Texas 89th Legislature
Courts--civil Procedure
4 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 3 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
4 bills require immediate attention
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 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 required disclosure of certain financial relationships in civil actions regarding the activities of United States defense contractors.
Relating to the eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises.
Courts--civil Procedure Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (9)
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 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 removal from office of certain officers of political subdivisions.
Relating to the removal from office of certain officers of political subdivisions.
Relating to the required disclosure of certain financial relationships in civil actions regarding the activities of United States defense contractors.
Relating to the required disclosure of certain financial relationships in civil actions regarding the activities of United States defense contractors.
Relating to the contents of a request for disclosure in a civil action brought under the Family Code.
Relating to the contents of a request for disclosure in a civil action brought under the Family Code.
Relating to venue in certain actions involving private transfer fees for real property.
Relating to venue in certain actions involving private transfer fees for real property.
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 business organizations.
Relating to business organizations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on courts--civil procedure passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 9 laws related to courts--civil procedure. These bills were authored by 9 different legislators and address various aspects of courts--civil procedure policy in Texas.
- Did courts--civil procedure bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Courts--civil Procedure 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 courts--civil procedure bills?
- The leading authors of courts--civil procedure legislation include Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Charles Schwertner (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Donna Campbell (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on courts--civil procedure issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for courts--civil procedure legislation?
- Among the 9 courts--civil procedure bills enacted, 4 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 courts--civil procedure in Texas law?
- Courts--civil Procedure legislation frequently overlaps with Courts, Courts--juries, County Government. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for courts--civil procedure legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 3 of the 9 courts--civil procedure bills (33%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on courts--civil procedure policy.
- When do Texas courts--civil procedure laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some courts--civil procedure bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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