Minutes, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce, Tuesday, March 4, 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 March 4, 2025, chaired by Senator Charles Schwertner. As pending business the committee adopted committee substitutes for SB 765 and SB 929 and reported each favorably by a record vote of 11 ayes and 0 nays, with both recommended for the Local & Uncontested Calendar. SB 455, SB 917, SB 925, SB 388 and SB 1006 were heard and left pending without objection. The committee recessed at 9:57 AM.
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MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS & COMMERCE
Tuesday, March 4, 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, March 4, 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 Robert Nichols
Senator José Menéndez
The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 765. Senator King sent up a committee
substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Kolkhorst to explain the difference between the
committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator King moved the adoption of the
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committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator King moved that SB 765 do
not pass but that CSSB 765 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 929. Senator King 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 King moved the adoption of the
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator King moved that SB 929 do
not pass but that CSSB 929 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 SB 455 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 455 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 917 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 917 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 925 and recognized the author, Senator Hancock, 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 925 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 388 and recognized the author, Senator 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
SB 388 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 1006 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
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that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that
SB 1006 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
There being no further business, at 9:57 AM 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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