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MINUTES

SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES

Friday, May 18, 2007

7:00 a.m.

Capitol Extension, Room E1.012

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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule 11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was held on Friday, May 18, 2007, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.012, at Austin, Texas.

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MEMBERS PRESENT:

MEMBERS ABSENT:

Senator Kip Averitt

Senator Craig Estes

Senator Kim Brimer

Senator Bob Deuell

Senator Robert Duncan

Senator Kevin Eltife

Senator Glenn Hegar

Senator Juan Hinojosa

Senator Mike Jackson

Senator Kel Seliger

Senator Carlos Uresti

None

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The chair called the meeting to order at 7:06 a.m. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:

The chair laid out pending business HB 1254.

Senator Averitt moved that HB 1254 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.

Senator Averitt moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out pending business HB 1565. A committee substitute had been laid out at a previous hearing. Senator Uresti moved that the committee substitute be adopted; without objection, the substitute was adopted.

Senator Uresti moved that HB 1565 do not pass but that CSHB 1565 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion failed by a record vote of 4 ayes, 1 nay, 1 present not voting, and 5 absent.

At 9:24, Senator Averitt moved to reconsider the vote by which CSHB 1565 failed; without objection, the motion passed.

Senator Uresti moved that HB 1565 do not pass but that CSHB 1565 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nay, 1 present not voting, and 1 absent.

The chair laid out pending business HB 1841.

Senator Hegar moved that HB 1841 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.

Senator Hegar moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out pending business HB 2541. A committee substitute had been laid out at a previous hearing. Senator Uresti moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, the motion carried.

Senator Uresti moved that HB 2541 do not pass but that CSHB 2541 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.

The chair laid out pending business HB 3273.

Senator Averitt moved that HB 3273 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.

Senator Averitt moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out pending business HB 971.

Senator Uresti moved that HB 971 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.

The chair laid out pending business HB 1032.

Senator Uresti moved that HB 1032 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.

Senator Seliger moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out pending business HB 1391. A committee substitute was laid out at a previous hearing. Senator Estes moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, the motion carried.

Senator Deuell moved that HB 1391 do not pass but that CSHB 1391 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.

The chair laid out pending business HB 1526. A committee substitute had been adopted at a previous hearing.

Senator Seliger moved that HB 1526 do not pass but that CSHB 1526 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.

Senator Estes moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out pending business HB 1656.

Senator Averitt moved that HB 1656 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 1 nay, 1 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The chair laid out pending business HB 1920.

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 1920 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.

Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out pending business HB 2070.

Senator Deuell moved that HB 2070 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.

Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out pending business HB 2368.

Senator Hegar moved that HB 2368 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.

Senator Hegar moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out pending business HB 2482.

Senator Estes sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Estes moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Estes moved that HB 2482 do not pass but that CSHB 2482 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.

The chair laid out pending business HB 2654.

Senator Uresti moved that HB 2654 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The chair laid out pending business HB 2713.

Senator Averitt moved that HB 2713 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Averitt moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out pending business HB 2714.

Senator Jackson moved that HB 2714 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The chair laid out pending business HB 2892.

Senator Seliger moved that HB 2892 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 2 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.

The chair laid out pending business HB 3017.

Senator Averitt moved that HB 3017 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Averitt moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out pending business HB 3070.

Senator Hegar moved that HB 3070 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The chair laid out pending business HB 3438.

Senator Uresti moved that HB 3438 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Uresti moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out pending business HB 3559. A committee substitute had been previously adopted.

Senator Deuell moved that HB 3559 do not pass but that CSHB 3559 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Uresti moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out pending business HB 3770.

Senator Hegar moved that HB 3770 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Hegar moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out pending business HB 3980.

Senator Jackson moved that HB 3980 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Jackson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out pending business HB 4009.

Senator Uresti moved that HB 4009 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Uresti moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out pending business HB 4029. A committee substitute had been previously laid out.

Senator Hegar moved that HB 4029 do not pass but that CSHB 4029 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Hegar moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out pending business HB 4038.

Senator Uresti moved that HB 4038 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Uresti moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out pending business HB 4067.

Senator Deuell moved that HB 4067 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out pending business HB 4070.

Senator Jackson moved that HB 4070 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Jackson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out pending business HB 4111.

Senator Seliger moved that HB 4111 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Seliger moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out pending business HB 3475.

Senator Uresti sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted. Senator Uresti moved that HB 3475, as amended, be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.

Senator Uresti moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The subcommittee report on HB 461 was laid out by Senator Estes. Senator Estes was recognized to explain the subcommittee report on HB 461. Senator Estes then moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Estes moved that HB 461 do not pass but that CSHB 461 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 3 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The subcommittee report on HB 820 was laid out by Senator Estes. Senator Estes was recognized to explain the subcommittee report on HB 820. Senator Estes then moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Hegar moved that HB 820 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Hegar moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The subcommittee report on HB 1310 was laid out by Senator Hegar. Senator Estes was recognized to explain the subcommittee report on HB 1310. Senator Estes then moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Hegar moved that HB 1310 do not pass but that CSHB 1310 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The subcommittee report on HB 1457 was laid out by Senator Estes. Senator Estes was recognized to explain the subcommittee report on HB 1457. Senator Estes then moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Jackson moved that HB 1457 do not pass but that CSHB 1457 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The subcommittee report on HB 1719 was laid out by Senator Estes. Senator Estes was recognized to explain the subcommittee report on HB 1719. Senator Estes then moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Jackson moved that HB 1719 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Jackson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The subcommittee report on HB 1932 was laid out by Senator Estes. Senator Estes was recognized to explain the subcommittee report on HB 1932. Senator Estes then moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Hegar moved that HB 1932 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Hegar moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The subcommittee report on HB 2222 was laid out by Senator Estes. Senator Estes was recognized to explain the subcommittee report on HB 2222. Senator Estes then moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Uresti moved that HB 2222 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Uresti moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The subcommittee report on HB 2346 was laid out by Senator Estes. Senator Estes was recognized to explain the subcommittee report on HB 2346. Senator Estes then moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Hegar moved that HB 2346 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Hegar moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The subcommittee report on HB 2585 was laid out by Senator Estes. Senator Estes was recognized to explain the subcommittee report on HB 2585. Senator Estes then moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being objection, the motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Hegar moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The subcommittee report on HB 2769 was laid out by Senator Estes. Senator Estes was recognized to explain the subcommittee report on HB 2769. Senator Estes then moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Jackson moved that HB 2769 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The subcommittee report on HB 3765 was laid out by Senator Estes. Senator Estes was recognized to explain the subcommittee report on HB 3765. Senator Averitt then moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Hegar moved that HB 3765 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Hegar moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 4032 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hegar, to explain the bill.

Senator Hegar sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Hegar moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Hegar moved that HB 4032 do not pass but that CSHB 4032 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.

Senator Hegar moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 4053 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Jackson, to explain the bill.

Senator Jackson sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Jackson moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Jackson moved that HB 4053 do not pass but that CSHB 4053 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Jackson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 4071 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Deuell, to explain the bill.

Senator Deuell sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Deuell moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Deuell moved that HB 4071 do not pass but that CSHB 4071 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.

Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3502 and recognized Senator Seliger, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Seliger moved that HB 3502 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.

Senator Seliger moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 4041 and recognized Senator Seliger, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Seliger moved that HB 4041 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.

Senator Averitt moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 4042 and recognized Senator Seliger, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Seliger moved that HB 4042 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.

Senator Seliger moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 4043 and recognized Senator Seliger, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Seliger moved that HB 4043 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Seliger moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 1915 and recognized Senator Duncan, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 1915 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2608 and recognized Senator Seliger, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Seliger moved that HB 2608 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Seliger moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3378 and recognized Senator Jackson, 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 Brimer moved that HB 3378 do not pass but that CSHB 3378 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The chair laid out HB 4057 and recognized Senator Jackson, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Jackson moved that HB 4057 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Jackson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 4101 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Estes, to explain the bill.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Estes moved that HB 4101 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Estes moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 4112 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hegar, to explain the bill.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Hegar moved that HB 4112 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Hegar moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 4114 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Jackson, to explain the bill.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Jackson moved that HB 4114 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Jackson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3764 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Estes, 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 Estes moved that HB 3764 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Estes moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3300 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Estes, to explain the bill.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Estes moved that HB 3300 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Estes moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Estes assumed the chair.

The chair laid out HB 2417 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Averitt, to explain the bill.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Averitt moved that HB 2417 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Averitt moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3098 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Averitt, to explain the bill.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Averitt moved that HB 3098 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Averitt moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 4 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Averitt, to explain the bill.

Senator Jackson sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Averitt moved that HB 4, as amended, be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The chair laid out HB 3780 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Averitt, 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 Averitt moved that HB 3780 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Averitt resumed the chair.

The chair laid out HB 3266 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Jackson, to explain the bill.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Jackson moved that HB 3266 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.

Senator Jackson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3837 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hegar, 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 Hegar moved that HB 3837 do not pass but that CSHB 3837 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.

Senator Hegar moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3220 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Jackson, to explain the bill.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Jackson moved that HB 3220 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Jackson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3353 and recognized Senator Uresti, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Uresti moved that HB 3353 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Uresti moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3838 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hegar, 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 Hegar moved that HB 3838 do not pass but that CSHB 3838 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Hegar moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 4010 and recognized Senator Jackson, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Jackson moved that HB 4010 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Jackson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3168 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Estes, 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 Estes moved that HB 3168 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.

Senator Averitt moved that the committee stand recessed until after adjournment of the Senate; without objection, it was so ordered.

At 3:56 p.m. the committee reconvened.

Senator Jackson assumed the chair.

The chair laid out HB 4034 and recognized Senator Hegar, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Deuell moved that HB 4034 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.

Senator Averitt resumed the chair.

The chair laid out HB 4033 and recognized Senator Hegar, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Deuell moved that HB 4033 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.

The chair laid out HB 3995 and recognized Senator Hegar, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Hegar moved that HB 3995 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.

The chair laid out HB 4085 and recognized Senator Hegar, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Deuell moved that HB 4085 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.

The chair laid out HB 4013 and recognized Senator Hegar, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.

Senator Hegar sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Averitt moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Eltife moved that HB 4013 do not pass but that CSHB 4013 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.

The chair laid out HB 4134 and recognized Senator Hegar, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Hegar moved that HB 4134 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.

The chair laid out HB 4014 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Williams, to explain the bill.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Brimer moved that HB 4014 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.

The chair laid out HB 4081 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Jackson, to explain the bill.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Jackson moved that HB 4081 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.

The chair laid out HB 3990 and recognized Senator Jackson, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Estes moved that HB 3990 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.

The chair laid out HB 3984 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Estes, to explain the bill.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Estes moved that HB 3984 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.

The chair laid out HB 4044 and recognized Senator Jackson, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Estes moved that HB 4044 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.

The chair laid out HB 4096 and recognized Senator Jackson, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Estes moved that HB 4096 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The chair laid out HB 4122 and recognized Senator Jackson, 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 Estes moved that HB 4122 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.

The chair laid out HB 2678 and recognized Senator Jackson, 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 Seliger moved that HB 2678 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.

The chair laid out HB 2883 and recognized Senator Hegar, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.

Senator Hegar sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hegar moved that HB 2883, as amended, be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.

Senator Estes assumed the chair.

The chair laid out HB 1235 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Averitt, to explain the bill.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Averitt moved that HB 1235 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.

The chair laid out pending business HB 1309.

Senator Seliger moved that HB 1309 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion failed by a record vote of 5 ayes, 3 nays, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.

Senator Deuell moved to reconsider the vote by which the HB 1309 failed to receive an affirmative vote; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Seliger moved that HB 1309 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, 2 nays, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.

The chair laid out pending business HB 1334.

Senator Eltife moved that HB 1334 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion failed by a record vote of 5 ayes, 3 nays, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.

The chair laid out pending business HB 2655.

Senator Averitt moved that HB 2655 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, 2 nays, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.

The chair laid out pending business HB 3769.Senator Averitt moved that HB 3769, as amended, be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.

The chair laid out pending business HB 3929.

Senator Averitt moved that HB 3929 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.

The chair laid out pending business HB 3776.

Senator Hegar moved that HB 3776 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.

The chair laid out pending business HB 3960. A committee substitute had been laid out previously. Senator Jackson moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, the substitute was adopted.

Senator Jackson moved that HB 3960 do not pass but that CSHB 3960 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.

There being no further business, Senator Averitt moved that the Committee be adjourned Sine Die. Without objection, it was so ordered.

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Senator Kip Averitt, Chair

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Teddy Carter, Clerk