Whistleblowers

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Texas laws on whistleblowers passed in 2025?

The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 2 laws related to whistleblowers. These bills were authored by 2 different legislators and address various aspects of whistleblowers policy in Texas.

Did whistleblowers bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?

Whistleblowers legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.

Which Texas legislators authored the most whistleblowers bills?

The leading authors of whistleblowers legislation include Rep. Donna Howard (D) with 1 bills, Rep. Jeff Leach (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on whistleblowers issues during the 89th Legislature.

How urgent are the compliance requirements for whistleblowers legislation?

Among the 2 whistleblowers bills enacted, 2 have critical compliance urgency and 0 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.

What subjects are related to whistleblowers in Texas law?

Whistleblowers legislation frequently overlaps with Purchasing, Purchasing--state, State Employees. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.

Is there bipartisan support for whistleblowers legislation in Texas?

Yes, 2 of the 2 whistleblowers bills (100%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on whistleblowers policy.

When do Texas whistleblowers laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?

Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some whistleblowers bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.