Register support for bills being heard today!
Bills being heard in committee on April 1, 2025
To register (for those at the Capitol)
You must register WHILE the Committee hearing is happening! A hearing may take hours, or it may be delayed in starting. If you don't see a hearing, check again in 30-60 minutes, in case it was delayed. Otherwise you can assume the hearing has finished.
For House bills, register on the electronic kiosks in the Capitol extension hallways on the House (west) side OR use the public Capitol wifi on any electronic device and go to https://hwrs.house.texas.gov.
For Senate bills, register on the electronic kiosks in the Capitol extension hallways on the Senate (east) side or at the kiosks outside the Senate chamber on the 2nd floor OR online at https://swrs.senate.texas.gov.
FOR BOTH:
Enter your name and contact information.
Select the committee from the list.
Select the bills, mark yourself “FOR” the bills and note whether you want to testify or not. If you do not wish to speak, you can register a position on the bill without testifying: This is best if you do not have prepared remarks and are not familiar with the specifics of the bill. (Testimony is limited to 2-3 min per person.)
8 a.m., E1.016 - Senate Criminal Justice
SB 1437 by Sen. Paul Bettencourt closes loopholes in the Do Not Hire registry for juvenile justice to include non-certified employees. The TCCB supports this bill to improve protection for vulnerable children.
8 a.m., E2.030 - House Human Services
HB 2789 by Rep. James Frank exempts "single source continuum contractors" from needing a child-placing agency license to fulfill their responsibilities. The TCCB supports this bill to balance operational efficiency with the safety and welfare of children within the Texas child-care system.
9 a.m., E1.028 - Senate Education K-16
SB 2252 by Sen. Creighton requires an assessment be administered to Kindergarten students to diagnose foundational literacy skills and requires early interventions for at-risk students. The TCCB supports this bill to improve literacy.
10:30 a.m., E2.014 - House Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1686 by Rep. Lacey Hull prohibits public dissemination of property related to evidence (including visual images) from victim forensic medical examinations. The TCCB supports this bill because it protects the privacy of victims of sex trafficking.
10:30 a.m., E2.016 - House Licensing and Administrative Procedures
HB 589 by Rep. Senfronia Thompson requires the Dept of Licensing and Regulation to establish an anti-trafficking unit that will identify businesses operating within industries affected by human trafficking and coordinate with the OAG to combat trafficking. The TCCB supports this bill to combat human trafficking.