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• SB232 would designate October 21st as Unplugged Texas Day.
• It is my hope that Unplugged Texas Day will encourage Texans from across the state to go outside and
• It is, we're trying to get October 21st as Unplugged Texas Day so all... ...members to go outside and
• Texan to express my strong support for the designation of October 21st as Unplugged Texas Day.
• That's why Unplugged Texas Day is so important.

Bills: SB2801, SB2232, SCR18

Keywords: SB 2801, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Parks and Wildlife Code, field trial permit, hunting dog field trial, coonhound trial, dog trial, squirrel hunting, fur-bearing animals, nongame animals, hunting license exemption, wildlife management, public land permit, private land hunting, game fish and water safety account, permit fee, commission rules, Parks and Wildlife Department, Unplug Texas Day, digital detox

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• Unplug Texas Day. would serve as a simple reminder that there is more to life than what we see online
• Elaine deserved her own day to be honored and. appreciated for all of her work.
• I'm asking for February 10th to be recognized as Crossing Guard Appreciation Day across Texas, a specific
• Judge for the Statutory Probate Judges of Texas, also, since 1998.
• And in 1993, he was elected the president of the Texas Texas College of Probate Judges, and he served

Bills: SB2232, SCR1, SCR6, SCR15, SCR27, SCR32

Keywords: Unplug Texas Day, digital detox, family activities, outdoor recreation, community engagement, crossing guard, school crossing guard, crosswalk safety, school safety, student pedestrian safety, traffic safety, elementary school, campus safety, pedestrian awareness, bicycle safety, traffic regulations, commemorative resolution, appreciation day, Texas Legislature, honorary designation

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• Give us this day our daily bread. daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.
• Seven months ago to this day, a freak accident happened on...
• Day a freak accident happened on Independence Day that left me strapped to a gurney in a med evac helicopter
• Bills throughout the day. All right, any objections? Hearing none, so ordered. Thank you.
• It's been a good day so far. Obviously, I do not... ...a good day so far.

Bills: SB 2, SJR 36, SB 2, SR 19, SR 27, SR 30, SR 32, SCR 11

Keywords: Houston East End, Chamber of Commerce, East End Day, economic development, community involvement, scholarships, business events, McAllen, celebration, community pride, cultural events, economic growth, McAllen Day, community recognition, South Texas, local pride, Wise County Day, Texas Senate, Wise County, state recognition

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• . and the state of Texas.
• County Day at the Texas Capitol. We've got a big group here.
• Texas at Dallas.
• As we know, West Texas is Best Texas. Please join me in honoring, I will say...
• Members, in case you didn't know, today is Texas ENT Day at the Capitol.

Bills: SB2, SJR36, SB2, SR19, SR27, SR30, SR32, SCR11

Keywords: Houston East End, Chamber of Commerce, East End Day, economic development, community involvement, scholarships, business events, McAllen, celebration, community pride, cultural events, economic growth, McAllen Day, community recognition, South Texas, local pride, Wise County Day, Texas Senate, Wise County, state recognition

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• Honor the Texas flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas. One state, under God, one indivisible.
• As the doctor of the day, members join me in welcoming our doctor of the day. 479 480 481 482 483 484
• Congressman Turner helped shape this Texas house here.
• Behind me on the dais we have General Joe E.
• Welcome you to your Texas Capitol. Thank you. 833 834 835

Bills: HR34, HR36, HR38, HR39, HR41, HR42, HR43, HR67, HR68, HR73, HR77, HR81, HR104, HR166, HR201, HR202, HR223, HR226, HR233, HR234, HR246, HR264, HR266, HR268, HR271, HR280, HR282, HR286, HR291, HR292, HR296, HR298, HR319, HR326, HR329, HR348, HR354, HR373, HR376, HR381, HR385, HR386, HR387, HR391, HR394, HR395, HR396, HR399, HR400, HR402, HR403, HR404, HR408, HR409, HR410, HR413, HR414, HR417, HR418, HR419, HR422, HR424, HR429, HR435, HR439, HR440, HR22, HR88, HR94, HR136, HR194, HR231, HR302, HR397, HR416, HR420, HR421, HR423, HR430, HR431

Keywords: Ramadan, Islam, Muslim community, spiritual observance, cultural recognition, Eid al-Fitr, celebration, Texas legislation, Mother's Day, family, women, honor, Father's Day, gratefulness, recognition, Diwali, festival of lights, Hinduism, unity, Veterans Day

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• Patrick's Day to everybody Thank you to everyone for being here today as we convene the permanent standing
• You could leave Houston in those days. and drive and drive and drive and eventually see rice dryers and
• And the problem is, the way Texas is set up, I don't think it's really a problem.
• Not only is it only in Harris County, it's throughout Texas, but it's throughout the country.
• They meet during the day.

Bills: HB336, HB554, HB849, HB 1033, HB1338, HB 1246

Keywords: law enforcement, sheriff, constable, contracts, county governance, HB 554, fireworks, Juneteenth, Juneteenth holiday, retail fireworks permit, Texas Occupations Code, Local Government Code, county commissioners court, drought conditions, Texas A&M Forest Service, fire safety, holiday sales, seasonal fireworks sales, Fourth of July, Independence Day

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• Not sure. 1.5 million a day. $150,000 a day. Right now, the 5,000 we have costs $3.1 million a day.
• It will not interfere with day-to-day activities.
• Will that be 10 days, 15 days, 3 months, 4 months? How long do we have to wait?
• It was such a proud day. It was a proud day for many of us as well.
• I follow ICE every day.

Bills: SJR36, SR8, SR14, SR15, SR17, HCR54

Keywords: accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, advocacy, legislation, business issues, memorial, law enforcement, sacrifice, tribute, community support, service, community, Holocaust, remembrance, antisemitism, human rights, education, Holocaust Remembrance Day, memorialization, sexual assault

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• I'd like to officially recognize today as Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants Advocacy Day
• Hinojosa to the Texas Senate as Doctor of the Day. Welcome. Thank you.
• We recognize January 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the beginning of Texas
• Senator King: ...On International Holocaust Remembrance Day and during Texas Holocaust Remembrance Week
• But today, it’s so important as we recognize this day of remembrance in our Texas capital that it is

Bills: SJR36, SR8, SR14, SR15, SR17, HCR54

Keywords: accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, advocacy, legislation, business issues, memorial, law enforcement, sacrifice, tribute, community support, service, community, Holocaust, remembrance, antisemitism, human rights, education, Holocaust Remembrance Day, memorialization, sexual assault

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• Texas.
• Thank you for your service to Texas.
• Senator Miles: ...state of Texas.
• , Kelly Hodge, the Texas Connection Coordinator for AKA Day at the Capitol and Chairman, Dr.
• I'd like to recognize today, January 29th, 2025, as Texas Public Works Day in the state capitol.

Bills: SJR36, SB2, SR9, SR10, SR16

Keywords: American Public Works Association, public works, infrastructure, Texas, recognition day, local government, municipalities, APWA, Texas Chapter, community development, engineering, professional recognition, community impact, Texas Society of Professional Engineers, Lubbock leadership, recognition, professional achievement, Alpha Kappa Alpha, sorority, social service

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• It's always a great day when you have the chance to be here at the Texas Capitol.
• And it's my great honor to now call up here to the dais John Esparza, the CEO and president of the Texas
• We operate 365 days a year—well, 364, we take Christmas off—but basically 364 days a year, seven days
• On any given night, about 600 of those are out on the road day and night all over Texas.
• This campaign with the Texas Trucking Association is another example of Texas leading, you know, with

Bills: SJR36, SB2, SR9, SR10, SR16

Keywords: American Public Works Association, public works, infrastructure, Texas, recognition day, local government, municipalities, APWA, Texas Chapter, community development, engineering, professional recognition, community impact, Texas Society of Professional Engineers, Lubbock leadership, recognition, professional achievement, Alpha Kappa Alpha, sorority, social service

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• Lake Jackson, Texas. Please join me in welcoming my constituent and doctor of the day, Dr.
• February 25th, 2025 as Texas Hispanic Justice Day.
• Hispanic Judges Day at the Texas Capitol.
• Senate Resolution 136 by Hagenmeier, recognizing February 25th. 2025 as University of North Texas Day
• Today is a very special day. It's University of North Texas Day at the Capitol. Please stand up.

Bills: SB 26, SJR 36, SB 26, SB 616, SB 565, SB 384, SB 28, SR 109, SR 122, SR 126, SR 130, SR 136, SR 137, SR 141, SR 142, SCR 20

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension, utility consolidation, regionalization, water supply, sewer

Summary: The meeting was marked by significant resolutions recognizing various contributions to Texas and celebrating community initiatives. Key discussions included the adoption of resolutions commemorating Texas Hispanic Judges Day and highlighting the 100th anniversary of Memorial Park. Senators expressed appreciation for the judges' dedication and legacy, with notable mentions of individual judges and their impact on the community and legal landscape in Texas. The Senate also honored students and organizations contributing positively to their communities, showcasing the interconnectedness of public service and the legislative process.

Bills: HCR 20, HR 131, HR 133, HR 135, HR 136, HR 137, HR 144, HR 145, HR 146, HR 149, HR 150, HR 151, HR 152, HR 158, HR 161, HR 162, HR 163, HR 165, HR 166, HR 168, HR 169, HR 170, HR 175, HR 178, HR 127, HR 129, HR 130, HR 132, HR 134, HR 138, HR 139, HR 140, HR 141, HR 142, HR 143, HR 153, HR 154, HR 155, HR 156, HR 159, HR 160, HR 164, HR 167, HR 172, HR 173, HR 176, SB 1, HB 8, HB 15, HB 27, SB 5

Keywords: memorial, remembrance, legacy, condolences, community, higher education, university merger, research, public health, economic impact, healthcare, insurance, affordability, medical coverage, state regulations, Cedar Creek Lake, community celebration, Texas pride, outdoor recreation, local identity

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• And now to the great state of Texas. Honor the Texas flag.
• We, as the Texas House, join them in that tribute recognizing November 7th, 2025, as Ava Moore Day in
• H.R.146 by Hunter, Texas Dance Day. H.R.149 by Moody, Cathedral High School.
• A calendar day is basically each day, as opposed to a legislative day, which is... each day we are in
• We were working every day to make sure people see what's happening in the Texas House under a rigged

Bills: SB 1, HCR 20, HR 131, HR 133, HR 135, HR 136, HR 137, HR 144, HR 145, HR 146, HR 149, HR 150, HR 151, HR 152, HR 158, HR 161, HR 162, HR 163, HR 165, HR 166, HR 168, HR 169, HR 170, HR 175, HR 178, HR 127, HR 129, HR 130, HR 132, HR 134, HR 138, HR 139, HR 140, HR 141, HR 142, HR 143, HR 153, HR 154, HR 155, HR 156, HR 159, HR 160, HR 164, HR 167, HR 172, HR 173, HR 176, SB 1, HB 8, HB 15, HB 27, SB 5

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, memorial, remembrance, legacy, condolences, community, higher education, university merger, research, public health, economic impact, healthcare, insurance, affordability, medical coverage, state regulations

Bills: SB 1, HCR 20, HR 131, HR 133, HR 135, HR 136, HR 137, HR 144, HR 145, HR 146, HR 149, HR 150, HR 151, HR 152, HR 158, HR 161, HR 162, HR 163, HR 165, HR 166, HR 168, HR 169, HR 170, HR 175, HR 178, HR 127, HR 129, HR 130, HR 132, HR 134, HR 138, HR 139, HR 140, HR 141, HR 142, HR 143, HR 153, HR 154, HR 155, HR 156, HR 159, HR 160, HR 164, HR 167, HR 172, HR 173, HR 176, SB 1, HB 8, HB 15, HB 27, SB 5

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, memorial, remembrance, legacy, condolences, community, higher education, university merger, research, public health, economic impact, healthcare, insurance, affordability, medical coverage, state regulations

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• So there being 5 ayes on one day, the committee substituted the Senate Bill 22 there being 4 ayes for
• one day.
• Senator West, 1, there being 4 eyes one day, the committee of substituted Senate Bill 1944 will be reported
• those professional fireworks to the administration where it will not see the light, see the light of day

Bills: HB 148, HB 334, HB 554, HB 762, HB 1520, HB 1593, HB 3526, HB 3810, HB 5092, SB 2215, HB 2607

Keywords: family leave, leave pool, county employee, sick leave, vacation leave, family care, pandemic, guardianship, HB 554, fireworks, Juneteenth, Juneteenth holiday, retail fireworks permit, Texas Occupations Code, Local Government Code, county commissioners court, drought conditions, Texas A&M Forest Service, fire safety, holiday sales

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• We had our Texas Attorney General, and I think that’s a great point.
• , in partnership with Texas Tech.
• The bill allows for the transfer of portions of Reese to Texas Tech and requires the president of Texas
• I represent the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
• Expected to be the longest day, but we will be back here.

Bills: HB148, HB334, HB554, HB762, HB1520, HB1593, HB3526, HB3810, HB5092, SB2215, HB2607, HB148

Keywords: family leave, leave pool, county employee, sick leave, vacation leave, family care, pandemic, guardianship, HB 554, fireworks, Juneteenth, Juneteenth holiday, retail fireworks permit, Texas Occupations Code, Local Government Code, county commissioners court, drought conditions, Texas A&M Forest Service, fire safety, holiday sales

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• send those professional fireworks to the administration committee where it will not see the light of day

Bills: HB148, HB148, HB334, HB554, HB762, HB1520, HB1593, HB3526, HB3810, HB5092, SB2215, HB2607

Keywords: HB 148, Texas Education Code, Texas Education Agency, TEA, artificial intelligence, AI, machine learning, automated scoring, constructed response, open-ended answers, student assessments, state testing, standardized tests, public schools, education policy, assessment instruments, school accountability, test scoring, 2026-2027 school year, family leave

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• beautiful day that you've given to us so beautiful day that you've given to us so beautiful day that
• or a stormy and cloudy day and sunny day or a stormy and cloudy day and sunny day or a stormy and cloudy
• not 84 and I've been there every day not 84 and I've been there every day not every day but every year
• every day they can Barrel oil for Mexico every day they can Barrel oil for Mexico every day they can
• tomorrow because at the end of the day tomorrow because at the end of the day just about every day afterwards

Bills: SB 26, SB 28, SJR 36, SB 616, SB 565, SB 384, SB 28, SB 28, SR 131, SR 168, SR 174, SR 175

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement

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• Members, please join me in welcoming the delegation for Allen Days from Allen, Texas right in heart of
• In recognition of what they've done in the state of Texas. state of Texas, we ought to make certain that
• Texas, A&M, Texas Tech and some of those schools, what do we see?
• , or at a slave rebellion in Denton, Texas.
• lottery. in Houston, Texas.

Bills: SB26, SB28, SJR36, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB28, SB28, SR131, SR168, SR174, SR175

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement

Bills: HCR77, HCR102, HR559

Keywords: COFA, Compact of Free Association, Palau, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, COFA islanders, Texas House resolution, commemorative resolution, COFA Day, March 18 2025, Pacific Islands, insular affairs, U.S. territories, federal benefits, SNAP, TANF, FEMA, in-state tuition, veterans, Indo-Pacific