Texas Legislative Calendar 2025-2026

A comprehensive calendar of key dates and deadlines for the Texas Legislature

Understanding the Texas Legislative Cycle

The Texas Legislature meets in regular session every two years convening on the second Tuesday in January of odd-numbered years. These regular sessions are limited to 140 days. The Governor can also call special sessions as needed which can last up to 30 days each.

The most important legislative work often happens during the interim period—the 18+ months between regular sessions. This is when committees study issues hold hearings and develop recommendations for the next session.

Texas Legislative Calendar 2025 Visual Timeline
Visual representation of key legislative dates for the 2025 Texas Legislature

89th Legislative Session (2025)

January 14, 2025
89th Legislature Convenes Session

The 89th Texas Legislature convenes at noon for the regular session.

March 7, 2025
Bill Filing Deadline Deadline

Last day for filing bills and joint resolutions other than local bills, emergency appropriations, and bills that have been declared an emergency by the governor.

May 26, 2025
Last Day of Regular Session Session

Sine die - final day of the 140-day regular session.

June 22, 2025
Post-Session Deadline Deadline

Last day the governor can sign or veto bills passed during the regular legislative session.

September 1, 2025
Effective Date Deadline

Effective date of bills passed during the regular session (unless specified otherwise).

Interim Activities (2025)

June 15, 2025
Senate Transportation Committee Hearing Hearing

Interim hearing on transportation infrastructure funding and priorities for the next biennium.

July 8, 2025
House Energy Resources Committee Hearing

Interim hearing on the state of the Texas energy grid and regulatory considerations.

August 12, 2025
Interim Charges Released Interim

Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House release interim charges for committees to study before the next legislative session.

September 23, 2025
Senate Health & Human Services Committee Hearing

Interim hearing on healthcare access and affordability in rural Texas communities.

October 14, 2025
House Appropriations Committee Hearing

Interim hearing on state budget priorities and revenue projections for the 2026-2027 biennium.

Important Note

This calendar provides general guidance on key legislative dates. Committee schedules and hearing dates are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, we recommend checking the official Texas Legislature Online portal: https://capitol.texas.gov/