The House Committee on Appropriations - S/C on Article II

89th Legislature

February 26, 2025

8:00 a.m.

E1.030

Pursuant to a notice posted on February 20, 2025, the House Committee on Appropriations - S/C on Article II met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Orr, at 8:00 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Orr; Howard; Jones, Venton; Lozano; Manuel; Oliverson; and Rose.

A quorum was present.

Department of State Health Services

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

Department of Family and Protective Services

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Barry now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

At 8:50 a.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was recessed until upon final adjourn./recess or bill referral if permission granted.

The committee reconvened at 12:59 p.m. and was called to order by the chair, Representative Orr.

The quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Orr; Howard; Barry; Fairly; and Jones, Venton.

A quorum was present.

Department of Family and Protective Services

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Manuel now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

Health and Human Services Commission

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Rose now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Oliverson now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

Health and Human Services – Office of Inspector General

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

Texas Civil Commitment Office

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

Article II Special Provisions

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

At 8:51 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Orr, Chair

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Casey Floren, Clerk