Criminal Investigations

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Texas laws on criminal investigations passed in 2025?

The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 1 laws related to criminal investigations. These bills were authored by 1 different legislators and address various aspects of criminal investigations policy in Texas.

Did criminal investigations bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?

Criminal Investigations legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 1 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.

Which Texas legislators authored the most criminal investigations bills?

The leading authors of criminal investigations legislation include Sen. Bryan Hughes (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on criminal investigations issues during the 89th Legislature.

How urgent are the compliance requirements for criminal investigations legislation?

Among the 1 criminal investigations bills enacted, 0 have critical compliance urgency and 1 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.

What subjects are related to criminal investigations in Texas law?

Criminal Investigations legislation frequently overlaps with Interim Studies, Staff Development & Training, Crimes--against Persons--general. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.

When do Texas criminal investigations laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?

Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some criminal investigations bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.