Texas 89th Legislature
Courts--county & Statutory
3 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 5 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
3 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 the eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises.
Courts--county & Statutory Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (10)
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 issuance of a license to carry a handgun to certain retired county court judges.
Relating to the issuance of a license to carry a handgun to certain retired county court judges.
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 judicial review of a Texas Workforce Commission decision in an unemployment compensation proceeding.
Relating to judicial review of a Texas Workforce Commission decision in an unemployment compensation proceeding.
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 creation of criminal law magistrates for Bell County.
Relating to the creation of criminal law magistrates for Bell County.
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 bond requirements for certain judges.
Relating to bond requirements for certain judges.
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 issuance of a license to carry a handgun to certain active and retired judicial officers.
Relating to the issuance of a license to carry a handgun to certain active and retired judicial officers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on courts--county & statutory passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 10 laws related to courts--county & statutory. These bills were authored by 9 different legislators and address various aspects of courts--county & statutory policy in Texas.
- Did courts--county & statutory bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Courts--county & Statutory legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 6 Senate bills and 4 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most courts--county & statutory bills?
- The leading authors of courts--county & statutory legislation include Sen. Joan Huffman (R) with 2 bills, Rep. Denise Villalobos (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Greg Bonnen (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on courts--county & statutory issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for courts--county & statutory legislation?
- Among the 10 courts--county & statutory bills enacted, 3 have critical compliance urgency and 3 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to courts--county & statutory in Texas law?
- Courts--county & Statutory legislation frequently overlaps with Courts, Courts--judges, Courts--personnel. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for courts--county & statutory legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 5 of the 10 courts--county & statutory bills (50%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on courts--county & statutory policy.
- When do Texas courts--county & statutory laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some courts--county & statutory bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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