Minutes — Senate Committee on Business & Commerce (April 18, 2023)

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Minutes of the Senate Committee on Business & Commerce public hearing on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, called to order by the Chair at 8:00 AM, with a quorum established on the arrival of Senator Johnson at 8:03 AM. The Chair laid out and left pending bills including SB 1712, SB 1171, SB 2314, SB 554, SB 1525, SB 1320, SB 2460, SCR 4, SB 2358 and SB 2016. After the committee was called back to order at 4:29 PM, SB 246, SB 943, CSSB 983, SB 2214 and SB 1615 each received a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. The committee stood recessed at 5:40 PM.

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MINUTES

SENATE
COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS & COMMERCE

Tuesday,
April 18, 2023

8:00
AM

Capitol
Extension, Room E1.012

*****

Pursuant to a notice
posted in accordance with Senate Rule 11.10 and 11.18, a public hearing of the
Senate Committee on Business & Commerce was held on Tuesday, April 18,
2023, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.012, at Austin, Texas.

*****

MEMBERS PRESENT: | MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Charles
 Schwertner, Chair | None
Senator Phil King, Vice
 Chair
Senator Brian Birdwell
Senator Donna Campbell
Senator Brandon
 Creighton
Senator Nathan Johnson
Senator Lois Kolkhorst
Senator José Menéndez
Senator Mayes Middleton
Senator Robert Nichols
Senator Judith
 Zaffirini

*****

The Chair called the
meeting to order at 8:00 AM. The following business was transacted:

The following members
arrived after the roll was called: Senator Creighton, Senator Johnson, Senator
Kolkhorst, Senator Menéndez, Senator Middleton, Senator Zaffirini.

The Chair laid out SB 1712
and recognized the author, Senator Perry, to explain the bill.

Senator King sent up the
committee substitute to SB 1712. The Chair recognized the author to

explain the difference
between the committee substitute and the bill as filed. The Chair moved

adoption of the committee
substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. No witnesses testified or
registered on the bill. The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed;
without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that CSSB 1712 be left
pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

Quorum was established
with the arrival of Senator Johnson at 8:03 AM.

The Chair laid out SB 1171
and recognized the author, Senator Perry, to explain the bill.

Individuals registering
on the bill are shown on the attached list. The Chair moved that the public
testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that
SB 1171 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 2314
and recognized the author, Senator Hughes, to explain the bill.

Witnesses testifying and
registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The Chair moved that
the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair
moved that SB 2314 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 554
and recognized the author, Senator Hughes, to explain the bill. Senator King
sent up the committee substitute to SB 554. The Chair recognized the author to

explain the difference
between the committee substitute and the bill as filed. The Chair moved

adoption of the committee
substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Witnesses testifying and
registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The Chair moved that
the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair
moved that CSSB 554 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 1525
and recognized the author, Senator Blanco, to explain the bill. Senator King
sent up the committee substitute to SB 1525. The Chair recognized the author to

explain the difference
between the committee substitute and the bill as filed. The Chair moved

adoption of the committee
substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Individuals registering on
the bill are shown on the attached list. The Chair moved that the public testimony
be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that CSSB 1525
be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 1320
and recognized the author, Senator Sparks, to explain the bill.

Witnesses testifying and
registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The Chair moved

that the public testimony
be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that

SB 1320 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 2460
and recognized the author, Senator Hall, to explain the bill. Senator King sent
up the committee substitute to SB 2460. The Chair recognized the author to explain
the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as filed. The
Chair moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so
ordered. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached
list. The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection,
it was so ordered. The Chair moved that CSSB 2460 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 1519
and recognized the author, Senator King, to explain the bill. Witnesses
testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The
Chair moved

that the public testimony
be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that

SB 1519 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 1597
and recognized the author, Senator Hancock, to explain the bill. Individuals
registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The Chair moved that
the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair
moved that SB 1597 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 1858
and recognized the author, Senator Hancock, to explain the bill. Senator King
sent up the committee substitute to SB 1858. The Chair recognized the author to
explain the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as filed. The
Chair moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so
ordered. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the
attached list. The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without
objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that CSSB 1858 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SCR 4
and recognized the author, Senator Eckhardt, to explain the bill. No witnesses
testified or registered on the bill. The Chair moved that the public testimony
be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that SCR 4 be
left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 2358
and recognized the author, Senator Parker, to explain the bill. Individuals
registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The Chair moved that
the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair
moved that SB 2358 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 2016
and recognized the author, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill. Senator Zaffirini
sent up the committee substitute to SB 2016. The Chair recognized the author to
explain the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as filed. The
Chair moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so
ordered. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the
attached list. The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without
objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that CSSB 2016 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 1579
and recognized the author, Senator Bettencourt, to explain the bill. Witnesses
testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The
Chair moved

that the public testimony
be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that

SB 1579 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 2250
and recognized the author, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill. Senator Zaffirini
sent up the committee substitute to SB 2250. The Chair recognized the author to
explain the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as filed. The
Chair moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so
ordered. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the
attached list. The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without
objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that CSSB 2250 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 1766
and recognized the author, Senator Creighton, to explain the bill. Witnesses
testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The
Chair moved

that the public testimony
be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that

SB 1766 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 2453
and recognized the author, Senator Menéndez, to explain the bill.

Senator Nichols assumed
the chair.

Witnesses testifying and
registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The Chair moved

that the public testimony
be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that

SB 2453 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 1802
and recognized the author, Senator Springer, to explain the bill. Individuals
registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The Chair moved that
the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair
moved that SB 1802 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 2008
and recognized the author, Senator Kolkhorst, to explain the bill. Witnesses
testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The Chair
moved

that the public testimony
be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that

SB 2008 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 1159
and recognized the author, Senator Johnson, to explain the bill. Senator Johnson
sent up the committee substitute to SB 1159. The Chair recognized the author to
explain the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Individuals
registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The Chair moved that
the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair
moved that CSSB 1159 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 1268
and recognized the author, Senator Johnson, to explain the bill. Senator Johnson
sent up the committee substitute to SB 1268. The Chair recognized the author to
explain the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Witnesses
testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The
Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so
ordered. The Chair moved that CSSB 1268 be left pending; without objection, it
was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 2105
and recognized the author, Senator Johnson, to explain the bill. Senator Johnson
sent up the committee substitute to SB 2105. The Chair recognized the author to
explain the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Witnesses
testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The
Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so
ordered. The Chair moved that CSSB 2105 be left pending; without objection, it
was so ordered.

Senator Schwertner
resumed the chair.

The Chair laid out SB 741
and recognized the author, Senator Middleton, to explain the bill. Senator Middleton
sent up the committee substitute to SB 741. The Chair recognized the author to explain
the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Witnesses
testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The
Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so
ordered. The Chair moved that CSSB 741 be left pending; without objection, it
was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 1393
and recognized the author, Senator Middleton, to explain the bill. Senator Middleton
sent up the committee substitute to SB 1393. The Chair moved adoption of the
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair
recognized the author to explain the difference between the committee
substitute and the bill as filed. Witnesses testifying and registering on the
bill are shown on the attached list. The Chair moved that the public testimony
be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that CSSB 1393
be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 1217
and recognized the author, Senator Middleton, to explain the bill. Senator Middleton
sent up the committee substitute to SB 1217. The Chair recognized the author to
explain the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as filed.

Senator Nichols assumed
the chair.

Senator Schwertner
resumed the chair.

At 10:50 AM, the Chair
moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair.

At 4:29 PM, the Chair
called the meeting back to order.

The Chair laid out CSSB 983
by Senator Paxton as a matter of pending business. Senator

Birdwell moved to withdraw
the previous committee substitute that was considered at the April 11, 2023
Hearing. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Birdwell sent up a new
committee substitute to SB 983. The Chair recognized Senator Paxton to explain
the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as filed. The
Chair moved that CSSB 983 be left pending; without objection, it was so
ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 1621
by Senator Kolkhorst as a matter of pending business. Senator Kolkhorst sent up
the committee substitute to SB 1621. The Chair recognized the author to explain
the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as filed. The
Chair moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so
ordered. The Chair moved that CSSB 1621 be left pending; without objection, it
was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 246
by Senator Alvarado as a matter of pending business. Senator King

moved that SB 246 be
reported favorably to the full Senate with the recommendation that it do

pass and be printed. The
motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and
0 absent. The Chair moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 943
by Senator Kolkhorst as a matter of pending business. Senator Kolkhorst moved
that SB 943 be reported favorably to the full Senate with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11
ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. The Chair moved that the bill
be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out CSSB 983
by Senator Paxton as a matter of pending business. Senator King moved adoption
of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator King
moved that SB 983 do not pass but the committee substitute do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present
not voting, and 0 absent. The Chair moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out CSSB 1075
by Senator King as a matter of pending business. Senator King moved to withdraw
the previous committee substitute that was considered at the April 11, 2023
Hearing. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator King sent up a new
committee substitute to SB 1075. The Chair recognized Senator King to explain
the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as filed. The
Chair moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so
ordered. Senator King moved that SB 1075 do not pass but the committee
substitute do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11
ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. The Chair moved that the bill
be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 1371
by Senator Johnson as a matter of pending business. Senator King moved that SB 1371
be reported favorably to the full Senate with the recommendation that it do pass
and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 0 absent. The Chair moved that the bill be recommended
for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it
was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 1639
by Senator Zaffirini as a matter of pending business. Senator Zaffirini sent up
the committee substitute to SB 1639. The Chair recognized the author to explain
the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as filed. The
Chair moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so
ordered. Senator Zaffirini moved that SB 1639 do not pass but the committee
substitute do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10
ayes, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The Chair laid out CSSB 1658
by Senator Hinojosa as a matter of pending business. Senator

King moved adoption of
the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator

King moved that SB 1658
do not pass but the committee substitute do pass and be printed. The

motion carried with a
record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. The

Chair moved that the bill
be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;

without objection, it was
so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 2214
by Senator Blanco as a matter of pending business. Senator King moved that SB 2214
be reported favorably to the full Senate with the recommendation that it do pass
and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 0 absent. The Chair moved that the bill be recommended
for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it
was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 1615
by Senator Zaffirini as a matter of pending business. Senator Zaffirini moved
that SB 1615 be reported favorably to the full Senate with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11
ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The Chair laid out CSSB 1217
by Senator Middleton as a matter of pending business. Witnesses testifying and registering
on the bill are shown on the attached list. The Chair moved that the public testimony
be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that CSSB 1217
be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 1828
and recognized the author, Senator Hinojosa, to explain the bill. Witnesses
testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The
Chair moved

that the public testimony
be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that

SB 1828 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

There being no further
business, at 5:40 PM, the Chair moved that the Committee stand recessed

subject to the call of
the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

__________________________________________

Senator Charles
Schwertner, Chair

__________________________________________

Annika Vandayar, Clerk

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