Texas 89th Legislature
Subpoenas
3
Bills Enacted
1
Critical Urgency
3
Bill Authors
1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention. 2 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
1 bill requires immediate attention
Subpoenas Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Feb 21
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3 days with filingsFeb 21 - Mar 12
2
House Bills
1
Senate Bills
3
Regular
100%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
critical1
moderate1
low1
Cost Impact
low3
Leading Authors
All Bills (3)
HB3185
Relating to investigations of certain cybercrimes.
Relating to investigations of certain cybercrimes.
Author: William MetcalfRegular Session
HB4490
Relating to an exemption from required disclosure of information related to the next of kin of deceased persons.
Relating to an exemption from required disclosure of information related to the next of kin of deceased persons.
Author: John SmitheeRegular Session
SB2312
Relating to the establishment and powers and duties of the Texas Advisory Committee on Geopolitical Conflict.
Relating to the establishment and powers and duties of the Texas Advisory Committee on Geopolitical Conflict.
Author: Bryan HughesRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on subpoenas passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 3 laws related to subpoenas. These bills were authored by 3 different legislators and address various aspects of subpoenas policy in Texas.
- Did subpoenas bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Subpoenas legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 House bills and 1 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most subpoenas bills?
- The leading authors of subpoenas legislation include Sen. Bryan Hughes (R) with 1 bills, Rep. John Smithee (R) with 1 bills, Rep. William Metcalf (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on subpoenas issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for subpoenas legislation?
- Among the 3 subpoenas 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 subpoenas in Texas law?
- Subpoenas legislation frequently overlaps with Speaker of the House, Criminal Procedure, Texas Advisory Committee On Geopolitical Conflict. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for subpoenas legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 2 of the 3 subpoenas bills (67%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on subpoenas policy.
- When do Texas subpoenas laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some subpoenas 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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