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• It is a resolution to commend and congratulate Isaac Herzenberg of Metairie Park Country Day School upon
• It is a resolution to commend and congratulate Isaac Herzenberg of Metairie Park Country Day School upon

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• It is a resolution to commend and congratulate Isaac Herzenberg of Metairie Park Country Day School upon

Bills: SR134, SR135, SR136, SR137, SR140, SR141, SR142, SCR75, SCR77, SCR12, HB75, HB1199, HB221, HCR89, HCR96, HCR103, HCR108, HCR58, HB9, HB177, HB181, HB198, HB202, HB223, HB225, HB387, HB398, HB457, HB459, HB540, HB591, HB616, HB766, HB775, HB783, HB797, HB895, HB906, HB950, HB975, HB1028, HB1052, HB1057, HB1076, HB1100, HB1139, HB1155, HB1160, HB1182, HB1186, HB1220, HB1222, HB1223, HB1224, HB1228, HB1231, HB1245, HB1256, SCR3, SB393, SB401, SB415, SB426, SB435, SB487, SB488, SB523, SB56, SB163, SB341, SB504, SB322, SCR9, SCR58, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB514, HCR27, HCR28, HCR66, HCR67, HCR72, HCR31, HCR47, HCR41, HB363, HB368, HB377, HB380, HB386, HB392, HB431, HB441, HB559, HB664, HB685, HB715, HB741, HB822, HB856, HB908, HB980, HB990, HB999, HB1010, HB1243, HB54, HB137, HB180, HB192, HB310, HB321, HB396, HB512, HB552, HB578, HB638, HB663, HB708, HB717, HB718, HB1009, HB1082, HB1104, HB1107, HB1198, HB1246, HB27, HB143, HB205, HB259, HB267, HB288, HB308, HB403, HB405, HB414, HB417, HB478, HB546, HB548, HB555, HB557, HB609, HB670, HB672, HB740, HB779, HB786, HB796, HB812, HB848, HB915, HB917, HB921, HB930, HB933, HB1095, HB1096, HB1103, HB1129, HB1154, HB1166, HB1187, HB1195, HB1230, HB316, HB511, HB799, HB1039, HB12, HB66, HB145, HB167, HB196, HB213, HB218, HB222, HB256, HB291, HB326, HB352, HB401, HB430, HB433, HB434, HB448, HB456, HB476, HB481, HB487, HB492, HB549, HB579, HB608, HB621, HB624, HB626, HB632, HB637, HB656, HB722, HB745, HB804, HB818, HB821, HB833, HB864, HB867, HB874, HB893, HB909, HB951, HB968, HB969, HB978, HB979, HB988, HB989, HB1001, HB1005, HB1007, HB1024, HB1032, HB1038, HB1050, HB1051, HB1056, HB1059, HB1077, HB1080, HB1081, HB1086, HB1108, HB1112, HB1153, HB1172, HB1173, HB1175, HB1192, HB1193, HB1204, HB1218, HB1242, HB1244, HB1249, HB1252, HB1254, HB17, HB36, HB41, HB47, HB73, HB126, HB133, HB140, HB159, HB166, HB211, HB226, HB271, HB324, HB337, HB351, HB399, HB571, HB712, HB723, HB726, HB750, HB759, HB844, HB966, HB1006, HB1018, HB1036, SB29, SB42, SB43, SB78, SB208, SB217, SB274, SB300, SB379, SB382, SB387, SB441, SB449, HB74, HB134, HB258, HB359, HB468, HB956, HB1117, SB149

Keywords: SR134, Senate Resolution 134, Isaac Herzenberg, Metairie Park Country Day School, Country Day, javelin, track and field, Class 2A, state championship, high school athletics, student athlete, Louisiana Senate commendation, honorary resolution, sports recognition, University of Nebraska, Baton Rouge, LSU Bernie Moore Track Stadium, sportsmanship, collegiate athletics, condolence resolution

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• Thank you, Representative Isaac.
• Thank you, Representative Isaac.
• Thank you, Representative Isaac.
• Thank you, Representative Isaac.
• Thank you, Representative Isaac.

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• Representative Isaac? Aye. Representative Hickland?
• Thank you, Representative Isaac.
• Thank you, Representative Isaac.
• Representative Isaac? Aye. Representative Hickland?
• Thank you, Representative Isaac.

Bills: HCR46, HB1389, HB3359, HB5629

Keywords: commemoration, military, navy seal, honor, January 12, Nathan Gage Ingram, military funeral honors, JROTC, veterans, training, grant program, military honors, community engagement, funeral services, education grants, community service, HB 3359, veteran status, Texas Veterans Commission, veterans services

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• Show representatives Isaac and Dorazio present.
• Isaac? Dorazio? Louderback? McLaughlin? Holt? Pierson? Hickland?
• Isaac? Aye. Dorazio? Louderback? McLaughlin? Holt? Pierson? Aye. Hickland? Aye.
• Isaac? Aye. Dorazio? Aye. Louderback? Aye. McLaughlin? Holt? Pierson? Hickland?
• It has Isaac, Dorazio, 3924 was the House bill; the Senate bill is 870.

Bills: HB 1065, HB2929, HB2956, HB3009, HB3420, HB3626, HB3649, HB4956, HB4993, HB5293, HB5308, HB5528, HCR118, SB36, HB4023, SB 36

Keywords: employee classification, private security, misclassification, workforce regulations, Texas Workforce Commission, autism, peace officers, training program, law enforcement, intervention, communication, developmental disability, family violence, central database, criminal offense, registration, public safety, violent offenses, criminal database, Department of Public Safety

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• Isaac. Hicklin here. Akor is present. OK, a quorum, Mr.
• Um, Representative Isaac, to your question.
• Thank you, Representative Isaac.
• Representative Isaac, thank you for that. OK.
• Representative Isaac, Representative Hicklin.

Bills: HCR7

Keywords: memorial, tribute, military service, community contribution, Texas legislature

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• Thank you, Representative Isaac.
• Representative Isaac? Aye. Representative Hicklin?
• Representative Isaac. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Representative Isaac? Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Representative Isaac? Representative Hickland?

Bills: HCR7, HB1557, HB1608, HB2061, HB2201, HB2210, HB2426, HB2754, HJR165, HB2513, HCR7

Keywords: Veterans of Foreign Wars, veterans, commemoration, military service, recognition, September 29, waiver programs, toll roads, discount programs, transportation, affordable housing, land bank program, low-income households, Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation, HB 2061, Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 225, State Highway 242, Interstate Highway 69, Montgomery County

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• The Chair lays out as pending business House Bill 2082 by Representative Isaac.
• Isaac? Aye. Dorazio? Aye. Louderback? Aye. McLaughlin? Holt? Pierson? Hickland?
• Isaac? Aye. Dorazio? Aye. Louderback? Aye. McLaughlin? Aye. Holt? Aye.
• Representative Isaac.
• Representative Isaac. So do you wear a vest with patches? Yes.

Bills: HB5097, HB5513, SB523, SB857, SB964, SB1101, SB2143, SB2332, SB2383, HB 1108

Keywords: criminal history, background checks, government code, licensing, information access, rural law enforcement, child care grants, community support, law enforcement retention, advisory committee, SB 523, Texas driver’s license, alternative address, residential address, confidential address, address confidentiality, Department of Public Safety, DPS, Transportation Code, Section 521.1211

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• Representative Isaac, yes ma'am. Thank you. Thank you.
• Representative Isaac, did you have a question?
• Representative Isaac? Yes. Representative Hickland.
• Representative Isaac. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Representative Isaac? Yes. The motion prevails.

Bills: HCR92, HB 114, HB561, HB 1171, HB1894, HB2026, HB2143, HB2337, HB2564, HB114

Keywords: Tuskegee Airmen, commemoration, African American history, civil rights, military recognition, veterans, mental health, Texas Veterans Commission, peer support, suicide prevention, community mental health, grant program, defense, grants, local government, economic support, community development, health and wellness, outdoor recreation, state land use

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• Hi, Representative Isaac. Representative Hicklin.
• Representative Isaac. Representative Hicklin, aye.
• Representative Lopez, Representative Isaac, Representative Hicklin.
• Representative Isaac, thank you so much. Uh, Mr.
• Thank you, Representative Isaac. Members, that concludes today's agenda.

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• Representative Isaac. Thank you. Chair Shaheen. Here. Vice Chair Busey. Here. Representative Isaac.
• Let the record show that Representative Isaac is present. Thank you.
• Oh, and let the record show that Representative Isaac is present. Thank you.
• If not, the chair recognized Representative Isaac to close on the bill.
• If not, the chair recognized Representative Isaac to close on the bill.

Bills: HB311, SB447, SB505, SB2217, SB2753

Keywords: voter registration, electronic, Texas election law, Signature verification, DPS, internet application, Texas Election Code, signature verification, online application, data security, electronic application, Department of Public Safety, information security, electronic voter registration, voting technology, voter access, state election laws, digital signature, election irregularities, audit

Summary: The House Committee on Elections met with a quorum present and heard several election-related bills, with public testimony limited to two minutes per witness. The first measure, SB 447, would allow the City of Mission to move its municipal elections from May to November on a one-time, permanent basis. Supporters, including Mission’s mayor, said voters had already approved the change by a wide margin and argued it would improve turnout and reduce costs. The bill was left pending after no objection. The committee then heard SB 2217, which was described as a transparency measure to standardize election data reporting and reconciliation across counties. Testimony focused on a technical issue involving discrepancy thresholds for electronic voting system reconciliation, with one witness urging the bill be aligned with existing law’s “more than 3” standard rather than a 1% threshold, and another suggesting a definition fix. The bill was left pending. Members also heard SB 2753, a major proposal to create a continuous in-person voting period by combining early voting and election day into one uninterrupted period, with a committee substitute making it a pilot and permissive. Supporters said it could simplify administration and improve security, while opponents warned it would increase costs, require more staffing and equipment, delay results, and create logistical problems for counties. The committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending. Finally, SB 505 would let certain election stakeholders request explanations of irregularities from election officials and, if unresolved, escalate the matter to the Secretary of State for audit or possible conservatorship. Supporters framed it as a tool for accountability and transparency, while opponents called it overly broad and vulnerable to abuse. The bill was left pending. The committee also took up HB 311, which would expand online voter registration to first-time registrants and direct state agencies to develop a pathway for Texans without a driver’s license to register online. Supporters argued it would modernize the process, reduce errors, and save money, while opponents said first-time applicants still need a wet signature and raised concerns about signature verification and implementation. Due to the late hour and floor deadline, testimony was cut off, the names of remaining witnesses were read into the record, and the bill was left pending before the committee adjourned.

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• Reb Isaac Representative Drazio. I Yes. He's here. Representative Waterback.
• Isaac Representative Isaac. All right, uh, Quorum is present.
• Isaac Grazio Lauterbecke. McLaughlin. Aye. Holt. Aye. Pearson. Hicklin.
• Isaac. Durazio. Hi. Lauterbeck McLaughlin. Holt. Hi. Pearson. Hecklet.
• Isaac Dirazio, Lauderbeck McLaughlin, Holt, Pearson. Heckland.

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• Representative Isaac, Representative Hicklin. Thank you, ma'am.
• Representative Isaac. Thank you, Chairman.
• Sure, thank you, Representative Isaac. Any other questions, members?
• Representative Isaac, Representative Hicklin.
• Representative Lopez, Representative Isaac, Representative Hicklin.

Bills: HB101

Keywords: voter approval, local tax, disaster declaration, tax rate increases, community funding

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• Let's start with David and Isaac and then move to Amy and Rocky.
• Let's start with David and Isaac and then move to Amy and Rocky.
• Hi, I'm Isaac Fletias. I am the other chief petitioner on the campaign. Good morning.
• don't want to, you know, for the sake of argument, fight against if you have a preference on that, Isaac
• Isaac Fletias: Yes. David Michelson: Yes. Amy Patrick: Yes. All right, thank you, folks.

Summary: The Explanatory Statement Committee for Initiative Petition 28 met on July 14, 2026, to select a fifth member needed to complete the committee. LPRO staff explained the committee’s role in preparing an impartial, plain-language ballot measure statement, reviewed the statutory deadlines, and noted that if the committee could not agree on a fifth member, the Secretary of State would appoint one. Committee members introduced themselves as the two chief petitioners and representatives for sportsmen’s and agricultural interests. The discussion focused on possible fifth members. The Secretary of State had already confirmed the availability of Bob Herman and former Representative Lane Shetterly. One member also suggested Jake Hammons, an Oregon prosecutor with animal cruelty law experience, but the group did not pursue that option immediately. Members discussed the relative neutrality and experience of the candidates, with several expressing comfort with either Herman or Shetterly and a preference to move quickly. The committee voted unanimously to use Bob Herman as the first choice and Lane Shetterly as the alternate fifth member, with the understanding that if both were unavailable the committee would reconvene. LPRO said it would confirm the fifth member, distribute the draft explanatory statement prepared by Legislative Counsel, and schedule the drafting meeting for July 22, 2026. Members were invited to submit alternative draft language by July 21.

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• The chair calls Jason Isaac, Will Hild, and Jack McFerrin. Mr. Isaac, since we know you.
• My name is Jason Isaac.
• Isaac? It's like déjà vu all over again. Good evening.
• Isaac. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Isaac, welcome. Please state your name and position.

Bills: SB312, SB945, SB946, SB1367, SB1861, SB2044, SB2337, SB2403, SB2819, SJR54

Keywords: public school funding, education, budget allocation, financial transparency, state law, local control, fiduciary responsibility, public retirement systems, investment management, proxy voting, financial factors, insurance, political shareholder proposals, fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, environmental regulation, discrimination, credit extension, social credit, value-based standards

Summary: The committee heard Senate Bill 945, 946, 2044, 2819, 2403, 2337, and 312, with all bills left pending after testimony. SB 945 would restrict insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage based on oil and gas activity or ESG-related goals, and supporters argued it would protect Texas energy producers from politically motivated shareholder activism and insurance discrimination. SB 946 would bar creditors from using social credit, ESG, DEI, or religious/political affiliation as a basis for denying or limiting credit; witnesses said it would prevent viewpoint-based financial discrimination and protect access to capital for Texas businesses. SB 2337 would require proxy advisory firms to disclose when recommendations are based on non-financial factors or when they give conflicting advice to different clients; supporters said the measure would increase transparency and curb ESG-driven influence over shareholder voting. SB 312 would direct public retirement systems to focus on financial returns rather than social or political objectives, with the author saying the bill responds to activist pressure on pensions and would reinforce fiduciary duty. The committee also took up election and ethics measures. SB 2044 would strengthen electioneering restrictions for publicly funded education institutions and personnel, prohibiting use of official resources to promote political agendas; testimony focused on alleged school district electioneering in bond and tax elections. SB 2819 would prohibit county elections administrators from holding certain officer positions appointed by elected officials, addressing potential conflicts of interest. SB 2403, the Texas Ethics Commission sunset bill, would restructure complaint handling with a three-tier violation system, risk-based complaint prioritization, longer response times, bipartisan preliminary review panels, and expanded hearing options; members discussed amendments aimed at dismissing minor complaints, clarifying categories, and adjusting lobbying and penalty provisions, but the amendments were withdrawn during committee consideration. Across the ESG and finance bills, invited witnesses from the American Energy Institute, Heartland Impact, Consumers Research, ADF Action, Texas Civil Justice League, and related groups generally supported the measures, arguing that banks, insurers, proxy advisors, and asset managers have used ESG or reputational-risk standards to discriminate against energy, agriculture, firearms, and religious organizations. No opposition testimony was presented in the excerpt, and the committee closed public testimony on each bill and left them pending.

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• Isaac? Aye. Garcia? Aye. Lauterbeck Laughlin Colt Pierce Henderson? Aye. Heckland?
• Isaac? Aye. Dorazio? Yes. Lauderback McLaughlin cold Pearson Hecklin.
• Isaac? Aye. Durante? Galanteo? Aye. Lauderback? No. McLaughlin? Aye.
• Isaac? Aye.
• Isaac. Aye. Garazio. Aye. Lauderback. Aye. McLaughlin. Aye. Holt. Aye. Pearson. Aye.

Bills: HB2034, HB2436, HB3010, HB3033, HB3138, HB3177, HB3426, HB3686, HB3858, HB4176, HB4257, HB4264, HB4804, HCR98

Keywords: groundwater, foreign ownership, national security, water permits, environmental health, deadly conduct, firearm, recklessness, peace officer, prosecution, Penal Code, Texas laws, disaster recovery, infrastructure, rural communities, grants, state funding, emergency management, HB 3033, Texas Department of Public Safety

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• Isaac Durazio. McLaughlin Lauterbeck Holt. Pearson Hickland. A quorum is present.
• Aye, Vice Chair Lopez, Canales Cortez, Isaac Durazio, Lauderbeck, McLaughlin, Holt.
• Chairman Heffner, Vice Chair Lopez, Canales, Cortez, Isaac.
• Isaac Durazio Lauderbeck, McLaughlin, Colt, Pearson, Hickland. I mean 60s, the motion prevails.
• Chairman Heffner, Vice Chair Lopez, Canales, Cortez, Isaac Durazio.

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• Representative Isaac. Thank you. Chair Shaheen. Here. Vice Chair Busey. Here. Representative Isaac.
• Let the record show that Representative Isaac is present. Thank you.
• Oh, and let the record show that Representative Isaac is present. Thank you.
• If not, the chair recognized Representative Isaac to close on the bill.
• If not, the chair recognized Representative Isaac to close on the bill. Thank you, Mr.

Bills: HB311, SB447, SB505, SB2217, SB2753

Keywords: voter registration, electronic, Texas election law, Signature verification, DPS, internet application, Texas Election Code, signature verification, online application, data security, electronic application, Department of Public Safety, information security, electronic voter registration, voting technology, voter access, state election laws, digital signature, election irregularities, audit

Summary: The committee heard several election-related bills. SB 447 would let the City of Mission in Hidalgo County permanently move its municipal elections from May to the uniform November election date if it chooses. The bill was described as permissive and intended to increase turnout and reduce costs. Mission’s mayor testified in support, saying voters had already approved the change by a wide margin in a charter amendment election. The bill was left pending after no objection. SB 2217 focused on standardizing election data reporting and reconciliation across counties to improve transparency and comparability. Testimony was generally supportive of the goal, but Dr. Laura Presley and others flagged technical issues, including a discrepancy between a three-ballot mismatch threshold in existing law and a 1% threshold in part of the bill, plus a definition issue involving central accumulators. Supporters said consistent auditing and reconciliation would help election integrity, while the bill was also left pending. The committee then took up SB 2753, a major proposal to create a continuous in-person voting period that would combine early voting and Election Day into one uninterrupted process, with precinct consolidation and other changes. Supporters said it could simplify administration, reduce equipment changes, and improve security by using one set of machines. Opponents and neutral witnesses raised concerns about cost, staffing, ballot security, reporting changes, weekend voting, and whether the bill was ready for implementation; several urged a pilot or study instead. The committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending. SB 505 would create a process for election workers, candidates, party officials, and measure proponents or opponents to request explanations of election irregularities, with escalation to the Secretary of State for audit or enforcement if responses were unsatisfactory. Supporters said it would provide a way to resolve irregularities and restore confidence, while opponents argued it was too broad, lacked guardrails against abuse, and could be used by partisan actors to pressure counties. The bill was left pending. Finally, HB 311 would expand Texas’s online voter registration system to first-time registrants and others, with supporters citing efficiency, lower costs, and broader access, and opponents raising concerns about signature verification and implementation details. Testimony was cut short because of the session deadline, and the bill had not been disposed of in the excerpt.

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• Canales Cortez, Isaac Drazio. Lauterbach, McLaughlin, Holt. Pearson Hickland. Quorum is present.
• Uh So Representative Isaac present. Finally. Come.
• I'd like to thank Representative Isaac for, for bringing this.
• Isaac Drazio Lauterbeck. McLaughlin Holt. Pearson. Hickland.
• Canales Cortez, Isaac Derazio Lauterbach, McLaughlin, Holt, Pearson.

Bills: SB 36

Keywords: transportation, regional authorities, mobility, infrastructure, sales tax

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• Chair Cortez, Vice Chair Derazio Rep Lopez, Rep Isaac Rep Pickle. Corm was present.
• Representative Isaac. Hi. Hi, ma'am.
• Yes, Representative Isaac. Yes, ma'am.
• Representative Isaac. Thank you, Chairman. Hi, Mr.
• Representative Isaac, Representative Hicklin.

Bills: HB39, HB227

Keywords: public school finance, property values, homestead exemptions, funding allocation, education policy, HB227, kratom, Mitragyna speciosa, kratom products, kratom processor, kratom retailer, controlled substances, Texas Controlled Substances Act, Health and Safety Code, Penalty Group 1, tianeptine, 7-hydroxymitragynine, mitragynine, synthetic kratom, kratom alkaloids