Texas 89th Legislature
Crime Prevention
4
Bills Enacted
1
Critical Urgency
4
Bill Authors
1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention. 2 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
1 bill requires immediate attention
Crime Prevention Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Feb 14
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4 days with filingsFeb 14 - Mar 14
3
Senate Bills
1
House Bills
4
Regular
75%
Republican
25%
Democrat
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
critical1
moderate2
low1
Cost Impact
medium1
low3
Leading Authors
All Bills (4)
HB48
Relating to the creation of an organized oilfield theft prevention unit within the Department of Public Safety.
Relating to the creation of an organized oilfield theft prevention unit within the Department of Public Safety.
Author: Drew DarbyRegular Session
SB1283
Relating to resident safety from criminal activity in senior retirement communities.
Relating to resident safety from criminal activity in senior retirement communities.
Author: Tan ParkerRegular Session
SB1946
Relating to the creation of a family violence criminal homicide prevention task force.
Relating to the creation of a family violence criminal homicide prevention task force.
Author: Judith ZaffiriniRegular Session
SB2580
Relating to the definition of a designated law enforcement office or agency for purposes of certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
Relating to the definition of a designated law enforcement office or agency for purposes of certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
Author: Kelly HancockRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on crime prevention passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 4 laws related to crime prevention. These bills were authored by 4 different legislators and address various aspects of crime prevention policy in Texas.
- Did crime prevention bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Crime Prevention legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 3 Senate bills and 1 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most crime prevention bills?
- The leading authors of crime prevention legislation include Rep. Drew Darby (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D) with 1 bills, Sen. Kelly Hancock (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on crime prevention issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for crime prevention legislation?
- Among the 4 crime prevention bills enacted, 1 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 crime prevention in Texas law?
- Crime Prevention legislation frequently overlaps with Safety, Crimes, Law Enforcement. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for crime prevention legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 2 of the 4 crime prevention bills (50%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on crime prevention policy.
- When do Texas crime prevention laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some crime prevention bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025
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