Texas 89th Legislature
Platting
3
Bills Enacted
2
Critical Urgency
1
High Cost Impact
3
Bill Authors
2 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 1 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
2 bills require immediate attention
Platting Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Jan 22
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3 days with filingsJan 22 - Mar 4
3
House Bills
3
Regular
67%
Republican
33%
Democrat
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
critical2
moderate1
Cost Impact
high1
low2
Leading Authors
All Bills (3)
HB2025
Relating to the filing for record of a plat, replat, or amended plat or replat of a subdivision of real property or a condominium.
Relating to the filing for record of a plat, replat, or amended plat or replat of a subdivision of real property or a condominium.
Author: Carl TepperRegular Session
HB2512
Relating to the release of certain areas from a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction by petition or election.
Relating to the release of certain areas from a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction by petition or election.
Author: Charlie GerenRegular Session
HB3680
Relating to subdivision plat requirements in certain counties; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to subdivision plat requirements in certain counties; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Author: Erin GamezRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on platting passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 3 laws related to platting. These bills were authored by 3 different legislators and address various aspects of platting policy in Texas.
- Did platting bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Platting legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 3 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most platting bills?
- The leading authors of platting legislation include Rep. Carl Tepper (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Charlie Geren (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Erin Gamez (D) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on platting issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for platting legislation?
- Among the 3 platting bills enacted, 2 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 platting in Texas law?
- Platting legislation frequently overlaps with City Government, County Government, County Government--land Use & Zoning. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for platting legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 1 of the 3 platting bills (33%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on platting policy.
- When do Texas platting laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some platting 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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