Airports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Texas laws on airports passed in 2025?

The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 3 laws related to airports. These bills were authored by 3 different legislators and address various aspects of airports policy in Texas.

Did airports bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?

Airports legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 House bills and 1 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.

Which Texas legislators authored the most airports bills?

The leading authors of airports legislation include Rep. Armando Martinez (D) with 1 bills, Rep. John McQueeney (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Nathan Johnson (D) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on airports issues during the 89th Legislature.

How urgent are the compliance requirements for airports legislation?

Among the 3 airports bills enacted, 0 have critical compliance urgency and 1 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.

What subjects are related to airports in Texas law?

Airports legislation frequently overlaps with Transportation--aviation, Transportation, Transportation Commission, Texas. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.

Is there bipartisan support for airports legislation in Texas?

Yes, 1 of the 3 airports bills (33%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on airports policy.

When do Texas airports laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?

Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some airports bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.