Texas 89th Legislature
Parks & Wildlife--parks
4
Bills Enacted
4
Bill Authors
2 bills (50%) have bipartisan support.
Parks & Wildlife--parks Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Jan 15
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4 days with filingsJan 15 - Mar 12
3
House Bills
1
Senate Bills
4
Regular
100%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
moderate2
low2
Cost Impact
medium1
low3
Leading Authors
All Bills (4)
HB1866
Relating to the state law enforcement authority of federal National Park Service law enforcement officers.
Relating to the state law enforcement authority of federal National Park Service law enforcement officers.
Author: John LujanRegular Session
HB3556
Relating to the construction of structures exceeding a certain height in certain counties containing national wildlife refuges and in adjacent counties.
Relating to the construction of structures exceeding a certain height in certain counties containing national wildlife refuges and in adjacent counties.
Author: Cody VasutRegular Session
HB4230
Relating to the establishment of a hike and bike trail to be known as the Bicentennial Trail.
Relating to the establishment of a hike and bike trail to be known as the Bicentennial Trail.
Author: William MetcalfRegular Session
SB2367
Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact certain park use rules.
Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact certain park use rules.
Author: Lois KolkhorstRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on parks & wildlife--parks passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 4 laws related to parks & wildlife--parks. These bills were authored by 4 different legislators and address various aspects of parks & wildlife--parks policy in Texas.
- Did parks & wildlife--parks bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Parks & Wildlife--parks legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 3 House bills and 1 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most parks & wildlife--parks bills?
- The leading authors of parks & wildlife--parks legislation include Rep. Cody Vasut (R) with 1 bills, Rep. John Lujan (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on parks & wildlife--parks issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for parks & wildlife--parks legislation?
- Among the 4 parks & wildlife--parks 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 parks & wildlife--parks in Texas law?
- Parks & Wildlife--parks legislation frequently overlaps with Parks & Wildlife, Parks & Wildlife Department, Public Lands, Buildings & Resources. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for parks & wildlife--parks legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 2 of the 4 parks & wildlife--parks bills (50%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on parks & wildlife--parks policy.
- When do Texas parks & wildlife--parks laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some parks & wildlife--parks 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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