Senate Committee on Business & Commerce Minutes, May 2, 2023
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Minutes of the Senate Committee on Business & Commerce for Tuesday, May 2, 2023, 8:30 AM, in Capitol Extension, Room E1.012, Austin, Texas, with Senator Charles Schwertner as Chair. Rules were suspended to add SB 2627 and SJR 93 to the posting, and both were reported favorably on 8 ayes, 0 nays and 3 present not voting. A new committee substitute for SB 1621 passed on 7 ayes and 4 nays, and HB 3290 was reported favorably on 11 ayes. SCR 25, HB 1748, HB 1550 and several other bills were left pending after testimony. The committee recessed at 10:51 AM.
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MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS & COMMERCE
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
8:30 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E1.012
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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, May 2, 2023, in the
Capitol Extension, Room E1.012, at Austin, Texas.
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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
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The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:33 AM. There being a quorum present, the following
business was transacted:
The following members arrived after the roll was called: Senator Creighton, Senator Kolkhorst,
Senator Nichols.
Senator King assumed the chair.
Senate Rule 11.10 and 11.18, and all other necessary rules were suspended to add SB 2627 and
SJR 93 to the Senate Committee on Business and Commerce posting for May 2, 2023.
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The Chair laid out SB 2627 and SJR 93 and recognized the author, Senator Schwertner, to
explain the bills. 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.
Senator Kolkhorst moved that SB 2627 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 8 ayes, 0
nays, 3 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Kolkhorst moved that SJR 93 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 8 ayes, 0
nays, 3 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Schwertner resumed the chair.
The Chair laid out CSSB 1621 by Senator Kolkhorst as a matter of pending business. Senator
Kolkhorst moved to withdraw the previous committee substitute that was considered at the April
18, 2023 Hearing. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Kolkhorst sent up a new
committee substitute to SB 1621. The Chair recognized Senator Kolkhorst 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 Kolkhorst moved that SB
1621 do not pass but the committee substitute do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a
record vote of 7 ayes, 4 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
The Chair laid out HB 3290 by Representative Guillen in lieu of CSSB 1858 by Senator
Hancock as a matter of pending business. Senator King moved that HB 3290 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 SCR 25 and recognized the author, Senator Parker, 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
SCR 25 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 1748 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hancock, to explain the
bill. Individuals registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The Chair moved that the
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public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that HB 1748
be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 1550 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 HB 1550
be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 1074 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, 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 HB 1074 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 1900 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Kolkhorst, to explain
the bill. Senator Kolkhorst sent up the committee substitute to HB 1900. The Chair recognized
the author to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as engrossed.
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
CSHB 1900 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 1901 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Kolkhorst, 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 HB
1901 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 833 and recognized the author, Senator King, to explain the bill.
Senator King sent up the committee substitute to SB 833. 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 833 be
left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator King assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out HB 1706 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Schwertner, to explain
the bill. Senator Schwertner sent up the committee substitute to HB 1706. The Chair recognized
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the author to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as engrossed.
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
CSHB 1706 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Schwertner resumed the chair.
There being no further business, at 10:51 AM, the Chair moved that the Committee stand
recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Charles Schwertner, Chair
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Annika Vandayar, Clerk
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