Texas 89th Legislature
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
26 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 66 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
26 bills require immediate attention
Relating to measures to protect institutions of higher education from foreign adversaries and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of theft of trade secrets; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems in this state; providing civil penalties.
Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies.
Relating to supplemental benefits for retired firefighters and peace officers diagnosed with certain diseases or illnesses.
Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from partnering with certain private entities for the construction of a student housing facility.
Relating to health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living, including requirements for food labeling, primary and secondary education, higher education, and continuing education for certain health care professionals; authorizing a civil penalty.
Upcoming Effective Dates
Relating to the creation of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
Relating to the recognition of gold and silver specie as legal tender and the establishment of a transactional currency based on gold and silver; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the preservation, maintenance, restoration, and protection of the Alamo complex and surrounding area by the Alamo Commission.
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All Bills (103)
Relating to the review and audit of certain state agency operations.
Relating to the review and audit of certain state agency operations.
Relating to support for the development of the nuclear energy industry.
Relating to support for the development of the nuclear energy industry.
Relating to the establishment and administration of certain programs and services providing health care services to rural counties.
Relating to the establishment and administration of certain programs and services providing health care services to rural counties.
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 prohibiting the investment of state money in certain countries and in certain private business entities in those countries.
Relating to prohibiting the investment of state money in certain countries and in certain private business entities in those countries.
Relating to a peer support network for first responders.
Relating to a peer support network for first responders.
Relating to the transfer of functions relating to certain veteran mental health programs and plans to the Texas Veterans Commission.
Relating to the transfer of functions relating to certain veteran mental health programs and plans to the Texas Veterans Commission.
Relating to the establishment of the governor's task force on the governance of early childhood education and care.
Relating to the establishment of the governor's task force on the governance of early childhood education and care.
Relating to measures to protect institutions of higher education from foreign adversaries and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of theft of trade secrets; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to measures to protect institutions of higher education from foreign adversaries and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of theft of trade secrets; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to certain sister-city agreements between governmental entities and foreign countries and communities.
Relating to certain sister-city agreements between governmental entities and foreign countries and communities.
Relating to advisory bodies for the Department of Family and Protective Services, including the creation of the child protective investigations advisory committee and the abolition of the Family and Protective Services Council.
Relating to advisory bodies for the Department of Family and Protective Services, including the creation of the child protective investigations advisory committee and the abolition of the Family and Protective Services Council.
Relating to regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems in this state; providing civil penalties.
Relating to regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems in this state; providing civil penalties.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Cyber Command and the transfer to it of certain powers and duties of the Department of Information Resources.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Cyber Command and the transfer to it of certain powers and duties of the Department of Information Resources.
Relating to the payment of employment compensation by certain state agencies.
Relating to the payment of employment compensation by certain state agencies.
Relating to the fee amounts prescribed by the secretary of state for expedited commercial and business record searches or filings and the exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for veteran-owned businesses.
Relating to the fee amounts prescribed by the secretary of state for expedited commercial and business record searches or filings and the exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for veteran-owned businesses.
Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from partnering with certain private entities for the construction of a student housing facility.
Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from partnering with certain private entities for the construction of a student housing facility.
Relating to the recognition of gold and silver specie as legal tender and the establishment of a transactional currency based on gold and silver; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the recognition of gold and silver specie as legal tender and the establishment of a transactional currency based on gold and silver; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Information Resources, including the composition of the governing body of the department and, in collaboration with the comptroller, the administration of state assistance opportunities.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Information Resources, including the composition of the governing body of the department and, in collaboration with the comptroller, the administration of state assistance opportunities.
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
Relating to legislative leave for correctional officers employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Relating to legislative leave for correctional officers employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Relating to the state law enforcement authority of federal National Park Service law enforcement officers.
Relating to the state law enforcement authority of federal National Park Service law enforcement officers.
Relating to a study by the Texas Veterans Commission regarding the provision of veterans benefits in this state.
Relating to a study by the Texas Veterans Commission regarding the provision of veterans benefits in this state.
Relating to the authority of a state agency or the state's air quality state implementation plan to impose certain restrictions with respect to a motor vehicle, including a motor vehicle powered by an engine.
Relating to the authority of a state agency or the state's air quality state implementation plan to impose certain restrictions with respect to a motor vehicle, including a motor vehicle powered by an engine.
Relating to the development of a state information technology apprenticeship credential offered by public junior colleges or public technical institutes to address shortages in the state information resources workforce.
Relating to the development of a state information technology apprenticeship credential offered by public junior colleges or public technical institutes to address shortages in the state information resources workforce.
Relating to the artificial intelligence division within the Department of Information Resources.
Relating to the artificial intelligence division within the Department of Information Resources.
Relating to the control by lethal means of white-tailed deer in certain areas.
Relating to the control by lethal means of white-tailed deer in certain areas.
Relating to the establishment of the Rural Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Program.
Relating to the establishment of the Rural Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Program.
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and public information law to government information related to certain cybersecurity measures.
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and public information law to government information related to certain cybersecurity measures.
Relating to certain hearings conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
Relating to certain hearings conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Marriage and Family.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Marriage and Family.
Relating to artificial intelligence training programs for certain employees and officials of state agencies and local governments.
Relating to artificial intelligence training programs for certain employees and officials of state agencies and local governments.
Relating to the availability of certain working papers and electronic communications of certain administrative law judges and technical examiners under the public information law.
Relating to the availability of certain working papers and electronic communications of certain administrative law judges and technical examiners under the public information law.
Relating to the manner of solicitation of bids for certain purchases by the comptroller of public accounts and state agencies.
Relating to the manner of solicitation of bids for certain purchases by the comptroller of public accounts and state agencies.
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 an advisory board established to develop a resource guide that facilitates collaboration in identifying and addressing local health care workforce needs.
Relating to an advisory board established to develop a resource guide that facilitates collaboration in identifying and addressing local health care workforce needs.
Relating to the establishment of the Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council and a workgroup on nursing career pathways and the abolition of the statewide health coordinating council and the nursing advisory committee of that council.
Relating to the establishment of the Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council and a workgroup on nursing career pathways and the abolition of the statewide health coordinating council and the nursing advisory committee of that council.
Relating to state employment opportunities for individuals who do not hold a bachelor's degree.
Relating to state employment opportunities for individuals who do not hold a bachelor's degree.
Relating to an early childhood integrated data system.
Relating to an early childhood integrated data system.
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 the authority and responsibilities of the Texas Historical Commission; authorizing fees.
Relating to the authority and responsibilities of the Texas Historical Commission; authorizing fees.
Relating to public access to the mailing address and electronic mail address designated by a governmental body to receive a request for public information under the public information law.
Relating to public access to the mailing address and electronic mail address designated by a governmental body to receive a request for public information under the public information law.
Relating to a governmental body's response to a request for public information.
Relating to a governmental body's response to a request for public information.
Relating to the creation of a study group to evaluate the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Relating to the creation of a study group to evaluate the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Relating to a special right of access under the public information law for a member of a governing board.
Relating to a special right of access under the public information law for a member of a governing board.
Relating to solicitation of patients and other prohibited marketing practices, the establishment of the task force on patient solicitation, and the prosecution of certain related criminal offenses.
Relating to solicitation of patients and other prohibited marketing practices, the establishment of the task force on patient solicitation, and the prosecution of certain related criminal offenses.
Relating to the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative.
Relating to the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative.
Relating to state agency purchasing methods and procedures, including a state agency multiple award contract purchasing procedure.
Relating to state agency purchasing methods and procedures, including a state agency multiple award contract purchasing procedure.
Relating to a report on governmental opioid antagonist programs to reverse and prevent opioid overdoses.
Relating to a report on governmental opioid antagonist programs to reverse and prevent opioid overdoses.
Relating to the establishment of the Quad-Agency Child Care Initiative and the Quad-Agency Child Care Initiative Commission.
Relating to the establishment of the Quad-Agency Child Care Initiative and the Quad-Agency Child Care Initiative Commission.
Relating to exclusive contracts for municipal solid waste management services.
Relating to exclusive contracts for municipal solid waste management services.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on state agencies, boards & commissions passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 103 laws related to state agencies, boards & commissions. These bills were authored by 56 different legislators and address various aspects of state agencies, boards & commissions policy in Texas.
- Did state agencies, boards & commissions bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- State Agencies, Boards & Commissions legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 58 House bills and 45 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most state agencies, boards & commissions bills?
- The leading authors of state agencies, boards & commissions legislation include Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R) with 9 bills, Sen. Bryan Hughes (R) with 7 bills, Rep. Keith Bell (R) with 5 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on state agencies, boards & commissions issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for state agencies, boards & commissions legislation?
- Among the 103 state agencies, boards & commissions bills enacted, 25 have critical compliance urgency and 37 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to state agencies, boards & commissions in Texas law?
- State Agencies, Boards & Commissions legislation frequently overlaps with State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--newly Proposed, Governor, Education. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for state agencies, boards & commissions legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 66 of the 103 state agencies, boards & commissions bills (64%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on state agencies, boards & commissions policy.
- When do Texas state agencies, boards & commissions laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some state agencies, boards & commissions bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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