Texas 89th Legislature
Minors--juvenile Justice
4 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 9 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
4 bills require immediate attention
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 hiring and employment requirements for persons in direct contact with children at certain facilities.
Relating to discipline management and access to telehealth mental health services in public schools.
Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to certain law enforcement officers and custodial officers.
Minors--juvenile Justice Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (10)
Relating to discipline management and access to telehealth mental health services in public schools.
Relating to discipline management and access to telehealth mental health services in public schools.
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 the construction, expansion, and operation of certain inpatient mental health facilities and the designation of residential treatment facilities for certain juveniles.
Relating to the construction, expansion, and operation of certain inpatient mental health facilities and the designation of residential treatment facilities for certain juveniles.
Relating to a screening for the risk of commercial sexual exploitation of certain children.
Relating to a screening for the risk of commercial sexual exploitation of certain children.
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 admissibility of certain hearsay statements in the adjudication of certain sexual or assaultive offenses committed against a child or a person with a disability.
Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements in the adjudication of certain sexual or assaultive offenses committed against a child or a person with a disability.
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 creation of a grant program to assist local law enforcement agencies in solving violent and sexual offenses.
Relating to the creation of a grant program to assist local law enforcement agencies in solving violent and sexual offenses.
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 minors--juvenile justice passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 10 laws related to minors--juvenile justice. These bills were authored by 8 different legislators and address various aspects of minors--juvenile justice policy in Texas.
- Did minors--juvenile justice bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Minors--juvenile Justice legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 5 House bills and 5 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most minors--juvenile justice bills?
- The leading authors of minors--juvenile justice legislation include Rep. Jeff Leach (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Joan Huffman (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on minors--juvenile justice issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for minors--juvenile justice legislation?
- Among the 10 minors--juvenile justice bills enacted, 3 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 minors--juvenile justice in Texas law?
- Minors--juvenile Justice legislation frequently overlaps with Minors, Crimes, Minors--health & Safety. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for minors--juvenile justice legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 9 of the 10 minors--juvenile justice bills (90%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on minors--juvenile justice policy.
- When do Texas minors--juvenile justice laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some minors--juvenile justice bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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