Following each legislative session in Texas, organizations, state agencies, and other entities publish "wrap-ups" summarizing new laws and key legislative developments in areas ranging from education to real estate to water conservation. Wrap-ups can range from a simple list of bills to a detailed report that includes background information and expert analysis.
The LRL tracks legislative wrap-ups, as we find them to be an excellent research tool and summary of the topics covered during a particular session. Listed below is a short selection. To find one on a topic that interests you, check the websites of organizations or state agencies that focus on the issue, or contact the library for assistance.
State Agencies
Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS)
87th Texas Legislature Sets Retirement Plan on Path to Solvency
Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC)
June 24 Open Meeting; Summary of the 87th Legislative Session
State Bar of Texas
The 87th Session: Overview
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Summary of 2021 TRS-Related Legislation
- Governor Authorizes One-Time Supplemental Payment for Eligible TRS Retirees
- One-time Supplemental Payment FAQs
Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)
Summaries of Selected Legislation Passed by the 87th Legislature, Regular Session
Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR)
Texas Department of Insurance (TDI)
- Senate Bill 22, 87th Legislature, Regular Session (2021)
- Commissioner's Bulletin #B-0023-21: Legislation Enacted - 87th Legislature, Regular Session, 2021
- Commissioner's Bulletin #B-0022021: SB 1367 Changes the Requirements for Certain Lines of Insurance
- Commissioner's Bulletin #B-0021-21: House Bill 1777 Annuity Transaction Changes
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
87th Texas Legislature TDLR-Related Bills
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
87th Legislative Session: 2021
- Summary of New Laws Impacting Handgun Licensing
- Summary of New Laws Impacting the Compassionate Use Program
- Summary of New Laws Impacting Private Security
- Summary of New Laws Impacting Texas Metals Program
- Summary of New Laws Impacting Vehicle Inspection
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
Keeping Texas Connected: Summary of Enacted Transportation and General Government Legislation (87th Legislature, 2021)
Texas Education Agency (TEA)
The Texas Education Agency Briefing Book on Public Education Legislation
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
Summary of Higher Education Legislation: 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
Employment and Housing Laws Enacted During the 87th Legislature
Associations and Organizations
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas
Texas 2021 Legislative Session: What changed for Texans?
Children at Risk
87th Texas Legislative Session Report: Wins and Missed Opportunities for Texas Children
Equality Texas (EQTX)
- Legislative Bill Tracker
- Legislative Session Wrap-Up: Our Community Mobilized with Strength and Heart
Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute
87th Texas Legislature Regular Sesssion Wrap Up
Nonprofit Law and Policy Blog
87th Texas Legislature, 2021 Regular Session: Summary of Issues Affecting Nonprofit Organizations
Texas Association of Business (TAB)
87th Legislative Session Recap
Texas Association of Counties (TAC)
2021 Legislative Analysis Report: 87th Legislature, Regular Session
Texas CASA
87th Legislative Overview: CASA Funding & Passed Legislation
Texas Collaborative for Healthy Mothers and Babies (TCHMB)
The 87th Legislature and Maternal and Infant Health
Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA)
- TDCAA Legislative Update: Week 20.1 (Sine Die)
- TDCAA Legislative Update: Week 21 (Vetoes)
- TDCCA Legislative Update: Called Session 2 - Sine Die
Texas Homeowners Association Law
Texas HOA Law - 2021 Legislative Update
Texas Hospital Association (THA)
Health Care and the 87th Texas Legislature: Outcomes for Hospitals
Texas Library Association (TLA)
Wrap up: Texas Legislative Session
Texas Medical Association (TMA)
- Physician-Led Results: 87th Legislative Session
- Physician-Led Results: Grassroots Advocacy Paid Off in Tangible Wins at the Capitol
Texas Municipal League (TML)
- Legislative Update No. 22 — Eighty-Seventh Legislature Adjorns: Cities Retain Their Voice
- Legislative Update No. 35 — Second Special Session Ends and Third Announced
Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA)
2021 Texas Legislative Wrap-Up: 87th Texas Legislative Session
Texas Rural Water Association (TRWA)
Summary of 87th Legislative Session Bills that Impact the Texas Water Business
Texas Taxpayers and Research Association (TTARA)
