Texas 89th Legislature
Jailers & Prison Guards
2
Bills Enacted
1
High Cost Impact
2
Bill Authors
1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention. 2 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
1 bill requires immediate attention
Jailers & Prison Guards Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Feb 21
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2 days with filingsFeb 21 - Feb 27
2
Senate Bills
2
Regular
50%
Democrat
50%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
moderate2
Cost Impact
high1
low1
Leading Authors
1
1
All Bills (2)
SB1563
Relating to county jailer training on interacting with veterans in the criminal justice system.
Relating to county jailer training on interacting with veterans in the criminal justice system.
Author: Jose MenendezRegular Session
SB1737
Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to certain law enforcement officers and custodial officers.
Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to certain law enforcement officers and custodial officers.
Author: Joan HuffmanRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on jailers & prison guards passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 2 laws related to jailers & prison guards. These bills were authored by 2 different legislators and address various aspects of jailers & prison guards policy in Texas.
- Did jailers & prison guards bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Jailers & Prison Guards legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most jailers & prison guards bills?
- The leading authors of jailers & prison guards legislation include Sen. Joan Huffman (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Jose Menendez (D) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on jailers & prison guards issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for jailers & prison guards legislation?
- Among the 2 jailers & prison guards bills enacted, 0 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 jailers & prison guards in Texas law?
- Jailers & Prison Guards legislation frequently overlaps with Corrections, Military & Veterans, Peace Officers. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for jailers & prison guards legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 2 of the 2 jailers & prison guards bills (100%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on jailers & prison guards policy.
- When do Texas jailers & prison guards laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some jailers & prison guards bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025
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