Texas 89th Legislature
Courts--prosecuting Attorneys
3 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 5 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
3 bills require immediate attention
Relating to subdivision plat requirements in certain counties; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
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 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.
Courts--prosecuting Attorneys 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 duty of the attorney general to represent the state in the prosecution of the criminal offense of trafficking of persons.
Relating to the duty of the attorney general to represent the state in the prosecution of the criminal offense of trafficking of persons.
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 subdivision plat requirements in certain counties; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to subdivision plat requirements in certain counties; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to assistance in the investigation of certain open meetings offenses by the open records division of the attorney general's office.
Relating to assistance in the investigation of certain open meetings offenses by the open records division of the attorney general's office.
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 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 offense of sexual assault and to the rights of crime victims, including the enforcement of certain rights of sexual assault victims; authorizing a civil penalty.
Relating to the offense of sexual assault and to the rights of crime victims, including the enforcement of certain rights of sexual assault victims; authorizing a civil penalty.
Relating to victims of sex offenses, sex-based human trafficking offenses, or acts of a sexual nature and to the confidentiality of or restrictions on the availability of certain property, material, or information regarding those victims, offenses, or acts.
Relating to victims of sex offenses, sex-based human trafficking offenses, or acts of a sexual nature and to the confidentiality of or restrictions on the availability of certain property, material, or information regarding those victims, offenses, or acts.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on courts--prosecuting attorneys passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 10 laws related to courts--prosecuting attorneys. These bills were authored by 10 different legislators and address various aspects of courts--prosecuting attorneys policy in Texas.
- Did courts--prosecuting attorneys bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Courts--prosecuting Attorneys legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 5 House bills and 5 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most courts--prosecuting attorneys bills?
- The leading authors of courts--prosecuting attorneys legislation include Sen. Angela Paxton (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Bryan Hughes (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Erin Gamez (D) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on courts--prosecuting attorneys issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for courts--prosecuting attorneys legislation?
- Among the 10 courts--prosecuting attorneys bills enacted, 3 have critical compliance urgency and 4 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to courts--prosecuting attorneys in Texas law?
- Courts--prosecuting Attorneys legislation frequently overlaps with Courts, Attorney General, Crimes. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for courts--prosecuting attorneys legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 5 of the 10 courts--prosecuting attorneys bills (50%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on courts--prosecuting attorneys policy.
- When do Texas courts--prosecuting attorneys laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some courts--prosecuting attorneys bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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