Texas 89th Legislature
Interim Studies
2 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 17 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
2 bills require immediate attention
Relating to the operation of a cement kiln and the production of aggregates near a semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility.
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.
Interim Studies Filing Activity
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All Bills (24)
Relating to support for the development of the nuclear energy industry.
Relating to support for the development of the nuclear energy industry.
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 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 on changes to performance tier funding for dual credit or dual enrollment courses under the public junior college state finance program and the capacity of the state's workforce to teach dual credit or dual enrollment courses.
Relating to a study on changes to performance tier funding for dual credit or dual enrollment courses under the public junior college state finance program and the capacity of the state's workforce to teach dual credit or dual enrollment courses.
Relating to a study by the General Land Office regarding veterans cemeteries in this state.
Relating to a study by the General Land Office regarding veterans cemeteries in this state.
Relating to a study on mental health services provided to veterans through the Texas Veterans Commission.
Relating to a study on mental health services provided to veterans through the Texas Veterans Commission.
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 a study by the Texas Veterans Commission regarding the provision of veterans benefits in this state.
Relating to a study by the Texas Veterans Commission regarding the provision of veterans benefits in this state.
Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of implementing a statewide system for coordinating clinical training placements.
Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of implementing a statewide system for coordinating clinical training placements.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Marriage and Family.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Marriage and Family.
Relating to the creation of a study group to evaluate the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Relating to the creation of a study group to evaluate the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Relating to a study by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas on the feasibility of offering alternative service retirement benefits to certain members of the retirement system engaged in wildland firefighting or employed in positions related to wildland firefighting.
Relating to a study by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas on the feasibility of offering alternative service retirement benefits to certain members of the retirement system engaged in wildland firefighting or employed in positions related to wildland firefighting.
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 a study on authorizing a supporter under a supported decision-making agreement to assist an adult with a disability with legal proceedings.
Relating to a study on authorizing a supporter under a supported decision-making agreement to assist an adult with a disability with legal proceedings.
Relating to the establishment of a theft of petroleum products task force.
Relating to the establishment of a theft of petroleum products task force.
Relating to the consideration of college entrance examinations for admission to certain public institutions of higher education and a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding those examinations.
Relating to the consideration of college entrance examinations for admission to certain public institutions of higher education and a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding those examinations.
Relating to creating the criminal offenses of transnational repression and unauthorized enforcement of foreign law and to a study and law enforcement training regarding transnational repression.
Relating to creating the criminal offenses of transnational repression and unauthorized enforcement of foreign law and to a study and law enforcement training regarding transnational repression.
Relating to a study on measurable outcomes for certain transfer students for performance tier funding under the public junior college state finance program.
Relating to a study on measurable outcomes for certain transfer students for performance tier funding under the public junior college state finance program.
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding health physics education in this state.
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding health physics education in this state.
Relating to a study on prevention and reduction of diabetes-related amputation.
Relating to a study on prevention and reduction of diabetes-related amputation.
Relating to the operation of a cement kiln and the production of aggregates near a semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility.
Relating to the operation of a cement kiln and the production of aggregates near a semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility.
Relating to the establishment of a work group to conduct a study on the feasibility of implementing an acute psychiatric bed registry.
Relating to the establishment of a work group to conduct a study on the feasibility of implementing an acute psychiatric bed registry.
Relating to the integration of early voting by personal appearance and election day voting, including the manner in which election returns are processed and other related changes.
Relating to the integration of early voting by personal appearance and election day voting, including the manner in which election returns are processed and other related changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on interim studies passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 24 laws related to interim studies. These bills were authored by 22 different legislators and address various aspects of interim studies policy in Texas.
- Did interim studies bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Interim Studies legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 13 House bills and 11 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most interim studies bills?
- The leading authors of interim studies legislation include Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D) with 3 bills, Sen. Bryan Hughes (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Elizabeth Campos (D) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on interim studies issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for interim studies legislation?
- Among the 24 interim studies bills enacted, 2 have critical compliance urgency and 5 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to interim studies in Texas law?
- Interim Studies legislation frequently overlaps with Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas, Education--higher, State Agencies, Boards & Commissions. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for interim studies legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 17 of the 24 interim studies bills (71%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on interim studies policy.
- When do Texas interim studies laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some interim studies bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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