Minutes — Senate Committee on Business & Commerce (May 20, 2025)

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Minutes of the Senate Committee on Business & Commerce for Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 8:00 AM. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:01 AM, and a quorum was present. The motion on HB 2467 carried with 10 ayes, 1 nay and 0 absent, and motions on HB 2468, HB 2518, HB 4386, HB 4490, HB 5323 and HB 149 each carried with 11 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent. HB 4310 by Representative Vasut, in lieu of CSSB 2113 by Senator Hughes, also carried with 11 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent. HB 1500, HB 150, HB 1545 and HB 2818 were among the bills left pending, and Senator Schwertner moved at 10:46 AM that the Committee stand recessed.

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MINUTES

SENATE
COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS & COMMERCE

Tuesday,
May 20, 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, May 20, 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 Nathan Johnson

Senator Lois Kolkhorst

Senator Mayes Middleton

The Chair laid out as a
matter of pending business HB 2467. Senator King moved that HB 2467 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, 1 nay, 0 present not voting,
and 0 absent.

The Chair laid out as a
matter of pending business HB 2468. Senator King moved that HB 2468 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 HB 2518. Senator King moved that HB 2518 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 HB 4310
by Representative Vasut in lieu of CSSB 2113 by Senator Hughes as a matter of
pending business. Senator Nichols sent up a committee substitute. The Chair
recognized Senator Nichols to explain the difference between the committee
substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Nichols moved the adoption
of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator
Nichols moved that HB 4310 do not pass but that CSHB 4310 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 HB 4386. Senator King moved the adoption of the
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator King moved
that HB 4386 do not pass but that CSHB 4386 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 HB 4490. Senator King moved that HB 4490 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 HB 5323
by Representative King in lieu of SB 2455 by Senator Hancock as a matter of
pending business. Senator King moved that HB 5323 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 HB 149. Senator Campbell sent up a committee
substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Schwertner to explain the difference
between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator
Campbell moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it
was so ordered. Senator Campbell moved that HB 149 do not pass but that CSHB
149 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 HB
1500 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Parker, to explain the bill.
Senator King sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized the Senate
sponsor to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house
bill as engrossed. 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 1500 be left
pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out HB 150
and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Parker, 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 HB 150 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out HB
1545 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Parker, to explain the bill.
Senator Nichols sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized the Senate
sponsor to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house
bill as engrossed. 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 1545 be left
pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out HB
2818 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Parker, to explain the bill.
Senator King sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized the Senate
sponsor to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house
bill as engrossed. 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 2818 be left
pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator King assumed the
chair.

The Chair laid out HB 146
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 146 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out HB
4464 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Schwertner, to explain the
bill. Senator Kolkhorst sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized
the Senate sponsor to explain the difference between the committee substitute
and the house bill as engrossed. 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 4464
be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out HB
4668 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 4668 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Schwertner
resumed the chair.

The Chair laid out HB
5331 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Phil King, to explain the bill.
Senator Nichols sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized the Senate
sponsor to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the
house bill as engrossed. 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 5331 be
left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out HB
1562 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 HB 1562 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out HB
3623 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 HB 3623 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out HB
4063 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 HB 4063 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out HB
3512 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Blanco, to explain the bill.
Senator Blanco sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized the Senate
sponsor to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house
bill as engrossed. 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 3512 be left
pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out HB
4690 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 HB 4690 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out HB
3833 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Nathan 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 HB 3833 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out HB
3250 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Menéndez, to explain the bill.
Senator King sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized the Senate
sponsor to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house
bill as engrossed. 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 3250 be left
pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out HB
4395 and recognized Senator Zaffirini, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, 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 4395 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out HB
3214 and recognized Senator Phil King, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, 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 3214 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out HB
2520 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Middleton, 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 2520 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out HB
2067 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Middleton, to explain the bill.
Senator King sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized the Senate
sponsor to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house
bill as engrossed. 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 2067 be left
pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out HB
3466 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Middleton, 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 3466 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

There being no further
business, at 10:46 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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