Texas 89th Legislature
Courts--general
10 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 17 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
10 bills require immediate attention
Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions.
Relating to the receivership of a single-source continuum contractor providing child welfare services.
Relating to criminal and civil liability related to sexually explicit media and artificial intimate visual material; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
Relating to the sealing of certain documents alleged to contain trade secrets.
Relating to the protection of personal identifying information of certain individuals in the judicial system; creating a criminal offense.
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All Bills (33)
Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions.
Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions.
Relating to the business court.
Relating to the business court.
Relating to the dismissal of a criminal charge related to the illegal hunting of certain deer; authorizing fees.
Relating to the dismissal of a criminal charge related to the illegal hunting of certain deer; authorizing fees.
Relating to civil liability for online impersonation.
Relating to civil liability for online impersonation.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of an applicant for or a person protected by a protective order.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of an applicant for or a person protected by a protective order.
Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
Relating to proof of the identity of a child's parents in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Relating to proof of the identity of a child's parents in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Relating to the recovery of fees, court costs, and expenses in family law proceedings.
Relating to the recovery of fees, court costs, and expenses in family law proceedings.
Relating to the sealing of certain documents alleged to contain trade secrets.
Relating to the sealing of certain documents alleged to contain trade secrets.
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 an exception to the titling requirement for certain motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense; providing for a fee.
Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense; providing for a fee.
Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
Relating to reforming the procedure by which state agencies adopt rules and impose regulatory requirements and the deference given to the interpretation of laws and rules by state agencies in certain judicial proceedings.
Relating to reforming the procedure by which state agencies adopt rules and impose regulatory requirements and the deference given to the interpretation of laws and rules by state agencies in certain judicial proceedings.
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 the formation, governance, and internal management of domestic entities.
Relating to the formation, governance, and internal management of domestic entities.
Relating to criminal and civil liability related to sexually explicit media and artificial intimate visual material; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to criminal and civil liability related to sexually explicit media and artificial intimate visual material; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to requiring notice to the attorney general in an action under the Election Code seeking a temporary restraining order.
Relating to requiring notice to the attorney general in an action under the Election Code seeking a temporary restraining order.
Relating to the filing or recording of documents or instruments conveying or purporting to convey an interest in real or personal property.
Relating to the filing or recording of documents or instruments conveying or purporting to convey an interest in real or personal property.
Relating to guardianship matters.
Relating to guardianship matters.
Relating to the attorney general's defense of a district or county attorney against certain lawsuits in federal court.
Relating to the attorney general's defense of a district or county attorney against certain lawsuits in federal court.
Relating to the subject matter jurisdiction of the criminal trial courts of this state.
Relating to the subject matter jurisdiction of the criminal trial courts of this state.
Relating to decedents' estates.
Relating to decedents' estates.
Relating to the administration of the Title IV-D agency, the powers and duties of the Title IV-D agency regarding the collection, modification, and enforcement of child support, and to certain procedures for cases and orders relating to the Title IV-D agency.
Relating to the administration of the Title IV-D agency, the powers and duties of the Title IV-D agency regarding the collection, modification, and enforcement of child support, and to certain procedures for cases and orders relating to the Title IV-D agency.
Relating to requirements for certain orders and judgments rendered in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Relating to requirements for certain orders and judgments rendered in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Relating to the assertion of legislative privilege by the attorney general in certain legal challenges to the constitutionality of state statutes.
Relating to the assertion of legislative privilege by the attorney general in certain legal challenges to the constitutionality of state statutes.
Relating to conflicts between a protective order and certain other orders and to the transfer of a protective order.
Relating to conflicts between a protective order and certain other orders and to the transfer of a protective order.
Relating to sexually violent predators, to the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and to the prosecution of the offense of harassment by sexually violent predators and other persons confined in certain facilities; amending certain sex offender registration requirements; increasing criminal penalties.
Relating to sexually violent predators, to the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and to the prosecution of the offense of harassment by sexually violent predators and other persons confined in certain facilities; amending certain sex offender registration requirements; increasing criminal penalties.
Relating to the modification of certain orders providing for the support of a child.
Relating to the modification of certain orders providing for the support of a child.
Relating to the receivership of a single-source continuum contractor providing child welfare services.
Relating to the receivership of a single-source continuum contractor providing child welfare services.
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship between a parent and a nonparent.
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship between a parent and a nonparent.
Relating to prohibiting the dismissal of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Relating to prohibiting the dismissal of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Relating to financial exploitation or financial abuse using artificially generated media or phishing communications; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to financial exploitation or financial abuse using artificially generated media or phishing communications; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on courts--general passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 33 laws related to courts--general. These bills were authored by 22 different legislators and address various aspects of courts--general policy in Texas.
- Did courts--general bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Courts--general legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 21 Senate bills and 12 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most courts--general bills?
- The leading authors of courts--general legislation include Sen. Royce West (D) with 5 bills, Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D) with 3 bills, Rep. Keith Bell (R) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on courts--general issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for courts--general legislation?
- Among the 33 courts--general bills enacted, 10 have critical compliance urgency and 16 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to courts--general in Texas law?
- Courts--general legislation frequently overlaps with Courts, Family, Civil Remedies & Liabilities. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for courts--general legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 17 of the 33 courts--general bills (52%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on courts--general policy.
- When do Texas courts--general laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some courts--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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