Texas 89th Legislature
Court Administration, Office of
4 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 8 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
4 bills require immediate attention
Relating to the discipline of judges by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, notice of certain reprimands, judicial compensation and related retirement benefits, and the reporting of certain judicial transparency information; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, jurors, and the special prosecution unit; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
Relating to human trafficking, prostitution, and child pornography and to the prosecution of sexual or assaultive offenses or the prosecution of a failure to stop or report those offenses; amending and harmonizing certain statute of limitations provisions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to the protection of personal identifying information of certain individuals in the judicial system; creating a criminal offense.
Court Administration, Office of Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (11)
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, jurors, and the special prosecution unit; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, jurors, and the special prosecution unit; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
Relating to the duty of a magistrate to make written findings in certain criminal proceedings.
Relating to the duty of a magistrate to make written findings in certain criminal proceedings.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
Relating to human trafficking, prostitution, and child pornography and to the prosecution of sexual or assaultive offenses or the prosecution of a failure to stop or report those offenses; amending and harmonizing certain statute of limitations provisions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to human trafficking, prostitution, and child pornography and to the prosecution of sexual or assaultive offenses or the prosecution of a failure to stop or report those offenses; amending and harmonizing certain statute of limitations provisions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to the protection of personal identifying information of certain individuals in the judicial system; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to the protection of personal identifying information of certain individuals in the judicial system; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to the confinement or release of defendants before trial or sentencing, including regulating charitable bail organizations, and the conditions of and procedures for setting bail and reviewing bail decisions.
Relating to the confinement or release of defendants before trial or sentencing, including regulating charitable bail organizations, and the conditions of and procedures for setting bail and reviewing bail decisions.
Relating to a study on authorizing a supporter under a supported decision-making agreement to assist an adult with a disability with legal proceedings.
Relating to a study on authorizing a supporter under a supported decision-making agreement to assist an adult with a disability with legal proceedings.
Relating to the discipline of judges by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, notice of certain reprimands, judicial compensation and related retirement benefits, and the reporting of certain judicial transparency information; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Relating to the discipline of judges by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, notice of certain reprimands, judicial compensation and related retirement benefits, and the reporting of certain judicial transparency information; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Relating to qualifications, training, removal, and supervision of certain masters, magistrates, referees, associate judges, and hearing officers.
Relating to qualifications, training, removal, and supervision of certain masters, magistrates, referees, associate judges, and hearing officers.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas forensic analyst apprenticeship pilot program.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas forensic analyst apprenticeship pilot program.
Relating to the creation of a family violence criminal homicide prevention task force.
Relating to the creation of a family violence criminal homicide prevention task force.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on court administration, office of passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 11 laws related to court administration, office of. These bills were authored by 6 different legislators and address various aspects of court administration, office of policy in Texas.
- Did court administration, office of bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Court Administration, Office of legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 6 Senate bills and 5 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most court administration, office of bills?
- The leading authors of court administration, office of legislation include Sen. Joan Huffman (R) with 4 bills, Rep. Jeff Leach (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on court administration, office of issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for court administration, office of legislation?
- Among the 11 court administration, office of bills enacted, 4 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 court administration, office of in Texas law?
- Court Administration, Office of legislation frequently overlaps with Courts, Electronic Information Systems, Criminal Procedure. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for court administration, office of legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 8 of the 11 court administration, office of bills (73%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on court administration, office of policy.
- When do Texas court administration, office of laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some court administration, office of bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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