Committee Minutes — Senate Committee on Business & Commerce (May 25, 2025)
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These are minutes of the Senate Committee on Business & Commerce for Sunday, May 25, 2025, 3:30 PM. The public hearing convened in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.012, and the Chair called the meeting to order at 3:34 PM with a quorum present. The Chair laid out HB 705 as pending business, and Senator King moved that HB 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 and 0 nays, and the bill was recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar. The Chair then laid out HB 1094, HB 2037 and other bills. At 3:59 PM Senator Schwertner moved that the Committee stand recessed.
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MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS & COMMERCE
Sunday, May 25, 2025
3:30 PM
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 Sunday, May 25, 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 3:34 PM. There being a quorum present, the following
business was transacted:
The following members arrived after the roll was called:
Senator Brandon Creighton
The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 705. Senator King moved that HB 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
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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 1094. Senator King moved that HB 1094
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 2037. Senator King moved that HB 2037
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 2488. Senator King moved that HB 2488
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
Kolkhorst requested unanimous consent to change her nay to an aye on HB 2488 and be recorded
as a nay on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator
Kolkhorst 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 3005. Senator King moved that HB 3005
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 3112. Senator King moved that HB 3112
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 3320. Senator King moved that HB 3320
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.
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The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3388. Senator King moved that HB 3388
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 3516. Senator King moved that HB 3516
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 3848. Senator King moved the adoption
of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator King moved that HB
3848 do not pass but that CSHB 3848 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 3923. Senator King moved that HB 3923
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 4134. Senator King moved that HB 4134
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 4211. Senator King moved the adoption
of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator King moved that HB
4211 do not pass but that CSHB 4211 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 Zaffirini requested unanimous consent to change her nay to an
aye on CSHB 4211 and be recorded as a nay on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
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objection, it was so ordered. Senator Zaffirini 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 4214. Senator King moved that HB 4214
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 4233. Senator King moved that HB 4233
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
Zaffirini requested unanimous consent to change her nay to an aye on HB 4233 and be recorded
as a nay on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator
Zaffirini 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 4350. Senator King moved that HB 4350
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 4559. Senator King moved that HB 4559
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 4748. Senator King moved that HB 4748
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 4765. Senator King moved that HB 4765
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
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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 5093. Senator King moved that HB 5093
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 5129. Senator King moved that HB 5129
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 5196. Senator King moved that HB 5196
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.
Senator King assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 14. 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
14 do not pass but that CSHB 14 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 1 nay, 1 present not
voting, and 0 absent.
The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3092. Senator Campbell moved that HB
3092 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.
Senator Schwertner resumed the chair.
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There being no further business, at 3:59 PM Senator Schwertner moved that the Committee stand
recessed subject to the call of the Chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Charles Schwertner, Chair
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Daniela Velez-Blanc, Clerk
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