Texas 89th Legislature
Timber & Timberland
2
Bills Enacted
1
Bill Authors
1 bills (50%) have bipartisan support.
Timber & Timberland Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Jan 22
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2 days with filingsJan 22 - Feb 26
2
House Bills
2
Regular
100%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
moderate1
low1
Cost Impact
low2
Leading Authors
2
All Bills (2)
HB2018
Relating to the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program.
Relating to the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program.
Author: Trent AshbyRegular Session
HB3370
Relating to late applications for the appraisal of land for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified timber land following the death of the owner of the land.
Relating to late applications for the appraisal of land for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified timber land following the death of the owner of the land.
Author: Trent AshbyRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on timber & timberland passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 2 laws related to timber & timberland. These bills were authored by 1 different legislators and address various aspects of timber & timberland policy in Texas.
- Did timber & timberland bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Timber & Timberland legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most timber & timberland bills?
- The leading authors of timber & timberland legislation include Rep. Trent Ashby (R) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on timber & timberland issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for timber & timberland legislation?
- Among the 2 timber & timberland bills enacted, 0 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 timber & timberland in Texas law?
- Timber & Timberland legislation frequently overlaps with Agriculture, Taxation, Parks & Wildlife. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for timber & timberland legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 1 of the 2 timber & timberland bills (50%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on timber & timberland policy.
- When do Texas timber & timberland laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some timber & timberland 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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