Minutes, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce, Thursday, May 1, 2025 8:00 AM (Texas Senate, 89th Legislature)
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Minutes of a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Business & Commerce of the 89th Texas Legislature on May 1, 2025, chaired by Senator Charles Schwertner. The committee reported bills favorably, including HB 912, HB 517, SB 705 and committee substitutes for SB 1113, SB 2221 and SB 2586. Split votes reported SB 2680 and SB 383 by 8 ayes and 3 nays, SB 2340 by 7 ayes and 4 nays, and SB 2994 by 10 ayes and 1 nay. Bills including HB 12, HB 149, SB 1652 and SB 2677 were heard and left pending.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Senator Charles Schwertner, Chair
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Daniela Velez-Blanc, Clerk
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