Texas 89th Legislature
Alert System
3
Bills Enacted
2
Critical Urgency
2
High Cost Impact
3
Bill Authors
2 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 3 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
2 bills require immediate attention
Alert System Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Aug 15
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2 days with filingsDec 12 - Aug 15
2
House Bills
1
Senate Bills
1
Regular
2
2nd Special
67%
Republican
33%
Democrat
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
critical2
low1
Cost Impact
high2
low1
Leading Authors
All Bills (3)
HB1
Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties.
Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties.
Author: Drew Darby2nd Special Session
HB1592
Relating to an alert system for dangerous plant and wildlife pests and diseases administered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
Relating to an alert system for dangerous plant and wildlife pests and diseases administered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
Author: Mihaela PlesaRegular Session
SB3
Relating to outdoor warning sirens in flash flood-prone areas.
Relating to outdoor warning sirens in flash flood-prone areas.
Author: Paul Bettencourt2nd Special Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on alert system passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 3 laws related to alert system. These bills were authored by 3 different legislators and address various aspects of alert system policy in Texas.
- Did alert system bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Alert System 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 alert system bills?
- The leading authors of alert system legislation include Rep. Drew Darby (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Mihaela Plesa (D) with 1 bills, Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on alert system issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for alert system legislation?
- Among the 3 alert system bills enacted, 2 have critical compliance urgency and 0 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to alert system in Texas law?
- Alert System legislation frequently overlaps with Water, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, Water--development. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for alert system legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 3 of the 3 alert system bills (100%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on alert system policy.
- When do Texas alert system laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some alert system bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025
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