Transcript Highlights:

• I, as a uniform cop, locked people up.
• , cartel members who kill cops, she has given them a legal defense that they can attempt when they're
• I don't think she wants to see cops hurt.
• That's... caused people to shoot and kill cops when they're not justified.
• She just said she didn't want to get any cops hurt.

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• that, then they can come back and they can turn around and say, well, this cop did this to me.
• And turn around and say, well, this cop did this to me.
• Missouri cops can assist in the apprehension of that suspect. This does not prevent any of that.
• We're simply saying they can't use Missouri cops to help them do it. I know I'm low on time, Mr.
• But in general, we're trying to make a situation where we don't have Missouri cops just be... ...But

Summary: The committee first met in executive session and approved HB 2468 and HB 2481. HB 2481 was amended to replace earlier federal-style language with the governor’s recommended definitions and executive-order language, then rolled into a committee substitute and passed out of committee on a 9-3 vote. The discussion on HB 2481 centered on SNAP-related definitions and whether the revised language would affect federal waivers or change food-stamp purchasing rules; the sponsor said it would not. The committee then moved to regular session. The main public hearing was on HB 3070, the Second Amendment Preservation Act. Representative Hardwick said the bill was revised to remove language the Eighth Circuit had found problematic, while keeping Missouri’s anti-commandeering approach and prohibitions on state or local participation in certain federal gun-control actions, such as firearm registries, tracking, and confiscation from law-abiding citizens. Members questioned whether the bill would interfere with task forces, federal cooperation, courthouses, FFL paperwork, or local officers sharing information with federal agents. Hardwick and supporters said it would not affect Missouri enforcement of state gun laws or cooperation on other crimes, and that the bill was intended to stop Missouri officers from being used to enforce specific federal gun-control measures. Supporters from the Missouri Firearms Coalition and a gun-rights advocate backed the bill and emphasized civil penalties and anti-commandeering protections, while an opponent from Moms Demand Action argued it would handcuff police, weaken interstate trafficking enforcement, and create a dangerous patchwork of enforcement. No vote was taken on HB 3070 in the hearing. The committee also heard HB 388, which would prohibit certain anti-competitive health-care contracting practices, including anti-steering, anti-tiering, gag clauses, and most-favored-nation clauses. The sponsor and supporting witnesses described the bill as an anti-consolidation measure intended to improve price transparency, preserve competition, and help consumers and insurers steer patients toward lower-cost providers. They said the bill would apply to both providers and insurers and would not be anti-hospital or anti-payer. Members asked about effects on rural access to care, 340B pricing, physician-owned referral arrangements, and whether the bill would actually lower consumer costs. Supporters said the goal was to give payers more negotiating leverage and ultimately benefit patients through more competitive pricing, but no action was taken during the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• So no individual cops can be civilly sued under this section.
• Can Wyoming cops detain that person? There's a gun in the car."
• So no individual cops violation of SAPA.
• </c><00:59:06.720><c> There's</c> Wyoming cops detain that person?
• There's Wyoming cops detain that person?

Bills: HB0130, HB0147

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearms, state rights, federal regulation, law enforcement, civil penalties, government liability, property tax, homeowner exemption, Wyoming, voter initiative, tax legislation, 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So as a dad, as a fellow cop, and now a state legislator, I want you to know that we have you, and this
• He had fled after a report of a fake gun and was later shot multiple times, even though he was unarmed

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing focused on a range of public safety bills, with especially emotional testimony on the Maggie Hubbard Rental Safety Act, which would require short-term rentals to be inspected for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and require platforms or agents to verify compliance before listing. Rep. Hadley Luddy, Sen. Julian Cyr, and the Hubbard and Waldron families described the fatal Airbnb fire that killed Shannon Hubbard and her daughter Maggie in New York, saying the deaths were preventable and that the bill would save lives. Committee members expressed sympathy and support for the families’ efforts to turn their loss into legislation. The committee also heard testimony on a proposed peace officer oath (S. 1680), described by Sen. Lydia Edwards as a binding ethical standard tied to certification and recertification, with discipline and annual reporting to promote accountability and de-escalation. Rep. Tom Walsh testified for a bill requiring hotel and motel workers to be trained to recognize human trafficking and to post hotline signage, and later testimony supported a school safety data grant program to provide first responders with standardized, up-to-date school maps for emergencies. Another major topic was a bill to allow temporary door-locking devices in public buildings; supporters said the devices are removable, do not alter fire code, and could improve lockdown response during active shooter events. Additional bills discussed included measures to transfer the Office of Emergency Medical Services to EOPSS, increase penalties for unlicensed hood-system cleaning, expand membership on the Massachusetts Fire Training Council, and strengthen confidentiality for peer support and critical incident stress debriefings. Firefighters and fire chiefs also supported a bill to tighten penalties for violations of hot-work regulations, citing the 2014 Beacon Street fire that killed Lt. Walsh and Firefighter Kennedy. Law enforcement groups backed a package including a Blue Star plate and Blue Alert system for fallen officers’ families, stronger move-over penalties, and a memorial fund, while the State Police Association supported the move-over provisions but asked for further work on the special state police officer bill before final action. No votes were taken during the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• I've taught countless classes for seasoned officers and brand-new baby cops alike. I love this job.
• Texas law allows me to have a fake address on my driver's license.

Bills: HB240, HB2097, HB2731, HB3087, HB3234, HB3319, HB3394, HB3687, HB4105, HB4205, HB4350, HB4462, HB4642, HB4801, HB5403

Keywords: quorum, tax levy, county governance, local government, population regulations, quorum requirement, Texas counties, population threshold, deputy sheriff, civil service, law enforcement, appeals process, sheriff's department, HB 2731, roadside vendors, solicitors, county regulation, border counties, Mexico border, Transportation Code

Summary: The subcommittee on county and regional government heard a long agenda of county-related bills, with most measures left pending after testimony. HB 2097, by Rep. Martinez, would let counties that opt in use an independent hearing examiner instead of a civil service commission for certain deputy sheriff discipline appeals; the bill drew support from CLEET’s Robert Leonard, who said it would be fairer and faster, and it was left pending. HB 4642, by Rep. Gonzalez, would require counties that contract with out-of-state jail facilities to include Texas jail-standard protections and oversight; Gonzalez, detainee Jess Hampton, his wife, Texas Jail Project’s Krish Kundu, and TCJS director Brandon Wood all discussed deaths and poor conditions in Louisiana facilities, staffing shortages, and the need for guardrails and data collection. The bill was left pending. The committee also heard HB 4350, by Rep. Capriglione, allowing peace officers to request redaction of personal information from online real property records. Supporters said officers face targeted threats and should have protections similar to judges; a title industry witness warned about preserving the integrity of land records. The bill was left pending. HB 3687, by Rep. Harless, would require county fire marshals in counties over 100,000 to meet training and certification standards within set timeframes; Harris County Fire Marshal Laurie Christensen supported professionalization, and the bill was left pending. HB 4105 would let very large counties give a local-bid preference for construction and infrastructure contracts, and HB 4205 would require pay parity for similar law enforcement ranks within large counties; both were supported by Harris County officials and constables and left pending. Later, the committee heard HB 5403, which would repeal a special rule limiting Dallas and Tarrant county sheriffs’ control over commissary funds; the author said it would remove an outdated population bracket, and the bill was left pending. HB 4462 would require large counties to allow elected officials named in civil suits to seek outside counsel and have a role in settlement decisions; supporters argued county attorneys and commissioners court can have conflicts of interest, while questions focused on who qualifies and whether the bill could complicate settlements. The bill was left pending. Finally, HB 240, by Rep. Swanson, would restore a five-member quorum requirement for Harris County tax levies, effectively preventing tax action without all commissioners present and defaulting to the no-new-revenue rate if quorum is not met; urban counties opposed it as a potential budget obstruction, while supporters said it protects taxpayers and representation. That bill was also left pending. The transcript ends as the committee begins HB 3319, which would create a civil service system for constable department employees in large counties, but the discussion is cut off before testimony or action.

Transcript Highlights:

• I've taught countless classes for seasoned officers and brand-new baby cops alike. I love this job.
• Texas law allows me to have a fake address on my driver's license.

Bills: HB240

Keywords: tax exemption, farm products, ad valorem taxation, tax code, producer ownership

Summary: The subcommittee heard a series of county and regional government bills, with most measures left pending after testimony. HB 2097 would let counties that opt in give sheriff’s deputies an alternative appeal route for certain discipline cases through an independent hearing examiner instead of the Civil Service Commission. The author and a CLEET witness said it would be faster, cheaper, and fairer; questions focused on why the bill was needed and whether sheriffs could already use such a process. No opposition testified, and the bill was left pending. HB 4642 drew extensive testimony after the author said it was prompted by a death involving an out-of-state jail contract. The bill would require counties contracting with out-of-state jail facilities to include Texas-like jail standards and oversight provisions. The author, a former detainee held in Louisiana, his wife, and a Texas Jail Project advocate described poor conditions, lack of accountability, and multiple deaths of Texans housed out of state. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards director said five counties are currently housing 1,251 Texas inmates out of state, mostly because of staffing shortages, and said the bill would give the commission more authority and oversight. The bill was left pending. The committee also heard HB 4350, which would allow peace officers to request redaction of personal information from online real property records. Supporters said officers face retaliation risks and should have protections similar to judges and other officials; a title industry witness cautioned that redaction should not compromise the integrity of land records. The bill was left pending. HB 3687 would require county fire marshals in counties over 100,000 to meet specified training and certification standards, and HB 4105 and HB 4205 would give Harris County preferences in construction contracting and require pay parity for comparable law enforcement ranks within the county, respectively; all drew support from county officials and were left pending. HB 5403 would repeal a special rule requiring Dallas and Tarrant county sheriffs to get commissioners court approval for commissary disbursements, and it was also left pending. Later, HB 4462 would let elected county officials in large counties choose outside counsel in civil cases involving them, rather than relying solely on the county attorney. Supporters argued this would reduce conflicts of interest and protect officials’ reputations; questions centered on who qualifies and whether it could conflict with county interests. Finally, HB 240 would restore a five-member quorum requirement for Harris County tax levies, effectively requiring all commissioners to be present before a new tax rate can be adopted; supporters framed it as a taxpayer protection, while the Conference of Urban Counties opposed it as giving one member a de facto veto and potentially disrupting the budget process. Both bills were left pending.

Transcript Highlights:

• He was killed in October 4, 2020 by a person that was driving on the road with a fake temporary tag.
• A lot of people were getting access to the e-tag system by creating fake dealerships and allowing these
• a little, um, a little bit more information, the gentleman that that created this dealership, this fake
• dealership, created two fake dealerships, one under a, um.
• He came over and, um, and created these fake dealerships and he was able to um get millions of dollars

Bills: HCR 10, HCR 9

Keywords: balanced budget amendment, federal budget, deficit reduction, deficit spending, fiscal restraint, constitutional amendment, U.S. Constitution, Congress, PAYGO, Gramm-Rudman-Hollings, national debt, budget deficit, taxpayer dollars, balanced budget resolution, memorial resolution, Texas Legislature, federal spending, budget reform, fiscal conservatism, HCR 9

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm hitting him because he's a cop, or I'm shooting him because he's putting out a fire I set.
• I'm hitting him because he's a cop, or I'm shooting him because he's putting out a fire I set.
• but now they you just didn't kill cops but now they get<01:10:23.400><c> killed</c><01:10:24.080><c>
• cuz you've been you don't like cops cuz you've been arrested<01:12:31.760><c> a</c><01:12:31.880><c>
• getting killed one fireman well One Cop getting killed one fireman getting<01:12:46.400><c> killed</

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And this can be investment in any fake asset, although here again, according to the FTC, fake cryptocurrency
• but I think it tells us something about the nature of fraud, which is that it's built on building fake
• create so-called deepfake videos, videos of real people saying and doing things that are completely fake
• He described some of the challenges that their agency was facing, including AI being used to create fake
• For example, a fake website with fake employees or even a fake business, as we've talked about, that

Keywords: 904, all

Summary: The Consumer Protection and Business Committee held a Friday morning work session on emerging fraud issues with the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division. Assistant Attorneys General Joshua Steeter and Sean Colgan gave an overview of the division’s work and focused on elder fraud, charity fraud, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in scams. They described statewide and national fraud trends, noting that older adults are especially vulnerable to imposter scams, investment scams, and losses involving bank transfers, cryptocurrency, and gift cards. They also said Washington’s complaint data generally tracks national patterns, while in-person fraud such as deceptive door-to-door sales is also a notable local issue. Committee members asked about underreporting, recovery of stolen funds, and what consumers should do when they suspect a scam. The attorneys said money is often unrecoverable once sent, especially through wire transfers or crypto, and advised people not to click suspicious links and to report scams to the Attorney General’s Consumer Resource Center, the Department of Financial Institutions, or other relevant agencies. They also discussed possible legislative responses, emphasizing that slowing payments, adding warnings, and regulating crypto kiosks or transfer mechanisms may be more effective than trying to keep up with each new scam type. The discussion then shifted to charity fraud. Josh Studor, who leads the Charitable Asset Protection Team, explained common deceptive practices including fake charities, imposter charities, fundraising-first charities, sham PACs, and causewashing. He said charity scams are often underreported because donors may never realize they were misled. He recommended checking the Secretary of State’s charity registry and IRS tax-exempt records, and said there is no fixed legal percentage for how much a charity must spend on programs versus fundraising, though he offered a rough 70/30 rule of thumb. He also highlighted concerns about point-of-sale solicitations and online fundraising platforms, including a recent bankruptcy involving Flip Cause that left charities unpaid. In the final portion, the presenters warned that AI is making fraud harder to detect through deepfakes, voice cloning, fake websites, and AI-generated scam communications. They said AI may also be enabling fake charities and more convincing imposter scams. Members asked about current legal tools, task force work, and whether business or charity registrations should require more human verification. The presenters said the Attorney General’s AI task force is still active, but that current systems may need modernization. No votes were taken; the meeting ended with thanks and adjournment.

Transcript Highlights:

• that dresses like a cop have a cop car. >> That part was in the old law.
• everybody out there now that looks like everybody out there now that looks like a<00:32:56.399><c> cop
• </c><00:32:57.120><c> dresses</c><00:32:57.519><c> like</c><00:32:57.600><c> a</c><00:32:57.760><c> cop
• </c><00:32:58.399><c> have</c><00:32:58.480><c> a</c><00:32:58.559><c> cop</c> a cop that dresses like
• a cop have a cop a cop that dresses like a cop have a cop car car car &gt;&gt; that<00:32:59.840><c>

Bills: HB41, HB149, SB230, SB87, SB169, SB238, SB233, HB72, HB41, HB149, SB230, SB87, SB169, SB238, SB233, HB72

Keywords: sexual offenses, penalties, rape, sodomy, criminal justice, Judicial Branch, Alabama State Bar, legal profession, commissioners, government agency, campaign finance, security measures, candidates, elected officials, legislative protection, civil procedure, statute of limitations, real estate appraisers, legal complaints, appraisal board

Transcript Highlights:

• So how Back of it and it's a fake ID. They're pretty good.
• And a lot of, you make a good point about fake IDs, and I jokingly said, I have college-age sons, so
• I'm well aware of how good fake IDs can be now and how easy it is to get your hands on legit fakes.
• I'm well aware of how good fake IDs can be now and how easy it is to get your hands on legit fakes.
• on legit fakes.

Summary: The committee held an interim study on airport security vendors, prompted by Representative Hayes’s earlier House Bill 1271, which would have restricted Oklahoma airports from contracting with third-party identity verification companies such as Clear. Hayes explained the bill stemmed from concerns raised after a December 2022 TSA letter and broader questions about whether these vendors create security risks or bypass TSA screening. The committee heard first from Clear, then Idemia, and then Tulsa International Airport, with members focusing on how identity verification works, whether it differs from TSA screening, and whether the state should regulate these services. Clear’s representative said the company provides an opt-in biometric identity verification service at airports, not physical screening, and that every passenger still goes through TSA screening. He said Clear operates in about 60 airports in roughly 40 states, has about 40,000 members in Oklahoma, and has paid more than $1.1 million to Oklahoma airports since launching in the state. Members questioned how Clear verifies IDs, whether Real ID is required, whether the company can manually override biometric checks, whether it shares data, and whether it has had security issues. Clear said it uses source corroboration with state DMV systems, does not sell data, has no manual override, and has worked with TSA on security upgrades after earlier concerns. Idemia’s representative described the company’s broader biometrics work for Oklahoma and the federal government, including fingerprint systems for the Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation, civilian background-check enrollment, TSA checkpoint credential authentication technology, and TSA PreCheck enrollment. She said Idemia’s role stops at identity verification and that TSA retains responsibility for screening and for decisions about who enters trusted traveler programs. Tulsa International’s COO said Clear does not replace TSA, that TSA retains exclusive authority over screening, and that the airport leases space to Clear and receives revenue from the arrangement. No vote was taken, and the meeting ended after questions and testimony.

Transcript Highlights:

• Okay, so then the injured party earlier, if a political subdivision hires the cop or...
• and say, 'Well, you—this cop did this to me.
• Missouri cops can, He has a gun in the car, but the issue here is he committed a homicide.
• Missouri cops can assist in the apprehension of that suspect. This does not prevent any of that.
• We're simply saying they can't use Missouri cops to help them do it. I know I'm low on time, Mr.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Once we have that in DNA COP, we work very diligently to ensure that we update DNA COP.
• As we've testified previously, we've changed DNA COP so that now, on roadside as well as for those that
• My good friend, Representative Holmes, sitting to my right, they incentivize the cops with the college
• The 3% raise was given on a budget that is fake; it's not real because we don't know what that number

Summary: The Joint Committee on Ways and Means held its sixth public hearing on the Governor’s FY27 H-2 budget proposal, focused on public safety and judiciary agencies, at the Foxborough Community Center. After opening remarks and local welcomes, the committee heard testimony from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS), led by Secretary Gina Kwan, who described the $1.72 billion budget as a 4% increase over FY26 and emphasized readiness, local partnerships, and support for core operations rather than expansion. She highlighted ongoing work on firearms-law implementation, State Police academy reforms, DOC’s new strategic plan, disaster response, hate-crime prevention, and planning for major 2026 events including the World Cup, Marathon, and America’s 250th anniversary. Members also raised concerns about State Police capacity, DNA backlog reporting, academy boxing/training reforms after a trooper’s death, ICE coordination, diversity in public safety leadership, the disaster relief fund, crime lab funding, reentry programming, and whether OEMS should move from DPH to EOPSS; Kwan said she would keep an open mind on some issues but was not ready to commit to an OEMS transfer. The committee then questioned EOPSS officials and the State Police colonel on several operational matters. The colonel said the academy boxing program remains suspended and likely will not return in its prior form, pending an IACP review, and that future training will likely emphasize jujitsu-style control techniques. He also said the State Police uses the civil service exam, with current advancement scores ranging from 83.72 to 98.78 for the most recent class, and acknowledged the need to improve recruitment, preparation, and diversity. On the DNA and sexual assault kit backlog, EOPSS said it supports extending the statute of limitations and is working with the courts and crime lab to identify and collect lawfully owed DNA. On disaster preparedness, officials said the new disaster relief fund is being developed with MEMA and A&F, is currently capitalized at $14 million with another $14 million expected, and should be designed to respond flexibly to different regional needs. They also said the crime lab increase is largely to cover core operations and a structural deficiency rather than expansion. Several members focused on public safety coordination and staffing. Questions from legislators from Bristol, Plymouth, Cape Cod, and elsewhere stressed the need for State Police to absorb additional forensic work if county resources shift, and to maintain strong communication with local chiefs and federal partners. Rep. Holmes pressed EOPSS on racial and gender diversity in the department and State Police; Kwan and Colonel Noble said diversity has improved but will take time to show up in senior leadership, and they pointed to internships and hiring practices as ways to broaden the pipeline. The hearing also included discussion of the World Cup security plan, with Kwan saying planning has been underway for about 18 months through 14 working groups and that current staffing and overtime resources appear sufficient for now. After EOPSS concluded, the committee recessed briefly and then began testimony from district attorneys, led by Suffolk DA Kevin Hayden, who said prosecutors are seeking a 10% budget increase to address staffing and salary pressures, especially the widening pay gap between assistant district attorneys and newly hired public defenders after recent CPCS funding increases.

Transcript Highlights:

• And so basically using a fake ID or using a fake name, basically that's either going to be identity theft
• Everyone keeps talking about cops and firefighters and teachers and National Guard members.
• 04:12:18.399><c> keeps</c><04:12:18.640><c> talking</c><04:12:18.800><c> about</c><04:12:19.040><c> cops
• </c><04:12:19.279><c> and</c> Everyone keeps talking about cops and Everyone keeps talking about cops

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• They are very hard to identify as fake.
• But yes, there are fake IDs.
• The majority of fake IDs do not scan, but there are fake IDs out there that we have encountered that
• </c><01:33:48.679><c> IDs</c> they have but yes there are fake IDs they have but yes there are fake IDs
• > out</c> not skin but there are fake IDs out not skin but there are fake IDs out there<01:33:53.520>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee opened with House Bill 242, a liquor bill concerning brew pub licenses. Testimony from the New Hampshire Beer Distributors Association, the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association, and the Liquor Commission explained that the bill is intended to correct a clerical error from the prior session and restore the agreed-upon language. The bill would allow a brew pub, within the existing 2,500-barrel limit, to self-distribute its own product to one authorized on- or off-premise license; otherwise it must use wholesale distribution. Witnesses said the measure is a narrow fix specific to brew pubs and does not affect other manufacturing licenses. No opposition was raised during the hearing, and the chair closed the hearing after no committee questions remained. The committee then heard House Bill 81, which would allow patrons to take purchased alcoholic beverages into restaurant restrooms. The sponsor argued the current prohibition is outdated and can create safety risks by forcing people to set drinks down, citing concerns about drink tampering and a personal story about a friend who was drugged and assaulted after leaving a drink unattended. Committee members and the sponsor discussed whether the bill would increase liability for restaurants, how enforcement would work, and whether the current law is aimed at preventing underage handoffs or drink spiking. The sponsor said the bill would be permissive for establishments, not mandatory, and that liability would still depend on overservice and Liquor Commission investigations. The New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association testified in opposition, saying the bill could raise liability and create concerns about underage consumption in bathrooms. The hearing ended without a vote, with the chair noting the bill would move on to further committee/subcommittee consideration.

Transcript Highlights:

• He was killed on October 4, 2020, by a person who was driving on a road with a fake temporary tag.
• Just to give you a little bit more information, the gentleman that created this fake dealership... ..
• .created two fake dealerships, one under a stolen identity.
• He was not here illegally; he came over and created these fake dealerships, and he was able to get millions

Bills: HCR10, HCR9

Keywords: balanced budget amendment, federal budget, deficit reduction, deficit spending, fiscal restraint, constitutional amendment, U.S. Constitution, Congress, PAYGO, Gramm-Rudman-Hollings, national debt, budget deficit, taxpayer dollars, balanced budget resolution, memorial resolution, Texas Legislature, federal spending, budget reform, fiscal conservatism, HCR 9

Transcript Highlights:

• If these fake students are created by attackers with bot-powered tools using stolen or fake identities
• If these fake students are created by attackers with bot-powered tools using stolen or fake identities
• If these fake students are created by attackers with bot-powered tools using stolen or fake identities
• If these fake students are created by attackers with bot-powered tools using stolen or fake identities
• identification and that sort of fake identification and that sort of thing. thing. thing.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> Uh, the bill defines AI and deep fakes.
• But you know it's a cat and mouse fake.
• </c><03:17:43.680><c> by</c> The bill just prohibits steep fakes by The bill just prohibits steep fakes
• </c> malicious deep fakes? malicious deep fakes?
• </c><03:18:59.040><c> Um,</c> malicious deep fake. Um, malicious deep fake.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It is a criminal offense to have a fake image of a real child, and it also is a criminal offense to have
• So these cover real kids, fake images of kids.
• The image looked real, but was completely fake. This girl is 14 years old. Her name is Elliston.
• that situations like this, like 14-year-old Elliston, do not happen again, and it makes it clear that fake
• that situations like this, like 14-year-old Elliston, do not happen again, and it makes it clear that fake

Summary: The Subcommittee on New Offenses and Changed Penalties met with a quorum present and first handled witness-registration corrections for House Bill 2461, changing one witness from support to neutral and deleting another registration; HB 2461 was left pending. The subcommittee then heard House Bill 3507, which would create a tiered penalty structure for repeat theft offenders by increasing penalties for those with five or more prior theft convictions. Representative Wharton and Walker County District Attorney Will Durham testified in support, arguing current law treats chronic shoplifters the same regardless of how many prior convictions they have. No opposition was presented, and HB 3507 was left pending. The committee next heard House Bill 1871, which would increase penalties for attempted capital murder of a peace officer, raise the minimum sentence to 25 years, and deny parole and mandatory supervision for those convicted. Representative Dyson, Brazos County District Attorney Jarvis Parsons, Lieutenant Ed Ramirez, and Chief Deputy Constable Calder Lively testified in support, describing attacks on officers and arguing the bill would provide stronger deterrence and truth in sentencing. No questions or opposition were recorded, and HB 1871 was left pending. House Bill 4911 followed, updating child exploitation laws to address AI-generated and deepfake child sexual abuse material by expanding definitions and criminalizing knowing possession or viewing of fake or computer-generated images depicting minors. Representative Fairly and Harris County DA’s Office division chief Steven Driver supported the bill, saying technology had outpaced existing law and that the measure would help protect children. A committee member raised concerns about broad affirmative defenses in the bill, and Representative Fairly said the office would work on an amendment. HB 4911 was left pending. Finally, on HB 795, Representative Bowers moved that the subcommittee report completion of deliberations and recommend the bill for full committee consideration; the motion passed 3-2, and the meeting adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• You enroll as a provider, you set up a location that could be real or fake.
• You sign up recipients that could be real or fake, and you start billing Medicaid.
• :23.960><c> or</c> set up a location that could be real or set up a location that could be real or fake
• You sign up recipients that could fake.
• and you start billing be real or fake and you start billing Medicaid.<00:20:29.280><c> That's</c><00

Keywords: 1183, house