Video & Transcript Research : 'Texas Chapter'
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Texas 89th Regular
Senate Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding Aug 20th, 2025
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- We're from Beaumont, Texas.
- I don't want any more children to die at a Texas youth camp.
- I'm the father of Lucy Dillon from Houston, Texas.
- I'm the owner and director of Camp LaHunta in Hunt, Texas.
- Camps across Texas are as diverse as our geography.
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- This is not a problem that is isolated to Texas alone.
- And this is not a problem that is isolated to Texas alone.
- I taught in the juvenile system in Texas and to incarcerated folks across Texas, including in the adult
- Judge Wheeles just mentioned the Texas Family Code, Chapter 51.01, specifically states to provide for
- Amendments to Chapter 574 of the Texas Health and Safety Code and the current provisions of Article 46C
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New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Indian Affairs Sep 25th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
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- The Alamo chapter will start with introductions with Representative Zamora.
- Thank you, Representative Zamora and the chapter officials for being here.
- Is that also part of something that the chapter is pursuing?
- That's the request that the chapter makes to the state for funding.
- House, as well as Upper Fuling Chapter House.
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- To the God of central Texas. To the God of West Texas. To the God who rule Texas.
- Honor the Texas flag. I pledge allegiance to be in Texas.
- Members, many proud members of the Texas chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment
- Texas NHRO collaborates and supports and promotes the 431 public housing agencies of Texas which provide
- Texas NAHRO has worked tirelessly to give Texas families secure, comfortable places call home, and in
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- West Texas, to the God of rural Texas, to the God of urban Texas.
- The Texas chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment officials are gathering in
- Texas NHRO collaborates.
- Texas NAHRO has worked tirelessly to give Texas families secure, comfortable places to call home, and
- The Housing Authority and Texas NHRO President, Ms.
AZ
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- Please proceed with the next bill: Senate Bill 1247, an act amending Title 36, Chapter 4, Article 1,
- Senate Bill 1247: An act amending Title 36, Chapter 4, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding
- So, but I want to point to a real-world example, and that's Texas.
- I know many of you on the other side of the aisle, you know, love Texas public policy.
- So in 2020, Texas rejected about 1% of its absentee ballots. That was the going rate.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and routine journal and calendar actions, including referral of a gubernatorial nomination and several bills. The chamber then resolved into Committee of the Whole to consider four measures: SB 1038 on election conduct and cast vote records, SB 1133 on nominating procedures and candidate financial disclosures, SB 1247 on assisted living centers, and SCR 1001, a constitutional election-requirements referral. Each measure received committee amendments and was reported out do pass, with SB 1133 and SB 1247 treated as emergency measures.
Most of the debate centered on SCR 1001. Supporters said it would speed election results, strengthen election security, require proof of identity, and preserve legislative authority over election procedures. Opponents argued it would reduce access to voting by changing mail-ballot rules, eliminating the active early voting list, limiting Election Day ballot drop-offs, and potentially creating long lines and confusion, with disproportionate impacts on rural voters, voters of color, and people with disabilities. The Senate adopted the Committee of the Whole report and then took third-reading votes.
On final passage, SB 1038 passed 17-9-1, SB 1133 passed 23-6-1, SB 1247 passed 28-1-1, and SCR 1001 passed 17-12-1. Senators explained votes on both sides, with supporters emphasizing integrity and faster tabulation and opponents warning of disenfranchisement and reduced mail voting. The Senate also passed SB 1172 and SB 1175 by 28-1-1 each, then announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until the next day.
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- Um, uh, my name is Mike Moath, commissioner of the Texas Education Agency.
- There's a $23 million initiative for uh Texas Strategic Leadership.
- Um, uh, is, is governed by chapter 37 of the Education code.
- I will tell you, I, my personal opinion, Chapter 37 is a mess.
- And do private schools follow the Texas Education code?
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Texas 89th Regular
Licensing & Administrative Procedures Mar 11th, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
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- The Texas Lottery is committed to generating revenue for the state of Texas through the responsible management
- Charitable bingo in Texas was first approved...
- Texas for the charitable purposes of the organizations.
- Lottery in Texas.
- The Texas Lotto Commission is a statutory mandated.
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- Our rural areas—our rural areas of West Texas, the Panhandle, Upper East Texas—we have a challenge.
- And the officer was from Ed Couch, Texas. It was a reserve officer from Ed Couch, Texas.
- the private security chapter.
- We're out in West Texas, San Antonio, Central Texas.
- Texas appreciates it.
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Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Apr 8th, 2026
Health & Human Services
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- Well, in Texas, 209 Texas hospices are exceeding 100% of their cap rate.
- Our statutory authority is in Chapter 36 of the Human Resources Code, the Texas Health Care Program Fraud
- Texas is also unique.
- Texas is also unique.
- Texas Health Authority was established in 2007, Chapter 182, Health and Safety Code, really to promote
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Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: Senators Tan Parker, Brent Hagenbuch, and Adam HinojosaRegarding efforts to stop human trafficking in Texas. Jan 29th, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
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- It's always a great day when you have the chance to be here at the Texas Capitol.
- He is the CEO and president of the Texas Trucking Association.
- Thank you, um, Lieutenant Greg Guerro with the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Texas Department
- This campaign with the Texas Trucking Association is another example of Texas leading, you know, with
- We can't say enough about Texas law enforcement, incredible brave men and women.
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- Texas or spent they have already served in Texas.
- My name is Veronica Adams, and I am the lead statewide organizer for the [AFSCME Texas Chapter 12](link
- My name is Veronica Adams, and I am the lead statewide organizer for the [AFSCME Texas Chapter 12](link
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Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Press Conference: Senators Tan Parker, Brent Hagenbuch, and Adam Hinojosa Jan 29th, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
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- It's always a great day when you have the chance to be here at the Texas Capitol.
- And so I just want to implore Texas And so I just want to implore Texas and my colleagues that we continue
- And John Sparza with the Texas Trucking Association.
- This campaign with the Texas Trucking Association is another example of Texas leading, you know, with
- Yeah, and we're really proud of our partnership with Texas DPS.
Summary:
Texas senators, representatives, trucking industry leaders, DPS, and Bob’s House of Hope held a press event to launch a new awareness campaign against human trafficking, with a particular focus on the trafficking of boys and young men. Speakers said Texas remains among the worst states for stopping trafficking and emphasized that the problem affects people of all ages and genders, not just women and girls. They described the trucking industry’s role in spotting suspicious activity, the importance of public education, and the need to tell people to “see something, say something.”
The Texas Trucking Association and Titus Transport announced that trucks will carry decals/posters promoting Bob’s House of Hope and providing a QR code and phone number for help and information. Bob Williams said his organization operates the first safe house in the country specifically for boys and young men who have been sex trafficked, and he cited studies suggesting boys may make up a substantial share of trafficking victims. He also said many of the youth in their care have suffered severe abuse and some have also experienced labor trafficking.
Legislators and DPS officials praised the partnership and said the state must give law enforcement every possible tool to combat trafficking. Senator Hinojosa added that the issue is especially visible in South Texas and along the border, and that private-sector involvement is needed to help eradicate the crime. The event ended with plans to photograph the first truck carrying the new decals.
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Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Press Conference: Youth Representation in Policy Making Apr 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The passage of the school vouchers bill in Texas is not just a political decision.
- Today, Students Engaged in Advancing Texas congregates for its annual advocacy day.
- Across Texas, we're witnessing an alarming trend.
- And today, that is the Texas Capitol.
- We're at the Capitol today to hold them to this vision that we hold for our Texas.
Summary:
Students Engaged in Advancing Texas (SEAT) held an advocacy day at the Texas Capitol with more than 300 young Texans and allies to press lawmakers on education policy. Speakers framed the event around student visibility in policymaking and criticized recent Texas actions on school vouchers, book bans, and legislation affecting LGBTQ students and classroom content. Representative Donna Howard briefly attended and voiced support for students having a seat at the table, citing a prior effort to add a student to a school board as an example of the kind of participation SEAT is seeking.
Several student speakers described how voucher expansion threatens public schools and argued that public education is being underfunded and undermined rather than failing on its own. Others focused on LGBTQ inclusion, saying bills such as SB 12 and SB 13 would erase queer students’ experiences and make schools less safe and welcoming. One speaker also condemned book bans and censorship, arguing that students need access to diverse books and honest, inclusive education to think critically and feel represented.
SEAT executive director Cameron Samuels closed by describing the group’s earlier organizing against book bans and internet restrictions and by connecting that work to broader demands for public schools, student rights, and safety. The event did not include any legislative vote or formal committee action; it was an advocacy press conference aimed at influencing lawmakers during the session.
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- In Texas, only 9.4%.
- We are located in Houston, Texas.
- In regions like South Texas, where many students remain Community growth in South Texas.
- But in terms of your job in Chapter 48 and Chapter 29, which is where special education is generally
- We enjoy strong partnerships with the Texas Education Agency and with the Texas Association of Rural
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New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Jun 24th, 2025
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- That's the first section of this chapter.
- As I understand it, our plugging requirements are more stringent than Texas.
- So, looking at other states like Texas, sorry, Mr.
- Chair, so are they doing something remarkably different in Texas?
- Why would they have passed that in Texas? What's different? Mr.
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- and I'm here today representing Meals on Wheels Texas and our over... 200 chapters across this great
- My name is Christine Bussie, and I serve as the Peer Policy Fellow of NAMI Texas, the Texas chapter of
- I am a policy intern at the National Association of Social Workers Texas chapter, and I am here to express
- Texas.
- I'm here speaking on behalf of myself as well as the Texas chapter of the National Association of EMS
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Next bill on the calendar: SB 1415, an act amending Title 20, Chapter 2, Article 3.2, Arizona Revised
- SB 1015, an act amending Title 12, Chapter 5.1, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section
- SB 1015, an act amending Title 12, Chapter 5.1, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section
- SB 1057, an act repealing section 16-504, Arizona Revised Statutes, and amending Title 16, Chapter 4,
- Lisbeth Medina, 16, stabbed to death in Texas by an illegal alien.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and several guest introductions, including recognition of Lutheran Day at the Capitol and the doctor of the day. The chamber also handled routine business such as journal approval, temporary committee substitutions, and multiple motions to move into Committee of the Whole for floor consideration of bills and resolutions.
A series of election, campaign finance, immigration, and public safety measures were taken up. Bills and resolutions discussed included SB 1003 on election canvass certification, SB 1006 and SCR 1002 on campaign finance disclosure thresholds, SB 1037, SB 1040, SB 1057, SB 1060, SB 1141, SB 1168, SB 1237, SB 1289, SCR 1010, SCR 1013, and SCR 1014 on various election administration topics, plus SB 1055 and SB 1152 on immigration enforcement and benefits, SB 1058 on firearm transaction merchant codes, SB 1093 on rioting, SB 1308 on a foreign adversary fraud office appropriation, and SB 1160 on drones in entertainment districts. Most of these measures received do-pass recommendations, several with committee or floor amendments, and some were retained on the calendar.
The most extensive debate centered on social policy bills affecting transgender people and minors, including SCR 1006, SB 1015, and SB 1095. Opponents argued these measures were discriminatory, harmful to trans youth and families, and an improper intrusion into medical and school decisions; supporters framed them as protecting parental rights, privacy, and children from irreversible medical decisions. SB 1049 on spousal maintenance also drew opposition over a proposed four-year cap. Later, the Senate took third-reading votes and passed SB 1049, SB 1053, SB 1415, SB 1015, SB 1095, and SCR 1006, with recorded roll-call tallies generally around 16-11 or 17-10 on the more contentious measures, and the bills were transmitted to the House.
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- Senate Bill 2232 would designate October 21st as Unplugged Texas Day.
- That's why Unplugged Texas Day is so important.
- Texas hunting license. And they're not harsh in any game.
- field trials in Texas.
- And how many are in Texas every year? How many trials? How many events are in Texas every year?
TX
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- House Bill 294 would amend Chapter 217 of the Local Government Code and Chapter 202 of the Property Code
- Healthy South Texas combats high-impact diseases in 27 counties, while Texas 4H annually reaches over
- In order to stay responsive to the needs of Texas agriculture, Texas communities, and Texas families,
- The Texas hemp industry represents an immense economic opportunity for Texas, but strategic policy and
- Bringing it into Texas.
Bills:
HB294