Minutes — Senate Committee on Business & Commerce (March 18, 2025)

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Minutes of the Senate Committee on Business & Commerce for Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 8:00 AM. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:02 AM, and a quorum was present. SB 918, SB 1343, CSSB 213, CSSB 1172, CSSB 681, SB 610, SCR 8 and SB 378 were each reported with 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent, and CSSB 1252 with 9 ayes, 1 nay and 1 absent. SB 924, SB 264, SB 1057, SB 1058, SJR 50 and other measures were left pending on the motion of the Chair, and the minutes state that there was no action taken for SB 1664. The Committee stood recessed at 10:59 AM subject to the call of the Chair.

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MINUTES

SENATE
COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS & COMMERCE

Tuesday,
March 18, 2025

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, March 18,
2025, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.012, at Austin, Texas.

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MEMBERS PRESENT: | MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Charles
 Schwertner, Chair | Senator César Blanco
Senator Phil King, Vice
 Chair
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 8:02 AM. There being a quorum present, the following
business was transacted:

The following members
arrived after the roll was called:

Senator José Menéndez

The Chair laid out as a
matter of pending business SB 918. Senator King moved that SB 918 be reported
favorably 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. 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 1343 and recognized the author, Senator Johnson,
to explain the bill. Senator King moved that SB 1343 be reported favorably 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. 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 213. Senator King moved that SB 213 do not pass
but that CSSB 213 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. Senator Schwertner 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 1172. Senator King sent up a committee
substitute. The Chair recognized the author to explain the difference between
the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator King moved the
adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator King moved that SB 1172 do not pass but that CSSB 1172 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. Senator Schwertner 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 681. Senator King moved the adoption of the
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator King moved
that SB 681 do not pass but that CSSB 681 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. Senator
Schwertner 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 610. Senator King moved that SB 610 be reported
favorably 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. Senator Schwertner 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 SCR 8. Senator King moved that SCR 8 be reported
favorably 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. Senator Schwertner 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 378. Senator Campbell moved that SB 378 be
reported favorably 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. Senator Campbell 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 1252. Senator Campbell moved the adoption of the
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Campbell
moved that SB 1252 do not pass but that CSSB 1252 be reported back to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with
a record vote of 9 ayes, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.

Senator Schwertner
resumed the chair.

The Chair laid out SB 924
and recognized the author, Senator Hancock, 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 924 be left pending; without objection, it was so
ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 264
and recognized the author, Senator Perry, 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 264 be left pending; without objection, it was
so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
1057 and recognized the author, Senator Parker, to explain the bill. Senator
Campbell sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized the author 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 SB 1057 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
1058 and recognized the author, Senator Parker, to explain the bill. Senator
Campbell sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized the author 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 SB 1058 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SJR 50
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 SJR 50 be left pending; without objection, it was so
ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
1358 and recognized the author, Senator Parker, to explain the bill. Senator
Campbell sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized the author 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 SB 1358 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
1376 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 1376 be left pending; without objection, it was so
ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
1008 and recognized the author, Senator Middleton, to explain the bill. Senator
Campbell sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized the author 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 Nichols 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 1008 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
1569 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 1569 be left pending; without objection, it
was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
1036 and recognized the author, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill. Senator
Schwertner sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized the author 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 SB 1036 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
1185 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 1185 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
1697 and recognized the author, 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 SB 1697 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
1202 and recognized the author, Senator King, to explain the bill. Senator
Nichols sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized the author 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 SB 1202 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
1364 and recognized the author, Senator Nichols, 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 1364 be left pending; without objection, it
was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
1029 and recognized the author, Senator Nichols, 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 1029 be left pending; without objection, it
was so ordered.

Senator King assumed the
chair.

The Chair laid out SB 542
and recognized the author, Senator Schwertner, to explain the bill. Senator
Campbell sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized the author 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 SB 542 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Schwertner
resumed the chair.

There was no action taken
for the following bill(s): SB 1664

There being no further
business, at 10:59 AM Senator Schwertner moved that the Committee stand
recessed subject to the call of the Chair. Without objection, it was so
ordered.

__________________________________________

Senator Charles
Schwertner, Chair

__________________________________________

Daniela Velez-Blanc,
Clerk

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