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• She has brought joy and energy to our caucus, and I can't wait to see what we can accomplish together
• Together, these four brought fresh perspectives, new legislative ideas, and new energy to this chamber
• Texas Energy and Climate Caucus.
• In just her first session, her commitment to advancing nuclear energy is truly commendable.
• Her expertise and passion for promoting nuclear energy has been invaluable to the caucus.

Summary: The House met on sine die and began with prayer, pledges, quorum verification, and a series of announcements and recognitions. The chamber received Senate messages reporting adoption of conference committee reports on SB 268 and SB 2972, and Senate concurrence in House amendments to SB 1637. Members also referred several resolutions and announced the signing of numerous House and Senate measures by the presence of the House. Technical correction resolutions were adopted: HCR 171, authorizing corrections to HB 46, passed 138-0, and SCR 55, making a wording correction in SB 1964, passed 126-12. A large portion of the meeting was devoted to memorials and recognitions. The House honored Pastor Dave Welch, with several members offering condolences and reflections on his work organizing pastors and engaging in civic life, followed by a moment of silence. Members also recognized the Ganado High School Maidens for winning the 2025 UIL 2A Division I softball state championship, Waco police K-9 Andor after being shot in the line of duty, Region 7 DPS for Capitol Complex security, and various restaurants, staff members, interns, caucus staff, and caucus freshmen of the year across Republican, Democratic, Black, Progressive, LGBTQ, IT, Energy and Climate, and Mexican American Legislative Caucuses. The chamber also heard a retirement-style address from Rep. Tony Tinderholt, who reflected on his six sessions in the House, his military service, and his decision to step aside to focus on family, while colleagues from both parties praised his service, discipline, and willingness to work across differences. The House then continued with additional staff and caucus recognitions, including committee staff, district office staff, and interns, with members repeatedly thanking their teams for their work during the session.

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• In other applications, it's really critical to the operation of data centers, energy infrastructure,
• And I want to thank the chair of energy for her work on this bill. Move the bill. Second.
• AI developers disclose how much energy it takes to train a foundational model.
• Transparency about their energy use so that the burden isn't unfairly shifted onto ratepayers is not
• Moreover, data centers are incentivized to be energy efficient, as energy use is a significant cost driver

Summary: The committee heard several bills and took up multiple votes. AB 576, dealing with updates to California’s charitable fundraising platform registry after AB 488, was presented as a technical fix to help charities and platforms more quickly update eligible listings; there was no opposition testimony, and the measure was later moved on a due pass basis. AB 1160, on law enforcement drone programs, was presented with proposed amendments requiring U.S.-based data storage and limits on sharing or selling collected data; supporters said it would protect sensitive drone-collected information while preserving affordable drone use, while there was no opposition testimony, and it was also later passed out on a due pass as amended basis. AB 75, which would require insurers to give notice before collecting aerial images of homes and provide homeowners access to those images, drew support from the Department of Insurance and consumer advocates, while insurers opposed it unless amended, arguing aerial imaging is a cost-saving inspection tool and that the bill could worsen availability and affordability; the bill was moved to Appropriations on a due pass basis, with the roll held open for absent members. The committee spent the most time on AB 325, which would address algorithmic price-fixing and collusion. The author and supporters argued that competitors using the same pricing software or algorithm to set prices can function as collusion even when the agreement is hidden behind code, and cited examples involving housing, frozen potatoes, gas pricing, and other industries. Opponents, including apartment, business, hospital, retail, chamber, and tech groups, said the bill was too broad, could sweep in lawful software and public-data market research, and might chill legitimate pricing tools, especially for small businesses and housing providers. Committee members raised concerns about clarity, intent standards, and whether the bill should focus more narrowly on nonpublic competitor data; despite those concerns, AB 325 was moved to Appropriations on a due pass basis, with the roll held open. Later, AB 1221 was presented as a workplace surveillance bill that would prohibit certain invasive or discriminatory surveillance tools, require notice to workers, limit sharing of worker data, and require corroborating evidence before discipline based on surveillance outputs. Labor and consumer groups supported the bill, saying modern surveillance technologies can track speech, movement, emotion, and other sensitive traits and can be biased or abusive. The Security Industry Association opposed it, warning that the bill’s broad definitions could restrict legitimate security systems, emergency sharing with first responders, and employer responses to misconduct or unsafe behavior. The transcript cuts off before any final vote on AB 1221 is shown.

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• There's been a tremendous amount of time, money, and energy spent on MTCA sites over the past 35 years
• Members of the committee, I'm Matt Miller from Puget Sound Energy. Welcome, Representative Hall.
• Well, Puget Sound Energy serves out.
• Puget Sound Energy serves 1.2 million electric customers and just under 900,000 natural gas customers
• and consistent energy.

Summary: The committee first heard updates on the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) and related funding. Department of Ecology staff explained how MTCA and the hazardous substance tax support cleanup, prevention, stormwater, and local assistance programs, but said forecasted revenues have declined while appropriations and transfers have outpaced incoming funds. Ecology said the operating account will require underspending to stay balanced this biennium and that the problem is ongoing, with further reductions possible if forecasts worsen. Ecology also reviewed the state cleanup program, noting there are more than 14,500 cleanup sites in Washington and that new sites continue to be discovered faster than they are cleaned up. A question from Representative Lee raised the long-term issue of declining fossil-fuel-based revenue, and Ecology agreed that this is a future structural concern even though the current shortfall is driven more by forecasts and transfers than by fuel-use decline. The Pollution Liability Insurance Agency described its underground storage tank and heating oil programs, saying it has modernized from a reinsurance model to a financial assurance model with stronger state oversight and cleanup milestones. Russ Olson said the agency’s dedicated petroleum tax account is in strong financial condition, but emphasized the importance of preserving that funding source. He also discussed the loan and grant program for historic commercial releases and a new heating oil loan/grant program, while noting the agency is working on equity concerns where liens can be disproportionate to property values in smaller communities. Practitioners and advocates then offered differing views on MTCA’s performance: one attorney urged a collaborative review process to make cleanups faster, less expensive, and more certain, while another consultant argued the program is too conservative and process-heavy and should focus more narrowly on actual exposure and realistic cleanup standards. Environmental and community groups countered that MTCA is essential for cleanup, pollution prevention, stormwater control, and public participation, and that it is especially important for environmental justice communities such as the Duwamish Valley. Port and city representatives stressed that MTCA grants and cleanup funding are critical for large redevelopment projects, but said long timelines, permitting delays, and funding uncertainty can slow projects and jeopardize commitments. The committee then shifted to utility wildfire risk. Staff summarized recent legislation, including requirements for utility wildfire mitigation plans, creation of a wildfire mitigation standards work group, authorization for captive insurance by local governments and PUDs, securitization authority for disaster costs, and the existing wildfire response and resilience account. Chelan County PUD and Puget Sound Energy described extensive mitigation efforts such as vegetation management, grid hardening, undergrounding, AI smoke cameras, weather stations, enhanced operating settings, public safety power shutoffs, and community outreach. Both said wildfire risk is rising and insurance costs are increasing, and Chelan PUD asked the Legislature to restore funding to the wildfire response and resilience account. The Office of the Insurance Commissioner said a 2022 utility liability market study found insurance availability is tightening as perceived risk rises, and reported that a 2025 work group recommended restoring community resilience funding, requiring insurers to share wildfire risk scores and mitigation steps with property owners, and creating a grant program based on insurance industry wildfire standards. A PNNL scientist added that wildfire probability is increasing in parts of Washington and that mitigation requires long-term, landscape-scale coordination. The final speaker began describing California’s approach to wildfire risk, but the transcript cuts off before that presentation concluded.

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• Same thing with lots of the energy economy-related potential federal grant opportunities, things that
• That would be basically the power for the green energy coming from solar energy and then their hydrogen
• That's been widely used in Europe, but not in the United States, and would provide clean energy.
• Guzman Energy backed them for this.
• But if we do this, eventually they'll be able to sell energy and sell extra energy to PNM.

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• House File 3802, a bill for an act relating to energy, amending the exemptions to the certificate of
• House File 3802, a bill for an act relating to energy, amending the exemptions to the certificate of
• House File 3802, a bill for an act relating to energy, amending the exemptions to the certificate of
• House File 3802, a bill for an act relating to energy, amending the exemptions to the certificate of
• House File 3802, a bill for an act relating to energy, amending the exemptions to the certificate of

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• to the fee schedules that the investigation fee is based on to reflect the addition of solar and energy
• to the fee schedules that the investigation fee is based on to reflect the addition of solar and energy
• to the fee schedules that the investigation fee is based on to reflect the addition of solar and energy
• to the fee schedules that the investigation fee is based on to reflect the addition of solar and energy
• to the fee schedules that the investigation fee is based on to reflect the addition of solar and energy

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• and how the sun transfers energy and mass throughout the solar system.
• enters space and how the sun energy enters space and how the sun transfers<00:20:03.360> energy
• But Letty was the energy and the adventure of our family.
• is unleashing the American energy sector.
• is unleashing the American energy sector.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• has to do with the international energy has to do with the international energy con<00:53:41.040
• ><00:53:58.000> 2038 reduction in annual energy cost by 2038 reduction in annual energy cost by
• <00:54:16.800> conservation international uh energy conservation international uh energy conservation
• Energy Conservation Code.
• > National<00:57:05.760> Energy<00:57:06.160> Conservation with the National Energy

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with a call of the Senate, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum and moved to messages from the House. The chamber received several House-passed Senate files, including SF 2814 (real estate appraisers), SF 3637 (transportation), and SF 4244 (technical corrections), and took up SF 1714 on payment transparency and public contracts. The Senate concurred in the House amendments to SF 1714, advanced it to third reading, and then passed the bill 65-0. The Senate also received House amendments to SF 3432 on public safety, but instead of concurring, it voted to send the bill to a five-member conference committee. The Senate likewise agreed to a conference committee request on HF 4188, a commerce bill dealing with consumer protections for insurance and financial products. The Senate then handled additional House messages and routine business, including first reading of several House files and adoption of committee reports. A committee report on SF 453, relating to thermal energy networks as public improvements and water works, recommended amendment and passage under Senate Concurrent Resolution 6, and the report was adopted except for the referenced resolution item. The chamber also completed second readings of several Senate bills and one House bill, and approved a motion to withdraw SF 4464 from the Committee on State and Local Government and return it to the author. The main floor debate centered on HF 1141, the housing finance and policy omnibus. Senator Port described the bill as focused on affordability, including $50 million in housing infrastructure bonds, greater Minnesota infrastructure grants, manufactured housing protections, limits on large institutional investors buying single-family homes, and increased oversight of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. The Senate adopted several amendments, including a technical A12 amendment, A7 to dedicate $5 million of bonding to manufactured home park improvements, and A4 on manufactured housing protections such as rent receipts and longer move-out time after eviction. Senator Abler then offered A14, which would limit rent increases in certain non-market-rate, tax-credit housing for seniors to CPI-based increases; supporters framed it as a humanitarian measure for elderly residents facing steep rent hikes, while opponents raised concerns about rent control, the scope of the amendment, and the need for more detail. The transcript ends during continued debate on A14, with no final vote shown on that amendment.

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• energy resources. energy resources. >> Representative<01:24:01.360> Stewart.
• Um, but these are a really critical piece of saving folks money on their energy and being energy independent
• folks money on their uh on their energy folks money on their uh on their energy and<01:32:54.800
• :32:56.320> their and being energy independent in their and being energy independent in their
• So it'll be down to uh to energy.

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• The Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate Committee will please come to order.
• We have just concluded the business of the energy committee this morning.
• ><00:02:03.280> business<00:02:03.520> of<00:02:03.680> the<00:02:03.840> energy
• concluded the business of the energy concluded the business of the energy committee<00:02:04.479

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• The next largest portion of funding is going towards clean energy.
• That supports making their homes safer and helping save energy.
• That supports making their homes safer and helping save energy.
• of funding is going towards clean energy of funding is going towards clean energy power<00:18:30.080
• going to the Heights Community energy going to the Heights Community energy which<00:32:08.000><

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Summary: The Committee on Capital Investment held its first meeting of the 2025 session with members and staff introducing themselves and describing their priorities. Senators from both parties repeatedly emphasized the goal of passing a strong bipartisan bonding bill this year, with several members noting that local projects were delayed after no bonding bill passed the previous year. Chair Housley also said the committee would not meet later that week and previewed an upcoming presentation from MMB on federal funds. The committee then heard a presentation from MMB’s Leah Corey and Anna Ming on Minnesota’s federal funding efforts. Corey explained that MMB’s federal funds team coordinates state efforts to maximize funding from IIJA, IRA, CHIPS, and related federal programs. She said Minnesota has secured about $12.3 billion in federal funding so far, including roughly $3 billion more since the last presentation, supporting about 1,800 projects statewide. Most of the funding is going to transportation, roads, and bridges, with other major areas including clean energy and weatherization. She also highlighted an interactive public dashboard showing projects by region and noted that much of the data reflects funds flowing through the state enterprise. Corey also discussed state match programs that helped unlock federal dollars, including the IIJA discretionary match fund, the State Competitiveness Fund, and the Forward Fund. She said $180 million in state match has unlocked about $1 billion in federal investment through the IIJA discretionary match fund, nearly $17 million in state investment has unlocked nearly $90 million in federal funding through the State Competitiveness Fund, and $124 million for the Forward Fund has unlocked nearly $1 billion in federal and private investment. Members asked whether more state dollars could have brought in more federal funds; Corey said she was not sure, but noted the IIJA match fund is expected to run out in the coming months. The presentation also focused on direct pay tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act, which allow tax-exempt entities such as governments, nonprofits, school districts, and tribal nations to receive payments for eligible clean energy projects after they are completed. Corey said the state is building awareness and technical assistance around direct pay, including educational sessions and a tax expert resource. She also described Minnesota’s Green Bank, the Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority, which is beginning to issue loans for projects such as community energy, nonprofit geothermal systems, and solar-plus-battery installations.

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• Department of Energy GREET model feedstock carbon intensity calculator.
• <00:42:58.880> greet<00:42:59.599> model the US Department of energy greet model the
• Those have gone to District Energy and used to create electricity and steam.
• <00:57:47.240> and those have gone to District energy and those have gone to District energy
• this is relevant because it's energy this is relevant because it's it's<01:15:25.159> another

Bills: HF1126, HF967, HF1066, HF1669, HF926

Keywords: property tax, Indian Tribe, tax exemption, Minnesota, public charity, property tax exemption, Minnesota statutes, unorganized territory, federally recognized, soil conservation, water conservation, local government aid, environmental funding, Minnesota legislation, tax credits, sustainable aviation fuel, environmental policy, corporate franchise, Minnesota taxation, tobacco

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• HB 3895 by Lopez of Bay relates to the study of Texas A&M Transportation Institute on wireless Energy
• money relating to eligibility of property for certain advalarium tax incentives if a wind-powered energy
• device or solar energy device has been installed or construction on property.
• HB 4022 by Lujan relating to the Texas Jobs, Energy and Technology Innovation Act refer the Committee
• HB 4149 by Button relating to the Texas Jobs, Energies, Technology and Innovation Act referred to the

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• , companies in critical minerals, energy, companies in critical minerals, energy, and<04:36:23.039
• <04:48:40.958> and point for US international energy and point for US international energy
• straight of Hormuse can disrupt energy straight of Hormuse can disrupt energy markets<04:48:59.520
• strengthen critical mineral and energy strengthen critical mineral and energy supply<04:54:44.718
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Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 8, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Madam President and Madam Chairman, members of the committee, you know energy independence and energy
• and the cost of energy.
• Now that we've just had the fire, there's a lot of material that can be utilized to create energy.
• I did the solar energy feasibility assessment. I'm pretty sure it was an annual cost. It's huge.
• I like the clean energy, but we have to take everything into consideration.

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• The House Energy and Digital Infrastructure Committee reviewed this Senate amendment, and on a straw
• The<00:05:13.520> House<00:05:13.760> Energy<00:05:14.280> and<00:05:14.440>
• Digital The House Energy and Digital The House Energy and Digital Infrastructure<00:05:15.480>
• was also a former representative and served in this body for three terms, testified in the House Energy
• After his no vote on H. 527 in House Energy and Digital Infrastructure, the representative from

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Summary: The House took up House Bill 527, which extends the sunset of 30 V.S.A. Chapter 248A governing telecommunications siting. The House Energy and Digital Infrastructure Committee explained that the House version would have extended the process through 2030 and required a Public Utility Commission stakeholder process, but the Senate instead shortened the extension to July 1, 2029 and added immediate statutory changes: written notice to municipalities and regional planning commissions, a required public meeting before filing applications, attendance by the applicant and the Department of Public Service, and other transparency measures. The committee recommended concurrence with the Senate amendment on a 6-3 straw poll. Representative Pritchard of Poultney then offered a further amendment to shorten the sunset further, from July 1, 2029 to July 1, 2027. He argued that the Section 248A process has long-standing problems, that rural towns lack resources to participate effectively, and that the legislature should address the issue sooner rather than continue extending the sunset. He cited concerns from Tinmouth and the Westmore tower case, and requested a roll-call vote. Supporters of the Senate position responded that the Senate changes would provide immediate improvements and that a shorter sunset could create risks by expediting more permits and worsening the situation. The committee reported its view that the Pritchard amendment was unfavorable by a 6-3 vote and asked the House to vote no on it. After that exchange, the House stood at ease and then went into recess for a caucus.

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• One of the reasons New York's energy prices are so much higher than other states is we have a much higher
• One of the reasons New York's energy prices are so much higher than other states is we have a much higher
• So that bill, unfortunately, will not be referred to Energy. Our next bill...
• Unfortunately, it will not be referred to Energy. Our next bill is 5611 by Senator Matera.
• That will not be referred to Energy. All right. Next bill, 797A by Senator Fahey.

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Summary: The Senate Environmental Conservation Committee met with a quorum and a very full agenda, moving quickly through a series of environmental and natural resources bills. Early action included approving S.1343B, the clean fuel standard bill, which was referred to Finance with one nay. The committee then took up S.1464A, the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act, where supporters said it had been heavily amended to address industry concerns and protect public health by reducing packaging waste and toxic chemicals. Opponents, including Senators Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and Stec, raised concerns about costs, unintended consequences for business, agriculture, dairy, food safety, and consumer prices. Supporters argued the bill would reduce waste, protect people from toxins, and that many farms and dairy operations were exempted. The bill was advanced to Finance with two nays and one without recommendation. The committee also considered several bills tied to climate and energy policy. S.2712, sponsored by Senator Stec, would delay CLCPA implementation for 10 years and require a cost-benefit analysis; Stec argued New York has not adequately studied the law’s costs and cited rising utility bills, while Chair Harckham and others defended the state’s clean energy direction and said the bill would not move forward. S.3652, which would prohibit certain restrictions on motor vehicle sales, and S.5611, which would create a Climate Action Cost Council and limit annual climate-related rulemaking, were both voted down and not referred onward. By contrast, S.797A, the Mohawk River Basin Management Act, advanced to Finance with support from its sponsor, Senator Fahy. The committee then took up S.8933, Senator Helming’s bill to prohibit PFAS in photovoltaic modules. Helming said the bill was a common-sense measure to keep forever chemicals out of solar panels and protect water and soil; Harckham responded that the bill’s timeline would effectively halt the solar industry and said there was no evidence of PFAS leaching from solar panels. The bill was not advanced. The committee also advanced S.9206 on brush-fire area reed removal for Staten Island, S.9280 on open water data, S.9462 on deer management permits, S.963 on Atlantic bonito and false albacore management, and S.9479A on tidal wetlands definitions. In the final portion of the meeting, the committee rapidly approved a long slate of routine end-of-session fisheries and marine resource extender bills, including measures on sharks, lingcod, black sea bass, blueback herring, fluke, scup, commercial food fish licenses, special management areas, American eel, Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon, squid, and winter flounder.

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• the Air Force Research Laboratory at Kirtland Air Force Base is home to space vehicles and directed energy
• systems. energy directorates, and the Air and Space Forces Centers for Research and Development maintain
• Colonel Allred is the Deputy Director of the Air Force Research Laboratory's Directed Energy Directorate
• Energy Transition Act. Welcome to the House. Thank you. Any other announcements?
• The next item on the bill is referred to the Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Committee.

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• that a, you know, more in the public interest where, you know, if they're going to use this much energy
• <00:15:22.760> demand<00:15:23.440> or, whether that's with energy demand or, whether
• that's with energy demand or, you<00:15:23.600> know,<00:15:23.720> the<00:15:23.839><
• <00:15:36.000> or<00:15:36.120> this going to use this much energy or this going to
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Summary: Lawmakers held a bipartisan press availability on a bill to prohibit local governments and their officials from entering into non-disclosure agreements with private entities. Supporters said the measure is intended to protect transparency, public participation, and Minnesotans’ right to know about local decisions involving land use, public financing, and economic development, especially in cases involving data centers and other large projects. Representatives and senators from both parties described the bill as a response to examples in cities such as Rosemount, Farmington, Hermantown, North Mankato, Monticello, Pine Island, and others, where they said NDAs kept communities from learning about projects until decisions were effectively already made. The authors argued that the bill is not anti-development or limited to data centers, but instead prevents corporations from using private contracts to circumvent Minnesota’s open meeting and data practices laws. They said Chapter 13 already addresses trade secrets and other confidential information, and that the bill is meant to stop NDAs from creating secrecy around government decision-making. They also said they had heard little organized opposition so far, though they acknowledged questions about how the bill would affect early-stage business recruitment conversations and how local governments, especially smaller ones, would implement the change. Members also discussed the bill’s legislative path. They said it had previously received unanimous support in committee and was sent to the general register, then moved to the Judiciary Committee at the request of Chair Scott, who wanted a hearing. The authors said they did not believe the bill raised Chapter 13 issues requiring judiciary review, but agreed to the referral as a courtesy and said they were seeking a hearing. They reported that Senate consideration had previously ended in a tie vote, but said momentum was growing and expected stronger support this session. No vote was taken during the press event.

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• to create an energy-proving ground on its Rellis campus that would provide a platform for companies
• House Bill 3701 seeks to provide the same opportunity for advances in energy.
• that Texas A&M would be building and creating as far as the nuclear. energy this molten salt it does
• energy okay yes thank you yes chairman thank you mr. chairman Representative Dyson, this bill is only
• As very well outlined, you know, in our energy-proven grounds, to demonstrate new energy technologies

Bills: HB42, HB 125, HB 1233, HB2853, HB3148, HB3326, HB3701, HB4066, HB4361, HB4762, HB4909, HB4912, HB42, HB125

Keywords: higher education, funding, financial allocation, state budget, Texas A&M University, University of Houston, education funding, medical education, osteopathic medicine, healthcare workforce, Tarleton State University, industry-recognized credentials, workforce development, career opportunities, feasibility study, student fees, university funding, student union, education, UT El Paso