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• It is time in Texas for election integrity.
• There's nothing in chapter 127 that's specific. says that because Chapter 66 or other provisions of the
• Uh, because of the fact that so many of our older Texans in Texas in Texas have reader issues.
• Another 69 Texas counties have no DPS office at all.
• True Texas project to True Texas elections, and you are now neutral on the bill. Yes sir.

Bills: HB304

Keywords: franchise tax credit, food desert, grocery store, healthy corner store, nutrition assistance, economic development, public health

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• And now to the Texas flag. Honor the Texas flag.
• Today, we recognize the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, or Texas CPA, as they gather.
• to their Texas house.
• to their Texas House.
• Joe Bernal of San Antonio, Texas.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Who's the Mesa Vista FFA Chapter President.
• Also joining me is Aaron Lucero, the Mesa Vista FFA Chapter Vice President.
• I too was an honorary chapter member. Whatever that is.
• A tall, slender young man from Dalhart, Texas, named Lowell Catlett, showed up to speak to our chapter
• Her dad was the FFA advisor at the Artesia chapter.

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• Members, Texas agriculture is the future of Texas.
• Members, Texas agriculture is the future of Texas.
• It's important to Texas.
• And to Texas. To Texas, and we've tried a lot of different things.
• And to Texas. To Texas, and we've tried a lot of different things.

Summary: The House convened with a quorum present, heard an invocation and pledges, received Senate messages, and adopted several procedural motions allowing committees to meet during the session and postponing or scheduling certain committee hearings. Members also observed a memorial recognition for Wood County Deputy Sheriff Melissa Pollard, who died in the line of duty, and adopted a resolution honoring her service. The chamber then adopted House Resolution 897 recognizing May 6, 2025 as Golf Day in Texas and House Resolution 1063 recognizing Dallas Housing Coalition Advocacy Day; additional recognitions highlighted Mental Health Awareness Month and tardive dyskinesia awareness, The Woodlands’ 50th anniversary, Alzheimer’s advocacy, student athlete Gator Young, an intern in Rep. Leo-Wilson’s office, and educator Jessica Lopez. The House spent much of the day on third-reading consideration of a long calendar of bills. Among the measures passed were HB 24 on zoning protest procedures, HB 3800 creating a health care workforce advisory board, HB 42 on higher education appropriations, HB 129 restricting contracts with foreign adversary companies, HB 677 on county elections administrator political activity, HB 668 on license-to-carry renewal procedures, HB 2128 directing a rural firefighting study, HB 2038 expanding physician licensing options, HB 2316 on election result reporting, HB 3686 on retired peace officer ID cards, HB 2563 creating a prescribed burn manager self-insurance pool, HB 1160 increasing penalties for assaults on utility workers, HB 3883 on major events funding, HB 2788 protecting fraud-detection information, HB 2663 on inactive well plugging extensions, HB 3305 extending a county health provider participation program, HB 3474 on pension reporting, HB 1105 expanding tuition exemptions for certain paramedics, HB 3490 on closed meetings with internal auditors, HB 3597 on child care facility notice thresholds, HB 1295 on health literacy planning, HB 3512 on AI training for government employees, HB 3783 on court-ordered counseling, HB 2017 on intoxication manslaughter penalties, HB 3010 on rural disaster recovery, HB 3112 on cybersecurity-related public information and meetings, HB 4215 on delivery network companies, HB 3223 on construction claims limitation periods, HB 3464 on controlled substances in correctional facilities, HB 3120 on residential child detention facilities, HB 4214 on public information, HB 481 on trade secret sealing, HB 4783 on opioid antagonist program reporting, HB 4063 on unilateral memoranda of contract, HB 2783 on county employee deferred compensation, HB 5085 on seed banks, HB 2510 on assisted living facility operations, HB 3426 on digital driver’s licenses, HB 4361 on emergency notifications at higher education institutions, HB 1169 on oil and gas infrastructure protection, HB 2516 on Medicare supplement eligibility for Texans under 65, HB 3560 on hospital staff background checks, HB 3860 on occupational licenses for inmates, HB 3146 on SOAH hearings, HB 184 on loan repayment for border prosecution attorneys, HB 198 on firefighter cancer screenings, HB 247 on border security infrastructure taxation, HB 367 on excused absences for students with severe illnesses, HB 449 on deepfake sexually explicit images, HB 1778 on human trafficking and related offenses, HB 514 on maternal health workforce outreach, HB 632 on pharmacy regulation, HB 2582 on victim parole information, HB 766 on precinct chair ballot applications, HB 2715 on suspension/removal of officials, HB 2712 on water and sewer utility test years, HB 3069 on transmission projects, HB 3505 on health provider participation districts, HB 1269 on plant disease and pest prevention grants, HB 4224 on access to health care records, HB 5032 on historical documents in the Capitol complex, HB 2240 on void marriages, HB 5180 on diploma designation, HB 3348 on health provider participation programs, HB 4668 on PUC authority to retain assistance, HB 4665 on child care training providers, HB 3395 on beneficiary designation for manufactured homes, HB 3157 on interim electric utility rates, HB 4395 on electronic submission of public securities records, HB 4325 on bribery civil penalties, HB 4386 on annuity replacement transactions, HB 4273 on Medicaid fraud-related unlawful acts, HB 2760 on judicial review of unemployment decisions, HB 2820 on charitable bingo operating capital, HB 1828 on legislative leave for correctional officers, and a series of Senate bills including SB 2349, SB 1268, SB 610, SB 1577, SB 1369, SB 2032, SB 1057, SB 1044, SB 922, SB 1759, SB 1143, SB 1506, SB 1403, SB 2361, SB 870, SB 372, and SB 72. Several bills drew debate or amendments, including HB 24, where a germane point of order was sustained against an amendment, and HB 198, HB 3348, and SB 2361, which were amended before passage. Most measures passed by wide margins, though some drew notable opposition, including HB 3883, HB 514, HB 1295, HB 184, SB 1143, and others. The House also postponed further consideration of HB 4700 until the end of the day and HB 24 until 1 p.m., and it granted permission for committees to meet during the House session and for the Calendars Committee to meet that morning.

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• Utah is in nine, Oklahoma is in eight, Arizona is in seven, and even Texas is in five.
• I see New Mexico chapter leadership. Would you unmute?
• All right, will you try again, New Mexico chapter leadership?
• I'm the Legislative Chair of the New Mexico Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association.
• The New Mexico chapter is in support. Thank you.

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• I have here the bill from last year, Senate Bill 36. and what's now in Chapter 10 of this section of
• law, which would be, yeah, of Chapter 10, that's for this section.
• Which connects New Mexico 404 to the Texas state line.
• TxDOT is constructing their portion of RCRAF, so a lot of the wind blades can't use 136 on the Texas
• There's still some concerns, though, on 491 about access off of 491 into various chapter roadways.

Keywords: 996, all

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• The gentleman from Texas is recognized. The gentleman from Texas is recognized.
• A gentleman from Texas seek recognition. >> Uh, Texas seek recognition. >> Mr.
• The Chair recognized the gentleman from Texas, Mr. Williams. the gentleman from Texas, Mr.
• Gentleman from Texas. Uh, Mr.
• Gentleman from Texas. Uh >> Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• While there, I took it upon myself to broaden my horizons by taking courses at Texas State University
• Massachusetts General Law, Part 4, Title I, Chapter 265, Section 48, prohibits a person...
• I'm testifying as president of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association
• I'm testifying as President of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association
• Twenty in Kentucky tornadoes, 135 in the Texas floods, including more than 30 children this year.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security held a public hearing on a wide range of bills affecting law enforcement, corrections, fire services, emergency management, telecommunicators, and sex offender policy. Testimony strongly focused on proposals to restore an education incentive for Massachusetts State Police troopers hired after the Quinn Bill was repealed, with State Police Association witnesses arguing the current system creates unfair pay disparities, hurts recruitment and retention, and leaves newer troopers earning less than some supervisors with the same or less education. They urged favorable reports on H. 2651, S. 1759, and S. 1783. A separate witness also supported H. 2627, a sheriff’s pay-parity bill, while suggesting amendments to avoid distinctions between correction officers and jail officers and warning that the proposal should not be viewed as a funding issue alone. The committee also heard testimony on public safety and oversight bills. A rape survivor testified in support of S. 1663, arguing that municipal fire or police personnel convicted of sex offenses should not remain in positions of public trust. Senator Miranda testified in support of S. 1723, S. 1724, and S. 1727, which would create correctional officer training/accountability standards, a correctional inspector general, and privileged communication with legislators for incarcerated people; he said the bills respond to misconduct and lack of independent oversight in the Department of Correction. In contrast, the Fire Chiefs Association and Professional Fire Fighters opposed H. 2572/S. 1668/S. 1740 on emergency management, saying the bill was developed without enough collaboration, lacked local-control safeguards, and could undermine incident command and local decision-making during disasters. Several panels supported other public safety measures. The Fire Chiefs Association and PFFM backed S. 1641 and S. 1744 to create a Massachusetts Public Safety Building Authority to help fund fire station and municipal public safety building projects, and supported S. 1647 to implement the Walsh-Kennedy Commission recommendations on hot works and welding safety, including tougher penalties and training requirements. Witnesses also supported H. 2664/S. 1736 to create a hoisting machinery regulations board, saying current licensing standards for heavy equipment are too minimal. Another panel backed H. 2663/S. 1761 to classify 911 telecommunicators as first responders, citing stress, burnout, and the expanding role of dispatchers. Finally, an attorney from CPCS testified in opposition to S. 1752, warning that expanded sex offender residency restrictions would likely increase homelessness, make supervision harder, and raise constitutional concerns based on prior court rulings.

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• Chapter 683, including the birthdays of Confederate General Robert E.
• And because we can’t open Chapter 381 or any other chapters that don’t relate to local government actions
• Senator, you mentioned this is something that happened in Texas.
• Senator, you mentioned this is something that happened in Texas.
• First of all, it's unnecessary because it's a case in Texas, not a statute.

Summary: The committee took up a long agenda of retained bills and several new measures, with most receiving favorable reports after amendments. Major debate centered on CS/SB 706, which preempts airport naming to the state and designates Palm Beach International Airport as the Donald J. Trump International Airport subject to FAA and trademark-related conditions. Senator Jones offered amendments to avoid private royalty benefits, but both failed. Senators Berman, Osgood, Jones, and Pizzo spoke against the bill, raising concerns about naming an airport after a sitting president, lack of local input, and ethical issues; Senator Mayfield defended the bill as cost-free to the airport and noted the naming agreement. The committee ultimately voted the bill favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 546 on conservation land notice requirements and CS/SB 1014 on municipal utility service to properties outside city limits, both with amendments and some opposition from the Florida League of Cities on the utility bill. Several other bills were heard and reported favorably with little controversy. CS/SB 1500 would streamline uncontested probate proceedings; SB 962 would exclude farms and farm operations from certain zoning definitions tied to affordable housing preemption; CS/SB 820 would strengthen reporting for problem-solving courts; SB 840 would revise portions of last year’s hurricane-related land-use law to narrow its scope and sunset temporary restrictions; and SB 856 would require online property listings to show estimated ad valorem taxes, with an amendment excluding social media platforms and broadening liability protections. SB 110 would clarify homestead exemption eligibility for 98-year or longer residential leases. SB 394 would exempt certain underwriting managers handling limited facultative reinsurance from licensure requirements, and SB 434 would prevent wind-hardening improvements from increasing assessed value for residential property tax purposes. The committee also advanced several public-safety and transparency measures. CS/CS/SB 658 and 608, a combined water-safety bill, would require safety features for rental properties with pools or nearby water bodies and authorize DBPR enforcement; supporters framed it as a response to Florida’s high child-drowning rates, and Airbnb waived in support. SB 748 would place constitutional language on restoration of voting rights on sentencing score sheets, with broad support from voting-rights and civil-rights groups. CS/SB 824 would require annual reporting of unimproved school-district land inventories, and CS/SB 848 would create a framework for off-site stormwater treatment and related credits, with support from builders and mitigation bankers. The committee also heard CS/SB 1036 on school counselors, which clarifies certification requirements and performance criteria after a delete-all amendment.

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• Make Texas more self-reliant.
• So it's a grant program, it's a Texas... while it's about film, I'd characterize it as a Texas jobs program
• Like the movie industry grants where we do the 55% in Texas, are there any other stipulations for Texas
• We do this by investing in the research prowess of Texas institutions, creating and expanding the Texas
• to North Texas to East Texas to West Texas—very important focus.

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• , make Texas more self-reliant.
• South Texas, to North Texas, to East Texas, to West Texas. Very important focus.
• I'm here in partnership with the Texas Cultural Trust to support. Texas Commission on the Arts.
• from Canada to Texas.
• Texas men, one in every three Texas women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Chapter 573 of the Texas Health and Safety Code currently permits this warrantless, meaning a mental
• Which outlines the full scope of the Texas Supreme Court's writ powers.
• The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Judge, it's good to see you this morning.
• Uh, I ran across a, a wild case, uh, of a handicapped ward in Texas.
• This isn't a Texas problem.

Bills: SB 53

Keywords: voter registration, election procedures, provisional ballot, change of address, residence requirements

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• The expulsion provisions are tied to the provisions in Section 11, Article 3 of the Texas Constitution
• In this section of the Texas Constitution, there is a due process provision related to this subsection
• This provision here. is violative of the Texas Constitution because it says any other thing.
• This is not in line with the Texas Constitution.
• other than to just say, if you want to have sanctions, have sanctions, but you cannot violate the Texas

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• Texas isn’t perfect, but no place in this life ever will be.
• And I'm only asking that we bring Texas from number 48 to number 31.
• And under this Supreme Court, it is the law in Texas.
• But the State Bar of Texas is a public organization, and every lawyer in Texas is compelled to join.
• And surely He has been with us, as Texas has grown and prospered.

Summary: The House and Senate met in joint session under HCR 5 to hear an address from Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock, with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick introducing him. The session included recognition of the justices, judges, law enforcement officers, and interpreters present, and it also marked the formal completion of the joint session once the address ended. Chief Justice Blacklock said the state of the judiciary is strong, while paying tribute to former Chief Justice Nathan Hecht and thanking Governor Abbott for his appointment. His remarks focused on judicial administration and public safety, including a call for a 30% increase in district judge salaries, which he argued is needed to attract and retain qualified judges. He also urged support for law enforcement, backed efforts to keep violent offenders in custody pending trial, and said the court is gathering data to identify underperforming judges and use constitutional remedies where necessary. Blacklock emphasized that Texas courts should interpret statutes and the constitution according to text and original meaning, rejecting the “living constitution” approach. He highlighted reforms to improve efficiency and reduce litigation costs, including changes to docketing practices, civil procedure, and the regulation of legal services, and he urged the State Bar to remain politically neutral. He also discussed family law and child welfare, arguing for stronger legal representation for parents and suggesting repeal of Family Code subsection O, which he said can unfairly lead to termination of parental rights. The joint session concluded after his remarks, and the House stood at ease as guests departed.

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• Honor the Texas flag. I pledge allegiance to thee. One state under God, one an indivisible.
• who is now my local chapter president.
• Thank you guys for being here and enjoy your Texas Capitol. Thank you.
• HR 443 by Oliverson, Texas Society of Gastrology and Industry.
• HR 515 by Ashby, Texas Forestry Association, HR 516.

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• Honor the Texas flag. I pledge allegiance to the Texas flag.
• , who is now my local chapter president.
• Thank you guys for being here and enjoy your Texas Capitol.
• H.R. 484 by Garin concerning Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas Day.
• SB 4187 by Metcalf relating to the authority and responsibilities of the Texas tech.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston and announced that enslaved people in Texas
• The slaves of Galveston, Texas had to wait for more than two years after Lincoln's decree to receive
• or have Texas roots.
• last enslaved African Americans in the United States were informed of their freedom in Galveston, Texas
• Emily was chapter vice president and sectional president for Future Farmers of America and Miss Kings

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call and opened with a prayer, a Father’s Day reflection, and a moment of silence for the victims of the Minnesota lawmaker shooting. Members then moved through guest introductions recognizing student legislative programs, Black conservation leaders, interns, and first responders, including an off-duty firefighter who saved a driver’s life. The chamber also heard multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes, most notably for former Senator and Los Angeles Councilman Nate Holden, whose civil rights and housing discrimination work was highlighted, along with tributes to Stephen Golden Kranz, Emily Carpenter, and Doug Kranwinkel. On the Daily File, the Assembly adopted ACR 90, Assembly Member Gibson’s resolution recognizing Juneteenth. The measure drew strong support from multiple caucuses, including the Latino, Jewish, LGBTQ, Women’s, and AAPI caucuses, with members emphasizing Juneteenth’s historical significance, the legacy of slavery, and the continuing need to combat racism and inequality. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 66 co-authors were added. The Assembly also adopted ACR 92, Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez’s resolution declaring June 2025 as Electronic Dance Music Month in California. Supporters described EDM as a cultural and economic force rooted in diverse communities and praised its values of inclusion and unity; the resolution received 65 co-authors and passed by voice vote. Finally, HR 45, Assembly Member Castillo’s resolution for Animal Rights Awareness Week, was adopted by voice vote after 55 co-authors were added, with the author and a guest from Sierra Pacific Fur Babies speaking about animal rescue and welfare work. The session ended with announcements and adjournment until June 19.

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• As mentioned by the treasurer, Utah, but also Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and 20-some other states have
• As mentioned by the treasurer, Utah, but also Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and 20-some other states have
• I participated in the study, including the one in Utah, but also Oklahoma Senate and Texas and other
• This chapter is invoking tax jurisdiction. We are a regulatory agency.
• So the research that I've done over the past three years, I think one of the things the state of Texas

Summary: The committee first took up SB 794, as amended by a late-filed strike-all, which would require a human being to make insurance claim denial decisions and prohibit artificial intelligence from being the sole basis for a denial. The sponsor said the bill was intended to preserve human oversight while allowing innovation in claims processing. Public testimony included support from the Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate and the Florida Medical Association, along with one speaker urging additional protections for homeowners. The committee adopted the strike-all and reported SB 794 favorably with committee substitutes. Members then heard SB 134, which removes the $500 threshold on the sales tax exemption for bullion, making sales of gold, silver, and platinum bullion fully exempt and eliminating certain dealer documentation requirements. Supporters argued the change would reduce a regressive tax and help consumers preserve savings; the sponsor estimated a revenue impact of about $300,000. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also adopted a strike-all on SB 888, which directs the Office of Insurance Regulation to create a more consumer-friendly homeowners insurance website with premium comparison information, market data, rate filing access, and educational resources. The sponsor and Leader Boyd said the goal was to improve transparency and help consumers navigate a stabilizing market. SB 888 was reported favorably with committee substitutes. The final bill heard was SB 1578, covering mammograms and supplemental breast cancer screenings. The sponsor said it would expand coverage requirements in ACA plans and private insurance policies, including annual mammograms for women ages 40 to 50 and supplemental screening coverage, while noting Medicaid already provides these services. The Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate waived in support, and the bill was reported favorably. After the bills, the committee held a lengthy panel discussion on gold and silver as legal tender and transactional money, with testimony from officials from Utah and Florida, industry representatives, and advocacy groups. Panelists discussed constitutional authority, consumer protections, depository oversight, taxation issues, and possible transactional platforms for precious metals. No further action was taken after the discussion, and the committee adjourned.

Bills: HB1519, HB1541, HB1737, HB1782, HB1854, HB1860, HB2023, HB2104, HB2276, HB2335, HB2455, HB2468, HB2551, SB177, SB411, SB874, SB2053, SB2069, SB2108, SB2268, SB2360, SB2363, SB2405, SB2407, SB2530, SB2543, SB2568, SB2803, SB2818, SB2851, SB2907, SB2934, SB2969, SB2999, SB3097, SB3103, SB3233, SB3238, SB3245, SB3001, SB3138, HB1946, HB389, HB1510, HB469, HB1573, HB1705, HB1858, HB1875, HB1961, HB1962, HB2001, HB2093, HB2096, HB2097, SB888, SB2169, SB2367, SB2557, SB2575, SB2698, SB3082, HB344, HB939, HB1688, HB1853, HB2443, HCR103, HCR117, HCR180, HCR112, HCR18, HCR105, HCR173, HCR35, HCR98, HCR42, HCR53, HCR181, HCR101, HCR179

Keywords: campaign contributions, lobbyists, transparency, election funding, ethical regulations, HB1541, Act 057, Department of Health, Hawaii State Hospital, Developmental Disabilities Division, civil service, civil service exemption, HRS 76-16, HRS 334-4, mental health program, state hospital, secure psychiatric rehabilitation facility, associate administrator, project manager, security manager

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• We live in a territory where El Paso Electric serves both New Mexico and Texas, and we see every single
• We have a lot of tools in Texas.
• You see it by the growth; we have a ton of growth in Texas and New Mexico, not as much.
• I'm Camilla Feibelman with the Sierra Club's Rio Grande Chapter.
• I just want, so I would say that 90 days after being chaptered, it would go into effect.