The House Committee on Business & Industry

88th Legislature

April 17, 2023

8:30 a.m.

E2.012

Pursuant to a notice posted on April 12, 2023, revised on April 13, 2023, the House Committee on Business & Industry met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Longoria, at 8:32 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Longoria; Vasut; Cole; Frazier; Isaac; Lambert; and Neave Criado.

A quorum was present.

HB 3405

The chair laid out HB 3405.

The chair recognized Representative Bryant to explain HB 3405.

(Representative Hinojosa now present.)

(Representative Vasut in chair.)

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

The chair recognized Representative Bryant to close on HB 3405.

HB 3405 was left pending without objection.

HB 3423

The chair laid out HB 3423.

The chair recognized Representative Bryant to explain HB 3423.

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

The chair recognized Representative Bryant to close on HB 3423.

HB 3423 was left pending without objection.

HB 2928

The chair laid out HB 2928.

The chair recognized Representative Turner to explain HB 2928.

Representative Lambert offered a complete committee substitute.

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

The chair recognized Representative Turner to close on HB 2928.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2928 was left pending without objection.

HB 4316

The chair laid out HB 4316.

The chair recognized Representative Goldman to explain HB 4316.

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

The chair recognized Representative Goldman to close on HB 4316.

HB 4316 was left pending without objection.

HB 143

The chair laid out HB 143.

The chair recognized Representative Morales, Christina to explain HB 143.

Representative Isaac offered a complete committee substitute.

(Representative Longoria in chair.)

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

The chair recognized Representative Morales, Christina to close on HB 143.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 143 was left pending without objection.

HB 4507

The chair laid out HB 4507.

The chair recognized Representative Moody to explain HB 4507.

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

The chair recognized Representative Moody to close on HB 4507.

HB 4507 was left pending without objection.

HB 2884

The chair laid out HB 2884.

The chair recognized Representative Lujan to explain HB 2884.

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

The chair recognized Representative Lujan to close on HB 2884.

HB 2884 was left pending without objection.

HB 2458

The chair laid out HB 2458.

The chair recognized Representative Vo to explain HB 2458.

Representative Lambert offered a complete committee substitute.

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

The chair recognized Representative Vo to close on HB 2458.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2458 was left pending without objection.

HB 2128

The chair laid out HB 2128.

The chair recognized Representative Bailes to explain HB 2128.

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

The chair recognized Representative Bailes to close on HB 2128.

HB 2128 was left pending without objection.

HB 4147

The chair laid out HB 4147.

The chair recognized Representative Thompson, Senfronia to explain HB 4147.

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

The chair recognized Representative Thompson, Senfronia to close on HB 4147.

HB 4147 was left pending without objection.

HB 4859

The chair laid out HB 4859.

The chair recognized Representative Shine to explain HB 4859.

(Representative González, Jessica now present.)

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

The chair recognized Representative Shine to close on HB 4859.

HB 4859 was left pending without objection.

HB 3536

The chair laid out HB 3536.

The chair recognized Representative Manuel to explain HB 3536.

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

The chair recognized Representative Manuel to close on HB 3536.

HB 3536 was left pending without objection.

HB 1469

The chair laid out HB 1469.

The chair recognized Representative Capriglione to explain HB 1469.

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

The chair recognized Representative Capriglione to close on HB 1469.

HB 1469 was left pending without objection.

HB 1963

The chair laid out HB 1963.

The chair recognized Representative Leach to explain HB 1963.

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

The chair recognized Representative Leach to close on HB 1963.

HB 1963 was left pending without objection.

HB 2657

The chair laid out HB 2657.

The chair recognized Representative Leach to explain HB 2657.

Representative Frazier offered a complete committee substitute.

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

The chair recognized Representative Leach to close on HB 2657.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2657 was left pending without objection.

HB 3977

The chair laid out HB 3977.

The chair recognized Representative Neave Criado to explain HB 3977.

Representative Hinojosa offered a complete committee substitute.

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

The chair recognized Representative Neave Criado to close on HB 3977.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3977 was left pending without objection.

HB 4281

The chair laid out HB 4281.

The chair explained HB 4281.

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

The chair closed on HB 4281.

HB 4281 was left pending without objection.

At 10:57 a.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was recessed until upon final adjourn./recess or bill referral if permission granted.

The committee reconvened at 2:11 p.m. and was called to order by the chair, Representative Longoria.

The quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Longoria; Cole; González, Jessica; Hinojosa; Isaac; and Neave Criado.

A quorum was present.

HB 4389

The chair laid out HB 4389.

The chair recognized Representative Cole to explain HB 4389.

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

(Representative Lambert now present.)

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

The chair recognized Representative Cole to close on HB 4389.

HB 4389 was left pending without objection.

HB 1786

The chair laid out HB 1786.

The chair recognized Representative Burns to explain HB 1786.

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

(Representative Frazier now present.)

(Representative Vasut now present.)

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

The chair recognized Representative Burns to close on HB 1786.

HB 1786 was left pending without objection.

HB 328

The chair laid out HB 328 as pending business.

The chair moved that HB 328, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Longoria; Vasut; Cole; Frazier; González, Jessica; Hinojosa; Isaac; Lambert; Neave Criado (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 649

The chair laid out HB 649 as pending business.

The chair moved that HB 649, 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 Longoria; Vasut; Cole; Frazier; González, Jessica; Hinojosa; Isaac; Lambert; Neave Criado (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 1799

The chair laid out HB 1799 as pending business.

The chair moved that HB 1799, 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 Longoria; Vasut; Cole; Frazier; González, Jessica; Hinojosa; Isaac; Lambert; Neave Criado (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 1823

The chair laid out HB 1823 as pending business.

The chair moved that HB 1823, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Longoria; Vasut; Cole; Frazier; González, Jessica; Hinojosa; Isaac; Lambert; Neave Criado (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2081

The chair laid out HB 2081 as pending business.

Representative Vasut offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 2081, 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 Longoria; Vasut; Cole; Frazier; González, Jessica; Hinojosa; Isaac; Lambert; Neave Criado (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2295

The chair laid out HB 2295 as pending business.

Representative Frazier offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 2295, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Longoria; Vasut; Cole; Frazier; González, Jessica; Hinojosa; Isaac; Lambert; Neave Criado (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2444

The chair laid out HB 2444 as pending business.

Representative Isaac offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 2444, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Longoria; Vasut; Cole; Frazier; González, Jessica; Hinojosa; Isaac; Lambert; Neave Criado (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2702

The chair laid out HB 2702 as pending business.

Representative Neave Criado offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 2702, 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 Longoria; Vasut; Cole; Frazier; González, Jessica; Hinojosa; Isaac; Lambert; Neave Criado (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2907

The chair laid out HB 2907 as pending business.

The chair moved that HB 2907, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Longoria; Vasut; Cole; Frazier; González, Jessica; Hinojosa; Isaac; Lambert; Neave Criado (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 3276

The chair laid out HB 3276 as pending business.

Representative Cole offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 3276, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Longoria; Vasut; Cole; Frazier; González, Jessica; Hinojosa; Isaac; Lambert; Neave Criado (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 3485

The chair laid out HB 3485 as pending business.

Representative Vasut offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 3485, 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 Longoria; Vasut; Cole; Frazier; González, Jessica; Hinojosa; Isaac; Lambert; Neave Criado (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 3503

The chair laid out HB 3503 as pending business.

Representative Hinojosa offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 3503, 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 Longoria; Vasut; Cole; Frazier; González, Jessica; Hinojosa; Isaac; Lambert; Neave Criado (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 3625

The chair laid out HB 3625 as pending business.

The chair moved that HB 3625, 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 Longoria; Vasut; Cole; Frazier; González, Jessica; Hinojosa; Isaac; Lambert; Neave Criado (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 4084

The chair laid out HB 4084 as pending business.

Representative Vasut offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 4084, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Longoria; Vasut; Cole; Frazier; González, Jessica; Hinojosa; Isaac; Lambert; Neave Criado (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 4214

The chair laid out HB 4214 as pending business.

The chair moved that HB 4214, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Longoria; Vasut; Cole; Frazier; González, Jessica; Hinojosa; Isaac; Lambert; Neave Criado (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 4277

The chair laid out HB 4277 as pending business.

The chair moved that HB 4277, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Longoria; Vasut; Cole; Frazier; González, Jessica; Hinojosa; Isaac; Lambert; Neave Criado (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

SB 58

The chair laid out SB 58, the companion to HB 2336.

Representative González, Jessica offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that SB 58, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Longoria; Vasut; Cole; Frazier; González, Jessica; Hinojosa; Isaac; Lambert; Neave Criado (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 886

The chair laid out HB 886.

The chair recognized Representative Shaheen to explain HB 886.

Representative Lambert offered a complete committee substitute.

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

The chair recognized Representative Shaheen to close on HB 886.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 886 was left pending without objection.

HB 1367

The chair laid out HB 1367.

The chair recognized Representative Vasut to explain HB 1367.

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

The chair recognized Representative Vasut to close on HB 1367.

HB 1367 was left pending without objection.

HB 3777

The chair laid out HB 3777.

The chair recognized Representative Jetton to explain HB 3777.

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

The chair recognized Representative Jetton to close on HB 3777.

HB 3777 was left pending without objection.

HB 673

The chair laid out HB 673.

The chair recognized Representative Collier to explain HB 673.

Representative Hinojosa offered a complete committee substitute.

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

The chair recognized Representative Collier to close on HB 673.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 673 was left pending without objection.

HB 4246

The chair laid out HB 4246.

The chair recognized Representative Orr to explain HB 4246.

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

The chair recognized Representative Orr to close on HB 4246.

HB 4246 was left pending without objection.

HB 4524

The chair laid out HB 4524.

The chair recognized Representative Bhojani to explain HB 4524.

Representative Lambert offered a complete committee substitute.

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

The chair recognized Representative Bhojani to close on HB 4524.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 4524 was left pending without objection.

At 3:47 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Longoria, Chair

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Jeff Madden, Clerk