Texas 89th Legislature
Juvenile Justice Department, Texas
4 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 10 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
4 bills require immediate attention
Relating to public education and public school finance.
Relating to human trafficking, prostitution, and child pornography and to the prosecution of sexual or assaultive offenses or the prosecution of a failure to stop or report those offenses; amending and harmonizing certain statute of limitations provisions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to hiring and employment requirements for persons in direct contact with children at certain facilities.
Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to certain law enforcement officers and custodial officers.
Juvenile Justice Department, Texas Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (11)
Relating to public education and public school finance.
Relating to public education and public school finance.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
Relating to human trafficking, prostitution, and child pornography and to the prosecution of sexual or assaultive offenses or the prosecution of a failure to stop or report those offenses; amending and harmonizing certain statute of limitations provisions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to human trafficking, prostitution, and child pornography and to the prosecution of sexual or assaultive offenses or the prosecution of a failure to stop or report those offenses; amending and harmonizing certain statute of limitations provisions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to hiring and employment requirements for persons in direct contact with children at certain facilities.
Relating to hiring and employment requirements for persons in direct contact with children at certain facilities.
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 compensation, leave, and physical fitness programs and standards for certain employees of the office of inspector general of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Relating to compensation, leave, and physical fitness programs and standards for certain employees of the office of inspector general of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals for certification as certain juvenile officers or employees of a juvenile facility.
Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals for certification as certain juvenile officers or employees of a juvenile facility.
Relating to the participation of certain juvenile justice entities in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
Relating to the participation of certain juvenile justice entities in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
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.
Relating to the disclosure of certain information by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Relating to the disclosure of certain information by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on juvenile justice department, texas passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 11 laws related to juvenile justice department, texas. These bills were authored by 10 different legislators and address various aspects of juvenile justice department, texas policy in Texas.
- Did juvenile justice department, texas bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Juvenile Justice Department, Texas legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 6 House bills and 5 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most juvenile justice department, texas bills?
- The leading authors of juvenile justice department, texas legislation include Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 2 bills, Rep. Brad Buckley (R) with 1 bills, Rep. David Cook (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on juvenile justice department, texas issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for juvenile justice department, texas legislation?
- Among the 11 juvenile justice department, texas bills enacted, 3 have critical compliance urgency and 3 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to juvenile justice department, texas in Texas law?
- Juvenile Justice Department, Texas legislation frequently overlaps with Minors, Minors--juvenile Justice, Juvenile Boards & Officers. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for juvenile justice department, texas legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 10 of the 11 juvenile justice department, texas bills (91%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on juvenile justice department, texas policy.
- When do Texas juvenile justice department, texas laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some juvenile justice department, texas bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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