Texas 89th Legislature
Border
2 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 6 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
2 bills require immediate attention
Relating to subdivision plat requirements in certain counties; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, jurors, and the special prosecution unit; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
Border Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (12)
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, jurors, and the special prosecution unit; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, jurors, and the special prosecution unit; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the appraised value of real property located in certain counties that arises from the installation or construction on the property of border security infrastructure and related improvements and to the consideration of the price paid by certain governmental entities for a parcel of or easement in real property purchased for the purpose of installing or constructing such infrastructure when appraising other real property.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the appraised value of real property located in certain counties that arises from the installation or construction on the property of border security infrastructure and related improvements and to the consideration of the price paid by certain governmental entities for a parcel of or easement in real property purchased for the purpose of installing or constructing such infrastructure when appraising other real property.
Relating to certain governmental operations affecting the border region.
Relating to certain governmental operations affecting the border region.
Relating to fireworks sales to the public by retail fireworks permit holders in certain counties.
Relating to fireworks sales to the public by retail fireworks permit holders in certain counties.
Relating to the regulation of roadside vendors and solicitors in certain counties.
Relating to the regulation of roadside vendors and solicitors in certain counties.
Relating to the Rio Grande vegetative management program.
Relating to the Rio Grande vegetative management program.
Relating to subdivision plat requirements in certain counties; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to subdivision plat requirements in certain counties; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the market value of real property located in a county that borders the United Mexican States that arises from the installation or construction on the property of border security infrastructure and related improvements.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the market value of real property located in a county that borders the United Mexican States that arises from the installation or construction on the property of border security infrastructure and related improvements.
Relating to the homeland security activities of certain entities, including the establishment and operations of the Homeland Security Division in the Department of Public Safety.
Relating to the homeland security activities of certain entities, including the establishment and operations of the Homeland Security Division in the Department of Public Safety.
Relating to authorizing certain municipalities to change the date on which their general election for officers is held.
Relating to authorizing certain municipalities to change the date on which their general election for officers is held.
Relating to procedures for a commissioners court to close, abandon, or vacate certain county roads.
Relating to procedures for a commissioners court to close, abandon, or vacate certain county roads.
Relating to the landowner compensation program.
Relating to the landowner compensation program.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on border passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 12 laws related to border. These bills were authored by 10 different legislators and address various aspects of border policy in Texas.
- Did border bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Border legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 8 House bills and 4 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most border bills?
- The leading authors of border legislation include Rep. Ryan Guillen (R) with 3 bills, Sen. Cesar Blanco (D) with 1 bills, Rep. Erin Gamez (D) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on border issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for border legislation?
- Among the 12 border bills enacted, 2 have critical compliance urgency and 5 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to border in Texas law?
- Border legislation frequently overlaps with Crimes, County Government, Taxation. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for border legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 6 of the 12 border bills (50%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on border policy.
- When do Texas border laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some border bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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