Texas 89th Legislature
Fire Fighters & Police
7 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 20 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
7 bills require immediate attention
Relating to the administration of, contributions to, and benefits under retirement systems for firefighters in certain municipalities.
Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies.
Relating to supplemental benefits for retired firefighters and peace officers diagnosed with certain diseases or illnesses.
Relating to certain presumptions applicable to claims for benefits or compensation for certain medical conditions brought by certain first responders.
Relating to the provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for certain Texas Task Force 1 members and intrastate fire mutual aid system team and regional incident management team members, including the removal of coverage for nongovernment members.
Relating to periodic health screenings for firefighters.
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All Bills (31)
Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies.
Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies.
Relating to a peer support network for first responders.
Relating to a peer support network for first responders.
Relating to the funding of law enforcement agencies in certain counties.
Relating to the funding of law enforcement agencies in certain counties.
Relating to periodic health screenings for firefighters.
Relating to periodic health screenings for firefighters.
Relating to certain presumptions applicable to claims for benefits or compensation for certain medical conditions brought by certain first responders.
Relating to certain presumptions applicable to claims for benefits or compensation for certain medical conditions brought by certain first responders.
Relating to an advisory committee to study suicide prevention and peer support programs in fire departments in this state.
Relating to an advisory committee to study suicide prevention and peer support programs in fire departments in this state.
Relating to a study on the increased incidence of cancer in female firefighters in this state.
Relating to a study on the increased incidence of cancer in female firefighters in this state.
Relating to a study of rural firefighting and technical rescue service capabilities.
Relating to a study of rural firefighting and technical rescue service capabilities.
Relating to the compensation and benefits for certain peace officers commissioned by the state fire marshal.
Relating to the compensation and benefits for certain peace officers commissioned by the state fire marshal.
Relating to a paid leave of absence for public employees serving as fire protection personnel who are engaged in certain military service.
Relating to a paid leave of absence for public employees serving as fire protection personnel who are engaged in certain military service.
Relating to establishment of the temporary certified and insured prescribed burn manager self-insurance pool; authorizing a fee.
Relating to establishment of the temporary certified and insured prescribed burn manager self-insurance pool; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the repeal of a municipal civil service system for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
Relating to the repeal of a municipal civil service system for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
Relating to the administration of, contributions to, and benefits under retirement systems for firefighters in certain municipalities.
Relating to the administration of, contributions to, and benefits under retirement systems for firefighters in certain municipalities.
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for retired firefighters.
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for retired firefighters.
Relating to the administration of a retirement health care plan for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
Relating to the administration of a retirement health care plan for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
Relating to the information included on an identification card issued to certain retired peace and law enforcement officers.
Relating to the information included on an identification card issued to certain retired peace and law enforcement officers.
Relating to certification requirements for a fire marshal and any related employee, officer, inspector, and investigator appointed by certain counties and emergency services districts.
Relating to certification requirements for a fire marshal and any related employee, officer, inspector, and investigator appointed by certain counties and emergency services districts.
Relating to compliance by a fire department with certain minimum standards adopted by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
Relating to compliance by a fire department with certain minimum standards adopted by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
Relating to supplemental benefits for retired firefighters and peace officers diagnosed with certain diseases or illnesses.
Relating to supplemental benefits for retired firefighters and peace officers diagnosed with certain diseases or illnesses.
Relating to compensation and employment benefits for law enforcement personnel in certain counties.
Relating to compensation and employment benefits for law enforcement personnel in certain counties.
Relating to critical infrastructure facility emergency response maps and the critical infrastructure emergency response map grant program.
Relating to critical infrastructure facility emergency response maps and the critical infrastructure emergency response map grant program.
Relating to the provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for certain Texas Task Force 1 members and intrastate fire mutual aid system team and regional incident management team members, including the removal of coverage for nongovernment members.
Relating to the provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for certain Texas Task Force 1 members and intrastate fire mutual aid system team and regional incident management team members, including the removal of coverage for nongovernment members.
Relating to volunteer firefighter compensation limits.
Relating to volunteer firefighter compensation limits.
Relating to funding for certain volunteer fire departments, to the preparation for and the prevention, management, and potential effects of wildfires, and to emergency communications in this state.
Relating to funding for certain volunteer fire departments, to the preparation for and the prevention, management, and potential effects of wildfires, and to emergency communications in this state.
Relating to creating a database of the firefighting equipment in the state available for use in responding to wildfires.
Relating to creating a database of the firefighting equipment in the state available for use in responding to wildfires.
Relating to compensation and employment condition standards by municipal charter or collective bargaining agreement and to impasse resolution in collective bargaining with certain political subdivisions.
Relating to compensation and employment condition standards by municipal charter or collective bargaining agreement and to impasse resolution in collective bargaining with certain political subdivisions.
Relating to the allocation of money appropriated to the rural volunteer fire department assistance program.
Relating to the allocation of money appropriated to the rural volunteer fire department assistance program.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of deadly conduct.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of deadly conduct.
Relating to the eligibility of a person to serve on a civilian oversight board.
Relating to the eligibility of a person to serve on a civilian oversight board.
Relating to the authority of a county to commission certain individuals as peace officers and establish certain law enforcement agencies.
Relating to the authority of a county to commission certain individuals as peace officers and establish certain law enforcement agencies.
Relating to the exemption from the assessment requirements of the Texas Success Initiative for certain students who are public officers or employees.
Relating to the exemption from the assessment requirements of the Texas Success Initiative for certain students who are public officers or employees.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on fire fighters & police passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 31 laws related to fire fighters & police. These bills were authored by 25 different legislators and address various aspects of fire fighters & police policy in Texas.
- Did fire fighters & police bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Fire Fighters & Police legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 23 House bills and 8 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most fire fighters & police bills?
- The leading authors of fire fighters & police legislation include Sen. Kevin Sparks (R) with 3 bills, Rep. Sam Harless (R) with 3 bills, Rep. Don McLaughlin (R) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on fire fighters & police issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for fire fighters & police legislation?
- Among the 31 fire fighters & police bills enacted, 5 have critical compliance urgency and 13 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to fire fighters & police in Texas law?
- Fire Fighters & Police legislation frequently overlaps with Fire Fighters & Police--general, Health, City Government. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for fire fighters & police legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 20 of the 31 fire fighters & police bills (65%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on fire fighters & police policy.
- When do Texas fire fighters & police laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some fire fighters & police bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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