Minutes, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce, Tuesday, May 13, 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 13, 2025, chaired by Senator Charles Schwertner. HB 11, HB 132, HB 1041, HB 1606, HB 2286 and HB 5061 were reported favorably by record votes of 11 ayes and 0 nays and recommended for the Local & Uncontested Calendar. Bills including HB 3306, HB 4219, HB 1522 and HB 1922, were heard and left pending. The minutes list no action on HB 2467, HB 2468 and HB 4386, and the committee recessed at 8:58 AM.
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MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS & COMMERCE
Tuesday, May 13, 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, May 13, 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 8:00 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 José Menéndez
Senator Judith Zaffirini
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The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 11. Senator Middleton moved that HB 11
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
Middleton 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 132. Senator King moved that HB 132 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 HB 1041. Senator King moved that HB 1041
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 HB 1606. Senator King moved that HB 1606
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 HB 2286. Senator King moved that HB 2286
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.
Senator King assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 5061. Senator Campbell moved that HB
5061 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.
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The Chair laid out HB 3306 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 3306 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4739 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 4739 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Schwertner resumed the chair.
The Chair laid out HB 3803 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 HB 3803 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 3804 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 HB 3804 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 3806 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 HB 3806 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4219 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 HB 4219 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4238 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the
bill. Senator Zaffirini sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized the Senate sponsor to
explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.
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 4238 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
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The Chair laid out HB 1522 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Kolkhorst, 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 1522 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4344 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Blanco, 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 4344 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 3805 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 3805 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 431 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 431 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 3228 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Perry, to explain the
bill. Senator Nichols sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized the Senate sponsor to
explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.
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 3228 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 3229 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 3229 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 1922 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 1922 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
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There was no action taken for the following bill(s):
HB 2467
HB 2468
HB 4386
There being no further business, at 8:58 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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