Texas 89th Legislature
City Government
37 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 45 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
37 bills require immediate attention
Relating to plans for the management and inspection of distribution poles.
Relating to risk mitigation planning and associated liability for providers of electric service; providing an administrative penalty.
Relating to housing finance corporations; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the administration of, contributions to, and benefits under retirement systems for firefighters in certain municipalities.
Relating to water losses reported by certain municipally owned utilities to the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing administrative penalties.
Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies.
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Relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects.
Relating to the eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises.
Relating to periodic health screenings for firefighters.
Relating to the regulation of new HUD-code manufactured housing.
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All Bills (94)
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property that is held or used for the production of income.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property that is held or used for the production of income.
Relating to housing finance corporations; authorizing a fee.
Relating to housing finance corporations; authorizing a fee.
Relating to procedures for changes to a zoning regulation or district boundary.
Relating to procedures for changes to a zoning regulation or district boundary.
Relating to water losses reported by certain municipally owned utilities to the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing administrative penalties.
Relating to water losses reported by certain municipally owned utilities to the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing administrative penalties.
Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies.
Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies.
Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the commissioning of peace officers by the Texas Education Agency, the composition of the board of directors of the Texas School Safety Center, and public school safety and security requirements and resources.
Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the commissioning of peace officers by the Texas Education Agency, the composition of the board of directors of the Texas School Safety Center, and public school safety and security requirements and resources.
Relating to certain sister-city agreements between governmental entities and foreign countries and communities.
Relating to certain sister-city agreements between governmental entities and foreign countries and communities.
Relating to plans for the management and inspection of distribution poles.
Relating to plans for the management and inspection of distribution poles.
Relating to risk mitigation planning and associated liability for providers of electric service; providing an administrative penalty.
Relating to risk mitigation planning and associated liability for providers of electric service; providing an administrative penalty.
Relating to the funding of law enforcement agencies in certain counties.
Relating to the funding of law enforcement agencies in certain counties.
Relating to periodic health screenings for firefighters.
Relating to periodic health screenings for firefighters.
Relating to a limitation on a county's authority to require a cash bond before approving the construction of a pipeline.
Relating to a limitation on a county's authority to require a cash bond before approving the construction of a pipeline.
Relating to competitive requirements for a procurement by a municipality for lobbying, government relations, or similar services.
Relating to competitive requirements for a procurement by a municipality for lobbying, government relations, or similar services.
Relating to the authority of a Type A or Type B general-law municipality to change to a Type C general-law municipality.
Relating to the authority of a Type A or Type B general-law municipality to change to a Type C general-law municipality.
Relating to certain presumptions applicable to claims for benefits or compensation for certain medical conditions brought by certain first responders.
Relating to certain presumptions applicable to claims for benefits or compensation for certain medical conditions brought by certain first responders.
Relating to rates established by municipalities for water or sewer service for certain entities.
Relating to rates established by municipalities for water or sewer service for certain entities.
Relating to severance pay for political subdivision employees and independent contractors.
Relating to severance pay for political subdivision employees and independent contractors.
Relating to certain claims for benefits or compensation by a death investigation professional.
Relating to certain claims for benefits or compensation by a death investigation professional.
Relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer service in an area incorporated or annexed by a municipality.
Relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer service in an area incorporated or annexed by a municipality.
Relating to notice of a meeting held under the open meetings law.
Relating to notice of a meeting held under the open meetings law.
Relating to notice provided to a retail electric customer of the procedure for requesting vegetation management near a transmission or distribution line.
Relating to notice provided to a retail electric customer of the procedure for requesting vegetation management near a transmission or distribution line.
Relating to the consolidated municipal court security and technology fund in certain municipalities.
Relating to the consolidated municipal court security and technology fund in certain municipalities.
Relating to information regarding certain charges for services provided by municipally owned utility systems.
Relating to information regarding certain charges for services provided by municipally owned utility systems.
Relating to the date of dissolution of the Save Historic Muny District.
Relating to the date of dissolution of the Save Historic Muny District.
Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate a home-based business.
Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate a home-based business.
Relating to the right of a purchaser to terminate a contract of purchase and sale of real property for failure to provide notice that the property is located in a public improvement district.
Relating to the right of a purchaser to terminate a contract of purchase and sale of real property for failure to provide notice that the property is located in a public improvement district.
Relating to the release of certain areas from a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction by petition or election.
Relating to the release of certain areas from a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction by petition or election.
Relating to the imposition by a municipality of a moratorium on property development in certain circumstances.
Relating to the imposition by a municipality of a moratorium on property development in certain circumstances.
Relating to the public retirement systems of certain municipalities.
Relating to the public retirement systems of certain municipalities.
Relating to the repeal of a municipal civil service system for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
Relating to the repeal of a municipal civil service system for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
Relating to the administration of, contributions to, and benefits under retirement systems for firefighters in certain municipalities.
Relating to the administration of, contributions to, and benefits under retirement systems for firefighters in certain municipalities.
Relating to allowing the governing bodies of certain political subdivisions to call for a local option election relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Relating to allowing the governing bodies of certain political subdivisions to call for a local option election relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
Relating to municipal and county firearm buyback programs.
Relating to municipal and county firearm buyback programs.
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and public information law to government information related to certain cybersecurity measures.
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and public information law to government information related to certain cybersecurity measures.
Relating to hiring and employment requirements for persons in direct contact with children at certain facilities.
Relating to hiring and employment requirements for persons in direct contact with children at certain facilities.
Relating to member contributions to the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
Relating to member contributions to the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
Relating to the continuation and operation of a health care provider participation district created by certain local governments to administer a health care provider participation program.
Relating to the continuation and operation of a health care provider participation district created by certain local governments to administer a health care provider participation program.
Relating to artificial intelligence training programs for certain employees and officials of state agencies and local governments.
Relating to artificial intelligence training programs for certain employees and officials of state agencies and local governments.
Relating to the administration of a retirement health care plan for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
Relating to the administration of a retirement health care plan for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
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.
Relating to assistance in the investigation of certain open meetings offenses by the open records division of the attorney general's office.
Relating to assistance in the investigation of certain open meetings offenses by the open records division of the attorney general's office.
Relating to fire safety standards and emergency operations plans for the operation of battery energy storage facilities; providing administrative penalties.
Relating to fire safety standards and emergency operations plans for the operation of battery energy storage facilities; providing administrative penalties.
Relating to the authority of a city to impose certain governmental requirements on an agricultural operation.
Relating to the authority of a city to impose certain governmental requirements on an agricultural operation.
Relating to public access to the mailing address and electronic mail address designated by a governmental body to receive a request for public information under the public information law.
Relating to public access to the mailing address and electronic mail address designated by a governmental body to receive a request for public information under the public information law.
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 sale of alcoholic beverages in areas annexed by certain municipalities.
Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages in areas annexed by certain municipalities.
Relating to the provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for certain Texas Task Force 1 members and intrastate fire mutual aid system team and regional incident management team members, including the removal of coverage for nongovernment members.
Relating to the provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for certain Texas Task Force 1 members and intrastate fire mutual aid system team and regional incident management team members, including the removal of coverage for nongovernment members.
Relating to electronic delivery of notice for certain municipal zoning changes.
Relating to electronic delivery of notice for certain municipal zoning changes.
Relating to the municipal issuance of a document verifying that a certificate of occupancy has been issued for certain buildings.
Relating to the municipal issuance of a document verifying that a certificate of occupancy has been issued for certain buildings.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on city government passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 94 laws related to city government. These bills were authored by 56 different legislators and address various aspects of city government policy in Texas.
- Did city government bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- City Government legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 52 House bills and 42 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most city government bills?
- The leading authors of city government legislation include Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R) with 8 bills, Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 5 bills, Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R) with 4 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on city government issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for city government legislation?
- Among the 94 city government bills enacted, 35 have critical compliance urgency and 43 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to city government in Texas law?
- City Government legislation frequently overlaps with County Government, City Government--general, County Government--general. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for city government legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 45 of the 94 city government bills (48%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on city government policy.
- When do Texas city government laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some city government bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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