Texas 89th Legislature
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--local
4 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 7 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
4 bills require immediate attention
Relating to the approval of land use assumptions, capital improvement plans, and impact fees.
Relating to certain municipal regulation of certain mixed-use and multifamily residential development projects and conversion of certain commercial buildings to mixed-use and multifamily residential occupancy.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, jurors, and the special prosecution unit; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
Relating to permit fees for groundwater wells imposed by the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District.
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--local Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
Enforcing Agencies
All Bills (13)
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, jurors, and the special prosecution unit; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, jurors, and the special prosecution unit; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
Relating to the use of certain groundwater export fees collected by a groundwater conservation district.
Relating to the use of certain groundwater export fees collected by a groundwater conservation district.
Relating to the amount of the reimbursement fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer's services in executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine.
Relating to the amount of the reimbursement fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer's services in executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine.
Relating to the practice and procedures for summoning prospective grand jurors and petit jurors and the exemption of certain persons from grand jury and petit jury service.
Relating to the practice and procedures for summoning prospective grand jurors and petit jurors and the exemption of certain persons from grand jury and petit jury service.
Relating to restrictions on the fee assessed for issuance of certain birth records.
Relating to restrictions on the fee assessed for issuance of certain birth records.
Relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects.
Relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects.
Relating to the authority of certain conservation and reclamation districts to impose fees for the construction of certain pipelines and associated infrastructure.
Relating to the authority of certain conservation and reclamation districts to impose fees for the construction of certain pipelines and associated infrastructure.
Relating to certain municipal regulation of certain mixed-use and multifamily residential development projects and conversion of certain commercial buildings to mixed-use and multifamily residential occupancy.
Relating to certain municipal regulation of certain mixed-use and multifamily residential development projects and conversion of certain commercial buildings to mixed-use and multifamily residential occupancy.
Relating to state and local authority to regulate the food service industry.
Relating to state and local authority to regulate the food service industry.
Relating to permit fees for groundwater wells imposed by the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District.
Relating to permit fees for groundwater wells imposed by the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District.
Relating to fees charged by county clerks for certain property records.
Relating to fees charged by county clerks for certain property records.
Relating to the approval of land use assumptions, capital improvement plans, and impact fees.
Relating to the approval of land use assumptions, capital improvement plans, and impact fees.
Relating to certain municipal regulation of conversion of certain office buildings to mixed-use and multifamily residential occupancy.
Relating to certain municipal regulation of conversion of certain office buildings to mixed-use and multifamily residential occupancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on fees & other nontax revenue--local passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 13 laws related to fees & other nontax revenue--local. These bills were authored by 12 different legislators and address various aspects of fees & other nontax revenue--local policy in Texas.
- Did fees & other nontax revenue--local bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--local legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 8 Senate bills and 5 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most fees & other nontax revenue--local bills?
- The leading authors of fees & other nontax revenue--local legislation include Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Hillary Hickland (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on fees & other nontax revenue--local issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for fees & other nontax revenue--local legislation?
- Among the 13 fees & other nontax revenue--local bills enacted, 3 have critical compliance urgency and 7 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to fees & other nontax revenue--local in Texas law?
- Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--local legislation frequently overlaps with Fees & Other Nontax Revenue, County Government, City Government. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for fees & other nontax revenue--local legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 7 of the 13 fees & other nontax revenue--local bills (54%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on fees & other nontax revenue--local policy.
- When do Texas fees & other nontax revenue--local laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some fees & other nontax revenue--local bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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