Texas 89th Legislature
Probate--wills & Admin of Estates
7
Bills Enacted
3
Bill Authors
3 bills (43%) have bipartisan support.
Probate--wills & Admin of Estates Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Jan 8
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7 days with filingsJan 8 - Mar 5
6
Senate Bills
1
House Bills
7
Regular
57%
Democrat
43%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
moderate7
Cost Impact
low7
Leading Authors
All Bills (7)
HB3421
Relating to decedents' estates and other matters involving probate courts.
Relating to decedents' estates and other matters involving probate courts.
Author: Richard HayesRegular Session
SB746
Relating to guardianship matters.
Relating to guardianship matters.
Author: Judith ZaffiriniRegular Session
SB1335
Relating to decedents' estates.
Relating to decedents' estates.
Author: Judith ZaffiriniRegular Session
SB1448
Relating to decedents' estates and other matters involving probate courts.
Relating to decedents' estates and other matters involving probate courts.
Author: Bryan HughesRegular Session
SB1760
Relating to guardianships for persons who are incapacitated; changing a fee.
Relating to guardianships for persons who are incapacitated; changing a fee.
Author: Judith ZaffiriniRegular Session
SB1839
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.
Author: Judith ZaffiriniRegular Session
SB1940
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.
Author: Bryan HughesRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on probate--wills & admin of estates passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 7 laws related to probate--wills & admin of estates. These bills were authored by 3 different legislators and address various aspects of probate--wills & admin of estates policy in Texas.
- Did probate--wills & admin of estates bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Probate--wills & Admin of Estates legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 6 Senate bills and 1 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most probate--wills & admin of estates bills?
- The leading authors of probate--wills & admin of estates legislation include Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D) with 4 bills, Sen. Bryan Hughes (R) with 2 bills, Rep. Richard Hayes (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on probate--wills & admin of estates issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for probate--wills & admin of estates legislation?
- Among the 7 probate--wills & admin of estates bills enacted, 0 have critical compliance urgency and 7 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to probate--wills & admin of estates in Texas law?
- Probate--wills & Admin of Estates legislation frequently overlaps with Probate, Courts, Courts--general. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for probate--wills & admin of estates legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 3 of the 7 probate--wills & admin of estates bills (43%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on probate--wills & admin of estates policy.
- When do Texas probate--wills & admin of estates laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some probate--wills & admin of estates 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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