Texas 89th Legislature
Rural
6
Bills Enacted
4
Bill Authors
6 bills (100%) have bipartisan support.
Rural Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Nov 26
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6 days with filingsNov 26 - Feb 19
3
House Bills
3
Senate Bills
6
Regular
100%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
moderate2
low3
Cost Impact
low5
Leading Authors
All Bills (6)
HB2128
Relating to a study of rural firefighting and technical rescue service capabilities.
Relating to a study of rural firefighting and technical rescue service capabilities.
Author: David SpillerRegular Session
HB2765
Relating to the Rural Economic Development and Investment Program and the Texas economic development fund.
Relating to the Rural Economic Development and Investment Program and the Texas economic development fund.
Author: Ryan GuillenRegular Session
HB3010
Relating to the establishment of the Rural Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Program.
Relating to the establishment of the Rural Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Program.
Author: Trent AshbyRegular Session
SB513
Relating to a rural community-based care pilot program.
Relating to a rural community-based care pilot program.
Author: Kevin SparksRegular Session
SB868
Relating to the allocation of money appropriated to the rural volunteer fire department assistance program.
Relating to the allocation of money appropriated to the rural volunteer fire department assistance program.
Author: Kevin SparksRegular Session
SB971
Relating to the definition of a rural political subdivision for purposes of the Texas Water Assistance Program.
Relating to the definition of a rural political subdivision for purposes of the Texas Water Assistance Program.
Author: Kevin SparksRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on rural passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 6 laws related to rural. These bills were authored by 4 different legislators and address various aspects of rural policy in Texas.
- Did rural bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Rural legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 3 House bills and 3 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most rural bills?
- The leading authors of rural legislation include Sen. Kevin Sparks (R) with 3 bills, Rep. David Spiller (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Ryan Guillen (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on rural issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for rural legislation?
- Among the 6 rural 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 rural in Texas law?
- Rural legislation frequently overlaps with State Finances, State Finances--management & Control, Political Subdivisions. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for rural legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 6 of the 6 rural bills (100%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on rural policy.
- When do Texas rural laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some rural 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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