Texas 89th Legislature
Sheriffs
4 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 4 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
4 bills require immediate attention
Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies.
Relating to agreements between certain sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and a grant program to cover the costs of implementing those agreements.
Relating to the unauthorized entry, occupancy, sale, rental, lease, advertisement for sale, rental, or lease, or conveyance of real property, including the removal of certain unauthorized occupants of a dwelling; creating criminal offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises.
Upcoming Effective Dates
Relating to agreements between certain sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and a grant program to cover the costs of implementing those agreements.
Relating to the eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises.
Sheriffs Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (10)
Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies.
Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies.
Relating to the funding of law enforcement agencies in certain counties.
Relating to the funding of law enforcement agencies in certain counties.
Relating to the armed security officers required to be present at public schools and the appointment of reserve police officers by a school district police department.
Relating to the armed security officers required to be present at public schools and the appointment of reserve police officers by a school district police department.
Relating to agreements between certain sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and a grant program to cover the costs of implementing those agreements.
Relating to agreements between certain sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and a grant program to cover the costs of implementing those agreements.
Relating to the eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises.
Relating to the eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises.
Relating to certain notice and filing requirements in court proceedings involving persons with mental illness.
Relating to certain notice and filing requirements in court proceedings involving persons with mental illness.
Relating to the unauthorized entry, occupancy, sale, rental, lease, advertisement for sale, rental, or lease, or conveyance of real property, including the removal of certain unauthorized occupants of a dwelling; creating criminal offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the unauthorized entry, occupancy, sale, rental, lease, advertisement for sale, rental, or lease, or conveyance of real property, including the removal of certain unauthorized occupants of a dwelling; creating criminal offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the definition of a designated law enforcement office or agency for purposes of certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
Relating to the definition of a designated law enforcement office or agency for purposes of certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
Relating to the repeal of a provision governing the operation of jail commissaries in certain counties.
Relating to the repeal of a provision governing the operation of jail commissaries in certain counties.
Relating to the verification of the veteran status of inmates and prisoners.
Relating to the verification of the veteran status of inmates and prisoners.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on sheriffs passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 10 laws related to sheriffs. These bills were authored by 9 different legislators and address various aspects of sheriffs policy in Texas.
- Did sheriffs bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Sheriffs legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 7 Senate bills and 3 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most sheriffs bills?
- The leading authors of sheriffs legislation include Sen. Kelly Hancock (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Charles Schwertner (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Don McLaughlin (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on sheriffs issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for sheriffs legislation?
- Among the 10 sheriffs bills enacted, 4 have critical compliance urgency and 5 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to sheriffs in Texas law?
- Sheriffs legislation frequently overlaps with Law Enforcement, County Government, County Government--employees/officers. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for sheriffs legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 4 of the 10 sheriffs bills (40%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on sheriffs policy.
- When do Texas sheriffs laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some sheriffs bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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