Minutes — Senate Committee on Business & Commerce (May 1, 2025)

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Minutes of the Senate Committee on Business & Commerce for Thursday, May 1, 2025, 8:00 AM. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:01 AM, and a quorum was present. HB 912 by Representative Moody in lieu of SB 1003 by Senator Blanco, and HB 517 by Representative Harris Davila in lieu of CSSB 542 by Senator Schwertner, were each reported with 11 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent. SB 2680 and CSSB 383 carried with 8 ayes, 3 nays and 0 absent, CSSB 2994 with 10 ayes, 1 nay and 0 absent and CSSB 2340 with 7 ayes, 4 nays and 0 absent. SB 1652, SB 1897, HB 12, HB 149 and other measures were left pending, and the Committee stood recessed at 9:55 AM, reconvened at 12:45 PM and stood recessed at 1:33 PM.

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MINUTES

SENATE
COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS & COMMERCE

Thursday,
May 1, 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, May 1, 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 8:01 AM. There being a quorum present, the following
business was transacted:

The following members
arrived after the roll was called:

Senator Brandon Creighton

Senator Nathan Johnson

Senator Lois Kolkhorst

Senator José Menéndez

Senator Mayes Middleton

The Chair laid out HB 912
by Representative Moody in lieu of SB 1003 by Senator Blanco as a matter of
pending business. Senator Blanco moved that HB 912 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 705. Senator Zaffirini moved that SB 705 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 748. Senator Zaffirini moved that SB 748 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 1113. Senator King moved the adoption of the
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator King moved
that SB 1113 do not pass but that CSSB 1113 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 2221. Senator King sent up a committee
substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Parker 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 2221 do not pass but that CSSB 2221 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 2586. Senator King sent up a committee
substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Flores 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 2586 do not pass but that CSSB 2586 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 2587. Senator Zaffirini moved to withdraw the
previous committee substitute that was considered at the April 22, 2025
Hearing. Senator Zaffirini sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized
Senator Zaffirini to explain the difference between the committee substitute
and the senate bill as filed. Senator Zaffirini moved the adoption of the
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Zaffirini
moved that SB 2587 do not pass but that CSSB 2587 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 2680. Senator King moved that SB 2680 be reported
favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 3 nays, 0 present not voting,
and 0 absent.

The Chair laid out as a
matter of pending business SB 2690. Senator King moved that SB 2690 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 383. Senator Middleton sent up a committee
substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Middleton to explain the difference
between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator
Middleton moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it
was so ordered. Senator Middleton moved that SB 383 do not pass but that CSSB
383 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and
be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 3 nays, 0 present
not voting, and 0 absent.

The Chair laid out as a
matter of pending business SB 1802. Senator King sent up a committee
substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Alvarado 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 1802 do not pass but that CSSB
1802 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 2994. Senator Johnson moved to withdraw the
previous committee substitute that was considered at the April 15, 2025
Hearing. Senator Johnson sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized
Senator Johnson to explain the difference between the committee substitute and
the senate bill as filed. Senator Johnson moved the adoption of the committee
substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Johnson moved that SB
2994 do not pass but that CSSB 2994 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, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator King assumed the
chair.

The Chair laid out HB 517
by Representative Harris Davila in lieu of CSSB 542 by Senator Schwertner as a
matter of pending business. Senator Schwertner moved that HB 517 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 1117. Senator Campbell moved that SB 1117 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.

The Chair laid out as a
matter of pending business SB 2340. Senator Campbell moved the adoption of the
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Campbell
moved that SB 2340 do not pass but that CSSB 2340 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.

Senator Schwertner
resumed the chair.

The Chair laid out SB
1652 and recognized the author, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill. Senator
Zaffirini 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 1652 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
1897 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 1897 be left pending; without objection, it was so
ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
2113 and recognized the author, Senator Hughes, 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 2113 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
2677 and recognized the author, Senator Perry, 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 2677 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out HB 12
and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 HB 12 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
1361 and recognized the author, Senator Alvarado, 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 1361 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
2344 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 2344 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
2327 and recognized the author, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill. Senator
Zaffirini 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 2327 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
2696 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 2696 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

There being no further
business, at 9:55 AM Senator Schwertner moved that the Committee stand recessed
until after adjournment of the Senate. Without objection, it was so ordered.

At 12:45 PM Senator
Schwertner reconvened the meeting.

Senator King assumed the
chair.

The Chair laid out HB 149
and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 HB 149 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 229
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 229 be left pending; without objection, it was
so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
2566 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 2566 be left pending; without objection, it
was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB
1749 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the author, to explain
the bill. Senator King sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized
Senator Nichols 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 1749 be
left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

There being no further
business, at 1:33 PM Senator Nichols 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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