MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS & COMMERCE
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
8:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E1.012
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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 Business & Commerce was held on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.012, at Austin, Texas.
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Senator Kelly Hancock, Chair |
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Senator Robert Nichols, Vice Chair |
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Senator Donna Campbell |
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Senator Brandon Creighton |
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Senator José Menéndez |
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Senator Angela Paxton |
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Senator Charles Schwertner |
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Senator John Whitmire |
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Senator Judith Zaffirini |
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The chair called the meeting to order at 8:00 AM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
The chair laid out HB 7 as a matter of pending business by Huffman. Senator Nichols moved that HB 7 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 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.
The chair laid out HB 1455 as a matter of pending business by Buckingham. Senator Nichols moved that HB 1455 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 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.
The chair laid out HB 1742 as a matter of pending business by Johnson. Senator Nichols moved adoption of the committee substitute. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that HB 1742 do not pass but that the committee substitute to HB 1742 do pass and be recommended to the full senate. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 present not voting, and 0 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 2791 as a matter of pending business by Watson. Senator Nichols moved that HB 2791 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 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.
The chair laid out HB 2792 as a matter of pending business by Watson. Senator Nichols moved that HB 2792 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 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.
The chair laid out HB 2950 as a matter of pending business by Zaffirini. Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 2950 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 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.
The chair laid out HB 3175 as a matter of pending business by Creighton. Senator Creighton moved that HB 3175 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 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.
The chair laid out HB 3306 as a matter of pending business by Zaffirini. Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 3306 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Zaffirini moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3768 as a matter of pending business by West. Senator Nichols moved that HB 3768 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 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.
The chair laid out SB 1185 as a matter of pending business by Creighton. Senator Creighton moved adoption of the committee substitute. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Creighton moved that SB 1742 do not pass but that the committee substitute to SB 1185 do pass and be recommended to the full senate. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Creighton moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1002 as a matter of pending business by Creighton. Senator Creighton moved that HB 1002 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Creighton moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1342 as a matter of pending business by Hinojosa. Senator Nichols moved that HB 1342 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 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.
The chair laid out HB 1523 as a matter of pending business by Buckingham. Senator Nichols moved adoption of the committee substitute. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Menendez sends up Committee Amendment #1. The chair recognizes Senator Menendez to explain the amendment. Senator Menendez sends up Committee Amendment #2. The chair recognizes Senator Menendez to explain the amendment. Senator Menendez moves to roll both amendments into a new substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Menendez moved that HB 1523 do not pass but that the committee substitute to HB 1523 do pass and be recommended to the full senate. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Menendez moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1941 as a matter of pending business by Watsom. Senator Nichols moved adoption of the committee substitute. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that HB 1742 do not pass but that the committee substitute to HB 1941 do pass and be recommended to the full senate. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 present not voting, and 0 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 3301 as a matter of pending business by Perry. Senator Nichols moved adoption of the committee substitute. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that HB 3301 do not pass but that the committee substitute to HB 3301 do pass and be recommended to the full senate. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 present not voting, and 0 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 3867 as a matter of pending business by Perry. Senator Nichols moved adoption of the committee substitute. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that HB 3867 do not pass but that the committee substitute to HB 3867 do pass and be recommended to the full senate. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 present not voting, and 0 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 3867 as a matter of pending business by Perry. Senator Creighton moved adoption of the committee substitute. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that HB 3867 do not pass but that the committee substitute to HB 3867 do pass and be recommended to the full senate. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 1 nays, 2 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Creighton moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1545 as a matter of pending business by Birdwell. Senator Nichols moved adoption of the committee substitute. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that HB 1545 do not pass but that the committee substitute to HB 1545 do pass and be recommended to the full senate. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Nichols moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Nichols assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 259 as a matter of pending business by Hancock. Senator Hancock moved that HB 259 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Hancock moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3228 as a matter of pending business by Hancock. Senator Hancock moved that HB 3228 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Hancock moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hancock resumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 2977 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Watson 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. The chair moved that HB 2977 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2042 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Birdwell 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. The chair
moved that HB 2042 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2327 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Buckingham 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. The chair
moved that HB 2327 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2364 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Perry 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. The chair
moved that HB 2364 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4150 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Hughes to explain the
bill. Senator Nichols sent up the committee substitute. The chair recognized the author to explain the substitute. 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. The chair moved that HB 4150 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Nichols assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 1962 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Hall 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. The chair
moved that HB 1962 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hancock resumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 1614 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Creighton 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. The chair
moved that HB 1614 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1025 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Whitmire to explain the
bill. Senator Creighton sent up the committee substitute. The chair recognized the author to explain the substitute. 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. The chair moved that HB 1025 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2845 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Creighton to explain the
bill. Senator Creighton sent up the committee substitute. The chair recognized the author to explain the substitute. 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. The chair moved that HB 2845 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2102 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Zaffirini to explain the
bill. Senator Zaffirini sent up the committee substitute. The chair recognized the author to explain the substitute. 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. The chair moved that HB 2102 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2103 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Zaffirini to explain the
bill. Senator Zaffirini sent up the committee substitute. The chair recognized the author to explain the substitute. 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. The chair moved that HB 2103 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3875 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Zaffirini to explain the
bill. Senator Zaffirini sent up the committee substitute. The chair recognized the author to explain the substitute. 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. The chair moved that HB 3875 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 515 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Schwertner to explain the
bill. Senator Schwertner sent up the committee substitute. The chair recognized the author to explain the substitute. 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. The chair moved that HB 515 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2486 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Schwertner to explain the bill. Senator Nichols sent up the committee substitute. The chair recognized the author to explain the substitute. 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. The chair moved that HB 2486 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 759 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Paxton to explain the
bill. Senator Paxton sent up the committee substitute. The chair recognized the author to explain the substitute. 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. The chair moved that HB 759 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2633 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Kolkhorst to explain the bill. Senator Nichols sent up the committee substitute. The chair recognized the author to explain the substitute. 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. The chair moved that HB 2633 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1524 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Paxton to explain the bill. Senator Paxton sent up the committee substitute. The chair recognized the author to explain the substitute. 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. The chair moved that HB 1524 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2587 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Paxton 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. The chair moved that HB 2587 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2110 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Paxton 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. The chair moved that HB 2110 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4120 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Menendez to explain the bill. Senator Menendez sent up the committee substitute. The chair recognized the author to explain the substitute. 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. The chair moved that HB 4120 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3162 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Campbell 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. The chair moved that HB 3162 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3911 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Campbell 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. The chair moved that HB 3911 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2041 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Taylor 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. The chair moved that HB 2041 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2099 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Campbell 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. The chair moved that HB 2099 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 996 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Paxton 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. The chair moved that HB 996 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
There being no further business, at 10:40 AM Senator Hancock moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Kelly Hancock, Chair
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Kennedy Calvo, Clerk