Texas 89th Legislature
Divorce
4
Bills Enacted
3
Bill Authors
2 bills (50%) have bipartisan support.
Divorce Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Jan 16
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4 days with filingsJan 16 - Feb 21
3
House Bills
1
Senate Bills
4
Regular
50%
Democrat
50%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
moderate2
low2
Cost Impact
medium1
low3
Leading Authors
All Bills (4)
HB1916
Relating to the jurisdiction of a court in a suit to divide certain property not divided or awarded on the dissolution of a marriage.
Relating to the jurisdiction of a court in a suit to divide certain property not divided or awarded on the dissolution of a marriage.
Author: David CookRegular Session
HB2240
Relating to certain void marriages.
Relating to certain void marriages.
Author: Harold DuttonRegular Session
HB2524
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.
Author: David CookRegular Session
SB1559
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.
Author: Judith ZaffiriniRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on divorce passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 4 laws related to divorce. These bills were authored by 3 different legislators and address various aspects of divorce policy in Texas.
- Did divorce bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Divorce legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 3 House bills and 1 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most divorce bills?
- The leading authors of divorce legislation include Rep. David Cook (R) with 2 bills, Rep. Harold Dutton (D) with 1 bills, Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on divorce issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for divorce legislation?
- Among the 4 divorce bills enacted, 0 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 divorce in Texas law?
- Divorce legislation frequently overlaps with Family--marriage Relationship, Family, Courts. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for divorce legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 2 of the 4 divorce bills (50%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on divorce policy.
- When do Texas divorce laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some divorce 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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