Texas 89th Legislature
Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
4 bills (36%) have bipartisan support.
Public Lands, Buildings & Resources Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (11)
Relating to the designation of a Texas Department of Transportation building in Starr County as the Eduardo "Eddie" Gracia, Jr., P.E., Area Engineer and Maintenance Facility.
Relating to the designation of a Texas Department of Transportation building in Starr County as the Eduardo "Eddie" Gracia, Jr., P.E., Area Engineer and Maintenance Facility.
Relating to the transfer of certain real property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Relating to the transfer of certain real property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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.
Relating to required lease terms for public property leased to a nongovernmental entity.
Relating to required lease terms for public property leased to a nongovernmental entity.
Relating to authorizing the sale or lease by the State of Texas of certain real property located in Austin, Texas.
Relating to authorizing the sale or lease by the State of Texas of certain real property located in Austin, Texas.
Relating to the requirement for performance and payment bonds from certain contractors of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Relating to the requirement for performance and payment bonds from certain contractors of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Relating to the acquisition of land and facilities by the Texas State Technical College System.
Relating to the acquisition of land and facilities by the Texas State Technical College System.
Relating to operation and management of the first capitol state historic site and replica by the Texas Historical Commission.
Relating to operation and management of the first capitol state historic site and replica by the Texas Historical Commission.
Relating to the authority of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System to construct, acquire, improve, extend, and equip utility systems located on university system property.
Relating to the authority of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System to construct, acquire, improve, extend, and equip utility systems located on university system property.
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to Walker County.
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to Walker County.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Military Department to negotiate the release of a reversionary interest and certain other interests of the state in certain property in Palo Pinto County owned by the Palo Pinto County Livestock Association.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Military Department to negotiate the release of a reversionary interest and certain other interests of the state in certain property in Palo Pinto County owned by the Palo Pinto County Livestock Association.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on public lands, buildings & resources passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 11 laws related to public lands, buildings & resources. These bills were authored by 10 different legislators and address various aspects of public lands, buildings & resources policy in Texas.
- Did public lands, buildings & resources bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Public Lands, Buildings & Resources legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 7 Senate bills and 4 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most public lands, buildings & resources bills?
- The leading authors of public lands, buildings & resources legislation include Sen. Charles Schwertner (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Joan Huffman (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on public lands, buildings & resources issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for public lands, buildings & resources legislation?
- Among the 11 public lands, buildings & resources 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 public lands, buildings & resources in Texas law?
- Public Lands, Buildings & Resources legislation frequently overlaps with Property Interests, Property Interests--real Property, Transportation, Texas Department of. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for public lands, buildings & resources legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 4 of the 11 public lands, buildings & resources bills (36%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on public lands, buildings & resources policy.
- When do Texas public lands, buildings & resources laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some public lands, buildings & resources bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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