Texas 89th Legislature
Business & Commerce--trade Practices
12 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 8 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
12 bills require immediate attention
Relating to regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems in this state; providing civil penalties.
Relating to certain residential property interests controlled by certain entities.
Relating to the creation of artificial sexual material harmful to minors.
Relating to certain definitions relating to the regulation of and private rights of action arising from certain solicitation-related communications.
Relating to the regulation of platforms for the sale and distribution of software applications for mobile devices.
Relating to a prohibition on the offering for sale and the sale of cell-cultured protein for human consumption; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Business & Commerce--trade Practices Filing Activity
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All Bills (14)
Relating to regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems in this state; providing civil penalties.
Relating to regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems in this state; providing civil penalties.
Relating to the creation of artificial sexual material harmful to minors.
Relating to the creation of artificial sexual material harmful to minors.
Relating to certain trade practices related to life insurance, annuity contracts, and accident and health coverage.
Relating to certain trade practices related to life insurance, annuity contracts, and accident and health coverage.
Relating to diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of certain digital electronic equipment.
Relating to diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of certain digital electronic equipment.
Relating to user reports of explicit deep fake material on social media platforms.
Relating to user reports of explicit deep fake material on social media platforms.
Relating to the sealing of certain documents alleged to contain trade secrets.
Relating to the sealing of certain documents alleged to contain trade secrets.
Relating to certain residential property interests controlled by certain entities.
Relating to certain residential property interests controlled by certain entities.
Relating to certain definitions relating to the regulation of and private rights of action arising from certain solicitation-related communications.
Relating to certain definitions relating to the regulation of and private rights of action arising from certain solicitation-related communications.
Relating to a prohibition on the offering for sale and the sale of cell-cultured protein for human consumption; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Relating to a prohibition on the offering for sale and the sale of cell-cultured protein for human consumption; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Relating to criminal and civil liability related to sexually explicit media and artificial intimate visual material; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to criminal and civil liability related to sexually explicit media and artificial intimate visual material; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to the regulation of residential solar retail transactions; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing fees; providing civil and administrative penalties.
Relating to the regulation of residential solar retail transactions; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing fees; providing civil and administrative penalties.
Relating to billing and reimbursement for certain medical equipment, devices, and supplies provided to Medicare enrollees; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to billing and reimbursement for certain medical equipment, devices, and supplies provided to Medicare enrollees; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to the regulation of the provision of proxy advisory services.
Relating to the regulation of the provision of proxy advisory services.
Relating to the regulation of platforms for the sale and distribution of software applications for mobile devices.
Relating to the regulation of platforms for the sale and distribution of software applications for mobile devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on business & commerce--trade practices passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 14 laws related to business & commerce--trade practices. These bills were authored by 13 different legislators and address various aspects of business & commerce--trade practices policy in Texas.
- Did business & commerce--trade practices bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Business & Commerce--trade Practices legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 7 House bills and 7 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most business & commerce--trade practices bills?
- The leading authors of business & commerce--trade practices legislation include Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Bob Hall (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Bryan Hughes (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on business & commerce--trade practices issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for business & commerce--trade practices legislation?
- Among the 14 business & commerce--trade practices bills enacted, 12 have critical compliance urgency and 2 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to business & commerce--trade practices in Texas law?
- Business & Commerce--trade Practices legislation frequently overlaps with Business & Commerce, Civil Remedies & Liabilities, Business & Commerce--general. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for business & commerce--trade practices legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 8 of the 14 business & commerce--trade practices bills (57%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on business & commerce--trade practices policy.
- When do Texas business & commerce--trade practices laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some business & commerce--trade practices bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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