(Wednesday, March 19, 2025)

The Senate met at 8:37 p.m. pursuant to adjournment and was called to order by Senator Birdwell.

The roll was called and the following Senators were present:  Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Cook, Creighton, Eckhardt, Flores, Gutierrez, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, King, Kolkhorst, Menéndez, Middleton, Miles, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, West, Zaffirini.

The Presiding Officer announced that a quorum of the Senate was present.

Senator Perry offered the invocation as follows:

Members, this is the day that we have made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. Good Lord, forgive us for taking that privilege from You. We know that You are the one that creates each day. Heavenly Father, we thank You for the God that You are, we thank You love us in spite of ourself. We thank You for the heart that's displayed on this floor for each of the issues and the challenges in the bills we face. But let us take comfort that there are no challenges bigger than You, and You got us right where You want us. You put us here for this purpose, this season in life. We thank You for the opportunity to serve, and we always want to acknowledge the sacrifice You made for, with Your son, Jesus Christ, so we all can have an eternity with You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Senator Zaffirini moved that the reading of the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day be dispensed with and the Journal be approved as printed.

The motion prevailed without objection.

The Presiding Officer announced that the introduction of bills and resolutions on first reading would be postponed until the end of today's calendar.

There was no objection.

Senator Birdwell was recognized and welcomed Drs. Donna Campbell and Charles Schwertner.

The Presiding Officer at 8:42 p.m. announced the conclusion of morning call.

Senator King moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 10 at this time on its third reading and final passage:

SB 10, Relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:  Yeas 20, Nays 11.

Yeas:  Bettencourt, Birdwell, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, King, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks.

Nays:  Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, J. Hinojosa, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, West, Zaffirini.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:  Yeas 20, Nays 11. (Same as previous roll call)

Senator Blanco submitted the following statement regarding SB 10:

It was the wisdom of our founding fathers, who understood religious persecution, to enshrine the separation of Church and State in our Constitution. I am concerned that Senate Bill 10 counters the First Amendment's Establishment Clause as written by our founding fathers.

Government has no place forcing religious displays in our public schools. Texas students and teachers come from diverse faiths and beliefs, and our Constitution protects that freedom.

BLANCO

Senator Eckhardt submitted the following statement regarding SB 10:

We all took an oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitutions of the United States and Texas. This bill unconstitutionally establishes the Christian 10 Commandments as the only sanctioned text for mandatory display in Texas public schools.

There's been a lot of discussion of Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, a 2022 Supreme Court case that sets a new test for balancing the First Amendment rights of Free Speech and Free Exercise of Religion with the prohibition on religious coercion by the government.

In a 6 to 3 vote, the Court found that Coach Kennedy's post-game prayer on the 50-yard line was protected speech because

The school didn't organize the prayer

The prayer was after the game and therefore not in the scope of his school duties

The prayer didn't have a captive student audience

The court noted that, although school employees are vital role models, not all they say and do is in the scope of their school duties. The court gave the example of a Muslim teacher wearing a headscarf or a Christian teacher praying over her lunch, neither of which would be said or done in the scope of their school duties.

The conservative majority also reaffirmed that the original intent of the Establishment Clause was to prevent the government from coercing citizens into religious observation.

"... coercion along these lines was among the foremost hallmarks of religious establishment the framers sought to prohibit when they adopted the First Amendment."

While Coach Kennedy's silent prayer after a football game doesn't cross the line into coercion, SB 10 rushes the line and does a victory dance in the endzone of coercion.

SB 10 requires the school to exclusively display the Christian 10 Commandments. The author refused every attempt to include any other religious tradition or text. SB 10 requires every classroom to include this exclusive version of the 10 Commandments on its walls. The bill intends for the captive audience of the classroom to be exposed and influenced by this exclusive, government-sanctioned version of religious text.

Most Texans are religious. But no one wants religion crammed down their throats by the government–even if it's their own religion. Most Texans certainly don't want the government cramming religion down their children's throats without their consent.

I am a religious person. I pray because it aligns my actions with my faith, not because I am coerced by my government. Faith that is coerced is not faith at all.

Politics masquerading as faith is the evil that the Separation between Church and State is designed to prevent. To ensure religious freedom for all we must adhere to our Framers' intentions and never establish a state-sanctioned religion as this bill plainly attempts to do.

ECKHARDT

Senator Creighton moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 12 at this time on its third reading and final passage:

CSSB 12, Relating to parental rights in public education, to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction and diversity, equity, and inclusion duties, and to student clubs at public schools.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:  Yeas 20, Nays 11.

Yeas:  Bettencourt, Birdwell, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, King, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks.

Nays:  Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, J. Hinojosa, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, West, Zaffirini.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:  Yeas 20, Nays 11. (Same as previous roll call)

Senator Paxton moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 13 at this time on its third reading and final passage:

CSSB 13, Relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the creation of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:  Yeas 23, Nays 8.

Yeas:  Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, King, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, Zaffirini.

Nays:  Alvarado, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, West.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:  Yeas 23, Nays 8. (Same as previous roll call)

Senators Zaffirini, Blanco, and J. Hinojosa submitted the following statement regarding SB 13:

School libraries play a crucial role in education, providing students access to diverse and enriching materials. Concurrently, parents deserve a say in what their children are exposed to, particularly when it comes to age-appropriate content. Senate Bill (SB) 13 strengthens parental rights by allowing them to review their children's library records and request that they do not check out specific books (Sec. 26.004(b)(12)). Equally important, this section applies only to parents' own children and does not allow one parent to dictate what other students can access. More broadly, SB 13 also establishes a book challenge process that allows certain library materials to be reviewed and, in some cases, removed from school libraries entirely, meaning some decisions could affect wider student access (Sec. 33.027). Because this process could result in books being removed from school libraries in a district, it must be structured to ensure that decisions are based on clear educational standards, not on ideological pressure.

One example of why a structured review process is necessary is the book Let's Talk About It, an exceedingly graphic novel found in some school libraries that contains incredibly explicit sexual content, including illustrated depictions of sexual acts, discussions of pornography, and other content that many parents, educators, and community leaders would consider obscene and certainly not age-appropriate. While some perhaps would argue that the book contains useful information, others would believe that the graphic nature of its content makes it unsuitable for school libraries. Ultimately, we believe parents should have the final say in what information is appropriate for their children.

SB 13 ensures book challenges follow a multi-step review process to promote fairness and transparency, adhere to educational standards, and are not swayed by arbitrary decisions or political pressures. A local school library advisory council—required in every district—would review book challenges and must make a recommendation within 90 days (Sec. 33.027(b)). If a district allows, a separate review committee of at least five members, a majority of whom must be parents unaffiliated with the school district, also may assess the material before the advisory council makes its recommendation (Sec. 33.027(c)).

Also important, parents serving on the advisory council do not only evaluate challenges, but also help ensure that valuable, age-appropriate books remain in school libraries. The final decisions about book challenges are made by school boards in open meetings, ensuring transparency and accountability. Additional safeguards, however, may be necessary to ensure this process is not used to target specific viewpoints or suppress diverse perspectives (Sec. 33.021(d)(2)(G), which prohibits removal based solely on an author's background, personal identity, or viewpoint).

Separately, SB 13 enhances transparency in the selection of new library materials. Public review periods ensure proposed additions to school libraries are available for community evaluation before approval (Sec. 33.026(a)(2)).

We understand concerns this bill could be misused to censor educational materials, particularly those covering historical, scientific, or diverse perspectives. That is why it is critical SB 13 is implemented in a way that upholds the First Amendment and protects access to books that contribute to a well-rounded education. SB 13 does not mandate the removal of any books, nor does it restrict access to diverse literature that meets educational and developmental standards. The law must be applied in a manner that respects Constitutional protections and does not invite unnecessary litigation.

Some also worry that SB 13 places an undue burden on educators and librarians by requiring additional review processes. While transparency is important, it must not create unnecessary delays in expanding school library collections. That is why we support a balanced approach that allows parents to engage with library policies without compromising students' access to quality educational resources.

Because we believe in representative government, we voted for final passage of SB 13 based on our belief it is in the best interests of the families we represent. We urge anyone who is concerned about this legislation to read it and to review the specific materials in question before making a final judgment. As parents and grandparents, we oppose book bans and censorship and believe students should have access to a broad range of perspectives in their education. At the same time, parents should have the ability to make informed choices about what is appropriate for their children. SB 13 provides a framework that balances both priorities, ensuring library collections remain diverse while addressing parental concerns in a fair and transparent manner. Any attempts to misuse this law to suppress ideas must be met with strict scrutiny.

ZAFFIRINI

BLANCO

J. HINOJOSA

Senator Middleton moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 19 at this time on its third reading and final passage:

CSSB 19, Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:  Yeas 20, Nays 11.

Yeas:  Bettencourt, Birdwell, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, King, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks.

Nays:  Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, J. Hinojosa, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, West, Zaffirini.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:  Yeas 20, Nays 11. (Same as previous roll call)

Senator Kolkhorst moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 17 at this time on its third reading and final passage:

CSSB 17, Relating to the purchase or acquisition of real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:  Yeas 24, Nays 7.

Yeas:  Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, King, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, West, Zaffirini.

Nays:  Alvarado, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:  Yeas 24, Nays 7. (Same as previous roll call)

Senator Hughes moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 18 at this time on its third reading and final passage:

SB 18, Relating to prohibiting municipal libraries that host certain events from receiving state or other public funding.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:  Yeas 20, Nays 11.

Yeas:  Bettencourt, Birdwell, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, King, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks.

Nays:  Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, J. Hinojosa, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, West, Zaffirini.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:  Yeas 20, Nays 11. (Same as previous roll call)

Senators Zaffirini, Alvarado, Blanco, Eckhardt, J. Hinojosa, Menéndez, and Miles submitted the following statement regarding SB 18:

We fully support ensuring that publicly funded events are appropriate for children. We also respect the concerns of parents who want to protect them from age-inappropriate content. Libraries play an important role in educating and engaging communities, and they have a responsibility to offer programming suitable for all audiences.

We voted against Senate Bill (SB) 18 because it goes too far by banning state funding for libraries based solely on whether an event features a person in drag, rather than focusing on the actual content of the event. While some drag performances are inappropriate for children, many are family-friendly, educational, or cultural celebrations that pose no harm.

What's more, this bill sets a dangerous precedent by defunding libraries for hosting certain performers, rather than addressing specific concerns about explicit content. Library funding should not be used as leverage over parental choice. Parents—not the government—should decide which events and content are appropriate for their children. If there are legitimate concerns about age-appropriate programming, the solution should be clearer guidelines for public events, not blanket restrictions that limit community access to library resources.

We previously voted against similar legislation in 2023, namely, SB 12 and SB 1601, which sought to broadly restrict drag performances instead of enforcing existing laws against explicit content in front of minors. Had SB 18 been narrowly focused on protecting children while respecting artistic and educational expression, we could have considered supporting it.

Public libraries serve all Texans. Limiting their funding based on the identity of a performer—rather than the content of the event—is an unnecessary overreach.

Senator King moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 388 at this time on its third reading and final passage:

CSSB 388, Relating to the legislature's goals for electric generation capacity in this state.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:  Yeas 18, Nays 13.

Yeas:  Bettencourt, Birdwell, Campbell, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, A. Hinojosa, Huffman, King, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, West.

Nays:  Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, Creighton, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Hancock, J. Hinojosa, Hughes, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, Zaffirini.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:  Yeas 18, Nays 13. (Same as previous roll call)

Senator Middleton moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 412 at this time on its third reading and final passage:

CSSB 412, Relating to defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that is obscene or otherwise harmful to children.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:  Yeas 22, Nays 9.

Yeas:  Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, King, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks.

Nays:  Alvarado, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, West, Zaffirini.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:  Yeas 22, Nays 9. (Same as previous roll call)

Senator Sparks moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 495 at this time on its third reading and final passage:

SB 495, Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Insurance to adopt rules that implement or are based on certain environmental, social, and governance models, ratings, or standards.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:  Yeas 23, Nays 8.

Yeas:  Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, King, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, Zaffirini.

Nays:  Alvarado, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, West.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:  Yeas 23, Nays 8. (Same as previous roll call)

Senators Blanco, J. Hinojosa, and Zaffirini submitted the following statement regarding SB 495:

Texans are facing an affordability crisis, and skyrocketing insurance costs are making it even harder for families and businesses to make ends meet. In 2023 alone, homeowners' insurance rates in Texas surged by an average of 21%, and auto insurance rates jumped nearly 24%—the largest increase in more than two decades. These rising costs are driven by inflation, higher repair and replacement expenses, and the increasing frequency of severe weather events. The last thing Texans need is additional government mandates that could drive premiums even higher.

Senate Bill 495 ensures that Texas does not impose unnecessary regulations on insurance companies that would lead to even steeper rate hikes for consumers. The bill does not create new restrictions on how insurance companies operate, nor does it prohibit them from adopting Environmental, Social, and Governance policies if they choose. It simply prevents new state-imposed regulations that could add to the cost burden on Texas families. The Texas Department of Insurance has also confirmed that this bill would not impact their ability to take into consideration environmental factors, such as climate risks (wildfires, hurricanes, floods, etc.) when underwriting property and casualty policies.

We recognize the importance of responsible investment strategies and corporate policies that promote sustainability, strong governance, and social responsibility. ESG policies play a role in shaping long-term business strategies, and many companies, including insurers, have chosen to adopt them voluntarily. Nothing in SB 495 prevents them from doing so. Instead, this bill ensures that Texas does not impose top-down mandates that could have costly consequences for consumers.

Additionally, policies that negatively impact Texas' vital energy industry threaten jobs, local economies, and the Permanent School Fund, which helps fund public education across the state. Since 2014, oil and gas severance taxes have funneled over $35 billion to key state priorities, contributing $9 billion to public education, $13.3 billion to the state highway fund, and $13.3 billion to the rainy day fund. Of that total, nearly 80% of these funds—around $40 billion—originated from just 32 Texas counties, many located in the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale in counties we represent. Texas has already acted to protect its economy and jobs with measures like Senate Bill 13, which we supported in 2021, ensuring state funds are not invested in firms that boycott the energy industry. SB 495 follows the same principle—prioritizing Texas jobs, protecting our economy, and keeping costs low for hardworking families.

With Texans already struggling with rising insurance costs, we must do everything we can to make insurance more affordable, not less. We voted for Senate Bill 495 for all these reasons.

BLANCO

J. HINOJOSA

ZAFFIRINI

The following resolutions were offered:

SR 269 by J. Hinojosa, Recognizing March 19, 2025, as Palmview Day.

SR 280 by Birdwell, Recognizing March 19, 2025, as Waco Day.

SR 291 by Zaffirini, Recognizing Rosina Urteaga Martinez on the occasion of her 85th birthday.

SR 294 by Hagenbuch, Commemorating the 55th anniversary of the Denton Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.

SR 295 by Schwertner, In memory of Russell Irvin deCordova.

SR 296 by Zaffirini, Recognizing St. Edward's University on the establishment of their nursing program and the School of Health Sciences.

HCR 20 (Sparks) In memory of Matthew Travis Stice of Midland.

HCR 21 (Sparks) Congratulating Dennis Johnson on his receipt of the 2024 Top Hand Award from the Permian Basin Petroleum Association.

HCR 22 (Sparks) Commending Dr. James Olson on 50 years of service to The University of Texas Permian Basin.

HCR 23 (Sparks) Congratulating Kathy Shannon on her retirement as executive director of the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum.

HCR 24 (Sparks) Congratulating C. Richard "Dick" Sivalls on his receipt of the 2023 Top Hand Award from the Permian Basin Petroleum Association.

HCR 25 (Sparks) Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Midland Festival Ballet.

HCR 26 (Sparks) Congratulating Stewart Doreen on his retirement from the Midland Reporter-Telegram.

HCR 27 (Sparks) Congratulating Judge Leticia Dimas on her retirement from the Lamesa Municipal Court.

HCR 28 (Sparks) In memory of Autry Carl Stephens.

HCR 30 (Sparks) In memory of Frank Ferrell Davis of Midland.

HCR 31 (Sparks) Commending the Junior League of Midland for 75 years of service.

HCR 32 (Sparks) In memory of Lyman Bartlett "Bart" Hotchkiss of Midland.

HCR 41 (Sparks) Congratulating Bill and Susan Granberry on their 60th wedding anniversary.

HCR 42 (Sparks) Honoring the memory of W. E. Connell on his posthumous induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.

HCR 43 (Sparks) Congratulating Jack D. Hightower on his induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.

HCR 44 (Sparks) Honoring Autry C. Stephens on his posthumous induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.

HCR 45 (Sparks) Honoring the memory of Peggy Case Worthington on the occasion of her posthumous induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.

HCR 49 (Huffman) In memory of U.S. Army veteran Clarence Eugene Sasser of Sandy Point.

HCR 52 (Sparks) Congratulating Carlton and Lynda Beal of Midland on their 60th wedding anniversary.

HCR 53 (Sparks) Congratulating the Canyon High School FFA Ag Issues Team on winning first place in the 2024 Texas FFA State Agricultural Issues Forum.

HCR 67 (Sparks) Congratulating David M. Cobos on his retirement as Midland County justice of the peace for Precinct 2.

HCR 73 (Creighton) Honoring the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission for its stewardship of the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park.

The resolutions were read and were adopted by a viva voce vote.

On motion of Senator Perry, Senators Bettencourt, Creighton, Paxton, and Sparks will be shown as Co-authors of SB 3.

On motion of Senator King, Senators Alvarado and Eckhardt will be shown as Co-authors of SB 6.

On motion of Senator Schwertner, Senator Kolkhorst will be shown as Co-author of SB 8.

On motion of Senator Creighton, Senators Birdwell, Paxton, and Sparks will be shown as Co-authors of SB 12.

On motion of Senator Bettencourt, Senator Parker will be shown as Co-author of SB 15.

On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senators Hancock, Hughes, and Paxton will be shown as Co-authors of SB 17.

On motion of Senator Huffman, Senator Hagenbuch will be shown as Co-author of SB 22.

On motion of Senator Campbell, Senators Blanco and King will be shown as Co-authors of SB 24.

On motion of Senator Hughes, Senator Hagenbuch will be shown as Co-author of SB 29.

On motion of Senator Hughes, Senators Bettencourt, Hagenbuch, A. Hinojosa, Huffman, King, Kolkhorst, Parker, Paxton, Perry, and Sparks will be shown as Co-authors of SB 31.

On motion of Senator Bettencourt, Senator Hagenbuch will be shown as Co-author of SB 32.

On motion of Senator Nichols, Senator Hagenbuch will be shown as Co-author of SB 35.

On motion of Senator Hall, Senator Birdwell will be shown as Co-author of SB 75.

On motion of Senator Miles, Senator Perry will be shown as Co-author of SB 287.

On motion of Senator King, Senator Bettencourt will be shown as Co-author of SB 388.

On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senators Creighton, Hagenbuch, A. Hinojosa, Huffman, and Sparks will be shown as Co-authors of SB 400.

On motion of Senator Paxton, Senator West will be shown as Co-author of SB 402.

On motion of Senator Sparks, Senator West will be shown as Co-author of SB 499.

On motion of Senator Sparks, Senator Miles will be shown as Co-author of SB 500.

On motion of Senator Sparks, Senator West will be shown as Co-author of SB 621.

On motion of Senator Hughes, Senator Hagenbuch will be shown as Co-author of SB 689.

On motion of Senator Schwertner, Senator Creighton will be shown as Co-author of SB 706.

On motion of Senator King, Senator Creighton will be shown as Co-author of SB 707.

On motion of Senator Sparks, Senator Creighton will be shown as Co-author of SB 714.

On motion of Senator Middleton, Senator Sparks, will be shown as Co-author of SB 754.

On motion of Senator Schwertner, Senator West will be shown as Co-author of SB 842.

On motion of Senator Bettencourt, Senator Campbell will be shown as Co-author of SB 867.

On motion of Senator Middleton, Senators Creighton, Eckhardt, and J. Hinojosa will be shown as Co-authors of SB 1006.

On motion of Senator Hughes, Senator Creighton will be shown as Co-author of SB 1026.

On motion of Senator Zaffirini, Senators Blanco, J. Hinojosa, and Menéndez will be shown as Co-authors of SB 1036.

On motion of Senator West, Senator J. Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 1078.

On motion of Senator West, Senator J. Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 1080.

On motion of Senator Parker, Senator West will be shown as Co-author of SB 1106.

On motion of Senator Perry, Senator Creighton will be shown as Co-author of SB 1289.

On motion of Senator Hughes, Senators Kolkhorst and Parker will be shown as Co-authors of SB 1349.

On motion of Senator Perry, Senator Flores will be shown as Co-author of SB 1377.

On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senators Hall, King, and Middleton will be shown as Co-authors of SB 1388.

On motion of Senator Nichols, Senators Eckhardt, Hagenbuch, Miles, and West will be shown as Co-authors of SB 1555.

On motion of Senator Hughes, Senator Parker will be shown as Co-author of SB 1585.

On motion of Senator King, Senator Flores will be shown as Co-author of SB 1646.

On motion of Senator Miles, Senator Eckhardt will be shown as Co-author of SB 1725.

On motion of Senator Hall, Senator Birdwell will be shown as Co-author of SB 1730.

On motion of Senator West, Senator Miles will be shown as Co-author of SB 1739.

On motion of Senator Huffman, Senator Blanco will be shown as Co-author of SB 1899.

On motion of Senator Sparks, Senator Middleton will be shown as Co-author of SB 2255.

On motion of Senator Hughes, Senators Hall and Parker will be shown as Co-authors of SB 2312.

On motion of Senator Campbell, Senator Flores will be shown as Co-author of SB 2410.

On motion of Senator Paxton, Senator Kolkhorst will be shown as Co-author of SB 2420.

On motion of Senator Hall, Senator Blanco will be shown as Co-author of SB 2426.

On motion of Senator Alvarado, Senator Miles will be shown as Co-author of SB 2483.

On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senator Eckhardt will be shown as Co-author of SB 2510.

On motion of Senator West, Senator Miles will be shown as Co-author of SB 2627.

On motion of Senator Menéndez, Senator J. Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 2851.

On motion of Senator Menéndez, Senator J. Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 2852.

On motion of Senator Menéndez, Senator J. Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 3020.

On motion of Senator A. Hinojosa, Senator Blanco will be shown as Co-author of SCR 12.

On motion of Senator Zaffirini, the Senate at 9:34 p.m. recessed until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

The following committee reports were received by the Secretary of the Senate in the order listed:

BUSINESS AND COMMERCE — CSSB 213, CSSB 681, CSSB 1172, CSSB 1252, SB 378, SB 610, SB 918, SB 1343, SCR 8

CRIMINAL JUSTICE — SB 608, SB 487, SB 955, SB 957, SB 988, SB 990, SB 1019, SB 1021, SB 1120, SB 251, CSSB 958, CSSB 535, CSSB 761

FINANCE — CSSB 1

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES — SB 541, SB 315, SB 379

FINANCE — SB 1018, SB 1737, SB 266, SB 1415, SJR 57

SB 3, SB 6, SB 10, SB 12, SB 13, SB 15, SB 17, SB 18, SB 19, SB 35, SB 290, SB 388, SB 412, SB 495, SB 706, SB 842, SB 917, SB 1281, SB 1451, SB 1902

SR 261, SR 265, SR 269, SR 276, SR 277, SR 280, SR 281, SR 286, SR 291, SR 293, SR 294, SR 295, SR 296