MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Thursday, May 22, 2025
9:00 AM
Betty King Committee Room
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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule 11.10 and 11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Local Government was held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in the Betty King Committee Room at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
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Senator Paul Bettencourt, Chair |
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Senator Mayes Middleton, Vice Chair |
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Senator Molly Cook |
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Senator Roland Gutierrez |
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Senator Robert Nichols |
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Senator Angela Paxton |
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Senator Royce West |
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The chair called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
The chair laid out HB 1629 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, to explain
the bill.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Bettencourt moved that HB 1629 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3234 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Menendez, to explain
the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Bettencourt moved that HB 3234 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 5664 and recognized Senator Menendez, in the absence of the Senate Sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Bettencourt moved that HB 5664 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3171 and recognized Senator Menendez, in the absence of the Senate Sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Bettencourt moved that HB 3171 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2512 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator King, to explain
the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Bettencourt moved that HB 2512 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3680 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Hinojosa, A, to explain
the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Bettencourt moved that HB 3680 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2508 and recognized Senator Hinojosa, A, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Bettencourt moved that HB 2508 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HJR 133 and recognized Senator Hinojosa, A, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Bettencourt moved that HJR 133 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 5693 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Nichols, to explain
the bill.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Bettencourt moved that HB 5693 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1991 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Gutierrez, to explain
the bill.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Bettencourt moved that HB 1991 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 5698 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Bettencourt moved that HB 5698 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2293 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Bettencourt moved that HB 2293 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2694 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Bettencourt moved that HB 2694 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 9:36 AM Senator West assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 103 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Bettencourt, to explain
the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator West moved that HB 103 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 851 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Bettencourt, to explain
the bill.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator West moved that HB 851 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 103.
Senator Bettencourt moved that HB 103 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 1
nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.
Senator Bettencourt moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 851.
Senator Bettencourt sent up a committee substitute.
The chair recognized Senator Bettencourt to explain the difference between the committee
substitute and the senate bill as filed.
Senator Bettencourt moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Bettencourt moved that HB 851 do not pass but that CSHB 851 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.
At 9:49 AM Senator Bettencourt resumed the chair.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 2784.
Senator Nichols moved to reconsider the vote for SB 2784.
Senator Bettencourt moved that SB 2784 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2014.
Senator Nichols moved that HB 2014 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0
nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Nichols moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 5650.
Senator Gutierrez moved that HB 5650 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0
nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Gutierrez moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 4894.
Senator Cook moved that HB 4894 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0
nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Cook moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1449 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Bettencourt moved that HB 1449 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3732 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Alvarado, to explain
the bill.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Bettencourt moved that HB 3732 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 5431 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Alvarado, to explain
the bill.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Bettencourt moved that HB 5431 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1629.
Senator Gutierrez moved that HB 1629 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0
nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Gutierrez moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1991.
Senator West moved that HB 1991 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0
nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator West moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2293.
Senator Nichols moved that HB 2293 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0
nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Nichols moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2508.
Senator West moved that HB 2508 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0
nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HJR 133.
Senator West moved that HJR 133 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0
nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2694.
Senator Nichols moved that HB 2694 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0
nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Nichols moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3120.
Senator Nichols moved that HB 3120 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0
nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Nichols moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3171.
Senator West moved that HB 3171 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0
nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator West moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3234.
Senator Gutierrez moved that HB 3234 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0
nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.
Senator Gutierrez moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3680.
Senator Nichols moved that HB 3680 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0
nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.
Senator Gutierrez moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3732.
Senator Cook moved that HB 3732 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0
nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.
Senator Cook moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3234.
Senator Gutierrez moved that HB 3234 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0
nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.
Senator Gutierrez moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 5664.
Senator Nichols moved that HB 5664 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0
nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.
Senator Nichols moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 10:18 AM the chair recognizes Senator Middleton as present.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 5693.
Senator Middleton moved that HB 5693 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0
nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Middleton moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 5698.
Senator Nichols moved that HB 5698 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0
nays, 1 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Middleton moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 10:23 AM Senator Bettencourt recognized a motion in writing from Senator Middleton and Senator Gutierrez.
At 10:23 AM Senator Bettencourt moved that the Committee stand recessed until 15 minutes
after recess/adjournment of the Senate. Without objection, it was so ordered.
At 4:55 PM Senator Bettencourt reconvened the meeting.
The chair laid out HB 5672 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Campbell, to explain
the bill.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Nichols moved that HB 5672 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0
nays, 1 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Nichols moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 5696 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Birdwell, to explain
the bill.
Senator West sent up a committee substitute.
The chair recognized Senator Birdwell to explain the difference between the committee
substitute and the senate bill as filed.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Bettencourt moved that HB 5696 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 5680 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Nichols, to explain
the bill.
Senator Paxton sent up a committee substitute.
The chair recognized Senator Nichols to explain the difference between the committee
substitute and the senate bill as filed.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Paxton moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Paxton moved that HB 5680 do not pass but that CSHB 5680 be reported back to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record
vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 present not voting, and 1 absent
Senator Paxton moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 5654 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Cook moved that HB 5654 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0
nays, 1 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Cook moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 5662 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Paxton moved that HB 5662 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0
nays, 1 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Paxton moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 5658 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Paxton sent up a committee substitute.
The chair recognized Senator Nichols to explain the difference between the committee
substitute and the senate bill as filed.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Paxton moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Paxton moved that HB 5658 do not pass but that CSHB 5658 be reported back to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record
vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 present not voting, and 1 absent
Senator Paxton moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 5661 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Paxton moved that HB 5661 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0
nays, 1 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Cook moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 5699 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Paxton moved that HB 5699 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0
nays, 1 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Cook moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 5679 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator West moved that HB 5679 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0
nays, 1 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator West moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 5437 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Cook moved that HB 5437 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0
nays, 1 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator West moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 5665 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator West moved that HB 5665 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0
nays, 1 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator West moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 5656 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator West moved that HB 5656 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0
nays, 1 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Cook moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 5670 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Cook moved that HB 5670 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0
nays, 1 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator West moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 5651 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator West moved that HB 5651 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0
nays, 1 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Cook moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 5682 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator West sent up a committee substitute.
The chair recognized Senator Nichols to explain the difference between the committee
substitute and the senate bill as filed.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator West moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator West moved that HB 5682 do not pass but that CSHB 5682 be reported back to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record
vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 present not voting, and 1 absent
Senator West moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 5320 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, to explain
the bill.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator West moved that HB 5320 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0
nays, 1 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator West moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 5677 and recognized the Senate
Sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.
Senator Cook sent up a committee substitute.
The chair recognized Senator Zaffirini to explain the difference between the
committee
substitute and the senate bill as filed.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was
so ordered.
Senator Cook moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection,
it was so
ordered.
Senator Cook moved that HB 5677 do not pass but that CSHB 5677 be reported back
to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record
vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Cook moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local
&
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 5:31 PM Senator West assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 5666 and recognized the Senate
Sponsor, Senator Bettencourt, to explain the bill.
Senator Cook sent up a committee substitute.
The chair recognized Senator Bettencourt to explain the difference between the
committee
substitute and the senate bill as filed.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was
so ordered.
Senator Bettencourt moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection,
it was so
ordered.
Senator Bettencourt moved that HB 5666 do not pass but that CSHB 5666 be
reported back to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record
vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Bettencourt moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 5:34 PM Senator Bettencourt resumed the chair.
At 5:34 PM the chair recognized a motion in writing from Senator Paxton, Senator Middleton, and Senator Cook.
At 5:34 PM Senator Bettencourt moved that the Committee stand recessed until 15 minutes after adjournment of the Senate. Without objection, it was so ordered.
At 11:18 PM Senator Bettencourt reconvened the meeting.
The chair laid out HB 5688 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Paxton moved that HB 5688 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0
nays, 1 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Middleton moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 5674 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Paxton moved that HB 5674 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0
nays, 1 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Middleton moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 5671 and recognized Senator West, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Cook moved that HB 5671 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0
nays, 1 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Middleton moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 5694 and recognized Senator West, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Paxton moved that HB 5694 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0
nays, 1 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Middleton moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 5695 and recognized Senator West, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Paxton moved that HB 5695 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0
nays, 1 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Middleton moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 5696 and recognized the Senate
Sponsor, Senator Birdwell, to explain the bill.
Senator Paxton sent up a committee substitute.
The chair recognized Senator Birdwell to explain the difference between the
committee
substitute and the senate bill as filed.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was
so ordered.
Senator Paxton moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without
objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Paxton moved that HB 5696 do not pass but that CSHB 5696 be reported
back to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record
vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Middleton moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local
&
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2512 and recognized Senator West, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Nichols moved that HB 2512 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 1
nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
There being no further business, at 11:31 PM Senator Bettencourt moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Paul Bettencourt, Chair
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Jared Yust, Clerk