Residency Requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Texas laws on residency requirements passed in 2025?

The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 1 laws related to residency requirements. These bills were authored by 1 different legislators and address various aspects of residency requirements policy in Texas.

Did residency requirements bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?

Residency Requirements legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 1 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.

Which Texas legislators authored the most residency requirements bills?

The leading authors of residency requirements legislation include Sen. Royce West (D) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on residency requirements issues during the 89th Legislature.

How urgent are the compliance requirements for residency requirements legislation?

Among the 1 residency requirements bills enacted, 0 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 residency requirements in Texas law?

Residency Requirements legislation frequently overlaps with Education--primary & Secondary, Education--primary & Secondary--charter Schools, Education--primary & Secondary--admission & Attendance. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.

Is there bipartisan support for residency requirements legislation in Texas?

Yes, 1 of the 1 residency requirements bills (100%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on residency requirements policy.

When do Texas residency requirements laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?

Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some residency requirements bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.