TWENTIETH DAY
(Continued)
(Wednesday, March 26, 2025)
AFTER RECESS
The Senate met at 11:14 a.m. and was called to order by the President.
Pastor Matt Hagee, Cornerstone Church, San Antonio, offered the invocation as follows:
Heavenly Father, You are the God who created heaven and Earth and all things that dwell in it. You are the God who has appointed the boundaries and times for all men, and granted to us the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Thank You, Lord, for this gracious privilege. Thank You for this day, it is the day that You have made. Today, I call upon You, Lord, for wisdom, knowledge, and understanding to be the portion of all who govern in this Chamber today, because You are the source of where true wisdom, knowledge, and understanding can be found. We know from Your word that all authority is appointed by God and Your will is for those in authority to serve as instruments to protect the weak and uphold the law, defend what's just, and rebuke injustice. Father, give those gathered here today the courage to do just that. Father, without You we can do nothing but by Your power and might we can do all things. Give the leadership of this great state the conviction and resolve to uphold the solemn oath and sacred honor of those who have come before to faithfully preserve, protect, and defend the Lone Star State, so that Texas may continue to be a safe and prosperous home for our children and grandchildren that we may be an example to this nation and the world of what bountiful blessings are possible when we follow the principles of Your truth, To love our neighbor as ourselves. This we ask in Your holy name. This we receive by your abundant grace. And above all, in the name of Your son and my savior, may You receive the glory for all that is done in this place. Amen.
GUEST PRESENTED
Senator Campbell was recognized and introduced to the Senate Pastor Matt Hagee, Cornerstone Church.
The Senate welcomed its guest.
SENATE RESOLUTION 330
Senator Parker offered the following resolution:
SR 330, Honoring Tim Lee, the executive director of the Texas Retired Teachers Association, on the occasion of his 21st anniversary working with the Texas Legislature.
The resolution was read.
On motion of Senator Hughes and by unanimous consent, the names of the Lieutenant Governor and Senators were added to the resolution as signers thereof.
On motion of Senator Parker, the resolution was adopted by a rising vote of the Senate.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Parker, joined by Senators Zaffirini, Kolkhorst, Menéndez, and Hughes, was recognized and introduced to the Senate Texas Retired Teachers Association Executive Director Tim Lee and Jeanne Paul-Turner, first grade teacher to Senator Parker.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 279
Senator Huffman offered the following resolution:
SR 279, Recognizing March 24 to 28, 2025, as Texas Retired Teachers Week.
The resolution was read.
On motion of Senator Menéndez and by unanimous consent, the names of the Lieutenant Governor and Senators were added to the resolution as signers thereof.
On motion of Senator Huffman, the resolution was adopted by a rising vote of the Senate.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Huffman, joined by Senators Paxton, Menéndez, J. Hinojosa, Sparks, Blanco, Campbell, Zaffirini, and Nichols, was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Texas Retired Teachers Week delegation including retired teachers from Senate Districts 18, 21, and 25; Texas Retired Teachers Association District 19 President Stephen Evans; District 18 President Judy Crawford; Amy Jo Baker; Laredo area and Zapata County Retired School Employees Association members Mary Salvado and Sylvia Garza; Marian Wallace and her mother; Ella Gauthier; Frana Patterson; Jane Eixmann; Marcy Cann; Tim Lee; and Laredo Area Retired School Employees Association members Mary Louise Navarro, Rosa Lambreton, Maria Diana Garcia, Antonio Gonzalez, Bertha M. Villarreal, and Maria Laura Nanez.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
PHYSICIAN OF THE DAY
Senator Eckhardt was recognized and presented Dr. Daniel Kelly of Austin as the Physician of the Day.
The Senate welcomed Dr. Kelly and thanked him for his participation in the Physician of the Day program sponsored by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians.
SENATE RESOLUTION 275
Senator Blanco offered the following resolution:
SR 275, Honoring professional golfer Sergio García for his achievements.
The resolution was read.
On motion of Senator Blanco and by unanimous consent, the names of the Lieutenant Governor and Senators were added to the resolution as signers thereof.
On motion of Senator Blanco, the resolution was adopted by a rising vote of the Senate.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Blanco, joined by Senators Kolkhorst and Menéndez, was recognized and introduced to the Senate golf champion Sergio García and his wife, Angela García.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
(Senator Birdwell in Chair)
SENATE RESOLUTION 78
Senator King offered the following resolution:
SR 78, Recognizing March 25, 2025, as Parker County Day at the State Capitol.
The resolution was again read.
The resolution was previously adopted on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator King, joined by Senators Hagenbuch and Campbell, was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Parker County Day delegation including members of the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce, Parker County Chamber of Commerce, and the Springtown Chamber of Commerce including Parker County Commissioner Mike Hale, Parker County GOP Chair Brady Gray, Weatherford City Manager James Hotopp, Parker County Chamber of Commerce President Lisa Flowers, and Weatherford Chamber of Commerce President Tammy Gazzola.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 332
Senator Menéndez offered the following resolution:
SR 332, Recognizing March 26, 2025, as VIVA San Antonio Day at the State Capitol.
MENÉNDEZ
CAMPBELL
GUTIERREZ
ZAFFIRINI
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Menéndez, joined by Senators Gutierrez and Campbell, was recognized and introduced to the Senate a VIVA San Antonio Day delegation including Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jeff Webster, Executive Board Chair Pat Frost, Vice President of Public Policy Katie Ferrier, and VIVA Co-chairs Krista Piferrer and Kevin Matula.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 284
Senator Hughes offered the following resolution:
SR 284, Recognizing March 26, 2025, as Texas Pharmacy Day.
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Hughes, joined by Senators Schwertner and West, was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Texas Pharmacy Association delegation including Courtney Willis, Michelle Beall, Charlotte Weller, Pete Powers, Lee Ann Hampton, Michelle Kavetski, Dakota Smith, Alanna Kologey, Arturo Mancias, Melody Battles, Brooke Sheffield, Courtney Eberlan, Geoffrey Obel, Gabrielle Matthews, Jessica Ramos, Sandra Rodriguez, Kendall Bright, SaMoan Brown, Kala Oliver, and Jayden Bryant.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Middleton was recognized and introduced to the Senate La Porte High School students and faculty and La Porte ISD leadership including Superintendent Walter Jackson; Trustee Mason Peres; Communications Director Adam Holland; Principal, Dr. Kade Griffin; Secretary Amy Lott; and teachers Beck Neal and Sam Richardson.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 329
Senator Parker offered the following resolution:
SR 329, Recognizing March 26, 2025, as REALTOR Day at the State Capitol.
The resolution was read.
On motion of Senator A. Hinojosa and by unanimous consent, the names of the Lieutenant Governor and Senators were added to the resolution as signers thereof.
On motion of Senator Parker, the resolution was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Parker was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Texas Realtors Association delegation including Board Chair Christy Gessler, Jennifer Wauhob, Tony Lloyd, Deborah Spangler, and Jef Conn.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 321
Senator Hagenbuch offered the following resolution:
SR 321, Recognizing March 26, 2025, as Montague County Day at the State Capitol.
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Hagenbuch was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Montague County delegation including Bowie Mayor Gaylynn Burris, Bowie Parks Chairperson Margin Latham, Bowie City Councilmember Stephanie Post, and Montague County GOP Chair Melody Gillespie.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 300
Senator Flores offered the following resolution:
SR 300, In memory of Lamar Oslin Lewis of Temple.
The resolution was read.
On motion of Senator Flores, SR 300 was adopted by a rising vote of the Senate.
In honor of the memory of Lamar Oslin Lewis, the text of the resolution will be printed in the Senate Journal upon adjournment of this legislative day.
Senator Flores was recognized and introduced to the Senate family and friends of Lamar Oslin Lewis, including his wife, Colleen Lewis, and his daughter, Lauren Lewis Brisbin.
The Senate welcomed its guests and extended its sympathy.
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
The following Message from the Governor was read and was referred to the Committee on Nominations:
March 26, 2025
Austin, Texas
TO THE SENATE OF THE EIGHTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION:
I ask the advice, consent and confirmation of the Senate with respect to the following appointment:
To be a member of the Gulf Coast Authority Board of Directors for a term to expire August 31, 2026:
Kevin M. Scott
Santa Fe, Texas
(Mr. Scott is being reappointed)
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Greg Abbott
Governor
SENATE RESOLUTIONS
The following resolutions were offered:
SR 89 by Kolkhorst, In memory of Elizabeth Ann Seligman McCarty.
SR 314 by J. Hinojosa, Recognizing March 21 through 26, 2025, as Marine Week Austin.
SR 315 by J. Hinojosa, Recognizing Mike Aleman for saving the life of a fellow Texan.
SR 316 by J. Hinojosa, Recognizing the Rotary Club of Edinburg on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 317 by J. Hinojosa, Recognizing Trinity Episcopal Church in Pharr on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 328 by Nichols, Congratulating the Lufkin High School Panther Band on winning the 5A/6A UIL state championship.
SR 331 by A. Hinojosa, In memory of Robert "Mo" Morehead.
The resolutions were read and were adopted by a viva voce vote.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 761 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator J. Hinojosa and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration CSSB 761 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 761, Relating to rights of crime victims, including the enforcement of certain rights of sexual assault victims; authorizing a civil penalty.
The bill was read second time.
Senator J. Hinojosa offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 1
Amend CSSB 761 (senate committee printing) in SECTION 5 of the bill, in added Article 56A.3515(b-2), Code of Criminal Procedure (page 4, line 17), between "A victim" and "has", by inserting "described by Subsection (a)".
The amendment to CSSB 761 was read and was adopted by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 1.
CSSB 761 as amended was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 761 ON THIRD READING
Senator J. Hinojosa moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 761 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
SENATE BILL 1018 ON SECOND READING
Senator Huffman moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 1018 at this time on its second reading:
SB 1018, Relating to distribution of state traffic fine revenue received by the comptroller.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Creighton and Hughes asked to be recorded as voting "Nay" on suspension of the regular order of business.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment except as follows:
Nays: Creighton, Hughes.
SENATE BILL 1018 ON THIRD READING
Senator Huffman moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 1018 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 2.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Cook, Eckhardt, Flores, Gutierrez, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Johnson, King, Kolkhorst, Menéndez, Middleton, Miles, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, West, Zaffirini.
Nays: Creighton, Hughes.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 2. (Same as previous roll call)
SENATE BILL 995 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Nichols and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration SB 995 at this time on its second reading:
SB 995, Relating to the approval of a surety bond for a contract authorizing an oversize or overweight vehicle to cross a road or highway.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.
SENATE BILL 995 ON THIRD READING
Senator Nichols moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 995 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 502 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Perry and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration CSSB 502 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 502, Relating to peace officers commissioned by the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 502 ON THIRD READING
Senator Perry moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 502 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
SENATE BILL 1379 ON SECOND READING
Senator Flores moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 1379 at this time on its second reading:
SB 1379, Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for forgery.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Cook and Eckhardt asked to be recorded as voting "Nay" on suspension of the regular order of business.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment except as follows:
Nays: Cook, Eckhardt.
SENATE BILL 1379 ON THIRD READING
Senator Flores moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 1379 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 2.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, 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.
Nays: Cook, Eckhardt.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 2. (Same as previous roll call)
STATEMENT REGARDING SENATE BILL 1379
Senator Eckhardt submitted the following statement regarding SB 1379:
As a general rule, I do not support increasing penalties for crimes without compelling reason. Although laws to increase the severity of punishment are easy to pass, there is scant evidence that enhanced penalties deter crime. According to the National Institute of Justice, the certainty of being caught committing a crime is a vastly more powerful deterrent than even draconian punishments. The crimes SBs 1281, 1300, 1379, and 1451 seek to address have real consequences for the victims of these crimes. Rather than look good with a penalty enhancement, let's do good by vigorously enforcing the laws already on the books.
ECKHARDT
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 213 ON SECOND READING
Senator West moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 213 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 213, Relating to prohibiting insurers from requiring the tying of residential property and personal automobile insurance policies.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Miles asked to be recorded as "Present-not voting" on suspension of the regular order of business.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment except as follows:
Present-not voting: Miles.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 213 ON THIRD READING
Senator West moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 213 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 0, Present-not voting 1.
Present-not voting: Miles.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 0, Present-not voting 1. (Same as previous roll call)
(President in Chair)
SENATE BILL 315 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Kolkhorst and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration SB 315 at this time on its second reading:
SB 315, Relating to a property right in DNA; providing injunctive relief and a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
The bill was read second time.
Senator Kolkhorst offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 1
Amend SB 315 (senate committee report) in SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 3.002, Property Code, as follows:
(1) In Subsection (a) (page 1, line 42), strike "Subsection (b)" and substitute "Subsections (b) and (c)".
(2) Immediately following Subsection (b) (page 2, between lines 3 and 4), insert the following:
(c) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), a research entity that obtains an individual's informed, written consent in accordance with the requirements of 45 C.F.R. Section 46.116(b):
(1) may collect and use a DNA sample from the individual for a purpose disclosed to the individual in a written disclosure provided to the individual during the informed consent process; and
(2) may not use a DNA sample collected from the individual for a purpose other than a purpose disclosed to the individual in a written disclosure provided to the individual during the informed consent process.
The amendment to SB 315 was read and was adopted by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 1.
SB 315 as amended was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.
SENATE BILL 315 ON THIRD READING
Senator Kolkhorst moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 315 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
(Senator Flores in Chair)
SENATE BILL 112 ON SECOND READING
Senator Hall moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 112 at this time on its second reading:
SB 112, Relating to parental rights in public education.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Cook and Eckhardt asked to be recorded as voting "Nay" on suspension of the regular order of business.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment except as follows:
Nays: Cook, Eckhardt.
SENATE BILL 112 ON THIRD READING
Senator Hall moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 112 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 2.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, 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.
Nays: Cook, Eckhardt.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 2. (Same as previous roll call)
SENATE BILL 990 ON SECOND READING
Senator Bettencourt moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 990 at this time on its second reading:
SB 990, Relating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of murder.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 5.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Gutierrez, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, King, Kolkhorst, Menéndez, Middleton, Miles, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks.
Nays: Blanco, Cook, Eckhardt, West, Zaffirini.
The bill was read second time.
Senator Bettencourt offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 1
Amend SB 990 (senate committee report) by striking SECTION 1 of the bill (page 1, line 20, through page 2, line 2) and renumbering the other SECTIONS of the bill accordingly.
The amendment to SB 990 was read and was adopted by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 1.
SB 990 as amended was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 5.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Gutierrez, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, King, Kolkhorst, Menéndez, Middleton, Miles, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks.
Nays: Blanco, Cook, Eckhardt, West, Zaffirini.
SENATE BILL 990 ON THIRD READING
Senator Bettencourt moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 990 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 5.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Gutierrez, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, King, Kolkhorst, Menéndez, Middleton, Miles, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks.
Nays: Blanco, Cook, Eckhardt, West, Zaffirini.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 5. (Same as previous roll call)
SENATE BILL 973 ON SECOND READING
Senator Eckhardt moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 973 at this time on its second reading:
SB 973, Relating to the prohibition on posting on the Internet information held by an appraisal district regarding certain residential property.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Hancock, Hughes, and Schwertner asked to be recorded as voting "Nay" on suspension of the regular order of business.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment except as follows:
Nays: Hancock, Hughes, Schwertner.
SENATE BILL 973 ON THIRD READING
Senator Eckhardt moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 973 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 28, Nays 3.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Cook, Creighton, Eckhardt, Flores, Gutierrez, Hagenbuch, Hall, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Johnson, King, Kolkhorst, Menéndez, Middleton, Miles, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Sparks, West, Zaffirini.
Nays: Hancock, Hughes, Schwertner.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 28, Nays 3. (Same as previous roll call)
(President in Chair)
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 815 ON SECOND READING
Senator Schwertner moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 815 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 815, Relating to the use of certain automated systems or personnel in, and certain adverse determinations made in connection with, the health benefit claims process.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 25, Nays 5, Present-not voting 1.
Yeas: Alvarado, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Cook, Eckhardt, Flores, Gutierrez, Hagenbuch, Hall, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, King, Menéndez, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Schwertner, Sparks, West, Zaffirini.
Nays: Bettencourt, Creighton, Hancock, Kolkhorst, Perry.
Present-not voting: Miles.
The bill was read second time.
Senator Schwertner offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 1
Amend CSSB 815 (senate committee printing) as follows:
(1) Strike SECTION 1 of the bill adding Section 843.114, Insurance Code (page 1, lines 27-38).
(2) Strike SECTION 2 of the bill adding Section 1301.011, Insurance Code (page 1, lines 39-50).
(3) In SECTION 3 of the bill, in added Section 4201.002(1-c), Insurance Code (page 2, line 8), strike "support,".
(4) In SECTION 4 of the bill, strike added Section 4201.156(a), Insurance Code (page 2, lines 14-20), and substitute the following:
(a) A utilization review agent may not use an automated decision system to make, wholly or partly, an adverse determination.
(5) In SECTION 4 of the bill, strike added Section 4201.156(c), Insurance Code (page 2, lines 24-26), and substitute the following:
(c) This section does not prohibit the use of an algorithm, artificial intelligence system, or automated decision system for administrative support or fraud-detection functions.
(6) Strike SECTION 5 of the bill adding Section 4201.254, Insurance Code (page 2, lines 27-47).
(7) Strike SECTION 7(a) of the bill adding transition language (page 2, lines 62-65).
(8) In SECTION 7(b) of the bill, in the transition language (page 2, line 66), strike "(b)".
(9) Renumber SECTIONS of the bill appropriately.
The amendment to CSSB 815 was read and was adopted by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 1 except as follows:
Present-not voting: Miles.
CSSB 815 as amended was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 0, Present-not voting 1.
Present-not voting: Miles.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 815 ON THIRD READING
Senator Schwertner moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 815 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 0, Present-not voting 1.
Present-not voting: Miles.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 0, Present-not voting 1. (Same as previous roll call)
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 925 ON SECOND READING
Senator Hancock moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 925 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 925, Relating to certain agreements with collective bargaining organizations related to certain publicly funded public work contracts.
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 second time and was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 20, Nays 11. (Same as previous roll call)
SENATE BILL 1532 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Zaffirini and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration SB 1532 at this time on its second reading:
SB 1532, Relating to the information required to be posted by the Texas Water Development Board on the board's Internet website regarding the use of the state water implementation fund for Texas.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.
SENATE BILL 1532 ON THIRD READING
Senator Zaffirini moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 1532 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 896 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Blanco and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration CSSB 896 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 896, Relating to the enrollment period for newborns under certain health benefit plans.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 896 ON THIRD READING
Senator Blanco moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 896 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 1198 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Birdwell and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration CSSB 1198 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 1198, Relating to the designation of spaceports as critical infrastructure facilities for purposes of criminal and civil liability.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment except as follows:
Nays: Cook.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 1198 ON THIRD READING
Senator Birdwell moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 1198 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 1.
Nays: Cook.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 24 ON SECOND READING
Senator Campbell moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 24 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 24, Relating to the inclusion of an understanding of communist regimes and ideologies in the essential knowledge and skills for the social studies curriculum for certain public school students.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 28, Nays 3.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Gutierrez, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, King, Kolkhorst, Menéndez, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, West, Zaffirini.
Nays: Cook, Eckhardt, Miles.
The bill was read second time.
Senator Eckhardt offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 1
Amend CSSB 24 (senate committee report) in SECTION 1 of the bill as follows:
(1) In added Section 28.002(h-11)(3)(A), Education Code (page 1, line 59), strike the second "and".
(2) In added Section 28.002(h-11)(3)(B), Education Code (page 2, line 2), between "enterprise" and the underlined semicolon, insert the following:
; and
(C) the ideologies of communism and fascism contrasted with the United States' founding principles of pluralism and freedom of religion
(3) In added Section 28.002(h-11), Education Code, strike Subdivision (4) (page 2, lines 3 and 4), and substitute the following:
(4) modern threats to the United States and its allies posed by:
(A) communist regimes and ideologies; and
(B) fascist regimes and ideologies;
The amendment to CSSB 24 was read and failed of adoption by the following vote: Yeas 9, Nays 18.
Yeas: Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, J. Hinojosa, Johnson, Menéndez, Zaffirini.
Nays: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Campbell, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, King, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Sparks.
Absent: Creighton, Miles, Schwertner, West.
CSSB 24 was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 28, Nays 3.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Gutierrez, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, King, Kolkhorst, Menéndez, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, West, Zaffirini.
Nays: Cook, Eckhardt, Miles.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 24 ON THIRD READING
Senator Campbell moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 24 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 28, Nays 3.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Gutierrez, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, King, Kolkhorst, Menéndez, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, West, Zaffirini.
Nays: Cook, Eckhardt, Miles.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 28, Nays 3. (Same as previous roll call)
SENATE BILL 14 ON SECOND READING
Senator King moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 14 at this time on its second reading:
SB 14, Relating to reforming the procedure by which state agencies adopt rules and impose regulatory requirements and the deference given to the interpretation of laws and rules by state agencies in certain judicial proceedings.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 25, Nays 6.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, King, Kolkhorst, Menéndez, Middleton, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, West, Zaffirini.
Nays: Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Johnson, Miles, Nichols.
The bill was read second time.
Senator King offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 1
Amend SB 14 (senate committee printing) by striking all below the enacting clause and substituting the following:
SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as the Regulatory Reform and Efficiency Act.
SECTION 2. Subtitle E, Title 4, Government Code, is amended by adding Chapter 465 to read as follows:
CHAPTER 465. REGULATORY AND RULEMAKING EFFICIENCY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 465.0001. DEFINITIONS. (a) The definitions in Chapter 2001 apply to this chapter.
(b) In this chapter:
(1) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.
(2) "Office" means the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office.
(3) "Panel" means the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Advisory Panel.
SUBCHAPTER B. TEXAS REGULATORY EFFICIENCY OFFICE
Sec. 465.0051. ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICE. The Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office is established as an office within the office of the governor.
Sec. 465.0052. PURPOSES OF OFFICE. (a) The office is established to:
(1) identify and expand opportunities for implementing efficiencies in:
(A) the process by which state agencies adopt rules;
(B) the regulatory review process; and
(C) the processes by which contested cases are conducted;
(2) assist state agencies in identifying:
(A) unnecessary and ineffective rules;
(B) the effect and cost to this state and regulated persons of the agencies' rules and proposed rules; and
(C) opportunities to repeal or amend rules to provide effective protection to the public with the least cost and inconvenience to regulated persons;
(3) coordinate with the secretary of state, the Department of Information Resources, and other state agencies in the secretary of state's efforts under Section 2001.007 to:
(A) improve public access to information regarding state agency rules, forms, and filings; and
(B) create an interactive Internet website for use by the public to search and obtain information regarding rules, forms, and filings applicable to specific regulated occupations, industries, professions, and activities;
(4) coordinate with state agencies to reduce rules or other regulatory requirements, including by:
(A) eliminating unnecessary or ineffective rules or other regulatory requirements; and
(B) reducing the inefficiencies resulting from rules or other regulatory requirements adopted by the agency by:
(i) reducing required training hours while protecting the health and safety of the residents of this state;
(ii) reducing the number of forms a regulated person is required to complete;
(iii) reducing the amount of information required by forms that a regulated person is required to complete;
(iv) reducing the amount of or eliminating fees imposed by the rules;
(v) reducing the number of activities covered by the rules; or
(vi) creating waivers for or exemptions from the rules under certain circumstances; and
(5) prepare and publish written manuals, guides, or other publications as required by this chapter.
(b) The office shall coordinate with the panel, state agencies, and the governor's office, as applicable, to accomplish the purposes of the office.
Sec. 465.0053. REGULATORY ECONOMIC ANALYSIS MANUAL. (a) The office shall prepare and publish a regulatory economic analysis manual.
(b) The manual required by Subsection (a) must identify and describe best practices for state agencies related to:
(1) preparing a local employment impact statement under Section 2001.022;
(2) conducting a regulatory analysis under Section 2001.0225;
(3) preparing a fiscal note under Section 2001.024;
(4) preparing a note regarding public benefits and costs under Section 2001.024; and
(5) preparing an economic impact statement under Section 2006.002.
(c) The office shall ensure that the manual required by Subsection (a) is written in plain language that may be easily understood by the public.
Sec. 465.0054. REGULATORY REDUCTION GUIDE. (a) The office shall prepare and publish a regulatory reduction guide.
(b) The purpose of the guide required by Subsection (a) is to assist each state agency to:
(1) reduce rules and other regulatory requirements under Section 465.0052(a)(4); and
(2) document the agency's results under Subdivision (1).
(c) The office shall ensure that the guide required by Subsection (a) is written in plain language that may be easily understood by the public.
Sec. 465.0055. RULEMAKING AND REGULATORY EFFICIENCY FORUM. The office may establish, as needed, a forum for interested persons described by Section 2001.021(d) to assist the office and the panel to accomplish the purposes of the office and panel.
SUBCHAPTER C. TEXAS REGULATORY EFFICIENCY ADVISORY PANEL
Sec. 465.0101. ESTABLISHMENT OF ADVISORY PANEL. The office may establish, as needed, the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Advisory Panel to serve as an advisory panel to the governor's office, including the office established under this chapter.
Sec. 465.0102. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT. The office established under this chapter shall provide staff, facilities, and other administrative support necessary to assist the panel in performing the panel's duties under this chapter.
Sec. 465.0103. COMPOSITION OF PANEL. In designating individuals to serve on the panel, the governor may give priority to individuals with expertise in state agency rules and the rulemaking process, including expertise in regulatory research, compliance, cost, and impact analysis, and related law and procedure.
Sec. 465.0104. REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES. Members of the panel serve without compensation but may, at the discretion of the office, be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing official duties under this chapter.
Sec. 465.0105. PRESIDING OFFICER. The governor may designate one member of the panel to serve as the panel's presiding officer.
Sec. 465.0106. MEETINGS. The panel shall meet at the call of the panel's presiding officer.
Sec. 465.0107. PURPOSES OF PANEL. The panel is established to:
(1) use the knowledge and expertise of regulated persons, small and large businesses, institutions of higher education, and state agencies to identify and expand opportunities for implementing efficiencies in:
(A) the process by which state agencies adopt rules;
(B) the regulatory review process; and
(C) the processes by which contested cases are conducted; and
(2) assist the office and state agencies in identifying:
(A) unnecessary and ineffective rules;
(B) the effect and cost to this state and regulated persons of the agencies' rules and proposed rules; and
(C) opportunities to repeal or amend rules to provide effective protection to the public with the least cost and inconvenience to regulated persons.
Sec. 465.0108. APPLICATION OF OTHER LAW. Chapter 2110 does not apply to the panel.
SUBCHAPTER D. REPORTING REQUIREMENT
Sec. 465.0151. BIENNIAL REPORT. (a) Not later than December 1 of each even-numbered year, the office shall prepare and submit to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house of representatives, and Legislative Budget Board a written report that describes:
(1) the activities undertaken by the office during the two-year period preceding the date of the report to accomplish the purposes of the office; and
(2) any legislative recommendations of the office to accomplish and further the activities described by Subdivision (1).
(b) The panel may assist the office in preparing the report required by Subsection (a).
SECTION 3. Section 2001.007, Government Code, is amended by adding Subsection (e) to read as follows:
(e) The secretary of state, Department of Information Resources, and Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office shall jointly coordinate with each other state agency to establish an Internet website that allows a person to search the rules and related information made available by state agencies under Subsection (a) by:
(1) the general topic of the rule;
(2) the type of activity or business regulated by the rule; and
(3) if applicable, the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) sector code for the type of activity or business regulated by the rule.
SECTION 4. Section 2001.024, Government Code, is amended by amending Subsection (a) and adding Subsection (e) to read as follows:
(a) The notice of a proposed rule must include:
(1) a brief explanation of the proposed rule;
(2) the text of the proposed rule, except any portion omitted under Section 2002.014, prepared in a manner to indicate any words to be added or deleted from the current text and, to the extent practicable, written in plain language;
(3) a statement of the statutory or other authority under which the rule is proposed to be adopted, including:
(A) a concise explanation of the particular statutory or other provisions under which the rule is proposed;
(B) the section or article of the code affected;
(C) if applicable, the bill number for the legislation that enacted the statutory authority under which the rule is proposed to be adopted if the legislation was enacted during the four-year period preceding the date notice of the proposed rule is given; and
(D) a certification that the proposed rule has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the state agency's authority to adopt;
(4) a fiscal note showing the name and title of the officer or employee responsible for preparing or approving the note and stating for each year of the first five years that the rule will be in effect:
(A) the additional estimated cost to the state and to local governments expected as a result of enforcing or administering the rule;
(B) the estimated reductions in costs to the state and to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rule;
(C) the estimated loss or increase in revenue to the state or to local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the rule; and
(D) if applicable, that enforcing or administering the rule does not have foreseeable implications relating to cost or revenues of the state or local governments;
(5) a note about public benefits and costs showing the name and title of the officer or employee responsible for preparing or approving the note and stating for each year of the first five years that the rule will be in effect:
(A) the public benefits expected as a result of adoption of the proposed rule; and
(B) the probable economic cost to persons required to comply with the rule;
(6) the local employment impact statement prepared under Section 2001.022, if required;
(7) a request for comments on the proposed rule from any interested person; [and]
(8) a request for information related to the cost, benefit, or effect of the proposed rule, including any applicable data, research, or analysis, from any person required to comply with the proposed rule or any other interested person; and
(9) any other statement required by law.
(e) For purposes of Subsection (a)(2), the text of a proposed rule is written in plain language if the text is written using language the general public, including individuals with limited English proficiency, can readily understand because the language is concise and well-organized.
SECTION 5. Sections 2001.035(a) and (b), Government Code, are amended to read as follows:
(a) A rule is voidable unless a state agency adopts it in substantial compliance with Sections 2001.022 [2001.0225] through 2001.034.
(b) A person must initiate a proceeding to contest a rule on the ground of noncompliance with the procedural requirements of Sections 2001.022 [2001.0225] through 2001.034 not later than the second anniversary of the effective date of the rule.
SECTION 6. Section 2001.040, Government Code, is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2001.040. SCOPE AND EFFECT OF ORDER INVALIDATING AGENCY RULE. If a court finds that an agency has not substantially complied with one or more procedural requirements of Sections 2001.022 [2001.0225] through 2001.034, the court may remand the rule, or a portion of the rule, to the agency and, if it does so remand, shall provide a reasonable time for the agency to either revise or readopt the rule through established procedure. During the remand period, the rule shall remain effective unless the court finds good cause to invalidate the rule or a portion of the rule, effective as of the date of the court's order.
SECTION 7. Subchapter B, Chapter 2001, Government Code, is amended by adding Section 2001.042 to read as follows:
Sec. 2001.042. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF STATE AGENCY LEGAL DETERMINATION REGARDING LAWS AND RULES. Notwithstanding any other law, in a judicial proceeding in this state, including an action subject to Section 2001.038, a court is not required to give deference to a state agency's legal determination regarding the construction, validity, or applicability of the law or a rule adopted by the state agency responsible for the rule's administration, implementation, or other enforcement. This section does not prohibit a court from giving consideration to a legal determination made by a state agency that is reasonable and does not conflict with the plain language of the statute.
SECTION 8. Subchapter G, Chapter 2001, Government Code, is amended by adding Section 2001.1721 to read as follows:
Sec. 2001.1721. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF QUESTION OF LAW. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), in any matter brought under this subchapter, the reviewing court shall review all questions of law de novo, including the interpretation of constitutional or statutory provisions or rules adopted by a state agency, without giving deference to any legal determination by a state agency.
(b) Subsection (a) does not prohibit a reviewing court from giving consideration to a legal determination made by a state agency that is reasonable and does not conflict with the plain language of the statute.
(c) Notwithstanding any other law, this section applies in an action for judicial review of a contested case authorized by law and other court actions authorized by law that involve a state agency's legal determination of a constitutional or statutory provision or a rule adopted by the state agency.
(d) A law may not exempt an action from the application of this section except by specific reference to this section.
SECTION 9. Sections 2001.022(c) and 2001.0221(e), Government Code, are repealed.
SECTION 10. Sections 2001.024, 2001.035, and 2001.040, Government Code, as amended by this Act, and the repeal by this Act of Sections 2001.022(c) and 2001.0221(e), Government Code, apply only to a rule proposed by a state agency on or after the effective date of this Act. A rule proposed before the effective date of this Act is governed by the law in effect on the date the rule was proposed, and the former law is continued in effect for that purpose.
SECTION 11. Sections 2001.042 and 2001.1721, Government Code, as added by this Act, apply only to a petition for judicial review, action for declaratory judgment, contested case, or other proceeding initiated on or after the effective date of this Act. A petition for judicial review, action for declaratory judgment, contested case, or other proceeding initiated before the effective date of this Act is governed by the law in effect on the date the proceeding was initiated, and the former law is continued in effect for that purpose.
SECTION 12. The office of the governor, the Department of Information Resources, the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, and the secretary of state are required to implement the changes in law made by Chapter 465, Government Code, and Section 2001.007(e), Government Code, as added by this Act, only if the legislature appropriates money specifically for that purpose. If the legislature does not appropriate money specifically for that purpose, the office of the governor, the Department of Information Resources, the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, and the secretary of state may, but are not required to, implement those changes in law using other appropriations available for that purpose.
SECTION 13. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
The amendment to SB 14 was read.
Senator Alvarado offered the following amendment to Floor Amendment No. 1:
Floor Amendment No. 2
Amend the proposed floor substitute to SB 14 (89R20949), in SECTION 2 of the substitute, immediately following added Section 465.0052, Government Code (page 3, between lines 9 and 10), by inserting the following:
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the office may not recommend the repeal of a rule the purpose of which is to inform members of the public about the rulemaking process or facilitate participation in that process by members of the public.
The amendment to Floor Amendment No. 1 to SB 14 was read and was adopted by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 2.
Senator Alvarado offered the following amendment to Floor Amendment No. 1:
Floor Amendment No. 3
Amend the proposed floor substitute to SB 14 (89R20949), in SECTION 2 of the substitute as follows:
(1) In added section 465.015l(b), Government Code (page 6, line 5), after "Subsection (a)" strike "." and insert ";".
(2) In added section 465.0151, immediately following added Section 465.015l(b), Government Code (page 6, between lines 5 and 6), insert the following:
(c) The office shall post the biennial report on a publicly accessible Internet website in an easily identifiable and accessible location.
The amendment to Floor Amendment No. 1 to SB 14 was read and was adopted by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 3.
Question recurring on the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 1 to SB 14, the amendment as amended was adopted by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 1 as amended.
SB 14 as amended was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 5.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, King, Kolkhorst, Menéndez, Middleton, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, West, Zaffirini.
Nays: Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Miles, Nichols.
SENATE BILL 14 ON THIRD READING
Senator King moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 14 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 5.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, King, Kolkhorst, Menéndez, Middleton, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, West, Zaffirini.
Nays: Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Miles, Nichols.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 5. (Same as previous roll call)
RESOLUTIONS SIGNED
The President announced the signing of the following enrolled resolutions in the presence of the Senate:
HCR 20, HCR 21, HCR 22, HCR 23, HCR 24, HCR 25, HCR 26, HCR 27, HCR 28, HCR 30, HCR 31, HCR 32, HCR 41, HCR 42, HCR 43, HCR 44, HCR 45, HCR 49, HCR 52, HCR 53, HCR 67, HCR 73.
(Senator Hagenbuch in Chair)
SENATE BILL 1362 ON SECOND READING
Senator Hughes moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 1362 at this time on its second reading:
SB 1362, Relating to prohibiting the recognition, service, and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders; creating a criminal offense.
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 second time and was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 20, Nays 11. (Same as previous roll call)
SENATE BILL 487 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Alvarado and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration SB 487 at this time on its second reading:
SB 487, Relating to the confidentiality of identifying information of victims of certain offenses.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.
SENATE BILL 487 ON THIRD READING
Senator Alvarado moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 487 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 513 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Sparks and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration CSSB 513 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 513, Relating to a rural community-based care pilot program.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 513 ON THIRD READING
Senator Sparks moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 513 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 1547 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Zaffirini and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration CSSB 1547 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 1547, Relating to fees charged by county clerks for certain property records.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 1547 ON THIRD READING
Senator Zaffirini moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 1547 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
SENATE BILL 987 ON SECOND READING
Senator Bettencourt moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 987 at this time on its second reading:
SB 987, Relating to the subject matter jurisdiction of the criminal trial courts of this state over certain criminal actions.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 28, Nays 3.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Gutierrez, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, King, Kolkhorst, Menéndez, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, West, Zaffirini.
Nays: Cook, Eckhardt, Miles.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 28, Nays 3. (Same as previous roll call)
SENATE BILL 987 ON THIRD READING
Senator Bettencourt moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 987 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 28, Nays 3.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Gutierrez, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, King, Kolkhorst, Menéndez, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, West, Zaffirini.
Nays: Cook, Eckhardt, Miles.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 28, Nays 3. (Same as previous roll call)
(President in Chair)
MOTION TO PLACE
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 650 ON SECOND READING
Senator West moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 650 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 650, Relating to requiring the use of electronically readable information to verify a purchaser's age in the retail sale of alcoholic beverages.
Question: Shall the regular order of business be suspended for CSSB 650?
RECESS
On motion of Senator Zaffirini, the Senate at 4:45 p.m. recessed until 5:00 p.m. today.
(Senator Bettencourt in Chair)
AFTER RECESS
The Senate met at 5:33 p.m. and was called to order by Senator Bettencourt.
Question: Shall the regular order of business be suspended for CSSB 650?
Senator West moved to temporarily postpone further consideration of CSSB 650.
The motion prevailed.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 1006 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Middleton and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration CSSB 1006 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 1006, Relating to declination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of insurance policies.
The bill was read second time.
Senator Middleton offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 1
Amend CSSB 1006 (senate committee report) as follows:
(1) In SECTION 3 of the bill, in added Section 551.006, Insurance Code (page 1, line 46), between "REPORT." and "An", insert "(a)".
(2) In SECTION 3 of the bill, immediately following added Section 551.006, Insurance Code (page 1, between lines 54 and 55), insert the following:
(b) The department shall post reports provided under this section on the department's Internet website.
The amendment to CSSB 1006 was read and was adopted by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 1.
Senator Hughes offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 2
Amend CSSB 1006 (senate committee report) as follows:
(1) In SECTION 3 of the bill, in added Section 551.006, Insurance Code (page 1, line 46), between "REPORT." and "An", insert "(a)".
(2) In SECTION 3 of the bill, immediately following added Section 551.006, Insurance Code (page 1, between lines 54 and 55), insert the following:
(b) A report under this section must disclose any decision to decline to issue, cancel, or refuse to renew an insurance policy that was based on:
(1) a score that is based on measuring exposure to long-term environmental, social, or governance risks; or
(2) diversity, equity, and inclusion factors.
The amendment to CSSB 1006 was read and was adopted by the following vote: Yeas 25, Nays 4.
Yeas: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, King, Kolkhorst, Menéndez, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, West, Zaffirini.
Nays: Alvarado, Cook, Eckhardt, Miles.
Absent: Creighton, Gutierrez.
CSSB 1006 as amended was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 1006 ON THIRD READING
Senator Middleton moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 1006 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
(President in Chair)
SENATE BILL 1343 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Johnson and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration SB 1343 at this time on its second reading:
SB 1343, Relating to the notice requirements of a data broker registration statement and Internet website.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.
SENATE BILL 1343 ON THIRD READING
Senator Johnson moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 1343 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 958 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Parker and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration CSSB 958 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 958, Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 958 ON THIRD READING
Senator Parker moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 958 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 650 ON SECOND READING
The President laid before the Senate CSSB 650 by Senator West on its second reading. The bill had been temporarily postponed today:
CSSB 650, Relating to requiring the use of electronically readable information to verify a purchaser's age in the retail sale of alcoholic beverages.
Question: Shall the regular order of business be suspended for CSSB 650?
Senator West again moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 650 at this time on its second reading.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
The bill was read second time.
Senator West offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 1
Amend CSSB 650 (senate committee report) as follows:
(l) In the recital to SECTION 1 of the bill (page 1, line 28), strike "and (a-2)" and substitute ", (a-2), (a-3), and (d-1) and amending Subsections (b) and (d)".
(2) In SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 109.61 (a-1), Alcoholic Beverage Code (page 1, line 29), between "shall" and "access" insert "visually inspect and".
(3) In SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 109.61(a-1), Alcoholic Beverage Code (page 1, line 32), between the underlined period and "This", insert the following:
A person required to access electronically readable information under this subsection may manually enter into an electronic reader the information on the driver's license, commercial driver's license, or identification certificate if the license or certificate cannot be electronically scanned.
(4) In SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 109.61(a-1), Alcoholic Beverage Code (page 1, lines 33-34), strike "retail sale of an alcoholic beverage on the premises of the holder of a package store permit" and replace with "holder of a food and beverage certificate operating a restaurant on the premises".
(5) In SECTION 1 of the bill, in amended Section 109.61, Alcoholic Beverage Code (page 1, between lines 34 and 35), insert the following:
(a-2) The commission may not take any disciplinary action against the holder of a permit or license issued under this code for a violation of Subsection (a-1) if:
(1) the license or permit holder's failure to access the electronically readable information is a result of a disruption of, interruption of, or inability to access Internet connectivity services or data connectivity services; and
(2) the license or permit holder visually inspected the purchaser's driver's license, commercial driver's license, or identification certificate to verify the purchaser's age.
(6) In SECTION 1 of the bill, in amended Section 109. 61, Alcoholic Beverage Code (page 1, line 35), strike "(a-2)" and substitute "(a-3)".
(7) In SECTION 1 of the bill, in amended Section 109.61, Alcoholic beverage Code (page 1, between lines 39 and 40), Insert the following:
(b) A person may not retain information accessed under this section unless the commission by rule requires the information to be retained. The person may not retain the information longer than the commission requires.
(8) In SECTION 1 of the bill, in amended Section 109.61, Alcoholic Beverage Code (page 1, between lines 39 and 40), insert the following:
(d) Except as provided by Subsection (d-1), a [A] person who violates this section commits an offense. An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
(d-1) It is a defense to prosecution for failure to access electronically readable information on a driver's license, commercial driver's license, or identification certificate as required by Subsection (a-1) that:
(1) the person's failure to access the electronically readable information as required by Subsection (a-1) was caused by a disruption of, interruption of, or inability to access Internet connectivity services or data connectivity services that prevented the person from accessing the information; or
(2) the purchaser was 40 years of age or older on the date of the purchase.
(9) Add the following appropriately numbered SECTION to the Bill and renumber subsequent SECTIONS of the bill accordingly:
SECTION ____. This Act shall be known as the Deshawn Jagwan Act.
WEST
PERRY
The amendment to CSSB 650 was read and was adopted by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 1.
CSSB 650 as amended was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 650 ON THIRD READING
Senator West moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 650 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 205
On motion of Senator Paxton, Senator Sparks will be shown as Co-author of SB 205.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 206
On motion of Senator Paxton, Senator Sparks will be shown as Co-author of SB 206.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 324
On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senator A. Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 324.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 503
On motion of Senator Perry, Senator Sparks will be shown as Co-author of SB 503.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 513
On motion of Senator Sparks, Senator J. Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 513.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 583
On motion of Senator West, Senators Eckhardt and Miles will be shown as Co-authors of SB 583.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 625
On motion of Senator Flores, Senator Hagenbuch will be shown as Co-author of SB 625.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 650
On motion of Senator West, Senators Blanco, Flores, Menéndez, and Perry will be shown as Co-authors of SB 650.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 763
On motion of Senator Alvarado, Senators Miles and Schwertner will be shown as Co-authors of SB 763.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 777
On motion of Senator Hughes, Senator A. Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 777.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 815
On motion of Senator Schwertner, Senators Blanco and Hughes will be shown as Co-authors of SB 815.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 958
On motion of Senator Parker, Senator Menéndez will be shown as Co-author of SB 958.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 990
On motion of Senator Bettencourt, Senators Creighton, A. Hinojosa, Kolkhorst, Middleton, and Sparks will be shown as Co-authors of SB 990.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1006
On motion of Senator Middleton, Senator Blanco will be shown as Co-author of SB 1006.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 1018
On motion of Senator Huffman, Senators Eckhardt and J. Hinojosa will be shown as Co-authors of SB 1018.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1198
On motion of Senator Birdwell, Senator Blanco will be shown as Co-author of SB 1198.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1313
On motion of Senator Cook, Senator Parker will be shown as Co-author of SB 1313.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1314
On motion of Senator Cook, Senator Parker will be shown as Co-author of SB 1314.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1315
On motion of Senator Cook, Senator Parker will be shown as Co-author of SB 1315.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1316
On motion of Senator Cook, Senator Parker will be shown as Co-author of SB 1316.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1317
On motion of Senator Cook, Senator Parker will be shown as Co-author of SB 1317.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1343
On motion of Senator Johnson, Senator Blanco will be shown as Co-author of SB 1343.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1565
On motion of Senator Creighton, Senator Sparks will be shown as Co-author of SB 1565.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 2301
On motion of Senator West, Senator Blanco will be shown as Co-author of SB 2301.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 2373
On motion of Senator Johnson, Senators Huffman and Kolkhorst will be shown as Co-authors of SB 2373.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 2851
On motion of Senator Menéndez, Senator Eckhardt will be shown as Co-author of SB 2851.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 2852
On motion of Senator Menéndez, Senator Eckhardt will be shown as Co-author of SB 2852.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 57
On motion of Senator Huffman, Senator Birdwell will be shown as Co-author of SJR 57.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 78
On motion of Senator West, Senators Blanco, Flores, and Gutierrez will be shown as Co-authors of SJR 78.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Senator Zaffirini, the Senate at 6:18 p.m. adjourned, in memory of Lamar Oslin Lewis, until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
APPENDIX
COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following committee reports were received by the Secretary of the Senate in the order listed:
March 26, 2025
STATE AFFAIRS — CSSB 16, SB 310, SB 311, SB 396, SB 505, CSSB 1209, SB 1210, SB 1470, SJR 37
BUSINESS AND COMMERCE — SB 264, SB 924, SB 1029, SB 1185, CSSB 1202, CSSB 1358, SB 1364, SB 1569, SB 1697, SB 1376
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — SB 1228, SB 519, SB 878, CSSB 1350, CSSB 462, CSSB 1535
STATE AFFAIRS — CSSB 827, CSSB 1585
EDUCATION K-16 — SB 207, SB 1207, SB 1619, CSSB 1396, CSSB 920
WATER, AGRICULTURE, AND RURAL AFFAIRS — CSSB 1484
EDUCATION K-16 — CSSB 1273, CSSB 1741
BILLS ENGROSSED
March 26, 2025
SB 14, SB 24, SB 112, SB 213, SB 315, SB 487, SB 502, SB 513, SB 650, SB 761, SB 815, SB 896, SB 958, SB 973, SB 987, SB 990, SB 995, SB 1006, SB 1018, SB 1198, SB 1343, SB 1379, SB 1532, SB 1547
RESOLUTIONS ENROLLED
March 26, 2025
SR 89, SR 275, SR 279, SR 284, SR 300, SR 314, SR 315, SR 316, SR 317, SR 321, SR 328, SR 329, SR 330, SR 331, SR 332
In Memory
of
Lamar Oslin Lewis
Senate Resolution 300
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Lamar Oslin Lewis of Temple were deeply saddened by his death on March 9, 2025, at the age of 71; and
WHEREAS, The son of Benny Lee and Wilma Lewis, Lamar Lewis was born on January 17, 1954, and he grew up with the companionship of three siblings, Benny, Russell, and Penelope; after graduating from Academy High School in 1972, he attended Temple Junior College, and he received a bachelor's degree in political science from Baylor University in 1976; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lewis enjoyed a rewarding 33-year career as an educator, coach, and athletic director at a number of Texas public schools; following his retirement from Bandera High in 2013, he served as district director in the office of State Representative Hugh Shine, and he ran for a seat in the Texas Senate in 2021; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Lewis benefited from the love and support of his wife, Colleen, with whom he shared a fulfilling marriage that spanned five decades; he took great pride in his three children, Lindsay, Lauren, and Lamar, and over the years, he welcomed into his family seven grandchildren, Dobie, Hazel, Bonnie, Doris, Penelope, Brazos, and Birdy; and
WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Lamar Lewis leaves behind numerous friends and loved ones whose lives are far richer for having known him, and he will always hold a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Lamar Oslin Lewis and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Doris Colleen Tomlin Lewis; to his wife's parents, Walter and Doris Tomlin; to his brothers, Benny Frank Lewis and his wife, Pamela, and Russell Lewis and his wife, Cassandra; to his children, Lindsay Penelope Illich and her husband, Craig, Lauren Elizabeth Brisbin and her husband, Robert, and Lamar Tomlin Lewis and his wife, Emily; to his grandchildren, Dobie Boone Illich, Hazel Barrett Meister, Bonnie Blue Lewis, Doris Mae Lewis, Penelope Kathryn Brisbin, and Brazos Dabney Lewis; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Lamar Lewis.
FLORES