Checks

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Texas laws on checks passed in 2025?

The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 2 laws related to checks. These bills were authored by 2 different legislators and address various aspects of checks policy in Texas.

Did checks bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?

Checks legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.

Which Texas legislators authored the most checks bills?

The leading authors of checks legislation include Sen. Peter Flores (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Robert Nichols (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on checks issues during the 89th Legislature.

How urgent are the compliance requirements for checks legislation?

Among the 2 checks 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 checks in Texas law?

Checks legislation frequently overlaps with Crimes--miscellaneous, Crimes--against Property, Crimes. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.

Is there bipartisan support for checks legislation in Texas?

Yes, 1 of the 2 checks bills (50%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on checks policy.

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

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