Texas 89th Legislature
County Government--general
12 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 22 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
12 bills require immediate attention
Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies.
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 suspension or revocation of a hotel's certificate of occupancy by a municipality for suspected human trafficking.
Relating to certain prohibited transactions and logistical support between a governmental entity and an abortion assistance entity or abortion provider for the procurement of an abortion or related services.
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 hiring and employment requirements for persons in direct contact with children at certain facilities.
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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.
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All Bills (46)
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 sexual assault and other sex offenses.
Relating to sexual assault and other sex offenses.
Relating to the funding of law enforcement agencies in certain counties.
Relating to the funding of law enforcement agencies in certain counties.
Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before the Juneteenth holiday.
Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before the Juneteenth holiday.
Relating to an exemption from certain motor fuel taxes for counties in this state.
Relating to an exemption from certain motor fuel taxes for counties in this state.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information on a declaration of informal marriage.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information on a declaration of informal marriage.
Relating to fireworks sales to the public by retail fireworks permit holders in certain counties.
Relating to fireworks sales to the public by retail fireworks permit holders in certain counties.
Relating to regulation by certain counties of roadside or parking lot vendors and solicitors.
Relating to regulation by certain counties of roadside or parking lot vendors and solicitors.
Relating to the delegation of certain authority of a county judge in certain counties.
Relating to the delegation of certain authority of a county judge in certain counties.
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 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 a grant program to provide financial assistance to qualified ambulance service providers in certain rural counties.
Relating to a grant program to provide financial assistance to qualified ambulance service providers in certain rural counties.
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 the authority of a political subdivision to regulate construction and renovation of structures owned by certain counties.
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate construction and renovation of structures owned by certain counties.
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 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 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 powers, duties, and governance of the Starr County Drainage District, the change of the name of the Starr County Drainage District to the Starr County Drainage and Groundwater Conservation District, the dissolution of the Starr County Groundwater Conservation District, and the transfer of the assets and liabilities of the Starr County Groundwater Conservation District to the Starr County Drainage and Groundwater Conservation District; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
Relating to the powers, duties, and governance of the Starr County Drainage District, the change of the name of the Starr County Drainage District to the Starr County Drainage and Groundwater Conservation District, the dissolution of the Starr County Groundwater Conservation District, and the transfer of the assets and liabilities of the Starr County Groundwater Conservation District to the Starr County Drainage and Groundwater Conservation District; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
Relating to the enforceability of certain state agency and local government contract language regarding required security incident notifications.
Relating to the enforceability of certain state agency and local government contract language regarding required security incident notifications.
Relating to the suspension or revocation of a hotel's certificate of occupancy by a municipality for suspected human trafficking.
Relating to the suspension or revocation of a hotel's certificate of occupancy by a municipality for suspected human trafficking.
Relating to the electronic posting of notices and agendas for meetings of the commissioners court of a county.
Relating to the electronic posting of notices and agendas for meetings of the commissioners court of a county.
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 provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects.
Relating to real property theft and real property fraud; establishing recording requirements for certain documents concerning real property; creating the criminal offenses of real property theft and real property fraud and establishing a statute of limitations, restitution, and certain procedures with respect to those offenses.
Relating to real property theft and real property fraud; establishing recording requirements for certain documents concerning real property; creating the criminal offenses of real property theft and real property fraud and establishing a statute of limitations, restitution, and certain procedures with respect to those offenses.
Relating to certain prohibited transactions and logistical support between a governmental entity and an abortion assistance entity or abortion provider for the procurement of an abortion or related services.
Relating to certain prohibited transactions and logistical support between a governmental entity and an abortion assistance entity or abortion provider for the procurement of an abortion or related services.
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.
Relating to the authority of a local government to enter into an interlocal contract with certain governmental entities to participate in water research or planning activities.
Relating to the authority of a local government to enter into an interlocal contract with certain governmental entities to participate in water research or planning activities.
Relating to the requirement that a veterans county service office report to the commissioners court or a designated county executive official.
Relating to the requirement that a veterans county service office report to the commissioners court or a designated county executive official.
Relating to liability for land surveying services in or in connection with certain construction or services contracts.
Relating to liability for land surveying services in or in connection with certain construction or services contracts.
Relating to the audit of an election using an electronic voting system.
Relating to the audit of an election using an electronic voting system.
Relating to the administration of a grant program to support community mental health programs assisting veterans and their families.
Relating to the administration of a grant program to support community mental health programs assisting veterans and their families.
Relating to the type of newspaper required for publication of public notices.
Relating to the type of newspaper required for publication of public notices.
Relating to the authority of a county to dispose of sensitive media devices.
Relating to the authority of a county to dispose of sensitive media devices.
Relating to creating the Central Texas Water Alliance; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to impose fees.
Relating to creating the Central Texas Water Alliance; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to impose fees.
Relating to a centers of excellence program developed by the Texas Judicial Council for certain justices and judges.
Relating to a centers of excellence program developed by the Texas Judicial Council for certain justices and judges.
Relating to the authority of the governing board of a state governmental body to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate an issue involving certain defense, military, or aerospace issues.
Relating to the authority of the governing board of a state governmental body to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate an issue involving certain defense, military, or aerospace issues.
Relating to a common characteristic or use project in a public improvement district in certain municipalities.
Relating to a common characteristic or use project in a public improvement district in certain municipalities.
Relating to the regulation and use of artificial intelligence systems and the management of data by governmental entities.
Relating to the regulation and use of artificial intelligence systems and the management of data by governmental entities.
Relating to the regulation of composting in certain counties; authorizing a civil penalty.
Relating to the regulation of composting in certain counties; authorizing a civil penalty.
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate certain matters related to firearms, air guns, archery equipment, and other weapons and related supplies.
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate certain matters related to firearms, air guns, archery equipment, and other weapons and related supplies.
Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact certain park use rules.
Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact certain park use rules.
Relating to the integration of early voting by personal appearance and election day voting, including the manner in which election returns are processed and other related changes.
Relating to the integration of early voting by personal appearance and election day voting, including the manner in which election returns are processed and other related changes.
Relating to use by a religious organization of public school or institution of higher education facilities.
Relating to use by a religious organization of public school or institution of higher education facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on county government--general passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 46 laws related to county government--general. These bills were authored by 35 different legislators and address various aspects of county government--general policy in Texas.
- Did county government--general bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- County Government--general legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 25 House bills and 21 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most county government--general bills?
- The leading authors of county government--general legislation include Sen. Royce West (D) with 4 bills, Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R) with 3 bills, Rep. Ken King (R) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on county government--general issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for county government--general legislation?
- Among the 46 county government--general bills enacted, 12 have critical compliance urgency and 20 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to county government--general in Texas law?
- County Government--general legislation frequently overlaps with County Government, City Government, City Government--general. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for county government--general legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 22 of the 46 county government--general bills (48%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on county government--general policy.
- When do Texas county government--general laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some county government--general bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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