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• Will members and our guests in the gallery, please rise as you're able for the invocation.
• Thank you for supporting programs like ours and for celebrating these athletes.
• Standing here again reminds me that this program doesn't just build champions; it builds legacies.
• My 4-H programs focus on citizenship, healthy living, and science.
• We also have supporting programs.

Bills: HB3834, HB3940, HB4346, HB2947, HB3257, HB3264, HB4326, HB4421, HB3944, HB3979, HB4118, SCR22, SB169, HB1047, HB2123, HB2650, HB3260, HB3403, SR41, HB3649, HB3742, HB3831, HB3996, HB4321, HB4339

Keywords: HB3834, Oklahoma Breakthrough Therapy Act, ibogaine, ibogaine-based therapeutics, ibogaine analogs, clinical trials, FDA approval, breakthrough therapy designation, opioid use disorder, substance use disorder, traumatic brain injury, mental health, neurological disorders, drug development, public-private partnership, State Department of Health, intellectual property, revolving fund, research funding, medical licensing

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• Texas.
• Another program would be the Texas Water Development Fund, which offers comparable market interest rates
• I am the Water Resources Program Coordinator in the Coastal Fisheries Division with Texas Parks and Wildlife
• team for the Environmental Defense Fund, where I lead our water program in Texas.
• Many states outside of Texas actually have programs where they are paying landowners to not pump or to

Summary: The committee held a hearing on high-capacity groundwater wells proposed in Anderson, Henderson, and Houston counties, with members framing the issue as one of local water supply, fairness, and the need to modernize groundwater law while protecting private property rights. Opening remarks focused on the scale of the proposed Redtown Ranch and Pine Bliss projects, the potential export of tens of thousands of acre-feet of groundwater annually, and concerns that the applications lacked sufficient technical detail and could harm nearby landowners, cities, agriculture, and manufacturing. Members also noted the broader context of the recent flooding tragedy in central Texas and the Legislature’s intent to address water-related loss of life in the upcoming special session. Witnesses from the Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts and the Texas Water Development Board explained the current groundwater management framework. They described groundwater conservation districts as the state’s preferred management method, the role of groundwater management areas and desired future conditions, and how the Water Development Board uses those conditions to calculate modeled available groundwater. They emphasized that districts rely on local data, monitoring wells, and planning processes, but that information is often more limited in areas without a district, where the rule of capture applies. Members pressed witnesses on recharge rates, export permits, subsidence, the effect of pumping on nearby wells, the age and real-time availability of model data, and whether the proposed project would exceed modeled available groundwater in some counties. TCEQ explained its limited oversight role over groundwater conservation districts, including inquiries, compliance actions, and, in extreme cases, dissolution authority. Water Development Board staff also outlined funding programs, saying the New Water Supply for Texas Fund is limited to projects such as brackish desalination, reuse, ASR, and other new-supply projects, and does not fund fresh groundwater exports alone. They said the project at issue had not applied for board funding. A water lawyer then testified on the rule of capture, ownership in place, and district regulation, arguing that districts must use permitting and other tools to manage production within modeled available groundwater and that the Legislature could consider additional authority over groundwater exports under current law.

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• And now as we honor the Texas flag, honor the Texas flag.
• Welcome Texas teachers.
• I'd ask them to please rise.
• As the state of Texas has continued to grow and we welcome thousands of newcomers to our state, Texas
• Members, please join me in welcoming Texas realtors to the Texas House. Mr.

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• We had a young lady who was a bright, shining star named Jada Bright.
• I rise in firm opposition to H.B. 1107, as you're engrossed.
• I rise in firm opposition to H.B. 1107, as you're engrossed.
• Certainly, the... ...to be able to get into those programs.
• And I think that this certainly makes sure that we are getting the programs.

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 137, which would strengthen penalties for knowingly making threats against schools, school activities, students, or school employees. The author said the bill responds to repeated false threats that disrupt schools, frighten families, and divert law enforcement, and it adds education and parental acknowledgment requirements. Members discussed possible juvenile consequences such as public service or physical work at schools, and the bill drew support from law enforcement, district attorneys, and Catholic bishops. It was reported favorably without objection. House Bill 321 followed, addressing Louisiana’s Safe Harbor law by expressly exempting minors from prostitution offenses and treating them as trafficking victims rather than offenders. The author, clergy, trafficking advocates, and a survivor testified that children involved in commercial sex are typically coerced, groomed, or controlled by traffickers, often family members or caregivers, and should receive protection and services instead of arrest. Witnesses described statewide advocacy and crisis-response services created in 2022, and committee members asked about prosecution of perpetrators and the prevalence of trafficking in rural areas. The bill was reported favorably without objection. The committee then approved House Bill 1246, a response to a fatal drunk-driving crash involving Jada Bright, which would allow law enforcement to keep intoxicated offenders in jail if they are not safe to release. An amendment was adopted to clean up the language, and the bill was reported favorably. House Bill 1104, creating a misdemeanor for possession of motor vehicle key-programming or emulating devices used to steal cars, also passed favorably with support from prosecutors and police. House Bill 552, a cleanup measure replacing references to intoxication with impairment in prior drug-related statutes, was reported favorably as well. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 310, which would require random reassignment when a defendant waives a jury trial in districts with more than two judges, unless the prosecutor agrees otherwise. Supporters said it would prevent judge shopping and address concerns about unusually high acquittal rates before particular judges, while opponents argued it raises due process concerns and effectively lets prosecutors choose the judge. Despite the opposition, the bill was reported favorably. The last major item was House Bill 1107, dealing with post-conviction death penalty cases involving claims of intellectual disability; the bill would set a 75 IQ threshold and create procedures for Atkins claims. Supporters said it would bring finality to long-pending capital cases and follow U.S. Supreme Court guidance, while opponents argued it would be unconstitutional under Atkins, Moore, and Hall because intellectual disability cannot be reduced to a single number. After extensive testimony and debate over amendments, the committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably.

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• <00:09:22.959> Rising workingclass communities. Rising workingclass communities.
• Speaker, I rise to recognize John Mr.
• > to<00:57:35.359> this rise in fierce opposition to this rise in fierce opposition to
• That is why I rise today to alone.
• Speaker, and still I rise. I say, and still I rise, because I have been censured.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, June 27, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• organization for homeschooling and family rights in Texas.
• He's a little football star.
• Yes, the executive officers of the Texas Police Chiefs Association.
• Not the entire body of the Texas Police Chiefs.
• And I know what a difference a program like this can make.

Bills: HB1511, HB1831, HB1988, HB2147, HB2234

Keywords: housing, affordable housing, state regulations, zoning, local government authority, drug court, juvenile justice, diversion programs, rehabilitation, criminal justice reform, remote proceedings, depositions, virtual hearings, court technology, criminal responsibility, age of maturity, expungement, mental health services, juvenile record sealing, 1184

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• from Texas, Mrs. Garcia. from Texas, Mrs. Garcia.
• Arrivals program.
• vibrant programming to the community. vibrant programming to the community.
• but they looked at that USAD program. but they looked at that USAD program.
• , Texas.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 12, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Uh, Texas, of course, we all know Texas and the lone star.
• Arizona, uh, on the upper left with the rising star. Ohio with its pennant.
• , we all know Texas and the lone course, we all know Texas and the lone star.<01:48:37.280> Arizona
• <01:48:42.320> Ohio<01:48:42.960> with<01:48:43.199> its the uh rising star.
• Ohio with its the uh rising star.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And in the last five to six years, we've seen that rate rise exponentially.
• Do we not have that program? Do we not read that book? Do we not buy that book?
• Do we not have that program? Do we not read that book? Do we not buy that book?
• Despite having such an ominous origin, I was able to rise above my situation and...
• How was I able to rise above? How did I foster such resilience?

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing focused on several bills related to access to library materials, including measures addressing book bans and censorship in public and school libraries, as well as legislation on digital library collections and e-book licensing. Committee leaders said testimony would be limited to three minutes and encouraged written submissions. Early testimony from Chair Brian Murray highlighted H. 3595, which would address challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections by limiting restrictive publisher-library contract terms, protecting patron confidentiality, and creating a special legislative commission to study the issue. A large number of legislators, librarians, authors, students, publishers, and advocacy groups testified in support of the free expression bills, including H. 3594 and S. 2328, arguing that book challenges in Massachusetts disproportionately target LGBTQ+ and BIPOC titles and that librarians and educators need protection from retaliation and harassment. Witnesses described local incidents of book removals, threats, and pressure campaigns, and several said the bills would create transparent challenge procedures, keep materials available during reviews, and ensure decisions are made by trained professionals rather than political actors. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley’s office also submitted support, and multiple speakers cited national trends and Massachusetts-specific censorship attempts. Testimony on the digital access bills emphasized that e-books and audiobooks are essential for readers with disabilities, homebound patrons, students, and others who rely on accessible formats, but that current licensing terms are far more expensive and restrictive than print purchasing. Library representatives said libraries spend millions on digital content, face long wait times for popular titles, and often must repeatedly re-rent the same materials. Legal and library experts supported the proposed commission as a practical step toward fairer licensing and stronger bargaining power for libraries. The hearing ended after extensive testimony; no votes or final committee action were taken in the portion provided.

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• It'll enhance graduate programs and faculty quality across those universities in ways that benefit Texas
• I'm from Texas. I'm from Texas, but I was desperate to escape Texas.
• And members, as you can see, none are aggregated in nursing programs across Texas first look to their
• We, along with other nursing programs in Texas, work tirelessly to find the very best clinical placement
• We, along with other nursing programs in Texas, work tirelessly to find the very best clinical placement

Summary: The Senate Education K-16 Committee heard several bills before recessing to the floor, with most measures left pending subject to the call of the chair. SB 2986 would allow public schools and universities to permit after-hours facility use by religious groups on the same terms as other nonprofits, and SB 1032 would open the Governor’s University Research Initiative to private and independent universities; both had committee substitutes adopted and were left pending after brief testimony. Supporters of SB 1032 from Rice and Baylor said the change would help Texas recruit top researchers and strengthen the state’s research economy. The committee also heard SB 2058, which would require the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to publish annual data on nursing clinical training sites to improve placement coordination, and SB 2683, which would bar public colleges from giving benefits or recognition to student organizations that receive support from foreign entities of concern; both were left pending after testimony. A large portion of the meeting focused on SB 2233, which would require public institutions of higher education to adopt policies prohibiting students or employees on nonimmigrant visas from publicly supporting terrorist activity or organizations, with enforcement through investigations, reporting to Homeland Security, and possible Attorney General action and fines. The author said the bill was intended to reinforce existing federal definitions and campus safety, while senators questioned the bill’s scope, the definition of terrorist activity, and the clause tied to U.S. policy or practice. Public witnesses, including civil rights advocates, law students, and others, argued the bill was vague, overbroad, unconstitutional, and likely to chill protected speech and increase surveillance of international students and Black and brown communities; several Jewish witnesses also said the bill misused Jewish safety concerns and could be used for viewpoint discrimination. SB 2233 was left pending after public testimony. The committee then took up SB 735, which builds on prior Holocaust education legislation by funding optional age-appropriate and bilingual curriculum, museum field trips, teacher preparation partnerships, annual reporting, and regional collaboration with Holocaust museums and education service centers. The author and invited witnesses said the bill responds to survey findings showing uneven Holocaust instruction and a need for better teacher training and accountability. A fifth-grade teacher and the director of the Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio testified in support, emphasizing the need for accurate, age-appropriate instruction and professional development. The committee recessed before finishing the agenda, and SB 735 was set to resume after the floor session.

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• Rider 80 creates a new Texas Strategic Leadership and Support Program and includes $30 million and 28
• I'm here today to talk to you about the Texas Academic Innovation Mentoring Program, known as Texas AIM
• Texas AIM is an academic intervention program that provides students with 30 hours of focused instruction
• program?
• the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• Here in Texas, in all programs, it's about 24% of our population that are enrolled in some kind of program
• So specifically in Texas, Texas has a strong EVV program really built around compliance and accountability
• .. ...enrolled in Texas Medicaid or CHIP or STAR.
• And it's on the state of Texas. And it is on the HHSC program. Where did the money go?
• I'm here with concerns regarding fraud and abuse within Thriving Texas Families programs.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Please rise.
• Please rise.
• Please rise.
• If you could please rise. If you could please rise.
• uncertain and costs are rising? uncertain and costs are rising?

Bills: HR203, SB2802, SB3081, SB2902, SB2005, SB3252, SB2096, SB2095, SB2046, SB2999, SB3103, SB83, SB2041, SB3234, SB3156, SB3154, SB2146, SB2053, SB2010, SB2009, SB2667, SB3215, SB2698, SB2363, SB2372, SB2673, SB2948, SB2277, SB2057, SB3085, SB3025, SB2761

Keywords: H.R. 203, House Resolution, Hawaii education, teacher of the year, educator recognition, Jessica Canyon, Natsumi Yamasato, Jodi Kadoyama, Mānana Elementary School, National Blue Ribbon School, Teach For America Hawaiʻi, public education, K-12, elementary school, STEM education, literacy, teacher appreciation, school excellence, Hawaiʻi Legislature, keiki

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• And the importance of agriculture also gave rise to bigger events because Texas does everything big.
• And then we have our leadership programs, like the Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassadors, which is a college-level
• We provide educational programs centered on Texas history, government, and culture to hundreds of thousands
• Last year, funding was further invested into the Texas Heritage Trail program, which has helped us increase
• We were also able to implement the historic Texas Friedman's Cemetery designation program, which is underway

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Program. Tina Carvis, Safe Harbor. Mitzie Harris, PCI.
• We are not a dual program.
• It creates a pilot program that provides certain DPS&C programming and services to inmates.
• We're going to create a pilot program where we bring programs to the parish jails and local jails that
• We're going to create a pilot program where we bring programs to the parish jails and local jails that

Summary: The committee first deferred HB 374 without objection. It then heard SB 46, which creates the crime of unlawful operation of a group home aimed at protecting vulnerable adults living in unsafe, unlicensed residences where operators control residents’ assets. The Attorney General’s office described severe neglect and exploitation in some homes, while the Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center opposed the bill over concerns it could create confusion, criminalize legitimate recovery or disability housing, and chill protected housing arrangements. After discussion, including assurances that the bill was narrowly targeted at bad actors, the committee reported SB 46 favorably. The committee next took up HB 276, which sets a statewide minimum bail amount for certain sexual offenses against minors. Testimony from a victim’s mother and an anti-trafficking expert supported the bill as a way to keep dangerous offenders detained and protect children, while members debated whether the original $50,000 minimum was too low and could be treated as a benchmark. The committee amended the bill in committee to raise the minimum to $1 million and to add human trafficking involving a victim under 18 to the covered offenses, then reported HB 276 favorably as amended. Members then heard SB 42 and SB 110, both addressing AI-generated child sexual abuse material. SB 42 expands the definition of child sexual abuse material to include digital and AI-generated depictions, while SB 110 prohibits using a child’s image to train AI to produce such material. The Attorney General’s office and survivor advocates supported the measures as necessary updates to keep pace with technology and protect children; the committee reported both bills favorably. HB 998, dealing with forensic medical exams and reimbursement for domestic violence victims, especially strangulation cases, was also heard and amended to remove human trafficking references and set implementation steps; advocates said the bill would improve evidence collection and reimbursement, and it was reported favorably with amendments. Finally, the committee heard SB 51 on fraudulent representation of military service or awards, which was supported as a tool to address stolen valor and was reported favorably, and HB 323 on notification and reporting of inmate deaths, which was presented as a transparency measure after a family testified about learning of a relative’s death from the news rather than the facility.

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• I'm a senior policy analyst at Texas Appleseed.
• And then the Texas Police Chiefs Association.
• And that's why like we have programs, we're dumping millions of dollars into county programs that we
• That really would benefit counties, uh, all across Texas.
• The very people who built this program.

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• I rise to explain my vote. Please proceed.
• You rise to explain your vote. I rise to explain my vote. I absolutely do. Thank you.
• I rise to explain my vote.
• Speaker Pro Tem, I rise to explain my... Mr. Speaker Pro Tem, I rise to explain my vote.
• Speaker, I rise in order to explain my vote. Mr. Speaker Pro Tem, I rise in order to explain my...

Keywords: 1182, all

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• There's been a lot of negative press about Texas not. participating in the summer feeding programs, the
• It's up and running in Texas and 10 other states. We've got our GoTexan program.
• They would like to mirror what we're doing here in Texas. and roll that program out nationwide.
• The citrus budwood certification program is managed by Texas A&M-Kingsville Citrus Center.
• And the West Texas A&M Vero Program do the kind of medicine they were recruited and trained for.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Incentive Program, and the Texas Music Incubator Fund.
• What our grant program does is it has a hire Texas component to it.
• So it's a grant program, it's a Texas... while it's about film, I'd characterize it as a Texas jobs program
• This is for the biennium to migrate servers into the Texas Data Center program.
• Now this program, which started in '08-'09, impacts counties across Texas.

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• The UIC program is a novel and complex Program that relies heavily on site-specific determinations.
• States that already have regulatory programs in place, including other components of the UIC program,
• are well-suited to manage the Class VI program.
• If the EPA were to grant Texas alone primacy, 35% of those applications would go to the state of Texas
• There are a lot of projects in Texas.