Texas 89th Legislature
Floods
5 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 7 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
5 bills require immediate attention
Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties.
Relating to subdivision plat requirements in certain counties; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to campground and youth camp safety.
Relating to outdoor warning sirens in flash flood-prone areas.
Relating to notice requirements for a leased dwelling located in a floodplain.
Floods Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (8)
Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties.
Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties.
Relating to subdivision plat requirements in certain counties; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to subdivision plat requirements in certain counties; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to campground and youth camp safety.
Relating to campground and youth camp safety.
Relating to outdoor warning sirens in flash flood-prone areas.
Relating to outdoor warning sirens in flash flood-prone areas.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and preparedness and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and preparedness and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations.
Relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board.
Relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board.
Relating to the provision of financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for certain projects.
Relating to the provision of financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for certain projects.
Relating to notice requirements for a leased dwelling located in a floodplain.
Relating to notice requirements for a leased dwelling located in a floodplain.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on floods passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 8 laws related to floods. These bills were authored by 7 different legislators and address various aspects of floods policy in Texas.
- Did floods bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Floods legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 6 Senate bills and 2 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most floods bills?
- The leading authors of floods legislation include Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 2 bills, Rep. Drew Darby (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Carol Alvarado (D) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on floods issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for floods legislation?
- Among the 8 floods bills enacted, 5 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 floods in Texas law?
- Floods legislation frequently overlaps with Disaster Preparedness & Relief, Water, Water Development Board, Texas. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for floods legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 7 of the 8 floods bills (88%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on floods policy.
- When do Texas floods laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some floods bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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