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Committee staff and the chair identified seven bills removed from the calendar list: SB 1255, SB 1261, SB 1316, SB 1559, SB 1806, SB 2037 and SB 2143. During the roll-through of the proposed list, Senator Eckhart objected to SB 1124 (described in committee as relating to discovery in criminal cases and representing a substantive departure from the Michael Morton Act) and raised concern about SB 1506 (relating to the frequency with which the Board of Pardons and Paroles would reconsider inmates for parole). Both bills were removed from the recommended local and uncontested calendar.

After those removals, Senator Hinojosa moved to certify the list with the specified exceptions. The clerk called the roll and the committee recorded six ayes and zero nays; the April 16, 2025 local and uncontested list was certified. The committee then recessed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senate Committee on Administration April 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Committee on Administration certified the recommended April 16, 2025 local and uncontested calendar after removing seven bills for not being proper for the calendar and excluding two additional bills after member objections; certification passed 6-0.","taxTitle","Committee on Administration, Senate, Legislative, Texas","taxId",16922,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6074733,"Committee hears resolution to designate first full week of April as Gifted and Talented Students Week",135,1293885,1429315,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2983270-6cd8b006560e631305d2e26510d8b309&start=1293&end=1429","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2983270-6cd8b006560e631305d2e26510d8b309/thumbnail_1293885.jpg","/articles/6074733/Texas/Committee-hears-resolution-to-designate-first-full-week-of-April-as-Gifted-and-Talented-Students-Week","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6074733-52d8af9ac53a3d705c3883f6577e40c1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770799314&Signature=n0pEtNdwac~YbXG9RYYpKuMxWG8UzDXWSWlTJpvewM2YJZV9wToGY1UitVXpmA~Mi3SUJJY1DwDFR2BAxBU7yJbYxY8JU5-MPC~mjp702DOUs~zNjfBpYYiya0U8ez6ONfER6eyGPQbtsRQyye0buTLqjHNlsPruitNSvlLil7LPfeK3l3gLhHjRq0qekZSzHncTD0CkBtvGUvcMQFfjF-YyH~ZufAZaRYn-Y9LQEdX2rD3~GP7n5GaHrs5AhkKd-Cc-V0ieMUCjq6e-GGKfUDwthqP~NIImWBw938w1TFUydBomSzEnoYnHlOrKbHJ5DWhfujWNyGbCMKO9XJiSiw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate Committee on Administration laid out Senate Concurrent Resolution 23, which would designate the first full week of April as Gifted and Talented Students Week in Texas to recognize gifted student achievement and educator work.

The sponsor told the committee that Texas Education Agency data show more than 450,000 identified gifted and talented students across the state’s 20 education service centers, about 8 percent of public-school students. The sponsor also cited Administrative Code 89.1, which the committee record states requires districts to provide services for gifted students in grades K–12 and requires teachers who instruct gifted students to complete a minimum of 30 hours of professional development and 6 hours of annual update training. The sponsor noted that the state no longer separately funds gifted services following repeal of the GT allotment in 2021 and said the resolution creates no mandate or new cost for districts.

The committee opened public testimony but recorded no witnesses for or against SCR 23 and left the resolution pending.","SCR 23 would designate a statewide recognition week for gifted and talented students; the sponsor cited TEA data on identification rates and state administrative requirements for gifted instruction. The resolution was left pending after lay-out.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6074739,"Committee hears testimony on replica ‘Texas Life Monument’; substitute left pending",139,889550,1029320,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2983270-6cd8b006560e631305d2e26510d8b309&start=889&end=1029","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2983270-6cd8b006560e631305d2e26510d8b309/thumbnail_889550.jpg","/articles/6074739/Texas/Committee-hears-testimony-on-replica-Texas-Life-Monument-substitute-left-pending","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6074739-71780e6b2666f51d6f3668d698e7913e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770799314&Signature=dS3akx9JjXp3N-nZJm9YdANUsySC5pCkfdROU~~Za6dYgXS~wh9rW5a192HTKEvAORiRIAxPQOiCUGXaRsMvgAWwLmvCGMrVds7F~eQtL0Zmxoas~CiJPRvWcuidWGgar6iZgMSsM56CPs~tZvXUWOOFNEg-Aitrs-iv0wC10qC5YnHfym93M8VraSurZ3ddJh5n6Vnt4Hn8cKrZ7D-17PFFe79P37-3FsmDvpqW-U2SH0B~rRefW-fctsHtmsCg5Qo23Y9E4lW4Sn38EEbIxnKmKDYHuofMfO~BZ~vKGR0JvNRTQS2rPjPn9dzXVnYxqD9TSRbS8q24r4O3UQ0DQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate Committee on Administration heard a presentation and public testimony on a committee substitute to SCR 19, which would authorize construction of a replica of the National Life Monument — described by proponents as the ‘‘Texas Life Monument’’ — on the Capitol grounds, subject to approval by the State Preservation Board.

Senator Parker introduced the committee substitute and said it would authorize placement of an eight-foot bronze replica of the National Life Monument on the Capitol grounds in compliance with the State Preservation Board’s requirements (cited in committee as Chapter 443 of the Government Code). The substitute specifies that all project funding must come from private donations and that the monument must meet the board’s rules governing size, design and timeline. The substitute, as presented, disclaims use of public funds and frames the project as privately financed.

Two witnesses testified in support. Ashley Sosa, communications associate for Texas Alliance for Life, said the ‘‘powerful 8 foot bronze sculpture honors the miracle of life’’ and urged passage of the resolution; Mary Elizabeth Castle, director of government relations for Texas Values, spoke in support and framed the monument as a public reminder of the state’s actions to ‘‘save the mother and baby,’' referencing recent state laws and programs. Castle described design features that allow viewers to see themselves reflected inside the sculpture’s womb element.

After testimony the committee left SCR 19 pending for further consideration; no committee vote or amendment adoption is recorded in the committee minutes.","A committee substitute to SCR 19 would authorize a privately funded replica of the National Life Monument on Capitol grounds consistent with state preservation rules; proponents from pro-life groups testified in favor and the resolution was left pending.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6074743,"Panel endorses resolution to designate El Paso the ‘boot capital’ of Texas",610,261150,871845,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2983270-6cd8b006560e631305d2e26510d8b309&start=261&end=871","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2983270-6cd8b006560e631305d2e26510d8b309/thumbnail_261150.jpg","/articles/6074743/Texas/Panel-endorses-resolution-to-designate-El-Paso-the-boot-capital-of-Texas","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6074743-92cb768e87ec56f48745a3c6b4c81b22/orig.mp4?Expires=1770799314&Signature=ct-x0gDLgV4GwroTfD8vBxMCPsq4nvRI9yOMLbuBqBSGj67i4dpzJofMRkAmmXlCNTDabCjmTZZLh-04xqMA6ITmJh~sJPIC-SFTke87-SEcvM7T0usuV4zOQ4PUcwgWodirVL5SF6LkzQ27WBBcWjqtc~umjzQmktqLcBDNseZDH1tf4jlfERZ2XHTJ-P4kxxWn7RLNvnDBwv7sxfrOasBfoxqFOb8yg398WweZft8yyQIV8~ie-6IPeTqha-bHRfBPynDjtHJtL~ykR6w4bQUzsIeIwiZeLrfNUh2~924ByYLyVnrX69f~Ukgl8MfF3rAjuuiDeJNRGpwkNd1cQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate Committee on Administration voted to report favorably a concurrent resolution declaring El Paso the ‘‘boot capital of Texas,’' a ceremonial designation intended to honor the city’s boot-making tradition and promote local economic benefits.

Senator Blanca (first name not specified in the committee record) laid out SCR 29 and described El Paso’s long history of handcrafted boot manufacturing, citing brands named in testimony such as Lucchese, Tony Lama, Blackjack Boots, Rocket Buster and Caboots. Jose Padilla, director of sales and marketing for Blackjack Boots, told the committee that El Paso ‘‘has been the world's mecca for boot making for over a century’’ and described a close-knit community of craftsmen who produce handcrafted boots using techniques ‘‘that no machine can ever duplicate.’' He added, ‘‘El Paso Bootmakers are a special breed.’'

Renee Wong, director of marketing communications for Destination El Paso, said the designation would enhance tourism and economic development by amplifying the city’s reputation for authentic, handmade boots and noted local proclamations and letters of support from industry and civic groups. The committee substitute for SCR 29 was moved out of committee and, on a roll call, the clerk recorded five ayes and zero nays; the resolution will be reported favorably to the full Senate.

The committee’s action is ceremonial: SCR 29 is a resolution recognizing El Paso’s contribution to Texas craftsmanship and does not enact regulatory or funding changes.","The Committee on Administration voted to report SCR 29, a nonbinding concurrent resolution recognizing El Paso’s boot-making industry; two El Paso representatives testified in support and described the industry’s economic and cultural role.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6074747,"Senate committee advances bill to create Governor’s Medal of Service",169,55445,224625,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2983270-6cd8b006560e631305d2e26510d8b309&start=55&end=224","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2983270-6cd8b006560e631305d2e26510d8b309/thumbnail_55445.jpg","/articles/6074747/Texas/Senate-committee-advances-bill-to-create-Governors-Medal-of-Service","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6074747-4271afecac2a440b6408285becc20543/orig.mp4?Expires=1770799314&Signature=N9LojDrxisVtBMtQQUaeiZoDg4eeKtc1aoCwLb~HkYx1Q0mxW4JsUFPLX47~PF7oX7pHvQnUWLcoh-WglOtfwOsVLd~OZp54ch7I2bxqXMLLYJGOhj4sW54lndqyPwRZNeu9AUHMRcnKLMW6hW49QXtvgVsWyltSKeeoLpLoMKKXm10nzI7151YdBy2gnUA4rkRafq27siTUwjtLchdZH3tL~RC~CK0-B0u1yRDrNcdbvLo8awP7xy1s92Rt3MUnHhfqyXmU2--XT9ozIskOBigSa3c6GygHl2RpW83UkAUc3~A7nzzsBsG0N1YvrZ5flAQw4lUujeEAprZDw1kucA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate Committee on Administration on a voice and roll-call vote advanced Senate Bill 2,053, which would create a Governor’s Medal of Service to recognize Texans for ‘‘enduring public service.’'

Senate Bill 2,053, as explained to the committee by State Senator José Hinojosa of Nueces County, would establish the Governor’s Medal of Service to honor Texans who: retired honorably from a state or local public-service position; provided extraordinary service to residents through private-sector work; or provided extraordinary service as a member of the Texas Legislature. The bill specifies the award would be given at the governor’s discretion and ‘‘may not be distributed more than 2 times per year’’ to preserve prestige. It also allows the Office of the Governor to accept gifts, grants or donations to cover administrative expenses related to the award.

The bill drew no public testimony during the committee hearing and Hinojosa moved that SB 2,053 be reported favorably to the full Senate. On a roll call of present members the committee recorded seven ayes and zero nays; the clerk announced that SB 2,053 would report favorably to the full Senate. The committee also ordered the bill recommended for placement on the April 16, 2025 local and uncontested calendar without objection.

The measure, if passed by the full Senate and enacted, would add the Governor’s Medal of Service to the state’s roster of civilian honors and permit the governor to accept private funds to support award administration. The committee record shows no amendments were adopted in committee and staff did not identify any requirement for state-appropriated funds.","The Senate Committee on Administration voted to report Senate Bill 2,053 favorably after a brief lay-out; the bill would authorize a Governor’s Medal of Service to honor enduring public service, limit awards to twice yearly and allow private funding for administrative costs.","actionData","errors"]

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