Texas 89th Legislature
Sunset
1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention. 8 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
1 bill requires immediate attention
Sunset Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (9)
Relating to the review and audit of certain state agency operations.
Relating to the review and audit of certain state agency operations.
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 Angelina and Neches River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.
Relating to the Angelina and Neches River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.
Relating to the Trinity River Authority of Texas, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.
Relating to the Trinity River Authority of Texas, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.
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 the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to the functions of the Board of Pardons and Paroles, the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee, the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments, and the Windham School District.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to the functions of the Board of Pardons and Paroles, the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee, the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments, and the Windham School District.
Relating to the Sabine River Authority of Texas, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying term lengths and grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.
Relating to the Sabine River Authority of Texas, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying term lengths and grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.
Relating to the Lower Neches Valley Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying term length grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.
Relating to the Lower Neches Valley Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying term length grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.
Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Lottery Commission and the transfer of the administration of the state lottery and the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation; creating criminal offenses.
Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Lottery Commission and the transfer of the administration of the state lottery and the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation; creating criminal offenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on sunset passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 9 laws related to sunset. These bills were authored by 6 different legislators and address various aspects of sunset policy in Texas.
- Did sunset bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Sunset legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 5 House bills and 4 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most sunset bills?
- The leading authors of sunset legislation include Rep. Keith Bell (R) with 3 bills, Rep. Stan Kitzman (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Angela Paxton (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on sunset issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for sunset legislation?
- Among the 9 sunset bills enacted, 1 have critical compliance urgency and 6 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to sunset in Texas law?
- Sunset legislation frequently overlaps with Sunset Advisory Commission, Sunset--commission Bills, Staff Development & Training. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for sunset legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 8 of the 9 sunset bills (89%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on sunset policy.
- When do Texas sunset laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some sunset bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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