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Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 20th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Bills:
HB4
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate SessionReceipt of House messages; reading and referral of bills. Aug 20th, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Bills:
HB4
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- In other words, it's a recodification bill, known to much of us in the legislature.
- In other words, it's a recodification bill, uh, known to much, much of us in the legislature.
- We do have two resource folks here from the Texas Legislative Council.
- Capital of Texas. Members, any questions? No, we'll open public testimony.
- With this, I move to designate Corrigan as the timber products capital of Texas. Thank you.
Bills:
HCR7
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Administration met with six members present and took up several commemorative and code-revision measures, along with one hospice/palliative care resolution. Senator Hall presented HB 2703, designating July as American Patriotism Month, and HCR 7, designating September 29 as Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Day; both drew no public testimony and were reported favorably. Senator Kolkhorst presented HB 1615, a non-substantive Texas Legislative Council recodification bill relating to water and wastewater special districts, which was also reported favorably. Senator Parker presented HCR 86 recognizing Denton’s “31 Days of Denton Halloween,” and Senator Johnson presented HB 1620, another non-substantive code update; both were left pending at first and later reported favorably. Senator Johnson also presented SB 644, creating Hospice and Palliative Care Day on the second Saturday in October, which was left pending and later reported favorably.
The committee also heard HCR 75, HCR 93, HCR 126, and HCR 92. HCR 75 concerned a local designation tied to marina/guide services and was left pending initially, then later reported favorably. HCR 93 would renew Nacogdoches as the Garden Capital of Texas, HCR 126 would designate Corrigan as the Timber Products Capital of Texas, and HCR 92 would designate the fourth Thursday in March as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day; all were heard without public opposition and later reported favorably. Several members emphasized the historical, cultural, or economic significance of the local designations, while the code-update bills were described as non-substantive recodifications prepared by the Texas Legislative Council.
After taking up pending business, the committee voted to report the measures favorably, with most also recommended for the May 14, 2025 local and uncontested calendar. The committee certified the local and uncontested calendar list for that date, with some items removed because they had already passed earlier in the day or had other issues. The meeting concluded with a motion to recess.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Apr 7th, 2025
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So North Texas is probably the, the largest of these. OK, let's, let's take a look at North Texas.
- There are concerns that if Texas received a Space Force base or if a Space Force veteran retires in Texas
- I live in, uh, Splendora, Texas.
- Uh, throughout the state of Texas.
- The Chair calls on Doctor Blake Harris, Texas, um, we have registered for the Texas Veterans Commission
Bills:
HCR7
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate of the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas will come to order.
- The 89th Legislature of the State of Texas will come to order.
- Texas elected to the Texas Senate.
- He brought this understanding to the Texas Legislature.
- He brought this understanding to the Texas legislature.
Bills:
SCR7
Summary:
The Texas Senate convened for the opening of the 89th Legislature with an invocation, roll call, and certification of the newly elected senators. Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock administered the oath of office to the senators-elect, and Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott addressed the chamber, emphasizing priorities such as foster care, the budget, border security, school choice, and maintaining Texas’s economic growth and constitutional principles. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick also welcomed members and guests, noted the Senate’s bipartisan culture, and highlighted the chamber’s organization for the session.
The Senate then held its organizational election for President Pro Tempore. Senator Tan Parker nominated Senator Brandon Creighton, and Senator Paul Bettencourt seconded the nomination, both praising Creighton’s background, legislative record, and leadership. The chamber voted by standing vote to elect Creighton, who was then escorted to the front and sworn in as President Pro Tempore by State Minister Scott Wall. Creighton delivered remarks about his family, his time as a Senate messenger, and his priorities for the session, including education, border issues, energy, and Texas sovereignty.
After the leadership election, the Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 7, granting permission for either house to adjourn for more than three days during the specified January period. The resolution passed by a recorded vote of 31 ayes and no nays. The Senate then adopted a motion by Senator Zaffirini to recess until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 15, after a caucus at 10 a.m. in the Betty King Room.
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Transcript Highlights:
- Texas by establishing the Governor's Medal of Service Award.
- Legislature.
- Senate Concurrent Resolution 29 officially designates El Paso was the boot capital of Texas.
- El Paso as the official boot capital of Texas. El Paso is a city of makers.
- My name is Ashley Sosa and I'm the Communications Associate for Texas Alliance for Life.
Keywords:
Governor's Medal of Service, Texas award, state honor, public service recognition, Governor's office, Governor's award, Texas Government Code Chapter 3108, ceremonial award, honorary medal, state service award, local government retirees, private sector contributions, Texas Legislature recognition, gift acceptance, donations, grant funding, executive recognition, Texas Life Monument, human life, preservation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Legislature to act boldly in addressing... ...the Texas Legislature to act boldly in addressing the
- I'd like to take a moment to thank the members of the Texas Legislature who have been working hard to
- I'd like to take a moment to thank the members of the Texas Legislature who have been working hard to
- So our call to action here is to urge the Texas Legislature to fully fund Senate Bill 568 to meet the
- So our call to action here is to urge the Texas Legislature to fully fund Senate Bill 568 to meet the
Summary:
This was a press conference calling on the Texas Legislature to increase and reform funding for special education, with speakers arguing that the current system leaves a roughly $1.7 billion gap and forces districts to stretch general education dollars to cover mandated services. Sabrina Gonzalez Ocedo of The Arc of Texas opened by framing the issue as one of equity and self-determination for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and noted support for legislative efforts including Senate Bill 568 and House Bill 2. She also thanked a coalition of advocacy groups and legislators involved in special education funding work.
Representative Steve Toth spoke in favor of investing surplus dollars in special education, citing high rates of functional illiteracy and dyslexia among prison populations and saying earlier intervention could change life outcomes. Amy Litzinger described how accommodations and assistive technology helped her succeed in school and urged continued investment so other students can access similar supports. Sarah Harden, a parent and disability advocate, shared her daughter’s positive experience in a well-supported district but warned that many Texas districts cannot provide comparable services because of funding shortages and that families are increasingly worried about cuts.
Rachel Hull, a special education director, said well-resourced special education is transformational and outlined the need for individualized services, therapies, vocational training, and college readiness supports. Jean Mayer, a school trustee, said districts are struggling to meet state and federal requirements because funding does not match actual costs, pointing to staffing shortages and the need for parent engagement and professional development. The speakers repeatedly urged lawmakers to fully fund Senate Bill 568 and broader special education reforms this session; no votes were taken, as this was an advocacy event rather than a committee hearing.
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Transcript Highlights:
- During these unexcused absences, only during the moratorium period and during years that the Texas legislature
- By a minority faction of the Legislature.
- Legislature.
- process. legislature.
- They were questioning the integrity of the Texas legislature that members can break quorums and benefit
Bills:
HB18
Keywords:
HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance
Summary:
The meeting of the committee focused on the discussions surrounding HB18, which aims to prevent legislators from financially benefiting when they break quorum. Chairman Shaheen emphasized that this bill addresses the integrity of the Texas legislature and responds to constituent concerns about lawmakers being absent and raising funds simultaneously. Throughout the meeting, members discussed the implications of enforcing penalties for breaking quorum and the balance between legislative strategy and financial transparency. Various representatives expressed their views, with some supporting the bill for enhancing accountability, while others argued that it imposes unfair restrictions on a constitutional tactic historically used by minority factions.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 20th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- On the Texas flag, I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas. One state, under God, one...
- And without any action of the Texas Legislature. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr.
- Yes, that's in South Texas.
- Texas, our own Texas.
- The people of Texas spoke, and the leaders of Texas ignored them.
Keywords:
district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, 997, house, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas to the Special Committee
Keywords:
district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, 1185, senate, all
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - First Called Session Aug 11th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Honor the Texas flag.
- They are critical measures that would expand the powers of the Texas Legislature.
- Honor the Texas flag.
- They are critical measures that would expand the powers of the Texas Legislature.
- The Department of Public Safety has special agents deployed in every region of Texas.
Keywords:
redistricting, congressional districts, Texas Legislature, elections, 2020 Census, 997, house, all
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - First Called Session Aug 8th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for the wisdom and protection that our governor, our legislature, and all of our peace officers
- recognizes the Honorable Pat Curry to lead us in the Pledges of Allegiance to the United States and Texas
- domesticate the civil arrest warrants in the state of Illinois, seeking to make them enforceable beyond Texas
Keywords:
redistricting, congressional districts, Texas Legislature, elections, 2020 Census, 997, house, all
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - First Called Session Aug 5th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In this great state of Texas, Father, we thank you for the blessings that come with it, for the joy of
- Texas, Father. Thank you, Father, for this great special session.
- The Pledges of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
- Colleagues and friends of Texas, please join me in the Pledges to our flags.
- Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, indivisible, for the
Keywords:
redistricting, congressional districts, Texas Legislature, elections, 2020 Census, 997, house, all
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - First Called Session Aug 4th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
redistricting, congressional districts, Texas Legislature, elections, 2020 Census, 997, house, all
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - First Called Session Aug 4th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Those who answered the call honored their oath and came here ready to work for the people of Texas.
- pressure of out-of-state politicians and activists who don't know the first thing about what's right for Texas
- The people of Texas are watching, and so is the nation. And if you...
- And the pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
- Texas flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one and indivisible.
Keywords:
redistricting, congressional districts, Texas Legislature, elections, 2020 Census, 997, house, all
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Congressional Redistricting, Select Aug 1st, 2025
Congressional Redistricting, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- The question here is whether he also has a stranglehold on this Texas legislature.
- I mean if I'm Daryl Issa, I'm thinking I'm calling the chairman of the Texas state legislature right
- It is asking for the Texas Legislature to do what the Texas Legislature has always done, which is...
- What the people of Texas want the legislature to focus on is recovering from. ...disaster, access to
- Texas is way more progressive than the makeup of this legislature, yet Republicans in Austin claim to
Bills:
HB4
Keywords:
district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, 997, house, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate of the 89th legislature of the state of Texas will come to order.
- I think there have been less than 5,000 people in the history of Texas elected to the Texas Senate.
- He brought this understanding to the Texas legislature.
- Senator [Parker](link from function call): He brought this understanding to the Texas legislature.
- At his heart, he has Texas common sense, Texas leadership, and Texas values.
Bills:
SCR7
Keywords:
legislature, adjournment, permissions, Texas Constitution, session, legislative authority, 1185, senate, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2, the first step of the Texas two-step, does that.
- Texas students deserve our best, and this bill delivers.
- In the years to come, the Texas House and the Texas Senate are going to have to revisit the issue constantly
- It is the Texas Tuesday. that we spoke about.
- This right here, the Texas two-step, is step one.
Keywords:
public education, HB2, teacher salaries, special education, emergent bilingual programs, Texas legislature
Summary:
The meeting primarily revolved around the discussion of HB2, which aims to increase funding for public education in Texas. Key points included enhancements to teacher salaries, special education funding, and initiatives to support emergent bilingual programs. Legislators highlighted the need for collaboration and leadership in addressing the challenges faced by public schools, noting the vital role that education plays in the state's future. Speaker Burroughs expressed confidence in achieving significant improvements for Texas students through this legislation, which has been deemed one of the most consequential bills of the session.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 14th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a good cleanup for Texas.
- So please help us here in Texas.
- So for decades now, the legislature in Texas has gradually and systematically loosened our gun laws.
- It serves no Texas policy purpose to require Texas citizens to pay the federal government $200.
- The Texas legislature legislature is arming terrorist organizations, would potentially be the headline
Bills:
HB259
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Located in the Hill Country, Bandera, Texas, was founded in the early 1850s on the wild Texas frontier
- It's incredible and what a true diamond, a jewel for Texas, Matagorda County.
- The draft has been posted on the Texas Legislative Council's website for review by the public.
- We have some here in Central Texas.
- I note that there are at least two other operational spaceports in Texas.
Keywords:
cowboy culture, Bandera, cultural heritage, historical significance, Texas identity, Birding Capital, Matagorda County, wildlife, conservation, Texas Legislature, statutory revision, code corrections, laws omitted, legislative updates, spaceports, tax-exempt bonds, aerospace investment, Texas space economy, Federal legislation, 1185