Minutes, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce, Tuesday, April 8, 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 April 8, 2025, chaired by Senator Charles Schwertner. The committee reported bills favorably, including committee substitutes for SB 75, SB 231, SB 1455 and SB 2411, each by 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent except SB 1963, reported by 9 ayes and 1 nay. SB 2967, SB 1468, SB 1789, SB 1612, SB 2717, SB 2530 and SB 2571 were heard and left pending. The committee recessed at 10:43 AM, reconvened at 1:35 PM and recessed at 2:06 PM.
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MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS & COMMERCE
Tuesday, April 8, 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 Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in the
Capitol Extension, Room E1.012, at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Charles Schwertner, Chair 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 Mayes Middleton
The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 75. Senator Nichols moved the adoption of
the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that SB 75
do not pass but that CSSB 75 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, 0 nays, 0 present not
voting, and 1 absent.
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The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 231. Senator Nichols moved the adoption
of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that SB
231 do not pass but that CSSB 231 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, 0 nays, 0 present not
voting, and 1 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 584. Senator Nichols moved that SB 584
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, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 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 668. Senator Nichols moved that SB 668
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, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 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 841. Senator Nichols moved that SB 841
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, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 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 1299. Senator Nichols moved that SB
1299 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, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 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 1455. Senator Nichols sent up a committee
substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Hagenbuch author to explain the difference between
the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Nichols moved the adoption of the
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that SB 1455
do not pass but that CSSB 1455 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, 0 nays, 0 present not
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voting, and 1 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 1625. Senator Johnson moved that SB
1625 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, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 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 1963. Senator Creighton moved that SB
1963 be reported favorably 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 2056. Senator Nichols sent up a committee
substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Hancock 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 Nichols moved that SB 2056
do not pass but that CSSB 2056 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, 0 nays, 0 present not
voting, and 1 absent.
The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 2368. Senator Campbell moved the
adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Campbell
moved that SB 2368 do not pass but that CSSB 2368 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,
0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Schwertner moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Nichols assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1244. Senator Schwertner moved the
adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Schwertner
moved that SB 1244 do not pass but that CSSB 1244 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,
0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Schwertner moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
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The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1643. Senator Schwertner sent up a
committee substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Schwertner 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 Schwertner
moved that SB 1643 do not pass but that CSSB 1643 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,
0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1960. Senator Schwertner moved that SB
1960 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, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 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 2411. Senator Schwertner moved to
withdraw the previous committee substitute that was considered at the April 1, 2025 Hearing.
Senator Schwertner sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Schwertner 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 Schwertner moved that SB 2411 do not pass but that CSSB 2411 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, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 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 SB 2967 and recognized the author, Senator Schwertner, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
Senator Kolkhorst assumed the chair.
Senator Nichols assumed the chair.
The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The
Chair moved that SB 2967 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 1468 and recognized the author, Senator Schwertner, to explain the bill.
Senator Schwertner sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized the author to explain
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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 1468 be left
pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 1789 and recognized the author, 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
SB 1789 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Schwertner resumed the chair.
The Chair laid out SB 1612 and recognized the author, Senator 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
SB 1612 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 2717 and recognized the author, Senator Menéndez, 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 2717 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
There being no further business, at 10:43 AM Senator Schwertner moved that the Committee
stand recessed until after adjournment of the Senate. Without objection, it was so ordered.
At 1:35 PM Senator Schwertner reconvened the meeting.
The Chair laid out SB 2530 and recognized the author, 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
SB 2530 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 2571 and recognized the author, 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
SB 2571 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
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There being no further business, at 2:06 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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