Texas 89th Legislature
Engineers & Engineering
2
Bills Enacted
2
Bill Authors
1 bills (50%) have bipartisan support.
Engineers & Engineering Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Dec 19
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2 days with filingsDec 19 - Feb 13
2
Senate Bills
2
Regular
100%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
moderate2
Cost Impact
low2
Leading Authors
1
1
All Bills (2)
SB681
Relating to the term and renewal of an engineering or land surveying license or registration.
Relating to the term and renewal of an engineering or land surveying license or registration.
Author: Bryan HughesRegular Session
SB1259
Relating to the regulation of land surveyors by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
Relating to the regulation of land surveyors by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
Author: Robert NicholsRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on engineers & engineering passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 2 laws related to engineers & engineering. These bills were authored by 2 different legislators and address various aspects of engineers & engineering policy in Texas.
- Did engineers & engineering bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Engineers & Engineering legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most engineers & engineering bills?
- The leading authors of engineers & engineering legislation include Sen. Bryan Hughes (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Robert Nichols (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on engineers & engineering issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for engineers & engineering legislation?
- Among the 2 engineers & engineering 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 engineers & engineering in Texas law?
- Engineers & Engineering legislation frequently overlaps with Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors, Texas Board of, Occupational Regulation, Occupational Regulation--other Trades & Professions. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for engineers & engineering legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 1 of the 2 engineers & engineering bills (50%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on engineers & engineering policy.
- When do Texas engineers & engineering laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some engineers & engineering 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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