Texas 89th Legislature
Probate
6 bills (60%) have bipartisan support.
Probate Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (10)
Relating to training on Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and related disorders for certain guardians.
Relating to training on Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and related disorders for certain guardians.
Relating to decedents' estates and other matters involving probate courts.
Relating to decedents' estates and other matters involving probate courts.
Relating to a study on authorizing a supporter under a supported decision-making agreement to assist an adult with a disability with legal proceedings.
Relating to a study on authorizing a supporter under a supported decision-making agreement to assist an adult with a disability with legal proceedings.
Relating to bond requirements for certain judges.
Relating to bond requirements for certain judges.
Relating to guardianship matters.
Relating to guardianship matters.
Relating to decedents' estates.
Relating to decedents' estates.
Relating to decedents' estates and other matters involving probate courts.
Relating to decedents' estates and other matters involving probate courts.
Relating to guardianships for persons who are incapacitated; changing a fee.
Relating to guardianships for persons who are incapacitated; changing a fee.
Relating to the delivery of records, including a will, in probate proceedings transferred to other courts.
Relating to the delivery of records, including a will, in probate proceedings transferred to other courts.
Relating to authorizing a beneficiary designation that transfers a manufactured home classified as personal property at the owner's death.
Relating to authorizing a beneficiary designation that transfers a manufactured home classified as personal property at the owner's death.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on probate passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 10 laws related to probate. These bills were authored by 4 different legislators and address various aspects of probate policy in Texas.
- Did probate bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Probate legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 8 Senate bills and 2 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most probate bills?
- The leading authors of probate legislation include Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D) with 6 bills, Sen. Bryan Hughes (R) with 2 bills, Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on probate issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for probate legislation?
- Among the 10 probate bills enacted, 0 have critical compliance urgency and 9 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to probate in Texas law?
- Probate legislation frequently overlaps with Probate--wills & Admin of Estates, Courts, Probate--guardians & Related Trusts. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for probate legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 6 of the 10 probate bills (60%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on probate policy.
- When do Texas probate laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some probate bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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