Texas 89th Legislature
Sexual Harassment
2
Bills Enacted
1
Critical Urgency
2
Bill Authors
1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention. 1 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
1 bill requires immediate attention
Sexual Harassment Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Jan 15
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2 days with filingsJan 15 - Feb 25
2
Senate Bills
2
Regular
50%
Democrat
50%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
critical1
moderate1
Cost Impact
low2
Leading Authors
1
1
All Bills (2)
SB800
Relating to a public institution of higher education's sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking resources and policy orientation.
Relating to a public institution of higher education's sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking resources and policy orientation.
Author: Judith ZaffiriniRegular Session
SB1610
Relating to sexually violent predators, to the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and to the prosecution of the offense of harassment by sexually violent predators and other persons confined in certain facilities; amending certain sex offender registration requirements; increasing criminal penalties.
Relating to sexually violent predators, to the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and to the prosecution of the offense of harassment by sexually violent predators and other persons confined in certain facilities; amending certain sex offender registration requirements; increasing criminal penalties.
Author: Charles PerryRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on sexual harassment passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 2 laws related to sexual harassment. These bills were authored by 2 different legislators and address various aspects of sexual harassment policy in Texas.
- Did sexual harassment bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Sexual Harassment legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most sexual harassment bills?
- The leading authors of sexual harassment legislation include Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on sexual harassment issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for sexual harassment legislation?
- Among the 2 sexual harassment bills enacted, 1 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 sexual harassment in Texas law?
- Sexual Harassment legislation frequently overlaps with Alcoholism & Drug Abuse, Magistrates, Criminal Procedure. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for sexual harassment legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 1 of the 2 sexual harassment bills (50%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on sexual harassment policy.
- When do Texas sexual harassment laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some sexual harassment 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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