Texas 89th Legislature
Paternity
2
Bills Enacted
1
Critical Urgency
1
Bill Authors
1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention.
High-Impact Bills
1 bill requires immediate attention
Paternity Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Mar 11
Loading chart...
2 days with filingsMar 11 - Mar 14
2
House Bills
2
Regular
100%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
critical1
moderate1
Cost Impact
medium1
low1
Leading Authors
2
Enforcing Agencies
All Bills (2)
HB4377
Relating to the retention of certain genetic material and genetic information by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Relating to the retention of certain genetic material and genetic information by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author: Denise VillalobosRegular Session
HB5149
Relating to restricting the collection and use of DNA samples from children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Relating to restricting the collection and use of DNA samples from children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author: Denise VillalobosRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on paternity passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 2 laws related to paternity. These bills were authored by 1 different legislators and address various aspects of paternity policy in Texas.
- Did paternity bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Paternity legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most paternity bills?
- The leading authors of paternity legislation include Rep. Denise Villalobos (R) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on paternity issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for paternity legislation?
- Among the 2 paternity bills enacted, 1 have critical compliance urgency and 1 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to paternity in Texas law?
- Paternity legislation frequently overlaps with Family--child Protection, Family, Dna. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- When do Texas paternity laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some paternity 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
Need Strategic Guidance on This Legislation?
Need help with Government Relations, Lobbying, or compliance? JD Key Consulting has the expertise you're looking for.