect law-abiding Texans’ self-defense rights. Opponents, including Moms Demand Action/Everytown, said the bill would undermine event organizers’ ability to set site-specific safety rules and could increase liability and insurance costs. Public testimony was then closed and the bill was left pending. The committee next took up Senate Bill 2742, which would create civil penalties for independent school districts and officials who use public resources for electioneering, waive immunity defenses, and expand attorney general enforcement. Senator Hagan-Bood said current law bans the conduct but lacks meaningful penalties, making injunctions the only remedy. No public testimony was heard, and the bill was left pending. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2743, also by Senator Hagan-Bood, which would allow a court to disqualify local prosecutors who refuse to prosecute election offenses and appoint the attorney general to handle the case, with a committee substitute adjusting the removal process through an adjacent-county judge. Opponents from the Texas Civil Rights Project argued the bill would undermine prosecutorial discretion and was vague and open to abuse, while a Harris County election official described past instances where alleged voter fraud cases were not pursued. After testimony, public comment was closed and SB 2743 was left pending.

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• Flores, Gutierrez, Higginbough, Hall, Hancock.
• Congratulations, Senator Hall. Thank you, Mr.
• Senator Hall, do you yield? Yes. Thank you.
• Senator Hall.
• Senator Hall, you're recognized for a motion.

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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• Representative Hall, here. Representative Hochman Vigil, here. Representative Martinez, Speaker.
• Made by Representative Martínez, seconded by Representative Hall.
• Representative Hall, yes. Representative Hochman Vigil, yes.
• Before we go to the Vice Chair, could we go to Hall? He never verbalized.
• Amaro, seconded by Representative Hall, let's call the roll.

Bills: HB9, HB50

Keywords: Immigrant Safety Act, immigration detention, civil immigration violations, ICE, federal immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, public bodies, local government, sheriff's department, school district, higher education, deputization, 287(g), 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 C.F.R. 287.7, intergovernmental services agreement, detainer, immigration cooperation, public property, attorney general enforcement

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• Hall, here. Hinojosa, present. Middleton, here. Parker, here. Perry, here. Schwertner, here.
• Hall? Aye. Hinojosa? Aye. Middleton? Aye. Parker? Perry? Aye. Schwertner? Aye. Zaffirini? Aye.
• Hall? Aye. Hinojosa? Aye. Middleton? Aye. Harker? Aye. Perry? Aye. Schwertner? Aye. Zaffirini? Aye.
• Hall? Aye. Hinojosa? Aye. Middleton? Aye. Parker? Aye. Perry? Aye. Schwertner? Aye. Zaffirini? Aye.
• Hall? Aye. Hinojosa? Aye. Middleton? Aye. Parker? Aye. Perry? Aye. Schwertner? Aye. Zaffirini? Aye.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Sergeant sounds roll call in the hall. Roll call is now in progress.
• Sergeant, snouts roll call in the hall. Roll call is now in progress.
• Cloak, machine charges, call to the hall. Roll calls in progress.
• The machine is turned on, and the hall roll calls are in progress.
• Sergeants, now patrol the hall. Roll call is now in progress.

Bills: HB2059, HB3920, HB2992, HB3267, HB4457, HB3800, HB3818, HB4425, HB4427, HB4430, HB4431, HB4333, HB4340, HB4343, HB4344, HB4363, HB4229, HB4230, HB4236, HB4246, HB1979, HB3431, HB3052, HB3047, HB3048, HB4092, HB4302, HB3261, HB3704, HB3312, HB3546, HB3849, HCR1021, HB4105, HB4159, HB4304, HB3835, HB3619, HB4490, HB3710, HB4201, HB3907, HB3748

Keywords: health care, medication, inmates, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, reimbursement, county jails, medical expenses, sales tax exemption, nonprofit organizations, procurement, transplant research, Oklahoma Tax Code, HB2992, Data Center Customer Ratepayer Protection Act of 2026, Corporation Commission, Oklahoma utilities, ratepayer protection, data centers, artificial intelligence computing, AI data centers

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• Senator Hall. Here. Senator Hinojosa. Present. Senator Kolkhorst. Here. Senator Menendez.
• Thank you so much, Chairman Hall. Senator Eckhardt to explain the bill.
• Thank you so much, Chairman Hall, Vice Chair Hinojosa, members of the committee.
• Thank you, Chairman Hall, and members of the committee.
• Thank you, Chairman Hall, and members of the committee.

Bills: SCR4, SCR18, SCR31, SCR43, SCR46

Keywords: Pflugerville, Trail Capital, health and wellness, outdoor recreation, community connectivity, patriotism, town designation, community engagement, Trophy Club, Texas Town of Patriotism, Mineola, Sweets Capital, Texas, local economy, cultural identity, community events, Port Aransas, Mustang Island, Fishing Capital of Texas, Texas fishing

Summary: The Senate Committee on Administration met with a quorum and heard several Senate Concurrent Resolutions recognizing Texas places and traditions. SCR 46, by Senator Sparks, proposed renaming the New York strip steak as the Texas strip steak to honor Texas cattle production and the state’s beef industry. No public testimony was offered, and the committee voted 4 ayes and 1 present not voting to report it favorably to the full Senate. The committee also heard SCR 18, by Senator Parker, designating Trophy Club as a symbol of Texas patriotism, SCR 4, by Senator Eckhardt, naming Pflugerville the Trail Capital of Texas, and SCR 43, by Senator Hinojosa, designating Port Aransas as the official fishing capital of Texas for 10 years. Each resolution received no public testimony, was reported favorably by unanimous or near-unanimous committee vote, and was placed on the local and uncontested calendar for April 24, 2025. Afterward, the committee reviewed the April 24 local and uncontested calendar, noting several bills removed because of penalties, fiscal notes, or significant opposition, with SB 1727 specifically raised by a member. The committee then certified the April 24, 2025 list by a 6-0 vote and recessed. SCR 31 was left pending.