Texas 89th Legislature
Water--navigation & Ports
4
Substantive Bills
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
Enforcing Agencies
Related Subject Areas
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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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