Minutes — Senate Committee on Business & Commerce (April 3, 2025)

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Minutes of the Senate Committee on Business & Commerce for Thursday, April 3, 2025, 8:00 AM. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:01 AM, and a quorum was present. CSSB 1405, CSSB 1762, CSSB 1977, CSSB 2077, SB 2148, SB 2321 and CSSB 1968 were each reported with 11 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent, while CSSB 819 carried with 7 ayes, 4 nays and 0 absent. SB 231, SB 986, SB 584, SB 600 and other measures were left pending on the motion of the Chair. The Committee stood recessed at 9:59 AM until after adjournment of the Senate, reconvened at 2:06 PM, stood at ease at 2:09 PM and stood recessed at 4:59 PM.

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MINUTES

SENATE
COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS & COMMERCE

Thursday,
April 3, 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 Thursday, April 3,
2025, 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 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

*****

The Chair called the
meeting to order at 8:01 AM. There being a quorum present, the following
business was transacted:

The following members
arrived after the roll was called:

Senator Brandon Creighton

Senator José Menéndez

Senator Mayes Middleton

Senator Robert Nichols

The Chair laid out as a
matter of pending business SB 1405. Senator Schwertner moved the adoption of
the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator King
moved that SB 1405 do not pass but that CSSB 1405 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
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 1762. 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. Senator King moved the
adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator King moved that SB 1762 do not pass but that CSSB 1762 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 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 1977. 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 Schwertner moved
the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator King moved that SB 1977 do not pass but that CSSB 1977 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 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 819. 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 Schwertner moved the adoption
of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator King
moved that SB 819 do not pass but that CSSB 819 be reported back to the Senate
with the recommendation that it 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 as a
matter of pending business SB 2077. Senator Schwertner moved the adoption of
the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator King
moved that SB 2077 do not pass but that CSSB 2077 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
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 2148. Senator King moved that SB 2148 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 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 2321. Senator King moved that SB 2321 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 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 1968. Senator Campbell moved the adoption of the
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Campbell
moved that SB 1968 do not pass but that CSSB 1968 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
Campbell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Schwertner
resumed the chair.

The Chair laid out SB 231
and recognized the author, Senator King, 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 231 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 986
and recognized the author, Senator Bettencourt, to explain the bill. 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 986 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 584
and recognized the author, Senator West, 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 584 be left pending; without objection, it was
so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 600
and recognized the author, Senator West, to explain the bill. Senator Menéndez
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 600 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

There being no further
business, at 9:59 AM Senator Schwertner moved that the Committee stand recessed
until after adjournment of the Senate. Without objection, it was so ordered.

At 2:06 PM Senator
Schwertner reconvened the meeting.

Senator Menéndez assumed
the chair.

The Chair laid out SB
1244 and recognized the author, Senator Schwertner, 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 1244 be
left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Schwertner
resumed the chair.

At 2:09 PM, the Chair
moved that the Committee stand at ease.

At 2:10 PM, the Chair
called the Committee back to order.

Senator Menéndez assumed
the chair.

The Chair laid out SB
1960 and recognized the author, Senator Schwertner, 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 1960 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Schwertner
resumed the chair.

The Chair laid out SB
1964 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 SB 1964 be left pending; without objection, it was so
ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 668
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 668 be left pending; without objection, it was so
ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 841
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 841 be left pending; without objection, it was so
ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
1963 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the author, 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 1963 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
1003 and recognized the author, Senator Blanco, 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 1003 be left pending; without objection, it was so
ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
2368 and recognized the author, Senator Campbell, 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 2368 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
2026 and recognized the author, Senator Campbell, 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.

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 2026 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
2056 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 2056 be left pending; without objection, it
was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
1625 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 1625 be left pending; without objection, it
was so ordered.

There being no further
business, at 4:59 PM 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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