The Texas Senate read three bills on first reading and referred them to committees before adjourning; a motion to recess was made and the chamber recessed after the presiding officer heard no objection.

Senate Bill 4, “by King,” was read on first reading “relating the composition of the districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Texas” and was referred to the special committee on congressional redistricting. Senate Bill 8, “by Bettencourt et al,” was read on first reading “relating to public school accountability and transparency” and was referred to the Education K-16 Committee. Senate Bill 60, “by Colchorse,” was read on first reading “relating to emergency preparedness and safety requirements for youth camps” and was referred to the Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding.

Senator Zafarini moved that “the senate recess until 09:00AM, Wednesday, August 16.” The presiding officer announced there was no objection, and the Senate recessed. A later statement on the record referenced Wednesday, Aug. 6 when announcing the time of reconvening; the transcript contains both dates without clarification.

The chamber’s final remarks noted the recess was “pending the receipt of committee reports.” No roll-call vote was recorded on the referrals or the recess motion in the transcript provided.