Texas 89th Legislature
Grievance Procedures
2 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 1 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
2 bills require immediate attention
Relating to parental rights in public education, to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction, diversity, equity, and inclusion duties, and social transitioning, and to student clubs at public schools.
Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including review of curriculum and certain degree and certificate programs, a faculty council or senate, training for members of the governing board, and the establishment, powers, and duties of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Office of the Ombudsman.
Grievance Procedures Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (4)
Relating to the procedures and practices of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department regarding grievances submitted by department employees and former department employees and to the eligibility of a person to be appointed to the department's release review panel and the authority of a panel member.
Relating to the procedures and practices of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department regarding grievances submitted by department employees and former department employees and to the eligibility of a person to be appointed to the department's release review panel and the authority of a panel member.
Relating to parental rights in public education, to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction, diversity, equity, and inclusion duties, and social transitioning, and to student clubs at public schools.
Relating to parental rights in public education, to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction, diversity, equity, and inclusion duties, and social transitioning, and to student clubs at public schools.
Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including review of curriculum and certain degree and certificate programs, a faculty council or senate, training for members of the governing board, and the establishment, powers, and duties of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Office of the Ombudsman.
Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including review of curriculum and certain degree and certificate programs, a faculty council or senate, training for members of the governing board, and the establishment, powers, and duties of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Office of the Ombudsman.
Relating to the procedure for resolving certain customer complaints before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Relating to the procedure for resolving certain customer complaints before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on grievance procedures passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 4 laws related to grievance procedures. These bills were authored by 3 different legislators and address various aspects of grievance procedures policy in Texas.
- Did grievance procedures bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Grievance Procedures legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 3 Senate bills and 1 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most grievance procedures bills?
- The leading authors of grievance procedures legislation include Sen. Charles Creighton (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Carol Alvarado (D) with 1 bills, Rep. David Cook (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on grievance procedures issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for grievance procedures legislation?
- Among the 4 grievance procedures 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 grievance procedures in Texas law?
- Grievance Procedures legislation frequently overlaps with Education, Family, Parental Notification. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for grievance procedures legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 1 of the 4 grievance procedures bills (25%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on grievance procedures policy.
- When do Texas grievance procedures laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some grievance procedures bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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