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Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Economic Development May 12th, 2025

Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • The purpose of today's hearing is to lay out bills and to address pending business.
  • register a position on any bill, please register at one of the kiosks located behind the committee hearing
  • Hearing none, we'll open now for public testimony.
  • I'm hearing none. The Chair now opens up public testimony.
  • The SOAH hearings process is... governed by Chapter 2003 of the Government Code.
Bills: HB1240, HB2768, HB2788, HB3146, HB4850, HB5032, HCR90
Keywords: border region, infrastructure, economic development, government operations, education, HB 2768, Texas information technology apprenticeship, state IT credential, information resources workforce, junior college, technical institute, apprenticeship program, workforce development, state agency hiring, job classification, career ladder, bachelor's degree substitution, associate degree, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, state auditor classification officer
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Texas 89th Regular

Economic Development May 12th, 2025

Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • The purpose of today's hearing is to lay out bills and to address pending business.
  • register a position on any bill, please register at one of the kiosks located behind the committee hearing
  • Hearing none, we'll open now for public testimony.
  • I'm hearing none. Chair now opens up public testimony. Okay.
  • The SOAH hearings process is governed by Chapter 2003 of the Government Code.
Bills: HB1240, HB2768, HB2788, HB3146, HB4850, HB5032, HCR90
Keywords: border region, infrastructure, economic development, government operations, education, HB 2768, Texas information technology apprenticeship, state IT credential, information resources workforce, junior college, technical institute, apprenticeship program, workforce development, state agency hiring, job classification, career ladder, bachelor's degree substitution, associate degree, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, state auditor classification officer
Summary: The Senate Economic Development Committee met without a quorum, so no votes or formal actions were taken. The chair laid out several bills and resolutions for explanation and public testimony, with each item left pending subject to the call of the chair. Early items included House Bill 1240, a cleanup measure to create a single uniform definition of the Texas-Mexico border region across state law, and House Bill 2768, which would establish an IT apprenticeship credential through junior colleges and technical institutions to help fill state government technology jobs. The committee also heard House Concurrent Resolution 90, which would encourage establishing a Texas trade and investment office in Jerusalem. Testimony on the resolution was sharply divided: one witness opposed it on foreign policy and values grounds, while a Texas Association of Business representative strongly supported it, citing Israel’s innovation and trade potential. Another major item was House Bill 4187, a committee substitute for legislation affecting the Texas Historical Commission; the sponsor described changes expanding use of trust fund money for historic sites, allowing more affiliated nonprofits, clarifying retail operations, and creating a framework for training and consistent interpretation at historic sites. A Texas Historical Commission witness explained that the bill would shift responsibility for maintaining many state-owned historical markers and monuments, including markers on private land, to the commission. Additional measures included House Bill 2788, which would shield Texas Workforce Commission fraud-prevention methods from public information requests; House Bill 5032, directing state agencies to plan for public display of the Texas Declaration of Independence, Texas Constitution, and the Victory or Death letter at the Capitol Complex; House Bill 3146, which would eliminate outdated memoranda-of-understanding requirements for certain State Office of Administrative Hearings arrangements; and House Bill 4815, a cleanup bill modernizing economic development statutes, revising the Made in Texas standard to 51% Texas-origin content, repealing the Governor’s Broadband Development Council, and making other conforming changes. The committee ended by recessing, with members indicating they would likely vote on pending business later when a quorum was available.
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Texas 89th Regular

Delivery of Government Efficiency Apr 16th, 2025

Delivery of Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • As to how the hearing supposed to be conducted.
  • In true Texas fashion and with your continued support.
  • The chair hears none, and the bill is left pending. Thank you.
  • I actually went back and watched your entire hearing from that day.
  • The chair hears none and the bill is left pending. Thank you very much.
Bills: HB3146, HB3719, HB3895, HB3923, HB4748, HB4751, HB4936, HB4952, HB4990, HB4991, HB5061, HB5196, HB5238, HB5246, HB5487
Keywords: State Office of Administrative Hearings, SOAH, administrative hearings, contested case, contested case hearing, administrative law judge, ALJ, final decision, proposed decision, agency hearing, hearing continuance, rescheduling, Texas administrative law, Government Code Chapter 2001, workers' compensation, Department of Human Resources, Texas Labor Code, Transportation Code, Agriculture Code, Insurance Code
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Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Local Government (Part II) Mar 24th, 2025

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'll thank you for continuing to work on this.
  • Hearing none, public testimony is now closed.
  • Hearing on public testimony is now closed.
  • Hearing and seeing none, public testimony is now closed.
  • Hearing none, public testimony is now closed.
Bills: SB32, SB464, SB996, SB1163, SB1173, SB1277, SB1452, SB1453, SB1548, SB1882, SB1883, SB2016
Keywords: ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit, income production, personal property, SB 464, school buffer zone, tobacco retailer, vape shop, e-cigarette, vaping, nicotine, tobacco products, retail permit, comptroller, Class A misdemeanor, school proximity, youth access, public school, private school
Summary: The Senate Local Government Committee heard several bills by Senator Bettencourt focused on property tax and local government accountability. SB 32 would provide about $700 million in business tax relief by raising the business personal property exemption from $2,500 to $25,000 and continuing a 20% franchise tax credit for inventory taxes paid. Witnesses from NFIB, the Texas Retailers Association, and Texas Realtors supported the bill, saying business personal property and inventory taxes are burdensome and especially hard on small businesses. After no opposition testimony, SB 32 was left pending. The committee also heard SB 1453, which would change how interest and sinking tax rates are calculated by using only the minimum debt service required under bond schedules, while still allowing a higher rate with a 60% governing body vote and a public explanation. A witness from the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association supported the bill as a way to keep debt rates from rising as property values increase and to preserve tax relief. The bill was left pending after testimony. SB 1883 would tighten rules on local impact fees by requiring 60 days of public availability for capital improvement plans and land use assumptions, raising the approval threshold for adopting impact fees from a simple majority to two-thirds, limiting how often fees can be increased, and expanding notice requirements. Builders and developers testified in support, arguing that impact fees are often poorly reviewed, lack accountability, and are passed on to homebuyers, worsening housing affordability. Committee members discussed adding audit provisions and questioned the lack of city testimony. The bill was left pending with subcommittee action. SB 1452 would require a voter election to decide whether a municipal management district continues to exist, with dissolution if voters reject it; supporters said it would add accountability, while others noted some districts provide essential services and infrastructure. The committee heard testimony from district representatives and builders, then left SB 1452 pending before recessing.
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Texas 89th Regular

Local Government (Part I) Mar 24th, 2025

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • If there's any objection, hearing none, so ordered.
  • Hearing none. Public testimony is now closed.
  • Is there any objection hearing none. It is so ordered, uh.
  • rescheduling if hearings conflict.
  • Hearing, hearing none, let's open up public testimony on Senate Bill 1163.
Bills: SB 32, SB 464, SB 996, SB 1163, SB 1173, SB 1277, SB 1452, SB 1453, SB 1548, SB 1882, SB 1883, SB 2016
Keywords: ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit, income production, personal property, SB 464, school buffer zone, tobacco retailer, vape shop, e-cigarette, vaping, nicotine, tobacco products, retail permit, comptroller, Class A misdemeanor, school proximity, youth access, public school, private school
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Wed Feb 10, 2021 @ 9:30 AM

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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HET Public Hearing - Wed Feb 3, 2021 @ 2:00PM

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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

JHA Public Hearing - Tue Feb 9, 2021 @ 2 PM

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Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Local Government (Part I) Mar 24th, 2025

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • If there's any objection, hearing none, so ordered.
  • I hear you. Okay, thank you. Alright. Thank you, Senator Cook.
  • Hearing none, ... ... Seeing none, testimony is now closed.
  • Hearing none, it is so ordered.
  • Scheduling if hearings conflict.
Bills: SB32, SB464, SB996, SB1163, SB1173, SB1277, SB1452, SB1453, SB1548, SB1882, SB1883, SB2016, SB 32
Keywords: ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit, income production, personal property, SB 464, school buffer zone, tobacco retailer, vape shop, e-cigarette, vaping, nicotine, tobacco products, retail permit, comptroller, Class A misdemeanor, school proximity, youth access, public school, private school
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HTH/PDP Joint Hearing - Fri Feb 26, 2021 @ 1 PM

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Business meeting to consider the nomination of Michael Faulkender, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury; to be immediately followed by hearings to examine the nomination of Mehmet Oz, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the Centers Mar 14th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • back into session for the hearing for Dr.
  • This is the hearing for Dr. Oz to be the...
  • I look forward to continuing our work together.
  • It is, I have to say, a refreshing moment to hear hear somebody in the Finance Committee hearing room
  • So look forward to continuing to work.
Keywords: Michael Falkender, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, IRS, taxpayer privacy, nomination process, committee hearing
Summary: The committee convened to discuss critical issues surrounding the nomination of Michael Falkender for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. This meeting included a series of remarks from committee members who expressed divergent views on Falkender's qualifications and the implications of his appointment. Senator Wyden voiced strong opposition, arguing that Falkender represents harmful policies expected to be perpetuated under the current administration, especially concerning taxpayer privacy and IRS tactics. Meanwhile, other members defended Falkender, noting his extensive experience, including a commitment to transparency in government operations if confirmed.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HWN Public Hearing 02-14-2023 1:00pm

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Mississippi 2025 Regular Session

Metro Area Utility Update Hearing - Room 113, Oct. 23, 2025; 10:00 AM

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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

A joint hearing with the House Committee on Small Business to examine prosperity on Main Street, focusing on keeping taxes low for small businesses. Apr 8th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • As the nation continues to recover from the Biden-McCarran administration, we will continue to work with
  • I want to continue.
  • We'll continue to. We've raised them.
  • And it allows you to continue to make investments to continue to compete and to have a thriving business
  • So we're going to continue to reinvest that as long as we continue to have that benefit.
Keywords: joint hearing, small business, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, economic recovery, tax relief, job creation
Summary: In this joint hearing of the House Committee on Small Business and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, the primary focus was on the importance of making the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) permanent. The chair emphasized that small businesses are crucial for the nation's economic recovery, especially in the wake of current federal policies perceived as detrimental. Witnesses shared their experiences and highlighted how the tax cuts facilitated job creation and business expansion, stressing the need for continued support through ongoing tax relief measures. The meeting included discussions about the economic implications of the TCJA's potential expiration, with members voicing their concerns regarding how this could impact small businesses and the broader economy.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine the nominations of Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Deputy Attorney General, and Abigail Slater, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Attorney General, both of the Department of Justice. Feb 12th, 2025 at 09:15 am

Senate Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • And in three hearings, or two hearings, I've only had one person abuse that.
  • And we're looking forward to hearing from you and answering our questions.
  • And I think it's important to hear that because I'm hearing it time and time again, everybody who's coming
  • Is cleaning house going to continue?
  • Unfortunately, the Biden administration did not continue that.
Keywords: nominations, Deputy Attorney General, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice, Todd Blanch, Gail Slater, confirmation hearing
Summary: The meeting focused on the nominations of Todd Blanch and Gail Slater for the positions of Deputy Attorney General and Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust, respectively. The committee considered the qualifications of both nominees, with opening statements provided by the nominees themselves. There was an evident emphasis on the rigorous vetting process that nominees undergo before their selection, highlighting the importance of the roles within the Department of Justice. Members of the committee engaged in a structured question-and-answer session to further evaluate the nominees' capabilities and fit for the positions they were nominated for, with each member allotted seven minutes to pose questions.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

TRN Public Hearing - Wed Apr 7, 2021 @ 2:30 PM

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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine the nominations of Patrick David Davis, of Maryland, John Andrew Eisenberg, of Virginia, and Brett Shumate, of Virginia, each to be an Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice. Mar 26th, 2025 at 09:15 am

Senate Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Cruz ends by saying, I look forward to hearing from Brett today.
  • Vindman continued to do that. Relatedly we heard that Mr.
  • No, I was trying to prepare for this hearing, among other things.
  • from him in some committee hearings sometime soon, too.
  • With that, this hearing is adjourned. Thank you.
Keywords: John Eisenberg, assistant attorney general, national security, China Initiative, Department of Justice, judicial authority, executive actions, nomination hearing
Summary: The committee meeting primarily involved discussions around key nominations and pressing legal issues pertaining to the Department of Justice. Notable discussions included the nomination of John Eisenberg for assistant attorney general for national security, where concerns over the revival of the China Initiative were raised. Senators expressed significant apprehensions regarding previous actions taken under this initiative and its implications for national security. Additionally, there were critiques of the broader implications of executive actions that challenge judicial authority, aligning with ongoing dialogues about the integrity of the judiciary and executive oversight.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine worldwide threats; to be immediately followed by a closed hearing in SH-219. Mar 25th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Intelligence (Select) Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Furthermore, Iran's nuclear program continues apace.
  • So we will continue to do that work.
  • They continue to be able to destabilize.
  • Because of the nature of this hearing? Because of the nature.
  • The hearing is adjourned.
Keywords: national security, cyber threats, civil liberties, transnational crime, FISA Section 702, public-private partnership, intelligence community, Annual Threats Hearing
Summary: The Senate Intelligence Committee convened for a significant meeting focused on the Annual Worldwide Threats Hearing. Prominent officials from various intelligence agencies presented their insights on emerging national security threats, including concerns over increasing cyber threats, particularly from China and non-state actors. A major discussion point included the balance between national security and civil liberties, as evidenced by conversations surrounding Section 702 of FISA and its implications for privacy protection. The challenges posed by cartels and transnational criminal organizations, especially related to narcotics trafficking, were emphasized as pressing issues necessitating coordinated responses from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. This meeting underscored the necessity of public-private partnerships to tackle these multifaceted threats effectively.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HHH Public Hearing - Thu Mar 18, 2021 @ 10 AM

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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EEP Public Hearing - Tue Mar 16, 2021 @ 9 AM