Texas 89th Legislature
Women
3 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 6 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
3 bills require immediate attention
Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
Relating to certain mammography reports providing required breast density information.
Relating to exceptions to otherwise prohibited abortions based on a physician's reasonable medical judgment.
Women Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (10)
Relating to the transfer of functions relating to certain veteran mental health programs and plans to the Texas Veterans Commission.
Relating to the transfer of functions relating to certain veteran mental health programs and plans to the Texas Veterans Commission.
Relating to general definitions for and collection of governmental information regarding biological sex.
Relating to general definitions for and collection of governmental information regarding biological sex.
Relating to an exception to certain reporting requirements for health care providers reviewing selected cases for the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee.
Relating to an exception to certain reporting requirements for health care providers reviewing selected cases for the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee.
Relating to a study on the increased incidence of cancer in female firefighters in this state.
Relating to a study on the increased incidence of cancer in female firefighters in this state.
Relating to the provision of certain information about Medicaid benefits in relation to newborn children.
Relating to the provision of certain information about Medicaid benefits in relation to newborn children.
Relating to the continuation of the maternal opioid misuse model of care for certain Medicaid recipients.
Relating to the continuation of the maternal opioid misuse model of care for certain Medicaid recipients.
Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
Relating to exceptions to otherwise prohibited abortions based on a physician's reasonable medical judgment.
Relating to exceptions to otherwise prohibited abortions based on a physician's reasonable medical judgment.
Relating to newborn screening tests for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Relating to newborn screening tests for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Relating to certain mammography reports providing required breast density information.
Relating to certain mammography reports providing required breast density information.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on women passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 10 laws related to women. These bills were authored by 10 different legislators and address various aspects of women policy in Texas.
- Did women bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Women legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 6 House bills and 4 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most women bills?
- The leading authors of women legislation include Rep. Ann Johnson (D) with 1 bills, Sen. Bryan Hughes (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Donna Campbell (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on women issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for women legislation?
- Among the 10 women bills enacted, 3 have critical compliance urgency and 4 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to women in Texas law?
- Women legislation frequently overlaps with Health, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Health--general. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for women legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 6 of the 10 women bills (60%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on women policy.
- When do Texas women laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some women bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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