Minutes — Senate Committee on Business & Commerce (89R, February 27, 2025)

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Minutes of the Senate Committee on Business & Commerce for Thursday, February 27, 2025, 8:00 AM, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.012, Austin, Texas. Senator Charles Schwertner, Chair, called the meeting to order at 8:04 AM. On motions by Senator King, SB 72, SB 627 and SB 703 were each reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that they do pass and be printed, each by a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Each was also recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar. The committee stood recessed subject to the call of the Chair at 2:10 PM, and the minutes name Daniela Velez-Blanc as Clerk.

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MINUTES

SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS & COMMERCE
Thursday, February 27, 2025
8:00 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 Thursday, February 27, 2025, 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 César Blanco
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 8:04 AM. There being a quorum present, the following
business was transacted:

The following members arrived after the roll was called:
Senator Robert Nichols
Senator José Menéndez
Senator Lois Kolkhorst

The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 72. Senator King moved that SB 72 be
reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
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motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator
King moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 627. Senator King moved that SB 627 be
reported favorably to the 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. Senator
King moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 703. Senator King moved that SB 703 be
reported favorably to the 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. Senator
King moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 764. Senator King moved that SB 764 be
reported favorably to the 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. Senator
King moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator King assumed the chair.

The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 21. Senator Schwertner sent up a
committee substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Schwertner to explain the difference
between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Campbell moved the
adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Campbell
moved that SB 21 do not pass but that CSSB 21 be reported back to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes,
0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.

The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 842. Senator Campbell moved that SB 842
be reported favorably to the 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. Senator
Campbell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Schwertner resumed the chair.

The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 372. Senator King moved that SB 372 be
reported favorably to the 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. Senator
King moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 262. Senator King moved the adoption
of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator King moved that SB
262 do not pass but that CSSB 262 be reported back to the 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. Senator King moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 370. Senator King moved that SB 370 be
reported favorably to the 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. Senator
King moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 140. Senator King moved that SB 140 be
reported favorably to the 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. Senator
King moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 495. Senator King moved that SB 495 be
reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 2 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The Chair opened invited testimony (see attached witness list) for discussion.

The Chair laid out SB 6 and recognized the author, Senator King, to explain the bill. Witnesses
testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

Senator Nichols assumed the chair.
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Senator Schwertner resumed the chair.

The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The
Chair moved that SB 6 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 504 and recognized the author, Senator Kolkhorst, to explain the bill.
Senator Kolkhorst sent up the committee substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Kolkhorst to
explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Witnesses
testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

Senator King assumed the chair.

Senator Schwertner resumed the chair.

The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The
Chair moved that SB 504 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 929 and recognized the author, Senator Johnson, 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 929 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 765 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 765 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator King assumed the chair.

The Chair laid out SB 815 and recognized the author, Senator Schwertner, to explain the bill.
Senator Kolkhorst sent up the committee substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Schwertner to
explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate 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
815 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Schwertner resumed the chair.
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There being no further business, at 2:10 PM Senator Schwertner 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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Daniela Velez-Blanc, Clerk

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