Minutes — Senate Committee on Business & Commerce (May 22, 2025)

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Minutes of the Senate Committee on Business & Commerce for Thursday, May 22, 2025, 8:00 AM. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:03 AM, and a quorum was present. Motions on HB 252, HB 700, HB 1500, HB 1545, HB 1562 and HB 1732 each carried with 11 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent. HB 3824 by Representative King, in lieu of SB 1825 by Senator Schwertner, also carried with 11 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent. HCR 102, HB 705, HB 3516 and HB 3388 were left pending, and Senator Schwertner moved at 9:15 AM that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the Chair.

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MINUTES

SENATE
COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS & COMMERCE

Thursday,
May 22, 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, May 22, 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

*****

The Chair called the
meeting to order at 8:03 AM. There being a quorum present, the following
business was transacted:

The following members
arrived after the roll was called:

Senator Brandon Creighton

Senator Mayes Middleton

The Chair laid out as a
matter of pending business HB 252. Senator King moved the adoption of the
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator King moved
that HB 252 do not pass but that CSHB 252 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 HB 700
by Representative McQueeney in lieu of CSSB 2677 by Senator Perry as a matter
of pending business. Senator King moved that HB 700 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 King 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 1500. Senator King moved the adoption of the
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator King moved
that HB 1500 do not pass but that CSHB 1500 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 HB 1545. Senator King moved the adoption of the
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator King moved
that HB 1545 do not pass but that CSHB 1545 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 HB 1562. Senator King moved that HB 1562 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 King 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 1732. Senator King moved that HB 1732 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 King 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 2067. Senator King moved the adoption of the
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator King moved
that HB 2067 do not pass but that CSHB 2067 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
King 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 2213. Senator King moved that HB 2213 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 King 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 2221. Senator King moved the adoption of the
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator King moved
that HB 2221 do not pass but that CSHB 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.

The Chair laid out as a
matter of pending business HB 2520. Senator King moved that HB 2520 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 King 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 2818. Senator King moved the adoption of the
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator King moved
that HB 2818 do not pass but that CSHB 2818 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
King 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 3016. Senator King sent up a committee
substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Hagenbuch to explain the difference
between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator King
moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so
ordered. Senator King moved that HB 3016 do not pass but that CSHB 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 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 3214. Senator King moved that HB 3214 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 King 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 3250. Senator King moved the adoption of the
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator King moved
that HB 3250 do not pass but that CSHB 3250 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
King 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 3512. Senator King moved the adoption of the
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator King moved
that HB 3512 do not pass but that CSHB 3512 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
King 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 3623. Senator King moved that HB 3623 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 King 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 3689. Senator King sent up a committee
substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Kolkhorst to explain the difference
between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator
Kolkhorst moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it
was so ordered. Senator Kolkhorst moved that HB 3689 do not pass but that CSHB
3689 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 HB 3833. Senator King moved that HB 3833 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 King 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 4063. Senator King moved that HB 4063 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 King 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 4395. Senator King moved that HB 4395 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 King 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 4690. Senator King moved that HB 4690 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 King 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 4751. Senator King moved that HB 4751 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.

The Chair laid out as a
matter of pending business HB 5331. Senator King moved the adoption of the
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator King moved
that HB 5331 do not pass but that CSHB 5331 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
King 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 HB 3824
by Representative King in lieu of SB 1825 by Senator Schwertner as a matter of
pending business. 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 3824 do not pass but that CSHB 3824 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 HB 4464. Senator Campbell moved the adoption of the
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Campbell
moved that HB 4464 do not pass but that CSHB 4464 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.

The Chair laid out as a
matter of pending business HB 4668. Senator Campbell moved that HB 4668 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 HB 5247. 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 5247 do not pass but that CSHB 5247 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.

The Chair laid out as a
matter of pending business HB 146. Senator Campbell moved that HB 146 be
reported favorably 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 HB
3069 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 3069 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Schwertner
resumed the chair.

The Chair laid out HB
5196 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Phil King, 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 5196 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out HB
3112 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 HB 3112 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out HCR
102 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 HCR 102 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out HB 705
and recognized Senator Blanco, 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 705 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out HB
3516 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 3516 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out HB
3388 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 3388 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

There being no further
business, at 9:15 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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