Texas 89th Legislature
Special Districts & Authorities--navigation & Ports
1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention. 1 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
1 bill requires immediate attention
Special Districts & Authorities--navigation & Ports Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (8)
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning water and wastewater special districts, including a conforming amendment.
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning water and wastewater special districts, including a conforming amendment.
Relating to a limitation on the number of terms a person may serve as a commissioner of Port Freeport.
Relating to a limitation on the number of terms a person may serve as a commissioner of Port Freeport.
Relating to the authority of the Brazoria County Commissioners Court to execute tax abatement agreements for property within the Port Freeport district.
Relating to the authority of the Brazoria County Commissioners Court to execute tax abatement agreements for property within the Port Freeport district.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of pilots in the jurisdiction of the pilot board of a navigation district located in Cameron County.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of pilots in the jurisdiction of the pilot board of a navigation district located in Cameron County.
Relating to the composition of the board of the Calhoun Port Authority.
Relating to the composition of the board of the Calhoun Port Authority.
Relating to the name, rights, powers, and privileges of the Cedar Port Navigation and Improvement District.
Relating to the name, rights, powers, and privileges of the Cedar Port Navigation and Improvement District.
Relating to the relocation or removal of dredged spoils or materials by a navigation district.
Relating to the relocation or removal of dredged spoils or materials by a navigation district.
Relating to disannexation of certain areas of a municipality for failure to provide services.
Relating to disannexation of certain areas of a municipality for failure to provide services.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on special districts & authorities--navigation & ports passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 8 laws related to special districts & authorities--navigation & ports. These bills were authored by 6 different legislators and address various aspects of special districts & authorities--navigation & ports policy in Texas.
- Did special districts & authorities--navigation & ports bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Special Districts & Authorities--navigation & Ports legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 5 Senate bills and 3 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most special districts & authorities--navigation & ports bills?
- The leading authors of special districts & authorities--navigation & ports legislation include Sen. Charles Creighton (R) with 2 bills, Rep. Cody Vasut (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Adam Hinojosa (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on special districts & authorities--navigation & ports issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for special districts & authorities--navigation & ports legislation?
- Among the 8 special districts & authorities--navigation & ports bills enacted, 0 have critical compliance urgency and 4 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to special districts & authorities--navigation & ports in Texas law?
- Special Districts & Authorities--navigation & Ports legislation frequently overlaps with Special Districts & Authorities, Port Freeport, Term Limits. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for special districts & authorities--navigation & ports legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 1 of the 8 special districts & authorities--navigation & ports bills (13%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on special districts & authorities--navigation & ports policy.
- When do Texas special districts & authorities--navigation & ports laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some special districts & authorities--navigation & ports bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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