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• Hearing, then we'll move into public testimony on this bill.
• And with that, we will close that public hearing and move into a public hearing on Senate Bill 601 concerning
• Seeing that that is the last testifier for this bill, we will close the public hearing and open the public
• And with that, we will close the public hearing on 5470 and open the public hearing on ESB 5729, encouraging
• Public hearing is closed. We will now return to executive session.

Bills: SB6001 , SB6015 , SB6054 , SB5470 , SB5884 , SB6018 , SB6027 , SB6028

Committee: Senate Housing

Keywords: building code, scissor stairs, safety regulations, construction standards, statebuilding regulations, residential building, construction permits, housing development, planning efficiency, state regulations, wildfire, home hardening, fire-resistant materials, fire-hardened building materials, common interest communities, homeowners association, HOA, condominium, condo association, wildland urban interface

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• Today is our first formal agenda for hearings, for public hearings.
• And then we will jump into the public hearing and executive session.
• I work for the Office of Program Research, and I’m a session committee aide.
• That completes our public testimony.
• And with that, that concludes the public hearing on House Bill 2238.

Bills: HB2238 , HB1311 , HB1608 , HB1735 , HB1825 , HB1976 , HB2062

Committee: House Agriculture & Natural Resources

Keywords: HB 2238, HB2238, statewide food security, food security strategy, hunger, food insecurity, food access, food assistance, anti-hunger, nutrition education, food system literacy, agricultural viability, supply chain resilience, Washington Department of Agriculture, food policy forum, BIPOC, tribal consultation, small farmers, diet-related health disparities, food affordability

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• But to answer the question, I think like every public policy decision, we're hopeful that better minds
• "Hey, your checks are being returned back to my office." Mr.
• By making this information public, we could avoid many conversations about access and transparency.
• Now you are a delight to come into the office. You're an amazing woman.
• They're at the county clerk's office and that's all good.

Bills: HB3619 , HB3652 , HB4572 , HB4891 , HB4941 , HB5103 , HB5105 , HB5106 , HB5224 , HB5600

Committee: House Energy Resources

Keywords: surface estate, well plugging, Railroad Commission, landowner rights, liability, strategic reserve, gas supply, petroleum products, disaster response, Railroad Commission of Texas, energy security, emergency planning, oil and gas waste, environmental regulation, waste management, mining pits, groundwater monitoring, regulation, commercial disposal facilities, environmental standards

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• Those who wish to electronically submit comments may refer to the public noting. public notice posting
• CIO, Chief Innovation Officer.
• I'm willing to call a meeting of stakeholders in my office.
• A group of stakeholders in my office to work this out.
• Not only in my office, but I think it'd be. Helpful.

Bills: HB3619 , HB3652 , HB4572 , HB4891 , HB4941 , HB5103 , HB5105 , HB5106 , HB5224 , HB5600

Committee: House Energy Resources

Keywords: surface estate, well plugging, Railroad Commission, landowner rights, liability, strategic reserve, gas supply, petroleum products, disaster response, Railroad Commission of Texas, energy security, emergency planning, oil and gas waste, environmental regulation, waste management, mining pits, groundwater monitoring, regulation, commercial disposal facilities, environmental standards

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• Testimony Public testimony today will be limited to 4 minutes.
• Members of the public who would like to submit comments electronically should refer to the public POTUS
• Public notice posting.
• Uh, members, we do have a resource from the comptroller's office.
• Information Act trainings that, that y'all had to take as well as anybody that holds public office is

Bills: HB148 , HB203 , HB360 , HB552 , HB 1244 , HB 1284 , HB1533 , HJR30 , HB148 , HB203 , HJR30

Committee: House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals

Keywords: residential property, ad valorem tax, leasing, property appraisal, fair market rent, housing affordability, appraised value, tax limitation, housing market, affordable housing, leased residential real property, rent control, Texas Tax Code, property tax, residential leasing, homestead, tax code, appraisal review board, real estate sales, property tax relief

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• Public Health Committee, so glad to be here.
• I'll come to your office. And we'll figure it out.
• I'll come to your office, and we'll figure it out.
• They haven't come to the office to express any opposition.
• You're the public health committee.

Bills: HB713 , HB827 , HB932 , HB499 , HB510 , HB163 , HB296 , HB879 , HB913 , HB163 , HB296

Committee: House Public Health

Keywords: healthcare, maternal health, reporting requirements, Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee, health provider immunity, workplace violence, nurses, grant program, healthcare facilities, safety measures, safety, nursing, grants, healthcare safety, verbal abuse, physical abuse, nurse empowerment, occupational therapy, licensure, interstate practice

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• The vast majority being based in our offices in the U.S.
• 418 yourself as a public citizen. Public Citizen Inc. Thank you.
• Adrian Shelley with Public Citizen Inc.
• The chair recognizes Adrian Shelly with Public Citizen Inc.
• Thank you again, Adrian Shelley with Public Citizen in favor of 421.

Bills: HB32 , HB15 , HB171 , HB421 , HB581 , HB644 , HB745 , HB349 , HB917 , HB204 , HB923 , HB15 , HB171 , HB204

Committee: House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Keywords: eviction, landlord rights, tenant rights, justice court, property law, court procedures, chemical dependency, court-ordered treatment, mental health, health care, treatment facility, juvenile justice, criminal justice reform, deep fake, digital impersonation, age verification, private cause of action, explicit content, consumer protection, HB 581

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• This panel currently has no public members, but the work of this panel is to serve the public.
• I've worked in all the divisions of the constable's office.
• I have over 27 years of experience in the constable's office, and I'm very passionate about the office
• Yes, and so from December to February, our office received 2,286 eviction citations. Our office.
• And begin to invest in more public housing and public spaces to provide a place or a shelter.

Bills: HB32 , HB15 , HB171 , HB421 , HB581 , HB644 , HB745 , HB349 , HB917 , HB204 , HB923 , HB15 , HB171 , HB204

Committee: House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Keywords: eviction, landlord rights, tenant rights, justice court, property law, court procedures, chemical dependency, court-ordered treatment, mental health, health care, treatment facility, juvenile justice, criminal justice reform, deep fake, digital impersonation, age verification, private cause of action, explicit content, consumer protection, HB 581

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• I was deeply saddened to hear the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner. dedicated his life to public
• It is that spirit of public service and passion for the positive change that I will always respect and
• His commitment to bettering his community and to public service was truly admirable.
• Pat went on to serve with the Lanka- G PPd officer all the way to assistant chief.
• He dedicated his whole life to service, to keep us safe and thriving, 43 years of selfless public service

Bills: HR34 , HR36 , HR38 , HR39 , HR41 , HR42 , HR43 , HR67 , HR68 , HR73 , HR77 , HR81 , HR104 , HR166 , HR201 , HR202 , HR223 , HR226 , HR233 , HR234 , HR246 , HR264 , HR266 , HR268 , HR271 , HR280 , HR282 , HR286 , HR291 , HR292 , HR296 , HR298 , HR319 , HR326 , HR329 , HR348 , HR354 , HR373 , HR376 , HR381 , HR385 , HR386 , HR387 , HR391 , HR394 , HR395 , HR396 , HR399 , HR400 , HR402 , HR403 , HR404 , HR408 , HR409 , HR410 , HR413 , HR414 , HR417 , HR418 , HR419 , HR422 , HR424 , HR429 , HR435 , HR439 , HR440 , HR22 , HR88 , HR94 , HR136 , HR194 , HR231 , HR302 , HR397 , HR416 , HR420 , HR421 , HR423 , HR430 , HR431

Keywords: Ramadan, Islam, Muslim community, spiritual observance, cultural recognition, Eid al-Fitr, celebration, Texas legislation, Mother's Day, family, women, honor, Father's Day, gratefulness, recognition, Diwali, festival of lights, Hinduism, unity, Veterans Day

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• That is all we have for public testimony, so that will conclude public testimony and the public hearing
• We value our corrections officers and all those who work in our local public safety facilities, but this
• That will conclude the public testimony and the public hearing on Senate Bill 6151.
• That will conclude the public testimony and the public hearing on Senate Bill 6151.
• That will conclude the public testimony and the public hearing.

Bills: HB2689 , SB5832 , SB5922 , SB5944 , SB5988 , SB6151

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: Working Connections Child Care, child care subsidy, subsidized child care, Washington DCYF, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, low-income families, child care providers, licensed child care centers, family child care, market rate survey, subsidy rates, income eligibility, state median income, SNAP, Basic Food, collective bargaining, provider reimbursement, daily payment, half-day care, partial-day care

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• Public safety will now come to order. I appreciate everybody being here.
• Supervised release through the probation office means they're already reporting to a probation officer
• without a mark between Probation officers and maybe facilities.
• So, would the author agree that the federal pretrial release system in the probation officer offices
• Public safety now is adjourned.

Bills: SB1636 , SB1584 , SB1730 , SB1255 , SB1627 , SB137 , SB2062 , SB1470 , SB1284

Committee: Senate Public Safety

Keywords: cold case, unsolved homicide, violent crime, case file review, law enforcement, police records, victim family, immediate family member, designated person, forensic testing, witness reinterview, investigative leads, cold case unit, unsolved murder, public safety, Title 21, Oklahoma statutes, sexual assault, evidence kits, DNA testing

Bills: HB25 , HB15 , HB124 , HB146 , HB73 , HB74 , HB75

Committee: House House Consumer & Public Affairs

Keywords: juvenile delinquency, firearm possession, criminal background checks, state law, gun control, youth offense, conviction, public safety, medical injury, adverse outcome, health care provider, patient rights, confidentiality, settlement, legal counsel, HB124, New Americans Division, Workforce Solutions Department, immigrant workforce, refugee resettlement

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• We have a public hearing on some...
• To be available to the public.
• F2 specifies that the Office of Homeless Youth is moved to DCYF.
• The AG's office has been consulted on this bill.
• The AG's office has been consulted on this bill.

Bills: SB6062 , SB6080 , SB6184 , SB6224 , SB6255 , SB6286 , SB6308 , SB6319 , SB5977 , SB5979 , SB6249 , SGA9299

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: juvenile justice, criminal offense, minors, rehabilitation, legal provisions, contracts, jails, federal custody, municipal agreements, incarceration, law enforcement, homeless youth, youth services, mental health, support programs, state law, behavioral health, children, support services, poverty reduction

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• </c> in the public hearing? Nobody signed up. in the public hearing? Nobody signed up.
• When they're stopped, officers cannot talk to them because most of our officers speak English only.
• When they're stopped, officers cannot talk to them because most of our officers speak English only.
• <c> our</c><00:24:22.559><c> officers</c><00:24:23.039><c> speak</c> because most of our officers speak
• </c> is a true matter of public safety. is a true matter of public safety.

Bills: HB274 , HB287 , HB301 , HB157 , HB254 , HB88 , HB274 , HB287 , HB301 , HB157 , HB254 , HB88

Committee: House Public Safety and Homeland Security

Keywords: Crenshaw County, county board of education, school board, board of education, term limits, term length, elected officials, local constitutional amendment, Alabama Constitution, education governance, local legislation, November 2026 election, ballot measure, constitutional amendment, school board elections, law enforcement, transparency, reporting, public safety, regulation

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• I'm the Director of Public Policy for Texas CASA, here in support of Senate Bill 2311.

Bills: SB2041 , SB1777 , SB1681 , SB2311

Committee: House Human Services

Keywords: child welfare, foster care, Department of Family and Protective Services, DFPS, Family Code, conservatorship, placement selection, contract residential care, kinship care, relative placement, designated caregiver, best interest of the child, least restrictive setting, placement stability, child protective services, residential treatment, group home, family reunification, Texas foster system, residential care

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• There will be a time limit of two minutes per witness during public testimony.
• I have paid this filing fee to the Secretary of State's office.
• One has been in office for over 40 years.
• When I ran for office in 2022, I personally knocked 10,000 doors. Not my campaign.
• Party nominating by convention must make its nominations for county and precinct offices and for offices

Bills: HB2139 , HB2253 , HB3632 , HB4171 , HB4309 , HB4508 , SB760 , SB1470

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: voting access, polling place, disability, caretaker provisions, ballot delivery, election code, HB 2253, Texas Election Code, bond election, bond issuance, local government, election cancellation, disaster declaration, natural disaster, emergency election, county election officer, polling place notice, open meeting, election workers, voter safety

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• Comments from the public on each agenda item in our hearings are welcome.
• our office hasn't received a form like that.
• None of the forms have been filed with our office yet.
• This will also affect taxi programs and public transportation.
• Every voter who votes on the poll is on the public record.

Bills: HB2139 , HB2253 , HB3632 , HB4171 , HB4309 , HB4508 , SB760 , SB1470

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: voting access, polling place, disability, caretaker provisions, ballot delivery, election code, HB 2253, Texas Election Code, bond election, bond issuance, local government, election cancellation, disaster declaration, natural disaster, emergency election, county election officer, polling place notice, open meeting, election workers, voter safety

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• Certification regulation of certain out-of-state certified public accounts sure moves that SB 522 amendment
• safe but it helps reduce unnecessary costs for owners of small buildings like Like apartments or offices
• and cosmetologists who violate the terms of their licenses Enforcement and greater protection for public
• On the House Bill 3155, transferred responsibility for licensure hearings over to the State Office of
• However, outdated references in current law still suggest that TDL hearing officers conduct these. proceedings

Bills: HB2450 , SB378 , SB764 , SB917 , SB1254 , SB1255

Committee: House Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Keywords: elevator inspection, building safety, construction standards, health and safety code, regulatory requirements, SB 378, Texas Occupations Code, barbering, cosmetology, barber, cosmetologist, licensing, professional licensing, unauthorized practice, medical procedures, skin incision, dermis, injections, devices, consumer safety

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• Ukraine law enforcement officers, it is less lethal.
• Officers possibly get charged with aggravated assault.
• Since he's been in office, we've arrested two people.
• to no impact on public safety.
• We'll go to public testimony.

Bills: HB259 , HB259 , HB 1128 , HB1337 , HB1506 , HB1794 , HB2215 , HB2470 , HB2771 , HB2882 , HB2993 , HB3053 , HB3428 , HB3669 , HB3789 , HB3924 , HB4201 , HB4675

Committee: House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Keywords: redistricting, Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission, Texas Legislature, elections, district boundaries, voter representation, healthcare, insurance, patient rights, medical expenses, access to care, affordability, legislation, firearms, penal code, regulation, short-barrel firearms, ammunition, gun control, public safety

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• In office, explaining that.
• In the careful balance of individual liberty and public safety, House Bill 259 creates a public safety
• as a law enforcement officer.
• It is a threat to public safety.
• Law-abiding than police officers.

Bills: HB259 , HB 1128 , HB1337 , HB1506 , HB1794 , HB2215 , HB2470 , HB2771 , HB2882 , HB2993 , HB3053 , HB3428 , HB3669 , HB3789 , HB3924 , HB4201 , HB4675 , HB259

Committee: House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, patient rights, medical expenses, access to care, affordability, legislation, firearms, penal code, regulation, short-barrel firearms, ammunition, gun control, public safety, Texas law, short-barrel, law enforcement, election judges, concealed handgun, polling places