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• Texas's unique geography and shifting demographics demand localized data to inform effective region-specific
• family planning clinics, who serve Texans with cancer screenings, STI testing and treatment, birth control
• Inpatient services where somebody's actually in a hospital, uh, and in a very structured, controlled

Bills: HB231

Keywords: HB 231, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, permit exemption, dam, reservoir, erosion control, flood control, floodwater control, sediment control, watershed protection, Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS, Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act, local sponsor, water appropriation, small dam, water diversion, maintenance, rehabilitation

Bills: SJ0001

Keywords: mineral leasing, federal lands, Wyoming, energy policy, local control, federalism, 916, all

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• So, this is just a way to try to take control of our future effectively, so we're not beholden to what's
• going on in Washington and maybe control our destiny a little bit better here if things like that happen
• <00:04:56.840> So, control of our future effectively.
• So, control of our future effectively.
• our destiny a little bit maybe control our destiny a little bit better<00:05:03.880> here<00:

Bills: SJ0001

Keywords: mineral leasing, federal lands, Wyoming, energy policy, local control, federalism, 916, all

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• We do have, to my right, the local legislation clerk, Gina Purdue.
• Normally our meetings with Local Legislation do not last too lengthy and such.
• Normally our meetings with local Normally our meetings with local legislation<00:04:52.479> do
• <00:10:03.279> Full in our local newspaper. Full in our local newspaper.
• You may change the levers of power and who has the greatest control.

Bills: HB180

Keywords: education, county superintendent, appointed, elected officials, Conecuh County, local control, 1136, house, all

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• It would respect local control and decision-making.
• local control in that inconsistently and local control in that situation<00:32:29.679> was<00
• <01:03:45.119> control<01:03:45.520> when need flexibility and local control when need
• <01:05:02.799> want<01:05:03.359> uh have local control and we do want uh have local
• of moving money and keeping local of moving money and keeping local control<01:19:49.920> does

Bills: HF957, HF877

Keywords: education, mandate relief, school funding, local control, state laws, fund transfers, 1183, house

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• That's the whole point of local control.
• Cities have control over speed limits on local roads.
• That's the whole point of local control.
• That's the whole point of local control.
• That's the whole point of local control.

Bills: HF3351

Keywords: firearms, guns, gun control, gun safety, local control, home rule, preemption, municipal regulation, county regulation, city ordinances, zoning, firearm dealers, gun dealers, ammunition, carry permits, permit to carry, pistols, Saturday night special, metal-penetrating bullets, public safety

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• I would, I would call it a catch-22, whereby if the local supplement exceeds a certain amount, as would
• Local supplement they give to their district attorney, so it didn't even come from his DA.
• So I, I, I got an idea you could solve at the local level, you know, I, my predecessor I ran against
• Lastly, HB 32 undermines local control by mandating specific relocation assistance requirements in relation
• We're the state association of our local United Ways testifying on House Bill 30.

Bills: HB15, HB171, HB204

Keywords: flood risk, campground, safety regulations, civil penalty, guest safety, Harris County, flood control, governance, expansion, public health, local governance, environmental management

Bills: SJ0001, SF0017

Keywords: mineral leasing, federal lands, Wyoming, energy policy, local control, federalism, forestry management, good neighbor authority, state lands, employee funding, donations, revolving account, 916, all

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• Now, people might be confused about is this affecting emission controls, right?

Bills: SJ0001, SF0017

Keywords: mineral leasing, federal lands, Wyoming, energy policy, local control, federalism, forestry management, good neighbor authority, state lands, employee funding, donations, revolving account, 916, all

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• The following resolutions are being referred to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.
• The following resolutions are being referred to the Committee on Local Consent calendars.
• The following resolutions by Riddell are being referred to the committee and local consent calendars,
• Following resolutions by Schofield are being referred to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars
• Following resolutions by Hinojosa are being referred to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars:

Bills: HB17, HB16, SB10, HB27, HB23, SB15, SB18

Keywords: property tax, school funding, enrollment changes, inflation adjustment, tax rate notice, judicial administration, court reform, juvenile diversion, court security, mental health services, drug offenses, constitutional amendments, property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, Texas Tax Code, nonprofit corporation, charitable organization, educational nonprofit, scientific nonprofit, agriculture support

Summary: The House convened, received a message from the Senate, and the chair announced the signing of HB 4 in the presence of the House. The clerk then read a large number of first-reading measures and referred them to committees. Among the notable bills, SB 1 by Senator Perry on campground and youth camp safety was referred to the Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding. Several House resolutions dealing with House rules, quorum, attendance, and penalties for members who missed sessions or broke quorum were referred to the Committee on House Administration, including HR 5, HR 17, HR 18, HR 34, HR 41, and HR 58. The House also referred a broad slate of resolutions to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars, including measures by Riddell, Craddick, Toth, Leo Wilson, Schofield, Gehan, Bella Montgomery, Hinojosa, Schoolcraft, Little, Meyer, Luhan, Orr, Johnson, Harris Davila, Lopez, Cameron, Gonzalez of El Paso, Wharton, Flores, Dyson, and Harless. These referrals covered many individual House resolutions and concurrent resolutions, but no debate or votes were recorded in the transcript. At the end of the proceedings, the House recessed until noon pursuant to a previously adopted motion.

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• I am here in my capacity as a queer person and active patron at my local library.
• It is about controlling narrative. erasing identities, and punishing inclusion.
• Taxpayer funded lobbying often pits local.
• Last session we had to fight them on a local bill to eliminate our local county treasurer's position.
• So they used a lot of tax dollars to oppose local control, right?

Bills: SB 18, SB 19, SB18, SB19, SB666, SB688, SB707, SB888

Keywords: Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water permit, water appropriation, dam permit exemption, reservoir, flood control, floodwater control, erosion control, sediment control, watershed protection, flood prevention, Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS, USDA, local sponsor, district, authority, water infrastructure

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• And it's a chilling... effect on local prosecutors protecting Texans when the feds... don't want them

Bills: SB18, SB19, SB666, SB688, SB707, SB888, SB 18, SB 19

Keywords: municipal libraries, state funding, gender identity, public events, children's literature, SB 19, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county, city, municipality, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying ban, public funds, registered lobbyist, Chapter 305, Government Code, Local Government Code, county association dues

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• International Cultural Arts Network, the Hyperspective Studios, Tyler Young Films, SAG Astra, and the Teams Local
• International Cultural Arts Network, the Hyperspective Studios, Tyler Young Films, SAG Astra, and the Teams Local
• <00:23:40.799> and<00:23:41.120> the<00:23:41.840> Teams<00:23:42.480> Local
• Films, SAG Astra, and the Teams Local Films, SAG Astra, and the Teams Local 996 and<00:23:46.720

Bills: SB2278, SB2908, SB2987

Keywords: light pollution, outdoor lighting, fully shielded, Hawaii Revised Statutes, environmental protection, night sky, lighting fixtures, local control, exemptions, athletic facilities, wildlife conservation, Hawaiian culture, 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committees on Tourism and Economic Development and Technology heard several measures on February 12, 2026. HB 1950 would dedicate 15% of transit accommodations tax revenue to a new state-led marketing and branding special fund and require an annual tourism management plan. HTA and DBEDT supported the bill as providing predictable funding for marketing and tourism management, while the Tax Foundation of Hawaii opposed the special fund structure as limiting legislative flexibility. Members discussed the size of the allocation and whether a tourism emergency fund would still be needed; the bill later advanced with amendments that removed some provisions and blanked out the 15% figure for further discussion, and it passed with amendments. HB 2268 would add film production marketing and promotion to HTA’s powers. The governor’s office, HTA, the Hawaii Film Alliance, and several industry groups supported the measure, arguing that film and TV exposure drives tourism and generates significant spending and tax revenue, while one individual testified in opposition. In questions, HTA said it would use existing staff and did not have a separate cost estimate. The committee amended the bill to specify that film productions are primarily filmed in Hawaii and deferred the date to continue discussion; it then passed with amendments. The committee also heard HB 2156, which would raise filing thresholds for general excise tax and transit accommodations tax filers. The Department of Taxation said the change could increase administrative burden if more filers shift from mandatory electronic filing to paper filing, while the Tax Foundation noted the filing threshold issue is separate from e-filing requirements. The bill was moved forward with a deferred date. HB 1946, concerning time-share registration renewals and amendments, drew support from ARDA and other industry testimony, with no opposition noted; DCCA was said to be in talks with the industry. It was also advanced with technical amendments and a deferred date.

Bills: HB 43, HB 3364, HB 3469, HB 3479

Keywords: agriculture, finance, young farmers, financial assistance, pest control, nuisance birds, local governance, regulation, outdoor activities, public safety, Rio Grande, vegetation management, border security, environmental regulation, Carrizo cane

Transcript Highlights:

• We operate a city-county mosquito control program that Mr. Peterson mentioned.
• So the local jurisdictions do have jurisdiction over their activities locally.
• But yeah, control measures can really help to keep people much safer.
• generated up to $1.70 in local economic impact.
• We also have the assurance that our local food has impact for local folks that need fresh, healthy food

Bills: SB66, SB79, SB108

Keywords: environment, cleanup, contamination, uranium mining, abandoned sites, state funding, mosquito control, public health, surveillance, prevention funds, local government grants, food security, agriculture, food bank, regional program, appropriation, 996, all

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• By providing clear direction to both local governments and TCEQ, this bill promotes responsible land
• Uh, Plum Creek Conservation District manages 28 flood control structures built on the tributaries of
• This is a list of over 2000 of these flood control structures that are regulated by local sponsors, which
• In this instance, it's dam and it's public health and safety flood control.
• The local districts and the state soil and water board provide money for rehabilitation, but we're trying

Bills: SB 612, SB 1855, SB 2568, SB 3058

Keywords: SB 612, Texas Water Code, Section 49.2127, conservation and reclamation district, water district, reclamation district, developer fees, pipeline construction, water pipeline, sewer pipeline, associated infrastructure, subdivision infrastructure, cost recovery, fee cap, actual reasonable documented costs, engineering fees, legal fees, inspection fees, infrastructure relocation, utility connections

Bills: SB289, HB395

Keywords: economic development, tax credits, local organizations, Growing Alabama Act, infrastructure improvements, intermodal facilities, agricultural centers, liquor, mark up fee, Alcoholic Beverage Control, wholesale sales, state regulation, cost of merchandise, 1136, house, all

Bills: SF0079, SF0080, SF0039

Keywords: sales tax, use tax, economic development, impact assistance, industrial facilities, tax exemptions, local control, electronic notice, compliance, tax collection, administration, tax exemption, long-term homeowners, property tax, seniors, residential property, 916, all

Bills: SF0039, SF0079, SF0080

Keywords: tax exemption, long-term homeowners, property tax, seniors, residential property, sales tax, use tax, economic development, impact assistance, industrial facilities, tax exemptions, local control, electronic notice, compliance, tax collection, administration, 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• local control and not too preemptive of local control and not flexible<01:11:43.199> enough<01
• Taking away our ability to solve our own problems through legislation that removes local control and
• <01:14:25.280> control legislation that removes local control legislation that removes local
• And in addition to the objection regarding the preemption of local control, I wanted to speak to some
• And in addition to the objection regarding the preemption of local control, I wanted to speak to some

Bills: HF4319, HF3295, HF3589, HF3587, HF3588, HF4295, HF3571, HF3895

Keywords: public utilities commission, Lake City, port authority, Red Wing, terms of appointment, local government, elections, open meeting law, transparency, public engagement, social media, government accountability, voter access, polling place, ballot, unexpected needs, election judge, public information, political parties, HF4295