Texas 89th Legislature
Fifteenth Court of Appeals
2 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 1 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
2 bills require immediate attention
Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions.
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.
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All Bills (3)
Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions.
Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions.
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 a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and the making of certain political expenditures by a member of the legislature and certain political committees during certain periods in which a member is absent from a legislative session; authorizing a civil penalty.
Relating to a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and the making of certain political expenditures by a member of the legislature and certain political committees during certain periods in which a member is absent from a legislative session; authorizing a civil penalty.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on fifteenth court of appeals passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 3 laws related to fifteenth court of appeals. These bills were authored by 2 different legislators and address various aspects of fifteenth court of appeals policy in Texas.
- Did fifteenth court of appeals bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Fifteenth Court of Appeals legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 3 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most fifteenth court of appeals bills?
- The leading authors of fifteenth court of appeals legislation include Rep. Jeff Leach (R) with 2 bills, Rep. Matthew Shaheen (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on fifteenth court of appeals issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for fifteenth court of appeals legislation?
- Among the 3 fifteenth court of appeals bills enacted, 2 have critical compliance urgency and 1 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to fifteenth court of appeals in Texas law?
- Fifteenth Court of Appeals legislation frequently overlaps with Salaries & Expenses, Courts, Courts--personnel. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for fifteenth court of appeals legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 1 of the 3 fifteenth court of appeals bills (33%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on fifteenth court of appeals policy.
- When do Texas fifteenth court of appeals laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some fifteenth court of appeals bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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