Texas 89th Legislature
Water--navigation & Ports
4
Bills Enacted
4
Bill Authors
3 bills (75%) have bipartisan support.
Water--navigation & Ports Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Feb 18
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3 days with filingsFeb 14 - Mar 5
2
House Bills
2
Senate Bills
4
Regular
75%
Republican
25%
Democrat
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
moderate2
low2
Cost Impact
medium1
low3
Leading Authors
All Bills (4)
HB2890
Relating to an interstate compact for the liquefied natural gas industry.
Relating to an interstate compact for the liquefied natural gas industry.
Author: Jared PattersonRegular Session
HB2970
Relating to the management and operation of the Gulf Coast Protection District.
Relating to the management and operation of the Gulf Coast Protection District.
Author: Dennis PaulRegular Session
SB1353
Relating to the licensing and regulation of pilots in the jurisdiction of the pilot board of a navigation district located in Cameron County.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of pilots in the jurisdiction of the pilot board of a navigation district located in Cameron County.
Author: Adam HinojosaRegular Session
SB1939
Relating to the ship channel improvement revolving fund.
Relating to the ship channel improvement revolving fund.
Author: Juan HinojosaRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on water--navigation & ports passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 4 laws related to water--navigation & ports. These bills were authored by 4 different legislators and address various aspects of water--navigation & ports policy in Texas.
- Did water--navigation & ports bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Water--navigation & Ports legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 House bills and 2 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most water--navigation & ports bills?
- The leading authors of water--navigation & ports legislation include Sen. Adam Hinojosa (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Dennis Paul (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Jared Patterson (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on water--navigation & ports issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for water--navigation & ports legislation?
- Among the 4 water--navigation & ports bills enacted, 0 have critical compliance urgency and 2 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to water--navigation & ports in Texas law?
- Water--navigation & Ports legislation frequently overlaps with Water, Special Districts & Authorities, Governor. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for water--navigation & ports legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 3 of the 4 water--navigation & ports bills (75%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on water--navigation & ports policy.
- When do Texas water--navigation & ports laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some water--navigation & ports 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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