Texas 89th Legislature
Economic & Industrial Development
7 bills (88%) have bipartisan support.
Economic & Industrial Development Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
Enforcing Agencies
All Bills (8)
Relating to the fee amounts prescribed by the secretary of state for expedited commercial and business record searches or filings and the exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for veteran-owned businesses.
Relating to the fee amounts prescribed by the secretary of state for expedited commercial and business record searches or filings and the exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for veteran-owned businesses.
Relating to the Rural Economic Development and Investment Program and the Texas economic development fund.
Relating to the Rural Economic Development and Investment Program and the Texas economic development fund.
Relating to an interstate compact for the liquefied natural gas industry.
Relating to an interstate compact for the liquefied natural gas industry.
Relating to the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program.
Relating to the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program.
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Quantum Initiative.
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Quantum Initiative.
Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of the Texas Space Commission and Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium, to other governmental entities regarding aerospace, aviation, and space exploration initiatives and activities, and to the abolishment of the spaceport trust fund.
Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of the Texas Space Commission and Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium, to other governmental entities regarding aerospace, aviation, and space exploration initiatives and activities, and to the abolishment of the spaceport trust fund.
Relating to the definition of a rural political subdivision for purposes of the Texas Water Assistance Program.
Relating to the definition of a rural political subdivision for purposes of the Texas Water Assistance Program.
Relating to a common characteristic or use project in a public improvement district in certain municipalities.
Relating to a common characteristic or use project in a public improvement district in certain municipalities.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on economic & industrial development passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 8 laws related to economic & industrial development. These bills were authored by 8 different legislators and address various aspects of economic & industrial development policy in Texas.
- Did economic & industrial development bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Economic & Industrial Development legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 6 House bills and 2 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most economic & industrial development bills?
- The leading authors of economic & industrial development legislation include Rep. Caroline Harris Davila (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Greg Bonnen (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on economic & industrial development issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for economic & industrial development legislation?
- Among the 8 economic & industrial development bills enacted, 0 have critical compliance urgency and 5 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to economic & industrial development in Texas law?
- Economic & Industrial Development legislation frequently overlaps with Economic & Industrial Development--general, State Finances--management & Control, State Finances. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for economic & industrial development legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 7 of the 8 economic & industrial development bills (88%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on economic & industrial development policy.
- When do Texas economic & industrial development laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some economic & industrial development bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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