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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.
• I was not aware of that.
• 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 am now pleased to introduce the doctor of the day.
• Hinojosa to the Texas Senate as Doctor of the Day. Welcome. Thank you.
• And in our own day, it's still sounding, isn't it?
• And in our own day, it's still sounding, isn't it?
• Senator Parker: ...to establish January 28th as Sexual Assault Survivors 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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• HB 3096 would designate March 17th as Profound Autism Awareness Day.
• By designating March 17th as Profound Autism Awareness Day, HB 3096...
• Designating March 17th as Profound Autism Awareness Day, HB 3096 will spread awareness of the challenges
• I'm in support of this founding of Profound Autism Awareness Day in Texas. Thank you.
• Establishing a profound autism awareness day in Texas will be a good starting point for including these

Bills: SB2959, HB3096, HCR29, HCR56, HCR12, HCR55, HCR74, HCR78, HCR116, HCR117, HCR6, HCR50, HCR107, HCR80, HCR58, HCR70, HCR71, HCR72, HCR75, HCR93

Keywords: firearm safety, awareness month, public safety, responsible ownership, storage, recreational use, profound autism, awareness day, caregiver, disabilities, support, counseling, mental health, awareness, support services, community health, necrotizing enterocolitis, premature infants, breastfeeding, health awareness

Summary: The Senate Committee on Administration met with a quorum and took up a series of pending resolutions, bills, and the local uncontested calendar. The committee first reported HCR 80 favorably and placed it on the May 9, 2025 local and uncontested calendar. It then heard and approved several commemorative resolutions, including HCR 12 designating September as Deaf Awareness Month for 10 years, HCR 55 reaffirming Poteet as the Strawberry Capital of Texas, HCR 56 designating May as NEC and Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and HB 3096 creating Profound Autism Awareness Day on March 17. Each of these measures was reported favorably to the full Senate, with no opposition in testimony except HB 3096, which included supportive testimony from Tara Duval describing the needs of individuals with profound autism and their families. The committee also approved HCR 58 redesignating Dripping Springs as the Wedding Capital of Texas, SB 2959 designating August as Firearm Safety Month, HCR 74 naming Carthage the Country Music Capital of Texas, HCR 78 establishing Lone Star Santa’s Charities Day, HCR 116 redesignating Brownsville as the Bicycling Capital of the Rio Grande Valley, and HCR 117 designating Port Aransas as the Fishing Capital of Texas. SB 2959 drew supportive testimony from Stephen Price, who emphasized gun safety, suicide prevention, and public awareness, while other measures received no public testimony. All were reported favorably and recommended for the May 9 local and uncontested calendar. Later, the committee approved HCR 6 naming Galveston the Juneteenth Capital of Texas, HCR 50 naming Galveston the Mardi Gras Capital of Texas, HCR 107 making the Texas Almanac the official State Book of Texas, HCR 70 designating Jim Hogg County as the Vaquero Capital of Texas, HCR 71 recognizing LaSalle County for wild hog hunting and related traditions, and HCR 29 designating April as Counseling Awareness Month. HCR 6 received testimony from a Galveston city representative in support of the Juneteenth designation, and HCR 29 received testimony from the Texas Counseling Association supporting recognition of counselors. Finally, the committee certified the May 9, 2025 local and uncontested calendar after removing 32 bills for reasons including penalties, fiscal notes, or opposition, specifically noting SB 317 was removed due to criminal and civil penalties, and then recessed.

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• HB3096 would designate March 17th as Profound Autism Awareness Day.
• By designating March 17th as Profound Autism Awareness Day, HB3096 will spread awareness of the challenges
• I'm in support of the founding of a Profound Autism Awareness Day in Texas as a mother.
• Establishing Profound Autism Awareness Day in Texas will be a good starting point for including these
• I did wear my shirt so that you could see that, yes, 22 veterans take their lives every day, every day

Bills: SB2959, HB3096, HCR29, HCR56, HCR12, HCR55, HCR74, HCR78, HCR116, HCR117, HCR6, HCR50, HCR107, HCR80, HCR58, HCR70, HCR71, HCR72, HCR75, HCR93, HCR12, HCR6

Keywords: firearm safety, awareness month, public safety, responsible ownership, storage, recreational use, profound autism, awareness day, caregiver, disabilities, support, counseling, mental health, awareness, support services, community health, necrotizing enterocolitis, premature infants, breastfeeding, health awareness

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• A round of applause for Otero County Day.
• One thing that is not lost on me is how hard these kids work, day in and day out, and how hard these
• Day in and day out, and how hard these educators work.
• serve with us one day, too.
• Speaker, for highlighting this in a 30-day session.

Bills: HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM21

Keywords: nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial

Bills: HB155, HB155

Keywords: homestead exemption, disabled veterans, tax relief, annual verification, property tax, state holidays, federal holidays, public holidays, legal holidays, office closures, state employees, personal leave, compensatory leave, bank closures, school closures, Mardi Gras, Mobile County, Baldwin County, Rosa Parks Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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• act of 2025, for the awareness of senators and staff.
• Let's begin with consideration of S558, the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2025.
• The Anti Semitism Awareness Act does just that.
• I am not aware of a single other civil rights bill.
• People are prepared to come back on another day. Will you waive the two hour rule?

Bills: SB163, SB558

Keywords: civil rights, higher education, discrimination, complaints, awareness campaign, antisemitism, education, Civil Rights Act, IHRA definition, federal enforcement, Jewish community, anti-discrimination laws, Anti-Semitism Awareness Act, Protecting Students on Campus Act, First Amendment, Senator Tim Scott, free speech, college campuses, legislation, Trump administration

Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on reviewing two significant bills: S558, the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2025, and S163, the Protecting Students on Campus Act. Senator Tim Scott introduced S558, emphasizing its importance in combatting anti-Jewish violence and harassment, and providing the Department of Education with necessary tools to investigate incidents of anti-Semitism on college campuses. The bill sparked a vigorous debate among members who expressed concerns over potential implications for free speech, particularly regarding its definitions of anti-Semitism, and whether it would infringe upon First Amendment rights.

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• Unplug Texas Day. would serve as a simple reminder that there is more to life than what we see online
• I noticed that there were teacher, nurse, librarian, and principal appreciation days, but nothing for
• Elaine deserved her own day to be honored and. appreciated for all of her work.
• I reached out to the people in charge of these wildly successful days and they were very informative
• day set aside for all students, parents, and administrators to recognize our crossing guards and all

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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• Today is Grant County Day. It's a beautiful... Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today is Grant County Day.
• And I just rise in favor of Grant County Day.
• It's oil and gas day, but mining.
• Speaker, today is White Coat Day. Mr. Speaker, today is White Coat Day.
• One day, I'll make some for all of you guys.

Bills: HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM18, HM21, HB10, HB11, HB12, HB13, HB14, HB31, HB50

Keywords: nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial

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• I'm sorry about that. that one day last week.
• Mr. members, it's our favorite day at the Capitol, it's Brazoria County Day. Members...
• be a great day to recognize Port Freeport.
• Judge's Day at the state capitol.
• 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.

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• But we also know that on our best days we make mistakes, we're hindered by our own weakness. personal
• As the doctor of the day, members join me in welcoming our doctor of the day. 479 480 481 482 483 484
• Behind me on the dais we have General Joe E.

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

Bills: HB575

Keywords: automated enforcement, speeding violations, civil fines, Baldwin County, municipal legislation, traffic safety, public awareness, 1136, house, all

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• day day exhausted<00:11:08.680> I<00:11:08.839> took<00:11:09.160> my<00:11:09.399
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• Mean over here to broadcast to 400,000 people every day what's going on.

Keywords: Order of the Day: PENDING, 912, senate, all

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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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• President, and today is a very special day.
• Roger Fowler, our doctor of the day.
• Our doctor of the day, Dr. Roger Fowler. Thank you.
• As Wise County Day at the State Capitol.
• County Day at the Texas Capitol. We've got a big group here.

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

Bills: HM9

Keywords: Mexico, New Mexico, cultural ties, economic partnership, advocacy day

Bills: HM9

Keywords: Mexico, New Mexico, cultural ties, economic partnership, advocacy day

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• You said something I wasn't aware of.
• HCR 56 would designate May as Necrotizing Enterocolitis, or NEC, Awareness Month.
• Breastfeeding Awareness Month in Texas.
• As such, it's only fitting that we dedicate April as Counseling Awareness Month.
• The role of Counseling Awareness Month helps to de-stigmatize the need for counseling.

Bills: HB321, HB 1027, HB 1295, HB1782, HB2295, HCR29, HCR56

Keywords: Medicaid, child health, express lane option, income verification, supplemental nutrition assistance, telepharmacy, healthcare access, remote dispensing, rural clinics, pharmacy regulations, health literacy, state health plan, health care, patient outcomes, public health, economic impact, healthcare, breast cancer, cervical cancer, insurance eligibility

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• HCR75 seeks to designate September 29th as Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Day for a 10
• -day period ending in 2035.
• The second Saturday in October would be designated as Hospice and Palliative Care Day.
• The fourth Thursday in March will be recognized as Tuskegee Airmen Day according to Tuskegee.
• Mississippi, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania have also declared Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Days.

Bills: HCR75, HCR93, SB644, SCR2, SCR17, HB2703, HCR92, HCR7, HCR126, HB1615, HB1610, HB1620, HCR86, HCR7

Keywords: Hemphill, bass fishing, tourism, state recognition, conservation, recreational activities, Nacogdoches, Garden Capital, public gardens, sustainability, horticultural heritage, hospice, palliative care, awareness day, healthcare, patient care, state regulation, taxation, education, local authority

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• day by Representative Lujan.
• We may, we may not be aware of that.
• So I think it's a part of educating and making sure staff are aware and supervisors are aware that they
• Did you have any concerns for the family, anything we need to be aware of?
• We're finished in 30 to 45 days and so that criminal side may be ongoing for way longer than that.

Bills: HB 741, HB 1199, HB 2070, HB 2402, HB 2542, HB 2665, HB 2789, HB 3096, HB 3396, HB 3595, HB 3747, HB 4116, HB 4127

Keywords: child welfare, relative caregiver, monetary assistance, Department of Family and Protective Services, child custody, family law, emergency power, nursing facilities, assisted living, generator requirements, health and safety, emergency generators, power outage, emergency generator, assisted living facilities, power source, child abuse, neglect registry, court findings, Medicaid