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• We really believe that it's a partnership with learning on the everyday face to face opportunities and
• Taylor, we show you registered as Taylor Landon on behalf of the Greater Houston Partnership, and you
• You're here on behalf of the Commit Partnership and Texas Workforce Solutions, the Dallas board, and
• My name is Miguel Solis, and I'm president of the Commit Partnership.
• Requirements of pre-K partnerships and other national organizations.

Bills: HB117

Keywords: county regulation, impervious cover, land use, unincorporated areas, environmental management

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• Since everybody else is doing it, I thought Madison County could, too, on freezing taxes for those that

Bills: SB371

Keywords: SB371, Madison County, Alabama constitutional amendment, senior property tax exemption, property tax freeze, ad valorem tax, homestead exemption, elderly homeowners, senior citizens, age 65 and older, owner-occupied housing, principal residence, residential property tax, local tax relief, property tax assessment, county tax exemption, 923, senate, all

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• All right, members of the Senate Local and County Government Committee, we will come to order.
• And so the reason this happened is just uncertainty by cities and counties.
• Do we know of any damages or any counties, municipalities, or any of these groups that were put in a
• Each county sheriff may operate or contract the operation of a commissary.
• This meeting of the Senate Local and County Government Committee is adjourned.

Bills: SB1288, SB1705, SB1878, SB2019, SB2118

Keywords: emergency management, federal funding, disaster relief, cost sharing, public assistance, bail reform, public funds, nonprofit organizations, political subdivisions, injunctive relief, criminal procedure, surety bond, judicial discretion, uniform bond schedule, liability insurance, judgments, insurance fund, Oklahoma, county sheriff, commissary

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• This authority currently applies to Hidalgo County, Cameron County, El Paso County, and Webb County.
• I'm a Fort Bend County Commissioner representing Fort Bend County, and I'm testifying for House Bill
• in Quitman, our county.
• Of the Senators in Collin County, nor any other county around this state.
• Is Dallas County okay? Senator, Dallas County has reviewed the bill.

Bills: HB1532, HB2731, HB3483, HB4308, HB4580, HB4582, HB5509, HB5663

Keywords: Lake Houston, dredging, maintenance district, flood control, environment, public works, HB 2731, roadside vendors, solicitors, county regulation, border counties, Mexico border, Transportation Code, unincorporated areas, right-of-way, public highway, parking lot, livestock sales, live animals, vendor regulation

Bills: HB1532, HB2731, HB3483, HB4308, HB4580, HB4582, HB5509, HB5663

Keywords: Lake Houston, dredging, maintenance district, flood control, environment, public works, HB 2731, roadside vendors, solicitors, county regulation, border counties, Mexico border, Transportation Code, unincorporated areas, right-of-way, public highway, parking lot, livestock sales, live animals, vendor regulation

Bills: SB 2, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB4, HB1, HB3, HB20, HB22, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB4, SB2, SB5

Keywords: disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments

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• DeWitt County is 34.8% and Lavaca County is 19.4% Hispanic?
• County, you split the county in half.
• Between Tarrant County and Dallas County.
• There's one in Houston and one in your county, Dallas County.
• Are you aware that Harris County has the largest Black population of any county in America?

Bills: SB 2, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB4, HB1, HB3, HB20, HB22, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB4, SB2, SB5

Keywords: disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments

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• Democrats in Dallas County? I'm sure they do, absolutely. How about Harris County?
• county.
• County just south of Tarrant County?
• Settlement area of Travis County, which is the eastern side of Travis County.
• And then one goes from Travis County to Polk County in East Texas.

Bills: SB 2, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB4, HB1, HB3, HB20, HB22, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB4, SB2, SB5

Keywords: disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments

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• At Hidalgo County, despite the city of Laredo and the city of McAllen being competitive neighbors, the
• Even the Nueces County refineries are split into two.
• Hector County, 375 miles away, they're like, what is fair and compact about this?
• County neighbor of their choice.
• Tarrant, Dallas, and Harris—Harris, I think I counted nine congressional districts in one county.

Bills: SB 2, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB4, HB1, HB3, HB20, HB22, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB4, SB2, SB5

Keywords: disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments

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• County.
• There was a death in Snohomish County.
• to county.
• There is also a variety of local court rules on procedures that vary from county to county.
• frustrated by the variances between Snohomish County, King County, and Pierce County: when I'm supposed

Bills: HB2543

Keywords: county clerk, fees, local government, administrative costs, revenue generation, 904, all

Summary: The Law and Justice Committee heard public testimony on several bills. House Bill 2248 was described as a technical cleanup measure for Secretary of State corporate, nonprofit, trademark, foreign entity, student exchange, and apostille filing processes; the prime sponsor and Secretary of State staff supported it, while one testifier raised concerns about multiple LLCs and transparency in manufactured housing communities. House Bill 2508 would expand the Office of Independent Investigations’ jurisdiction to older deadly-force cases and certain non-deadly-force incidents tied to deaths, broaden agency notification and records access requirements, and exempt additional records from public disclosure; the sponsor and OII supported it, and members asked about how far back cases could be reviewed. House Bill 2203 would create reckless interference with emergency operations for driving around closures, with enhanced penalties and license suspensions in aggravated cases; fire chiefs supported it, while defense lawyers argued it was unnecessary and disproportionate. House Bill 1909 would create a Court Unification Task Force to study disparities in Washington’s court system; the sponsor, legal aid, and access-to-justice advocates supported it, while the committee noted a large number of signed-in opponents. House Bill 2095 would create a rebuttable presumption of negligence for drivers who injure or kill vulnerable road users in designated areas, along with education, damages, and fee-shifting provisions; the sponsor and several advocates supported it, but cities, trucking interests, and defense groups raised concerns about liability, comparative fault, attorney fees, and litigation costs. In executive session, the committee advanced Substitute House Bill 2158 on electronic notarial acts and Substitute House Bill 2178 on court rules and procedures. It adopted Amendment Alpha to Substitute House Bill 2239, increasing a setback for family burial grounds from public rights-of-way/easements and adding water-source coordination requirements, then sent the bill as amended to Rules. It also advanced House Bill 2543 on county clerk fees. The committee adopted Amendment Bravo to Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2165, clarifying false identification as a peace officer to require malicious intent, and sent the bill as amended to Rules. It adopted Amendment Charlie to Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2532, moving the nitrous oxide prohibition to a different title chapter, and sent that bill forward. Finally, it adopted Amendment Delta to Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2320 to allow limited firearm-manufacturing code and 3D/CNC use for gunsmith repair work; discussion then turned to Amendment Echo, which would remove some possession prohibitions, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that amendment and bill.

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• There are other databases to locate assets, you know, county auditors, county assessors, etc.
• There are other databases to locate assets, you know, county auditors, county assessors, etc.
• State Association of County Clerks.
• We were in partnership with Jefferson County authorities, figuring out how to dispose of this properly
• So we were in partnership with Jefferson County authorities figuring out, how do you even dispose of

Bills: HB2543

Keywords: county clerk, fees, local government, administrative costs, revenue generation, 904, all

Summary: The committee heard staff briefings, sponsor testimony, and public testimony on several bills. Substitute House Bill 2158 would authorize remote notarization of tangible records and remote oaths/affirmations, with audiovisual recording and retention requirements; the sponsor and supportive testimony framed it as an access-to-justice measure for rural and mobility-limited residents, and the bill was closed to public hearing after strong pro sign-in support. Substitute House Bill 2239 would create family burial grounds on private land with setback, notice, recording, and local-option regulation requirements; the sponsor, a farmer, tribal descendant, and cattlemen’s representative testified in support, while WSDOT raised a technical concern about the setback from rights-of-way, and the bill also drew substantial pro sign-ins. Substitute House Bill 2178 would reconcile court rules and statutes on malicious mischief aggregation, civil infraction timing, payment plans, and treasurer/AOC duties; AOC supported it as a largely technical cleanup, and the bill was closed to public hearing without opposition testimony. The committee then heard Engrossed House Bill 2445, which would tighten probate administration to curb “probates for profit” and heir-hunting abuses by extending the window for family members to act, narrowing who may serve as a “suitable person,” adding reporting and venue requirements, and regulating agreements with transferees for value. The Attorney General’s Office, Northwest Justice Project, and a probate attorney supported the bill as a consumer-protection measure to stop predatory estate takeovers, while other probate practitioners warned it could sweep too broadly and harm legitimate heir-finding services that help locate omitted heirs; members asked about whether the bill would still allow useful services and whether it clearly addressed the cited abuses. The sponsor said he was open to further conversations and written recommendations, and the hearing closed with heavy public interest, including many pro and con sign-ins. House Bill 2543 would update county clerk fee statutes to match newer appellate court requirements for electronic exhibits, photos, and media copies, while modernizing outdated references such as compact discs; county clerks and county officials supported it as a technical, cost-recovery measure, and the hearing closed after brief testimony. Finally, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2165 would create a new gross misdemeanor for false identification as a peace officer, replacing part of the current criminal impersonation statute and covering badges, vehicles, attire, and other insignia that mimic law enforcement, with exceptions for retired officers, inherited memorabilia, and artistic uses; the sponsor, governor’s office, and a city official supported it as a way to protect immigrant communities and improve trust in law enforcement. The committee also began hearing Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2532 on nitrous oxide sales, which would prohibit sale or distribution of nitrous oxide canisters for personal use while preserving medical, veterinary, dental, industrial, food, and automotive uses; members raised questions about how the bill would be enforced and how lawful purchasers would be distinguished, and the hearing was still in progress when the transcript ended.

Bills: SB 2, SJR 36, SB 2, SB 2, SR 29, SB 2

Keywords: Maverick County, recognition, economic development, Texas Senate, community celebration, 920, all

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• first one, SB301 by Hobie, is related to electronic filing of business property taxes allowed by the county

Bills: SB301, SB329

Keywords: Lee County, Alabama, business personal property tax, business property tax, personal property tax return, electronic filing, e-filing, tax administration, revenue commissioner, county tax, business tax return, tax preparer, third-party preparer, property tax returns, online tax filing, local legislation, land redemption, taxation, administrative fee, 1136

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• The last minor married in Harris County was 17 in 2019.
• That number always increases in rural counties.
• The exploitation of minors is always worse in rural counties.

Bills: HB168

Keywords: certificates of obligation, local government debt, municipal finance, county finance, public works, bond election, voter petition, registered voters, refinancing certificates, Texas Local Government Code, municipality, county, hospital district, infrastructure financing, public improvement, debt issuance, general obligation alternative, public oversight, local bonds, historic preservation

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• . >> Marilyn Lands, House District 10, Madison County. >> Donna ... over here to the left. >> Donna Evans
• , District 64, Baltimore County. >> Donna Evans, District 64, Baltimore County.
• House District 98, Mobile County. >> I'm your chairman, Margie Wilcox. >> I'm your chairman, Margie Wilcox

Bills: SB100, SB122, SB127, HB182, HB275, SB100, SB122, SB127, HB182, HB275

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, real property assessment, assessment cap, county-wide reappraisal, CPI-U, Consumer Price Index, tax assessor, Class II property, Class III property, local government revenue, property tax relief, reappraisal, tax increment district, retroactive tax law, Alabama Code 40-7-2.2, appropriation, education funding, Southern Preparatory Academy, fiscal responsibility

Keywords: County Affairs - Room 409, 26 February, 2026; 2:00 P.M., 925, all

Keywords: County Affairs - Room 409, 3 February, 2026; 10:30 A.M., 925, all

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• county office.
• I personally called the counties in every county he discussed last year and even in Monroe County this
• Sheriffs in Monroe County have worked with the county commissions to . ... worked with the county commissions
• in Barber County.
• I'm the county commissioner for District One, Barber County.

Bills: SB287

Keywords: Sheriff, Barbour County, law enforcement, qualifications, training, executive education, 1136, house, all

Keywords: County Affairs - Room 210; 4 March, 2025: 11:30 AM, 925, all

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• Two hundred and twenty-four of Texas' 254 counties don't have enough primary care providers.
• They don't even require the physician to be in the same county. Think about that.
• We only have 3,800 people in our whole county of Garza County.
• They don't even require the physician to be in the same county. Think about that.
• We only have 3,800 people in our whole county of Garza County.

Bills: SB2, SJR36, SB2, SB2, SR29, SB2

Keywords: Maverick County, recognition, economic development, Texas Senate, community celebration, 1185, senate, all