Texas 89th Legislature
Courts--district
5 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 7 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
5 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 abolishment of the Texas Lottery Commission and the transfer of the administration of the state lottery and the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation; creating criminal offenses.
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 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 filing of a fraudulent financing statement in relation to certain secured transactions; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Courts--district Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (14)
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 business court.
Relating to the business court.
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 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 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 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 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 the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.
Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.
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 the procedures for the expunction of arrest records and files; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the procedures for the expunction of arrest records and files; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the filing of a fraudulent financing statement in relation to certain secured transactions; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Relating to the filing of a fraudulent financing statement in relation to certain secured transactions; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Relating to the establishment and powers and duties of the Texas Advisory Committee on Geopolitical Conflict.
Relating to the establishment and powers and duties of the Texas Advisory Committee on Geopolitical Conflict.
Relating to business organizations.
Relating to business organizations.
Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Lottery Commission and the transfer of the administration of the state lottery and the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation; creating criminal offenses.
Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Lottery Commission and the transfer of the administration of the state lottery and the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation; creating criminal offenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on courts--district passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 14 laws related to courts--district. These bills were authored by 11 different legislators and address various aspects of courts--district policy in Texas.
- Did courts--district bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Courts--district legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 9 Senate bills and 5 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most courts--district bills?
- The leading authors of courts--district legislation include Sen. Charles Schwertner (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Joan Huffman (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Bryan Hughes (R) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on courts--district issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for courts--district legislation?
- Among the 14 courts--district bills enacted, 5 have critical compliance urgency and 6 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to courts--district in Texas law?
- Courts--district legislation frequently overlaps with Courts, Criminal Procedure, Public Safety, Department of. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for courts--district legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 7 of the 14 courts--district bills (50%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on courts--district policy.
- When do Texas courts--district laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some courts--district bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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