Texas 89th Legislature
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--state
3 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 12 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
3 bills require immediate attention
Relating to funding of excess losses and operating expenses of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; authorizing an assessment; authorizing a surcharge.
Relating to the applicability of certain safety provisions and regulatory fees administered by the Railroad Commission of Texas to gas distribution pipelines.
Relating to the filing of a fraudulent financing statement in relation to certain secured transactions; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Upcoming Effective Dates
Relating to the elimination of the requirement that a portion of certain retail charge agreement delinquency fees be remitted to the comptroller.
Relating to the funding mechanism for the regulation of workers' compensation and workers' compensation insurance; authorizing surcharges.
Relating to the elimination of the remittance of a portion of certain loan administration fees to the comptroller.
Relating to certificates of number and certificates of title issued by and records kept by the Parks and Wildlife Department; creating a criminal offense.
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--state Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (20)
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 issuance of Central Catholic High School specialty license plates.
Relating to the issuance of Central Catholic High School specialty license plates.
Relating to the renewal by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of certain expired occupational licenses and registrations.
Relating to the renewal by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of certain expired occupational licenses and registrations.
Relating to vehicle safety inspections of certain travel trailers.
Relating to vehicle safety inspections of certain travel trailers.
Relating to funding of excess losses and operating expenses of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; authorizing an assessment; authorizing a surcharge.
Relating to funding of excess losses and operating expenses of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; authorizing an assessment; authorizing a surcharge.
Relating to the applicability of certain safety provisions and regulatory fees administered by the Railroad Commission of Texas to gas distribution pipelines.
Relating to the applicability of certain safety provisions and regulatory fees administered by the Railroad Commission of Texas to gas distribution pipelines.
Relating to the authority and responsibilities of the Texas Historical Commission; authorizing fees.
Relating to the authority and responsibilities of the Texas Historical Commission; authorizing fees.
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 elimination of the remittance of a portion of certain loan administration fees to the comptroller.
Relating to the elimination of the remittance of a portion of certain loan administration fees to the comptroller.
Relating to the elimination of the requirement that a portion of certain retail charge agreement delinquency fees be remitted to the comptroller.
Relating to the elimination of the requirement that a portion of certain retail charge agreement delinquency fees be remitted to the comptroller.
Relating to the provision of behavioral health crisis services, including measures to fund and support the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and related services.
Relating to the provision of behavioral health crisis services, including measures to fund and support the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and related services.
Relating to distribution of state traffic fine revenue received by the comptroller.
Relating to distribution of state traffic fine revenue received by the comptroller.
Relating to fees for the issuance of certain military specialty license plates.
Relating to fees for the issuance of certain military specialty license plates.
Relating to certificates of number and certificates of title issued by and records kept by the Parks and Wildlife Department; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to certificates of number and certificates of title issued by and records kept by the Parks and Wildlife Department; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to the funding mechanism for the regulation of workers' compensation and workers' compensation insurance; authorizing surcharges.
Relating to the funding mechanism for the regulation of workers' compensation and workers' compensation insurance; authorizing surcharges.
Relating to the registration and inspection of vehicles.
Relating to the registration and inspection of vehicles.
Relating to the registration of vehicles, the issuance of disabled parking placards, and certain benefits associated with that registration or issuance for certain peace officers with disabilities; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the registration of vehicles, the issuance of disabled parking placards, and certain benefits associated with that registration or issuance for certain peace officers with disabilities; authorizing a fee.
Relating to permit application review and contested case procedures for environmental permits involving a project to construct or modify a liquefied natural gas export terminal; authorizing a fee.
Relating to permit application review and contested case procedures for environmental permits involving a project to construct or modify a liquefied natural gas export terminal; authorizing a fee.
Relating to imposition of application fees for certain permits and permit amendments for the disposal of oil and gas waste.
Relating to imposition of application fees for certain permits and permit amendments for the disposal of oil and gas waste.
Relating to the filing of a fraudulent financing statement in relation to certain secured transactions; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Relating to the filing of a fraudulent financing statement in relation to certain secured transactions; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on fees & other nontax revenue--state passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 20 laws related to fees & other nontax revenue--state. These bills were authored by 19 different legislators and address various aspects of fees & other nontax revenue--state policy in Texas.
- Did fees & other nontax revenue--state bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--state legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 11 House bills and 9 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most fees & other nontax revenue--state bills?
- The leading authors of fees & other nontax revenue--state legislation include Rep. Charlie Geren (R) with 2 bills, Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Candy Noble (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on fees & other nontax revenue--state issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for fees & other nontax revenue--state legislation?
- Among the 20 fees & other nontax revenue--state bills enacted, 3 have critical compliance urgency and 9 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to fees & other nontax revenue--state in Texas law?
- Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--state legislation frequently overlaps with Fees & Other Nontax Revenue, Comptroller of Public Accounts, State Finances--management & Control. 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--state legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 12 of the 20 fees & other nontax revenue--state bills (60%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on fees & other nontax revenue--state policy.
- When do Texas fees & other nontax revenue--state laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some fees & other nontax revenue--state bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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