Texas 89th Legislature
County Government--finance
2 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 5 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
2 bills require immediate attention
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program in certain counties.
Relating to agreements between certain sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and a grant program to cover the costs of implementing those agreements.
County Government--finance Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (9)
Relating to the funding of law enforcement agencies in certain counties.
Relating to the funding of law enforcement agencies in certain counties.
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 the practice and procedures for summoning prospective grand jurors and petit jurors and the exemption of certain persons from grand jury and petit jury service.
Relating to the practice and procedures for summoning prospective grand jurors and petit jurors and the exemption of certain persons from grand jury and petit jury service.
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 the appointment and compensation of a bailiff appointed by the judges of certain district courts in Webb County.
Relating to the appointment and compensation of a bailiff appointed by the judges of certain district courts in Webb County.
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program in certain counties.
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program in certain counties.
Relating to agreements between certain sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and a grant program to cover the costs of implementing those agreements.
Relating to agreements between certain sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and a grant program to cover the costs of implementing those agreements.
Relating to the amount of an expenditure made by certain political subdivisions for which a competitive procurement method may be required.
Relating to the amount of an expenditure made by certain political subdivisions for which a competitive procurement method may be required.
Relating to fees charged by county clerks for certain property records.
Relating to fees charged by county clerks for certain property records.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on county government--finance passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 9 laws related to county government--finance. These bills were authored by 9 different legislators and address various aspects of county government--finance policy in Texas.
- Did county government--finance bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- County Government--finance legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 6 House bills and 3 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most county government--finance bills?
- The leading authors of county government--finance legislation include Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Charles Schwertner (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Don McLaughlin (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on county government--finance issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for county government--finance legislation?
- Among the 9 county government--finance bills enacted, 2 have critical compliance urgency and 5 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to county government--finance in Texas law?
- County Government--finance legislation frequently overlaps with County Government, City Government, City Government--finance. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for county government--finance legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 5 of the 9 county government--finance bills (56%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on county government--finance policy.
- When do Texas county government--finance laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some county government--finance bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
Need Strategic Guidance on This Legislation?
Need help with Government Relations, Lobbying, or compliance? JD Key Consulting has the expertise you're looking for.