Texas 89th Legislature
Retirement Systems--police & Firefighters
2 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 5 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
2 bills require immediate attention
Relating to the administration of, contributions to, and benefits under retirement systems for firefighters in certain municipalities.
Relating to supplemental benefits for retired firefighters and peace officers diagnosed with certain diseases or illnesses.
Retirement Systems--police & Firefighters Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (9)
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
Relating to the public retirement systems of certain municipalities.
Relating to the public retirement systems of certain municipalities.
Relating to the administration of, contributions to, and benefits under retirement systems for firefighters in certain municipalities.
Relating to the administration of, contributions to, and benefits under retirement systems for firefighters in certain municipalities.
Relating to the administration of a retirement health care plan for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
Relating to the administration of a retirement health care plan for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
Relating to the information included on an identification card issued to certain retired peace and law enforcement officers.
Relating to the information included on an identification card issued to certain retired peace and law enforcement officers.
Relating to supplemental benefits for retired firefighters and peace officers diagnosed with certain diseases or illnesses.
Relating to supplemental benefits for retired firefighters and peace officers diagnosed with certain diseases or illnesses.
Relating to a study by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas on the feasibility of offering alternative service retirement benefits to certain members of the retirement system engaged in wildland firefighting or employed in positions related to wildland firefighting.
Relating to a study by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas on the feasibility of offering alternative service retirement benefits to certain members of the retirement system engaged in wildland firefighting or employed in positions related to wildland firefighting.
Relating to prohibiting certain state governmental entities from investing in certain Chinese-affiliated entities.
Relating to prohibiting certain state governmental entities from investing in certain Chinese-affiliated entities.
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers of the Department of Public Safety.
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers of the Department of Public Safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on retirement systems--police & firefighters passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 9 laws related to retirement systems--police & firefighters. These bills were authored by 8 different legislators and address various aspects of retirement systems--police & firefighters policy in Texas.
- Did retirement systems--police & firefighters bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Retirement Systems--police & Firefighters legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 7 House bills and 2 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most retirement systems--police & firefighters bills?
- The leading authors of retirement systems--police & firefighters legislation include Rep. Sam Harless (R) with 2 bills, Rep. Chris Turner (D) with 1 bills, Rep. Greg Bonnen (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on retirement systems--police & firefighters issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for retirement systems--police & firefighters legislation?
- Among the 9 retirement systems--police & firefighters bills enacted, 2 have critical compliance urgency and 3 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to retirement systems--police & firefighters in Texas law?
- Retirement Systems--police & Firefighters legislation frequently overlaps with Retirement Systems, State Agencies, Boards & Commissions, Fire Fighters & Police--general. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for retirement systems--police & firefighters legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 5 of the 9 retirement systems--police & firefighters bills (56%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on retirement systems--police & firefighters policy.
- When do Texas retirement systems--police & firefighters laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some retirement systems--police & firefighters bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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