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We have audio of House debates held in the chamber and House committee meetings from the 63rd Legislature (1973) to the present.
A .mp3 file will be sent to you via email
A .mp4 file will be sent electronically via Dropbox.
To request a copy of a video or audio file, please fill out and sign an Open Records Request Form. Once completed, you may:
Under the Open Records Act, House Video/Audio must complete this request within ten working days of the request, or certify in writing a reason why the request cannot be completed in that ten day period and set a date and hour within a reasonable time when the request can be completed. All requests are filled in the order in which they are received.
NOTE: The material contained in any recording of proceedings of the Texas House of Representatives produced by the House is subject to a copyright owned by the Texas House of Representatives. Use of recorded material for a commercial purpose, or for another purpose not authorized by federal law, without the written permission of the Committee on House Administration of the Texas House of Representatives is prohibited. A person violating this prohibition is subject to legal action as provided by federal copyright law.
The cost depends on the format and length of the request. Generally, the cost is $5 per bill requested. Please call House Video/Audio Services (512) 463-0920 or email Corbin.Heinchon@house.texas.gov for a quote. We must receive payment before your requested recordings are sent.
Yes. Listeners are welcome to listen to audio recordings in House Video/Audio Services. We are located in the John H. Reagan Building, Room 330 on 105 W. 15th Street (15th & Congress, North of the Capitol). We are open Monday - Friday, from 7:30am - 5:30pm. The Listening Room has 6 listening devices. Listeners are allowed to bring a laptop and there is no charge for listening to recordings.
For more Video/Audio questions, please call The Texas House of Representatives Video/Audio Services at 512-463-0920, Monday - Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm.
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