Carol Alvarado

Carol Alvarado D

State Senator
Texas Senate District 6
Term: — – Jan. 3, 2028
3 Neutral 3 Total

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On Record (70)

Bill TaxationTaxation--FranchiseTaxation--Property-MiscellaneousCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTSHOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for certain housing developments.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill CRIMESCrimes--MiscellaneousVehicles & TrafficVehicles & Traffic--EquipmentSECONDHAND METAL
Relating to criminal conduct involving a catalytic converter removed from a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense.
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Bill Electronic Information SystemsHighwaysTRANSPORTATIONTransportation--MiscellaneousCONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORSEngineers & EngineeringTRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to a requirement for the Texas Department of Transportation to disclose certain service contract information and provide notice regarding certain changes to a contract.
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Bill State FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTSECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF
Relating to the Texas Music Incubator Program.
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Bill Electronic Information SystemsINSURANCEInsurance--Insurers & AgentsInsurance--Property & Casualty
Relating to availability of claims contact information for personal and commercial property and casualty insurers.
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Bill HealthHealth--Children's InsuranceHuman ServicesHuman Services--Medical AssistanceMental Health & Substance AbuseMedicaidHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Relating to coverage for maternal depression screenings under Medicaid and the child health plan program.
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Bill County GovernmentCounty Government--Employees/OfficersGRIEVANCE PROCEDURESSheriffs
Relating to sheriff's department civil service systems in certain counties.
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Bill City GovernmentCity Government--Land Use & ZoningProperty InterestsProperty Interests--Real PropertySUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS
Relating to extensions of a deadline to comply with a municipal order for a substandard building in certain municipalities.
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Bill Business & CommerceBusiness & Commerce--Trade PracticesElectronic Information SystemsEnvironmentEnvironment--AirEnvironment--GeneralState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlCEMENT & CONCRETECOMPUTERS & SOFTWAREENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Relating to the creation of an environmental product declaration grant program for manufacturers of ready-mixed concrete.
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Bill EnvironmentEnvironment--AirCEMENT & CONCRETEPERMITSENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Relating to the construction of certain concrete plants under a standard permit.
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Bill EnvironmentEnvironment--AirENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Relating to establishment of maximum allowable ground level concentrations of hydrogen sulfide by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
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Bill Property InterestsProperty Interests--Landlord & TenantFLOODS
Relating to notice requirements for a leased dwelling located in a floodplain.
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Bill Health Care ProvidersHealthHealth--Children's InsuranceHuman ServicesHuman Services--Medical AssistanceMedicare
Relating to Medicare provider certification and enrollment prerequisites to Medicaid and child health plan program provider enrollment.
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Bill EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--GeneralMINORSMinors--Health & SafetyVehicles & TrafficVehicles & Traffic--GeneralVehicles & Traffic--Rules of RoadPRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTENSpeed LimitsTRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
Relating to the process of establishing speed limits on a highway or road near a prekindergarten.
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Bill Business & CommerceBusiness & Commerce--GeneralBusiness & Commerce--Trade PracticesConsumer ProtectionCOURTSCourts--County & StatutoryCourts--Prosecuting Attorneys
Relating to the jurisdiction of county attorneys to prosecute the deceptive trade practice of price gouging during a declared disaster.
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Bill Amusements, Games, SportsCharitable & Nonprofit OrganizationsCRIMESCrimes--MiscellaneousEducationEducation--HigherEducation--Higher--AthleticsINTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS TEAM CHARITABLE RAFFLE ENABLING ACTRaffles
Relating to charitable raffles conducted by certain intercollegiate athletics teams; creating criminal offenses.
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Bill Electronic Information SystemsOpen MeetingsPurchasingPurchasing--LocalSpecial Districts & AuthoritiesSpecial Districts & Authorities--Navigation & PortsRecords Management
Relating to various matters pertaining to certain governmental entities that operate port facilities.
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Bill Crime Victims CompensationCRIMESCrimes--Against PersonsCrimes--Against Persons--SexualHuman traffickingCrime victims
Relating to restitution and compensation paid to victims of certain offenses for tattoo removal related to the offense.
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Bill DAY CARETaxationTaxation--FranchiseCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that subsidize child-care costs of the entities' employees.
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Bill Property InterestsProperty Interests--Landlord & TenantElevators
Relating to a landlord's duty to repair or remedy certain conditions.
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Bill COURTSCourts--GeneralFamilyFamily--Family ViolenceWEAPONSLAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Relating to notice for certain defendants regarding the unlawful possession or acquisition of a firearm or ammunition and a related affidavit of firearm dispossession.
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Bill INSURANCEInsurance--Health & AccidentWOMENDIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICESMammography
Relating to coverage for screening mammograms, diagnostic imaging, and supplemental breast examinations under certain health benefit plans.
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Bill Civil Remedies & LiabilitiesHealth Care ProvidersHuman ServicesHuman Services--Medical AssistanceOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Health OccupationsMedicaidMEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGSPHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
Relating to written protocols for certain nonprescription drugs under Medicaid and civil liability related to those protocols.
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Bill Business & CommerceBusiness & Commerce--Small Business & Minority BusinessDisaster Preparedness & ReliefFinancialFinancial--GeneralLOANSState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlMICRO-BUSINESSES
Relating to a disaster recovery loan program for small and micro-businesses.
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Bill CRIMESCrimes--MiscellaneousElectronic Information SystemsParks & WildlifeParks & Wildlife--Water SafetyBOATS & BOATINGRecords ManagementPARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSIONPARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENTFees & Other Nontax RevenueFees & Other Nontax Revenue--StateVehicles & TrafficVehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
Relating to certificates of number and certificates of title issued by and records kept by the Parks and Wildlife Department; creating a criminal offense.
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Bill Electronic Information SystemsHuman ServicesHuman Services--Medical AssistanceINTERNETMedicaidHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Relating to Medicaid provider enrollment and credentialing processes.
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Bill DAY CARELABORLabor--GeneralWORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXASINTERNET
Relating to certain duties of the Texas Workforce Commission with respect to child-care resources.
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Bill EnvironmentEnvironment--AirENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Relating to corrective action plans for certain emissions events.
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Bill Alcoholism & Drug AbuseHealthHealth--GeneralMEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGSPHARMACIES & PHARMACISTSENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ONPHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OFSTATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Relating to a pilot program for the safe disposal of prescription drugs, including controlled substance prescription drugs.
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Bill Tobacco ProductsPACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
Relating to the sale or transfer of flavored cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products and to certain cigarette or tobacco product advertising.
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Bill Amusements, Games, SportsOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsLICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OFLICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OFCRIMESCrimes--Miscellaneous
Relating to the regulation of combative sports by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; creating a criminal offense.
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Bill TaxationTaxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for certain qualified projects.
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Bill CRIMESCrimes--MiscellaneousEnvironmentEnvironment--AirEnvironment--GeneralOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsOIL & GASState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ONCHEMICALS, VOLATILE
Relating to the regulation of certain facilities that store and distribute benzene or another volatile organic compound; creating a criminal offense.
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Bill EnvironmentEnvironment--AirCEMENT & CONCRETEPERMITSENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Relating to standard permits for certain concrete plants.
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Bill EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--GeneralSAFETYState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsDefibrillatorsFIRE SAFETY & PREVENTIONFIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ONMEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGSSTAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
Relating to fire safety inspections at public and private schools.
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Bill EnvironmentEnvironment--AirLEGISLATUREPERMITSENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Relating to a request by a member of the legislature for an opportunity for public comment on certain air permits.
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Bill Occupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsVehicles & TrafficVehicles & Traffic--GeneralTOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLESLICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF
Relating to the biennial adjustment of certain towing fees and maximum charges.
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Bill EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--Charter SchoolsEducation--Primary & Secondary--GeneralEducation--Primary & Secondary--Other School PersonnelEducation--Primary & Secondary--PrivateEducation--Primary & Secondary--TeachersEducation--School DistrictsMEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGSNURSES & NURSE AIDES
Relating to the administration of nonprescription medications to certain public and private school students.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill COURTSCourts--JudgesOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsCRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF
Relating to judicial training requirements regarding family violence, sexual assault, trafficking, and child abuse.
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Bill Occupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Health OccupationsEducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--Charter SchoolsEducation--Primary & Secondary--Other School PersonnelDefibrillatorsCardiopulmonary ResuscitationLANDON PAYTON ACT
Relating to instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of automated external defibrillators and to a cardiac emergency response plan for certain school employees and volunteers.
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Bill Vehicles & TrafficVehicles & Traffic--Rules of RoadBicycles
Relating to allowing a bicyclist to treat certain traffic-control devices as a yield sign.
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Bill EnvironmentEnvironment--AirLEGISLATURECEMENT & CONCRETEENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Relating to the construction of certain concrete batch plants.
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Bill Coastal Affairs & BeachesDisaster Preparedness & ReliefSpecial Districts & AuthoritiesSpecial Districts & Authorities--MiscellaneousState FinancesState Finances--AppropriationsState Finances--Management & ControlWATERWater--GeneralGENERAL LAND OFFICE
Relating to creation of the gulf coast protection account to be administered by the General Land Office.
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Bill HighwaysPurchasingPurchasing--StateCONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALSCONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENTCONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORSEngineers & EngineeringTRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to the method used to select engineers and general contractors for certain transportation-related construction projects.
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Bill FamilyFamily--Family ViolenceWEAPONS
Relating to the prohibition on the possession of a firearm by a person following the person's conviction of certain family violence misdemeanors.
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Bill CRIMESCrimes--Against PersonsCrimes--Against Persons--SexualSexual Assault
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.
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Bill Alcoholic Beverage Regulation
Relating to the offense of public consumption of alcoholic beverages during certain hours.
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Bill UTILITIESUtilities--GeneralUtilities--Water & SewerWATER & SEWER SERVICEPublic Utility CommissionGRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
Relating to the procedure for resolving certain customer complaints before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
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Bill EnvironmentEnvironment--WaterState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlWATERWater--GeneralENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Relating to the eligibility requirements for grants under programs of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
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Bill EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--AccountabilityEDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF
Relating to permissible accountability interventions for certain school districts with low-performing campuses.
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Bill EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--GeneralElectronic Information SystemsMINORSMinors--Health & SafetyEDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF
Relating to a requirement to report through the Public Education Information Management System the number of student deaths occurring on a school district or open-enrollment charter school campus.
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Bill EnvironmentEnvironment--AirCEMENT & CONCRETEPERMITSENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Relating to standard permits for certain concrete plants.
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Bill HealthHealth--Other Diseases & Medical ConditionsState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Relating to a mobile stroke unit grant program.
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Bill CRIMESCrimes--Against PersonsCrimes--Against Persons--GeneralCrimes--Against Persons--SexualProtection of Personal InformationCrime victimsSexual AssaultVIDEOTAPE & FILM
Relating to the confidentiality of identifying information of victims of certain offenses.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill AgingCRIMESCrimes--Against PersonsCrimes--Against Persons--GeneralCRIMINAL PROCEDURECriminal Procedure--GeneralCriminal Procedure--Sentencing & PunishmentDisabilities, Persons withDisaster Preparedness & ReliefMINORSMinors--Crimes Against
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual when committed in a disaster area or evacuated area.
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Bill AgingCivil Remedies & LiabilitiesDisaster Preparedness & ReliefProperty InterestsProperty Interests--Landlord & TenantSAFETY
Relating to the duties of care of certain landlords regarding disasters.
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Bill Business & CommerceBusiness & Commerce--Trade PracticesCivil Remedies & LiabilitiesSAFETYCARBON MONOXIDE & WATER DETECTORSINSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF
Relating to portable generator safety and warning labels.
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Bill Consumer ProtectionDisaster Preparedness & ReliefProtection of Personal InformationUTILITIESUtilities--ElectricUtilities--General
Relating to the sharing and protection of certain utility proprietary customer information.
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Bill CRIMESCrimes--Against PersonsCrimes--Against Persons--GeneralCrimes--MiscellaneousDisaster Preparedness & ReliefUTILITIESUtilities--GeneralHarassment
Relating to the offenses of assault, harassment, and interference with public duties committed against certain employees or agents of a utility.
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Bill Disaster Preparedness & ReliefHealthHealth--Emergency Services & PersonnelNursing HomesAssisted Living FacilitiesHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Relating to emergency preparedness and response plans for the continued care and safety of nursing facility and assisted living facility residents.
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Bill ELECTIONSElections--Registration & SuffrageElectronic Information SystemsPUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OFSecretary Of State
Relating to electronic voter registration.
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Bill AbortionCRIMESCrimes--Against PersonsCrimes--Against Persons--Sexual
Relating to exceptions to and the repeal of certain laws prohibiting abortion.
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Bill AbortionHealth Care Providers
Relating to exceptions to and the repeal of certain laws prohibiting abortion.
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Bill Human ServicesHuman Services--Medical AssistanceMedicaidHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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Bill Neutral GamblingLEGISLATUREGOVERNORResolutionsState FinancesOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsState Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly ProposedState Finances--AppropriationsSENATE, TEXASResolutions--Constitutional AmendmentsAmusements, Games, SportsGAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS
Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth, provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety programs, and reform and support the horse racing industry by authorizing casino gaming at destination resorts, authorizing sports wagering, and creating the Texas Gaming Commission to regulate casino gaming and sports wagering; requiring a license to conduct casino gaming; …
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--FinanceFOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAMEducation--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
Relating to authorizing school districts to provide funding using money received under the Foundation School Program to community-based organizations for purposes of reimbursing private employers for paid internships provided to certain students in career and technology education programs in the district.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral HealthCRIMESPHYSICIANSPUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OFElectronic Information SystemsOccupational RegulationCrimes--DrugsMEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGSOccupational Regulation--Health OccupationsHealth--Other Diseases & Medical ConditionsMARIHUANA
Relating to the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for use by patients as the best available medical treatment, the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations, and the registration of certain individuals; authorizing fees.
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