THIRD DAY
(Continued)
(Thursday, November 16, 2023)
AFTER RECESS
The Senate met at 11:00 a.m. and was called to order by Senator Bettencourt.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
HOUSE CHAMBER
Austin, Texas
Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 1
The Honorable President of the Senate
Senate Chamber
Austin, Texas
Mr. President:
I am directed by the house to inform the senate that the house has taken the following action:
THE HOUSE HAS PASSED THE FOLLOWING MEASURES:
SB 3
Huffman
Sponsor: Jetton, Jacey
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Relating to an appropriation to provide funding for the construction, operation, and maintenance of border barrier infrastructure and border security operations, including funding for additional overtime expenses and costs due to certain increased law enforcement presence.
(Amended)
SB 4
Perry
Sponsor: Spiller
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Relating to prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien, the enforcement of those prohibitions and certain related orders, including immunity from liability and indemnification for enforcement actions, and authorizing or requiring under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate those prohibitions; creating criminal offenses.
Respectfully,
/s/Stephen Brown,
Chief Clerk
House of Representatives
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
The following Message from the Governor was read and was referred to the Committee on Nominations:
November 14, 2023
TO THE SENATE OF THE EIGHTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION:
I ask the advice, consent and confirmation of the Senate with respect to the following appointments:
ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC
Jamie D. Grant - Arlington
Appointment Date: October 5, 2023
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
Donna S. Guthery D.A.O.M. - Bellaire
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
Deborah J. "Debbie" Weems - Burnet
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
Grant E. Weidler - Spring
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TEXAS STATE
David A. Rassin - Houston
Appointment Date: September 7, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
ANGELINA AND NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Coreen A. "Cory" Blaylock - Lufkin
Appointment Date: October 6, 2023
Expiration Date: September 5, 2029
Robert E. "Eddie" Hopkins - Jasper
Appointment Date: October 6, 2023
Expiration Date: September 5, 2029
Jennifer R. "Jenny" Sanders - Apple Springs
Appointment Date: October 6, 2023
Expiration Date: September 5, 2029
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AND STROKE, COUNCIL ON
Oscar M. Aguilar Jr., M.D. - El Paso
Appointment Date: September 25, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Janet Hall Hewlett - Florence
Appointment Date: September 25, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Alberto Maud M.D. - El Paso
Appointment Date: September 25, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Remedios "Remmy" Perez Morris - Round Rock
Appointment Date: September 25, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL
Steven W. Hallbauer - Rockwall
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Roy L. Smith - Midland
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Carolyn J. "Janie" Stubblefield - Dallas
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Jennifer W. "Jenn" Winston - Lufkin
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF
Nathanael W. "Nate" Sprinkle - Richmond
Appointment Date: July 27, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
William O. "Bill" Welch - Austin
Appointment Date: July 27, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Sydney J. Zuiker - Houston
Appointment Date: July 27, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS
Christopher R. "Chris" Carmona - Houston
Appointment Date: August 2, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Sharon G. Lemons - Saginaw
Appointment Date: August 2, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
John Trischitti III - Midland
Appointment Date: August 2, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
DISTRICT ATTORNEY, 105TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, NUECES COUNTY
James D. "Jimmy" Granberry - Corpus Christi
Appointment Date: October 6, 2023
Expiration Date: December 31, 2024
DISTRICT ATTORNEY, 47TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, ARMSTRONG AND POTTER COUNTIES
Jason E. Herring - Amarillo
Appointment Date: August 15, 2023
Expiration Date: December 31, 2024
EMERGENCY SERVICES RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TEXAS
Rupal Chaudhari - Leander
Appointment Date: October 9, 2023
Expiration Date: September 1, 2029
Edward J. Keenan - Houston
Appointment Date: October 9, 2023
Expiration Date: September 1, 2029
Rodney A. "Rod" Ryalls - Burkburnett
Appointment Date: October 9, 2023
Expiration Date: September 1, 2029
EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE CAMPAIGN POLICY COMMITTEE, STATE
Brent D. Connett - Austin
Appointment Date: September 18, 2023
Expiration Date: September 1, 2025
FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS
Robert S. "Bob" Wetmore - Austin
Appointment Date: July 22, 2023
Expiration Date: January 31, 2027
FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Amanda Sue Friedeck - Alice
Appointment Date: October 2, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Michael P. "Mike" Jones - Burleson
Appointment Date: October 2, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Bob D. Morgan - Fort Worth
Appointment Date: October 2, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
John Paul "J.P." Steelman - Longview
Appointment Date: October 2, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
Jeffrey J. Barnard M.D. - Dallas
Appointment Date: September 20, 2023
Expiration Date: September 1, 2025
Mark G. Daniel - Fort Worth
Appointment Date: September 20, 2023
Expiration Date: September 1, 2025
Sarah Kerrigan Ph.D. - The Woodlands
Appointment Date: September 20, 2023
Expiration Date: September 1, 2025
Jarvis J. Parsons - Bryan
Appointment Date: September 20, 2023
Expiration Date: September 1, 2025
Erika Ziemak - Aledo
Appointment Date: September 20, 2023
Expiration Date: September 1, 2025
GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL
Danielle M. "Danny" Kingham - Pearland
Appointment Date: July 22, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Samuel S. "Sam" McGee - Boerne
Appointment Date: July 22, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
GULF COAST AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Amber M. Batson - Tomball
Appointment Date: September 1, 2023
Expiration Date: August 31, 2025
HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TEXAS
Victoria Ai Linh Bryant Pharm.D. - Houston
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: June 15, 2025
Shannon S. Calhoun - Goliad
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: June 15, 2025
Salil V. Deshpande M.D. - Houston
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: June 15, 2025
Lacey P. Fails - Hollywood Park
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: June 15, 2025
Kenneth S. James - Volente
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: June 15, 2025
Kourtney R. Kouns - Seymour
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: June 15, 2025
Jerome P. Lisk M.D. - Lantana
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: June 15, 2025
Leticia C. Rodriguez - Monahans
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: June 15, 2025
Jonathan J. Sandstrom Hill - Lakeway
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: June 15, 2025
Cynthia A. "Cindy" Stinson Ph.D. - Lumberton
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: June 15, 2025
Wesley J. "Wes" Tidwell - Round Rock
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: June 15, 2025
Carlos J. Vital M.D. - Friendswood
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: June 15, 2025
HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
Stacy A. Hock - Austin
Appointment Date: July 22, 2023
Expiration Date: August 31, 2027
Ashlie A. Thomas - Victoria
Appointment Date: July 22, 2023
Expiration Date: August 31, 2025
HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS
Garrett K. Donnelly - Midland
Appointment Date: July 31, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Fritz L. Duda - Dallas
Appointment Date: July 31, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Edward C. "Ted" Houghton IV - El Paso
Appointment Date: July 31, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Laurie E. Limbacher - Austin
Appointment Date: July 31, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Catherine M. "Cathy" McKnight - Dallas
Appointment Date: July 31, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, GOVERNING BOARD OF THE TEXAS
Alexander "Alex" Bunin - Houston
Appointment Date: August 18, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
Jay B. Cohen - Houston
Appointment Date: August 18, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
INDUSTRIALIZED BUILDING CODE COUNCIL, TEXAS
Alfonso A. "Alex" Morales - Houston
Appointment Date: September 22, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2024
INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Raymond C. "Ray" Winter - Austin
Appointment Date: October 2, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2024
JUDGE, 100TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, CARSON, CHILDRESS, COLLINGSWORTH, DONLEY, AND HALL COUNTIES
Dale A. Rabe Jr. - Childress
Appointment Date: October 6, 2023
Expiration Date: December 31, 2024
JUDGE, 465TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, BASTROP COUNTY
Veronica Juarez-Dunne - Elgin
Appointment Date: September 5, 2023
Expiration Date: December 31, 2024
JUDGE, 472ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT, BRAZOS COUNTY
George J. "Jerrell" Wise - College Station
Appointment Date: September 1, 2023
Expiration Date: December 31, 2024
JUDGE, 486TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, HARRIS COUNTY
Aaron E. Burdette - Houston
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: December 31, 2024
JUDGE, 487TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, HARRIS COUNTY
Lori Ann DeAngelo - Spring
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: December 31, 2024
JUDGE, 488TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, HARRIS COUNTY
Matthew R. Peneguy - Houston
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: December 31, 2024
JUDGE, 493RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT, COLLIN COUNTY
Christine A. Nowak - McKinney
Appointment Date: October 3, 2023
Expiration Date: December 31, 2024
JUDGE, 90TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STEPHENS AND YOUNG COUNTIES
Phillip C. Gregory - Graham
Appointment Date: October 6, 2023
Expiration Date: December 31, 2024
JUDGE, 97TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, ARCHER, CLAY, AND MONTAGUE COUNTIES
Patricia "Trish" Coleman Byars - Windhorst
Appointment Date: July 22, 2023
Expiration Date: December 31, 2024
LICENSING AND REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF
Gerald R. "Ray" Callas M.D. - Beaumont
Appointment Date: August 31, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Gary F. Wesson D.D.S. - Richmond
Appointment Date: August 31, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
Cynthia "Cindy" Lyons Fields - El Paso
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Clark E. Smith - Austin
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
Barbara E. "Barbie" Ezell - Portland
Appointment Date: October 2, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Lisa V. Merchant Ph.D. - Clyde
Appointment Date: October 2, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Nicole M. Richardson - Westlake Hills
Appointment Date: October 2, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS, ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE TEXAS BOARD OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE ON OFFENDERS WITH
Robb D. Catalano - Fort Worth
Appointment Date: October 3, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Justin J. "J.J." Koch - Dallas
Appointment Date: October 3, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
Robert S. "Sean" McCleskey - San Antonio
Appointment Date: October 3, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Joseph V. Penn M.D. - Houston
Appointment Date: October 3, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY, TEXAS BOARD OF
Jennifer C. Brandt - Azle
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Melanie "Shannon" Lutz - Cypress
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Lucia D. "Lucy" Sisniega - Midland
Appointment Date: August 3, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
MOTOR VEHICLES, BOARD OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Brett H. Graham - Denison
Appointment Date: August 22, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
John M. Prewitt - Cypress
Appointment Date: August 22, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Darren A. Schlosser - Rosharon
Appointment Date: August 22, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2027
Paul R. Scott - Lubbock
Appointment Date: August 22, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TEXAS
Gary F. Gibson - Houston
Appointment Date: August 31, 2023
Expiration Date: July 1, 2029
Kristina R. "Kristi" Koncaba - Friendswood
Appointment Date: August 31, 2023
Expiration Date: July 1, 2029
Ronald E. "Ron" Simmons - Lewisville
Appointment Date: August 31, 2023
Expiration Date: July 1, 2029
NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, LOWER
Kal A. Kincaid - Beaumont
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: July 28, 2029
Clint A. Mitchell - Nederland
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: July 28, 2029
William D. "Bill" Voigtman - Silsbee
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: July 28, 2029
NORTH TEXAS TOLLWAY AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Frankie "Lynn" Gravley - Gunter
Appointment Date: September 25, 2023
Expiration Date: August 31, 2025
NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF
Katherine A. "Kathy" Boswell - Mineral Wells
Appointment Date: August 10, 2023
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
Mazie Mathews Jamison - Dallas
Appointment Date: August 10, 2023
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
Jonathan "Dru" Riddle, Ph.D. - Fort Worth
Appointment Date: September 1, 2023
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
Verna K. "Kathy" Shipp - Lubbock
Appointment Date: August 10, 2023
Expiration Date: January 31, 2029
PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION
William L. "Leslie" Doggett - Houston
Appointment Date: August 31, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TEXAS
Clifton L. "Cliff" Thomas Jr. - Victoria
Appointment Date: August 22, 2023
Expiration Date: January 1, 2029
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS
Rao K. Ali M.D. - Southlake
Appointment Date: September 19, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
Stephanie N. Corbett - Harker Heights
Appointment Date: September 19, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Cameron J. McElhany - Houston
Appointment Date: September 19, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Gregory S. "Greg" Rowin D.O. - Harlingen
Appointment Date: September 19, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Richard M. Todd - Rockdale
Appointment Date: September 19, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
PRESIDING JUDGE, SEVENTH ADMINISTRATIVE JUDICIAL REGION
Garland B. "Ben" Woodward - San Angelo
Appointment Date: July 22, 2023
Expiration Date: August 15, 2027
REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY, BRAZOS COUNTY
Daniel B. "Barry" Moore - College Station
Appointment Date: September 7, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2025
REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY, GRAYSON COUNTY
William P. "Bill" Douglass - Sherman
Appointment Date: September 13, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2024
RISK MANAGEMENT BOARD
Elizabeth "Lisa" Maciejewski-West - Horseshoe Bay
Appointment Date: September 6, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY, DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF
John P. Scott - Prosper
Appointment Date: September 1, 2023
Expiration Date:
SECURITIES BOARD, STATE
Robert R. Belt - Houston
Appointment Date: October 5, 2023
Expiration Date: January 20, 2029
David B. Montgomery - Houston
Appointment Date: October 5, 2023
Expiration Date: January 20, 2029
TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM BOARD OF REGENTS
Eric J. Beckman - Frisco
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: August 31, 2029
Robert J. "Robb" Misso III - Cedar Park
Appointment Date: September 6, 2023
Expiration Date: August 31, 2029
Ronald D. "Ron" Rohrbacher - League City
Appointment Date: September 6, 2023
Expiration Date: August 31, 2027
Tiffany M. Tremont D.Sc. - New Braunfels
Appointment Date: September 6, 2023
Expiration Date: August 31, 2029
TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS
Ellen A. Amirkhan - Dallas
Appointment Date: July 22, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2027
Bernadette Carrasco Coleman - Denton
Appointment Date: July 22, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Jill E. Jester - Denton
Appointment Date: July 22, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
Kathleen J. Wu - Dallas
Appointment Date: July 22, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2029
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM BOARD OF REGENTS
Gregory C. "Greg" King - San Antonio
Appointment Date: October 9, 2023
Expiration Date: August 31, 2029
Jack B. Moore - Houston
Appointment Date: October 9, 2023
Expiration Date: August 31, 2029
Tammy Denton Murphy - Victoria
Appointment Date: October 9, 2023
Expiration Date: August 31, 2029
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM BOARD OF REGENTS
Carlos Munguia - Dallas
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: May 22, 2029
Teresa "Terri" Banning West - Lucas
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: May 22, 2029
WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
Jose A. "Joe" Esparza - Elgin
Appointment Date: November 7, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2027
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Greg Abbott
Governor
RESOLUTIONS OF RECOGNITION
The following resolutions were adopted by the Senate:
Memorial Resolutions
SCR 5 by Sparks, In memory of James Ratliff "Jay" Hurt Jr.
SCR 7 by Sparks, In memory of James Ratliff "Buzz" Hurt Sr.
Congratulatory Resolutions
SCR 4 by Sparks, Recognizing The University of Texas Permian Basin football team for winning the 2023 Lone Star Conference championship.
SCR 6 by Sparks, Flores, and Perry, Recognizing the 2024 Texas Department of Public Safety Foundation BBQ Cook-Off.
SR 17 by West, Recognizing Robert A. Williams Jr. for receiving the Sword of the Spirit.
SR 18 by Whitmire, Recognizing the International Trade Center Community Empowerment Organization on the occasion of its 21st anniversary.
SR 19 by Campbell and Huffman, Recognizing Columbus Community Hospital for its contributions to public health.
Official Designation Resolution
SR 16 by Hughes, Recognizing June 6 and 7, 2024, as Eternal Heroes Memorial Days.
MOTION TO RECESS
On motion of Senator Zaffirini and by unanimous consent, the Senate at 11:04 a.m. agreed to recess, upon completion of the introduction of bills and resolutions on first reading and the receipt of messages from the House, until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
RECESS
Pursuant to a previously adopted motion, the Senate at 9:59 a.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2023, recessed until 10:00 a.m. today.
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BILL AND RESOLUTIONS ENROLLED
November 16, 2023
SB 4, SR 16, SR 17, SR 18, SR 19