Texas 89th Legislature
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations
3 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 8 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
3 bills require immediate attention
Relating to genetic information security for residents of this state; providing a civil penalty; providing a private cause of action.
Relating to size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the liability of nonprofit entities contracted with the Department of Family and Protective Services or with a single source continuum contractor to provide community-based care or child welfare services.
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Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain nonprofit corporations, located in a populous county, and used to promote agriculture, support youth, and provide educational support in the community.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization that is engaged in providing housing and related facilities and services to persons who are at least 62 years of age.
Relating to the strong families credit against certain taxes for entities that contribute to certain organizations.
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (17)
Relating to measures to prevent and reduce fraudulent charitable solicitations and theft during declared disasters, including establishing a designation program for disaster relief nonprofit organizations and financial institutions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to measures to prevent and reduce fraudulent charitable solicitations and theft during declared disasters, including establishing a designation program for disaster relief nonprofit organizations and financial institutions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain nonprofit corporations, located in a populous county, and used to promote agriculture, support youth, and provide educational support in the community.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain nonprofit corporations, located in a populous county, and used to promote agriculture, support youth, and provide educational support in the community.
Relating to the duty of a magistrate to make written findings in certain criminal proceedings.
Relating to the duty of a magistrate to make written findings in certain criminal proceedings.
Relating to genetic information security for residents of this state; providing a civil penalty; providing a private cause of action.
Relating to genetic information security for residents of this state; providing a civil penalty; providing a private cause of action.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization that is engaged in providing housing and related facilities and services to persons who are at least 62 years of age.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization that is engaged in providing housing and related facilities and services to persons who are at least 62 years of age.
Relating to operation by certain nonprofit organizations of certain regional health care programs for employees of small employers.
Relating to operation by certain nonprofit organizations of certain regional health care programs for employees of small employers.
Relating to the maximum amount of operating capital retained in a licensed authorized organization's charitable bingo account.
Relating to the maximum amount of operating capital retained in a licensed authorized organization's charitable bingo account.
Relating to a grant program for nonprofit organizations supporting employees of the Department of Public Safety; authorizing voluntary contributions.
Relating to a grant program for nonprofit organizations supporting employees of the Department of Public Safety; authorizing voluntary contributions.
Relating to the authority and responsibilities of the Texas Historical Commission; authorizing fees.
Relating to the authority and responsibilities of the Texas Historical Commission; authorizing fees.
Relating to exemptions from the taxes imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle for a vehicle purchased, used, or rented by a nonprofit food bank or a provider of housing and related services.
Relating to exemptions from the taxes imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle for a vehicle purchased, used, or rented by a nonprofit food bank or a provider of housing and related services.
Relating to a special right of access under the public information law for a member of a governing board.
Relating to a special right of access under the public information law for a member of a governing board.
Relating to the confinement or release of defendants before trial or sentencing, including regulating charitable bail organizations, and the conditions of and procedures for setting bail and reviewing bail decisions.
Relating to the confinement or release of defendants before trial or sentencing, including regulating charitable bail organizations, and the conditions of and procedures for setting bail and reviewing bail decisions.
Relating to size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee.
Relating to size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the creation of a grant program to promote educational engagement with Texas history.
Relating to the creation of a grant program to promote educational engagement with Texas history.
Relating to the liability of nonprofit entities contracted with the Department of Family and Protective Services or with a single source continuum contractor to provide community-based care or child welfare services.
Relating to the liability of nonprofit entities contracted with the Department of Family and Protective Services or with a single source continuum contractor to provide community-based care or child welfare services.
Relating to the strong families credit against certain taxes for entities that contribute to certain organizations.
Relating to the strong families credit against certain taxes for entities that contribute to certain organizations.
Relating to the establishment of the Rural Workforce Development Grant Program.
Relating to the establishment of the Rural Workforce Development Grant Program.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on charitable & nonprofit organizations passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 17 laws related to charitable & nonprofit organizations. These bills were authored by 16 different legislators and address various aspects of charitable & nonprofit organizations policy in Texas.
- Did charitable & nonprofit organizations bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 11 House bills and 6 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most charitable & nonprofit organizations bills?
- The leading authors of charitable & nonprofit organizations legislation include Rep. Drew Darby (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Angela Paxton (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on charitable & nonprofit organizations issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for charitable & nonprofit organizations legislation?
- Among the 17 charitable & nonprofit organizations bills enacted, 3 have critical compliance urgency and 9 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to charitable & nonprofit organizations in Texas law?
- Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations legislation frequently overlaps with State Finances--management & Control, State Finances, Civil Remedies & Liabilities. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for charitable & nonprofit organizations legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 8 of the 17 charitable & nonprofit organizations bills (47%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on charitable & nonprofit organizations policy.
- When do Texas charitable & nonprofit organizations laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some charitable & nonprofit organizations bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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