Minutes — Senate Committee on Business & Commerce (April 24, 2025)

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Minutes of the Senate Committee on Business & Commerce for Thursday, April 24, 2025, 8:00 AM. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:01 AM, and a quorum was present. SB 2139, CSSB 2610, CSSB 2530, CSSB 2401 and CSSB 1856 were each reported with 11 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent, while CSSB 2858 and CSSB 3016 carried with 6 ayes, 5 nays and 0 absent. For SB 2610, Senator Schwertner moved to withdraw the previous committee substitute considered at the April 22, 2025 Hearing, and Senator Creighton moved to reconsider the vote by which CSSB 1856 was reported. SB 1906, SB 1113, SB 2680 and other measures were left pending, and the Committee stood recessed at 10:02 AM.

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MINUTES

SENATE
COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS & COMMERCE

Thursday,
April 24, 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 24,
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 César Blanco

Senator Donna Campbell

Senator José Menéndez

Senator Mayes Middleton

The Chair laid out as a
matter of pending business SB 2139. Senator King moved that SB 2139 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 2610. Senator Schwertner moved to withdraw the
previous committee substitute that was considered at the April 22, 2025
Hearing. 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. Senator Blanco moved the adoption of the committee
substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Blanco moved that SB
2610 do not pass but that CSSB 2610 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 1856. Senator Creighton moved the adoption of the
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Creighton
moved that SB 1856 do not pass but that CSSB 1856 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 2530. 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. Senator
Schwertner moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection,
it was so ordered. Senator Blanco moved that SB 2530 do not pass but that CSSB
2530 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.

The Chair laid out as a
matter of pending business SB 2858. Senator Creighton moved the adoption of the
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Creighton
moved that SB 2858 do not pass but that CSSB 2858 be reported back to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 5 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0
absent.

The Chair laid out as a
matter of pending business SB 3016. Senator Creighton moved the adoption of the
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Creighton
moved that SB 3016 do not pass but that CSSB 3016 be reported back to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 5 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0
absent.

The Chair laid out as a
matter of pending business SB 2401. Senator King sent up a committee
substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Blanco 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 Blanco moved that SB 2401 do not pass but that CSSB
2401 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 SB
1906 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 1906 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Creighton moved
to reconsider the vote by which CSSB 1856 was reported favorably to the full
Senate without objection it was so ordered. Senator Creighton moved to
reconsider the vote by which the committee substitute to SB 1856 was adopted;
without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Creighton sent up a committee
substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Creighton 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 Creighton moved that SB 1856 do not pass but that
CSSB 1856 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 SB
1113 and recognized the author, Senator Hughes, to explain the bill. 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.
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 1113 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
2680 and recognized Senator Kolkhorst, 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 2680 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

Senator King assumed the
chair.

The Chair laid out SB
1117 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 1117 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
2340 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 2340 be
left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Schwertner
resumed the chair.

The Chair laid out SB 705
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 705 be left pending; without objection, it was
so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 748
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 748 be left pending; without objection, it was
so ordered.

Senator Zaffirini
requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye for CSSB 1856; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
1206 and recognized the author, Senator Hall, 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 1206 be left pending; without objection, it
was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
1460 and recognized the author, Senator Campbell, 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 1460 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

At 9:25 AM, the Chair
moved that the Committee stand recessed until 9:30 AM. Without objection, it
was so ordered.

Senator Campbell assumed
the chair.

At 9:30 AM, the Chair
called the Committee back to order.

The Chair laid out SB
1802 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 1802 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
2455 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 2455 be left pending; without objection, it
was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
2690 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 2690 be left pending; without objection, it
was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
1917 and recognized the author, Senator Middleton, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached
list.

Senator Schwertner
resumed the chair.

The Chair moved that the
public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator
Campbell moved that SB 1917 be left pending; without objection, it was so
ordered.

There being no further
business, at 10:02 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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