Minutes — Senate Committee on Business & Commerce (April 10, 2025)

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Minutes of the Senate Committee on Business & Commerce for Thursday, April 10, 2025, 8:00 AM. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:02 AM, and a quorum was present. SB 1612, CSSB 2717 and CSSB 1468 were each reported with 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent, and CSSB 1642 and CSSB 1789 carried with the same vote. SB 2629, SB 2702, SB 2167, SB 2349, SB 2121 and other measures were left pending on the motion of the Chair. The Committee stood at ease at 9:33 AM, was called back to order at 9:34 AM and stood recessed at 9:49 AM subject to the call of the Chair.

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MINUTES

SENATE
COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS & COMMERCE

Thursday,
April 10, 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 10,
2025, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.012, at Austin, Texas.

*****

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

The following members
arrived after the roll was called:

Senator Mayes Middleton

Senator Nathan Johnson

Senator Lois Kolkhorst

The Chair laid out as a
matter of pending business SB 1612. Senator Nichols moved that SB 1612 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 SB 2717. Senator Menéndez sent up a committee
substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Menéndez 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 Menéndez moved that SB 2717 do not pass but that
CSSB 2717 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.

Senator Nichols assumed
the chair.

The Chair laid out as a
matter of pending business SB 1468. Senator Schwertner moved the adoption of
the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator
Schwertner moved that SB 1468 do not pass but that CSSB 1468 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 1642. 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 Schwertner
moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so
ordered. Senator Schwertner moved that SB 1642 do not pass but that CSSB 1642
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 1789. 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 Schwertner
moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so
ordered. Senator Schwertner moved that SB 1789 do not pass but that CSSB 1789
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
resumed the chair.

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

The Chair laid out SB
2629 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 2629 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
2702 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 2702 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
2167 and recognized the author, Senator Paxton, 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 2167 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
2349 and recognized the author, Senator Alvarado, 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 2349 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
2121 and recognized the author, Senator Johnson, to explain the bill. Senator
Johnson 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 2121 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
2443 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 2443 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
2902 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 2902 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 512
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 512 be left pending; without objection, it was
so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
2145 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 2145 be left pending; without objection, it was so
ordered.

Senator Nichols assumed
the chair.

The Chair laid out SB
2268 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 2268 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
1495 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 1495 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
2154 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 2154 be
left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Schwertner
resumed the chair.

The Chair laid out SB
2184 and recognized the author, Senator Hinojosa, Adam, 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 2184 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 438
and recognized Senator Blanco, 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 438 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

At 9:33 AM, the Chair
moved that the Committee stand at ease.

At 9:34 AM, the Chair
called the Committee back to order.

The Chair laid out SB
2211 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 2211 be left pending; without objection, it was so
ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 647
and recognized Senator Blanco, in the absence of the author, to explain the
bill. Senator Blanco sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized
Senator Blanco 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 647 be
left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 648
and recognized the author, Senator West, to explain the bill. Senator Blanco
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 648 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

There being no further
business, at 9:49 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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