Texas 89th Legislature
County Government--employees/officers
8 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 15 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
8 bills require immediate attention
Relating to certain claims for benefits or compensation by a death investigation professional.
Relating to certain presumptions applicable to claims for benefits or compensation for certain medical conditions brought by certain first responders.
Relating to the provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for certain Texas Task Force 1 members and intrastate fire mutual aid system team and regional incident management team members, including the removal of coverage for nongovernment members.
Relating to severance pay for political subdivision employees and independent contractors.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property that is held or used for the production of income.
Relating to severance pay for certain political subdivision employees.
County Government--employees/officers Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (24)
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property that is held or used for the production of income.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property that is held or used for the production of income.
Relating to the funding of law enforcement agencies in certain counties.
Relating to the funding of law enforcement agencies in certain counties.
Relating to certain presumptions applicable to claims for benefits or compensation for certain medical conditions brought by certain first responders.
Relating to certain presumptions applicable to claims for benefits or compensation for certain medical conditions brought by certain first responders.
Relating to the establishment of a county employee family leave pool program.
Relating to the establishment of a county employee family leave pool program.
Relating to severance pay for political subdivision employees and independent contractors.
Relating to severance pay for political subdivision employees and independent contractors.
Relating to certain claims for benefits or compensation by a death investigation professional.
Relating to certain claims for benefits or compensation by a death investigation professional.
Relating to the delegation of certain authority of a county judge in certain counties.
Relating to the delegation of certain authority of a county judge in certain counties.
Relating to the annual state salary supplement for certain county judges.
Relating to the annual state salary supplement for certain county judges.
Relating to certification requirements for a fire marshal and any related employee, officer, inspector, and investigator appointed by certain counties and emergency services districts.
Relating to certification requirements for a fire marshal and any related employee, officer, inspector, and investigator appointed by certain counties and emergency services districts.
Relating to assistance in the investigation of certain open meetings offenses by the open records division of the attorney general's office.
Relating to assistance in the investigation of certain open meetings offenses by the open records division of the attorney general's office.
Relating to compensation and employment benefits for law enforcement personnel in certain counties.
Relating to compensation and employment benefits for law enforcement personnel in certain counties.
Relating to the provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for certain Texas Task Force 1 members and intrastate fire mutual aid system team and regional incident management team members, including the removal of coverage for nongovernment members.
Relating to the provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for certain Texas Task Force 1 members and intrastate fire mutual aid system team and regional incident management team members, including the removal of coverage for nongovernment members.
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 adoption of uniform rules for hours of work for certain county employees.
Relating to the adoption of uniform rules for hours of work for certain county employees.
Relating to the establishment of an electronic registry of livestock marks and brands.
Relating to the establishment of an electronic registry of livestock marks and brands.
Relating to the filing or recording of documents or instruments conveying or purporting to convey an interest in real or personal property.
Relating to the filing or recording of documents or instruments conveying or purporting to convey an interest in real or personal property.
Relating to the requirement that a veterans county service office report to the commissioners court or a designated county executive official.
Relating to the requirement that a veterans county service office report to the commissioners court or a designated county executive official.
Relating to the definition of authorized peace officer for purposes of certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
Relating to the definition of authorized peace officer for purposes of certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
Relating to compensation and employment condition standards by municipal charter or collective bargaining agreement and to impasse resolution in collective bargaining with certain political subdivisions.
Relating to compensation and employment condition standards by municipal charter or collective bargaining agreement and to impasse resolution in collective bargaining with certain political subdivisions.
Relating to status of certain documents or instruments purporting to convey title to or an interest in real property.
Relating to status of certain documents or instruments purporting to convey title to or an interest in real property.
Relating to the authority of a county to commission certain individuals as peace officers and establish certain law enforcement agencies.
Relating to the authority of a county to commission certain individuals as peace officers and establish certain law enforcement agencies.
Relating to severance pay for certain political subdivision employees.
Relating to severance pay for certain political subdivision employees.
Relating to the definition of a designated law enforcement office or agency for purposes of certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
Relating to the definition of a designated law enforcement office or agency for purposes of certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
Relating to the repeal of a provision governing the operation of jail commissaries in certain counties.
Relating to the repeal of a provision governing the operation of jail commissaries in certain counties.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on county government--employees/officers passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 24 laws related to county government--employees/officers. These bills were authored by 18 different legislators and address various aspects of county government--employees/officers policy in Texas.
- Did county government--employees/officers bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- County Government--employees/officers legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 12 House bills and 12 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most county government--employees/officers bills?
- The leading authors of county government--employees/officers legislation include Sen. Royce West (D) with 3 bills, Sen. Kelly Hancock (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on county government--employees/officers issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for county government--employees/officers legislation?
- Among the 24 county government--employees/officers bills enacted, 7 have critical compliance urgency and 11 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to county government--employees/officers in Texas law?
- County Government--employees/officers legislation frequently overlaps with County Government, City Government, City Government--employees/officers. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for county government--employees/officers legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 15 of the 24 county government--employees/officers bills (63%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on county government--employees/officers policy.
- When do Texas county government--employees/officers laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some county government--employees/officers bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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