Texas 89th Legislature
Lawyers
3 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 4 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
3 bills require immediate attention
Relating to genetic information security for residents of this state; providing a civil penalty; providing a private cause of action.
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offenses of prohibited barratry and solicitation of professional employment.
Relating to the notification of certain persons concerning certain events related to children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Lawyers Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (9)
Relating to the business court.
Relating to the business court.
Relating to genetic information security for residents of this state; providing a civil penalty; providing a private cause of action.
Relating to genetic information security for residents of this state; providing a civil penalty; providing a private cause of action.
Relating to the notification of certain persons concerning certain events related to children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Relating to the notification of certain persons concerning certain events related to children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Relating to special appointments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Relating to special appointments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offenses of prohibited barratry and solicitation of professional employment.
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offenses of prohibited barratry and solicitation of professional employment.
Relating to civil liability for prohibited barratry.
Relating to civil liability for prohibited barratry.
Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of the Texas Space Commission and Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium, to other governmental entities regarding aerospace, aviation, and space exploration initiatives and activities, and to the abolishment of the spaceport trust fund.
Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of the Texas Space Commission and Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium, to other governmental entities regarding aerospace, aviation, and space exploration initiatives and activities, and to the abolishment of the spaceport trust fund.
Relating to the availability of certain personal information of a child, spouse, or surviving spouse of a current or former employee of the office of the attorney general or of a public defender's office.
Relating to the availability of certain personal information of a child, spouse, or surviving spouse of a current or former employee of the office of the attorney general or of a public defender's office.
Relating to the attorney general's defense of a district or county attorney against certain lawsuits in federal court.
Relating to the attorney general's defense of a district or county attorney against certain lawsuits in federal court.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on lawyers passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 9 laws related to lawyers. These bills were authored by 8 different legislators and address various aspects of lawyers policy in Texas.
- Did lawyers bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Lawyers legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 7 House bills and 2 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most lawyers bills?
- The leading authors of lawyers legislation include Rep. Greg Bonnen (R) with 2 bills, Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on lawyers issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for lawyers legislation?
- Among the 9 lawyers 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 lawyers in Texas law?
- Lawyers legislation frequently overlaps with Civil Remedies & Liabilities, Courts, Attorney General. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for lawyers legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 4 of the 9 lawyers bills (44%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on lawyers policy.
- When do Texas lawyers laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some lawyers bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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