Texas 89th Legislature
Videoconferencing
2 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 4 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
2 bills require immediate attention
Relating to the regulation of veterinary professionals and facilities by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and the temporary administration of the board by the Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Relating to the eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises.
Videoconferencing Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (10)
Relating to conducting certain contested case hearings under the Texas workers' compensation system by remote communication.
Relating to conducting certain contested case hearings under the Texas workers' compensation system by remote communication.
Relating to the eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises.
Relating to the eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises.
Relating to the provision of inservice training on identifying abuse, neglect, and illegal, unprofessional, and unethical conduct in certain health care facilities and to civil and administrative penalties assessed for violations of statutes or rules governing chemical dependency treatment facilities.
Relating to the provision of inservice training on identifying abuse, neglect, and illegal, unprofessional, and unethical conduct in certain health care facilities and to civil and administrative penalties assessed for violations of statutes or rules governing chemical dependency treatment facilities.
Relating to requiring notice to the attorney general in an action under the Election Code seeking a temporary restraining order.
Relating to requiring notice to the attorney general in an action under the Election Code seeking a temporary restraining order.
Relating to the administration of the Title IV-D agency, the powers and duties of the Title IV-D agency regarding the collection, modification, and enforcement of child support, and to certain procedures for cases and orders relating to the Title IV-D agency.
Relating to the administration of the Title IV-D agency, the powers and duties of the Title IV-D agency regarding the collection, modification, and enforcement of child support, and to certain procedures for cases and orders relating to the Title IV-D agency.
Relating to meetings of the board of directors of the Gulf Coast Authority.
Relating to meetings of the board of directors of the Gulf Coast Authority.
Relating to sexually violent predators, to the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and to the prosecution of the offense of harassment by sexually violent predators and other persons confined in certain facilities; amending certain sex offender registration requirements; increasing criminal penalties.
Relating to sexually violent predators, to the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and to the prosecution of the offense of harassment by sexually violent predators and other persons confined in certain facilities; amending certain sex offender registration requirements; increasing criminal penalties.
Relating to the authority of the advisory body of a public improvement district and the board of directors of a reinvestment zone to hold a meeting by a telecommunication device.
Relating to the authority of the advisory body of a public improvement district and the board of directors of a reinvestment zone to hold a meeting by a telecommunication device.
Relating to the regulation of veterinary professionals and facilities by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and the temporary administration of the board by the Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Relating to the regulation of veterinary professionals and facilities by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and the temporary administration of the board by the Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Relating to organization of, meetings of, and voting by condominium unit owners' associations and property owners' associations.
Relating to organization of, meetings of, and voting by condominium unit owners' associations and property owners' associations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on videoconferencing passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 10 laws related to videoconferencing. These bills were authored by 7 different legislators and address various aspects of videoconferencing policy in Texas.
- Did videoconferencing bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Videoconferencing legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 9 Senate bills and 1 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most videoconferencing bills?
- The leading authors of videoconferencing legislation include Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 3 bills, Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Charles Creighton (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on videoconferencing issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for videoconferencing legislation?
- Among the 10 videoconferencing bills enacted, 2 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 videoconferencing in Texas law?
- Videoconferencing legislation frequently overlaps with Teleconferencing, Electronic Information Systems, Courts. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for videoconferencing legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 4 of the 10 videoconferencing bills (40%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on videoconferencing policy.
- When do Texas videoconferencing laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some videoconferencing bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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