MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Friday, May 21, 2021
9:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E1.028
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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 Friday, May 21, 2021, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.028, at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
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Senator Paul Bettencourt, Chair |
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Senator Roland Gutierrez |
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Senator José Menéndez, Vice Chair |
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Senator Sarah Eckhardt |
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Senator Bob Hall |
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Senator Robert Nichols |
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Senator Angela Paxton |
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Senator Drew Springer |
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Senator Judith Zaffirini |
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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 746 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Campbell, to explain the bill.
Senator Hall sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Campbell to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 746 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4649 and recognized Senator Hall, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 4649 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4669 and recognized Senator Hall, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 4669 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2947 and recognized Senator Hall, 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 the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 2947 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2235 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Schwertner, to explain the bill.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 2235 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4658 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Schwertner, to explain the bill.
Senator Hall sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Schwertner to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 4658 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4638 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Schwertner, to explain the bill.
Senator Hall sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Schwertner to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 4638 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 72 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Miles, to explain the bill.
Senator Hall sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Miles to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 72 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1475 and recognized Senator Hall, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 1475 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1929 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hall, to explain the bill.
At 9:28 AM Senator Hall assumed the chair.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 9:34 AM Senator Bettencourt resumed the chair.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 1929 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3140 and recognized Senator Hall, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Bettencourt sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Hall to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 3140 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3436 and recognized Senator Hall, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 3436 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4588 and recognized Senator Hall, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 4588 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4615 and recognized Senator Hall, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 4615 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4616 and recognized Senator Hall, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 4616 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4642 and recognized Senator Hall, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 4642 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4627 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Springer, to explain the bill.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Springer sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Springer to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.
Senator Springer moved HB 4627 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4589 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Springer, to explain the bill.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Springer moved HB 4589 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4666 and recognized Senator Springer, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 4666 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3690 and recognized Senator Hall, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 3690 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3717 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Lucio, Jr., to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 3717 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1090 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Nichols, to explain the bill.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 1090 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1476 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Nichols, to explain the bill.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 1476 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4664 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Nichols, to explain the bill.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 4664 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4645 and recognized Senator Springer, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Springer sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Springer to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 4645 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4668 and recognized Senator Springer, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Springer moved HB 4668 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2428 and recognized Senator Springer, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 2428 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4647 and recognized Senator Hall, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Hall sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Hall to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 4647 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1154 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Nichols sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Nichols to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 1154 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3629 and recognized Senator Hall, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 3629 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4604 and recognized Senator Hall, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Hall sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Hall to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 4604 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4429 and recognized Senator Hall, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 4429 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4025 and recognized Senator Hall, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 4025 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2235.
Senator Springer moved HB 2235 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3140.
Senator Springer moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Springer moved HB 3140 do not pass but CSHB 3140 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Springer moved 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 3436.
Senator Springer moved HB 3436 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Springer moved 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 4588.
Senator Springer moved HB 4588 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Springer moved the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Springer moved HB 4589 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Springer moved 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 4615.
Senator Springer moved HB 4615 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Springer moved 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 4642.
Senator Springer moved HB 4642 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Springer moved 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 4649.
Senator Springer moved HB 4649 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Springer moved 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 4666.
Senator Springer moved HB 4666 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Springer moved 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 4669.
Senator Springer moved HB 4669 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Springer moved 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 4592.
Senator Springer moved HB 4592 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Springer moved 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 4605.
Senator Springer moved HB 4605 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Springer moved 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 4634.
Senator Springer moved HB 4634 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Springer moved 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 4635.
Senator Springer moved HB 4635 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Springer moved the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 10:26 AM Senator Nichols assumed the chair.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1869.
Senator Bettencourt sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Bettencourt to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Bettencourt moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 1869 do not pass but CSHB 1869 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 2 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.
At 10:28 AM Senator Bettencourt resumed the chair.
There being no further business, at 10:28 AM Senator Bettencourt moved the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
At 5:25 PM Senator Bettencourt reconvened the meeting.
The chair laid out HB 792 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Birdwell, to explain the bill.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 792 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1861 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Menéndez, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 1861 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4591 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Springer, to explain the bill.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 4591 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4590 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Springer, to explain the bill.
Senator Springer sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Springer to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 4590 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4665 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Springer, to explain the bill.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 4665 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4628 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Powell, to explain the bill.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 4628 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4583 and recognized Senator Eckhardt, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Eckhardt sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Eckhardt to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 4583 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4623 and recognized Senator Eckhardt, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Eckhardt sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Eckhardt to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 4623 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2242 and recognized Senator Springer, 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 the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 2242 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4584 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Birdwell, to explain the bill.
Senator Springer sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Birdwell to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Springer moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Springer moved HB 4584 do not pass but CSHB 4584 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.
Senator Nichols assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 1931 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Bettencourt, to explain the bill.
Senator Bettencourt sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Bettencourt to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 1931 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3340 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Bettencourt, to explain the bill.
No witnesses registered and testified on the bill.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 3340 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 72.
Senator Menéndez moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Menéndez moved HB 72 do not pass but CSHB 72 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation 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.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 792.
Senator Springer moved HB 792 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Springer moved 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 1090.
Senator Nichols moved HB 1090 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 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 1154.
Senator Nichols moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Nichols moved HB 1154 do not pass but CSHB 1154 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Nichols moved 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 1475.
Senator Hall moved HB 1475 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Hall moved 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 1476.
Senator Nichols moved HB 1476 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 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 1861.
Senator Menéndez moved HB 1861 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Menéndez moved 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 2428.
Senator Springer moved HB 2428 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Springer moved the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator
Nichols resumed the chair.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3340.
Senator Bettencourt moved HB 3340 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Bettencourt moved the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Bettencourt assumed the chair.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3629.
Senator Nichols moved HB 3629 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 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 3690.
Senator Hall moved HB 3690 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Hall moved 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 3717.
Senator Zaffirini moved HB 3717 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 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 4025.
Senator Zaffirini moved HB 4025 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 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 4429.
Senator Zaffirini moved HB 4429 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 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 4583.
Senator Hall moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hall moved HB 4583 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Hall moved 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 4590.
Senator Springer moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Springer moved HB 4590 do not pass but CSHB 4590 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Springer moved 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 4591.
Senator Springer moved HB 4591 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Springer moved 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 as a matter of pending business HB 1931.
Senator Menéndez moved HB 1931 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Menéndez moved the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Bettencourt resumed the chair.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 4604.
Senator Menéndez moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Menéndez moved HB 4604 do not pass but CSHB 4604 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Menéndez moved 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 4616.
Senator Nichols moved HB 4616 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 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 4623.
Senator Springer moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Springer moved HB 4623 do not pass but CSHB 4623 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Springer moved 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 4627.
Senator Springer moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Springer moved HB 4627 do not pass but CSHB 4627 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Springer moved 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 4628.
Senator Hall moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hall moved HB 4628 do not pass but CSHB 4628 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Hall moved 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 4641.
Senator Nichols moved HB 4641 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.
Senator Nichols moved 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 4645.
Senator Menéndez moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Menéndez moved HB 4645 do not pass but CSHB 4645 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Menéndez moved 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 4647.
Senator Zaffirini moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Zaffirini moved HB 4647 do not pass but CSHB 4647 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation 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 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 4658.
Senator Springer moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Springer moved HB 4658 do not pass but CSHB 4658 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Springer moved 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 4664.
Senator Nichols moved HB 4664 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 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 4665.
Senator Springer moved HB 4665 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Springer moved 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 4668.
Senator Springer moved HB 4668 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Springer moved 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 639.
Senator Springer moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Springer moved HB 639 do not pass but CSHB 639 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Springer moved 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 1558.
Senator Paxton moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Paxton moved HB 1558 do not pass but CSHB 1558 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Paxton moved 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 2091.
Senator Springer moved HB 2091 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Springer moved 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 2314.
Senator Nichols moved HB 2314 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 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 2535.
Senator Springer moved HB 2535 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Springer moved 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 2610.
Senator Springer moved HB 2610 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3971.
Senator Paxton moved HB 3971 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Paxton moved 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 4356.
Senator Nichols moved HB 4356 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation 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 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 4609.
Senator Springer moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Springer moved HB 4609 do not pass but CSHB 4609 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Springer moved 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 4638.
Senator Menéndez moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Menéndez moved HB 4638 do not pass but CSHB 4638 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Menéndez moved 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 4663.
Senator Menéndez moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Menéndez moved HB 4663 do not pass but CSHB 4663 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Menéndez moved 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 1929.
Senator Paxton moved HB 1929 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.
The chair laid out HB 4611, the companion bill to SB 2159, which was laid out at a previous hearing.
Senator Paxton moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Paxton moved HB 4611 do not pass but CSHB 4611 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation 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 Paxton moved the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
There being no further business, at 6:56 PM Senator Bettencourt moved 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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Sydney Suss, Clerk