The House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety

86th Legislature

April 17, 2019

8:00 a.m.

E2.016

Pursuant to a notice posted on April 12, 2019, revised on April 12, 2019, April 12, 2019, April 16, 2019, April 16, 2019 and April 16, 2019, and a suspension of the 5-day posting rule on April 16, 2019 and on April 17, 2019, the House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Nevárez, at 8:08 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Nevárez; Paul; Burns; Calanni; Goodwin; Israel; Lang; and Tinderholt.

A quorum was present.

HB 2478, HB 1938, HB 838

The chair laid out HB 2478, HB 1938, and HB 838.

The chair recognized Representative Deshotel to explain HB 2478, HB 1938, and HB 838.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Clardy now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Deshotel to close on HB 2478, HB 1938, and HB 838.

HB 2478, HB 1938, and HB 838 were left pending without objection.

HB 3030

The chair laid out HB 3030.

The chair recognized Representative Flynn to explain HB 3030.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Flynn to close on HB 3030.

HB 3030 was left pending without objection.

HB 1090

The chair laid out HB 1090.

The chair recognized Representative Bell, Cecil to explain HB 1090.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Bell, Cecil to close on HB 1090.

HB 1090 was left pending without objection.

HB 2328

The chair laid out HB 2328.

The chair recognized Representative Metcalf to explain HB 2328.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Metcalf to close on HB 2328.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2328 was left pending without objection.

HB 418

The chair laid out HB 418.

The chair recognized Representative VanDeaver to explain HB 418.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative VanDeaver to close on HB 418.

HB 418 was left pending without objection.

HB 2644

The chair laid out HB 2644.

The chair recognized Representative Martinez to explain HB 2644.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Martinez to close on HB 2644.

HB 2644 was left pending without objection.

HB 34

The chair laid out HB 34.

The chair recognized Representative Burns to explain HB 34.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Burns to close on HB 34.

HB 34 was left pending without objection.

HB 3858

The chair laid out HB 3858.

The chair recognized Representative Johnson, Jarvis to explain HB 3858.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Johnson, Jarvis to close on HB 3858.

HB 3858 was left pending without objection.

SB 325

The chair laid out SB 325 as pending business.

Representative Burns moved that SB 325, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Nevárez; Paul; Burns; Calanni; Clardy; Goodwin; Israel; Lang; Tinderholt (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 372

The chair laid out HB 372 as pending business.

Representative Burns moved that HB 372, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Nevárez; Paul; Burns; Calanni; Clardy; Goodwin; Israel (7).

Nays:                           Representatives Lang; Tinderholt (2).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 3082

The chair laid out HB 3082 as pending business.

Representative Burns moved that HB 3082, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Nevárez; Paul; Burns; Calanni; Clardy; Goodwin; Israel; Lang; Tinderholt (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 1681

The chair laid out HB 1681 as pending business.

Representative Burns offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Burns moved that HB 1681, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Nevárez; Paul; Burns; Calanni; Clardy; Goodwin; Israel; Lang; Tinderholt (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 3668

The chair laid out HB 3668 as pending business.

Representative Burns offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Burns moved that HB 3668, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Nevárez; Paul; Burns; Calanni; Clardy; Goodwin; Israel; Lang; Tinderholt (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 3800

The chair laid out HB 3800 as pending business.

Representative Burns offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Burns moved that HB 3800, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Nevárez; Paul; Burns; Calanni; Clardy; Goodwin; Israel; Lang; Tinderholt (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 292

The chair laid out HB 292 as pending business.

Representative Burns moved that HB 292, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Nevárez; Paul; Burns; Calanni; Clardy; Goodwin; Israel; Lang; Tinderholt (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 3566

The chair laid out HB 3566.

The chair recognized Representative Farrar to explain HB 3566.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

HB 3566 was left pending without objection.

At 9:55 a.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was recessed until final adjourn/recess.

The committee reconvened at 5:33 p.m. and was called to order by the chair, Representative Nevárez.

The quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Nevárez; Burns; Calanni; Goodwin; and Lang.

A quorum was present.

HB 3566

The chair laid out HB 3566 as pending business.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Israel now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Tinderholt now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Paul now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Paul in chair.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Israel to close on HB 3566.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3566 was left pending without objection.

HB 257

The chair laid out HB 257.

The chair recognized Representative Blanco to explain HB 257.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Blanco to close on HB 257.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 257 was left pending without objection.

HB 2051

The chair laid out HB 2051.

The chair recognized Representative Murr to explain HB 2051.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Murr to close on HB 2051.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2051 was left pending without objection.

HB 4067

The chair laid out HB 4067.

The chair recognized Representative Murr to explain HB 4067.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Murr to close on HB 4067.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 4067 was left pending without objection.

HB 409

The chair laid out HB 409.

The chair recognized Representative White to explain HB 409.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative White to close on HB 409.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 409 was left pending without objection.

HB 1013

The chair laid out HB 1013.

The chair recognized Representative White to explain HB 1013.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative White to close on HB 1013.

HB 1013 was left pending without objection.

HB 2607

The chair laid out HB 2607.

The chair recognized Representative King, Ken to explain HB 2607.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative King, Ken to close on HB 2607.

HB 2607 was left pending without objection.

HB 2604

The chair laid out HB 2604.

The chair recognized Representative Sanford to explain HB 2604.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Sanford to close on HB 2604.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2604 was left pending without objection.

HB 2931

The chair laid out HB 2931.

The chair recognized Representative Parker to explain HB 2931.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Parker to close on HB 2931.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2931 was left pending without objection.

HB 3863

The chair laid out HB 3863.

The chair recognized Representative Wilson to explain HB 3863.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Wilson to close on HB 3863.

HB 3863 was left pending without objection.

HB 1713

The chair laid out HB 1713.

The chair recognized Representative Ramos to explain HB 1713.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Clardy now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Nevárez in chair.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Ramos to close on HB 1713.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 1713 was left pending without objection.

HB 2405

The chair laid out HB 2405.

The chair recognized Representative Bowers to explain HB 2405.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Bowers to close on HB 2405.

HB 2405 was left pending without objection.

HB 3138

The chair laid out HB 3138.

The chair recognized Representative Bowers to explain HB 3138.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Bowers to close on HB 3138.

HB 3138 was left pending without objection.

HB 2144

The chair laid out HB 2144.

The chair recognized Representative Turner, John to explain HB 2144.

(Representative Paul in chair.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Turner, John to close on HB 2144.

HB 2144 was left pending without objection.

HB 4469

The chair laid out HB 4469.

The chair recognized Representative Meza to explain HB 4469.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Meza to close on HB 4469.

(Representative Nevárez in chair.)

Representative Burns moved that HB 4469, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Nevárez; Paul; Burns; Calanni; Clardy; Goodwin (6).

Nays:                           Representatives Lang; Tinderholt (2).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Israel (1).

HB 2678

The chair laid out HB 2678.

The chair recognized Representative Zwiener to explain HB 2678.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Zwiener to close on HB 2678.

HB 2678 was left pending without objection.

HB 2672

The chair laid out HB 2672.

The chair recognized Representative Zwiener to explain HB 2672.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Zwiener to close on HB 2672.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2672 was left pending without objection.

(Representative Paul in chair.)

HB 653

The chair laid out HB 653.

The chair recognized Representative Nevárez to explain HB 653.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Nevárez to close on HB 653.

HB 653 was left pending without objection.

HB 646

The chair laid out HB 646.

The chair recognized Representative Nevárez to explain HB 646.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Nevárez to close on HB 646.

HB 646 was left pending without objection.

HB 842

The chair laid out HB 842.

The chair recognized Representative Nevárez to explain HB 842.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Nevárez to close on HB 842.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 842 was left pending without objection.

HB 107

The chair laid out HB 107.

The chair recognized Representative Burns to explain HB 107.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Burns to close on HB 107.

HB 107 was left pending without objection.

HB 3526

The chair laid out HB 3526.

The chair recognized Representative Nevárez to explain HB 3526.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Nevárez to close on HB 3526.

HB 3526 was left pending without objection.

HB 738

The chair laid out HB 738.

The chair recognized Representative Harless to explain HB 738.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Harless to close on HB 738.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 738 was left pending without objection.

HB 4428

The chair laid out HB 4428.

The chair recognized Representative Tinderholt to explain HB 4428.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Tinderholt to close on HB 4428.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 4428 was left pending without objection.

HB 1791

The chair laid out HB 1791.

The chair recognized Representative Nevárez to explain HB 1791.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Nevárez to close on HB 1791.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 1791 was left pending without objection.

At 10:09 p.m., on the motion of acting chair, Representative Paul and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Nevárez, Chair

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Jeff Stokes, Clerk