Texas 89th Legislature
Constables
4
Bills Enacted
2
Critical Urgency
1
High Cost Impact
4
Bill Authors
2 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 2 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
2 bills require immediate attention
Constables Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Nov 12
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4 days with filingsNov 12 - Aug 18
2
House Bills
2
Senate Bills
3
Regular
1
2nd Special
75%
Republican
25%
Democrat
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
critical2
moderate2
Cost Impact
high1
low3
Leading Authors
1
1
1
1
All Bills (4)
HB33
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.
Author: Don McLaughlinRegular Session
HB192
Relating to the funding of law enforcement agencies in certain counties.
Relating to the funding of law enforcement agencies in certain counties.
Author: Tom Oliverson2nd Special Session
SB38
Relating to the eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises.
Relating to the eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises.
Author: Paul BettencourtRegular Session
SB53
Relating to certain notice and filing requirements in court proceedings involving persons with mental illness.
Relating to certain notice and filing requirements in court proceedings involving persons with mental illness.
Author: Judith ZaffiriniRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on constables passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 4 laws related to constables. These bills were authored by 4 different legislators and address various aspects of constables policy in Texas.
- Did constables bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Constables legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 House bills and 2 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most constables bills?
- The leading authors of constables legislation include Rep. Don McLaughlin (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D) with 1 bills, Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on constables issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for constables legislation?
- Among the 4 constables bills enacted, 2 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 constables in Texas law?
- Constables legislation frequently overlaps with Sheriffs, County Government--general, City Government. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for constables legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 2 of the 4 constables bills (50%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on constables policy.
- When do Texas constables laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some constables 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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