Minutes, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce, Tuesday, May 20, 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 20, 2025, chaired by Senator Charles Schwertner. Reported favorably were HB 2467 by 10 ayes and 1 nay, and HB 2468, HB 2518, HB 4490 and HB 5323 as received, with committee substitutes for HB 4310, HB 4386 and HB 149, each by 11 ayes and 0 nays. The committee also heard bills including HB 1500, HB 150, HB 1545 and HB 3466, and left each pending.
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MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS & COMMERCE
Tuesday, May 20, 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 20, 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 Mayes Middleton
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The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2467. Senator King moved that HB 2467
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.
The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2468. Senator King moved that HB 2468
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 2518. Senator King moved that HB 2518
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 HB 4310 by Representative Vasut in lieu of CSSB 2113 by Senator Hughes as
a matter of pending business. Senator Nichols sent up a committee substitute. The Chair
recognized Senator Nichols to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the
house bill as engrossed. Senator Nichols moved the adoption of the committee substitute;
without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that HB 4310 do not pass but that
CSHB 4310 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 HB 4386. Senator King moved the adoption
of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator King moved that HB
4386 do not pass but that CSHB 4386 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 HB 4490. Senator King moved that HB 4490
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.
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The Chair laid out HB 5323 by Representative King in lieu of SB 2455 by Senator Hancock as a
matter of pending business. Senator King moved that HB 5323 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 149. 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 149 do not pass but that CSHB 149 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 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.
The Chair laid out HB 1500 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Parker, to explain the
bill. Senator King 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 1500 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 150 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Parker, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
Senator Nichols assumed the chair.
Senator Schwertner resumed the chair.
The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The
Chair moved that HB 150 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
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The Chair laid out HB 1545 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Parker, 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 1545 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 2818 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Parker, to explain the
bill. Senator King 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 2818 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator King assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out HB 146 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 146 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4464 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Schwertner, to explain
the bill. Senator Kolkhorst 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 4464 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4668 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 4668 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Schwertner resumed the chair.
The Chair laid out HB 5331 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Phil King, to explain the
bill. Senator Nichols sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized the Senate sponsor to
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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 5331 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 1562 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 1562 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 3623 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 3623 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4063 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 4063 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 3512 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Blanco, to explain the
bill. Senator Blanco 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 3512 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4690 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 4690 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 3833 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 3833 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
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The Chair laid out HB 3250 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Menéndez, to explain
the bill. Senator King 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 3250 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4395 and recognized Senator Zaffirini, in the absence of the Senate
sponsor, 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 4395 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 3214 and recognized Senator Phil King, in the absence of the Senate
sponsor, 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 3214 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 2520 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 2520 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 2067 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Middleton, to explain
the bill. Senator King 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 2067 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 3466 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 3466 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
There being no further business, at 10:46 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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