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Bill | Category | Caption | Date Referred to Committee |
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SB 78 | Environmental Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to the matters to be considered in developing the state water plan. | 01/26/2015 |
SB 109 | Energy Environmental Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to the procedure for action by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on an application for a water right. | 01/27/2015 |
SB 289 | Crime Education Other Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to the licensure or certification of volunteer firefighters and members of industrial emergency response teams. | 01/28/2015 |
SB 394 | Environmental |
Relating to the use of supplemental environmental projects by a local government to come into compliance with environmental laws or remediate environmental harm caused by the local government. | 02/02/2015 |
SB 363 | Environmental |
Relating to the election dates for directors of the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District. | 02/02/2015 |
SJR 22 | Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues Legislative Affairs |
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife. | 02/02/2015 |
SB 379 | Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues |
Relating to the classification of exotic and nongame animals. | 02/02/2015 |
SB 329 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to state and local planning for and responses to drought. | 02/02/2015 |
SB 413 | Agriculture and Food Environmental Other Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to the qualifications for membership on the Texas Water Development Board. | 02/04/2015 |
SB 483 | Environmental Housing and Property |
Relating to notice of water level fluctuations to purchasers of real property adjoining an impoundment of water. | 02/10/2015 |
SB 505 | Crime Other Transportation |
Relating to painting and marking requirements for certain meteorological evaluation towers; creating an offense. | 02/11/2015 |
SB 517 | Environmental Other Transportation |
Relating to notice of an application for a permit to drill an injection well in the territory of a groundwater conservation district. | 02/18/2015 |
SB 551 | Environmental Legislative Affairs Public Services |
Relating to the duty of the Water Conservation Advisory Council to submit a report and recommendations regarding water conservation in this state. | 02/18/2015 |
SB 523 | Environmental Legislative Affairs Public Services |
Relating to the sunset review of river authorities. | 02/18/2015 |
SB 521 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to the period for which the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality may grant or renew an emergency authorization relating to the use of state water. | 02/18/2015 |
SB 580 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to water intake requirements for the Lower Colorado River Authority. | 02/23/2015 |
SB 611 | Environmental Housing and Property Other Public Services |
Relating to the confidentiality of certain water well reports. | 02/23/2015 |
SB 797 | Agriculture and Food Immigration Other |
Relating to a grant program to reduce wait times for agricultural inspections of vehicles at ports of entry along the Texas-Mexico border. | 03/02/2015 |
SB 789 | Environmental Municipal and County Issues Public Services |
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to provide sewer service to areas within the municipal boundaries without obtaining a certificate of public convenience and necessity. | 03/02/2015 |
SB 786 | Agriculture and Food |
Relating to establishing an agriculture ombudsman office in the Department of Agriculture. | 03/02/2015 |
SB 792 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to authorizing the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District to use revenue from export fees to fund road and water infrastructure projects. | 03/02/2015 |
SB 863 | Budget, Spending, and Taxes Environmental Legislative Affairs Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to the audit of river authorities by the state auditor's office. | 03/04/2015 |
SB 854 | Environmental Legal Issues Public Services |
Relating to the renewal or amendment of certain permits issued by groundwater conservation districts. | 03/04/2015 |
SB 908 | Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues State Agencies |
Relating to establishment and functions of the Animal Welfare Commission. | 03/09/2015 |
SB 912 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to a volume-based exemption from reporting requirements for certain accidental discharges or spills from wastewater facilities. | 03/09/2015 |
SB 928 | Agriculture and Food Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues |
Relating to the abolition of the equine incentive program. | 03/09/2015 |
SB 987 | Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues |
Relating to the regulation of dangerous wild animals. | 03/10/2015 |
SB 970 | Agriculture and Food Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues Health |
Relating to the failure to handle certain animals in accordance with rules of the Texas Animal Health Commission; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. | 03/10/2015 |
SB 991 | Education Energy Environmental Other Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to a requirement that the General Land Office conduct a study regarding the use of wind or solar power to desalinate brackish groundwater. | 03/10/2015 |
SB 1051 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to the powers and duties of the North Fort Bend Water Authority. | 03/11/2015 |
SB 855 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to the territory and board of the Canyon Regional Water Authority. | 03/11/2015 |
SB 1101 | Environmental Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to the authority to determine the supply of groundwater in and potential impacts on public health of certain regional water plans. | 03/16/2015 |
SB 1099 | Agriculture and Food State Agencies |
Relating to the operation and functions of the Texas Grain Producer Indemnity Board. | 03/16/2015 |
SB 1079 | Environmental Other Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to the regulation of water well drillers and water well pump installers; affecting fees. | 03/16/2015 |
SB 1137 | Budget, Spending, and Taxes Commerce Housing and Property Transportation |
Relating to improvement projects of the Sabine-Neches Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas; providing authority to issue anticipation notes and time warrants. | 03/17/2015 |
SB 1181 | Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues Environmental Other |
Relating to an interim study concerning this state's noncommercial hunting and fishing license systems. | 03/17/2015 |
SB 1183 | Budget, Spending, and Taxes Environmental |
Relating to authorizing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to enter into certain contracts with private vendors. | 03/17/2015 |
SB 1206 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to fees charged by the Coastal Plains Groundwater Conservation District. | 03/17/2015 |
SB 1204 | Agriculture and Food Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues Budget, Spending, and Taxes Education |
Relating to a waiver of fees by the Department of Agriculture and the Parks and Wildlife Department for certain educational programs involving aquaculture and hydroponics. | 03/17/2015 |
SB 1234 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to the matters to be considered in developing the state water plan. | 03/17/2015 |
SB 1132 | Environmental Science and Medical Research Technology and Communication |
Relating to the protection and use of certain products, information, and technology of the Parks and Wildlife Department. | 03/17/2015 |
SB 1297 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to the compensation of the board of directors of the Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District. | 03/18/2015 |
SB 1301 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to the governance and administration of the Texas Water Resources Finance Authority. | 03/18/2015 |
SB 1293 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to the designation of certain river or stream segments as being of unique ecological value. | 03/18/2015 |
SB 1311 | Agriculture and Food Environmental Public Services |
Relating to the office of water and the water advisory committee in the Department of Agriculture. | 03/18/2015 |
SB 963 | Environmental |
Relating to the creation of the Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or surcharges. | 03/18/2015 |
SB 1413 | Budget, Spending, and Taxes Environmental Housing and Property Public Services |
Relating to the powers, duties, and administration of groundwater conservation districts. | 03/18/2015 |
SB 1414 | Environmental Legal Issues |
Relating to hearings that concern the issuance of permits by a groundwater conservation district. | 03/18/2015 |
SB 1410 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to the designation of a site of unique value for the construction of a reservoir. | 03/18/2015 |
SB 1408 | Agriculture and Food Business and Consumers Commerce Municipal and County Issues Other State Agencies |
Relating to the establishment of a matching grant program for community development in certain municipalities and counties. | 03/18/2015 |
SB 1415 | Budget, Spending, and Taxes Commerce Environmental Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to the purposes for which the assets of certain revolving funds administered by the Texas Water Development Board may be used. | 03/18/2015 |
SB 1411 | Environmental |
Relating to a water right authorizing a transfer of water from one river basin in this state to another river basin in this state. | 03/18/2015 |
SB 1336 | Campaign Finance and Election Issues Environmental Municipal and County Issues Other Public Services |
Relating to the powers and duties, the construction of laws, and the election dates of certain groundwater conservation districts. | 03/18/2015 |
SB 1337 | Budget, Spending, and Taxes Campaign Finance and Election Issues Environmental Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for water supply projects. | 03/18/2015 |
SB 1409 | Environmental Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board regarding the mapping of groundwater in confined and unconfined aquifers. | 03/18/2015 |
SB 1421 | Energy Environmental Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to the management of groundwater, including the classification of and the obtaining of information regarding groundwater and the formulation of desired future conditions by a groundwater conservation district. | 03/18/2015 |
SB 1360 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to the creation of the Aransas County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds and impose a tax; providing general law authority to impose fees and surcharges. | 03/18/2015 |
SB 1339 | Agriculture and Food |
Relating to the perfection and priority of an agricultural lien on an agricultural crop. | 03/18/2015 |
SB 1459 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to the powers and duties of the West Harris County Regional Water Authority. | 03/19/2015 |
SB 1616 | Agriculture and Food Environmental Executive Branch Housing and Property Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to the composition of the Texas Water Development Board. | 03/23/2015 |
SB 1590 | Agriculture and Food Public Services |
Relating to the establishment of a Texas grocery access investment fund program. | 03/23/2015 |
SB 1598 | Environmental Other Public Services |
Relating to an interim study regarding the composition of the Lower Colorado River Authority board of directors. | 03/23/2015 |
SB 1640 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to prohibiting camping and building fires in certain areas; creating a criminal offense. | 03/23/2015 |
SB 1627 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to state and local planning for and responses to drought. | 03/23/2015 |
SB 1588 | Environmental Other Public Services State Agencies Transportation |
Relating to the management of the water resources of the state. | 03/23/2015 |
SB 1724 | Environmental Other Public Services |
Relating to the storage and recovery of water in aquifers; authorizing fees and surcharges. | 03/23/2015 |
SB 1597 | Agriculture and Food Environmental Executive Branch Housing and Property State Agencies |
Relating to the transfer of the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program to the Parks and Wildlife Department. | 03/23/2015 |
SB 1766 | Agriculture and Food Health Other |
Relating to exemptions from certain regulation for small honey production operations. | 03/24/2015 |
SB 1738 | Campaign Finance and Election Issues Environmental Other Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to the diversion and use of marine seawater, including the development of marine seawater desalination projects, integrated marine seawater desalination and power projects, and facilities for the storage, conveyance, and delivery of desalinated marine seawater. | 03/24/2015 |
SB 1749 | Agriculture and Food State Agencies |
Relating to citrus pest and disease management. | 03/24/2015 |
SB 1734 | Agriculture and Food Environmental Immigration Other Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to the eradication of Carrizo cane along the Rio Grande River. | 03/24/2015 |
SB 1907 | Environmental Other Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Water Development Board regarding the development of a market and conveyance network for water in this state. | 03/25/2015 |
SB 1977 | Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues Budget, Spending, and Taxes Environmental State Agencies |
Relating to the use of hunting license fees to help feed hungry Texans. | 03/25/2015 |
SB 1903 | Environmental Other Public Services |
Relating to the storage and recovery of water in aquifers; authorizing fees and surcharges; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty. | 03/25/2015 |
SB 1978 | Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues Environmental Other |
Relating to a voluntary contribution to help feed hungry Texans when a person applies for a hunting license. | 03/25/2015 |
SB 1866 | Agriculture and Food Education Family and Children Issues Health Other State Agencies |
Relating to an award program to recognize school nutrition program excellence. | 03/25/2015 |
SB 1909 | Agriculture and Food Business and Consumers Commerce |
Relating to the sale or use of an incorrect weighing or measuring device; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. | 03/25/2015 |
SB 1817 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to a limitation on the location of solid waste facilities. | 03/25/2015 |
SB 1815 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to fees charged by the Coastal Bend Groundwater Conservation District. | 03/25/2015 |
SB 1936 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to the recovery of damages resulting from an emergency transfer of water authorized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. | 03/25/2015 |
SB 1440 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to the territory, jurisdiction, board composition, elections, and powers of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, including its authority to regulate certain wells for the production of groundwater; imposing a cap on certain fees. | 03/30/2015 |
SCR 34 | Legislative Affairs Public Services State Agencies |
Directing the Texas Water Development Board to conduct a feasibility study on the use of brackish groundwater sources in Montgomery County. | 03/30/2015 |
SB 1439 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to the territory of the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; authorizing the regulation of certain wells for the production of groundwater. | 03/31/2015 |
SB 1911 | Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues Other |
Relating to the medical treatment and care of animals by certain persons in animal shelters and releasing agencies. | 04/07/2015 |
SB 2030 | Campaign Finance and Election Issues Environmental |
Relating to the election date of the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District. | 04/09/2015 |
SB 2049 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to qualifications of members of the board of directors of the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District. | 04/14/2015 |
HB 1016 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to the designation of certain river or stream segments as being of unique ecological value. | 04/21/2015 |
HB 949 | Environmental Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to the obligation of certain retail public utilities to mitigate their system water loss. | 04/23/2015 |
HB 1224 | Budget, Spending, and Taxes Commerce Environmental Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to the purposes for which the assets of certain revolving funds administered by the Texas Water Development Board may be used. | 04/23/2015 |
HB 1042 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to the designation of a site of unique value for the construction of a reservoir. | 04/28/2015 |
HB 1934 | Agriculture and Food Other |
Relating to the Beef Promotion and Research Council of Texas. | 04/30/2015 |
HB 280 | Budget, Spending, and Taxes Commerce Environmental Public Services State Agencies Technology and Communication |
Relating to the information required to be posted by the Texas Water Development Board on the board's Internet website regarding the use of the state water implementation fund for Texas. | 04/30/2015 |
HB 801 | Environmental Insurance Legal Issues Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to planning for the use of and liability resulting from prescribed burns by the Parks and Wildlife Department. | 04/30/2015 |
SR 642 | Agriculture and Food Legislative Affairs Resolutions |
Expressing support for the study and regulation of modern agricultural technologies. | 05/04/2015 |
HB 2767 | Budget, Spending, and Taxes Environmental Housing and Property Public Services |
Relating to the powers, duties, and administration of groundwater conservation districts; amending provisions that authorize fees. | 05/04/2015 |
HB 1235 | Environmental Municipal and County Issues Public Services |
Relating to the annexation of certain territory by the Wise County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1. | 05/04/2015 |
HB 1146 | Environmental Labor and Employment Other Public Services Social Issues |
Relating to persons who may operate a public water supply system. | 05/04/2015 |
HB 1579 | Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues Crime |
Relating to the sale and purchase of shark fins or products derived from shark fins; creating a criminal offense. | 05/04/2015 |
HB 1902 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to the regulation and use of graywater and alternative onsite water. | 05/04/2015 |
HB 2031 | Campaign Finance and Election Issues Education Environmental Legal Issues Other Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to the diversion, treatment, and use of marine seawater and the discharge of treated marine seawater and waste resulting from the desalination of marine seawater; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty. | 05/04/2015 |
HB 1925 | Agriculture and Food Environmental Executive Branch Housing and Property State Agencies |
Relating to the transfer of the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program to the Parks and Wildlife Department. | 05/05/2015 |
HB 1421 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to fees charged by the Coastal Plains Groundwater Conservation District. | 05/05/2015 |
HB 2119 | Agriculture and Food Insurance Other Public Services |
Relating to charitable organizations, including charitable organizations that may conduct prescribed burning. | 05/05/2015 |
HB 655 | Environmental Other Public Services |
Relating to the storage and recovery of water in aquifers; authorizing fees and surcharges; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty. | 05/05/2015 |
HB 2788 | Crime Environmental Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to the authority of a retail public water utility to require an operator of a correctional facility to comply with water conservation measures. | 05/05/2015 |
HB 950 | Environmental Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to the review of groundwater conservation districts by the state auditor. | 05/05/2015 |
HB 821 | Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues Environmental Family and Children Issues Other |
Relating to the requirements of certain minors applying for a hunting or fishing license. | 05/05/2015 |
HB 3738 | Agriculture and Food Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues Science and Medical Research Technology and Communication |
Relating to the requirement that a person or laboratory that performs an official equine infectious anemia test be approved by the Texas Animal Health Commission. | 05/05/2015 |
HB 1819 | Campaign Finance and Election Issues Environmental |
Relating to the date for the election of directors of the Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District. | 05/05/2015 |
HB 163 | Environmental Executive Branch Other Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to interstate cooperation to address regional water issues. | 05/06/2015 |
HB 1584 | Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues Environmental Military Other Public Services |
Relating to a voluntary donation to the fund for veterans' assistance when applying for a hunting or fishing license. | 05/06/2015 |
HB 2179 | Environmental Legal Issues Public Services |
Relating to hearings that concern the issuance of permits by a groundwater conservation district. | 05/06/2015 |
HB 1665 | Environmental Housing and Property |
Relating to notice of water level fluctuations to purchasers of real property adjoining an impoundment of water. | 05/06/2015 |
HB 930 | Environmental Other Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to water well drillers and pump installers; authorizing fees. | 05/06/2015 |
HB 3618 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to prohibiting camping and building fires in certain areas; creating a criminal offense. | 05/06/2015 |
HB 1466 | Environmental Recreation Transportation |
Relating to Parks and Wildlife Department procedures for the transfer of ownership of boats or outboard motors; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense. | 05/06/2015 |
HB 1232 | Environmental Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of the hydrology and geology of the confined and unconfined aquifers in this state. | 05/07/2015 |
HB 1919 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to the applicability of certain provisions concerning invasive species. | 05/07/2015 |
HB 200 | Environmental Legal Issues Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to the regulation of groundwater. | 05/07/2015 |
HB 239 | Environmental Municipal and County Issues Other |
Relating to storage of flammable liquids at retail service stations in unincorporated areas and certain municipalities. | 05/07/2015 |
HB 3264 | Environmental Legal Issues Public Services |
Relating to the enforcement of permit requirements for the operation of a domestic wastewater treatment facility. | 05/07/2015 |
HB 2350 | Agriculture and Food Commerce |
Relating to the amount that may be used to guarantee loans under the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority's agricultural loan guarantee program. | 05/11/2015 |
HB 2704 | Agriculture and Food Business and Consumers Commerce |
Relating to the sale, use, or possession of an incorrect weighing or measuring device; creating a criminal offense. | 05/11/2015 |
HB 928 | Environmental Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to state and local planning for and responses to drought. | 05/11/2015 |
HB 3298 | Environmental Other Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Water Development Board regarding the development of a market and conveyance network for water in this state. | 05/11/2015 |
HB 4112 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to the rights of an owner of groundwater. | 05/12/2015 |
HB 3057 | Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues Budget, Spending, and Taxes Environmental Immigration Other State Agencies |
Relating to the creation of a pilot program for the purpose of controlling certain predatory animals. | 05/13/2015 |
HB 988 | Environmental Other |
Relating to a study of the feasibility of establishing a visitors center at Hueco Tanks State Park in El Paso County. | 05/13/2015 |
HB 3356 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to regulation of production of wells for retail public utilities by a groundwater conservation district. | 05/13/2015 |
HB 3944 | Agriculture and Food Family and Children Issues Health Public Services |
Relating to judicial review of final orders arising out of nutritional programs administrated by the Texas Department of Agriculture. | 05/14/2015 |
HB 4097 | Environmental Health Legal Issues Other Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to seawater desalination projects. | 05/14/2015 |
HB 30 | Environmental Legal Issues Other Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to the development of seawater and brackish groundwater. | 05/14/2015 |
HB 3405 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to the territory, jurisdiction, and powers of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, including its authority to regulate certain wells for the production of groundwater; imposing a cap on certain fees. | 05/15/2015 |
HB 912 | Environmental State Agencies |
Relating to the dismissal of protests against certain decisions and actions of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding wastewater discharge permits. | 05/15/2015 |
HB 3390 | Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues Housing and Property |
Relating to a written agreement concerning a projectile discharged from a firearm that travels across a property line; amending a provision subject to a criminal penalty. | 05/15/2015 |
HB 659 | Arts and Humanities Budget, Spending, and Taxes Health Labor and Employment Public Services State Agencies |
Relating to the waiver of state park, museum, and other state-operated facility entrance fees for persons with certain disabilities. | 05/15/2015 |
HB 4175 | Environmental Housing and Property Municipal and County Issues Other Public Services |
Relating to eminent domain powers of certain conservation and reclamation districts. | 05/15/2015 |
HB 4049 | Environmental |
Relating to authorizing a production fee on certain non-exempt wells in the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District. | 05/18/2015 |
HB 3481 | Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues Budget, Spending, and Taxes Senior Issues |
Relating to a fishing license fee waiver for certain residents. | 05/18/2015 |
HB 4174 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to the creation of a defined area in the Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. | 05/18/2015 |
HB 4187 | Public Services |
Relating to renaming the Corn Hill Regional Water Authority as the Lone Star Regional Water Authority; altering the governing body's membership. | 05/18/2015 |
HB 2051 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to a volume-based exemption from reporting requirements for certain accidental discharges or spills from wastewater facilities. | 05/20/2015 |
HB 1248 | Environmental Legal Issues Public Services |
Relating to the renewal or amendment of certain permits issued by groundwater conservation districts. | 05/20/2015 |
HCR 74 | Environmental Legislative Affairs Public Services State Agencies |
Directing the Texas Water Development Board and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to support the creation of a model water recycling project in an appropriate location. | 05/21/2015 |
HB 1459 | Environmental Public Services |
Relating to the powers and duties of the West Harris County Regional Water Authority. | 05/21/2015 |
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