Texas 89th Legislature
Communications & Press
2
Bills Enacted
1
Critical Urgency
1
High Cost Impact
2
Bill Authors
1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention. 1 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
1 bill requires immediate attention
Communications & Press Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Feb 3
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2 days with filingsFeb 3 - Mar 6
1
House Bills
1
Senate Bills
2
Regular
100%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
critical1
moderate1
Cost Impact
high1
low1
Leading Authors
1
1
All Bills (2)
HB145
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.
Author: Ken KingRegular Session
SB1062
Relating to the type of newspaper required for publication of public notices.
Relating to the type of newspaper required for publication of public notices.
Author: Lois KolkhorstRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on communications & press passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 2 laws related to communications & press. These bills were authored by 2 different legislators and address various aspects of communications & press policy in Texas.
- Did communications & press bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Communications & Press legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 1 House bills and 1 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most communications & press bills?
- The leading authors of communications & press legislation include Rep. Ken King (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on communications & press issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for communications & press legislation?
- Among the 2 communications & press bills enacted, 1 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 communications & press in Texas law?
- Communications & Press legislation frequently overlaps with City Government, Public Notice, Disaster Preparedness & Relief. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for communications & press legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 1 of the 2 communications & press bills (50%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on communications & press policy.
- When do Texas communications & press laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some communications & press bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025
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