Bills: SB10, SB16, SB6

Keywords: trafficking, prostitution, affirmative defense, victims, criminal justice reform, victim rights, criminal justice, judicial reform, court procedures, mental health services, criminal penalties, court security

Bills: SB 711, SB 746, SB 942, SB 1403, SB 1404, SB 1448, SB 1536, SB 1559

Keywords: property owners' association, condominium, management company, homeowner rights, architectural review, child support, family law, Title IV-D agency, administrative adjustment, enforcement, legal representation, probate, decedents' estates, inheritance, community property, court procedures, electronic filing, guardianship, training, Alzheimer's disease

Bills: SB 711, SB 746, SB 942, SB 1403, SB 1404, SB 1448, SB 1536, SB 1559

Keywords: property owners' association, condominium, management company, homeowner rights, architectural review, child support, family law, Title IV-D agency, administrative adjustment, enforcement, legal representation, probate, decedents' estates, inheritance, community property, court procedures, electronic filing, guardianship, training, Alzheimer's disease

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• You may recall 2217 was a was a bill that dealt with how we report election results and how procedures
• Senator's House Bill 17 is the omnibus courts bill.
• In the meantime, the omnibus courts bill coming back has given us a chance to address even more local
• , removes a civil preference for the 456th district court in Guadalupe County, specifies the makeup of
• the digital court recording study.

Bills: SB 53, SB 54, HB16, SB 19

Keywords: voter registration, election procedures, provisional ballot, change of address, residence requirements, Texas Election Code, voting rights, judicial administration, court reform, juvenile diversion, court security, mental health services, drug offenses, constitutional amendments, political contributions, special legislative session, election code, transparency, campaign finance, election law

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• Do people go to the court?
• So that’s kind of the procedure.
• Valleywise would renew the court-ordered treatment after mental health court.
• The process following an application for continuing court-ordered treatment follows the process and procedures
• the appellate court.

Bills: SB1095, SB1127, SB1170, SB1208, SB1211, SB1237, SB1239, SB1240, SB1243, SB1244, SB1259, SB1283

Keywords: gender transition, minors, irreversible surgery, health professionals, puberty-blocking drugs, medical procedures, prohibition, Arizona Revised Statutes, reporting abuse, child neglect, mandatory reporting, child safety, medical treatment, faith exemptions, penalties, narcotic drugs, fentanyl, sentencing, drug offenses, juvenile justice

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• Debate in court. Senator Hall, you're recognized. Thank you.
• Thank you, Dean, and to everybody in court. Senator Birdwell, you're recognized. Thank you, Mr.
• It was a bill that dealt with how we report election results and how procedures are conducted.
• Local needs arise, new courts are added, the jurisdiction of courts is adjusted, things like that.
• of the digital court recording study.

Bills: SB 53, SB 54, HB16, SB 19

Keywords: voter registration, election procedures, provisional ballot, change of address, residence requirements, Texas Election Code, voting rights, judicial administration, court reform, juvenile diversion, court security, mental health services, drug offenses, constitutional amendments, political contributions, special legislative session, election code, transparency, campaign finance, election law

Bills: SB 25, SB25, SB314

Keywords: attorney ad litem, indigent parents, parent-child relationship, legal representation, Texas Family Code, court procedures, nutrition, health standards, food labeling, education, dietary guidelines, medical education, food safety, school meals, child nutrition, food additives, public health, 1185, senate, all

Bills: SB 25, SB25, SB314

Keywords: attorney ad litem, indigent parents, parent-child relationship, legal representation, Texas Family Code, court procedures, nutrition, health standards, food labeling, education, dietary guidelines, medical education, food safety, school meals, child nutrition, food additives, public health, 1185, senate, all

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• So, the APA provides a procedure to allow the court to determine what the record is.
• So, the APA provides a procedure to allow the court to determine what the record is.
• It's it's court review remedy to court.
• :26:46.640> allow<00:26:47.039> the<00:26:47.279> court provides a procedure to
• allow the court provides a procedure to allow the court to<00:26:48.799> determine<00:26:49.760

Bills: HB0066, HJ0005, HB0010

Keywords: administrative law, judicial review, agency deference, Chevron deference, de novo review, state agencies, regulatory interpretation, statutory interpretation, separation of powers, individual liberty, administrative procedure, agency action, Wyoming Supreme Court, district court review, oil and gas inspector, regulatory challenge, anti-deference, law enforcement, memorial, Patrolman Rosa

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• Finally, per House Procedure rules, witness testimony must be limited to the bill or resolution currently
• Any additional costs would be incurred by the Commissioner's Court.
• These two systems are very different in terms of the protections and procedures that are involved within
• Chairman Landgraf at the request of the Winkler County Judge, who, with the support of the Commissioner's Court

Bills: HB1821, HB1822, HB1943, HB3882, HB4263, HB4476, HB4628, HB4631, HB4885, HB4923, HB5461, HB5483, HB5525

Keywords: juvenile records, sealing, privacy, criminal justice, youth rehabilitation, legal procedures, juvenile court, record sealing, nondisclosure, age jurisdiction, criminal justice reform, juvenile board, compensation, Winkler County, juvenile justice, county funding, grants, career education, technical programs, workforce development

Bills: SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB1, HB4

Keywords: school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments, through-year assessment, diagnostic reports, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plans

Summary: The Senate briefly convened and received a message from the House stating that the House was taking a vote. No bills, motions, or substantive policy matters were discussed in the exchange. Pursuant to a previously adopted motion, the Senate then adjourned until 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 21.

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• I'm just wondering if you're aware of the recent court decision, Isaacson v.
• So you said that this puts basically these decisions back in the hands of the courts.
• And so what we're talking about justice courts here, is that right?
• The bill puts the discretion on both superior court and justice court to be able to craft the remedy
• All entries into court are approved or disapproved by a judge.

Bills: HB2244, HB2364, HB2573, HB2749, HB2862, HB2870, HB4117, HCR2004

Keywords: evictions, judgment satisfaction, tenant rights, landlord obligations, court procedures, abortion-inducing drugs, medical abortion, pharmaceutical regulation, felonies, state law, DUI, ignition interlock, substance abuse treatment, driving privileges, alcohol education, felony conviction, misdemeanor designation, court judgment, criminal justice reform, rehabilitation

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• So you just want them to know when the court hearings, when the court settings are, because most times
• But they have to come to court. So...
• Court of law and are presumed innocent.
• subsequent writs that fail to meet procedural requirements if the court finds that justice requires
• Fourth and finally, House Bill 115 eases procedural bars that prevent courts from... ...from considering

Bills: HB115, HB 115, HB507, HB1765, HB1847, HB2046, HB2239, HB2328, HB2309, HB2417, HB2728, HB2794, HB3206, HB3566, HB3694, HB3744, HB4254, HB4697, HB4733, HB4915, HB5465, HB2813

Keywords: public funds, lobbying, political subdivision, government spending, transparency, HB 115, taxpayer-funded lobbying, local government lobbying, county association dues, municipal lobbying, lobbyist registration, Chapter 305, Government Code Section 556.0056, Local Government Code Section 89.002, county government, city government, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, state association of counties, sheriffs association

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• However, the Code of Criminal Procedure does not currently address this issue. require the trial court
• So the court interest findings of fact and conclusions of law goes up to the court of appeals.
• Finally, the bill makes tweaks to our health specialty court programs and to what orders courts may issue
• , noticing that they wanted to use, in rare instances, the court-ordered medication procedures.
• Many indigent defendants will rely on court-appointed counsel to defend their lives in court.

Bills: HB 115, HB507, HB1765, HB1847, HB2046, HB2239, HB2328, HB2309, HB2417, HB2728, HB2794, HB3206, HB3566, HB3694, HB3744, HB4254, HB4697, HB4733, HB4915, HB5465, HB2813, HB115

Keywords: habeas corpus, postconviction, criminal procedure, indigent defense, scientific evidence, legal representation, judicial power, capital felony, criminal law, death penalty, attorney qualification, training standards, law enforcement, no-knock warrant, search warrant, peace officer, attorney workload, criminal justice, caseload limits, fair representation

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• opposed to the trial court shall, as opposed to the trial court where the charge as originally filed
• opposed to the trial court shall, as opposed to the trial court where the charge as originally filed
• to the circuit court.
• to the circuit from the trial court to the circuit court.<01:44:14.800> That's<01:44:15.119><
• court. That's amendment number one. court. That's amendment number one.

Bills: HB1997, HB2343, HB2566, HB2493

Keywords: students with disabilities, individualized education programs, emergency plans, evacuation procedures, support services, Hawaii education law, HB2343, Maui State Veterans Home, veterans home, veterans, long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, Alzheimer's care, respite care, assimilate, transfer deadline, Act 99, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 1997, which would require IEPs for students with disabilities to include individualized emergency accommodations and evacuation supports. The Attorney General’s office supported the intent but recommended amendments to explicitly include students with Section 504 plans and to change references from “department schools” to “public schools” so charter school students are covered. Testimony in support came from disability advocates and several individuals, including Peter Fritz, who said emergency evacuation planning should be made explicit because it is not clearly required by federal law, and Ka Swan, who emphasized student safety during emergencies. No vote or final action was taken on the bill in the transcript. The committee then took up House Bill 2343, relating to the Maui State Veterans Home. The measure would repeal a deadline for transferring the home to a state agency with a Maui affiliation and instead require the transfer to occur as soon as practicable. The Department of Defense, the Office of Veterans Services, HHSC Oahu Region, and several individuals testified in support. Committee members asked whether a more definite deadline should be used, but the department said the open-ended language was preferable because the Maui entity is not yet ready and Oahu is currently providing oversight. No vote or final action was recorded. House Bill 2566, authorizing special license plates for Hawaii Civil Air Patrol members, was also heard. The City and County of Honolulu Department of Customer Services testified in opposition, while Johnny Perry testified in support. The committee did not take a vote in the transcript. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2493 on wrongful imprisonment compensation procedures. The Attorney General’s office opposed the bill, arguing it would create an automatic payment mechanism without a sufficient finding of actual innocence, could trigger payments within five days of dismissal, and raised concerns about insufficient time for prosecution review and about funding and appropriation issues. Supporters, including people who said they had been wrongfully convicted and later found actually innocent, argued the bill would reduce delays and help released individuals survive while awaiting compensation. Judiciary staff requested technical amendments and said operational details still needed review. Members questioned the AG about the meaning of “actual innocence,” burden shifting, and whether the bill would better define the standard, but no vote or final action was taken.

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• court's omnibus bill. uh, because of population changes and shifts, there's a need for additional courts
• By maintaining jurisdiction The courts and DFPS must continue efforts to locate, recover, and provide
• The state in these cases is the child's parent and dismissing the court case while they're missing is
• I'm on a county court law bench.
• And then some kind of procedure outline for the courts and how. this practically would work?

Bills: SB66, SB2165, SB2342, SB2878, SB2903

Keywords: disability, supported decision-making, legal assistance, confidentiality, access to justice, autonomy, civil rights, advocacy, Texas Family Code, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child welfare, foster care, substitute care, missing child, missing from placement, permanency hearing, parent-child relationship, SAPCR, conservatorship

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• burden our court system further.
• That case is sitting at the 15th Court.
• The court is going to decide very soon, and every court who's looked at...
• The court is going to decide very soon, and every court who's looked at this has said most of the documents
• This is the omnibus courts bill.

Bills: SB6, SB7, SB8, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB17

Keywords: hemp, consumable hemp, hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, cannabidiol, CBG, cannabigerol, delta-8, delta-9, intoxicating hemp, hemp gummies, hemp vape, edibles, cannabinoid regulation, hemp licensing, retailer registration, product registration, QR code labeling, child-resistant packaging, minor access

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 8, the Texas Women's Privacy Act, and heard extensive public testimony both for and against the measure. Supporters, including representatives of Texas Values and Texas Values Action, argued the bill was needed to protect women’s privacy and safety in restrooms, locker rooms, showers, prisons, domestic violence shelters, and other government-controlled spaces, and said it would provide clear, sex-based rules. Opponents, including many transgender Texans, civil rights advocates, clergy, business and public safety voices, and others, argued the bill would invite harassment, gender policing, lawsuits, and invasive inspections, while harming trans, intersex, and gender-nonconforming people as well as cisgender women who do not fit stereotypes. Several witnesses said the bill would conflict with federal law or prison standards, worsen safety in shelters and prisons, and hurt Texas’s reputation and economy. The chair repeatedly noted the compressed special-session schedule and said flood relief remained the session’s top priority. Public testimony on SB 8 was eventually closed, and the bill was left pending. The committee then moved to Senate Bill 6, dealing with consumable hemp product restrictions. Testimony on SB 6 focused on whether the bill went too far in restricting hemp-derived THC products. Opponents argued hemp and THC have medical and economic value, that the bill would criminalize conduct and burden courts, and that regulation—not prohibition—was the better approach. Some witnesses supported tighter rules such as testing, child-resistant packaging, and limits on marketing to children, but still opposed the bill’s broad THC ban, higher fees, and age restrictions. Several speakers emphasized benefits for veterans, chronic pain patients, and small businesses, and warned that prohibition would push consumers toward the illicit market. The committee heard the testimony and then continued with additional witnesses, with no final vote or disposition reported in the excerpt.

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• It's like a court order.
• We look into it, and we go back to the court to say, will you recall this warrant?
• And the court will say, we don't have that authority.
• So to... ...determining what the court should do with that request.
• Well, if it's in the criminal history background, the court can look at that.

Bills: HB53, HB57, HB64, HB100, HB102, HB106, HB111, HB137, HB152, HB155, HB337, HB957

Keywords: racketeering, gambling crimes, law enforcement, public safety, criminal justice, temporary restraining orders, abuse prevention, evidence, court procedures, legal protections, felony speeding, traffic laws, penalties, elderly, infirmities, abuse, neglect, crime of violence, criminal liability, caregiver

Summary: The Criminal Justice Committee met on March 24, 2026, and heard a series of bills on corrections, criminal penalties, school threats, protective orders, gambling, controlled substances, and charitable bingo. Several measures were amended in committee before being reported favorably, including HB 957 on prisoner transfers, HB 106 on nonprescription medication for children, HB 111 on sentence diminution for associate degrees, HB 64 on recalling arrest warrants, HB 53 on gambling crimes as RICO predicates, HB 152 on updating controlled dangerous substances schedules, HB 102 on second-degree cruelty to elderly persons and persons with infirmities, HB 137 on threats to schools, and HB 57 on evidence in temporary restraining order proceedings. HB 337, which would increase the number of special bingo events for licensed nonprofits from two to four per year, was also reported favorably. The committee also began hearing HB 100, a revised “super speeder” bill, which had been converted from a new felony-speeding offense into an amendment to the reckless operation statute for driving 100 mph or more. Testimony generally came from bill authors, law enforcement, prosecutors, the Department of Corrections, and advocacy groups. HB 957 was supported by the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association and district attorneys, with an ACLU opposition card noted. HB 106 was prompted by a Gretna police case involving melatonin given to a child without parental consent; committee members debated whether consent should be written, but that amendment failed, and the bill was broadened to apply to any person. HB 111, which would add associate degrees to existing good-time credit for incarcerated people, drew support from DOC and workforce advocates, who emphasized accredited programs and reentry benefits, while noting current law already excludes certain violent and sex offenses. HB 64 was backed by former Rep. Joe Marino and others who said judges need explicit authority to recall mistaken or stale warrants. HB 53 was presented as a tool to let prosecutors use racketeering laws against organized illegal gambling, including offshore and prison-based operations. HB 152 was described as a routine annual update to mirror federal scheduling of 13 new opioid substances. HB 102 generated the most extensive testimony and discussion: supporters and victims’ advocates described severe abuse and neglect of elderly and disabled people and argued the bill fills a gap in the law, while members raised concerns about the phrase “any person” and whether it could reach disabled residents; the author said he would continue working on that issue before floor debate. HB 137 would increase penalties for threats to schools and add education and civil-cost provisions, with supporters citing repeated false threats and their disruption and expense. HB 57 would allow courts in ex parte temporary restraining order proceedings to consider criminal histories, while giving the affected party a chance to respond. HB 337 was supported by charitable bingo operators and nonprofit groups, who said the change would help raise funds without expanding gaming regulation.

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• or come to the Texas Supreme Court.
• Court, and you have authorized them to accept these cases.
• I come from a standpoint of family courts.
• the courts into places of profit.
• I'm Guy Herman, Statutory Probate Court judge.

Bills: SJR27, SB53, SB311, SB1164, SB2807, SB1574, SB 53

Keywords: judicial conduct, state commission, judicial misconduct, commission membership, constitutional amendment, mental health, court proceedings, notice requirements, legal filings, electronic documents, Texas Supreme Court, writ power, mandamus, quo warranto, certiorari, procedendo, extraordinary writs, Government Code Section 22.002, separation of powers, judicial authority

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• beforehand because there has been some talk about liability, but it's certified ahead of time by the courts
• , and then it certifies... by the courts, and then he certifies and does most of the work in certifying

Bills: HB145, HB311

Keywords: HB145, scrap tires, scrap tire disposal, illegal dumping, ADEM, Alabama Department of Environmental Management, environmental enforcement, Class 2 municipality, municipal court, local enforcement, delegation agreement, primacy, waste management, tire recycling, tire hauling, environmental quality act, misdemeanor penalties, Class A misdemeanor, Class B misdemeanor, Class C misdemeanor