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Texas 89th Legislature

Sterling County

1
Bills Enacted
1
Critical Urgency
1
Bill Authors

1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention. 1 bills have bipartisan support.

High-Impact Bills

1 bill requires immediate attention

HB16
Critical

Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, jurors, and the special prosecution unit; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.

Sterling County Filing Activity

Bills FiledPeak: Aug 15
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1 days with filingsAug 15 - Aug 15
1
House Bills
1
2nd Special
100%
Republican

Compliance & Cost

Compliance Urgency
critical1
Cost Impact
medium1

Leading Authors

1.Rep. Jeff Leach(R)
1

Enforcing Agencies

Commissioners Courts1
Texas Judicial Council1
County and District Clerks1
Department of Public Safety1
Office of Court Administration1

Related Subject Areas

Courts--personnel(1)Courts--juries(1)Fayette County(1)Interim Studies(1)Comptroller of Public Accounts(1)Courts--justice(1)Wichita County(1)Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--local(1)

All Bills (1)

HB16

Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, jurors, and the special prosecution unit; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.

Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, jurors, and the special prosecution unit; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.

Author: Jeff Leach2nd Special Session

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Texas laws on sterling county passed in 2025?
The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 1 laws related to sterling county. These bills were authored by 1 different legislators and address various aspects of sterling county policy in Texas.
Did sterling county bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
Sterling County legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 1 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
Which Texas legislators authored the most sterling county bills?
The leading authors of sterling county legislation include Rep. Jeff Leach (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on sterling county issues during the 89th Legislature.
How urgent are the compliance requirements for sterling county legislation?
Among the 1 sterling county bills enacted, 1 have critical compliance urgency and 0 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
What subjects are related to sterling county in Texas law?
Sterling County legislation frequently overlaps with Courts--personnel, Courts--juries, Fayette County. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
Is there bipartisan support for sterling county legislation in Texas?
Yes, 1 of the 1 sterling county bills (100%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on sterling county policy.
When do Texas sterling county laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some sterling county 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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