Texas 89th Legislature
Research & Development
5 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 8 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
5 bills require immediate attention
Relating to measures to protect institutions of higher education from foreign adversaries and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of theft of trade secrets; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to genetic information security for residents of this state; providing a civil penalty; providing a private cause of action.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for, and the application of sales and use taxes to, certain research and development expenses.
Relating to the establishment of a consortium to conduct United States Food and Drug Administration's drug development clinical trials with ibogaine to secure the administration's approval of the medication's use for treatment of opioid use disorder, co-occurring substance use disorder, and any other neurological or mental health conditions for which ibogaine demonstrates efficacy and to the administration of that treatment.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Dementia Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue.
Research & Development Filing Activity
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All Bills (11)
Relating to measures to protect institutions of higher education from foreign adversaries and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of theft of trade secrets; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to measures to protect institutions of higher education from foreign adversaries and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of theft of trade secrets; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to genetic information security for residents of this state; providing a civil penalty; providing a private cause of action.
Relating to genetic information security for residents of this state; providing a civil penalty; providing a private cause of action.
Relating to programs to promote economic development in the Office of the Governor and to the repeal of the governor's broadband development council.
Relating to programs to promote economic development in the Office of the Governor and to the repeal of the governor's broadband development council.
Relating to the operation and dissolution of the Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority and to agreements between Texas Tech University and the authority.
Relating to the operation and dissolution of the Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority and to agreements between Texas Tech University and the authority.
Relating to the creation of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
Relating to the creation of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
Relating to establishing the Higher Education Research Security Council.
Relating to establishing the Higher Education Research Security Council.
Relating to participation in the Texas Leadership Scholars Program.
Relating to participation in the Texas Leadership Scholars Program.
Relating to the repeal of the Texas Research Incentive Program.
Relating to the repeal of the Texas Research Incentive Program.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for, and the application of sales and use taxes to, certain research and development expenses.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for, and the application of sales and use taxes to, certain research and development expenses.
Relating to the establishment of a consortium to conduct United States Food and Drug Administration's drug development clinical trials with ibogaine to secure the administration's approval of the medication's use for treatment of opioid use disorder, co-occurring substance use disorder, and any other neurological or mental health conditions for which ibogaine demonstrates efficacy and to the administration of that treatment.
Relating to the establishment of a consortium to conduct United States Food and Drug Administration's drug development clinical trials with ibogaine to secure the administration's approval of the medication's use for treatment of opioid use disorder, co-occurring substance use disorder, and any other neurological or mental health conditions for which ibogaine demonstrates efficacy and to the administration of that treatment.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Dementia Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Dementia Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on research & development passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 11 laws related to research & development. These bills were authored by 9 different legislators and address various aspects of research & development policy in Texas.
- Did research & development bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Research & Development 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 research & development bills?
- The leading authors of research & development legislation include Sen. Joan Huffman (R) with 3 bills, Sen. Bryan Hughes (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Carl Tepper (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on research & development issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for research & development legislation?
- Among the 11 research & development bills enacted, 3 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 research & development in Texas law?
- Research & Development legislation frequently overlaps with Education--higher, Education, Education--higher--institutions & Programs. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for research & development legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 8 of the 11 research & development bills (73%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on research & development policy.
- When do Texas research & development laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some research & development bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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